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John Alfred Babb, 51, of Castlewood, Va., died Feb. 2, 2009 at his home. Mr. Babb was born on Sept. 20, 1957, in Suffolk, Va. His parents were the late Andrew T. Babb and Mary Ridall. He was a certified welder by trade.
Mr. Babb is survived by his wife, Gail Babb; and son, John Cody Arabie; two sisters, Selina Sams, and Vicki (Billy) Bush, both of St. Augustine; one brother, Jesse (Brenda) Ridall; three step-children; several nieces and nephews; one aunt and one uncle, (Peggy and Rudolph).
A viewing will be held in Castlewood, Va., Saturday Feb. 7, 2009 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. John's wishes were to be cremated.
Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, online guest book at CastlewoodFuneralHome.com
(St Augustine Record, 02/07/09)
Joseph Herman Bachus, 96, of St. Augustine, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Ed (Mag), daughter, Teri (Tom); and grandsons, Orin and Shawn. Private services were held.
Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Fla.,was in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/023/09)
Douglas L. Bacik, 57, of St. Augustine, passed away unexpectedly. He was born on July 9, 1952, in Erie, Pa.
He served in the Navy and was a former supervisor for VIP Plastics.
He is survived by sisters, Priscilla Baird and Sharon Green; brothers, John Bacik and Robert Bacik; nephews, Roger L. Miller and Justin Bacik; and a niece, Angela Lewis.
No services are planned.
(St Augustine Record, 1/1/2010)
Samuel Nathan "Nate" Bacle, 38, of St. Augustine, died on May 16, 2011, at his residence. He was born in Millington, Tenn., and grew up in both Millington and Hampton, Va. In 1989 he moved to St. Augustine, where he attended the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, graduating in 1991. Nate was an accomplished athlete and competed on the wrestling team at FSDB. Most recently, Nate had been working as a sheetrock installer.
He is survived by his parents, Larry and Alice Bacle of Jacksonville; a sister, Melanie Thompson of Hinesville, Ga.; a brother, Larry W. Bacle Jr. of Knoxville, Ga.; a niece, Ashleigh Thompson, and a nephew, Gannen Thompson, both of Hinesville.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 20, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, followed by Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. A visitation beginning at 1 p.m. Friday will precede the service.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on May 19, 2011)
Harry N. Bacon, 83, died July 2, 2010.
Survivors: Wife, Angela; sons, Mike Bacon and Doug Bradley, all of St. Augustine; three sisters; one brother; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren.
Visitation: Tuesday, 5-8 p.m., Craig Funeral Home. Services: Wednesday, 2 p.m., Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 7/5/2010)
Kathryn June Wilkins (Cosper) Bacon, 86, graduated to heaven on Oct. 31, 2010, in Tallahassee, Fla. She was born in Lansing, Mich., the daughter of Harry C. and Ella Demerest Wilkins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Wilkins, and two sisters, Marie Ketchum and Betty Robbins Ward.
In 1943, Kathryn graduated from Central High School in Lansing and married Jack W. Cosper Sr., a career Navy man. The family moved to Jacksonville, Fla., after the war and Kathryn worked as the physical therapy secretary at Baptist Hospital for many years. She was an excellent seamstress and needle-crafter, and was active at Murray Hill Methodist Church.
Following the death of Jack, she married Joseph M. Bacon Jr., and lived in St. Augustine for 36 years. She was a member and volunteer at First United Methodist Church, a homemaker and a caregiver.
Kathryn is survived by sons, Jack W. Cosper, Jr. (Audrey) of Kingsland, Ga., and James R. Cosper (Cindy) of Tallahassee, Fla.; a stepson, Joseph M. Bacon, III; and a great niece, Bobbi Hampton (Mike), all of St. Augustine; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Riverside Memorial Park in Jacksonville. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010 at St. Johns Family Funeral Home in St. Augustine. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to First United Methodist Church, 118 King St., St. Augustine, FL 32084, or the Florida UM Children"s Home, 51 Children"s Way, Enterprise, FL 32725. A memorial service will be held at a later date a First United Methodist Church.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home in St. Augustine is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, November 3, 2010)
Kay Bacon passed away May 27, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Martha Bacon Kelly, of St. Augustine, and many beloved family and friends.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 05/31/09)
Ann M. Baggstrom, 72, passed away peacefully after a long illness at the Bailey Center on April 2, 2011.
A visitation and prayer vigil will be held 5-7 p.m. today at Craig Funeral Home. The funeral Mass will be celebrated 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bailey Center for Caring, Community Hospice of NE Florida, in Mrs. Baggstrom"s name would be appreciated.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on April 5, 2011)
Lloyd Bahl, a resident of Lake County, Calif., passed away Aug. 7, 2009, at Evergreen Nursing Center.
He leaves behind scattered family and friends across the United States.
At his request, no services are being held.
Jones and Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, Lower Lake, assisted the Bahl family.
(St Augustine Record, 08/12/2009)
Albert C. Bahr, 89, of Johnson City, Tenn., died Jan. 31, 2008, at Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Bahr was a native of Secaucus, N.J. Mr. Bahr grew up in Union City and Oakland and was a graduate of Union Hill High School and Stevens Institute Industries Training School in Hoboken, N.J. He transferred to Black Mountain, N.C., where he started up the Kearfott plant there. He retired in 1955 from Kearfott, a division of Singer Sewing Corp., and was a charter member of the Society of Manufacture Engineers. He used his experience to instruct at adult evening schools such as Asheville-Buncombe Technical Institute, the Division of Technical and Adult Education, Bethesda, Md., Montgomery College Apprentice Trade School.
Services: None planned.
Survivors: Several nieces and nephews, some in the St. Augustine area. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert C. and Philippina Bahr, his loving wife of 27 years, Hazel Jones Bahr, his son, Allen Bahr, sisters, Helen Hreniuk Crawford and Eleanor Seplak.
In charge: Snyder's Memorial Gardens, Inc., Gray, Tenn.
(St Augustine Record, 2/2/08)
Daniel Patrick Bailey, affectionately known as Dan, of Cleveland, Ga., passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009, at Northeast Florida Hospice Center in Jacksonville after a short illness. Mr. Bailey was born in Atlanta on Feb. 3, 1945, the son of the late Edward Daniel Bailey Jr. and Mary Elizabeth McCleer Bailey.
Mr. Bailey is survived by his stepmother, Mrs. Alma Scarborough Bailey, of Gainesville, Ga. Mr. Bailey was also preceded in death by nephew Johnny Bailey.
Mr. Bailey was raised in Jacksonville, where he developed a lifelong love of the ocean. Mr. Bailey was a 1963 graduate of Ribault High School in Jacksonville, a veteran of the United States Army, and earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Mr. Bailey enjoyed a marvelous career in sales, management and senior management before his retirement in 2002 as president and CEO of Anthony Manufacturing in Los Angeles.
Being a strong Christian believer, he was very comfortable in his last days.
Mr. Bailey is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Danielle and Tony Mastalir, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Candace and Michael Reid, of Simi Valley, Calif.; grandchildren, Mikel Mastalir, Andre Mastalir, Jake Reid and Jace Reid; brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Lorraine Bailey, of St. Augustine, and Jack and Sandra Bailey of Mansfield, Ga.; nephews and nieces, Marc (Mr. Bailey's godson) and Karla Bailey, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Michelle and Michael Shaw of Greenville, S.C., Joshua Bailey, of Jacksonville, Eric and Christie Bailey, of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Charles Bailey, of Daytona Beach; great-nieces and great-nephews, Amanda Shaw, Dylan Shaw, Maddie Shaw, Caleb Bailey and Kaleecya Bailey. Mr. Bailey is also survived by his best friend, Kathy Brick, of Sautee, Ga.
Visitation will be held at Barrett Funeral Home in Cleveland today from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the family plot at Concord Baptist Church in Clermont, Ga. Pastor Ben Haupt of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will officiate.
In lieu of flowers a donation in Mr. Bailey's honor may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities, One Kroc Drive, Oak Brook, Ill. 60523.
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland is handling the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record on 7/26/2009)
Donald L. Bailey Jr., 62, of Welaka, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2010, unexpectedly. He was the eldest son of Donald L. Bailey Sr. and Maggie L. Boyd of Duval County. He was born in February 1948.
Mr. Bailey had lived in Welaka for the past five years. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the First Marine Division Vietnam, 1967-68. Mr. Bailey will be missed greatly by family and friends.
Mr. Bailey is survived by his two brothers, Charles and Mark Bailey of Fruitland, and his sister, Victoria Brown-Bailey, also of Fruitland.
A memorial gathering will be taking place at the families' residence at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 2010.
Arrangements are under the careful care of Clayton Frank & Biggs Funeral Home, 402 Cypress Ave., Crescent City.
(St Augustine Record on October 5, 2010)
Judith M. Bailey, 63, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away tragically on Sept. 27, 2008.
Judith was born in Flagler Hospital, is a member of the first families of St. Augustine and was a former queen of St. Augustine. She worked as a medical transcriptionist at Baptist and Memorial hospitals in Jacksonville and Putnam Imaging Center. Later she co-owned and operated Oscar's Old Florida Grill with her husband, Gil.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home, with prayers at 4:30. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at St. Ambrose Church, followed by burial at St. Ambrose Cemetery.
Judith will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, Kenneth "Gil" Bailey; mother, Pearl Browning of Elkton; son, Kevin Kemp of St. Augustine; two daughters, Kim Kemp of Boston, Mass., Karen McLaughlin of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother, Gary Morris of Elkton; sister, Andria Novak of Elkton; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Flowers are gratefully accepted, or you may make a memorial donation to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 10/01/08)
John Richard Bailey, 73, of Lake City, Fla., passed away June 5, 2011, in Shands Live Oak Hospital. He was a native of St. Augustine and had resided here most of his life. He served in the Florida Army National Guard and was of the Catholic faith. John was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by a daughter, Kristin Nicole Smith; sons, Timmy Manucy, Rick and Tony Bailey; sister, Sylvia B. Mickler; brother, Gil Bailey Jr.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to the American Diabetes Association , 8384 Baymeadows Road, Suite 10, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on June 8, 2011 )
Vera Ortagus Bailey, 88, of Jacksonville, Fla., died March 10, 2010, at St. Vincent's Hospital, Jacksonville. She was born Oct. 31, 1921 in St. Augustine, Fla. She was a loving caring mother and friend.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at San Lorenzo Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Bob and Steve; sister, Mary Angela Kernan Hurst; four nieces and nephews.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St. Augustine Record, 3/17/2010)
Anthony Richard "Rock" Baker, 59, of Miami, died Jan. 14, 2008, at his home.
Mr. Baker was a native of Hastings and had resided in South Florida for some time. Mr. Baker was a graduate of Hastings High School and Florida Memorial College in Miami, earning a bachelor of science degree in history. Mr. Baker was a teacher having taught in various high schools in the Broward County area. He had also worked in his father's business as a labor contractor and was a member of Pompey's Temple in Hastings. He was of the Pentecostal faith.
Services: Noon Saturday at The Lord's Temple Church, 140 Gilmore St., Hastings, The Rev. Thomas Cave, pastor. Officiating: The Rev. John Williams. Calling hours: 5-7 p.m. Friday at Pompey's Temple and from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Coleman's Mortuary. Burial: Rest Haven Cemetery, San Mateo, Fla.
Survivors: His sons, Frederick White, Anthony Richard Baker Jr., and Christopher Lamar Baker; daughters, Toyo Florence, Shelletta La'Que Baker and Virginia Baker-Williams; 10 grandchildren; sisters, Janice Whitty, Barbara Jackson, Sandra Baker, Valerie Baker and Dorthene Baker; ex-wife, Sharon Ruth Hunter Baker, Jacksonville, Fla.; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
In charge: Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 01/18/08)
Eva Beatrice Manucy Baker, 57, of St. Augustine, died May 22, 2009, at Flagler Hospital.
Funeral services will be announced.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 05/24/09)
Elbridge Edward Baker, 81, of St. Augustine, died November 24, 2008, at Flagler Hospital.
He was born in Ellenton, Ga., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1959. He served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army during Korea and had received the Purple Heart. He owned and operated E.E. Baker General Merchantile in Ellenton, Ga., before moving to St. Augustine and opening Baker's Curb Mart on S.R. 16 and then Baker's Curb Mart II on U.S. 1.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Ed Kaiser, officiating. Burial will be in Craig Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 1 p.m. until time of services on Wednesday.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years Ouida; a daughter, Cindy Baker, Jacksonville; three sons, Greg (Lillian) Baker and Scott (Jackie) Baker; both of St Augustine, and Eric Baker, Ft. Smith, Ark.; three sisters: Wilma Gaines, Moultrie, Ga., Thelma Beamon, Albany, Ga., and Claudia Humphries, Warner Robbins, Ga.; three grandchildren, Matt, Erin and Tess Baker; and four great grandchildren, Ava and Noah Bratic and Luke and Elle Baker.
Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 11/25/08)
Leroy Baker Sr., 83, of Lake Charles, La., passed away May 31, 2008, at home. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2008, in Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 5800 SR 13, North St. Augustine, the Rev. Johnny Bryant, pastor.
He leaves to cherish loving memories, wife, Latrice Baker; sons, Michael Baker (Connie) and Leroy Baker (Roberta); daughters, Earnestine Sims (Henry), Joyce Trumpler, LaVonda Goodman (Willie) and Sandra McKeller (Larry); a host of other relatives and friends among them, Juanita Baker.
Mr. Baker will rest in the church for visitation of friends Saturday from 11 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment: Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Phillips Mortuary, 4815 Avenue B., Garcia M. Phillips, L.F.D. (904) 768-0666.
(St Augustine Record, 06/06/08)
Born: November 23, 1920 Place of Birth: Milledgeville, Georgia Death: June 14, 2010 Place of Death: St. Augustine, Florida Occupation: Customer Service in the Food Servicing Industry St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Virgil W. Baker, 92, of St. Augustine, Fla., died April 11, 2011, at San Marco Terrace. He was born in Perry Township, Ohio and had resided in St. Augustine since 1980. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He was a member of Eastern Star #12 St. Augustine and Masonic Lodge F&AM 305, Ohio.
Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cedar Point Cemetery, Pasco, Ohio. Donations to Community Hospice, 4255 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
He was the husband of the late Mary Hageman Baker.
He is survived by Sue Durand, St. Augustine; Virginia Elliott, Sequim, Wash.; and Christy Wamsley, Emmett, Idaho; son, John Baker, St. Augustine; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on April 13, 2011)
Lloyd E. Baldwin, 77, St. Augustine, died Aug. 16, 2009, at Flagler Hospital.
He was born in Vassar, Mich., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 22 years, moving here from Jacksonville. He was a retired truck driver and he was a member of the American Legion Post 37.
Private services are planned.
He is survived by three children, Janet Ross, Randy Baldwin, Peggy Baldwin, all of Flint, Mich.; sister-in-law, Shirley Baldwin, St. Augustine; nieces, Judy Stevens, St. Augustine, Nancy Vohwinkle, Palm Coast, Sandy Coleman Griffin, Flint, Mich., Donna Reyelts, Traverse City, Mich.; nephews, Larry Baldwin, Flint, Mich., Mark Baldwin, Brandon, Fla.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 08/19/09)
Marylee Davis Baldwin, 66, 4 LaFayette St., Huntington, N.Y., died April 13, 2010, at home. A former resident of St. Augustine and a 1962 graduate of R.J. Murray High School, she owned and operated the Hollyloch Adult Home. She was also an LPN for more than 40 years. Marylee was a staunch member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School, was an assistant to the pastor and was president of the Trustee Board.
She is survived by sons, Timothy B. Moore (Darlene), Michael P. Baldwin and Alvin Tyson (Amelia); daughters, Alice Parks (Clarence), Nettie K. Tyson, and Marlee, Andria and Tyaesha Davis; a foster son, Joshua Dent; sister, Pearl Davis Edwards; brothers, Allan Dale Palms, Claude Davis, Elijah Davis and Willie Carl Davis; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held April 20, 2010, at Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Huntington, N.Y., with Pastor Lionel W. Smith, officiant.
(St Augustine Record, 5/5/2010)
Nannette Murphy Bales died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, Fla., surrounded by her loving family.
Nannette is survived by her husband and sole mate, Donald R. Bales; her loving son. Gavin T. Petty of Birmingham, Ala.; sisters Lora M. Leathers and Wanda M. Economou of St. Augustine, Mildred M. Ryan of Vero Beach, Fla., and Mona M. Murphy of Bay Minette, Ala. She is also survived by numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Nannie DeLoach Murphy of Bay Minette, Ala., and her brother Robert R. Murphy of Sunnyvale, Calif.
Nannette graduated from Baldwin County High School in Bay Minette, Ala., and received a degree in accounting from the University of South Alabama in Mobile. Upon passing the Florida CPA exam she worked with firms in Vero Beach and St. Augustine. After moving to the San Luis Valley in South Central Colorado in 1994 she established her own successful CPA Practice.
A memorial graveside service will be held in Alabama at a future date. Interment will be in the Family Cemetery at the Whitehouse Baptist Church in Bay Minette. A celebration of her life will be held at the family home following interment.
Those wishing to may make a contribution to Community Hospice in Nannette's name.
The family gratefully expresses their gratitude to Community Hospice.
(St Augustine Record, 12/19/2009)
Miriam A. Ballmann passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Pavilion at Bayview April 17, 2010.
Miriam was born in Culver, Ind., on Sept. 14, 1925, to Ervin and Hilda Nelson. She graduated from Culver High School and attended DePauw University.
Miriam moved to St. Augustine, Fla., from Hershey, Pa., in 2006 following the death of her husband, Donald Ballmann. She was a member of Kappa Gamma and was a Fellow of St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Ind.
Miriam was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved her family deeply, and they loved her in return and will miss her greatly.
She is survived by her daughter, Pamela LeGrand (William); sons, Col. Jeffery Mackey (Rebecca) and Philip Nelson Mackey (Charlotte); nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
A private celebration of her life was held as a memorial.
The family would like to thank the staffs of the Pavilion and of Haven Hospice for their loving care of Miriam.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park has assisted the family in final arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/25/2010)
Michael T. "Mike" Balzer, 67, of Elkton, died on June 20, 2010, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Chicago, Mike graduated from the University of Illinois School of Pharmacy. He had been a resident of St. Augustine since 1983. Mike worked for many years as a pharmacist for Winn Dixie and Eckerd Drug Store, and most recently he enjoyed working for Island Pharmacy in St. Augustine. Mike was an active member of Anastasia Baptist Church for many years. He was well-known and loved by everyone who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Balzer, of Elkton; daughters, Cathie Olson and her husband, Gary, and Laura Philosophos and her husband, Lou, all of Chicago, and Lynn Baron and her husband, Frank, of Appleton, Wis.; sons, Michael D. Balzer, of Chicago, and Scott Balzer and his wife, Misti, of St. Augustine; a sister, Shirley Grandsart, of Chicago; 21 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Michele Dorl, preceded him in death.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 24, 2010, at the State Road 16 campus of Anastasia Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dan Ott and the Rev. Gary Olson officiating. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 5:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Anastasia Baptist Church (State Road 16 campus), 1650 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080.
St Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 6/22/2010)
Otto Bankhardt, 71, of Palatka, died Sunday March 21, 2010, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center after an extended illness.
He was a native of Belisce, Croatia, and lived in Palatka since 1967, coming from New Jersey. He retired after 28 years from Central States Diversified as a manager and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of the Keystone Remote Control Airplane Club and a former member of the Palatka Yacht Club and the Kiwanis Club. He loved playing tennis, golf and sailing.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bela Bankhardt; his mother, Stefanie Bankhardt Michalik; and stepfather, Walter Michalik.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Irene Bankhardt of Palatka; two daughters, Debbie Keith and husband, Kevin, of St. Augustine, and Monica Broadrick and husband, Jerry, of Palatka; son, Kenny Bankhardt and wife, Diana, of Palatka; and three grandchildren, Nicholas Keith, Chelsea Broadrick and Michael Bankhardt.
In keeping with his wishes, no services are planned.
Memorial donations may be made to Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.JohnsonOverturfFunerals.com.
Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/25/2010)
Raymond Edgar Banks, 86, died on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Westminster Woods in Julington Creek Retirement Community in Jacksonville, Fla. He was born and raised in Big Stone Gap, Va., and lived in Vallejo, Calif.; Rockville, Md.; and St. Augustine, Fla., before moving to Westminster Woods in 2001. He worked for Philco Corporation and the U.S. Navy as an electronic engineer.
He was an active member of the Grace United Methodist Church, St. Augustine, and served as trustee, treasurer, scout coordinator, choir member and many other offices in the church. He was active with the St. Augustine/St. Johns County affiliate of Habitat for Humanity and served on the board of directors.
He attended Big Stone Gap High School and Virginia Tech before serving with the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include three children, Steven C. Banks, Kingsport, Tenn., Carolyn J. Evans, Yosemite, Calif., and Robert B. Banks, Gaithersburg, Md; one sister, Betsy Adams, Crossville, Tenn.; and six grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Westminster Woods Auditorium in Jacksonville at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 8 Carrera St., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family.
(St Augustine Record, 10/14/2009)
Sherry Dianne "Citi" Barady, 53, of St. Augustine, died on Nov. 11, 2009 at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville surrounded by her family.
She was born in Deland, Fla., and was a long-time resident of Palatka before moving to St. Augustine in 1993. Sherry was a loving mother, and a talented childcare worker who freely gave of herself, never asking for anything in return. She was full of joy and loved to make people laugh.
She is survived by daughters, Misti Balzer and Brittney Barady, both of St. Augustine; a sister, Michele Richardson of Middleburg; grandchildren, Shamen, Abby, Isaiah, Moselle, Isabella, Landon, Nazerra, Kohie; and nieces, Jordan and Stevie.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Ott officiating. A visitation of family and friends will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, one hour prior to the service.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to the Sherry Barady Memorial Fund, Wachovia account # 1010245217401.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/14/2009)
Joseph Anthony Barbieri, 89, of St. Augustine, died Oct. 1, 2008, at his home. He was born on Dec. 15, 1918, in the Bronx, N.Y., to the late Luigi and Francesca Barbieri and had resided in St. Augustine since 1986, moving here from Maidenhead, England. His life had been full of a wonderful variety of experiences and memories, having retired from Pan American World Airways after 34 years in flight service. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II in Africa and Sicily.
Joseph was an adoring husband and father. He was a strong and supportive man, with a heart full of love for all of his family and friends. Although America was his true home, he always enjoyed his trips to England and Italy, where he had spent many years of his life. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his passion and skills for Italian cooking, his love of Italian music often bursting into song while kneading some pizza dough, the twinkle in his eyes and his quiet pride and pleasure in being surrounded by those he loved.
He will be greatly missed by his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Margaret "Maggie" Barbieri of St. Augustine; children, Francesca Bellavista, St. Augustine; Catherine LeBusque, Witney, England; Joseph Barbieri, of Elm Mott, Texas; Linda Barbieri, Seaford, N.Y.; Michael Barbieri, of Seaford; his sister, Maria Theresa Meli, Parsippany, N.J.; and 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two infant sons, John and Daniel Barbieri.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, 385 State Road 207, with Dudley Weaver officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to Haven Hospice, 200 Southpark Blvd., Suite 207, St. Augustine, FL 32086.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/06/08)
Aged 71, died Dec 13, 2009
St Johns Family Funeral Home
(St Augustine Record, 12/16/09)
Eileen Hartley Barclay, 92, passed away at Samantha Wilson Care Center at Bayview on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Barclay, former mayor of St. Augustine, city commissioner and vice president of Ripley's International; brothers, former St. Johns County Schools Superintendent W. Douglas Hartley, Larry Hartley, Ty Hartley and A.J. Hartley; and sisters, Shirley Ann Cooksey and Vada Kovolski.
She is survived by her son, William Barclay of St. Augustine; her grandsons, Robert Douglas Barclay of St. Louis, Mo., William Brian Barclay of Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Michael Lawrence Barclay of Orlando, Fla.; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Eileen was a lifetime member of the Flagler Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary, which means she donated 5,000 hours or greater of her time to the hospital. She ended her volunteer work there in 2002. She also participated in the St. Augustine Duplicate Bridge Club; was a charter member of the Dogwood Garden Club; an honorary member of the Women's Exchange, which she joined in 1970; and a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Visitation will be held at Craig Funeral Home on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. A celebration of her life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Memorial Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Dudley Weaver, pastor, officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a memorial donation to Memorial Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 32 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 or Community Hospice of NE Florida (Bailey Center), 422 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 .
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge.
(St Augustine Record, 08/19/09)
CW4 John Clinton Barger, U.S.A.R. (Ret.), 86, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2010. He was born Dec. 24, 1923, in Riverside, Calif., to the late John Barton and Lillian Braden Barger.
John resided in Jacksonville, Fla., and had lived in St. Augustine, Fla., for nine years, moving there from Merritt Island, Fla.
He was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Elkton, FL. John served during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was a Community Hospice volunteer, Eucharist Priest and commander of the Cocoa Beach Power Squadron.
John was predeceased by his sister, Mary Lauterborn, and grandson, Daniel Massey. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary Lou Barger; sons, Devon Barger (Jill) and Steven Barger; daughters, Diana Massey (David) and Karen Barger; step-daughter, Cynthia Callivroussi; sister, Virginia Reddick; grandchildren, Danette Massey Williams (Anthony), Derek, Douglas, Dawn, Sarah, and Anna Massey; Deston Barger and a host of other relatives and friends.
Graveside funeral services with full military honors will be held on Monday, May 10, at 2:30 p.m. in the Jacksonville National Cemetery with The Rev. Tim Lindenfelser officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 10 from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. at Cedar Bay Funeral Home, 405 New Berlin Road, Jacksonville, (904) 714-1110. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date and time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice of N.E. FL, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 in memory of Mr. John Barger.
