Old Clay County, Florida Obituaries

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Lahey, Charlene Elizabeth "Char"
Charlene Elizabeth “Char” Lahey, of Green Cove Springs, passed away on February 21, 2012. She was born Sept. 19, 1955 in Schenectady, NY to Larry and Marie Shear, and has lived in Florida since 1985. Char was a deputy sheriff for Clay County for 11 years, and then worked for Progressive Insurance Co. In addition to her family, Char’s real passion was taking care of her horses. She built a beautiful barn, Seven Oaks, and could be found there morning and night. She had a large impact on the greater horse community; she fostered rescued horses through Habitat for Horses, and her charismatic involvement will be irreplaceable. Charlene is survived by her husband, Tom Lahey, and three children, Brad Lahey, Pat Lahey, and Becky Lahey, all of the greater Jacksonville area; her mother, Marie Tellier of Orange Park, sisters Laurie Robinson and husband Tom of Bunt Hills, NY, and Patty Michon and husband Greg of Middleburg, FL, two brothers, Nicholas Shear and wife Laura Lee of Elkins, AK, and Victor Shear and wife Tara of Canajoharie, NY, five additional brother and sisters-in-law, and eighteen nieces and nephews. Services will held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 10:00 am at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Middleburg. Flowers are welcome or in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. Luke’s day-care building fund or the American Cancer Society. Cremation arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904)284-4000.

LAMBERTI, HENRY LEWIS
August 8, 1936 - October 20, 2011 Arrangements under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, Orange Park, FL.

LANDERS, MARY
(November 14, 1924 - November 1, 2011) Mary Landers, 86, passed away November 1, 2011 in Orange Park, FL. She was born to Anton and Antonia Petranich on November 14, 1924 in New York, New York. Mary worked as a secretary and began working at the young age of 16 and worked until the age of 81 years. She married John W. Keller on April 30, 1944 and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2009. Mary married Robert Landers on May 6, 1971. He preceded her in death on March 16, 2003. She had three daughters, Mary-Anne, Irene and Denise. Mary became affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose on August 12, 1985 when joined West Boca, Florida Chapter #2273. She received Academy of Friendship degree on April 29, 1990. She served as Past Regent in 1994. Mary came to Moosehaven on June 2, 2005 where she has resided for 6 years. She enjoyed life and loved Moosehaven and her many friends. She enjoyed helping with the Catholic Services and serving communion to the sick. She also loved her sunshine job working in the Country Store. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, November 4, 2011 at 2:00 PM. with Father Joe Frazer as Celebrant and Opportunity Chapter officiating. She will be laid to rest in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Southhold, NY. She is survived by her three daughters, Denise (Rob) Castineras of Cumming, Georgia, Irene (Dominick) Tiranno of Woodside, New York, and Mary-Anne (Richie) Pavone of River Vale, New Jersey; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 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 (904)284-4000.

LANDRY, MARY ELIZABETH
(June 6, 1944 - November 12, 2011) Mary Elizabeth Landry, 67, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011. She was born on June 6, 1944 in Chester, PA to parents, Arthur and Mildred Rieck. Mrs. Landry moved to the local area in January of 1996 from Park Side, PA and worked at the Wal-Mart on Blanding Blvd. in Orange Park. Mrs. Landry was of the Protestant faith and was a member of VFW Post 8255 in Middleburg. She enjoyed spending her time working and being with her loving grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Mitcheal Landry; son, Robert Stasky of Middleburg, FL; daughter, Connie Strouse (Joseph) of Middleburg, FL; brother, Arthur Rieck of Oxford, PA; sister, Linda Mitchell of Swarthmore, PA; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be made to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257. 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.

LANE, WILLIAM "BILL" SR.
Mr. William "Bill" Lane, Sr., 66, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009, in Centerville, Kan. He was born on December 23, 1942, in Bridgeport, Conn., and moved to Clay County in 1990, from High Springs and the Alachua County area. After his high school graduation, he honorably served in The United States Coast Guard. Later, he began a career with the Florida Fish and Wild Life Conservation Commission and retired after 31 years of dedicated service. He will be remembered for being an avid outdoorsman. He loved being out on the water, boating and fishing. He also enjoyed marine mechanics, and he loved his guns and riding horses. Survivors include his mother, Doris J. Clark; two children: William G. (Sandi) Lane, Jr. and Lisa Craven; and three grandchildren, Ashley Craven; and William and Audrey Lane. Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 6 at 3:30 p.m. in the Broadus-Raines Chapel officiated by the Rev. Charlie Hunt. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to your favorite charity are appreciated by Bill’s family. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Local arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, Fla., (904) 284-4000.

