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Edwin (Hal) Brackett, 80, of St. Augustine, formerly of Silver Spring, Md., passed away March 31, 2010, at Flagler Hospital. Born in Shelby, N.C., Hal was an Eagle Scout and a veteran of the Korean War. He was retired from IBM after 33 years having worked primarily on NASA contracts, including the Apollo program.
Hal was an active member of the Ancient City Coin Club, St. Augustine Stamp Club, Limelight Theatre Guild, and First United Methodist Church. Hal also served on various committees of the Vilano Town Center, and the Porpoise Point Homeowners Association.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2010, at First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made in his memory to the First United Methodist Church Roof Fund.
Hal is survived by his wife, Janet; sons, Hugh (Sarah), of Manassas, Va.; Andrew (Cindy) of Jacksonville, Fla.; Mark (Cheryl) of Laurel, Md.; nine grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and his brother, Keith Brackett of Wildwood, N.J. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and a sister.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St. Augustine Record on 4/1/2010
Edwin C. Bradberry Sr., 96, of St. Augustine, died April 13, 2008, at Flagler Hospital.
He was born Nov. 27, 1911, in Atlanta, Ga. He had been a resident of the St. Augustine area since 1965.
He was the former owner and operator of two Holiday Inns in St. Augustine and other businesses. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a Shriner, and of the Baptist faith.
Services: A private family burial will be held in Roberta, Ga.
Survivors: One son, Edwin C. Bradberry Jr. of Memphis, Tenn.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/20/08)
Forrest O Bradbury, 91, of Ponte Vedra died December 6, 2007 at his home. Born on April 27, 1916 in Mott, ND, Forrest and his family moved to Lake City when he was 4 years old. He has lived in Florida ever since.
Mr Bradbury began his career in the banking field as teller with Commercial Bank of Live Oak in 1935 and continued with the firm until 1955 being promoted to cashier with this firm in 1950. He moved to St Augustine in 1955 when he accepted the position as vice president of the Exchange Bank of St Augustine. He was elected to the position of president of Hastings Exchange Bank in Hastings in 1959. Mr Bradbury served as a member of the board of directors of these two banks.
He had been heavily involved with youth work in his community and devoted much of his time to community service. Mr Bradbury has served as district commisioner of the Boy Scouts of america in St Johns County. He held office of president of Hastings Rotary Club in 1963 and served as vice president of the Kiwanis Club of St Augustine in 1959. He was active in the work of the Parent-Teacher Association, serving as president of the group at St Augustine High School in 1958. He was president of the St Johns Heart Association, 1958-59. He was also the past president of the Independent Luncheon Club, originator and past president of Wheelers and Dealers Investor's Club, charter member and director of the Rod & Gun Club and member of the St Augustine Ballroom Dancers Association.
The same energy and desire for service which is shown in his civic activities was also devoted to the work of the First Methodist Church in which Mr Bradbury had served as a member of the board of stewards for 27 years and as chairman of the official board of the church from 1961 to 1962.
He is predeceased in death by his parents, Charles A and Esther (Shaw) Bradbury, his wife of 55 years, Grace Perry Bradbury, his son Forrest O Bradbury Jr, and a brother, Chester Bradbury.
He is survived by his daughter, Anne B Wolfe (husband O Douglas Wolfe); grandson, Trae Wolfe (wife Shana Wolfe); granddaughter, Beverly Wolfe; great-grandsons, Dillon Wolfe and Austin Quinn and his companion of 11 years, Melba Amos.
A memorial service will be held at Craig Funeral Home on Saturday December 8, 2007 at 11:30 am, with visitation at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation to Hospice of Northeast Florida.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/08/07)
Myrtle L. "Lynn" Bradbury, 81, of Hastings, died Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center after an extended illness.
She was a native of Palatka and lived in Hastings since 1979, coming from Jacksonville. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and had worked for 30 years as a school bus driver with the Dade, Duval and St. Johns County school districts. She was a great gardener and loved to crochet.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke L. Bradbury Sr., and a son, Luke L. Bradbury Jr.
She is survived by two daughters, Nadine Loyd and husband, Larry, of Macon, Ga., and Linda Givens of Jacksonville; a son, Charlie Lee Bradbury II of Hastings; four sisters, Bernice Krantz and Louise Bridges, both of Palatka, and Pat Scranton and Dorothy Dummit; two brothers, Joe Bridges and Walter Bridges, both of Satsuma; six grandchildren, Sheryl Infantino, Kathy Wood, Larry Loyd Jr., Tina McMillan, Teddy Bradbury and Valerie Bradbury; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka, with Pastor Garry Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill West Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka. 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, 6/1/2010)
Bert E. Braddock Jr., 83, of St. Augustine, Fla., died May 6, 2010, at Moultrie Creek Nursing Home.
He was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine. Mr. Braddock was a retired supervisor for Florida Power and Light.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Braddock; daughter, Deborah Braddock Moore; sons, Bert E. Braddock III and Paul A. Braddock, all of St. Augustine; brother, George Braddock, Orange, Calif. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive him.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 5/7/2010)
Herbert A. Braddock, 93, St. Augustine, died March 1, 2009, at his home. He was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine. He was a foreman with Desco Marine, retiring after 29 years of service. Herbert was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting with his friends. He was a member of Moultrie Baptist Church.
Memorial services will be held 6 p.m. Thursday March 5, 2009, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Braddock, St. Augustine; children, Lynn McAdams and her husband Scott, St. Augustine, Michael Pullen and his wife, Connie, Alpharetta, Ga.; grandchildren, Dalton McAdams, Japan, David and Marc Pullen, Alpharetta, Ga.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 03/04/09)
Jasper W. Braddock, 76, a long-time St. Augustine resident, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008.
He retired as a Sergeant First Class from the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie O. Braddock; daughter, Peggy Cejka; sisters: Estelle Hall and Della Young: granddaughter, Amy (Justin) Gibby; and great-grandchildren, Brian and Julia.
Visitation will be Sunday from 5-8 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. The funeral will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Moultrie Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Moultrie Baptist Church are appreciated.
Arrangements are with Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 08/02/08)
Susan Lenox Braddock, 35, passed away March 20, 2011, in St. Augustine.
She was a native of Fayetteville, N.C., and has resided in St. Augustine since 1989. She was a 1993 graduate of St. Augustine High School.
Susan is survived by her husband, Tony Braddock; three children, Hailey Braddock, Logan and Mason Braddock; mother, Constance Ware; father and stepmother, Michael and Marie Miller; brother, Luke (Danielle) Miller; sister, Stacy (Michael) Carter; maternal grandmother, Lydia Bigelow; father- and mother-in-law, Ron and Barbara Braddock; brother-in-law, Matt Braddock; several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by maternal grandfather, Gordon Edwin Bigelow.
Visitation will be held in the Craig Funeral Home Chapel, Monday, March 28, 2011, 1-3 p.m. with services beginning at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Clarence Blalock officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make contributions to The Braddock Children Account, Putnam State Bank, Attn: Kim Blankenship, 3275 U.S. 1 South, St. Augustine, FL 32086.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record from March 24 to March 27, 2011)
Mark Scott Braden, 51, Melbourne, Fla., formerly of St. Augustine, died April 5, 2009, at Weustholl Medical Center.
He is survived by mother, Margaret Tune; stepfather, Col. Howard Tune; brothers, Stephen and Cary Braden; and daughter, Kelsea.
Arrangements by Beach Funeral Homes, Melbourne, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 04/15/09)
Alton Jack Bradley, 79, passed away peacefully Sept. 16, 2011 at the Bailey Center in St. Augustine, Fla. He was born in Leakesville, Miss., to Earnest and Melba Bradley. He enlisted in the Army where he served for over 20 years. He authored the book, "Native American Herb Use". He worked in the telecom industry and also was an instructor that taught veterans telecom applications.
He is survived by his beloved wife Rose, their sons, David and Robert and their families, along with many other family and friends. There will be a memorial service Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Craig Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida in Mr. Bradley"s name are appreciated.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on September 29, 2011)
Betty M. Bradley, 82, of St. Augustine, Fla., and Allegany, N.Y., died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, in Flagler Hospital, St. Augustine, surrounded by her husband and children. She was the wife of Bruce I. Bradley, whom she met in high school and married in 1946. They were devoted to each other for over 61 years.
Born in Olean, N.Y., on March 23, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Thenia Foote Fitch.
Betty and Bruce made their home in Olean and Allegany, N.Y., before retiring to St. Augustine and returning for the summers to Western New York. She was also a devout wife, mother, and area businesswoman. She was vice president of Bradley Builders, Inc., and Brubet Corporation. She was also the co-owner of the former Red Parrot Bridal Salon in Olean. Betty was a member of the Olean Presbyterian Church and attended Memorial Presbyterian Church in St. Augustine. She had served as a board member at the Allegany Presbyterian Church, and on the board of deacons at the Olean Presbyterian Church. Betty was also a member of the St. Augustine Art Association. She believed there wasn't anything you couldn't do if you set your mind to it. That is how she lived her life and instilled her belief in her eight children.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her eight children: Diane (Bill Mayer) Bradley of St. Augustine,, Danese (Dennis) Minnich of Mechanicsburg, Pa., Dan (Sheila) Bradley of Smithfield, N.C., Dana (Patty) Bradley of Allegany, Dennis (Lori) Bradley of Allegany, Danell (Jim) Dwaileebe of Coronada, Calif., David (Carolyn) Bradley of Lebanon, Pa., and Danett (Todd) Mazur of Chicago, Ill.; 16 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, William "Bill" (Dorothy) Fitch, Charles "Chris" Fitch, Gloria Button, Jean (Chick) Dwaileebe and Gerald (Mary Ann) Fitch; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services and viewing will be in Olean, N.Y.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Memorial Presbyterian Church, St. Augustine. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Presbyterian Church, 32 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Guenther Funeral Home, Olean, N.Y., is in charge of the arrangements.
(StAugustine Record, 01/13/08)
A memorial service to Celebrate the Life of Betty M. Bradley, March 23, 1925-Jan. 10, 2008, will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at Memorial Presbyterian Church, 36 Sevila St., St. Augustine, Fla.
Donation may be made to Memorial Presbyterian Church.
(St Augustine Record, 2/8/08) (Updated 2/9/08)
Donald "Shane" Bradley, 39, passed away on Friday evening, Sept. 4, 2009.
He was born on Jan. 7, 1970 in Cleburne, Texas. He attended school in Stephenville, Texas, and Jackson, Ala.
Shane served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a Gulf War Veteran. He lived with his family in St. Augustine, and was currently employed at First Coast Honda. He was a loving husband and wonderful father. He will be missed more than words could ever say.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Shelly; his son, Austen, 19; his daughter, Morgan, 13; and a daughter-in-law, Sarah. He is also survived by his father and step-mother: George and Mildred Bradley of Jackson, Ala.; his mother, Darlene Dowell of Stephenville, Texas; two sisters, Denise Underwood of Tulsa, Okla., and Michelle Quinn of Brady, Texas; five step-brothers; and a large number of extended family and friends. His memory will be cherished forever.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. with the Funeral Service beginning at 7 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 09/08/09)
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)
John Henry Bradshaw, 91, of Palm Coast, died Dec. 24, 2009, at Florida Hospital-Flagler, Palm Coast. He was born in Crescent City, Fla., and had lived most of his life in St. Augustine. He was a retired manager with Gulf Life Insurance Company and had retired from Florida East Coast Railway. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at San Sebastian Catholic Church, with the Rev. Fr. Thomas Walsh, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Craig Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife of more than 70 years, Florine Reyes Bradshaw; daughter Connie Fowler (Bob); Charleston, SC; son John Franklin Bradshaw II of St. Augustine; grandchildren Sean Fowler (Ricci), Dean Fowler (Leslie), John Bradshaw III (Leigh), Dale Bradshaw (Ginny), Donald Bradshaw (Amanda) and Sissy Crafton (Allen); great grandchildren Ryan, Hunter, Stone, Sterling, Kyle, Sara, Alyzanne, Phoebe, Olivia, Joshua, Jack and Sean; and great great grandchild Tristan.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements
(St Augustine Record, 12/27/2009)
Elaine Brady, 82, of St. Augustine, died July 9, 2008, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring.
She was born in Far Rockaway, N.Y., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1972, moving here from Northport, N.Y. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Otis "Tim" Brady, on June 2, 2008.
She was a charter member of the Riverview Club. She loved spending time with her family and friends, traveling, dining out, shopping, dancing, reading, playing cards and cooking. Her favorite quote was "Keep it moving."
A private memorial service will be held at a later date at the Jacksonville National Cemetery for both Tim and Elaine Brady.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
She will be greatly missed by her loving children, Linda King (Jack), Maureen Hunton (Paul) and Kevin Brady (Darlene); granddaughter, Tara Hoffman (Mark); two great-granddaughters, Alex and Payton; a brother, Fred Hamm (Arlene); and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind many dear friends and her adoring cat, Fuentes.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/12/08)
Kevin F. Brady, born Nov. 2, 1948, passed away Feb. 7, 2009, due to complications resulting from a spinal cord injury suffered in a fall at home in Tucson, Ariz., on June 19, 2008. Always matter-of fact, Kevin faced life's challenges head-on with courage and determination.
Kevin was a dear husband, father, son, brother, friend and neighbor. Like his grandfather, Kevin had a gift for striking up conversations with people from all walks and took an interest in their lives. Always interested in the world around him, he knew facts and figures about a wide variety of subjects. His sense of humor and great stories of his various adventures brought smiles and tidbits of information to all of those who were a part of his life. Kevin took wonderful care of his family, his much loved cats, his home and his neighborhood. He will be greatly missed, but his spirit will be with us always.
Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Elaine and Otis "Tim" Brady.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Darlene; daughter, Lori; sisters, Linda King and Maureen Hunton, of St. Augustine; aunt and uncle Arlene and Fred Hamm, of Fishkill, N.Y.; numerous other family members; and many friends and neighbors.
Kevin grew up in Commack, N.Y., and received a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Mich. He served his country in the Army in Germany then returned to Florida, where his parents had retired. His great love was flying, and he spent several years as a pilot and flight instructor in St. Augustine, sharing his passion and teaching others to fly. He moved to Tucson in 1977, and his love of the desert and all its creatures have made that corner of the world a better place.
Special thanks to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation for providing amazing support and to the talented doctors, nurses and staff at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, Calif., for their dedicated care and unfailing kindness to Kevin and for treating him as one of their own.
A private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kevin's memory may be made to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, 636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A, Short Hills, N.J. 07078; at www.christopherreeve.org; or to an animal shelter or other charity of your choice.
(St Augustine Record, 02/15/09)
Mary (May) Connelly Brady, 77, St. Augustine, died Feb. 11, 2010, at Flagler Hospital. She was born in Great Neck, Long Island, N.Y., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1979, moving here from Congers, N.Y.
She was a retired librarian, having worked for the West Nyack Library in West Nyack, N.Y. She was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church, where she was very active in many of the church groups, including the Rosary makers. May was a member of the Prince of Peace Prayer Group, volunteered at the South East branch of the St Johns County Library System and she was a long-time volunteer at the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience (Marine Land) where she taught 5th and 6th grade school classes about marine invertebrate.
Funeral services will be held 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church with The Rev. Seamus O'Flynn, officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 8 a.m. at the church.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to the St. Anastasia Catholic Church Building Fund, 5205 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080.
She is survived by her husband, Micheal Brady, St. Augustine; three children, Peggy Brady-Amoon, Nyack, N.Y., Michael Brady, Valley Cottage, N.Y., Rosemary Urban, Congers, N.Y.; one sister, Agnes Simpson, Levittown, N.Y.; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Brady, a brother, John Connelly and a grandchild, Bridget Mary Brady-Amoon.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 2/16/2010)
Otis "Tim" Brady, 82, of St. Augustine, died June 2, 2008, at the St. Augustine Health and Rehab Center. He was born in Lecompte, La., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1972, moving here from Northport, N.Y. He formerly owned and operated his own TV repair shop. He was a lifetime member of the DAV and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II. He was a charter member of the St. Augustine Shores Golf Club and a member of the Riverview Club for 34 years.
A private service will be held at a later date at the Jacksonville National Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to your favorite charity
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elaine Brady, St. Augustine; two daughters, Linda King, Jacksonville, Maureen Hunton, St. Augustine; one son, Kevin Brady, Tucson, Ariz; one granddaughter, Tara Hoffman, Apopka; two great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/07/08)
Willard Brain, 69, passed away in Winter Park, on Aug. 25, 2009. He was born Jan. 28, 1940, in Springfield, Ohio.
Mr. Brain is survived by his wife, Vicky Brain, Winter Park; his sons, Will (Louise) Brain, St. Augustine, and Jonathan Brain, St. Petersburg, Fla.; grandchildren, Matt and David Brain and his dog "Mibs."
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Central Florida Library, Orlando, Fla.
Arrangements entrusted to Collison Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3806 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park, FL 32792 Ñ (407) 678-4500.
(St Augustine Record, 09/01/09)
Mamie "Ruth" Brand, 78, of St. Augustine, Fla., was called home to be with the Lord and Savior on Wednesday June 11, 2009. A native of Oglethorpe, Ga., she has resided in St. Augustine since 1984. She was a member of Ancient City Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher. Our beloved Ruth was a compassionate and generous person, helping all who crossed her path. We hold onto our fondest memories of Ruth to help comfort us in our days ahead.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Ancient City Baptist Church, the Rev. Dr. David Rice, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Craig Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Craig Funeral Home.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Brand; daughter, Connie Poppin; son, Chuck Brand; grandchildren, Leslie Witt and Joshua Brand; and great-grandchildrn, Madison Witt, Austin Witt and Leah Witt.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(ST Augustine Record, 06/11/09)
Charles O. Brantley III has gone to be with the Lord. He's a bright, shining light that touched many of our lives.
From that ninth day in May 1991, his birth brought us tremendous joy. A man he became this past May, turning 18 years old. Growing up side by side with his siblings, Chris and Cassie, he learned to respect life.
A student entering his senior year, his teachers would always praise his work ethic, helpfulness and eagerness to succeed. He acquired a liking toward business to attend the business academy at Bartram Trail High School, where he successfully completed the program by his junior year. He became a leader among his peers, and he became involved in many school activities, such as VyStar CU branch, DECA program and the school store where he organized the cookie sales.
He knew his Lord Jesus Christ and accepted salvation at the age of 5. He grew in his faith and wisdom by singing in the church choir as his ministry. Polite, charming and very loving is how we'll remember him.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Turning Point at Calvary. Burial will be in Craig Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Turning Point at Calvary Church, 3500 State Road 16, St. Augustine, FL 32092.
Trey is survived by parents, Charles "Kip" and Cynthia Brantley; half-brother, Sgt. Chris Mackley; sister, Cassandra Iris Brantley; grandparents, MaryLou and Howard Mullis; grandfather, Frank Moccio; host of aunts, uncles, several cousins; and dear friends of family, of his closest friends are Shelley, Nicole, Gabe and many more.
In lieu of flowers VyStar CU has set up an account for donations, #702778503. Thank you.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/18/09)
Carmaline Sagrato Braswell, 75, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009, after a long and courageous fight with lung cancer. Carmaline was born in Powellton, W.Va., on Aug. 26, 1933.
