Ann Calandra, 75 of St Augustine died March 15, 2008 at Kindred Hospital in Green Cove Springs. Mrs Calandra was a native of Boston and had resided in St Augustine. She was a nurse, retiring after 30 years of service.
Services: Private services are planned.
Survivors: Her husband, Salvatore Calandra; daughter, Lisa Calandra Kriesen; son, Robert Calandra, three grandsons.
Memorials in her memory may be sent to Paralyzed Veterans Association of America.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 3/18/08)
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CALES, Richard
Richard Cales, 76, of St. Augustine, Fla., died April 23, 2008, at Flagler Hospital, St Augustine, Fla.
He was born in Radford, Va., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1994. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was a time study engineer for Lynchburg Foundry.
Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Friday at Craig Funeral Home. Funeral Services, with burial in Highland Memorial Gardens, Dublin, Va., will be held Monday.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby; daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Tom Quintieri and Kimberly and Mike Quintieri, both of St. Augustine, Fla.; son, Richard Todd Cales, Radford, Va.; sister, Mary Albert of Parrott, Va.; seven grandchildren, Justin Michael Cales, Matthew Kenneth Quintieri, Dominic George Quintieri, Zachary Richard Quintieri, Kaylen Hope Cales, Anthony Michael Quintieri and Nicole Alise Quintieri.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the local arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/24/08)
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CALLOWAY-KING, Betty A.
Betty A. Calloway-King, 48, of Hastings, Fla., died Feb. 27, 2008, at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Calloway-King was a native and lifelong resident of Hastings, born Jan. 26, 1960. Mrs. Calloway-King was a 1978 graduate of Hastings High School and a lifelong member of Pompey's Temple Church of God in Christ.
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, Hastings. Officiating: The Rev. Charles Ferguson, Sr., pastor. Calling hours: 5-9 p.m. today at Pompey's Temple Church of God in Christ, Hastings and from 11 a.m. until noon at D.A. Boyd and Sons Funeral Home, Palatka, Fla., and from noon until the hour of service at Gethsemane M.B.C. Burial: Masonic Cemetery, Hastings.
Survivors: Her husband, Mose J. King, III, Hastings; daughters, Valerie Lawson, Palatka, and Phoebe Nicole King, Hastings; step-children, Lequitia King, St. Augustine and Mose J. King, IV, Hastings; father, James T. Calloway, St. Augustine and mother, Georgia Mae Calloway, Elkton; siblings, Ann Johnson and Tyrone Calloway, both of Gainesville, Alonzo Hall, Jr., Daytona Beach, Fla., James Calloway, Jr., and Delilah Coley, both of Palatka, Lawrence Calloway, Sr., Tracy Sumrall and Traronda Coleman, all of Hastings, Frankie Calloway, Sr., Yolanda Moore and Albert Gilmore, all of Elkton and Rosemary Fields, Jacksonville; three grandchildren; other relatives and loving friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Calloway, Sr..
In charge: D.A. Boyd and Sons Funeral Home, Palatka, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 3/7/08)
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CAMPBELL, Gloria "Elaine"
Gloria "Elaine" Campbell, 59, of St. Augustine, died on March 9, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. She was born in New Britain, Conn., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1994. Elaine worked for many years as a certified nursing assistant having worked at Park Place Assisted Living Facility and Moultrie Creek Nursing Center. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2008, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. A visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2008, at Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Goldie Barnett, her husband, Rodney Campbell, and brothers, Mark and Sam Barnett.
She is survived by daughters, Tonya Campbell of St. Augustine, Tashah Lewis of Hastings, Shanna Campbell of Massachusetts; sons, Rodney Campbell of Connecticut, Richard Campbell of Connecticut, Shawn Campbell of St. Augustine; sisters, Pamela Barnett of Knoxville, Tenn., Ouida Jackson of St. Augustine, Carol Jackson of Tallahassee, Jennifer Jackson and A.J. Jackson, both of St. Augustine; brothers, Dennis Barnett of Knoxville, Tenn., Michael Barnett and his wife, Sharon Floyd Barnett of Bristol, Conn., Robert Barnett and his wife, Dorothy, Benjamin Barnett, all of Knoxville, Tenn., Thomas Jackson, Christopher Jackson, Jonathan Jackson, Charles Jackson, John Jackson, all of St. Augustine; and 13 grandchildren.
Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/14/08)
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CAMPBELL, Ruth Elmeda
Ruth "Elmeda" Campbell, 85, died Feb. 6, 2008, at Naples Community Hospital. She was born Oct. 5, 1922, in Goulds, and was a longtime resident of Miami where she worked for many years as an administrative assistant for Jackson Memorial Hospital.
She and her husband moved to St. Augustine in 1976 and resided in Treasure Beach until they moved to Tampa in 2001. In recent months she has been residing with her son in Estero, Fla.
A memorial service will be held Feb. 22, 2008, at 9 a.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 5205 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080.
Elmeda was preceded in death by her husband Ernest, and is survived by three sons, James of Englewood, Michael of Estero, and Martin of Melbourne; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Shikanys Bonita Springs, Fla., assisted the Campbell family.
(St Augustine Record, 2/9/08)
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CANCIO, Angela Faye-Masters
Angela "Angie" Faye-Masters Cancio, 41, passed away quietly at her home in St. Augustine, Fla., Thursday, May 8, 2008, following a long illness.
Angela now rests in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, along with her father, Daniel Masters who went home in 2000.
She is survived by her husband, Dago Cancio; her beloved daughter, Felicity; mother, Sharon Gipe Masters Saladino; "Pop," Vincent Saladino; sister, Rhonda Stickland (James); brothers, Matthew Masters, Sr. (Pam) and Shane Masters (Kim); her maternal grandparents, Harry and Iris Gipe, formerly of Romney, W.Va.; mother-in-law, Felicia Cancio; brother-in-law Segundo Cancio; sisters-in-law, Claudia Barrios and Deanna Hamlet, all from Lutz, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation and Rosary will be held at 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008, and Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, both at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, Fla. Angie will be laid to rest in Arlington Park Cemetery, Lone Star Road, Jacksonville. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the fund set up for Angie's daughter at Center Bank of Jacksonville, 1325 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207. Please reference account number 11011152, Felicity I. Cancio.
(St Augustine Record, 05/13/08)
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CARDWELL, Glen
Glen Cardwell, 60, of St. Augustine, died July 1, 2008, at Flagler Hospital.
He was born in West Hamlin, W.Va., and resided in St. Augustine since 1992. He was a Corrections lieutenant with the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office. He served in the U.S. Navy.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday (today, 7/3) at Turning Point at Calvary. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. until the time of service at Turning Point. Burial will be held later in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Crown City, Ohio. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing, may make a contribution in his memory to the Florida Sheriff's Boys Ranch.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 16 years, Edyie; his mother, Helen Barcus, Crown City, Ohio; daughter, Sonya (Trevor) Small, Crown City, Ohio; son, Benny (Diane) Cardwell, Rio Grande, Ohio; stepdaughter, Shannon Schnabl, Idaho; stepson, Lloyd Schnabl, Washington State; brothers, Perry (Tammy), Lester (Teresa) and John (Debbie) Cardwell, all of Crown City, Ohio; six grandchildren, Ciara Small, Andrew Small, Braeden Cardwell, Shania Nuzum, Joshua Nuzum and Luke Austin Schnabl.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the local arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/03/08)
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CARMANY, Tommy Earlan
Tommy Earlan Carmany, 67, of Nashville, Tenn., died Jan. 7, 2008, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. Mr. Carmany served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps for eight years and went to work in the private sector for Grumman Corp., St. Augustine, as an inspector.