LANGHAM, PAUL FLOYD
Paul Floyd Langham passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2011 in Orange Park, FL at the age of 87. He was born to Chester and Beatrice Langham on January 5, 1924 in Frankstown, Pennsylvania. Paul worked as an aircraft mechanic for Piper Aircraft for 38 years. He married Pearl Shaffer on September 29, 1945 in Pennsylvania. She preceded him in death on March 22, 2004. Paul became affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose on May 31, 1978 when he joined the Vero Beach, Florida Lodge #1822. Paul came to Moosehaven on June 15, 2004 where he resided for 7 years. He is survived by two nieces Dana McIntire of East Freedom, Pennsylvania and Darlene Barnes of Stockbridge, Georgia. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Fort Pierce, Florida. Please sign the family’s online register 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.

Lantis, David King
David King Lantis, age 50, of Green Cove Springs died Thursday, August 02, 2012 at Orange Park Medical Center. He was born December 7, 1961 in Xenia, Ohio. Mr. Lantis served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Lantis. David is survived by his mother, Dorothy Trimble Lantis of Green Cove Springs, 2 daughters, Samantha Thomas and Michelle Lantis both of Wisconsin, a brother, Sonny Lantis of Green Cove Springs, and 2 sisters, Connie Griese of Villa Rica, GA and Shirley Martin of Douglasville, GA. Cremation arrangements by HELM-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, SR 16, 1811 Idlewild Ave., Green Cove Springs, FL 904-284-9696. www.helmgallagherfh.com

LARUE, MILDRED ELVINA "DOLLY"
Funeral services for Mildred Elvina "Dolly" LaRue, 80, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, were held on Saturday, January 31, 2009, in the Chapel of Lawrence-Helm Family Funeral Home, Green Cove Springs, with Father Darius Sleszynski officiating. Interment followed at Hickory Grove Cemetery. Pall bearers were Mildred’s four sons, Franklin, Timothy, Lewis, and Lawrence, and two nephews Jeffrey and Keith Olson. She passed away Monday evening January 26, 2009, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Jacksonville, where she had been a patient since January 9th. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Phillip Lewis LaRue; four sons, Franklin Elvin (Julia) of Keystone Heights; Timothy Carl (Cynthia); Lewis Charles (Melissa); and Lawrence Paul (Tammy); all of Green Cove Springs; and one daughter, Linda Lee Patterson (William), of Yulee; 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, six great-great-children, one brother, Howard Leo Olson, Helena, NY, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a community of friends. She was predeceased by one son, Robert Phillip on August 30, 1949, at five months, her parents, Elvin and Mary Olson, and three brothers, Harold Vernon Olson on Sept. 23, 1994, Elvin John Olson on Sept. 7, 2006, and Robert Kenneth Olson on March 25, 1989. She was born October 11, 1928, in Sacred Heart, Minn., the only daughter of Elvin Leonard and Mary Louise Victoria (Derouchie) Olson; and was raised in Helena, NY, attending area schools there. She was most commonly known by the nickname "Dolly", which was given her by her Father, as a young girl. On June 12, 1948, at Sacred Heart Rectory, Massena, she married Phillip Lewis LaRue, son of the late Franklin and Mary Carville LaRue, with Father Kellogg officiating. The couple moved to Florida about 1949, where they have since resided, starting a house moving business there, where Dolly was in charge of obtaining permits, along with other office duties. All of her life, Dolly loved to dance, especially to any country music, or as she called it "Real Country with fiddles", where she thoroughly enjoyed step-dancing and square dancing. She also loved fishing and was "the proud operator of the siren" on their 1911 American LaFrance Fire Truck for the annual Green Cove Springs Christmas Parade each year. She was a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, who loved every single member of her family equally with all the love a heart could give. She and Phillip can be very proud of the outstanding love they have taught their family. She will be missed dearly by her family and many, many friends. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence-Helm Family Funeral Home, 1811 Idlewild Ave. (284-9696).

