In Memoriam: Ronni Gaskin Williamson Candler
March 16, 1945 – April 19, 2020 Milliners throughout Northeast Florida are mourning the passing of one of their greatest customers, Ronni Gaskin Williamson Candler on April 19 after a brief battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Jacksonville, Candler, 75, rarely left her home bareheaded and owned more than 200 hats at the time […]
In Memoriam: Janet Owens
January 4, 1953 to April 8, 2020 A rare spirit. A phenomenal community leader. A sharp, clear-eyed thinker. An impassioned advocate. A wonderful, talented, and caring person. Those are just a few ways Janet Owens was described by people who knew her well. Owens, who was executive director of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) […]
In Memoriam: William Wiley “Bill” Gay
His doctor described him as “a mountain man, the gold standard,” and when it came to establishing his company, respecting his employees, supporting his family, and giving back to the community, he was all that and more.
In Memoriam: Charles “Corky” Buxton Rogers IV
He was a man with a smile that would light up the room, and to glance at his career wins and losses on the football field, he had plenty to smile about. Corky Rogers, one of the winningest high school coaches ever to guide the game, passed away of cancer Feb. 26 at the age of 76, leaving his family, hundreds of former football players, and the entire Bolles School community brokenhearted.
In Memoriam: David Asbury Howard, Sr.
Feb. 14, 1920 to Dec. 15, 2019 Though never a shipper or cargo carrier, David Asbury Howard Sr. was one of the most influential people in the maritime industry. From his office in Jacksonville, the writer and publisher informed leaders in shipping and navigation of emerging and complex regulations, earned the trust and respect of […]
In Memorium: Michael Cascone Sr.
July 29, 1920 – Dec. 22, 2019 Michael Cascone Sr., 99, died at his home Dec. 22 after having lived a long life dedicated to serving others. His many accomplishments included founding what would later become VyStar Credit Union. He and his wife, Dorothy, who died in 2018, spent many decades volunteering for organizations in […]
In Memoriam: Mary Elizabeth (Bibbie) Riley
May 14, 1936 – January 28, 2020 Anyone who met Mary “Bibbie” Riley, who passed away Jan. 28 at the age of 83, most likely knew about her sweet spirit but perhaps not her competitive nature. A native of Coral Gables, Fla., Riley graduated from St, Theresa Catholic School, where she excelled in many sports. […]
In Memoriam: Raymond Knight Mason
February 28, 1927 to January 2, 2020 One of Jacksonville’s most creative business leaders – a man who rubbed shoulders with presidents, world leaders and Hollywood celebrities and had the gumption to cut in on President John F. Kennedy so he could dance with Jackie at JFK’s inaugural ball – has passed. Raymond Knight Mason […]
