Obituaries

Aug 26, 2021

Constance Ann Foster, 74, passed away August 26, 2021. Born in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico to Luis Salazar and Consuelo Aranda, her family eventually settled in Chicago, Illinois. Connie attended school and worked in Chicago where she met and married Seaman Patrick M. Foster. Their union was strong for nearly 50 years.

Connie battled an array of medical...

Aug 24, 2021

Donato Ferdinand Di Carlo, Jr. was born on February 23rd, 1947 to Rita (Martello) Di Carlo & Donato Ferdinand Di Carlo, Sr. He grew up in Haverstraw, NY and was the second generation born in America, from Italian immigrant ancestors.  His father had previously been in the United States Navy during World War II and got out of the...

Aug 23, 2021

Joseph Pace, 57, of Jacksonville, FL passed away August 23, 2021.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday, August 30, 2021 in the Chapel of Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home of Jacksonville Beach. The Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be held in Ponte Vedra Valley Cemetery.

Aug 23, 2021

Donald William Bridges went home to be with the Father on August 23, 2021. He was born February 17, 1946 in Sanford, Florida to Esther and John Bridges. He attended Fletcher High School and was drafted into the Army, serving in Korea. Donald was a multi-talented man, he worked at Mayport Navy Base, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, and...

Aug 21, 2021

Paul "Eddie" Bounds, 62, of Jacksonville Beach, FL passed away August 21, 2021.

Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 31, 2021 in The Church of Eleven22 San Pablo Campus, with the service following at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be held in H. Warren Smith Cemetery of Jacksonville Beach.

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Aug 21, 2021

LAWRENCE W. BACA, 73, resident of Atlantic Beach, Florida, died on August 21, 2021.

He was born in Boswell, PA and grew up in Camillus, NY.  He was a graduate of West Genesee High School.  He owned several businesses in Syracuse and Camillus during his lifetime.  Most recently, he owned LWB's Camillus Grill until his retirement in...

Aug 20, 2021

Jessie Powers McCullough, age 100, of Atlantic Beach, FL, passed away on Friday evening, August 20, 2021 at home.

Born in Franklin, NC, to William N. Powers and Minnie Franks Garland Powers on July 13, 1921, Jessie had lived at Sevilla Condominiums in Atlantic Beach, FL, for 43 years.  She was married to her “Shug,” the late Rev....

Aug 20, 2021

Sheila Anne Todd passed away surrounded by family and love on August 20, 2021 in her Vicars Landing home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. She was 87.

Sheila embodied what it means to live life to its fullest. Her Scottish father captured her spirit perfectly in his childhood nickname for her, “Spunky”. Sheila left an impression on...

Aug 19, 2021

Lillian "Lil" G. Park, 79, long time resident of Jacksonville Beach, FL, passed away on August 19, 2021. Lillian was born on September 26, 1941, in Augusta, Georgia, to Ed and Gladys Hoyle.  Lil was predeceased by her parents Ed and Gladys Hoyle and grandson Nicholas Wilson Strickland.  She is survived by her sons, Stephen Strickland and Mike Strickland (Amy),...

Aug 17, 2021

Joanne Wadsworth Brown, 79, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2021, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Joanne was born in Tallahassee, Florida on April 10, 1942.  She grew up in Tallahassee and graduated from Leon High School in 1960. Joanne attended Florida State University and received a degree with honors in Foreign Language Education.  On August 17, 1963, Joanne...

Aug 15, 2021

Maureen Frances (McNerney) Joseph, loving wife, mother and grandmother transitioned from this life peacefully on August 15 at the age of 88. Maureen was born in Washington DC February 8, 1933 to Harry and Edith McNerney of Bethesda MD. She attended the Academy of the Holy Cross and then the Dunbarton College of the Holy Cross where she served...

Aug 13, 2021

Sylvia Rose Osewalt, 85, was called to her Heavenly home August 13, 2021.  She was the fifth of five daughters born in Cherry Lake, Florida, to William C. and Ruby C. Wilkinson.

Sylvia was a dedicated member of First Christian Church of the Beaches.  She has faithfully served in many capacities within the church, including being a Board Chair.  She...

Aug 13, 2021

Ryan Fontaine sadly passed away in his sleep on August 13, 2021.  He is survived by his wife Jennifer LaRose Fontaine, his son Ethan Fontaine, his mother Rebecca Fontaine, his two brothers Billy and Justin and Jennifer’s parents Robert C. and Kathy LaRose.  He was predeceased by his father William “Bill” Fontaine.

Ryan’s love of sports began...

Aug 9, 2021

Born January 20, 1944, in Zurich, Switzerland, Rene Heinrich Schiegg passed away peacefully on Monday, August 9th, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. His “girls” – wife Esther and daughter Nicole – were at his side.

Rene’s journey through life started from humble beginnings. At the young age of 16, he left home with a set...

Aug 9, 2021

Anne S. Alexander, age 88 passed away at Cypress Village in Jacksonville, FL on Monday, August 9, 2021. A memorial service will be held at Cypress Village; the time and date will be announced once COVID restrictions are lifted.

Anne was born in Atlanta and was the second child of Otis L. Swords and Mary Dodgen Swords...

Aug 9, 2021

Duane E. Spidle, 72, passed away August 9, 2021 in Jacksonville, FL.  He grew up near Cedar Rapids, IA graduating from Prairie HS.  He received his BA degree from the University of

Northern Iowa.  He and his family (wife) lived in the Colorado Springs area for more than 45 years before retiring to Florida to be near...

Aug 6, 2021

Kenyon A. Miller, 73, was born December 1, 1947 and passed away on August 6, 2021 in Jacksonville, FL, after a long courageous eight year battle with prostate cancer. He was a life-long Duval county resident graduating from Fletcher High School in 1965, as well as Florida Junior College with an Associate’s degree. Kenyon served in the U.S. Army...

Aug 6, 2021

Ryan Walker Jones, 49, devoted husband, son, brother, friend, colleague, and avid fisherman, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, after a valiant fight against esophageal cancer. He was born in Landover, MD, April 16, 1972, grew up in Jacksonville, FL, and graduated from Terry Parker High School. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, from Jacksonville...

Aug 4, 2021

Kevin Buckley, 63, passed away early on Wednesday morning the 4th of August.  He was born August 2, 1958 in Memphis, TN.  He grew up in Memphis, lived all over the U.S., Japan, and Korea, and found his forever home in Jacksonville.

Kevin served in the U.S. Marines, worked in and retired from a federal government position,...

Aug 3, 2021

Ivory “Travis” Johns was born July 5, 1942, in Jacksonville, FL, and passed away on August 3, 2021. The son of T.I. and Rosetta Johns, Travis lived in Jacksonville until his teenage years when he attended Carlisle Military School in South Carolina. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force in the 1960’s. After completing college, Travis...