Infant Shawnna Lynn Tatum on St. Augustine died at Flagler Hospital on April 19, 2008, the day of her birth.
Visitation: Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Craig Funeral Home, St. Augustine.
Survivors: Her parents: Martin and Lesley Tatum; her grandparents; and many other family members.
Arrangements: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/22/08)
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TAYLOR, Harry Thomas
Harry Thomas Taylor, 88, of Green Cove Springs, died July 12, 2008, at Kindred Hospital.
Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs with burial at Mt. Olive Cemetery. A visitation is 2-5 p.m. today at the church and one hour prior to service.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 07/18/08)
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TAYLOR, Marion Christine
Marion Christine Taylor, 78, of St. Augustine, died April 5, 2008, at her home in St. Augustine. Mrs. Taylor was a native of Cleveland, Ohio, moving to south Florida in the early 1950s and to St. Augustine in 1994, after retiring as a secretary for an Ocala, Fla., law firm. She was of the Roman Catholic faith.
Services: Private services are planned. Burial: Craig Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors: Her husband, Robert James Taylor Sr.; sons, William Scott Polsdorf, Savannah, Ga., Thomas Polsdorf and Matthew Polsdorf, both of California; stepchildren, Robert J. Taylor Jr., Frances Taylor Fonner and Ann Taylor Wells, St. Augustine, and Bambi Taylor Seymour, The Villages; sisters, Joan Mate, Starke, Fla., and Kathy Hillenbrand, Chautauqua, N.Y.; brothers, Robert Vargo, Burton, Ohio and Bert Vargo, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made in her name to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/10/08)
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TAYLOR, Neko A.
Neco A. Taylor passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on July 6, 2008. Mr. Taylor was born to Jake and Georgie Taylor on Oct. 10, 1917, in St. Augustine.
He married the love of his life, Annie Jewel Lord, on Aug. 5, 1937. Annie passed away March 15, 2007.
Their family is blessed to know that Neco and Annie will be together for Annie's birthday and their 71st wedding anniversary in heaven.
He is survived by two daughters, Adeline Hurd and her husband, Don, who was like a son to Neco, and Linda (Jess) Latuch, both of St. Augustine; one sister, Valerie Roberts, of St. Augustine; eight grandchildren, Gary Hurd, Debbie Sconyers, Donna LaFemina, Dana Boston, Brett Taylor, Tiffany Taylor, Christy Stockel and Ted McCormick Jr.; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Neco was predeceased by his son, Riley Taylor, three brothers and four sisters.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 07/09/08)
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TAYLOR, Olivia Browne Holmberg
Olivia Browne Holmberg Taylor, 88, of St. Augustine, passed away at Flagler Hospital June 7, 2008 after a brief illness. She was born to the late Fredrick Brown and Clare C. O'Madden Brown of N.Y.
She studied food management service training at various colleges including Miami-Dade Jr. College, Florida State University, and Georgia Southwestern in Americus, Ga. She retired from Tri-County High School in Buena Vista, Ga. She was of the Presbyterian faith.
She is survived by her companions, Rocko and Patch; one daughter, Carol Alvarez, Ellaville, Ga.; three grandsons, John (Anne) Barry, Eric Owen, both of Ellaville, Ga., Gary Metros, St. Augustine; four granddaughters, Renee Alvarez, St. Augustine, Julie (Jason) Ribardi, Patterson, La., Melissa Metros, Brundidge, Ala., Debbie Walton, Oglethorpe, Ga.; 10 great-grandchildren, Allen (DeeDee) Barry, Sylvester, Ga., Kristi (Patrick) Jackson, Marietta, Ga., Jami Barry, Ellaville, Ga., Tiffani and Kaitlin Boykin, Justin Ribardi, all of Patterson, La., Brandon and Lacey Metros, Jennifer Linden, Faith Wyatt, all of St. Augustine; and 5 1/2 great-great-grandchildren, Tanner, Kelsey, Johnathan, Graci-Anne, Ronin, and Sofi.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Karen H. Lechak.
