Obituaries

LaVerne Archibald

LaVerne Archibald

June 17, 2017

LaVerne Archibald, 89, of Penney Farms, FL, passed away June 17, 2017Please sign the family’s guestbook at www.broadusraines.comBROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000

Donald "Don" Gerald Traylor

Donald "Don" Gerald Traylor

June 13, 2017

Donald “Don” Gerald Traylor, 79, of Orange Park, FL passed away on June 13, 2017.   He was born on March 31, 1938 in Clarkdale, Georgia to the late William Jesse and Annie Bee (Lovvorn) Traylor.  Don moved to the area in 2000 from Falls Church, Virginia and was a member of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. He proudly served...

Donald A. Fullerton

Donald A. Fullerton

June 12, 2017

Donald A. Fullerton, 93, passed away on June 12, 2017.  He was born in Atkinson, NE on February 5, 1924 and moved to Penney Farms, FL with his parents and five siblings in 1926.  He attended Penney Farms and Clay High schools, graduating in 1941. He served in the Navy during WWII as an aviation radioman mainly in the Pacific...

Charlie Lamar Tomlinson

Charlie Lamar Tomlinson

June 9, 2017

Charlie Lamar Tomlinson, 62, of Middleburg, FL passed away June 9, 2017.

Virginia "Bruce" Davis McAnnally

Virginia "Bruce" Davis McAnnally

June 8, 2017

Virginia “Bruce” Davis McAnnally, 79, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on June 8, 2017.   She was born on May 12, 1938 in Jacksonville, FL to the late George Frank and Marmaduke (Goucher) Davis.  Bruce was a lifelong resident of Clay County and a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. She was a lifelong avid horseback rider and a...

Catherine Carter Sellers

Catherine Carter Sellers

June 8, 2017

Catherine Carter Sellers, 83, of Clay Hill, FL, passed away June 8, 2017.  She was born on May 7, 1934.  Mrs. Sellers was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking for her family, raising her chickens and watching old TV shows.  She was an honorary member of the Clay County Cattlemen’s Association.  She was preceded in death by her husbands, George “Buster”...

Johnny McRae

Johnny McRae

June 7, 2017

Johnny McRae, 75, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away June 7, 2017.  He was born on April 16, 1942 in Quitman, GA to the late Donnell and Mildred (Terrell) McRae.  Johnny spent most of his life here in Clay County and attended Congregational Holiness Church. He was an avid fisherman who loved to talk about his grandkids and was...

Joan Eva Riggs

Joan Eva Riggs

June 5, 2017

Joan Eva Riggs, 64, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away June 5, 2017.  She was born on July 25, 1952 in Norwich, CT to parents Leo and Pauline (Porier) Jolley.  Mrs. Riggs was a CNA and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs, FL and a former member of Suncoast Baptist Church in Homosassa, FL.  She...

Emily Frances Schmitt

Emily Frances Schmitt

June 5, 2017

Emily Frances (Ansel) Schmitt June 25, 1921 – June 5, 2017   Emily passed away peacefully on June 5, 2017 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 95.   She was born to parents Fred and Marie Ansel on June 25, 1921 in Dubuque, IA.   Emily married Henry Loible on November 2, 1940 they divorced on November 2, 1976....

Anna N. Ryan

Anna N. Ryan

June 4, 2017

Anna N. Ryan, 99, of Orange Park, FL was called home to be with her Lord on June 4th, 2017.  She was born in Albany New York to her parents Salvatore and Maria Filippone.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Philip William Ryan Senior, daughter Julia A. Race, son John S. Ryan, son-in-law Douglas Race, daughter-in-law...

Mae T. Wager

Mae T. Wager

June 4, 2017

Mae T. Wager, 91, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Mae was born on Sand Mountain in Albertville, Alabama on January 4, 1926 to Frank Burson & Mae Truss. She moved to Florida when she was 8 years old.  Mae loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a longtime member...

David "Dave" Thomas Mitchell

David "Dave" Thomas Mitchell

June 2, 2017

David “Dave” Thomas Mitchell, 32, passed away on June 2, 2017.  Born June 21, 1984, Dave was a lifelong resident of Green Cove Springs, Florida.  Dave swam competitively and was a member of the Bolles swim team.  He played football at Clay High School, where he graduated in 2002.  He played football and tennis at West Virginia State University graduating...

Leslie "Gail" Declue

Leslie "Gail" Declue

June 2, 2017

Leslie “Gail” Declue, 68, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on June 2, 2017 after a brief illness.   Gail was a lifelong resident of Clay County and of the Baptist faith. She loved animals, watching soap operas and Jaguars football.  She was a simple and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Gail is survived by her three children, Kelly Mihlfeld,...

Mickey Bradford

Mickey Bradford

June 1, 2017

Mickey Bradford, 63, of St. Augustine, FL, passed away June 1, 2017 with his son Warren Bradford.  He was born on November 19, 1953 in Crisfield, MD to parents Warren and Philomenia (Brenner) Bradford.  He served his country in the United States Army and worked with his son as a commercial fisherman.  He moved to the area 39 years ago...

Warren Bradford

Warren Bradford

June 1, 2017

Warren Bradford, 27, of St. Augustine, FL, passed away June 1, 2017 with his father Mickey Bradford.  He was born on November 17, 1989 in Jacksonville, FL to parents Mickey and Tammy (Minigh) Bradford.  Warren served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was involved in the War in Afghanistan.  He worked with his father as a commercial...

Mabeleen Wozniak

Mabeleen Wozniak

May 29, 2017

Mabeleen Wozniak, age 72, of Green Cove Springs passed away on May 29, 2017.   Ms. Wozniak moved to Green Cove Springs three years ago from Chico, California.   She was a Missionary Baptist, active at sewing, quilting, and known as a world globe trotter.   She loved her dog Keisha, her boys, and her Bible study.  She worked as a registered nurse...

Johnnie Ruth Dillard

Johnnie Ruth Dillard

May 26, 2017

Johnnie Ruth Dillard, 74, of Middleburg, Flordia, was born October 10th, 1942 to Rufus Earl “John” & Sylvia Bean. She was born and raised in DeQuincy, Louisiana. Mrs D. went to be with her Saviour on May 26th, 2017 at 10:40p.m. at home, while surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her 2 half brothers,...

Nancy A. Moore

Nancy A. Moore

May 26, 2017

Nancy A. Moore was called Home to be with our Lord on May 26, 2017 at 10:44 pm.  She was born at home in Aberdeen, Ohio to her parents Robert Bailey Huff and Nancy Wilson Becket Huff.  She was the youngest of seven children with nineteen years between her and the eldest brother, Paul.  She was preceded in death by...

Donnagene Knutsen

Donnagene Knutsen

May 18, 2017

Donnagene Knutsen, 93, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on May 18, 2017. She was born September 30, 1923 in Braddock, PA to the late Timothy Theodore and Susan (Manglass) Dell. Donnagene came to the area in 1950 from Michigan and married Winson L. Knutsen on October 4, 1950 in Green Cove Springs. She was a member of the...

Forrest "Toots" Moody

Forrest "Toots" Moody

May 18, 2017

Forrest “Toots” Moody, 92, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away May 18, 2017.  He was born on September 22, 1924 in Clay County, FL to parents Dan and Nina (Dwyer) Moody.  Mr. Moody was a World War II veteran, serving his country in the United States Army.  He worked for Civil Service as a crane operator and after retiring...