Services: A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home, 2707 Gallatin Road. Officiating: The Rev. Doug Varnado, Community church, Hendersonville, Tenn. Calling hours: A visitation will begin at 11 a.m. at Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home.
Survivors: His wife of 30 years, Betty Goforth Carmany; daughters, Amy Pridgen and Nina Carmany; step-daughters, Lucinda Rountree and Tabetha Carr; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society.
In charge: Phillips-Robinson, Funeral Home.
(St. Augustine Record, 01/09/08)
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CARMICHAEL, Roy
Roy Carmichael, 59, was welcomed into heaven May 7, 2008, by his parents, Drew and Etta Carmichael. Roy was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach, Fla. He attended Englewood High School and FJC. The surfer dude loved the beach and loved dancing.
He leaves behind his son, Troy (Terri) Hallenbeck; his sisters, Pawnee, Debi and Dee Carmichael; and many aunts, cousins, nieces and nephew, grand nieces and nephews, and stepchildren.
A celebratory memorial service will start at 6 p.m., Sunday, May 18, at Pawnee's Caf and Fine Wines, 165 Vilano Road, Vilano Beach. Then we'll walk to the pier to watch the sunset. If you would like more information, please call 904-824-2455.
(St Augustine Record, 05/10/08)
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CARNES, Maxine Warner
Maxine W. Carnes went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 19, 2008. She was 90 years old. She was born on Sept. 15, 1917, in Warsaw, Ind. She had lived in St. Augustine since 1946. She graduated from Mishawaka High School in Mishawaka, Ind. She was the widow of Marion T. Carnes. She taught Sunday School classes at both Ancient City Baptist Church and Moultrie Baptist Church for many years.
Friends may call between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. today at Craig Funeral Home. Burial will be at Craig Memorial Park (formerly St. Augustine Memorial Park) at 10 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Paul Carmichael officiating.
Mrs. Carnes is survived by two daughters, Gloria Talbert (David) and Christine Glover (James); four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
For directions and to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.craigfuneralhome.com.
(St Augustine Record, 01/22/08)
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CARR, Charles Bernard
A memorial service for Charles Bernard Carr, 72, was held Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 2 p.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jacksonville, Ala. with The Rev. Tom Clark officiating.
Formerly of St. Augustine, Fla., Mr. Carr passed away at his home in Weaver, Ala. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1100 Ireland Way, Suite 201, Birmingham, AL 35205. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.klbrownfuneralhome.com.
(St Augustine Record, 06/13/08)
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CARTER, Betty Jane
Betty Jane Carter, 72, of the Southwood community of St. Augustine, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2008, at Kindred Hospital of North Florida in Green Cove Springs.
Born in Ohio, she studied nursing at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and pursued a career in nursing interrupted only to raise her children. Active in the Terre Haute Indiana Community Theater and the Vigo County Historical Society, she held a passion for art in many forms from ceramics to needlepoint and was an avid volunteer in many activities involving her family.
Preceded in death by her first husband and her parents, she is survived by her husband, Howard Waltersdorf, of St. Augustine; brother Robert M. Jordan and wife Carol of Boonville, Mo.; a daughter, Cynthia Banks, husband Eddy and granddaughters, Lauren and Matty Banks of Dublin, Calif.; and son Robert C. Carter Jr., wife Debbie and grandson Jordan B. Carter of Franklin, Tenn. She also welcomed two step-sons and their wives into her family: Tom and Angie Waltersdorf of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mike and Sara Waltersdorf of Gridley, Ill.
Graveside Memorial Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at Pellicer Creek Cemetery south of St. Augustine. To reach Pellicer Creek Cemetery, go south from State Road 206 on either U.S. Highway 1 or Interstate 95 until those two roads cross at I-95 exit 298. Immediately south of the exit, turn right (west) from U.S. 1 onto County Road 204 and go about 1.8 miles. The cemetery will be on your left.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in Betty's memory to the charity of your choice.
Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
(St Augustine Record, 3/16/08)
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CARTER, Joshua
Joshua Carter, 22, of East Palatka, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was a native of Palatka and a life-long resident of Putnam County. He had worked as a heavy equipment operator with V. J. Usina Contracting Company in St. Augustine and he loved to hunt and fish.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Debra Ann Carter, and his wife, Melissa Carter.
He is survived by his daughter, Erin Carter of Hastings; father, Wayne Carter of East Palatka; sister, Ciara Carter of Elkton; brothers, Derek Carter of St. Augustine and James Carter of Elkton; two half-sisters, Rachel Stolt and April Buss, and special friends, Marissa Ingram and her son, Caden.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday May 3, 2008 at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka with Rev. Michael Baggett, officiating. Burial will follow in Federal Point Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
(St. Augustine Record, 05/02/08)
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CARTER, Margaret C
Margaret (Marbie) C. Carter, 88, a longtime resident of St. Augustine, Fla., died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 in Winter Park, Fla. She was born to Charles and Fanny Harris in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on July 5, 1919. She had two brothers, Ed Harris and Bob Harris, and one sister, Vi Harris, all of whom preceded her. She was the wife and widow of Cecil C. Carter. She had three sons, Charles, Gary and Mark (a.k.a. "them boys") who she lovingly referred to as "her three degrees." She was preceded by a son, Gary Carter.
She is survived by her sons, Charles and Mark; four grandchildren; two daughters-in-law, Janice and Carol; and a host of nieces and nephews to numerous to mention, but all loved equally by her. Margaret was an avid hunter, angler, gardener, birdwatcher and conservationist, teaching respect, awe, and love of lor Lord's natural wonders to all she knew. Marbie was playfully mischievous, always in a good mood with an endless sense of humor that brought cheer to all. Most of all, our mother, our grandmother, our aunt, our friend was a Beautiful Dreamer.
Beautiful dreamer, wake unto me,
Starlight and dewdrops are waiting for thee;
Sounds of the rude world, heard in the day,
Lull'd by moonlight have all pass'd away!
Beautiful dreamer, queen of my song,
List while I woo thee with soft melody;
Gone are the cares of life's busy throng
Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me!
Beautiful dreamer, out on the sea
Mermaids are chanting the wild lorelie'
Over the streamlet vapors are borne,
Waiting to fade at the bright coming morn.
Beautiful dreamer, beam of my heart,
E'en as the morn on the streamlet and sea;
Then will all clouds of sorrow depart,
Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me!
Memorial services will be arranged at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Coastal Conservation Association Florida, P.O. Box 568886, Orlando, FL 32856. We will all miss her and love her always.
(St Augustine Record, 1/3/08)
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CARTER, Melissa R.
