Old Clay County, Florida Obituaries
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ADAMS, BETTY LOU
Mrs. Betty Lou Adams 75, of Keystone Heights passed away on Saturday,
August 27, 2011 at the Haven Hospice Robert’s Care Center in Palatka.
She was born on December 18, 1935 in Lebanon, PA to the late Harvey and
Mary (Dohner) Whitman. She was a retired factory worker and was also of
the Methodist Faith. Survivors are her children; Jeff Adams of Lebanon,
PA, Rick Adams of Arizona, David Adams of Keystone Heights, Sharon
Reeder of Jacksonville, and Lori Ferguson of Arizona. She also leaves
behind her 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and one sister.
There are no scheduled services at this time. Arrangements by
Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 340 E. Walker Dr. Keystone Heights, Fla.,
32656. 352-473-3176. www.jonesgallagherfh.com
ALEXANDER, CHERYL DIONE
Ms. Cheryl Dione Alexander passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011 in Hospice
of Northeast Florida after a seven year battle with cancer. She was born
June 20, 1945 and was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville. She was
pre-deceased by her parents, two brothers and three sisters. She is
survived by her loving son Brian, "adopted" daughters Angie Davis and
Cheyenne Milner, several sisters, nieces and nephews, a multitude of
friends and "adopted" sons and daughters, as well as the members of
Squad Seven, 501st legion.
Family will receive friends on Friday, 6-8 p.m. at Hardage-Giddens
Rivermead Funeral Home, 127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, Fla., 32073 and
funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Englewood Christian
Church, 4316 Barnes Rd, Jacksonville, Fla. Please post tributes at
www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com
"Momma, we'll keep you in our hearts and rely on your strength
when we can't find our own."
Albertsen, Alvin
Alvin Albertsen July 27, 1927-March 11, 2012 Alvin
Albertsen- Beloved husband, father and friend, 84 passed
away March 11, 2012. He will be remembered for his
wonderful smile, kind words, and steadfast devotion.
The Albertsen family will remember the loving family
he was raised in and is now in their care. Virginia, his devoted wife
of 61 years wishes they could have had more days together. Alvin had frequently
mentioned his hometown of Cleveland Ohio, his beloved brothers Willard, Harold,
and Kenneth, stepsister Rose and parents Peter and Catherine Albertsen.
Alvin and Virginia recently moved to The Allegro of Fleming Island Senior Living
community in 2010 to be near their daughter. They both went to East High School in
Cleveland Ohio. Alvin enlisted in the US Navy in 1945 at the age of 18. Alvin also
attended Case Technical Institute in Cleveland and Virginia attended Bowling Green
University in Ohio before they were married in 1950. Alvin worked for Leeds and
Northrup, Inc in Cleveland Ohio and Detroit Michigan as a Instrumental Specialist
for industrial controls during the early days of computer development. He always spoke
of his brother Willard as being very supportive in his career. Alvin would recall
his father's music and band with the Salvation Army of Cleveland Ohio. Alvin continued
that music upbringing with his beautiful baritone voice and singing in a musical group
"The Choraliers" in Warrensville Heights Ohio and in the Franklin Community Church
choir in Franklin Michigan. We have wonderful memories of his singing in the barbershop
quartet number in a production of "The Music Man". Just after retirement, Alvin
and Virginia were able to enjoy a few years of adventure with a travel group
"The Nomads" where they went to the east and west coast of the US, Canada, and
Mexico.
Alvin had been declining over the last 6 months from the effects of Parkinson and
Alzheimer's diseases. Surviving are his devoted wife of 61 years, Virginia, a
daughter Holly A. Adams, and son Brian Albertsen. Alvin was blessed with a
wonderful Albertsen family, which still includes sister in law Elizabeth Albertsen,
four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Some words from The Music Man song lyrics: "Tell me what can be fair in farewell,
dear, while one single star shines above""Lida Rose, I'm home again, Rose To get
the sun back in the sky. Lida Rose, I'm home again, Rose About a thousand kisses sky"
We love you and miss you Al Albertsen.
Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home at 127 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park FL 32073
904-264-2481 will be preparing our beloved Alvin for a short viewing on Tuesday March
20th at 10:00 AM and funeral burial at the Jacksonville Veteran's Cemetery at 2:00
PM. Military burials are unadorned except for the American flag.
