Obituaries

Apr 24, 2020

Barbara Gilliland Rhinehardt, age 85, passed away on April 24, 2020.

Preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Lavelle Gilliland, and her brother, Huey, she is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Fred Rhinehardt; children: Jann (Jack) Murray, Jill (Doug) Barden, and Eric (Suzanne) Rhinehardt; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

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Apr 18, 2020

Dolores Bing (Dodie), 85, passed away April 18, 2020. She was born in Greenville, SC. She spent most of her adult life with her husband, children, and many pets in Palm Valley, FL.

Dodie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She focused all of her energy on making sure everyone around her had everything they needed...

Apr 16, 2020

David Cartozian, 65, passed away on April 16, 2020.  He was born June 1, 1954 in Denver, Colorado.  He grew up in White Plains, NY and moved to Florida in 1989.  He retired in the Jacksonville Beach area in 2019.

David was a proud father of three and grandfather to eleven grandchildren.  He enjoyed spending his time...

Apr 15, 2020

Dean William Beckwith, 83, passed away in his home in Ponte Vedra Beach on April 15, 2020. He was born September 15, 1936 in Bradford, PA to Elmo and Ann Beckwith. Early in life, he developed a passion for the outdoors and pursuing success through hard work and determination. He married Judith Dana in 1961; they spent 58 years...

Apr 15, 2020

Lestina Kalali passed away under the care of Community Hospice on April 15, 2020. She was born in Compton, CA on May 4, 1943. She was a devoted wife and mother. Lestina was an active member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority for decades.  She lived 41 years in the Jacksonville beaches area, with prior roots in the Kansas...

Apr 10, 2020

Bonnie Mancour Lynch, 73, passed away at Mayo Clinic Friday, April 10th just before midnight surrounded by her loving family.   Bonnie was born July 3, 1946 in Pontiac, MI and grew up in the Detroit Suburb of Clawson. She married Dennis Lynch on Dec. 27, 1969. After graduating from Alma College, she began her business career as an Assistant...

Apr 10, 2020

Harukazu Kouri passed away at home on Good Friday, April 10, 2020 after a short illness. Kouri was born on January 10, 1948 in Okinawa, Japan. He grew up on Kouri Island and in Ishikawa City. Upon being accepted to university, Kouri moved to Tokyo, where he majored in French literature. After hearing the Chicago Seven on a world...

Apr 6, 2020

Richard Gibbons Mann, 86, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2020 in his home in Ponte Vedra Beach with his wife by his side. Richard was born in New York City, NY, and raised in Nassau County.

Following service as an air crewman in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War, he earned a degree in...

Apr 5, 2020

Dr. Howard Pierce Bouchelle III, 43, entered into rest April 5, 2020. He was born on March 31, 1977 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Howard grew up in Jacksonville. He graduated from Bishop Kenny High School in 1995. He continued his education at the University of Florida for his undergraduate studies and graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine...

Apr 2, 2020

On April 2, 2020, the world stopped and God lowered his hand to lift Kevin Winford Ellis into his loving, merciful arms to eternal peace. As we try to find our way in this world without him, we only hope that we are able to honor Kevin in the way he would like to be remembered.

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Apr 2, 2020

Sandra Jean Ackland passed away and was given her angel wings April 2, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born in Alvordton, OH and moved to Jacksonville Beach when she was two years old. She has lived at Pablo Towers for the past 21 years and was known for her love of country music and Willie Nelson.  She...

Apr 2, 2020

Maureen Elizabeth Kincaid died on April 2, 2020 with her family in Jacksonville, FL.  Maureen was born on October 7, 1946 and is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Donald Kincaid.  Maureen leaves behind her four children, Kelly Voytecek (Barry), Kristen Jackson (Chris), Donnie Kincaid (Jenny), and Patrick Kincaid (Jennifer), as well as her nine grandchildren, Katherine...

Apr 2, 2020

“Many people can play the notes; but few can stir the soul.”  Ken stirred the souls of all those who knew him.

Ken L. Murray passed away peacefully on April 2, 2020 at the McGraw Community Hospice Center with Vicky, his loving wife of 53 years, and his precious daughter Lisa by his side. His adoring grandsons...

Mar 30, 2020

George Thomas Byerly, 57, passed away on Monday morning March 30, 2020. George was born on June 29, 1963 in Albany, Georgia to John Michael Byerly and Evangelia Byerly Skarantonaki. George grew up in North Florida, where he spent most of his life. George’s trade was laying tile, which he had a great talent for, earning him the nickname...

Mar 27, 2020

On Friday, March 27, 2020, William (Bill) Louis Beckley Sr., loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 75. Bill was born on February 5, 1945 in West Long Branch, NJ.  He graduated from Shore Regional High School in 1965 and studied at Brookdale Community College.  He married Elsa Marie Smith on January 1, 1965. He...

Mar 24, 2020

Cathie P. Shimp left this life on earth on March 24, 2020 to spend the rest of eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Cathie was born on September 25, 1952 in Rocky Mount, NC, to Catherine and Dennis Pittman. From Rocky Mount, her family moved to Wilmington, NC, and shortly thereafter moved to Jacksonville, FL.

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Mar 24, 2020

Michael C. Neely, 81, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL passed away March 24, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Priscilla; his three children: Michael, Jr. (Rebecca), Ann Corrine (Dennis) and Geoffrey (Ngoc); six grandchildren: Erin, Alexis, Rose, Matt, Bonnie, and Chris; and four great-grandchildren.

He graduated from Paul D....

Mar 21, 2020

Roxas Viray Macam left his body and passed in peace on March 21, 2020 at Baptist Medical Center Beaches and was the loving husband of Ester Saquilayan Macam of 52 years.

Born in Lingayan, Pangasinan Philippines, he was first born child of Arcadio Macam and Patrocinio Viray and also the pioneer of his family to immigrate to the United States...

Mar 20, 2020

Van (Adele) Hanford MacDonald died peacefully in her home on March 20, 2020.  She survived her husband, Daniel Webster MacDonald and is survived by her three children: Adele (Henrik) Kristiansson, Stuart (Cindy) MacDonald and Katherine (Daniel) Wasserman, five grandchildren: Nicholas( Cristina) MacDonald, Kelsey (Greg) Maggio, John Wasserman, Kathryn MacDonald and Katrina Wasserman; and two great grandchildren, Luca Daniel Maggio and Amelia...

Mar 17, 2020

William Russell Meister, born September 12, 1969, to William and Elizabeth Meister, passed away from mantle cell lymphoma on March 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Dorothy Meister, and Russell and May Wright. He is survived by his parents; children, Ryan, Bailey and Reagan; sisters, Tracey Bolton (Daniel) and Kristi Quick (Charles); aunts,...