A simple memorial service will be held at Olivia's at 11 Davis St., at 3 p.m. Tuesday June 10, 2008. She will rest in peace in Ellaville, Ga. There will be a memorial service held in Ellaville, Ga. at a later date to be announced.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/10/08)
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THIME, Phyllis Elaine
Phyllis Elaine Thime, 84, of Interlachen, Fla., died, April 7, 2008 at the Palatka Health Care Center, following an extended illness. She was a native of Nebraska and moved to Interlachen nine years ago, coming from Hollywood, Fla. She was a member of the Central Bible Assembly of God in Miami.
Services: 2 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church of Interlachen. Officiating: The Rev. Tom Miller. Calling hours: 1 p.m. at the church on Friday. Burial: Pinelawn Cemetery in Mannville, Fla.
Survivors: Her daughter, Linda Ann Lieurance, Interlachen; brothers, Don Day, Tampa, Richard Day, Omaha, Neb., and Darrell Day, Iowa; sister, Gloria Snodgrass, Atlanta, Ga. She was preceded in death by a son, James B. Thime.
In charge: Masters Funeral Home of Palatka.
(St Augustine Record, 4/9/08)
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THOMAS, Harold C. Jr
Harold C. Thomas Jr., 62, of St. Augustine, died Feb. 15, 2008, while on vacation in Las Vegas with his daughter. He fought a long and very courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by three daughters, Cheryl Rayfield, (Roy), Amanda Wishard (Scotty) and Joy Thomas (Elliott); sisters Cynthia Davis (Paul), Candace Luccioni (Ray) and Kathryn Edenfield (Joe); a brother, Shelly Thomas; grandchildren, Ashley, Jereme, Dalton and Brett.
A Celebration of Life for Harold C. Thomas Jr. will be held Saturday, March 8, 2008, at the Rod and Gun Club on Game Club Road, from 1 to 5 p.m. for family and friends.
Donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.
Valley Funeral Home, Las Vegas, Nev.
(St Augustine Record, 3/5/08)
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TICE, Charles Lee
Charles Lee Tice, 79, of St. Augustine, died Dec. 20, 2007, at Bayview Samantha Wilson Care Center. Mr. Tice was a native of Wadesboro, N.C., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1955. Mr. Tice was a teacher, principal and finally the owner of Charlie T's Truck Stop, an active member and usher at Memorial Presbyterian church and a member of the Masonic order.
Services: 12 noon Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at Craig Funeral Home Chapel. Calling hours: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 until the hour of service. Burial: Entombment at Arlington Park Cemetery, Jacksonville.
Survivors: His wife, Maria Tice; daughters, Maureen Dickenson, Sue Wettaufer and Jodi de la Torre; sons, Larry, Steve and Mark Tice; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 12/22/07)
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TOLVER, Justice Antwan and Ja'Hiem Antwan
Justice Antwan and Ja'Hiem Antwan Tolver, infant sons of Stachelle Powell and Tyree Tolver, died June 21, 2008, at Shands, Jacksonville.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Baptist Church. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery. Survivors also include grandmothers and other relatives.
Arrangements: Leo C. Chase & Son.
(St Augustine Record, 06/27/08)
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TOMLINSON, John
John "David" Tomlinson Sr., 75, of Gainesville, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2008.
David moved to this area 43 years ago from West Frankfort, Ill. David lived in Gainesville and Crescent Beach for most of those 43 years. He was the founder of David Tomlinson Wholesale and co-founder of Tomlinson Motor Company.
Mr. Tomlinson enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family, fishing, riding his bike and just enjoying life.
He is preceded in death by Buster and Pete.
