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Arthur "Sonny Boy" Tabb, 70, of Armstrong, died July 5, 2009, at the Earl B. Haldow Hospice facility
in Jacksonville, Fla., following a brief illness.
Mr. Tabb was educated in St. Johns County School System and was affiliated with
Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church and the American Legion Post No. 194.
He was self-employed, working with asphalt and pallets.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Tabernacle MBC with Pastor Richard Madison officiating.
Burial will be in Armstrong Cemetery in Elkton, Fla., following services. Viewing will be from 7 to 8 p.m. at
First Baptist Church in Armstrong, with Pastor Alphonso Harvey.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Carter Tabb, Armstrong; daughters, Gwen Peal Fitzgerald, Artrina Greenridge, Tashanda Zigular, Shakira Tabb, Amy Tabb, Gloria Peal, Dorema Boone and Sherome Ward; and sons,
Arthur Greenridge, Lovell Greenridge, Derrick Zigular and Emmanuel Paul.
Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/10/09)
Gina Tabbone, 92, of St. Augustine, died July 31, 2008, at Samantha Wilson Care Center at Bayview.
Mrs. Tabbone, the youngest of 13 children, was a native of Italy and, after losing her husband, immigrated in 1955 to New York with her son and daughter. She remained a widow and raised her children while working as a seamstress and tailor. She moved to St. Augustine in 1995 with her daughter and son-in-law.
Mrs. Tabbone is survived by her daughter, Anna Maria, son, Vincent, grandchildren Joseph, Johnny, Steven and Andrew, as well as great-grandchildren Nicole, Andrew, Sara and Natalie.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Craig Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 1 p.m. until time of services Saturday, the Rev. Seamus O'Flynn officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in Farmingdale, N.Y.
Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 08/01/08)
Emmett Allen Tabor, age 52, of Sevierville, Tenn. died peacefully in his sleep after an extended battle with multiple sclerosis on Friday, March 19, 2010. He was born in Charleston, W. Va., and grew up in Flagler Beach, Fla., and St. Augustine, Fla.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Eddie and Charles, and sister Linda.
Survivors: Children, Emmett Allen Tabor Jr. and Tabatha Tabor of Walden, N.Y.; three grandchildren; lifelong partner Starrleen Webb; brothers, John, Tom, Bobby, Ray and Lonnie Dale; sisters, Brenda, Betty Jo, Oleeta and LaQuita; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4219 Hillsboro Road, Suite 306, Nashville, TN 37215.
Memorial service is 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Smoky Mountain Baptist Church in Sevierville, Tenn.
Cremation arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville, Tenn. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)
(St Augustine Record, 3/22/2010)
Leonard Edward "Eddie" Tabor, age 52, of St. Augustine, died on Oct. 20, 2008, at his home.
He was born in Charleston, W.Va., and had resided in St. Augustine since the mid-1960s. He worked for Grumman Corporation for 14 years in facilities maintenance and most recently worked as a car salesman for Tropical Auto Sales for 10 years. Eddie enjoyed the outdoors. He loved fishing and gardening and he had established a backyard wildlife habitat at his home on Kerri Lynn Road.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Lois Turner officiating.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Linda Tabor of St. Augustine; sons, William "Billy" Hart and Nicholas Tabor, both of St. Augustine; sisters, Brenda Tabor of Germantown, Md., Betty Jo Smith of Bridgeville, Del., Oleeta Murray of Amherst, Va.; brothers, John Tabor of St. Augustine, Allen Tabor of Tennessee, Tom Pomeroy of Greenfield, Ind., Robert Pomeroy of Cumberland, Md., Ray Arnold of Frederick, Md.; and two granddaughters, Georgie Hart and Mikinzie Tabor, of St. Augustine.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/23/08)
Sue Wilson Tabor, 90, died April 28, 2011, at Flagler Hospital.
She was born in Baltimore, Md., and raised in Narberth, Pa. She had lived in St. Augustine since 1983, coming from Manassas, Va.
She was a graduate of Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pa., and attended the Philadelphia School of Industrial Arts. She maintained life-long memberships in the Societies of the Colonial Dames and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
She was a Navy wife, the widow of Capt. Travis O. Tabor III,, who died in 1964.
Mrs. Tabor was also predeceased by her parents, Kenneth E. and Jane Hance Wilson, of Prince Fredrick, Md., and Narberth, Pa.
Survivors include her children, Susan Tabor York and her husband, Bryant Davis York, of Randleman, N.C., Travis O. Tabor IV and his wife, Katie Tabor, of St. Augustine; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; her brother, retired Rear Admiral Kenneth E. Wilson Jr. (USN), and his wife, Shirley Wilson.
Services will be private. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., at a later date.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
( Published in St. Augustine Record from April 30 to May 1, 2011)
Jack Tamborra, 66, passed away on Oct. 15, 2010.
In charge: Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, Fla., 904-288-0025.
(St Augustine Record, October 17 to October 18, 2010)
Doris Christine Usina Tanner joined our heavenly father April 25, 2010. She was born July 31, 1923, to Clyde M. and Maggie Usina in St. Augustine. She was predeceased by her parents; brothers, Clyde Maurice Usina Jr. and Robert Elmer Usina Sr.; and nephew, Robert Elmer Usina Jr. Doris was a native of Menorcan descent.
She graduated from Ketterlinus High School in 1941 and worked in a grocery store before enrolling in the cosmetology department of Orange County Vocational School. Upon receiving her license, she worked as a hair dresser for 43 years. She has been an active member of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority for more than 50 years, and she also served on the board of the Council on Aging for 15 years.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, James P. Tanner; sisters, Jeannette (Robert) Bowers and Shirley (Richard) MacMullen; and 11 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dr. James Reeher, pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment will follow in Craig Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
Flowers are gratefully accepted, or those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to the Council on Aging.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/27/2010)
The Rev. John Eugene Tanner, 78, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Feb. 6, 2011 at his home. He was born in Danielsville, Ga., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1987. He was the pastor of The Church of God. Pastor Tanner recently celebrated his 50 year anniversary in the ministry. He served eight years in the Florida Army National Guard.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at The Church of God, 57 Anderson St., St. Augustine, Fla. Visitation will be held tonight (Tuesday) 5-8 p.m. also at the church. Burial will be in Craig Memorial Park, 2600 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, Fla.
Pastor Tanner is preceded in death by his mother and father, Verdie and John H. Tanner, sister, Jonell Witzen, brother, Charles Tanner, and grandson, Michael Lee Hutto.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Eleanor Marie; daughter, Joyce Ann Bill (Barry), St. Augustine; sons, Alton Glenn Tanner, St. Augustine and Anthony Lynn Tanner (April) Elkton, Fla.; grandchildren, Matthew David Tanner, Brandi Amber Tanner and Anthony Lynn "A.J." Tanner, II .
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee" - Isaiah 26:3.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, February 8, 2011)
LaDene I. Tarabocchia, 61, St. Augustine, died Sept. 1, 2008, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville, Fla. She was born in Kensett, Iowa, and had resided in St. Augustine for the past three years, moving here from Lakewood, Colo. She formerly owned and operated a bathroom and kitchen showroom. She was a member of Memorial Lutheran Church.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Kensett, Iowa.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
She is survived by her husband, Nick A. Tarabocchia, St. Augustine; two daughters, Jackie Tarter (Kris), St. Augustine, and Alison Wilder, Lakewood, Colo.; one son, Joel Wilder (Ginny), Lakewood, Colo.; her mother, Ivadene Pavlik, Kensett, Iowa; two sisters, Pamela Saathoff, Kensett, Iowa, and Patricia Bloomingdale, Republic, Mo.; and four grandchildren, Andrew, Shelby, Carson and Ashton.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 9/4/08)
Heather Lynn Tarashik, 33, of St. Augustine, died on the evening of Jan. 2, 2011, from injuries sustained in an accident with an automobile. Heather was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine and was a graduate of First Coast Vocational-Technical School, where she concentrated on computer studies. For many years, she worked as a mortgage and loan consultant for North Florida Credit Bureau and most recently had been working for Larry's Giant Subs in the Northgate Shopping Center. An outgoing personality with a giant heart, she was known and loved by many and was a treasure to her family. She will be missed. She attended The Vine Christian Fellowship and Church on the Rock.
She is survived by her loving children, Kelsey Dawn Tarashik, Lorin Capallia and Seth Capallia; her mother and stepfather, Anna and Bobby Taylor, all of St. Augustine; brothers, Robert Vicenzi of Lake City, Fla., and Jeffrey Tarashik, II of Pennsylvania; a sister, Julie Anne Vicenzi of Jacksonville; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ace Tarashik, and her younger brother, Sean Tarashik.
Services will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with Brother Tony Briggs, officiating. A visitation beginning at 6 p.m. will precede the service. Flowers are gratefully accepted.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 7, 2011)
Jeffrey "ACE" Tarashik, 58, passed Jan. 13, 2009 at home with his family.
Ace was born Dec. 15, 1951, in Yonkers, N.Y. His love and compassion will be missed by all who knew him.
Anyone wishing to celebrate his life may join his family at his home today or call 823-1256 for information.
Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 01/17/09)
Artence Ellen Tarquine, 85, died peacefully, to her Lord, April 23, 2009, at Moultrie Creek Rehabilitation Center.
She leaves behind the husband of her love, Henry Tarquine, and two stepsons, William Tarquine and Henry Tarquine. She is also survived by two sisters, Marie McCook of North Carolina and Wynelle "Nell" Bryant of Perry, Ga., and many nieces and nephews.
Prior to living in St. Augustine, Artence and her husband resided in Daytona, Fla. Her husband worked at his own body shop while Artence owned and ran a restaurant. They came to St. Augustine in 1988, built their home and retired. Artence was a devoted wife and loved her family. She lived a successful and productive life and prospered in all that she did, a testimony of her love for Jesus Christ, her savior and Lord.
Graveside services and interment will be held this afternoon at 12:30 p.m. at Glen Haven Memorial Park in Macon, Ga.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 04/30/09)
John "Mike" Tart, 62, of Demorest, Ga., left this earth on Sept. 13, 2010, at home surrounded by his loving family and friends.
He is survived by wife of 42 years Linda Tart; daughters, Angela (Shawn) Easters and Amy Thornton; granddaughter, Tori Thornton; sister, Rita (Don) Segui; several cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as extended family Herbie and Sheila Greenleaf, godson, Michael Greenleaf, Abby Bruce, Max, Lily, and Rocky.
He is preceded in death by his parents John W. and Mary Tart, brother Charles Tart and grandson Dillan Thornton.
Mike was born and raised in St. Augustine, Fla. He retired from the United States Postal Service with 30 years of service. He then moved to the mountains of Northeast Georgia to spend his retirement years.
Mike loved sports, especially football and golf. He loved old cars, Rock "n" Roll and he loved traveling throughout the mountains. Mike lived life his way. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend and co-worker. Mike brought an infectious sense of humor wherever he went. He will be sorely missed by his many family and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 3525 Piedmont Road, NE Building 6, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30305, or by going to www.jdrfgeorgia.org.
The family will gather for a time to celebrate Mike’s life at the Hampton Inn Banquet Hall, 430 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080, from 7 to 9 p.m on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010.
Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarksville, Ga.
Those wishing may send condolences online by visiting www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.
(St Augustine Record, September 18, 2010)
Theresa Marie Tasca, 92, of St. Augustine, died on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008 at Flagler Hospital. Theresa was born in Bangor, Pa., and was a longtime resident of the suburban Philadelphia community of Bywood. She moved to St. Augustine in 1991 and lived a very active life, working for the P.A.S.T.A. Fine Art Gallery for 15 years, retiring at age 89, and volunteering four days a week at the Council on Aging for the past 17 years. Theresa was always cheerful, kind and welcoming to all people in her path.
A celebration of her life was held on Monday evening at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. Interment will follow at a later date at St. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Springfield, Pa. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory can be made to the Council on Aging, 180 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Tasca.
She is survived by a daughter, Joan Tasca of St. Augustine; a son, Richard Tasca and his wife Carol, of Bethesda, Md.; two sisters, Esther Mowry and Frances Olsen; a grandson, Adam Tasca his wife, Claudia, and their children, Christopher and Angelina; and a granddaughter, Susan Tasca.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 08/12/08)
Margaret Tattersall, 77, of St. Augustine, died Nov. 16, 2006, at Shands Hospital in Jacksonville. Mrs. Tattersall was a native of Westerly, R.I. and had resided in St. Augustine since 1986. Mrs. Tattersall was a Licensed Practical Nurse, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and the Shores United Methodist Church.
Services: Will be announced at a later date.
Survivors: Her husband of 60 years, James Tattersall; daughters, Brenda Simms, Ashaway, R.I., Sharon Bridges, Starke; sons, Dennis Tattersall, St. Augustine, Peter Tattersall, Summersville, S.C., Gary Tattersall, Charlestown, R.I.; sisters, Ruth Senior, North Stonington, Conn., Joyce Dunn, Arlington, Va.; brother, James Geary, Jr., Texas; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home and Crematory
(St. Augustine Record, 11/19/06)
November 24, 1925 - May 20, 2009
James Tattersall, age 83 of Starke, FL formerly of St. Augustine, FL died May 20, 2009 at Haven Hospice in Gainesville, FL He retired from the United States Air Force and had served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the VFW.
Services will be held later in Connecticut
He was the husband of the late Margaret Geary Tattersall
He is survived by daughters: Brenda Helmer, Ashway, RI; Sharon Bridges, Starke, FL sons: Dennis Tattersall, St. Augustine, FL; Peter Tattersall, Maine; Gary Tattersall; Charlestown, RI; 9 grandchildren. 3 great grandchildren. Many brothers and sisters.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 05/22/09)
Infant Shawnna Lynn Tatum on St. Augustine died at Flagler Hospital on April 19, 2008, the day of her birth.
Visitation: Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Craig Funeral Home, St. Augustine.
Survivors: Her parents: Martin and Lesley Tatum; her grandparents; and many other family members.
Arrangements: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/22/08)
Annabelle Mary Taylor, 84, passed away at her residence on April 14, 2011. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Dec. 8, 1926, she was a loving person who always put her family first and was beloved by all.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Craig Funeral Home, with a visitation starting at 10 a.m. until the time of service. The Rev. David Shokes will officiate. Burial will be 2 p.m. at Riverside Memorial Park, Jacksonville.
Flowers are accepted, or donations can be made in her memory to Community Hospice of North East Florida, communityhospice.com
She is survived by daughters, Mary Taylor, Judy Angelieri, Dorothy (Warren) Hand and Melanie (James) Ezelle; son, George (Mary Lou) Taylor; sisters, Pearl (Harold) Baughman and Bonnie (Lakeland) Gillespie; seven grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on April 17, 2011)
Carlyle F. Taylor, 77, of St. Augustine, died on Aug. 15, 2008, at Flagler Hospital.
Carlyle was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. Mr. Taylor worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator, working for S.A. Rollins Construction, Dupont & Sons Construction, and most recently for Grumman Corp.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Parker Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at San Lorenzo Cemetery.
A visitation will be held on Monday, today, from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Johns Family Funeral Home (385 S.R. 207).
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Helen Taylor of St. Augustine; a daughter, Donna Volkner, and her husband, Jim; a son, Robert Taylor, and his wife, Ann; and a brother, Charles Taylor, all of St. Augustine; grandsons, David Solano, Cory Taylor and Jason Taylor; and a great-grandson, Gavin Taylor.
He was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Taylor.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 08/18/08)
Cynthia D. Taylor, 48, of St. Augustine passed away on Sept. 23, 2008 at Mayo Hospital.
She leaves behind her children, Autumn, Melissa, Tobin and family as well as many hearts she has touched along the way.
She also was a proud Mimi of five grandchildren. She will be missed by all.
There will be a celebration of her life held on Sept. 27, 2008 at 12 noon.
(St Augustine Record, 9/26/08)
George Howard Taylor Sr., 75, of St. Augustine, Fla., formerly of Orange Park, Fla., died Jan. 26, 2010, at Flagler Hospital. He was born in Providence, R.I. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was a retired aircraft electrician and had worked at NAS Jacksonville. He was a real estate agent and had worked at Palazzo Real Estate. He was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, the Rev. William Mooney, officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the American Heart Association, 5851 St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judith Ann; sons and daughters-in-law, George Howard Jr. and Kimberly Cano-Taylor and Matthew Scott Taylor Sr. and Angela Hill-Taylor; grandchildren, Michael Howard Taylor, Catherine Ann Taylor, Matthew Scott Taylor Jr. and Claire Alexis Taylor.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record,1/28/2010)
Harry Thomas Taylor, 88, of Green Cove Springs, died July 12, 2008, at Kindred Hospital.
Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs with burial at Mt. Olive Cemetery. A visitation is 2-5 p.m. today at the church and one hour prior to service.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 07/18/08)
Janice Clay Taylor, a native of Cleveland County, N.C. and St. Augustine resident since 1982, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2011, at the Bailey Family Center for Caring in St. Augustine.
Jan was the devoted wife of Col. Ed Taylor, U.S. Army (retired) for 53 years, and the mother of her only son, Dwyn, who is a captain serving in the U.S. Navy in Jacksonville.
In addition to her daughter-in-law, Kim, and granddaughters, Bethany and Olivia, she is survived by her sister, Rachel Arndt of Shelby, N.C.; and five brothers: Larry Clay of Shelby, N.C.; Mike Clay of Evans Mills, N.Y.; Ron Clay of Lawndale, N.C.; Roger Clay of Barnesville, Ga.; and Dick Clay of Shelby, N.C. A memorial service will be held in late June at Memorial Presbyterian Church in St. Augustine, where Jan was a member for 27 years.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is handling arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on April 24, 2011)
Larry Robert Taylor, age 68, of Okeechobee, died Friday, May 29, 2009, at his residence.
Born Jan. 13, 1941, in St. Augustine, Fla., he had been a resident of Okeechobee for the past 15 years and was a member of the Buckhead Ridge Moose and Buckhead Ridge VFW Men's Auxiliary. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and dancing. He is preceded in death by a brother, Gilbert Leo; sister, Laverne; and first wife, Barbara.
He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Karen, of Okeechobee; brother, Donald, of Okeechobee; sisters, Mary Jo Ashton (Carl) of Ft. Pierce, Harriet Gottshalk (Ronnie) of Hastings, Fla.; sons, Robert Keith Taylor (Amy) of St. Augustine, Bruce Taylor (Janet) of St. Augustine; daughters, Kimberly DeFord (Kenneth) of Hastings, Tina Brundage of St. Augustine, Becky Del Santo (Michael) of West Palm Beach, Fla., Georgia Ray of Nework, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life cookout will be held in remembrance of Larry Robert Taylor at Bruce and Janet Taylor's home, 1540 Masters Drive, St. Augustine, on Saturday, June 6, 2009, at noon. All family and friends are welcome. A memorial service will be held in Okeechobee at a later date.
All arrangements are under the direction and care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory, 110 NE Fifth Street, Okeechobee.
(St Augustine Record, 06/02/09)
Madge Pease Taylor, 90, went aloft Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, Fla.
She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Dec. 29, 1919, to Harlan A. Pease and Webbie Green Pease. After living her whole life in Chattanooga, Madge moved to St. Augustine in 2007 to live with her daughter, Sandra.
A graduate of City High School in Chattanooga, Madge attended Edmonson Business College and started working at Southern Auto as a bookkeeper before graduating.
Widowed early in life, she continued working there for many years until the business closed and then went on to work at several other businesses in Chattanooga, Scholtz Tannery, Rapro, Southern Supply & Extinguisher and Southern Auto Radiator, always doing bookkeeping before her retirement in 2001.
Madge always excelled at math and finances. She made sure that her children had good memories of family life, and many vacations were spent in Florida in the Daytona area visiting the beach and local attractions.
Madge was a member of Avondale Baptist Church for many years before moving to Brainerd in the early 1960s and joining Brainerd Baptist Church. She was active in the church during her younger years and enjoyed many trips with the Keenagers at Brainerd Baptist Church.
Even after she moved to Florida to be with her daughter, Madge remained a member of Brainerd Baptist Church. In St. Augustine, Madge attended the Council on Aging while her health permitted.
Madge is survived by her daughter, Sandra Taylor of St. Augustine, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Virginia Hunt of Harriman, Tenn., Edna Plemons of Ringgold, Ga.; and brother-in-law, Harry Plemons of Ringgold.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaston Raul Taylor; youngest daughter, Patricia Mae Taylor; her parents, Harlan and Webbie Pease; sister, Hazel Manz; brother, Clarence Pease; brothers-in-law, Jack Manz, Alvin Taylor, Harold Taylor and Winston Howell; and sisters-in-law, Lillian Howell, Dot Taylor and Emalyne Taylor.
Chattanooga Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements in Tennessee. Funeral services will be at 11:30 on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at the funeral home with visitation from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Chattanooga Funeral Home, East Chapel, followed by private interment at Greenwood Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tenn.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Diabetes Association or to Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family locally.
(St Augustine Record, 2/18/2010)
Marcella R. Taylor, 98, of St. Augustine, died April 7, 2011, at Bay View.
She was a longtime resident of St. Augustine.
Services will be announced by Craig Funeral Home.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on April 9, 2011)
Marcella Taylor, 98, a longtime St. Augustine resident, passed away at Samantha Wilson Care Center on April 7, 2011, after a brief illness. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on Aug. 12, 1912, the daughter of William Bickel and Mollie (Essig) Bickel. Her father, who was born in Germany, was a policeman. Marcella worked in Philadelphia for many years as an executive secretary for a local electric company. She and her husband, William R. Taylor, moved to St. Augustine in the 1960s. He passed away on Christmas Day, 1979.
Marcella was an early supporter of the St. Augustine Humane Society, working to raise funds and awareness. She was honored in 2009 with a founder"s plaque at the Humane Society headquarters.
She and her husband adopted many dogs over the years, wherever they lived, and her memories of them were very dear to her. She leaves behind friends who will miss her wry wit, her intelligence, and her stories about the old days, including those who cared for her at Samantha Wilson Care Center, her home for many years.
Marcella will be buried in San Lorenzo Cemetery beside her husband.
Graveside services will be held in the northwest section of the cemetery, located at 1635 U.S. 1, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, the Rev. David Shokes, officiating.
A celebration of Marcella"s life will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at Samantha Wilson Care Center, 161-A Marine St., St. Augustine. Those wishing may make a contribution to the St. Augustine Humane Society, PO Box 133, St. Augustine, FL 32085, in Marcella"s memory.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on May 22, 2011)
Marion Christine Taylor, 78, of St. Augustine, died April 5, 2008, at her home in St. Augustine. Mrs. Taylor was a native of Cleveland, Ohio, moving to south Florida in the early 1950s and to St. Augustine in 1994, after retiring as a secretary for an Ocala, Fla., law firm. She was of the Roman Catholic faith.
Services: Private services are planned. Burial: Craig Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors: Her husband, Robert James Taylor Sr.; sons, William Scott Polsdorf, Savannah, Ga., Thomas Polsdorf and Matthew Polsdorf, both of California; stepchildren, Robert J. Taylor Jr., Frances Taylor Fonner and Ann Taylor Wells, St. Augustine, and Bambi Taylor Seymour, The Villages; sisters, Joan Mate, Starke, Fla., and Kathy Hillenbrand, Chautauqua, N.Y.; brothers, Robert Vargo, Burton, Ohio and Bert Vargo, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made in her name to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/10/08)
Norman Taylor, 80, St. Augustine, died Aug. 26, 2008, at the Samantha Wilson Care Center at Bayview. He was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine. He was retired from Flagler Hospital where he worked in the engineering department. He was a member of the Pentecostal Fellowship Center Church.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday Aug. 29, 2008, at the Pentecostal Fellowship Center Church, 1065 Kings Estate Road, with the Rev. Lois Turner, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at Pentecostal Fellowship Center Church. Flowers are gratefully accepted or those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the Pentecostal Fellowship Center Church.
He is survived by two daughters, Sandra Griffis and Norma Claypool; three sons, Marvin Taylor, Norman Allen Taylor and Freddie Taylor, all of St. Augustine; 16 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 08/27/08)
Neco A. Taylor passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on July 6, 2008. Mr. Taylor was born to Jake and Georgie Taylor on Oct. 10, 1917, in St. Augustine.
He married the love of his life, Annie Jewel Lord, on Aug. 5, 1937. Annie passed away March 15, 2007.
Their family is blessed to know that Neco and Annie will be together for Annie's birthday and their 71st wedding anniversary in heaven.
He is survived by two daughters, Adeline Hurd and her husband, Don, who was like a son to Neco, and Linda (Jess) Latuch, both of St. Augustine; one sister, Valerie Roberts, of St. Augustine; eight grandchildren, Gary Hurd, Debbie Sconyers, Donna LaFemina, Dana Boston, Brett Taylor, Tiffany Taylor, Christy Stockel and Ted McCormick Jr.; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Neco was predeceased by his son, Riley Taylor, three brothers and four sisters.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 07/09/08)
Nona Helene Taylor, 70, of St. Augustine, Fla., died July 4, 2011, at Flagler Hospital.