Virginia can be reached at The Allegro of Fleming Island, 3651 US Hwy 17th, Room
359, Fleming Island, FL 32003.
ALFORD, CLARA LEE
Mrs. Clara Lee Alford, 85 of Jacksonville, Fla., went to be with the Lord
Wednesday April 13, 2011. She was preceded in death by her loving husband,
Buster Alford; mother, Dicie Hansen; sister, Lucille Roberts; and brother,
Raymond Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Donna McClellan; grandson,
Greg (Mandy); granddaughter, Sherry (Floyd); five great grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Monday April 18 to at Holly Hill Funeral
Home 3601 Old Jennings Rd, Middleburg, Fla. Burial was at Holly Hill
Memorial Park. Please post tributes celebrating Mrs. Alford’s life at
www.hollyhillfunerals.com.
ALICEA, MARK
Mr. Mark Alicea passed away Thursday August 25, 2011. He graduated from
Orange Park High School in 2009. He tutored math and science and was
also in the poet club. He was awarded from the Orange Park High School
Academic Team. He was attending the University of North Florida to
study biochemistry to research a cure for asthma and cancer. His future
was to help people and he continued doing that by donating his organs.
He is the beloved son of Jorge and Antionette Carrion and brother to his
sister Tiffany. He was also loved by his uncles Hector and Mauircio and
his close cousins Hector, Lorena and Andres, girlfriend Sonia and Aunt
Debbie. As of today he has enhanced the lives of several other people.
The family will receive friends for a family gathering Thursday,
September 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home,
127 Blanding Blvd. Orange Park, Fla., 32073. Post tributes at
www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com
ALLEN, BESSIE
Born: October 17, 1917 Died: October 09, 2011
Services: A graveside service will be held at 1100 A.M. on
Thurs. Oct. 13, 2011 at the Keystone Heights Cemetery
Visitation: None
Mrs. Bessie Tomkins Allen 93, of Keystone Heights
passed away Oct. 9, 2011.
She was born on Oct. 17, 1917 in Walnut Hill, FL
and had moved to Keystone Heights from Jacksonville where she
was active in the Ortega Methodist Church.
Her memberships in Keystone include the Methodist Church,
Woman’ Circle, and Golf and Country Club. Her husband of 66 years
Arthur Allen had preceded her in death.
Survivors are her son; Ronald Arthur Allen and his
wife Nita, and James Dawson Allen all of Jacksonville, Step Grandchildren;
Tonya and Chad, and Step great grandchildren; Ila and Rylan.
A graveside service will be held at 1100 A.M. on Thurs. Oct. 13, 2011
at the Keystone Heights Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Community
Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32257. Arrangements are under the care of
JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. WALKER DR. KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656.
352-473-3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com
Memorials: In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Community Hospice, 4266
Sunbeam Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Cemetery: Keystone Heights Cemetery
Location: Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home , Keystone Heights (Map)
Church: Graveside Services
ALLEN, DOROTHY BROOKER
Mrs. Dorothy Brooker Allen, passed away on July 25, 2011 at 60 years of
age. She was born March 16, 1951 to Annie and James Brooker in Green
Cove Springs. She was a kind and caring mother, sister, grandmother and
friend who will be missed. Dottie is survived by a loving and caring
family including daughter, Michelle (husband Shawn); son Michael (wife
Laura); grandchildren, Serena, Donnie, Chris and Ian; former husband and
life-long companion, Sidney; as well as her brother Al and her sisters
Betty and Joann. Graveside services will be held at Sharon Baptist
Church Cemetery in Green Cove Springs at 10:00 AM on Thursday July 28,
2011 with Reverend Joe Barrie officiating. Please sign the family’s
guestbook at www.broadusraines.com.
Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home 501 Spring
St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, (904) 284-4000.
Allen, Linton George
June 19, 1959 - January 24, 2012
Arrangements under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, Orange
Park, FL.
ALLEN, TINA MARIE
Tina Marie Allen, 20 of Killeen, Texas died Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Tina was a
native of Jacksonville and a lifelong resident of Middleburg. She graduated from
Middleburg High School where she was in the Army ROTC.
