Obituaries
Alfred "Al" John Graci
July 29, 2026
Alfred (“Al”) Graci, 92½, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 20, 1933, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, to Joseph and Grace Graci, Al never met a stranger. A natural salesman with a warm smile and kind heart, he made friends wherever he went and was known for his genuine love of people.
On November 19,...
Mary Ann Silvers
July 25, 2026
Palm Beach Gardens Lodge 2010
In Loving Memory of Mary Ann Silvers
November 8, 1948 – July 25, 2026
Mary Ann Silvers, who passed away on July 25, 2026, at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital in Orange Park, Florida, at the age of 77.
Mary Ann was born on November 8, 1948, in Huntington, Indiana, to Raymond and Mary Gass. She was blessed to...
Russell Allen Haycock
July 25, 2026
Portsmouth, VA Lodge #898
Russell Allen Haycock, 72, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, at the Moosehaven Health Care Center in Orange Park, Florida.
Born on July 3, 1954, in Portsmouth, Virginia, Russell was the son of Charles and Evelyn Haycock and the youngest of three children. His sister, Bonnie, fondly remembered him as a mischievous little brother who got away...
Shannon Bentley Moore
July 25, 2026
On the morning of July 25th, 2026, Shannon Marie Bentley Moore left her wheelchair at heaven’s gate as she ran into the arms of Jesus. She passed away at the age of 54 in her hometown of Palatka, Florida after a courageous battle with cancer and COPD. Though she will be missed dearly by the many people on earth who...
Evelyn Faye Vargo
July 22, 2026
Evelyn Faye Vargo, “Spookie”, 90 yrs old, passed away July 22, 2026. She was born to Herbert and Blanche Bailes on November 18, 1935. Mom worked for Data Signal in Albany, Ga for many years working on building deer feeders. Her hobbies were loving her family time and grandkids. She loved gardening, animals and baking her sweets. Mom was loving,...
Edith Spells Mason
July 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound respect that we announce the passing of Edith Mason, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left this world peacefully at her home on July 21, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on January 14, 1934, in Bamburg, South Carolina, Edith was a beacon of love and compassion throughout her life, cherished...
Aaron Isaac Hawkins, II
July 19, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Aaron Isaac Hawkins II, who died on July 19, 2026, at the age of 20, following a tragic automobile accident in St. Johns County, Florida. He was living in Fleming Island, Florida.
Aaron was born on December 17, 2005, and from the very beginning he brought joy, laughter, and a...
William Frederick Crawford
July 17, 2026
William Frederick Crawford, fondly known to everyone as “Bill,” went home to Jesus on July 17, 2026, at the age of 80.
Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Army. After his military service, he had a lifelong career as a skilled commercial wallpaper hanger and painter, leaving his mark on buildings across his hometown of Jacksonville, Florida.
Bill found...
Terry Lynn Stanforth
July 16, 2026
Terry Lynn Stanforth, 74, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, with his loving family by his side.
Born on November 20, 1951, in Hillsboro, Ohio, Terry was the son of the late William D. Stanforth and Alice (Bratton) Stanforth. He graduated from Lynchburg-Clay High School in 1969 before answering the call to serve his country by enlisting...
Helen Virginia Whetsell Hartzog
July 14, 2026
Helen Virginia Whetsell Hartzog, 96, entered her eternal home July 14,2026.
The eldest daughter of Marion and Virginia Whetsell born on September 5, 1929. She attended Winthrop College then married Augustus Jessen Hartzog, Jr for 64 years. They raised 6 children.
Survived by Virginia (Jenny) Peeples, Patricia (Penny) and spouse Michael Rosemond, Augustus (Jesse), Augustus (Jacob) and spouse Staci Hartzog and numerous...
John Henry Mixson
July 12, 2026
John Henry Mixson, 75, of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away peacefully at his home on July 12, 2026, after a bout with cancer. He was a cherished husband, son, brother, father, grandfather and friend.
John was born on July 23, 1950, in Cummings, South Carolina to Ellis and Bernice Mixson. In the mid-1950s the family moved to Jacksonville, Florida where...
Jean Barbara Kipple
July 11, 2026
Jean Barbara Kipple, 79, a longtime resident of Davie, Florida, passed away on July 11, 2026, at her daughter's home in Middleburg, Florida, where she lived for three and a half years. She was born on March 21, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Raymond and Janet Rutherford. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her siblings, Raymond...
Randall Mark English
July 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of Randall "Randy" English May 31, 1966 – July 11, 2026
With profound sadness and endless love, we announce the passing of Randall "Randy" English, who passed away suddenly on July 11, 2026. He was 60 years old.
Randy was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, cherished son, brother, uncle, and loyal friend. More than anything, he treasured...
Lenny Darl Gillespie
July 8, 2026
Lenny Darl Gillespie of Fleming Island, Florida passed away on July 8, 2026.
Lenny was born on December 29, 1940 to Dana and Edith Gillespie in Wilsonburg, WV. Lenny enlisted in the Navy on March 31, 1960 and served for 26 years. He participated in the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1963 aboard CVS39, USS Lake Champlain. He taught ASW tactical...
Wanda Jean Herrington Pittman
July 7, 2026
In Loving Memory of Wanda Jean Herrington Pittman of Orange Park, FL. Jean passed away July 7, 2026. She was born in Millen, GA, on March 15, 1948. She was the second of six children of the late Julian Roan and Kathryn Powell Herrington of Sardis, GA.
Jean’s early childhood was spent in Sardis, around her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins....
Natalie J. Gazda
July 7, 2026
Natalie J. Gazda, 93, of Orange Park, FL, formerly of Cape Coral, FL and Brewerton, NY, went on ahead July 7, 2026. A tireless volunteer with youth groups, Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, she logged over 1000 hours volunteering at WCNY. She was a lifetime blood donor giving more than 70 gallons. After becoming a member of The Loyal...
Paul Mason Skaggs
July 1, 2026
Paul Mason Skaggs, 91, of Fleming Island, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026. Born on March 12, 1935, in Ansted, West Virginia, Paul was the 6th of 7 children of the late Emery and Madge Skaggs.
Although he eventually made Florida his home, he never forgot his West Virginia roots. In 1955, Paul moved to Jacksonville to attend barber...
William Michael Benzi
June 30, 2026
In loving memory of William Michael Benzi 1942 – 2026
William Michael Benzi, widely known as Bill, of Hastings, Florida, passed away on June 30th, 2026.
Born in 1942 in Guilford, Connecticut, to the late Arthur Dominic Benzi and Mary Natowich Benzi, Bill grew up in a household with five siblings. He called Guilford home until he answered the call to serve...
Maria Terésa Rodriguez Scott
June 29, 2026
Maria Terésa Rodriguez-Scott was born to Jan and Benjamin Rodriguez on June 20, 1973 in Jacksonville, Fl. She passed away June 29, 2026 in Jacksonville, FL.
She is survived by her mother Janet Harney and step father Russ Harney, her sister and brother in law: Mellissa and Thomas Richards, her sister: Ove Rodriguez, her sister: Linda Perry, her brother and sister...
Richard Allen Moore, Jr.
June 26, 2026
Richard Allen “Ricky” Moore Jr., age 64, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026 in Orange Park, FL following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on November 2, 1961, in Jacksonville, FL, Ricky lived a life full of craftsmanship, adventure and love.
Ricky was born at St. Vincent’s in Jacksonville and spent his early years there until the age of...
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