Obituaries

Oct 9, 2019

McCallon

Kevin M. McCallon, 61, passed away on October 9, 2019. He was born in Paducah, KY on January 25, 1958. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy for over 20 years. He was also employed with FRCSE at NAS Jax for 17 years and enjoyed being a member of both the American legion and...

Oct 8, 2019

George Charles Fetherston passed away on October 8, 2019. He was born on January 15, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. George was a member of the graduating class of 1965 from Michigan State University.

George had a lifelong career in the hospitality industry management field working for Goldkey Inns in the Detroit, Michigan area, Harepenau Enterprises in the...

Oct 8, 2019

Staci Lee Harrell (Shumate), 49, passed away after a brief illness on October 8, 2019. Staci was born October 20, 1969 in Winter Haven, FL. She lived in Jacksonville, FL for the last 45 years of her life.

A cherished mom, Nana, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend, she will be greatly missed. Her greatest passion and source...

Oct 4, 2019

Robert Theodore Harding, 78, died suddenly on October 4, 2019 in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Bob was born to Howard Theodore Harding and Ruth Mary Harding on June 7, 1941 in New Brunswick, NJ. He later graduated from University of Delaware in 1964 with a BS in Chemistry followed by a career with the DuPont Company. He lived in...

Oct 4, 2019

Our Eagle has flown! It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Rear Admiral Robert Byron Fuller has “slipped the surly bonds of earth” and passed away at the age of 91 on Friday, October 4, 2019 surrounded by family. We have lost a true American patriot and hero. Born in Quitman, MS and raised in Jacksonville,...

Oct 4, 2019

Robin G. Williams, 65, a native of Mayport, FL, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019. She was born March 7, 1954 to Robert and Hazel Thomas.

Her graveside service will be Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mayport Cemetery.

Oct 3, 2019

Curtis Smith, 62, passed away on October 3, 2019.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2019 at St. Paul's Catholic Church of Jacksonville Beach, FL.

Oct 1, 2019

Estella Brown Freeman, age 75, passed away on the evening of October 1, 2019.  Born on July 17, 1944, in the Cosmo area of Arlington, in Jacksonville, “Stella” as she was affectionately known, attended local schools and was a graduate of Douglas Anderson High School, Class of 1962.

Stella was employed for several years as a switchboard...

Oct 1, 2019

Jayshree Nalin Joshi, 76, passed away on October 1, 2019.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 3, 2019 in the Chapel of Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home.

Sep 28, 2019

On September 28, 2019, Shane Patrick Shaffer, loving father, son, and brother passed away at the age of 28. Shane was born on February 7,1991 in Jacksonville, FL to Marty and Sharon (Costello) Shaffer.  Shane with his girlfriend Terrika had one loving and beautiful daughter Ambrea.

Shane had a true love for life. Either outdoors surfing, skating,...

Sep 26, 2019

Harold Eugene Murray was born October 24th, 1939 in Wellsville, NY.  Harold passed peacefully Thursday morning September 26th, 2019 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.  His final days were spent joking and laughing surrounded by his family and pastor.

He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Carol Murray; his daughter Heather Gordon; his son, Grady Murray,...

Sep 23, 2019

Carl Jason Ginder, 38, of Jacksonville passed away Monday, September 23, 2019. He was born June 9, 1981 in Naples, Italy to Carl Lee and Carrie (Dee) Ginder. He attended Phillip Randolf Academy in Jacksonville. He resided in Palatka, FL where he was a retail manager.

He is predeceased by his father, Carl Lee Ginder and is...

Sep 22, 2019

Donald James Reis, 87, of Jacksonville, Florida died Sunday September 22, 2019 at his home in Jacksonville, Florida.  Beloved father, husband, “Papa,” “Uncle Don” and friend to many, he was grateful to receive many visits, calls, and notes from friends and family throughout the days preceding his death.

Don was born June 26, 1932 in Bloomington, Illinois,...

Sep 21, 2019

Norma Jean (nee Reed) Gilbert who enjoyed so much of life, playing the piano, singing and dancing (a Sassy Tapper) passed away peacefully September 21, 2019 at the age of 91.99.  She was born on September 24, 1927 to Robert and Theresa Reed in Gallatin, TN.  She married William Callan “Cal” Gilbert in January 1948.  Over 71 years of...

Sep 19, 2019

With deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Anna “Frances” Brubaker on September 19, 2019.  Her family was at her side. She was born April 5, 1930 in Lewistown, Pa. to the late Minnie Eliza and William Huffnagle.  She had one sister, Barbara Shearer, now deceased, also of Lewistown. Frances grew up in the Lewistown area, graduating from Lewistown...

Sep 16, 2019

Dorothy Ellen Leslie McManus Tammaro, 99, passed away September 16, 2019 at River Garden Hebrew Home of Jacksonville Florida. Dorothy was born September 27, 1919 at St Joseph's in London Ontario, the child of Hilda Leslie and Roy Sharon and was of Wendat/Wyandot (Small Turtle Clan) and French ancestry. She was lovingly raised by her adoptive parents, John and...

Sep 14, 2019

Jack Lee Peterson, 87, peacefully passed away Saturday morning, September 14, 2019.  Born January 25, 1932 in Omaha, NE, Jack passionately embraced life’s opportunities and fostered rich relationships throughout his years.

The first of six children to Harold and Ruth Peterson, Jack was educated at Walnut Hill Elementary School and Benson High School and earned a Bachelor...

Sep 3, 2019

Frank Sherman McLaughlin Jr., 82, passed away on September 3, 2019.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 16, 2019 at Hodges Presbyterian Church.

Aug 30, 2019

David Dolan, 60, passed away August 30, 2019 after a sudden illness. He was born October 7, 1958 in Dallas, TX.  David lived in New England and New York in his early years and moved to Jacksonville, FL in 1991.

After his high school graduation from the Pioneer Valley Academy in New Braintree, MA, David proudly served...

Aug 30, 2019

Charles F. Austin, 85 years old, devoted husband to Margaret Mary (Margie) for over 60 years, passed away August 30, 2019.   He was born on June 11, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY. In his younger years, he loved to play a variety of sports including baseball, basketball, stickball, handball and later in life, racquetball. He worked various odd jobs and...