LASNE, LOUIS GERMAIN
(April 10, 1924 - November 13, 2011) Louis Germain Lasne passed away November 13, 2011 in Orange Park, FL at the age of 87. He was born to Louise and Germaine Lasne on April 10, 1924 in Sable Sarthe, France. Louis worked as commercial fisherman and had his own business. After he retired from the fishing business, he upholstered furniture. He married Joyce Blanton on February 16, 1944 in Charleston, South Carolina. They had three sons, Louis, John, Charles and two daughters Joyce and Lottian. Louis became affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose in 1978 when he joined the Nassau, Florida Lodge #2352. Louis and Joyce came to Moosehaven on June 5, 2007 where he resided for 4 years. Joyce preceded him in death on April 13, 2009. Memorial Services held Friday, November 18, 2011 at 1:30 PM in the Moosehaven Chapel. Services conducted by Rev. Helen Taylor and Opportunity Chapter. He will be laid to rest in Old St. Andrews Episcopal Church Cemetery, Charleston, South Carolina. He is survived by his children Louis, John, Charles Lasne, Joyce Scott and Lottian Mousseau. Also eleven grandchildren and serveral great grandchildren. Please sign the family’s online register book 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.

LAW, LILY ELENE
December 5, 1923 - October 8, 2011 Lily Elene Law, 87, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away October 8, 2011. She was born on December 5, 1923 in Cordele, GA to Tom and Mattie Lou Treadwell. She and her husband moved to Green Cove Springs 21 years ago from Ft. Myers, FL. Mrs. Law was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 45 in Green Cove Springs as well as Russell Baptist Church. She was a loving and beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be missed by her family and many friends. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Grady B. Law; daughters, Linda Reid (Brian) of Ft. Washington, MD, Nancy Law of Jacksonville, Barbara Law Clayton (Chuck) of Orange Park and Rebecca Cote (Jordan) of Tempe, AZ; 5 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 14, 2011 at Russell Baptist Church, 2299 Sandridge Road in Green Cove Springs with Reverend Ron Baker officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. Mrs. Law will be buried at 2:00 p.m. in the 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.

LEAR, GERALD S. SR.
Lear, Sr., Gerald S. “Jerry”, went home to be with his Lord Monday, Sept. 5, 2011. Born in Belfast, Maine, he moved to Clay County over 34 yrs. ago. Mr. Lear was retired CWO4, U S Navy, serving his Country for 30yrs and 3 months. Following his military career, he worked at the Jacksonville Shipyards for 18 yrs. He was a devout Christian and a former member for 25 yrs. in the Kingsley Ave. Assembly of God and at the time of his death was a longtime member at the Christian Family Center. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 yrs., Princess Pat Lear; daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Willie Beardsley; son, Gerald S. Lear, Jr.; sister, Geneva (Walter) Kern; 2 grandchildren, Angela Marie Schminke and husband Steve, Terrence Jerald “T.J.” Westerman; 3 great-grandchilden, Lucian Gerald Westerman, Tyler and Hunter Schminke. The family received friends Friday, Sept. 9th. Funeral services were held Saturday in the chapel of Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Rd., Middleburg. Burial will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park with full military honors. Please post tributes at www.hollyhillfunerals.com

Lemen, Dena Mae
(August 9, 1926 - March 24, 2012) Dena Mae Lemen, 85, passed away at Penney Retirement Community on Saturday, March 24, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of Green Cove Springs but had resided at Penney Farms for the last 2 years. She is descended from a long line of American patriots and Florida pioneers. She graduated from Clay High School in 1944 and attended Stetson University in Deland. She enjoyed a career that spanned 30 years at The Bank of Green Cove Springs, retiring in 1984 as Senior Vice President. For the last 26 years she has been traveling with friends and making wonderful memories with her children and grandchildren. She is a lifetime member of the Village Improvement Association (VIA) and Women’s Club of Green Cove Springs, Clay County Historical Society and the Florida Sheriff’s Association. She is preceded in death by her mother, Pearl Brooker Hall, her father, John Preston Hall, her brother, J. P. Hall, Jr., and her former husband, William Tolin Lemen, Jr. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughter, Susan Lemen Williams and son-in-law Larry, her son, William Tolin Lemen, III and former daughter-in-law, Terry. Grandchildren, Amanda Lemen Robey, William Tolin Lemen, IV, Christopher Donley Lemen, Larry Stuart Williams, Jr., Caroline Claire Williams, and great-granddaughter, Madelyn Grace Robey. She is survived by her stepbrothers Allie Ivey and David Ivey, cousin, Eleanor Loner, sister-in-law, Betty Lemen Kenney, and many cherished nieces, nephews and friends. A visitation will be held at Broadus - Raines Chapel, Green Cove Springs on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Penney Memorial Church, Penney Farms, Florida at 10:00 am with interment immediately following at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Green Cove Springs. Flowers are graciously accepted or memorials in her name to the following organizations are appreciated: Community Hospice, Clay County Council on Aging, or The Safe Animal Shelter of Orange Park. In the spirit of our mother and grandmother we ask that all who read this honor her memory by being someone’s ray of sunshine today. 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.