She was born at Maui Memorial Hospital; raised in Wailuku, Maui; graduated from Baldwin High School in 1958; and graduated from the University of Hawaii in 1962.
During her time in Hawaii she worked, modeled and was a recognized hula dancer. She met and married her husband, Tom, in Honolulu and sailed in 1974 across the Pacific Ocean to St. Augustine, which became her home.
Nona was an avid reader and writer, who loved music, traveling and spending time with her family at her home on Eagle Lake in Brevard, N.C. She devoted much of her time and energy as a homemaker, mother, and volunteer in local schools and charities.
She participated in the Woman's Exchange and was an active member of Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Nona was the wife of the late Thomas H. Taylor and sister of the late Edwin "Bunky" Among.
She is survived by her daughter, Noelani Taylor, St. Augustine, Fla.
Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Dr. Dudley Weaver, pastor, officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined.
Those wishing to may make a contribution in Nona's memory to the Community Hospice Bailey Family Center for Caring, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 7, 2011)
Olivia Browne Holmberg Taylor, 88, of St. Augustine, passed away at Flagler Hospital June 7, 2008 after a brief illness. She was born to the late Fredrick Brown and Clare C. O'Madden Brown of N.Y.
She studied food management service training at various colleges including Miami-Dade Jr. College, Florida State University, and Georgia Southwestern in Americus, Ga. She retired from Tri-County High School in Buena Vista, Ga. She was of the Presbyterian faith.
She is survived by her companions, Rocko and Patch; one daughter, Carol Alvarez, Ellaville, Ga.; three grandsons, John (Anne) Barry, Eric Owen, both of Ellaville, Ga., Gary Metros, St. Augustine; four granddaughters, Renee Alvarez, St. Augustine, Julie (Jason) Ribardi, Patterson, La., Melissa Metros, Brundidge, Ala., Debbie Walton, Oglethorpe, Ga.; 10 great-grandchildren, Allen (DeeDee) Barry, Sylvester, Ga., Kristi (Patrick) Jackson, Marietta, Ga., Jami Barry, Ellaville, Ga., Tiffani and Kaitlin Boykin, Justin Ribardi, all of Patterson, La., Brandon and Lacey Metros, Jennifer Linden, Faith Wyatt, all of St. Augustine; and 5 1/2 great-great-grandchildren, Tanner, Kelsey, Johnathan, Graci-Anne, Ronin, and Sofi.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Karen H. Lechak.
A simple memorial service will be held at Olivia's at 11 Davis St., at 3 p.m. Tuesday June 10, 2008. She will rest in peace in Ellaville, Ga. There will be a memorial service held in Ellaville, Ga. at a later date to be announced.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/10/08)
Robert Ellsworth Taylor, 90, formerly of St. Augustine, Fla., died Friday, July 1, 2011, at Hospice Home of Rockingham County, N.C.
Mr. Taylor was born Oct. 9, 1920, in Kanawha, W.Va. He was retired from Kaiser Aluminum Corporation.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Field Taylor; daughter, Barbara Slater; parents, Alford Taylor and Rhoda Moffatt Taylor; five brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his sons, Fred (Sandy) Taylor, of St. Albans, W. Va.; Roy (Pam) Taylor, of Montegut, La., and David Taylor, of St. Augustine, Fla.; daughter, Rhoda (Larry) Skeen, of Stokesdale, N.C.; sister, Beatrice Gandy of Charleston, W.Va.; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
There will be no formal services. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family. Condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 3, 2011)
Robert "Keith" Taylor, 53, St. Augustine, passed at home peacefully, Aug. 24, 2011. He was the son of the late Larry and Barbara Taylor and was preceded in death by his sister, Tina Taylor. He was a carpenter and a good man who loved life and family.
He is survived by his wife, Amy; and his children, Robert Keith Taylor, Jr., Keisha Bunnell (Bobby), Kyle Taylor, Jacob and Jordan Taylor; brother, Bruce (Janet) Taylor; sister, Kimberly (Michael) Giarratano; grandmother, Edith Bledsoe; grandchildren, Gavin and Nolan Bunnell; several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be at San Lorenzo Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, with a memorial service following at the St. Augustine Boating Club.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on August 31 to September 1, 2011 )
Thomas Hayden Taylor, 78, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Jan. 25, 2010, at Baptist Hospital South. He was a native of Greenville, S.C., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1976. He was a retired commander in the U.S. Navy.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Dr. J. Dudley Weaver, officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the Bailey Family Center for Caring, c/o Community Hospice Northeast, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
He is survived by his wife, Nona; daughter, Noelania Taylor; son, T. Hayden Taylor Jr., all of St. Augustine; brothers, Wyllys H. (Cathy) Taylor, Campobella, S.C., George Edwin (Jan) Taylor, and Joseph S. (Judi) Taylor, both of St. Augustine; grandchildren, Meryl Taylor (Robert) Federer, Lauren Taylor (W. Kyle) Daniel; great-grandchild, Grant Taylor Federer.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 1/28/2010)
Violet Louise Taylor, 74, surrounded by her husband Donald Taylor of 56 years and children, went home to her Lord on Nov. 21, 2010, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Heritage Baptist church, with Pastor Gary Martin officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bailey Family Center for Caring, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257, www.communityhospice.org.
She is survived by her loving husband, Donald Taylor; daughters, Cathy Norris, Candy Beckert and Cindy Lyberger; son, Jeff Taylor; sister, Deloris Snyder; brothers, James Kindel and Connell Kindel; 10 grandchildren, two of whom reside in St. Augustine, Holly Barker and William Beckert; 13 great-grandchildren, of whom two reside in St. Augustine, Chandler Barker and Gavin Perrini.
Louise was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She devoted all her life to God, her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was very loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, November 24, 2010)
Deacon Willie James Taylor, 68, of St. Augustine, passed away on Oct. 22, 2008, at McGraw Center Hospice, Jacksonville, Fla.
Mr. Taylor served his country in the U.S. Army earning the rank of sergeant.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 16 years, Bernice Taylor, St. Augustine; daughters, Gretchen Russell and Tessa Dill, both of Tennessee; brother, Robert "Bobby" Brown, St. Augustine; four grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and devoted friends.
Services are Tuesday (today) Oct. 28, 2008, at 11 a.m. at E.A. Kelley Sr. Memorial Church of God In Christ, Elder Don Kelley officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. Calling hours are from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the church.
Leo C. Chase & Son are in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/28/08)
John Hugh Tebault, 52, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at Flagler Hospital after a long illness. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps. John was dearly loved by his family and friends. He loved life and gave unselfishly to all.
John worked in several companies in the St. Augustine and Jacksonville area as an air conditioning specialist. He also worked for several years with the St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and for a decade with Koger Properties of Jacksonville.
Memorial services will be held 5 p.m. Saturday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. David Shokes officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined; those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the Salvation Army, 1850 State Road 207, St. Augustine, FL 32086, or to the St. Augustine Humane Society, P.O. Box 133, St. Augustine, FL 32085.
John is survived by his father and stepmother, A.H. and B.J. Tebault; his mother and stepfather, Nan Emily and Gene Vest; daughter, Amanda Lee Tebault; son, Tyler John Tebault; sister, Jane Elizabeth Tebault; stepsister, Amy Capp (Richard); and stepbrother, David Griffith.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 15, 2010)
Theresa Pellicer Tedder, 72, of Satsuma, Fla., died in Palatka on June 29, 2009, at Putnam Community Hospital.
She was a wife, mother, homemaker, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband, Heyward.
Survivors include her daughters, Wanda Millwood and Linda Diane Lancaster; sons, Gene Poole, Donald Tedder, Joseph Tedder and Jerry Tedder; sister, Melba Henschen; brother, George Pellicer; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
The visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. The graveside funeral service will be held Thursday at Evergreen Cemetery at 11 a.m.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 08/05/09)
Ann Tedesco passed peacefully into the hands of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the afternoon of Dec. 17, 2009, at the age of 81.
She was born on Oct. 5, 1928, in Norwalk, Conn. and was raised there, attending Norwalk High School. After her graduation, she worked for the Connecticut Motor Vehicle Department before marrying her high school sweetheart, Ted, on May 31, 1948.
After their move to Redding, Conn., in 1960, Ann worked as a real estate agent. During this time, Ann was an active member of the Shore and Country Club in Norwalk, Conn. Ann and Ted enjoyed socializing and boating for 35 years at the club before retirement.
While residing in Connecticut, Ann and Ted built a beach house on Crescent Beach in 1986 and vacationed there until they retired to that home in December 1991. Ann soon became a member at the Atlantic Beach and Tennis Club, where she met many lovely people and developed wonderful friendships on and off the tennis courts.
She and her husband also became active in the St. Augustine Jazz Society, where she oversaw the general planning and ticket sales for the annual Fall and Mardi Gras dinner dances.
Ann's greatest joy was in being a wife, mother and grandmother. She particularly took delight in preparing for family gatherings on holidays.
Ann is survived by her husband, Ted; her daughter, Ellen Tedesco Berk, of St. Augustine; her son, Lou Tedesco, of Santa Monica, Calif.; her grandchildren, Dan Berk and Taylor C. Berk, both of St. Augustine; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.
There will be a funeral Mass on Wednesday, Dec. 30, at 9 a.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, with Father Seamus O"Flynn officiating.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation in Ann's honor to Haven Hospice, 200 South Park Blvd., Suite 207, St. Augustine, FL 32086.
Haven Hospice is a nonprofit organization.
(St Augustine Record, 12/29/2009)
Gray Antone Telles, 78, St. Augustine, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 30, 2009. He was born in Portsmouth, N.H., and resided there all of his life until moving to St. Augustine in 1979.
He was a retired policeman with the city of Portsmouth and also served in the Army National Guard of New Hampshire. After moving to St. Augustine, he worked as a security guard with Desco Marine and later with the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police #113 and a member of Good Shepherd Ministries.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at Good Shepherd Ministries.
Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing to may make a contribution in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 1430 Prudential Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32207.
He is survived by his wife, Cora Telles, St. Augustine; children, Ivey Markee of St. Augustine, Antonio Telles of Kittery, Maine, Mark Telles of Jacksonville and David and Jason Telles, both of St. Augustine; 10 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivey and Florence Telles; a son, Christian Telles, and two brothers, Vincent and Deane Telles.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 01/03/2010)
William H. Temme Jr., 81, died at Flagler Hospital on June 14, 2010. Survivors include his beloved daughter, Jackie, and her husband, Ray Boyd.
He was loved and will be missed.
Services will be private.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family.
(St Augustine Record, 6/15/2010)
Charlisa Lee Terrell, 66, of St. Augustine, died Aug. 4, 2008 at Flagler Hospital.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, the Rev. Ron Rawls, pastor, officiating.
A native of Madison, Ga., she resided in New Jersey for many years prior to relocating to St. Augustine several months ago.
She is survived by her daughter, Nicole Carney (Ronald); son, Vincent Vaughn; sisters, Bernice Felton, Glenda Peteet; brother, David Thomas, Jr., other relatives; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild.
Viewing one hour prior to service at the church. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 08/12/08)
Marion E. Tevlin, 81, passed away peacefully at her home Sept. 10, 2011. She was a retired business owner and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah"s Witnesses. Survivors include her daughters, Marion Tevlin, Kathleen Dyer; and her sons, John, Stephen, Robert, Patrick; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Robert Leo Tevlin. Private services are planned.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on September 13 and 14, 2011)
James E. Tharp, 65, of Biggsville, Ill., passed away at 8:45 a.m., Sunday, March 21, 2010, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Ill. He was born on Feb. 23, 1945, in Muscatine, Iowa., the son of Kenneth and Eva Kenney Tharp. He was reared and educated in the Sherrard and New Boston area and attended the New Boston High School.
James served in the Army during the Korean War and was a mechanic. He married Peggy Meyer on July 3, 1996, in Oquawka, Ill. Jim and Peggy owned and operated their own produce stand in Biggsville for the last 13 years. They enjoyed spending time in their garden with their granddaughter, Allie.
He enjoyed fishing and being in his yard, keeping his flowers and lawn beautiful. Jim was a commercial fisherman in Florida for 30 years.
Surviving James is his wife, Peggy Tharp of Biggsville, two sons; Tony Tharp (Andrea) of Penny Farms, Fla., Tom Willits (Melissa) of Orange Park, Fla.; four daughters, Jamie Miller (Jeffery) of Cambridge, Ill., Tammi Rhymes of Cambridge, Ill., Andrea Blint of Osco, Ill., and Stacie Hinds of Biggsville, Ill.; 10 grandsons; and six granddaughters. Also surviving are four sisters, Mary Gilmore of Aledo, Ill., Marna Stewart (Gene) of Keithsburg, Ill., Esther Gibbs of Aledo, Ill., and Doris Whitesell of Rock Island, Ill.; four brothers, Frank Tharp (Becky) of Seaton, Ill., Irvin Tharp and Kay of Keithsburg, Ill., Marvin Tharp (Dee) of Taylor Ridge, Ill., and Roger Tharp (Linda) of Roseville, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, James, a sister Dorothy, and a brother, Lyle.
A funeral service will be on Thursday March 25, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Turnbull Funeral Home in Oquawka, Ill. Interment will be in Greenmound Cemetery in Keithsburg, Ill. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening in Oquawka at the Turnbull Funeral Home. A memorial fund is being established by his family. For more information, visit www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com
Turnbull Funeral Homes is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/23/2010)
JoNell Kelly Creekmur Thatcher passed away July 29, 2009. She was born in Richmond, Va., on Aug. 26, 1938.
Survivors include her son, Nelms Creekmur (Renata) of Atlanta, Ga.; granddaughters, Anna Lee and Nadia; brothers, James Kelly (Sharon) of Hiwassee, Va., and Patrick Kelly (Judy) of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; five nieces and nephews and their children.
A cheerleader at Thomas Jefferson High School, JoNell then graduated from Johnston Willis Hospital as an RN and from the Medical College of Virginia as a family nurse practitioner. She and her late husband, Dick Thatcher, were avid sailors and charter members of the Urbanna Creek Yacht Club. She was president of the Clay Network of Northeast Florida and a competitive tennis player who was affectionately known as the "lob queen." An original member of the Christ Church Cares Ministries, she served as a Shepherd and a Stephen Minister. She also served as an usher and a member of the Cursillo Community. One of her proudest achievements was recently receiving her 13-year chip for sobriety.
Services will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, Ponte Vedra Beach, on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at 3:30 p.m.Following the service, family will receive friends at the South Ponte Vedra Civic Association, 2724 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd., where she was a longtime member.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Linda's Legacy Foundation, P.O. Box 2431, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004-2431.
Please visit the online tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under the care and direction of Quinn-Shalz, A Family
Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 07/31/09)
Eleonore (Lore) Theil, passed peacefully away on Aug. 13, 2011 at home. Born in Wurzbury, Germany on Jan. 26, 1922 to Professor Stefan and Marie Goldschmidt, she moved to the Netherlands as a teenager. She graduated with a degree in law from the University of Amsterdam where she met her late husband, Professor of economics Henri Theil.
She is survived by her sisters, Ursel of Germany and Helga of Switzerland, many nieces and nephews in Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland and Canada.
In her later years, Lore had become a member of the Gagne family, Tom, Tracey and Anthony, will of whom will miss her immensely.
She was loved by all who knew her. Her wish was to have no services. Her cremains will be returned to her parent"s home in Gaistal, Germany.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on August 23, 2011 )
F. Michael Thibault, 61, passed away Aug. 26, 2010, in Marietta, Ga. He was born Nov. 20, 1948, to the late Don and Maryann Thibault. Michael was a graduate of St. Augustine High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Judeena Blackmer, and made their home in Georgia for the past 23 years.
A private service was held in Marietta, Ga.
Those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
He is survived by his wife, Judeena; daughters, Tara and Lexi; sons, Tyson and Wade; two grandsons, Quentin and James; three brothers, Donnie and Kevin, St. Augustine, and Fred, Sarasota; and one sister, Beverly, of Maryland.
(St Augustine Record, September 23, 2010)
Alene C. Thigpen, a lifelong resident of St. Augustine, passed away Nov. 23, 2010, at Flagler Hospital. She was 87.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was an active member of San Sebastian Catholic Church and volunteered for many years in the election polls. She also enjoyed crocheting many beautiful items for her family and friends. She also worked for The St. Augustine Record as a binder.
Survivors include her daughter, Gail Reeves; her grandchildren: Tammy (Jimmy) Klipstine, Jennie (David) Gay, Larry "Bubba" Weldon, and Linda (Mark) McMillan; and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Vivian, and a daughter, Patricia Weldon Hendricks.
There will be a visitation from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday with a graveside funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, November 24, 2010)
Michael Stephen Thigpen, 67, of Jacksonville, formerly of St. Augustine, died Sept. 20, 2010, at Baptist Hospital South. He was born in Palatka and had resided in St. Augustine most of his life before moving to Jacksonville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and he worked as a produce broker. Mike loved NASCAR, fishing and spending time at the beach. He also had a green thumb and could make anything grow. He especially enjoyed growing his datil pepper plants. One of Mike's favorite activities was watching his grandchildren play sports, so much so that he recently became a Gators fan and would watch his granddaughter on television playing soccer for the University of Florida on Fridays and Sundays.
Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
Flowers are gratefully declined; those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
He is survived by three children, Marci Lang, Agoura Hills, Calif., Wes Thigpen, Jacksonville, and Linda Killingbeck, Anoka, Minn.; two sisters, Cindy Drawdy, Hastings, and Candy Parnell, East Palatka; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by good friend and caregiver Nancy Devers of Jacksonville.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 22, 2010)
Phyllis Elaine Thime, 84, of Interlachen, Fla., died, April 7, 2008 at the Palatka Health Care Center, following an extended illness. She was a native of Nebraska and moved to Interlachen nine years ago, coming from Hollywood, Fla. She was a member of the Central Bible Assembly of God in Miami.
Services: 2 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church of Interlachen. Officiating: The Rev. Tom Miller. Calling hours: 1 p.m. at the church on Friday. Burial: Pinelawn Cemetery in Mannville, Fla.
Survivors: Her daughter, Linda Ann Lieurance, Interlachen; brothers, Don Day, Tampa, Richard Day, Omaha, Neb., and Darrell Day, Iowa; sister, Gloria Snodgrass, Atlanta, Ga. She was preceded in death by a son, James B. Thime.
In charge: Masters Funeral Home of Palatka.
(St Augustine Record, 4/9/08)
Funeral services for Craig Thorn, who died Dec. 17, 2010, at Flagler Hospital will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Epicopal Church with interment services 3 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Craig Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to Baily Center for Caring Community Hospice 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Beverly Kusiv and Bette Kuziv.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey Thorn, and his brother, Tom Thorn.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements
(St Augustine Record, December 19, 2010)
Charles Edwin Thomas, 86, of St. Augustine, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Flagler Hospital, following a lengthy illness related to Alzheimer's disease.
Charles was born on Sept. 23, 1923, one of seven children, in Hastings, Fla., to the late Benjamin and Nettie Thomas.
Charles attended Hastings schools and joined the United States Marine Corps in 1941, where he valiantly served in 1st Marine Division in Guadalcanal, Tulagi and the Southern Pacific. While on military leave in Melbourne, Australia, Charles met his beautiful soon-to-be-wife, Irene Walker. Charles and Irene married in 1943 and raised three children.
Charles also served his country during the Korean War from 1948 to 1952.
An active member of the Memorial Presbyterian Church, Charles worshipped and served as an elder and usher for many years.
Charles retired in 1985 from the Florida East Coast Railway and the Wheel Shop at Bowden Yard.
During his second career, 1990-2004, Charles was a courier and a deputy supervisor of elections for the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector's Office, Sheriff's Office and Clerk of the Court.
An avid fisherman and gardener, he shared the bounty of his harvests with family, neighbors, friends and co-workers. He also loved raising chickens for their farm-fresh eggs and shared those as well.
Charles is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Irene Thomas, and three loving children, Gary Thomas (Sue), Houston, Danny Thomas (Merlene), Tocoi Creek, and Janet Baringer (Bob), St. Augustine. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Kenneth Thomas, Colorado, Heather Lamb and Jill Loria, Texas, Sarah Baringer-Smith, St. Augustine, and Katy Baringer, Wyoming. Charles also leaves behind five great-grandchildren.
Gerald Thomas, who lives in Texas, is Charles' only surviving sibling. Many extended family members, nieces and nephews also survive and will miss him immensely.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the Community Hospice Foundation, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257, earmarked for Alzheimer's patients.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Memorial Presbyterian Church, 36 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, with the Rev. Dr. Dudley Weaver Jr. officiating. The Thomas family will receive visitors immediately following the memorial service at the church fellowship hall.
Craig Funeral Home Memorial Park and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/27/2009 - 10/28/2009)
Harold C. Thomas Jr., 62, of St. Augustine, died Feb. 15, 2008, while on vacation in Las Vegas with his daughter. He fought a long and very courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by three daughters, Cheryl Rayfield, (Roy), Amanda Wishard (Scotty) and Joy Thomas (Elliott); sisters Cynthia Davis (Paul), Candace Luccioni (Ray) and Kathryn Edenfield (Joe); a brother, Shelly Thomas; grandchildren, Ashley, Jereme, Dalton and Brett.
A Celebration of Life for Harold C. Thomas Jr. will be held Saturday, March 8, 2008, at the Rod and Gun Club on Game Club Road, from 1 to 5 p.m. for family and friends.
Donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.
Valley Funeral Home, Las Vegas, Nev.
(St Augustine Record, 3/5/08)
Mary Louise Roberts Thomas was born in an upstairs bedroom in her beloved family home at 804 Oak Street on Sept. 11, 1923. She attended John W. Campbell Elementary, which was across the street from her home. She loved school and playing with her childhood friends who lived in the area. She talked often about how they made all of their toys from whatever materials they could find. She grew up during the Depression, but said she never new that her family was poor because she had such a wonderful childhood.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Quintas Irvin and Ethel Roberts, her brothers Q. I., Jr. and Robert, her sisters, Mattie Roberts and Ethel Johnson, and her beloved son, Robert Scott Thomas.
She is survived by her daughter, Jane Thomas Crawford, and husband Cary; granddaughters, Sloan, and Connor; and nephews and nieces, Gerald and Gail Roberts, Suellen and Jody Davis, Irving and Norlene Roberts, Carl and Lou Johnson, Linda-Kaye and Marc Spalding, Marcy and Ron Jones, and Kathy Roberts, and many great nieces and nephews.
She graduated from Mellon High School and through the generosity of her brother and sister-in-law, Q. I. and Virginia Roberts, she attended Tift College in Forsythe, Ga., where she graduated in 1945. She accepted a job as a buyer for Rich"s Department Store in Atlanta, but was persuaded by Hubert Robinson, principal, to come to Palatka High School to teach English. During the 36 years that she taught school, she impacted the lives of so many of her students, many of whom maintained a relationship with her until her death. She is remembered by many as the director of the World Lit Shows that she produced for many years. These shows gave many of her students the opportunity to display their many talents to the student body and to the public. The legacy that she leaves is profound and will be a comfort to her family. She retired from teaching in 1988 to help take care of her granddaughter.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Palatka where she had sung in the choir and taught Sunday School for many years. She was selected as Star Teacher (the precursor to Florida"s Teacher of the Year Program) for three consecutive years. This selection was made by the senior student with the highest SAT score. For many years, she was a member of the Senior Friends Bridge Group, where she played bridge every Monday. She was very proud of all of her family and loved spending time with them. She spent many hours writing a narrative of the Roberts Family history, which she has added to through the years. She was a wonderful cook and one of her greatest joys was having her family over for weekly dinners. She loved to read and study, and never lost her desire to learn or her quest for knowledge.
Services celebrating Mary Louise"s life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at the First Baptist Church of Palatka with the Rev. Charles T. Rabun, Jr., officiating, and her nephew, Gerald Roberts as the eulogist. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
Contributions may be made in her memory to the Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177 or in Memory of Mary Louise Thomas at Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, 207 N. San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084. Memories and condolences can be sent to the family at www.JohnsonOverturfFunerals.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
(St Augustine Record, 2/26/2010)
Phyllis Trask Thomas, 78, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, in her home after a lengthy illness. Phyllis was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine and very proud of her Minorcan heritage.
She was born to Raymond R. Trask and Edith Rogero Trask on April 18, 1930. She was a 1948 graduate of St. Joseph Academy and attended the Florida State College for Women. She was a past president of the Pilot Club of St. Augustine, a past queen of the Easter festival and a charter member of the St. Augustine Duplicate Bridge Club as well as a life master. Phyllis was a lifelong member of the Cathedral Basilica.