Melissa R. Carter, age 21, of Federal Point, went home to be with the angels on Monday, July 9, 2007. She was a native of St. Augustine and a lifelong resident of Federal Point and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She graduated from Palatka High School in 2002 and was a member of the FFA. She had worked for the past year as a secretary with Bemci Electric in St. Augustine, and she loved to fish.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Waneta Harris, and two grandfathers, Aaron Wall and John Tenney.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory a daughter, Erin Carter; her husband, Joshua N. Carter; mother and stepfather, Sherry and Ricky Duncan of Elkton; father and companion, Kevin Tenney and Gail Baggett of Federal Point; sisters, Toni Tenney and fiancH, Les Crabtree, of Hastings and Ciara Carter of Elkton; brothers, Johnny Joyner and Bo Holley, both of East Palatka, and Derek Carter and wife, Alex, of St. Augustine; grandparents, Jean and Cliff Mills and Julie Tenney, all of Federal Point, and Barbara and Billy Duncan of Elkton; her father-in-law, Wayne Carter of Elkton; and lots of other family and friends who will miss seeing her smile every day. Melissa enjoyed spending time with her family. A day with Josh and Erin meant everything to Melissa, whether it was going shopping or to the beach. Melissa would do anything to keep her loved ones happy.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2007, at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka with Rev. Michael Baggett officiating. Burial will follow in Federal Point Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
(St. Augustine Record, 07/12/07)
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CARTER, Reubin Benjamin Jr.
Thursday morning, July 10, 2008, at 9 a.m., Reubin Benjamin Carter Jr. was called to come home where he was joined with his mother, Mrs. Esther D. Carter, his father, Mr. Reubin Benjamin Carter Sr., his sister Molcie Edwards and his son, Reubin Benjamin Carter III.
Reubin was born in Hastings, Fla., and was raised there along with his sister, June. He was proud of growing up in the farming town with his migrant farming parents and acknowledged working the farms also. Reubin attended the local schools in Hastings and on the day he graduated from high school left for New York City, eventually settling in Philadelphia, Pa., in order to provide a better life for himself and to help his family in Hastings.
He returned to Hastings in 2003 to care for his sick mother until her demise in 2005. He began working in the Hastings community from the moment he returned home, serving as the driving force on many projects, such as working tirelessly to make sure that the St. Johns County School Board built the new elementary school in Hastings, not in another city, when it closed Hastings Elementary on Harris Street.
Reubin was the founder and president of the Hastings Community Improvement Association and worked unselfishly day and night to better the lives of all of Hastings' citizens with his numerous other groups and organizations. He was appointed to the Patient-Centered Health Network, Inc., Board in 2003 and faithfully served and fought for the rights for all served by the Hastings Medical Clinic, spearheading and working over 100 hours to win the $100,000 grant to help prevent and fight diabetes, along with many other projects. Reubin B. Carter Jr. is referred to by his colleagues as the man with "a heart of gold."
Reubin leaves behind his wife and constant companion of 15 years, Alysia Carter; sons, Danny Hatten, Demetrius Gant, Naafiz Carter, Noel Reubin Carter; daughters, Wanda Carter, Morly Carter, Rhonda (Mack) Carter, Donna Carter, Sharon (Martin) McCutheon, Ida (Richard) Deese, Nezarae Tatum, Marcella Carter; sister, June Felder; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a host of well loved nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at 2 p.m. at College Road Church of Christ, 400 College Road, Palatka, FL with the Rev. C.L. Overturf Jr. officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 18, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
(St Augustine Record, 07/17/08)
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CATON, Audrey Mae
Audrey Mae Caton, a truly kind-hearted woman, passed from this life on Feb. 5, 2008. She was 83 years old. A loving and dedicated mother, wife, and homemaker, she is survived by her sons, Richard C. Caton of Waynesville, Ga., and Glenn A. Caton of St. Augustine, Fla., both of whom will miss her sorely. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard B. Caton, in July of 2005.
Born April 4, 1924, to Eb and Nelly Hunter in Jacksonville, Fla., she graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1942 and began work in an insurance office. She met her husband and life-long companion in 1943 when he was stationed in Jacksonville in the Navy. The couple were married in 1943 and resided in Jacksonville for 60 years until they moved to St. Augustine in 2003.
A past member of the Art League of Jacksonville, Audrey was an artist who painted numerous paintings, some of which grace the walls of private homes in Jacksonville. She instilled her love of reading and the arts in both of her sons, and she continued to enjoy reading and the arts until her death.
She spent many years researching the history of the Caton family and pursued her investigations through genealogical records and through travel to New England and England in search of traces of the Caton ancestry. She recorded her findings in a book titled "The Caton Family Tree" that she self-published and made available to all who requested it. At the time of her death she had been involved for several years in researching the genealogy of the Hunter Clan in America, and the Brinson family in the Suwannee River Valley.
Her last wish was to reunite with her husband, Richard, "Because I do miss him so." Her sons hope and pray that God has granted her wish.
A viewing will be held at Craig Funeral Home, 1475 Old Dixie Highway in St. Augustine on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday in the Evergreen Cemetery Chapel, located on North Main Street in Jacksonville at 2 p.m.
Flowers and live plants are gratefully accepted and should be sent to the Craig Funeral Home.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 2/8/08)
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CHAMBERS, Edgar III
A man described by his family as "filled with caring and integrity" who touched the lives of "so many people" was honored late last month during special ceremonies at the Southeast Branch of the St. Johns County Library.
Friends and relatives gathered June 29 to honor the memory of Edgar Chambers III and pay tribute to his dedication and hard work in establishing the Southeast Branch.
Chambers died Jan. 16 at the age of 74, and in lieu of flowers, the family suggested contributions to the Southeast Branch.
As a result the library was able to obtain an electronically controlled movie screen which has been installed as a tribute to Chambers, with dedication of the screen part of the June 29 gathering.
At the same time, his wife, Jackie Shaffles Chambers, donated a book written by one of Chambers' cousins regarding the family's connection to Coca-Cola; and Chambers' children pledged to make an on-going donation to the children's programs that are funded by the Friends of the Southeast Library.
The Chambers family includes children, Edgar Chambers IV and Delores Heisserer, Manhattan, Kan.; Deanna Chambers, St. Augustine; Leigh Chambers Wynn and Michael David, Douglasville, Ga.; Brian Chambers and Daniella Fierria, San Diego, Calif.; three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
In a speech delivered by his daughters, the children of Edgar Chambers said that their father and mother "always valued the power of education and the success it brings for everyone." They also noted that "this library was a perfect venue" for the couple, "bringing together families in a learning environment within the community." The daughters said that seeing the Southeast Branch library completed became their father's "passion." "Bringing together the past with the genealogical records he hoped would be housed here," the daughters said, "as well as providing a road map to the future for young and old by establishing a place of learning within reach of everyone was his idea of making sure all of us would have the option of a bright and inspired future."
(St Augustine Record, updated 12/02/07) (Note: News article)
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CHAMBERS, Robert Ingram
Robert Ingram Chambers, 70, passed away suddenly Friday afternoon November 30, 2007 at his home in St Augustine South.
"Bob" was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force, subsequently moving to the United States. He settled in St Augustine 25 years ago. He was a tour guide, then owned and operated a popular bar, "The Pelican Pub," and finally found his niche as a highly respected videographer.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Sharon, their four dogs, Benjamin, Sonny, Sammy and Jasmine and his sister, Betsy Chambers of Halifax, Canada and many dear friends. The memorial will be in January at a date to be determined.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/05/07)
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CHAPMAN, Helen L.