He is survived by his son, J.D. (Tami) Tomlinson; grandchildren, John David III and Taylor, all of Gainesville; brother, George D. (Deanna) Tomlinson Jr., of West Frankfort, Ill.; sisters, Mary Tatter, of Watervliet, Mich., and Jeanie Patterson, of La Quinta, Claif.; nephew, Scott (Wendy) Tatter; his grandnephews, Jordan, Zachary and Emmett Tatter, all of St. Augustine, and Dr. Stephen (Kathleen) Tatter and their children, Grace, Abigail, John and James, all of Winston-Salem, N.C.
A reception for family and friends will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2008, at 7 p.m. at Tomlinson Motor Company, 3580 N. Main Street, Gainesville.
In lieu of flowers, David wishes for any donations to be made to the Alachua County Humane Society, 2029 N.W. Sixth St., Gainesville, FL 32609.
(St Augustine Record, 06/12/08)
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TONEY, William Clifton Jr.
William Clifton Toney, Jr., 90, of St. Augustine, died March 23, 2008, at Samantha Wilson Care Center at Bay View. Mr. toney was a native of Erwin, Tenn., and had resided in St. Augustine. Mr. Toney was a general contractor and he served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Services: A memorial service will be held at a later date in Tennessee.
Survivors: His sons, William C. Toney, III, St. Augustine, and David Lindsay Toney, Denver, Colo.; brother, Kenneth S. toney, Columbia, S.C.; eight grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/4/08)
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TOUT, James David
James David Tout, 58, of Hastings, Fla., died Monday, May 26, 2008 at his home.
He was born in Wheeling, W.Va., on Wednes-day, Nov. 9, 1948 to the late Tom Tout and Marjorie Tout Rowand. Mr. Tout faithfully served his country proudly in the U.S. Army, having served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He worked as an Aircraft Emergency Maintenance Repairman for the U.S. Navy, having traveled all over the world. He enjoyed fishing in his spare time. James is survived by his special friend, Mary Maddox; a son, T. Scott Tout of Hastings; grandchildren Tori Lee and Hayden Tout; sisters Wendy Marsh of Jacksonville, Fla., and Susan Biesiada and husband Dan of Hastings; and step-father James Rowand of St. Augustine.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing James' guest book at www.WattsFuneralHomes.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Watts Funeral Homes, Inc., San Mateo, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 05/30/08)
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TOWNE, Alice E.
Alice E. Towne, 98, died June 12, 2008, at Samantha Wilson Care Center, St. Augustine. She was a loving mother to Joyce Lyons, grandmother to Lea, Suzanne and Don, great-grandmother to Kate and Emily, and great-great-grandmother to Abby.
She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 63 years, Lea F. Towne, and had lived in Norwood, Mass., until moving to Florida in 1972.
A private memorial will be held by her family.
(St Augustine Record, 06/21/08)
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TRAGEMANN, Mildred Gilligan
Mildred Gilligan Tragemann, known as "Millie" to her friends, and "Grammy" to her family, made her way home to The Lord, our God, whom she dearly loved, on Dec. 22, 2007.
Millie was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa. She raised her family there, residing in Philadelphia until moving to St. Augustine in January 2003. "Chiefy," her widely know nickname, was a homemaker. She was of the Catholic faith. Millie loved roller skating and was a great and competitive player of all games. Much beloved by her family, she was the best and most loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to all. Her sense of humor was wonderful, and Millie cherished her friends in Philadelphia and her friends and the staff at The Allegro. We know her loving, beautiful spirit will be with us always.
"Granny was a ray of light on a cloudy day, She was a drop of joy that found her way into all of our hearts that will forever stay."
A celebration of her life will be announced at a future date. She will be buried in Philadelphia at her husband's side.
Survivors include her sons Dick (Kathy) of St. Augustine; Steve of Orlando; Fred (Sandi) of Wheaton, Ill.; and Tom (Roe) of Philadelphia, Pa.; 10 grand children; and eleven great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by the father of her children, Richard W. Tragemann; a brother, John Gilligan; and three sisters, Marie Burns, Agnes Gilligan, and Sally Fida.