Phyllis loved life, especially her children, sister, grandchildren, nephews and beautiful friends. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends, who often requested her tasty recipes. She was quite a gal who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Phyllis was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, C. Burnett Thomas Sr., in 1993 and her nephew, Thomas R. Powers, in 1999.
She is survived by her daughter, Helen T. Posey and husband, Jim; sons, Robert L. Thomas and wife, Jean, and Charles B. Thomas Jr.; her sister, Nancy T. Powers and husband, Bucky; grandchildren, Christie Thomas, James and Alyson Posey; nephews, Glen Powers, Chris Powers and wife, Amy; great-nephew, Jake Powers; great-nieces, Lindsey and Alex Powers; and many other wonderful family and friends who were a great comfort during her long illness.
The family will receive friends at Craig Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday with a vigil service at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, with celebrants the Rev. Thomas Willis and the Rev. Edward Murphy.
The family would like to extend its sincerest appreciation to Phyllis's wonderful caregivers, Angela, Debbie, Lori and Teresa.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to The Bailey Family Center for Caring c/o of N.E. Florida Community Hospice, 4114 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 or the Sisters of St. Joseph's, P.O. Box 3506, St. Augustine, FL 32085-3506.
Craig Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 08/32/08)
Ranny Thomas, 63, of East Palatka, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at his home following a short illness.
Born in Marianna, Ranny had been a lifelong resident of the Hastings and East Palatka areas. He was a 1964 graduate of Hastings High School and attended St. Johns River Community College. Ranny served four years in the U.S. Coast Guard and had also worked as a farmer. He was employed by the ARC of Putnam County for six years until retiring in January, when he began working part-time with the ARC.
He was a member of the Turkey Island Hunting Club and the National Rifle Association. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hastings and also attended the First Presbyterian Church of Palatka. Ranny enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching football.
was preceded in death by his parents, Owen and Florine Thomas.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Connie Revels Thomas, of East Palatka; sons, Justin Travis Thomas, of Hastings, and Walter C. Messer III, of Sedalia, Mo.; a daughter, Terri Lyn DeGrande and husband, Greg, of St. Augustine; two sisters, Wanda Kight and husband, Jimmy, of Hastings, and Gloria Motes, of St. Augustine; three grandchildren, Madelyn DeGrande, of St. Augustine, and Megan Thomas and Ethan Thomas, both of Hastings; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Services will be Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Palatka with the Rev. Robert A. Scott, the Rev. Doug Knight and the Rev. John Miles officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Palatka. Visitation will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Johnson Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka. Memorial donations may be made to Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177. In celebration of his life, a memorial video will be shown.
Memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.johnsonoverturffunerals.com
Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/20/2009)
Died Dec 12, 2008
Terry Lee Thomas passed away Nov. 4, 2009, at Flagler Hospital.
He was 54 years old and had lived in St. Augustine all of his life.
Terry had worked as an auto mechanic.
Survivors include his parents: Jimmie and Annette Thomas; sister, Sharon Woods (Rod); brothers, Paul Thomas (Tika), Virgil Thomas(Dorothy) and John Thomas (Mary); and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother Jimmie Thomas Jr.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Craig Memorial Park.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/7/2009)
Elizabeth "Lizzie" D. Thorne, 94, of 973 Piney Grove Church Road, Kenly, N.C., died peacefully in Jacksonville, Fla., on Feb. 13, 2011. Ms. Lizzie traveled routinely to Florida and North Carolina during the last six years with her son as she made many new friends.
She was the daughter of the late Henry and Martha Lucas Deans and a native of Wilson County, N.C. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, I. Clifton Thorne.
Mrs. Thorne is survived by her daughter, Geraldine "Jerri" Hinnant and husband, Jeff, of Kenly, N.C.; son, Richard A. "Rick" Thorne of Jacksonville, Fla.; grandsons, Joe and Cindy Hinnant, John and Kathy Thorne, and Jeff and Kim Thorne; great-grandchildren, Joanna and Joy Leigh Hinnant, Josh and Jacob Thorne, Susanah and Scarlet Thorne; and the families of her two late sisters, Nolie Narron and Minnie Cuddington.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, (today), Feb. 15, 2011, in Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, in First Free Will Baptist Church of Wilson, N.C., conducted by the Rev. Wayne King. Interment will follow in Contentnea Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to First Free Will Baptist Church, 4865 Nash Street NW, Wilson, NC 27896; or Community Hospice of N.E. Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Fla.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223, www.hgmandarin.com, 904-288-0025.
(St Augustine Record, February 15, 2011)
Daniel William Thompson, 42, St. Augustine, died Dec. 16, 2010, at Flagler Hospital. He was born in Jackson, Mich., and had resided in St. Augustine for 13 years. He formerly owned and operated a lawn care company.
Memorial services will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2010, at Lighthouse Church of God.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the Daniel Thompson Memorial Fund, c/o Lighthouse Church of God, 1230 Kings Estate Road, St. Augustine, FL 32086.
He is survived by his wife, Amy; six children, Eva, Lea, Gabriel, Jacob, Alex and Ian; his parents, John and Linda Thompson; mother, Peggy Bradley; one sister, Barbara Maggart; and one brother, Jeff Thompson.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, December 20, 2010)
Delores Weedman Thompson, 94, passed away at Flagler Hospital on Aug. 19, 2010.
Survivors include her daughter, Sylvia Bachman; son Wayne Thompson (Shirley) ; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
The viewing will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 8/21/2010)
Donna Rae Thompson, 54, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010.
Cremation arrangements are under the care of A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations, 3063 Hartley Road, Suite 7, Jacksonville, FL 32257, (904) 260-2522.
(St Augustine Record, November 7, 2010)
Geneva Barbara Thompson, 87, of St. Augustine, passed away Sunday, Nov 15, 2009, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by family.
She was born in Shediac, Nova Scotia, on Oct. 22, 1922. She moved to Niagara Falls, N.Y., where she met and married her husband, Charles W. Thompson.
They moved the family to Clearwater, Fla., in 1970, then to Hudson, Fla., in the "80s, and when her husband passed, she moved to St. Augustine in 2002 to be close to her children.
Geneva was a member of Corpus Christi Church and a past Eucharistic minister in Hudson, where she was also a member of the third order of the Franciscans, of the Carmelite Order and of Moultrie Oaks Rosary Club. Geneva was a very devout Catholic. She was a loving homemaker and had a talent for music and painting.
Her husband, Charles Thompson, son Stephen Thompson and granddaughter Denise Copperthite preceded her in death.
She is survived by sons Larry (Cheryl) Thompson, Bellbrook, Ohio, and David Thompson, St. Augustine; daughters, Charlene (Robert, deceased) Copperthite, Gloria (Richard) Worley and Annette (Ken) Dean, all of St. Augustine; daughter-in-law Sarah Thompson (Stephen, deceased) of Dunedin, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
She will be missed dearly, but we celebrate her reunion with the Lord.
The family will receive friends at a visitation Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 5205 A1A Blvd., St. Augustine. The funeral Mass also held at the church will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. Flowers are gratefully accepted, or make contributions in her name to EWTN, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL 35210. Burial will follow at San Lorenzo Cemetery.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/17/2009)
"Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal."
Elder Lillian Hazel Thompson, 86, passed away on Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, at Yale New Hospital, New Haven, Conn. She was born and reared in St. Augustine, Fla.
She later became a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church and served faithfully as pianist and organist for a short period of time.
She was the recipient of an associate of science degree and worked as a substitute teacher in the St. Johns County School System.
After a subsequent period of time she migrated to New Haven, Conn. While there, she obtained several outstanding accomplishments. She pursued the field of nursing. On becoming a certified practical nurse, she engaged in private nursing duties for more than 30 years. Later, she was initiated into the International Masons Order of The Eastern Stars Society and served as Grand Matron of Honor for the state of Connecticut.
Upon the completion of theology ministry prerequisites, Lillian became an Ordained Elder of the church. She evangelized all over the state of Connecticut, preaching the Holy Word, praying for the sick and leading lost souls to Christ. She ministered in this capacity the remainder of her life, until her untimely demise.
Home Going Services were held at the Agape Christian Center on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, with the Rev. Pastor Willa Moody presiding.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tanzie and Lillian Hazel; her husband, Tyree Thompson Sr.; sons, Tyree "Butch" Thompson Jr., Richard Lee Thompson; daughter, Valerie Tyann Anderson; sister, Dorothy Hazel Smith.
Left to lament her passing are several devoted grandchildren, Michelle Jarnagan, Odessa, Texas, Bridgette Anderson, Key West, Fla., Tanzie and Jamal Thompson, New Haven, Conn., Asmar Jefferson, Philadelphia, Pa., Leon Bluitt, Odessa, Texas, Lillian Thompson, Miami, Fla., Tanisha Thomas, Gainesville, Fla., Ibraham Ab Dullah, Dullusville, Ga., DisShana Weeks, Schenectady, N.Y., Janelle Cooper, New Haven, Conn., Rashman Thompson, Hollywood, Fla.; nieces, Bridgette Nelson, St. Augustine, Fla., Briana Thompson, Leah Thompson, Ocean Side, Calif.; nephews, Dr. Lance Smith, Master David Nelson, St. Augustine, Fla.; loyal sister, Ethel H. Jackson, St. Augustine; faithful brother-in-law, Deacon Bennie G. Jackson, St. Augustine; loving daughter-in-law, Dr. Sandra Thompson, Hollywood, Fla.; loyal family friends, Ronnette Jones, Brenda Dunham, New Haven, Conn.; other grandnephews, nieces, cousins and many sorrowing friends.
Professional services were entrusted to McLam Brothers Funeral Home. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven, Conn.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on March 9, 2011)
Lloyd B. Thompson, 86, of Elkton, Fla., passed away at Flagler Hospital on Dec. 21, 2010.
He is survived by is wife, Adelaide Thompson; daughter, Susan H. (Gene) Pilot; sons, Terry H. (Elaine) Thompson, Larry B. Thompson and James L. (Donna) Thompson; sister, Nancy (Bill) Stroman; seven grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, December 24, 2010)
Roberta Ann Thompson, 67, passed away on Jan. 11, 2009, at her home in Clermont, Fla.
She is formerly of St. Augustine.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, both at Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 01/14/09)
Ruth Cox Thompson, 90, of St. Augustine, died May 8, 2010, at San Marco Terrace. She was born in Ironton, Ohio, on Sept. 9, 1919.
Ruth married and moved to Conneautville, Pa., where she not only raised a family, but received her undergraduate and master's degree in library science. Ruth again moved when her husband retired. St. Augustine was a community that they enjoyed being a part of. Ruth was active in many organizations both in Pennsylvania and St. Augustine, particularly the Women's Club. In St. Augustine she was a charter member of the Friends of the Library, which she believed could make a difference in St. Johns County. She and her husband enjoyed traveling the world, seeing new places and meeting new people. Ruth was proud to be a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Thompson.
She is survived by two daughters, Regina Williams of Barrie, Ontario, and Rebecca Cunha of St. Augustine; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
There are no services planned. Burial will be at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla.
Memorial donations in her memory may be made to a library or your favorite charity.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 5/9/2010)
Susan Amanda Thompson, of St. Augustine, Fla., and Bloomingburg, N.Y., passed away Oct. 6, 2008, in Bloomingburg.
The daughter of the late Barbara Howell Bernard and John Bernard, Susan Amanda Thompson was born on Nov. 3, 1944, in Middletown, N.Y. She was married for 35 years to Larry C. Thompson whom she wed on Sept. 7, 1973, in Bloomingburg.
Besides her family, friends and pets, Susan loved to travel. She spent many happy times traveling the world with her lifelong friends known as "The Lunch Bunch"
Always enthusiastic to volunteer her spare time, she served for years as a member of the Wurtsboro/Bloomingburg Free Library; the United Methodist Church at Bloomingburg and was elected official for the Village of Bloomingburg and served on several advisory committees for town and village government.
She is survived by her husband, Larry C. Thompson; sons, Michael Thompson, Christopher Thompson; grandsons, Shawn and Zachary; brothers and sisters and several nieces and nephews as well as "their boys" Mozart, Cosmo, Tanner and Bumper.
Susan is also survived by Saint Augustine relatives, Nicholas and Gail Angelastro, her mother-in-law, Arlene Penney, Wayne and Dawn Outman and Casey and Anne Parker of Jacksonville. And her many dear friends that took such enjoyment in sharing her time here in St. Augustine with.
Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Sunday Nov. 2, 2008, at First United Methodist Church, 118 King St., St. Augustine, Fla., Pastor Pat Turner-Sharpton, officiating. A reception follows at Larry and Susan's home on Vilano Beach.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 10/30/08)
Rosamond "Rozzy" Thomson, 90, of St. Augustine, passed away on April 14, 2011, at Flagler Hospital. Born in Lawrence, Mass., she grew up in Massachusetts and Connecticut and lived for many years in Bow, N.H. She had been a resident of St. Augustine since 2009.
In her youth, Rozzy worked as a seamstress for Pandora Industries for several years but was primarily a happy and devoted homemaker. She was actively involved in the Universalist Unitarian Church, where she played piano and sang in the choir.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Robert L. Thomson, who died in December 2008.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Fagan and her companion, J. Bruce McKenna, of Ponte Vedra Beach; sisters, Dorothy Smith of North Andover, Mass., Mary Green of Andover, Mass. and Janice Osgood of Doraville, Ga.; a brother, George Joynson of Andover, Mass.; grandchildren, Amy Fagan of Merrimack, N.H. and Terry Fagan of Las Vegas and several nieces and nephews.
Services and interment at New Hampshire State Veteran"s Cemetery in Boscawen, N.H. will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rozzy"s memory can be made to Alzheimer"s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th floor, New York, NY 10001
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on April 17, 2011)
Marie Thornburg, 92, of St. Augustine, passed away on March 6, 2011, at Flagler Hospital.
Memorial service were held Sunday, April 3, 2011, at The Seventh-day Adventist Church, 555 State Road 16.
She is preceded in death by her son, Eugene Blythe.
She is survived by son, Joseph (Sally) Blythe; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record from April 1 to April 5, 2011)
Henry G. Thorne Jr. (Hank), U.S. Air Force, major general (retired), passed away on July 5, 2010, at Summerville in St. Augustine. He was born in Waco, Texas, in 1913 and resided in St. Augustine for the past five years. Prior to moving to St. Augustine, Hank was a 34-year resident of Fort Pierce, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Jean C. Thorne, who passed away in 2008.
He is survived by Margaret Thorne, Jean Littel, Gary Thorne and their families. He spent his career in the military retiring from the Air Force in August 1969 after 38 years of service. He was a fighter pilot who served in the Philippines at the outbreak of World War II and was evacuated to Australia soon after the fall of Bataan. His career sent him and his family to many different duty stations around the world. He served in many capacities, including command of the 8th Fighter Group and Ashiya Army Air Base in Japan in 1947; deputy chief of staff for personnel at the Headquarters Military Air Transport Service, Washington, D.C. in 1956, commander of the Iceland Defense Force, Keflavik International Airport in 1957; commander of the U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service in 1959; and commander of 19th Air Force when he retired.
Funeral services will be private.
Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, a donation may be made to Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
The Neptune Society is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 7/8/2010)
Roderick "Rick" L. Thorne, 66, of St Augustine, Fla., passed away peacefully on June 30, 2010, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, and had resided in St. Augustine since 2000. He attended Miami College, University of Dayton, Clark College and Cincinnati School of Embalming. He had worked for 28 years in the Montgomery County Coroners Office Forensics Lab. He was a histologist at Flagler Hospital's pathology lab. He worked part time at the Home Depot Store. He was a member of the Miami Valley Masonic Lodge No. 660. He was an avid golfer, boater and fisherman. He was avid Ohio State football and basketball fan.
Memorial services will be held 7 p.m. Friday the 20th at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. David Shokes officiating. Those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the St. Augustine Lighthouse Children's Education, 81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32080
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Roderick D. and Kay Thorne.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judith Thorne; daughter, Yvonne Thorne, Huber Heights, Ohio; son, Roderick David (Julie) Thorne, Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Courtney and Alexander Thorne; numerous cousins, Wes Holland and his family, Janet Myers and her family, James Broxey and Sonya Davis; and his aunt, Mildred Myers.
The family wishes to thank all the staff at Icon Cancer Center at Flagler Hospital, all the folks at Home Depot and Flagler Hospital Pathology Lab for all their support, to our best friend and supporter Lyda Wilder and to our many, many other friends and neighbors who have given us love and support.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements
(St Augustine Record, 7/3/2010)
David L. Thornton, 51, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Oct. 19, 2009.
Family will receive friends 2 p.m. Sunday at 1016 Deer Chase Drive, St. Augustine, Fla.
He is survived by his mother, Janet Thornton, and his siblings.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/24/2009)
Elsie Thornton, 95 of St. Augustine, Fla., died March 29, 2010, at Flagler Hospital. She and her husband Harold owned and operated Linda's Gift Shop for 17 years. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Fr. William F. Mooney, pastor, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a contribution to the American Cancer Society, 2850 Isabella Blvd #20, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250.
She was the loving mother to her late son, Thomas and loving wife to the late Harold.
Elsie adored and is survived by her son, George Thornton; granddaughters, Debi Thornton and Kym Thornton-Urso (Frank) and their mother, Ann Thornton; four great-grandchildren, Ashley, Josh, Eric and Brittany.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/31/2010)
Irene J. Metcalf Thornton, 48, passed away at her home on July 17, 2010, following a short illness, surrounded by her family.
Irene was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine. She will be deeply missed and always remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Irene is survived by her husband of 30 years, Ronald H. "Ronnie" Thornton Jr.; daughter, Carrie I. (Marcus) Coon; son, Ronald D. Thornton; mother, Lillie Metcalf; three sisters, Faye Rodgers, Vonne Lalone and Lois Mishoe; brother, Nolan Metcalf; and one grandson, Kaden Thomas Coon, all of St. Augustine.
Her father, Alex Metcalf, preceded her in death.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethel Tabernacle, with Pastor Joe Foster officiating, at 2025A State Road 16, St. Augustine, Fla.
Burial will follow services at Orangedale Cemetery.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 7/20/2010)
Maria Delores Philips Thornton passed on March 6, 2011, in St. Augustine, Fla.
She is preceeded in death by her parents, Harvey and Delores Philips, and husband, John L. Thornton Sr.
She is survived by her four children, John L. Thornton Jr., of Charlotte, N.C., David P. Thornton of Ithaca, N.Y., Robert A. Thornton of China Grove, N.C., and Vivian L. Heath of St. Augustine; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Born March 13, 1930, she was a 12th generation St. Augustine resident and decendent of Vicente Solana, one of the founding families of St. Augustine in 1565.
Private memorial service will be held at a future time.
Reception in celebration of her life will be noon till 2 p.m. on March 9, 2011, at 6940 County Road 208, St. Augustine.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on March 8, 2011)
Louise Beks Thrower of Fruit Cove, Fla., born March 2, 1938, will forever be dearly missed after her unforeseen passing on June 3, 2011. Louise was a former English teacher at Terry Parker High School, a wonderful mother, loving housewife, and staunch activist in the preservation of her cherished St. Johns County.
She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 45 years, William T. Thrower Jr.; her son, William B. Thrower; her daughter and son-in-law, Louise Thrower Standard and Wayne T. Standard; and beloved grandchildren, Emily M. Thrower, Rita M. Thrower, and William J. Thrower. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hendrik and Merle Beks; and brother, Henry. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at Arlington Park Cemetery and Funeral Home, 6920 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville (904-724-6384).
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2011, at the cemetery, officiated by The Rev. Thanh Thai Nguyen of Christ the King Catholic Church.
Arlington Park Cemetery, Jacksonville, is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on June 8, 2011)
James F. "Spanky" Thurston, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away July 28, 2009, peacefully at home with his family.
James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, good friend and builder. He served six years in the U.S. Army and 18 years in the Florida National Guard. He owned and operated Thurston and Son Construction for 50 years.
Memorial services for our beloved James will be held 6 p.m. Friday at Craig Funeral Home, the Rev. Fr. Thomas Walsh officiating. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, also at Craig Funeral Home. Those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the American Cancer Society.
Mr. Thurston was born in Maine to James and Gertrude Thurston on Sept. 3, 1939.
He was preceded in death by a son, James "Smiley" (Monica).
He is survived by his wife, Margie; daughter, Rose Claire (Roger) Day; sons, Joseph (Tina), Robert (Wendy), Richard, Alfred (Cindy), all of St Augustine, David, John (Pat) of Palatka; three sisters, Joanne and Louise, both of St. Augustine, and Pat Padgett (L.J.) of North and South Carolina; a brother, Ronald (Judith) Thurston, St. Augustine; grandchildren, Lauren and Aaron Day, Amanda, Ashley Shugart, Jolene Greeson, Joseph Jr., Robert Jr., Mar, Richard Jr., Sadie; step-grandchildren, Amanda Walker, Jennifer Shaw, Jonathan and Justin Myers; three great-grandchildren, Blake Thurston, Breeanna Shugart, Hayden Greeson; step-great-grandchildren, Anthony, Tatum, Taylor Marie and Tyler; and many nieces and nephews.
He will always be remembered for his Thanksgiving Feast that he provided for family and friends, and everyone was welcomed.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/30/09)
Louise May Thurston, 75, St. Augustine, passed away peacefully at home at 5:15 a.m. on April 30, 2011. She was a quiet, sweet person who loved her family and enjoyed her many nieces and nephews. She came to St. Augustine after her retirement from New York state in June of 1990 and thoroughly enjoyed walking on St. George Street, visiting the many attractions of the Old City. A favorite thing for her to do early in the morning was walking on St. Augustine Beach with a friend, then have coffee and bagels at a shop nearby. She loved her New York Yankees baseball team and her New York Giants football team and could tell you the history of each player on both teams. She was an avid bowler and won many first place trophies.
Memorial service will be 3 p.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home, 1475 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084; interment will take place in San Lorenzo Cemetery at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined; those wishing may make a donation in her memory to the American Lung Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Gertrude Thurston; her nephew, James Bradley Thurston; and her brother, James Oliver Thurston.
She is survived by her sisters, Joanne Thurston of St. Augustine and Patricia (LJ) Padgett of North, S.C.; and her brother, Ronald (Judy) Thurston of St. Augustine.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on May 3, 2011)
LaVerne M. Thwaite, 89, of St. Augustine, passed away on March 9, 2011, at her home. She was born LaVerne Mae Francis on Aug. 26, 1921, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Charles and Connie Francis. She attended Kent State University from 1939 to 1943, where she met Donald Oliver Thwaite. They married in 1946 after he returned from having served in World War II. They had two children, Donald Oliver Jr. and Carol Ann. LaVerne moved with her husband to St. Augustine, Fla., in 1976 where Don was a realtor for more than 25 years, and LaVerne, along with her daughter, Carol, were co-owners of A New Dawn Natural Foods for 15 years.
LaVerne is survived by both of her children, as well as her grandchildren, Amy, Charlie, Oliver and Brian Thwaite.
She was deeply loved by John Borelli, Carol's fiance, who contributed significantly on a daily basis to her care-giving. LaVerne will be greatly missed by her entire family and friends, including their beloved animals, Emma and Dolly.
Flowers are gratefully declined, but contributions in LaVerne's Honor can be made to SAFE or Wags and Whiskers, both St. Augustine-based no-kill rescue organizations for pets.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on March 13, 2011)
Charles Lee Tice, 79, of St. Augustine, died Dec. 20, 2007, at Bayview Samantha Wilson Care Center. Mr. Tice was a native of Wadesboro, N.C., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1955. Mr. Tice was a teacher, principal and finally the owner of Charlie T's Truck Stop, an active member and usher at Memorial Presbyterian church and a member of the Masonic order.
Services: 12 noon Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at Craig Funeral Home Chapel. Calling hours: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 until the hour of service. Burial: Entombment at Arlington Park Cemetery, Jacksonville.
Survivors: His wife, Maria Tice; daughters, Maureen Dickenson, Sue Wettaufer and Jodi de la Torre; sons, Larry, Steve and Mark Tice; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 12/22/07)
Henry R. Tiemann passed away peacefully at the McGraw Center in Jacksonville Thursday evening, July 16, 2009. He was 93 years old. As a young man, he served in the Marines in China. Upon his return to his native Baltimore, he married the love of his life, Verna 69 years ago. Henry was a devoted and loving husband, father and family man who provided for his family as a linotype caster for The Baltimore Sun. He has been in St. Augustine for many years and was a dedicated member of Mill Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife, Verna; sons, Robert E. and William R. Tiemann; sister, Margaret Larkins; and many other family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society or Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.
Craig Funeral Home-Crematory-Memorial Park is assisting the family.
(St Augustine Record, 07/19/09)
Verna M. Tiemann, 92, of St. Augustine passed away Nov. 25, 2010, at Flagler Hospital.
