Rosemary Ann Aeschbach, 74, of St. Augustine, died March 12, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Aeschbach was a native of Buffalo, N.Y., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1974. She owned and operated several businesses and was the original owner of Panama Hatties. She was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
Services: A memorial service will be held 9 a.m. Monday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Officiating: The Rev. William C. Mooney, pastor.
Burial: San Lorenzo Cemetery.
Survivors: Her daughters, Lisa Cornish, St. Augustine, and Lori McFadden, Tallahassee; brother, Theodore Polakiewicz, Tennessee; sisters, Florence Lolito and Stella Pawlick, both of New York; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In charge: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 3/15/08)
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ALEXANDER, Dorothy Thomas
Dorothy Thomas Alexander, 79, of St. Augustine, died Jan. 2, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. Mrs. Alexander was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine. Mrs. Alexander was a homemaker, a member of the Church of God by Faith where she was an assistant president of Home Mission, Sunday school secretary, Willing Workers Club secretary and a Mother of the church.
Services: Noon Saturday at New Mt. Moriah Christian Ministry, The Rev. Ronald Stafford, pastor. Officiating: The Rev. Lawson Foster, pastor of Church of God by Faith. Calling hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chase Chapel and from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery.
Survivors: Her daughter, Doris Alexander Scott, St. Augustine; sisters, Ethel Thomas, Jacksonville and Genetha Smith, Crescent City; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two godsons; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benson Alexander, children, Barbara Jean Alexander Wright, Benson Alexander Jr., and Brenda Joyce Alexander; brothers, Rufus Thomas, Jerry Bell Thomas, John Thomas Jr., and a grandson, John Wright Jr.
In charge: Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 01/10/08)
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ALLEN, A. Linda
A. Linda Allen, 100, of St. Augustine, died on April 15, 2008, at her residence in St. Augustine.
She was born in Hazleton, Pa., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1997, moving here from the Tampa/St. Pete area.
Ms. Allen was a graduate of Loyola-Marymount University in Los Angeles, Calif., with a degree in education. For many years, she traveled the world working as a private tutor, teaching English, Spanish and French.
In later years she owned and operated a bed & breakfast in Massachusetts and a health food store in Los Angeles.
She was a lifetime member volunteer for the American Red Cross and a member of the British Guild of Drugless Practitioners. Locally she was a member of San Sebastian Catholic Church and was very active at the Council on Aging.
Services: A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2008, at the Council on Aging, 180 Marine St.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Virginia Martini.
Survivors: She is survived by a niece, Jackie Hayter and a nephew, Michael Nessler, both of St. Augustine.
In charge: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/18/08)
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ALLEN, Edison Ford
Edison Ford Allen, 77, of St. Augustine, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at home.
The Beaumont, Texas, native moved from Norfolk, Va., to St. Augustine in 2003. He was a retired U.S. Marine Corps master gunnery sergeant and a member of the Norfolk, Va., TSIGA Golf League, BFW, FRA and American Legion.
Services: Private services will be held at a later date. Burial: Cremation. Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.
Survivors: His wife, Jean Allen; a daughter, Jackie Allen; sons, George, Chris, Mark and Jeff Allen; brother, Percey and Louise Allen; step-children, Jack Curtis, Robbie Boggs and Michelle Hunt, and his extended family, Dave, Diane, Laura and Leah Rondinelli; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your favorite charity.
Funeral arrangements by Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park. Please view Mr. Allen's memorial page at www.craigfuneralhome.com.
(St. Augustine Record, 01/7/08)
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ALLEN, Lloyd Ray
Lloyd Ray Allen, 86, of St. Augustine, died Jan. 11, 2008, at Our Family and Friends Assisted Living Facility. Mr. Allen was a native of Heber Springs, Ark., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 28 years. Mr. Allen was a retired communication specialist for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and served in the Rainbow Division of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Southern Baptist faith and the Army Rainbow Division Retirees.