LeRoy, Marjorie S.
Marjorie S. LeRoy, 55, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012. She was born on April 3, 1957 in Hamlet, NC to parents Theodore and Marjorie Schultz. Mrs. LeRoy had worked as a secretary for the Federal Government and she attended Fleming Island Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her husband, Dan LeRoy; children, Charlie LeRoy (Lori) and Jennifer Perry; brother, Stan Schultz (Sharon) and grandchildren, Caleb Perry and Lily Mackenzie. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Broadus-Raines Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, April 12, 2012 at CrossPointe Church of Fleming Island, 1871 CR 220, Fleming Island, with Dr. C. Alan Floyd, Jr. officiating. Interment will take place at Conner Cemetery, Starke, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be made to Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000.

LESS, JAMES D.
Mr. James D. Less, age 54, of Jacksonville, died Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at his home. Born on November 1, 1956 in Corpus Christi, TX he was the son of the late James and Shirley J. (Oneal) Less. Mr. Less was employed in the sales industries and he was a Taxidermist. He is survived by his three children; Daniel Less and Michael Less both of Fleming Island and Kristen Less of Ponte Vedra. Two sisters: Sherry Rodrigues and Velma Less both of Jacksonville. He is also survived by four grandchildren. A viewing was held on Friday, August 5, 2011 at the Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremations Services. Arrangements by Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremations Services, 1811 Idlewild Ave., SR 16, Green Cove Springs, FL. 904-284-9696 www.helmgallagherfh.com

Lesser, Gene Alan
January 17, 1946 - December 5, 2011 Arrangements under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, Orange Park, FL.

Lester, Mr. Richard Harding
 Mr. Richard Harding Lester age 91, of Penney Farms passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Community Hospice Acosta-Rua Center for Caring in Jacksonville. Mr. Lester was born on March 2, 1921 in Milford, CT to the late William and Helen (Scott) Lester and moved to Penney Farms from New Smyrna Beach. Prior to retirement he worked as a psychologist. Richard served in the United States Air Force, was a member of the Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, and Rotary Club. He was preceded in death by his wife and son Richard Gerald Lester. Survivors are his daughters: Barbara Lester Ryan of Danvers, MA; Colleen Lester Meuse of Gloucester, MA; son: Francis Xavier Lester of Danvers, MA; four grandchildren; one great grandchild. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Penney Farms Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by HELM-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES 904-284-9696. On-line condolences may be left at www.helm-gallagherfh.com.

LI, CHUN "VINNIE"
November 13, 1956 - October 9, 2011 Chun Fang Li, 54, of Orange Park, FL passed away October 9, 2011. Born in Calcutta, India on November 13, 1956; she is the daughter of the late Kwie and Chook Liu. She has been an active member and Orange Park District Leader of Orange Hill Chapter for SGI-USA - Nicheren Daishonin's Buddhism. She owned and operated 2 restaurants with her husband. She is survived by her husband Tao Hsien Li of 31 years, two daughters Feng Ling Li (Diane) and Wen Ling Li Crews (Dorothy); brother Yin Liu; sisters: Kee Fong Li and Shung Fong Chung, several nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERMEAD, 127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073. A memorial service will be held on 1:00pm on Saturday, Oct 22nd at SGI-USA Jacksonville Center. Please post tributes at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com.