Survivors include her father Michael (Debra) Fanto and her mother Stacy Allen,
two brothers Travis and Thomas Allen and her grandmother Barbara Allen.
Memorial Services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, September 3, 2011 in the
chapel of Russell Haven of Rest. Visitation with the family will be from 10:30-11:00
just prior to services.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the Justice
Coalition 1935 South Lane Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32210.
Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral
Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL
32043 (904-284-7720). www.RHRCemeteryandFuneralHome.com
ALLRED, MARY F.
Mrs. Mary F. Allred 75, of Keystone Heights passed away Tuesday, June
21, 2011, at the Haven Hospice Robert’s Care Center in Palatka. She was
born in Kings Mountain, NC on August 24, 1935 to the late William and
Mary Lou White. She had received her A.A. Degree from Florida Junior
College, now named Florida State College and was a member of the Medical
Credentialing Support Staff at the St. Vincent’s Hospital. She was also
a retired bookkeeper. She was preceded in death by her husband Claude
Allred, Jr. and their son, Michael Allred. She is survived by her
daughter Amy C. Allred of Jacksonville. At her request there will be no
services held. Arrangements by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 340 E.
Walker Dr., Keystone Heights, Fla., 32656. 352-473-3176.
www.jonesgallagherfh.com
ALVERS, JACK HORACE SR
Mr. Jack Horace Alvers, Sr. of Keystone Heights passed away on
Tues. April 20, 2011 in Gainesville. He was born in Pomona Park on
Dec. 11, 1929 and was a retired Master Plumber and a member of the
Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 234. He has been a resident of
Keystone since 1975 moving from Middleburg and attended the Trinity
Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, making fishing lures, and wood
working. He was preceded in death a granddaughter.
Survivors are his wife of 62 years, Agnes and their children, Jack
Alvers, Jr. (Pat), Michael Alvers (Jenny), Gary C. Alvers (Sherril),
Terry Alvers, Ken Alvers (April), and Rick Alvers (Valerie), a brother
, Earl Alvers, 21 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and 3 great
great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tues. April 26, 2011
in the Trinity Baptist Church. Burial was at the Gadara Cemetery.
Arrangements by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 340 E. Walker Dr.,
Keystone Heights, Fla., 32656. 352-473-3176.
www.jonesgallagherfh.com
Alvezios, Brien Andrew
December 22, 1997 - November 26, 2011
Arrangements under the direction of Holly Hill Funeral Home, Middleburg, FL.
ANDERSON, DANNY HAROLD
Mr. Danny Harold Anderson, 55, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away Monday,
April 25, 2011. He was born on June 2, 1955 in Baxley, Ga., to Harold
and Retha Anderson. He had worked in the construction business and loved
to entertain and cook out. He is survived by the mother of his
children, Jayne Anderson; children, Brandon and Danielle Anderson;
siblings, Linda Griffin (Mike), Brenda Hammonds (John), Randy
Anderson(Julie), Teresa Fleming (Paul)and Tommy Anderson (Scarlett); one
grandchild on the way and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were held Saturday, April 30 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Dr. Tim
McDaniel officiating. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at
www.broadusraines.com.
Arrangements by Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs,
Fla., (904) 284-4000.
ANDERSON, FRANCES MARIE
Mrs. Frances Marie Anderson, 76, passed away Monday July 4, 2011 in
Orange Park, Fla. She was born on March 4, 1935 in Caryville, Fla., to
Jack and Virginia Woodham. She had been a resident of the Jacksonville
area for 42 years and was a member of Women of the Moose, Chapter 1495.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, George H. Anderson of Orange
Park; sons, Michael G. (Paula) Anderson and Ronald R. (Jane) Anderson;
grandchildren, Michael (Melissa) Anderson, Christopher G. (Erin)
Anderson, Jennifer (Justin) Kyser and Jenina Anderson;
great-grandchildren, Matthew Chase, Mya Anderson and Taylor E. Kyser;
and sisters, Melva and Mary. Please sign the family’s online guestbook
at www.broadusraines.com Cremation under the care of Broadus-Raines
Funeral Home, 501 Spring St. Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, (904) 284-4000.
Anderson, Margaret E.
Mrs. Margaret E. Anderson, age 90, of Penney Farms, died Thursday December 1, 2011
in Penney Farms.