Arrangements by Cedar Bay Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
(St Augustine Record, 5/9/2010)
Dorlissa "Dee" Barile died Dec. 2, 2010, at the McGraw Center in Jacksonville.
She leaves her husband, Garry; daughter, Vanessa; son, Eric; father, Salvatore Sardella; and other family and friends.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at Memorial Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Kerry Hinkley.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family.
(St Augustine Record, January 26, 2011)
Richard John Barile Jr., 50, of St. Augustine died July 4, 2008, at Palatka Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in a boating accident.
He was born in Hartford, Conn., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1992. He was the general manager of St. Augustine Marine. He was a member of San Sebastian Catholic Church.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at San Sebastian Catholic Church, the Rev. Patrick Carroll officiating. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel.
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Patrick Morgan.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Penny Barile; daughter, Stephanie Barile; sons, Austin (Kathryn Masters) Barile and Richard Barile III, all of St Augustine; parents, Richard and Raffaela Barile, Ft. Lauderdale; sisters, Darlene Wylie and Idalee Sanford, Brooksville, Fla.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/08/08)
Bernice Rogero Barley, of Enterprise, Ala., passed away Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, in Gainesville, Fla.
Mrs. Barley was born Dec. 29, 1944, in St. Augustine, Fla., to the late Hugh and Claudia Rogero. She attended St. John Catholic Church in Enterprise, Ala.
Services: A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at Love's Way Church on Highway 134 West. Burial will be at St. Ambrose Cemetery at Elkton, Fla., at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008.
Survivors: A daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Brad Carpenter of Enterprise; two sisters, Ida Childre of St. Augustine and Jeanette Barker of Register, Ga.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Felix Rogero, and a daughter, Ruth Ann.
In charge: Sorrells Funeral Home of Enterprise, Ala., (334-347-9598) is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 2/27/08)
Richard Andrew Barlow, 90, St. Augustine, died Dec. 14, 2010, at Roberts Care Center, Palatka, Fla.
He is survived by his wife, Leah; children, Lisa and Mary; and brother, Henry.
He served in the U.S. Air Force.
Military honors will be held at later date at Jacksonville National Cemetery.
Craig Funeral Home Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, December 17, 2010)
Johnathan D. "John" Barnard, 32, of St. Augustine, died on May 25, 2009, in St. Augustine.
John was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine and had owned and operated Barnard Drywall Contractors for 10 years. He loved his family and most enjoyed spending time with his daughters, Kaitlyn and Kelly. He was an avid NASCAR fan and was a Miami Dolphin fanatic.
He is survived by his daughters, Kaitlyn and Kelly Barnard of St. Augustine; sisters, Michelle Barnard of St. Augustine and Meloney Masterson of Alabama.
A memorial gathering will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday. If you would like to attend, please contact family members for details.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 05/29/09)
Clyde A. Barnes, 80, died July 13, 2008, at Flagler Hospital.
Survivors include his companion, Doris Dunn; children, Raquel, Edward, Frank and Ira; stepchildren: Rose and Denisa; and two grandchildren.
A family and friends gathering is 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 07/15/08)
James Patrick Barnes, 92, of St. Johns, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, after a short illness at the Earl B. Hadlow Community Hospice Center. James was a native of Fall River, Mass. He served in the U.S. Army for more than 30 years, and was a veteran of both World War II and Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary D. Barnes.
He is survived by his daughter, Beverly Burke of St. Johns; his granddaughters, Kristin Burke of Reston, Va., and Melissa Kramer of St. Augustine; and great-grandson, Tyler Kramer, of St. Augustine.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville. Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, Orange Park, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 01/11/08)
Robert Lee "Bobby" Barnes, recently named The Record"s longest-serving employee, died April 9, 2011, at the Bailey Family Center for Caring on the Flagler Hospital campus. He was 68. Bobby was a second-generation St. Augustine Record employee who worked at the newspaper from 1964 until he retired Jan. 14, 2011. He started as a Linotype operator and later was a typist. He was an avid Gators fan through and through.
Memorial services will be held 4 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Dr. Pat Turner-Sharpton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the St. Augustine Humane Society, P.O. Box 133, St. Augustine, FL 32085 or to Wolfson Childrens Hospital, 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207.
He leaves behind his cousins; his beloved 14-year-old poodle, Angel; and many seasoned friendships.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements
(St Augustine Record, 2011)
Ted entered into this life on Jan. 8, 1954 and departed into eternal life May 9, 2008. He fought a brave battle for almost three years with the cancer that took him home to be with his Lord and Saviour. The battle is over and the victory has been won. What a glorious homecoming he had with his dad, Clifford Barnes, Jr., his beloved Granny Barnes, Aunt Ruthie, his cousins, Randy and Perry Barnes, and sister-in-law, Linda Barnes, waiting to welcome him home.
Ted was a local boy, born and raised in St. Augustine. He attended local schools, later moving to West Palm Beach where he got his degree in architectural engineering.
Ted was a quiet, loving person, his family and his home always came first in everything he did. He especially loved his fishpond in his backyard. He spent hours sitting outside feeding his fish and enjoying life.
Memorial Services will be held May 31, 2008, 1 p.m., at the McDowell Baptist Church with the Rev. Clarence Blalock, officiating. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Enid Barnes, West Palm Beach; mother and step-father, Catherine and Earl McSwain, St. Augustine; two daughters, Carrie Barro, St. Augustine, and Alexa Martinez, West Palm Beach; one son, Jason (Bonnie) Barnes, St. Augustine; two brothers, William (Marianne) Johnson, Montoursville, Pa., and Glenn Barnes, Aurora, Colo.; two step-sisters, Joanne (Ben) Lane, St. Augustine, and Earline (Scott) Steffens, Melrose, Fla.; five grandchildren, Krystal, Catarina, Gavin, Gage and Aiden; and several nieces and nephews and numerous cousins.
Family requests in lieu of flowers a contribution be made to McDowell Baptist Church, 16 Bayview Drive, St Augustine, FL 32084, or Gerstanberg Hospice, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, Fla.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, Memorial Park
(St Augustine Record, 05/28/08)
Carl J. Barnet Jr., 88, passed away at Flagler Hospital on June 28, 2010.
Mr. Barnet is survived by his wife of 50 years, Audrey Moresi Barnet; three sons, Terry, Douglas and Charles; and many beloved grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on from 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday, followed by a funeral Mass at 9 a.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, where Mr. Barnet played the organ for many years.
In lieu of flowers, please send a memorial donation to St. Anastasia Catholic Church Building Fund, 5205 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080.
Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 6/29/2010)
Barbara Rae Barnett, 71, passed away on July 20, 2011, at The Bailey Family Center for Caring. Barbara and her husband Clyde of 34 years of marriage met in Columbus, Ohio in 1976 and when Clyde retired as an aircraft electronics instructor, they bought property and moved to St. Augustine in 1985.
Barbara was born in Millersburg, Ohio. She graduated from Nashville Ohio High School in 1958 and moved to Columbus Ohio where she graduated as a licensed cosmetologist. She worked for 28 years at some of the finest beauty salons.
In 1978 Barbara started a new job in St. Johns County as a school bus driver, serving as a handicap (bus) driver until she retired from driving in 2008. During her 34 years of marriage both Barbara and Clyde traveled all over the United States, British Columbia, Alberta and Alaska camping, as a side trip they vacationed in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Barbara is survived by her sister, Beverly and husband Myron Christman, son Jeffery, grandsons, Brian, David, Lucas and DJ and granddaughter, Trinity.
Barbara will have her final rest at Jacksonville National Cemetery at a later date.
Those wishing may make a donation in her memory to The Bailey Family Center for Caring, Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 25, 2011 )
Harold Barnett, 80, of St. Augustine died Sept. 7, 2008. Funeral services will be held in Franklin, Ky.
He is survived by his wife, Doris; son, Harold Barnett; daughters, Linda Haines and Cindy Reese; sister, Erma Cook; brother, Roy Barnett; and one granddaughter.
Craig Funeral Home in charge.
(St Augustine Record, 9/9/08)
Tamara Kay Barnette, 50, of Jacksonville, died May 24, 2008, at the Morris Center for Caring Hospice in Jacksonville. Ms. Barnette was a native of Live Oak and moved to Jacksonville from St. Augustine in 1973. She was of the Baptist faith and a mother, sister, niece and cousin.
Services: A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Officiating: the Revs. Lynn Massey and Bolt. Calling hours: From 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Park following the funeral service.
Survivors: Daughter, Brittany Kay Clayton; son, Zachary Scott Barnette; sister, Patricia Ann Colson (Harold); and extended family, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
In charge: Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 05/25/08)
Ned T. Barnhart, 68, of St. Augustine Beach, died April 4, 2008, at his residence. He was in the MCB-6 Association "SeaBees" and the U.S. Navy. He worked as an electrician.
Services: A graveside funeral service will be held at Craig Memorial Park on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4114 Sunbeam Road, Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32257 (www.communityhospice.com) in his name would be appreciated.
Survivors: He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Carol Barnhart; sons, Randy Barnhart of Delaware, Ohio, Chris Barnhart of Valdosta, Ga., Shane Barnhart of St. Augustine; daughter Cindy Protheroe of Delaware, Ohio; sister, Jill Sullivan of Delaware, Ohio; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Roseanna Barnhart, and his brother, Pat Barnhart.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/6/08)
Jesse E. Barnhill Jr., 72, a resident of St. Augustine, Fla., for 20 years, passed away quietly at his home Jan. 1, 2011, with his beloved family at his side.
He was a native of Jacksonville. He had served in the U.S. Marine Corps and in the Marine Reserves. He retired as an engineer with JEA in Jacksonville and retired as a St. Johns County Sheriff's Office PSA officer. He was an active member of the FSU Booster Club, a Master Gardener and a 50-year volunteer at the Tournament Players Club, where he was a marshal, major and assistant chairman. He was also a 32-degree Mason, a member of the F&AM Duval Lodge No. 159, and a member of the Morocco Temple Drum and Bugle Corps.
Survivors include his loving wife, Lucille Stokes Barnhill; daughters, Elizabeth Barnhill Milligan and Patricia Barnhill (John) Pierce; granddaughters, Amber Smith (Scott) Haney, Kathleen Austin, Courtney Bennion, Katelyn Bennion, Katie Pierce and D. Janice Milligan; great-grandsons, Nicholas and Alden Haney; great-granddaughters, Ashlyn and Autumn Austin; sisters, Gayle Barnhill Sipes, MaryLee Barnhill Drummond and Martha Barnhill Hardy; and numerous nephews and nieces.
There will be a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, with the funeral service at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at Craig Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery in Jacksonville.
Memorial contributions to the Shriners Hospital or the Florida Sheriff"s Youth Ranch in Jesse"s memory would be appreciated.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 4, 2011)
Timothy Barnwell, 63, passed peacefully on Oct. 31, 2008.
Services will be held on Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 at 11 am at Hardage Giddens Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223.
Timothy was born in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada, and moved to Jacksonville as an infant and was a longtime resident of Fruit Cove. He is a veteran of the United States Army and Coast Guard. He has been a contractor for many years and the president of Barnwell and Associates. He enjoyed spending his time with his family, was an avid baseball fan, and loved camping and traveling, especially to Nova Scotia. Tim was loved by all who knew him and will be missed dearly. Tim was predeceased by his father, T.P.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his adoring wife of 36 years, Ronni; mother, Mary Ellen; sons, Scott (Noel), Chris (Julie); daughters, Kristy, Kelly(Beau); brother, Tom of Atlanta, GA; sisters, Shannon of Palm Coast and Lissa of Jacksonville; mother-in-law, Vera Sullivan; sister-in-law, Pat (Ronnie) Cail of Georgia, many nieces and nephews, and the light of his life in which he loved more than words can say, his beloved grandson Brady Edward Bottin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mayo Clinic Neurological Dept.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hardage Giddens Mandarin Chapel.
(St Augustine Record, 11/02/08)
Phyllis Baron, 93, of St. Augustine and formerly of Hollywood, Fla., passed away Feb. 15, 2010, at Moultrie Creek Nursing Home.
Beloved wife of the late Louis, a loving mother of Bruce (Paula), and the late Steve; an adoring mother-in-law of Shelley; a cherished grandmother of Suzanne (Grant) Marks, Sheri (Darren) Micelle, Lane (Lori) Baron, Dale Baron (Jeff Wheeler), Gwyn Austad, Marc (Solange) Wetherington, Jason Wetherington; and a great-grandmother of 12.
The family requests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at Levitt Weinstein Memorial Chapel/Beth David Memorial Gardens, Hollywood. For information, call (800) 343-5400.
(St Augustine Record, 2/17/2010)
Mary Ann Musacchio Barone, 93, gently passed away on Aug. 10, 2011, holding the hand of her son as she had always done throughout his life.
Mary was the youngest girl of 12 children, learning at a very tender age how to survive. She labored on the family"s onion farm in Canastota, N.Y. until she met her future husband, Sam, moved to Newburgh, N.Y., and raised two sons.
She could never stop working and spent many years as a laborer in coat, dress and pocketbook factories. Her toiling on the farm precluded her going to school. Learning to read became an adult pursuit for her and one she proudly accomplished.
She and Sam retired to St. Augustine, Fla. After his passing in 1994, her survival skills sharpened. She became outgoing and eminently resourceful. Her previous commitment to her Sam was surprisingly supplanted by an intense interest in meeting new people, exploring the campground near her home and learning to manage her household independently.
Her legacy is one of commitment, capacity for change, ability to thrive despite great adversity and, above all, hopefulness. She even had a plan for her passing, waiting to complete her 64 years of marriage here on Aug. 9, 2011, before joining her Sam.
Above all, she was a non-demanding soul who needed nothing more than a glass of water with lemon to bring uncomplicated joy to her countenance.
Arrangements entrusted to Ahern Funeral Home, Unionville, Conn.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on August 30, 2011 )
Rocco Barone Jr., 40, of St. Augustine, died on July 8, 2011, at Manor on the Green Nursing Home in Daytona Beach after a lengthy illness.
Born in Providence, R.I., he lived for many years in Smithfield, R.I. before moving to St. Augustine in the mid 1990s.
He is survived his father, Rocco Barone Sr. of St. Augustine. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lena Barone.
Private services will be held.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 10, 2011 )
Loraine Mary Belluomo Baroody passed away on Nov. 22, 2008.
She fought a hard fight with cancer and went peacefully.
She was born in Detroit, Mich., on March 3, 1938, and is survived by her children, daughter, Eden Baroody Jordan, and her husband, Wayne; son, Adam Baroody, and his wife, Cathy; her grandchildren, Lillia Jordan and Ava Jordan; her sister, Virginia Belluomo Schaeffer, of California; and her brother, William Belluomo, of Michigan.
Loraine lived in Grosse Pointe, Mich., until she attended college at St. Mary's in Columbus, Ohio. Then Loraine was selected to be one of the first Peace Corps volunteers under the Kennedy administration. She lived in New York City and married Terrance Baroody while working for Pan Am Airlines. Then she moved to Princeton, N.J., with her young family.
In 1977, she and her family moved to Orange Park and started a family business, manufacturing PVC patio furniture at Baroody Spence Inc. in the Orange Park industrial loop. Loraine had a heart and a passion for social work and volunteering. Later in life, she worked for Meals on Wheels, the division of Blind Services, the state of Florida helping people get nursing home services. She was a hard-core Democrat and loved to gamble on the gambling boats and playing bridge with her friends.
Loraine was on the Board of the Shepherd's Center in Orange Park and was a founding member of Friends of the Fleming Island Library, and was a member of the Red Hats.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with a funeral service beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Please sign the family's online register book at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, Green Cove Springs.
Please sign the guest book at www.staugustine.com/obits
(St Augustine Record, 11/24/08)
Leon Barrett, 54, Bunnell, died May 13,2009, at Florida Hospital Flagler.
Funeral service 11 a.m. today at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, Bunnell. Burial, Masonic Cemetery, Palm Coast.
Survivors: four sisters, two brothers other relatives.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/27/09)
Martha Barrett, 67, Hastings, passed away quietly on Thursday morning, Feb. 12, 2009, at Flagler Hospital.
Funeral services will be held 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at Pompey's Temple Church of God in Christ.
She leaves to mourn her niece and caregiver, Florence M. Chestnut, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 02/19/09)
Victor Rafael Barrios, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at the Bailey Center for Caring, surrounded by family. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he was born in Puerto Rico, resided in New York, northern Virginia, and Florida. Victor proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps for 20 years and was a Korean and Vietnam veteran. After retiring from the United States Postal Service, Victor spent his retirement years in the Jacksonville and St. Augustine areas.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Barrios; daughter, Brenda A. Ball; brothers, Roberto Barrios and Hector Barrios.
He is survived by his loving family: Son, Victor R. Barrios Jr. and Karla J. Anton; daughter, Nancy R. Barrios; grandson, Jacob V. Ball; granddaughter, Nichole Schroepfer (Brian); great-grandsons, Carter and Eli Schroepfer; sisters, Raquel Lugo, Neidy Pico, and Marta Barrios; and brother, Juan Barrios.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2011, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, St. Augustine.
A celebration of Victor"s life will be held immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Victor"s name may be made to the American Association of Kidney Patients or Vets 4 Vets.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on June 8, 2011 )
Ann L. Barron, 45, St. Augustine, died Jan. 21, 2010, at her home.
She was born in Detroit, Mich., and had resided here for 20 years. She was employed with JP Morgan Chase as a data base administrator. She was active with the Young Survivor Coalition, and both the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Donna Hicken foundations. She was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
Memorial services will be held 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church with Rev. Seamus O'Flynn officiating. A prayer service will be held from 5-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure or to Community Hospice of NE Florida.
She is survived by her husband, SMSgt. Martin Barron, St. Augustine; her father and stepmother, Thomas and Jewel LaPointe, Jackson, Mich.; mother, Gail Smith, Lawrence, Kan.; brother, Jon LaPointe, Washington, D.C.; three sisters, Sandy Howell, Grosse Point, Mich., Elizabeth Pertcchi, Owosso, Mich., and Dawn Spink, Jackson, Mich.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 1/24/2010)
Mario G. Barros passed away Feb. 4, 2010, at Moultrie Nursing Home.
Mario was born Dec. 24, 1917, in Cuba. His dream was to come to the USA and join the Merchant Marines.
He became a citizen on June 29, 1961. He retired from the Merchant Marines after 35 years of service. Mario traveled all over the world, always bringing gifts for his family.
He is survived by three nieces, Irma Ochoa Pacetti, Anna Ochoa and Betty Ochoa.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 2/24/2010)
Esther M. Barry, 89, of St. Augustine, died on Sept. 5, 2010, at Flagler Hospital.
Born and raised in Ohio, she lived in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., before moving to St. Augustine in 1976.
Esther worked for many years as a cashier in restaurants. Most recently she had been employed as a cashier for Harry’s Curb Mart in St. Augustine.
She is survived by her best friend, Gene Ashton, of St. Augustine; and her three stepsons, Michael Barry and Terrell Barry, both of Jacksonville, and George Shearer of South Carolina.
Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at San Lorenzo Cemetery, with Deacon Jim Swanson officiating.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. that same day, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home in St. Augustine is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 12, 2010)
Died Dec 14, 2009
Craig Funeral Home
(St Augustine Record, 12/16/09)
Michael T. Barszcz, 55, St. Augustine, died Oct. 11, 2009, at his home.
Private services are planned.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Barszcz, St. Augustine.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/14/2009)
Jack Oliver Bartlett, 77, of Bostwick, Fla., passed away Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at his home. The outstanding and courageous battle he fought for so long was for his family, whom he adored with all of his heart.
He was born June 10, 1933, in Asheville, N.C., and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for seven years. He went on to become an entrepreneur, owning several service stations in the Jacksonville area and proudly served many years as a brother with Masonic Lodge No. 309 F&AM in Jacksonville.
He raised his family in St. Augustine and retired with his wife to Bostwick, enjoying much of his free time golfing and fishing with family and friends.
Jack will be missed by each and every person who had the pleasure of knowing him, but we know that he is now with his God, along with his father and mother, Lloyd and Hilda Bartlett, and his son, Jack Oliver Jr.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Carolyn Bartlett of Bostwick; daughters, Debra Garza of Jacksonville, Diana Savage of St. Augustine and LouLane Polla of Elkton; three grandchildren, Vickie Lee of St. Johns, Fla., and Jennifer Clendenin and John Tipton, both of St. Augustine; and one great-grandchild.
Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka, with Brother David Eddins officiating. The Masonic Lodge will conduct funeral honors and the U.S. Air Force will conduct military honors. Friends may call from 12 to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Community Hospice Foundation, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 or to the American Cancer Society , St. Johns Unit, 1430 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.JohnsonOverturfFunerals.com.
Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 8, 2010)
John E. "Johnny" Bartlett, 80, of Elkton, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2011, at his residence.
He was born in Hastings and was a lifelong resident of the Hastings area. He was a retired painting contractor but also worked for many years as the foreman at the packing house for the Hastings Potato Growers Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gaming. He proudly served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, local post No. 3349 in Palatka.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Bartlett and son Wayne Bartlett.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Mary Bartlett of Hastings; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Tommy Garrett of Palm Bay, and Tracy Leitner and Jerry Creighton of Ft. Pierce; brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Betty Bartlett of Illinois; sister, Sally Byrnes of Federal Point; grandchildren and their spouses, Heather and Shawn Churchel; Michelle and Brad Morgan and Nicole and Joe Rohlinger, all of Palm Bay; Christina Bartlett of Interlachen, Carol and Lee Griggs of East Palatka and Clint and Toni Leitner of Fort Pierce; and nine great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Masters Funeral Home, Palatka. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Davis officiating. To honor his life, a video tribute will be shown. Interment will follow in St. Ambrose Cemetery, Elkton.
Messages of sympathy may be sent to mastersobit@hotmail.com.
Arrangements by Masters Funeral Home, Palatka.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on April 10, 2011)
Msgr. Charles A. Bartok, cherished priest, brother and uncle, passed on Oct. 30, 2008. Born on Jan. 19, 1921, in Hungary, to Charles F. and Mary Bartok (nee Koscso).
Msgr. Bartok was ordained on May 15, 1947, and served the Dioceses of St. Augustine and Orlando. He was the founding pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Orlando with assistance from the Sisters of St. Joseph. He will be fondly remembered by the Sisters and parishioners.
Msgr. Bartok served as assistant pastor at the Cathedral of St. Augustine, 1947, assistant pastor at St. Paul, St. Petersburg, 1950, pastor of St. Charles, Orlando, 1953, president of Bishop Moore High School, Orlando, 1960, pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas, Bartow, 1968, pastor of Holy Spirit, Mims, 1973 and pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas, Bartow, 1974.
Msgr. Bartok was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. He was predeceased by his brother, Col. Dennis L. Barton, and his sister, Sr. Irene Bartok, S.S.J.
He is survived by his sister, Olga M. Zuber, who misses him deeply as do his nephews, Mark and Erik Zuber, and his niece, Shari Zuber, their spouses and their children.
Visitation will be in the chapel of the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Joseph on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 beginning at 4 p.m. The Vigil Service will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m. with the Most Rev. Victor Galeone, Bishop of St. Augustine, as celebrant. The Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Friday, Nov. 7, 2008 at 10 a.m., in the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine with The Rev. Thomas S. Willis, pastor, as celebrant and The Rev. John Bluett of the Diocese of Orlando as homilist. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 11/05/08)
Sister Irene Bartok, 88, of St. Joseph Convent, St. Augustine, was born, July 4, 1919, in Zarnov, Czechoslovakia, and lived there as a young child. She was educated in the public and parochial schools in the New York City area and received her bachelor of music degree from the Pius X School of Music at Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart. She then attended Teacher's College at Columbia University, New York City and attained her master's degree there.
She was a teacher by profession but music was in her blood. Through the years she taught classroom subjects but was very much involved with the teaching of music. She had choirs and choral groups at several schools and parishes in the New York area before she entered the convent in 1959. She continued in this same area of ministry throughout the State of Florida. Her teaching assignments spanned from the elementary grades through high school and into the college level. She also taught piano lessons and did summer enrichment programs involving music.
Aside from her teaching ministry, Sister Irene provided assistance in the business office at Mercy Hospital in Miami. Her last ministry assignment was as supervisor of the nursery at St. Gerard House here in St. Augustine, ending in 1993. From then until 2000, she actively ministered to the other sisters in the convent. For the last seven years she has had a ministry of prayer at Our Lady of Lourdes Convent adjacent to the Motherhouse.
Sister Irene died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations are gratefully accepted to the Sisters of St. Joseph Development Fund. This fund helps to support and maintain the ministries of the congregation and our retired sisters throughout the state.
There will be a Vigil service on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at 6 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008, at 10 a.m. Both of these services will be held in the Motherhouse chapel. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery.
Sister Irene is survived by one brother, Msgr. Charles Bartok, and one sister, Mrs. Olga Zuber.
She was predeceased by her brother, Col. Dennis Barton.
Surviving are nephews; Col. Gene Barton, Mr. Clyde Barton, Mr. Erik Zuber, Mr. Mark Zuber and niece, Ms. Shari Zuber.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 01/19/08)
Col. Wante "Bart" Bartol, USAF retired, passed away peacefully at Samantha Wilson Care Center at Bayview on Sept. 6, 2009.
Born May 20, 1920, in Hazlebrook, Pa., he led an adventurous and full life. Attending Penn State University and Temple University, he volunteered for the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1941. Recognized as an outstanding airman, he became an instructor pilot and taught future bomber pilots in the B-24 during WWII. Not being satisfied with being an instructor he volunteered to go to war, sent to Italy in 1944 with the 15th Air Force, flying B-24s in combat. His plane was shot down over Romania, and he was captured by the Russians. He got back to his unit to finish his 17 missions until the war ended. He flew the Berlin airlift providing needed food and supplies to the Germans following the Soviet blockade of Berlin. He then served in the Korean War, flying 100 combat missions in the B-29. He was a B-36 and B-52 command pilot with the 8th Air Force, Strategic Air Command for the rest of his career, rising to be director of Operations for the 465th Bomb Wing, retiring from Robins AFB, Ga., in 1969. His Air Force commendations are many.