1923-2008
Helen L. Chapman died at her home Saturday morning. She was 85.
She had lived in St. Augustine for most of her life. She graduated as an LPN in 1979 and worked in that profession until her retirement.
Survivors include her son, Harold (Glynda); sister, Sue Nell Wilson; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Herschel, and a son, Larry.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. with the funeral Thursday at 10 a.m. at Craig Funeral Home with burial at Barnes Cemetery. There will be a reception for family and friends at 457 Diosa Court following the services.
Arrangements are with Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 06/18/08)
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CHARLES, Willie Ruth
Willie Ruth Charles, 71, of Mt. Holly, N.J., died Jan. 23, 2008, at Virtua Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lumberton, N.J. Mrs. Charles was a native of Stockton, Ga., and had resided in Mt. Holly since the early 1960s. She was a former resident of St. Augustine for many years before moving to Mt. Holly. She was a homemaker, a farm laborer and a former member of the Church of God in Christ.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of God in Christ, The Rev. Donald Kelley, pastor.
Officiating: The Rev. Early Brown, eulogist. Calling hours: 5-9 p.m. Friday at Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home Chapel and from 10 a.m. Saturday until the hour of service at the church. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery.
Survivors: Her daughter, Delores Tomlin, Trenton, N.J.; sister, Geraldine Tomlin Whitfield, St. Augustine; brothers, Gerald Tomlin, St. Augustine and Joseph Tomlin, Newark, N.J.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one aunt; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
In charge: Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 1/31/08)
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CHAVANA, Maria Carmen
Maria Carmen Chavana, 95, of St. Augustine, died Jan. 1, 2008, at her daughter's house. She was born in Bogota, Colombia, and had been a St. Augustine resident since 1984, moving here from Bronx, N.Y. She was a member of the Cathedral Parish.
Services: A memorial service, Jan. 19, noon, at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church. Graveside services were held on Jan. 7 in Bronx, N.Y.
Officiating: Rev. Christopher Liguori.
Survivors: Daughter, Lucy Rodriguez, St. Augustine; sons: Felipe Chavana, Elizabethtown, N.J., Charles Chavana, Yonkers, N.Y., Henry Chavana, Green Cove Springs; sisters: Maria Antonia Bayona, Allentown, Pa., Blanca Gomez, Bogota; brothers: Justo Gomez, Juan Gomez, both of Bogota; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In charge: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 01/14/08)
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CHRISTENSEN, Bernice Burrell
Bernice Burrell Christensen, 76 of St Augustine died December 3, 2007 at San Marco Terrace Rehabilitation and Care Center. Mrs Christensen was a native of Hastings, FL and had lived in Crestview, FL for 20 years before moving back to San Marco Terrace. Mrs Christensen attended Hastings High School and was a case worker for the Counsel on aging in Crestview.
Services: Graveside services will be held 11 am Saturday at Pellicer Creek Cemetery.
Survivors: Her daughters, Susan holmes, Karen Lightfoot, Bunny Manning and Melanie Andrews; sons, Kevin and Ivan Burrell; brothers, Robert, Charles and James Prevatt; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents, Raymond M and Ethel Mae McClain Prevatt. Memorial contributions may be made to the St Johns County Counsel on aging, 180 Marine Street, St Augustine, FL 32084.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine record, 12/06/07)
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CHURCH, J. Marion
J. Marion "Kit" Church, 83, of St. Augustine, died Jan. 5, 2008, at the McGraw Center for Caring in Jacksonville. Mrs. Church was a native of Klamath Falls, Ore., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1947, moving here from New York. She lived in Alaska during World War II and worked as an ambulance driver. She also had lived in Palm Valley and the Bahamas.
Services: Private services are planned.
Survivors: Her daughter, Kathryn Crowell, Marlinton, W.Va.; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard "Tony" Church.
In charge: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 01/10/08)
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CLINGERMAN, Espy S
Espy S Clingerman, 75, of St Augustine died December 4, 2007 at the Earl B Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville. Mr Clingerman was born in Artemus, PA and had resided in St Augustine since 1958. He was a retired industrial engineer He was past commander of the St Augustine Boating Club and American Legion and past governor of the Moose Lodge. He served in the US Air Force.
Services with military honors will be held 11 am Monday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev Steve Smartt and the Rev Brian Jones officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined, those wishing may make a contribution to Community Hospice North East, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vi Clingerman; his daughters, Sherry Jones (Chuck) and Debbie Clingerman-Johnson; and his son Rick Clingerman, all of St Augustine; his granddaughters, Jessica Jones, St Augustine, Jenna Poirier (Tony), Palm Coast, Alyson Jones, Jacksonville, and Aspasia Gatchell (Ritchie) St Augustine, his grandsons, Evan Jones, Sean Clingerman, Joshua Clingerman and Michael McDaniel, all of St Augustine; his great-grandchildren, Chase Jones, Kaylee Poirier, Richie Gatchell Jr, Hunter Gatchell and Sage Poirier; and his brother, Estol Clingerman, Artemus.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/09/07)
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COCHRAN, Caroline Pfaff
Caroline Pfaff Cochran passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2008, in Greensboro, N.C. She was 70.
Caroline was born on April 3, 1938, in Jacksonville, Fla. She was the daughter of the late Col. Julian F. and Alice Pfaff of St. Augustine, Fla. Caroline grew up in St. Augustine, graduated from Ketterlinus High School in 1956 and attended the University of Georgia in Athens.
In 1958, she was married to Charles M. Cochran III and moved with him to Baltimore, Md. In 1965, they settled on the family farm in Middletown, Del. In 1983, Caroline returned to St. Augustine, where she lived until moving to Greensboro to be near her daughters and their children in 2001.
Caroline was a devoted mother with a gift for children and small animals. She was uncommonly gracious, gentle and kind. She was unique in her ability to find humor in the ordinary. Her laugh was infectious. Caroline loved music, antiques, dining out -- typically, Osteen's fried shrimp -- a good chardonnay and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
Caroline is survived by her son, C. Malcolm Cochran IV and his wife, Hope, of Middletown; her daughters, Julianna Cochran Theall and Marianne Louise Cochran York, of Greensboro; five granddaughters, two grandsons; and by "Kitty Razzit," her cat.
Graveside services will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery, 4801 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday July 5, 2008, at noon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice of Greensboro, 2502 Summit Avenue, Greensboro NC.
(St Augustine Record, 07/02/08)
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CODY, Catherine Yelvington
Catherine Yelvington Cody, 93, of Fletcher, N.C., formerly of St. Augustine, Fla., died May 29, 2008, at Universal Healthcare. She was born in Hastings, Fla., and has resided in St. Augustine since 1954, before moving to North Carolina. She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker.
Graveside funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Pellicer Creek Cemetery with The Rev. David Rice, officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday 5 to 7 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home Chapel. Those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, N.C. 28731.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Cecil Cody; one grandchild; two sisters, Willie Mae Newcomb and Helen Floyd; and a brother, Elmer Yelvington.