Services: Private services are planned. Calling hours: None. Burial: Craig Memorial Cemetery.
Survivors: His daughter, Betty Wendt, Phoenix, Ariz.; son, Henry Glenn Allen, Munich, Germany. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carlene.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 01/19/08)
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ALLEY, William L
William L. Alley, 75, of St. Augustine, died Dec. 14, 2007, at The Hadlow Center Hospice Center in Jacksonville. Mr. Alley was a native of Lucasville, Ohio, born July 25, 1932, to William P. and Hazel M. (Buckner) Alley, and had resided in St. Augustine. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and had worked for the Armco and Baltimore Steel companies as a supervisor.
Services: A memorial service will be held Jan. 12, 2008, at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors Funeral Home, 347 W. Center St., Marion, Ohio. Burial: Grand Prairie Cemetery with a veteran service conducted by the Marion County United Veterans Council.
Survivors: His wife, Donna Alley; children, Deborah and Dotti Alley, both of St. Augustine, Dan Alley, Wichita Falls, Texas. step-sons, Jay, Florida, Jeff, Georgia, and John Martin, Iowa; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren; his brother, Sonny Alley, Arizona. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Donita Alley Quarto and brothers, Jim and Nick Alley. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to any Marion, Ohio Hospice facility or to the Community Hospice Foundation, 4114 Sunbeam Road, Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32257. Condolences may be sent to www.gunderhallandfolk.com.
Local arrangements are being provided by Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
In charge: Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors.
(St Augustine Record, 12/18/07)
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ALVAREZ, Maria Esther
Maria Esther Alvarez, 87, of Hastings died March 28, 2008, at Flagler Pines Nursing Home in Bunnell. Ms. Alvarez was a retired pharmacist.
Services: Private services are planned.
Survivors: Her daughter, Teresa Alpizar, Hastings; brother, Reinaldo Monteagudo, Miami. She was preceded in death by her son, Jose Alvarez.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 3/29/08)
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ANDERSON, Eugene R.
Eugene R. Anderson, 54, of Hastings, died April 22, 2008, at St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center following along illness. Mr. Anderson was a native and lifelong resident of Hastings. He was a truck driver, a graduate of Walter E. Harris High School, class of 1972. He was a member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church of Hastings, sang in the Male Chorus and was a former member of Masonic Lodge of Hastings.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at The Lord's Temple, Hastings. Officiating: The Rev. Charles Ferguson. Calling hours: 6-7 p.m. Monday at Gethsemane MB Church, 7:30-9 p.m. at Coleman's Mortuary, and one hour before services Monday at the church.
Burial: Palatka Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Survivors: His wife, Barbara G. Anderson, Hastings; son, Chaddrick Anderson; daughters, Andrea Anderson and Jennifer Anderson, both of Hastings, and Tasha Foster, East Palatka; sisters, Carolyn Sainpaulin, Orlando, Valgene Simmons, Miramar, Fla., Gwendolyn Carey, Armstrong, Tiowana Johnson, Hastings; brothers, Raymond Anderson and Lorenzo Williams, both of Ontario, Canada, Ronald Williams, Charles Clark and Kevin Williams, all of Hastings; and other relatives and friends.
In charge: Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 4/26/08)
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ANDERSON, Juanita
Juanita Anderson, 92, of Lakeland, Fla., died March 28, 2008, in Lakeland. Mrs. Anderson was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Feb. 4, 1916, grew up in St. Augustine and worked at the The Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh C. Anderson.
She is survived by two sons, Robert Anderson of Lakeland and Terrell Anderson of Charleston, S.C.; a daughter, Anita Jo Wagoner of Asheville, N.C.; four grandchildren, Lavonne Benson, Matt Borum, Shannon Fowler and Carmen Anderson; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Arlington Memorial Park, Jacksonville, on Thursday, April 3, with visitation from 10 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a graveside service.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heathfuneralchapel.com.
Heath Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Lakeland, Fla., assisted the family.
