Old Clay County, Florida Obituaries
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CABRERA, JOSE L.
Mr. Jose L. Cabrera, 50 of Middleburg, Fla., passed away Sunday,
August 7, 2011. He was a native of Ponce, Puerto Rico and was
a residence of Florida for the past 10 years after living in Indiana for
2 years. He was a member of Fuente de Luz y Salvacion of Orange Park, enjoyed the
gift of music, spending time with family and friends and loved to play
baseball. Survivors include wife Marta Rentas, 5 daughters Joanna
Cabrera, Yolimar Cabrera, Marta Flores, Jemin Flores and Melly Flores, 1
brother Cesar Cabrera, 2 sisters Doris Cabrera and Milagros Cabrera, 7
grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, August 9 at Fuente
de Luz y Salvacion. Burial followed in Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery.
Arrangements by Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery and Funeral Home, 2315
Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, Fla., 32043 (904-284-7720).
www.RHRCemeteryandFuneralHome.com
CADY, LEALOND H. III
Lealond H. Cady, III, 54 of Green Cove Springs passed away at his home
on Wednesday August 31, 2011. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on June
9, 1957. Lealond worked for a printing company. He was an avid Jaguars
and Steelers fan, NASCAR Fan and loved Lynyrd Skynyrd. Leadond is
survived by his mother Jacquelyn Cady of DeLand, FL; son Joshua Cady of
Fort Eustis, VA; daughter Amanda L. Senterfitt of Callahan, FL; brother
Mark Cady of Orlando, FL; sister Donna A. Hassell of Orange Park, FL and
2 grandchildren. The family received friends on Friday at the
Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home in DeLand. Funeral services were held on
Saturday, 9/3 at the Allen-Summerhill Memorial Chapel in DeLand with
Mark Charles Cady officiating. Burial will follow at DeLand Memorial
Gardens. Online condolences may be made at allensummerhillfuneralhome.com.
Allen-Summerhill DeLand is in charge.
CAFFARELLA, G. MARGARET “MARGE”
Mrs. G. Margaret “Marge” Caffarella passed away on Thursday,
January 13, 2011.
She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years William Leroy
Caffarella.
She is survived by, Helen Caffarella; Steven and wife, Georgia
Caffarella; and Nicole Caffarella; along with two grandsons,
Lachlan and Micah. She was born in Empire, Georgia to the late
John Perkins and Audrey Zurn and was the eldest of four siblings,
Gwen Rountree, the late Terry Perkins, and Robin Perkins. She will
be greatly missed by all that knew her in life. Over her lifetime
she has shown great love and compassion for all that came in contact
with her. As we say, “she never met a stranger”. The world is a better place for
having had her in it for all too brief a time. Graveside services were held
Tuesday, January 18 at Holly Hill Memorial Park. Please post tributes at
www.hollyhillfunerals.com
CAGLE, LINDA
Linda Cagle, 53, passed away Friday August 19, 2011. She was born and
raised in Huntsville, Alabama and moved to Jacksonville, Fla., until
2009. She moved back to Alabama to be with her family. She was a
veterinarian’s assistant for many years and also did waitressing for
Barnhill’s and Golden Corral restaraunts. She is survivied by her
fiancé, Neil Blankenship; sisters, Patty Colbert; Sandy DiFrancesca; and
brother, James Fugitt, Jr. Arrangements by Spry Funeral Home in
Huntsville, Alabama.
CALIBO, ROBERT SAM
Mr. Robert Sam Calibo, 64 of Green Cove Springs, Fla., passed away on
Tuesday, June 7, 2011. He was born to Sammie and Pauline Calibo. He
served in the US Air Force and worked for NAS JAX.
He enjoyed restoring classic cars, loved music and reading. He will be
remembered as a great husband, father and friend.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Perez and father, Sammie
Calibo. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Calibo; his two
children, Vanessa and Ryan; two brothers, Richard and Leroy; three
sisters: Gigi, Cookie and Laura.
Memorial Services will be held at the Northeast Florida Community
Hospice, Hadlow Center, 4622 Sunbeam Rd, Jacksonville, Fla., on
Saturday, June 18 from 1-4 p.m. Guest book can be signed at website of
www.dignifiedalternative.net.
CALIGUIRE, LINDA CARROLL
Mrs. Linda Carroll Caliguire, 48 of Green Cove Springs, Fla., passed
away Saturday, July 16, 2011 at her residence with family by her
bedside. She was a native of Quincy, MA and had lived in Florida for
the past 15 years. She was a hairdresser with Friend and Company of
Orange Park and enjoyed camping and spending time with her family. She
was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband of
22 years, John Caliguire, children Shana and Sam Caliguire, two brothers
Jay and Dennis Carroll, one sister Janice Nelson, parents, Joseph and
Frances Carroll, her grandmother Elizabeth Means, 4 loving grandchildren
and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were
held Tuesday, July 19 in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Fleming
Island with Father Rene Robert officiating. In lieu of flowers, the
family requests that memorials be made to: American Cancer Society P.O.
Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. www.cancer.org
Arrangements by Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery and Funeral Home,
2315 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, Fla., 32043
904-284-7720. www.RHRCemeteryandFuneralHome.com.
Callahan, Stephanie
Stephanie Callahan, 46, passed away December 29, 2012.
She was born in Decatur, AL on August 2, 1966 and had
lived in the Jacksonville area since 1979. She loved her
family very much and will be greatly missed. She also loved
animals and enjoyed reading and movies. She was predeceased by
her son, Anthony Taylor, uncle, Keith Hall and grandmother,
Virginia Hall. She is survived by her mother and step-father,
Ann (Don) Rogers; father and step-mother, Ray (Mary) Russell;
daughters, Megan and Nicole Taylor; brother, Donovan
(Windy) Russell; sister, Theresa (Jason) Lovicz; grandparents,
Carrol Hall and Ellen and Arnold Rogers; numerous nieces, nephews
and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January
3, 2013 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs, FL with
Rev. Marc Swarthout officiating. The family will
receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Shiloh Cemetery.
Please sign the family’s online 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.
CAMPOS, GEORGE, JR.
George Campos, Jr., 50 died Friday, October 7, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Campos
was a native of New Bedford, MA and had been a resident of Middleburg for the
past 22 years. He was a past employee of T&M Electric and is described as
a kind and generous person who always went to great lengths to help his
family and friends, may his soul rest in peace forever in our hearts.
Survivors include his mother, Pricilla Campos, sister, Debra Yuille and brother,
Wayne Campos.
In keeping with the wishes of George, his ashes will be scattered at sea.
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
Canada, Ernest R.
Ernest R. Canada, 76 passed away on April 5, 2012 after a courageous fight with
cancer. A longtime resident of Orange Park, he was a member of First Coast Baptist
Church in Jacksonville, retired Master Sergeant from the U.S. Marines Corp after 24
years of service and recently retired after 30+ years Civil Service at NAS
Jacksonville, a total of over 55 years in service to our country.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy Caton-Canada; four sons, Dale, Brett, Bart (Jan),
and Shawn Canada; one daughter, Sandy Holder (Dave Biasotti); two sisters, Maxine
Knott, Dody Rinaldi (married to his long time best friend Ralph); six grandchildren
(Katie, Josh, Will, Andrea, Zackary and Joshua), one great-grandson (Landon), dozens
of loving nieces, nephews, and numerous friends.
Visitation will be Friday, April 13, from 5-7PM with the Funeral Service following
at 7:00pm in the Chapel of Hardage-Giddens Rivermead at 127 Blanding, Orange Park,
FL 32073, with Pastor Bob Lynn officiating.
Interment will be held at Christmas Cemetery, in Christmas, FL, on Saturday, April 14
at 3:00pm with full Military Honors, Padre H. Agee officiating.
Our love for you is forever – you will never be forgotten and always missed!
Post tribute at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com
Canova, Mr. Louie Clarence Jr.