Her loving husband, Capt. Harold Braswell (USN, Ret.) predeceased her.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Ann Pierce (Francis E. Pierce III) of Orlando; her sons, Bobby Clay Dye (Rosie Dye) of Green Cove Springs, Fla., and William Russell Dye (Tammy Dye) of St. Augustine.; and her sisters, Barbara Kirk (Doyle Kirk) of Gastonia, N.C., Rosalyn Ezzi (Jimmy Ezzi, deceased) of Sicklerville, N.J., Frances Ferlaine (Johnny Ferlaine) of Cherry Hill, N.J., and Sonja Brine (Brad Brine) of Pinehurst, N.C.; and her grandchildren, Francis E. Pierce IV, Crystal Dye and Russell Dye.
Carma was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Carma was very involved in her community in St. Augustine, including the Red Hat Society and the Women's Club, and had many friends in the St. Augustine area. Carma enjoyed spending time at the beach, family outings and traveling the world. She had several different occupations, with her last being a collectibles and antiques dealer in a store in Bayard, Fla., called Sisters' Love.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at the Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, Fla., at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the American Cancer Society.
Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 7/31-8-1/09)
Richard Carey Braunberg, 69, of St. Augustine, died Jan. 30, 2008, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville.
Mr. Braunberg was a native of Middletown, Del., and had resided in St. Augustine about 45 years.
Mr. Braunberg was retired from the Civil Service where he had worked as a craft sheet metal worker. He served his country in the US Navy during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating: The Rev. Smiley Sturgis. Calling hours: 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Craig Memorial Park with Navy funeral honors presented.
Survivors: His wife, Myrtice Braunberg; daughters, Carey Vanessa Taylor, St. Augustine, and Robin Lynne Leyva, Jacksonville, Fla.; sons, Roy Braunberg and Robert R. Westover, both of St. Augustine; one sister, Mary Freund, Ringwood, N.J.; one brother, Robert Braunberg, Winchester, Va.; 15 grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 2/1/08)
Anthony "Tony" Brauneck, 60, died on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at his home in Flagler Estates.
He was born and grew up in Troy, N.C., and had lived in Jacksonville for many years before moving to Flagler Estates in 1994.
Tony was a truck driver and had owned and operated Towlin Trucking for many years. He enjoyed fishing and restoring old cars.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Linda H. Brauneck, and a son, George Brauneck, both of Flagler Estates.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at the family's residence at a later time.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge.
(St Augustine Record, 2/24/2010)
Aged 80
Died 27 Dec 2009
St Johns Family Funeral Home
(St Augustine Record, 12/30/2009)
Rosemarie Brehm, 82, of St. Augustine, Fla., died March 15, 2011, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
She passed with her family at her side while at the Bailey Family Center for Caring.
She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1929 in the home of her parents, Basil and Rose.
Rosemarie worked for United States Steel's Newburgh and South Shore Railroad as a secretary where she met her husband, Henry. The day she married, she became an immediate mother of five as Henry brought five children from his previous marriage.
On Henry's transfer to a different railroad, the couple moved to Chicago, Ill., with their son, Joseph. She and Henry retired to St. Augustine in 1984, where she became a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. They were both involved in several civic organizations, but, on her husband's passing, she again retired, becoming an occasional visitor to the Castillo de San Marcos where her son works as a ranger.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. William Mooney officiating. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery in Ohio.
Rosemarie is survived by her son, Joseph; and three of her five stepchildren, Julie and Geoffrey of Alexandria, Va., and Joann Gordon, of Ashland, Ohio.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on March 18, 2011)
Eleanor Brello, 94, St. Augustine, died Jan. 31, 2008, at Ponce de Leon Care Center. She was born in Jan. 11, 1914, in Shelby, Ind.
She was a retired beautician and had owned a beauty shop. She was an avid antique collector and at one time owned an antiques shop. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the St. Augustine Garden Club.
Memorial service will be held 10 a.m. today at Craig Funeral Home. Flowers are gratefully declined.
Those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to the St. Augustine Garden Club, 4030 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, FL 32086.
She was preceded in death by her husbands: Charles Buckley and Charles Brello: her infant daughter, Lita Mae; brothers, Carroll and Novell; and nephew, Michael Jones. She is survived by her brother, Kenneth Jones; and sister, Marge Warne, both of Lowell, Ind.; step-son, Charles Brello, California; several nieces and nephews.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 2/2/08)
Jeanine Marie Lawrence Brelsford, 42, of Saint Augustine, Fla., formerly of San Francisco, Calif., passed away peacefully of breast cancer on July 24, 2008, with her loving and devoted husband of 20 years at her side.
Jeanine was born and raised in San Francisco, Calif., where she graduated from San Francisco State University, and met her husband, Timothy. She has also lived in North Carolina; Oahu, Hawaii; and Florida, where she made friends worldwide.
Having obtained a double major in accounting and finance and becoming a licensed CPA, Jeanine was known as a highly respected consummate financial professional, providing leadership with genuine respect for the individual. Jeanine held positions of trust with KPMG LLP and First Union Bank. Most recently, she was a senior vice president with Bank of Hawaii in charge of Financial Accounting and SEC Reporting.
In 2006, Jeanine and her husband moved back to the mainland to effectively respond to life's challenges.
During the past year, she volunteered at the St. Augustine's Council on Aging Development Office and the Humane Society. Her ongoing passion has been dedicated to numerous fundraisers for cancer awareness and research.
Jeanine is survived by her husband, Timothy; brother, Gregory; and sister, Diane Lawrence, of San Francisco, Calif.; her huskies, Hawkeye and Cheyenne; loving nephews and niece, Christopher and Forrest Lawrence of San Francisco, Milton Brelsford of Townsend, Ga., Brandon Brelsford of Homestead, Fla., Daniel Soares of San Diego, Calif., and Sarah Maxey of Paradise, Calif.
Family and friends will join together for a celebration of Jeanine's Life at the Reef Restaurant on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at 6 p.m. Please RSVP to Jodi Brelsford at (305) 498-5371 if attending the celebration. Arrangements for a similar celebration to take place in San Francisco are pending.
In lieu of flowers, Jeanine requested that any donations be made to her favorite causes, the fight against breast cancer and her love of animals. Donations may be made in her memory to the following organizations: Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure, On Line www.komen.org, 5005 LBJ FWY., Suite 250, Dallas, Texas 75244; Humane Society of the United States, On Line www.hsus.org, 2100 L St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20037, or to SPCA International, On Line www.spca.com, P.O. Box 1230, Washington, D.C. 20013-1230.
(St Augustine Record, 07/30/08)
Margaret Rita Brennan, R.N., 82, of St. Augustine Beach and Lewes, Del., passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010, at the Samantha R. Wilson Care Center Bayview.
Margaret was born in Lowell, Mass., on Dec. 1, 1927, to John and Margaret Reilly. Peggy graduated from St. John"s Nursing School with her R.N. degree. In later years she became a real estate broker in Amherst, N.H.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Joseph J. Brennan Sr.; her daughters, Joan Marie Conn and Patricia B. Trask and her husband, Tim; and her sons, Joseph J. Brennan Jr. and Lawrence E. Brennan and their spouses, both of whom are named Lisa; her sister, Elinor Wimmer; her grandchildren, Shannon Spada, Ryan Conn, Jeffrey and Brennan Trask, and Kerry, Courtney, Molly, Morgan and Paige Brennan; her great-grandsons, Connor and Nicholas Spada; and many nieces and nephews.
Peggy was preceded in death by her brothers, John Myles and Edward and Warren Reilly, and son-in-law, Tim Conn.
Peggy was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and a kind and compassionate nurse. She resided in many states during her life, and she loved to travel and shop.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to St. Anastasia Building Fund, 5205 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080-8006 would be appreciated.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 8/17/2010)
Taylor Rae Brennan, a beautiful and joyful light in the life of her parents and of all that knew her, left us early Monday morning. She was 17 years old.
Survivors include her parents, Daniel and Nancy Brennan; her brother Daniel; and many loving family members and friends.
She was predeceased by her brother Dillon.
In lieu of flowers, donations to a no-kill animal shelter are appreciated. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday evening at Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 01/14/09)
John D. Bresnahan, 87, passed away late Tuesday, July 27, at Bayview in St. Augustine, Fla.
He was born on Jan. 27, 1923, in Ayreshire, Iowa. He enlisted and served in the U.S. Army and was commissioned as an officer and saw combat during World War II and Korea. He was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and received five Purple Hearts along with several other decorations during his service.
After the war he became a business leader in the transportation industry, eventually becoming a senior executive with Pacific Intermountain Express and later Ryder Truck Lines.
He was a devoted father and loving husband to his first wife, Elaine, who preceded him in death, and to his second wife, Barbara, who survives him.
Other survivors include his sisters, Jule, Marilyn and Kay; three children; six grandchildren; three great?grandchildren; and many other family and friends.
There will be a gathering of family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 2010, at Craig Funeral Home. The memorial Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 7/29/2010)
Patricia Ellzey Bretz, 82, of St. Augustine, passed away at home with her family on June 14, 2011, after a battle with cancer of the lung. Born in St. Augustine, she attended St. Joseph Academy. After high school, she became a medical technician and eventually retired from Baptist Medical Center as a supervisor. After retirement from Baptist Medical Center, she went to work for Flagler Hospital. Throughout life, Patricia remained in touch with her St. Joseph Academy "gang" and enjoyed dining out, birdwatching, traveling and watching sporting events. Over the years, she was on the Cathedral Altar Society and the St. Augustine Historic Preservation Society.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Margaret Ellzey, her brothers, Robert, Thomas and Rudy and her sister, Mary.
She is survived by her daughters, Crystal Bretz, Loretta Cribbs and Stephanie Allard; as well as her grandsons, Dean and Mitchell Allard; great-granddaughter, Marina Allard; great-niece, Laurie Hesson; and many other nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Craig Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2011.
There will be a celebration of life Mass at the Cathedral Basilica at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 20, 2011, burial to follow immediately at San Lorenzo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made either to the St. Augustine Humane Society or to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on June 17, 2011)
Della Brewer, 68, of Daytona Beach, Fla., died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at her residence, 28 Circle Drive, in Daytona Beach.
Della was born Aug. 28, 1942, in Bimini, Fla., to the late Gaines and Alice Longwood.
She was affiliated with St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church as a clerk for 25 years. She was president of the Women Department of the Church of Jesus. She worked as an LPN for Shady Oaks Nursing Home and was a member of the Eastern Stars and pallbearers and member of Hester Lodge No. 49 of Espanola, Fla.
Survivors include her husband, Elder Robert Brewer Sr., Daytona Beach; sons, Rodney D. Harris Sr., Fayetteville, N.C., and Javon T. Smith, Daytona Beach; daughters, Cynthia Johnson, Bunnell, Fla., and Felicia Bennett, Debbie Harris and Mary Harris, all of Daytona Beach; 17 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Espanola, with the Rev. Dr. Frank Giddens, pastor, and Apostle C.R. Freeman officiating. Burial will follow in Masonic Cemetery, Palm Coast, Fla. Viewing will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church in Espanola.
Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record on January 21, 2011
Brian Bridges, 74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 2, 2011. With dignity he fought a long and courageous battle against cancer.
He leaves behind his wife and partner, Norah; they shared 53 wonderful years together. His legacy will live on through his daughters, Carol Bridges (Steve Jakubczyk), Linda Connolly, Paula Bridges Silverman (Steve Silverman); and grandchildren, Allison and Colin Jakubczyk, Billy and Jessica Connolly, Samantha and Ryan Silverman.
Brian was born in South End, England, and lived in many countries during his career of 30 years with Mobil Oil Corp. Brian touched many lives and will be sorely missed by all. Flowers or donations to Christ The King Anglican Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1657, St. Augustine, FL 32085 will be gratefully accepted.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Christ The King Anglican Church, 6900 U.S. 1 South, St. Augustine, FL 32086. A grave side service will follow at Craig Memorial Cemetery, Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record from May 3 to May 5, 2011)
Frederick J. Briggs, 93, of St. Augustine, passed away peacefully on Sept. 1, 2009, at Flagler Hospital.
Mr. Briggs was a longtime resident of Oakdale, Long Island, N.Y., and had resided in St. Augustine since 2000. He was a veteran of World War II and was always proud of the position in which he served in the Army Air Force. He worked for Grumman Aerospace in Bethpage, N.Y., retiring after 26 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Rita.
He was a devoted father to five children, Ellen, Frederick and his wife, Margaret, Charles and his wife, Nalani, John and his wife, Suzanne, and Joseph and his wife, Sherry. He was the proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He and his wife, Rita, will be put to rest at St. John Neopomocene Catholic Church in Bohemia, Long Island, N.Y.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 9/10/2009)
Rita M. (Cramer) Briggs, 86, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2008, under the benevolent and dedicated care of the Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 25, 1921, in Hempstead, N.Y., the daughter of the late William and Ellen (Noonan) Cramer, and lived all of her life on Long Island, N.Y., before re-locating to St. Augustine in 2000.
When she wasn't busy lovingly dedicated to the tender and nurturing care of her husband and children, Rita spent countless hours volunteering her time, talents and energies to a myriad of Christian and people-oriented organizations, both in New York and in St. Augustine. Ironically, while in her early 80s and volunteering her services at the Moultrie Creek Nursing Center, little did she know at the time that she would one day need their services as well. Making sandwiches for the homeless, driving others unable to drive themselves to doctor appointments, assisting teachers with young students and holding the hands of those house-bound while offering an encouraging word, are but a fraction of the many examples that exhibited her loving devotion to help others.
Throughout her many years of volunteerism, Rita's deep love for life and her overwhelming compassion to help those less fortunate have served as a loving tribute that we are all put on this earth to love one another and to readily lend a helping hand.
Rita is survived by her husband of 64 years, Frederick J. Briggs, of St. Augustine; her children, Ellen, of Farmingville, N.Y., Frederick and his wife, Margaret, of Jacksonville, Charles and his wife, Nalani, of St. Augustine, John and his wife, Suzanne, of Palm City, Fla., Joseph and his wife, Sherry, of Staunton, Va.; as well as 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and her sister-in-law, Marion "Fibber" Cramer, of Edgewater, Fla.
In as much as words cannot adequately express the pain and profound sadness her loss has brought to her family, she is at peace now, embraced by God's loving arms, and for this, we are grateful. A deeply religious and loving woman, she will be deeply missed by her family and the numerous friends she made along the way.
In loving tribute, a memorial service for her will be held this Sunday, July 13, 2008, at 2 p.m., at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, located at 385 State Road 207 in St. Augustine. For directions, please call 824-1625.
(St Augustine Record, 07/11/08)
Joseph E. Bright, 79, of Interlachen, Fla., and formerly of St. Augustine, passed away June 29, 2010, at Haven Hospice Palatka after a long battle with kidney disease.
Joe, to those who knew him, was born in Paris, Ill., on Nov. 21, 1930. He entered the U.S. Navy at an early age and retired after 25 years of service. Joe operated Joe's Bait and Tackle on Route 315 in Interlachen for several years.
His wife, Nessie, preceded him in death, as well as his parents, two sisters and two brothers.
He is survived by his stepchildren, Bob (Connie) Fowler, Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Marynell (Lonnie) Stout, Hastings, and Carol Donaldson, Interlachen, who was his caregiver for the last year of his life;10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge.
(St Augustine Record, 6/30/2010)
Sarah Jeanette Britton, 69, of St. Augustine, died Jan. 20, 2009, at her home. She was born in Jacksonville, Fla., and had resided in St. Augustine for more than 40 years. She retired from St. Johns County School System. Almost directly after retiring, she became a caregiver for her parents and her late husband, Deacon Robert Britton, until her own health declined.
She was a member of the Deaconess Board, choir member, Pride of Foy Temple No. 43, and Electra Chapter No. 4 OES.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at New St. James M.B. Church, The Rev. Nathaniel Jackson, pastor. Calling hours are 5-7 p.m. Monday at New St. James and from 12 noon Tuesday until the hour of service with burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
She is survived by her parents, Mattie and Ernest Brent of Palm Coast; a daughter, Latricia Oxendine, St. Augustine; a sister, Elaine Thomas of Palm Coast; a brother, Ronald Kimber of St. Augustine; three aunts, three grandsons, nine great-grandchildren, and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 01/24/09)
John Vincent Brock, 82, passed away on Aug. 18, 2009, at his home in Palm Coast, Fla., after a wonderful, caring and giving life. He was born in New York City to George and Nellie Brock on Feb. 17, 1927.
His desire for fitness and his love for swimming during his entire life began at the Bronx Beach and Pool in New York, as a lifeguard and continued to the age of 82 at the Belle Terre Swim and Fitness Club in Palm Coast.
John served with the United States Marine Corps during World War II in the Pacific with the 101st infantry division. After his discharge, he was invited by a school friend to a dance at the Mary Lewis Academy in New York City. It was there, that he met the love of his life, and the prettiest gal he'd ever see, Charlotte Eller, his wife of 60 years.
Shortly after his marriage John became a police officer with the New York City Police Dept. During this time he became actively involved with his church, St. Mary Magdalene in Laurelton, N.Y., always giving countless hours.
After his retirement from the NYPD, John and Charlotte moved from Massapequa, N.Y., to St. Augustine, Fla., in 1974. It was here where he embarked on another career with the Deltona Corp., where he became manager of their clubs division in various communities throughout Florida. John also spent many years at the St. Augustine Shores Country Club and Riverview Club. After leaving the Deltona Corporation, John worked for 10 years at the Knights of Columbus on Anastasia Island.
He finally retired in 1992 to spend more time with his wife and grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his parents, George and Nellie Brock, his wife Charlotte, and her loving sister, Lillian and her husband John, son-in-law, Larry Sabatini, a sister, Judy Brisson and a brother, Tommy Brock, both from Bloomfield, N.J.
He is survived by his three children, Richard Brock and his wife, Elaine of Julington Creek, John Jr., and his wife, Barbara and Mary Sabatini of St. Augustine; and a sister, Marie Kralovich of Lakewood, N.J.
Missing their Papa are his grandchildren, Monica, Mickey, Matthew and Sara. His niece and nephews will dearly miss their loving uncle, JoAnn Palermino (Palm Coast), Robert Long (Holbrook, N.Y.), Cecilia Lewis (St. Augustine), Joey Kralovich (Merrick, N.Y.), Michael Kralovich (Bricktown, N.J.), Kathy Kralovich (East Meadow, N.Y.), George Brisson (Deerfield Beach, Fla.), Linda Brisson (Bloomfield, N.J.), and a large extended family.
A viewing will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Palm Coast, on Sunday, Aug, 23, 2009, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and on Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with a Mass to follow. Burial will be at San Lorenzo Cemetery in St. Augustine following the Mass.
Clymer Funeral Home, Palm Coast, in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 08/21/09)
Mr. Brodeur passed away on Oct. 4, 2008 in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. He was born in Augusta, Ga., on July, 18, 1919 to Joseph Rene and Lillian Duggan Brodeur.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Virginia O. Brodeur, his infant son, James Edward Brodeur, his parents, his step-mother, Emma Blackwell Brodeur, and his brother, William Duggan Brodeur.