She was born on March 5, 1921 in Fawn Grove, PA, the daughter of the late Ralph
W. and Margie (Hyson) Anderson. Miss Anderson earned a BA Degree from Wheaton
College, Class of 1943.
Prior to her retirement she was a School Teacher at Hampton DuBose Academy in
Florida and served as a Missionary with the Latin America Mission in New Jersey
and Coral Gables, FL.
She is survived by her sister; Alice Roeber of PA.
Services will be held on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 3, 2011 at 3 o’clock at
the Solarium meeting room at the Pavilion in Penney Farms. Burial will be
on Monday afternoon, Dec. 5, 2011 at 2:30 at the Penney Farms Cemetery.
Arrangements by HELM-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, SR 16,
1811 Idlewild Ave., Green Cove Springs. www.helmgallagherfh.com. 904-284-9696.
ANDERSON, RALPH L. Sr.
Mr. Ralph L. Anderson, Sr passed away of natural causes on Wednesday,
February 25, 2009 at the age of 97 in Fleming Island, Florida. He was
born on July 9, 1911, in Abilene, Kan., where he spent his entire
childhood and many of his adult years. He was a successful wheat farmer
and owner-operator of Abilene’s Builders Supply and Roofing Company for
many years.. He served his nation with distinction during World War II
in the Field Artillery Branch of the Army on Iwo Jima and other Pacific
locations. In recent years he has resided in Fleming Island in the
Jacksonville, Florida area, where until recently he was active as a
commodity trader in the stock market. He is survived by his loving wife,
Doris; and a family which includes his son, Ronald; granddaughters,
Lucy; Lynn; and Adrienne Lee; and five great grandchildren. He will be
interred in the cemetery in Abilene, Kan., near his first wife, Lucile,
who predeceased him in 1946, and other family members. Services were
held on Saturday, February 28 with Dr. Tim McDaniel officiating. Please
sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation
arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501
Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, Fla., (904) 284-4000.
AUSTIN, JOSEPH E. III
Mr. Joseph E. Austin, III, 65, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2011.
He was born in San Francisco, CA and moved to
Middleburg in 2006. He is survived by his son, Brad Austin; daughter,
Kelly Austin; ex-wife, Jackie Austin; and 2 grandchildren: Bradley Jr.
and Madison Austin. Memorial services were held Tuesday, April 19 at
Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Rd, Middleburg, Fla. Please
post tributes at www.hollyhillfunerals.com.
Austin, Mr. Lloyd Raymond “Ray” Jr.
Mr. Lloyd Raymond “Ray” Austin Jr., 78 of Middleburg, passed away August 23, 2012 at
his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Austin was born February 2, 1934 in
Bowling Green, Kentucky to the late Lloyd Raymond Sr. and Christine (Ferguson) Austin.
He was a former resident of St. Petersburg and Macclenny. Mr. Austin served in the
United States Army, was a member of the VFW Post & American Legion, A Shriner Mason,
and was of the Baptist Faith. He is survived by his loving wife of 7 ½ years, Betty
Austin; Children, Raymond Douglas Austin, Alex Austin, and Tammy Austin; Grandchildren,
Tara Austin and Joseph Austin, and Great Grandchild Michelle Austin. Mr. Austin will be
laid to rest in the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. Arrangements are
under the care of HELM-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 1811 Idlewild Ave.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. 904-284-9696. www.helmgallagherfh.com
Austin, William G. Sr.
January 1, 1936 - November 28, 2011
Arrangements under the direction of Holly Hill Funeral Home, Middleburg, FL.
Ayers, Chris
Chris Ayers, 23, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012. He was
born on March 3, 1988 in Jacksonville, FL. He worked for Bennett Buildings and was
of the Baptist faith. In his free time he enjoyed surfing. Chris will be dearly
missed by his loving family and friends. Survivors include his father, Lee Ayers;
mother, Lisa Griffis; daughter, Emilee Michelle Ayers; girlfriend, Tiffany Perine;
brother, David Griffis; caregivers, Annette Ayers and Amanda French and several
aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, January
13, 2012 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Minister Mark Sellers officiating. Visitation
will be from 9:00 am Friday until service time. Interment will follow in Peoria
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family politely requests donations be made to the
funeral home for expenses. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral
Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.