LIEBST, TATIANA L.
Mrs. Tatiana L. Liebst, age 41, passed away Friday July 1, 2011. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of Orange Park. She graduated from St. Johns Country Day School in 1987 and Rollins College in 1991. She had worked for the Cummer Gallery for the last 6 years. Survivors include her father, Brien Liebst; aunt, Arthella Hammer and a number of cousins. Funeral service was held Monday, July 11 in the Chapel of Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, 127 Blanding Blvd. Orange Park, Fla. 32073, (904) 264-2481 with the Rev. Joseph Meux officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Community Hospice of NE Florida, St. Johns Country Day School or the Cummer Museum. Interment will be in Kansas at a later date. Post tributes at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com

LINDSEY, EVELYN K.
Mrs. Evelyn K. Lindsey, 77, passed away Friday June 10, 2011 in Orange Park, Fla. She was born April 5, 1934 in Sumter, SC to Wooster and Pauline Brown moving to Orange Park from Brunswick, Ga., 27 years ago. She was a member of South Middleburg Baptist Church and enjoyed her grandchildren and her dog Shatzy. She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Walter; daughter, Kathy; brothers, Carl and Jim; sisters, Joanne, Jean and Shirley; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Reverend Delton Kilpatrick officiating. Arrangements by Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, Fla., 32043, (904) 284-4000.

LINDSEY, WALTER JR.
(April 9, 1929 - November 8, 2011) Walter Lindsey Jr, 82, of Orange Park, FL passed away November 8, 2011. He was born April 9, 1929 in Rochelle, GA to Walter and Julia Lindsey. He had retired from the United States Air Force as Master Chief. Survivors include his daughter, Kathy Lee of Osteen, FL; son, Dennis Stamer of Middleburg, FL; sister, Sudie Stone of Rochelle, GA; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2011 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. Cremation arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, (904)284-4000.

Link, Donald Leo
Donald Leo Link, 58, of Middleburg, FL passed away at his residence on February 22, 2012. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on April 10, 1953 to Marcellus and Catherine Link and had lived in the Jacksonville and Middleburg areas his entire life. He was a member of HOG, the National Chimney Guild, was a Certified Master Mason, was active as a coach of football and baseball at Middleburg Athletic Association and Wilkerson Junior High in Middleburg. He was predeceased by his parents and is survived by his wife, Jamie; children, Tabetha Kite-Morgan (husband, Jason Morgan) and Nick Link; grandchildren, Wade, Maryann, Cierra and Leyna and 2 sisters. A memorial celebration will be held at the Middleburg Mooselodge, 1932 Long Bay Road in Middleburg. Reverend Charlie Hunt will officiate. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Wolfson Children’s Hospital, 800 Prudential Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32207. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation arrangements under the direction of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St. Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, (904)284-4000.

Litalien, Jeffrey Thomas
Jeffrey Thomas Litalien, 54, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away January 11, 2012. He was born on June 17, 1957 in Buffalo, NY to Albert and Anne Litalien. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a registered nurse. He had lived in the area for the past 16 years. Jeff enjoyed watching and playing golf and loved playing poker with his family and friends. He also helped coach his son’s baseball team. Jeff loved his family dearly and enjoyed playing with his children who meant the world to him. He is survived by his parents, Albert and Anne Litalien; his children, Jessica and Jack Litalien; the mother of his children, Cheryl D. Baardsen; his sisters, Jean Henesy (Jake) and Janet LaFalce (John); numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2012 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Dr. Tim McDaniel officiating. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Springs St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, (904)284-4000.

LIVINGSTON, MARY E.
Mary E. Livingston, 83, passed away on Saturday July 31, 2011. She was born in Jacksonville, FL and moved to Clay County in 1997. Mrs. Livingston is a member of Black Pond Baptist Church, Eastern Star and White Shrine. Survivors include her husband, James W. Livingston; son, Richard Livingston; step-son, Ronald Livingston; step-daughter, Jeanelle Swanson; 4 brothers: Robert, Jack, William and Daniel Baker; 4 sisters: Martha Brown, Sandy Jenkins, Gail Head and Lavaina Baker; 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandsons and a number of nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Tuesday 6-8 PM at the church. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Wednesday at Black Pond Baptist Church, 3644 Old Jennings Rd, Middleburg. Burial will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park. Family request that memorial donations be made to The Gideon International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214. Arrangements by Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Rd, Middleburg, FL www.hollyhillfunerals.com