He is survived by his daughter, Pat Futch and son-in-law Harry of Fort Walton Beach; his grandchildren, Karen L. Kaiser and husband, T. C. of Tampa, Fla., and Michael J. Futch and wife Catherine of Tulsa, Oklahoma; his great-grandchildren, Caroline Grace and Thomas Chason Kaiser of Tampa; his sister-in-law, Evelyn Mason Brodeur of Huntsville, Ala.; his nephews, William Duggan Brodeur, Jr. and wife Carol of Southside, Ala.; David Mason Brodeur and wife, Debra of Blountsville, Ala.; Robert Louis Brodeur and wife, Barbara of Huntsville, Ala.; and James Lane Brodeur and wife, Kathy of Vance, Ala.
Mr. Brodeur spent his childhood and early adult life in Augusta, Ga. After graduation from Richmond Academy, Mr. Brodeur enlisted in the Navy in August 1937. He served with distinction until his retirement in September 1957.
During his career, he served aboard the USS Tortuga, USS Holmes County, USS Daniel A. Joy, USS Hambleton, USS Tuscaloosa, and the USS O'Bannon. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. During World War II, he served in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters of Operation. While serving in the Pacific Theater of Operations aboard the destroyer USS O'Bannon, he participated in the Battles of Guadalcanal, Kula Gulf, Kolombangara, and Bella Lavella. The USS O'Bannon was the second most decorated ship in the Pacific Theater of Operations, receiving 17 battle stars and the Presidential Unit Citation. During his long and distinguished career, he was awarded the following decorations: Presidential Unit Citation with one star; American Defense Medal with one star; American Theater Medal; Asian-Pacific Theater Medal with 8 stars, European Theater Medal; World War II Victory Medal; Philippines Liberation Ribbon; Navy Occupation; Korean Service Medal with two stars; National Defense Service Ribbon; and United Nations.
After retirement from the Navy, the Brodeurs resided in Jacksonville, Fla., until 1991. They then moved to The Villages of Lady Lake, where they enjoyed an active retirement. In June 2002, Mr. Brodeur and his wife Virginia moved to Fort Walton Beach, to be near their daughter and son-in-law.
The family would like to thank Mr. Brodeur's private caregivers, Marie, Anna, Kim, Phelicia, and Carrie, and the nurses and resident assistants of Wellington Place for their tender care; Dr. Ming Chang, Dr. Harvey Hsiang, Dr. Henry Hsiang and their superb staff for their compassion and professionalism; Dr. Reed Harned and his nurse, Cindy for their years of smiles and excellent counsel; and Fonda and Jim for their untiring devotion.
A Memorial services will be held at Craig Funeral Home, 1475 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine, Fla., on Oct. 13, 2008 at 1 p.m. Arrangements are with Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, Memorial Park. For directions and to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.craigfuneralhome.com
(St Augustine Record, 10/09/08)
Mrs. Brodeur passed away on Feb. 18, 2008 in Crestview, Fla. She was born in Pelham, Ga., on June 23, 1925 to Garnie and Lillian Chason Butler.
She was preceded in death by her parents and infant son, James Edward Brodeur.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Joseph R. Brodeur, Jr.; her daughter, Pat Futch and son-in-law Harry of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; her grandchildren, Karen L. Kaiser and husband T.C. of Tampa, Fla., and Michael J. Futch and wife Catherine, of Tulsa, Okla.; her great-grandchildren, Caroline Grace and Thomas Chason Kaiser of Tampa; her sister, Jean and brother-in-law Johnny Lohrer of Jacksonville, Fla.; nieces, Carole Manucy and husband Curtis, and Annette Reed of St, Augustine, Fla.; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mrs. Brodeur spent most of her childhood and early adult life in St. Augustine, where she met and married her husband. After Mr. Brodeur's retirement from the Navy in 1957, the Brodeurs moved to Jacksonville, Fla., where Virginia lived for more than 35 years. Mrs. Brodeur worked for AT&T as an overseas operator for 21 years. In 1991, Mrs. Brodeur retired from AT&T, and moved to The Villages of Lady Lake, Fla., where she enjoyed an active retirement. In 2002, Mrs. Brodeur moved to Fort Walton Beach to be near her daughter and son-in-law to receive the tender care she needed. The family would like to thank Sandra Tingle, Melonie McClure, and the outstanding staff of Carington Manor for their professional and gentle care; Emerald Coast Hospice; Dr. Reed Harned and his nurse Cindy; Dr. Lee Thigpen and Bonnie; Dr. Gwen Mercer, Dr. Michael Given, and Dr. Michael Glenn for their patience and compassionate guidance; Mrs. Jean Fortenberry for her steadfast devotion; and Maria Couts for her dedication.
Funeral services will be held at Craig Funeral Home, 1475 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine, Fla., on Feb. 22 at 1:00 P.M.
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, 2/21/08)
Richard E. "Dick" Brodhead, 75, passed away on Dec. 19, 2010 at Earl B. Hadlow Center.
He was the founding owner of Southeastern Structural Detailers.
Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2011 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, December 24, 2010)
Ernest Lee Brodie, 86, of St. Augustine and Sidney, N.Y., died July 8, 2008, at his St. Augustine home. He was born in East Templeton, Mass. He was a retired farmer. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Private services are planned. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; two sons, Ernest F. Brodie, Morganville, N.J., and Herbert L. Brodie, Chestertown, Md.; two brothers, Raymond Brodie, Middleburg, N.Y., and Elliott Brodie, Westf
Joy E. Bromley, 57, St. Augustine, died Jan. 16, 2009, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fla.
She was born in Miami, Fla., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 20 years, moving here from South Dakota. She was a retired licensed practical nurse.
Memorial services will be held 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, at Landmark Family Church, 96 Masters Drive.
She is survived by her mother, Sue Bromley; sister, Chari Bromley-Armlin and her husband, Isaac Armlin; a nephew, Coltin Armlin, all of St. Augustine; and her two hero dogs.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 01/22/09)
Sue Bromley, 84, of St. Augustine, passed on June 12, 2010, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville. She was born on June 19, 1925, in Philadelphia, Pa.
She is survived by her daughter, Chari Bromley Armlin, and her husband, Isaac, of St. Augustine; a brother, Stan Levitt, and his wife, Tootie, of Kendall, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Birdell Levitt; grandchildren Jennifer Spolyar, and her husband, Jeff, of Orlando and Kenneth Coltin Armlin; and two great-grandsons, Regan and Andrew Spolyar.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Phillip Bromley; her parents, Herman and Ethel Goldberg; a daughter, Joy Bromley; and a brother, Lenny Levitt.
A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Sue"s life will take place at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2010, at 6892 Cypress Point Drive, St. Augustine, 32086.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 6/17/2010)
Betty Sue Brooks, 63, of St. Augustine, died on Nov. 23 at Flagler Hospital.
She was born in Bainbridge, Ga., and grew up in Climax, Ga., where she was valedictorian of her high school class of 1963.
With her husband, Ronald, Betty moved to St. Augustine in 1981 and was employed at Flagler Hospital for five years in the Payroll and Medical Billing Department. In 1987, Betty and Ron relocated to Melbourne, Fla., where she worked for Brevard Emergency Services for 18 years. They returned to St. Augustine in 2004.
She was a member of Moultrie Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Annie (Darley) Bearden; and a granddaughter, Rebecca Elise Wilkinson.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald Brooks, of St. Augustine; daughters, Sandra Elise Wilkinson and her husband, Michael, of Burnsville, N.C., Elizabeth Sue Singleton and her husband, Ronald, of St. Augustine, Fla.; and grandchildren, Christopher Wilkinson of Burnsville, N.C., Ashley Beane and her husband, Brandon, of Jacksonville, N.C., Tyler Quinney of St. Augustine, and Shelby Wilkinson of Burnsville, N.C.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, at Moultrie Baptist Church with the Rev. Sanford Colley officiating. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
Flowers are gratefully received. Those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to: Moultrie Baptist Church, 3699 U.S. 1, South, St. Augustine, FL 32086 or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/26/2009)
Edward Elijah "Shorty" Brooks, 79, of Palatka, passed away Friday, June 12, 2009, at his residence following a brief illness.
Shorty was born in Bostwick and had been a lifelong resident of Putnam County. He retired from Georgia-Pacific Corp., in Palatka as a head instrument mechanic in 1995 after 44-plus years of service. He was a lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon and trustee, and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 1583 in Palatka. Shorty enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Kathleen Brooks; a daughter and son-in-law, Susie and Wayne Stewart; a sister, Queenie Forsyth, of Palatka; six sisters-in-law, including Rozzie Brooks, of St. Augustine; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Monday at Masters Funeral Home of Palatka from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Palatka Memorial Gardens.
Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/14/09)
Helen J. Brooks, 83, of Elkton, Fla., died April 27, 2008, at San Marco Terrace Rehabilitation and Care Center. Mrs. Brooks was a native and lifelong resident of Elkton. She worked as a nurse's aide and doctor's assistant, a master cosmotologist and was a member of the Westside Card Club. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at the Cathedral Basilica. Officiating: The Rev. Lagorie. Calling hours: 5-6 p.m. Thursday at Chase Chapel with prayers at 7 p.m. by The Rev. Tim Lozier. Burial: San Lorenzo Cemetery. Survivors: Her nephew and care giver, Anthony Daley, many other caring relatives and friends. In charge: Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home. (St Augustine Record, 5/01/08)
John L. Brooks, 81, of Monteagle, Tenn., passed away Wednesday morning, March 5, 2008 after a long life being a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Brooks was born on July 9, 1926, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jack met Cindy Miles in Cincinnati where they were married on Sept. 4, 1946. They moved to Orlando Fla., in 1951.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, was a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge, Cincinnati, the Eastern Star, Orlando, Scottish Rite, Orlando, and a very active member of the Baha'i Shrine Temple, Orlando. After owning his own plumbing company for 21 years, he then retired as a plumbing inspector for Orange County Florida in 1992. After traveling the United States for several years, Jack and Cindy relocated from their home of 41 years in Orlando to St. Augustine where they lived for 12 years before moving to Monteagle in April of 2007.
Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his parents, Wylie and Louise Brooks.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy; daughter, Judy Brooks of Jacksonville, Fla., daughter and son-in-law, Jayne and Bill DeCamp, Monteagle, daughter, JoAnn Brooks, St. Augustine; son, Wylie Brooks, St. Cloud, Fla.; brother, Paul Brooks, Albuquerque, N.M.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at the St. Francis Barracks Officers' Club, 82 Marine St., St. Augustine from 2-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital, 12502 USF Pine Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, (813) 972-2250.
(St Augustine Record, 3/30/08)
Robert A. Brooks Sr., 78, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2010, at his residence surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Robert was born on Dec. 8, 1931, to William and Ella Brooks in Jamesport, N.Y. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Bob made his home in Mattituck, N.Y., before moving to St. Augustine, where he became the fire and safety chief at Northrop Grumman. He and his wife, Ginny, moved to Beverly Hills, Fla., in 1993 after retiring from Grumman, where he served for 35 years. After retirement, Bob was an active member of the Ostomy Group of Inverness and of the Senior Men"s Bowling League of Beverly Hills.
Bob is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Smith, and her spouse, David; his son, Robert A. Brooks Jr., and his spouse, Emy; his son, Andy Brooks, and his spouse, Toni; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandson; two brothers, William and Joseph; and two sisters, Connie Kwasna and Janet Kirklewski.
He was predeceased by his sister Patricia Averette.
A memorial service will be held for family and friends to reminisce and commemorate Bob's wonderful life from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at 841 White Eagle Circle, St. Augustine, Fla.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family.
(St Augustine Record, 6/2/2010)
Roger Blake Brooks, Sr. of Elkton, Fla., went to heaven while resting in his home on Nov. 14, 2010.
Roger was born in Hamlet, N.C., on Sept. 22, 1925, to Andrew Blake Brooks and Eula White Brooks. He was one of 10 children.
He was a fireman 1st class in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946, a veteran of World War II, stationed at Mayport.
After his military service he moved to St. Augustine where he met and married Florence Bennett of St. Augustine. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in December 2009. They lived in Jacksonville for 49 years and before moving to Coquina Crossing in Elkton. Roger ushered and volunteered for 30 years at Southside Assembly of God, and has attended Turning Point at Calvary Baptist Church for the past six years.
Roger was raised on a farm during the depression; and left school at an early age to work on the farm with his father and brothers. He was raised by his sisters. His siblings were an important part of his life. He was a giving and generous man. He loved to repair bicycles and vacuum cleaners to give away to the needy. He was an avid motorhome camper and travelled throughout the U.S. and Canada. He loved to fish, have fish fries, play cards, and loved to be around his family and church friends. He was devoted to His Lord, Jesus Christ.
Roger is survived by his wife, Florence Bennett Brooks; his four children, Arlene McMikel and husband Steve, Roger Brooks Jr. and wife Diane, Lori Bedo and husband Jack, Elaine Zink and husband Jimi; eight beloved grandchildren; 12 great and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Carroll Brooks.
Private services to be held at Jacksonville National Cemetery.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, November 17, 2010)
William J. "Bill" Brooks, 89, of St. Augustine, died Sept. 1, 2009, at Halifax Hospital in Daytona. He was born in Bay Ridge, N.Y., and lived in Long Island for many years before retiring to Hollywood, Fla., in the mid-1970s. He had resided in St. Augustine since 1994. Bill served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and later worked as a claims authorizer for the Social Security Administration in Washington, D.C., and New York for 30 years. He was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, with the Rev. William C. Mooney officiating. A visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 8 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 3, 2009, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129.
He is survived by his wife, Elvira D. Brooks of St. Augustine; a daughter, Rosemary Franklin of St. Augustine; sons, William N. Brooks of Orlando, and Daniel Brooks; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 09/02/09)
Thomas Joseph Broskie, 83, of St. Augustine, died Oct. 16, 2009 at Flagler Hospital.
Memorial services will be held 9 a.m. Monday at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/17/09)
Robert Tankard Brothers Jr., 52, passed away March 3, 2010, at Florida Hospital, Lake Underhill, Orlando.
Robert retired from the United States Navy in 1999. After his Naval retirement, he worked as a frame specialist for Mitsubishi Power Systems, Orlando, Fla. He loved photography and won several awards for his pictures.
Robert is survived by his wife, Rina Brothers; sons, Bert L. Brothers and Kurt L. Brothers; daughter, Kara L. Brothers; brother, William R. (Wendi) Brothers; mother, Martha Andreu, father, Robert T. Brothers Sr., stepfather, Robbie Andreu; nephews, Ross Brothers and David Brothers; and his dog, "Woffie."
Visitation will be Saturday, March 6, 2010, from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by a service at 3 p.m. at Collison Family Funeral Home, 3806 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park, FL 32792 (407-678-4500).
Following the service, all are invited for refreshments at the family home, 549 Terrace Cove Way, Orlando, FL 32828. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016 or City Blessing Ministries, 350 Kaila Court, Ocoee, FL 34761.
Collison Family Funeral Home, Winter Park, is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/5/2010)
Bessie Mae Brown, 84, died Jan. 22, 2011, at home in Armstrong.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at First Baptist Church, Armstrong, with the Rev. Alphonso Harvey, pastor, officiating. Viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, with burial at Armstrong Cemetery. She is survived by a devoted family.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 27, 2011)
Billie Alan Brown, 85, of St. Augustine, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, at Flagler Hospital.
He was a native of Elkhart, Ind., who had lived in Florida for many years. He was a pilot and a Catholic. He served as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Force and served in Korea with the U.S. Air Force.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday at the First Church of The Nazarene, 6 May St., St. Augustine.
Survivors: His wife, Rebecca E. Brown; daughter Dawn Marie Brown; sons David A. Brown, James R. Brown, Michael D. Brown and Timothy G. Brown; brothers Harold Brown of Brunswick, Ga., Charles Brown of Tangerine, Fla., and Donald Brown of Wisconsin; 10 step-children; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 01/20/08)
Bonnie Darlice Brown, left this world on March 24, 2010, to be with Jesus. She was born in Georgia on May 28, 1944, to Olzie and Lucille Higgs. She moved with her family to Florida as a small child and spent the remainder of her life in Jacksonville and St. Augustine.
She is survived by her son, Bernie Brown, and his wife, Colleen Brown, and their five children, Melody, Christopher, Destiny, Matthew and Lucinda, all of New Port Richey; her brother, Jimmy Higgs; and a sister, Lounell Smirnoff. She was preceded in death by a sister, Olzilene O"Berry.
She will be loved and missed by her family and many friends.
In keeping with her wishes, there will be no formal services, however, those who would like may make a donation in her name to the Community Hospice of N.E. Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rodd, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/26/2010)
Elizabeth Cameron Brown, age 86, of Tampa, died Thursday, July 17, 2003, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa after a short illness. The Charleston, S.C., native had lived in Tampa for the past 34 years, coming from Federal Point. She was a member of the Episcopal faith and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Windell Brown Sr.
She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Brown Palm of Tampa; a son, John W. Brown Jr. of Orange Park; nine grandchildren, Joseph E. Johnston Jr., Laurie Johnston, Benjamin A. Johnston, John W. Brown III, R. Preston Brown, Liz Brown, Charles A. Palm Jr. and Kerstin Palm. Eight great grandchildren, Abby Johnston, Libby Johnston, Alex Johnston, Cameron Johnston, Ryan Anderson, Matthew Anderson, Lucas Palm and Lena Palm.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, July 21, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Federal Point with Father Christian Villagomeza officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery.
Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/20/2003)
Mrs. Jackie L. (Holland) Brown, 79, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Monday, March 14, 2011, at the Bailey Family Center for Caring.
Born on Dec. 29, 1931, in Jacksonville, Fla., she was the daughter of the late Horace W. and Cora L. Holland. She was a member of Wards Creek Baptist Church.
Mrs. Brown was pre-deceased by her husband, John L. Brown, and her brother, Horace W. Holland Jr.
She is survived by her children, Patricia Thomas and her husband, Garriett, Nancy Taylor, Carol Collier and her husband, Joe, Terrell (Charlie) Brown and his wife, April; six grandchildren, Zachary Taylor and his wife, Melody, Amber Metych and her husband, Ray, Shaunna Taylor and her husband, Colt, Whitney Brown, Teresa Peel and her husband, Mark, Terri Ventura and her husband, Miguel; 10 great-grandchildren, Jesse, Jeremy, Blake, Morgan, Olyvia, Taylor, Kaila, Tristan, Kendall and Alex; one nephew, Jon Holland, his wife, Sally, and their daughters, Michelle and Heather.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2011, at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, 1475 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine, with the Rev. Earl Ashe officiating. Burial will be in Orangedale Cemetery following the service. Viewing will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2011.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
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(Published in St. Augustine Record on March 16, 2011)
James W. Brown, 50, St. Augustine, died Sept. 25, 2010 at home. He was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine, Fla., and was a member of the class of 1977 of St. Augustine High School.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served from 1977 to 1981. He was also a member of the National Guard from 1981-1990.
He attended First Baptist Church as well as the Church of God in Christ.