She was a native of Baltimore, Md., and had resided here for 33 years. She was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sons, Robert Elwood Tiemann of Orange Park, Fla., and William Royden Tiemann of St. Augustine; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Royden Tiemann.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida or the American Cancer Society .
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family.
(St Augustine Record, November 28, 2010)
James J. Tierney, 81, St. Augustine, passed away peacefully at his home Feb. 17, 2011, with his beloved wife at his side.
James served in the U.S. Navy and the U. S. Coast Guard Reserve. He was also a police officer for many years before his retirement to Florida.
He was a devoted family man and member of the Catholic church.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Helen; daughters, Carolyn Ann Tierney and Kathryn Ann (Steven Doona) Tierney; his son, James J. Tierney; sisters, Ruth Burke and Phyllis (Joseph) White; and three grandchildren.
There will be a funeral Mass at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Arlington, Mass., with burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family.
(St Augustine Record, February 19, 2011)
Cmdr. Walter Willard Tilghman Jr., 87, of St. Augustine, passed away Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at Samantha Wilson Care Center at Bayview in St. Augustine following a short illness.
The son of Walter and Mildred Tilghman of Palatka, Fla., he was born Aug. 13, 1923.
He was known to all by the name of "Bud." Flying airplanes, golf, fishing and hunting were his passions and most memorable pastimes.
He attended the University of Florida in 1941 until he enlisted in the Navy in October 1942. He served in the Navy for 27 years and obtained the rank of commander, retiring in July 1969.
A veteran of the Korean War, he also was the first flight deck officer of the Naval Aircraft Carrier USS Independence, a flight instructor, had four deployments to the Mediterranean Sea and was a graduate of the Naval War College in Newport, R.I., which was the Navy"s highest institute of learning.
While serving in the Navy, he eventually flew 27 different types of aircraft and logged more than 6,300 hours of flight time. Bud also visited 37 different countries around the world while serving in the Navy.
He married Phyllis Philips (deceased) of Palatka in 1950 and raised three children. After his retirement, he moved to Summer Haven, Fla., where he enjoyed the beach, golf and fishing.
He was a member of the Marsh Creek Golf and County Club, a member of the Northeast Florida Seniors Golf Association and a member of the St. James Methodist Church in Palatka.
Bud is survived by his three children, Ben Calhoun Tilghman and wife, Jaynie, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Julian Lee Tilghman of St. Augustine, Phyllis "Rosie" Harrell and husband, David, of East Palatka; sister, Margaret Wilhite of Palatka; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer Harrell, Christine Hammond, Kelley Prince, Ashley Tilghman, Heather Tilghman, Hannah Tilghman, David Tilghman, Christy Huston, Julie Bennett and Hollie Crush; 15 great-grandchildren; and loving friend, Floy Lowe.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, at St. James United Methodist Church with the Rev. Hardy B. Sandlin III officiating. Burial will follow at West View Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the U.S. Navy.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
Flowers are gratefully accepted, or memorial donations may be made to Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, 380 Boys Ranch Road, Palatka, FL 32177.
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.
(St Augustine Record, December 21, 2010)
Felicia Ann Tillman, 44, passed on Sept. 2, 2010, at Halifax Health Medical Center, Daytona.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday Sept. 11, 2010, at Antioch Baptist Church. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Chase Chapel with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. The Rev. James Nelson will officiate.
Survivors are her husband, Lee Tillman; children, David Jackson, NaTasha Llyod, and Moshekia Jackson; sister, Rosetta Cooks; brother, Jack Council, all of St. Augustine; father, William Durden, New York, N.Y.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home are in charge of services.
(St. Augustine Record, September 10, 2010)
Nancy Thames Tillman, 61, of Gainesville, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the North Florida Rehabilitation and Specialty Care in Gainesville following an extended illness.
She was a native of Palatka and had spent most of her life here. Nancy was a 1966 graduate of the Palatka Senior High School. In 1968 she received an associate of arts degree from the St. Johns River Community College in Palatka. Before declining health, she owned and operated her own T-shirt silk-screening business. Nancy had been a resident of the North Florida Rehabilitation and Specialty Care in Gainesville for the past nine years, where she served as the resident council president. She was an Episcopalian. Nancy was an avid fisherman and was very active in Bass-N-Gals, a group she started in Palatka. On the state level she had been recognized as the top Bass-N-Gal and had been recognized as the 4th top Bass-N-Gal in the country. She was also an accomplished cook and had been called on often to cook at hunting camps. She was a loving mother and the coolest mom a son could ever hope to have.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Mildred Thames; her maternal grandparents, Charlie and Ethel Garrett; and her paternal grandparents, Robert and Virginia Thames.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Hank and Laura Tillman of Hawthorne; former husband, Randy Tillman of Palatka; sister, Barbara Thames Bozard of St. Augustine; granddaughter, Lacy Tillman of Hawthorne; niece, Letti Bozard; and nephew, Bo Bozard, both of St. Augustine.
Viewing hours will be held Tuesday, April 7, at Masters Funeral Home of Palatka from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Randy Thames and the Rev. Jim Price officiating. A video tribute will be shown during the service. Interment will follow in the Peniel Cemetery.
Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 04/07/09)
Clara A. Tillman-Burgess, of St. Augustine, passed on March 6, 2009, in Jacksonville, Florida.
A memorial service has been planned for Saturday, March 14, 2009, at New St. James MB Church at noon with Pastor Nathaniel Jackson officiating.
Mrs. Burgess served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Christian Science Church of St. Augustine.
She is survived by her husband, Deacon Marion Burgess, St. Augustine, Fla.;and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is assisting the family.
(St Augustine Record, 03/13/09)
On Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, at Mayo Clinic, the world lost a special person. Steven Timmerman left us to begin his next journey leaving behind many friends, associates and loving family members. Surviving family members include his Wife Chris, children, Rowan, Alex and McClaine and stepchildren, Nikko and Tianna. He is also survived by his parents, Jean and Walt Timmerman, brother: Daniel Timmerman and sisters: Joanne Talbot, Elaine Neumeyer, Nancy Stichler, and Christine LiCausi.
One can say that he died young, but if you were to take all of the adventures, love and happiness that were packed into Steve's years here on the earth, you could say that he lived a full life, and more than most of us. He had a zest for life, a passion that burned inside him to do more and enjoy it all. He inspired us to do great things and live life to the fullest.
A treasured husband to his soul mate Chris, loving and giving father to his children, brilliant leader at his now retired vice president position at Northrop Grumman, and fun and spirited friend to so many, Steve Timmerman was a source of joy to so many who will miss him dearly until we see him again one day. We celebrate his life and know that he is in a good place waiting for us all to one day join him.
We invite you to join us for a memorial service in his honor at Craig Funeral Home on Friday, Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. For those wishing to contribute in Steve's honor, we ask that you make a donation in his memory to The Wounded Warrior Project.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on September 28, 201)
Charles Lee Tipton, 27, St. Augustine, died Dec. 29, 2008, at Flagler Hospital.
He was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine, and he attended the Pentecostal Fellowship Center Church.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at the Pentecostal Fellowship Center Church, 1065 Kings Estate Road, with Pastor Lois Turner officiating.
He is survived by his parents, William C. and Joan Tipton Jr.; brothers, Leon H. Tipton Sr., Carl Wayne Tipton and William Robert Tipton, all of St. Augustine; and numerous nieces and nephews.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 01/01/09)
William Carl "Laddy" Tipton Jr., 70, of St. Augustine, died at his home on April 26, 2010, surrounded by his family. Born in Spruce Pine, N.C., he had been a resident of St. Augustine for most of his life. Laddy worked as a auto mechanic for many years and owned and operated WC Tires. He attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, and Pentecostal Fellowship Center Church and was a member of Baptist Temple.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Tipton, of St. Augustine; sons, Leon H. Tipton, Carl Wayne Tipton Sr. and William Robert Tipton, all of St. Augustine; sisters, Jean Skies, Virginia Hollyfield and Connie Tipton of St. Augustine, as well as Pearl Tipton of Hickory, N.C.
He was preceded in death by a son, Charlie Lee Tipton, a special needs child; his parents, William Carl and Ethel Tipton; and a brother, Charles Augustus Tipton.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2010, at Pentecostal Fellowship Center Church, with Pastor Lois Turner, officiating.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/30/2010)
Jonathan Paul Toland, 40, of Muscle Shoals, Ala., died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, in Peachtree City, Ga.
He was a native of Palatka and had lived in Muscle Shoals for the past seven years, having lived in Palatka most of his life.
He was an active member of Grace Episcopal Church in Sheffield, Ala., and was a 1988 graduate of Palatka High School. He graduated in 1992 from Jacksonville University with a bachelor"s degree in finance and marketing.
For the past seven years, he was southeast regional logistic manager with SCA Tissue Corp. North America and was instrumental in the startup of the Barton Facility for SCA Tissue Corp. He formerly had worked for Georgia Pacific for many years.
He loved his family very much and was an avid golfer. He enjoyed listening to and collecting music and spending time at the beach.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Toland, of Muscle Shoals; parents, Margaret and Don Toland, of Peachtree City; daughter, Natalie Toland, and son, Nicholas Toland, both of Muscle Shoals; sister, Khristi Downs, and husband, Jim Ron, of East Palatka; aunt, Judy Temple, of Palatka; uncles, Jim Herring of Palatka, Ronnie Churchhill of Luling, La., Donnie Churchhill of Slidell, La., and Stewart Temple of Dothan, Ala.; a niece, Samantha Rodgers, and a nephew, Zachary Rodgers, both of East Palatka; and a cousin, Stewart Temple of Meridian, Miss.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at the St. Marks Episcopal Church, with the Rev. James M. Dorn III, rector, officiating. Memorial donations may be made to St. Marks Episcopal Church in memory of Jonathan P. Toland, P.O. Box 370, Palatka, FL 32178.
In celebration of his life, a time of food and fellowship will be held and a memorial video will be shown after the funeral at St. Marks Episcopal Church Parish Hall. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.JohnsonOverturfFunerals.com.
Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 1, 2010)
Justice Antwan and Ja'Hiem Antwan Tolver, infant sons of Stachelle Powell and Tyree Tolver, died June 21, 2008, at Shands, Jacksonville.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Baptist Church. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery. Survivors also include grandmothers and other relatives.
Arrangements: Leo C. Chase & Son.
(St Augustine Record, 06/27/08)
Eleanore Tomas, 96, of St. Augustine, died June 19, 2011, at Flagler Hospital. She was born in Chicago, Ill., and moved to St. Augustine in 1977. She had owned and operated her own real estate company in Chicago before retiring. She was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
Funeral services will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2011, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, with a visitation continuing until 7 p.m. Entombment will be in Chicago.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
She is survived by her nephew, Rick Ecklund (Virginia), of St. Augustine, and numerous other nieces and nephews in Chicago, Ill.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on June 22, 2011)
Patricia Bryant Tomblin, 64, of Altamonte Springs, died June 20, 2009 at Hospice of the Comforter.
Her funeral will be Saturday at Mt. Tabor First Baptist Church, 4909 St. Johns Ave., Palatka. Interment will be in Palatka Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to www.flaggserenitychapel.com.
Arrangements by Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel, Palatka.
(St Augustine Record, 06/26/09)
Sheree Acosta Tomko, 54, of St. Augustine, died on May 23, 2010, at her home. She was a native of Jacksonville and had lived there for most of her life before moving to St. Augustine in 2005. The most important work of her life was that of a homemaker and mother raising two sons, but Sheree worked for many years managing a variety of different businesses, including auto rentals (Budget, Thrifty), restaurants, banking and most recently shipping and receiving at NAS Jacksonville. She especially loved and enjoyed her four grandchildren and her English Bulldog, Jasmine.
She is survived by her sons, Travis D. Tomko of St. Augustine and Kevin Tomko of Savannah, Ga.; sisters, Cindy Acosta and Joyce DeAngelo; as well as her four precious grandchildren, Taylor Tomko, Joseph Tomko, Jesslyn Tomko and Jacey Tomko.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 29, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, 385 State Road 207 in St. Augustine, with the Rev. Keith Hamilton officiating. A visitation of family and friends will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday and continue until the hour of the service.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home in St. Augustine is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 5/27/2010)
Gerald Tomlin, 69, St. Augustine, entered into eternal rest at home on Nov. 15, 2008.
Services of remembrance will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Chase Funeral Home with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Calling hours: Friday (today) from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday.
Survivors: Wife, Frances Tomlin, St. Augustine; children: Bernice Taylor, St. Augustine, and Gloria Felecia Cooper, Cocoa, Fla.; twin sister, Geraldine Tomlin Whitfield, St. Augustine; brother, Joseph Tomlin, Newark, N.J.; eight grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Bishop Earley Brown, officiating.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record,11/21/08)
John "David" Tomlinson Sr., 75, of Gainesville, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2008.
David moved to this area 43 years ago from West Frankfort, Ill. David lived in Gainesville and Crescent Beach for most of those 43 years. He was the founder of David Tomlinson Wholesale and co-founder of Tomlinson Motor Company.
Mr. Tomlinson enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family, fishing, riding his bike and just enjoying life.
He is preceded in death by Buster and Pete.
He is survived by his son, J.D. (Tami) Tomlinson; grandchildren, John David III and Taylor, all of Gainesville; brother, George D. (Deanna) Tomlinson Jr., of West Frankfort, Ill.; sisters, Mary Tatter, of Watervliet, Mich., and Jeanie Patterson, of La Quinta, Claif.; nephew, Scott (Wendy) Tatter; his grandnephews, Jordan, Zachary and Emmett Tatter, all of St. Augustine, and Dr. Stephen (Kathleen) Tatter and their children, Grace, Abigail, John and James, all of Winston-Salem, N.C.
A reception for family and friends will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2008, at 7 p.m. at Tomlinson Motor Company, 3580 N. Main Street, Gainesville.
In lieu of flowers, David wishes for any donations to be made to the Alachua County Humane Society, 2029 N.W. Sixth St., Gainesville, FL 32609.
(St Augustine Record, 06/12/08)
Amber Sybil Wiley Tompkins, loving mother, daughter, sister and dear friend, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 15, 2009, in the town of Smyrna, Del.
The second of three children, Amber was born en route to the hospital on Jan. 5, 1976. Her precocious entrance into the world was the first of many ways in which Amber would cleverly capture the hearts of so many of those around her.
Amber spent her early childhood in the Smyrna area then moved with her family to St. Augustine, where she attended St. Augustine High School and, in 2000, graduated from Flagler College.
Most dear to her were the two beautiful children she had with Ross Tompkins, Sevyn (15) and Bryndan (11); her mother, Crystal Brown; and her brothers, Josh and Matt Wiley. In addition to her immediate family, she is survived by her stepfather, Dave Brown; stepbrother, Ronnie Brown; niece, Jadyn Brown; stepfather, Ken Wiley; and father, Pat Dunn.
She will be missed greatly by her family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, Amber's family would appreciate donations to the Amber Tompkins Memorial and College Fund, PNC Bank, 7 S. Main St., Smyrna, Del. 19977 (No. 302-653-2475). A memorial service is being planned for October in St. Augustine. Further information will be published preceding the service.
Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home in Smyrna assisted the family.
(St Augustine Record, 07/26/09)
David L. Tompkins, 75, of Sturgis, Mich., and former longtime resident of St. Augustine and Lake City, passed away Oct. 23, 2010, at the Sturgis Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughter, Tracy (Don) Belyeu, East Jefferson, N.C.; son, Craig Tompkins, Gainesville; grandchildren, David (Marie) Belyeu, Gainesville, Sarah (Steve) Moeller, Colgate, Ga., and Nathan Belyeu, N.C.; and brothers, Danny (Shirley) Tompkins and Mark Tompkins, both of St. Augustine.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Glenna Tompkins; and one sister.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, at Kingdom Hall Jehovah"s Witnesses, 66948 S. Nottawa Road, Sturgis.
The Hackman Family Funeral Homes , Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, 269-651-2331, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorial donations would be appreciated to Hospice of Sturgis, P.O. Box 126, Sturgis, MI 49091.
(St Augustine Record, October 27, 2010)
William Clifton Toney, Jr., 90, of St. Augustine, died March 23, 2008, at Samantha Wilson Care Center at Bay View. Mr. toney was a native of Erwin, Tenn., and had resided in St. Augustine. Mr. Toney was a general contractor and he served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Services: A memorial service will be held at a later date in Tennessee.
Survivors: His sons, William C. Toney, III, St. Augustine, and David Lindsay Toney, Denver, Colo.; brother, Kenneth S. Toney, Columbia, S.C.; eight grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/4/08)
Thomas Francis Toolan Sr., 67, of Orange Park, passed away in his home on Saturday, May 15, 2010.
Tom served his country in the Vietnam War in the U.S. Air Force.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria; children, Thomas Jr., Theresa, John, Jennifer and Stephen; and other relatives.
The memorial service will be 6 p.m. May 25, 2010, at San Sebastian Catholic Church, State Road 16, St. Augustine, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 5/19/2010)
JayQuan L. Toombs, 3, Jacksonville, Fla., died March 4, 2010, from injuries sustained in an accident in Jacksonville. JayQuan was born April 17, 2006, in St. Augustine at Flagler Hospital to Traronda McQueen and Brandon Tooms. He was a lover of Dora and Diego and Spiderman. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, St. Augustine.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at New St. James Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Elder Eugene Israel of Mt. Carmel Baptist and Pastor the Rev. Nathaniel Jackson of New St. James.
Viewing will be Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the church and 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, St. Augustine.
He is survived by his mother and father, Traronda McQueen and Brandon Toombs, both of St. Augustine; a sister, She"Niyah, St. Augustine; grandparents, Barbara Meachem, St. Augustine, Ronald McQueen, Orlando, Fla., Mary Boykin and Chester Toombs, St. Augustine.
Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/12/2010)
Robert Lindsey Topping, 88, passed away at his home in St. Augustine, Fla., on April 17, 2010, with his wife and daughter by his side.
He was born in Amsterdam, N.Y., on Jan. 14, 1922, the son of John and Theresa Fitzgerald Topping. He was educated in the Amsterdam school system and enrolled in the Civilian Pilot Training Program, an aviation program sponsored by the government, where he learned to fly Piper Cubs after graduating from high school. During World War II, he served as a pilot instructor in the U.S. Army Air Corps and flew B-17s and B-24s. After the war, he attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, graduating in 1950 with a degree in chemical engineering.
Robert married the former Patricia Allen of Troy, N.Y., on April 23, 1949, and the couple shared and enjoyed 61 years of marriage together. They had one daughter, Kathy Topping Wiese. Bob and Pat settled in Littleton, N.H., where he spent most of his working life as resident manager of the Norton Pike Division of the Norton Company, an abrasive company that manufactured sharpening stones. Throughout his life, Bob remained active in community affairs. While living in Littleton, he was a member of the school board for 13 years, was district deputy of BPOE North and was exalted ruler of the Littleton Lodge of Elks. He also served as president of the PTA and the Littleton Band Club.
After retiring and moving to St. Augustine in 1988, he acted as a tour guide at the Cathedral Basilica and did income taxes for AARP. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus 611 and the Corpus Christi Catholic Church. During his free time, Bob was an avid Yankees fan, played golf and liked to travel.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Patricia Allen Topping, of St. Augustine; a daughter, Kathy Topping Wiese, and her husband, Jim Wiese, of East Montpelier, Vt.; a brother, Alfred Topping, of Commerce, Ga.; a sister, Phyllis Campbell, of Rexford, N.Y.; and two grandchildren, Gail and Robert Wiese.
A memorial Mass will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 17, 2010, at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment with military honors will follow at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 17, 2010, at Jacksonville National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida for the Bailey-Upchurch Center in St. Augustine, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/21/2010)
Mary Lou Torres, 72, of Palm Coast, died on Jan. 17, 2011, at the Stuart Meyer Hospice House in Palm Coast.
Memorial services will be held at noon Saturday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. A visitation beginning at 11 a.m. will precede the service.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 21, 2011)
James David Tout, 58, of Hastings, Fla., died Monday, May 26, 2008 at his home.
He was born in Wheeling, W.Va., on Wednes-day, Nov. 9, 1948 to the late Tom Tout and Marjorie Tout Rowand. Mr. Tout faithfully served his country proudly in the U.S. Army, having served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He worked as an Aircraft Emergency Maintenance Repairman for the U.S. Navy, having traveled all over the world. He enjoyed fishing in his spare time.
James is survived by his special friend, Mary Maddox; a son, T. Scott Tout of Hastings; grandchildren Tori Lee and Hayden Tout; sisters Wendy Marsh of Jacksonville, Fla., and Susan Biesiada and husband Dan of Hastings; and step-father James Rowand of St. Augustine.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing James' guest book at www.WattsFuneralHomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Watts Funeral Homes, Inc., San Mateo, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 05/30/08)
Alice E. Towne, 98, died June 12, 2008, at Samantha Wilson Care Center, St. Augustine. She was a loving mother to Joyce Lyons, grandmother to Lea, Suzanne and Don, great-grandmother to Kate and Emily, and great-great-grandmother to Abby.
She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 63 years, Lea F. Towne, and had lived in Norwood, Mass., until moving to Florida in 1972.
A private memorial will be held by her family.
(St Augustine Record, 06/21/08)
Richard Thomas Towne, 74, of the Coquina Crossing Community in Elkton, Fla., died Sept. 24, 2010, at San Marco Terrace. He was born in Jersey City, N.J., and had resided in Coquina Crossing for the past year. He was formerly from Dunedin, Fla., where he lived from 1995 until moving to Elkton. He served in the U.S. Army and had worked as an automotive transporter.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Towne, Elkton; and one sister, Brenda Huffert.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home, St. Augustine, is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 29, 2010)
Mr. James C. Townsend departed this life on Aug. 4, 2009, at Alachua General Shands Hospital, Gainesville, Fla.
He was a Deacon at Emanual Baptist Church.
He's the father of Gracie Gardner, St. Augustine, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 08/07/09)
Mary Jean Townsend of Switzerland died on June 6. Funeral services will be held in Loves Park, Ill. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on June 13, 2011)
Mildred Gilligan Tragemann, known as "Millie" to her friends, and "Grammy" to her family, made her way home to The Lord, our God, whom she dearly loved, on Dec. 22, 2007.
Millie was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa. She raised her family there, residing in Philadelphia until moving to St. Augustine in January 2003. "Chiefy," her widely know nickname, was a homemaker. She was of the Catholic faith. Millie loved roller skating and was a great and competitive player of all games. Much beloved by her family, she was the best and most loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to all. Her sense of humor was wonderful, and Millie cherished her friends in Philadelphia and her friends and the staff at The Allegro. We know her loving, beautiful spirit will be with us always.
Granny was a ray of light on a cloudy day, She was a drop of joy that found her way into all of our hearts that will forever stay."
A celebration of her life will be announced at a future date. She will be buried in Philadelphia at her husband's side.
Survivors include her sons Dick (Kathy) of St. Augustine; Steve of Orlando; Fred (Sandi) of Wheaton, Ill.; and Tom (Roe) of Philadelphia, Pa.; 10 grand children; and eleven great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by the father of her children, Richard W. Tragemann; a brother, John Gilligan; and three sisters, Marie Burns, Agnes Gilligan, and Sally Fida.
Memorials may be made to Haven Hospice, 42 NW 90th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32606.
Arrangements are entrusted to Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park.
(St. Augustine Record, 12/26/07)
Elizabeth "Betty" Trail, 77, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Oct. 25, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. She was born in Bradley Beach, N.J. She resided at Bay View Nursing Home for the past four years. She enjoyed bingo, playing games and making people laugh.
She was preceded in death by son, Robert Trail.
Survivors include her son, Edward Trail, Delaware; daughters, Patty Taylor and Debra Trail, both of St. Augustine, Fla., and Cindy Trail, Oklahoma.
Memorial may be made to Elizabeth Trail Memorial, c/o Caring Hands/Caring Community, 161 B Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Nov. 15, 2008 at the Pier at Bay View.
(St Augustine Record, 10/29/08)
Fran Traster, 94, passed away peacefully at Moultrie Creek Nursing Home on March 21, 2011.
She is survived by daughter, Marjorie Witt and son-in-law John of St. Augustine, and daughter Wendy Fox and son-in-law Steve of Connecticut. She also leaves four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A future memorial service is planned.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on March 22, 2011)
James E. "Jim" Travers, 77, of St. Augustine, died on May 29, 2009, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Jim was born in New York City, N.Y., and was a longtime resident of Bloomfield, N.J., before retiring to St. Augustine in 1995. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Air Force.
For nearly 40 years, Jim served as payroll manager for Worthington Pump Co. in East Orange, N.J.
Jim spent the last 14 years diligently overseeing the Point Matanzas condominium complex. His latest effort was the recent addition of a brand new boat dock in the river. It was a labor of love that he excelled at. His friends and neighbors will sorely miss these efforts moving forward.
