Maria Giovann Rodgers
Aug 1, 2026
Maria (Everett) Rodgers, 77, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully on August 1st, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Maria was born on July 21st, 1949 to Erminia DeCesare Everett and Harlo G. Everett Sr. She was known above all for her love of her family and church.
Maria is survived by her brothers Harlo G. Everett Jr. (Peggy), John...
Elias Khalil Shami
Jul 28, 2026
It is with great sadness, we share the passing of our cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and Deacon, Elias Khalil Shami, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, July 28, at the age of 96.Elias was born on November 2, 1929, in Jaffa, Palestine. He was the first of eleven children born to Khalil and Shafouka...
Bonnie Jean House Boland
Jul 24, 2026
Bonnie Jean House Boland, 79, passed away on July 24, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born August 13, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, to Leona and Orman F. House.
Bonnie built her career in nursing after studying at the University of Virginia. She dedicated decades of her professional life to patient care, culminating in her role as head of infection control...
Ollie Eury Cavender
Jul 15, 2026
Ollie Eury Cavender passed away at home on Wednesday, July 15,2026. He was born in Columbus Georgia to Judson Jano and Ollie Mae Cavender on March 7., 1939. Soon after his birth the family moved to Jacksonville, Fl., causing Ollie to consider himself to be a native Floridian. Though his name was Ollie, family members began calling him Buddy, the...
Helena Torrescano Gutierrez
Jul 15, 2026
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Helena T. Gutierrez, 95, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. Helena led a very happy, active life filled with family, friends, and many activities, such as: Traveling, church, crocheting, cooking, and dancing. Helena was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother. She lived and worked for the benefit of others and always kept God...
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...