James is survived by his devoted parents, Robert and Dorothy Brown of St. Augustine; loving wife of 20 years, Michelle Frucci; five sons, James. W. Brown Jr., of West Palm Beach, Kentroy Brown of Jacksonville, Fla., Sean Brown, Blake Brown and Brandon Brown, all of St. Augustine; two daughters, Stacy Brown of Columbia, S.C., and Samantha Brown, St. Augustine; one brother, Robert L. Brown, St. Augustine; three sisters, Angela Heath of Killen, Texas, Michelle Brown, Orlando, Fla., and Dottie Frazier, St. Augustine.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at Chase Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Michael McConnell at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at First Baptist Church.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 30, 2010)
Jean G. Brown, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 21, 2011 at Kindred Hospital, Green Cove Springs, Fla. She grew up in Manhattan, N.Y., and graduated from The Holy Child Jesus Academy in New York City. Jean was a devout member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church where she was actively involved in several ministries throughout the church and her community. She lovingly gave of her time to serve as Eucharistic minister, Prayer Blanket Ministry and Greeter; where she will be remembered for her stylish hats and warm welcoming smiles. She also spent countless hours giving to various charities in the community, Meals on Wheels, March of Dimes, and St. Jude Children"s Hospital.
She loved playing tennis and was an avid member of the St. Augustine Beach and Racquet Club tennis team. She also loved playing bridge with Palatka and St. Augustine bridge clubs. Her other hobbies included sewing, baking and camping. She also loved spending time with family and friends. It was often said that she never met a stranger.
She was preceded in death by her son, Alan Hayes and her parents Edward and Theresa (Reilly) Gorman.
Jean will be deeply missed by her loving family; husband of over 38 years, Harry Brown; daughter, Linda (Dale) Becker; sons, George (Tina) Robinson, Michael (Darlene) Robinson, Ed (Natalie) Robinson, Paul (Tammy) Hayes and three stepsons; Ron Brown, Richard (Julie) Brown, Rob (Alisa) Brown; sisters, Virginia (Matty) Raship, and twin Joan (Kenny, deceased) McKallen; and brothers, Robert (Ann) Gorman and Donald (Valerie) Gorman; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A prayer service will begin at 5 p.m. with visitation continuing until 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, St. Augustine. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, the Rev. D. Terrance Morgan, pastor, officiating.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on September 24, 2011)
John Windell Brown Jr., 66, of Orange Park, passed away Monday, May 2, 2011, at his home following a brief illness. A native of Palatka, he resided in Orange Park for 10 years, moving there from Palatka. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. John had worked for 15 years as a sales representative with Johanson Trucking of Fresno, Calif. In his spare time, John enjoyed fishing.
He is survived by two sons, John W. Brown III of Clearwater, Preston Brown of Boerne, Texas; a daughter, Elizabeth Lambright of Davenport; a sister, Elizabeth Brown Palm of Tampa; six grandchildren, Connor Brown, Reagan Brown, McKinley Brown, Jake Brown, Skyler Lambright and J.R. Lambright; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and -nephews.
Memorial services celebrating John"s life will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 8, 2011, at St. Chad"s Episcopal Church in Tampa with Father Christian Villagomeza, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children"s Research Hospital, St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
Memories and condolences may be left for the family at www. JohnsonOverturfFunerals.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on May 5, 2011)
Joseph "Chubby" Brown Jr., 64, of St. Augustine, passed away peacefully on Monday, March, 14, 2011, at Community Hospice, St. Augustine.
He was born and raised in Savannah, Ga., and has been a resident of St. Augustine since 1977.
He is survived by a son, Mario Brown, Savannah, Ga.; two daughters, Tonya Mitchell, Savannah, Ga., and Keisha Simmons, St. Augustine, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his loving sister and caretaker, Pastor Thelma Bryant (Leroy); a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Inez Brown, and a brother, Willie Brown.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Restoration Time Deliverance Center, Apostle Frank Watkins officiating. The visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chase Chapel.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on March 17, 2011)
Loren Arch Brown, 99, of St. Augustine, Fla., died July 17, 2010, at his home.
He was born in Kansas City, Mo. He was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church. He was the retired president of Buckeye Grain Co.
Private services will be held at a later date. Those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the Loren and Mary Brown Endowment Scholarship Fund in care of Flagler College, 74 King St., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
He was preceded in death by son, Paul Kevin Brown, and brother, Edward Brown.
He is survived by daughter, Joanne Powell, Kansas City, Mo.; Loren Brown Jr., St. Augustine; and six grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 7/20/2010)
Mary Elizabeth Brown, 79 of St. Augustine, Fla., died Sept. 27, 2009, at San Marco Terrace.
She was born in Gainesville, Fla., and raised in St. Augustine, where she met William T. Brown, who was to become her husband of 51 years. Bill and Mary moved to Jacksonville, Fla., where they raised their two sons, David and Alan, and established many lasting relationships among friends and neighbors. In Jacksonville, Mary served as a librarian in the public library system and the public school system. Her love of books and reading was a lifelong passion and she was a member of numerous book clubs throughout her life.
Mary and Bill returned to St. Augustine in 1982. Mary was a member of the Memorial Presbyterian Church, the St. Augustine Garden Club, the Woman"s Exchange of St. Augustine, and was a founding member of the Order of the Falls and the Loja St. Nocturnal Swimming Club. She and Bill were very active in the North Shores Improvement Association.
Mary was an accomplished gardener, fisherman, hostess and guest. Her personal gardens were always lush and blooming in response to her touch. Mary and her family shared a great passion for fishing locally as well as in the Florida Keys and the Louisiana marshes. To the chagrin of her fishing mates, Mary usually caught the most and biggest fish. There was always fish on hand and the backyard fish fries at the Brown household were enjoyed by many. Mary will probably be remembered most for her presence as host or guest at social occasions. Her vibrant and often provocative personality brought joy and happiness to all.
Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, neighbor and friend. She touched many lives and will be fondly remembered.
Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, at Memorial Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Dr. Dudley Weaver officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Mary"s name be made to the American Cancer Society or Community Hospice.
Mrs. Brown is preceded in death by her husband, William T. Brown.
She is survived by her son, David Brown, daughter-in-law, Kim Brown, grandchildren, William Turner Brown II and Christopher Alan Brown of Jackson, Miss.; her son, Alan Brown of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and two enormous cats, Fred and Grey of St. Augustine.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/06/09)
Mother Inez Brown, 99, St. Augustine, passed away March 21, 2009.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, The Rev. Nathaniel Jackson, pastor, with Apostle Frank Watkins, officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, with calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Chase Chapel.
Survivors include her daughter, Pastor Thelma Bryant (Leroy); a son, Joseph Brown Jr.; and other relatives.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 03/26/09)
Mother Mildred Brown, 87, St. Augustine, died June 24, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. She was a member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, former first lady of the New St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Sunday school teacher, member of the mothers and deaconess boards, Electa Chapter No. 4 OES, and was first to introduce 100 Women in White. She was a domestic engineer.
She is survived by her son, Willie Brown, Ft. Lauderdale; daughter, Barbara Early, St. Augustine; 11 grandchildren; two godchildren; a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Tabernacle MBC, the Rev. Richardson A. Madison, pastor, officiating. Calling hours: 6-9 p.m. Friday at Chase Chapel. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery.
Leo C. Chase & Son in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/27/08)
Paul Boucot Brown, 87, passed away at Flagler Hospital on March 28, 2009.
Mr. Brown was an actor and singer for many years in Miami before moving to St. Augustine 10 years ago.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; son, Gary Brown, of California; and granddaughter, Aria McKenna, of New York.
Private services will be held at a later date.
(St Augustine Record, 03/29/09)
Penny G. Brown, 57, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Jan. 18, 2011, at her home after a battle with cancer.
The family will have a memorial later at the home.
She was the wife of the late Keith A. Brown Sr.
She is survived by children, Alana, Eugene, Daphney and Chaz.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 21, 2011)
Philip G. "Chicken" Brown Sr., 80, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008.
He was born on Feb. 28, 1925, in St. Augustine, Fla., to Mr. Lee Jackson Brown and Mrs. Edith Monroe Haigler Brown.
Philip was a member of Southside Assembly of God Church for over 40 years.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
He was the first man to raise poultry on a commercial basis in the state of Florida. He produced a half million head of chickens for the market every seven weeks. That is how Philip earned the nickname "Chicken."
Philip was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Brown.
Survivors: He is survived by his son, Philip G. Brown Jr. (Tina); one daughter, Linda Spurling (Sean); 1 stepson, Paul R. McCullough (Hazel); one brother, L. D. Brown (Jeanne); one sister, E. Marione McCullough; five grandchildren, Candace, Austin, Brandy, Joshua and Joey; six great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family visitation to greet friends will be 6-8 p.m. today at Hardage-Giddens Blanding Funeral Home (5753 Blanding Blvd.) Jacksonville, Fla.
Services: A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 19, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Southside Assembly Of God (2118 Kings Ave.) Jacksonville, Fla., with Pastor Milton E. Dykes officiating.
The graveside burial service will be at 2 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery (505 N. Rodriguez St.), St. Augustine, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 4/18/08)
Queen Ester Spearmon Brown, born on July 8, 1939, in St. Joe (Palm Coast), Fla., to the late Charlie and Lonnie Mae Spearmon, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2010. She attended the public schools of Flagler County, and lived most of her life in Bunnell. She was united in marriage to Joe Brown, Jr. on Sept. 25, 1982. Sister Brown was an active member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church, serving as a choir member and Deaconess. She was very proud of her service to the St. James Baptist Association and its members. After retiring from the Flagler County School District, Sister Brown enjoyed fishing and cooking for her family and friends until her health failed.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at the St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 100 Carter Street (U.S. 1 South), Bunnell, Fla., at 11 a.m.
Those left to cherish her memories are her loving and devoted husband, Deacon Joe Brown, Jr.; daughters, Kimberly Lacy (Charles), Jerri Stanley (Albert), and Wilma Brown (Melvin), Bunnell, Dorothy Green (Wayne), Lake Butler, Fla.; sons, Neal N. Golden, Lawtey, Fla., Michael Jordon, Jacksonville, Fla., Joe Brown, III (Charlotte), Norman Brown (Shaun), and Ricshay Nelson (Lois), Bunnell,; 29 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Moore (Jesse), Lawtey, Min. Charlie M. Jenkins, Huntsville, Ala., and Dorothy J. Griggs, Gainesville; brothers, Joe Nathan (Linda), Tampa, Fla., and Paul (Mary), Spearmon, Sr., Bunnell; god-children, Frankie Wilson and Rodger Jenkins, (Juanita), Bunnell; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ben Brown, Sr., Bunnell, Ivory Brown (Barbara), and Betty Brown, Alapaha, Ga. She also leaves to mourn her passing, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and devoted friends.
She was preceded in death by her son, Alvon Golden, her parents, Charlie & Lonnie Mae Spearmon, and oldest brother, Charles Sylvester Spearmon.
In charge of arrangements is the Leo C. Chase Funeral Home, St. Augustine, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 3/12/2010)
Wilbur Lee (Bill) Brown Jr. of Brooker, Fla., passed away peacefully at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Union County and grew up in Worthington Springs and graduated from Union County High School in Lake Butler.
He retired from Winn Dixie Stores as a produce field buyer after 20 years. Upon retirement, Billy owned and operated Barber Orchards in Waynesville, N.C., where he resided for two years. He later moved to St. Augustine, Fla., where he was a self-employed produce broker and real estate developer as well. He returned home to Brooker in the Union County area 13 years ago. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was raised in the Harmony Freewill Baptist Church near Lake Butler and at his death was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lake Butler.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Wilbur L. Brown Sr. and Janie Gallop Beck, and brother Ray Carl Brown.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Louise Mackey Brown; and a son, Michael Brown (Suzy Brown); three daughters, Patti Crosby (Eddie Crosby), Penny Colee (Sterling Colee) and Sherri Jackson (Al Jackson); seven grandchildren, Eddie Jr., Christopher and Summer Crosby, Brandon and Corey Colee and Allison and Tyler Jackson; his step-mother, Myrl Baxter Brown of Homerville, Ga.; his brother, Jimmy Brown (LaRae Brown) of Dahlonega, Ga.; and his sister, Beverly Cook (Phillip Cook). He is also survived by many nephews and nieces and a multitude of friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 11 a.m. May 3, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church of Lake Butler with Pastor Karen Sutherland, the Rev. Larry Clyatt and the Rev. James Jennings, officiating. Burial will follow in Elzey Chapel Cemetery under the care of Archer Funeral Home of Lake Butler. Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
Archer Funeral Home of Lake Butler is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 5/1/2010)
William Irvin "Bill" Brown, 74, of Palatka, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, surrounded by his loving children. Bill was born on Jan. 30, 1935, to W.H. and Elizabeth Brown. He attended Edgewater High School in Orlando, graduating in 1953, and attended Florida State University from 1956 to 1959 on a football scholarship. He moved to Palatka in 1968 and later lived for many years in Broken Arrow, Okla., before moving back to the area in the early '90s. Bill enjoyed golf, football, fishing and singing. He was a loving father and will be deeply missed.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, W.H. and Elizabeth Brown.
He is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Chambers, and her husband, Scott, of Elkton; sons, William I. Brown Jr. and his wife, Laura, of Grandin, and Bradley N. Brown and his wife, Alein, of St. Augustine; and his grandchildren, Megan, Melody, Marissa, Lyndsay, Taylor, Michael, Kalie and Daniel. Private services will be held at a later time.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 03/29/09)
Aughtry Ann Averill Brownett, 73, died on Oct. 1, 2009, at Flagler Hospital following a stroke. The eldest child of George E. and Aughtry O. Averill, she was born on Feb. 28, 1936, and grew up in Montezuma, Ga. She graduated from Macon County High School and attended Agnes Scott College and Mercer University, graduating in 1957 with a bachelor's degree in English. She later attended Florida State University and graduated in 1977 with a master's degree in library science.
She was employed by Duval and St. Johns County School districts and retired in 1998 with 23 years of service in St. Johns County. For 20 of those years, she worked as the school librarian at Webster 6th Grade Center and Webster Elementary School. She was a member of the International Library Science Honor Society, the Florida Association for Media & Education; and Phi Delta Kappa.
She loved children's literature and participated in many workshops here and abroad. She traveled to England in 1990 as a member of the Randolph Caldecott Society, and then she made six more trips to England to participate in Beatrix Potter workshops. She regularly volunteered for St. Johns County Friends of the Library.
One of her greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren and sharing her love of books. She collected gardening books and enjoyed working in her herb garden. She also enjoyed playing the mountain dulcimer and attended numerous music workshops at Appalachian State University.
She is survived by Edward Brownett; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Hal Brownett, and George and Tracye Brownett; and three grandchildren, Erin Brownett, Christopher Brownett and Andrew Brownett. All reside in St. Augustine. Also surviving is her brother, George Averill, of Cataula, Ga.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11 at the First United Methodist Church, with Dr. Pat Turner-Sharpton officiating. A funeral service was held on Oct. 4 at the Montezuma United Methodist Church in Georgia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Aughtry Brownett's name be made to Friends of the Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine, 32084.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/09/09)
Thelma Denyer Brownett, 86, died on Jan. 21, 2011, at Flagler Hospital following a brief illness.
Her parents, Harry and Olivia May Brownett, emigrated from Croydon, England, in 1922. She was born on Oct. 26, 1924, and grew up in Jacksonville. After graduating from Robert E. Lee High School, she attended Wesleyan Conservatory and earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in 1946. She later attended University of Georgia and graduated in 1952 with a master's in fine arts.
She began her teaching career in 1947 as an art instructor at Fletcher Senior High School in Jacksonville, and then went on to teach as a college art professor at Augusta College, University of Georgia, Georgia State University, Jacksonville University and Florida Junior College at Jacksonville (now Florida State College at Jacksonville), where she helped found the art department and served as head of the art department for many years, retiring in 1985.
She maintained a painting studio in Jacksonville for 30 years and was owner of the Oxford Gallery, where she housed her fine art and portrait studio, and later designed stained glass at her Oxford Stained Glass gallery. She is the author of Painting (1976), and Painting: Studio Handbook (1982). Her paintings have been exhibited and included in many private collections and public art museums both locally and abroad. Early in her career, she also served as commissioner of art for the state of Georgia, and director of the Gertrude Herbert Art Museum.
She is survived by her brother, Edward Brownett; two nephews and one niece-in-law, Hal Brownett, George and Tracye Brownett; grandniece, Erin Denyer Brownett; and grandnephews, Christopher Brownett and Andrew Brownett. All reside in St. Augustine.
We will all miss her passion for art and life, and her playful personality that inspired everyone around her. The family would like to thank the staff at the Grafton House in St. Augustine for providing years of loving care.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24, at the Oaklawn Cemetery funeral chapel in Jacksonville, with Dr. Pat Turner-Sharpton officiating.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 23, 2011)
Millard R Browning, age 82, died March 31, 2010, at Heartland Rehab Center in Hialeah, Florida. He was born to Myrtle and Albert Browning in Libertyville, Ill., in 1927. He moved to Elkton in 1931 with four of his five brothers and parents. He graduated from Hastings High School and served in the United States Air Force. After completing his duty for his country, he farmed until his parent"s farm was sold in the "60s. He married Pearl Solano and was a welder with the Florida East Coast Railway where he retired after 30 years of service. Upon his retirement he went back to the one thing he loved most, farming.
Millard had a very gentle spirit and read his Bible faithfully. Saturday mornings was a bright part of his week when he would be picked up by two men, very close to him, and driven to Hastings. There he would have a cup of coffee and catch up with old friends. He was a simple man, a hard worker, and always saw the good in people. He was always willing to help out where he could and raved about the gourmet cook he was married to who prepared meals with the harvest from his large well tended garden. He also enjoyed wetting a hook with his step son, Gary. Because of health reasons he moved to Miami Lakes in 2008 to live with his niece and her family. He loved eating ice cream, drinking coffee, and chocolate covered cherries. You could always count on a smile to appear on his face when he saw you and he loved being with his family. He was a Mason in the Masonic Lodge in Hastings and was of Methodist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Pearl Solano Browning, Elkton; step daughter, Andrea Novak, Elkton; step son Gary Morris, Vermont Heights; and brother, Louis Browning, Galesburg, Ill. Millard was preceded in death by his step daughter Judith Bailey and step son Michael Morris. He called his nieces, Virginia "Ginger" Cuthbert, Miami Lakes; Cecile Nusbaum, St. Augustine; and nephew Gerald "Jerry" Browning, Cocoa, his kids also. He had eight step-grandchildren, 16 step-great-grandchildren, seven step-great-great-grandchildren as well as eight nieces and nephews, and many great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. with funeral services Wednesday at 11 am. Both services will be held at Craig Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
If you needed his shirt off his back, he would give it to you. Mr. Browning was loved by his large family and friends of Elkton and will be deeply missed, but not forgotten.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/4/2010)
Beverly Dunn Bruce died on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Beverly was born in Pine Bluff, Ark., on Sept. 20, 1943, to Annie and Paul Dunn. She grew up in Bradford, Ark., and graduated from high school there as valedictorian of the class of 1961. She married Johnny Bruce and settled in Jonesboro where the couple attended Arkansas State University. After receiving their degrees, the family moved to Jacksonville, Fla., where Beverly became an elementary school teacher, serving longest at Norwood Elementary School. She retired from teaching in 2002 after more than 30 years of service. Beverly is survived by her husband of 46 years, Johnny; her daughter and son-in-law Vanessa and Sean Doughty, of St. Augustine, Fla.; her son, Keith Bruce of Providence, R.I.; and her daughter-in-law, Vicki Bruce of Fall River, Mass. She also is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Don Gunderson; her nephew, Avery Blake Garner, all of Jacksonville, Fla.; and her brother and sister-in-law, John Paul and Frances Dunn, of Monroe, La. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in St. Augustine, Fla., where she was a member. Ashes will be interred in Bradford, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Beverly's name may be made to Community Hospice (904-268-5200).