Following his retirement from the Air Force, he became a real estate broker in St. Augustine. He was a charter member of the Kiwanis Club of Historic St. Augustine. He continued his love of flying into his 80s, frequently flying with his son from St. Augustine Airport.
Bart married Ruth Young of Hazleton, Pa., in 1943 and was a devoted and loving husband and father to his two children, proud of the accomplishments of his four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
He lived life to the fullest; and his honesty and good humor will be remembered with great fondness. He had a gentle and generous heart and loved people. He loved flying, fishing, baseball and cigars. He was a loyal brother to his four siblings throughout their lives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wante Bartol and Charlotte Feissner Bartol, his sister Katherine Knutsen, his brother Donald Bartol and his wife Ruth Young Bartol.
He leaves to mourn his passing a daughter, Barbara Bartol Rentenbach and son in law Thomas Michael Rentenbach II of Knoxville, Tenn., a son, Thomas J. Bartol and daughter in law Valerie Bartol of St. Augustine; grandchildren, Thomas Michael Rentenbach III and his wife Amy, of Atlanta, Ga., Timothy John Rentenbach and his wife Lisa, of South Bend, Ind., Barbara Ruth Rentenbach of Knoxville, Tenn., Jenna Nicole Bartol of St. Augustine; great grandchildren, Augusta Belle Rentenbach and John Conoley Rentenbach of South Bend, Ind.; a sister, Doris Vaughan of Schuylkill Haven. Pa.; and a brother, Dr. Carl Richard Bartol of Scarsdale, N.Y.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. Funeral services and interment with military honors will be held at Andersonville National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be sent to the Kiwanis Club of Historic St Augustine, P.O. Box 3063, St. Augustine, FL. 32085 Ð 3063.
Arrangements by St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 09/08/09)
Linda Ann Bartosik, 58, of St. Augustine died on July 2, 2010, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine. Linda was a very caring person and served as a caretaker for the elderly. She attended Penecostal Fellowship Center Church.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, 385 State Road 207. Interment will follow at Craig Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the hour of the services at the funeral home.
She is survived by her parents, Eddie R. and Margaret Lightsey; three children, Belinda Porter-Wilson, Gary H. Howell Jr., and Stephanie Howell; four brothers, Eddie Roy Lightsey Jr., Lester Lightsey, Glenn Lightsey and Ferrell Lightsey; and eight grandchildren, Kasarah Collins, Sterling and Robert Porter, Kaitlyn, Nicholas, and Natalie Ann Howell, Anthony and Rachel Bailey, all of St. Augustine.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Lightsey, and a granddaughter, Rebecca Howell.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 7/4/2010)
Sharon Louise Barzso, 52, of St. Augustine, died April 4, 2011, peacefully at home.Ê She lived at the Arc of the St. Johns Williams-Young House.
ÊFuneral services will be held 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, Rev. D. Terrence Morgan, pastor, officiating. Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home. Flowers are gratefully declined; those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to the Arc of the St. Johns, 2101 ARC Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084
She is survived by her mother Shirley Barzso; brothers Ronald Allen Barzso (Mary Ann)Ê Winfield, Ill., and Craig Barzso (Kim) St. Augustine; nephews Ted, Dan and Isaac; and nieces Dawn and Phoebe.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on April 6, 2011)
Valentina Saavedra Bascon, 94, of St. Augustine, died March 15, 2008, at San Marco Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Bascon was a native of Cebu City, Philippines, and a graduate of Cebu Normal College. She was a teacher for 35 years at Cebu City Public Schools. She retired in 1976 and moved to Jacksonville, then to St. Augustine about two years ago. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Jacksonville for many years and Our Lady of Good Council Catholic Church in St. Augustine.
Services: A mass of Christian burial will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11665 Ft. Caroline Road, Jacksonville. Calling hours: The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the church prior to the funeral mass. Burial: Chapel Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery on St. Johns Bluff Road.
Survivors: Her son, Jose Bascon, Jacksonville; daughters, Bene Bascon, Philippines, Remy DeVoe, St. Augustine; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hilarion and Ramona Saavedra, and her husband, Eusebio Bascon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel Building Fund, 6070 Church Road, Elkton, FL 32033.
In charge: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 3/18/08)
Eunice Basham, 95, passed away July 28, 2009, at Moultrie Creek Nursing Home.
She was a St. Augustine native.
Memorial services will be held 7 p.m. Friday at Homeport Christian Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Debbria Basham; and caregiver, Linda Coleman, both of St. Augustine.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/30/09)
Stanley Basinski, 85, St. Augustine, died Nov. 20, 2008, at Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Poland and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 14 years, moving here from Holyoke, Mass. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Korona.
A private memorial service will be held for family on Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the donations may be made in his name to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 89 St. Mary's Place, Bunnell, FL 32210.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Wieslawa "Eva" and Stanley Lozinski, St. Augustine; two sisters, Jadwiga Jangas, Miroslawa Konopacki; one brother, Mieczyslaw Basinski, all of Poland; and two grandchildren, Erik and Anthony Lozinski.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Switala Basinski.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/22/08)
William Basketville, 82, of Armstrong, Fla., died Oct. 2, 2010, at Flagler Hospital following a brief illness.
He was raised up in Georgia and had worked as a farm laborer.
Survivors include his devoted caregivers, Willie and Evon Hayward, of Armstrong and the Armstrong community.
Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Armstrong Cemetery with Pastor Christopher Coleman of HarvesTime Ministry officiating. Burial will follow the service.
Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, is in charge of the service.
(St Augustine Record, November 5, 2010)
Mitchell Baskin, 85, of Green Cove Springs, died Jan. 24, 2008, at his home. Mr. Baskin was a native of Lake Wales, Fla., and had resided in Green Cove Springs for more than 60 years.
Mr. Baskin was a retired construction laborer and a veteran, having served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Officiating: The Rev. R.L. Wright, pastor. Calling hours: 5-7 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and from 10 a.m. Saturday until the hour of service. Burial: Mt. Olive Cemetery, Green Cove Springs.
Survivors: His daughter, Jewel Baskin, Green Cove Springs; sons, Mitchell Jr., Dan Leandro, Calif., and Myron Baskin, Green Cove Springs; and other relatives.
In charge: Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 2/1/08)
Carmelita Maria "Lita" Bass, 55, of St. Augustine, died suddenly on Aug. 15, 2011 at her home. Born in Oak Hill, W.Va., she had lived most of her life in St. Augustine. She worked for many years for the Bank of America Academy in Jacksonville, and had worked as a secretary for the Duval County School Board. Lita was a member of the Episcopal Church.
She is survived by her mother, Eva Moro; and a son, John Thomas Bass, Jr., both of St. Augustine. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Moro.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011 at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations to your favorite charity.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on August 17, 2011 )
James Verlin Bass died peacefully May 20, 2009, at his residence in Jacksonville, Fla. He was 88 years old.
Verlin was born in Holt, Fla., to Holley and Jessie Bass. He graduated from high school in Munson, Fla., and later from Brennan Business College in Andalusia, Ala.
He served in Naval Intelligence in World War II.
He married Jane L. Tarte, and they began to raise a wonderful family together. Verlin was a devoted husband, loving father and a great family man. He loved the Lord and was an active member of a local Baptist church wherever he lived.
Verlin worked in the produce brokerage business for most of his life. After a short retirement, he founded Jaybee Distribution in 1984. He was a friendly and caring man and will be long remembered by his family and friends for the outstanding example he set.
He is survived by his wife, Jane T. Bass; son, James M. Bass; daughter, Patricia Bass Lincoln (Dick); and son, Roger D. Bass (Pam); sister, Eula Dotson; brother, Marlin H. Bass; five grandchildren, James Bass, Brian Bass, Stephen Lincoln, Elizabeth Lincoln and Eric Bass; and four great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his sister, Florine Wallace.
The visitation and funeral service will be held in Andalusia, Ala., under the direction of Foreman Brown Funeral Home on Saturday, May 23, 2009.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of local arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 05/24/09)
Janie Tarte Bass passed away peacefully Sunday, May 23, 2010, in Jacksonville after celebrating her 90th birthday.
She was the loving wife of James V. Bass, who preceded her in death by a year, and devoted mother to three children who succeed her: James M. Bass of Monterey, Calif.; Patricia Bass Lincoln of Columbia, S.C.; and Roger D. Bass of Jacksonville, Fla.; she left five beautiful grandchildren and five precious great-grandchildren to be with the Lord. A blessing to all who knew her during her long and fruitful life, her passions were her family and the church. She taught and mentored countless numbers at the local Baptist churches, and she served everywhere she lived.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Foreman Brown Funeral Home in Andalusia, Ala.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of local arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 5/26/2010)
Linda Barbara Borgioli Bass, 86, died Dec. 10, 2010, at her home in Wakulla, Fla.
She was born Aug. 20, 1924, in Revere, Mass., to the late Carlo and Annina Albano Borgioli.
She was a registered nurse, having worked with Dr. Frank All and, later, as a nurse with the Florida State Legislature.
She was active in and an officer with VFW Ladies" Auxiliary Posts 3308 and 4538, an avid bingo player and active with both the Alzheimer"s Association Support Group and the Tallahassee Retired Nurses Association.
She is survived by a daughter, Linda Ann Bass Olds (Bob), St. Augustine; granddaughter, Morgan Elizabeth-Ann Olds, St. Augustine; brother, Salvatore Borgioli (Gertie), Massachausetts; sister, Mary Dezerne, Tallahassee; and a host of loving nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ennis Rudolph Bass; and infant son, Ennis Rudolph Bass Jr.
The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, at Abbey Funeral Home, with interment at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the VFW. Online condolences may be made at www.abbeyfh.com.
Abbey Funeral Home, Tallahassee, is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, December 14, 2010)
Mary Jane Bateman, 75, of Hastings, Fla., died Jan, 27, 2008, at Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in St. Augustine. Mrs. Bateman was a native and lifelong resident of Hastings and had worked with the John Deere dealership for 12 years, as well as at Rumbold's RVE, both in Hastings, and Deford's service station in Bunnell, Fla. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hastings.
Services: Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Pellicer Creek Cemetery in St. Johns County. Officiating: The Rev. Rudy Howard. Calling hours: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home of Palatka.
Survivors: Her children, Jody Bateman and Beth Ryan, both of Satsuma, Fla., LuAnne Burton, Columbia, S.C., and Paul Bateman, St. Augustine; seven grandchildren.
Flowers are gratefully accepted or memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida Foundation, 4114 Sunbeam Road, Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
In charge: Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home, Palatka, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 1/30/08)
Nancy Price Bates, 68, of St. Augustine, died April 19, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Bates was a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., and moved to St. Augustine from Spring Hill, Fla., in 2000. She was a graduate of Pittsburgh Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing and had worked as a registered nurse for many years, most recently for Flagler Hospital. She was a member of Anastasia Baptist Church.
Services: A private memorial service will be held.
Survivors: Her husband, Sam Bates, St. Augustine; daughter, Susan Houts, St. Augustine; son, Thomas Bates, Macon, Ga.; sisters, Agnes Reed, Pittsburgh, Lois Edgar, Arlington, Va.; three grandchildren. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Anastasia Baptist Church Building Fund, 1650 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080.
In charge: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 4/27/08)
Nannette Murphy Bates died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, Fla., surrounded by her loving family.
Nanette is survived by her husband and soul mate, Donald R. Bates, and loving son. Gavin T. Petty of Birmingham, Ala.; sisters, Lora M. Leathers and Wanda M. Economou of St. Augustine, Fla., Mildred M. Ryan of Vero Beach, Fla., and Mona M. Murphy of Bay Minette, Ala. She is also survived by numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Nannie DeLoach Murphy of Bay Minette, Ala., and her brother, Robert R. Murphy of Sunnyvale, Calif.
Nannette graduated from Baldwin County High School in Bay Minette, Ala., and received a degree in accounting from the University of South Alabama in Mobile. Upon passing the Florida CPA exam she worked with firms in Vero Beach and St. Augustine. After moving to the San Luis Valley in south central Colorado in 1994, she established her own successful CPA practice.
A memorial graveside service will be held in Alabama at a future date. Interment will be in the family cemetery at the Whitehouse Baptist Church in Bay Minette, Ala. A celebration of her life will be held at the family home following internment.
Those wishing may make a contribution to Community Hospice in Nannette's name.
The family gratefully expresses their gratitude to the Community Hospice.
(St Augustine Record, 12/18/2009)
Michael John Batovsky died unexpectedly at his home Monday, April 13, 2009. He was 69 years old. He was born in Milwaukee, Wis., to Steve and Catherine Batovsky and lived most of his life in Cleveland, Ohio. He served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1982. After his retirement from the Army, he joined the Defense Logistics Agency as a quality control manager, where he worked until he and his loving wife of over 31 years Suzanne retired to St. Augustine.
Survivors include his wife: Suzanne; step-daughters, Audrey L. Owens of Virginia Beach, Va., and Karin S. Hoffman of Pflugerville, Texas; brothers, Steven J. Batovsky of Franklin, Wis., and Thomas J. Batovsky of Liverpool, N.Y.; and four grandsons.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2009, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Burial will be at The Jacksonville National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association or to Elk's Lodge No. 829 Scholarship Fund would be appreciated.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 04/18/09)
Robert F. "Bob" Bauman, 80, of Crescent City, passed away on April 24, 2011, at Florida Hospital DeLand. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a longtime resident of Manassas, Va., and South Florida. Bob served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked for many years as an auto salesman and served as general manager of Koons Pontiac in Manassas, Va., and Coral Cadillac dealership in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Since his retirement in 1982, Bob had been a seasonal resident of Crescent City, St. Augustine and South Florida, spending his summers in Maine for much of that time. He was a member of St. Johns the Baptist Parish in Crescent City. Bob was a loving husband and father, and will be remembered for his warm and friendly personality. He never met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife, Annie Bauman of Crescent City; daughters, Deborah Bauman-Bastable of Great Falls, Va., and Julie Bauman of St. Augustine; a son, Robert F. Bauman Jr. of Fairfax, Va.; a stepdaughter, Annie; a brother, Paul Bauman, and a sister, Ginger Bauman, both of Port Orange; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service with military honors will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, with Father Patrick Carroll officiating.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on April 29, 2011)
Col. John C. Baxley, born on July 10, 1930, in Hawthorne, Fla., passed away last Friday morning, April 29, 2011, at the Brooks San Marco Terrace Rehabilitation Center at the age of 80.
He achieved the rank of master sergeant in the Florida National Guard and spent many years in law enforcement in Levy County, Fla., but became best known for his association with Kentucky Fried Chicken, opening the first KFC stores in Gainesville, Ocala and parts of South Georgia, when there was only a handful in existence.
In the early 1960s, he brought KFC to St. Augustine, Fla., and the local franchise continues to be owned by his eldest son, Chris.
After retirement, a similarity in appearance to Col. Sanders was pointed out, and, after obtaining the honorary status of Kentucky Colonel, he became an ambassador for KFC all over the world in his familiar white suit and cane, with the trademark glasses, beard and goatee.
There was never a time he would decline a request for a "photo with the Colonel" by the thousands who asked, whether in Indianapolis, Ind., or Tokyo, Japan.
Receiving Christ as his personal Savior at a young age, he was a member of the Baptist faith wherever he lived, serving many leadership positions in his local church, including that of an ordained deacon. He also served as the volunteer coordinator for disaster relief with the Florida Baptist Convention for many years.
During his years in St. Augustine, he was a founding member of the Anastasia Baptist Mission, which successfully grew into the church it is today.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Horace L. and Pansy Baxley; two brothers, Sidney J. Baxley, and Wilbur "Doc" Baxley; and a sister, Ruth Baxley.
His survivors (and their spouses) include his brother, Ronald L. Baxley (Nancy); his five sons, Chris (Gayle), Rick (Barbara), Ken (Jamie), Keith (Kathy) and Jerry (Shelly); the mother of his sons, Aline Baxley; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his wife, Charlotte Borders Baxley, of Anniston, Ala.
Funeral services will be held at Anastasia Baptist Church starting at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, with a procession to the Craig Memorial Park immediately afterward.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Anastasia Baptist Church Building Fund, 1650 A1A South, St. Augustine, Fla. 32080 are welcome.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record from April 30 to May 1, 2011)
Dorothy Baya, 91, of St. Augustine, died June 13, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Chicago and had lived in St. Augustine since 1935.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvarez Baya.
Survivors: A son, Allan Baya, of St. Augustine, and four grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 06/15/06)
Jeffery Alan Bayne was born July 20, 1964, in Gainesville, Fla., and passed away Dec. 14, 2008. He was 44. He and his family moved to St. Augustine in 1979.
He is survived by his mother, Doris Jane Kendall, and father, Kenneth Wilbur Bayne. He is also survived by three brothers, Kenneth W. Bayne Jr., Michael Hugh Bayne and Stephen Gregory Bayne; two sons, Elijah and Ethan Bayne; nieces, Deidre, Tiffanie, Ashley and Amanda; nephew, Michael Edward Bayne; great-nephew, Dalton; and great-niece, Haley. His step-father, Bruce Ray Kendall, died in 2002.
Jeffery served three years in the U.S. Navy on the battleship USS New Jersey as printer of the ship. After his service in the Navy he continued his career as a printer and then later changed careers to carpentry. He was a very accomplished carpenter at the time of his death.
His wish was to be cremated and his ashes scattered in the ocean at the end of A Street, where his passion growing up was surfing.
He was a very private person and his memorial was held at home with his immediate family as he had always requested throughout his life.
Thanks to all for the beautiful flowers and cards. They meant so much to our family at our time of sorrow.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 01/13/09)
Iva F. Beach, 91, of Palatka, died Aug. 8, 2007, at the Palatka Health Care Center. Mrs. Beach was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine, only recently moving to Palatka. Mrs. Beach was a homemaker, and she was of the Catholic faith.
Services: Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at St. Ambrose Cemetery, Elkton. Calling hours: 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Craig Funeral Home. Burial: St. Ambrose Cemetery, Elkton.
Survivors: Her daughter, Rebecca "Betty" Burnham, Helena, Mont.; sister, Mary Jane Maltby, St. Augustine; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home & Crematory.
(St Augustine Record, 08/10/07)
L.E. "Bubba" Beach, 56, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Jan. 4, 2011, at his home. He was a native and longtime resident of St. Augustine. He was a farmer in Molasses Junction for many years. He loved fishing and football. He was a 1972 graduate of St. Joseph Academy.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, at St. Ambrose Cemetery, Elkton Brother Michael Baggett, officiating.
He was preceded in death by his parents L.E. "Jack" Beach and Myrl Cowart Beach.
He is survived by his wife, Judith Beach; sister, Peggy Beach Housner; nephew, Jacob Quigley; stepdaughter, Michelle (Mike) Taylor; stepson, Stephan Huckleberry. The light of his life grandson, Noah Taylor. Also surviving Bubba are many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends whom will miss him. Rest in Heaven's Arms, Brother.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 8, 2011)
Alice Beachem, 92, a fifth-generation native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine, passed away peacefully on July 1 surrounded by family in the home built by her husband, Joseph Beachem.
Alice was born Sept. 19, 1915, to William and Agnes Cothron. She was a graduate of Ketterlinus High School. She was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church. She worked at Florida East Coast Railroad until retirement. She volunteered for several organizations, including Flagler Hospital Auxiliary, and was a member of St. Augustine Ballroom Dance Association and the Riverview Club.
She was predeceased by her parents, William Cothron and Agnes Cothron, and husbands, Seth Barnes, Slade Pinkham and Joseph Beachem.
She is survived by brothers, Bill Cothron (Grace) and James Cothron (Fran); her children, Bryant P. Barnes (Linda), Peggy Pinkham Reed (Bill), Mary Pinkham Kross; stepson, Paul Beachem; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Alice cared deeply for her family. She loved life, especially dance, poetry, the ocean and eating at O'Steen's. She had many wonderful friends, most of whom have gone before her. She was a blessing to everyone who crossed her path. She often said, "Blessed is he that finds joy in the journey." She will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Northeast Florida.
Visitation will be Monday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with services Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Craig Funeral Home. Burial will be at Pellicer Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 07/06/08)
A life-long resident of Southeastern Connecticut, Maj. (ret.) Bruce Talcott Beal died on Sunday, March 30. He was 76 years old. Maj. Beal was born in Boston in 1931 and was raised at the family home in Talcottville, Conn. He summered at the family home at Eastern Point for much of his youth and graduated from Rockville High School in 1949. In 1954, he graduated from Harvard College, where he rowed on the crew team and played the bass drum in the college band.
Immediately upon graduating from Harvard, Maj. Beal embarked on an impressive career as a U.S. Army officer that spanned five decades. His expertise was in missile systems, and, as a young lieutenant, he was selected to work in the early stages of the U.S. Missile Program under Werner Von Braun at Redstone Arsenal. He later taught at the OCS in Germany while serving with the NATO forces in the mid-1960s. He served in Korea and Vietnam, where he was the historian for the Americal Division at Chu Lai with Maj. Colin Powell. Maj. Beal continued to play an active role as a master sergeant in the Army Reserves until his retirement from the U.S. Army in 1991.
His professional life was highlighted by his tenure at Airwick Chemical and General Dynamics Electric Boat Division. In civilian life, he had been very active with the Retired Officers Association, Navy League, National Guard and the Masons. He was a life-long member and past president of the Shenecossett Beach Club in Groton. His passion for history and genealogy lead him to his acquired memberships in Sons of Cincinnatus, Founders and Patriots of America, Sons of the American Revolution and the Society of Mayflower descendants.
In recent years, he and his wife, Jackie, resided in Norwich and Elkton, Fla. They greatly enjoyed traveling and had cruised Alaska, Asia, Europe and South America together. In addition to his wife, Jackie (Mower) Beal, he is survived by his daughters, Libby Beal Flanagan and her husband, Tom, of Waterford, Katie Beal Bradford of Mystic, and Hannah Beal Will and his two granddaughters, Maggie McDonnell Will and Emma Talcott Will, of Quincy, Mass. He is also survived by his brother, Stuart Beal, of Sarasota, Fla.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2008, at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday evening from 5 to 7 at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008, in St. Augustine at Trininty Episcopal Church, 215 St. George St. Burial with full military honors will be held Thursday, May 29, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to a charity of your choice.
(St Augustine Record, 4/1/08)
Joan H. Beall, 80, passed away peacefully at Flagler Hospital on April 23, 2010.
Joan was a longtime resident of St. Augustine. She was a retired costumer for the Florida State Play titled "Cross and Sword" and was a past president of the Little Theatre of St. Augustine.
Joan is survived by three daughters, Frances Beall of St. Augustine, Molly (Terry) Gorny of Houston, Texas, and Anne (Chris) Ansley of Tampa, Fla.; son, Ted (Susan) Beall of Indialantic, Fla.; sister, Nancy (George) McCallum of Jacksonville, Fla.; four grandchildren, Ashley Beall, Hailey Beall, Davis Beall and Samantha Gorny.
Her husband of 47 years, Philip Beall, preceded her in death.
Services will be private, and she will be laid to rest next to her late husband in San Lorenzo Cemetery.
If you would like, please make a memorial donation to Friends of the Bookmobile, 6670 U.S. 1 South, St. Augustine, FL 32086.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/25/2010)
Patricia (Pat) Beam, 76, passed away on April 8, 2009.
Miss Pat was born in Anderson S.C., daughter of her late parents, Claude and Lois E. Beam. She lived in Sanford, Fla., as a small child, and moved with her family to Maryland when her father accepted a position as a printer for the United States government.
Pat had many fond memories of her childhood and spoke often of her family, especially her sister and best friend, Katherine (Kitty) Beall. Their love of the motion pictures, theater, literature and music gave them a special bond throughout the years. To communicate with each other, they used the beautiful art of letter writing. Pat was always looking forward to sharing information she had found with Kitty in a letter.
Pat graduated from Blair High School in Silver Spring, Md. She attended classes at George Washington University, which was one of the highlights of her life. She held various positions during her working career. Some of her favorites included working as a clerk in a law office, a book editor, executive assistant to the County Council of Montgomery County, Md., and a nurse in an elementary school, which she loved because she was caring for others.
She also worked in a mall office and was able to meet John F. Kennedy while he was running for president and came to make a public campaign speech. Pat and her late husband and companion, Melvin Horme, enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing and spending time at their beach house on weekends in Ocean City, Md.
Pat retired early for medical reasons, and her love of the ocean brought her to St. Augustine, Fla., in the early 1980s. She built new friendships in St. Augustine, and those who knew her were blessed, not only to call her friend, but also family.
Pat was a champion of kindness to animals, and she believed that if you could get children to love animals, adolescent violence would be greatly reduced. She supported many animal organizations that focus on care and kindness to animals.
Pat surrounded herself with her own furry friends that she always called her "labor of love." "No one else would understand," she would say, "but they are my family." From all those who loved Miss Pat, we do understand.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Lois E. Beam;, her husband, Melvin Horme; and her nephew, Thomas Beall.
She is survived by her sister, Katherine Beall, and her husband, Albert, of Silver Spring, Md.; her niece, Patricia Beall, and her husband, Gary Holzapfel, of Montgomery Village, Md.; her niece, Deborah Beall; great-nephews, Jonathan and Daniel Beall; and many friends who were blessed and honored to know her and have her in their lives.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Craig Funeral Home Chapel in St. Augustine.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Miss Pat's honor would be greatly appreciated to The Humane Society or your favorite animal organization.
Craig Funeral Home Cremation Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 04/14/09)
John David (Captain "Crazy" Dave) Beard, 57, of Treasure Beach, St. Augustine, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 14, 2008, at his home. Dave was born Nov. 14, 1950, in Birmingham, Ala., and had resided in Treasure Beach for the past 20 years.