Louie C. Canova, Jr. age 98, of Middleburg passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 at
his residence. Mr. Canova was born on October 1, 1913 in Palatka to Louie C. Canova
Sr. and Katherine Beall Canova. His early childhood was spent on a farm in Penney
Farms and later moved to Fleming Island near Swimming Pen Creek where Louie helped to
work the family’s own farm. It was with Louie’s assistance that his father became known
as the Little Potato King. His mother was the Clay County Nurse and traveled about
the county while the men farmed. He drove the school bus to Clay High School to attend
school and graduate. In 1931 he joined the Civilian Conservation Corp and spent two
years in the Muscle Shoals, AL area. In 1934 he graduated from diesel mechanic school
but, returned to work the farm to meet the family needs. He later worked for the
Frank Huntley Stores and met and married his wife of 72 years Marie Sharpe. Louie
then moved to Middleburg and became partners with L.E. Gnann. This partnership became
the Gnann Canova Land and Cattle Company. They operated a sawmill, cattle operation,
small truck farm and the general store Middleburg Grocery and Hardware. He served
his community on the Zoning Board, was active in the Middleburg Civic Center, and
played community baseball for Doctor’s Inlet and Middleburg. He was an active member
of the First Baptist Church of Middleburg where he served as a life deacon, church
treasurer for over 20 years, and sang in the choir. Louie was a loving and caring
husband, father and Christian who helped many. In addition to his wife and parents
he was also preceded in death by his siblings Raymond and Francis. Survivors are
children: Phyllis Canova Pruitt and husband Sam; Louie C. Canova, III and wife
Marilyn; 6 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends
at the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEBURG on Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 10:00 AM
to 11:00 AM with funeral services beginning at 11o’clock. Interment will follow in
the Middleburg Methodist Church Cemetery. Reverend Alan Floyd will officiate. In
lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 2645 Blanding
Blvd., Middleburg, FL 32068. Arrangements are by HELM-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME
904-284-9696. On-line condolences may be left at www.helmgallagherfh.com.
Capo, John Sidney
(February 26, 1943 - November 1, 2012)
John Sidney Capo, 69, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on November 1, 2012. He
was born on February 26, 1943 in St. Augustine, FL to parents Ronald Victor and Evelyn
Roche Capo. Sidney was a lifelong resident of Northeast Florida. He served his country
honorably in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Sidney was of the Baptist
faith and a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church.
He retired as a Historical Carpenter for National Parks. Sidney was an avid
Horticulturist and enjoyed fishing and crabbing. He was a volunteer for the Green
Cove Springs Food Pantry and was famous for his Datil hot sauce and peppers. Sidney
loved family gatherings and will be greatly missed by all who loved him. He was
predeceased by his parents; brother, Jerry William; his sister, Barbara Ezelle and
step-daughter, Zoeann Moss. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved him
dearly.
Survivors include his loving wife of 10 years, Gloria A. Capo; son, Brian S. Capo
(Teresa); step-son, James Lagasse; step-daughters, Linda Dixon (Cecil), Angie Saunders,
Becky Clark (George) and Bernadine Gendron; brothers, Robert Capo (Kathy) and Donald
Capo (Jeannette); 10 grandchildren, Emily Capo, Mallory and Nicholas Dixon, Josh
Saunders, Lindsey Denmark, Amy Harding, Douglas and Chris Hill, Melody Urban and
Kimberly Gendron; 4 great-grandchildren, Tyrone, Holden, Joey and Creed.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday November 6, 2012 at 4:00 pm in the Broadus-Raines
chapel. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until service time with Reverend Russell Franklin
officiating. Military honors will be rendered at the service. In lieu of flowers the
family asks that donations be made in his memory to Hickory Grove Baptist Church or
to the Green Cove Springs Food Pantry.
Please sign the family’s online guest book at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are
under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL
(904) 284-4000.
CARRIE, JAMES ROBERT
Mr. James Robert Carrie passed away peacefully at his North Carolina mountain top
home on April 23, 2010 at 82. He was born in Jacksonville,Fla., on January 15, 1929.
He graduated from St. Paul’s CatholicSchool in Jacksonville and served four years in
the Air Force. He attended the University of Florida and obtained a Masters Degree
in Building Construction in 1958. He taught at the University of Florida and Lake
City Junior College then ran his own building construction business until retirement.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Marjorie, his five children,
Cathy King, Robin Carrie-Smith (Glenn), Christopher,Mark (Karen), Patrick (Gina):
his grandchildren, Daniel and NicholasKing, Kyle and Alexa Carrie, Rachel Smith,
David Johnson (Billie) and three great grand children.
A Catholic Mass was held Monday, May 2 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 7190
US Highway 17 South, Green Cove Springs. In lieu of flowers, donations to
Habitat for Humanity or the Sacred Heart Church building fund areappreciated.
Arrangements by Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home, Orange Park.
CARROLL, CHARLES FINLEY
Mr. Charles Finley Carroll 75, of Florahome died Wednesday Sept. 21,
2011 in Palatka. Mr. Carroll was born on Aug.9, 1936 in Carroll County,
KY and had served in the United States Army as a paratrooper during the
Vietnam. Prior to retirement he was an Ink Smith for Georgia Pacific
and had been a resident of Florahome for the past 35 years moving from
Jacksonville. Mr. Carroll was preceded in death by his granddaughter,
Jessica Carroll and 8 siblings. Survivors are his wife of 54 years,
Shirley Carroll, children, Patricia “Hope” Griffith, Charlynn Tison,
Debbie Goolsby, and Christine Hengle, siblings, Wilma Denny, Betty
Hyatt, Rev. Gary Hyatt, ten grandchildren, and nine great
grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Carroll were held on Mon.,
Sept. 26, 2011 in the Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor
Steve Conner officiating. Burial followed at the Paran Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 340 E.
Walker Dr. Keystone Heights, FL 32656. 352-473-3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com
CARTER, SAMUEL JACOB JR (JUNIOR)
Mr. Samuel Jacob Carter, Jr. (Junior) was born on November 19, 1948 in
Palatka, Fla., and passed away on Friday, August 5, 2011 in his Green
Cove Springs residence. He is preceded by his father, Samuel J. Carter;
mother, Alice Deratany Carter and nephew, Daniel Smith. He left behind
his brother, Joseph Carter; sisters, Jean Carter Dunnmon, Alice Carter
Lowder (Bobby) and Patricia Carter Adams (Patsy); aunts, Irene Dickinson
and Jo Ann Carter; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He proudly served
in the U.S. Army and was injured in the Vietnam War. After coming home,
he was entered into the Register of Founding Sponsors of the National
Museum of the U.S. Army. He received a Northeast FL Criminal Justice
Certificate from FL Junior College. He was a Florida Highway Patrol
Trooper for 22 years and retired Troop G Auxiliary. He dedicated 30
years of service to Georgia Pacific Corp. in Palatka. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,
since he was active and completed the St. Jude Campaign for a Cure for
children with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Thursday, August 11 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Rev. Charlie Hunt
officiating. Visitation will be in the chapel one hour prior to service
time. Interment will take place at a later date. 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.
Cassel, Esther Anna
Ms. Esther Anna Cassel 87, of Keystone Heights passed away Saturday, December 24,
2011 at the Shands UF Hospital in Gainesville. Ms. Cassel was born on February 17,
1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late George and Johanne Casselring. She
was a homemaker and a member of the Park of The Palms Chapel. Her husband Rev.
Willard E. Cassel preceded her in death in 2006. Survivors are her children, Timothy,
Martha, Mary, Rachael, and six grandchildren. Out of town graveside services will
be held at the Coopersburg Calvary Church Cemetery in Coopersburg, PA.
There are no local services being held. Arrangements are under the care of
JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. WALKER DR. KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656.