Eternity Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 2/1/08)
Hazael Scoggins Bruce, 94, of St. Augustine, Fla., died on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 at her residence. She was born on Aug. 16, 1914 in High Point, N.C., to the late Hubert Lee Scoggins and Hallie Matthews Scoggins.
Mrs. Bruce was a member of Christ Church in Gordonsville where she served on the Alter Guild. During her stay in Hyattsville, Md., she was a member of ECW and president of Hyattsville Women's Club. She enjoyed playing golf, bridge and being host to her multitude of friends as they came by to visit.
She is survived by her two sons, William M. Bruce and his wife, Karen J. of Silver Spring, Md., and Robert G. Bruce and his wife, Angela F. of Highland, Md.; three grandchildren, Garnett R. Bruce, Matthew M. Bruce, and Andrea L. Bruce-Smith; three great grandchildren, Emmaline Bruce, Ethan Bruce and Hunter Smith and one niece, Carla Butler.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, William Mercer Bruce, Sr. and her sister, Mary Schiller.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA 22701.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008 at Christ Episcopal Church in Gordonsville at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Richard Fichter Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Bruce's name to Christ Episcopal Church. P.O. Box 588 Gordonsville, VA 22942 and/or Community Hospice Foundation, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
An online guestbook is available at www.foundandsons.com
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 9/27/08)
Martha Frances Bruce passed away peacefully at Baptist Hospital South in Jacksonville, Nov. 27, 2009. She was 88 years old.
A native of Kentucky, she met and married the love of her life, Charles O. Bruce Jr. They had a loving marriage that lasted over 68 years. They spent many years in the U.S. Army and in private medical practice together.
She was devoted as well to her three children, Charles O. Bruce III (Sharon) of Ocean Springs, Miss., and Patricia Bruce and Cyndi Bruce (Freddie Lawrence), both of St. Augustine. They were also blessed with nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She also is survived by her sister, Alexandra Crume of Louisville, Ky.
The memorial service will be held at Craig Funeral Home St. Augustine, Fla., at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, with the Rev. Dr. Dudley Weaver of Memorial Presbyterian Church conducting.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/6/2009
Christina (Tina) Marie Taylor Brundage, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 7, 2010, at home, St. Augustine, Fla.
Tina is survived by two brothers, Keith (Amy) Taylor and Bruce (Janet) Taylor; one sister, Kimberly DeFord; and grandmother, Edith Bledsoe.
She was preceded in death by parents, Barbara and Larry Taylor; grandfather, Jack Bledsoe; and grandparents, Minnie and Gilbert Taylor.
Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at San Lorenzo Cemetery, St. Augustine.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
(St Augustine Record, 2/24/2010)
Connie K. Bruno, 69, passed away on Oct. 30, 2009, after a long battle with cancer.
She was born on May 3, 1940, in Fillmore N.Y. She received degrees from the University of Buffalo and Indiana University. She and her husband were married on Dec. 21, 1963, and have lived in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Texas. For the last eight years, they have resided in the community of Turtle Shores, St. Augustine, Fla.
Connie's professional career included; establishing the first federally funded career center for women returning to the workforce; counseling at Brookdale College; being one of the initial board members for Public Television in New York and "Sesame Street"; and serving as a legislative assistant for a New Jersey legislator. She also managed the northeast division of an international human resources consulting firm and directly advised IBM, British Airways, New York University, AT&T and other companies.
She was an avid multimedia artist with her designs in some of St. Augustine's art galleries. Connie was an active member of the St. Johns Cultural Council and supported numerous projects and groups.
Her greatest love was her family. She is survived by Bob, her husband and best friend of 46 years, and their three children: Eric Bruno and his wife, Jacque, plus granddaughters Madison, Hannah and Emily; Nicholle Esqueda and her husband, Nicholas, plus Marcos and Sammy; and Danielle Baldwin and her husband, Chris; and her sister-in-law, Beth Hunt. Connie's second family was a wonderful and dear group of friends from within the AA community.
Funeral services will be private. A celebration of her life will be scheduled in the near future.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Cancer Research Institute, 55 Broadway, Suite 1820, New York, N.Y. 10006 or at www.cancerresearch.org
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/1/2009)
Jennifer Sue Brunson, 65, passed away at the Bailey Center on Sept. 19, 2011, following her courageous battle with cancer.
Sue was born in Palatka to Jeffery and Hildred Emerson. She attended St. Monica's Catholic Church and graduated from Palatka High School in 1964. Sue married Alan Brunson, U.S. Air Force, and enjoyed 20 years of traveling throughout the United States and overseas. During this time she earned an AA degree in computer programming from the City College of Chicago. Sue lived in St. Augustine for the past 25 years. She worked as the controller for the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, served as treasurer on the board of directors of the Marian Servants of the Blessed Sacrament and was an active member of Cathedral Parish and a Eucharistic Minister.
Sue will be deeply missed by her loving family, husband, Alan Brunson; sons, James Eric (Sara) Brunson of Denver, Colo., Patrick Alan (Betty) Brunson of Gainesville, Fla., Michael Trevor Brunson of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister, Mary (Al) Crutchfield of St. Augustine; brothers, Jeffery W. (Christine) Emerson of Palatka, Frank E. Emerson of Hawaii, Kevin K. Emerson of Perry, Fla.; mother-in-law, Mildred W. Brunson of Jacksonville; aunt, Shirley Jernigan of Gainesville; nine grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Her parents and her sister Peggy Gilmore preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday at Craig Funeral Home with Vigil Prayers at 5 p.m. by The Rev. Terrance Morgan. The Rev. Thomas Willis will celebrate a funeral mass at 10 a.m. on Friday at the Cathedral Basilica with concelebrants, Father Morgan and The Rev. Ed Booth. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon at St. Monica's Cemetery in Palatka. In lieu of flowers you may make a memorial donation to the Marian Servants of the Blessed Sacrament, 34 Ocean Ave. St. Augustine, FL 32084 or Community Hospice of N.E. Florida Bailey Center, 1200 Health Park Boulevard., St. Augustine, FL 32086.
Craig Funeral Home.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on September 21, 2011)
Carolyn M. Bryan, 76, died June 23, 2008, at her home in Cocoa Beach, Fla.
She is survived by her husband, Coleman Bryan; a brother, Farrell DeNoyers, Cocoa Beach; a daughter, Margaret Taylor, of Half Moon Bay, Calif.; a son, Dennis Fernandez; two grandchildren; and one great grandson, all of St. Augustine.
(St Augustine Record, 07/24/08)
Joseph A. "Joe" Bryan, 81, of St. Augustine, died on May 21, 2009, at Flagler Hospital. Joe was a longtime resident of Ridge, Md., and had recently moved to St. Augustine to live near his son Ken Bryan. Joe retired after a long career with the Civil Service, where he worked as a heavy equipment operator at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland. Known to many as "Capt. Joe," he spent much of his retirement operating a charter fishing boat, the Minnie L, on the Chesapeake Bay for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Minnie Bryan, and sons, Ken Bryan, of St. Augustine, Donald Bryan, of Columbia, Md., and Benjamin Bryan, of Dameron, Md.
Funeral service and interment will take place in Ridge later this week.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 05/24/09)
Carmen Aida Bryant, 66, loving wife of Barry Bryant, died on March 11, 2009, at Flagler Hospital. Born on July 30, 1942, in Comerio, Puerto Rico, Carmen moved to Illinois in 1945 with her parents, Carmen and Albert Bohrer, and graduated from Crystal Lake High School in 1960. Carmen graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University, where she and Barry met, in 1964, and they were married in 1966. They had two children, Paul and Sara. Over the years they lived in Panama City, Panama; Kansas City, Mo.; Cincinnati, Ohio; St. Simons Island, Ga.; Ponte Vedra, Fla.; and Guntersville, Ala., before retiring in St. Augustine in 2006. Carmen taught Spanish and, most recently, English as a Second Language in Albertville, Ala. Carmen's many passions included teaching, the arts and acting.
In addition to her husband and daughter, Carmen is survived by her grandson, Cameron Paul Bryant Mara; her son-in-law, Joe Mara; her daughter-in-law, Carla Bryant; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Doug and Helen Bryant; her siblings, Francisco A. Del Valle Rivera, Jose Ramon Del Valle Rivera, Ruben A. Del Valle Rivera and Luz A. Del Valle Rivera; and her cousin, Anna Rivera.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on March 28, 2009, at Craig Flagler Palm Funeral Home in Flagler Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to a fund established in Carmen's honor that will be available for the various needs of the children that Carmen taught in Albertville. Please send checks to the Albertville Public Schools Foundation, 107 West Main St., Albertville, AL 35950, and in the memo section of the check, designate "In Memory of Carmen Bryant." For online condolences, go to www.craigflaglerpalms.com to online obituaries.
Arrangements are in the care and trust of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 03/17/09)
Deacon James Benjamin Bryant, 98, of St. Augustine, passed away July 28, 2010, at Flagler Hospital.
He was born in Leon County, where he received his formal education. He received his B.S. degree from FAMU, Tallahassee, where he was in the first class of 1953 to receive the master"s degree from FAMU, and did further studies at Indiana University.
Deacon Bryant began his teaching career in 1939 in Armstrong, ending in St. Johns County in 1976. He relocated to Nassau County, Yulee, where a school, Bryant Academy, was named in his honor.
He was a member of Zion Missionary and Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, remaining at Zion, where he served as a deacon for more than 50 years, a celebrated member and chaplain for the St. Johns County Retired Teachers Association, Nassau County Sheriffs Association, and the Masonic family. He was a loving educator, eloquent tenor, community activist, friend, supporter and involved friend. Deacon Bryant was one of the originators of the Bryant family reunion, which has lasted some 38 years.
Cherishing his memories are a loving daughter, Brenda Bryant Harris, St. Augustine; grandson, Boyd Bryant, Cleare (Chena), Citra, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Zenobia and Titana, Omaha, Neb.; adopted sons, Harold Bryant (Leila) Salt Lake City, Utah, Frank Fraier, St. Augustine; nieces, Carolyn Boyd Smith, Bonnie Forrester (Ricky) St. Augustine, Aline Reed, Philadelphia, Lucinda Sampson (Robert), Salt Lake City, Eunice Calhoun, Lansing, Mich., Darla Jo Cooper, Annison, Ala.; nephews, Michael Forrester Jr., Clifford Johnston, St. Augustine; cousins, Estelle Graham, Cape Canaveral, Fla., Sandra Reese, Janette Carey, Alvin Ford (Marie), Moses Hall, Cordelia Leon, Mary Lee Stewart, all of Tallahassee, Sylvia Greene (Charles), Miami Lakes, Fla., Patricia Sanders, Annapolis, Md.; and a host of caring friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, the Rev. James Sams, pastor, officiating. Viewing will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday (today) at Zion MBC and from 10 a.m. Saturday until the hour of service. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 8/6/2010)
Malissie Bryson, 96, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Feb. 3, 2009, at the home of her daughter in Fort Pierce, Fla. Mrs. Bryson was a homemaker who loved her family and community.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at New St. James Missionary Baptist Church, St. Augustine, with the Rev. Nathaniel Jackson, pastor and eulogist. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Viewing will be held today from 5:15 to 6 p.m. at the church and from 10 a.m. Saturday until the hour of service.
She is survived by daughters, Dorothy Mae Bryson and Cynthia Mae Mildred, both of St. Augustine, and Johnnie Mae Woods, Fort Pierce; and a host of grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren.
Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 02/13/09)
Mildred Eloise Bryson, 99, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, 2011, at the Stephen's Memorial Home.
Mildred was born Aug. 10, 1911, Coal Hill, Ark. She married Richard D. Bryson in 1933, and moved to Birmingham, Ala. In retirement, they resided in St. Augustine, where he predeceased her in January 1991.
Survivors include grandchildren, Donna McGee (Robbie), John Harrington (Gail), and Lee Harrington (Nancy); great-grandchildren, Joshua Jimmerson, Janee' Jimmerson, Christopher Harrington and David Harrington, all of St. Augustine; and a cousin, Joanna Ramsay, Anderson, S.C.
She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Marina Harrington in 1994, and her brothers, Darwin and Buster Lewis.
The family extends an invitation to celebrate her life at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, 385 S.R. 207, St. Augustine. Interment will follow at St. Augustine Memorial Park.
A visitation, beginning at 10 a.m. will precede the service.
Flowers are gratefully accepted or 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, January 28, 2011)
James "Sarge" Buchanan, 91, of St. Augustine, died June 11, 2009, in St. Augustine. He was a native of Griffin, Ga., and was formerly of Miami. He had resided in St. Augustine for the past nine years. He was a retired bus driver for Greyhound Bus Line, having served 30 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a 32nd degree Mason and was a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies.
A celebration of life will be announced. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the St. Augustine Humane Society. P.O. Box 133, St. Augustine, FL 32085
He is survived by his wife, Catherine; stepsons, Dwight McMahon and John McMahon; brother, Henry Buchanan; and three grandchildren, Sage, Taylor and Dani McMahon.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/14/09)
Oliver E. "Buck" Buchanan, 73, of Palm Coast, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, at Florida Hospital, Daytona Beach, Fla. Born in Tangerine, Fla., he was retired from Sears in Orlando and Jacksonville.
He is survived by his devoted wife of almost 50 years, Louise; sons, Greg, Jeff and Gary; five grandchildren; and many beloved cousins.
A celebration of his life will be held Monday at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Oviedo. Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, Oviedo Chapel, 501 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, Oviedo. Please view and sign the guest book at www.baldwinfairchild.com
(St Augustine Record, October 23, 2010)
Margaret (Marge) O. Buck, 82, was born in Tuttle, Okla., to Aurthur and Flossie Buck on March 9, 1926 and died on December 17, 2008, in Summerville at St. Augustine. She was a Vietnam era veteran.
Young Arthur came down from the North in the fall,
And courted this maiden, the fairest of all.
"Team up with me, Flossie," he said very fast,
And hands together, they headed northwest.
Having grown up with 11 siblings, Marge's heritage is linked with the history of the west. Her mother's people are documented as being among the Cherokees, who were driven west along the Trail of Tears.
Having spent all of her growing up years picking cotton, vegetables and harvesting wheat, Marge left her family down on the farm and joined the Air Force in 1954 as an aircraft dispatcher in airport ground control. Duty took her throughout the U.S. and Southeast Asia.
Marge came to live in St. Augustine soon after her retirement from the USAF in 1974, and her charity and compassion for others is legendary. For 15 yers, she was caretaker to H(M?)azel Reed, a heart patient and long-time Air Force friend, sho died in 1989.
Sisters Elsie Spence, Austin, Texas; Bernice Cruzan, Tuttle, Okla.; and June Johnson, Vienna, Ill.; brother Eugene Buick, Tuttle, Okla.; and many nieces and nephews survive her.
You can search this world over, not once, maybe twice,
And not find brothers or sisters so nice.
With all of their families, a hundred or more,
We'll meet you in heaven, on the Golden shore.
Marge's brother, Lee Buck, wrote the above verses in 1980 for the annual Buck family reunion, held in Tuttle, Okla.
(St Augustine Record, 12/30/08)
Ronald H. Buck Jr., a resident of Elkton, Fla., for seven years, died July 1, 2010, at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville.
He was born March 17, 1932, in Racine, Wis., to the late Ronald H. Buck and Ernestine Mae Barnes. He was an active member of Christ Church at Serenta Beach, a Hospice volunteer, and the Glenmoor Playreaders Theater. Ron also loved to play golf and bridge.
He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Tamara B. Rieger and Glenn T. Rieger of Devon, Pa.; two grandchildren, Katherine and Grant; also a son, Gregg R. Buck of Ft. Smith, Ariz.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at Christ Church Serenta Beach.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Mayo Cancer Center, Jacksonville, Fla.
Arrangements are by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach.
(St Augustine Record, 7/13/2010)
Edward Earl Bucken, 82, resident of St. Augustine, Fla., for nine years, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2011, at the Bailey Center. Edward, formerly of Granby, Conn., was a retired computer programmer for Cigna Insurance. He was a major in the 1st Company Governor"s Foot Guard in Hartford, Conn., former constable of Granby, and a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Florida Society. He was a lifelong supporter of Ducks Unlimited and the NRA. He had a beautiful bass voice and sang in several choirs, including St. Mary"s Church in Simsbury, Conn., and the Cathedral Basilica in St. Augustine, Fla.
Born Aug. 27, 1928, in Rockville Centre, Long Island, N.Y., Mr. Bucken is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia Burns Bucken, of St. Augustine; daughter Avis (Bill) Brodie; sons, Peter (Deanise), Kevin (Beth) and Earl; seven grandsons; four granddaughters; three great-grandsons; and five great-granddaughters.
A remembrance and celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2011, at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Augustine. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed"s name can be made to the Community Hospice of Northeast Florida in St. Augustine, www.communityhospice.com.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on March 22, 2011)
Dec. 7, 1922 Ð June 15, 2009
Molly Lang Buell, 86, beloved wife of Dr. Harold Lloyd Buell, mother and grandmother, died June 15, 2009, at WakeMed Cary Hospital, Cary, N.C., after a short illness.
Molly was born in Norfolk, Va., and grew up in that area. After graduation from high school, she danced professionally in New York City before opening a dance studio in the Norfolk area, a business that she operated for approximately 15 years. A talented dance performer and choreographer, she created her own routines as well as those for students and was highly capable as an instructor for all types of dancing, including jazz, tap and ballroom. Many of her students went on to successful careers in the dance field.
Mrs. Buell was an artist with exceptional God-given talent. She created her own artistic works as well as teaching others throughout her adult life. She was exceptionally skilled in the painting of portraits, and her works hang in homes both here and abroad. She was a graduate of the Miami-Dade Community College and Florida State University art programs and taught briefly in both.
She was a resident of Tallahassee, Fla., for many years and retired to St. Augustine, Fla., in 1999. In December 2008, Molly and her husband moved to Fuquay Varina, N.C., to be closer to family.
Molly was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Henrietta Lang, and a sister, Katherine Yeatman.
She is survived by Harold, her husband of 52 years; a son, George C. Shoemaker and wife, Abby; a daughter, Cheryle Lang Velsor and husband, Bruce; as well as four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
A memorial Mass will be held on July 31, 2009, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in St. Augustine, Fla., and her remains will be interred at San Lorenzo Catholic Cemetery in St. Augustine.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
(St Augustine Record, 07/14/09)
Joseph Buffington de Bauernfeind, 92, was born in Nelson, Neb., and passed away Nov. 26, 2008 at Glenmoor/World Golf Village in St. Augustine.
