Obituaries

Apr 30, 2018

Mary Ames Spence passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on April 30, 2018 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Mary was born in Chicago, Illinois to Edna Olson Ames and Burton Allen Ames on March 19, 1940. She was a graduate of Rye Country Day School, Rye, New York, and pursued further education at institutions including Bradford College,...

Apr 30, 2018

Stanley R. Alten (February 8, 1936-April 30, 2018) was born and raised in Atlantic City, NJ. He graduated from New York University and served in the U.S. Army and Reserves. After completing his master's degree in English at Northeastern University in Boston, Stan went on to become Dean of Grahm Junior College, and a die-hard Patriots and Red Sox...

Apr 28, 2018

Marion Dunlop Haynes passed away peacefully at Vicar's Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida on April 28 with her sons, her daughter and her son-in-law at her side. She was 104. Marion was born on July 7, 1913 in Washington, D.C. to Ruth Green Dunlop and Walter Grafton Dunlop. She is predeceased by her parents and her sister Ruth...

Apr 28, 2018

Hugh Hyatt, 65, passed away April 28, 2018. He was born September 1, 1952 in Jacksonville, FL. He proudly served our country in the US Navy for 4 years.

Hugh is survived by his sons, Dustan (Melinda) Hyatt and Jay (Margaret) Hyatt; grandchildren, Collin Hyatt, Summer Hyatt, Hannah Hyatt, Brad Jennings and Kimberly Bubb; and many other...

Apr 28, 2018

Richard S. Brymer, Sr., 85, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018. He was born in Shelby, NC, to the late Floyd and Pearl Brymer. His family moved to Jacksonville when he was 10 yrs old and they eventually moved to Jacksonville Beach, where he lived the rest of his life. He graduated from Duncan U. Fletcher in 1952....

Apr 25, 2018

Robert Warren Hammesfahr, (Bob), 78, passed away April 25, 2018.  He is survived by his wife, Susan J. Gillespy, one son and numerous grandchildren, including Troy Jr., Michael Dean, Marc and William.  He has one brother, Dick, who lives in Ft. Myers.

Bob was raised in Elmhurst, Illinois.   He had fond memories and many stories to tell...

Apr 23, 2018

Charles Frank Charles passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 23, 2018. Charles Charles, or Professor Charles, as he was known to many, made an impression on all he met through his quiet, yet wise demeanor.

Charles was born in rural Texas on June 15, 1924. He wore many hats in...

Apr 23, 2018

James Lynn Corrigan, Age 93, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 23, 2018. He was born in Aurora, Illinois, the eldest son of Frank and Dora (Lynders) Corrigan.

A graduate of Marmion Military Academy and Marquette University, Jim was also a member of “The Greatest Generation.” A...

Apr 22, 2018

Stephanie Andrews Paulk, 74, passed away April 22, 2018. She was a native of Jacksonville, Florida graduating from Fletcher High School. She was employed at Publix for over 20 years.

Stephanie is survived by her son, James; brothers, Jimmy and Gary; sisters, Mary Jane "MJ" and Myra; and many other loving family members.

A Memorial...

Apr 21, 2018

Joan Bennett Carey, 87, of Atlantic Beach, FL, passed peacefully to heaven on April 21, 2018.  Joan is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 64 years, Major General (USAF ret.) Gerald J. Carey, Jr.; her children G. John Carey, III, (Ann) of Jacksonville, FL, Cathleen Carey Corgan of Tampa, FL, J. Kevin Carey of Tampa, FL, and Daniel...

Apr 21, 2018

Edythe W. McNulty (nee McGuire), age 78, passed away April 21, 2018. Wife of 57 years to Edward; mother of Kevin, Timothy (Linda) and Ronald (Jacqueline); grandmother of Brenden, Ryan (fiancé Brittany), Cory, Dillon, Molly, Phillip and Jason; sister of Gerald (Gail), and J. Timothy (Susan); daughter of Walter and Edith McGuire (nee Rivard).

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May...

Apr 20, 2018

Gregory D. Kinder, age 60, passed away April 20th, 2018. He was born in West Hamlin, West Virginia and grew up in Blackford County, Indiana. He graduated from Blackford High School in 1977 and enlisted in the Navy, intending on only serving four years, yet later found himself serving in the U.S. Navy for 30 years before retiring. Gregg...

Apr 19, 2018

Edward Duff Smith, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2018. Edward is survived by his devoted wife Barbara; his daughter Pam; his step daughter Lisa Williams (Ricky); grandchildren, J. Cooper, McKenna and Nicole; great grandchildren, Hailey and Ayden. He is also survived by a twin sister, Elizabeth S. Hughes of Baltimore, Maryland and...

Apr 19, 2018

John Warde, 64, passed away April 19th, 2018. He was born in Jacksonville Florida and spent many years living in Orlando.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. He had a long career in the field of health care.

John was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly...

Apr 15, 2018

Catherine Bailey Lineberger Crowder, 87, passed away on April 15, 2018. Catherine was born March 23, 1931 in Anniston, AL to Robert Emmett Bailey and Annis Brock Bailey.

She graduated from Anniston High School in 1949. In 1953, she graduated from A.P.I., now Auburn University, with a degree in Home Economics. While at Auburn, she served as...

Apr 11, 2018

Captain Harold C. (Bud) Albin, Jr, 86, of Jacksonville, Florida died on April 11, 2018. Born in Washington, D.C. on October 18, 1931, the youngest of six children to Harold Albin and Christine Cameron Albin.

Ever industrious, Bud earned a Bachelor’s of Science in 1955 from University of New Hampshire then was commissioned as an Ensign in...

Apr 11, 2018

Karen Rose, 80, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2018. She was born November 21, 1937 in Dayton, OH. She grew up in Atlantic Beach. She was the daughter of John and Margaret Kissling.

Karen was known for her devotion to her family and friends, warmth, generosity, kindness, and sense of humor. She was also a very...

Apr 8, 2018

HALL

Reverend Orrin Hall, 92, passed into God's eternal care on April 8, 2018. He was born in NY, NY on October 19, 1925. He was an ordained Methodist Minister in the NY Conference. He was a Professor at Jacksonville University where he taught English.

Orrin helped support many charities and believed strongly in helping...

Apr 7, 2018

Kathleen Ann Maher Taaffe, 74, passed away on April 7, 2018.  Kathy was born November 2, 1943 in Pawtuket, Rhode Island.   She graduated Rhode Island Hospital School of Nursing and was a registered nurse for 15 years at Kent County Hospital.  Kathy married Robert “Kevin” Taaffe in 1964 and began their family in Warwick, Rhode Island.  In 1978 Kathy...

Apr 7, 2018

Sarah Belle Self Hentosh, 96, passed away April 7, 2018.  She was born on November 13, 1921 in Rural Cumming, GA (Forsyth County) to James Marion Self and Nellie Puckett Self, both deceased.  Sarah grew up in Sandy Springs, GA and graduated from Northside High School.  She later went to work in the secretarial department at the Pentagon in...