Lockwood, Vincent A.
Vincent A. Lockwood, 69, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away December 21, 2011 at Orange Park Medical Center. Vince was born in Stamford, CT. to Vincent and Susan Lockwood. He loved the outdoors, was an avid sportsman and motorcyclist and had a deep love for his family and animals. Vince’s career in the automotive industry began at a Shell gas station where he met Darleen, his loving wife. He rose through various positions in the auto business to become the National Service Manager for Peugeot Motors of America before moving his family to Green Cove Springs, FL and assuming the Southeast Region Service Training Instructor position with Peugeot. Vince later left Peugeot and opened Automotion, a full service auto repair business in Jacksonville that specialized in antique automobiles. In his retirement and with great fulfillment, he worked with the Council on Aging where he transported medical patients throughout Clay County. Vince and Darleen began RVing, fell in love with the mountains of North Georgia and Western North Carolina and most recently were still traveling across the United States with their cats and motorcycles in tow making the most of their retirement years. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Darleen; sons Scott and Todd Lockwood; granddaughters, Kayla, Savannah, Mackenzie and Haley Lockwood; mother, Susan Lockwood and sister, Penny Ehrenkranz. A memorial gathering will be held from 2pm -5pm on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Vince and Darleen’s home in Lake Asbury. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations can be made in Vince’s name to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association and/or Safe Animal Shelter in Middleburg. 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

LOGAN, LAURA JEAN
Mrs. Laura Jean Logan, 72, a longtime resident of Keystone Heights, passed away on, Mon., July 11, 2011 in Jacksonville. She was born in Middletown, NY on Feb. 3, 1939, and had formerly worked as a monitor on the handicapped bus for the Clay County school district. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Starke. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, James Logan; her children, Ethel Pascall; Kathy Padgett; James Logan Jr. ; Sherre Logan; James Logan III , Jackie Padgett ; Steven Padgett; siblings, Joyce , Ed Magar , Carol Milky; Ken Magar , Kay Corby, as well as 4 grandchildren ,4 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be on Sat., July 23 at 11 a.m. in the Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dan Graham officiating. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd, Jacksonville, Fla., 32257. Arrangements by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 340 E. Walker Dr., Keystone Heights, FL 32656. 352-473-3176. www.jonesgallagherfh.com

LONG, JO NELL CLEVELAND
Jo Nell Cleveland Long, 81, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. She was born in Lavonia, Georgia, and went from being a sharecropper’s daughter to traveling the world as a military wife and mother. She met and married Beauford A. Long, her loving husband of fifty-five years, in Norfolk, Virginia on November 15, 1950. She leaves memories to be cherished by her four daughters, Deanna, Joanna, Anita and Mariella, their husbands, eight grandchildren, their spouses, three great-grandchildren, one sister, loving relatives and many long-standing friends. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 9777 Ford Road, Bryceville, Florida 32009. Flowers welcomed or donations in her name may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd. Gainesville, Florida 32606 of your local Humane Society. Arrangements by Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Rd. Middleburg, FL. Post tributes at www.hollyhillfunerals.com

Lonzo, Leanders
Leanders Lonzo, 49, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2012. He was born on October 29, 1962 in New Orleans, LA to Frederick and Mary Lonzo. He had retired as Senior Chief from the United States Navy following over 22 years of dedicated service. He had been a Submariner Sonarman Technician. Mr. Lonzo was predeceased by a brother and is survived by his wife of 19 years, Alicia Lonzo; daughters, Renyla Poinsette, Makeda Lonzo and Shakira Wilson; son, Kenneth Wilson; parents, Frederick and Mary Lonzo; five brothers and a sister. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Hibernia Baptist Church, 7100 Hwy. 17, Fleming Island, FL 32003. Please sign the family’s online guestbook. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, (904)284-4000.

LOONEY, HERMAN E. SR.
Mr. Herman E. Looney, Sr., born September 19, 1933 in Grundy, VA was a decorated Koran War Hero went home to be with the Lord, Memorial Day, May 30, 2011. He was the loving husband to Patricia (Johnson) for 53 years. He was a loving father to Debbie (Wilson), Herman (Nancy), Arthur (Ruth) and Brenda (Marshall). Loving grandfather to Murray (Stephanie), Ashleigh, William, Timothy, Marshall Jr., Shaianne and Shane. Great-grandfather to Brooklyn and Price. Brothers Chester and Paul, sisters: Lorraine, Nadine and Pauline (deceased); many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by many of his church family at Black Pond Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Friday, June 3 at Black Pond Baptist Church. Burial followed in Holly Hill Memorial Park. Arrangements by Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Rd, Middleburg, Fla. Please post tributes at www.hollyhillfunerals.com He was a wonderful husband and dad and will be greatly missed.