Memorials may be made to Haven Hospice, 42 NW 90th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32606.
To sign the online guestbook, please visit at www.craigfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park.
(St. Augustine Record, 12/26/07)
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TUTTEN, Bryan
Funeral services for U.S. Army Sgt. Bryan Joseph Tutten, 33, who died on Christmas Day serving his country in Iraq, will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 2940 County Road 214, followed by graveside services with full military honors at San Lorenzo Cemetery. Bishop Demetrios of Xanthos, Fr. Nikitas Theodosion and Fr. Martin Ritzi will officiate.
Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m.
Bryan will arrive at St. Augustine Airport by military charter jet at 8:54 this morning. He will receive military honors planeside and will then be transported to Craig Funeral Home, escorted by the St. Johns County Sheriff's Department and the Patriot Guard Riders.
Flowers are gratefully declined.
The family requests donations to your preference of the following: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, 910 17th St. NW, Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20006; Friends of the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, payable to "Friends of the GTM Reserve," 450 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32080; Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 2940 County Road 214, St. Augustine, FL 32084; or Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 614 Oakridge Ave., Fayetteville, N.C. 28305.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 01/01/08) (Note: Burial in San Lorenzo Cemetery)
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UNTENER, Francis P.
Francis P. "Frank" Untener, 76, died on Feb. 27, 2008, at Flagler Hospital.
He was a native and longtime resident of Yonkers, N.Y., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1996. Frank served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as a diesel mechanic. After his discharge from the military he continued to work as a diesel mechanic as a member of Local 137 Operating Engineers Union in Elmsford, N.Y. He worked in construction for many years, mostly in Westchester County, N.Y. He was a volunteer fireman for the Yulan, N.Y. Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Yulan Rod & Gun Club. He was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
A funeral Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, March 3, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, with Father Seamus O'Flynn and Father Terrence Morgan officiating. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, at Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home, and also from 8 a.m. until the hour of the funeral mass on Monday in the San Antonio Room at St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
Interment will follow in San Lorenzo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to: The Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, North Florida Chapter, 7077 Bonneval Road, Ste. 610, Jacksonville, FL 32216.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Ruth M. Untener of St. Augustine; daughters, Susan Snyder of Syracuse, N.Y., Dianne Ronda of Land O' Lakes, Fla., Carolyn Lennon of St. Augustine; a brother, George Untener of Delray Beach, Fla.; sisters, Gloria Capuano of Hastings, N.Y., Mary Santiago of Utica, N.Y.; and four grandchildren.
Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/2/08)
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UPCHURCH, Hamilton D
Hamilton D. Upchurch was born on Sept. 25, 1925, at old Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine. He was the son of Frank D. Upchurch Sr. and Esther Davis Upchurch, both of whom preceded him in death. He attended Fullerwood Elementary School and was graduated from The Webb School in Bell Buckle, Tenn. Later in life he was honored to be a member of the Distinguished Alumni Society of Webb School. After graduation he immediately enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was commissioned as a pilot, although World War II ended before he was called upon to fly in combat. He remained a lifelong pilot and in 2002 was also licensed as a helicopter pilot.
He was graduated from the University of Florida with degrees in business administration and law. In 1987 he was designated by the University as a Distinguished Alumnus. He served on the University of Florida Foundation and remained a loyal Gator football fan throughout his life.
In 1951, he entered the private practice of law in St. Augustine with his father and Howell Melton. His father had started the firm in 1925 and it continues today as Upchurch, Bailey, and Upchurch, P.A. In 1961 Melton became a state circuit judge and later was appointed a federal judge, presently serving in senior status. Hamilton subsequently practiced with his brother Frank D. Upchurch, Jr., until Frank was appointed a judge for the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeals. As a lawyer, Hamilton served as an assistant state attorney and a member of the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar and was named a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
In 1967 he was elected to the St. Augustine City Commission and served until 1973, serving two years as mayor. He was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1978 and held that seat for 10 years, including eight years as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. After his first term, he was recognized by his colleagues in the legislature with the Alan Morris Award as most effective first-term legislator.