Dave will be sadly missed by his many and friends, daughter, Anna Beard, Jasper, Ala.; son, Eric Beard, Arley, Ala.; two grandchildren, John David Beard and Abigail Grace Beard; special brothers, Mean Gene, J.B. and Richard Graves and the entire community of Treasure Beach. Dave was predeceased by his wife, Brenda Lusk (Sunshine) Beard. Special thanks to all the neighbors and friends who took care of my father.
There will be a memorial at Lighthouse Park with a burial at sea afterward, to be announced within a few weeks.
(St Augustine Record, 3/3/08)
R. Steven "Steve" Beard, 61, died unexpectedly at Flagler Hospital June 19, 2011.
He is survived by his wife Sherry of St. Augustine; his son Brian of Los Angeles, Calif.; his mother Dorothy of St. Augustine; his brothers, Gregg (Nancy) Beard of Yakima, Wash., and Lewis Beard of Englewood, Fla.; his sister LeeAnne (Gary) Skinner of N. Pinellas Park, Fla.; and step-mother, Eleanor Beard of N. Pinellas Park, Fla.
He was predeceased by his father, Russell Beard, Jr., sister Joellen, and grandparents Alvin and Juanita Rediger, and Russell and Vera Beard.
He was born in Lafayette, Ind., and was a 1968 graduate of Boca Raton High School.
Before contracting MG, he was an avid surfer and sailor, obtaining his captain"s license. For the last several years he was an enthusiastic motorcyclist and enjoyed many excursions on his bike.
The family requests that friends send any good memories and funny stories to beards2@hotmail.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Steve"s name may be made to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, 355 Lexington Ave., 15th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (www.myasthenia.org).
A Memorial Celebration for family and friends to gather together to remember Steve will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 24, at Craig Funeral Home.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on June 21, 2011)
Carl Edwin Beason passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at the age of 79. Carl was born Aug. 31, 1929, in Anderson, Ind. He was a graduate of Palatka High School, Palatka, Fla., and Ball State University. Muncie, Ind., where he earned a master's degree in political science. Carl proudly served his country as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force and with the FBI, from which he retired after 26 years of service. He retired as a special agent from the Jacksonville office in 1984.
Carl is survived by his wife Diane; son, Joel Beason (Janet) of St. Augustine; daughters, Carla Waldron (Rigdon) of Tequesta, Fla., Kim Langlois (Matt) of Stuart, Fla., step-daughter, Allyson Bass (Jason) of Jacksonville; grandsons, Joshua and Jake Beason; brothers, James L. Beason and Joseph Walker of St. Augustine and Anderson, Ind., several nieces and nephews as well as a host of good friends and his beloved constant companion and family pet, Savannah.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 14, 2009, at the American Legion Post 233, 560 N. Wilderness Trail, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Community Hospice of North East Florida or American Legion Post 233.
Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under the care and direction of Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 03/12/09)
Aldor "Al" Raymond Beaudoin, 93, St. Augustine, died Sept. 24, 2010, at Halifax Medical Center.
He was born in Chicopee, Mass., and was a longtime resident of St. Augustine. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II.
He had worked as a contractor and, after moving to St. Augustine, his love of golf led him to work at the St. Augustine Shores Golf Club. He was an avid dancer and was a member of VFW Post 2391.
Private services are planned.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel Beaudoin, St. Augustine; two sons, Steven Beaudoin, Santa Rosa, Calif., and Jonathan Beaudoin, Raleigh, N.C.; one sister, Claire Thibodeau, E. Longmeadow, Mass.; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 26, 2010)
Lee Ellen Rivers Beauford, born in LuRay, S.C., on May 28, 1931. She entered in a peaceful home-going on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in St. Augustine, Fla. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and friend. She was also a surrogate mother to many. She attended school locally at the St. Augustine Vocational Technical Center where she received her Certified Nursing Assistant license and worked at the St. Augustine General Hospital for many years.
She was a devoted member of New St. James Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as the president of the Deaconess and Usher Board as well as a member of the choir.
She is predeceased to our eternal home by her late husband, Tommie Lee Beauford, brother, Arrie Lee Shuman, daughter, Daisy Mae Hope, and son, Roderick Donelle Rivers.
Survivors who will cherish her memory and carry on her legacy are her sons, James Rivers (Terry), Charlotte, N.C., Richard Rivers (Dorothy), St. Augustine, Sedrick Rivers (Kimberly), and Carlos Harris, both of Jacksonville, Fla., and Derrick Smith, Gainesville, Fla.; daughters, Dorothy Stafford Mary Wilbur (John) both of St. Augustine, Gloria Mitchem-Rivers, and Brenda Bynes, both of Orlando, Fla.; honorary daughters, Sherona Patrick (Eugene), Gainesville, April Blount (Arlis) and Rodnika Rivers (Donald), both of St. Augustine; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at New St. James Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Nathaniel Jackson, officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, St. Augustine. Viewing will be Thursday (today) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the church and on Friday from noon until the hour of service.
Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/19/2009)
Calvin A. Beaver passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 14, 2009.
Calvin was a longtime resident of St. Augustine. He worked for Florida East Coast Railroad for more than 20 years and was a sports fanatic who loved the Gators and the Jaguars.
He is survived by his son, David L. (Elaine) Beaver; grandson, David L. Beaver Jr.; stepdaughter, Jacqueline Stratton; brother, William (Pauline) Beaver of Jacksonville; stepgranddaughter, Pamela Holtzclaw; stepgrandson, Bryan Tidwell; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Justin, Mason and Brianna; one stepgreat-great-grandson, Joshua; and his best friend, Leona McQuaig, all of St. Augustine.
His wife, Ruby Beaver, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Mapleton, Ga.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 02/17/09)
Walter R. "Rocky" Beaver, 79, of Hollister, Fla., died March 6, 2008, at his home. Mr. Beaver was a native of Apison, Tenn., a former resident of St. Augustine and had resided in Hollister for the past seven years, coming from Ringold, Ga. Mr. Beaver was a retired general contractor.
Services: The family will receive friends 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Pellicer Creek Cemetery near Hastings with services at 3:30 p.m. at the cemetery. Officiating: The Rev. Ted Rodda, Jr. Burial: Pellicer Creek Cemetery.
Survivors: His sons, William, Barnes, Hollister, Brian Beaver, Jacksonville, Fla., and Scott Beaver, St. Augustine; daughter, Debra Martin, Jacksonville; brothers, W.A. Beaver and Paul Beaver, both of St. Augustine; sisters, Vivian Abney, Polly Wells and Jean Genovar, all of Ringold; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In charge: Masters Funeral Home of Palatka.
(St Augustine Record, 3/7/08)
Cade Hunter Beck, 12, of Palatka, died Monday, June 6, 2011, from injuries received in an ATV accident.
He was a native of Jacksonville and a lifelong resident of Palatka and East Palatka. He was in the sixth grade at Jenkins Middle School and was an active member of the FFA and Land Judging at the school. He was a member of Lemon Heights Baptist Church and Gids Bay Hunting Club in Clay County. He loved playing baseball and football and was a member of the Dirt Bike Association.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Martha and Willard Nettles, Ralph and Erma Jean Thames, and Edward and Virginia Beck.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Marisa and Andy Sapp; father, Mark Beck Sr.; three sisters, Megan Beck, Brooke Beck and Taylor Sapp; brother, Mark A. "Cole" Beck Jr., and girlfriend, Jennie McNett, all of Palatka; grandparents, Wayne and Linda Shell, Robert and Sheila Thames, Buddy Beck, Sandy and Wayne Sapp, and Gator and Debbie Banks; great-grandparents, Robert and Betty Bradshaw, all of Palatka; aunts and uncles, Will Nettles, Kim and Keith Bushy, Christy and Michael May, Guyla Banks, and Victoria Radtke; cousin, Robert William "Billy" Bradshaw, all of Palatka; best friends, Cameron Smith, Christopher Teaford, Landon Nearing and Zeth Sweat and a special friend, Margaret Squires, along with many cousins.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, at the Palatka High School Commons, with the Rev. Joey Floyd officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Johnson Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka. In celebration of his life, a memorial video will be shown. The FFA Chapters of Jenkins and Beasley middle schools will serve as active and honorary pallbearers.
Memorial donations may be made to: Cade Beck Benefit, Account No. 106459-30, c/o First Coast Community Credit Union, 306 S. Palm Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.JohnsonOverturfFunerals.com
Johnson Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on June 10, 2011)
Date of death: 04/15/2010. Age at death: 86 . Born: Campbell, NY.
Elizabeth (Betty) Beck, 86, of Campbell, and Hastings, Florida, passed away Thursday, April 15 at Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 14, 1924 in Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of the late Leo and Anne (Lightner) Gordon.
Betty was a Bell Trained Operator Specialist during WWII and retired after 32 years as Chief Operator of Georgia Pacific Corp. in Palatka, Florida.
She is survived by three daughters, Patti Beck-Hedren of Campbell, Sandra Beck-Hale of Campbell and Hastings, Florida and Mary Jo (Buddy) Perry of Palatka, Florida; one son, Richard (Debra) Beck of Flora Home, Florida; and one brother, Robert (Charlotte) Gordon of Bremerton, Washington.
No calling hours are being observed. A Celebration of her Life Memorial will be held at a later date at St. Ambrose Parish in Elkton, Florida.
Arrangements are being handled by Bond-Davis Funeral Home of Bath.
(The Courier, Bath, NY, May 1, 2010)
Raymond Lee Beck, 65, of St. Petersburg passed July 22. He was a charter fishing captain in St. Augustine and previously a county building inspector.
Survived by his wife Jean; daughter, Sandy Purtlebaugh; and sister, Barbara Peterson. Donations to VA Hospice, payable to VAHCS Bay Pines GPF 1086, Bay Pines VAHCS Hospice Unit, Ward 4B, P.O. Box 5005, Bay Pines, FL 33744.
(St Augustine, 08/03/08)
Rebecca Virginia Beck, 71, of St. Augustine, died on Nov. 1, 2009, at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine.
She was born in Nashville, Ga., and had lived in St. Augustine since 1975, moving here from Valdosta, Ga. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Beck; a sister, Vera Durst; and a sister-in-law, Doris Warren.
She is survived by daughters Teresa Harding and her husband, Darrell, of New Caney, Texas, Sharon Hicks and her husband, Robert, of St. Augustine, Patti Burchell and her husband, James, of St. Augustine; a son, Charles Beck, and his wife, Bobbie, of St. Augustine; a brother, J.W. Warren, of Valdosta; a brother-in-law, J.W. Durst, of Madison; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at Westview Cemetery in Nashville, Ga.
A visitation of family and friends will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday at Carson McLane Funeral Home in Valdosta.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/3/2009)
Frederick W. "Fred" Becker Jr., 71, St. Augustine, died July 17, 2010 at Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born in Irvington, N.J. and had resided in St. Augustine since 1982, moving here from Union, N.J. He worked as a plant manager for Gate Roofing from 1982 until his retirement in 2000. He served his country in the U.S. Navy in the 1960s. Fred enjoyed his family, friends, and deep sea fishing.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday July 20, 2010, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Fran Becker, St. Augustine; son, William Becker, East Windsor, N.J.; two step-children, Susan Nordlund, St. Augustine, Robert Scala, Oxford, N.J.; his father, Frederick W. Becker Sr., Union, N.J.; brother, Gary Becker, Millersburg, Pa.; sister, Carolyn Knox, Springfield, N.J.; and five grandchildren, Brian, Connor, Krissy, Kaitie and Molly.
Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 7/18/2010)
Adella (Betty) Beckers, 86, St. Augustine, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008, after a long illness, with her loving husband, Joe, at her side.
She was born and raised in Hudson, N.Y., graduated from Hudson Schools, as well as Albany Business College, where she met the man who was to be her husband for 63 years. She and Joe were married Oct. 7, 1945, three weeks after Joe returned from overseas serving in the Army during World War II.
Mrs. Beckers was the daughter of the late Amelia and Henry Sherman and sister of the late Harry Sherman.
She is survived by three children; a daughter, Diane (James) Aldrich, of Chatham, N.Y.; son, David, and wife, Joan, of Manchester, Conn., and son, Paul, and wife, Lori of Utica, N.Y.; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Mrs. Beckers lived most of her life in Hudson before retirement and relocating to St. Augustine in 1983.
She worked as a telephone operator for New York Telephone for many years and then JJ Newberrys Department store part time while raising her family. When she relocated to St. Augustine, she loved her work at the Museum Store on St. George Street. She loved the ocean, sewing, birds, flowers and family.
She was a member of Millcreek Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers a donation to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida would be appreciated.
Arrangements are with Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 07/01/08)
Marjorie June Beemiller, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Aug. 3, 2008. Marjorie was born in Santa Ana, Calif. For many years she resided in Rogers, Ark. She moved to St. Augustine in 1997 to be near her daughter, Melinda Casado, son-in-law Arthur Casado, and grandson Luis.
She is also survived by a sister, Shirley Barrett; a daughter, Cindy Burnett; and granddaughters, Lauren and Johanna.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Beemiller.
A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, we kindly ask for donations to be made to help fund the new Bailey Family Center for Caring, in St. Augustine, Fla., C/O Community Hospice of N.E. Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
The family is deeply grateful for the kindness and patience shown by Dr. Warren Whitlock during the latter part of her life. We graciously thank Hospice for letting our mom's final wishes be fulfilled by staying at home with her fine caregiver, Maja Katarzynska.
Arrangements have been made by Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 08/08/08)
Cecil Raymond Beggs, 82, of St. Johns, Fla., died on May 23, 2011, of complications from a stroke.
Cecil was a native of Gadsden, Ala., and a graduate of Etowah High School, Class of 1947, and Jacksonville State University.
He is predeceased by his first wife of 49 years, Margrette Johnson Beggs; grandson, Tyler Beggs; three sisters, Lucille McCormick, Wilma Myrick and Sybil Harmon; brother, Harold Beggs; and parents, Naomi and Gaston Beggs.
Cecil is survived by his wife, Marjorie Van Winkle Beggs; daughters, Karen Beggs Alford (Steve), Kathy Beggs Binkowski (Henry) Dallas, Texas, Kristy Beggs; son, Michael Beggs (Cindy); grandchildren, Katie Alford Henson, Tom Alford (Sara) and Travis Beggs; great-grandchildren, Kayla and Jasmine Beggs, Emma Henson and Ellie Alford; brother-in-law, Jerry Johnson, and his wife, Patricia, of Gadsden, Ala.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Cecil was a member of Shores United Methodist Church. He loved high school and college football. He refereed high school football and worked the down marker chains for several years on the sidelines for the University of Florida Gator football games.
He served in the Army Air Force after World War II and retired from the National Guard as a second lieutenant. Cecil was a past president of the Southside Civitans and retired from Bellsouth in 1984.
A celebration of life memorial service is planned. At his request, his ashes will be scattered in a private family ceremony.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on May 27, 2011)
Cecil Raymond Beggs, 82, of Westminster Woods on Julington Creek in St. Johns, Fla., died on May 23, 2011, of complications from a stroke.
Cecil was a native of Gadsden, Ala., and a graduate of Etowah High School, class of 1947, and Jacksonville State University.
He is predeceased by his first wife of 49 years, Margrette Johnson Beggs; grandson, Tyler Beggs; three sisters, Lucille McCormick, Wilma Myrick and Sybil Harmon; brother, Harold Beggs; and parents, Naomi and Gaston Beggs.
Cecil is survived by his beloved wife, Marjorie Van Winkle Beggs of Westminster Woods; daughters, Karen Beggs Alford (Steve), Kathy Beggs Binkowski (Henry), Dallas, Texas, Kristy Beggs; son, Michael Beggs (Cindy); grandchildren, Katie Alford Henson, Tom Alford (Sara) and Travis Beggs; great-grandchildren, Kayla and Jasmine Beggs, Emma Henson and Ellie Alford; brothers-in-law, Jerry Johnson, and his wife, Patricia, of Gadsden, Ala., Henry E. Van Winkle (Bettie) of Winter Haven, Fla.; James T. Van Winkle (Elba) of Kissimmee, Fla.; numerous nieces and nephews; and best friends A.J. Gruen and Claude Cavaness.
Cecil was a member of Shores United Methodist Church. He loved high school and college football. He refereed high school football and worked the down marker chains for several years on the sidelines for the University of Florida Gator football games.
He served in the Army Air Force after World War II and retired from the National Guard as a second lieutenant. Cecil was a past president of the Southside Civitans, Jacksonville; and retired from Bellsouth in 1984.
He was a member of the Trailblazers at Arlington Baptist Church, Jacksonville, AT&T Telephone Pioneers, Communication Workers of America, Gator Sport Club, St. Augustine, a former member of the Jacksonville Gator Club, and a member of the U.S. Navy League, St. Augustine. .
A celebration of life memorial service is planned at St. Augustine Shores United Methodist Church, 724 South Shores Blvd., across from the St. Johns Golf Club on Saturday, July 9 at 11 a.m. A reception following. Please come and celebrate Cecil"s life on earth with our family.
At his request, his ashes will be scattered in a private family ceremony.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257; or Florida United Methodist Children"s Home, 1 Children"s Way, Enterprise, Fla.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 8and July 9, 2011)
Jeremiah Gerard Behan, 88, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring. He was a 1944 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point and served as a mariner during World War II.
He is survived by sons, Desmond and Eric Behan; daughters, Alison Barr and Susan Gammage; and brothers, James, Denis and John Behan.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 1/15/2010)
Age 98, died 14 Jan 2011
St Johns Family Funeral Home
(St Augustine Record, 01/18/2011)
Vivian "Pat" Patthey Behlmer, 87, of Marietta, Ga., died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marietta with the Rev. John Walsh officiating. Interment will be in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Behlmer was a founding member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marietta and was the Atlanta Archdiocese and Catholic "Woman of the Year" in 1980.
Survivors include three daughters, Catherine B. Scarbrough of Marietta, Diane Lamb of Clayton, Ga., Margaret Shelton of Dallas, Ga.; one son, Bill Behlmer of Marietta; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews and her beloved pet "Annie."
Mrs. Behlmer is predeceased by her husband, William D. Behlmer.
Contributions may be made to charity of your choice.
Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta.
Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, October 1, 2010)
Alice Belaus, 81, of St. Augustine, died on Dec. 21, 2010 at the Coral Landing Assisted Living Facility in St. Augustine, surrounded by her family.
Born in Girardville, Pa., she was a longtime resident of New York. She was married to Anthony "Tony" Belaus, and had relocated to St. Augustine in 1998, upon his retirement, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Tony preceded her in death in 2007.
Alice was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker, as well as a loving grandmother. She attended St. Anastasia Catholic Church, and was an active with her husband at the V.F.W. Post 2391 in St. Augustine.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Dembek, of St. Augustine; her son, Tony Belaus of Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren, Derrek Dembek, Terri Belaus-Anderson, Keith Dembek, Amy Belaus, Jessica Belaus and Rebecca Belaus; and one great-grandchild, Rylan Anderson.
Private Services will be held. Donations in Alice's memory are being designated to either Haven Hospice, 200 Southpark Blvd., Suite 207, St. Augustine, FL 32086 or Coral Landing Assisted Living Facility, 2820 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, FL 32086.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, December 24, 2010)
James M. Belin, 80, St. Augustine, died May 23, 2009, at Flagler Hospital. He was born in Altoona, Pa., and had resided here for the past three years, moving here from Alabama. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served during Korea. He worked as a truck driver before retiring.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Texas.
He is survived by a daughter, SanaDean (Ronald) Sparks, St. Augustine; two sons, Maury (Diann) Belin, San Antonio, Texas, Greg (Jill) Belin, Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Nycole (Chris) Price, Kevan (Natalie) Brown, Sarah (Jason) Pointer, Rachael Belin, Jamie Belin, Nicholas Belin; and great-granddaughter, Madison Price.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 05/28/09)
Alberta Walker Bell, St. Augustine, passed away Dec. 4, 2008, at home. Mrs. Bell was born in Savannah, Ga., on June 10, 1912, to the late Raymond J. Walker and Martha Bossell Walker of Savannah. Mrs. Bell and her family moved to St. Augustine in 1920 where she resided until her death. She was active in her church, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and loved to cook and work in her garden. She was previously employed by the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind before she retired in the late 1980s.
She will be greatly missed by her many friends and family and was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alan Bell; brothers, Leroy James and Ulysses Walker; and sisters, Lillian and Ruby Walker.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Hezekiah, pastor, officiating. Calling hours are from 5-9 p.m. today at Chase Chapel. Cremation services are scheduled.
She leaves behind her sister, Annette Bain of Titusville, Fla.; niece, Karen Garris-Wright; nephews, Pete Garris, and Darrell Wright, both of California; and many family and friends.
Arrangements by Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 12/09/08)
On May 14, just two weeks short of her 99th birthday, Effie Leak Staton Bell was called home to be with her Lord and Savior.
Born May 29, 1909, in Ansonville, N.C., she was the middle of five children born to Marianna Waddell and Robert Lee Staton. She graduated from Quincy High School and moved to Jacksonville to study at Massey Business College. But when Augustus Daniel Bell, the love of her life, asked her to marry him, she quit school and that put an end to her business career. They had three daughters, Augusta Wright, Delores Hiers and Sarah Wood Hunt.
A Christian role model for her children and all who knew her, her testimony was her ever-present smile and loving concern for others. When she was widowed at age 52, with a 15-year-old to finish raising, she got a job in retail, selling women's fashions for the Vogue Shops. Every customer who came through the door was a visitor to socialize with and many became life-long friends. Her winning personality was the key to her success. She was often named top salesperson in the chain during her 30-plus-year career. Beginning at the then-new Gateway Mall, then at Phillips Highway Mall, she worked until retirement at age 80. She then had the opportunity to return to her first love -- caring for her family and gardening.
She was predeceased by her parents; brother Robert Nelm Staton; sisters Marie Staton, Virginia Bowen and Bess Akins; and never knew of the death of her precious daughter Delores, just weeks prior to her own. She is survived and terribly missed by her daughters, Augusta Wright, of Middleburg, and Sarah Wood Hunt (Jon), of St. Augustine and son-in-law H. Marcy Hiers, of Kannapolis, N.C. She was devoted to her grandchildren, Clabourne Wright III (Debbie), of Green Cove Springs, Augustus Daniel Wright (Cathy), of Middleburg, Ruth Ann Sumner (Rod), of Jacksonville, Robert Hiers (Cheryl), of Aynor, S,C., Marcie Lee Pack, of Kannapolis, Kathy Young of Savannah, Ga., Walter Wood (Carrie), of Satellite Beach, Cameron Ward-Hunt, of Denver, Colo., and Cassidy Hunt, of St. Augustine. Her great-grandchildren are Melissa, Austin, Clay and Conner Wright; McGee Faircloth; Jacob Hiers; Alec Pack; Derek and Katie Tarver; Jamie Lee; and Walker Wood. Her great-great-granddaughters are Amaya Jennings and Sidni and Brooke Rabon. She loved her nieces and nephews as her own.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Hardage-Giddens on Hendricks Avenue in Jacksonville.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Deermeadows Baptist Church, followed by a reception then burial at Restlawn Memorial Park. Flowers are gratefully accepted, or Memorials may be made to Deermeadows Baptist Church, Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, or River Garden Hebrew Home. Proverbs 31:10-31.
(St Augustine Record, 05/19/08)
Jean Bell, 85, of Jacksonville, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at Community Hospice/McGraw Center. She was a native of Savannah, Ga.
She is survived by sons Howard, Dwight and Timothy Bell; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services were 2 p.m. Monday at Keystone Heights Cemetery.
Arrangements under the care of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record. 02/10/09)
Laura Sue Bell, 67, of St. Augustine, died on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring.
She was born on Feb. 9, 1941, in Birmingham, Ala., and resided in St. Augustine for most of her life. Laura was an assistant director of the Council on Aging until the early 1990s.
Laura is survived by her husband, Dwight Emery Bell; daughters, Kelley Madden of Jacksonville and Wendy Wilson of St. Augustine; son, Eric Kachelhofer of Jacksonville; stepson, Douglas Bell of St. Augustine; brother, Eugene McWilliams of Alabama; and three grandchildren.
A visitation will be held at Craig Funeral Home from 5 to 7 on Sunday, Nov. 2. 2008. A graveside service will be held at Craig Memorial Park and 11 a.m. on Monday Nov. 3, with the Rev. Ron Moore, officiating.
Flowers are gratefully accepted. Donations may be made to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Fla. 32257 or The Donna Deegan Foundation, 1015 Atlantic Blvd., Suite 144, Atlantic Beach, Fla. 32233.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 11/02/08)
LeRoy W. Bell, 86, of St. Augustine died peacefully Friday, May 30, at San Marco Terrace. Roy was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Jan. 2, 1922, and raised in Rego Park, N.Y. He attended Newtown High School and enlisted in the Navy in 1942. He served aboard the USS Denver with the 58th Task Force. He was honorably discharged in 1945 and in 1946 married Helen Gormley of Elmhurst, Queens, N.Y. They moved to Syosset, N.Y., and there they raised their two children, Roy and Maryellen. He retired from the New York Telephone Co. in 1982. Helen and LeRoy moved to St. Augustine in 1986.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Helen, of St. Augustine, son Roy and Alison of South Orange, N.J., daughter Maryellen and John Sherlock of Monroe, N.Y., sister-in-law Barbara Gormley of St. Augustine and his five grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the administration and staff at San Marco Terrace for their loving care and compassion. They are truly a dedicated group.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday June 3, 2008 at 9 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church with the Rev. William Mooney, pastor and the Rev. Michael G. Boughton SJ, nephew, officiating. Contributions may be made in his memory to the building fund at Corpus Christi Church.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park is assisting the Bell family.
(St Augustine Record, 06/02/08)
Vincenzo Mario Bellavista (Vinny), 52, died Aug. 29, 2010, peacefully at home with those he loved around him.
The outstanding and courageous battle he fought for so long was for his children, whom he adored with all of his heart.