352-473-3176. www.jonesgallagherfh.com
CASSOUTT, PATRICIA ANN
Ms. Patricia Ann Cassoutt, 68 of Green Cove Springs, passed peacefully
on Saturday. She had been a resident of Clay County since 1977 and
retired from NAS Civil Service in 1998. She was a volunteer with the
Humane Society of Northeast Florida from 1996-2004. Survivors include
her children whom she loved so much, Scott and Angel Cassoutt, her
beloved grandchildren Cassandra Cassoutt and Austin Duffy, mother Nettie
Jackson, 2 brothers Ronald (Carolyn) Easter and Albert Easter, 2 sisters
Sharon (EJ) Deno and Linda (Gary) Vann. Memorial Services will be held
11:30 a.m. Saturday August 20 in Russell Baptist Church with the Rev.
Ron Baker officiating. Memorials may be made to: Humane Society of
Northeast Florida 112 Norma Street, Hollister, FL 32147. Arrangements
are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and
Cremation Center, 2315 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, Fla., 32043
(904-284-7720). www.RHRCemeteryandFuneralHome.com
CESARIO, NICHOLAS “NICK’
Mr. Nicholas “Nick” Cesario, 56, passed away Thursday June 2, 2011. He
was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He loved fishing, hunting and
sports. He settled in Florida 10 years ago where he met the love of his
life Gertie Padgett, of Clay County, who survives him. He is also
survived by his brothers; Frank, William and Walter Cesario; his sisters
Sandra Cyr, Margaret Tetrault, Bernice Charves, and Susan Highley. We
know that our brother spent the last 10 years of his life happy. He now
is in the Kingdom of Heaven where he was promised eternal life by our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Rest in peace Nick, we will see you on the
other side. (John 3:16) A memorial service to celebrate his life will be
held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11 at Clay Hill Baptist Church. Please
sign the family’s on-line guestbook at www.broadusraines.com
Cremation arrangements by Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St.
Green Cove Springs, Fla., 32043, (904)284-4000.
CHARTOWICH, JOHN ALEXANDER
August 23, 1923 - October 6, 2011
John Chartowich, 88, passed away October 6, 2011 in Orange Park, FL. He was born to
Alexander and Anna Chartowich on August 23, 1923 in Bound Brook, New Jersey. John
married Gladys Sigmund on December 25, 1944 in Bound Brook, New Jersey. John was a
World War II veteran. He served in the United States Marine Corps from January 8, 1942
until January 16, 1946. He worked in Real Estate and was a Technical worker for Martin
Marietta, a company that supplied crushed stone, sand and gravel used to build roads.
John became affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose on September 1, 1968 when he joined
the Brooksville, Florida Lodge #1676. He served as Trustee and Administrator. He was
also a member of Cypress Moose Legion #202. John and Gladys came to Moosehaven on
August 15, 2000. Gladys preceded him in death on April 26, 2005. A year or so after
Glady’s death, John and a beautiful lady, whom we all loved, Ramona Harrington became
friends and later married on December 29, 2007. She preceded him in death on August 10,
2010. John resided at Moosehaven for 11 years. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on
Monday October 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM followed by entombment in the Moosehaven Mausoleum.
John is survived by his sister Mary Johnson of Orlando, FL and several nieces and nephews.
Please sign the family’s online 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.
CHASTEEN, MONA JEAN
Mrs. Mona Jean Chasteen, 76 of Green Cove Springs, Fla., passed away
Sunday, August 7, 2011. She was a resident of Green Cove Springs for
the past 12 years having moved here from Sunrise, Fla. She served as a
pollworker for the Clay County Supervisor of Elections precinct 600
(Russell Baptist Church) for the past 2 years. Survivors include her
husband, James R. Chasteen, three daughters Karan (Bill) Smith, Valarie
(Charles) Griep and Angela Nobles, one brother James Bass, five
grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a
son. Memorial Services were held Friday August 12 in the Chapel of
Russell Haven of Rest. Arrangements by Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery
and Funeral Home, 2315 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, Fla., 32043
(904-284-7720). www.RHRCemeteryandFuneralHome.com
CHRISTOFFERS, PATRICIA ANN
Mrs. Patricia Ann Christoffers 87 of Keystone Heights passed away on
Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Haven Hospice E.T. York Care Center in
Gainesville. Born on October 14, 1928 in Atlanta, Ga., to the late
Arthur W. and Pauline Crawford Harris. She was preceded in death
by her husband Dr. Donald M. Christoffers, her son, Don W. Christoffers,
and her granddaughter Morgan. Survivors are her daughters, Terri
Lindley (George) of Ponte Vedra, Gail Murrhee of Keystone Heights, and
Cheryl Barber (David) of Alachua. She is also survived by her six
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A graveside service will be
held on Friday, April 29, at 10 a.m. at the Keystone Heights Cemetery
with Pastor Steve Conner officiating. In lieu of flowers the
family is asking from contributions to please be made to Haven Hospice,
4200 NW 90th Blvd. Gainesville, Fla., 32606. Arrangements are under the
care of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 340 E. Walker Dr., Keystone
Heights, Fla., 32656. 352-473-3176. www.jonesgallagherfh.com
Church, Randolph E.
Randolph E. Church, age 94, went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife of
67 years, Bernice, on November 28, 2011. Born to John Herbert and Cathline Louise
Church on June 30, 1917 in Glenolden, PA. He moved with his family to Jacksonville
when he was 6 years old. He married Bernice Chester Church on April 27, 1938. He
worked at the Jacksonville Shipyards during WWII. After the war he was given his
first chance working with precious metals, taught by Ted Ingle and employed
by the W.L. Sutton, Co. After many years of making and repairing jewelry while
employed by others, he opened his own store selling and setting diamonds and
other precious stones. He was a well-respected, reputable jeweler in Jacksonville
for many years before his retirement. In 1959 Randy and Bernice moved their family
to the Orange Park area and lived happily on 40 acres of land enjoying their growing
children and many horses, dogs and cows. He was very active in the community and
especially in the Orange Park United Methodist Church. After his retirement Randy
and Bernice built a mountain home in Cashier's, NC where they spent many wonderful
summers and made many life -long friends. In 1988 they moved to a new home they had
built in Doctor's Inlet, FL where they lived happily together until her death in 2005.
He continued to live there until just weeks before his death. He was preceded in death
by his parents, his sister Grace, brothers, John and Harold and wife Bernice. He is
survived by his brother Charles, his son, David R. Church (Anita), his daughter Mary
Cathline "Cathy" Church, grandchildren, Matthew D. Church and Mary Elizabeth Church
and many extended family members and wonderful friends. Also, his special fur friend,
Buddy, a rescue dog owned by Cathy who came for dinner every night.
Memorial services will be held at Orange Park United Methodist Church, 2051 Park Ave,
Orange Park, FL on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. followed by a reception
in the Family Life Center behind the church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made
to the OPUMC; First Coast No More Homeless Pets (FCNMHP) 6817 Norwood Ave.,
Jacksonville, FL 32208; Safe Animal Shelter, 2913 County Road 220, Middleburg, FL
32073; Catbugs Pet Rescue, P.O. Box 1193, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the
Orange Park United Methodist Church, Orange Park FL with Pastor Pearl Boles
officiating. Please post tributes at www.hardgae-giddensrivermead.com
Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, 127 Blanding Blvd.
Orange Park, FL. 32073
CHURCH, ROBERT LEE
Robert Lee Church, lovingly known as “Bones” by family and friends
passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the age of 48 at his home in Green
Cove Springs, FL. Robert was born Dec. 5, 1962 to Hibbert Eugene and
Shirley Ann (Fields) Church. He was preceded in death by his father,
Hibbert “Gene” Church and his brother, Phillip Church. Robert is
survived by his wife Pamela and her two children and one step
granddaughter; his mother, Shirley Church of Green Cove Springs, FL and
two sisters, Sandra (Charles) Blankenship of Green Cove Springs, FL and
Susan (Larry) Brock of McRae, GA; three daughters, Staci (Nathan)
Preston of Starke, FL, Vanessa Prouty of Callahan, FL and Bobbi Jo
Church of Starke, FL; son, Robert Church of Starke, FL; two
granddaughters, Kaylee Ann Pippin and McKenzie Marie Fellows and another
granddaughter on the way as well as numerous loved ones and friends.
