Anne Elizabeth Bushnell
Jun 1, 2026
Anne Elizabeth (Paro) Bushnell, lovingly known for her strength, kindness, creativity, and extraordinary gardens, passed away peacefully at the age of 91.
Born on February 18, 1935, in Henniker, NH. Anne grew up on a small farm in Washington, NH, where she developed a lifelong love of gardening, nature, and hard work. Her gardens’ became her passion and her masterpiece —...
Donald J. Smith
May 29, 2026
Donald J. Smith, 87, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, at 8:22 p.m., after a long illness, with his loving wife by his side.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Gabrielle Smith; his brother, Bud Smith; and his grandson, Danny Trigg II.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Sonja Smith;...
Cynthia Aljean West
May 26, 2026
With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Cynthia Aljean West, who left this world peacefully on May 26, 2026, at the age of 88. Born under a palm tree on May 11, 1938 in sunny Miami, Florida, her life was a testament to love, resilience, and unwavering faith.
Aljean's journey was marked by her dedication to her...
Norman Lee Willis
May 22, 2026
Norman Lee Willis, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at the age of 85. He was Born on May 19, 1941 in Jacksonville, Florida, and a lifelong resident, Norman was a beacon of kindness and strength to all who knew him.He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 66 years, Joyce Willis, and their children: Son, Kenny Willis,...
Manuel Eleuterio Lopes
May 21, 2026
Manuel Eleuterio Lopes, 77, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026. He was born on August 30, 1948, in the Cape Verde Islands to Eleuterio Jose Lopes and Maria Rosa Pires.
Manuel was loving, kind, devoted to his family, and deeply devoted to the Lord. He loved the Lord with all his heart and touched the lives of many through his...
Nancy Estelle Grokett
May 21, 2026
Nancy Estelle Hyde Grokett passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026 at the age of 101.
Nancy Estelle was born December 28, 1924 in Turin, Georgia. Later the family moved to Atlanta, Georgia. In the 1970's she moved to Jacksonville, FL.
Nancy Estelle Hyde was married to Russell Albert Grokett for 35 years before her husband's passing in 1982.
Both husband and wife...
James Fehr
May 9, 2026
James Willis Fehr, known by most throughout his 71 years as James, was born in Pennsylvania on August 12, 1954, and passed away in Jacksonville Florida in May 2026.
James had an interesting life, starting off as a very sick little four-pound baby and proving every doctor wrong as he went on to grow up, learn how to sail, and even...
Maria Vaccaro
May 8, 2026
Maria was born April 1, 1938, to Caterina and Davide Barbieri in Montebruno, Italy, a rural town outside of Genoa. She emigrated with her family from Italy to the United States in 1954 at the age of 16 and became a U.S. citizen in 1966. While working in New York City’s garment district she met Calogero “Carlo” Vaccaro. The two...