Mar 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yvette Shami Homsany. Yvette Shami Homsany (age 87) passed away peacefully on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, with her family by her side.

Yvette was born on October 20, 1937 in Jaffa, Palestine. She was the beloved daughter of Khalil and Shafouka Shami. Yvette was predeceased...

Mar 4, 2025

Dana Austin, 87, passed away on March 4th, 2025. He was born on October 19th, 1937 to parents Russell and Leona Austin. Dana graduated from Landon High School in 1956. He went to be a Lance Corporal in the marines from 1956-1966. He was a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by...

Mar 3, 2025

Donald Terry Stovall also known as DeeDee, 91, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025. He was born on July 21, 1933, to parents, Margie Elizabeth and Clyde Stovall.

Donald graduated from Andrew Jackson Senior High School in 1951.  DeeDee pitched a no hitter against Fletcher High School.  He was selected to be a member of the...

Feb 21, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lester Randolph, a beloved husband, proud veteran, devoted father, and cherished grandfather. Les served his country with honor and distinction, embodying courage and dedication that touched the lives of all who knew him.

Born on December 6th 1943 in Quincy Illinois, Les led a life defined...

Feb 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Howard Wilson, who left this world on February 21, 2025. Howard was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He is survived by his devoted wife of many years, Clesta Tickle-Wilson; his two loving daughters, Lindsay Aringdale and Callie Soltero; and his eight cherished grandchildren, who...

Feb 16, 2025

Willie Raymond was born in Homerville (Clinch County), Georgia to the late Katherine Raymond, "Doodar" and his stepfather John L Taylor Sr. He grew up in Homerville where he received his formal education from the Homerville Public School System. After graduating high school, he went on to join the United States Navy where he served for 22 years. He...

Feb 15, 2025

Myrna Díaz was born in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico on September 28, 1938.  She passed away peacefully at the Taylor Care Center in Jacksonville, Florida on February 15, 2025.

When she was a child, toward the end of World War II, her family moved from Puerto Rico to New York City.  As a teen, she came to...

Feb 15, 2025

Russell Craig Marshall passed away peacefully on February 15th, 2025 at the age 87. Craig was a lifelong Jacksonville resident, attending West Riverside and Ruth N. Upson Elementary Schools, John Gorrie Middle School, and graduating from Lee High School in 1956. Of note during his High School years, like his father Clare, Craig served in the American National Red...

Feb 12, 2025

Gail Langston Goode, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 12th, 2025. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee moving to Jacksonville in 1956. She graduated from Englewood High School and then on to Study Literature, Science, and Arts at Jacksonville University.

Gail was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John E Goode Sr. (1990) She...

Jan 31, 2025

Betty Jean Howton, 87, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born in Kingston, TN on January 23, 1938 to parents Charles and Mary.

Betty "Mom" "Mamaw" loved to read and spend time with her family. She was a devoted wife for 43 years to the love of her life until his...