She is survived by four daughters and two sons-in-law, Tavie Webb, Anita Hall and husband Clement, Carol Bagwell and husband Kenneth, and Bonnie Seyle; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/01/08)
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COLE, Stella Margaret Keating
Stella Keating Cole, 78, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away May 20, 2008. Stella was born to Cochran and Stella Cairns Keating Oct. 4, 1929, in Daytona Beach, Fla. She and her husband, William Cole, who preceded her in death, had resided in St. Augustine since 1952.
Stella is survived by three sons: William Glenn Cole (wife, Mary) of St. Augustine, Timothy Allen Cole (wife, Peggy) of Danville, Calif, and Leslie Franklin Cole (wife, Brigette) of Plant City, Fla. She is also survived by a brother, Thomas Keating (wife, Jo-Ann), two sisters Marilyn Davis (husband, Joe) and Phyllis Smith (husband, Farris), a sister-in-law, Bettie Keating (deceased husband, Sonny Keating) and lifelong friend, BJ Beason. There are five grandchildren: Jim Cole, Tallahassee, Fla., Madison and Sam Cole, Danville, Calif,, Jake and Kyle Cole, Plant City, Fla. There are also 14 nieces and nephews.
Stella's love for children was demonstrated by her volunteer hours at the local YMCA instructing children in swimming and working with the Gra-Y programs at R.B. Hunt school. She was president of the board of directors of the St. Augustine YMCA and had the honor of being the first woman to serve as a director on the Southeast Regional YMCA Board.
Stella worked for a number of years as a teacher's aide at R.B. Hunt School. She then became a registered real estate broker and co-owner of Clock Realty. She and her husband were also one-time owners of the Oasis restaurant.
Stella was a member of the Anastasia Baptist Church. The family will receive friends and relatives Friday, May 23, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Craig Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at Anastasia Baptist Church at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 24.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Stella Cole may be made to the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave., New York, NY 11065, or the building fund at Anastasia Baptist Church.
(St Augustine Record, 05/23/08)
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COLEMAN, Cierra Lyn
Cierra "CC" Lyn Coleman, beloved angelic daughter of Sherri Lynne Johnson, while quietly sleeping on Tuesday morning, June 10, 2008, at the age of 13, God sent a host of Cierra's angels drifting on a cloud to carry her heavenward. Along with her Mom, Cierra also leaves behind her devoted grandparents, Charles and Carolyn Johnson, her adoring uncle Chuck Johnson, her loving, caring step-sister and step-brother, Anne Plassenthal and Anthony Coleman of Dayton, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her uncle Marc Vaughn Johnson.
In addition, Cierra leaves so many deeply loved aunts, uncles and cousins.
"CC" touched countless other lives on her day-to-day journey while on earth leaving multitudes of friends and loved ones. Her "special friends" include The Ocean Gallery Owners and Staff, Webster School, Project Special Care, Camp "I am special," her devoted doctors, nurses and chaplains at Wolfson Children's Hospital and Nemours. Cierra's "prayer buddies" include pastors and friends of University Boulevard Nazarene Church, Jacksonville and St. Augustine Nazarene Church.
Cierra walked among us an "angel" constantly sprinkling "love with her smile." Her ability to change the lives of others with that "angelic smile" is the "legacy" she leaves behind. Our lives are all better because of having known and loved her. Each day, each of us will still be touched by our "cherished memories" which we will safely tuck away in a "special room" of our heart for our "little angel," Cierra Lyn.
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday both at Craig Funeral Home. Flowers accepted or a donation may be made to a Memorial fund for Cierra's expenses, which is being administered through Ocean Gallery.
(St Augustine Record, 06/13/08)
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COLEMAN, Cierra Lyn
1995-2008
Cierra Lyn Coleman, loving daughter of Tony Lou Coleman, went to heaven on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at age 13. Cierra also leaves behind her grandfather, Basil Coleman, her uncle Richard Coleman, her half-sister, Anne Plassenthal, half-brother, Anthony Coleman, all of Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Rosie Coleman.
Cierra was daddy's little girl, the love of his life and will always be in his heart. She is now smiling down on him knowing how much he loved her.
Services will be held Sunday 4-7 p.m. and Monday at 11 a.m. at Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 06/14/08)
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COLLIER, Elwoow Thomas Sr.
Elwood Thomas Collier Sr., minister of Christ's Sanctified Holy Church on Southside Boulevard, Jacksonville, Fla., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 4, 2008.
He was born March 19, 1917, in Elmore County, Ala., to the late Joseph Thomas and Rither Belle Collier. Elwood worked as a residential, commercial building contractor and developer for many years in the Southeast, but his love and passion was his calling to serve the Lord. He was a longtime resident of St. Augustine.
Elwood is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Charlotte Gray Collier (Tissie); his children, Charles Elwood Collier, Sr., and wife Jo Ann, Thomas Casher Collier, Sr., and wife Nancy, Elwood Thomas Collier, Jr. and wife Donna, and daughter Charlotte Temple. Also cherishing his memory are grandchildren, Cheryl and David Manning, Charles Collier, Jr. (Chip) and Kim Collier, Melissa and Rocky Davis, Thomas Collier, Jr.(TC), Danna Collier, Chris and Wendy Collier, Katie Collier, Charlotte Hester Temple and Ersiella Temple and was predeceased by grandchildren Dennis Collier and Brad Bell. Great-grandchildren, Erin and Andrew Manning, Cole and Lindsey Collier, Casey and Caleb Davis, Evan and Gracie Collier, Griffin, Jessie and Casher Collier will miss their Pop Elwood.
He was predeceased by his brother, Ovelton, and wife Bessie, and brother, Melvin and wife Ina. He is missed by his many loving nieces, nephews, friends, and loved ones.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Christ's Sanctified Holy Church Campground, 2500 N. Highway 41, Fort Valley, Ga., with The Reverends Buddy Hutson, Bobby Reese, and Gary Collier officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 306 St. Johns Avenue on the grounds of Christ's Sanctified Holy Church Campground on Friday, May 9, 2008, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. A viewing will be held at the Church from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2008.
Arrangements entrusted to Watson-Hunt Funeral Home Perry, Ga.
Please sign the online register at watsonhunt.com.
Pallbearers: David Jones, John Keldahl, Burnice Simons, Josh Simons, Jr., Albert Williams, Joe Hagan.
Honorary Pallbearers: Allen Davidson, John Hynum, Josh Simons, Sr., Doug Camp, Walter Cross, Buddy Clelland, Phillip Murphy, Jimmy Hagan.
(St Augustine Record, 05/09/08)
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COLLINS, Charles Claude (C.J.) V
Charles Claude (C.J.) Collins V, 15, died on April 15, 2008, at the Hospice in Jacksonville. He was a student.
Services: Tuesday, 1 p.m., Anastasia Baptist Church, S.R. 16 campus.
Survivors: His mother, Amanda Collins of St. Augustine; and a sister, Hannah Michelle Collins.
Arrangements: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/22/08)
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CONKLIN, Hugh Hendrickson
Hugh Hendrickson Conklin, 91, of St. Augustine, died Jan. 23, 2008, at the Samantha Wilson Care Center at Bayview. He was born in Somerville, N.J., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1998. He was a graduate of Brown University, where he obtained a degree in mechanical engineering. He established himself as a sales representative in the packaging, bottling and labeling industry, where he was highly regarded for both his people skills and his expertise with the equipment he sold.