Vinny was born in England, lived in Italy and London, and moved to St. Augustine in 2004. In London he was first-team captain and head coach of the Battersea Ironsides Rugby Football Club. In St. Augustine, until his death, he was head coach for the girls soccer team at Pedro Menendez High School. He had the heart of a lion and will be remembered for his sense of humor, his beautiful wide smile and his robust character. His memory will live on in his four amazing children and the players he inspired.
He is survived by his wife, Francesca; his children, Vincenzo, Sophia, Gabriella and Isabella, all of St. Augustine; his parents, Vincenzo and Rosap; and his brother, Bruno, and family, all of Baiano, Italy.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution would be appreciated to The Memorial Fund for Vinny Bellavista. Please contact St. Johns Family Funeral Home at 904-824-1625 for account details.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 1, 2010)
Terrie Regina Bell-Blue, "Gina," 46, a native of St. Augustine, Fla., brought joy to her parents Frances Bell and the late James C. Bell the day of her birth on Aug. 28, 1964. She continued to share that warm loving spirit with her family and friends. On Aug. 25, 2011, our all wise and merciful God called a beautiful soul home to eternal rest.
Terrie was educated in the St. Johns County Public School System, graduating from St. Augustine High School in 1982. Terrie was employed for 22 years at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. She was a member of Dawson Chapel CME Church. Terrie enjoyed traveling, television and gourmet food.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Blue Jr. in 2006.
Cherishing her memories are a loving and devoted mother, Frances Bell; sisters, Leslie Bell-Harrison (Thomas), Janice DeSue, and Tarika Bell; brothers, Kenneth Ginn (Kathy), Palm Coast, James Bell, Jr., Jacksonville, Fla.; aunts, Yvonne McDaniel, St. Louis, Mo., Carol Jones (Willie) Pembroke, Pines, Fla., Karen Flynn, St. Augustine, Elizabeth McGriff, Thomasville, Ga.; uncle, Christopher Bell (Diotha); Gainesville, Fla.; godchildren, Sterling and Sydney Searcy, extended family, Arnett C. Chase, Dianne T. Chase, Avis C. Chase, Arnett C. Chase II; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and devoted friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday Sept. 3, 2011, at Dawson Chapel CME Church. The Rev. Trudye Thompson, pastor. Calling hours are 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church and 10 a.m. Saturday until the service hour. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
Service entrusted to Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
Ida "Marjorie" Hind Benchoff, 91, peacefully transitioned into the arms of Jesus, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, at her home in St. Augustine, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on Feb. 16, 1920 in Georgetown, Fla. She married the love of her life, Harlan Benchoff, on Aug. 5, 1944, and they enjoyed a beautiful life together for over 60 years, prior to his passing in 2004.
Marjorie enjoyed crocheting, writing poetry, reading her Bible, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family was her world, second to her faith in the Lord. She was a member and served for almost 40 years as a Sunday school teacher with the Georgetown United Methodist Church and was a homemaker and mother her entire adult life and nothing was more important to her than her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Harlan "Benny" Benchoff, parents, Oliver and Sylvia Hind and brothers, Buster Hind, Leon Hind, Rush Hind and Charlie Hind.
Left to cherish her beautiful memory are children, Dale Benchoff of Jacksonville, Gayle Robideaux and husband, Marty, of St. Augustine, and Elaine Langston and husband, Terry, of Satsuma; grandchildren, Tony Sterling of Casselberry, Paige Jones and husband, Matt of Satsuma, Christy Sparks and husband, Billy of Interlachen, Erica Sweeney and husband, Matthew, John Benchoff and wife, Nicole, Stephen Robideaux, and April Langston, all of St. Augustine; great-grandchildren, Taylon Dand, Layla Jones, Sylvia Jones, Landon Benchoff, and Emma Sweeney.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka with the Rev. L.D. Osteen, officiating. Burial will follow in Georgetown Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
In celebration of her life, a memorial video will be shown. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.JohnsonOverturfFunerals.com
Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on September 8, 2011)
Caroline M. Bendix, 58, passed away Oct. 23, 2010, at home.
A lifelong resident of St. Augustine, she is survived by three children, sisters, brothers and grandchildren.
Services will be held at a later date.
(St Augustine Record, October 26, 2010)
Beatrice Louella Hundley May Benisz, born in Charleston, W.Va., 03/15/1963, has left us to be with God on 06/06/2009.
She was a resident of St. Augustine and resided with her mother.
She left behind her mother, Essie Ejercito, and a brother, Bewey Hundley. She was loved by many and will be missed by all.
(St Augustine Record, 06/25/09
Miguel Benitez, 64, of St. Augustine, died April 2, 2009, at his home.
He was a native of the Virgin Island Christiansted, St. Croix. He was a laborer in construction and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Benitez; daughter, Melody Bonet and Angel Brady, all of St. Augustine; sons, Jose and Miguel, both of Bridgeport, Conn., and Regalado of Louisiana; mother, Maria Benitez, U.S. Virgin Islands; sisters, Isabel of U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix, Mary of Orlando, Fla., Anita, Carmen and Marisela; brothers, Ramon, Jorge and Conception; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, with the Rev. Richard Madison, pastor, officiating. Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Church of God, Twine Street, in St. Augustine.
Coleman's Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 04/09/09)
Mrs. Anne G. Bennett, 74, of Pinnacle, N.C., passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born in Bartow County, Ga., to the late Marvin Roscoe and Sadie Jones Gaddis.
Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Bennett.
She is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Rogers; a son, the Rev. Jack Rogers and wife Lisa; four grandchildren, Joseph Drago, Katherine Moss, Lauren Rogers and Catherine Rogers; one great-grandchild, Julian; and two stepsons, Terry Bennett and wife Nancy, and Mike Bennett.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.
(St. Augustine Record, 01/7/08)
John "Jack" Karl Bennett, 66, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away April 16, 2010, at Flagler Hospital.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., he is survived by his wife of 45 years, Karole Bennett; son and daughter-in-law, Brett and Michele Bennett (San Francisco, Calif.); daughter and son-in-law, Kara and Christopher Kelley (St. Augustine); granddaughter, Chloe Willow Kelley (St. Augustine); grandson, Dillon Wilson Bennett (San Francisco, Calif.); mother, Lorraine Bennett (Evansville, Ind.); and sisters, Lori Hughes (Seattle, Wash.) and Karen Carter (Evansville, Ind.).
Friends and family will continue to celebrate his life and cherish their memories.
A memorial service will be held at The Palencia Club on May 14, 2010, followed by a celebration of life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/25/2010)
Patricia Ruth Bennett, 47, of Ponte Vedra passed away July 10, 2011, at Baptist Hospital South.
She was born on Nov. 12, 1963, in San Jose, Calif. She moved to Ponte Vedra in 1996, coming from Orlando. She held a degree in accounting, and she was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Joseph"s Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Tam Bennett; a son, JohnPaul Bennett; three daughters, Sarah Michelle, Danielle Nicole and Rebekah Celine Bennett, all of Jacksonville; her parents, Thomas and Autha Lawlor, of Orlando; brothers, Timothy (Allison) Lawlor of Oakdale, Calif., Michael (Phyllis) Lawlor of Modesto, Calif., Thomas (Alisa) Lawlor of Kyle, Texas, and Stephen Lawlor of Orlando; sisters, Sheilah (Armond) Wong of San Jose, Calif., Mary (Phillip) Hancock of Lake Mary, Fla., and Kathleen (Raymond) Serena of San Jose, Calif.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2011, at St. Joseph"s Catholic Church, 11730 Old St. Augustine Road, with Father Daniel Cody, celebrant. Calling hours will be from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2011, with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32223.
Burial will be at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com. 904-288-0025.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 13, 2011 )
Phillip L. Bennett, 30, St. Augustine, died June 3, 2009, at his home after a long illness. He was born in Troy, Ohio, and had resided in St. Augustine since 1980, moving here from Ohio. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
A celebration of his life will take place 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Craig Eby officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the American Heart Association, 5851 St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
He is survived by his parents, Phillip and Violet Bennett; son, Hunter O. Bennett; sister, Charlene Hadjis; niece, Ava Hadjis; nephew, Braden Hadjis, all of St. Augustine; paternal grandparents, Phyllis and Robert Bennett, Piqua, Ohio; and numerous aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Betty L. and Charles W. Roig.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/06/09)
Ralph E. Bennett, 61, of Green Cove Springs, died Aug. 10, 2008. He is survived by three children, two brothers, five sisters, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held noon Saturday at St. Joseph Baptist Church in Elwood. (St Augustine Record, 08/21/08)
William G. Bennett, III, 32, Wilmington Island, Ga., and formerly of Evansville, Ind., died April 24, 2008, at his home.
Bill was born Nov. 2, 1975 in Evansville to William Bennett Jr., and Cindy (Cook) Mills. He was a 1994 graduate of North High School and attended the University of Evansville and Palmer Chiropractic School in Davenport, Iowa. Bill was a sales representative for Graybar Electric in Savannah, Ga. He attended Christian Fellowship Church in Evansville. Bill enjoyed spending time with his daughter and the outdoors, including the beach, hunting, sports and friends. He was a loving father, a wonderful son, a great brother and a loyal friend. Bill will be missed dearly by all who knew him. The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and condolences.
He is survived by a daughter, Samantha Bennett and her mother, Victoria, of Wilmington Island; his parents, Cindy (Cook) Mills and her husband, Ron, of Evansville, and William Bennett Jr., and his wife, Donna of Evansville; grandparents, William Bennett Sr., Albion, Ill., and Gussie Cardin, Evansville; sister, Sallie Anthony, Evansville; brother, Brian Bennett and his fiance, Andrea Sturgon, Evansville; two nieces and two nephews, Jasmine, Kaelie, Sean and Clayton; Godparents, Sheila M. Corcoran and John Stevens; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Velma Bennett and Dorothy C. Shatara, and his grandfather, Frederick E. Shatara.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Christian Fellowship Church, 4100 Millersburg Road, Evansville, Ind., with The Rev. Spencer Downs, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Boone Funeral Home is in charge of services.
(St Augustine Record, 5/01/08)
William Terrell Bennett, 55, better known as Ted, died April 26, 2010, at his home. He was born Nov. 20, 1954, in St. Augustine, Fla., to the late Robert Lee. Sr. and Ella Bennett. He worked for the city of St. Augustine Beach for 24 years and for the State of Florida for five years. He was a dedicated employee. He was a loving husband, father, and friend.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories a devoted wife, Sandora Bennett, St. Augustine; one son, William Terrell Bennett Jr. (Buffy); three daughters, Terri Bennett, Elizabeth Bennett, and Vanita Bennett, all of Jacksonville, Fla.; five step children, Carol Grace, Jacksonville, Cathy Walker (Corey), Hastings, Fla., Ulyesse Grace III, Marlon Grace (LaShonda) and Sandora Grace, all of St. Augustine; brother, Robert Bennett, Jr. (Calle), Penney Farms; and Charles Bennett, West Palm Beach; six sisters, Annie R. Bell, Annie D. Byrd (Frank), Delores Oxendine, Eleanor Bullard, Gwendolyn Hunter (Bruce), all of St. Augustine, and Celeste Jones, Houston, Texas; 19 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
He was predeceased by a brother, Gary Bennett.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Mt. Moriah Christian Ministry, St. Augustine, the Rev. Ronald Stafford, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the services in Woodlawn Cemetery. A public viewing will be from 6 to 6:30 p.m. today at the church.
Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/30/2010)
Yolanda Bennett, 40, of Elwood, Fla., died Feb. 9, 2008, at Baptist Hospital South, Jacksonville. Ms. Bennett was a native of Orlando, Fla., and had resided in Elwood since early childhood. Ms. Bennett was a manager at Burger King an was a member of St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church in Elwood.
Services: 12 noon Saturday at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, The Rev. A.J. Houston, pastor. Officiating: The Rev. John Newman. Calling hours: 5-7 p.m. at the church today and from 11 a.m. until the hour of service on Saturday. Burial: Mt. Olive Cemetery, Green Cove Springs.
Survivors: her mother, Betty foster, Elwood; brother, Tercell Bennett, Jacksonville; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In charge: Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 2/15/08)
Fred Alexander Bennie Jr., 78, of Moultrie, and formerly of St. Augustine, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at his home.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Feb. 28, at St. John's Family Funeral Home with the Dr. David Beauchamp officiating. Interment, with military honors, will follow in Craig Memorial Park. A visitation beginning at 1 p.m. will precede the service.
Born July 25, 1932, in Birmingham, Ala., he was the son of the late Fred Alexander Bennie Sr. and Beulah Davis Bennie.
He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was a retired Federal Composite supervisor with NADEP JAX, Jacksonville, Fla. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Moultrie.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Myra Bennie.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Jane Liles Bennie of Moultrie; one son, Keith Anthony Bennie, and fiancée, Jeanie Winner, of St. Augustine; one daughter, Patricia Marie Greene, and husband, Arliss, of Hastings; six grandchildren, Kevin Bennie and wife, Tara, Keisha Christman and husband, David, Trey Greene and wife, Amy, Nicole Day and husband, Allan, Michelle Losco and husband, Luke, and Travis Daniel and wife, Anita; and eight great-grandchildren.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record from February 25 to February 27, 2011)
Ruth J. Benson, 80, formerly of Springfield, Ohio, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in Jacksonville.
She was born Oct. 19, 1928, in Springfield, the daughter of Charles and Eula (Hess) Gall. Mrs. Benson retired from First National Bank (now National City), was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and a past member of North Hampton Lions Club. She moved to St. Augustine in 2001 and was a member of Memorial Lutheran Church.
She is survived by three grandchildren and their families, Brian and Kellie Brand and children Alexander and Jackson, Jennifer (Brand) and Stephen Wright and daughter, Madison, all of Troy, Ohio, and Chelsea Brand, of Bradford, Ohio; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Arthur and Betty Gall, of Punta Gorda, and Delbert Gall of Englewood, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Benson Jr., in 1990; her son, Bruce Brand; brothers, Clarence and Harold Gall; and sister, Anna Jeanette McCabe. Friends may call Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Richards, Raff and Dunbar Memorial Home.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Daniel Powell officiating. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Mausoleum. Memorial contributions are requested to Community Hospice Hadler Center, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.
(St Augustine Record, 10/26/08)
Karnig Berberian, 78, Palm Coast, died July 2, 2009, at The Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House in Palm Coast. He was a native of Larnca, Cyprus, and was a graduate of the American Academy, a mission school of the Reformed Presbyterian Church. He moved from New York to St. Augustine in 1988 and from St. Augustine to Ormond Beach in 1996. He was a cost manager employed by Ideal Corporation and former owners Parker Hannifen. He was employed for 30 years. He lived in England for 15 years before coming to the United States in 1967. While employed by Ideal Corporation in New York, he received a bachelor of arts degree in business administration from the Bernard Baruch College of The City University of New York. Karnig was single.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hovannes and Mariam Berberian. Also preceding him was his sister, Zarouhi Serian.
He is survived by brothers, David Berberian of Dallas, Texas and Roupen Berberian of Gainesville, Fla.; and sister, Koharig Thomas of Stafford, England. Other survivors include two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, six nephews, four nieces, five grand-nephews and five grand-nieces.
No memorial plans have been set at present.
Memorial donations may be sent to Reformed Presbyterian Retirement Home, 2344 Perrysville Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15214 or Dallas Seminary Foundation Vision Fund, 3909 Swiss Ave., Dallas, TX 75204.
Coastal Cremation Services, North Palm Coast, assisted the family.
(St Augustine Record, 07/16/09)
Jacqueline Berger, 86, passed away at her residence in St. Augustine on June 18, 2011.
Memorial service will be held at St. Anastasia Catholic Church at a later date.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements
(Published in St. Augustine Record on June 20, 2011)
R. Paul Bergman, 65, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away on Friday, June 11, 2010, at his home. Raymer was born on Sunday, June 3, 1945, in Pittsburgh to the late Clarence E. and Ruth (Boice) Bergman. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Wilbur Bergman, and two sisters, Velma Eichenlaub and Geraldine Remele.
Mr. Bergman proudly served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army, having served three tours of Vietnam. He was a member of the St. Anastasia Catholic Church and an avid golfer, and he owned and operated North Hills Junior Academy in Pittsburgh.
Paul is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Linda J. Bergman, of St. Augustine; son, Jeffrey P. Bergman, of Pittsburgh; daughter, Amy Gomez, and husband, James, of St. Augustine; brothers, Arthur Bergman and wife, Bernadette, of Montana, and Chuck Bergman and wife, Dorothy, of Peoria, Ariz.; sisters, Audrey Rhinehart and husband, Ray, of Surprise, Ariz., and Bernice Vivio and husband, Edward, and Diane Bergman, all of Phoenix; grandchildren, Cole Alicia Gomez and Morgan Elisabeth Gomez; and many other relatives and friends who will cherish his memory.
Calling hours will be 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2010, at Brandts Funeral Home on 1032 Perry Highway in Perrysville, Pa. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2010, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Franklin Park, Pa. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Bergman"s name may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1536 Kingsley Ave., Suite 123, Orange Park, FL 32073. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family by signing Paul"s guest book online at www.WattsFuneralHomes.com.
Simplicity Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Center Inc., 720 U.S. Highway 17 South, San Mateo, FL 32187.
(St Augustine Record, 6/16/2010)
Marilyn Bergstrom of St. Augustine, Fla., died at her home Thursday, the 17th of December, 2009, at age 82.
She was born Marilyn Lorraine Houser, Nov. 4, 1927, in Coburg, Iowa, to Tom and Ellen Houser, who precede her in death. She grew up in Lake Charles,La., and graduated summa cum laude from McNeese State College in 1946.
She married Robert (Bob) Bergstrom of Sulphur, La., on June 30, 1947. She lived for more than 30 years in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, before retiring back to Lake Charles.
Her greatest accomplishments were of loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a wonderfully witty lady, always a gracious hostess and an excellent cook. She enjoyed travel adventures, reading and writing and shopping.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years and daughters, Patricia Bergstrom of Marion, Iowa,Carol Webband Kathryn Bergstrom, both of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; her son, Robert, Jr. (Bob) and his wife Debra of St. Augustine; two granddaughters, Amy Koester, Overland Park , Kansas, and Sarah (Matt) Melvin of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two grandsons, Eric and Michael Bergstrom of St. Augustine, and three great- grandchildren, Ella Koester and Tristan and Jonathan Melvin; sister-in-law,Martha Jane Pritt of Tennessee; brother-in-law, Glen Elkins of Utah; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Sunday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Mortuary. The Rev. James Balke will conduct the funeral service at Craig Funeral Home St. Augustine, on Monday at 2 p.m.
Internment will be at Evergreen Cemetery following the service.
Marilyn's family wishes to express our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to Community Hospice. They facilitated her wish to remain at home with her family.
In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Building 100, Jacksonville, FL 32257 or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1332 N. Halsted St., Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60642.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements
(St Augustine Record, 12/19/2009)
Elizabeth June Berndt, 84, of St. Augustine, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2009, at the Moultrie Creek Nursing Home, St. Augustine. She was born on June 20, 1924, in Greenwich, Conn. Elizabeth was a graduate of the French Fashion Academy in New York. She served her county as part of the WAVE, where she worked as a secretary in Washington, D.C. Elizabeth worked in sales at Sears in the automotive department, from where she retired.
She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary at the Mather Hospital. She moved to Florida in 1994, coming from Huntington, Ind. Elizabeth enjoyed all arts and sewing.
She is survived by her loving son, Douglass (Cindy) Berndt of St. Augustine. Additional survivors include her brother, Samuel (Juanita) Whitson of Idaho; and her granddaughter, Kensey Elizabeth Berndt. She was preceded in death by her son, Walter King Berndt, and the father of her children, Walter C. Berndt.
Arrangements are in the care and trust of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 05/21/09)
Leon Bernstein, 85, passed away July 21, 2009.
Service at 2 p.m. July 22, 2009 at Evergreen Cemetery Gate 5.
Hardage-Giddens Mandarin Chapel, 904-288-0025.
(St Augustine Record, 07/22/09)
Mrs Elise Berry, 72, of Winston-Salem, NC died at Forsyth Medical Center December 5, 2007. She is survived by her husband, John Berry of Winston-Salem; son, Mitchell Berry of Winston-Salem and his wife, Paula, son, James Berry of Wake Forest, NC and his wife Leigh; daughter, Lisa Chappell of Raleigh, NC and her husband Brent; and eight grandchildren who she absolutely adored; Nikki Berry, Dawson Berry, Aaron Berry, Phoebe Berry, Kristina Chappell, Caroline Chappell, sarah Chappell and Lily Chappell. She is also survived by her brother, William J Priester of St Augustine and his wife Lynn, whom she considered a sister, as well as many other extended family members.
Elise was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She worked part time at Riddle Tractor in Winston-Salem, a job she loved and where she was loved. She was the quintessential mother and grandmother, gentle, loving and kind-she loved to bake and sew. She was well known for her passion for animals, especially cats. There is a long list of educational or professional accomplishments. Her sole reason for existence was simply to love and serve God and her family. "Well done, good and faithful servant".
There will be a memorial service for her in St Augustine, her birthplace, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Forsyth Humane Society, 61 miller Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
(St Augustine Record, 12/08/07)
Norman M. Berry, 85, ascended into heaven very peacefully on Oct. 27, 2009.
He is survived by his wife, Katherine; son, Raymond (Kathleen) Berry of Chester, N.Y.; two brothers, Wesley Berry of East Norwich, Long Island, and Raymond Berry of Delhi, N.Y.; and three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Raymond Jr. and Christopher.
His brother Herbert preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. Burial will be in New York.
(St Augustine Record, 10/30/2009)
Betty Jean Bertke passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Flagler Hospital on July 20, 2009. She was 84 years old. She was devoted to her husband and family and was a dedicated volunteer with the St. Johns Ecumenical Food Pantry, where she helped in many roles, including as a member of the board of directors. She loved helping feed the needy in the community. She also enjoyed being active with many of her friends in the water aerobics program at the St. Augustine Beach and Tennis Club.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Mahr and her husband, Noel; her son, Richard "Dickie" Bertke; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Richard Bertke.
There will be a graveside funeral service at Craig Memorial Park this Friday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Johns Ecumenical Ministries Food Pantry, P.O. Box 860191, St. Augustine, FL 32086, or to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 525 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, FL 32084, would be appreciated.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/22/09)
Anthony M. Bertolini left us too soon on May 15, 2010, in Ponte Vedra Beach. He was 19 years old. He was a happy energetic young man who enjoyed life, music, and was independent minded. He was quick to laugh and equally quick to put a smile on a person"s face. Our love for him will live forever.
Survivors include his beloved family, his parents, Marcey and Keith Bertolini; brothers, Dominic and Christian; his grandparents, Lillian and Anthony Castoro; Arlene Bertolini and the late Ralph Bertolini; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
The family will be having extended visitation hours from noon to 2 p.m. and from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday with prayers at 7 p.m. Friday at Craig Funeral Home. The funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at San Sebastian Catholic Church, followed by burial at San Lorenzo Cemetery. Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the American Asthma Foundation, 4 Embarcadero Center, Suite 3150, San Francisco, CA 94111 are appreciated.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 5/20/2010)
David Bertolino, 71, of Palm Coast, died on July 1, 2009, at Florida Hospital Flagler.
He was born in Rochester, N.Y., and was a longtime resident of Nanuet, N.Y., before retiring to Palm Coast in 1992.
David was a graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in art education and he later received a master's degree from the College of New Rochelle. He taught art in the Port Chester, N.Y. Public Schools system, retiring in 1992. A gifted artist, he had been commissioned to create numerous contemporary works for patrons in Rockland and Westchester counties. He will be remembered for his pen and ink drawings of churches and historic buildings in St. Augustine, prints of which were donated to various churches and organizations. He was known for his dynamic personality, sense of humor and his loyalty to his friends.
A lifelong learner, he loved to read and was a student of history and current events. He was a talented gourmet cook, and enjoyed bike riding, tennis and listening to music, from classical to rock.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Sebastian and Anna Bertolino, and a brother, Frank Bertolino. He is survived by a sister, Nancy Bredice, of Montpelier, Vt., and brothers Angelo Bertolino, of St. Augustine, Joseph Bertolino, of Tucson, Ariz., and Emil Bertolino of New Bern, N.C.
There are no calling hours. A graveside service of Christian burial for family and friends will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Mount Repose Cemetery in Haverstraw, N.Y.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/12/09)
L. Bertram Lewis passed away on Nov. 3, 2009, at Bayview Care Center, St. Augustine, Fla.
He was born in New York City, on Aug. 28, 1933, to Bertram MacLachlan Lewis and Mary Chisholm Lewis. Bert grew up in North Brunswick, N.J. He was a proud Marine serving during the Korean conflict, after which he received a football scholarship to the University of Maryland.
After graduation, Bert joined American Express and spent sevens years in Japan and France. Returning to the States, Bert served as a senior officer with the NYSE, Bradford Securities and Asian Oceanic Securities in New York, and with SEI in Philadelphia.
Bert lived in St. Augustine for the past 20 years and retired from Barnett Securities in 1996. His "retirement" led to eight years of fascinating consulting assignments in Russia, India, Ukraine and Malta.
Friends are invited to join the family to celebrate Bert's life on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, between the hours of 4 and 7 p.m. at 306 Arredondo Ave., St. Augustine. Contributions in Bert's memory may be made to EPIC Community Services, 1400 Old Dixie Hwy., St. Augustine, FL 32084, Samantha Wilson Care Center at Bayview, 161 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084, Haven Hospice, 200 Southpark Blvd. St. Augustine, FL 32086 or to the charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Bert is survived by his wife of 29 years, Janet Ponton Lewis; his brother Vincent W. Lewis (Joan); his children: Tracy L. D'Alfonsi, Jeffrey T. Lewis, Jordan M. Lewis (Jennifer) and Nicholas P.T. Lewis; his grandchildren: Reavey, Lucas and Matthew D'Alfonsi, Bristol and Mallory Lewis.Craig
Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements
(St Augustine Record, 11/15/2009)
Capt. Robert L. "Bob" Beskind, USN (Ret.), 77, St. Augustine, died April 13, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. He was born in Miami, and had resided in St. Augustine since 1991, moving here from Arlington, Va. Bob retired from the U.S. Navy in 1980 after 29 years of service. During his military career he served as commander at seven different U.S. Naval Bases. Bob was a founding member of Temple Bet Yam, was a member of the St. Augustine Chapter of MOAA, and was a member of the St. Augustine Navy League.