He was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Kevin Patrick Younkins; a sister, Margaret Reap; and a brother, William Travers.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ann Travers of St. Augustine; sons, James Travers and his wife, Linda, of Virginia Beach, Va., and Peter Travers, and his wife, Donna, of Pompton Plains, N.J.; a daughter, Mary Wolfarth and her husband, James, of Forest Hill, Md.; sisters, Elizabeth Britton of Texas and Anna Martin of New Jersey; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church with Father Seamus O'Flynn officiating. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church with prayers beginning at 5 p.m.
Interment in the Cloisters Columbarium at St. Anastasia Catholic Church will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to: Community Hospice of Northeast FL, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32257.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 05/31/09)
Stanley W. "Stan" Trayler, 73, Hastings, Fla., passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at his residence following a brief illness.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Masters Funeral Home in Palatka. Messages of sympathy may be sent to mastersobit@hotmail.com.
(St Augustine Record, 08/05/09)
Leslie "Les" Bruce Treacy, 54, passed away suddenly Dec. 17 in Albuquerque, N.M.
He was born Jan. 18,1954, in Flushing, N.Y.
He served on the carrier USS Nimitz while serving in the United States Marine Corps. After returning home, he worked for Grumman in Calverton, N.Y. In 1984, he relocated to St. Augustine to work for Northrop Grumman. In 2007, he moved to Albuquerque, N.M., to work for Eclipse Aviation.
He is survived by his wife, Laraine, Albuquerque, N.M.; his mother, Maureen Treacy, St.Augustine; his son, Joseph Treacy, St.Augustine; his three daughters, Cariann and Deanna Treacy, Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Jackilyn Treacy, Key West; his stepson, Justin Edwards, St. Augustine; and one granddaughter.
He is preceded in death by his father, James Treacy.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
The family has set up an account in his name at Prosperity Bank # 3008956708 to help with the unexpected expenses to get his wife back to St. Augustine. Any donations will be greatly appreciated.
French Mortuary Albuquerque, N.M., is in charge of services.
(St Augustine Record, 12/29/08)
Mr. Clifford Anthony Triay, 77, of Ellijay, Ga., and St. Augustine, Fla., died Thursday Oct. 30, 2008. Mr. Triay was born on May 22, 1931 in St. Augustine, Fla., the son of the late Anthony Triay and Alvina Masters Triay. He worked for the Florida Department of Transportation. He was a member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Elkton, Fla.
Survivors include his wife, Maggie Painter Triay, Ellijay; step-son, Terry Teague, Ellijay; step-daughter, Linda Teague Lawrence, Ellijay; brother, Alfred Triay, St Augustine, Fla.; sisters, Martha Jane Wiseman and Ann Marie DeVoe, both of St. Augustine, Fla.
Funeral services were held Monday Nov. 3, 2008 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with The Rev. Randy Mattox, Rev. Roy Scott and Bro. Billy Jones, officiating. Interment was in the Yukon Cemetery. Online condolences maybe made at www.bernhardtfh.com.
Bernhardt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/05/08)
Richard "Rick" Davis Tripp, 55, of East Palatka, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Shands, University of Florida, in Gainesville, Fla.
A celebration of memories service will be held 6 p.m. at his home at 223 San Jose Ave., East Palatka, on Friday, July 23, 2010.
Watts Funeral Home, Palatka, is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 7/23/2010)
Benjamin Henry Troemel, 93, a retired Navy captain, died on Sept. 29, 2008. Capt. Troemel was appointed an aviation cadet in 1938 and was serving as a dive bomber pilot on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Enterprise when the Japanese struck Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Other assignments included tours of duty in Bermuda, Panama and Malta and numerous Naval Air Stations in the continental United States. He was in scouting six (6) on the Big E. An account of the activities on Pearl Harbor Day is included in "The Big E" and also a videotape at the museum of World War II in New Orleans.
His first wife of 22 years, the former Alice C. Ellison of Pensacola, died in 1962 of cancer. Later he married the former Jean L. Wagner of West Palm Beach and Asheville, N.C., who survives him. They moved to St. Augustine shortly after the opening of Flagler College in 1968, where he served as assistant director of admissions for three years.
Capt. Troemel was a graduate of the New York State Merchant Marine Academy and the Naval Post Graduate School of Intelligence. He was also a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Tulane University and earned a masters degree in rehabilitation counseling at the University of Florida.
Military awards include three air medals and the Presidential Unit Citation. Troemel was a Yankee fan; Babe Ruth was one of his heroes. An aviation fan of Lindbergh, he learned to fly at the same airport where Lindbergh took off for his famous flight to Europe. He was part owner of several airplanes, and after retirement enjoyed flying around the United States. A true adventurer, his actives included world traveling and annual trips to Cancun, Mexico.
Benjamin was included for many years in the activities of the Royal Family of St. Augustine as Baron Von Troemel. He was a member of the USO of St. Augustine, volunteering in the annual festivities for the Navy honorees and their families. Under the Greyhound Bus Company, he organized a travel club and conducted tours in the U.S. and abroad. He was part owner of the Ancient City Travel Agency.
Troemel was a member of the Navy League, Military Order of the World Wars, St. Augustine Art Association, Retired Officers Association, Officers Club of St. Augustine, Association of Naval Aviation and the St. Augustine Historic Society.
Besides his wife, Jean, he is survived by a son, Lt. Col. Benjamin H. Troemel Jr., U.S. Air Force retired; a daughter, Linda (Charles) Lovelace of Seneca, S.C.; three grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A son, Robert Ellison Troemel, died in 1983.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at the Memorial Lutheran Church, 3375 U.S. 1 South, St. Augustine, FL 32086. Inurnment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Fla., at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Memorial Lutheran Church or to the NE Community Hospice, 4114 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park are in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/01/08)
Ronald D. Trofholz passed away peacefully July 24, 2009, at Flagler Hospital. He was 76 years old. Born in Nebraska,
Ronald served in the Air Force and worked in sales for many years. He and his wife of 56 years, Norma, moved to St. Augustine nine years ago. He enjoyed the study of history and was an avid Huskers football fan. In recent years he also enjoyed NASCAR racing.
Survivors include his wife, Norma; daughter, Rochelle ÒShellyÓ Trofholz; sons, Greg Trofholz (Sandy), Jim Trofholz (Kris); sister, Bardeene Glandt; and brother, Harlan Trofholz (Shirley).
A memorial service will be held July 29, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Memorial Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Memorial Lutheran Church Building Fund are appreciated.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/28/09)
Deborah Reyes Trujillo, 53, passed away on June 1, 2010, at home in Seville, Fla., surrounded by the love and comfort of her family after bravely fighting a battle with melanoma cancer for five years.
She was a dental assistant for her stepfather, Dr. Charles S. Segrest, until his retirement and other dentists in St. Augustine. While living in Glendale, Ariz., she continued in the field of dentistry.
She is survived by her companion of many years, Foy (Butch) Jordan, III, Seville, Fla.; two children, a son, Michael J. Rhoden, St. Augustine, and a daughter, Robyn C. Trujillo, Goodyear, Ariz.; her mother, Phyllis Reyes Segrest, St. Augustine; sister, Pauletta R. Williams (Kenan), Lincolnton, N.C.; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Vincent dePaul Reyes Jr., and step father, Dr. Charles S. Segrest.
After cremation, memorial remembrances are in the planning stages for later dates.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia and Flagler County, 3800 Wood Briar Trail. Port Orange, FL 32129.
(St Augustine Record, 6/5/2010)
Mrs. Bonnie L. Tucker, 75, of St. Augustine, Fla., previously of Conyers, Ga., died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Tucker.
She is survived by mother, Verda Manning, Wabash, Ind.; daughters and sons-in-law, Polly and Charles McKnight, Alexandria, Ind., Gaye and Bill Gaye Jones, St. Augustine, Fla., Ronda Hammang, Charleston, S.C., Shirla Misiak, St. Augustine, Fla., and Cindy and Craig Johnson, Duluth, Ga.; grandchildren, Zac, Mike and Jeremy McKnight, Ceress (McKnight) Beane, Chris Troyer, Gina (Troyer) White, Bill Jones III, Brittany Jones, Vaughn Hammang, Jamie Hammang, Meghann Misiak, Monica Misiak, Troy Johnson, Eric Johnson and Samantha (Johnson) McHan; great-grandchildren, Gabriel and Chase McKnight and Austin and Gracelynn McHan; and siblings, Danny Manning, Connie Smith, Peggy Drook, Wabash, Ind., and Sally Cruzen, Fort Worth, Texas.
Mrs. Tucker was Past Worthy Matron of the Hapeville Chapter of Eastern Star.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, from 1 until 3 p.m. at Scot Ward Funeral Services. Graveside services will follow at Green Meadow Memorial Gardens, 677 Legion Road, Conyers, Ga.
Contributions may be made to Artbreakers ... Artists in the Fight Against Cancer, P.O. Box 840066, St. Augustine, FL. 32080 (artbreakers.org) or your local community hospice. Condolences may be submitted online at www.scotward.com.
Scot Ward Funeral Services - Harry White Chapel, 1299 Milstead Ave., Conyers, GA 30012 (770-483-7216).
(St Augustine Record, 10/30/2009)
Eric A. Tucker, 40, of Hastings, died March 29, 2009, at Flagler Hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Hastings, a member of St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, a farm laborer, a member of the Trustee Layman. He attended Hastings High School and enjoyed fishing, playing bingo and talking to people.
He is survived by his devoted mother, Willie Mae Tucker and father, Wilson Evans (deceased); stepfather, James Westley; brothers, Willie Varnes III, Calvin Westley, Wilson Evans, Jr., Herman Evans and Kenny Cain; sister, Evonsk Tucker, Sophie Westley, Pamilar Tucker, all of Hastings, Melissa Tucker, Faison, N.C., Annette, Reeda, Barbara, Jeanette, Felicia, and Mae Catherine.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion AME Church with The Rev. Robert Holtz, officiating. Burial at Pattersonville Cemetery. Viewing will be 5-7 p.m. at St. Stephens UM Church an from 7:30 -9 p.m. at Coleman's Mortuary.
Coleman's Mortuary, Hastings, in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 04/03/09)
On June 17, 2011, Harry L. Tucker, 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. He was born Oct. 23, 1921, in Jacksonville, Ill. At an early age he joined the C.C.C., and later went into the Army. He trained at Fort Ord, Calif., and was shipped to the Pacific Theater where he served in World War II.
After his Army service he was honorably discharged at Camp Blanding, Fla. He later joined the Florida National Guard, then transferred to the Navy Sea Bees. He retired from the Sea Bees as a chief petty officer, after 32 total years of Military service.
He has been an active member in San SebastianÊCatholic Church where he was active in the Knights of Columbus, Council 11046. He was also a charter member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and a life member of the VFW. He worked for the Civil Service at Mayport Naval Station for 30 years, retiring at the age of 55.
After retiring, he worked at the St. Augustine Technical Center and the American Culinary Federation. His hobby was his Christmas tree farm on Woodlawn Road for 25 years.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at San Sebastian Catholic Church, The Rev. Tom Walsh officiating. Burial will follow at San Lorenzo cemetery with full military honors.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. ÊTuesday with prayers beginning at 7 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Catherine (Solano) Tucker; two children, Gregory Tucker, his wife Patricia, and daughter Tina Tucker; three grandchildren, Eric Hopkins, Heather Hopkins and Kevin Hopkins; and two great-grandchildren, Alexis and Jaden.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Community Hospice of N.E. Florida.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on June 20, 2011)
Leonard R. Tucker died March 16, 2011, at The Bailey Family Center For Caring surrounded by his family. He was born in Akron, Ohio, on April 25, 1922. He moved to St. Augustine in 1926 with his parents and sisters.
Leonard R. and Ruth Tucker were married in Crawfordville, Fla., on June 8, 1941. Leonard was in the Navy during the war years and was stationed in Pensacola. Their daughter, Linda, was born on June 22, 1943, in Pensacola. They returned to St. Augustine after Leonard was discharged from the Navy and resided there for the rest of their lives. Their son, Len, was born in St. Augustine on Sept. 7, 1951.
Leonard and Ruth worked in the family photography business, Tucker"s Studio, until they started a school day photography business of their own. They began contracting with schools to photograph the children in 1947. They founded Leonard"s Studio in 1951. During the years, Leonard and Ruth worked together to develop the business into the diversified company it is today.
Leonard was a former member of the Lion"s Club and was very active in the Boy Scouts in the 1960"s. Both Ruth and Leonard served on the organizational board of "Teen Town" during the 1950"s.
Leonard was pre-deceased by both parents.
Leonard is survived by his daughter, Linda (Frank) Black; son, Leonard R. (Jean) Tucker Jr.; and sisters, Eleanor Hanson and Dolores Greenway. He is also survived by his grandsons, Lee Sellers, Jamie (Julie) Sellers, and Randy (Angelique) Sellers; and granddaughters, Claudia (George) Dencer, and Julianna Tucker; and his great-grandsons, James and Chase Sellers and George Dencer, V.
A donation in his honor may be made to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville FL 32257. Private services will be held at a later date.
All friends and relatives are invited to a celebration of Leonard"s and Ruth"s lives on Monday, April 4, 2011. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the River House, 180 Marine St., St. Augustine.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on March 22, 2011)
Norine H. Tucker, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, Nov. 24, 2008.
She was born to Joe and Nita Bowling in Lillybrook, W.Va., on Jan. 25, 1921. After growing up in West Virginia, she and her husband, Roscoe, moved to Tampa in 1960, where they lived until he passed away in 1996.
She has lived in St. Augustine since 1997.
Norine was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family was everything to her.
She was a Baptist.
She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Betty (Bob) Raduns and Joyce Pisano, both of St. Augustine; grandchildren, Steve (Nancy) Raduns of St. Augustine and Robyn (Todd) Pisano of Stuart, Fla.; and great-grandchildren Christian and Cody Raduns.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, WV 25801.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/27/08)
Nancy Lucille Tuggle-Brown, 69, a former long-time resident of St. John"s County, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011, after a lengthy illness at her home in Anderson County, Ky.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph C. Brown; her daughter, Colleen E. Gehlbach and son-in Law, Tim Gehlbach; grandchildren, Chelsea B. Payne, Jordan R. Adams and Sarah E. Adams of Kentucky; niece Jennifer Cooper; grand-niece, Ruth Ann Cooper; and grand-nephew Will Cooper of Jacksonville, Fla.
Following cremation, there will be a memorial service conducted by the family at their residence in Anderson County, Ky., at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2011.
Instead of flowers, the family requests that donations in Nancy"s name be given to your local Hospice organization.
The St. Augustine Record,05/07/11
(Published in St. Augustine Record on May 7, 2011)
Susan Floyd Tully, 57, of St. Johns County, died Aug. 14, 2010, at her home.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, at Crescent Beach Baptist Church, with a reception following at the church. Flowers are gratefully accepted, or you may make a donation in Susan"s memory to the American Cancer Society.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 8/16/2010)
Ann Turkovich, 93, passed away July 17, 2011, at Moultrie Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 5, 1917. She was a long-time resident of Oaklawn, Ill., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 12 years.
She is survived by daughter, Donna Kelley; sons, Larry (Deborah) Turkovich and Terry (Phylis) Turkovich; grandchildren, Toni, Michelle, Rebecca, Dana, Megan, Blake, Derrick and Keith; 21 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 20, 2011 )
Winona Turnbaugh, 86, of St. Augustine, died on Dec. 10 at Flagler Hospital.
Mary was born on Jan. 26, 1923, in West Columbia, S.C., to William and Vernice (Metts) Fuller. She was a long-time resident of Tulelake, Calif., and had lived in Reno, Nev., for 15 years before moving to St. Augustine in 2008. She was a member of Community Presbyterian Church in Tulelake.
She is survived by a son, Gary Turnbaugh, and his wife, Eileen, of St. Augustine; a daughter, Nancy Harvey, and her husband, Rick, of Boise, Idaho; a sister, June Byrd, of West Columbia; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Turnbaugh, and a brother, William Ernest Fuller Jr.
Interment will be in Masonic Memorial Gardens in Reno.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home in St. Augustine is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/13/2009)
William J. "Bill" Turnbull, 93, of East Palatka, died Sunday Nov. 16, 2008 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center after a long illness. He was a native of Charleroi, Pa., and lived in Palatka and East Palatka since 1951. He graduated from Stetson University in 1949 and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and former member of the Rotary Club of Palatka. He retired after 30 years as a school teacher in various counties, having been best known as band director at Palatka South High and later Palatka High School from 1951-1980. He was elected and served on the Putnam County School Board from 1980-1992. He conducted and played in the St. Augustine Community Orchestra and the Putnam Community Band. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Elsie Tilton Turnbull.
He is survived by a son, Gene Turnbull and wife, Sandy of Indianapolis, Ind.; two daughters, Suzy Goodwin and husband, Owen and Carol Stockton and husband, Billy, all of Palatka; eight grandchildren, Greg Turnbull, Laura Clark, Michelle Usry, Alyse Kite, Stephanie Reed, Katie Perry, Angie Cooke, and Chris Amaden; 17 great-grandchildren; and his special companion, Nuna Basler.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka with Mr. C. L. Overturf, Jr. officiating. The U.S. Navy will conduct military honors. Memorial donations can be made to: Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177. Friends may call Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
(St Augustine Record, 11/20/08)
Clifton Junior Turner ("Cliff") passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, 2011, after a year-long battle with cancer, in upstate New York surrounded by loved ones.
Cliff was born on Feb. 21, 1953, in Norfolk, Va.
He was an avid golfer, fisherman and jack-of-all-hobbies.
He was a loving friend, father and grandfather and will be missed by many.
Memorial services will be held at noon Saturday at Good News Church, 1357 Wildwood Drive, St. Augustine.
A reception for family and friends will be immediately following - details at the service.
He is survived by his two sons, Jason Turner and Justin Barnes; daughter, Jessica Barnes-Turner; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Turner; and two grandchildren, Lona Pershall and Leah Turner.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 21, 2011)
Marguerite "Peggy" Turpin, 87, passed away peacefully at her residence on Feb. 6, 2011. She was born in Dearborn, Mich., on Aug. 2, 1923.
Peggy graduated from MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Ill. She was teen director for the YWCA, charter member of the Dearborn Symphony Orchestra, volunteer of the year for the Detroit News, active in the Historical Society of Bay View, Mich., and involved in the American Field Service student exchange program.
A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Presbyterian Church, 36 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, Fla. Burial will be held at a later date in Bay View, Mich. In lieu of flowers those wishing a make a donation in her memory to the Memorial Presbyterian Church building fund.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert Turpin; daughters, Nancy Harrington of Perkasie, Pa., Beth Joiner of St. Augustine, Fla., and Amy Thomas of Marietta, Ga.; grandchildren, Michael and Patrick Harrington, Emily and Adam Thomas and Nikki Joiner; and great grandchildren, Ryan, Braydon and Jordan Harrington.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, February 9, 2011)
Edward Tustin Jr., 76, passed away Dec. 22, 2008, at Flagler Hospital.
He is survived by his daughters, Elaine Griffiths, Cheryl Zawacki and Delores Walker; son, Edward Tustin.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 7 p.m. Monday at Craig Funeral Home, the Rev. David Weidner officiating.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/27/08)
Funeral services for U.S. Army Sgt. Bryan Joseph Tutten, 33, who died on Christmas Day serving his country in Iraq, will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 2940 County Road 214, followed by graveside services with full military honors at San Lorenzo Cemetery. Bishop Demetrios of Xanthos, Fr. Nikitas Theodosion and Fr. Martin Ritzi will officiate.
Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m.
Bryan will arrive at St. Augustine Airport by military charter jet at 8:54 this morning. He will receive military honors planeside and will then be transported to Craig Funeral Home, escorted by the St. Johns County Sheriff's Department and the Patriot Guard Riders.
Flowers are gratefully declined.
The family requests donations to your preference of the following: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, 910 17th St. NW, Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20006; Friends of the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, payable to "Friends of the GTM Reserve," 450 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32080; Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 2940 County Road 214, St. Augustine, FL 32084; or Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 614 Oakridge Ave., Fayetteville, N.C. 28305.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 01/01/08) (Note: Burial in San Lorenzo Cemetery)
Michael G. Tuzinowski, 51, St. Augustine, died Feb. 12, 2011, at his home. He was born in Detroit and had resided in St. Augustine for the past two years, moving here from Michigan. He had worked for the railroad as a torch cutter. Michael was an accomplished wood worker, specializing in the making of walking canes. He was also an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing. He was of the Catholic faith.
A visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Michigan.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to your favorite charity.
He is survived by his parents, Donald and Fairalee Tuzinowski, St. Augustine; one sister, Allison Dennis, Dearborn, Mich.; one brother, Robert Tuzinowski, Battle Creek, Mich.; maternal grandfather, Robert "Bob" Allen, St. Augustine; two children, Tabitha Crowley, Milan, Mich., and Todd Tuzinowski, Rudyard, Mich.; and a niece, Cassaundra Bailey, Galesburg, Mich.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, February 15, 2011)
Zuzana Tylecek, 69, passed away at her home with her husband Jerry and son Tomas at her side.
Born and graduated from a college in Prague, Czechoslovakia, she and her family came to St. Augustine in 1986. She owned an import company and Zuzana's Slender You Figure Salon.
She was very active in many sports and attended regular art shows, where she met and acquired many good friends. In her book of poetry "The Love is the Focus of the World," she expressed her talent as a poet and illustrator.
Zuzana's "Celebration of Life Party" will be held on May 23, 2009, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 331 St. George Street, St. Augustine.
(St Augustine Record, 05/18/09)
Beatriz Tyler, 85, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Nov. 2, 2010, after a prolonged illness and passed into the arms of her Lord at Kindred Hospital, Green Cove Springs, Fla. She was born in Colombia, South America and had resided in St. Augustine since 1998. She was a retired licensed practical nurse. She was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. William Mooney, officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lawn Cemetery in Long Island, N.Y.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ovid F. Tyler, her brother, and sister-in-law, Sam and Lila Sanchez.
She is survived by her daughters, Cecilia Lando and Tracy (Michael) Caiata, both of Long Island, N.Y.; son, Michael Tyler, Guttenberg, N.J.; best friend and sister, Cecilia Blau, St. Augustine; brothers, Peter (Lenora) Sanchez, Long Island, N.Y., and Robert (Alice) Sanchez, New York, N.Y.; grandchildren, Michael E. Caiata and Tyler Caiata; many nieces and nephews.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the local arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, November 3, 2010)
Mary Ruth Tyler, 73, of St. Augustine, passed away on June 7, 2011, at the Bailey Family Center for Caring, surrounded by her family. She was born in Bollinger County, Mo., and had resided in north central Florida for 40 years, before moving to St. Augustine in 2007.
Private services are planned.
Contributions may be given in her memory to the Bailey Family Center for Caring, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
She was preceded in death by a sister, June Lincoln and three brothers, Darris, J.W. and Harold E. Beard.
She is survived by her children, Marie Engel of St. Augustine, Teresa Williams of Graham, Fla., George "Buddy" Tyler of Macclenny, Fla., Sybil Tucker of Knoxville, Tenn., and Heather Lipscomb of St. Augustine; sisters, Shirley Probst, Gladys Glover and Gloria Hoxworth, and a brother, Gilbert Beard, all of Missouri; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on June 9, 2011)
Dianne Tymeson, 62, St. Augustine, died Oct. 7, 2010, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville. She was born in Pikeville, Tenn., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1976, moving here from Clearwater.
Dianne had a long history in the helping professions. She first obtained national medical licenses in radiologic technology and nuclear medical technology and practiced in these fields for nearly 20 years. She was employed by Mease Hospital in Dunedin, Fla., and Texas Medical Center in Houston.
Dianne then served in the field of counseling and psychology, earning her bachelor's degree in psychology and gerontology at Flagler College. She attended the University of North Florida, where she received her master's degree in counseling psychology. She was a nationally certified counselor, licensed with the state of Florida and certified as a behavior analyst and mental health supervisor. She worked for Epic Community Services as a licensed mental health counselor, most recently serving as their clinical director.
Dianne was a beloved and dedicated friend, mentor, therapist and healer to numerous people. She loved life and enjoyed helping others, gardening, writing and music. She described her most pleasurable activities as having been a mother and grandmother. She attended Anastasia Baptist Church.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home in St Augustine.
