Obituaries

Patricia "Pattie" Watson

Patricia "Pattie" Watson

August 6, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Patricia “Pattie” Watson on August 6, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on September 3, 1952, in Miami, Florida to Edwin Thurston Watson and Lila M. Zeoli.

Pattie was predeceased in death by her parents.

She is survived by her Son, Mark Davis of Lake Butler FL; Brothers,...

Gary Knuckles

Gary Knuckles

August 6, 2026

Gary Milton Knuckles

January 9, 1940 – August 6, 2026

Born in Detroit, Michigan. Passed away in Green Cove Springs, Florida.

Gary Knuckles was born on January 9, 1940, to Millard "Jack" and Leona (Ritchie) Knuckles, the first of six children. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy (Redd) Knuckles; his two children, Carissa Hogan (married to Sean Hogan) and...

Andrea Padgett Boyle

Andrea Padgett Boyle

August 6, 2026

Andrea Padgett Boyle, born August 31, 1973 gained her wings on August 6, 2026.

She is survived by her mother; Pam Belt, Uncle Leslie and Aunt Patsy, brother; Skeeter Carey, and sister; Tiffany Carey Bailey, who took care of her in her last months. As well as Jennifer Boyle and their son Travis Boyle, her partner; Kenny Marshell and many nieces,...

Lowell Snyder

Lowell Snyder

August 4, 2026

Lowell (Duke) Snyder (Pop Pop) passed away on August 4, 2026 at the age of 85 with his family by his side. He was born to Raymond and Catherine Snyder on August 7, 1940 in West Rockhill, PA and grew up in Ottsville, PA.

Lowell proudly served in the Navy from Oct. 1958 and was honorably retired Oct. 1978. He enjoyed...

Delores "Dee" Ann Serrano Raiford

Delores "Dee" Ann Serrano Raiford

August 4, 2026

Delores “Dee” Ann Serrano Raiford passed away peacefully in Tupelo, MS on August 4, 2026. She was a resident of Traceway Retirement Center. Dee was born on September 24, 1936, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Falba Davis Jones Johnson & George Springer, but later adopted by Rene Serrano. Dee graduated from Francis T. Nicholls High School in New Orleans, Louisiana...

Anthony Perry Andiorio

Anthony Perry Andiorio

August 2, 2026

Anthony Perry Andiorio passed away on August 2nd of 2026, he lived in Keystone Heights, FL for the past 27 yrs. Anthony was born in Pittsburgh P.A. to Shirley Manol and Anthony Sr.

He had his bachelor’s degree in religion and worked as an M.A. (medical assistant) before getting his X-ray license and becoming a professor at Fortis College, where he...

Janet Mauldin

Janet Mauldin

August 2, 2026

In Loving Memory of Janet L. Mauldin

Janet L. Mauldin, 73, of Callahan, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on August 2, 2026. Born in Orange Park on December 4, 1952, Janet was a lifelong Floridian and spent 58 years in Green Cove Springs. She graduated from Clay High School in 1970 and later from St. Johns River College. Janet...

George Frederick Hutchings

George Frederick Hutchings

July 30, 2026

George Frederick Hutchings, age 70, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on July 30, 2026. George was born in Harlem, New York to John Williams and Betty-Jeanne Nixon on June 10, 1956.

George attended elementary and high school in New York City and later attended Syracuse University where he pledged Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. After a short time at Syracuse, he...

Alfred "Al" John Graci

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,...

Ernest Garfield Wilkins, III

Ernest Garfield Wilkins, III

July 27, 2026

Ernest Garfield Wilkins III, Ernie or “Trey” went home to Jesus on Monday, July 27 at 12:01 p.m., surrounded by family. He was the son of Dr. E.G. Wilkins, Jr. and Virginia Wilkins (Hamlin), born December 4, 1941 in Brunswick, GA. 

Trey had a long life full of adventures. He played guitar at 15, loved playing street softball with neighbors, working...

Jacqueline Helen House

Jacqueline Helen House

July 27, 2026

Miss Jackie as we lovingly refer to her, (Jacqueline Helen Haskell) has left us this Monday the 27th of July 2026. Miss Jackie met with our lord in her home in Green Cove Springs, Florida, where she resided with her unofficial daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Michael Nicholson for the past twenty years. She was born on March 14th, 1941...

Frederick "Fred" Nelson Reed, Jr.

Frederick "Fred" Nelson Reed, Jr.

July 26, 2026

Frederick (Fred) Nelson Reed, Jr., 95, a longtime resident of Jacksonville, passed away on July 26, 2026, in the care of Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, surrounded by his family. Fred was born on October 22, 1930, in Atlanta, Georgia. 

His father, being an Attorney with the Federal Government, was relocated throughout the east coast for many years, with the family...

Mary Ann Silvers

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

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

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

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

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...

Lucinda Ann Swinehart

Lucinda Ann Swinehart

July 19, 2026

Lucinda Ann Swinehart-Baker

1951-2026

Cindy was born on Perrin AFB in Sherman, TX in 1951 and died in July in Middleburg, FL. She was raised in Fort Lauderdale, FL and graduated from Northeast High School in 1969. She went back to college and got a bachelor's degree and a master’s in education and taught special education at South Fork High School.

She was...

Aaron Isaac Hawkins, II

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

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...