Obituaries

Laurette "Laurie" M. McAnaney

Laurette "Laurie" M. McAnaney

October 28, 2016

Laurette “Laurie” M. McAnaney, 90, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away October 28, 2016.  She was born on February 21, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY to the late William and Clara (Rapp) Pope.  Mrs. McAnaney was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Michaels Catholic Church in Poway, CA.  She was a volunteer for 25 years at the Palomar Hospital in...

Kenneth W. Martin

Kenneth W. Martin

October 22, 2016

Kenneth W. Martin, 61, of Jacksonville, Florida passed on Saturday, October 22, 2016.  He was born on October 8, 1955 in Anniston, Alabama to parents Leo David and Jonell (Howell) Martin. Ken had been in the Jacksonville area for 25 years and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed going to gun ranges, the beach and fishing.  Ken was an...

Claude Phillip Hardesty

Claude Phillip Hardesty

October 19, 2016

Claude Phillip Hardesty, 77, of Orange Park, FL, passed away October 19, 2016.

Jo Nell Hiers

Jo Nell Hiers

October 19, 2016

Jo Nell Hiers, 96, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away October 19, 2016.  She was born on March 4, 1920 in Hemingway, SC to the late James and Mae Bell (Jordan) Ray.  Mrs. Hiers was a homemaker and had been a resident of Clay County for 50 years.  She most enjoyed taking care of her family who will miss her...

William "Bill" Edward Carter, RPH

William "Bill" Edward Carter, RPH

October 18, 2016

William Edward Carter (Bill), was born December 20, 1928 in Lake City, Florida and Passed into heaven on Tuesday October 18, 2016.  He is predeceased by the love of his life his wife of 59 years; Helen Yeager Carter, his oldest son, William E. Carter II, (Chip was taken to heaven at the age of 18). His parents; J. E....

Donald "Don" Messer

Donald "Don" Messer

October 16, 2016

Donald “Don” Messer, 78, of Middleburg, Florida passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, October 16, 2016. Don was born on April 12, 1938 in Harlan, Kentucky to parents Willie Messer and Lavita Sowders Messer. He spent most of his life in the North Florida area and loved riding his Harley and watching NASCAR.  He cherished...

Josie Skipper Cowart

Josie Skipper Cowart

October 14, 2016

Josie Skipper Cowart, 87, of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, October 14, 2016. Josie was born on December 15, 1928 in New Smyrna, Florida to parents Jessie Carl Skipper and Nina Marie Lyons Skipper. She came to the area in 2005, relocating from Brevard County and was of the Southern...

Ivalene "Ivy" Jayne (Porter) Packwood

Ivalene "Ivy" Jayne (Porter) Packwood

October 14, 2016

Ivalene “Ivy” Jayne (Porter) Packwood (May 11, 1935 – October 14, 2016)   Packwood, Ivalene Jayne “Ivy” (Porter) passed away October 14, 2016 at her home.  Ivy was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on May 11, 1935 to Martha Bush and Kenneth Porter.  She was a graduate of Western High School and worked as a secretary until her retirement in 1997. ...

Charlotte Ann Gill

Charlotte Ann Gill

October 12, 2016

Charlotte Ann Gill, 77, of Middleburg, FL, passed away October 12, 2016.  She was born on February 1, 1939 in Pensacola, FL to the late Ernie Carlton and Ada (Plant) Stewart.  Mrs. Gill came to the area in 1990 from Pensacola and was of the Baptist faith.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gill, Sr. earlier this...

David Allen Nelson

David Allen Nelson

October 11, 2016

David Allen Nelson, 82, of Orange Park, Florida passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. He was born February 2, 1934 to parents Wilbur and Dorothea (Hasemeier) Nelson and raised in Ohio before settling in Orange Park in 1973. Dave was a tireless champion for equality for women in sports. He supported and actively lobbied for Title IX and was...

Arthur Edward Belisle, Jr.

Arthur Edward Belisle, Jr.

October 10, 2016

Arthur Edward Belisle, Jr., 74, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on October 10, 2016. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000

Levi Aaron Grant

Levi Aaron Grant

October 10, 2016

Levi Aaron Grant, 21, of Starke, FL passed away suddenly on October 10, 2016. He was born on August 24, 1995 in Jacksonville, FL. Levi was working at Walmart in the sporting goods department and was loved by all who knew him. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Randy Hau. Survivors include his parents Johanna Surrency (Thomas) and Earl Wilbur...

Richard Henry Lourcey, Sr.

Richard Henry Lourcey, Sr.

October 9, 2016

Richard Henry Lourcey, Sr., 72, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on October 9, 2016. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000    

Alan Bruce Jordan

Alan Bruce Jordan

October 8, 2016

Alan passed away peacefully on October 8, 2016 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 82. He was born on August 3, 1934 in Buffalo, NY to parents Stewart and Ruth (Eckel) Jordan.   He served his country honorably in the United States Navy as a Radio Operator. During his time in the Navy he earned the Good...

Carlene Matthews

Carlene Matthews

October 6, 2016

Carlene Matthews, 75, of Middleburg, FL passed away October 6, 2016. She was born on September 8, 1941 in New Smyrna Beach, FL to the late, Carl Riley and Orieon Inez (Michael) Minton. Mrs. Matthews was a Clay County resident for over 50 years.  She and her husband owned Bob Matthews Plumbing in Orange Park for 30 years.  Mrs. Matthews...

Frank Clark Mitchell

Frank Clark Mitchell

October 5, 2016

Frank Mitchell, 75, passed away at home painlessly, peacefully and surrounded by love on October 5, 2016. Frank was born in Miami into a family of adventurous pioneers and farmers, and he enjoyed the outdoors his entire life: farming, playing sports, coaching softball, camping, fishing, hunting and golfing. Frank was in the first graduating class from Southwest Senior High School,...

Margaret "Peggy" McColskey

Margaret "Peggy" McColskey

October 3, 2016

Margaret “Peggy” McColskey, 95, of Jacksonville, FL passed away October 3, 2016. She was born on September 20, 1921 in Newport, Tennessee to the late James Edom and Nelle M. (Rowe) Robinson. Mrs. McColskey was a member of Hibernia Baptist Church at Hyde Park Campus, active in the Women’s Missionary Union and a Sunday school teacher for 38 years.  She...

Jeanne Anne Gorman

Jeanne Anne Gorman

September 28, 2016

Jeanne Anne Gorman, 72, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016. She was born on November 24, 1943 in Oswego, NY to parents, William and Wanda (Kitney) Gorman. Ms. Gorman moved to Florida in 2001, coming from Nashville, TN. Jeanne loved to read, cook, crochet and spend time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She...

Annette Mathilda Sharon Barbour

Annette Mathilda Sharon Barbour

September 28, 2016

Oak Island, NC #2059 Annette M. Barbour January 9, 2013 – September 28, 2016 Annette M. Barbour, 84, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2016 in her home at Moosehaven in Orange Park, FL. She was born on January 9, 1932 to parents Chester and Doris (Priest) Sharon in Rutland, Vermont. Annette graduated from Rutland High School in 1950. She...

Joseph Gallina

Joseph Gallina

September 27, 2016

Joseph Gallina, 70, of Middleburg, FL, passed away September 27, 2016. He was born on May 6, 1946 in Tuxedo, New York to the late Joseph and Claris (Conklin) Gallina. Mr. Gallina came to Middleburg 35 years ago from New York. He loved fishing, gardening in his green house and being a truck driver. He wanted so much to just...