Loredo, Ana M.
July 3, 1939 - December 6, 2011
Arrangements under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, Orange Park, FL.

Loughner, Earl Dean
(October 10, 1925 - December 1, 2011) Earl Dean Loughner, 86, of Middleburg, FL passed away December 1, 2011. Mr. Loughner was Catholic, a former member of the VFW and the American Legion and was the Past President of AARP in Pittsburg, PA. He is survived by his sons, Lenny (Debbie) Smith and Steve Smith of Middleburg; grandchildren, Aaron, Rachel, Caitlin, Jeremy, Zackery, Heather and Dustin; great-grandchildren, Cayden, Carson and Jax. The family will receive friends at Broadus-Raines Funeral Home Tuesday, December 6, 2011 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 1606 Blanding Blvd. Middleburg, FL 32068. Father Paul Grizelle-Reid will be the celebrant. Burial will be in Jacksonville National Cemetery. Please sign the family’s online guestbook. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St, 501 Spring St. Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, (904)284-4000.

LOWE, WENDELL THOMAS “W.T.”
Mr. Wendell Thomas “W.T.” Lowe 78 of Keystone Heights passed away on Friday July 29, 2011 at the Shands at Starke Hospital. Mr. Lowe was born in Gap Creek, Kentucky on January 15, 1933 to the late Hubert and Lille (Frost) Lowe. He was a retired Engineer from the telephone company. Survivors are his children, Wendi Lowe of Keystone Heights, Patsy Bass of Chattanooga, TN, Thomas Low of Orlando, Jeff Stone of Dallas, TX and Phil Stone of Citrus Springs. He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, and Fiancé Helen Morgan of Alexandria, LA. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 5, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. in the First Baptist Church of Keystone Heights. Arrangements by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 340 E. Walker Dr., Keystone Heights, FL 32656. 352-473-3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com

LUCHES, MARY CLARA
Mrs. Mary Clara Luches, 86, passed away suddenly Thursday April 28, 2011. Born July 14, 1924 in Beaver Falls, Pa., to Carmine and Dominica D’Aloisio Gasper, she had moved to Fleming Island in 2004 from San Diego, CA. She was a member of the Orange Park Senior Citizens Center and a devoted communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was particularly devoted to Our Lady. Survivors include her daughter, Cathy Rockford and grandchildren, Dayna and Ryan Rockford, all of Fleming Island; sister, Flora Mae Tomaino of Baden, PA; niece, Margaret (Tom) Restak of Rochester, PA; nephews, Richard Tomaino of Orlando, FL and John Tomaino of Rochester, PA; several great-nieces and great-nephews and numerous cousins and friends. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 7190 Highway 17, Fleming Island, FL 32003 with Father Donal Sullivan as Celebrant. Please sign the online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation arrangements by Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, Fla., 32043.

LUCK, RANDI LYNN (SUTTON)
Mrs. Randi Lynn (Sutton) Luck, 52, of Green Cove Springs, Fla., formerly of Bethel Park, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 following an extended illness. She is survived by her beloved husband, Edmund Luck as well as her stepson, Jeffrey Luck (Elaine) and two cherished granddaughters, Meghan and Abigail Luck, whom she adored. Additionally she is survived by her mother, Claire Sutton, a sister, Sharon Sutton (Peggy Osborne), a stepson, Scott Luck (Elizabeth), two grandsons, Shane and Skylar Luck and many extended family members. She was preceded in death by her father, William Sutton. Please sign the family’s online guest book and send condolences to www.broadusraines.com The family suggests donations in her name to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or the Magnolia Point Women’s Club, Attn: Susan Mitchell, 1731 Colonial Dr., Green Cove Springs, Fla., 32043. Arrangements by Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.

Ludlow, Jewell I.
(November 30, 1932 - February 14, 2013) Jewell I. Ludlow, 80, of Orange Park, FL, passed away February 14, 2013. She was born on November 30, 1932 in Orange Park, FL to parents Otis and Sarah Mosley. Mrs. Ludlow had been a homecare nurse and is survived by her son, James Richard Jeffers; daughters, Deborah Sweat and Barbara “Bobbi” Hanna; sister, Barbara Morgan; 6 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Peoria Cemetery with Rev. Charles L. Harper officiating.