(St Augustine Record, 4/1/08)
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ANDERSON, Ludwig O.
Ludwig O. Anderson, 94 of Richboro, Pa., died peacefully Wednesday. Jan. 30, 2008 at Manor Care, Yardley. Born in Brunswick, Ga., Mr. Anderson was a former resident of St. Augustine, Fla., for 18 years. He was also a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Since retiring as an auto mechanic who owned his own garage, Ludwig enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, and spending time with his family. He will be remembered by all as a kind and generous man.
Son of the late Gustav and Leila Fahm Anderson, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Butts Anderson, he is survived by his daughter, Alice Anna Herbert and her husband, William of Richboro; five loving grandchildren, five dear great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services and interment were privately held at the convenience of the family. Contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements: Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, Richboro Pa.
(St Augustine Record, 2/3/08)
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ANDERSON, Uteaner
Uteaner Anderson, 88, of St Augustine died December 2, 2007 at Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs Anderson was the mother of Joe Ann Anderson Ulmer, a Civil Rights demonstrator and one of the St Augustine Four. Mrs Andersonwas born June 23, 1919. She was united in marriage to the late Hurley Anderson Sr, and the mother of 13 children. She was an active member and deaconess of Zion Baptist Church.
She retired from the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, where she was employed for 23 years.
Uteaner was an active supporter of the Civil Rights demonstration and also an active supporter of her daughter's involvement in the demonstration during 1963. The youths were refused service at the Woolworth lunch counter and were subsequently sent to a reformatory school. Six months later they were released by the Governor's cabinet in 1964. Uteaner was a faithful supporter of the four youths, she even refused to sign the petition proposed for the parents of the four youth to sign and she also supported the Embrace our Youth Committee of St Augustine, FL.
Funeral services will be held 1 pm Saturday at Zion Baptist Church with the Rev James Samms, officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.Viewing will be held 5 to 8 pm Friday in the chapel of Leo C Chase & Son Funeral Home and from noon Saturday until the hour of service at the church.
She is survived by her sons, Hurley Anderson Jr, Miami, Edward Anderson, Vermont James Anderson and Randell (Anna) Anderson, all of St Augustine, The Rev Kendall Kent (Karen) Anderson, Avery Anderson, both of Jacksonville; daughters, Joe Ann Ulmer, Jacksonville and Dr Fay Anderson Davis, St Augustine; 45 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded also in death by her sons, Donald Anderson, Cornelious Anderson and Albert Anderson; and daughters, Patricia Ann Anderson and Delores Washington.
(St Augustine, 12/07/07)
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ANDREU, Betty Joyce
Betty Joyce Andreu, 61, a lifelong resident of St. Augustine, died Dec. 13 at Haven Hospice.
Survivors include: daughters Karen Andreu, St. Augustine, and Amy Barnett, Weirsdale, Fla.; sisters, Etta Pearson, Hazelhurst, Ga., Virginia Alligood, St. Augustine, Sami McKenzie, Dallas, Ga.; brothers, Ray McSwain, Dallas, Ga., and Jessie McSwain, St. Augustine; grandchildren, Keith Andreu, St. Augustine, Sydney Barnett, Weirsdale, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband of many years, Roger Allen Andreu.
Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Greenlawn Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 12/22/07)
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ANDREU, Fredrick J. "Freddie"
Fredrick J. "Freddie" Andreu, 78, of St. Augustine, died Feb. 20, 2008, at Orange Park Medical Center.
He was born in St. Augustine and lived most of his life in the area. He was a veteran of the Korean War who served in the U.S. Army. He worked for many years as a brick and stone mason for many different contractors in St. Johns County.
Services: A private service will be held at a later date.
Survivors: His wife, Bettie Andreu, of St. Augustine; a daughter, Rosemary Goodge, of Orlando; sons John Mayer of Indiana, and Paul Mayer and James Michael Mayer, both of Palatka; and 12 grandchildren.
