William James Bell
Jul 14, 2026
The Legendary Life of Bill Bell,
William James Bell—known simply to the world as Dad, Coach, or Bill Bell—officially traded in his earthly worries for a motorcycle ride into the sunset on July 14, 2026.
Born in Pennsylvania on July 6,1949, Bill was a man who couldn't be contained by borders. He lived, loved, and traveled all over the globe, collecting stories...
Sandra Benedikter Kenefake
Jul 7, 2026
Sandra (Sandy) Kenefake, 80 of St. Augustine passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026 at her home.
She was born on February 17th, 1946 in Rome, New York and later made her home Jacksonville, Florida.
She was preceded in death by her husband George Kenefake, (2012).
She is survived by three siblings, Alvin Benedikter (Roxanna) of Lynchburg, VA, Sherry Edwards (Scott) of Jacksonville,...
Audrey Mae Foster
Jul 6, 2026
Born on May 19, 1935, in Waverly, Illinois, to Thatcher and Verna Gibson; she was preceded in death by both, sister Marie Anderson, brother Thatcher Gibson, Jr., grandson Joseph Foster and husband Harold T Foster. Audrey was a retired elementary school teacher for Duval County schools where she taught at Ft. Caroline Elementary for many years. She had a love...
Nanette Williams
Jul 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Nanette Williams
Born on October 11, 1954, in Wilmington, Ohio, to Paul and Nancy Handy, she moved to Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of three. She grew up in Arlington and went to Terry Parker High School. She went on to enjoy a successful 20-year career in real estate, where she built lasting relationships and touched many...
Elsa Eva Hill
Jul 1, 2026
Elsa Eva Hill, 86, of Jacksonville, Florida, went home to be with her Savior on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Elsa was the youngest of seven brothers and sisters. She attended Terry Parker High School and graduated in 1958. She began her career working at the Florida National Bank in downtown Jacksonville and retired after 43 years of service.
Elsa never married or...
Virginia Rosado Grafals
Jun 28, 2026
Virginia Rosado Grafals, 108, was born the oldest of 8 children in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico on September 17, 1917. She lived there until she moved to New York with her husband and three children. Several decades later she returned to Puerto Rico until 2017 when hurricane María prompted her and her daughter to move to Jacksonville, Florida. She longed...
Octavio Báez
Jun 26, 2026
Octavio Báez, 93, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026. He was born on April 12, 1933, son to parents Domingo Báez and Juana M. Flores.
Survived by: Wife of 71 years in marriage Elizabeth Román, children Octavio Báez, Jr. and Daisy Báez, grandchildren Arlene Báez-Smith and Octavio Báez, III and great-grandchildren Edsan Dumeng-Báez and Ekaterina Báez-Maldonado.
Octavio Báez, de 93 años,...
Daniel Warren Roberts
Jun 23, 2026
Daniel W. Roberts, 96, Keystone Heights Florida, passed away peacefully at home on June 23 2026, with his loving wife June by his side.
Born May 19, 1930 in Tampa, Florida, Daniel lived a very long and colorful life. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 2 years. He was a talented artist and after military service he...
Ronald Seward
Jun 17, 2026
Ronald D. Seward (Ronnie Dale) age 75 of Jacksonville, Florida, ended his journey on earth at his home and was welcomed into Heaven on June 17th 2026.
Ron was happily married to his high school sweetheart, Donna Seward, for 57 years. He has 2 children. Rodney Seward, who has passed into Heaven and Tammy Linville. He was blessed with a granddaughter,...