All Obituaries

Francis Marvin Hobbs, 75 of Jacksonville passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born September 11, 1944 to the late Mr. Walter E. and Mary (Skinner) Hobbs in Suffolk, Virginia. Francis was a proud veteran of the United States Army and had spent 36 years with J.E. Abercrombie Inc. in Jacksonville in the construction industry. In his free time, he loved to sit on the front porch with his beloved wife, Judy, and watch the birds. He was preceded...

Loyce Lueders Doering, a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, went to be with her Lord & Savior on July 8, 2020, passing peacefully in her sleep. She is now resting in the arms of Jesus. She was born on September 1, 1914, and was about 6 weeks shy of turning 106! Loyce was an incredible example of a full life. She was dedicated to her Christian belief. She and her husband, Ernest, were charter members of Cedar Hills Baptist Church, later attending Marietta Baptist, and then Evangel Temple...

Brandy Lee (Bludsworth) Church was born on October 31, 1981 in Jacksonville, Florida and gained her wings on July 9, 2020 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital after a brief illness. As a child, Brandy participated in dance classes from the age of 2. She attended Westside Skills Center (Frank H. Peterson) where she studied Culinary Arts. She was previously employed by the Department of Children and Families. Brandy was a loving wife, mother, daughter, aunt, cousin,...

Ira James Rowe, "Jim" age 79, passed on to heaven on the morning of Friday, June 19th, 2020, at home, comforted by his wife and eldest daughter. Jim was born in Jacksonville, Florida on July 5th 1940 to Mr. I J Rowe and Mrs. Sylvia Rowe. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Michael Rowe, brother Donald Rowe and his sister Diane Workman.  He is survived by Joyce Rowe his wife of sixty-three years, son James Rowe, three daughters; Rachel Rowe, Joye Jackson,...

Beloved Pensacola native Thelma Ruth Pursell Thomas died June 13, 2020 at the age of 84.  Thelma Thomas worked along side her husband Rev. Tommy Thomas who was a Minister of Music at some of the largest Assembly of God churches in America to include Huffman Assembly in Birmingham, Alabama in the 1970s, First Assembly of God in Pensacola in the 1980s as well as Brownsville Assembly of God during the early 1990s.  Thelma was known for her beautiful alto voice and special anointing...

Thomas Arthur Townsend, Sr., age 86, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020.  He was born in Miami, Florida, most recently living in Jacksonville, Florida.  He loved fishing, hunting, camping, and the Gators. Tom/Grandpa/Dad was a fun-loving guy.  He loved his family tremendously.  He never met a stranger and would give you the shirt off his back.  He played football in Miami for Coral Gables High School, after high school he joined the Coast Guard.  After his...

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...