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Jerry Jerome Dixon

Jerry Jerome Dixon

Mar 27, 2026

Jerry Jerome Dixon, age 60, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Pruitt Health in Fleming Island. He was born in Jacksonville on March 16, 1966, one of two children born to Audrey Faye (Hadden) and Larry Thurston Dixon.Jerry was a hardworking son, brother, and uncle who enjoyed collecting Star Wars and John Wayne memorabilia and...

Wilson "Ed" Edward Teller

Wilson "Ed" Edward Teller

Mar 24, 2026

Lieutenant Colonel Wilson "Ed" Edward Teller (U.S. Army Retired), age 82, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center South. He was born on December 18, 1943, in Many, Louisiana, one of two sons of Mildred Mary and Woodrow Wilson Teller. Mr. Teller was a devoted husband, caring father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He...

Mary Elizabeth Wall

Mary Elizabeth Wall

Mar 18, 2026

Mary E. Wall, age 77, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was born in Tennessee and moved to Jacksonville, where she lived for most of her life. Mary worked in the medical field and was an avid Elvis fan. She was a devoted sponsor of ASPCA for over 30 years. Mary moved...

Thomas "TR" R. Smith

Thomas "TR" R. Smith

Mar 18, 2026

Thomas “TR” Ryan Smith, age 82, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. He was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on November 17, 1943, to Marguerite (O’Flinn) and John Thomas Smith.Mr. Smith was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy and had retired from...

Jordan Malic Steen

Jordan Malic Steen

Mar 17, 2026

Jordan Malic Steen, age 28, of St. George, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2026, at Orange Park Medical Center. He was born on May 9, 1997, in Wilmington, North Carolina, the only son of Amy Lucinda Wrisborn. Jordan was a committed husband, father, and fierce friend. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being the best grill master anyone could meet....

John Edward Rosier Jr.

John Edward Rosier Jr.

Mar 14, 2026

John Edward Rosier Jr., age 55, of Baldwin, Florida, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at St. Vincent's Clay. He was born in Jacksonville on October 17, 1970, one of two children to Cynthia Lucille (Green) and John E. Rosier. John was a devoted father and grandfather who enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a longtime Mark Martin fan. He...

Timothy Spencer Hance

Timothy Spencer Hance

Feb 28, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Timothy Spencer Hance on Saturday, February 28, 2026. He was born on August 19, 1985, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Spencer Melvin Hance and Mandy Sweat. Timothy dedicated his career to working in underground utilities, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dedication. Outside of work, he...

Nancy Markum Bell

Nancy Markum Bell

Feb 24, 2026

Nancy Bell, age 80, of Jacksonville, Florida, peacefully went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus, with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. She was born in Warm Springs, Alabama, on June 19, 1945, to Troy and Elizabeth (Davis) Markum. Nancy retired from Duval County Schools, where she was employed at Pickett Elementary for a number of...

Susan Rosenberg Arnstein

Susan Rosenberg Arnstein

Feb 22, 2026

Susan Rosenberg Arnstein, age 78, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on April 24, 1947, to Evelyn (Eaton) and David Rosenberg. Susan was an amazing mother, grandmother, and sister who enjoyed gardening and cheering for the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs. She loved...

James Henry Williams Ii

James Henry Williams Ii

Feb 20, 2026

James Henry Williams II, age 73, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Jacksonville on September 3, 1952, to Hattie (Paige) and James Henry Williams Sr. We gather to remember a good man, one who lived simply, loved deeply, and never met a stranger. James proudly served his country...

Ada "Snooky" Beazley McDonald

Ada "Snooky" Beazley McDonald

Feb 16, 2026

Ada "Snooky" Beazley McDonald, age 82, of Macclenny, Florida, went to be with our Lord on Monday, February 16, 2026, after a very extended illness. She was born on November 29, 1943, to Edison Harold Beazley and Dorothy Cleo Higginbotham, both of Jacksonville. Ada was preceded in death by her parents; son, Joseph Oliver; and husband, J.B. McDonald. She is survived...

Anthony "Tom" Louie Picras

Anthony "Tom" Louie Picras

Feb 3, 2026

Anthony "Tom" Louie Picras went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He was born on December 5, 1941, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Mary (Kalogerakos) Picras and Louie Tony Picras. Tom spent most of his life in Jacksonville, where he was a member of St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church and attended North Jacksonville Church of...

Eva Mae Hodges Willis

Eva Mae Hodges Willis

Feb 2, 2026

Eva Mae Willis, age 85, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Glen St. Mary on May 14, 1940, one of five children to Florie Mae (Combs) and Edward Hodges. Ms. Willis was an amazing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister who had a fascinating history. She was...

John "Poppy" Clifton Tyson Sr.

John "Poppy" Clifton Tyson Sr.

Jan 29, 2026

John "Poppy" Clifton Tyson Sr., age 77, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his home, surrounded by love. He was the son of Loretha (Stokes) and William Oliver Tyson, born on April 4, 1948, in Macclenny. Johnny was a wonderful and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He had...

Clyde Stewart Fountaine

Clyde Stewart Fountaine

Jan 19, 2026

Clyde Stewart Fountaine, a proud veteran of the United States Navy and a master of the mechanical "fix," passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 70 in Gainesville, Florida. Born on January 7, 1956, in Greencastle, Indiana, to Donald and Eula "Butch" Fountaine, Clyde grew up with a sense of duty that led him to enlist...

Marcus Clayton Reimer

Marcus Clayton Reimer

Jan 19, 2026

Marcus Clayton Reimer, age 41, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born on June 5, 1984, in St. Augustine, Florida, to Russell Clayton Reimer and Teresa Turner Reimer. He spent his early years in St. Augustine before relocating to Jacksonville. Marcus was a humble young man known for his dedication to serving others....

Patricia Ann Harris Wells

Patricia Ann Harris Wells

Jan 18, 2026

Patricia Ann Harris Wells, age 82, of Baldwin, Florida, went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, January 18, 2026. She was born in Jacksonville on February 3, 1943, to Rosezellar (Norman) and Cecil Harris. Patricia lived in Baldwin most of her life and was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by...

April Yvonne Farence

April Yvonne Farence

Jan 17, 2026

April Yvonne Farence, age 47, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 17, 2026. She was born in Jacksonville on October 16, 1978, to Mary Gail (Tison) and Russell Owen Davis. April was a wonderful young woman. Loving, kind, and extremely smart, she had a degree in archeology. April had traveled extensively to excavate and research historical...

Marcus "Shane" Hodges

Marcus "Shane" Hodges

Jan 17, 2026

Marcus "Shane" Hodges, age 36, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806

Marcus "Markie" Gene Hodges

Marcus "Markie" Gene Hodges

Jan 17, 2026

Marcus "Markie" Gene Hodges, age 60, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home. Born on November 24, 1965, in Glen Saint Mary, he was the beloved son of Rosetta (Thrift) and Ronald Gene Hodges. Marcus's greatest joy was his grandchildren. They were the center of his world, and he took immense pride in...

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