In charge: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 2/24/08)
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ANDREWS, Carolyn Joyce
Elder Carolyn Joyce Andrews, 59, of St. Augustine, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine following an extended illness. The daughter of Johnnie Mae Andrews Wise and Curtis Joshua Rayam, Sr., she was a native of Palatka and a lifelong resident of St. Augustine. She was a 1966 graduate of Richard J. Murray High School. In 1970, she earned a B.S. in psychology at Bethune Cookman College, Daytona Beach. She served the Lord faithfully as an associate minister at Lighthouse Church of God. In October 2002, she was ordained as an Elder under the leadership of Pastor Chris Washington at "A" Level Christian Community Church. She was a longtime Social and Rehabilitative Services Supervisor at the former Fla. Dept. of HRS (now known as DCF). She has served as an administrator, teacher, office manager, and entrepreneur over her 30+ years career. In ministry, she was the founder & owner of "Just Ask Me Services." She was a prayer instructor, a workshop and seminar leader, and a former host of "Face to Face" (church television ministry). She opened her life up to others, as well as her heart to let others see a "work-in-progress" so that hope could be established abolishing hopelessness.
To cherish her memories: Father, Curtis J. Rayam, Sr., Orlando; brothers, Alphonso (Evangeline) Horner, Miami; Curtis J. Rayam, Jr., Hardy (Cheryl) Rayam, Alfred Rayam, all of Orlando; and Thomas (Elaine) Rayam, Alabama; a host of aunts and uncles, especially Julia Mae Parker, St. Petersburg and Willie (Hazel) Andrews, Mary Elizabeth (Sam) Whitfield of Palatka. She was a godmother and a spiritual mother of countless individuals; special cousins, Marion (Eugene) Evans and Kenny Andrews, both of Palatka; Beverly Parker and Mary Barnes, both of St. Petersburg; Jackie (Gerome) Laster, Valdosta, GA.; Audrey Parker, Irmo, SC; Colonel Mary Joe (Marvin) Shank, Atlanta, GA.; and Joyce Ann (Larry) Jones, North Hill, Calif.; and a host of loving relatives and colleagues in both the Andrews and Rayam family, many other prayer partners and friends.
Visitation of family and friends will be Friday, Dec. 14 from 5-8 p.m. at the "Chapel of Serenity." Homegoing Celebration will be Saturday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m., at Mt. Tabor First Baptist Church, 4909 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka. Interment will be at Oak Hill West Cemetery in Palatka. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel.
(St Augustine Record, 12/16/07)
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ANDREWS, Charles J.
Charles J. Andrews, 73, died at 11:50 a.m. Jan. 23, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. He was the loving husband of 52 years to his wife, Janet.
He died peacefully, surrounded by his eight children, whom he adored: Charlie Andrews, St. Augustine, Ed Andrews, Mansfield, Mass., Mary Cralley, Princeton, Minn., Janet Andrews and Theresa Merrill, both of Plainville Mass., Mark Andrews, New Sharon, Maine, Jane Bigelow, Dundee, Fla., and Ann Tallman of N. Attleboro, Mass. Charles is also survived by 22 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He served in the National Guard for six years and was a machinist at Hill Machine Co. for 24 years, then Harwood Engineering for eight years, both in Massachusetts. Charles was born in Boston, Mass., and lived most of his life with Janet in Plainville, Mass., where they attended St. Martha's Catholic Church.
A memorial mass will be held there this summer. There will also be a memorial mass at Corpus Christi here in St. Augustine, where Charlie and his wife were parishioners.
Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 01/27/08)
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ANDREWS, Thelma Rose
Thelma Rose Andrews, 87, of St Augustine, died December 1, 2007 at Flagler Hospital. Mrs Andrews was a native of Hastings, FL, and was a lifelong resident of St Johns County
Services: A memorial service will be held 11 a m Thursday at the Bible Baptist Church.