He could be described as a people person and a teacher who volunteered in the U.S. Coast Guard, as deacon in his church and as a tutor as part of community tutoring programs for high school students.
Private services are planned.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 or to the St. Johns County Animal Control Pet Center, 130 N. Stratton Road, St. Augustine, FL 32095.
He is survived by his two daughters, Joan Thurber Conklin, Stratford, Prince Edward Island, Canada, and Faye Biddle Conklin, St. Augustine; granddaughter, Shawn Masters; and great-grandson, Dylan Morrison, both of St. Augustine.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Geraldine Conklin.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of The Pavilion and The Samantha Wilson Care Center at Bayview.
Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 01/26/08)
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CONKLIN, Mary Margaret
Mary Margaret Conklin, 51, passed away on May 14, 2008.
Mary was born to Clarence and Margaret Krom in Ellenville, N.Y. on May 29, 1956. She lived most of her life in Ellenville and moved to St. Augustine 10 years ago. She enjoyed a long career in retail management.
She will be dearly missed by her son, Timothy (Brandie) Conklin of Palm Coast; mother, Margaret Krom of St. Augustine; sister, Susan (Rocco) Conklin of Spring Glen, N.Y.; nephews, Chad and Keith; and niece Alicia.
A Memorial mass will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made in Mary's honor to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park is serving the Conklin family.
(St Augustine Record, 05/20/08)
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CONLON, Joseph Brian
Joseph Brian Conlon, 80, of St. Augustine, died April 26, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. Mr. Conlon was a native of Malden, Mass., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1994. He was employed by General Electric and retired from Virginia Department of Transportation as manager of Technical Services. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church. He was also a Past Grand Knight and a 4th-Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the American Legion, St. Augustine, and was a graduate of Malden High School.
Services: A memorial service will be held 9 a.m. Monday at St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
Survivors: His wife of 56 years, Elizabeth Manning Conlon; his children, Mary Giancoli, West Chester, Pa., Patricia Garubba, Fairfax, Va., Nancy Jeneson, Hailey, Idaho, Kathleen Ulses, Heidelberg, Germany, Joseph Conlon Jr., San Mateo, Calif., Edward Conlon and Richard Conlon, both of St. Augustine; sisters, Marianne Kolf, Ridgefield, Conn., and Dorothy Averill, Moreno, Calif.; brothers, Richard Conlon, Harbor City, Calif., and Arthur Conlon, Jamestown, R.I.; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St. Augustine Record, 05/02/08)
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CONWAY, Evelyn K.
Evelyn K. Conway, 82, of Hastings died March 21, 2008, at her daughter's home in Hastings. Mrs. Conway was a native of Newark, N.J., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1982. She was a registered nurse and had also worked as a school nurse in the New York school system.
Survivors: Her daughters, Eleanor Antonakos, Sunnyvale, Calif., Nancy Pennie, St. Augustine, Janet Conway, Hastings, and Lois Meyers, Danielsville, Pa.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Dolores Schwab, Kearney, N.J.
(St. Augustine Record, 03/25/08)
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COOPER, Beverly Renee
Beverly Renee Cooper, 35, of Palm Coast, died Jan. 19, 2008, at Shands University of Florida Hospital in Gainesville, Fla. Mrs. Cooper was a native of Bunnell, Fla., and had resided in Palm Coast for some time. Mrs. Cooper was born Sept. 3, 1972 and was a CNA working at various nursing homes in Daytona before becoming disabled. She was a member of Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, Bunnell.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Bunnell. Officiating: The Rev. Willie Durden, pastor, Holy Temple COGIC. Calling hours: 5-7 p.m. Friday at Holy Temple COGIC. Burial: Craig Memorial Cemetery, Palm Coast.
Survivors: Her husband, Arthur Cooper; sons, Da'Vontel Cooper, Arthur Cooper IV; daughter, Jasmine Cooper, all of Palm Coast; her mother, Edna Thomas, Bunnell; brothers, John Thomas, Daytona Beach, Jerry Tape and Lynn Brock, both of Bunnell, Gary Brock, Melbourne, Fla., Mitchell Brock, Deland, Fla, and Preston Brock, Zephyrhills, Fla; sisters, Betty Tape, Melbourne, Mary Cooper, Dorothy Neal, Rosa Baldwin, Diane Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Eva Mae Brock, Ruth Brock, MaryAnn Lawrence and Stella Davis, all of Bunnell, Annette Davenport and Maxine Grant, both of Palm Coast, Mary Collins and Virginia Davis, both of Miami; and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her father, Leslie Brock.
In charge: Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 01/25/08)
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CORBETT, Gloria A.
Gloria A. Corbett, 62, of St. Augustine, died March 25, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. Mrs. Corbett was a native of Somers Point, N.Y., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 25 years. Mrs. Corbett was a retired school psychologist with the St. Johns County School District. She was a member of the National Association of School Psychologists, Florida Association of School Psychologists, and Who's Who of Women in American Education. She was of the Christian faith.
Services: 4 p.m. Friday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating: The Rev. Clarence Blalock. Calling hours: None. Burial: Will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Highland Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Apopka, Fla.
Survivors: Her husband, Rick Corbett; father, Paul Pullo, both of St. Augustine; many other family and friends. Flowers are respectfully declined, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Gloria's memory to the charity of your choice.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 3/27/08)
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CORPUZ, Larry Paul "Apple"
Larry Paul 'Apple' Corpuz, 66, a long-time resident of St. Augustine, originally from Indianapolis, Ind., died April 25, 2008. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing, going for rides on his Harley Davidson and working with the guys at the Glen Kernan Golf Course in Jacksonville.
Beloved husband of Lois Corpuz. Loving father of Indra Dudley and her husband Charley, Johnny Corpuz and his fiance Susie, Veronica Corpuz and Marty Corpuz. Devoted grandfather 'Papa' of Carissa Corpuz, Ian Sequi, Cade Cunha, Richard, Alei, Judd Evans and Danielle Corpuz.
He is survived by his brothers, Manuel Corpuz, Jack Corpuz, Russell Mink and his sisters, Teresa O'Brien and Patty Hesselyrave. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to all of his doctors, nurses and Community Hospice.
A memorial service will be held on Jacksonville Beach.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry's memory may be made to Community Hospice Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/29/08)
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COSTER, Gerard
Gerard "Radge" Coster, 47, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Jan. 8, 2008, at his home. Mr. Coster was a native of Flushing, N.Y., and had resided in the Jacksonville area for the past 15 years. Mr. Coster worked as a new business sales manager of CIGNA Insurance.
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery.
Survivors: His wife of 21 years, Jeanne; sons, Bobby, Brian and Brendan; one daughter, Libby; his mother, Rosemary Coster; brothers, John I., Joseph and James Coster; sisters, Mary Ellen Williams and Patricia Coster. He is preceded in death by his father, John Coster.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 01/11/08)
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COTE, Frank George
1921-2008.
Frank George Cote, age 87, passed on June 15, 2008, after a brief illness.