Upon retirement from elected office, Hamilton continued to practice law. He was appointed to the Florida Commission on Ethics and also taught as an adjunct professor at both Flagler College and St. Johns River Community College. He also served on the Board of Trustees of SJRCC.
Throughout his adult life, he was active in many civic organizations. He was instrumental in the founding of the Community Chest-United Fund, the forerunner to the United Way. He served in the Chamber of Commerce, on the governing board of Flagler Hospital, and as president of the St. Augustine Historical Society. He greatly enjoyed his over 50-year membership in the St. Augustine Rotary Club, serving as president and being named a Paul Harris Fellow.
He pursued a number of business interests during his adult life, but particularly enjoyed his association as a founding director of St. Augustine Federal and later of Prosperity Bank. He was Chairman of the Board from Prosperity Bank's founding in 1984 until his death.
He was baptized at Memorial Presbyterian Church and was a member for his entire life, serving in a number of capacities including Sunday school teacher, elder and trustee.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan U. Wager, and son, Hamilton Davis Upchurch Jr. He is survived by his wife, Susan E. Upchurch; his son Tracy Wilson Upchurch and his wife, Beth; and his son Bryan W. Upchurch. He is also survived by his son-in-law Dr. Walter Wager and daughter-in-law Catherine A. Upchurch; his brother Frank D. Upchurch, Jr., and his wife, Tis; his eight grandchildren, Emily, Drew, David, Thomas, Spencer, William, Allison, and John Upchurch; and his nieces and nephews, Mignon "Dee" Beranek, Frank D. Upchurch, III, Robin U. Allen, and Kramer T. Upchurch.
A memorial service will be held at Memorial Presbyterian Church at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008 with a reception to immediately follow.
Flowers are gratefully declined and in lieu the family would welcome contributions in Hamilton's honor to Community Hospice, 4114 Sunbeam Road, Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32257, for the construction of a St. Augustine Hospice facility.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St. Augustine Record, 01/09/08)
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USINA, Frances Eugenia
Frances Eugenia Usina, 76, of St. Augustine, died on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, at Kindred Hospital in Green Cove Springs. She was born in Anniston, Ala. Her many generations of Irish family have resided in St. Augustine since 1765.
Frances was preceded in death by her husband Bobby, sister, Correne McGee, and parents Albert Stephen Ashton and Julia Marie Lloyd Ashton.
She is survived by her brother Carl Ashton; sisters: Alice Gillam, Patricia Bishop, and Melba Sloan; children: Julie Cox, Theresa Barnes, Pamela Martin, Brad Simmons, Joey Usina, Robin Slate, Gator Usina, Susan Denes, and Tracey Nourse; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held on Monday, Feb. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. at the St. Augustine Memorial Park on Old Moultrie Road.
Funeral arrangements by Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park, 1475 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084, (904) 824-1672. Please visit Mrs. Usina's memorial page at www.craigfuneralhome.com
(St Augustine Record, 2/10/08)
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USINA, William Lloyd
William Lloyd Usina, 73, of St. Augustine, died Dec. 20, 2007, at his home. Mr. Usina was a lifelong heritage native of St. Augustine. Mr. Usina was a park ranger for Anastasia and Faver Dykes State Parks, a graduate of St. Joseph Academy and a member of the San Sebastian Catholic Church. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating: The Rev. Thomas Walsh. Burial: San Lorenzo Cemetery.
