All Obituaries

R Rena Mae Pearson, 86, passed away on May 21, 2023 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born on March 5, 1937 in Chattanooga, TN, to the late Frank and Christine Swanson. Rena attended Howard High School in Chattanooga. She has worked as a Certified Nurse’s Aide in the healthcare system for Martin Boyd Nursing Home, Standifer Place, Summit House and at Memorial Hospital as a Lab Technician. Rena was member of Mt. Joy Baptist Church where she served as Chairman of the Deaconess...

Micki C. Maurer, 78, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 in Orange Park, FL. She was the daughter of the late William J. and Mabel Cowart, born on June 2, 1944 in Elloree, SC.  Micki graduated from Herschel V. Jenkins High School in 1962. She and her family moved to Orange Park in 1976 and she worked in real estate and served as EVP of the Clay County Board of Realtors for a number of years. Micki loved life, loved people, loved her family, loved God and southern gospel music,...

Sonja Gilda White Phoenix, 74, entered into eternal rest on May 30, 2023. She was born January 29,1949, in Warrington, Florida, to Gertrude White. Sonja attended public schools in Escambia County and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1965. She discovered a passion for public service as a volunteer for the American Red Cross. This desire to help others led her to work with non-profit agencies such as Community Action and the Otis Smith Foundation. She was ambitious and had...

Tom’s obituary Chief Thomas “Mac” McCarragher, USN Retired, 73, passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Jacksonville, FL. He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Deborah, and his son, Major Sean McCarragher, USMC (Beatriz) of Bluffton, SC, a granddaughter, Sydney McCarragher, and a grandson, Liam McCarragher. Additionally, he is survived by his brothers ,John McCarragher Jr. (Susan) of Buffalo Grove, IL, and Patrick McCarragher (Peggy) of Chula Vista,...

Master Kayden Joseph Givens passed away on May 30, 2023. Aaron and Burney Bivens Funeral Home, 529 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, Florida  32073

Mr. Lloyd Potter passed away on May 8, 2023 Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 11:00 am, at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Aaron and Burney Bivens Funeral Home, 529 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, Florida  32073, (904) 264-1233.

Norma Ysola Reyes, 75, passed away on May 25, 2023 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born on May 31, 1947 in Santiago, Dominican Republic, to the late Eladio and Rosa Reyes. Norma received her GED and later worked as a bank teller. Preceding Norma in death are her parents; grandfather, Pedro Reyes and grandmother, Dolores Cabrera. Norma is survived by her son, Oscar Lopez; thirty grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Agustin Reyes, sister, Lucia Reyes; a host of other family members...

Born to the late Reafus Locke, Sr. and Ollie Ruth Locke on April 7, 1955, Carolyn Joyce Locke was the ninth child and baby girl of twelve siblings. She grew up on Charleston Street in Hollywood, FL, and graduated in 1973 from Hollywood Hills High School and then attended Broward Community College. South Florida was where she spent time with her family, made lifelong friends, married, and had two children. There is where she learned the importance of prayer, family, friends, hard work, love,...

John William Hixon departed this life on May 12, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born on October 9, 1951, to the late Mildred Parrish Hixon and James Oscar Hixon in Villa Rica, Georgia. John attended Villa Rica High School and West Georgia College. He was a retail manager in several big box store operations for 50 years. John was a member of Highpoint Community Church. John never met a stranger. He loved God, people, animals and serving others. He enjoyed the water, grilling and...

In Loving Memory: Leonard LeRoy “Roy” Curry It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard LeRoy “Roy” Curry, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Roy, aged 76, was born on August 1, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, and peacefully departed this world on May 17, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida. His loss is mourned by his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched. Having attended the Navy ET School, Leonard served with...