Robert was employed by National Gypsum where he made concrete boards for
several years. His hobbies were motorcycles and old cars, He lovingly
referred to his motorcycle as his “Honda-Davidson”. He never met a
stranger and helped anyone that he could. His granddaughters were his
“little princesses”. Robert was a graduate of Grundy Sr. High School in
1981. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on
Thursday, June 2, 2011 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. Please sign the
family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com
Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral
Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs,FL (904) 284-4000.
CLARK, EDWARD DEWEY
Edward Dewey Clark, 91, passed away Friday, September 23, 2011 in Orange
Park, FL. He retired as a Chief Ordinanceman the US Navy after 30 years
of dedicated and distinguished service. He served in WWII, Korea, and
Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his son, Edward Clark, Jr. and
grandson, Royce Hicks. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years,
Sue Clark; 2 daughters, Martha Sue Rodriguez and Myra Poindexter; 3
grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.
Family and friends will gather from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, September 27,
2011 at Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 111 Blanding Blvd.,
Orange Park, FL. Funeral services in celebration of his life will be
held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 28, 2011, with full Military
Honors, at Orange Park Presbyterian Church, 1905 Park Ave., Orange Park,
FL with Pastor Tim Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at
Jacksonville Memory Gardens with Masonic Services.
CLARK, ERVIN N.
Mr. Ervin N. Clark, 81, passed away on Thursday May 26, 2011 in Palatka,
Fla. He was born in Jacksonville, Fla., and resided in Interlachen since
1989. He was a veteran of WWII and is survived by his loving wife, Ida
L. Clark; son, James (Linda) Clark; 2 daughters: Diane Starling and
Stormy (James Zimmer) Kiss; 5 grandchildren: Julie, Barry, Lynne, Billy
and Dylan; and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, May 31 at Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, 127 Blanding
Blvd, Orange Park, Fla., with Pastor Chad Perry officiating. Burial
followed in Jacksonville Memory Gardens with military honors. Please
post tributes at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com
CLARK, JAMES EDWARD
James Edward Clark, 84, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away peacefully
on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Mr. Clark was born on February 4, 1929 to
parents Buster and Bonnie Jennings Clark in Anniston, AL. He loved fishing;
building things out of metal and was one of the top welders in the USA.
He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. James was of the
Baptist faith and was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Clark
will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends. Survivors include
his wife of almost 65 years, Myra Nell Clark; Son, Danny G. Clark (Martha);
daughters, Judy A. Bennett (Talmadge) and M. Jane Bruning (Hank)
brothers, Herman Clark (Anne) and Tommy Clark (Peggy); sister, Frances
Kelly (Nate); 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday,March 18, 2013 in the
Broadus-Raines Chapel with Reverend Russell Franklin officiating. The
family will receive friends from 11:30 am until service time. Interment
will follow in Hickory Grove Cemetery. Please sign the family’s online
guestbook at www.broadusraines.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501
Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.
CLEMONS, WALTER WAYNE
Born: August 09, 1947
Died: October 05, 2011
Services: A Memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at 3:00 P.M.
in the DeWitt C. Jones Chapel with the Reverend Randall Griffis officiating.
Visitation: Visitation for Mr. Clemons will be held on Sunday, October 9,
2011 from 1-3 in the DeWitt C. Jones Chapel.
Mr. Walter “Wayne” Clemons 64, a lifelong resident of Starke passed away at the
Shands Hospital in Gainesville on Wednesday October 5, 2011 following an extended
illness. Wayne was born in Starke on August 9, 1947 to the late Walton and Marie(Knight)
Clemons and was of the Methodist faith. He was a Bradford County High School graduate
and he also had served in the United States Army. Prior to retirement Wayne was a
supervisor for Seminole Electric in Palatka. His brother Dale Clemons had preceded
him in death. Survivors are his wife of 44 years, Kathy Clemons and their son
Matthew “Bo” Clemons and his wife Sophia. He is also survived by his siblings;
Lamar Clemons and his wife Jane, John Clemons and his wife Libby, Joy Thornton
and her husband Rudy, a sister in laws; Linda Clemons of Starke, and Brenda Seeley
(George) of Lawtey, brother-in-law: Doug Jones of Portland, OR, two grandchildren;
Tristen and Mattie all of Starke. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Mr. Clemons will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 1-3 in the
DeWitt C. Jones Chapel.
A Memorial service will start at 3:00 o’clock with the Reverend Randall Griffis
officiating. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for contributions to please be
made to the Safe Harbor Church of Starke, P.O. Box 942 Starke, FL 32091.
Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 E. Nona St.,
Starke, FL 32091. 904-964-6200. www.jonesgallagherfh.com
Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family is asking for contributions to
please be made to the Safe Harbor Church of Starke, P.O. Box Starke, FL 32091.
Clevenger, Charles "Chuck"
Charles “Chuck” Clevenger, 70, of Middleburg, FL, passed away March 27, 2012. He
was born on June 19, 1941 in Barnsley, KY to parents Herman and Mae Clevenger. Mr.
Clevenger was a Vietnam War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, having retired from
the United States Marine Corps. He had worked as a supervisor for Lakes Construction
and moved to the Clay County area from Switzerland, FL in 1998. He was a member of
the American Legion, Loyal Order of the Moose and the VFW. He was of the Baptist
faith and enjoyed golfing and fishing. Mr. Clevenger was preceded in death by his
parents and is survived by his wife, Patricia Clevenger; sons, Kenneth Clevenger,
David Davidson (Patricia), Donald Davidson (Melissa) and Daniel Davidson (Kathy);
daughters, Tabatha Parker (PJ), Nita McLendon (Sam) and Donna Householder; siblings,
Howard, Helen and Wilma Clevenger and Gladys Cunningham, all of Kentucky; 14
grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 1, 2012 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. Funeral services will be held at
10:00 am Monday, April 2, 2012 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. Interment with military
honors will be held at 12:30 pm at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Please sign the
family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care
of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-4000.
Cloud,, Philip Sharden
Philip Sharden Cloud, III, 46, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2011. He
was born on October 14, 1965 in Jacksonville, FL. Mr. Cloud was president and CEO
of a successful business, Southern Charm Plumbing Company, Inc and was an avid sports
fan who loved to watch high school sports.
He is survived by his wife, Angela Cloud, son, Philip Cloud, IV, mother, Judith
(Eddie) Depratter, father, Philip (Jaunell) Sharden Cloud, Jr., three sisters,
one brother, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial Services will be held 11:00 am Thursday, December 22, 2011 in the chapel of
Russell Haven of Rest with Pastor Rick Baldwin officiating. Visitation with the family
will be from 10-11:00 prior to services.
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
COFFEY, JOHN DAVID
Mr. John David Coffey went to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 12, 2011.
He was born in Morgan County, Indiana on October, 6, 1938 and has
resided in Florida since 1979. He left behind three daughters, Cindy
and John; Diana Jones; and Suzie and Dave; two brothers, Bob and Sharon;
Mike and Judy; one sister, Marilyn and Larry; grandchildren, Travis and
Erin; Scott and Rosa; Stacy; Dana and Randy; Stephanie; Levi and Jen;
John and Jessica; Brian and Sarah; and Nicole; great grandchildren,
Brandon; Amanda; Chelsea; Christopher; Hannah; Gavin; Brooks; Blake;
Ian; Evan; Dalton; Sophia; Reghan; Kaitlyn Sue; and Bella. Preceded in
death by his wife, Mable; son, Johnny; parents, Gentry and Louise;
sisters, Kathy and Betty and brother, Fred. Celebration of his life
will be at the Evangel Temple 5040 CR 218 Middleburg, Fla., 32068 on
Saturday, June 18 at 2 p.m.