He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio, where he was a Phi Gamma Delta. Feeling compelled to prepare for service in World War II, he enlisted in the Naval Reserve Officers Candidate program at the U.S. Naval Academy where he was commissioned an Ensign. He served in the American and European Theaters as a gunnery officer before transferring to N.A.S. Lakehurst, NJ, where he completed training as an airship pilot on anti-submarine duty in 1943. He was attached to squadrons in Glynco, Ga., and Moffett Field, Calif., and the Wing Staff in Recife, Brazil. As a Navy commander, he headed a squadron in Akron, Ohio.
He relocated to Jacksonville in 1954 with the Glidden Co., Naval Stores Division, then joined Nelio Chemicals, Inc., which was taken over by Union Camp Corp., from which he retired in 1982 as general sales manager, Terpene and Aromatics Division. He traveled worldwide in sales and marketing and was a member of several national trade associations. He was a long-standing member of Riverside Presbyterian Church an Honorary Life Member of the Timuquana Country Club, and was listed in the Who's Who in the South and Southwest.
Mr. de Bauernfeind is survived by his wife Margie, after a love affair of almost 67 years; his daughter, Deborah, of New York City; a sister, Jeanne Davis of Vero Beach, Fla.; niece Diane Dalton of Milwaukee; nephew Donald (Carm) Dalton of Cleveland, Ohio; niece, Jana (Steve) Pontesso of Aurora, Colo.
We wish to thank Hospice and the wonderful staff at Glenmoor for the loving care given to Joe. He will be placed in the Columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery, Va.
Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 11/30/08)
Adele Genevieve Johns Hannah Bugeski, 89, of St. Augustine died at Coral Landing on Jan. 8, 2011. She was born in Canton, Ill., on Aug. 24, 1921, and moved with her parents to Hastings, Fla., in 1922. The Johns family still farms potatoes and other crops in Hastings.
She attended Florida State College for Women and graduated from the University of Illinois in 1943 with a B.S. in bacteriology. She did postgraduate study in Michigan and worked as a bacteriologist and medical technologist. Following her graduate studies, she married Noel Lyle Hannah in 1944. He was a Navy F6F Hellcat pilot stationed on the U.S.S. Hornet aircraft carrier and was killed over the Inland Sea of Japan March 19, 1945. Their daughter, Charlene, was born nine days after his death.
In November of 1946 Adele, (and Charlene), married Walter Bugeski of Christopher, Ill. The family was blessed with the addition of a new daughter, Raya, in March of 1950 and in April of 1950 moved to St. Augustine to be nearer to Adele"s family and warm weather. She worked briefly in medical technology and then became bookkeeper and helper for her husband"s power lawn and garden equipment business. The most important job to her was caring for her home and family.
Adele was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church for more than 50 years. She was soprano soloist and sang with the Chancel Choir for over 40 years. She served throughout the church including president of the United Methodist Women, circle leader, and teacher in the Sunday School Classes.
She loved Florida, especially St. Augustine, and was involved in the community as a member of the Junior Service League, The Flagler Hospital Auxiliary, Camellia Garden Club, and the Woman's Club of St. Augustine. She was on the founding board of directors of the Betty Griffin House.
She is survived by Walter, her husband of 65 years; daughters and sons-in-law, Charlene (Bugeski) and Douglas Bunnell of Midland, Texas, and St. Augustine and Raya (Bugeski) and Neill McArthur of Jacksonville; grandchildren Alyson (Bunnell) and husband David Miller of Lakeland, Fla., Ashley (Bunnell) and husband Christopher Livingston of Dallas, Texas, and Wade McArthur of Jacksonville; and five great grandchildren, Hannah, Katherine, and Elizabeth Miller of Lakeland and Schuyler and Zachary Livingston of Dallas. In addition, numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews are surviving.
She was predeceased by her parents, F. Adelbert and Genevieve Johns; one brother, Frank C. Johns, her first husband; Noel L. Hannah; and an infant daughter, Susanne Bugeski.
A private interment will be held for the family. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at Grace United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Reeher, officiating. The family will host a reception in the fellowship hall following the service.
Adele always loved flowers and the family will gratefully accept them or a memorial donation may be made to the Betty Griffin House, 1375 Arapahoe Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32086 or to Haven Hospice, 200 Southpark Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32086.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.craigfuneralhome.com
(St. Augustine Record, January 12, 2011)
Walter Bugeski, 92, St. Augustine, died at the Community Hospice Bailey Center on July 29, 2011. He was born near Buckner, Ill., on June 13, 1919, the son of Polish immigrants Antoni and Mary Bugajewski. He grew up in Buckner and Christopher, Ill., and developed a keen business sense and strong work ethic at an early age while working in his father's businesses. He was a veteran of World War II, where he served as a link trainer instructor at Selfridge Field, Mich., in the U.S. Army Air Corps. After the war, he attended the University Of Illinois College Of Mechanical Engineering on the G.I. Bill. While at U. of I., he met war widow Adele Genevieve Johns Hannah and her infant daughter, Charlene. On Nov. 27, 1946, the two married and he adopted Charlene.
In 1950, daughter Raya was added to the family and they all moved to St. Augustine to be near Adele's family in Hastings, Fla. Walter quickly became totally involved in St. Augustine and worked tirelessly in support of the city. He opened an automotive electrical repair business on San Marco Avenue. In the mid-1950s he could see that power lawn equipment was going to be a big thing, so he began to diversify his automotive shop. He began manufacturing his own line of mowers, ThriftyBoy. In 1964, he was chosen as distributor for North Florida for Snapper mowers (McDonough Power Equipment) with 35 dealers. He continued his involvement in the power lawn equipment business until retirement in 1980.
Walter dreamed of flying in WWII, but it was not until he was in his 50s that he earned his pilot's license and instrument rating. Shortly after, he bought his first of three Mooney aircraft. He flew to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, in July one year to see the birds and whales and then returned to Churchill that October for polar bears and Eskimos. Another flight took him across the Gulf of Mexico to the Yucatan Peninsula ... he wanted to see the ancient pyramids and culture of the Mayan Indians. He flew his Mooneys back and forth across the U. S. to see friends, family or transact business.
Walter was a founding member of the St. Augustine Rod & Gun Club in 1973, serving as president in 1980.
In 1992, Walter received the de Aviles Award from the City of St. Augustine in recognition of his many years of service to the people of St. Augustine. He served as a city commissioner from 1956 to 1961, mayor in 1958-1959 and on the Civil Service Board from 1972 until 1992. In 1986, he was elected to the Airport Authority and served as chairman in 1989. He never stopped being interested in, informed about and involved in St. Augustine. City Hall saw him often!
He stayed active until late in life, journeying to Poland in 1993 to visit the villages and towns of his ancestors. In Dziektarzewo, Poland, about an hour outside Warsaw, he found relatives and enjoyed tea and conversation with them. He went to Poland to see why his parents had been such determined, hard-working people, happy people, and he understood after that trip what hope America had offered to them and to their children.
In the book Walter wrote for his immediate and extended family, he wrote: "I have already lived the American Dream … I actually have done and seen much more than I ever expected and had a ball doing it ... Hope to make it to 90, then I'll check out with no regrets." And he did accomplish it all.
Walter was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church for more than 50 years and served as chairman of the Board of Trustees and on the Administrative Council.
Walter is survived by his two daughters and sons-in-law, Charlene (Bugeski) and Douglas Bunnell of Midland, Texas, and St. Augustine, and Raya (Bugeski) and Neill McArthur of Jacksonville; three grandchildren, Alyson (Bunnell) and husband David Miller of Lakeland, Fla., Ashley (Bunnell) and husband Christopher Livingston of Dallas, Texas, and Wade McArthur of Jacksonville; and five great-grandchildren, Hannah, Katherine and Elizabeth Miller of Lakeland and Schuyler and Zachary Livingston of Dallas. Numerous cousins, nieces and nephews also survive him.
He is predeceased by his wife of almost 65 years, Adele Johns Bugeski, in January of this year; his parents, Andy and Mary Bugajewski, his infant daughter, Susanne; and his six brothers and sisters.
A private interment with military honors was held on Aug. 5, 2011.
Those wishing to make a memorial donation, please make it to The City of St. Augustine/ 450th Celebration, c/o Wanda Bray, P.O. Box 210, St. Augustine, FL 32085; or Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257. The family especially wishes to thank John of Community Hospice for his time and friendship.
A memorial service celebrating his full life will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, at Grace United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jim Reeher officiating. The family will host a reception in the church fellowship hall following the service.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements. www.craigfuneralhome.com
(Published in St. Augustine Record from July 31 to August 12, 2011 )
Rosemary Buggs, 63, Orange Park, died July 11, 2008 at Neurological Rehab Center.
Funeral service is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Pleasant B.C., Green Cove Springs. Burial is at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park. Visit from 5-6:30 p.m. today at the church.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 07/18/08)
Tony Lee Bullock, 47, of St. Augustine, died unexpectedly on March 4, 2010, at his residence. He was born in Jackson, Miss., and grew up in Panama City and Palatka, before moving to St. Augustine in 1988. Tony was a skilled carpenter and had worked for Luhrs/ Mainship for many years. He loved being on the water, surfing and fishing and was a former member of the St. Augustine Longboard Club. He was a loving father and friend and will be missed.
He is survived by a son, Noah Bullock of East Palatka, and sisters, Treasa Coulliette of Palatka, and Tina Tomlinson of Crestview.
Private service will be held at a later date.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/7/2010)
Ruth Melfi Bulko, 86, of St Augustine, Fla., died July 17, 2008, at McGraw Center in Jacksonville. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, and had resided in St Augustine since 1993. She was a member of Shores United Methodist Church.
Services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Shores Methodist Church. Visitation today 6-8 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. Graveside services 1 p.m. Saturday at Hillside Cemetery, Ormond Beach, Fla. In lieu of flowers contribution can be made in her memory to the Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32086.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Carmen Melfi and Charles Bulko.
She is survived by Dick (Pam) Melfi, Noblesville, Ind.; Jim (Molly) Melfi, Palatka, Fla.; Jerry (Pam) Melfi and Larry (Mary) Melfi, both of St Augustine; step-children, sister Charla Bulko, Dubuque, Iowa, Charlie and Kathy Bulko, Oak Creek, Wis., and Clarice and Dennis Swan, Fon du Lac, Wis; grandsons, Michaels, Peter, Daniel, Tylar, Seaton, Andrew and Aaron and sisters-in-law, Charlene Nardone, Grove City, Ohio, and Geraldine Nardone, Grandview Heights, Ohio.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements
(St Augustine Record, 07/18/08)
Sherry Lyvonne Burch, 54, transitioned into eternal rest Aug. 21, 2008.
Born to Dorothy and Adam Wilson on July 6, 1954, she attended local schools and was a faithful member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher. Sherry was employed as a cashier/greeter at Wal-Mart Inc. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Madison, pastor, officiating. Calling hours are from 5-9 p.m. today at Chase Chapel and from noon Saturday until the hour of service. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
Cherishing her memories is her loving and devoted family. Children: sons, William F. "Charlie" Burch (Heather), Lynn Haven, Fla., Courtney A. Burch and Brandon M. Burch, both of St. Augustine; daughter, Whitney C. Burch, St. Augustine; brothers, Calvin (Iris) Wilson, Tallahassee, Fla., Patrick Wilson, St. Augustine; sisters, Mary Thomas, Evonda Wilson and Karla Wilson, all of St. Augustine, Ebony Morgan (Brian) Atlanta, Ga.; 13 grandchildren, William Burch, Jasmine Burch, Xavier Burch, Alexius Courtney Burch, Brakhel Burch, Brakhei Burch, Brakhes Burch, Brandyn Burch, Deondra McCormick, Aviana Alexius Burch, DaJuan Latrell Hightower, Shania Joanne Burch and La'Von Sherry Burch.
Leo C. Chase & Son in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 08/29/08)
Robert Joseph Burch, 57, passed away in St. Augustine on April 23, 2009. He was a loving son and beloved husband and father.
He was predeceased by his parents, Paul V. and Florence M. Burch; brother, Sandy S. Brent; and sister, Barbara S. Pierce. He is survived by his wife, Roberta Lynne Burch; children, Tammy B. Anderson, Dominic K. Iannucci, Destiny H. Burch and Jason O. Burch; grandchildren, Brittainee Lee and Peyton Anderson; sisters, Rebecca Weersing, Pauline Chriscoe and Patricia Bozzi; brother, Paul V. Burch Jr.; nieces and nephews, Colleen, Jenny, Kenny Jr., Denise, Paul Jr., Jo Ann, Lisa and Peter; and other family and friends.
A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held from the graveside at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park.
(St Augustine Record, 05/03/09)
Benina Rogero Burchfield, 99, a life-long resident having lineage to the First Florida family originating in 1616, died Nov. 17, 2009 at San Marco Terrace. She had worked for the former St. Augustine National Bank as a clerk progressing to be the first women officer of Barnett Bank. She retired in 1976.
Mrs. Burchfield was a 1926 graduate of St. Joseph Academy and a long-time supporter of its Alumni Association. She was a charter member of the St. Augustine Boating Club, longtime member of woman of the year of Business and Profession Women's Club and she an established member of the Woman's Auxiliary at San Sebastian Catholic Church. She was a member of the Third Order Franciscans.
Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday at San Sebastian Catholic Church, the Rev. Thomas Walsh, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5:30 p.m. with prayers at 7 p.m. Thursday at San Sebastian. Flowers are gratefully declined those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to the San Sebastian Catholic Church Educational Center, 1112 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
She is survived by four children, Etta Burchfield Germain, Shirley Burchfield Pacetti, Clarence "Sonny" Burchfield and Donald (Maria) Burchfield; 20 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/19/2009)
ErmaLee A. Burchfield, 87, St. Augustine, was called home to rest on Sept. 24, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. She was affectionately known to her family as ErmaLee, Mama, Aunt Erma, Nanny, Great Nanny, and Great Great Nanny. We are truly comforted in knowing that she is wrapped safely in the arms of her late husband of 67 years, Cecil A. Burchfield, which was her hearts last desire. Today, Jesus has received the most beautiful, graceful Angel created.
A native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine, she was born April 17, 1921 to the late Joseph and Maria Geissmann and was the youngest of 12 children. In 1939 she was blessed to marry, as she said, the most wonderful man in the world, Cecil Alexander Burchfield. In the 67 years they were married he never left her side until God called to him to wait for her in heaven. They truly had a fairy tale life, enjoying square dancing, travel, camping, operating numerous businesses in St. Augustine, and many trips with their family. Everything they did included friends and family. They had a magnificent zest for life. She was also a charter member of the St. Augustine Boating Club and a long time member of the Cathedral Parish.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the Cathedral Basilica with the Rev. Andy Blaszkowski, officiating.
Interment will follow in San Lorenzo Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, 385 S.R. 207. Prayers will be recited at 8 p.m.
She is survived by her son, Ronald J. Burchfield (Bea Baker), St. Augustine; two daughters, Annette M. McCallum, Titusville, Cecilia A. Burchfield, St. Augustine; two sisters, Edith Bledsoe, Mae Woods, both of St. Augustine; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Words will never describe the emptiness we feel knowing you are no longer with us but we know we will have you in our hearts forever. Rest well, we love you.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 9/27/08)
Shae Lynn Burchfield was taken from this life much too soon on July 8, 2010. She was 18 years old. She graduated from Pedro Menendez High School this year and was planning to enter the U.S. Navy. She worked part time at the Moultrie Creek Publix. She loved life, her family and animals, especially horses and dogs. She seemed to have a special gift with animals. She also enjoyed the beach and being on or around the water. She liked to go offshore fishing with her father and friends. Burchfield had an infectious smile and beautiful bright eyes. Her family and many friends will forever cherish every moment they shared with her, and will forever hold her precious memory within their hearts.
She leaves with her memory her father, Joseph G. "Joey" Burchfield; and his fiance, Judy Scheier, both of St. Augustine; her mother, Kathy Ann Hughes of Belton, Texas; Laura Burchfield, of St. Augustine, who mothered her for many years; sisters, Haley Rose Burchfield, and Chelsea Nicole Christoffel, both of St. Augustine; paternal grandparents, Carl W. and Gloria J. Burchfield, of St. Augustine; paternal great grandmother, Ruby Glisson of Jacksonville; maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Koonze, of Belton, Texas; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
The visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 14, at 10 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Craig Funeral Home. The burial will follow at Craig Memorial Park.
Flowers are welcome or donations can be made in memory to the St. Augustine Human Society at 1665 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, FL 32084, or the Haven Horse Ranch at 7333 C.R. 208, St. Augustine, FL 32092.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 7/11/2010)
Mary J. Burdan, 75, of St. Augustine, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at McGraw Center for Caring Hospice in Jacksonville, She was a native of Philadelphia, Pa., and had lived in St. Augustine since 1972, coming her from Ormond Beach. For 21 years, she worked as a teacher's aide for the St. Johns County School District.
Services: Private.
Donations in her memory can be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Va., 22312.
Survivors include a son, John W. Burdan and his wife Linda of Titusville; brothers John W. Burdan of Littleton, Col., and Paul Burdan of Little Silver, N.J.; and one grandson. John R. Burdan of Titusville.
In charge: St. Johns Family Funeral Home, 385 S.R. 207, St. Augustine.
(St Augustine Record, 10/12/08)
Reginald H. "Colonel" Burdett, 95, St. Augustine, peacefully passed away June 13, 2011, while at the Ponce Care Center. He lived his early years in the Washington, D.C., area. During World War II, he served in the Pacific with the U.S. Army, where he participated in several invasions including the Battle of Saipan. Upon his return home, he worked for the Washington Evening Star for 33 years. Not one to sit still, he purchased a Mr. Softee Ice Cream truck, which he operated for many years. After moving to St. Augustine, he joined the St. Augustine Record as a route carrier for many years. He and his late wife of 62 years, Louise enjoyed their years here walking on the beach collecting shells together.
He enjoyed spending time with his many buddies bowling.
Survivors include his sons: James (Bonnie) Burdett, Robert (Kris) Burdett; grandchildren, Bobby, Jimmy Jr., Dawn, Justin, Neily; and great-grandchildren, Gavin, Destiny and Abbey.
A memorial celebration will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Craig Funeral Home.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
Published in St. Augustine Record on June 15, 2011
Glenn Burge, a resident of Butler, Pa., passed away on Dec. 3, 2009.
He was born July 12, 1959.
Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
Family members included mother, Carmella King, St. Augustine, Fla; father, George Burge, deceased; brothers, Allen Burge, St. Augustine, and Wayne Burge; sister, Sharon Moon, St. Augustine; nieces, Tabitha Dingler, St. Augustine, Elizabeth Balog, Cleveland, Ohio, Nicole Goyette, St. Augustine, Margaret Mullinary, Pittsburgh, and Melissa Burge, Shiloh, Va.; nephews, Orlando Burge, Pittsburgh, Jacob Burge, Pittsburgh, and Robert Burge, Shiloh; and aunt Rose Plungin and family, St. Augustine and Pittsburgh.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/16/2009)
Clarence E. "Bussey" Burger passed away on March 14, 2008, at Flagler Hospital.
