Obituaries

Apr 8, 2021

Thomas "Tom" Lewis Sumner, 69, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, passed away April 8, 2021.

Apr 6, 2021

Patricia Ratliff Kahle, 70, of Neptune Beach, Florida, passed away April 6, 2021.

Apr 5, 2021

Dorothy Nichols, 96, passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2021.  She was born on March 21, 1925, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  She grew up in Gary, Indiana, and lived in several places in the Midwest with her husband, Jim, and their daughters.  They moved to Jacksonville in 1978.

She is survived by her two daughters, Nancy...

Apr 1, 2021

The family grievously notifies all that our dear Marguerite “Marge” A. Gawler, 90, has passed to a better place on April 1, 2021, after a lengthy and courageous challenge presented by Alzheimer’s Disease.

Plans for a service, interment, and her life`s story, are not yet firm but will be soon forthcoming.

Mar 27, 2021

Carolyn Atwood Van Laanen was born on April 23, 1930 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  Her parents were Ruth Beaumont Troup and Dr. Ralph Leslie Troup.  She received a BA degree from Lawrence University and an MA degree from the University of Missouri.  She enjoyed a career in teaching at the elementary and secondary levels, but spent the majority of her child-rearing years...

Mar 27, 2021

Patricia Switzer Lambertson, 85, a long-term resident of Thurmont, MD, died March 27, 2021 in Atlantic Beach, FL.

Born November 28, 1935 in Baltimore, MD, Pat, as she was known by her friends and family, was the daughter of the late David W. and Esta May Kemper Switzer.

She attended the University of Maryland, taught...

Mar 26, 2021

David E Reed, 82, joined family in Heaven March 26th, 2021.  Dave was the only child of Edmund B Reed, Jr and Dorothy Harn Brady who raised him in Millinocket, Maine.  He graduated from the Maine Central Institute in 1956 and enlisted into military service the same year.

Dave spent summers growing up by the sea with...

Mar 26, 2021

Jason David Matteson, 43, of Jacksonville, FL passed away suddenly on March 26, 2021.  His family is shocked and deeply saddened by his loss.

Anyone who knew Jason, knew he had an immense passion for all things sports, baseball and the Boston Red Sox in particular. Jason was an avid baseball card collector.  Not too long ago,...

Mar 25, 2021

Joseph Gorman, 77, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL passed away on March 25, 2021.

Mar 25, 2021

Janice Butler Kelly of Deland FL, daughter of Paul and Jeannette Butler passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2021, following a longtime illness. She was surrounded by love from her family. Born in Kingsville, Maryland, in 1953, Janice learned to ride horses and competed in dressage as a young girl. She earned a degree in computer science and worked as...

Mar 24, 2021

Barbara (Barb) Balog Vanderschoot, 74, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, formerly of Elizabeth, NJ, passed away in her home Wednesday, March 24, 2021, surrounded by her loving, devoted husband, Frank, and her grandson’s dog, Bagel, which brought her great joy in the last months of her life. In respect for Barb’s wishes, there will be no funeral service or...

Mar 24, 2021

Maximilien Pierce Sheller 24 years old, passed away on March 23, 2021. He was the beloved son of John and Rebecca Sheller and younger brother to Walker Christian Sheller.

A friend said, “1781 miles, 9 states down and 9 states back in 62 hours that’s what he meant to us.” His cousin Hannah Blakemore Hart said, “May 1st...

Mar 23, 2021

Everett Gibson III passed away on March 23, 2021 after a long and heroic battle with numerous illnesses. Everett was born on November 4, 1979 in Rota, Spain to Mary and Everett Gibson. They moved to Jacksonville, FL shortly after where Everett would spend the remainder of his life. Everett attended Fletcher Senior High until 1998. In 1999, he...

Mar 22, 2021

David Edward Cowgill, 54, of Atlantic Beach, FL, passed away March 22, 2021, with his loving wife, Patti, by his side. He was born November 28, 1966, in Alton, IL. David attended Alton Elementary School before moving to Mt. Juliet, TN, where he attended Mt. Juliet High School and Memphis State University.

David met his wife Patti...

Mar 19, 2021

Dick Blakely died Friday, March 19, 2021 in Jacksonville, FL.  He was 68 years old.

Anyone who knew Dick would tell you he enjoyed a good party surrounded by family and friends.  He had the gift of storytelling, and could captivate those around him with a animated tale of his latest adventure.

As a young...

Mar 18, 2021

Edward Anthony Zazzarino passed away on March 18, 2021 at the age of 92. He was born on April 2, 1928 in upper west side of Manhattan, New York. He was the third child of three born to Amadeo and Susannah Zazzarino. His parents were Italian immigrants who owned a shoe repair and barber shop on Columbus Avenue.  In...

Mar 17, 2021

Carol Roberta Carlson, OCDS, 87, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, previously from South Burlington, Vermont, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, March 17, 2021 at Baptist Medical Center – Beaches in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.  She was born July 22, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA.

She is survived by Carl, her devoted husband of 63 years,...

Mar 15, 2021

Deryl Cousins Tunstall, 74, of Jacksonville Beach, passed away March 15, 2021. He was born November 6, 1946.

Mar 14, 2021

Dr. Peter Edmonds, 82, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, died peacefully on Sunday, March 14, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer.

Dr. Edmonds is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kathleen (Doyle) Edmonds.   He was the father of  Peter and his wife Susan of Fayetteville, NC; Stephen and his wife Heidi of Setauket, NY; Geoffrey of...

Mar 12, 2021

Captain Eugene (Gene) Matthew Clemens U.S.N. (Ret.) caught the number three wire, making a heavenly landing on March 12, 2021.  Gene was the son of Matt and Eva Clemens, born September 1, 1931 in Madison, MN.

His childhood years were spent in Easton, MN, graduating from Wells High School in 1949.  He attended St. Thomas University in...