Memorial services will be held 12 Noon Wednesday April 16, 2008, at Temple Bet Yam, 2487 A1A South, with Rabbi Mark Goldman officiating. A meal of condolence will follow the services.
Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to Temple Bet Yam.
He is survived by a daughter, Sharon Roseann LaMar, Washington, N.C.; one son, Mark I. Beskind, St. Augustine; one brother, Bernard Beskind, Los Alamitos, Calif.; two granddaughters, Talor Rose Webb and Amber Michelle Cleveland.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Renee Beskind.
Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St. Augustine Record, 04/15/08)
William David Besmanoff, 78, of St. Augustine, died Oct. 20, 2010, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville. He was born in Munich, Germany, and resided in St. Augustine since 1995.
He was a professional heavyweight boxer and baker in the United States as well as in Germany. He had a total of 93 fights in his career, of which 51 were wins. Some of his opponents included Muhammad Ali, Archie Moore and Sonny Liston. He retired from boxing in 1967 and returned to his craft of baking, which he learned at a very early age in Germany. He opened several bakeries in Florida as well as in Georgia. He was a very dedicated boxer, baker and father.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. David Shokes officiating.
He is survived by daughters, Barbara Rickards of St. Augustine, Thea Besmanoff of Douglasville, Ga., and Carol Butterfield, St. Augustine; sister, Thea Waringer, in Germany; and two grandchildren, Shane Braunberg and Jennifer Butterfield.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, October 26, 2010)
Audrey Labelle Best, 95, of St. Augustine Shores, Fla., passed away peacefully on Oct. 3, 2010, at Flagler Hospital. She was born in Manhattan, N.Y., on Jan. 9, 1915. She attended a private high school in Cleveland Heights while living in a country club that her father, Joseph Labelle, worked in. The family moved to New York, where Audrey worked at Child"s restaurant as a hostess. She later worked at the World"s Fair in the French Pavilion.
She was married to Herman Best, the chief tugboat dispatcher of New York Harbor. She moved to Miami in 1947 and worked for Southern Bell Telephone Company until she retired. In 1980 she moved to St. Augustine Shores, where her daughter, Ellen Gill, lived. She joined the Riverview Club and found a life she loved with friends and dancing. She was a member of the SABDA, where she enjoyed ballroom dancing. At the Riverview Club, some of her favorite dance tunes were "YMCA," "Proud Mary" and "New York, New York."
Audrey is survived by her daughter, Ellen Gill (Tom); her son, Sheldon Best (Linda); grandchildren, Stephen, Michael, Michelle, Suzy, Stephanie and Tiffany; and great-grandchildren, Corin, Patrick, Hayden, Brendan, Harrison, Megan and Xavier.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at Craig Funeral Home, followed by burial at Craig Memorial Park and a reception for family and friends at The Riverview Club.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, October 5, 2010)
Joseph L. Bettes, 56, a lifelong residence of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, after a long illness, at Community Hospice Morris Center for Caring, Jacksonville. He was a mortgage broker. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Allen Nelson officiating. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend leaves behind his loving wife of 38 years, Dorisann; daughter, Christina, and husband Kelly Cogswell; mother, Mary Lou Bettes; sister, Caroline, and husband Burnie Taylor; friends, Walter and Kay Dinkla; and all the kids, Teresa, Troy and Josh Campbell, Tommy and Crystal Cogswell, Jackie, Aaron and Zander Brookins, Kara and Katie Dinkla, Duchess, Nick and LB. Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
Minnie Jeredean Bey, 96, of St. Augustine, passed away on July 12, 2010, at Flagler Hospital.
She had been a resident of St. Augustine since 1989.
Funeral services will be held noon Saturday, July 24, 2010, at St. Mary's Baptist Church, the Rev. Byron Hodges, pastor. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Viewing is today 5-7 p.m. at Chase Chapel.
She is survived by her son, David Bay; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 7/23/2010)
Dee passed away on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009. Born in Denver, Colo., on Dec. 8, 1940, to Charles E. and Nona (Fletcher) Dundon, she was a direct descendant of one of Colorado's pioneer families. Her great-grandfather Charles Ford founded the first optical shop west of the Mississippi. Grandfather Dundon and son Ed began the Brown Cab Company/Checker Cab Company in Denver in the 1930s.
Dee leaves her husband, Harry; brother, Michael Dundon of Elizabeth, Colo.; sister, Kathleen Tipton, Houston, Texas; stepdaughters, Judith Drennan of Pocatello, Idaho, Cheryl Bickford and grandson, Jay Claudio Bickford, of Winter Park, Fla.; brother-in-law, Donald Bickford/family; Georgina Meschini/family, Fred Bickford/family, Helen Lovlien/family, and Wayne Bickford/family. Dee will be fondly remembered by close friends Pamela Ebersole and son Erik and daughter Kirsten, and Ruth Trefry and her sons, C. Robert and C. Richard Trefry.
She fought a valiant battle against breast cancer beginning in 1985, again in 1987 and finally lung cancer in 1997. After 13 years being cancer free, it returned and claimed her life.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 9 a.m., at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, with Rev. Fr. Seamus O'Flynn officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
She will be greatly missed by all.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 8/17/09)
Donald Robert "Don" Biller, 71, of St. Augustine, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010. Born and raised in Astoria, Queens, N.Y., Don served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He worked as an assistant camera operator in the motion picture industry in New York for 14 years, before relocating from New Jersey to St. Augustine in 1987. He was then employed as a carpenter for the City of St. Augustine for 16 years, retiring in 2005. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather and a faithful friend.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Biller of St. Augustine; daughters, Ellen Biller of Bonita Springs, Donna Mindrebo and her husband Scott, of Pearland, Texas, and Jackie Biller of Houston, Texas, and Rhonda Olsen and her husband Del of St. Augustine; a brother, Otto Biller and his wife Lin of St. Augustine; grandchildren, Jeff Mindrebo and Grace Olsen; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, with the Rev. Craig Eby officiating. A visitation, beginning at 2 p.m. will precede the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , 430-B Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207, or to Haven Hospice, 200 Southpark Blvd, Suite 207, St. Augustine, FL 32086
St Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
(St Augustine Record, November 12, 2010)
Robert E. Billsborough, 68, of St. Augustine, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, at home.
He was born in Titusville, Pa., and had resided in St. Augustine since 2004, moving here from Fairview, Pa. He worked for Steris Corp., a medical equipment company, where he was a welder and retired after over 20 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a member of Orangedale Baptist Church.
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Orangedale Baptist Church. Officiating: Rev. Melvin Register.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Survivors: His wife, Wanda Billsborough, of St. Augustine; sons Robert E. Billsborough Jr. of Fairview, Pa., and James Billsborough of St. Augustine; a daughter, Virginia Stevens, of St. Augustine; two sisters; and three grandchildren.
In charge: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 01/13/08)
Wand Sue Bird, 71, of St. Augustine, died March 10, 2008, at Ponce de Leon Care Center. Mrs. Bird was a native of Stonewall, Okla., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past seven years. She was a member of the Chickasaw Tribe and was a restaurant and bar manager.
Services: Private family services will be held at a future date.
Survivors: Her daughters, Nature Trisha-Sue Bird, St. Augustine, Tiwana Bird, Gresham, Ore.; sons, Teran Bird, St. Augustine; stepsons, Eric Bird, Virginia, and Richard Bird, Oregon; sisters, Jeannie Bloonberg, Tallahassee, Fla., Billie Foster, Broken Arrow, Okla., and Kim Lee, Corbett, Ore.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 3/11/08)
Arneter E. Bisbee, 84, St. Augustine, died May 25, 2010, at home. She was born in Suwannee Valley, Columbia County, Fla., on July 14, 1925, and had resided in St. Augustine since 1957. She was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her children, George Cooper, Nathan (Mary) Cooper, Bunnell, Fla., Albert and Donald Wright, and Francis Tomlin, all of St. Augustine, Sarah Ann (George) Thurston, Jacksonville, Fla., William Cooper, Christine Robinson, Marsha (Robert) Lewis, all of DeLand; sisters, Eula B. Brown, Marie (Louis) Mitchell and Crezell Turner, all of St. Augustine; 160 grandchildren and a host of great- and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at Zion Baptist Church, the Rev. J.M. Sams, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the church today from 5 to 7 p.m.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 5/28/2010)
Jerry J. Biskner, age 32, of St. Augustine, died early Saturday morning, June 14, 2008, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Jerry was born in Pontiac, Mich., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1995, moving here from Clarkston, Mich. He was a dedicated employee of Ideal Stant Corp. in St. Augustine for 10 years. He was a loving son, brother, husband and father and was an avid fan of all professional sports teams from the city of Detroit but especially the Detroit Lions.
Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, 385 State Road 207, with the Rev. John Fletcher officiating. A visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home before the funeral service.
He was preceded in death by his father, Michael David Biskner.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Sherry Biskner; a daughter, Amber Miller; sons, Anthony Griffin, Austin Biskner, all of St. Augustine; his parents, Douglass and Cindy Berndt; and his little sister, Kensey Elizabeth Berndt, all of Treasure Beach. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins and his dog, Cocoa Butter.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/18/08)
Kathryn Ann Bissell, 80, passed away at Flagler Hospital on July 3, 2010.
Kathryn Bissell touched many lives during her time on God's earth. Kathryn was a native of Spartanburg, S.C., and had resided in St. Johns County for the past 36 years. She was a mother, confidante, friend, counselor, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, Christian and mentor. Karthryn was a Southern Baptist and member of Turning Point at Calvary.
She spent her working career as an accountant, owned her own dress shop on Anastasia Island called "Fancy That," and later worked and retired from Belk's of St. Augustine. If you ever called Belk"s in those days, it was her voice that greeted you on their new automated system. After her retirement, she enjoyed a good book, being with her friends and traveling with her husband, Robert.
She spent her later years involved with the Florida Sheriffs Association and the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. Several years ago, she made the trip to Pearl Harbor for the 60th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor with her husband, Robert, a Pearl Harbor survivor.
Kathryn is survived by brothers, Edward and Jimmy Elrod; sisters-in-law, Norma and Ann Elrod; sons, Gary E. Meares, Tommy M. Faucette Jr. and Michael Meares; daughters-in-law, Teresa Meares and Gail Faucette; grandchildren: Kelcey, Madison, Grady, Kayla, Ana Lorie and Tonya Lynn Meares, Christina Crapse and April Conway; great-grandson Dawson Crapse; and several nieces and nephews.
Kathryn and Robert both passed away on July 3.
Their visitations and funeral services will be held jointly. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Turning Point at Calvary, 3500 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, FL 32092 followed by burial at Craig Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch in their name.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 7/5/2010)
Robert A. Bissell, 69, St. Augustine, died Nov. 19, 2010, at Flagler Hospital.
He was born in St. Augustine and had resided here most of his life. He was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy and Jacksonville University, where he played basketball. He served in the U.S. Air Force and later worked as the regional director of human resources for the state of North Carolina.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
He is survived by three sisters, Margie Thurston, Rose Mary Tanner and Ethel Carey, all of St. Augustine; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Bisssell; his mother, Ruby Green Bissell Hankins; and his stepfather, "Buster" Hankins.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, November 28, 2010)
Robert Devere Bissell, 91, passed away at Flagler Hospital on July 3, 2010.
Robert "Bob" Bissell was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and had lived in St. Johns County for the past 50 years. His lifelong achievements are legendary. As a young seaman he was stationed at Ford Island, Hawaii. On Dec. 7, 1941, during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, he navigated the fiery oil-filled waters and the continued strafing by Japanese planes around Battle Ship Row to rescue fallen sailors. He later commandeered trucks to move the wounded to the infirmary on Ford Island. Robert Bissell was awarded the Presidential Citation for his actions that day.
Robert "Bad Boy" Bissell was a champion boxer and held numerous titles in the All-Services Boxing division during World War II. His longest bout was just over one minute. He was victorious.
After many years in the Navy including stationing in Korea and a stint in Japan, he was later stationed in Green Cove Springs, Fla. Robert Bissell discharged from the Navy in 1961. He fell in love with Florida and decided to make it home.
Upon discharge from the Navy, he took a job as the first full-time St. Augustine Beach Marshall. After several years as a beach marshal, he was hired by then-Sheriff, L. O. Davis as a deputy with the St. Johns County Sheriff"s Office.
After a long career and serving under four sheriffs, he retired from the Sheriff"s Office at the rank of captain. He served the local community for a total of 32 years as a dedicated lawman. During his tenure at the Sheriff"s Office, he was awarded the Sheriff"s Medal of Valor for being injured in a gun battle, along with numerous other Sheriff"s Office citations and awards.
Bob was a Southern Baptist and a member at Turning Point at Calvary Church.
He was also an active member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association Inc., Fraternal Order of Police, Florida Sheriff"s Association.
He is survived by stepsons Gary E. Meares and Tommy M. Faucette Jr.; daughters-in-law, Teresa Meares and Gail Faucette; grandchildren, Kelcey, Madison, Grady and Kayla Meares, Christina Crapse and April Conway; and great-grandson, Dawson Crapse. Robert Bissell was predeceased by a daughter, Patricia Bissell Roberts; brothers, Richard and Raymond Bissell; and parents, Henry and Mildred Bissell.
Robert and his wife, Kathryn, both passed away on July 3.
Their visitation and funeral services will be held jointly. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Turning Point Baptist Church, 3500 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, FL 32092, followed by burial at Craig Memorial Park In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch in their name.
Robert Bissell will be missed. He contributed a great deal to his country and his community.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 7/5/2010)
Leslie E. Bitting Sr. (Les), 88, formally of Plantation, Fla., died Nov. 30, 2008, at Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Catherine, who died in 2005.
He was a member of the Church of Christ and attended St. Augustine Church of Christ for the last three years.
He is survived by his sons, Les (Jean) of St. Augustine, and Dale (Debbie) of Plantation; daughter, Paula (Jim) Parker of Dawson, Ga.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.
T.M. Ralph Funeral Home, Plantation, Fla., was in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/05/08)
Rebecca J. Bittner, 60, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, at The McGraw Center Hospice in Jacksonville.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at Crescent Beach Baptist Church.
(St Augustine Record, September 24, 2010)
David G. Black passed away suddenly on Aug. 8, 2008, in Palm Coast, Fla. He was 52 years old.
He is survived by his two children, Miranda and Ben Black; fiancee, Maria Hartelius; three sisters and one brother and their families. David will forever be missed, and his faith in Christ has now led him home to heaven.
A memorial service will be held at noon on Aug. 30, 2008, at San Sebastian Catholic Church in St. Augustine.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in David's memory to the American Heart Association.
(St Augustine Record, 08/17/08
On Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, Mary Nell Copeland Black was called home to heaven to be with her Lord. She was born March 9, 192,7 in Naylor, Ga., and has lived in St. Augustine for 43 years.
Mary Nell was a devoted member of the St. Augustine Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday school for over 40 years and fulfilled any task or service that she was called upon to perform. She lived a dedicated Christian life filled with grace and love for every person she touched.
She was active in the Garden Clubs of St. Augustine for 36 years, having served as president of Amaryllis Garden Club from 1979-81. She was president of the Council of Garden Clubs of St. Augustine from 1981-83, a life member of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs and National Garden Club and was a talented gardener and floral designer. She was serving at the Garden Club Tour of Homes with the Dianthus Circle on Sunday afternoon when she was overcome by a fatal heart attack.
Mary Nell was a devoted wife, a caring and loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and neighbor. She gave selflessly of her love, time and energy. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Mary Nell was predeceased by her husband, Wilbur E. Black, who passed away Dec. 15, 1981, and grandson Alan King, who passed away March 14, 2006.
She is survived by four children and their spouses: Angie (Black) and Randy Robertson of Glen Rose, Texas; Elaine (Black) and Jim Dilbeck of St. Augustine; Gene and Tammy Black of Lake Butler, Fla.; and Debbie (Black) and Johnny King of Jacksonville, Fla.
Brothers and sisters: Peggy (Copeland) Bowman of Sparks, Ga.; Geraldine (Copeland) and W. B. Chason of Lakeland, Ga.; Bobby and Marie Copeland of Valdosta, Ga.; Ben and LaVonne Copeland of Lakeland, Ga.
Margie and Gene Sewell, deceased; Hazel and Frank Luckett, deceased; Leon Bowman, deceased;
Grandchildren: Terry and Stacey Watts, Barry and Megan Watts, Randi Anne Robertson, Remington Robertson, Joel and Wendy Dilbeck, Jennifer and Michael Schindele, Amy and Patrick Connor, Ben Black, Ashley and Laban Doyle, Brooks Black, Christie and Randy Bryan, Ryan King and Sarah (Holliday) King.
Great-grandchildren: George, T. J., Sarah and Luke Watts; Isaac Watts; Ashlyn, Joella, Brady and Cody Dilbeck; Ethan and Shelby Schindele; Riley Connor; Caleb Moore; and Kaylan and James Alan King.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at St. Augustine Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the same location. Burial will follow at Craig Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mary Nell Black to:
Florida Bible Camp
2087 SE Bible Camp St.
High Springs, FL 32643
Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 12/10/08)
Weldon Frank Black, 92, of St. Augustine, Fla., died May 2, 2010, at his home. He was born in Anniston, Ala., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1962. He was an aircraft sheet metal worker for Fairchild and Naval Air Station Jacksonville. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of Ancient City Baptist Church, Masonic Ashlar Lodge No. 98 and York Rite Bodies.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Craig Memorial Park, with the Rev. Joshua Dryer, pastor, Ancient City Baptist Church, officiating.
He was the husband of the late Rebon "Bobbie" Black.
He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Frank and Linda Black and Keith and Tami Black, both of St. Augustine, and Glen and Gayle Black, Jacksonville, Fla.; sister, Catherine Howell, Birmingham, Ala.; four grandchildren, William Black, Cheryl Ann Black, Justin Black and Kyle Black; and two great-grandgrandchildren, Brandon and John Black.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 5/4/2010)
Michael Anthony Blackburn, 46, of St. Augustine, passed away Dec. 17, 2010, at home.
A native and former lifelong resident of Jacksonville, he was a loving son, father and brother and was devoted to his two sons. He was employed as a salesman and was a member of the Baptist faith.
Michael is survived by his mother, Mary C. Blackburn, and her companion, Edward White; two sons, Michael Dalton Blackburn and Marshall Anthony Blackburn; two sisters, Sherry Crotts (Robert) and Tina Thompson (Dwayne); and the mother of his children, Kelly Blackburn; one nephew, Jeffrey Crotts; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and many other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4747 Main St., Jacksonville, FL 32205 on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010. A graveside funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in Evergreen Cemetery with the Rev. Tim Martin officiating. Enter the cemetery through gate No. 6.
George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, December 21, 2010)
Carol Blackwelder, 74, passed away on Feb. 15, 2011, at the Bailey Center for Caring. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but she had lived most of her life in St. Augustine, having moved here at a young age. Carol worked as a cook for Pappy"s Seafood Restaurant from the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s and later worked for the Mariotti family cleaners for many years. She was a wonderful homemaker and a loving mother and "Me Ma."
She was preceded in death by her former husband, Austin Blackwelder, as well as by her parents, Bert and Ruth Gribble, and sisters, Phyllis Marcum, Delores Nixon and Mary DeRay.
She is survived by her daughters, Theresa Hollars, Deborah Blackwelder and Candra Piet, and her sons, Leon Blackwelder and Sonny Blackwelder, all of St. Augustine; her companion, Willis "Speck" Stevens of St. Augustine; sisters, Helen Bethune and Sheron Gribble, and brothers, Bert Gribble and Elliott Gribble, all of St. Augustine; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Chuck Eberhart officiating.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record on February 17, 2011)
Amy Diane Sumara Blackwell, of St. Augustine, a loving mother, a caring daughter and a devoted friend, lost her untimely struggle with cancer on May 8, 2010. She passed at her family home in Palatka, the same home in which she grew up. She was only 40 years old.
Born Oct. 14, 1969, Amy graduated from Palatka High in 1987 and attended UCF. She lived, worked and raised a family here in Northeast Florida, the last 10 years residing in St. Augustine. She was most recently employed at the Outpatient Surgery Center of St. Augustine.
Amy is survived by her two beautiful young daughters, Taylor and Isabell; her parents; grandmother; sister and brother; a large extended family; and a multitude of friends. Tomorrow, there will be a little less sunshine in our lives.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 14, 2010, at the Masters Funeral Home in Palatka, with Pastor Tim Hall officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010. Burial will follow in the Palatka Memorial Gardens.
Memorial gifts may be sent to the Research and Education Foundation of the American Head and Neck, 11300 West Olympic Blvd., Ste. 600, Los Angeles, CA. Messages of sympathy may be sent to mastersobit@hotmail.com.
Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 5/12/2010)
Janet Marie Blaine, 73, of Elkton, Fla., died April 9, 2008, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville, Fla. Mrs. Blaine was a native of Dearborn, Mich., and had resided in Elkton for the past 12 years. She managed adult care facilities, was a member of the AAUW, and the Coquina Crossing Travel Club. She was of the Protestant faith.
Services: A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at the Coquina Crossing Club House.
Survivors: Her husband, Lonnie L. Blaine; daughter, Lisa Cay Gamb; son, Kevin L. Blaine; sister, Catherine Geiger; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandsons. Memorial donations may be sent to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257, (800) 274-6614.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/12/08)
Rosemary B. Blake, 83, of St. Augustine, passed away, Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at Ponce de Leon Care Center in St. Augustine following a brief illness.
She was a native of Palatka and had lived in St. Augustine since 1999, coming from Palatka. She was a member of Ancient City Baptist Church in St. Augustine and a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Palatka.
Mrs. Blake had worked 25 years for Clay Electric Cooperative as an office coordinator in Palatka. She loved her family and enjoyed reading.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, William R. "Bob" Blake Sr.; two sons, William R. Blake Jr. and wife, Carolyn of St. Augustine, John F. Blake and wife, Karen, of Roanoke, Va.; a daughter, Janene Blake Wagner of Reading, Pa.; and two grandchildren, Kelly Blake and Blake Wagner.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Monday at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home with Rev. Charles T. Rabun Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Palatka Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the start of the service Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in her memory to Ancient City Baptist Church, 27 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Memories and condolences can be sent to the family at www.JohnsonOverturfFunerals.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
(St Augustine Record, 12/19/2009)
John Calvin Blanchard, III, 66, of St. Augustine, died Sept. 10, 2008 at Flagler Hospital. He has resided in St. Augustine for the past nine years. He served in the U.S. Army and was a law enforcement special agent. He loved animals especially his cats, Sadie and Puddin and their bird, Winston. John was a gentleman in every sense of the word. Memorial Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008 at Craig Funeral Home Chapel. Those wishing to may make a contribution in his memory to the Northeast Florida Humane Society, located at 1665 Old Moultrie Road, St Augustine, FL 32084. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Marian; sons, John C. Blanchard, IV and wife, Robin, Lake City, Fla., and Glen A. Blanchard and wife, Katherine, Gainesville, Fla.; grandchildren, Gregory, Ashley and Anna Blanchard. Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements. (St Augustine Record, 9/13/09)
Mildred V. Blanchette, 89, of St. Augustine, died on Jan. 20, 2011, at Moultrie Creek Nursing & Rehab Center. Mildred was born in Hastings and was a lifelong resident of St. Johns County. She worked as a veterinarian assistant for Jackson's Veterinarian Clinic for many years and was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church and Turning Point at Calvary.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Arnold O'Steen; a son, Richard Arnold O'Steen, Jr.; her second husband, Lawrence Blanchette; and a daughter, Donna Hall.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Dare Hall of St. Augustine; nieces, Montine Earls of Savannah, Ga., Mary Francis Noles of Shreveport, La.; nephews, Jimmie Prevatt of Titusville, Milo Cleveland of Crescent City, Bob Prevatt and Dick Prevatt, both of St. Augustine, and a sister-in-law, Bessie Prevatt of Palatka.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Hall and Rev. Jack Weeks officiating. A visitation at the funeral home, beginning at 10 a.m., will precede the service. Interment will follow at Craig Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to: Turning Point at Calvary Building Fund, 3500 State Road 16, St. Augustine, FL 32092.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 23, 2011)
Roman Omero Blanco Jr., 63, passed away Saturday at his home in St. Augustine surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.
Born in Key West, Fla., to the late Roman and Aleida Blanco, he was the eldest of 10 children. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and has been a resident of St. Augustine since 1979. For the past 25 years, he has enjoyed working for R.B. Gay Construction Co. as a project superintendent. Roman was a good man who believed in working hard and living life to the fullest. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed boating and being on the water. We will miss him throwing the cast net and teaching all of us the "real" techniques of fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rita Blanco; sons, Roman and wife, Lisa, Ryan and wife, Kellie, and Joe and wife, Michele; and seven grandchildren, Cade, Aiden, Isabella, Cason, Kelan, Brady and Aleida, and one on the way.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at San Sebastian Catholic Church, 1112 State Road 16, St. Augustine. A visitation of family and friends will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, 385 State Road 207. Flowers are welcome, or donations in his memory can be made to San Sebastian Catholic Church, 1112 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 6/29/2010)
John B. Bland, Sr. passed away peacefully after a long illness at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 82.
