All Obituaries

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...

Richard Jon-Robert Wilke (Ricky), 26, of Jacksonville passed away on June 20, 2018.  He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on September 6, 1991 to Marilyn & Dallas Wilke.  Ricky had been a sales manager most of his life and was on his way to pursue a new job when our Lord called him home in a fatal car accident. He was a singer, writer and produced his own videos.  Music was his passion.  He was hoping one day to be discovered for his talents, and to do music...

John Joseph Becker, 91, of Jacksonville, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.  He was born in Chicago, IL to Charles and Claire Becker on November 12, 1926.  Mr. Becker was the former owner and operator of an advertising agency and served in the U.S. Navy.  He was preceded in death by his mother and father and 3 sisters, Marie Verne, Edna Kekich & Clare Jacobs.  Survivors include his 2 nieces, Pamela M. Basil and Penny Jane Gohring, several great-nephews and...

Ella Taylor Crawford age 99 peacefully passed away on June 10, 2018 after a long convalescence. She was surrounded by her loving family and gently embraced the loving arms of God. She was born in Baker County, Florida on October 27, 1918. Mrs. Crawford was preceded in death by her husband Oria Crawford. Affectionately known as “Boogie”, Ella became the Matriarch of five generations of the Crawford family and was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and...

Jerry D. Kirkman, 74, of Jacksonville, passed away on June 5, 2018. He was born in Titusville, FL on August 31, 1943 to Doyle & Rosa Beard Kirkman. Mr. Kirkman retired from a career as a meat cutter and was an active member of The Springs Church, Orange Park. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Johnson Kirkman; sons, Mark Kirkman of Denver, CO, Jared Kirkman and his wife, Claudia of West Palm Beach, FL, Eric Kirkman and his wife, Nett of Jacksonville; daughters, Wendy Watts and her...

William Ladd Zvara (“Bill”), a 35-year resident of Jacksonville, Florida, died peacefully in his sleep on June 2, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 61 years old. Bill (or “Billy” to some close to him) was born July 28, 1956, in Lexington, Massachusetts, to John & Rose Zvara (deceased). He was the middle of five children, and he was blessed to grow up in a loving family with a strong faith in Christ. He attended Lexington High School (1974) and...