Survivors: His wife, Lois; daughters, Liana Chapman and Linda Lanier, both of St. Augustine and Debra Hall, Kansan; sons, Robert and Daniel Perkins, both of St. Augustine; sisters, Teresa Usina and Agnes McElroy, both of St. Augustine; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 12/22/07)
Funeral services for William Lloyd Usina, 73, of St. Augustine, who died Dec. 20, 2007, at his home, will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Fr. Thomas Walsh officiating. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Usina was a lifelong heritage native of St. Augustine. He was a park ranger for Anastasia and Faver Dykes State Parks, a graduate of St. Joseph Academy and a member of San Sebastian Catholic Church. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32257.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/24/07)
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VANCE, Thomas Michael
Thomas Michael Vance, 21, of St. Augustine died June 21, 2008, in St. Augustine from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born in Plantation, Fla., and resided in St. Augustine since 1989. He was a 2005 graduate of Pedro Menendez High School and a current student at the University of North Florida.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 4 p.m., Saturday at 3101 Stratton Blvd., St. Augustine. For more information, please call (904) 794-1260. Please dress casually. Flowers are gratefully declined. The family requests you think of Tom, do a good deed and pay it forward.
He is survived by his parents, Michael and Martha Vance, and his sister, Amy Sarah Vance, all of St. Augustine.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/26/08)
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VAUGHN, Duane R.
Duane R. Vaughan, 73, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2008, at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine.
He was born on Friday, Feb. 15, 1935, in East LeRoy, Mich., to the late Dewey and Stella Vaughan.
He is also preceded in death by a brother, Leland Vaughan.
Duane graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek, Mich., in 1953. Mr. Vaughan faithfully served his country proudly in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserves from 1957 until his honorable discharge in 1963. He married Marlene Callender-Kramer on June 18, 1966, and then in 2001 they moved from Ceresco, Mich., to St. Augustine. Duane retired from Kraft General Foods after 28 years in 1993. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed sports and playing pool.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Marlene Vaughan, of St. Augustine; son, Robert Kevin Kramer, of Milford, Del.; daughters, Lisa Vaughan, and partner Laura Folk of St. Augustine, Cynthia Kramer, of Sebastian, Fla., and Diana Kramer, of Coldwater, Mich.; brother, Paul Vaughan, of East LeRoy; grandchildren, Derrick Kramer, Marissa Kramer and Robert Kevin Kramer Jr.; nephews and niece, Terry Vaughan, Rick Vaughan, Gary Vaughan and Debbie Finch.
Memories and condolences may be sent to the family by signing Duane's guest book at WWW.WattsFuneralHomes.com
A celebration of Duane's life for family and friends will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2008, in the Clubhouse at Moultrie Oaks Retirement Village, 245 Wildwood Dr., St. Augustine.
Arrangements are in the entrusted care of Watts Funeral Homes, Inc., San Mateo, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 06/21/08)
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VAUGHN, Molly Pearl
Molly Pearl Vaughn, 73, of St. Augustine, died Feb. 3, 2008, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville. Mrs. Vaughn was a native of Cook County, Texas, and was a longtime resident of St. Augustine. Mrs. Vaughn was a cashier and sales clerk in several women's clothing stores in St. Augustine. She was of the Nazarene faith.
Services: Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Craig Memorial Park.
Survivors: Her husband, James A. Vaughn, St. Augustine; daughters, Deborah James, Texas and Belinda Parker, St. Augustine; sister, Alice McClellan, Palatka; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 2/5/08)
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VEASIE, Robert "Bob" Henry
Robert "Bob" Henry Veasie, 81, Ponte Vedra Beach, died May 15, 2008, in Jacksonville.
Mr. Veasie was a native of Clinton, Mass., and had resided in Ponte Vedra Beach for six years. He graduated from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1947 and became a career Naval Aviator. He retired in 1974 as lieutenant commander. He was also a flight simulator instructor for many years at the Kingsville, Texas Naval Air Station where his varied interests led him into all aspects of ranching and involvement. He became director of the farmers coop in Kingsville and retired to "the Ranch" in South Texas where he lived and enjoyed all aspects of the small community.