COLEMAN, RUSSELL
(September 22, 1951 - October 17, 2011)
U.S. Veteran Russell Coleman, 60, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away
Monday, October 17, 2011. He was born on September 22, 1951 in Grundy, VA
to parents, Corbett and Ruby Jean Coleman. He was a Vietnam War Veteran and
Purple Heart recipient, serving his country in the United States Marine
Corps. He had worked as a truck driver and was a member of the Green Cove
Springs Church of God. Russell loved motorcycles and was a former member
of the St. Augustine H.O.G. Chapter. He loved his trucks and especially loved
his family and friends. Russell was preceded in death by his father, Corbett
Coleman and is survived by his mother, Ruby Jean McMillan; his wife, Ninetta
Coleman; daughters, Crystal Lynn Coleman and Tiffany Faith Coleman; brothers,
Michael, Doug and Dale Byars; sisters, Linda Lafferty, Debbie Trump, Sheila
Looper and Carol Byars; grandchildren, Jordan, Alexis and Dylan Coleman, Dakota
and Drake Stacy and Makayla Coleman; mother-in-law, Ruby Mae Coleman; brother
and sister-in-law, Barry and Easter Ball; nephews and nieces, Brian (Amy), Kevin,
Candace, Sabrina, Janelle and Nicholas as well as several other nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday, October 21,
2011 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on
Saturday, October 22, 2011 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Pastor Larry Hall
officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Penney Farms Cemetery.
Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements
are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove
Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000.
COLEMAN, TIMOTHY “TIM” DANIEL
Mr. Timothy “Tim” Daniel Coleman, 32, of Keystone Heights passed away in
York, PA on Thur., July 14, 2011. He was born in Beverly, MA and was an
artist. He attended Friendship Bible Church in Keystone Heights; and
had been elected the 10th best pen and ink artist in the world. He
also enjoyed applying his artistic knowledge in his stonework. Survivors
are his parents, Rev. Paul and Lynn Coleman; brother, Jonathan Coleman
(Jacqueline), all of Keystone Heights, sister, Sarah Buttermore
(William) of Homestead; maternal grandparents, Ronald and Eleanor Putnam
of Springhill, paternal grandparents, Rev. David and Audrey Coleman of
Keystone Heights, as well as 4 nieces and 4 nephews. He is also
survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service was held
on Wed., July 20 in the Friendship Bible Church. In lieu of flowers
contributions can be made to the Friendship Bible Church toward the
scholarship fund for kids to attend summer camp. Arrangements by
Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 340 E. Walker Dr., Keystone Heights, Fla.,
32656. 352-473-3176. www.jonesgallagherfh.com
COLLIER, FERRELL THOMAS
Mrs. Ferrell Thomas Collier passed away in her
home on Saturday April 9, 2011. She attended Bradford County schools
and spent her life in Starke. She was the only child of Ovid
and Agnes Thomas, both deceased. She was born in April 5, 1941 and
was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by both of her husband’s and
is survived by many cousins. A memorial service may be
planned in the near future. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to
the Church of Christ, P.O. 876, Starke, FL 32091. Arrangements by
Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 620 E. Nona St. Starke, Fla., 32091. (904)
964-6200. www.jonesgallagherfh.com.
COLLINS, THOMAS ROBERT
Mr. Thomas Robert Collins, 48 of Madison, passed away Thursday August 4,
2011 in a Tallahassee hospital. He was a native of West Islip, NY,
lived in Ormond Beach for 33 years and had lived in Madison since May of
2011. Survivors include his mother Joan Sommers and his sisters Deidra
Romono and Tammy Cruze. Private Services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery and Funeral Home, 2315
Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, Fla., 32043 (904-284-7720).
www.RHRCemeteryandFuneralHome.com
COMPTON, ESTER SNYDER
Ester Snyder Compton, age 77, of Green Cove Springs, a homemaker and
avid gardener, died peacefully, in the Haven Hospice of Lake City, on
Friday, July 8, 2011. Arrangements by Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home &
Cremation Services. 904-284-9696.
CONNER, HARRY
Mr. Harry Conner passed away Monday August 22, 2011 in the Moosehaven
Life Care Center at the age of 83. He was born to John David and
Charlotte Conner on August 13, 1928 in Buena Vista, Virginia. He married
Virginia Pettitt on July 14, 1959 in Maryland. She preceded him in
death on September 29, 1986. He served in the Unites States Air Force
from November 6, 1950 to March 10, 1952. He became affiliated with the
Loyal Order of Moose in October 6, 1976 when he joined Charlottesville,
VA Lodge #1028. He came to Moosehaven on May 25, 2005 where he resided
for 6 years Burial in Scottsville Cemetery, Scottsville, Virgina beside
wife Virginia. He is survived by his nephew Marshall Conner of
Roseville, California. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at
www.broadusraines.com Cremation arrangements by Broadus-Raines Funeral
Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, Fla., (904) 284-4000.
Connelly, Elizabeth "Betty"
Elizabeth “Betty” Connelly, 91, of Fleming Island, FL passed away January 29,
2012. She was born on November 4, 1920 in Olyphant, PA to Emmett and Constance
Coleman and had lived here for 8 years, coming from Philadelphia, PA. She was a
retired registered nurse and a catholic. Survivors include her daughters, Maureen
(James) Reilly of Virginia and Connie (Bill) Taylor of Fleming Island, FL;
grandchildren, Doreen (Dave) Renn, Wm. Scott (Rachel) Taylor, Ann (H.J.) Overdorf,
Megan Reilly, Patrick Reilly and Christine Reilly, and three great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 1,
2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 7190 Hwy 17 South, Fleming Island, FL
32003 with Father Donal Sullivan as celebrant. The family will receive friends
beginning at 6 p.m. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to F.I.S.H. Ministries, P.O.
Box 56557, Jacksonville, FL 32241. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines
Funeral Home, 501 Spring St, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, (904)284-4000.
CONNER-HALLAM, SHANNON
Born: August 25, 1982 Died: September 25, 2011
Services: A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 3:00
P.M. in the Bayless Highway Baptist Church with Pastor Steve Conner and Pastor
Jeff Stading officiating. Burial will be at Conner Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation: None
Mrs. Shannon Marie Conner-Hallam age 29, of Starke passed away on Sunday,
September 25, 2011 at her home. Shannon was born on August 25, 1982 in
Gainesville and had been a lifelong resident of Starke. She was a homemaker
and member of the Bayless Highway Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband
and the father of her children; Larry Hallam, children; Masey Hallam, Anna
Hallam, and Lilly Hallam. Shannon is also survived by her parents; Michael
Conner and Cynthia Gunter, brother; Michael Conner, sisters; Michelle Johns,
Heather Gunter, Wendy Hoskins, Aunt Janice Joiner, and other aunts, uncles and
cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 3:00
P.M. in the Bayless Highway Baptist Church with Pastor Steve Conner and
Pastor Jeff Stading officiating. Burial will be at Conner Cemetery at a later
date. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 E. Nona St.,
Starke, FL 32091. On-line condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com
Cemetery: Conner Cemetery
Location: Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home
Church: Bayless Highway Baptist Church
Conway, Ms. Myrtice Elizabeth
Ms. Myrtice Elizabeth Conway age 72, of Starke passed away Thursday, December 15,
2011 at Windsor Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Conway was born on August 7, 1939 to
the late Edwin F. and Thelma Griffis Conway and was a lifelong resident of Bradford
County. She was a homemaker and member of Airpark Baptist Church. Survivors are her
sisters: Mary Conway Collins of Ranger, GA; Noble Conway of Starke; brother: Gerald
D. Griffis of Starke; Nephew Edwin E. “Bubba” Conway, Jr. of Keystone Heights.
Funeral services for Ms. Conway will be on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 3:00 P.M.
in Airpark Baptist Church. Interment will be private in Long Branch Cemetery.
Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200. On-line
condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com
Cook, Mrs. Angela Sue Dryden
Mrs. Angela Sue Dryden Cook age 51, a lifelong resident of Keystone Heights passed
away at the Shands at Starke on Friday, August 10, 2012 following injuries she had
sustained in a car accident. Mrs. Cook was born on July 2, 1961 in North Kingstown,
Rhode Island, and had attended the Keystone Heights Church of Christ. She enjoyed being
a caregiver, working in her yard with flowers, gardening, being on the water and having
fun and good times. She would also do as much as she could for anyone in need. Her
father Donald Dryden had preceded her in death. Survivors are her children; Heather
Hovsepian and her husband Ryan of Earlton, Douglas James Hilton, Jr., of Green Cove
Springs, Landon and Lake both of Earlton, Blaine of Fleming Island, her mother;
Dorothy Sue Mohrenne, and her fiancé Greg Willis of Keystone Heights. A memorial service
will be held at the Keystone Heights Church of Christ on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at
11 O’clock with Bob Patton and Mr. Bill Bell officiating. The family will receive
friends following the services in the fellowship hall. 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
COOKSEY, TERI JO
October 18, 1959 - October 22, 2011
Arrangements under the direction of Holly Hill Funeral Home, Middleburg, FL.
COON, CRYSTAL ALENA SPEARS
Mrs. Crystal Alena Spears Coon was born October 7, 1916 in Panama City,
Fla. Her parents were Hiram Spears and Mary Melinda King Spears. She had
six siblings, Fletcher Spears, Maxwell Spears, Alton Spears, Harley
Spears and Alice Spears Scofield, all deceased and one surviving sister,
Velma Spears Scofield, of Birmingham, AL. She married Zack Thomas Coon
on October 4, 1933 in Defuniak Springs, FL. They had 6 children. She was
predeceased by her husband of 55 years, a son, William Thomas Coon, and
a daughter-in-law, Diane. She is survived by children, Martha Rebecca
(Alton) Spain, Walden Eugene (Joyce) Coon, Linda Delores (Ronald)
Chipman, Jerry Coon and Jack (Brenda) Coon; 10 grandchildren, Calvin
Thomas (Karen) Coon, Martha Kathleen Coon, Michael Spain, Tommy Spain,
Teresa Roberts-Pitman, Rhonda Lynn Wilkinson-Timpson, Marcus (Carrie)
Coon, Casey Marie Coon, Thomas Andrew Coon and William Randall Coon as
well as 3 step-grandchildren, Arthur Ivey, Tommy Ivey and Wayne Ivey; 6
great-grandchildren, Christy (Matt) Coon-Jacobs, Zack Thomas Coon,
Anthony Timpson, Dalton Barrett, Kaden Thomas Coon, Brienna Coon; 6 step
great-grandchildren, Kier Constantino, Toni Constantino, Karen Murray,
Kathy Ivey, Robert Ivey and Jahna Ivey; 4 step
great-great-grandchildren, Austin Ivey, Shelby Kenney, Kevin John Harris
and Brooke Williams. Mrs. Coon was proud of her family from her children
to great-great-grandchildren. She was a welder during WWII. Being a
mother and homemaker occupied her time after that. A favorite past time
was reading, especially her Bible, and playing with her great-grandkids.
The Coon family lived in Florala, AL for about 20 years before moving to
Green Cove Springs, FL, where her husband worked at the Jacksonville
Shipyard until he retired. She lived in Florida until her homegoing on
May 29, 2011. Graveside services were held Friday, June 3 at North Creek
Cemetery in Florala, AL. Reverend Johnny Hunt officiated. Please sign
the family’s on-line guestbook at www.broadusraines.com
Arrangements by Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green
Cove Springs, FL 32043, (904)284-4000.
COON, ERMEL IMOGENE
Mrs. Ermel Imogene Coon, 72, passed away on Sunday April 17, 2011 in
Jacksonville, Fla. She was born on February 18, 1939 in Grundy, Va.,
to Stanford “Zeke” and Carrie Boyd Branham. She
was a communicant of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Green Cove Springs, a
member of the Elks Club and the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. She had retired
from Georgia Pacific after over forty years of service and enjoyed
traveling and painting. She was predeceased by her father Stanford
“Zeke” Branham and is survived by her mother, Carrie D. Branham of
Palatka; son, Calvin Thomas (Karen) Coon II of Green Cove Springs;
daughter, Martha Kathalene Coon of Green Cove Springs; granddaughter,
Christina (Matthew) Jacobs of Moultrie, Ga.; grandson, Zack Thomas Coon
II of Green Cove Springs; brothers, James Willard Branham of Green Cove
Springs; Harold C. (Betty) Branham of Chiply, Fla.; sisters, LaVern (JC)
Campbell of Ashford, Ala.; Loretha (Dane) Anderson of Elizabethton,
Tenn.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be buried in the
Branham Family Cemetery in Haysi, VA on Thursday. In lieu of flowers,
the family suggests donations to the Diabetes Association, American
Cancer Society of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. 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.
COOPER, EVELYN B.
Evelyn B. Cooper, 93, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Sunday,
September 4, 2011. She was born on October 5, 1917 in Clay County,
Florida to parents Charles and Idell Moody Priest. Mrs. Cooper was a
life long resident of Clay County. She was a member of the First United
Methodist Church of Green Cove Springs and was very active in her
community and in Real Estate. She was a member of the Green Cove Springs
Elks Lodge 1892, the Democratic Party and active in her local
government. She enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Green Cove
Springs Garden Club. Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her husband
Joe Cooper and she is survived by her daughter, Linda (John) Long;
sister, Ester Durs; grandchildren, Randy (Erin) Long and Ryan Long.
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, FL (904) 284-4000.
CORLEY, BRENDA JOYCE
Brenda Joyce Corley, 70 of Middleburg, FL died Thursday, September 15,
2011 at her residence. Brenda was originally from Atlanta and had been
a resident of Clay County since 1968. Survivors include her husband
Robert J. Corley III, two sons Robert (Martha) Corley IV and Russell E.
(Denise) Corley, one daughter S. Leigh Corley, one brother Robert F.
(Virginia) Saine, one brother-in-law Don L. (Nettie) Corley, two
granddaughters Randi Elise and Emmalie Corley and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral Services were held 11:00 am in the Chapel of Russell
Haven of Rest with Rev. Ron Baker officiating. Interment will follow in
the Jacksonville National Cemetery at 2:30 pm with Clay County Sheriff
Chaplin Doug Matyi officiating. Visitation with the family was at the
funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made
to: Community Hospice of Northeast Florida 4266 Sunbeam Road,
Jacksonville, FL 32257 or St. Vincent’s Foundation 1 Shircliff Way
Jacksonville, Florida 32204 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
Costango, Charles C.
Charles C. Costango, age 65, passed away suddenly on December 16, 2011. A memorial
service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 22, in the Lakeside Church
of Christ at 2539 Moody Ave. Orange Park, FL 32073. A memorial bench to honor
Charles is being purchased at his favorite place Fernandina Beach, FL. In lieu of
flowers his family requests donations toward this bench. Make donations payable
to City of Fernandina Beach and mail to City of Fernandina Beach, attention
Cindy at Parks and Recreation, 2500 Atlantic Ave. Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034.
Arrangements by HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERMEAD FUNERAL HOME, 127 Blanding Blvd.
Orange Park, FL 32073. Please post tributes at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com
COTTRILL, JOHN H. II (JACKIE)
Mr. John H. Cottrill II, Jackie to some, 44, passed away on Sunday, May
1, 2011. Born on May 1, 1967, a son to John H. Cottrill, Melba P. and
John Bessent. His favorite things in life were his family and friends,
riding his motorcycle, playing pool & a collector of many things. He is
survived by his True Love, Casey Martin; father, John H. Cottrill;
grandparents: Ray and Vonnie Bessent; brother, Steve Murray; like a son,
Thomas Kahila. Memorial service was held Friday May 6 at Hardage-Giddens
Rivermead Funeral Home with Pastor Tim McDaniel officiating. In lieu of
flowers memorial donations may be made to the Fallen Riders or the
American Heart Association. Please post tributes about John’s life at
www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com.
