Born Vivian Fay Rutledge on May 29, 1935. Vivian was the second daughter born to Sam J. Rutledge and Beulah May McCullough Rutledge. She was an identical twin to Vera Mae Rutledge, who was younger by five minutes, a fact that she disliked her entire life. She would always bristle when someone asked, "who's the oldest?"
Sam...
Ireneo Ladines Laguador Sr., 85, son of Francisco and Juanita Laguador, who was born September 18, 1939 in Luisiana, Philippines, passed away September 2, 2025 at Community Hospice Alice and T. O'Neal Douglas Center for Caring in Jacksonville, Florida. He served 20 years in the United States Navy and also retired from the Duval County School Board. He took...
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Normita "Norma" Dimalanta, who passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of 81.
Born on June 6, 1944, in Pampanga, Philippines, Norma was a proud graduate of the University of the East. She married the love of her life, Washington...
Mary Olene Lockwood, also known as Rosebud the Clown, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 29, 2025. Olene was born on June 3, 1936 to George Thomas Williams and Josephine Martin Williams in Bacon County, GA. She was a resident of Jacksonville, FL and an active member of Englewood Christian Church. Olene married the love...
Patsy Strother Smith of Fleming Island, Florida passed away at the age of 94, on August 26, 2025.
Born on September 12, 1930 in Tuolumne, California to parents Riley and Mizell Strother. Patsy was raised in Jacksonville, Florida and graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in 1947. She married the love of her life Fred Smith on...
Catherine Anne Baughman "Cathy" was born to Roy and Bette Carkner in Detroit, Michigan on January 29, 1944 and passed away at home peacefully with her family by her side on August 23, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. Cathy was preceded in death by her sister, Louise, and her brother, Roy. She was married to David Baughman on January 29,...
David Mackin, 61, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025. He was born on December 11, 1963, and lived a life filled with love for family, laughter, and time spent on the water.
David was a dedicated employee at Johnson & Johnson, where he built lasting friendships and took pride in his work. Outside...
Gwendolyn Louise Voss Carpenter Hadden passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025. Gwen was born on February 24, 1933, in Jacksonville, Florida, she was the cherished daughter of Fred and LeEtta Voss. She grew up in a close-knit family and attended Andrew Jackson High School. On March 10, 1951, Gwen married Rufus Carpenter, and they were blessed with three...
On August 17th 2025, God wrapped his loving arms around Evelyn and welcomed her into His Kingdom at the age of 95, at her home in Mandarin due to natural causes. She had bravely fought a tough battle with the help of Hospice. Evelyn Willie was born on April 1, 1930 in Sand Mountain, AL, was a lifelong passionate...
Frances Thomason passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, at 7:53 am at Community Hospice in Mayo Clinic.
Frances was born on January 7, 1936, in Waycross, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linton Thomason.
She is survived by her beloved children: Mickie Thomason and Katrina Morgan and David and Kathy Thomason....