Flowers are gratefully accepted or those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Epic Community Services, 1400 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
She is survived by a daughter, Heather Tymeson Braund, Savannah, Ga.; one sister, Carolyn McElroy, Elkton; one brother, Monty Dill, Hanover, Calif. and one granddaughter, Eleanor Braund.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, October 10, 2010)
Terrell (Terry) Ulrich, 88, of Knoxville, Tenn., passed away on Sept. 10, 2008. He was born Oct. 3, 1919, in Chester, Pa. Mr. Ulrich was a resident of St. Augustine for 44 years before moving to Tennessee in 2001. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps. He worked at Fairchild Aircraft for many years. He was a St. Johns county deputy and was the first St. Augustine Beach Marshall. He also worked as an instructor for the National Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn, Knoxville; daughters, Lora Leggett and husband, Marvin, of Ludowici, Ga., Brenda Glover of Switzerland, Dona Latham and husband, Gary, of Seymour, Tenn., Ruth Anne Causey of Ponte Vedra Beach; sons, John Causey of Knoxville, David Causey and wife, Michele, of St. Augustine; grandchildren, Anna Fain and husband, Brian, of Knoxville, Tenn., Bradley Moxley, also of Knoxville, Tenn., Amy and Loren Glover of Switzerland, Megan and Sarah Leggett of Ludowici, Ga., Ella and Will Causey of St. Augustine; great-grandchildren, Jack, Luke, and Isabel Fain of Knoxville, Tenn.
Atchley Funeral Home in Seymour, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/01/08)
Kenneth Armistead Ungermann, 91, passed away at his home on Oct. 11, 2008.
Mr. Ungermann was born Oct. 23, 1916, in Birmingham, Ala., later moving to the New England and New York areas where he grew up. At 19 he toured Europe alone for several months on a shoestring budget. In 1940 he entered the American Field Service and served in northern Africa. He was subsequently trained as a pilot and became an Army Air Corps captain, flying combat missions over Europe during World War II, and was decorated with an Air Medal with three oak-leaf clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He brought his 8th Air Force B-17 crew home safely on each of its 32 missions.
Following the war, Mr. Ungermann managed a car dealership on Long Island, briefly owned a successful guest ranch in Arizona and researched the life of Pancho Villa, the Mexican Revolution general, in Mexico. He then returned to peacetime Europe as a journalist and was assigned to write for the International News Service in Paris. While in Paris he reported on NATO affairs and covered General Dwight Eisenhower's headquarters there.
It was also in Paris where he met and later married in 1951 Judith Ponsonby, a British citizen who was born in Barbados and had attended the University of California, Berkley. Because of his association with Gen. Eisenhower, Mr. Ungermann was recalled to the U.S. to cover the his successful 1952 presidential campaign. He also covered the State Department for INS during the first term of the Eisenhower administration before other fields called.
Perhaps his most fascinating adventure was homesteading on 160 acres near Wasilla, Alaska, with his family beginning in the late 1950s, arriving before statehood. While in Alaska, Mr. Ungermann became interested in and researched the history of the dog teams, whose stamina and bravery halted Nome, Alaska's diphtheria epidemic which occurred in mid-January 1925. It was a several-hundred-mile relay race of dog teams that began at the railhead of Nenana, near Fairbanks, and speedily transported life-saving medicine across the vast breadth of Alaska. His retelling of the episode later became the subject of his popular book published in the early 1960s, "The Race to Nome," which became the inspiration for the now-famous annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The lead dog of one of the teams, Balto, can be seen today as a bronze statue in New York City's Central Park commemorating this remarkable story.
In researching his book, he was able, by crisscrossing Alaska, to interview almost all of the dog team drivers who had contributed to the heroic effort in the depth of the Alaskan winter of 1925. His wife, Judith, assisted in editing the book while home-schooling the three boys at the homestead.
Later, Mr. Ungermann, always an avid seaman, became a commercial salmon and tuna fisherman, operating his own vessel from northern California on the Pacific and was at sea for days, and even weeks, at a time, solo, except for his Dachshund, Beanie. From this and the Alaska experience, Mr. Ungermann developed a deep appreciation for nature and the environment and the need to conserve our threatened natural heritage, a passion he maintained all of his life.
Mr. Ungermann is survived by two sons, Kenneth G. and Brett A. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Judith, and son Michael, as well as many beloved dogs who were his companions during his lifetime.
At Mr. Ungermann's request there will be no services held. Please direct memorial contributions in his name to either the World Wildlife Fund, the Sierra Club, The Humane Society of the U.S., or Doctors Without Borders, USA.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/19/08)
Francis P. "Frank" Untener, 76, died on Feb. 27, 2008, at Flagler Hospital.
He was a native and longtime resident of Yonkers, N.Y., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1996. Frank served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as a diesel mechanic. After his discharge from the military he continued to work as a diesel mechanic as a member of Local 137 Operating Engineers Union in Elmsford, N.Y. He worked in construction for many years, mostly in Westchester County, N.Y. He was a volunteer fireman for the Yulan, N.Y. Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Yulan Rod & Gun Club. He was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
A funeral Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, March 3, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, with Father Seamus O'Flynn and Father Terrence Morgan officiating. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, at Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home, and also from 8 a.m. until the hour of the funeral mass on Monday in the San Antonio Room at St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
Interment will follow in San Lorenzo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to: The Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, North Florida Chapter, 7077 Bonneval Road, Ste. 610, Jacksonville, FL 32216.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Ruth M. Untener of St. Augustine; daughters, Susan Snyder of Syracuse, N.Y., Dianne Ronda of Land O' Lakes, Fla., Carolyn Lennon of St. Augustine; a brother, George Untener of Delray Beach, Fla.; sisters, Gloria Capuano of Hastings, N.Y., Mary Santiago of Utica, N.Y.; and four grandchildren.
Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/2/08)
Ruth M. Untener, 76, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville. She was a native and longtime resident of Yonkers, N.Y. and was a 1955 graduate of the Cochran School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse at St. Johns Riverside Hospital in Yonkers, N.Y., for more than 30 years. In 1996 she retired to St. Augustine and enjoyed spending time and traveling with a group of fellow-retired nurses from her hometown, as they, one-by-one, moved to St. Augustine. She was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan U. Snyder (Craig) of Jamesville, N.Y., Dianne Ronda of Land O" Lakes, Fla., and Carolyn Lennon (Everett Wright) of St. Augustine; and her grandchildren, Ryan, Andrew, Kymber and Frank.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Untener; her parents, Daniel F. Lynch, Sr. and Ruth Lynch; and a brother, Daniel F. Lynch Jr.
A funeral Mass will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, with The Rev. Terrence Morgan officiating. Interment will follow at San Lorenzo Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth's memory can be made to Community Hospice of N.E. Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, February 16, 2011)
Hamilton D. Upchurch was born on Sept. 25, 1925, at old Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine. He was the son of Frank D. Upchurch Sr. and Esther Davis Upchurch, both of whom preceded him in death. He attended Fullerwood Elementary School and was graduated from The Webb School in Bell Buckle, Tenn. Later in life he was honored to be a member of the Distinguished Alumni Society of Webb School. After graduation he immediately enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was commissioned as a pilot, although World War II ended before he was called upon to fly in combat. He remained a lifelong pilot and in 2002 was also licensed as a helicopter pilot.
He was graduated from the University of Florida with degrees in business administration and law. In 1987 he was designated by the University as a Distinguished Alumnus. He served on the University of Florida Foundation and remained a loyal Gator football fan throughout his life.
In 1951, he entered the private practice of law in St. Augustine with his father and Howell Melton. His father had started the firm in 1925 and it continues today as Upchurch, Bailey, and Upchurch, P.A. In 1961 Melton became a state circuit judge and later was appointed a federal judge, presently serving in senior status. Hamilton subsequently practiced with his brother Frank D. Upchurch, Jr., until Frank was appointed a judge for the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeals. As a lawyer, Hamilton served as an assistant state attorney and a member of the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar and was named a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
In 1967 he was elected to the St. Augustine City Commission and served until 1973, serving two years as mayor. He was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1978 and held that seat for 10 years, including eight years as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. After his first term, he was recognized by his colleagues in the legislature with the Alan Morris Award as most effective first-term legislator.
Upon retirement from elected office, Hamilton continued to practice law. He was appointed to the Florida Commission on Ethics and also taught as an adjunct professor at both Flagler College and St. Johns River Community College. He also served on the Board of Trustees of SJRCC.
Throughout his adult life, he was active in many civic organizations. He was instrumental in the founding of the Community Chest-United Fund, the forerunner to the United Way. He served in the Chamber of Commerce, on the governing board of Flagler Hospital, and as president of the St. Augustine Historical Society. He greatly enjoyed his over 50-year membership in the St. Augustine Rotary Club, serving as president and being named a Paul Harris Fellow.
He pursued a number of business interests during his adult life, but particularly enjoyed his association as a founding director of St. Augustine Federal and later of Prosperity Bank. He was Chairman of the Board from Prosperity Bank's founding in 1984 until his death.
He was baptized at Memorial Presbyterian Church and was a member for his entire life, serving in a number of capacities including Sunday school teacher, elder and trustee.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan U. Wager, and son, Hamilton Davis Upchurch Jr. He is survived by his wife, Susan E. Upchurch; his son Tracy Wilson Upchurch and his wife, Beth; and his son Bryan W. Upchurch. He is also survived by his son-in-law Dr. Walter Wager and daughter-in-law Catherine A. Upchurch; his brother Frank D. Upchurch, Jr., and his wife, Tis; his eight grandchildren, Emily, Drew, David, Thomas, Spencer, William, Allison, and John Upchurch; and his nieces and nephews, Mignon "Dee" Beranek, Frank D. Upchurch, III, Robin U. Allen, and Kramer T. Upchurch.
A memorial service will be held at Memorial Presbyterian Church at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008 with a reception to immediately follow.
Flowers are gratefully declined and in lieu the family would welcome contributions in Hamilton's honor to Community Hospice, 4114 Sunbeam Road, Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32257, for the construction of a St. Augustine Hospice facility.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St. Augustine Record, 01/09/08)
Berletta Haynes Urquhart passed away Nov. 5, 2010, at her home in St. Augustine, Fla. She was born on Jan. 16, 1933, in Letcher County, Ky. After graduating from high school, she moved to Florida, where she lived the remainder of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Ethel Haynes of Hazard, Ky., and her elder sister, June Haynes McDaniel.
Berletta worked as a medical assistant and bookkeeper to a Jacksonville ophthalmologist for more than 20 years. During those years she and her husband, William, lived aboard their boat, Sheneeda, and enjoyed traveling and fishing the waterways throughout Florida. After retirement they relocated to Palatka, Fla., where she enjoyed traveling, gardening and reading.
She is survived by a loving family, which includes her husband of 30 years, William R. Urquhart; a son, Gregory Watson; a daughter, Terry Hartley; stepchildren, Andrew Urquhart and Dawn Wiles; grandchildren, Ron Stevens, Wesley Stevens, Matthew Stevens, Jena Skinner, Dusty Wiles and Danielle Lipscomb; and great-grandchildren, Alexander Stevens, Karissa Stevens, Brianna Stevens, Jodi Skinner and Rustin Lipscomb. Berletta leaves behind one brother, Hoover Haynes; her sisters, Betty Haynes Rose, Jenny Haynes Aylen and Judy Haynes Levinson; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and many friends and loved ones.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, adjacent to Beachers Lodge at Crescent Beach, Fla.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St. Augustine Record on November 18, 2010)
Dr. Gene L. Usdin of New Orleans passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at the age of 87. He was born Jan. 31, 1922, in New York, N.Y., to Isidore and Eva Usdin. Dr. Usdin proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a well-known and respected psychiatrist, receiving his education at Tulane University. Dr. Usdin was a member of the American College of Psychiatrists, the American, Southern and Louisiana Psychiatrist Associations and numerous other organizations.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Cecile Weil Usdin; brother, Daniel Usdin; and his parents. Dr. Usdin is survived by his daughters, Catherine Usdin Burka, and husband, Aden Andrew Burka, and Linda Usdin and husband, Steven Bingler; his sons, Steven Usdin, and wife, Melanee Gaudin Usdin, and Thomas Usdin and wife, Sarah Newell Usdin. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Aden and Casey Burka, Matthew and William Usdin, Anya and Josephine Bingler, and Lyle and Cecile Usdin. Dr. Usdin was recognized internationally as a pioneer in forensic psychiatry. He published extensively and received numerous national and international awards. He was passionate about education and delighted in his role as a mentor, both personally and professionally. Dr. Usdin was an early civil rights activist and started the first community mental health center in New Orleans. The stories about his outspoken nature and firmly held beliefs are legendary. Dr. Usdin received many awards, but his greatest source of pride was his wife Cecile, their four children and their families.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 6227 St. Charles Ave. A memorial visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Dr. Gene L. Usdin may be made to Second Harvest of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana, the Usdin Family Judeo-Christian Lectureship Fund at Temple Sinai or Cecile's Crepe Myrtle Grove of Audubon Nature Institute. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 05/12/09)
Raymond A. Usher, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 28, 2009. He was a native of Savannah, Ga. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He founded Ray's Tire and Service in 1982, from which he retired in 2000. He was a member and officer of the Lions Club, Air Force National Guard and a member of the Crescent Beach Baptist Church for many years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Merial Jean; his daughters, Angelyn Pierson and Susan (Dean) Petty; grandchildren, Candice (Ryan) Simmons and Jacob (Jeannie) Petty; sister, Eleanor (Jesse) Wise and brother, Joseph (Barbara) Usher, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Crescent Beach Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Crescent Beach Baptist Church, 885 State Road 206 E., St. Augustine, FL 32086-7944, with Dr. David Beauchamp and Brother J.O. McLeod officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Remembrances may be sent to the Crescent Beach Baptist Church Building Fund, or the Northeast Florida Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 03/03/09)
Charles Robert Usina Sr., 85, passed away Oct. 30, 2009. He was born Oct. 10, 1924, and was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine, Fla.
Charlie filled his life with family, friends and tractors. Charlie strongly supported his country by enlisting in the Navy and was stationed on the USS San Francisco during World War II in the South Pacific.
He was a longtime supporter of St. Augustine 4-H clubs and gave back to the community by donating 65 acres of land for an agricultural center in St. Johns County. Charlie was also a member of the Los Floridanos Minorcan Society, Elks Lodge No. 829, the St. Johns Cattleman's Association and the St. Johns County Timber Growers Association.
Charlie spent much of his time as a board member of the Industrial Developmental Authority, a former chairman of the St. Johns County Planning and Zoning Agency and as an advisory board member of Wachovia Bank.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gabye; daughters, Karen Thompson and Laurie (Joe) Petty, and son Charles R. (Melissa) Usina Jr; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Margie Madison and Shirley Pacetti, and brother Roy Usina. Charlie is also survived by many extended family members, nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers at 6 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Basilica Cathedral of St. Augustine immediately followed by the internment at San Lorenzo Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations can be made to The Sisters of St. Joseph or Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/1/2009)
Frances Eugenia Usina, 76, of St. Augustine, died on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, at Kindred Hospital in Green Cove Springs. She was born in Anniston, Ala. Her many generations of Irish family have resided in St. Augustine since 1765.
Frances was preceded in death by her husband Bobby, sister, Correne McGee, and parents Albert Stephen Ashton and Julia Marie Lloyd Ashton.
She is survived by her brother Carl Ashton; sisters: Alice Gillam, Patricia Bishop, and Melba Sloan; children: Julie Cox, Theresa Barnes, Pamela Martin, Brad Simmons, Joey Usina, Robin Slate, Gator Usina, Susan Denes, and Tracey Nourse; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held on Monday, Feb. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. at the St. Augustine Memorial Park on Old Moultrie Road.
Funeral arrangements by Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park, 1475 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084, (904) 824-1672. Please visit Mrs. Usina's memorial page at www.craigfuneralhome.com
(St Augustine Record, 2/10/08)
Gladys Helen Usina, age 91, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Nov. 6, 2010, at her home. She was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine. She was a member of San Sebastian Catholic Church.Ê
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at San Sebastian Catholic Church, The Rev. Thomas Walsh, officiating. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. and prayers will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Craig Funeral Home. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully accepted or those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Gladys was the wife of the late Vivian J. Usina Jr.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas and Albert Delany, and sister, Mickey Delany.
She is survived by daughters, Barbara Jones, Sandy Nester and Joy Benson, all of St. Augustine, Fla.; sons: Vernon J. (Milo) Usina, Ormond Beach, Fla., V. J. (Gwen) Usina, III and Ronald F. Usina: all of St. Augustine, Fla.; sister: Grace L. Hines Cothron and brother: Kenneth J. Delany, both of St. Augustine, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, November 8, 2010)
LouAnn Denise Usina, 40, Hastings, died June 28, 2009, at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville.
She was born March 7, 1969, in Jacksonville and had resided and resided in the St. Augustine/Hastings area all of her life. She was a resource development coordinator with Communities in Schools, a division of AmeriCorps Vista, and she was a member of Flagler Estates Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, with the Rev. Billy German officiating. Visitation will also be held on Thursday, from 5 p.m. until the hour of services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the LouAnn Usina Memorial Fund, c/o Putnam State Bank, Acct. No. 32007007.
She is survived by her father, Roy Oscar Usina, St. Augustine; five children, Jennifer Usina of St. Augustine, Delayne "Mikie" Sullivan Jr., Diana "Michelle" Usina, Timmy Sharp and Samantha "Boo" Sharp, all of Hastings; four sisters, Donna Usina Morgan of Waynesville, N.C., Connie Cheshire, St. Augustine, Andrea Sconzo, Palm Coast, and Juriee Lawrence of St. Augustine; one brother, Roy O. Usina Jr., St. Augustine; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jeanine C. Usina.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/01/09)
William Lloyd Usina, 73, of St. Augustine, died Dec. 20, 2007, at his home. Mr. Usina was a lifelong heritage native of St. Augustine. Mr. Usina was a park ranger for Anastasia and Faver Dykes State Parks, a graduate of St. Joseph Academy and a member of the San Sebastian Catholic Church. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating: The Rev. Thomas Walsh. Burial: San Lorenzo Cemetery.
Survivors: His wife, Lois; daughters, Liana Chapman and Linda Lanier, both of St. Augustine and Debra Hall, Kansan; sons, Robert and Daniel Perkins, both of St. Augustine; sisters, Teresa Usina and Agnes McElroy, both of St. Augustine; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 12/22/07)
Funeral services for William Lloyd Usina, 73, of St. Augustine, who died Dec. 20, 2007, at his home, will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Fr. Thomas Walsh officiating. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Usina was a lifelong heritage native of St. Augustine. He was a park ranger for Anastasia and Faver Dykes State Parks, a graduate of St. Joseph Academy and a member of San Sebastian Catholic Church. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32257.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/24/07)
Judith Anne "Judy" Uttenreither, 58, of Elkton, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2011, at her home. Born and raised in Baltimore, Md., she was a graduate of Golden Ring High School, class of 1970. Judy moved from Millsboro, Del., to St. Augustine in 2006. She was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Baltimore, Md., where she was also married. Judy was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, and she will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, Kimmett Uttenreither of Elkton; her father, Nels Jenson Jr.; sons, Christopher Uttenreither of Elkton, Md., and Eric Uttenreither and his wife, Jennifer, of Montgomery County, Maryland; a daughter, Lisa Lewis, and her husband, James, of Millsboro, Del.; grandchildren, Victoria Uttenreither, Luca Uttenreither and Noah Lewis; sisters-in-law, Ethel Sutherland and Edna Uttenreither, both of Baltimore.
A visitation will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2011, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at a later date in Maryland. Interment will follow at Parkwood Cemetery in Baltimore.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on June 2, 2011)
Desmond Roscoe Valdes, Born February 8th, 1955, died May 23rd, 2009 at home surrounded by his family after a hard fought battle with cancer. Born the youngest of 3, to the late Martha Marie Valdes and John Ashley Valdes, of Clearwater, FL. And was brother to John Valdes, of St Augustine and Cherise Marie Valdes-Blair of Dunnellon, FL. Desmond spent his youth working for the family business, John Valdes Plumbing. After the company moved overseas, Desmond turned his talents to his first love, the sea, and pursued not only plumbing but, carpentry, electrical and underwater marine repair services. He soon opened his own businesses: Gulf Coast Yacht Services and Lucky Lady Charters. Desmond soon became a master boat builder and achieved his Unlimited Captain’s License. He returned to St Augustine and business with his brother John and became partner and Manager of Operations for John Valdes and Associates. He never asked his men to do something he couldn’t or wouldn’t do himself. He enjoyed the everyday workings with the people he grew to love. Most recently John and Desmond donated 28’ Grady White to the Lighthouse Archeological Maritime Program (LAMP). LAMP's work is to research and discover possible underwater anomalies and their Marine Historical value to the area. We are proud the ship bares Desmond’s name; The R/V Desmond Valdes.
When Desmond’s children entered St Augustine High School he became an avid Yellow Jackets Football fan and eventually Booster President. You could find him flipping burgers on the grill, and if not in the kitchen, he and Marie would be the noisy section of the stand; underneath, the press box! When he was unable to attend games he’d cheer along with the radio broadcast. But of all his accomplishments, he is most proud of his children and grandchildren: daughter Jessica Marie Valdes of St Augustine and her son Stephen James Quick of Wheat Ridge, CO; his son, Desmond Roscoe Valdes Jr., his wife Amy Jean Valdes and their son Desmond Roscoe Valdes III (D3) of St. Augustine; as well as Joshua George Valdes; and Nathan Daniel Valdes, of St Augustine. He leaves behind many family and friends. His family were his friends and his friends his family. We who knew him loved him. His sense of humor, his honor, and the respect he showed others was always earned and returned. Every moment that goes by, he will be missed, but most especially by his wife and partner of 32 years Marie E Hahn-Valdes. There will be no visitation, nor viewing. A Mass of Celebration will be held at the Cathedral Basilica, Wednesday, May 27th at 1:00 pm. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donation in Desmond’s memory can be made to the Bailey Family Center for Caring,Community Hospice for St Augustine,4266 Sunbeam Rd Jacksonville, FL 32257 and would be greatly appreciated.
(St Augustine Record, 05/25/09)
Carol Therese Valder, 74, of St Augustine, Fla., passed away May 23, 2009, peacefully at her home. She was born in Roselle, N.J., and formerly of Setauket, N.Y., and had resided in St Augustine since 2002.
She was a graduate of the Cochran School of Nursing (St. John's Riverside Hospital, Yonkers, N.Y.) and Syracuse University earning her BS in 1959. Carol was a dedicated and loved 30-year employee of the Three Village School District. She earned a master's in health education from Columbia University in 1972. She became active in the Women's Club of St. Augustine, she was voted the Club's Woman of the Year in 2007. She was a member of the St. Anastasia parish and a member of the Prayer Shawl Knitting Ministry. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, the Rev. Seamus O'Flynn, officiating. Those wishing are asked to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.stjude.org in Carol's memory.
Carol is survived by her husband of 47 years, Edward J. Valder; her sister, Marion Snowden (Orange, Calif.); many cousins, nieces and nephews, and too many friends to name.
Carol's family would like to thank the pastoral staff at St. Anastasia Catholic Church who treated her with great kindness, the staff and Dr. Montgomery at St. Augustine Cancer Center who were instrumental in her care, their neighbors, her nursing classmates and spouses, and the Community Hospice Team who allowed her to be home with dignity and no pain.
Craig Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 05/31/09)
Judy B. Valentino, 62, of St. Augustine, Fla., died on Dec. 24, 2008, at Shands Hospital in Jacksonville after sustaining injuries in an automobile accident. She was a native and longtime resident of New Jersey and had been a resident of St. Augustine since 2005. Judy enjoyed NASCAR and was a big fan of Dale Earnhardt Sr., and traveling the country in her husband's tractor trailer. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother and will be dearly missed.
Services will be held in New Jersey at a later date.
She is survived by husband, Jack Valentino, of St. Augustine; a daughter, Sharonlynn Valentino of St. Augustine; a son, Joseph Valentino, of Fort Riley, Kan., and a brother, Raymond "Skip" Baum, of New Jersey.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/31/08)
Valerian W. "V.J." Jablonski, 80, of St. Augustine, passed away on Feb. 5, 2011, at the Bailey Center for Caring at Flagler Hospital. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa., he worked as a security guard for Philadelphia National Bank for many years. He relocated to St. Augustine in 1997, and was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Harriet F. Jablonski of St. Augustine; a son, Harry Jablonski, and his wife, Kathleen, of Philadelphia; two granddaughters, Michelle Welsh and April Rose, both of Philadelphia; and five great-grandchildren.
Private services are planned.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, February 10, 2011)
Thomas Michael Vance, 21, of St. Augustine died June 21, 2008, in St. Augustine from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born in Plantation, Fla., and resided in St. Augustine since 1989. He was a 2005 graduate of Pedro Menendez High School and a current student at the University of North Florida.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 4 p.m., Saturday at 3101 Stratton Blvd., St. Augustine. For more information, please call (904) 794-1260. Please dress casually. Flowers are gratefully declined. The family requests you think of Tom, do a good deed and pay it forward.
He is survived by his parents, Michael and Martha Vance, and his sister, Amy Sarah Vance, all of St. Augustine.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/26/08)
George Richard "Dick" Vanderbent, 83, passed away at the Bailey Center of Hospice on Sept. 26, 2011.