COWARD, ROSEMARY S. “ROSEY”
Rosemary S. “Rosey” Coward, 65, of Orange Park, passed from this life to heaven
on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at a local hospital after a short illness. Rosemary
was born on August 12, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Frank Sodek, Jr.
and Mary Ruth Thompson Sodek. Mrs. Coward was a member of Russell Baptist Church and
retired as an office manager for Southeasten Stainless. She was preceded in death by
her father, Frank Sodek, Jr., and is survived by her mother, Ruth Thompson Sodek
Crouse of Jacksonville, FL, her husband of 18 years, Michael Coward of Orange Park,
FL, three brothers Frank (Vera) Sodek , III of Alachua, FL, William H. Sodek of
Gainesville, FL and Gary A. (Debby) Sodek of Melbourne, FL, three children, Robert
(Julia) Painter of Jacksonville, Thomas Scott Painter of Jacksonville, FL and Michele
Marie Painter of Hurleyville, NY, two step-daughters, Amy (Joel) Levita and Keri
(Terry) Smith, mother-in-law, Estelle Coward, along with many other family and friends.
Memorial Services were held January 2, 2013 in the Russell Baptist Church with
Rev. Ron Baker officiating. Interment will be in the Jacksonville National Cemetery
at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery,
Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.
Family and friends may share their condolences at: www.RHRCemeteryandFuneralHome. com
904-284-7720
Cox, Elmer Dean
Elmer Dean Cox, 77, of Green Cove Springs, passed away November 18, 2011. He was
born on July 12, 1934 in Harriman, TN to Rev. James and Argest Cox. He was a
long-time member of Green Cove Springs Congregational Holiness Church in Green
Cove Springs where he played the guitar and sang. His love of music began as a
child. It is said that when he was only in the fourth grade, he performed songs
on the guitar for his fourth grade class many times. Two of the songs that were
regularly enjoyed by the church were “I Come to the Garden Alone” and “I’m Using
My Bible for a Road Map.” His passion was fishing the St. Johns River and he
loved to tell fishing stories. He could be counted on for a good joke and was
known as a good friend, loving husband excellent father, and doting grandfather.
He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, James H. Cox, Jr. and Johnny Cox
and a sister, Bernice Mathis. He is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years,
Pauline Cox; son, Larry (Peggy) Cox; daughters, Brenda (Rev. Ronnie) Surrency,
Delorese (Rev. Joe) Foster and Paula (David) Francis; sister, Argest Kathleen
Butcher; 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 4 step great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Broadus-Raines Funeral Home Monday, November
21, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2:00
p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Congregational Holiness Church, 2079 S.R.
16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. Reverend Ronnie Surrency, Reverend Joe
Foster, Reverend Mitch Perry and Reverend Donald K. Register will officiate.
Burial will follow in Penney Farms Cemetery. Please sign the family’s online
guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines
Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.
Cramer, Samuel
(May 11, 1942 - December 5, 2011)
U.S. Veteran
Samuel Cramer, 69, went home to be with the Lord on December 5, 2011. He was born
in Carnegie, PA on May 11, 1942 to parents, Samuel and Helen Cramer. He was one
of eight children and joined the United States Navy at 17 years old. He traveled
the world and retired after 24 years of service as a Master Chief. Having lived
in Jacksonville for 18 years, he found a piece of Heaven in Lake Asbury. He was
married to Mary, the love of his life, for 47 years. His pride and joy were his
family which includes his children, James Cramer (Carey) and Heather Parker
(Milton); his mother, Helen Cramer; mother-in-law, Nadine Steffan and his
grandchildren, Ben, Daniel and Cameron. Samuel was a member of Abundant Life
Christian Fellowship where his love of the Lord opened his heart to the food
and clothing ministry and enabled him to help many people. He enjoyed riding
his Harley-Davidson Motorcycle and he will be greatly missed by his many friends
and church family. He always said he wanted to be known as a good man and he
was that, a “good man”, a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Abundant
Life Christian Fellowship, 317 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL 32073 with Pastor
Scott C. Becker officiating. Military honors will be conferred at the service.
Interment will be in Jacksonville National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make
memorial contributions to the Abundant Life Christian Fellowship Church
designated for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Please sign the family’s online
guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of
Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904)
284-4000.
CRAWFORD, DEBORAH
Born: May 10, 1979
Died: October 04, 2011
Services: Funeral services for Mrs. Crawford will be held on Saturday, October
8, 2011 2:00 P.M. in the DeWitt C. Jones chapel with the Pastor Robert Lee Burns
officiating.
Visitation: Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Deborah Jeannine “Jeanni” Crawford 42, of Hampton passed away at her home
on October 4, 2011. Jeanni was born on May 10, 1969 in Gainesville and had been a
lifelong resident of the area. She had been employed by the Hampton House,
and the Bradford Preschool as a caregiver. She had attended the Christian
Church of Hampton, loved children, and country music. She is survived by her
husband of 25 years, Patrick Crawford, and their children; Brittany Jean Crawford
(Billy Walker), Casey Rayburn Crawford (Tiffany Ann), Khristien Crawford
(Scott Thompson), and Sean Crawford all of Starke. She is also survived by
her Parents, John Maines Hodge of Newberry, Deborah “Debbie” Moore of Waldo,
siblings; Kimbirli Feezel (David) of Starke, Amanda Rollins (Billy) of
Savannah, GA, Rebecca Rossi (Joey) of Waldo, Tammie Dehoff (David) of Starke,
two grandchildren; Haleigh Ann Crawford, Ayla Lauree Crawford, Mother-in-law;
Margaret Crawford and step father-in-law; Frank Brown all of Hampton.
Funeral services for Mrs. Crawford will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 2:00
P.M. in the DeWitt C. Jones chapel with the Pastor Robert Lee Burns officiating.
Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at the
Santa Fe Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAHER FUNERAL
HOME, 620 E. Nona St. Starke, FL 32091, 904-964-6200. www.jonesgallagherfh.com
Cemetery: Santa Fe Cemetery
Location: Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home
Church: DeWitt C. Jones Chapel
Crews, Christine
Christine Crews, beloved mother and grandmother passed away March 12, 2012. She was
a member of First Presbyterian Church of Green Cove Springs, a Sunday school teacher
since 1953, VIA Devotion Chairman for 19 years was active in Sonshine Via De Cristo
and Lay Witness Mission, and a certified Lay Speaker. She moved to Florida from
Coffeyville, Kansas in 1939. Mrs. Crews and her husband ran a small farm for 36 years,
raising beef cattle and chickens. Funeral service will be held Thursday, March 15, at
11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church of Green Cove Springs, with Rev. John Ragsdale
officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 AM until service time. Private
family interment will follow service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
the Green Cove Springs Food Pantry, 1107 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Green Cove
Springs, FL 32043, in her memory. HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERMEAD FUNERAL HOME, 127
Blanding Blvd. Orange Park, FL 32073 in charge of arrangements. Post tributes
at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com
CRIBBS, CLARA ELIZABETH
Mrs. Clara Elizabeth Cribbs 84, of Starke passed
away on Wednesday April 13, 2011. She was born in Jacksonville on
September 27, 1926. She has been as resident of Starke for over 20
years and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband; 3
children; 1 grandchild, and 2 great grandchildren. Her survivors
are her children; George H. Cribbs, Sr. Liz Loiacano, Helen Jones,
Melvin Cribbs, Sr., Victor Cribbs, Dorinda Motes, Joan Perez, Diane
Jones, and Ann Cribbs. She is also survived by her sister, Lois
Moody, 28 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, and 3 great great
grandchildren. A graveside service was held on Monday, April 18 at
Crosby Lake Cemetery with the Rev. Jason Cain officiating. In
lieu of flowers the family is requesting contributions to be made to
Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606. Arrangements by
Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 620 E. Nona St., Starke, FL 32091.