John was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was best known as a hard-working farmer who also operated County Line Produce in Hastings.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 54 years, Jane; sons: Bart (Kathy), David (Kelly M.) and Kelly Bland; his brother, Joseph, and five wonderful grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Crescent Beach Baptist Church this Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. with a celebration of John's life conducted by the Rev. David Beauchamp during the 6:30 p.m. service. In lieu of flowers, donations to Haven Hospice or the Crescent Beach Baptist Building Fund would be appreciated.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/30/08)
A Mass of Christian Burial for Marsha Lee Masters Blanzenski, 65, who passed away Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, will be 2 p.m. Friday, Nov., 14 at Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church, 4000 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach, Fla., with Father John S. Murray, officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at St. Ambrose Cemetery, Elkton, Fla..
Born in St. Augustine, Mrs. Blanzenski moved to this area from Orlando in 2001. She was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in New Smyrna Beach, the Republican Club and the New Smyrna Beach Historical Society. Retiring after 17 years from Burdines in Orlando, Mrs. Blanzenski enjoyed making hot pepper sauce and entertaining.
She was a loving person, who cherished her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Ron; three children, Cynthia Alaine Blanzenski of Orlando, Mark W. Hoffman of Boston, Mass., and Ronald Curtis Blanzenski of Orlando; one brother, Robert Masters of Jacksonville; one sister, Shirley Stone of Hastings, Fla; four grandchildren, Carston, Adam, Emily and Katherine.
Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Blanzenski's name to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Gift Management Services, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.
Condolences may be made online to www.settlewilderfuneralhome.com
Settle-Wilder Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 406 S. Orange St., New Smyrna Beach is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/13/08)
A Mass of Christian Burial for Marsha Lee Masters Blanzenski, 65, who passed away Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Elkton, the Rev. Fr. Tim Lindenfelser, pastor, officiating. Commital services will follow in the church cemetery.
(St Augustine Record, 11/08/09)
Annie E. Blaschak, 76, of St. Augustine, died Nov. 14, 2009, at Flagler Hospital. She was born in Central City, Ky. She had worked for more than 30 years for General Motors. She was a member of Anastasia Baptist Church, ABWA, Red Hat Society and Golden Arches Seniors Bowling League.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Rand Holbrook, St. Augustine, Granddaughter, Renae Land (William); Gainesville, Great-grandchildren, Caitlin and Megan Land and Jenna Holbrook.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Blaschak and grandson, Bob Holbrook.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. at Anastasia Baptist Church, Rev. Walter West, pastor, officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Anastasia Baptist Church Outreach Relief Fund: 1650 A1A South St. Augustine, FL 32080.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/16/2009)
David F. Bloodgood, 73, of St. Augustine, Fla., and formerly of Monroe, N.Y., died peacefully at home on Feb. 25, 2008, surrounded by his family.
He was born on Dec. 16, 1934, in Riftin, N.Y., to William George Bloodgood and Isadora Keator Bloodgood. He moved to Central Valley, N.Y., where his father owned his own painting business called Bloodgood & Son. He married Nancy A. Angel and was a 60-year resident of both Central Valley and Monroe, N.Y. He became the first cubmaster of Pack 340 of Monroe, N.Y.; coached Monroe -Woodbury Pop Warner and Little League. He was the president and director of the Lake Regionaires Drum & Bugle Corps; a member of the Monroe Republican Club and the Monroe ZBA. He was voted in as Monroe Town Councilman for eight years and is an honorary member of the Lakeside Fire Company.
He has resided in St. Augustine since 1994 and was working as a bus driver for the St. John's School District for 14 years. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge 1263 in Daytona Beach, Fla.
He is predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Nancy A. Bloodgood, and son James Arthur Bloodgood.
He is survived by his daughter, Suzanne Bloodgood Ready, of St. Augustine, Fla. his two grandsons, Keith and Kyle Ready and two step grandchildren, Laura Vincent and Frank Ready of Austin, Texas; son, Bill Bloodgood and his wife, Erin, and two grandchildren, KerriLynn and Kelly Bloodgood of Hillsborough, N.J.; another son, John Bloodgood, his wife Janet, his son, Jake and two step grandchildren, Marissa and Joey Riembauer of Stewartsville, N.J.
The family will receive friends at a Visitation on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home.
He will be laid to rest at the Cemetery of the Highlands in Highland Mills, N.Y., next to his wife, Nancy and son, Jim.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Florida can be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606. Contributions in New York can be made to either Lakeside or Mombasha Fire Companies in Monroe, N.Y.
Arrangements are with Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park.
For directions and to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.craigfuneralhome.com
(St Augustine Record, 2/26/08)
Nancy Ann Bloodgood, 71, of St. Augustine, and formally from Monroe, N.Y., died peacefully on Dec. 21, 2007, surrounded by her family after a short illness.
She was born on July 24, 1936, in Rockville Centre, Long Island, to Warren Angel and Evangeline Ludlam Angel. Upon her parents' passing, she moved to Monroe, N.Y. and lived with her brother, Warren Angel Jr., and his wife, Jean. She married David F. Bloodgood on Sept. 18, 1955, and they had four children.
As a native of Monroe, she was an active member of Pack 340 as a den mother and associated with the Lake Regionaires Drum and Bugle Corps with her husband. She worked for Pius XII Youth and Family Services in Chester, N.Y., for 14 years. She resided in St. Augustine since 1994 and became the supervisor of St. John's County Board of Commissioners for 13 years.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, David F. Bloodgood; her daughter, Suzanne Bloodgood Ready, of St. Augustine; her two grandsons, Keith and Kyle Ready; and two step-grandchildren, Laura Ready Vincent and Frank Ready of Austin, Texas; her son, Bill Bloodgood, and his wife, Erin, and two grandchildren, Kerri Lynn and Kelly Bloodgood of Hillsborough, N.J.; her son, John Bloodgood, and his wife, Janet, his son Jake and two step-grandchildren, Marissa and Joey Riembauer of Stewartsville, N.J. She is further survived by her brother, Warren Angel Jr., his wife Jean, and sister Merrillion Pinna of Monroe, N.Y., and many loving nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, her son Jim Bloodgood and her sister Evangeline Meyer.
The Bloodgood family will receive friends at the visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, Dec. 26, 2007, at Craig Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest at the Cemetery of the Highlands next to her son, Jim, in Highland Mills, N.Y.
For directions and to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.craigfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Florida can be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, 32606. Contributions in New York can be made to either Lakeside or Mombasha Fire Companies in Monroe, N.Y.
Arrangements are with Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 12/23/07)
Patricia Dawn Bloomer, 75, of the Bryn Mawr Ocean Resort at Crescent Beach, died on Oct. 16, 2009, at her residence. She was born in Lockport, N.Y., and had resided in St. Augustine since the early 1990s, moving here from Leesburg. She owned and operated Twin Palms Fish Camp in Leesburg and was a frequent contributor to Fish Finder Magazine with her detailed report on fishing records. Upon moving to St. Augustine, she was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 37 and had volunteered many hours working at the VFW, Bryan Tutten Memorial Post 2391.
She is survived by a son, Randy Nugent of Belleview, Fla.; daughters, Rene Faulkner of Astatula, Fla., Rachael Nugent of Leesburg, Fla.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at the American Legion Post 37.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/21/2009)
Ronald Lee Blount, 55, passed back into the Lord"s hand"s Jan. 17, 2010, at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. Ronald was a devoted husband, father, brother and friend to many who knew him. His family was the most important thing to him. He was a good father and the glue that helped hold all of his family together. He was compassionate and loved to laugh, and he will be missed and long remembered by all who knew him. He also enjoyed riding his Harley. He worked for 35 years as an engineer and conductor for the Florida East Coast Railroad.
He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Dena, and his daughters, Rhonda Blount, Sheria Glasgow, Shenita Blount, Ashley Blount, Amanda Dulmage, Peggy Morris and Catherine Popp; brothers, Arlis R. Blount Jr., Larry Blount and Jerry Blount (Alma); and grandchildren, Ronald Jackson, Alanah Dulmage and Zander Dulmage.
He was predeceased by his sister, La Vonne Walker, and his parents, Arlis Ray Blount Sr. and Altamese Joan Williams.
The funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at Craig Funeral Home, followed by burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 1/20/2010)
Brazil E. "Liz" Crowley Blue, 60, Hastings, Fla., passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at Putnam Medical Center in Palatka, Fla.
Liz was born July 22, 1949, in Green Cove Springs, Fla., to Leroy and Mattie Crowley. She attended elementary and high school in the Clay County school system. She later in life moved to Hastings, where she met and married Elder Willie Marshall Blue, whom she shared her life with for 36 years.
Liz enjoyed her times of singing in church, going fishing, fellowshipping with family and friends, and was known for feeding the needy in her community. During her life she worked as a C.N.A.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Leroy and Mattie Crowley; sister, Willie Mae Jackson; and three brothers, Robert, Billie and Izelly Crowley.
She leaves to cherish her memories her husbend, Elder Willie Marshall Blue, Hastings; four stepdaughters, Antionette, Shirley, Rose and Mae, all of Ft. Lauderdale; sisters, Nettie J. (Tony) Asarisi, Palatka, Estella (the Rev. Henry) Harris, Jacksonville, Fla., Barbara Verdell, Betty (Jimmy) Eubanks, all of Palatka; brothers, Riley (Toni) Crowley, Sanford, Fla., and Leroy Crowley of Palatka.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Stephens U.M. Church in Hastings, Pastor Willie Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Pattersonville Cemetery in East Palatka. Viewing will be from 5-6:30 p.m. at HarvesTime E.M. Church and from 7-9 p.m. at Coleman's Mortuary.
Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/5/2010)
Cecil Baron Blue Jr., 88, of St. Augustine, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, at Flagler Hospital.
He was a Daytona Beach native who had lived in St. Augustine since 1963.
He was a retired non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Army who served in World War II and Korea. He was a past exulted ruler and past district deputy of the Elks Lodge #289. He was a member of First Methodist Church. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at Craig Funeral Home. Calling hours: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at Craig Funeral Home. Burial: Immediately following services at San Lorenzo Cemetery.
Survivors: His wife, Marjorie Blue; daughters Bonnie Ellen Percival of St. Augustine and Sue Ann Cain of Chandler, Ariz.; a sister, Betty Masters of St. Augustine; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 12/23/07)
Eugene S. Blythe, 67, was born in Muncie, Ind., June 10, 1941, and passed quietly on Feb. 25, 2009, after a long illness. He served in the U.S. Navy and was an electrician. He loved his family, church, and country.
Survivors include Marie Thornburg (mother); his children, Charles Dwayne Blythe, Angela Sue Campbell, Eugene Gus Blythe, and Goldie Marie Blythe; one brother, Joseph Blythe (Sally); three nephews and one niece.
A memorial service will be held 6 p.m. Saturday March 14, 2009, at Seven Day Adventist Church, 555 S.R 16. All friends and family are welcome.
(St Augustine Record, 03/07/09)
Gail Blythe, 69, passed away Feb. 4 in Jacksonville. She was born May 5, 1939, and was the daughter of Russell and Genevieve Iverson Dushinske of Devils Lake, N.D. Gail graduated from Devils Lake High School and attended the University of North Dakota. She was a stewardess for United Airlines based in San Francisco, Calif. There she met Russell M. Blythe, whom she married May 23, 1961, at Treasure Island, Calif. They had one daughter, Sara Jane. She lived in Annapolis after her husband died and was employed as a real estate agent. She later moved to St. Augustine where she continued her career. Her passions were golf, bridge and dogs. She was a most caring person and always there for others.
Surviving are one sister, Jane Skjei (Mark); nephews, M. David (Nancy) and Joel of Fargo, N.D., Kevin (Sharna) Carlbad; sisters-in-law, Margaret Acton, Conroe, Texas, DeEllen Biederman (Gary) of Lafayette, Calif. and Katherine Blythe of Yellville, Ark.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Russell and Genevieve Dushinske; husband, Russell Blythe; daughter, Sara Jane; and brother-in-law, Bill Blythe.
The family will hold a reception to celebrate her life at 11 a.m. at the Marsh Creek Country Club on Thursday, Feb. 12.
Memorials may be sent to the Dushinske Jamison Scholarship Fund at the North Dakota Education Scholarships, P.O. Box 2254, Bismarck, ND 58502, or the Community Hospice Foundation, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257. Please include on the memo line of check: "For the Bailey Family Center for Caring."
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family.
(St Augustine Record, 02/09/09)
Gail Blythe, 69, passed away Feb. 4, 2009, in Jacksonville, Fla. She was born May 5, 1939, in Devils Lake, N.D. THE RESCHEDULED RECEPTION TO CELEBRATE HER LIFE WILL BE TODAY, TUESDAY, FEB. 10, 2009, at Marsh Creek Country Club. Memorials may be sent to the Dushinske Jamison Scholarship Fund at the North Dakota Education Scholarships, P.O. Box 2254, Bismarck, ND 58502, or the Community Hospice Foundation, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257. Please include on the memo line of check: "For the Bailey Family Center for Caring."
Craig Funeral Home Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 02/10/09)
Jackie Ray Boggan, 74, of Palatka went home to be with the Lord March 29, 2010, at Putnam Healthcare Center following a long battle with Alzheimer"s disease. He had been a resident of Palatka for the past 60 years coming from Pritchard, Ala. In 1999 he retired from the Georgia-Pacific Corp. in Palatka after 41 years of service as a powerhouse maintenance man.
Mr. Boggan was a member of the St. Johns Avenue Baptist Church in Palatka where he served as a deacon and a Sunday School teacher.
He was preceded in death by one son, Ricky Boggan.
Jackie is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jo Ann Boggan of Palatka; two daughters, Lynn Price of St. Augustine and Lori Misamore of Palatka; one son, Jody Leberman of Montana; one brother, Jerry Boggan of Oklahoma; three sisters, Jean McGauley and Joy Lewis, all of Jacksonville and June Hill of St. Augustine; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Calling hours are Wednesday (today), March 31, 2010, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Masters Funeral Home of Palatka. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2010, at the St. Johns Avenue Baptist Church with Dr. L.D. Osteen and Pastor Don Burnett officiating. Interment will follow in the Palatka Memorial Gardens.
Flowers are gratefully accepted or memorial gifts may be sent to St. Johns Avenue Baptist Church, 2400 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177.
Messages of sympathy may be sent to mastersobit@hotmail.com.
Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/31/2010)
William "Bill" Bohning, 75, died at his home Feb. 9, 2010.
He leaves his children, Kimberly Bohning, Lisa Stone, and Paul Bohning; five grandchildren; a sister; two brothers; his good friends, Patricia Reams and Bill Cooke; and many other family members and friends. He will be missed.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family.
(St Augustine Record, 2/13/2010)
Iva Jean Bolema, 76, died March 22, 2011, at Windsor of Palm Coast.
Surviving relatives are son David Bolema, of Sarasota, Fla., and son Michael Bolema and wife, Lori Bolema, of Muskegon, Mich.; daughter, Kathy Drake, and husband, Mark Drake, St. Augustine; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held in Twin Lake, Mich.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on March 27, 2011)
Verna Eloise "Elly" Bolen, 81, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away on Dec. 14, 2009. She was born on July 4, 1928, in Mullens, W.Va., to the late Lewis G. Bolen and Ora Brammer Bolen. Ms. Bolen was retired as a language arts and fine arts teacher from the South Carolina and Florida Schools for the Deaf. She attended Mullens High School, Concord College and graduated from Gallaudet University in 1955.
She was co-founder and an alumna of Delta Epsilon Sorority and the sorority's first president while at Gallaudet University in 1953. She was named in Who's Who of College Students while at Gallaudet University. She was a 55-year member of the Mullens Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a member and former president of the First Coast Optimist Club. She also volunteered at the Gallaudet University Regional Center at Flagler College in St. Augustine.
She enjoyed traveling and had the opportunity to tour Italy, Spain, Holland, Germany and France with college friends several years back.
She is survived by her daughter, Jodi Tiberio Stanch (Jeff); grandchildren, Chelsea Nicole and Zachary Samuel Stanch all of Jacksonville, Fla. "Gappa" would light up each time she saw her grandchildren, as they were so precious to her.
Additional survivors include her brother, Gerald Bolen (Lois); sister-in-law, Mildred Bolen all of Pulaski, Va.; several nieces, a nephew, cousins and numerous friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, brothers, L.G. Bolen Jr., and John T. Bolen.
The Rev. David Schokes will be officiating at a memorial service to be held Dec.18, 2009 at Craig Funeral Home, 1475 Old Dixie Highway, at 2 p.m. in St. Augustine.
Memorial contributions can be made in her name to Gallaudet University, Attn: Development Office - "In Memory of Eloise Bolen to the Delta Epsilon Sorority," 800 Florida Ave. NE, Washington, D.C. 20002-3695.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/17/2009)
Tryntje Elsje VanMeurs Bolhoven died peacefully at home the evening of Sunday, March 29, 2009, at the age of 82. Els was born June 12, 1926, to Meindert and Neeltje Bolhoven in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where she and her younger brother, Meindert Jr., were raised by their parents. She was a gymnastics teacher who received her master's of educational psychology degree at the University of Houston. She married the love of her life, Peter VanMeurs, on June 19, 1953. They emigrated to the United States in 1962.
She is survived by her husband, Peter; son, Richard and his wife Rossina; daughter, Pauline and her husband Ronald; daughter, Penny; grandchildren, Richard Jr., Alexandra, Erin, Robin and Francesca; great-grandson, Max; and sister-in-law and great friend, Mimi Bolhoven.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the Glenmoor Crichton Hall, 255 Towerview, St. Augustine, FL 32092.
'Tis the life and the light that shined ever so brightly
We were honored to stand in her glow.
Our memories of her we hold ever so tightly.
She will be with us wherever we go. -- Penny
Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, Green Cove Springs, is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 04/02/09)
Marla Alford Bolling, 56, of Kingsport, Tenn., died Jan. 12, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Bolling was a native of St. Petersburg and had lived in Kingsport just over a year. Mrs. Bolling was a graduate of the University of Florida, where she received her master's degree in learning disabilities. She was an elite senior sales director for Mary Kay Cosmetics and attended Higher Ground Baptist Church in St. Petersburg.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Higher Ground Baptist Church. Officiating: The Rev. Phil Hoskins. Calling hours: 30 minutes prior to service at the church. Burial: Graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday at Flat Gap Community Cemetery in Pound, Va.
Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 1:55 p.m.
Online condolences may be sent to www.cartertrent.com
Survivors: Her husband, Ben C. Bolling, Kingsport; her mother, Louise Braves Alford, St. Petersburg; brother, Richard Alford, Tampa. She was preceded in death by her father, William Alford.
In charge: Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Inc., P.O. Box 1129, Kingsport, TN 37662.
(St Augustine Record, 01/16/08)
A "Celebration of Life" for Maria Alford Bolling, 56, who passed away on Jan. 12, 2008, and was an elite executive senior sales director with Mary Kay Cosmetics for 27 years.
To be held at Anastasia Baptist Church on Feb. 15, 2008 at 1 p.m.
(St Augustine Record, 2/10/08)
Raymond C. Boly, 91, St. Augustine, died April 7, 2010, at the Samantha Wilson Care Center at Bayview. He was born in New London, Conn., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1983, moving here from New Jersey. He was a retired college professor, having taught at New York University as well as Union College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II.
Private services will be held at a later date.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Eda Boly; one daughter, Diane Buchter, both of St. Augustine; one son, Lawrence Boly, Daly City, Calif.; one brother, Louis Boly, Coventry, Conn.; and two grandchildren, Liza and Alison Buchter.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/10/2010)
Joseph Leo Bonafede, 73, of St. Augustine, died May 13, 2008, at his home. Mr. Bonafede was a native of Detroit, Mich., and had resided in St. Augustine for 25 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and later retired from a career as a life insurance agent with Life of Georgia. He was also a real estate investor.
Services: Family services were held at his home on May 18, 2008.
Survivors: Wife, Mildred J. Bonafede (Mickey), St. Augustine; Daughters, Beverly L. Cox, Melbourne, Cynthia D. Taylor, St. Augustine, Theresa R. Smith, Middleburg, Antoinette Y. Bonafede-Popowich, St. Augustine; stepson, Eddie Thompson, Texas; son, Richard L. Bonafede, St. Augustine; sisters, Rose Marie Illardi, Jacksonville, JoAnn Sorrells, Callahan, Nina Hodges, Jacksonville; brother, Vito E. Bonafede, Raiford; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
In charge: Coastal Crematorium.
(St Augustine Record, 05/22/08)
Barbara K. Bonstell, 82, of St. Augustine, passed away at home July 24, 2008. Barbara was born in New York City, N.Y. and had been in St. Augustine since 2006.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Bonstell; her son, Wesley Soutar and his wife, Florence; daughters, Margaret and Lisa; and son, William; and numerous other loving family members.
Arrangements were with Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 08/09/08)
Col. Carlos Durand "Bonny" Bonnot died Jan. 12, 2011, in St. Augustine. Mr. Bonnot was born in Edna, Texas, on July 18, 1921, the son of the late Eva Jane and Carlos C.
Interested in aviation at an early age, he was a licensed pilot of biplanes by age 16 and spent his career in the U.S. Air Force, serving in numerous countries abroad.
Bonnot studied mathematics and physics at Baylor University, earning his degree in 1942. After a brief stint teaching high school in Edna, he quickly realized he wanted a larger challenge. Offered the opportunity to fly in the Army Air Corps, he enlisted in the graduate school of meteorology at the University of California Los Angeles as part of his enlistment into the Army Air Corps. After serving for only six months, he was called to active duty. During World War II, he was stationed throughout the South Pacific, heading the weather squadron involved in the planning of the Hiroshima campaign. Immediately following World War II, he was involved in the nuclear testing program in Nevada. He also served in Guam; Hawaii; the Pentagon; as a professor at the Air War College in Montgomery, Ala.; SHAPE Command in Paris; Squadron Commander in Saudi Arabia; and Strike Command in Tampa, Fla.
Mr. Bonnot married Jo Ann Getzen on May 11, 1949.
After retiring from the Air Force in 1970, Mr. Bonnot and his family returned to Gainesville, Fla., where he was involved in consulting for Lockheed Airspace, banking and real estate development. Following the death of his wife in 1996, he kept a busy travel schedule, often visiting his sons and their families who lived overseas. In 1997, he made St. Augustine his full-time residence.
Survivors include two sons, Carlos Wyche Bonnot (Youmna) of Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Brooks James Bonnot (Ruth Anne) of Atlanta; and four granddaughters, Layla Bonnot, Mona Bonnot, Katherine Anne Bonnot and Michelle Bonnot.
Visitation for friends and family will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at Craig Funeral Home in St. Augustine. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 15, 2011, at Evergreen Cemetery in Gainesville, with Dr. Doug Kirk, emeritus pastor at First United Methodist Church of Gainesville, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests any contributions be made to the American Cancer Society in loving memory of "Bonny."
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 13, 2011)
Arthur Fenton Boone, born July 14, 1950, Annapolis, Md., to parents Frank R. Boone and Rosemarie E. Fenton, died March 30, 2011, at his residence.
A graduate of Arundel H.S. Class of 1968, Fenton was an active member of Arundel VFK for many years. He was an avid bowler and golfer and a friend to all who knew him. He moved to St. Augustine, Fla., in 1979 where he worked for Atlantic Dodge for over 20 years.
Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Craig Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made in Uncle Fenton's memory to St. Augustine Pop Warner, PMB 318, 1960 U.S. 1 South, St. Augustine, FL 32086.
He is pre-deceased by elder brother, Frank R. Boone Jr.
He is survived by sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Steve Reinhardt; brother, Basil Boone, adopted brother and best friend J. Richard Yastrzemski; nieces, Dawn Stofko, Kelly Partelow and Jaclyn Boone; nephews, Frank R. Boone III, Steven Reinhardt Jr. and Josh Reinhardt plus numerous great nieces and nephews.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on April 1, 2011)
Edna Payne Boone, 75, entered into eternal rest Feb. 13, 2010, at Flagler Hospital. She was a member of Berea Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a service aide from many years with the Council on Aging. Sister Boone was born in Williston, Fla., and had resided in St. Augustine for more than 50 years.
Cherishing her memories are her children, sons, Robert, Gregory, Dell, Tony, Wayne and Torray Boone; daughters, Joyce Dean, Virdee Boone, Nellie Burgess, Emily Bell, Wendy George, Torrie Pironneary and Sandra Sanks; sisters, Carrie Scurry, Rosa Lawton and Nellie Hamilton; 24 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at St. Paul AME Church with Pastor Curtis Powell of Berea SDA, officiating. Viewing hours are 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Berea SDA Church. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home, have been entrusted with the services.
(St Augustine Record, 2/19/2010)
Kenneth McLeod Boone, 54, passed away suddenly at Flagler Hospital on June 3, 2009. Ken was born to Hervey and Rebecca Boone in Miami, Fla., on Aug. 31, 1954. Ken was a skilled mechanic and was employed by Flagler College in the maintenance department. He will be fondly remembered for his love of animals, great sense of humor and as a peacemaker. He was a beloved son and brother.
Ken will be deeply missed by his parents; Hervey Parks and Rebecca Boone; brothers, John Phillip Boone and Robert Ellis Boone.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday at Craig Funeral Home with the Rev. Pat Turner-Sharpton, officiating.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 06/05/09)
Barbara H. Bopp, 65, passed away at her home in Jacksonville on Dec. 15, 2009.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Bopp, and daughter, Lisa Kieffer, and is survived by her sons, Wendell and James Barlow.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at St. Augustine Memorial Park Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 12/17/2009)
Leslie Joseph Borbely, M.D., 85, of St. Augustine, Fla., died July 12, 2009, at Flagler Hospital. He was born in Hungary and had resided in St. Augustine for the past seven years. He was a retired physician.
Memorial services will be held 9 a.m. Friday at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, with the Rev. Seamus OÕFlynn officiating. Committal services will follow at Craig Memorial Park Mausoleum.
