In Memoriam: Cheri O’Neill
June 20, 1946 – August 30, 2024 Cheryl “Cheri” Smallenberger O’Neill, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024, in Jacksonville. Born on June 20, 1946, in Springfield, Ohio, Cheri lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and joy. As a passionate and dedicated professional, Cheri’s career included roles as […]
In Memoriam: Capt. Philip Voss
September 25, 1947 – August 4, 2024 Captain Philip Voss, 76, a retired naval officer, defense contractor and longtime resident of Jacksonville, died peacefully Aug. 4, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Born Sept. 25, 1947. Capt. Voss was the son of Danish immigrant Axel Voss and Delphine Voss of Natchez, Mississippi. As a youth, […]
In Memoriam: Kristen “Scooter” Cavins
December 28, 1966 – August 7, 2024 Kristen “Scooter” Cavins, a beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away on Aug. 7, 2024. Born on Dec. 28, 1966, Scooter was a shining light in the lives of all who knew her, known for her warmth, kindness and unwavering devotion to her family and faith. A […]
In Memoriam: William Cordell Mason
William Cordell Mason, EdD, FACHE, and CEO and president emeritus of Baptist Health, died July 2, 2024. He was 86. Jacksonville knew him as “Mr. Baptist,” with his 20 years as president and chief executive officer of Baptist Medical Center and Baptist Health. He joined Baptist in 1978 and during his time there, saw its […]
In Memoriam: John F. Gaillard
John (Jack) Frierson Gaillard, passed away peacefully June 2 surrounded by his family. Jack was born in Jacksonville on July 28, 1934, to Martha Lee (Tillman) Gaillard and Henry Frierson Gaillard. He graduated from the University of Florida and the University of Florida College of Law and practiced law in the state of Florida for […]
In Memoriam: Dr. George Sedding Trotter
It’s not often that someone lives a life so well and long to find themselves recognized as a legend. Still, Dr. George Trotter had that privilege, and those who knew him would agree that the “Energizer Bunny” was a dynamo of fun-filled activity. Many can attest to his humor, warmth, wit, joie de vivre and […]
In Memoriam: Linda Fontaine Crank Moseley
Linda Fontaine Crank Moseley of Jacksonville passed away on Feb. 28, 2024. Born Sept. 3, 1927, in Louisa, Virginia, to William Earle Crank and Phyllis Fry Collins, Linda graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1948 with a Bachelor of Arts in history and married Dr. Thaddeus Mortimer Moseley in Virginia in September of that year. After […]
In Memoriam: Clayton Ford Riley
Clayton Riley would have enjoyed the standing-room-only gathering of his family and friends at Riverside Presbyterian Church where he had been a faithful member for 70 years until his passing at age 98. His joyful presence was evident in the scripture, words of remembrance, prayers, songs and the sweet and humorous stories shared not only […]