On-line condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com.
CRISTELLO, JAMES “POPS”
Mr. James “Pops” Cristello, 76, of Orange Park, Fla., passed away
Sunday, June 12, 2011. Born to Dominick and Catherine (Carmelonga)
Cristello in Dobbs Ferry, NY, he served in the U.S. Army and was
honorably discharged in 1963. He also served as a volunteer Firefighter
and Assistant Chief in Tarrytown and Bloomingburg, NY. He moved to
Orange Park in 1981. He attended Pinewood Presbyterian Church and
started Reliable Maintenance Service with his son Jim, Jr. He is loved
by many and his big smile and fun loving nature will never be forgotten.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers: Dominic, Frank,
and Pete; and sisters: Vicky and Terry. He is survived by his wife,
Sunny Cristello; children, James Jr. and Jeff “Lump” Cristello; Lynne
Wiltsie; and Tiffany Baker; grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Allison Baker;
Jenna and Joey Wiltsie; Kenny and Danny Cristello; brothers, Joseph and
Robert Cristello in Fla.; and sister, Kay in Ga. A celebration of life
will be held from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, June 25 at the family home.
CROSBY, MAYNELLE R.
Mrs. Maynelle R. Crosby, 76, passed away, Thursday, June 23, 2011. She
was born in Alabama and had lived in Middleburg since 1982. She was
married 48 years to the late Clifford T. Crosby and is survived by her
son, Clifford P. Crosby (Anna); sister, Rebecca “Becky” Caragine (Paul);
two grandchildren, Clifford Paul “P.J.” Crosby, Jr. and Brian Allen
Crosby; great-aunt, Virginia “Jency” Hamrick; brother-in-law, Joe Crosby
(LaVerne). Funeral service was held Tuesday, June 28 in the Chapel of
Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Rd. Middleburg, Fla., 32068.
Entombment will be in Holly Hill Memorial Park.
Crouse, Margit Doris
Margit Doris Crouse (Mom), 80, of Jacksonville, beloved mother of six children,
five daughters and sons in-law, 12 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and
one very loyal cat, passed away November 18, 2011. Mom was caring and generous
to everyone in her life, a simple yet exceptionally bright and high-spirited
lady with an amazing life story. Born in the Czech Republic and raised in Germany,
Mom survived daily bombings during World War II and later became a stage actress
for the City Theater of Passau, where she performed to numerous sold-out houses
before marrying Blake Crouse (who passed away in 1996) and moving to the U.S.
Her parents were Walther and Zdenka Schubert, two figures who stood strong in
WWII Germany by refusing to join the Nazi party. Years after grandpa Walther had
passed away, grandma Zdenka followed Mom to Florida, where they remained very
close until grandma passed away. Mom will be remembered as a beautiful and wonderful
mother, lovingly devoted to the family she created, and memories of her will be
forever cherished by the lives lucky enough to have been touched by her. Mom is
survived by sons, Robert and his wife Cathi, Richard and his wife Terri, Michael
and his wife Mary; daughters, Carol, Linda and her husband Robert Wingate, Debbie
and her husband Brian Grogg; grandchildren, Sarah, Robby, Mandy, Sarah Ann, Alex,
Jessi, Chris, Brett, Brooke, Tyler, Justin and Connor; great-grandchildren, Lil
Chris and Nevaeh; and her beloved and fiercely protective cat, Heidi.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at
Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL where she will be laid to rest next to
her late husband.
Please sign the online guestbook. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines
Funeral Home, 501 Spring St, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, (904) 284-4000.
Crowder, Mikki
(August 28, 1951 - March 2, 2013)
Miki Crowder, 61, passed away March 2, 2013. She was very loved and will be dearly
missed by those who knew her. She was preceded in death by her brother Robert Hill,
survived by husband Roy Crowder, mother Doris Fifer, father Howard Hill, sister Penny
Dunne, brother Mark Hill and daughter Diane Jenkins. Services will be 2:00 pm on Sunday
March 10, 2013 at the American Legion in Middleburg. Please sign the family’s online
guest book at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation arrangements under the care of
Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St, Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.
Crutchfield, Chad
(April 16, 1972 - March 25, 2012)
Chad Amic Crutchfield passed away Sunday morning, March 25th, 2012. In his last
days, he was surrounded by many loving friends and family. His wife and great
friend, Hooch, held his hands until Chad's 17 month battle with leukemia came to
an end. He is finally at peace.
Chad was an employee of Miller Electric as a union electrician for the last 22 years.
He was the most amazing husband, father, sibling, son and friend. His valiant
spirit and positive attitude through this journey inspired all that has had the
pleasure of having him in their lives.
He is survived by his loving wife, Andrea Crutchfield. His children: beautiful
daughters, Madison and Kalei Crutchfield, handsome son, Nathan Crutchfield and
stepson, Brandon Blansit. His parents: Kelly and Jackie Crutchfield and June
Butler. His siblings: Dana Parr (Stacey), Kelly Crutchfield (Lisa), Joel Crutchfield,
Chris Crutchfield (Laurie), Todd Crutchfield (Crystal), Joey Butler and Janie
Davis. His mother and father in law, Charles and Donna Burtnett, sister's-in-law,
Liz Fiala (Jody), Denise Gosney (Tom), brother in law, Bret Burtnett and many nieces,
nephews and the most wonderful friends ever.
Oh, how he will be missed by so many! For anyone that would like to follow
his journey from the beginning, please visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/chadcrutchfield.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 11:00 at First Baptist
Church of Middleburg, 2645 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg, FL, 32068 with Pastor Ralph
officiating and Robert Dallatore eulogizing. Following the service, family and friends
are welcome to celebrate Chad's life with us at Whitey's Fish Camp, 2032 CR 220,
Orange Park, FL 32003.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Community Hospice or the Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society. Please sign the family’s online 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.
Csiszar, Elizabeth
(July 28, 1922 - December 5, 2011)
Elizabeth Csiszar, 89, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away Monday, December 5, 2011.
She was born on July 28, 1922 in Hetin, Yugoslavia to parents, Istvan and Rozalia
Olah. Mrs. Csiszar was a homemaker and moved to Ohio from Yugoslavia in 1970. She
moved to the local area in 1985 and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
on Fleming Island. Mrs. Csiszar loved gardening and domestic animals. She was
familiar with the farm life and was a hard working woman. She dearly loved her
family who will miss her very much. She was preceded in death by her parents and
by her husband, Antal Csiszar. She is survived by her sons, Steve Csiszar (Margaret)
and Antal Csiszar, Jr. (Barbara); daughter, Valerie Molnar; grandchildren, Steve,
Jr. (Mary), Csilla (Chris), Maria (Jason), Tony (Beth), Attila (Jackie), Michael (
Ashley), Tommy, Monica (Michael) and Jessica and great-grandchildren, Alex, Gabby,
Victoria, Victor, Isabella, Brianna, Haedyn, Parker, Gavin, Brayden, Declan and
Megan.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Wednesday,
December 7, 2011 at Broadus-Raines Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at
10:00 am Thursday, December 8, 2011 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Sheila
Cooper officiating. Interment will follow in Hickory Grove Cemetery. Arrangements
are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove
Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.
CUOCO, GERARDO J.
Gerardo J. Cuoco, 91, of Orange Park, FL passed away on December 22, 2012.
Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, (904) 284-4000 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, Fla.
32043
CUSHEY, DENNIS R.
Dennis R Cushey passed away on Friday, September 16, 2011. He grew up
in Ohio and was a longtime resident of Orange Park. He taught school in
Clay County for many years and also worked at the dog track after he
retired from teaching. He will be sadly missed by his family and his
many friends. Memorial services will be held at St Catherine’s Catholic church on
Saturday September 24th @11 am.