George was born and raised in Lake Forest, Ill. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. In 1954, George moved to St. Augustine and worked for Zoric Cleaners and retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier. In retirement George kept busy by working for St. Johns County collecting beach tolls and as a courier for Prosperity Bank. George also known as Richard and "Dick" was a past commander and treasurer of American Legion Post 37, a member of the Eagles and Elks Lodge 829. He was also a member of Trinity Episcopal Church.
George is survived by seven children; Donald, Kenneth, Richard and Steven Vanderbent; Nancy Self, Sue Smith, and Catherine Ross; four step-children, Paul David and Steven Peavey; Dorothy Hall and Diane Gaskill; 26 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by two wives, Margaret Vanderbent Ridge and Elna Vanderbent, and step daughter, Janet Wessels.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday at Craig Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday with burial following at Craig Memorial Park. Flowers are gratefully declined. If you wish, please make a memorial donation to the American Legion Post 37, 1 Anderson Circle St. Augustine, FL 32084 or Community Hospice of NE Florida, 1200 Health Park Boulevard., St. Augustine, FL 32086.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on September 28, 2011)
Marion A. Vandevander, 81, died April 4, 2009, in Orlando.
Survivors are her grandchildren: Tausha and Ray Miller, David Vandevander and many great-grandchildren.
The visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. with the funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 04/06/09)
Barry VanDyke of Dunnellon, Fla., died on May 10, 2011, of complications from kidney disease at the Monroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala. Barry was born March 2, 1936, and attended school in Philadelphia, Pa. After school he served in the Navy as a quartermaster from 1955 to 1957. He joined BellSouth and settled in Miami, where he met his wife Carol. Barry was an excellent athlete and sportsman, pursuing a lifelong passion for baseball, football, soccer, softball and golf. Barry coached youth baseball and soccer for 15 years with the Cooper City, Florida Optimists. Barry was loyal to his job, serving Bell South and then AT&T for 30 years, retiring in 1988. During his retirement, Barry worked for Quest as a courier and made many friends throughout North Central Florida.
Barry is survived by Carol, his wife of 53 years; his sons, Kevin, of St. Augustine, and Kurt, of Dunnellon; three grandchildren; his brother, David VanDyke, of Philadelphia; and his sister, Diane Minalga, of Longmeadow, Mass. Memorial donations should be made to Boys and Girls Club of St. Augustine. The memorial visitation will be handled by Roberts Funeral Home and Crematory in Dunnellon, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2011.
Thank you to Robyn Brown and Mike Berry for their love and support.
The spirit, the will to win and the will to excel are the things that endure.
These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur.
Vince Lombardi
Roberts Funeral Home, Dunnellon, is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on May 13, 2011)
Herbert C. Van Loan, age 86, passed away at Bailey Family Center for Caring on May 7, 2011.
Mr. Van Loan was born in Athens, N.Y., to Harold and Marjorie Van Loan. Herbert served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and afterward earned a bachelor"s degree from American International College in Springfield, Mass. As a stock market adviser and analyst, he managed the family business, named Stocktrend, which produced a weekly publication of stock market trends. He retired to St. Augustine 22 years ago.
Mr. Van Loan is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jeannette; two sons, Bryant and Dennis Van Loan; daughter-in-law, Kathy; two grandchildren, Steven and Christine. His son, Bradley preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. at Memorial Lutheran Church, with services beginning at 11 a.m. with Rev. Kerry Hinkley officiating. Burial will follow at Craig Memorial Park.
Flowers are gratefully declined; you may make a memorial donation to Bailey Center for Caring, 400 Health Park Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32086, or Memorial Lutheran Church, 3375 U.S. 1 South, St. Augustine, FL 32086.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on May 9, 2011)
Willis R. Van Pelt, 87, St. Augustine, died Sept. 24, 2008 at Flagler Hospital. He was born in Pawnee, Ill., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1984, moving here from Needham, Mass. He was a pilot for the U.S. Navy during World War II and received the Air Medal. He later worked for Northrop in Norwood, Mass., from 1955-1983, retiring as vice president of sales.
Interment will be held at a later date at St. Mary's Cemetery in Needham, Mass.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth Van Pelt, St. Augustine; one daughter, Pamela Morgan, Natick, Mass.; two sons, Steve Van Pelt, Sharon, Mass., Philip Van Pelt, Long Beach, Calif.; one sister, Doris Hoerdeman, Peoria, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Lynn Mills.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 9/28/08)
Marie Bertile Vante, Sept. 20, 1920 to Nov. 13, 2008. She was born in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. She died surrounded by her family at Flagler Hospital. Her remains will be returned to St. Thomas.
She is survived by two sons, five daughters, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home-Crematory-Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/15/08)
Betty Jean Davenport Varn, 87, of Tallahassee, Fla., died gracefully Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Saint John's Episcopal Church with private interment at Roselawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Saint John's Episcopal Church or to a charity of choice.
Betty Jean attended Florida State College for Women and finished her education at the University of Missouri, where she received a B.A. degree in creative writing in 1948. Following her graduation, she returned to Panama City to work at Tyndall Field. Before coming to Tallahassee in 1954, Mrs. Varn was charter president of the Junior Woman's Club of Panama City when it was organized in 1942 and served two terms as president.
She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Wilfred C. Varn; one daughter, Mary Pat (Paul) Moore; two sons, Fred (Gena) Varn and George (Sandi) Varn; and 13 grandchildren.
(St Augustine Record, 11/13/08)
Judge Wilfred Claude Varn, 90, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2009. Born March 14, 1919, in DeLand, Fla., Varn was a third-generation Floridian and a native of St. Augustine, Fla. He attended Emory University at Oxford, Stanford University, and earned his law degree from the University of Florida in 1947. Varn began to practice law in 1947 in Panama City, Fla., where he met his beloved wife of 59 years, Betty Jean Davenport.
The Varns moved in 1954 to Tallahassee, where he served as assistant U.S. attorney and U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Florida. In 1961 he entered the private practice of law and was a partner in the law firm of Ervin, Varn, Jacobs, Odom & Kitchen for many years.
Varn honorably served his country in the U.S. Army in New Guinea, Australia and the Philippines, and he occupied Japan during World War II and retired as a lieutenant colonel in the Judge Advocate General Corps. Varn's last duty assignment took him to Washington, D.C., as judge of the Army Court of Military Review. Upon retirement, he was awarded the Legion of Merit, an honor for which he was unashamedly proud.
A faithful member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Tallahassee for 55 years, Varn taught Sunday school and served five times as senior warden. He was a delegate to many general conventions of the Episcopal Church and served the Episcopal Diocese of Florida on the Executive and Standing Committees and for many years as vice chancellor of the diocese.
An active community leader, Varn was a member of the Kiwanis Club since 1949 and was honored as distinguished layperson of 2000. He helped organize Goodwill Industries in Tallahassee and served as president for the first two years. Varn also was the first legal counsel for the Junior League of Tallahassee, serving in that capacity for 25 years.
Varn was a member of Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity, the Florida Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the American College of Trial Lawyers.
Varn is survived by his three sisters, Marilyn Varn (Larry) King, Helen Varn Holton and Marjorie Varn Leonard; his three loving children, Mary Pat (Paul) Moore, Fred (Gena) Varn and George (Sandi) Varn; 13 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Grady Varn; his mother, Marjorie Boor Varn; his stepmother, Mary Belle Barber Varn; his sister, Corise P. Varn, commander, USNR (ret.); and his beloved wife of 59 years, Betty Jean.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2009, at St. John's Episcopal Church, Tallahassee, with internment at Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, Big Bend Hospice or a charity of one's choice.
Culley's Funeral Home, Riggins Road Chapel (850-877-8191) is handling arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 06/02/09)
Ruben Antonio Vasquez-Alvarado, 30, died Dec. 24, 2009, from injuries sustained in an accident.
Funeral services and burial will be held in Las Arnas, Honduras.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 01/03/2010)
Terry B. Vasterling, 61, of St. Augustine, died at his residence on July 19,2011. A native of Kansas City, Mo., Terry served in the U S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. After returning home and earning a B.S. degree, he worked as a chemist in the pharmaceutical industry for many years. Twenty-six years ago, Terry and his family related to St. Augustine, where he worked as a systems analyst at CSX. Terry was a good athlete who enjoyed playing a variety of spots, including softball, volleyball and bowling. He was also a member of the Sierra Club and especially loved the beach. Terry was a proud father of his son, James and a devoted and loving husband. He was a Christian and a member of a Ba[tist Church in Kansas City, Mo.
Terry is survived by his wife, Parry; son, James, both of St. Augustine; his mother, Sirly Northern of Jacksonville; brother, Mark Douglas “Doug” Northern and his wife, Linda, of Ponte Vedra, Fla; two sisters, Rhonda Nichols and Rachelle Mitchell of Missouri.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Clarence Blaylock officiating. In lieu of flowers, you may make a memorial donation to McDowell Baptist Church, 1955 S. R. 16, St. Augustine, FL 32095.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(The St. Augustine Record, 07/24/11)
Jacqueline Marie Holland Vaughan, 68, beloved wife of Charles Leigh Vaughan, entered into peaceful rest Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at her home in St. Augustine, Fla.
A native of Portsmouth, Va., and a daughter of the late Floyd Bernard and Filomena Mary Holland, she retired from Fair Havens Methodist Church in Richmond, Va. She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister and friend. To her children and grandchildren she was a loving mother and grandmother, an avid supporter, a superb cook, a never-ending inspiration and a source of faith.
She was preceded in death by her grandson Ronald Coleman Wood II; and her in-laws, Gordon Leigh Vaughan and wife, Elizabeth.
She is survived by her husband, Charles; daughters, Deborah Vaughan Wood and her husband, Ronald, of St. Augustine, and Kristen Vaughan Braxton and husband, Dallas, of Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; son, Kevin L. Vaughan and wife, Merrie Anne, of St. Augustine; and 10 grandchildren, Maribeth, Jackie-Leigh and Charles Wood; Ashleigh and Ansley Vaughan; and Kristopher, Nicholas, Zachary, Julia and Grace Braxton. She is also survived by her sisters, Joanne Holland Goldberg and her husband, Aubrey, and Sherry Holland Braithwaite and her husband, Bill; and her aunt Rosemary ReDavid Cooke.
Craig Funeral Home of St. Augustine is assisting the family with prearrangements. Services will be held in Portsmouth, Va. Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, is handling arrangements. Pallbearers will be members of her surviving family and her godson, Keith E. Vaughan.
The family expresses appreciation for the loving care and assistance provided by the staff at Haven Hospice of St. Augustine and Palatka, Fla., for the past two years. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606 or to the Southeastern Alzheimer"s Association.
(St Augustine Record, 11/17/2009)
Audrey F. Vaughn, 65, passed away peacefully Dec. 21, 2010, at her home surrounded by her family.
Born in St. Augustine, she resided here all her life. Her greatest gift to her loved ones was always making them feel like they were her favorite.
She is survived by her husband, Earl Vaughn; one son, Dale (Diane) Vaughn; two daughters, Tina (Dave) Barnett and Shana (Darren) Pearson; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three step-grandchildren, four sisters and two brothers.
There will be a visitation from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Dec. 28, followed by the funeral service at noon at Craig Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at Craig Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Audrey's name would be appreciated for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, December 26, 2010)
Duane R. Vaughan, 73, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2008, at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine.
He was born on Friday, Feb. 15, 1935, in East LeRoy, Mich., to the late Dewey and Stella Vaughan.
He is also preceded in death by a brother, Leland Vaughan.
Duane graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek, Mich., in 1953. Mr. Vaughan faithfully served his country proudly in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserves from 1957 until his honorable discharge in 1963. He married Marlene Callender-Kramer on June 18, 1966, and then in 2001 they moved from Ceresco, Mich., to St. Augustine. Duane retired from Kraft General Foods after 28 years in 1993. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed sports and playing pool.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Marlene Vaughan, of St. Augustine; son, Robert Kevin Kramer, of Milford, Del.; daughters, Lisa Vaughan, and partner Laura Folk of St. Augustine, Cynthia Kramer, of Sebastian, Fla., and Diana Kramer, of Coldwater, Mich.; brother, Paul Vaughan, of East LeRoy; grandchildren, Derrick Kramer, Marissa Kramer and Robert Kevin Kramer Jr.; nephews and niece, Terry Vaughan, Rick Vaughan, Gary Vaughan and Debbie Finch.
Memories and condolences may be sent to the family by signing Duane's guest book at WWW.WattsFuneralHomes.com
A celebration of Duane's life for family and friends will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2008, in the Clubhouse at Moultrie Oaks Retirement Village, 245 Wildwood Dr., St. Augustine.
Arrangements are in the entrusted care of Watts Funeral Homes, Inc., San Mateo, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 06/21/08)
Molly Pearl Vaughn, 73, of St. Augustine, died Feb. 3, 2008, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville. Mrs. Vaughn was a native of Cook County, Texas, and was a longtime resident of St. Augustine. Mrs. Vaughn was a cashier and sales clerk in several women's clothing stores in St. Augustine. She was of the Nazarene faith.
Services: Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Craig Memorial Park.
Survivors: Her husband, James A. Vaughn, St. Augustine; daughters, Deborah James, Texas and Belinda Parker, St. Augustine; sister, Alice McClellan, Palatka; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 2/5/08)
homas Vaughn, 94, passed away on March 13.
Mr. Vaughn was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine. He served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and afterward worked as boat builder for Desco Marine for more than 33 years. He was a loving husband to his wife of 64 years, Alberta, and a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Vaughn was a longtime member of the Church of Christ. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who also enjoyed farming and gardening.
Mr. Vaughn will be deeply missed by his wife, Alberta; son, Robert Vaughn; two daughters, Marsha Genara and Mary Jenkins, all of St. Augustine; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Eugene Vaughn.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Burkett officiating.
Flowers are gratefully accepted or you may make a donation to the Church of Christ building fund.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 03/15/09)
Robert "Bob" Henry Veasie, 81, Ponte Vedra Beach, died May 15, 2008, in Jacksonville.
Mr. Veasie was a native of Clinton, Mass., and had resided in Ponte Vedra Beach for six years. He graduated from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1947 and became a career Naval Aviator. He retired in 1974 as lieutenant commander. He was also a flight simulator instructor for many years at the Kingsville, Texas Naval Air Station where his varied interests led him into all aspects of ranching and involvement. He became director of the farmers coop in Kingsville and retired to "the Ranch" in South Texas where he lived and enjoyed all aspects of the small community.
Services: A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. at the Christ Episcopal Church of Ponte Vedra Beach. Officiating: The Rev. Rick Westbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Northeast Florida Community Hospice, McGraw Center, 4715 Worrall Way, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Survivors: His wife of six years, Mary Linden-Veasie; daughters, Ruth Veasie-Finet, Kathryn Veasie McDonald and husband, Todd, and Susan Veasie Abel; and four grandchildren.
In charge: Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre.
(St Augustine Record, 05/20/08)
Derek R. Veenstra
Aug. 19, 1975 - July 31, 2011
St. Augustine, Fla., formerly of Fresno, Calif.
Derek, our loving son, brother, father and husband went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, July 31, 2011, at his residence.
Derek died suddenly of complications from an industrial accident he had in 2003.
Derek was an award-winning show car designer and created Cause I Can Customs. He is also the past president of Negative Camber in the California Central Valley.
He was a graduate of Fresno Christian School and Fresno City College.
Derek was a true friend to many, had a great sense of humor and a heart of gold!
He will forever be loved and cherished by those he leaves to mourn: His dearest daughter, Kaylene, who he was so proud of; his parents, Stan and Sandy; his brother, Chris/Mindy; his sister, Jennifer; wife, Heather; nieces and nephews, Carissa, Conner, Cassandra and Landon; his grandmother, Hattie; and stepgrandmother, Gloria; aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends.
Waiting for him in heaven were his grandmother, Elaine Pelon, and grandfathers, Bernard Veenstra and Edwin Pelon.God looked around his garden and found an empty place. He looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face.He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God"s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best.He knew that you were suffering. He knew you were in pain. He knew you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb, so he closed your weary eyelids and whispered, you are mine.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone for a part of us went with you the day God called you home. Psalm 18: 16-19.
A celebration of life is from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, at Craig Funeral Home at 1475 Old Dixie Highway.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record from August 3 to August 4, 2011 )
Charles Veitinger passed away with his family at his side Oct. 13, 2009, at Harts Harbor Health Care in Jacksonville. He was 77 years old. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y.
He was married for 44 wonderful years to his loving wife, Carol, who proceeded him in death in 1996.
Together they leave behind their children, Cynthia (Steven) Barthelmes, Charles (Debra) Veitinger, Craig (Gail) Veitinger; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition he leaves his sister, Adelaide Bellomy; two nieces; and four nephews. He was also predeceased by his brother, Mickey Veitinger.
Charles retired to St. Augustine after a long career working as an electrician on the subway with the New York Transit Authority. He served during the Korean War in the Marine Corps and was a member of Kings County Lodge No. 511 F&AM in Brooklyn, where he was a 32nd degree Mason.
The Visitation will be this Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. Military honors will be at 5:30 p.m. and prayers at 7 p.m. Burial will be private. Flowers are accepted as well as donations to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St. Augustine Record, 10/15/2009)
Clarice O. Vennerstrom, 92, St. Augustine, died July 3, 2011, at the Bailey Center.
Memorial services will be announced later.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 6, 2011)
Clarice O. Vennerstrom, 92, St. Augustine, died July 3, 2011, at the Bailey Family Center for Caring. She was born in Spartanburg, S.C., and resided in St. Augustine for 55 years. She served as a nurse during World War II in the Women’s Army Corps. After her time in the military she married and became a homemaker. She was an avid bridge player and formerly taught Sunday School. She was a member of Moultrie Baptist Church.
Memorial services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Moultrie Baptist Church, with the Rev. Sandy Colley officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to the Bailey Family Center for Caring or to a favorite charity.
She is survived by two sons, Joel Vennerstrom, St. Augustine and Les W. Vennerstrom Pueblo, Colo; sister, Lillie Revell, Dade City, Fla.; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 26, 2011 )
Sunrise: Jan. 6, 1956 to Sunset: Nov. 28, 2008
Born in Bunnell, Fla., to the parents of Mr. Horace Verdell (Doretha Verdell, deceased) and Mrs. Freddie Verdell of St. Augustine. He was a landscaper.
He is survived by his sons, Kiawan Stokes, St. Augustine, and Stanley Johnson, Bunnell; special friend, Gertrude Bennett, St. Augustine; sisters, Paulette Roberson of Daytona Beach, Fla., Mary Lee Verdell of Boynton Beach, Fla., Debra Thompson of Sanderson, Fla., Mary (Willie) Ayers of North Palm Beach, Fla., Sheila (Fred) James of St. Augustine, Lisa Debarac, St. Lucie, Fla.; brothers, Luthur Verdell and John Verdell, both of Palm Coast, Carl Verdell, Daytona Beach, Jermaine Verdell, Bunnell, and Julius Ferguson, St. Augustine; grandchildren, Kayla Holmes, Tyrion Smith, Tyrentian McCookell, Kanya Gillyard, Yalia Stokes; godchild, Tramela Shavers; a host of nieces, nephews, and sorrowing friends, neighborhood friend Charles Allen, and friends Kenny McKay, Roy Emmanuel and Grover Emanuel. Special thanks to Willie Steward and Felicia Tombs.
He was predeceased also by a sister, Diane Jones, Hastings.
(St Augustine Record, 12/03/08)
Ethel A. Verheeck, 97, St. Augustine, died Jan. 14, 2011, at Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Paterson, N.J. and resided in St. Augustine since 1987, moving here from Paterson. She had worked in retail sales for Bloomingdales in New Jersey and she was of the Catholic faith.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at San Lorenzo Cemetery ,with Rev. William C. Mooney officiating.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
Flowers are gratefully accepted, or those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Community Hospice of NE Florida.
She is survived by two sons, Gerard E. Verheeck Jr., St. Augustine, and Greg Verheeck, Wayne, N.J.; grandchildren, Rebecca Roggenkamp and her children, Tanner and Brittney, La Center, Wash.; Don Verheeck, Hoboken, N.J., Greg Verheeck, and Toni Marie Verheeck, both of Wayne, N.J.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerard E. Verheeck.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 16, 2011)
Decorated World War II veteran Rubin Ray Vermillion passed on Sunday, July 26, 2009.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Maria Hernandez Vermillion; his two daughters, Jacila Marie (Ron) Waterman and Pamela Ann (Charles) Council; two sons, Charles William Curtis Jr., and Christopher Vermillion; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Florence H. Powers; nieces and nephews.
Prayers will be held at Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home on Cesery Boulevard, Jacksonville, on Thursday, July 30, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church on Friday, July 31, 2009, at 11 a.m.
Following the funeral services, interment will be at the National Cemetery in Jacksonville, Fla., with full military honors.
(St Augustine Record, 07/30/09)
A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1011 First St., Patterson, La., for Dominic Anthony Versaggi, 89, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette.
The Rev. Michael Russo, pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Lafayette, will be the celebrant of the memorial Mass and will conduct the funeral. Jodi Bollich, organist and soloist, will sing "Amazing Grace", "On Eagles' Wings," "How Great Thou Art," "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" and "Pie Jesu" for the services.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rosalie Guarisco Versaggi of Morgan City; four children, Gina Versaggi of Lafayette, Victor Versaggi of Lafayette, Robert Versaggi of Boca Raton, Fla., and Ann V. Pearrow and her husband, Thomas of St. Augustine, Fla.; and seven grandchildren, Lauren Versaggi, Jordan Versaggi, Christopher Stanton, Benjamin Stanton, Kailey Pearrow, Marissa Pearrow and Jenna Pearrow.
He was preceded in death by his father, Salvatore Versaggi, who was born in Augusta, Sicily; his mother, Vincenzina Litrico who also was born in Augusta, Sicily; his sisters, Gina Spiller and Helena Capiello; and his brothers, John, Joseph, Manuel and Virgil, who all grew up in St. Augustine. He was also predeceased by members of his wife's family, the Victor and Rosalie Grizzaffi Guarisco family.
A World War II veteran, businessman and world traveler, Dominic Versaggi was one of five brothers who were pioneers in the shrimping industry. The brothers operated a fleet of shrimp boats based in St. Augustine, Tampa, Fla., Patterson, La., Brownsville, Texas and Georgetown, British Guyana, South America.
Dominic or as many friends knew him, D.A., was the youngest of seven siblings. He was born in Fernandina Beach, Fla., on Oct. 2, 1920.
Dominic Versaggi was a Roman Catholic and served in the U.S. Navy stationed in the South Pacific off the island of Mog-Mog. He attended college at Marion Military Institute and the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md. He served on numerous boards, including the Board of Directors of Lakewood Hospital, Morgan City, La., and the Board of Trustees of Marion Military Institute, Marion. Ala. He was an active member of the Patterson Rotary Club and Evangeline area council of Boy Scouts of America. Dominic had a love of family and a passion for travel. His globe-trotting adventures took him to over 70 different countries, circumventing the globe twice. His ability to speak several languages were useful tools when visiting foreign lands.
The family requests that visitation be observed in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1011 First St., Patterson, La., on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, from 10 a.m. until time of service.
View the obituary and guest book online at www.mourning.com, Martin & Castille, 330 St. Landry St. Lafayette, 234-2311.
(St Augustine Record, 1/22/2010)
Mary Mercedes "Hon" Versaggi died Jan. 2, 2011, at the Samantha Wilson Care Center at Bayview.
She was born in Napoleonville, La., in 1922 to Fulton and Una Felterman and grew up with her family in Patterson, La., where she attended local schools.
She won a tennis scholarship to the University of Southwestern Louisiana and attended for one year, until she was old enough to enter the Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in New Orleans. On graduating from nursing school she chose to work in the public health system of St. Mary Parish, where she returned to live with her parents.
In 1947 she married John Versaggi and dedicated the remainder of her life to her husband and family. She and her husband raised three children, first in Patterson and then from 1955 until the present in St. Augustine. Her beloved husband of 49 years died in 1996.
Hon was active in the Cathedral Parish Guild and Altar Society for many years and was known as an avid tennis player, volunteer coach and fan. She later became known for her interest in bicycling and walking for fitness. She maintained membership in the Camellia Garden Club and in the St. Augustine Historical Society. She and her husband were longtime supporters of many historic preservation projects in the community.
She is survived by her three children, Janis and her husband, Morton Williams, Judy and her husband, Bill Angyalfy, and John and his wife, Pam Morris Versaggi. She loved her seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom have been very attentive to her all her life. She is also survived by her devoted brother, F.C. "Butch" Felterman Jr., and his wife, Sylvia.
