All Obituaries

Ronald Howell Register, age 77, went to his heavenly home on May 13, 2020. He was born on May 30, 1942 in Jacksonville, Florida to Lonnie and Ruby Register. He is predeceased by his beloved parents, and by his nephew, Ryan Murray. Ronnie is survived by Carolyn, his wife of 45 years, whom he loved and cared diligently for especially in these past few years; his sons, Kenneth Roy (Marilyn), and Gary David Register; Carolyn’s children: Wanda (Danny) Weldon, Darryl and Lana Griffis;...

Virginia “Ginny” Owenby, 65, of Jacksonville, went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2020. She was born in Hinsdale, Illinois, but lived in Jacksonville most of her life. She was a longtime member of West Jacksonville Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Gordon N. Owenby; 2 sons, Gordon Owenby (Theresa) & Gerald Reed Owenby (Jennifer); 7 grandchildren; brother, William Reed; sister-in-law, Gayle Owenby Neal and numerous nieces, nephews, other family...

Gary Lynn King, Jr passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 10th, 2020.  He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on September 22, 1965.  As a boy, Gary loved building cars, motorcycles and go carts, something he was looking forward to passing on and doing with his grandchildren. Even as an adult he and his Dad spent many hours working on “projects” together.   He loved all things outdoors and it was well known that during hunting season, he, his wife, and the rest...

Richard Gordon Rife, 73, passed away early Friday morning, April 24, 2020.   Rich was born February 25, 1947 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He married his high school sweetheart, Patsy Tighe, on May 16, 1967.   He worked as a minister and computer system designs analyst. Through the years, his hobbies included working in his greenhouses, taking pictures, and working on his coin collecting venture.   Rich was preceded in death by his father, Dick Rife; mother, Betty Jane...

Delores Faye O'Neal, 21, a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2020. She attended both Glenwood Baptist Church and later West Meadows Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her fiance, Caleb Keith and a sister, Martine Bizier. Survivors include her parents, Marc & April O'Neal; daughter, Jordyn Faye O'Neal; brother, Raymond Bizier (Amanda); sisters, Lizzy Roboch & Sarah Watkins; 4 nieces and 4 nephews. The family will...

Ruth Marie Koivisto, 84, of Jacksonville, passed away on April 17, 2020.  She was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville and a member of Otis Road Church of God.  She was preceded in death in 1994 by her husband, Walter Daniel Koivisto.  Survivors include her son, Walter Lynndon Koivisto; daughter, Kim Hammontree (Marty); 4 sisters, Bernice Johnson, Dorothy Knight, Sue Jarrell and Ruby Montez; 5 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.  Graveside services will be held at 11...

On Friday, April 3, 2020, Audrey Lucy Stokes Batten Tomberlin, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend passed away at the age of 91. Audrey was born on September 23, 1928 in Folkston, Georgia to Rubin Jason Stokes and Flora Zell Hodges Stokes. She graduated from Saint George High School and worked for BellSouth for 50 years. In addition to BellSouth, she was an entrepreneur owning two beauty salons and various small businesses throughout her 91...

Kendra Danette Colley, 52, passed away April 2, 2020 in Huntington Beach, California, where she had resided for the last fifteen years. She was born in Jacksonville FL, on September 21, 1967, to Wayne Colley and Janie Christmas Colley.  Kendra graduated from Paxon High School and University of North Florida where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. She worked in that field for twenty five years as a Computer Programmer and Web Developer.    Kendra loved...

Nedrell Lee Jones of Callahan passed away March 27, 2020. She was born October 11, 1954 in Kingsport, Tennessee to Alonzo and Maude Sexton. Nedrell was orphaned at age 13 and grew up with her aunts supervision. She graduated from high school in Wise, Virginia and moved to Jacksonville, Florida to play basketball for the junior college. After college Nedrell worked for several firms in Jacksonville including Ryder Truck Lines. After their merger with Pacific Intermountain Express and...

James Harley Johnson, 91, of Jacksonville, passed away on March 25, 2020.  Mr. Johnson was born in Bryceville, Florida, retired from Jacksonville Sheriff's Office after 39 years of service, was a member of the Marietta Church of God and was an United States Army Veteran.  Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Bernice Johnson; brother, Harry Johnson (Mary) and numerous nieces and nephews.  Graveside services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Pinkston...