All Obituaries

Janice Geoghagan James, 78, was called home by her Lord unexpectedly on September 14, 2018.  Jan was born June 4, 1940 in Walton County, Florida.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Avie and her father, Dallas Geoghagan.  Jan is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jerry W. James; her daughters, Sherrie Zier (Joe), Cindy Taylor, Jenny St. John (Ed), and son, Dell James; grandchildren, Jessica Rivas (Jonathan), Gerald Moore, Erica Taylor, John Michael Taylor, Jr., Rachel...

Margaret Matthews, 84, of Baldwin, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018 at St. Vincent's Hospital with her family by her side. She was born in South Carolina and resided in Baldwin, FL most of her life. Mrs. Matthews was Baptist by faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Robert Matthews, Sr. and a son, Marty Matthews. Survivors include her son, Charles R. Matthews, Jr. (Tammy); 3 daughters, Betty Byrd (Johnny), Joyce Pringle (Everett) & Donna Diedolf (Robert); 2...

Windle Joel Pringle, 59, of Baldwin, passed away July 31, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mattie Ruth Pringle.  Survivors include his wife, Alice Surrency Pringle; daughter, Melissa Strickland; son, Charles Padgett; 6 grandchildren; brothers, Wayne Pringle & Everett Pringle (Joyce); sisters, Vickie Dobson (Keith), Ruth Silcox (Linn) & Judy Pringle and numerous other family and friends.  Memorial services will be held 1 PM Saturday, August 11,...

Leticia Concepcion dela Torre, 93, passed away peacefully in her home in Jacksonville, Florida on July 17, 2018. Leticia was born on February 12, 1925, the daughter of Concepcion Ancheta Concepcion. She had 4 sons and 12 daughters with Primo dela Torre. Leticia was the Matriarch of five generations of the dela Torre Family and was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother to many. After her husband’s death in 1986, she moved to the U.S. where she...

Donald William Musfeldt, 83, passed away July 16, 2018.  Born June 4, 1935 in Rochester, New York, he had resided in Jacksonville since transferring during a long career in the U.S. Navy.  Preceded in death by ex-wife Kathleen Dorothy Musfeldt and grandson Colton Crouse, survivors include son Donald Edward Musfeldt; daughters Tammy Crouse, Teresa Brown, Marie Musfeldt, and Diane Tait; nine grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.  After a family life celebration, Donald...

Earl J. Crews, 93, of Callahan, passed away on July 15, 2018. He was born in Jacksonville and lived in North Florida for his entire life. Mr. Crews attended Evangel Temple Assembly of God in Jacksonville and served in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Crews and a daughter, Barbara Dowd. Survivors include 2 sons, Robert Crews (Paula) & Ronnie Crews (Linda); daughter, Lora Milligan (Doug); son-in-law, Elmer Dowd; 10 grandchildren, Jeff Dowd (Monica), Bryan Dowd...

John Francis Bailey Sr. passed away peacefully July 7, 2018 with his loving family by his side. He was born August 31, 1935 in Avon Park, FL. Mr. Bailey was a U. S. Air Force veteran and a retired Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Chief. He was a member of the International Association of Firefighters and the Jacksonville Retired Firefighters Association. Mr. Bailey is survived by: his children Barbara Swank (Leslie), John Bailey Jr. (Bonnie), Michelle Hickox and Raymond Bailey...

Sergey Leon Brooks was born October 11, 1998 in Ukraine. In 2016, he bravely and excitedly started a new life in America with his forever (adoptive) family.  He enjoyed playing varsity soccer for Westside High in 2016-2017 and then for Baldwin Senior High in 2017-2018.  Sergey loved FC Barcelona, and Messi was his favorite futbol player.  Our son was a loving individual who wanted the best for his family. He had dreams to pursue a career as a banker and have a family of his...

Earl F. Hannah, Sr., 77, of Jacksonville, passed away June 30, 2018. He retired from Poultry Farming after many years and was a longtime member of Otis Road Church of God. Survivors include his wife of almost 55 years, Bonnie Hannah; son, Earl F. Hannah, Jr.; daughter, Tammy L. Hannah; 2 grandchildren, Zachary & Landen Hannah; 2 brothers, Mark Hannah (Diane) & Michael Hannah (Paula); 2 sisters, Glenda Jowers (Keith) & Rhonda Lowe (Tim); his dog, Bosco and numerous nieces, nephews...

Justin Strange, age 32, of St. Augustine, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 29, 2018 at his home in Orange Park. Justin was born and grew up in St. Augustine, and has lived in Orange Park for the last year. He was a graduate of Pedro Menendez High School, Class of 2004. Justin recently graduated from Kaiser University with an Associate of Science in Physical Therapy. Justin will be remembered for his bright, beautiful smile and bigger than life personality. He loved fishing and...