He is survived by sons, Bernard Borbely, M.D., St. Augustine, Fla., Michaels Borbely, Darien, Ga., Francis Borbely, Hayward, Calif., and Leslie Borbely, Fremont, Calif.; and daughter, Elizabeth Borbely; Fremont, Calif.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/14/09)
Maxine Freda Borchers, 88, of St. Augustine, died peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Moultrie Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Union City, Ind., and grew up in Ohio. She played the trombone in the Randolph High School Band in Dayton, Ohio. In the 1980s Maxine moved to Merritt Island, Fla., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1989. Maxine was always a "take charge" kind of person, even in her later years, serving as president of the Residents Association at Moultrie Creek. She was a member of the Lutheran Church and the Eastern Star.
She is survived by daughters, JoAnn F. Borchers of St. Augustine, Joyce E. McGourk of Mableton, Ga.; and sons, Jerry N. Borchers and John C. Borchers, both of Tipp City, Ohio, and James A. Borchers of Mason, Ohio. She also leaves nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. this morning at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, with the Rev. Steven Giannetta officiating. Another memorial service will be held a Moultrie Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at a later date.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 07/29/09)
Roger John Borchert, 76, of St. Augustine, died March 26, 2008, at his home. A native of Gaylord, Minn., he lived in St. Augustine for 37 years. Before he retired, Mr. Borchert was supervisor of maintenance for the City of St. Augustine.
He also was a carpenter and cabinetmaker. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Jehovah Witness South Congregation.
Services: A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall South Congregation on Kings Estate Road.
Inurnment: none
Survivors: His wife, Leona; two sons, David Borchert of Clermont, Fla., and Matthew Borchert of Jacksonville, Fla.; a daughter, Terry Repoza of Palm Coast; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his daughter Jenny Gripp. Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution to Jehovah Witness South Congregation, 735 Kings Estate Road, St. Augustine, FL 32086.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/1/08)
Tamara Borden, 21, of Hastings, died July 20, 2008.
Survivors: grandparents, Evan and Barbra Borden Wilson; mother, Deborah Borden; father, Mark Evans; five sisters; a brother.
Services: Saturday, 11 a.m., Harvest-Time Ministries, Hastings. Visitation, Friday 6-7 p.m. Coleman's Mortuary is in charge.
(St Augustine Record, 07/25/08)
Carol Pamela Bortell, 65, of Elkton, died peacefully at her home on Oct. 28, 2009. She was born in Flushing, N.Y., and had resided in St. Johns County for the past 46 years. She worked many years as a nurse's aide at St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center before retiring. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Carol is survived by two daughters, Stephanie (Charles) Bradley and Pamela Woods; her mother, Carol Standiford, all of St. Augustine; and five grandchildren, Candice Terrell, Charles Bradley Jr., Doug Bradley, Jordan Bradley and Tiffany Woods.
Memorial services will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on S.R. 16.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Haven Hospice, 200 Southpark Blvd., Suite 207, St. Augustine, FL 32086.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/6/2009)
Rodney Bosbyshell of Easton, Md., formerly of St. Augustine, Fla., died on Dec. 3, 2008 at William Hill Manor, Easton. He was 81.
Born July 6, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pa., he was the son of the late Howell and Gladys Hughes Bosbyshell. After graduation from Lansdsowne High School, he attended Friends Central Academy and LaSalle College. In 1945 he joined the U.S. Navy where he served until 1946, when he was released from active duty as a yeoman. He then began a career in the restaurant business, owning the Boxwood Restaurant in Ocean City, N.J., for more than 30 years. Following his retirement he and the love of his life, the former Ruth Ann Bland, whom he married in September 1950, moved to St. Augustine, until May of 2008 when they moved to Easton.
Mr. Bosbyshell was a former member of Trinity Episcopal Parish in St. Augustine. He spent many years as a basketball referee and as a tennis umpire. Rod also taught and enjoyed playing duplicate bridge.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Bosbyshell is survived by his son, Howell Bosbyshell and his wife Shalini of Joanna, Pa.; two daughters, Susan Holloway and her husband Steven of Oxford, Md., and Linda Bush and her husband Peter of St. Augustine; two grandchildren, Linda McCall and her husband Josh, and Steven Holloway, Jr.; and one great-grandchild, Avery Grace McCall.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Dorothy Wertley and a brother, Howell Bosbyshell, Jr.
Memorial services will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Church, Easton.
Burial will be private at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the William Hill Community Enrichment Fund or the William Hill Employee Appreciation Fund, 501 Dutchman's Lane, Easton, MD 21601.
Arrangements are by Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, Easton, Md., www.fhnfuneralhome.com.
(St Augustine Record, 12/12/08)
Virginia Pixler Boska, 95, of St. Augustine, died June 8, 2008, in Tallahassee.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at San Lorenzo Cemetery.
She is survived by her son, Fred Boska of Tallahassee, and her nephew, Frank Pixler.
Craig Funeral Home is serving the Boska family.
(St Augustine Record, 06/11/08)
John James Boski, Jr. 65, of St. Johns died Dec. 8, 2007, at his home. Mr. Boski was a native of Norwalk, Conn., and had lived in St. Johns 1 years. Mr. Boski was an explosive engineer for Ensign Bickford, which held contracts with NASA, and he served his country during the Vietnam War. He was of the Catholic faith.
Services: None planned.
Survivors: His wife, Bernice Boski; sons, Matthew Steven Joseph and James Boski; stepsons, Matthew Anthony and Raymond Cazassus; numerous grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son, John Boski.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 12/11/07)
Avis Irene Bostwick, 86, passed away peacefully late Friday, March 6, 2009, at Moultrie Creek Nursing Home.
Mrs. Bostwick was born Sept. 18, 1922, in Worcester, Mass., living there most of her life. The daughter of Charles and Grace Hair (Burdon) of Worcester, Mass., she moved to St. Augustine three years ago. Avis lived a long and happy life with her husband, Lloyd Bostwick, of Massachusetts (her husband passed away in 1972), and their two daughters, Judy Edstrom and Janet Hayford.
She leaves behind two daughters, Judy Edstrom and Janet Hayford (son-in-law Earle); five grandchildren, Scott Hayford (Jessica), Susan (Hayford) Malota (Michael), Richard Edstrom (Kim), Eric Edstrom (Erica) and Kimberly (Edstrom) Hartley (Pete); and great-grandchildren Ryan Hayford, Alexis, Hailey, Mikie and Zoe Malota, Corrie and Logan Edstrom, and Chelsea, E.J and Devyanne Edstrom.
Avis Bostwick loved God, life and her family. She enjoyed reading, playing the piano, watching "Wheel of Fortune" and knitting. All her grandchildren and great-grandchildren have crocheted blankets by their GGB (Avis Bostwick, great-grandma). She will be extremely missed for her stories and comforting arms.
There will be a service at the Shores United Methodist Church on Friday, March 13, 2009, at 7 p.m., with light refreshment. Interment will be at a later date in Nashua, N.H.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 03/10/09)
Claudina "Claudette" B. Botelho, 80, St. Augustine, died Sept. 24, 2010, at Flagler Hospital. She was born in Copaigue, Long Island, N.Y., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 23 years, moving here from Tivertoon, R.I. She was retired from the federal government, having worked as a secretary with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, R.I., and, after moving to St. Augustine, worked with NAS Jax. She was a genealogist and was a member of Moultrie Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, at Moultrie Baptist Church with Pastor Sandy Colley officiating. A visitation beginning at 10 a.m. will precede the service.
Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Fall River, Mass.
Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Moultrie Baptist Church, 3699 US 1 South, St. Augustine, FL 32086.
She is survived by a daughter, Linda Mayo and her husband Robert, Somerset, Mass.; one son, Joseph David Botelho and his wife Donna, Hastings; two sisters, Emma Roies, St. Augustine, and Diana Hinote, Fall River, Mass.; two brothers, Paul Barboza, San Diego, Calif., and Julio Barboza, Tiverton, R.I; grandchildren Karen Jeffrey, Tracy Paradise, Beth Ann Botelho, David Botelho, Robert Mayo; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Botelho; one brother, Joseph Barboza; and a sister, Elsie Federico.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 27, 2010)
Martin Botnick of St. Augustine, formerly of Norwich, Conn., died peacefully on Nov. 26, 2008. He was born on Aug. 8, 1936 to the late Emanuel and Sadie Botnick. Martin graduated from the Norwich Free Academy and Boston University before becoming a Certified Public Accountant.
In addition to his 40-year career as a CPA, he was a dedicated community service volunteer, serving for many years on the board of directors of Backus Hospital, the Community Mental Health Services of Southeastern Connecticut, and the Norwich Arts Council, where he was elected treasurer. He was also a member of many committees, including the Eastern Connecticut Community Foundation Finance and Investment Committee.
Martin enjoyed RVing, DIY projects and computer sciences, but his greatest joy came from his family. He will be dearly missed by his survivors, his beloved wife of 49 years, Rhona Botnick of St. Augustine, daughter and son-in-law Diane and John Nicholson of Port Washington, N.Y., daughter and son-in-law Randi Botnick and Brian Sanderoff of Baltimore, Md., daughter and son-in-law Vicki Botnick and Joshua Meyer of Los Angeles, Calif.; brother and sister-in-law Freeman and Audrey Botnick of Longmeadow, Mass.; grandchildren Emily and Matthew Nicholson and Auden and Quinn Meyer; and numerous cousins, other family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held Sunday at 1:30 at Temple Bet Yam in St. Augustine with receiving at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or Temple Bet Yam.
Arrangements by Greenlawn Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
(St Augustine Record, 11/29/08)
Maxine J. Bottoms (Micki), 81, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, at Northeast Florida Community Hospice. Born in Battle Creek, Mich., she attended Michigan State, Class of 1948. In the early 1950s, she worked in the Michigan House of Representatives in Lansing, Mich. After a move to Illinois in the 1960s, she worked for 30 years in various aspects of law as a legal secretary and paralegal, her expertise being in intellectual property, working as legal secretary to the chairman of Molex Inc. and as legal secretary/paralegal at National Can Corporation. She became interested in hospital volunteer work many years ago and was a charter member of the Central DuPage Hospital Auxiliary in Winfield, Ill. Since retiring to St. Augustine in 1989, she was a Flagler Hospital volunteer for nine years, working in outpatient surgery, where she served two years as chairman.
Always active and interested in people, she also participated, as she was able to, in "Project Swing," the beautiful children's park built primarily by St. Augustine resident volunteers.
Micki is survived by her beloved friend and faithful companion of many years, Joseph Kruljac; three fiercely loved children: G. Daniel and wife, Sandra, of Batavia, Ill.; Jeffrey T. Bottoms, St. Augustine; Susan G. Bottoms of Plano, Ill.; and loved grandchildren: Natalie (Troy) White and their two children, Lucas and Ava; much-loved and admired granddaughter Beth (Brian) Lafferty; stepgrandchildren, Susanne White, Sharon Omara, Julie Hirschberger and Douglas Lindberg; seven step great-grandchildren; and other relatives.
Friends are invited to meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, at Craig Funeral Home for a memorial gathering.
There will be a memorial Mass held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in the St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
Flowers are gratefully accepted, or donations may be made to the American Heart Association, if so desired.
Craig Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the local arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/14/05)
ara Peck Boucher ("Sarey"), educator and civic activist, died Jan. 21, 2010, upon entering her ninetieth year.
She was predeceased by her parents, Robert D. Peck and Adelaide Barker Peck Bergen; stepfather, Lloyd M. Bergen; two brothers, Robert D. Peck III and James Barker Peck; and her husband of 55 years, Frederick H. Boucher.
A graduate of Ferry Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Sarey attended Smith College and received a bachelor of arts degree from Lake Forest College and a master of arts in teaching degree from Jacksonville University.
She received a Fulbright-Hays Grant for classical studies in Greece, a Lilly Endowment Grant for Islamic studies at the University of Chicago and completed additional graduate studies at Harvard, Ohio State University and the University of Hawaii.
Sarey's educational career began in 1959 as a Western civilization instructor at the Bartram School for Girls. In 1969, she began a 25-year tenure at Florida Community College, serving as professor of humanities, coordinator of international studies and director of the Program for Academic Excellence.
Her teaching accolades included Florida Star Teacher and Instructor of the Year.
Personal convictions led Sarey to serve locally as president of the United Nations Association Jacksonville Chapter, president of the Friends of the Bartram Trail Library and vice chair of the St. Johns County Library Advisory Board.
Following retirement, Sarey reviewed international studies proposals in the Office of Higher Education for the U.S. Department of Education.
She was active in the training of docents for the Jacksonville Ramses II exhibition, was a lecturer in Asian Studies at Jacksonville University and served as program director for the lecture series at the Koger Gallery and Gardens.
A great believer in travel as an educational tool, Sarey planned and led trips for students and colleagues.
Among her proudest achievements were her beloved children, Sally Boucher Parks of Jacksonville and F. Scott Boucher of Beaverton, Ore. Other survivors include numerous nieces and nephews, their children and grandchildren.
Age was simply a state of mind to Sarey. As such, post-retirement milestones included rafting the Colorado River at the age 60, climbing the Great Wall of China at age 70 and earning golfing accolades in her 80s.
Sara May Peck Boucher was a humanist, a conservationist and a seeker of peace in the world. Peace at last, Sarey.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that tokens of remembrance be made as donations to the McGraw Center for Caring, Community Hospice NE Florida or Heifer International.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hardage Giddens Mandarin Chapel (904) 288-0025.
(St Augustine Record, 1/24/2010)
Age 79 Died Dec 30, 2009 Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home, Palatka
A memorial service has been planned in memory of David Bruce Bowe, 57, of Houma, LA., at 10 a.m., Dec. 20, 2007, at the Trinity Episcopal Church of St. Augustine. David passed away Oct. 20, 2007.
He is survived by his parents, Virginia Y. and Ronald S. Bowe; his wife, Karen; daughter, Heather LaBlanc; sons; Damon, Collin, Kyle and Sean; and one sister, Ronda Wages. No flowers please.
Arrangements by Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, LA.
(St Augustine Record, 12/19/07)
Earle Aubrey Bowe passed away on Jan. 1, 2010.
Earle was born in St. Augustine to Cyril Stafford Bowe and Katie Skinner Bowe on January 8, 1930. He joined the U.S. Air Force after graduating from Ketterlinus High School and served for two years in Japan during the Korean War. After the war he served in the Air National Guard in Jacksonville and later worked for Fairchild Aircraft as the personnel manager. In 1966, he moved to Ormond Beach to run the family business, Casper"s Fruit and Gifts, which he did until retiring in 1994.
Earle loved the mountains and spending time fishing at his cabin on Pellicer Creek. He enjoyed NASCAR and was both a Gator and Orlando Magic fan. Most of all he loved his dog "Boomer."
He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Jean Casper Bowe best known as "Boo Boo"; two daughters, Marcia Bowe of Daytona Beach and Holly Bowe of Port Orange; brother, Ronald S. (Virginia) Bowe of St. Augustine; two sisters, Connie Harbin of Jacksonville and Lydia Lindberg of Arcadia, Calif. as well as many nieces and nephews.
A gathering will be held from 2-3 p.m. on Thursday followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 1/4/2010)
Eunice Banta Bowen, 97, died Aug. 18, 2010, in Albany, Ga., at Phoebe Putney Hospital. Eunice lived in St. Augustine until 2000 when she moved to be near her family. She was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy and a longtime member of Cathedral Parish. She worked for Zoric Dry Cleaners, Life & Casualty Insurance Co. and as a sales associate for the Shrine Religious Gift Shop many years.
She is survived by her son, James W. (Jane) Burgess, Albany; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday with funeral services at 2 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 8/19/2010)
Bradly Richard "Brad" Bowen, 35, died May 14, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Brad was a graduate of Apollo Beach High School and had been a resident of St. Augustine for 15 years, moving here from Apollo Beach, FL. He was an electrician and was employed by TAG Electric and Ferrell Electric of St. Augustine. Brad loved life and most enjoyed spending his free time at the beach surfing. He was personable, outgoing and charismatic and everyone he met remained a friend. He was loved and adored by his family.
He is survived by his parents, Melanie and Danny Dean of Dade City, FL.; his adoptive father, Ken Bowen of Louisiana; his father, Ken Rae of Jacksonville, FL; and siblings Chris Bowen, Michael Bowen and Mathew Jones; maternal grandfather Curis L. Fewox; and his fiance' Linda Leonard of St. Augustine.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Craig Eby officiating.
In charge: St. Johns Family Funeral Home, St. Augustine.
(St Augustine Record, 05/17/09)
Victoria Lynn Bowen, 51, of Orlando, Fla., passed away at her home July 19, 2011. She was a native and former resident of St. Augustine.
Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Monday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Donovan Tinsley officiating. Visitation will be held 2 p.m. Monday until time of services.
She is survived by her mother, Lillian Masters Johnston; sisters, Carrie (Vernon) Wilson and Tammy Medley; brother, James (Sarah) Bowen Jr., all of St. Augustine; longtime companion, Wesley Szanyi, Orlando; many nieces and nephews.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 22 to July 23, 2011 )
Dorothy F. Bowers, 87, born in Gloucester City, N.J., on March 24, 1921, and passed away on Feb. 14, 2009, in Jacksonville, Fla.
She is survived by her son, Wayne R. Bowers (June) of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; daughter, Barbara J. Bowers of Middleburg, Fla.; six grandchildren, Wilson Walters (Cassandra), Daniel Walters (Debra), Susan Yanczewski (Robert), Russell Bowers (Toby), Gregory Bowers (Heidi) and Shane Dodd; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; dear friend, Leatrice Grant.
Dorothy will be greatly missed by her family and countless friends. She had a heart of gold and always helped others. Her radiant smile and kind words were present till the end.
A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, Fla., with the Rev. Rafe Vigil officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 or a charity of your choice.
(St Augustine Record, 02/19/09)
Robert Gordon Bowers Sr., 65, of St. Augustine, affectionately know as "Mr. Christmas," died Sept. 8, 2010, at Flagler Hospital.
Mr. Bowers was born in Elwood City, Pa. and had lived in St. Augustine since 1985, moving here from New Castle, Pa. He was a retired electrician.
He was well known for decorating his family home on Old Tyme Avenue with more than a million Christmas lights for the past 18 years. His family will continue to carry on this tradition in his honor.
Private services are planned.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Bowers, of St. Augustine; his children, Barbie Ann Bowers, Transfer, Pa., Billie-Jo Bowers Andrews and her husband, Tim, Bob Bowers Jr. and his wife, Kym, all of St. Augustine; his grandchildren Craig, John, Laura, Amber, Krystle, Cody, Kimmie, Ryan and Maegan; and his great-grandchildren, Dakotha, Elizabeth, Paige and Blake.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jeanette Bowers Shaffer and brother, James "Whitey" Bowers.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 12, 2010)
Arthur Edward Bowler, 77, Navy veteran, passed away at Moultrie Creek Nursing Home on Nov. 13, 2008.
He will be deeply missed. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He left behind his wife of 41 years, Kathryn A. Bowler; daughters, Robin Solana and her husband, Gary Solana, and Melissa Law and her husband, Robert Law; son, Edward Bowler, and his wife, Kathleen Bowler; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are made by ICS Crematory and Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 11/18/08)
Bill Boyd, 49, St. Augustine, passed away on Jan. 29, 2010, at home.
Bill was born in Watertown, N.Y., on March 16, 1960, to Roberta and Bill Boyd. Moving to Florida in 1980, Bill worked and was well known in the restaurant industry, managing and working at various restaurant. His favorite pastimes were cooking, movies and gardening.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Pamela Lynch, New York.
Surviving sisters, Chris Gwaldis, St. Augustine, Joan Dolan, Jean Lewis and Pat Bly, Barefoot Bay, Fla.; nieces, Carey Gwaldis, Angie Wipperman, St. Augustine; nephews, Gary Boyd, St. Augustine, Matt Lynch, New York; several other nieces and nephews and many friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Harry"s Bar & Grille, Feb. 10, 2010, at 5:30.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 2/6/2010)
Chris Boykin died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Nov. 27. 2008. She was only 41. A beloved daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, her memory will live forever in the hearts of her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest Keith Boykin; daughters, Jessica Boykin and Jamie Burnett; sons, Ryan Boykin and Robert Boykin; her grandchildren, Megan Burnett, Kaleb Burnett, and Daron "Little Man" Rayfield III; and her mother, Ruth Dee. She was predeceased by her father, Edward Dee; and her sister, Janice Marie Messervey.
A Memorial Service will be held at Craig Funeral Home on Friday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home-Crematory-Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 12/01/08)
Natasha R. Boykin, 24, died Nov. 11, 2009. She was a native of Florida and had resided in St. Augustine since 2003.
She was employed by Aunt Kate's Restaurant. She loved to spend quality time with her family and friends and will be remembered and dearly missed by all.
She is survived by her husband, U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan K. Boykin, Hastings, Fla.; mother and step-father, Angel and Emory King, St. Augustine; sister: Tara Leigh Childers, New Hampshire; and numerous distant relatives.
Visitation will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Monday with a funeral services at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements
(St Augustine Record, 11/15/2009)
Stephen Lewis Boyles, 73, of San Mateo, passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008 after a valiant fight with cancer. Born into a pioneer family, being a fifth generation Floridian, he spent his early years in Island Grove moving to Crescent City where he graduated from high school. He attended the University of Florida for both his undergraduate and law degrees.
Judge Boyles served in the U.S. Air Force with the Strategic Air Command at Harmon Air Force Base, Newfoundland as both Assistant Judge Advocate and later as Staff Judge Advocate. During his Air Force career, he was designated a Law Officer (Judge) and sat on many court martials. He was the youngest person so designated in the Air Force and served for love of his country since he was the sole-surviving son of a soldier killed in action and had an automatic deferment.
After military service, he returned home and practiced law with Kate Walton in Palatka. He was elected State Attorney of the 7th Circuit in 1968 and served in that capacity for 20 years. He returned to private practice for two years before being elected Circuit Judge and serving in that position for 10 years. After his retirement, he became a Senior Circuit Judge until his death. Though Judge Boyles enjoyed a distinguished career, his real joy came from his family, to whom he was devoted. His happiest times were when he was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Judge Boyles served in the U.S. Air Force with the Strategic Air Command at Harmon Air Force Base, Newfoundland as both Assistant Judge Advocate and later as Staff Judge Advocate. During his Air Force career, he was designated a Law Officer (Judge) and sat on many court martials. He was the youngest person so designated in the Air Force and served for love of his country since he was the sole-surviving son of a soldier killed in action and had an automatic deferment.
After military service, he returned home and practiced law with Kate Walton in Palatka. He was elected State Attorney of the 7th Circuit in 1968 and served in that capacity for 20 years. He returned to private practice for two years before being elected Circuit Judge and serving in that position for 10 years. After his retirement, he became a Senior Circuit Judge until his death. Though Judge Boyles enjoyed a distinguished career, his real joy came from his family, to whom he was devoted. His happiest times were when he was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Judge Boyles is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sally Jackson Boyles; four children, Leslie Wilkinson and husband, Moochie, Stephen Boyles, Jr. and wife, Dede, Allyson Currie and husband, Patrick, and Adele Mills and husband, Dennis; 11 grandchildren, Brandy Caison and husband, Dustin, Stephen Wilkinson, Lauren Wilkinson, Brandon Wilkinson, Lloyd Boyles, Sean Boyles, Ryan Currie, Christopher Currie, Fletcher Currie, Cody Mills and Savannah Grace Mills; his twin sister, Nelline Landress of White Plains, Ga., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palatka on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. James Dorn and the Rev. Jimmy Stallings (Snellville, Ga.) officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date at Eden Cemetery in Crescent City. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Boyles home, 191 East State Road 100 in San Mateo.
While flowers are deeply appreciated, donations may be made to the Stephen L. Boyles Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 65, San Mateo, FL 32187. This scholarship encourages public service and is available to graduating seniors in the Putnam County Schools.
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
(St Augustine Record, 08/12/08)
Fred Henry Bozard Jr. died June 20, 2009, at Flagler Hospital, following an extended illness. Fred was born in Orangeburg, S.C., on Oct. 24, 1918. The son of a local farmer, Fred stayed in Orangeburg County until attending Clemson University and Pennsylvania State University. After college, Fred joined the U.S. Navy during World War II, flying F6F (Hellcat) fighter planes off the U.S.S. Yorktown (CV-10). Bozard ended a distinguished career in the Pacific at NAS JAX in Jacksonville, Fla., as a lieutenant commander serving as the Ordinance and Gunnery Officer and head of the Bachelor's Officers' Quarters. While stationed in Jacksonville, Bozard met and began courting Josephine McRae, and the two wed on Feb. 15, 1947. Their only child, Fred H. Bozard III, was born in December of 1947. Fred, Josephine and Fred III moved to St. Augustine on Jan. 3, 1949. On that same day, Fred founded Bozard Ford Company in downtown St. Augustine, which he actively owned and operated until Fred III took over the family business in the late 1970s.
Fred Jr. was active in the St. Augustine YMCA and headed up the installation of the first public pool for children in St. Johns County and the St. Augustine Baseball League, and he was an avid supporter of Cross and Sword, the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, and many other local and state organizations. Although Fred will be remembered for his involvement in these organizations, his greatest legacy lies in his principal involvement in the St. Augustine Rod & Gun Club. Bozard was one of the members primarily responsible for the construction and development of the club as it is today. Through the St. Augustine Rod & Gun Club, Fred championed the efforts of both state and national skeet shooting associations by recruiting new shooters and educating existing shooters on the game that he loved so much. Since its foundation, Fred seldom let a day pass when he did not go and visit what he considered one of his greatest accomplishments, the gun club.
Fred Bozard Jr. is survived by his wife, Josephine; son, Fred Bozard III; grandchildren, Letti Bozard and Fred Bozard IV; great-grandchildren, Grace Looney and Sarah Sousa; sister, Virginia Sims; and extended family still living in South Carolina.
A memorial service will be held at the St. Augustine Rod & Gun Club at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2009.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/23/09)