Frank served in the U.S. Army in World War II and, after war's end, returned to the States and became a salesman in the food industry. He met and married his wife, Doris, 62 happy years ago. They moved to St. Augustine in 1981.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Doris; daughters, Maureen Rice (Glenn) of St. Augustine and Janice Kraimer (Lewis) of Bluffton, S.C.; three grandchildren, Brian Rice and Lori Klee of Jacksonville and Taryn Kraimer of Greenville, S.C.; four great-grandchildren, Katie, Kasey, and Michael Klee and Harper Rice, all of Jacksonville, Fla.
The visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home followed by burial at Craig Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 are appreciated.
(St Augustine Record, 06/17/08)
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COX, Thomas Francis
Thomas Francis Cox, Jr., 68, of St. Augustine, died May 31, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. He was a native of the Bronx, N.Y. He served in the U.S. Army and worked as an electrician.
Services: Funeral services will be held 9 a.m. Thursday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial: San Lorenzo Cemetery.
Survivors: His daughters, Theresa Cox, Anne Marie Cox, both of New York; his son, Christopher J. Cox, New York; his brother, Charles E. Cox, New Jersey.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 06/03/08)
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CRANFORD, Roy E.
Roy E. Cranford, age 85, died June 13 at Flagler Hospital.
He was a native of Georgia and spent most of his young life at Brunswick, where he graduated from Glynn Academy. He became a resident of St. Augustine in 1985. Roy served in World War II and Korea as part of the Air Force. He later retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a member of Elks Lodge 829.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Juanita; daughters, Janna Dankel, Asheville, N.C., and Gail Gordon, Salt Springs, Fla.; son, Roy E. Cranford Jr. of London, England; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell Friday, June 20, at 12:30 p.m.
Arrangements are with Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 06/17/08)
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CREECH, Margy Louise
Margy Louise Creech, 78, of Wewoka, Okla., died April 10, 2008, at Integris Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. Mrs. Creech was a native of Whitmire, S.C., and had lived and worked in St. Augustine for 35 years. She was a registered nurse and had worked as a dietician for several area health-care facilities before her retirement in 1997. She was of the Christian faith.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday (today) at Evergreen Cemetery at 11 a.m.
She is survived by her sons: Steven Taylor and wife, Dianna, of Wewoka, Okla., Robert "Bobbie" Clinton Taylor, Jr. of Florida; her daughter, Luanne Taylor of Daytona Beach, Fla,: her sister, Mary Atkinson of Jacksonville, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Corinne Boyter, her first husband, Robert Clinton Taylor, her second husband, Jim Creech; and two brothers, Jack B. Boyter Jr., and Robert E. Boyter.
For directions and to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.craigfuneralhome.com
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St. Augustine Record, 04/16/08)
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CREWS, Mary A
Mary A Crews, St Augustine, died May 24, 2002 at Flagler Hospital. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland and came to St Augustine in 1979 from Severna, MD where she worked as a secretary with the Dr Settle Orthopedic Group. She had also worked as a professional singer and had her own radio show at the age of 16 in the Baltimore/Washington area. She was a feature vocalist for the US Naval Academy Ring Dance in Annapolis, MD. She performed in New York City at the famous Rainbow Room and had performed with several big acts, namely, Les Brown, Henry Mancini and the Jimmy Durante Field Band, traveling in the New England states and Canada. Locally, she performed with the St Augustine Jazz Society, nursing homes and the Council on Aging. She was a member of the St Augustine Women's Club, the Navy League of the United States, St Augustine Jazz Society, St Augustine Ballroom Club, Shores Country Club and the Ponce de Leon Country Club.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am Saturday June 29 at Memorial Lutheran Church with Dr Kerry G Hinkley officiating. Interment services will follow at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to: St Augustine Jazz Society Student Scholarship Fund, P O Box 1505, St Augustine, FL 32085 or a favorite charity.
She is survived by her husband, Ralph Crews; daughters Lynn Reynolds of Arnold, MD, Gail Fields of Severna Park, MD; sisters Doris Mitchell of Williamsburg, VA, Erma Stark of Lutherville. MD and three grandchildren.
Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home, St Augustine is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 2002)
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CROSBY, Evelyn J
Evelyn J Crosby (Evy), 86, died in Vilano Beach on November 29, 2007. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:30 p m today (Tuesday, Dec 4) at Christ Episcopal Church, in Ponte Vedra Beach.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for the Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park
(St Augustine Record, 12/04/07)
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CRUZ, Tomas Verona
Tomas Verona Cruz, 58, of St. Augustine, died May 28, 2008, at his home. He was a native of Cebu City, Philippines. He was an aircraft upholsterer.
Services: Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Saturday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel. Calling hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Survivors: His daughter, Angelina Torres, West Palm Beach, Fla.; his son, Nikki Cruz, St. Augustine; brothers, sisters and three grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 05/30/08)
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CULVER, Miriam P (Jenkins)
Miriam P. (Jenkins) Culver, 91, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, after a brief illness. She was a longtime resident of St. Augustine and Jacksonville.
Survivors: Son, Charles "Lewis" Jenkins; and daughter, Andrea Jenkins Baltzley; seven grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
Services: The family will have a memorial celebration of her life after cremation.
Donations may be made in her memory to Community Hospice of NE Florida.
Arrangements by Greenlawn Funeral Home.
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CUMMINGS, Barbara Holman
On Saturday morning, March 15, 2008, shortly before sunrise, Barbara Holman Cummings peacefully left this life to return home to the Lord. She was welcomed back by God following a 31-month battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease), during which she showed all who knew her what love, courage and faith truly are in the face of obstacles. She moved to South Ponte Vedra Beach in 2003 and loved both the area and the people she came to know here.
Born in Shenandoah, Pa., on March 26, 1942, to Clyde E. Holman and Mary Berger Holman, she is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Carleton R. "Tim" Cummings, three sisters, Lynne Faust and husband, Harry of Hazelton, Pa., Karen Matalavage and husband, Tony of Pittsburgh, Pa., Christine Wartman and husband, Paul of Barnesville, Pa.; one brother, Clyde Holman and wife, Christine of Barnesville, Pa.; a daughter, Karen G. Muscavage and husband, John of Stevens, Pa.; a son, William J. Bridgen Jr. and wife, Laura of Boston, a step-daughter, Lauren Cummings of Carlisle, Pa., a step-son, Carleton "Chip" Cummings and wife, Jennifer of Richmond, Va.; six grandchildren, Shanna Muscavage, Alexis Muscavage, Matthew Cummings, Emily Cummings, Scarlett Bridgen and Beau Bridgen; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She worked for many years as a medical technician and was active in churches in Pennsylvania, California and Florida as a Sunday School teacher and superintendent, choir member and praise team member. While a member at Benicia Lutheran Church in California, she chaired various fundraising activities. Since moving to South Ponte Vedra, she has been active in Christ Church at Serenata Beach and was a volunteer at St. Francis House in St. Augustine. Mostly, however, she will live in the hearts of those who knew her as a loving, caring wife, mother, sister and friend who was more interested in helping others than anything. We were truly blessed to have her among us and our memories of her will continue to light up the room just as she did during her life on earth.