He was born to Clarence and Mae Burger in Jacksonville, Fla., on May 31, 1917. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and later enjoyed a long career in electrical maintenance for Seaboard Coastline Railroad in Tampa. He was a former member of 1st Christian Church and the Masonic Scottish Rite Egypt Temple Shrine, both in Tampa. Mr. and Mrs. Burger moved to St. Augustine 21 years ago.
Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Craig Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow the visitation at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Graveside interment services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Oaklawn Cemetery in Jacksonville.
Mr. Burger will be deeply missed by his wife of 67 years, Betty; his daughter Glynda (Don) Copeland of South Ponte Vedra Beach; one grandson, Warner (Lynn) Copeland of Jacksonville; and five great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home is serving the Burger family.
(St Augustine Record, 3/16/08)
Benjamin Jerry Burgess Sr., 79, passed into the arms of our Lord March 23, 2011, at Flagler Hospital.
He was born July 7, 1931, in Cairo, Ga. A devout man, he was dedicated to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his loving wife of 60 years, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was always there for his family and was a dedicated and hard-working husband and father. He always did everything he could to be sure his family had everything they needed and gave his children respect, honor, loyalty, self-esteem, dedication and pride.
He led them many times in prayer and with his wise advice. At home and at work, he was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it.
Indeed, he always set a good example to follow.
He served in the Marines and worked at Fairchild Aircraft and retired from NADEP at NAS JAX. He enjoyed fishing and will forever be remembered in the hearts of his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Monetta; daughters, Selena Ann Kirkpatrick, Sondra Darlene Camp and Letitia Gail Burgess; sons, Benjamin Jerry Burgess Jr., Erwin Dewayne Burgess, Edgar Lamar Burgess and Henry Eric Burgess; sister, Vivian Agatha Brown; brother, Robert Earl Burgess; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, followed by the funeral service with military honors at 2:30 p.m. at Turning Point at Calvary Baptist Church.
Donations to the Turning Point Building fund in his memory would be appreciated.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on March 25, 2011)
Jose Burgos passed away peacefully March 5, 2010, at the Community Hospice Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville. He was 53 years old. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Jose and his family have lived in St. Augustine since 1993 where Jose owned Jose's Lawn Service.
A piece of our life is gone. One that can never be replaced. Why? Only God knows, but one thing we do know is that we will see each other again in Heaven.
He is survived by his wife: Margarita, their children: Melissa B. Torres, and Jeffrey J. Burgos, all of St. Augustine, his mother: Jovita R. Burgos, sisters: Enelida, Everlinda, Nilda, and Nereida Burgos, brothers: Felix and Efrain Burgos, and four grandchildren.
The visitation will at Craig Funeral Home from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010, followed by the funeral service at 6 p.m.
Flowers are declined. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society First Coast Beaches, St. Johns, and Nassau Unit 1430 Prudential Drive Jacksonville, FL 32277, or to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida 525 State Rd. 16 St. Augustine, FL 32084-3841 would be appreciated.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/7/2010)
Dorothy Mary Schan Burke, 96, of Laurel, Mont., died on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at Evergreen Health & Rehabilitation, where she was a resident for the past two years.
Dorothy was born March 1, 1914, in Alberta, Canada, the fifth child of Joachim and Regina Schan. The family moved to Sidney, Mont., when she was 10 years old. She moved to Pennsylvania as a nanny when she was 17.
Dorothy met and married Harry Ditschman on May 1, 1937, in Bucks County, Pa.
They had five children, three of whom survive her: her son, Hans of St. Augustine, Fla.; her daughters, Diane (Jim) McIntosh of Lititz, Pa., and Bonnie Lorenz of Laurel, Mont. Also surviving her are her sister, Kathy Zody, of Glendive and her grandchildren, Erich (Andria) Ditschman of Michigan, Schan Baker of Hawaii, Sasha (David Johnson) Baker, of Georgia, Drew (Tina) Lorenz of Billings, and Jillann (Kris) Knutson of Bridger. Dorothy had six great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and many that loved her.
Dorothy married Harold Burke of Enid, Mont., in 1967.
Preceding Dorothy in death were her husbands, parents, her many brothers and sisters, her first child, Harriet, her youngest daughter, Dotty, and her son-in-law, Leo Lorenz Jr.
Dorothy worked and volunteered in her communities, always enjoying people and keeping a wonderful sense of humor.
She was everyone"s cheerleader, bringing out the best in people, all the while looking like the classy lady she was. Dorothy"s faith was of the utmost importance to her, and the way she lived her life reflected that.
Services for Dorothy will be held, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 317 West 7th St., Laurel, Mont., at 10 a.m. In April, a celebration of her life will be held in Sidney, Mont. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Smith Funeral Chapel-Laurel, Mont., is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, October 9, 2010)
George A. "Bud" Burkley, III, 75, of St. Augustine, died on Sept. 17, 2008, at his home in the arms of his loving wife. He was born in Louisville, Ky., and was a longtime resident of Palm Coast, before moving to St. Augustine in 2002.
He served his country in the U.S. Air Force in Japan during the Korean War and later attended the University of Kentucky.
For many years of his life, Bud worked as a golf professional, coaching golf at the college level and working as a club pro in Georgia, Tennessee and Florida. Most recently Bud worked as a Club Pro at Palm Harbor Golf Club in Palm Coast. He especially loved to teach children the game of golf.
He was a member of Destiny Church International and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with Pastor Donavan Tinsley officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at a later date at Florida National Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of six years, Patricia "Pat" Eaton Burkley of St. Augustine; daughters, Joie Kaufman and her husband Steve, Paige Burkley, both of Louisville; sons, George "Jimmy" Burkley IV and his wife, Ann of Louisville, Bradley Burkley, Benjamin Burkley and his wife, Michelle, all of Gainesville; stepsons, Roswell Eaton, Edward Eaton, and Shawn Eaton; grandchildren, Whitney, Matt, Amanda, John, Will, Maggie, and Noah. He is also survived by Barbara Burkley, who is the mother of his sons, Bradley and Benjamin, and Jimmie Rose Burkley, who is the mother of his children, Jimmy, Joie, and Paige.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Please sign the guest book at www.staugustine.com/obits
(St Augustine Record, 9/21/08)
Minister James Burks Jr., 51, St. Augustine, Fla., died April 21, 2009.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church, The Rev James Sams, pastor, and Elder James Baker, eulogist. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 5-8 p.m. at Chase Chapel and at the church Saturday from 12 noon until service. He was a member of Alpha & Omega Pentecostal Church.
Survivors: Wife, Debra James Burks, St. Augustine; daughters, Shanique Burks, Belle Glade, Fla., Shanee Andrews, St. Augustine; sons, Dwayne Hamlett (Jessica), St. Augustine, Collin Griffin, St. Augustine; brothers, Walter Burks, Johnny Brown, Belle Glade, Fla., Rodney Morrison, St. Augustine; 12 grandchildren; four sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home in charge of Arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 04/24/09)
Terry S. Burkes, 60, of St. Augustine, died on May 4, 2009. He had served in the U.S. Navy and had worked as a boiler engineer.
Survivors include a son, Travis Burkes; a daughter, Mia John; and a sister, Phylis Hughes. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 05/08/09)
Samuel L. Burmood, 75, St. Augustine, peacefully passed away July 31, 2011, at the Bailey Center for Caring.
He proudly retired from the Navy after 23 years of service to his country.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; sons, George and Tommy; daughters, Denise and Cathy; and 15 grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers, Kenneth and Doran; sisters, Beverly, Donna and Delores.
He was predeceased by his first wife, "Bootsie"; daughter, Margaret; son, Stephen; and parents, Clinton and Grace.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at VFW Post 2391, 6184 U.S. 1, St. Augustine.
Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in his memory may be made to VFW Post 2391.
(Published in St. Augustine Record from August 3 to August 4, 2011 )
Barbara Burnett, 75, passed away at her home July 20, 2008, after a lengthy illness.
Barbara was born in St. Augustine on Feb. 1, 1933, to Maude C. Genovar and Edward M. Butterfield. She was a member of Cathedral Parish. Barbara attended St. Agnes School in North City, Cathedral Parish School, St. Joseph Academy, Barry University and Florida State University.
On May 4, 1956, she married Paul W. Burnett, and over the years she served as a vital member of the family business, St. Augustine Electric Motor Works. However, her chief mission in life was dedication to her husband and children.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Paul W. Burnett Sr.; her loving children, Paul W. Burnett Jr. (Deborah), Ernest L. Burnett, Monica Burnett (Michael) and Julie Burnett Wierda (George); two sisters, Mrs. Claire Butterfield Paris (Ross) and Sister Mary Joseph Butterfield, SSJ; and last but not least, three grandchildren, Ashley Burnett, Katelyn Burnett and Matthew Wierda.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008 (prayers at 7 p.m.), at Craig Funeral Home. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2008 at the Cathedral Basilica, the Rev. Tom Willis officiating. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery.
Your remembrances are appreciated -- flowers or a memorial donation to The Sisters of St. Joseph or to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements
(St Augustine Record, 07/23/08)
Janet M. Burnett, 76, passed away suddenly at her home on July 31, 2008. Janet was a lifelong resident of Cincinnati and moved to St. Augustine seven years ago. She was an active member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church and a volunteer at Flagler Hospital.
Janet was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed by her two sons, Jeffrey D. (Janice) Burnett, of Baltimore, and David J. (Kathy) Burnett, of St. Augustine; brother, Albert Ulland, of Clearwater; and three grandchildren, Bryan, Christopher and Tyler Burnett. Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Dale J. Burnett.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Craig Funeral Home with The Rev. Terrence Morgan officiating. Visitation will follow services until 3 p.m.
Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 08/03/08)
Martha Ann Burnett, 67, of Coquina Crossing in Elkton, Fla., died Dec. 13, 2007, at her home.
A native of Bronx, New York, she had worked in retail sales for much of her life. She was of the Catholic faith.
Services: A memorial Mass will be held at The Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, with Father Timothy Lozier, Celebrant.
The family will receive friends at Craig Funeral Home on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, from 4-6 p.m. with prayers at 5 p.m.
Survivors: Her daughter, Joann Burnett; her son, Michael Burnett; her mother, Anna Sartauskas; her sister, Susan Shilkunas; and two granddaughters.
Memorials: Donations to Hospice of The Lakes North Central Florida Administrative Offices E.T. York Hospice Care Center 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606 are appreciated.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/16/07)
Pennie Kirkland Burnett, 50, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away Feb. 12, 2009.
She was a resident of St. Augustine all her adult life and a member of Lighthouse Church of God. She was born in Lawtey, Fla., to the late Edgar Kirkland and Camilla Ash Kirkland.
Pennie loved to crochet, embroidery, sewing, playing games on computers, fishing, reading, riding in the country or the woods, singing, shopping and especially loved taking care of her family and animals.
She was predeceased by her sister, Jeannie Freaney.
Family members include her loving husband of 13 years, Billy Burnett of St. Augustine; her daughter, Christina (Frankie) Carson of Bunnell, Fla.; her stepchildren, Billy Burnett, Allen Burnett, Billy (Brooke) Vaughn, Christine (Brandon) Burrell, all of North Carolina; her uncle, Ellie (Inez) Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla.; many first and second cousins; and her grandchildren, Christian, Kyra, Logan, Serena, Dylan, Max, Skylar and Ashyln.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at 3 p.m. at V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services in Macclenny, Fla., with Pastor Roy Yelvington officiating, and her cousin, Wilma Rowe of Macclenny, assisting in the service. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Macclenny.
The family will receive friends and family on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services, 250 N. Lowder St., Macclenny, FL 32063 (904) 259-5700. Go to www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family's guest book.
(St Augustine Record, 02/17/09)
Phyllis Garrett Burnette, 72, Jacksonville, died Dec. 2, 2009, at Mayo Clinic Hospital.
She was born in Columbia, S.C., and had lived in Jacksonville since 1966, moving there from Charleston, S.C. She was a retired teacher, having taught in Jacksonville Beach. She was a member of the American Maltese Association and a member of the Riverchase United Methodist Church in Birmingham, Ala.
Memorial services will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Mike Wehde, Lifecoast Community Church, officiating.
She is survived by two children, Lisa Nicks (Mike), St. Augustine, and Garrett Lee Spencer, Birmingham, Ala.; sister, Mary Jane Lindsey; grandchildren, Chevis and Andrew Nicks, St. Augustine; and one great-granddaughter, Emily Nicks, St. Augustine.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Burnette, and a sister, Sarah Garrett Cockrill.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/6/2009)
Alma W. Burnham, 84, of Riverdale, Fla., died March 27, 2008. A lifelong resident of North Florida, she was the daughter of Laurence R. Wood and Madeleine W. Wood, both of Brunswick, Ga. She married Ralph Everett Burnham Jr., a native of Passaic, N.J., in 1942. They settled in Jacksonville, where Mr. Burnham was a real estate company executive. He died in 1991.
She was active for many years at the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Jacksonville. Devotion to family was the center of her life.
She is survived by two loving children, Ralph Laurence Burnham of Reston, Va., and Bonnie Suzanne Burnham of New York City; and granddaughter, Laura Rose Flam, also of New York City.
In her later years, she enjoyed watching and photographing nature at her home in Riverdale, Fla., outside St. Augustine.
After a private burial service on Saturday, the family will receive friends at home.
Contact the Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home for further information.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society, 1665 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Arrangements made by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32223.
(St Augustine Record, 3/28/08)
Lenora Chapman Burnham, 90, passed into the arms of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, March 1 at the Moultrie Nursing and Rehab Center.
She was born June 19, 1920, in Gillette, Ark., one of seven children of Herschel and Grace Chapman Sr. She moved to Florida with her family when she was very young.
She married the late Harry Burnham and worked as a LPN in Orlando for several years. She was a loving and faithful sister, wife and mother, and she loved The Lord.
She is survived by her daughter, Patti Lynn Burnham; brothers, C. Melvin Chapman and William R. (Gay) Chapman; and her sisters, Leona Head and Ruth (Robin) Hudnall.
She predeceased by her husband, Harry; her parents, Herschel and Grace Chapman Sr.; brothers, Herschel S. Chapman Jr. and James Lowell Chapman; and her faithful dog, Cindi.
There will be a visitation Friday at 10 a.m., followed immediately at 11 a.m. by the funeral service at Moultrie Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Sandy Colley. Burial will be at Barnes Cemetery.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on March 2, 2011)
John Creighton Burns Jr., 82, passed away on Dec. 30, 2009, at his residence in St. Augustine.
He will be missed.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 1/10/2010)
Mary Audine Burns, 79, St. Augustine, died March 25, 2009, at the McGraw Center for Caring in Jacksonville. She was born in Franklin, Pa., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 28 years, moving here from Fairborn, Ohio. She was retired from civil service where she worked as a computer technician. She was an avid bridge player and she was a member of the St. Augustine Shores Ladies Golf Association.
Private services are planned.
She is survived by her husband, John C. Burns, St. Augustine; and two brothers, Bob Bonham and his wife, Pat, Cleveland, Ohio, and Jack Bonham, Pittsburgh, Pa.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 03/26/09)
Funeral Services for Vernita Mechelle Burns, 41, of Green Cove Springs, Fla., will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, in Green Cove Springs.
Burial will be in the Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Calling hours are at the church Friday afternoon from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Leo C Chase & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record on 2/4/2010
Jean Antoine Burtin, 86, St. Augustine, died Nov. 8, 2009, at his home. He was born in Lyon, France, son of Jeanne M. and Paul A.M. Burtin, on Feb. 26, 1923.
He was predeceased by his father; mother; his wife Edith, two brothers, Robert and Bernard; and nephew, Frederick Morris Tiberio.
He is survived by his wife, Katherine K. Huppi Burtin; his son, Christophe Vaillant; his sister and brother-in-law, Dr. Collete and Jean-Marie Dallois, and their son, Laurent, his wife, Christine and daughters, Sophie and Julie Dallois, who reside in Lyon. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Faith Phillips Kurt Tiberio, her husband, Joseph of St. Augustine and Sherborn, Mass.; sister-in-law Camellia Kurt-Ciocca of Holliston, Mass.; stepsons, Edward C. Huppi, Ashland, Mass., Dr. Konrad E. Huppi, Herndon, Mass., Otto E. Huppi, Marthalen, Switzerland; eight step-grandchildren; a grandson and nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved.
Jean served with the mountain forces of the Liberation during World War II, was captured by German forces and escaped. After the war his family business was ruined, and he went with Royal Dutch Shell to North Africa. He was a senior executive of Shell in Northern and Western Africa, finally was general manager for Congo Brazzaville and Central Africa. He ended his years in Africa a head of Hachette in Africa and the Indian Ocean areas.
He graduated with a degree in Mid-East languages from London University and later went to CHEMLANE.
In 1980 he retired with his wife Edith to St. Augustine. She died shortly afterward. Jean and Kay were married in 1988.
During his retirement, Jean made over 50 volumes of his collection of stamps showing works of art, doing research on each of the major artists, and meticulously assembling the collection. He also loved working with miniature villages, setting up a display that is illuminated and moves again, a labor of more than five years.
Jean held an international automobile racing license and had organized Algiers to Capetown rallies annually for Shell. Reading was his joy, to the very end. His home is filled with books on science fiction, collections of early comics, both French and American, political history books and magazines.
The amputation of first the right leg, and six months later the left, left him to learn to navigate on the prostheses, his wonderful physical therapist helped him to overcome being a double above-the-knee amputee. His greatest challenge was enduring the excruciating pain of the peripheral neuropathy for more than six years. Everyone who worked with this wonderful man came to respect his ambition and desire to live and keep his keen mind active.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, with the Rev. Andy Blaszkowski officiating.
Flowers are gratefully accepted, or those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/12/2009)
Michael Zane "Big Mike" Burtt, 56, a long-time resident of St. Augustine, originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., died April 21, 2008. During his lifetime he worked at many different jobs as varied as a wrangler on a dude ranch, a helmsman on Great Lake freighters, to his most recent position as a construction foreman for Jax Utilities in Jacksonville.
Mike enjoyed spending time with his friends fishing, camping, horseback riding, working his "Cracker cows", cooking "cowboy style" over an open fire and participating in "re-enactments" as a Florida Cow Hunter.
He is survived by his mother, Audrey Burtt, of Haines City, Fla.; a brother, Robert M. Burtt of Charlevoix, Mich.; a sister, Jan Cooper of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; two nieces and three nephews and his very dear friends in Michigan and Florida. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Robert E. Burtt.
Mike will be missed greatly, but he lived his life on his own terms and was happiest with his cracker cows, horses, dogs and close friends.
A memorial service will be planned for a future date in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. In lieu of flowers, Mike would have loved donations in his memory made to the Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, 380 Boys Ranch Road, Palatka, FL 32177 www.rbr.org.
Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 5/01/08)
Col. Francis J. Busam, USMC (ret.), 62, of St. Augustine, died May 30, 2010, at Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring, Jacksonville. Col. Busam was a native of St. Augustine, where he returned after completing 30 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Funeral services will be held 9 a.m. Friday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, with the Rev. William Mooney officiating.Interment with full military honorswill be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Prayers will be at 5 p.m. with visitation continuing until 7 p.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel.