Services: A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. at the Christ Episcopal Church of Ponte Vedra Beach. Officiating: The Rev. Rick Westbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Northeast Florida Community Hospice, McGraw Center, 4715 Worrall Way, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Survivors: His wife of six years, Mary Linden-Veasie; daughters, Ruth Veasie-Finet, Kathryn Veasie McDonald and husband, Todd, and Susan Veasie Abel; and four grandchildren.
In charge: Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre.
(St Augustine Record, 05/20/08)
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VICKERS, Barbara A.
Barbara A. Vickers (nee Ryan), died at her residence on March 12, 2008, at the age of 86. She had just recently celebrated her 86th birthday on Feb. 14. She was born in Somerville, Mass., daughter of the late James J. Kerrigan and Mary Theresa Quigley Kerrigan. Her late grandparents James P. Quigley and Mary McCabe Quigley were from London, England. Barbara was a graduate of Somerville High School. She married in 1941 to Frederick A. Vickers. He passed away in 1994. She and her husband traveled the country together wherever her husband was stationed while serving in the U.S. Navy. They lived in San Francisco during World War II. Barbara was a bookkeeper for the IRS, the Navy, the Air Force, and later did mortgage underwriting for the government. She also worked for MIT and later for Flagler College. She was a member of the Cathedral Parish. Barbara loved all of her family dearly.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2008, at the Cathedral Basilica with Rev. Christopher Liguori, parochial vicar, officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2008, at Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home, 209 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Flowers are gratefully accepted or those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
She raised five children, Brian A. Vickers, who preceded her in death in 2003, Pam Vickers, Laurel M. Jackson (Dale), Frederick J. Vickers, and Alix B. Vickers. Barbara had 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She also had numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and son, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann and Marcia.
Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/15/08)
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VOLZ, Aloysius Francis
Aloysius Francis Volz, 89, of St. Augustine, Fla., formerly of Brown County, Kan., passed away on Feb. 11, 2008 at the Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine. He was born Oct. 1, 1921 on the family farm near Powhattan, Kan., the son of Ferd and Sophia Finck Volz. Al graduated from Powhattan High School and then served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a construction superintendent for Martin K. Eby and Commercial Builders of Kansas in the Wichita area for years. Al was a member on the Masonic Lodge and the Shriner's Club.
On May 10, 1942 he married Lilly E. Williams. She preceded him in death on Sept. 29, 1998.
Survivors include a son, Darrell and his wife, Jean Volz of St. Augustine; daughter, Janice and husband, Orland Eskola of Glacier, Wash.; three brothers, Lloyd Volz of Pratt, Kan., Clifford Volz of Horton, Kan., and Ferd Volz Jr., of Wichita, Kan.; two sisters, Loretta Yates of Wichita and Anna June Russell of Tucson, Ariz.; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Earl, Leonard and Roy Volz.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kan., where the family will greet friends one hour prior to services. Burial with military graveside rites will be at the Netawaka Cemetery. Memorial may be sent to the Shriner's Children's Hospital in care of the mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com
(St Augustine Record, 2/14/08)
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VREELAND, Grace Eleanor
Grace Eleanor Vreeland, 96, St. Augustine, died Feb. 19, 2008, at St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1989, moving here from Little Falls, N.J.
She was a homemaker and was a member of Moultrie Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 at Crescent Beach Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Hall, officiating. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery.
She is survived by her son, Richard Vreeland and his wife, Faith, St. Augustine; one sister, Kathryn Stritch, Denville, N.J.; grandchildren, Thomas Richard Vreeland, Ormond Beach, Scott Vreeland and his wife, Tiffany, St. Augustine, Andrew Vreeland and his wife, Heather, Hampton, Ga.; and one great-granddaughter, Natalie Marie Vreeland, of St. Augustine.
Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 2/23/08)
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