All Obituaries

Edwin “Ray” Merritt, of Jacksonville, has entered into eternal rest. Ray grew up and graduated high school in Pensacola, Florida. Ray was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served as a Radar Mechanic during his enlistment. He received a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University. Ray worked and relocated with several companies over the years and eventually settled in Jacksonville: Conair - Search Radar for the B58-Hustler; Vitro Services – S-Band...

Mr. Michael “Mike” Wayne Starling, age 65 of Jacksonville, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. A Jacksonville native, Mike was a 1979 Paxon High School graduate. An avid sports fan, Mike loved the Florida Gators, Atlanta Braves, and Jacksonville Jaguars. He enjoyed being at home, spending time with his family, doing crossword puzzles, and playing cards. To his family, Mike was a kind and gentle soul. He will be missed dearly. He is survived by his mother: Pauline Prescott of...

Mrs. Edith Jewell “Jewell” Silcox, beloved wife of (deceased) Calvin Coye Silcox, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2024, at the age of 95. Jewell was born and raised in Lake City, Florida by William C., and Viola Bullard on July 24, 1928. Jewell was a proud member of Whitehouse Baptist Church for 56 years where she devoted her time to serving others. She was a loving mother to her children. A kind and generous woman, she enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren and great...

Mr. Kenneth “Kenny” Troy Reynolds, age 55 of Bryceville, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. A lifelong resident, Mr. Reynolds was born in Jacksonville and was a 1986 graduate of Baldwin Senior High School. He was a longtime warehouse supervisor for Cardinal Unijax LLC, formerly WinCup, and recently retired after thirty-seven years of employment. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, being outside, working in his yard, and restoring classic cars. Mr....

Hilda Jean Williams Powers (Jean) was born in Jacksonville, Florida on August 14th, 1937, to Walter and Etta Williams. Born one of six children, she valued family and relationships above all else. When Jean was a teenager, she moved to Phenix City, Alabama to live with her mother and attended Central High School. While in high school she met the love of her life Gerald K Powers (Jerry), they married a few years after graduation, and were married for over 57 years when Jerry passed away. Jean...

Mr. Wilford's family will celebrate his life privately, at a later date. 

Margot “Oma” Petrillo, age 73 of Macclenny and formerly of Baldwin, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024.  She was born in Germany but was a longtime US citizen. For many years, Ms. Petrillo was a Food Operations Manager employed by LSG Sky Chef, one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality service providers. She was a talented seamstress, a skill she learned from her grandmother. She was a movie buff and devoted “Oma” to her grandchildren,...

Mr. Randall Lavon Smith, age 64 of Jacksonville, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024. A thirty-five-year Jacksonville resident, Mr. Smith was originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was a carpenter by trade but had many interests. He loved riding his motorcycle, was an avid golfer, and a collector of knives, firearms, and tools.  Mr. Smith was a talented guitarist and singer who loved playing and singing at family functions and at Dinsmore Church of God where he was a member and...

Gloria Ellison Reece passed away peacefully on February 04, 2024, in Jacksonville, FL. She was born on July 31, 1945, in Jacksonville, Florida to Will Ocie Ellison (1913 – 1976) and Maebell Ellison (nee Corbin) (1912 – 1976). Beloved sister to John Curtis Ellison, Catherine Baity, Lamar Ellison, Veda Davis, Myrtice Ellison, and Faye Richardson. She is survived by husband, C. J. Reece, daughter, Linda Ann Minney and spouse Glen Minney, and son, Charles Adonis Reece, grandson,...

Mr. Christian Derek Muse Sr., age 41 of Jacksonville, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024. Born in Jacksonville to Charlotte Starling Muse and the late Christian Dirk Muse, he was a lifelong resident who enjoyed music and fishing. Mr. Muse was a carpenter and was employed by Stampco, Inc. at the time of his death. He is survived by his children: Christian Derek (Asia) Muse Jr. of Jacksonville, Wyatt Albert Muse and Braxton Lee Muse both of Jacksonville Beach; mother: Charlotte Muse of...