LUNN, PETER J. “WHEAT”
Mr. Peter J. “Wheat” Lunn, 32, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2011 in Orange Park, Fla. He was born in Auburn, NY and is survived by his parents: Bill F. and Becky A. Lunn; brother, Michael J. Lunn. Family will receive friends on Thursday, 5-9 PM at the funeral home and Funeral services will be held 10 AM Friday, January 21, 2011 at HOLLY HILL FUNERAL HOME, 3601 Old Jennings Rd, Middleburg, FL with Rev. Mark Sellers officiating. Burial will be in Jacksonville National Cemetery, Jacksonville, FL. Family request that memorial contributions be made to the CFL Search and Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 1703, Middleburg, FL 32050. Please post tributes about Wheat at www.hollyhillfunerals.com.

Luten, Joseph H. Sr.
Colonel Joseph H. Luten, Sr., USMCR (Ret), age 83, passed away March 15, 2012. He was born in Sarasota, Florida on February 13, 1929 to his parents, John Edward Luten and Josephine Helton Luten, who moved the family back to Quincy, FL where Joe grew up with his 3 brothers, J.E., William and Arthur. Joe graduated from Gadsden County High School in 1947, and then joined the United States Marine Corps. Joe received a Bachelors degree from Livingston State College in Alabama, where he played middle linebacker for the football team. His college friends referred to him as being "rough, tough and hard to bluff" and nicknamed him "The Boogie Man" for his love of music and dance, especially the Jitterbug. Joe also attended graduate school at Florida State University. In 1958, Joe settled down in Jacksonville, Florida where he became a teacher at Ribault High School and coached track and football. It was during this time that Joe met the love of his life, June Lassiter Luten, deceased, of Havana, Florida, also a teacher. Their relationship began when friends recommended they drive back to Northwest Florida together to their hometowns which were only 15 miles apart. They were married in November, 1959 and raised three children together. Joe began his 47 year career as a State Farm Insurance Agent in 1962. He worked loyally for the company until his retirement on July 31, 2010. Special recognition and gratitude to Joe's Office Manager, Robin Lewis, who kept Joe and his office highly organized for nearly 30 years. After his retirement, Joe continued to go to the office everyday to be with his family who opened a new insurance agency at his Blanding Boulevard office. Joe retired from the Marine Corps with the rank of Colonel after 36 years of faithful service. He was the Commanding Officer of Company B, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, where he was very involved in recruitment and The for Toys for Tots campaign. Joe was a devoted husband and father who always put his family above all else. He loved spending time with his friends, the outdoors, his Brittany Spaniel dogs, was an avid hunter and fisherman , and loved Florida State University Football. Survivors include his son Joey Luten (Angie Ricks), 3 daughters, Lee Luten Harris, Janie Luten Stiehl (Mark) and Julie Luten Schilbrack (Scott), 9 grandchildren and 4 great- Grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 19th at Orange Park United Methodist Church, 2051 Park Ave. Orange Park, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Pearl Boles officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday at HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERMEAD FUNERAL HOME, 127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park FL 32073 from 3 to 5 PM. Interment will be at Eastern Cemetery, Quincy, Florida at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 20th. In lieu of flowers memorials made be made in Joe's name to the Florida State Football Scholarship Fund, or Wounded Warriors. Post tributes at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com

Lyons, Mrs. Eleanor Highsmith
Mrs. Eleanor Highsmith Lyons age 79, of Starke passed away December 20, 2011 at Kindred Hospital in Green Cove Springs. Mrs. Lyons was born on March 31, 1932 the last of nine children, in Waycross, Georgia to the late Henry Rodgers and Nancy Elizabeth Dowling Highsmith and was a longtime area resident. She was a homemaker and a member of Sampson City Church of God. Eleanor enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards on the computer, and listening to the Grand Ole Opry. She was preceded in death by her husband Perry Lyons in 2001, daughter Linda Eunice in 1995, and granddaughter Kasadee Warren in 2008. Survivors are: son: Phillip Lyons (Sheila) of Starke daughters: Phyllis Warren (Buddy); Mary Ann Lyons; Denise Zipperer (Randall) all of Starke; twelve grandchildren; several great grandchildren. The family will receive friends in the DEWITT C. JONES CHAPEL, 620 E Nona St. in Starke on Thursday, December 22, 2011 from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be on Friday, December 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the DEWITT C. JONES CHAPEL with Reverend Gene Bass and Reverend Johnny Frampton officiating. Interment will be at 12:30 PM in Switzerland Cemetery. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200. On-line condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com.