A traditional Catholic funeral service is planned. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers being said at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Remembering Hon"s lifelong love of flowers, the family gratefully accepts them or a more lasting memorial in the form of a donation in her name to Community Hospice Bailey Family Center for Caring, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, January 4, 2011)
Patricia Brandl Versaggi, of Tampa, was lifted by angels to be with her Lord on Nov. 20, 2008. Patiently waiting for her was her beloved husband of 35 years, Manuel J. Versaggi, who predeceased her in 1986. Pat was born Sept. 11, 1929, in Asheville, N.C., to Andrew Charles Brandl and Marcia Stopplebein Brandl, attending local schools with her brothers, Andrew (deceased) and Joel Brandl (San Diego). She graduated as a registered nurse from St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing in Jacksonville, Fla., where she met her future husband, Manuel. They were married in 1950 in St. Augustine, whereupon she became a full-time homemaker with the birth of her first son.
Manuel and Pat moved to Tampa in 1952, where they raised their six children. Summers were spent in St. Augustine at the family beach house, where Pat enjoyed arts and crafts, reading, sewing, and of course, cooking. Pat was the consummate hostess for the Versaggi Family for the past 50 plus years. From hosting their annual Christmas party at their Davis Island home, to Gasparilla parties, to Thanksgiving and Fourth of July family reunions at the family beach house, Pat's loving smile was radiant whenever family and friends were gathered in her home.
She is survived by sons, Mike (Bernadette), Russ (Leigh), Rick and Mark Versaggi and daughters, Vicki (Bob) Davis and Zina (Maritza) Versaggi, all residing in Florida. Grandchildren include Jessica, Joey, Jordan, Marshall, Michael, and Davis Versaggi and Taylor and Graham Davis, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She also is survived by her "sister" and dearest friend, Joan Wagner.
A visitation for Pat will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. at Blount & Curry Funeral Home, 605 S. Macdill Ave., in Tampa. A funeral Mass will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine on Monday, Nov. 24, 2008 at 2 p.m. and will be immediately followed by a graveside service at San Lorenzo Cemetery. A celebration of Pat's life will be held at the family beach house immediately following the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cure Alzheimer's Fund, 34 Washington Street, Ste. 300, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 or at www.curealzfund.org
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 11/23/08)
Mario A. Viamontes Jr., 55, died Jan. 29, 2009, at Flagler Hospital.
Memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday Feb. 7, 2009 at Ancient City Baptist Church.
He is survived by two children, Turner and Regina Viamontes; brother, Antonio Viamontes; and two grandchildren.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 02/04/09)
Pamela A. Vicker, 59, died March 24, 2009. She had been residing at the Ponce de Leon Care Center. She had been ill for some time, and the Lord took her home to end her suffering. Pam was born Oct. 22, 1949, in N. Kingston, R.I., daughter of the late Fred A. and Barbara A. Vickers, both who have already found their way home. Pam lived her youth between Pembroke, Mass., and Jacksonville, Fla. She attended Fletcher Junior High and Bishop Kenny. Pam was the mother of five. She lived the better part of her adult life in the Greater Cleveland area. She worked in the restaurant and hotel industry, most notably the Sheraton Hopkins. Over the years Pam had a hand in starting a few new businesses. She also made many good friends, who to this day have stood by her because she was a good friend and a sweetheart to all she knew. Pam lived and died with grace.
Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2009, at the Cathedral--Basilica with The Rev. Andy Blaszkowski, parochial vicar, officiating.
She is survived by sons, Tim S. McFadden (Uyen), Scott J. McFadden, Richard M. Vicker (April), Robert T. Vicker; daughter, Kimberly McFadden; grandchildren, Chelsey, Tyler, Brooke, Riley, and Sean. She is also survived by her sisters, Laurel M. Jackson (Dale), Alix Vickers; brother, Fred J. Vickers; nephews, Justin, Anthony, Jeffery, Dominique, Bryan; and nieces, Ashley and Latasha.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 04/03/09)
Barbara A. Vickers (nee Ryan), died at her residence on March 12, 2008, at the age of 86. She had just recently celebrated her 86th birthday on Feb. 14. She was born in Somerville, Mass., daughter of the late James J. Kerrigan and Mary Theresa Quigley Kerrigan. Her late grandparents James P. Quigley and Mary McCabe Quigley were from London, England. Barbara was a graduate of Somerville High School. She married in 1941 to Frederick A. Vickers. He passed away in 1994. She and her husband traveled the country together wherever her husband was stationed while serving in the U.S. Navy. They lived in San Francisco during World War II. Barbara was a bookkeeper for the IRS, the Navy, the Air Force, and later did mortgage underwriting for the government. She also worked for MIT and later for Flagler College. She was a member of the Cathedral Parish. Barbara loved all of her family dearly.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2008, at the Cathedral Basilica with Rev. Christopher Liguori, parochial vicar, officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2008, at Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home, 209 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Flowers are gratefully accepted or those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
She raised five children, Brian A. Vickers, who preceded her in death in 2003, Pam Vickers, Laurel M. Jackson (Dale), Frederick J. Vickers, and Alix B. Vickers. Barbara had 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She also had numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and son, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann and Marcia.
Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/15/08)
Edna Vig, 76, of St. Augustine, died peacefully at her home Saturday, June 10, 2010.
will be announced at a later date.
She is survived by six children, 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 6/13/2010)
Annie Novella House Vigil, 93, of St. Augustine, Fla., died on March 25, 2011, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Ga.
Annie was born March 5, 1918, in Martin, Tenn., and was one of nine children of Ernest Lynuel and Bertha Leora Jackson House.
Annie was a hospital dietitian in Detroit and in Martin. She was an active church member and served on the board of the Wesley Foundation at the University of Tennessee at Martin.
Annie and her husband, Salvador, chose St. Augustine for their second retirement. They enjoyed and shared their beach-front home together from 1990 until Salvador"s death in 2002. Even during those years, Annie continued to be active and volunteered for the St. Johns County Council on Aging in their thrift store and as a treasurer for bingo.
In 2009, she was thrilled when her granddaughter, Lauren, chose St. Augustine for the location of her marriage to Evan Orenstein.
Annie is survived by her son, Jose Vincent Vigil, M.D., and daughter-in-law, Mary Elise Vigil of Atlanta; daughter, Janet Leora Stone, and son-in-law, Randy Stone, of Decatur, Ga.; grandchildren, Lauren Orenstein, David Vigil, Ashley Stone and Patrick Stone; brother, Russell House, of Livonia, Mich.; sister, Estelle Bowden, of Garden City, Mich.; and brother, Fred House, of Martin, Tenn. She is also survived by more than 50 nephews and nieces.
Annie was predeceased by her husband, Jose Salvador Vigil; son, Albert Vigil; siblings, Roy House, John Benjamin House, Charlie House, Martin Lee House, Alberta House, Melvin Taylor and Raymond Verlon House.
A memorial service will be held at Briarcliff United Methodist in Atlanta at 11 o"clock on Saturday, April 2, 2011. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Johns County Council on Aging.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on March 30, 2011)
Marjorie Platt Rawson Vignoni, 88, died on July 26, 2011, at the home of her son in Oregon City, Ore.
She was born in E. Dedham, Mass., to Arthur F. and Hilda (Smith) Platt on May 13, 1923. In 1942, she married Charles E. Rawson in Walpole, Mass., where they made their home. They had four children together: Sandra Rounds (David) of St. Augustine, Charles A. Rawson (Lynn) of Santa Rosa, Calif., Paul E. Rawson (Doris) of Oregon City, Ore., and Jeffrey P. Rawson (Sherrilynn) of Oregon City, Ore.
In 1962, the family moved to Oregon. Mr. Rawson passed away in 1980 in Oregon.
In 1990, she started her retirement in St. Augustine, Fla., and, in 1997, she married Bruno Vignoni. He passed away in 2007. She had 11 grandchildren, including Cheryl O"Steen of St. Augustine, and 14 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her sister, Jean Platt Kailey of Amelia Island, Fla.; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Marge"s greatest love was for her entire family and her many friends. She was a wonderful pianist and played completely by ear since she was 13 years old.
Throughout her life, she entertained her friends with her beautiful, impromptu playing. Later in life, she learned to play golf and continued to play the piano for sing-a-long groups right until the end of her life. She will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends. A memorial service will be planned later at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Cochran & Waud Funeral Home, Oregon City.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 30, 2011 )
Billy Villa, 30, of St. Augustine, Fla., died June 26, 2011, in St. Augustine.
He was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine. He worked for G&H Underground Construction. Billy graduated from St. Augustine High School in 2000.
Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. David Shokes officiating. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. and continues after the service until 8 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home.
Billy is survived by his parents, Wade and Jamie Gibby; maternal grandfather, James Villa; and paternal grandmother, Betty Patterson; fiancŽe, Carey Gwaldis. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record from June 28 to June 29, 2011)
Wilson Wayne Villadsen Sr., 88, of St. Augustine, Fla., died at the McGraw Center for Caring on April 18, 2011, in Jacksonville, Fla.
He was a veteran of the Normandy campaign of World War II, entering Omaha Beach on D-Day plus 2, and a retiree of the City of Jacksonville insurance department.
He is survived by his son, Wayne Jr. (Alice), of Gulf Shores, Ala.; his daughter, Susan Martin (Terry), of Macon, Ga.; his stepson, Tommy Herndon (Rena), of Panama City, Fla.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and seven stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jacquelin Woolley, of Montevallo, Ala., his second wife, Kathleen Fortner, of Jacksonville, Fla., four brothers and a sister.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. As memorials, the family requests contributions be made to the Community Hospice Foundation, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on May 1, 2011)
Suzi Alane Vincent, 47, passed away May 26, 2011, after a lengthy illness. Suzi was born in Rochester, N.Y., on Sept. 27, 1963. Her family moved to Crystal River, Fla., when she was a child and then later to St. Augustine. Suzi had a love for life and was an active member of the Patriot Guard Riders along with her husband and was dedicated to honoring our nation"s veterans and active duty service personnel.
She is survived by her husband, John Vincent; her mother, Pudge Reese (Mike Kiley); her son, Robert (Alecia) Smith; two sisters, Mitzi (Paul) Kern and Becky (James) Wagner Polkingham; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Suzi"s life will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bryan J. Tutten VFW Post #2391, 6184 U.S. Highway 1, St. Augustine, Fla. All of Suzi"s friends, past and present, are invited to attend. Interment will be in Jacksonville National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an assistance fund at the City and Police Federal Credit Union, 2409 Dunn Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32218, Jacksonville, Acct. # 98508 or to Wreaths Across America to benefit Jacksonville National Cemetery. Donations for this cause may be sent through Ralph Terreault, 4335 Harlow Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32210. Suzi will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
Peeples Family Funeral Homes, North Jacksonville Chapel, is serving the Vincent family.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on June 2, 2011)
Opal ÒPepperÓ Vine, 82, of Vero Beach, Fla., died Friday, July 10, 2009, at Indian River Medical Center.
She was born Dec. 12, 1926, in Parkersburg, W.Va., and had been a resident of Vero Beach for 10 years, coming from St. Augustine, Fla.
Mrs. Vine worked as a laboratory technician for many years prior to becoming a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, David Vine; son, David L. (Nancy) Vine of Howell, N.J.; daughter, Andrea V. (Peter) Schultz of Fleetwood, Pa.; sister, Patty Sue Pitts of New Carlisle, Ohio; brothers, Raymond Pepper of Anderson, S.C., and Donald Pepper of Parkersburg, W.Va.; three grandchildren, David, Amanda and Jonathan Schultz, all of Fleetwood; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Donations may be made to Macular Degeneration Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871, in memory of Mrs. Opal Pepper Vine.
Arrangements are under the direction of Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. An online guestbook may be signed at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.
(St Augustine Record, 07/14/09)
Stephen Savvas Vlachos, 83, passed away at his home on Aug. 18, 2010.
Stephen was a native of Boston, Mass. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and afterwards enjoyed a successful career as a self-employed designer and builder.
He and his wife of 63 years, Elaine, retired to St. Augustine in 1994. Stephen was a member of the Cathedral Basilica.
He is survived by his wife Elaine; daughter, Susan (Bob) Bloom; three sons, Stephen P. (Leslie) Vlachos, Michael E. Vlachos, and Mark D. Vlachos and his fianc?e Cena Cable; sister, Marion Baron; five grandchildren, Juliette (Harry) Coldreck, Aimee (Shawn) Bullard, Sarah Vlachos, Nicholas Vlachos and Gina Vlachos; three great-grandchildren, Alden and Finn Coldreck and Wyatt Bullard.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. today at Craig Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 5266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 would be appreciated
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 8/20/2010 - 8/21/2010)
John S. Vojkovich, 91, St. Augustine, died June 7, 2010, at his home. He was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and had lived there until moving to Florida 12 years ago. He owned and operated Falcon Engineering and Pentagon Engineering in Johannesburg until his retirement. He was a longtime member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Johannesburg. John was an avid tennis player and he was proud to have been able to play tennis well into his 70s.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 11, 2010, at the Cathedral Basilica, with the Rev. Tom Willis, pastor, officiating.
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 was a devoted husband to his wife of 64 years, Sheila Vojkovich; a loving father to his daughter, Diane Albano and son-in-law, Tom, all of St. Augustine; and a beloved grandfather to Kevin, Shelley, Steven, Jeffrey and Katherine Albano. He is also survived by his younger sister, Josie Roma, of Johannesburg, South Africa.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 6/10/2010)
Barbara Jean Vollmer, 64, was taken from her home to Heaven by angels on Friday, Aug. 12, 2011. She was born in Allegan, Mich., to parents Joseph Addison and Edna Joanne Grimes on June 20, 1947. She attended Elgin High School and graduated in 1964. She was proud to have been her high school yearbook editor. She attended Waubonsee Community College and worked as an emergency room assistant at Sherman Hospital in Elgin, and later in new home sales in Geneva, Elgin, and St. Charles, Ill.
She met Rick Vollmer in St. Charles, and they were married on Jan. 3, 1988 in a beautiful and rainy ceremony in Lahaina, Maui. They spent a happy life in many beautiful places - St. Charles and Darien, Ill., Amelia Island and St. Augustine, Fla. One of her favorite places to visit was Sanibel Island, Fla., where the family would vacation together. Wentletraps were her favorite seashells to gather along the beach. She also loved to visit Traverse City, Mich., and Door County, Wis.
She is survived by her husband, Rick; siblings, Linda, Shirley and Joseph; her daughters, Stephanie, Lydia, and Kristen; and her grandchildren, Amber and Joey.
A memorial will be held to celebrate her life on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011 at 1 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home, 1475 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084. In lieu of flowers the family has requested a donation be made to her daughter Lydia"s breast cancer fund. Donations can be made online at The Lydia Foundation website http://www.thelydiafoundation.bbnow.org/.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on August 17, 2011 )
Jeanette F. Von Ins, 91, of Glenmoor, the Life Care Resort Community at World Golf Village, passed away on Sept. 29, 2009, at Glenmoor Health Center.
She was born in Port Clyde, Nova Scotia, and was a longtime resident Shelburne, Nova Scotia, where she owned and operated a motel for many years.
Jeanette moved to Sebring, Fla., in the early 1980s and later lived in the Apple Valley community of Howard, Ohio. She had resided in St. Augustine since 2001.
While in Ohio, she attended Mulberry Street United Methodist Church and attended Anastasia Baptist Church in St. Augustine.
She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Roy E. Von Ins of St. Augustine; a son, James E. Von Ins Sr., of Saginaw, Mich.; a daughter, Mary Von Ins, of Hilliard, Ohio; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and close friends, Hugh & Ola MacKay of Shelburne, Nova Scotia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Safford; her parents, Avery & Hattie Van Nordan; a brother, Herman Van Nordan; and a sister, Evelyn Nickerson.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens.
A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. (one hour prior to the funeral service) on Tuesday at Mulberry U.M. Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeanette's memory may be made to Glenmoor Scholarship Fund, 235 Towerview Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/03/09)
Roy E. Von Ins, 89, of Glenmoor Life Care Resort Community at World Golf Village, passed away Nov. 16, 2010, at Glenmoor Health Center. He was born in Baltimore, Ohio, and was a graduate of Ohio State University. He served his country in World War II as an officer in the U.S. Army under Gen. George Patton. He later graduated with honors from the School of Banking at Rutgers University. Roy began his career in banking with the Bank of Basil in Baltimore, Ohio. He also served as president of Bank One (now J.P. Morgan) in Freemont and Marion, Ohio. Roy moved to Sebring, Fla., in the early 1980s and later lived in the Apple Valley community of Howard, Ohio, before relocating to St. Augustine in 2001. While in Ohio he was a member of Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, and upon his move to St. Augustine, he attended Anastasia Baptist Church. He was also a member of Ohio State University Alumni President"s Club, Luther B. Turner Masonic Lodge #732 F&AM in Columbus, and VFW Post 3761 in Baltimore.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Von Ins, in 2009, and his first wife, Dorothy Von Ins, in 1993.
He is survived by a son, James E. Von Ins Sr., and his wife, Sherry, of Gladwin, Mich.; a daughter, Mary Von Ins of Hilliard, Ohio; a brother, Paul Von Ins of St. Augustine; sisters, Lois Wiley and Leota Trimmer, both of Baltimore, Ohio; grandchildren, Jimmy Von Ins and his wife, Amy, and Candi Von Ins; and great-grandchildren, Brandon and Madison Von Ins, all of Columbus, Ohio.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Committal services with military honors and interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens. A visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at the church will precede the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Roy's memory can be made to Glenmoor Scholarship Fund, 235 Towerview Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, November 18, 2010)
Sarah Elizabeth Von Ins, 87, of the Glenmoor Retirement Community at World Golf Village, passed away early on Easter morning at Glenmoor Health Center.
She was born in Basil, Ohio, and had resided in St. Augustine since 1980.
Sarah married Paul Russell Von Ins on June 7, 1943, during World War II and began a journey as a military wife and mother, taking her to many cities in eight different countries. As she moved with her husband from one assignment to the next, Sarah usually worked as a Gray Lady at the base hospital. She also started many Sunday schools where they were stationed, but her most important job was that of a wife, mother and homemaker.
Upon retiring to St. Augustine, Sarah became a member of Anastasia Baptist Church where she worked in the library, taught Sunday School and helped in the Children's Music Ministries.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Col. Paul R. Von Ins, U.S.A.F. (Retired); sons, Paul R. Von Ins Jr. and his wife, Kathleen, of Riverside, Calif., David R. Von Ins and his wife, Mary, of York, S.C., Thomas E. Von Ins and his wife, Ravee' of Palmdale, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Lois Wiley and her husband, Roger, and Leota Trimmer and her husband, Melvin, all of Baltimore, Ohio; a brother-in-law, Roy Von Ins and his wife, Jeanette, of St. Augustine; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Anastasia Baptist Church. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. Funeral services and interment in Baltimore, Ohio, will be held at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Sarah's memory may be made to the Anastasia Baptist Church Building Fund, 1650 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 04/15/09)
Aloysius Francis Volz, 89, of St. Augustine, Fla., formerly of Brown County, Kan., passed away on Feb. 11, 2008 at the Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine. He was born Oct. 1, 1921 on the family farm near Powhattan, Kan., the son of Ferd and Sophia Finck Volz. Al graduated from Powhattan High School and then served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a construction superintendent for Martin K. Eby and Commercial Builders of Kansas in the Wichita area for years. Al was a member on the Masonic Lodge and the Shriner's Club.
On May 10, 1942 he married Lilly E. Williams. She preceded him in death on Sept. 29, 1998.
Survivors include a son, Darrell and his wife, Jean Volz of St. Augustine; daughter, Janice and husband, Orland Eskola of Glacier, Wash.; three brothers, Lloyd Volz of Pratt, Kan., Clifford Volz of Horton, Kan., and Ferd Volz Jr., of Wichita, Kan.; two sisters, Loretta Yates of Wichita and Anna June Russell of Tucson, Ariz.; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Earl, Leonard and Roy Volz.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kan., where the family will greet friends one hour prior to services. Burial with military graveside rites will be at the Netawaka Cemetery. Memorial may be sent to the Shriner's Children's Hospital in care of the mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com
(St Augustine Record, 2/14/08)
Helen Voorhest, 87, of St. Augustine, Fla., died July 14, 2010, at her home.
She was born in Roosevelt, N.Y.
She was the wife of the late William Voorhest.
Funeral services will be held 9 a.m. Monday at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Visitation will be held Sunday, 5 to 8 p.m., at Craig Funeral Home Chapel.
She is survived by daughter, Arlene Levin, Montauk, N.Y.; sons, William E. Voorhest, Montauk, and John D. Voorhest, St. Augustine; sister, Alice Veale, Jacksonville, Fla.; brother, John Daly, Orlando, Fla.; two grandchildren, Kaitlin and Valerie Voorhest.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 7/17/2010)
William E. Voorhest, born January 25, 1922, died November 12, 2009
William "Bill" Voorhest, a descendant of original Dutch settlers of Long Island, N.Y., was born in a farmhouse in Syosset, N.Y., to William and Frances Voorhest. He graduated from Hicksville High School in 1940 and in 1941 went to work at Grumman Aircraft as a mechanic and retired in 1987 as a vice president.
Bill married his neighbor and high school sweetheart Helen Daly in 1942. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served in the Pacific Theater in WWII as an aviation machinists mate often working on Grumman Wildcats and Hellcats.
After receiving honorable discharge in 1945, Bill returned to Grumman in 1946 where he rose steadily becoming manager of Plant 3, aircraft manufacture and Plant 5, which was known as the "Experimental Plant." At Plant 5 he lead a team of 1500 technicians who assembled the Lunar Module piloted by Armstrong and Aldrin of Apollo 11, in the first manned landing on the moon in 1969. He saw his assignment on the Lunar Module through to completion as manager of assembly and test at Kennedy Space Center up until the time of launch.
On returning to Grumman's Bethpage, N.Y., facility, Bill was appointed manufacturing manager of the Navy's F-14 "Tomcat" then in its early stages of development. In 1976 he went with Grumman's F-14 contract to Iran as Operations Manager. In 1978 Bill was manufacturing manager of the first Space Shuttle wings for the "Columbia" as contracted to Grumman.
Bill was also appointed, in 1973, head of Grumman's program created to assure minority advancement in cooperation with the government's Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
In his career in aircraft manufacturing Mr. Voorhest had been associated with most of the airframes Grumman produced from the 1940's through the 1980's. He served three successive Grumman Aerospace presidents as Special Assistant for Manufacturing and retired in 1987 as vice president of security and corporate services receiving written congratulations from President Reagan for 46 years of service.
A long-time resident of Stony Brook, N.Y., Bill also kept a winter residence in Stuart, Fla. After retirement he moved full time to St. Augustine in 1996. He made many new friends in St. Augustine and had been active in the St. Augustine Shores Service Corporation and the Grumman Retiree Club / First Coast Chapter.
Mr. Voorhest was struck by a vehicle while crossing a street and died from complications related to injuries that he sustained. Bill died at his home under the care of Community Hospice on Nov. 12, surrounded by his loving family and attended by clergy from St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
Bill was a patriot, a devoted husband and father and a loyal friend. His innate kindness and generosity of spirit brought out the best in all he met.
He will be missed by so many whose lives he touched and left richer. He is survived by Helen Voorhest, his wife of 67 years; daughter Arlene Levin and her husband Steve of Montauk, N.Y.; son William Voorhest of Montauk, N.Y.; son John Voorhest and his wife Dawn and their daughters Kaitlin and Valerie of St. Augustine.
Visitation will be at Craig Funeral Home, St. Augustine, on Sunday Nov. 15, 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, St. Augustine, on Nov. 16 at 9 a.m.
In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Bill's name to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, St. Augustine, FL 32257
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements
(St. Augustine Record on 11/14/2009)
William Frank Vowell, 82, passed away at his residence on Nov. 11, 2010. He is a lifelong resident of St. Augustine, Fla.
He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Kimbrough, and granddaughter, Elizabeth Mahan.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St. Augustine Record, December 1, 2010)
Gene Vrana died suddenly on Jan. 15, 2009.
A memorial service will be held on Jan. 31, 2009 at 3 p.m. at Shores United Methodist Church with Masonic Rites.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 01/24/09)
Grace Eleanor Vreeland, 96, St. Augustine, died Feb. 19, 2008, at St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1989, moving here from Little Falls, N.J.
She was a homemaker and was a member of Moultrie Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 at Crescent Beach Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Hall, officiating. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery.
She is survived by her son, Richard Vreeland and his wife, Faith, St. Augustine; one sister, Kathryn Stritch, Denville, N.J.; grandchildren, Thomas Richard Vreeland, Ormond Beach, Scott Vreeland and his wife, Tiffany, St. Augustine, Andrew Vreeland and his wife, Heather, Hampton, Ga.; and one great-granddaughter, Natalie Marie Vreeland, of St. Augustine.
Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 2/23/08)