Obituaries
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...
Janet McGill Wortham
June 24, 2026
Janet Marie Wortham, 77, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, in St. Augustine, Florida. Born on June 21, 1949, Janet recently celebrated her 77th birthday surrounded by love and cherished memories.
A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor on July 10, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the St. Stephen Family Life Center, located at...
Ann Louise Garrison
June 22, 2026
Ann Louise Garrison (née Moseley) of Keystone Heights, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026.
Born on April 15, 1959, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Joseph and Maye Regina (née Floyd) Moseley and was raised on Army bases around the world. She graduated from Heidelberg High School in Heidelberg, Germany in 1977. After graduation, she worked as a Deputy Clerk for...
Ron Douglas Price
June 19, 2026
Ron Price, 68, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and countless lives touched by his kindness and generosity.
Born on February 15, 1958, to Curtis and Betty Price, Ron graduated from Englewood High School, where he formed friendships that remained strong throughout his life. He is survived by his beloved wife, Anita "Missy" Price; his brother, Dwight...
Sharon Parks
June 17, 2026
Sharon VanGelderen Parks went home to her Heavenly Father on June 17, 2026. She is now walking on streets of gold with her beloved husband and other loved ones that have gone on before.
Sharon was born on June 21, 1945, in St. Augustine, FL to Alvin VanGelderen and Grace Smith. Sharon grew up playing on St. George Street and the...
Billy Ray Shrum
June 16, 2026
Billy Ray Shrum, age 72, of Middleburg, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2026. He was born on August 21, 1953, in Whitwell, Tennessee.
He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A man of God and a veteran of the Marine Corps, he loved his family and friends. He was a member of...
Karen "Gaga" Robertson Jones
June 16, 2026
Karen “Gaga” Robertson Jones
October 26th, 1947 – June 16th, 2026
With faith in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, we announce the passing of Karen Robertson Jones, who entered into eternal rest on June 16th, 2026 at the age of 78.
Born on October 26th, 1947 in Savannah, Georgia, Karen was the beloved child of Dorothy “Dot” & Edgar C. Robertson. She lived...
Linda L. Klidies
June 13, 2026
Linda Louise Klidies nee Whitlow (Moore,) born on August 26th, 1942 in Litchfield, Illinois, passed away on June 13th, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her parents John and Doris Nagle, her sister Marilynn West, and her husband Gerald R. Klidies. She is survived by her children, her daughter Rebecca Moore, her son Tynan Moore and his fiancée Pamela Petrusso,...
Joyce Jeffers
June 8, 2026
Joyce Jeffers was born March 22, 1941. She passed away June 8, 2026. She was the wife of Harry Lee Jeffers. Joyce was born in Jacksonville, Florida to Fred and Merrill Alford. Joyce worked as a Clay County school bus driver, which she loved. She was a member of the Doctors Inlet Church of God. Joyce will be remembered for...
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