Services will be held in Mahanoy City, Pa., following cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the ALS Association (www.alsa.org or through its national office at ALS Association Development Department, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301) in memory of Barbara H. "Bobbie" Cummings. Throughout her battle with ALS, Bobbie did everything she could to help others find a cure for the disease while still being a beloved wife, mother, nana, sister and friend. All who knew her will truly miss her, but we are thankful she is with the Lord in her final victory. Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park are in charge of the arrangements. www.craigfuneralhome.com
(St Augustine Record, 3/18/08)
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CURL, Betty Mae
Betty Mae Curl
October 27, 1923 - June 4, 2008
"THE LIGHT STILL SHINES IN THE DARKNESS AND THE DARKNESS HAS NEVER PUT IT OUT"
Betty was born in Decatur, Ill., and raised along with her brother, Robert by Hester and Raymond Gidel. Her beauty and angelic smile would help her to be crowned beauty queen during her high school years. During a soda shop encounter she met Nelson JR Curl, a visiting cadet from London, Ohio. It was love at first sight and they would marry on April 21, 1946. Nelson found work for Pan American Airways, which opened the door for the family to travel the world. While living in Nicaragua, Panama and Florida, Betty would raise their five boys: Michael, Steven, Kevin, Mason and Shepherd. The Curls then moved to Douglas Manor in Queens, N.Y., where JR worked out of the Pan Am building and Betty would get her real estate license working for Bryce Ray Realty of Little Neck. Nelson was promoted again and they moved to London, England, where they continued living the life of the Jet Set, thanks to Pan Am.
A special meeting of Pope Paul in Rome highlighted their time overseas.
In 1980 Nelson retired, they went back to New York, sold the house and moved to Palm Beach County, Fla.
After a handful of glorious years living amidst The Hunt riding grounds, Betty and JR moved to their condo on Crescent Beach, St. Augustine, where they spent their remaining years with family and friends.
Betty's life included: working on research for penicillin, where she won a contest for safety with the motto "In using tools heed safety rules, careful men live longer."
Betty won awards and recognition for her culinary skills.
She also spent much of her life collecting and studying antiques, the list goes on.
Betty looked out and cared for her husband and soul mate of 62 years, Nelson JR, her five sons and her mother.
However, it is with deepest sorrow that we share the passing of such a great and loving mother, Betty Mae Curl.
May God Bless her as she reunites with her sweetheart JR, who passed on April 1, 2008, and her son Mike, who passed on May 20, 2008.
In Remembrance and Honor of Nelson JR Curl, Michael R. Curl and Betty Mae Curl.
With all our Love, Eternal Thanks and Gratitude,
Mason W. Curl and The Curl Family
(St Augustine Record, 06/13//08)
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CURL, Nelson Jr.
August 13, 1925 - April 1, 2008
"Earth has no Sorrow, That Heaven cannot Heal"
Nelson, aka JR, was born in London, Ohio to his loving parents, Pauline and Nelson Curl. He graduated from London High School. Just a few years later, he would marry Betty Mae Gidel, a beauty queen from Decatur, Ill. With Betty by his side, Nelson would help raise five sons - Mike, Steve, Kevin, Mason and Shepherd.
Nelson would serve in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a bombardier. He also went on to graduate from the University of Miami, becoming a lifelong Hurricane. Finding work at Pan American World Airways opened the door for him and his family to travel and see the world. His assignments included stops in Nicaragua, Panama, New York, and London, England. Nelson retired from the position of director of passenger marketing, after serving Pan Am for nearly 30 years. While traveling the globe, one of his and Betty's favorite memories was a special meeting with the Pope in Rome. Nelson would also receive an honorary medallion from the Governor of New York, Nelson Rockefeller, for a special project. Additionally, JR achieved 32nd degree in the Freemasons and served as a Deacon at Zion Episcopal Church in Douglaston, N.Y.
During the latter years of his life, Nelson and Betty moved to Palm Beach County and then to Crescent Beach to enjoy the ocean. While in his 70s, JR worked for the Lightner Museum as a manager for nearly seven years. JR enjoyed watching his four grandchildren grow. He also loved collecting and fixing clocks of all kinds, and his desire to learn was unsurpassed.
Nelson was quite a role model for his boys, and his humble and unselfish manner inspired all who knew him. It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of one of the greatest fathers of his time, Nelson JR Curl, a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend to all.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 4 p.m., at Radiant Family Church, 1515 County Road 210, St. Johns, FL (1/2 mile east of I-95 on 210), The Rev. Joshua Potts and The Rev. Jerry Wade, officiating.
Nelson JR Curl is survived by his soul mate and wife of 62 Years, Betty; Mike, Marianne, and granddaughter, Kaitlin who live in Baldwin, N.Y.; Steve, St. Augustine, Fla., who has been helping to care for JR and Betty; Kevin, Colleen and grandson, David, Las Vegas; Mason, Long Beach, Calif.; Shepherd, Jackie and grandsons, Preston and Nolan, St. Augustine; Madeline and Robert Gidel, Jr., Savannah, Ga.
May God Bless him on his final journey home.
With all our Love, Eternal Thanks and Gratitude,
The Curl Family.
(StAugustine Record, 4/4/08) (Reposted 4/5/08)
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CURTIS, Doris French
Doris French Curtis, 82, formerly of St. Augustine, Fla., and most recently of York, Maine, died of respiratory failure May 20, 2008, in Portsmouth Hospital in Portsmouth, N.H.
Mrs. Curtis was born March 30, 1926, in Harrisville, R.I., the daughter of Maude and Harry T. French. Growing up in West Springfield, Mass., she became an excellent swimmer, spending many summers at Salisbury Beach working as a lifeguard. In high school, long before Title IX made sports available to young women, she was invited by Coach Red Silvia to train with the Springfield College men's swim team. She went on to compete as a nationally ranked swimmer for Mary Washington Women's College in Fredericksburg, Va.
Mrs. Curtis's love of swimming and the ocean remained a constant throughout her life, and she joyfully passed this on to her family.
Mrs. Curtis earned her undergraduate teaching degree at Westfield State College, and later her Master's Degree at Smith College. She taught in the West Springfield and St. Augustine School Systems, and at Bay Path College, the Smith College Day School and the St. John's County Technical Center. Teaching fourth grade was her favorite, but in her later career, she especially enjoyed mentoring new teachers and writing educational grants for innovative projects. She was a member and past president of the St. Augustine Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma.
Mrs. Curtis was pre-deceased by her first husband, Robert D. French, in 1952, and also by her second husband, Dr. A. Robert Dorsch. Dr. Sprague Curtis, her third husband, died in 2002. She leaves her daughter, Linda Hegeman, and her husband, Larry, of York, Maine, her daughter, Cynthia Pasackow, and her husband, Jay, of South Burlington, Vt., and four grandchildren: Jonathan and Lindsay Hegeman, and Kira and Jesse Pasackow.
There will be a gathering in August to celebrate Mrs. Curtis' life, and internment will be at the Paucatuck Cemetery in West Springfield, Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. Curtis' memory to The National Audubon Society, 225 Varick St. 7th Floor, Dept. W, New York, NY 10014.
Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Road, York, Maine, is directing arrangements. Visit www.lucaseatonfh.com
(St Augustine Record, 05/24/08)
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