Survivors: Her daughters, Mary Hall and Pat Cranford; one son, Roy Andrews, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
(St Augustine Record 12/05/07)
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AGELII, Bengt Hubert
Bengt Hubert Agelii, 65, of Houston, Texas, died Jan. 30, 2008, at Odyssey Health Care Center in Conroe, Texas. Mr. Agelii was a native of Stockholm, Sweden and had resided in St. Augustine for many years. Mr. Agelii was a Swedish Navy veteran and later held various engineering and professional positions.
Services: A remembrance gathering will be held in his honor at his home in Houston at a later date.
Survivors: His wife, Ming Chen Sung Agelii, Houston; sons, Axel Agelii, Houston, and Per Agelii, Sweden; daughters, Marie Agelii and Eva Lind; several grandchildren in Stockholm.
In charge: Carnes Funeral Home, Houston, Texas.
(St Augustine Record, 2/8/08)
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ASBURY, Hubert F.
Hubert F. Asbury, 80, of St. Augustine, died March 12, 2008, at Flagler Pines Nursing Home in Bunnell. Mr. Asbury was a native of Newhall, W.Va., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1951, moving here from Newhall. He was retired from the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, where he had worked as an airplane mechanic. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served his country during World War II. He was a member of Bethel Tabernacle.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bethel Tabernacle. Officiating: The Rev. Joe Foster, pastor. Calling hours: 5-8 p.m. Monday at Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home, 209 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine.
Survivors: His wife of 61 years, Exie Asbury; five children, Connie Dinelli, Bill Asbury, Lonnie Asbury, Tim Asbury and Tracy Trezza, all of St. Augustine; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
In charge: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 3/15/08)
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ATKINS, Willie J.
Willie J. Atkins, 88, of Elkton, died April 11, 2008, at her residence. She was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and was a retired coater machine operator with Bristol-Myers-Squibb.
Services: A Memorial service for Willie Atkins, 88, a native of Elkton, Fla., who died April 11, 2008, will be held Saturday, April 26, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 735 Kings Estate Road, St. Augustine.
Survivors: Daughters: Dorether Hunter and Willie Mae James of Hastings; son, Joseph Lewis of Miami; sister, Juanita Stanley of St. Augustine; brother, Ablon Anderson of Ft. Pierce, Fla.; four grandchildren; and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents Aaron and Gertrude Anderson, and her sister Elizabeth Robertson.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/13/08)(Updated: 4/25/08)
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AUGUR, James D
James D. Augur, 61, died on Dec. 20, 2007, of lung cancer at Northeast Florida Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Fla.
James was a resident of St. Augustine, Fla. He served as adjunct professor at Flagler College in the Fine Arts department, where he was known for his passionate and inspirational approach to teaching. James was formerly a long-time resident of Covington, Ky., where he taught art in Cincinnati area public schools.
James will be deeply missed for his warmth, love and humor by many close friends and family.
Donations in his name may be made to the Flagler College Scholarship Fund for Fine Arts Students, c/o Flagler College Advancement Office, or to Northeast Florida Community Hospice.
A Dignified Alternative Hatcher Cremations in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/29/07)
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AUTRY, Susan Lynn
Susan Lynn Autry, 47, of St. Augustine, died Dec. 17, 2007, at Shands Hospital in Jacksonville. Mrs. Autry was a native of Daytona Beach, and had resided in St. Augustine since 1979, moving here from Dunn, NC.
Services: A memorial gathering will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home, 209 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Survivors: Her husband, Austin "Sonny" Blackwelder, St. Augustine; her children, Joel Autry and Jason Blackwelder, both of Hastings, Faith Blackwelder, Daytona Beach, Cassie Ball, Brian Blackwelder and Christina Blackwelder, all of St. Augustine; her mother, Sandra Stewart, St. Augustine and her father, Wallace Autry, Dunn, NC.; sister, Laura Autry Cotton, Elkton; brother, Wally Autry, Apex, NC.; two grandchildren.
In charge: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 12/19/07)
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