Col. Busam is survived by his wife, Blinda; his children, Kristin Elizabeth and John Michael; his grandchildren, Ashley Nicole and Lily Anne; his sisters, Mary Jane Hunt and Paula Jo Owens; and his aunt Margie Nease.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 6/1/2010)
Essie Mae Bush, 85, of St. Augustine, died Dec. 14, 2007, at Flagler Hospital. Mrs. Bush was a native of Aiken, SC., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 60-plus years. Mrs. Bush had worked as a laundry presser. She was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Officiating: The Rev. Ron Rawls, pastor. Calling hours: 5-7 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Church. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery.
Survivors: Her daughter, Essie Lee Bush, St. Augustine; and many relatives and friends.
In charge: Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 12/19/07)
Imogene Bush, 85, St. Augustine, died Aug. 22, 2011 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Ashe County, N.C., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1964, moving here from Oklahoma. She was instrumental in the establishing of "Children"s House" in Alexandria, La., which was a school for developmentally disabled children. She also petitioned the governor in Louisiana to help form the Ruston Development Center in Ruston, La.
Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. Thursday Aug. 25, 2011 at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Craig Eby, officiating.
A visitation beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday will precede the services.
She is survived by her children, Thomas Holliday, Lafayette, La., Jackie C. Prescott (Gary B.), Waycross, Ga., Janie "Darlene" Arnold, St. Augustine; sister, Hester Mae Harold, Millers Creek, N.C.; brothers, John D. Woodie, Del City, Okla., Gilbert Warren Woodie, Grove, Okla., Dwight Woodie, Robert Woodie, and Arvil Billings, all of Landis, N.C.; grandchildren, Warren J. Taylor, (Leighann), Jaime L. Shugart (Christopher), Mikelle V. Prescott, Christine L. Scarbrough (Robert L), Heather L. Coleman (Wayne); 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by husbands, Jack P. Ryals and George W. Bush; children, Priscilla J., and Tina Louise Ryals; and a great-grandson, Landon J. Coleman.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on August 24, 2011 )
Richard A. "Dick" Bussian, 79, of St. Augustine died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2008. Born Aug. 18, 1928 in Evanston, Ill., the son of Arthur and Ruth Bussian, he spent much of his youth in New Orleans, La., graduating from Jesuit High School in 1945. Dick married Margaret Mary "Lee" Foley in 1956, who was his life partner for 45 years prior to her death in 2002.
Dick enjoyed a fulfilling professional life as a senior research chemist for Union Carbide's Agricultural Products Division in Charleston, W.Va., and later transitioned to Jacksonville, Fla., when the division was acquired by Rhone Poulenc, Inc., of France. Prior to his position with Union Carbide, he worked as a lab technician with Allied Chemical in New Jersey while completing a BA in chemistry from Rutgers University. Dick was instrumental in industrial pesticide formulation and quality control, advancing development of products such as SEVIN, TEMIK and TERMIDOR.
While living in West Virginia, Dick was heavily involved in the activities of his children and wife as a swim meet official, assistant basketball coach, Catholic school board member and high school swim team coach.
Dick retired from the chemical industry in 1993 and devoted his life to supporting his wife's continuing professional career in Jacksonville. Upon her retirement, the couple moved permanently to their beachside home in St. Augustine, where they were members of St. Anastasia Catholic Parish and where Dick was a volunteer with the St. Vincent DePaul Society.
Left to celebrate his life are his sister, Caroline Markuson (John), and four children: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Eric Bussian, Col. Robert Bussian (Lisa), Gail Bussian Schwalm (Steve), and Dr. Nicole Bussian Owens (Mark). Dick took great delight in their nine grandchildren: Lauren, Alexandra and Nicholas Bussian, Andrew, Erica and Trevor Schwalm, and Matthew, Samuel and Katherine Owens.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Terrence Morgan, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, with a viewing available at the Church beginning at 8:15 a.m. The remains will be interred at St. Anastasia's Columbarium at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 525 State Road 16, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Arrangements are being handled by Craig Funeral Home, St. Augustine.
(St Augustine Record, 08/09/08)
JoAnne Butcher, 76, of St Augustine, Fla., died June 19, 2009, at Kindred Hospital, Green Cove Springs, Fla.
She was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine. Mrs. Butcher had worked for more than 30 years for the Florida Department of Military Affairs and was a member of San Sebastian Catholic Church.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at San Sebastian Catholic Church, the Rev. Thomas Walsh, officiating. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. with a prayer vigil starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Craig Funeral Home.
Mrs. Butcher was the wife of the late Carmen "Butch" Butcher.
She is survived by a daughter, Angie Butcher Musselwhite; sons, Charles Butcher, Tom Evans, Rick Evans and Lanny Evans, all of St. Augustine; sister: Dr. Denise Mance, Marion, Va.; nine grandchildren, Amanda, Alana, Scott, Amy, Meghan, Jeremey, Morgan, Lauren and Kirstin; and three great-grandchildren, Finley, Hunter and Carson.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to the Sisters of St. Joseph Development Fund, P.O. Box 3605, St. Augustine, FL 32085
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/20/09)
Jo-Anne M. Butcher, 76, passed away during the early morning of June 19, 2009. At this time she was undergoing rehabilitation therapy at a hospital in Green Cove Springs. Early Friday morning she started experiencing critical health problems and passed away a short time later.
Our loving mother was born in St. Augustine on September 10, 1932. She was the only child of parents Telano H. Mance and Estelle Colee. After graduating from St. Joseph Academy as an honor student, she married Bill Evans, now deceased, and bore him her first three children while also maintaining employment as executive administrative secretary for The St. Augustine Record.
She continued her employment after a divorce and simultaneously raised three children as a single parent. Because of her limited income, our mother always chose to unselfishly put aside her own desires and needs so that, if there was any extra money available after paying the bills, it was spent on her children. Looking back on those financially troubled times, she must have given up a lot to provide toys for her children on Christmas Day.
Our mother later met and married Carmen Butcher. She also started a new job as an executive secretary for the directorate of administration for the Department of Military Affairs and held that job until her retirement 38 years later. During this time she and Carmen, now deceased, had two additional children, thus giving us three boys an additional brother and a sister. We should also note at this time that our mother's longtime wish was fulfilled when our sister was born.
Even now, we kids know our mom as a loving and caring mother who would not hesitate to do anything and everything for her family and friends. Over the years she has made herself responsible for the care of many of our elderly relatives. It seems for most of her life she put her needs aside so that she could be available to care for others. Whether it was driving them to a doctor's appointment, buying groceries or just visiting to lift their spirits, for so many people it was our mother that they depended upon when they needed help and as a friend.
After our mother's retirement and while still committed to helping others, she started a new career as a loving grandmother to all of her grandchildren. Although much of her time was spent caring for others, she never complained and always looked forward to visiting with or watching over her grandchildren.
Jo-Anne was raised as a Catholic and attended San Sebastian Church from the time it was constructed. Previously, even when our mother's health problems limited her movement and ability to get around, she did enjoy an occasional game of bingo.
Our mother is survived by her five children, Lanny (Peggy) Evans, Richard M. (Valerie) Evans, Thomas M. (Kim) Evans, Charles R. (Judy) Butcher and Angie B. (David) Musselwhite; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home, 1475 Old Dixie Highway, with prayers at 7 p.m. The funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at San Sebastian Catholic Church, 1112 State Road 16. Interment will be at the San Lorenzo Cemetery, 1635 U.S. 1 South.
Flowers are gratefully accepted or those wishing may make a memorial donation in her name to Sisters of St. Joseph, 241 St. George St., St. Augustine, Fla. 32084.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/21/09)
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Thomas E. Butkiewicz of Palm Coast died Dec. 25, 2008, at his home.
He was of the Catholic faith. He was 59.
Sgt. Butkiewicz was a highly decorated Army combat veteran of the Vietnam War. He served as an Airborne Ranger Pathfinder with the 101st Airborne Division. After sustaining disabling wounds in combat he was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star for Valor, two Purple Hearts, Air Medal, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Brave Eagle Gold Coin and numerous Presidential and Unit Citations.
He was a life member of the VFW and a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He will be remembered as a dedicated coach for youth baseball in Flagler County and an avid sports fan.
He was a proud father, son and brother. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl, and his father, Felix Butkiewicz. He leaves his mother, Lucille; sisters, Gloria and Beverly of Massachusetts; a brother, Paul D. Butkiewicz of St. Augustine; a daughter, Felicia; sons, Christopher and Hawklan of Palm Coast; along with grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements to be announced. Interment will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
(St Augustine Record, 12/27/08)
Anthony L. Butler, 61, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Dec. 26, 2010, at Flagler Hospital.
He was born in Florence, S.C. He was a heating and air conditioner installer.
services are planned.
He is survived by his wife, Linda A. Butler; stepson, Rick Stevens (Joyce); five children in Georgia; and two grandchildren, Jessica and Hanna.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St. Augustine Record on December 29, 2010
Danny Butler, 62, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 at his home. A native of St. Augustine, he was a heart transplant recipient of nearly 10 years.
His love of kayaking and fishing was evident in his photography.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Francis, brothers, Ronnie, Jimmy, Johnny and Joey.
He is survived by his life-partner of 18 years, Michael Hogan; brother, Rick Kendall and sister, Jana Butler.
A kind and gentle man, Danny will be missed by all who knew him. A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.
Clymer Funeral Home, Bunnell, Fla., assisted the family.
(St Augustine Record, February 18, 2011)
Erika J. Butler, 59, of St. Augustine, Fla., died June 1, 2010, at Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Vienna, Austria, and had resided here for the past 24 years. She was a full-time Avon representative and office manager. She was a member of Hastings Community Church.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Keith Hutcheson, Hastings Community Church, officiating. Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Craig Funeral. Flowers are gratefully declined those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Firefighters for families, 3657 Gaines Road, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Mickey W. Butler Sr.; son, Mickey W. Butler Jr. (Jenny); granddaughter, Sarah Ruth Butler, all of Hastings; brothers, Ernie, Robert and Barry Robison, all of Oklahoma.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 6/4/2010)
John Butler, age 59, of Lakeland, died on Feb. 6, 2009, at James A. Haley Veterans Hopital in Tampa. He was a born in Williamsport, Ind., and was a longtime resident of St. Augustine, before moving to Lakeland in 2006. John served his country in the U.S. Navy Seabees during the Vietnam War. He later owned and operated D&J lawn Service in St. Augustine for over 20 years. He was a life member of V.F.W. Post 2391, a life member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Attica, Ind., and a member of the Moose Lodge in Lakeland.
He is survived by a daughter, Lesley Hobbs and her husband Chris; his father, Donald Butler; a brother, Robert Butler; and a grandson, Lane Hobbs, all of St. Augustine.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with The Rev. Craig Eby, officiating. A visitation of family friends will be held from 3 p.m. until the hour of the service on Saturday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 02/13/09)
Mary Lou Butler, 61, of St. Augustine, Fla., died on Monday, July 7, 2008, at Flagler Hospital.
She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and was a longtime resident of South Florida, including Pompano Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Plantation and Boca Raton before moving to St. Augustine in 2004.
Mary moved with her family from Cleveland to Pompano Beach in 1958. She graduated from Pompano Beach High School and attended Stetson University. Outside of family and friends, Mary's passions were music, art, travel and food. Her ability to find inherent value and achievement in a song, an artist, a place in this world or even another human being was her trademark and a gift she shared with others.
In the workplace, Mary was a dedicated employee and leader as shown by more than 20 years of integral activity at the Ft. Lauderdale Eye Institute, where she was office administrator of one of the largest ophthalmology practices in South Florida. In St. Augustine, Mary assumed the office administrator role for St. Johns County Housing and Community Services for the past three years and was recognized posthumously for her work with the Housing and Finance Authority.
Mary's greatest personal satisfaction was derived from her dedicated service as a Jehovah's Witness. For 34 years, Mary's active involvement in congregations in South Florida and eventually St. Augustine led to an inner fulfillment and complete faith in Jehovah God that guided her life and comforted her during difficult physical times.
As a wife, mother, sibling, homemaker and friend, Mary led by example with dedication to the values she strongly adhered to for her own life. Through a marriage that grew in love and devotion with each year, a son that reflects and nurtures everything his mother instilled, brothers and sisters that grew under her matriarchal love and friends that felt a sense of belonging to her wonderful life, Mary will continue to be here for us whenever we need.
Mary is survived by her husband of 39 years, Mike Butler, of St. Augustine; her son, John Butler, of Boca Raton, Fla.; sisters, Patty Smoot, of St. Petersburg, Fla., Fran Wood, of Malabar, Fla.; brothers, Marty Muldoon, of Delray Beach, Fla., and Louis Muldoon of Tampa, Fla.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2924 State Road 16, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Donations in her memory may be mailed to the Donna Hicken Foundation, 1015 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 144, Atlantic Beach, FL or made online at www.DonnaHickenFoundation.org.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home in St. Augustine is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/12/08)
Minnie Irene Butler, 98, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Aug. 12, 2008, at San Marco Terrace. She was born in Columbus, Ohio. She had retired from Nationwide Insurance Co. She was of the Methodist faith.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held in Craig Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 1 p.m. until time of services on Friday. Those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Peace United Methodist Church, 2169 Ferris Road, Columbus, OH 43224
She is survived by her son, Charles Butler, St. Augustine; two grandchildren, Rob Butler and Lauri Butler; and two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Sheldon Butler.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 08/14/08)
Lois Frances Butler, age 74, of St. Augustine, died on April 3, 2010 at her home. She was born in Jamaica, Queens, New York, and had been a resident of St. Augustine since 1988, moving here from Freeport, L.I., N.Y. Lois worked in customer service in the insurance industry for many years. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Debi Randel and her husband John of St. Augustine; a son, Arnie Hoffmann and his wife Sharon of Selden, N.Y.; grandchildren Heather Randel, Traci Blevins, Jessica Randel, Ritchie Hoffman, Kristan Hoffman and Ryan Hoffman, and two great- grandchildren, Alexa and Dillon. She was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Kyler.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 7, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with Rev. William C. Mooney officiating. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/5/2010)
Patricia McPherson Butler was born Aug. 7, 1948, to the late Marion and Mildred McPherson.
She passed away on July 8, 2009, at Flagler Hospital.
Her daughter Trenae Butler preceded her in death.
She leaves behind her husband, Johnny Butler; daughters, Charissie Butler and Demonda Bates; a sister, Cheryl Moore; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2009, at 2924 S.R. 16 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness.
(St Augustine Record, 07/17/09)
Wayne R. Butler, St. Augustine, Fla., passed away Feb. 25, 2010, at Ponce Care Center. He was 69 years old.
He had served in the U.S. Navy and had worked for many years as a Volvo master mechanic.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Deborah; children, Matthew Ryan Butler and Brook Butler; grandchildren, Morgan, Steven, Jessica, Robert and Riley; sister, Stephanie Merak; sister-in-Law, Jeannie Coleman; uncle, Robert Reid Sr.; cousins, Robert Reid Jr. (Ann), Grace McCue, Dorothy Mulkey, Marsha Murray (Ian) and Glenn Butler.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family.
(St Augustine Record, 2/28/2010)
Jack Butt, 92, entered into eternal rest peacefully with his daughter and granddaughter at his side on Friday, Sept, 5, 2008. Jack was born in St. Johns, Newfoundland Canada on July 11, 1916, to John and Winifred. He moved to this area 29 years ago from New York City. He was a retired Merchant Marine and also served with the Merchant Marines during World War II. Jack enjoyed riding his bike along the beach.
He is survived by his daughter, Liz Colombo of Palm Coast; granddaughter, Suzann Schager; and his great-grandchildren, twins, Hanna and Casey; also many nieces and nephews in Canada.
The Family would like to give special thanks to Amedasy & Odyssey for the care and genuine compassion they showed to Mr. Jack Butt.
Donations may be made in Mr. Butt's name to: Odyssey Health Care, 149 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114.
The family of Mr. Butt entrusted the arrangements to Clymer Funeral Home & Cremations.
(St Augustine Record, 9/11/08)
William J. Butz, 66, St. Augustine, died June 13, 2011, at home.
Survivors, wife, Elizabeth; children, Kimberly, William, Tracy; sister, Catherine; brother, Steven; four grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home in charge.
Published in St. Augustine Record on June 16, 2011
Jeanette Edna Byrd, 68, of St. Augustine, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, after a long battle with circulatory and kidney failure. Her loving husband was by her side.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her father, John Henry Haley Jr.; a daughter, Dorinda; and a grandson, Andrew Hobbs.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, E.V. "Buck" Byrd Jr.; her children, Daphne, David, Darlene and Donna, all of St. Augustine, and Deandra of Tennessee; her mother, Dorothy Hoaglin of DeBary, Fla.; sisters Barbara Bruce, Agatha Haley and Teresa Cantu, all of St. Augustine; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Aug. 31, 1942. She resided for a time in Syracuse, N.Y., where she attended Auburn Community College and worked for Niagara Mohawk.
She had resided in St. Augustine since 1966 and delivered newspapers for The St. Augustine Record and The Florida Times-Union for the majority of those years.
A private celebration of her life is planned at her mother's home in DeBary. The family will hold a private funeral.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to The American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockvillle, MD 20852, 800-638-8299, www.kidneyfund.org, or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are by Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, November 11, 2010)
Lewis Avery Byrd, 64, a native of Bradenton, Fla., died April 2, 2010, at his home in St. Augustine, Fla., of natural causes.
Avery lived in St. Augustine most of his life and is survived by daughters, Beverly Monk of St. Augustine and Janet Horne of Hastings; grandchildren, Ashley, Joseph, Daniel, and Chelsea; his brother, James Byrd of Polk City; and his three sisters, Marie (Earl) White of Elkton, Lois (Clifford) Rodriquez of Ocala, and Dorothy Conti of Orlando.
Avery is also preceded in death by his mother, Iris Byrd, his father, Lewis Allen Byrd, and a sister, Geneva Reynolds.
Avery served in the United States Navy as an aircraft mechanic. He enlisted in 1963 and received an honorable discharge in 1969.
Avery worked as a route salesman for the St. Augustine Ice Company for several years and afterwards started his own business painting houses and doing porch enclosures, which he enjoyed very much.
In his most recent years, he had an airport transportation business where his customers quickly became his friends.
The visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2010, with the funeral service at 10 a.m. Friday, April 9, 2010, at Craig Funeral Home conducted by Pastor Tom Outley. Burial will follow at Craig Memorial Park.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/07/10)
William P. Byrne Jr., 73, St. Augustine, passed away Nov. 25, 2010, at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. He was born on March 5, 1937, in The Bronx, N.Y., son of Rita Byrne and the late William P. Byrne. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957 and later worked for the Manhattan and Bronx Transit Authority, retiring in 1984. Eleven years ago, he moved to St. Augustine, where he truly enjoyed life. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Prayer services will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, with visitation continuing until 7 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to The First Tee of St. Johns County or to the St. Jude Children's Hospital.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sheila, St. Augustine; two sons, Bill Byrne (Brenda), Overland Park, Kan., and Michael Byrne, Atlanta, Ga.; his mother, Rita Byrne, New York; sisters, Diane Gaile, New York, Nancy Kennedy (Bill), New York, Rita Trepcos (Jim), New Jersey, and Maureen Homersham (Ken), Colorado; and two grandchildren, Danielle and Patrick.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, November 29, 2010)