Obituaries for Naugle Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Corinne Thrush

Apr 26, 2025

Corinne Mary Thrush, known affectionately as Connie, left this world on April 26, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on July 20, 1966, in New Jersey, Connie brightened the lives of everyone around her with her vibrant spirit and love for color. She proudly earned her Graduate Equivalence Degree from the Life Management Center in Chipley, Florida, becoming the...

John Walter Oman

Apr 25, 2025

John Oman, 72, originally from Tulelake, California but a resident of Jacksonville, Florida since 1989, entered Heaven on Friday, April 25, 2025 with his family present. John was born, the youngest of four sons in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Donald and Jennie Oman of Tulelake, California. John showed an early aptitude for excellence in computer science, and mechanics and was...

Nolan Johnson

Apr 23, 2025

Nolan Kendall Johnson, Jr. born on December 31, 1948, in Virginia, passed away on April 23, 2025 at the age of 76. He was the beloved son of Nolan Johnson Sr. and a cherished member of the Jacksonville community. He is survived by his two sons, Nolan Johnson III (Lanie) and David Johnson (Celeta), and daughter, Lori MacDonald (Greg) with...

Austin G. Key, Jr.

Apr 22, 2025

Austin Key Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 under Hospice care surrounded by family. He was born in Headland, Alabama on September 8, 1929 to Austin Sr. and Lillian Key. Austin graduated from Appling High School at the age 16. In Georgia at that time, there were only 11 grades;...

David Thomas

Apr 21, 2025

David Thomas, 58, born on April 23, 1966, departed this world on April 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering devotion. A beloved son, brother, father, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, David was a shining light in the lives of those around him. His presence brought warmth, his laughter brought joy, and his heart was a...

Betsy Lyerly

Apr 19, 2025

Betsy Lyerly, 92, passed away on April 19, 2025, in Jacksonville, FL.

Arrangements under the care of Naugle Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1203 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL. (904)396-1611

Alice Havener

Apr 19, 2025

Alice Havener, 83, passed away on April 19, 2025, in Jacksonville, FL.

Alice Havener was born on September 11, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA, to Louis D'Amico and Alice D'Amico.

Alice graduated from Glassboro High School in and in 1959. Her first job was as an administrative secretary at the local high school. Her secretarial and organizational skills...

John David Davenport

Apr 18, 2025

John David Davenport, 64, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on April 18, 2025, due to natural causes. Born on January 30, 1961, in Louisa, Virginia, John dedicated his life to medicine, serving as an esteemed Internal Medicine Physician at Baptist Hospital.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Paula Davenport, and their two daughters, Madison and Tia Davenport. Also cherishing his...

Brian Schneider

Apr 13, 2025

Brian Keith Schneider, 78, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away April 13, 2025, after a long illness, he was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born January 26, 1947 in Covington, Kentucky to Hilda and Stanley Schneider, he attended Boone County High School and a graduate of the University of Kentucky, majoring in Business. Brian was also a veteran and...

Leona Toppal

Apr 13, 2025

Leona Beverly Toppal, a beloved member of the Albany community, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on April 3, 1929, in Albany, NY, Leona lived her entire life in the Albany/Troy area until retirement, when she and her husband Lester relocated to Jacksonville, FL.

Leona was a proud graduate of The Milne...

Elmer Herman Schroer

Apr 9, 2025

Elmer Schroer, a longtime resident of Jacksonville, Fla., died peacefully April 9 in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Elmer and his identical twin brother, Delmer, were born in 1932 to John Schroer and Bertha Goos Schroer. The youngest of five children, the twins’ remarkable singing voices earned them full scholarships to Illinois Wesleyan School of Music where they studied...

Gary Stake

Apr 3, 2025

Gary Wayne Stake, 78, of St Johns, FL, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on April

3, 2025, after enduring a long illness.

Gary was born on March 20 th , 1947, in Marengo, IA, to Wayne and Vivian Stake. He

graduated from Iowa Valley High School in 1965 and attended the University of Iowa.

After school, Gary was hired at Rockwell...

Jeanell Wallis

Apr 1, 2025

Jeanell Wallis, 88, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, FL.

Jeanell Wallis was born on August 11, 1936 in Jacksonville, FL, to Stinson Wallis and Frances Wallis.

She graduated from Landon High School class of 1954 and St. Lukes Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1957. She also graduated with a BSN from Florida State University,...

Kathy Marie Lindstrom

Mar 30, 2025

Kathy Marie Lindstrom, a devoted wife, beloved mother and grandmother, treasured aunt, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025. Her unwavering faith, love, and joyful spirit touched all who had the privilege to know her.

Born on October 12, 1952, in Jacksonville, Florida, Kathy was the daughter of Eva Mae Masters and James Smith. From a young age,...

Gerald Austin Nance

Mar 30, 2025

Gerald Austin Nance, departed this earthly realm peacefully on March 30, 2025, in serene surroundings in Jacksonville, Florida. Known best as Jerry among friends and as Papa by his grandchildren.

Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Jerry's early years were spent in Louisville, Kentucky, where he met his wife to be Phyllis Loretta (Brueck). Together they had four wonderful children.

Jerry had a passion...

Harold Taylor Barford, Jr.

Mar 25, 2025

Harold Taylor Barford, Jr., 80, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away Tuesday March 25, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 21, 1944 to Harold and Myrtle Barford. He was known to friends and family as “Skip” but was “Daddy” to his two daughters and “Grandpa” to his five grandchildren.

He grew up in Buckmanville, Pennsylvania...

James Smith

Mar 24, 2025

James Robert Smith, beloved artist and educator, passed away on March 24, 2025, at the age of 75.

Jim was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Clarence and Laura Smith. He grew up in Milford, Connecticut, where he attended Lenox Avenue Grade School and graduated from Jonathan Law High school in 1970. He graduated from The University of the Cumberlands in...

Heather Katz

Mar 13, 2025

It is with shattered hearts that we share news of the unexpected death of Heather A. Katz on March 13, 2025, following a sudden illness. Heather was a force of nature with a generous and kind soul. The beloved daughter of Ronald and Donna Katz of Shelton, CT, her childhood antics gave both of them prematurely gray hair. Heather was...

Joseph Thomas Gormely

Mar 11, 2025

Donald Sheppard

Mar 9, 2025

Obituary for Donald Roger Sheppard, Sr.

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Donald Roger Sheppard, Sr. on March 9, 2025 after a battle with cancer. He was a loving Father, retired real estate developer, and friend to all whose lives he touched. He was 91.

Mr. Sheppard, or Papa, as he was known by those closest to...