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Mary Ellen Knight

Mary Ellen Knight

Nov 24, 2015

Mary Ellen Knight, 81, of Lake Como, FL, passed away November 24, 2015. She was born on February 14, 1934 in Hilliard, FL to the late John and Grace (Lockwood) Knight. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her son, Donald Joseph Kennedy; granddaughter, Tammy Smith and grandson, Loran Andrew Roebuck. Survivors include her children, Larry Kennedy,...

Robert E Tyler

Robert E Tyler

Nov 23, 2015

Robert E. Tyler, 75, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away on November 23, 2015. Please sign the family’s online guestbook BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000

Ruth (Gigi) Salyards

Ruth (Gigi) Salyards

Nov 23, 2015

Ruth (Gigi) Salyards died peacefully at Haven Hospice on November 23, 2015. During her 95 years, she lived a full life. In her earlier years, she was a runway model. She retired from Western Auto and up until her recent illness, she served as a personal assistant/bookkeeper. Ruth was a member of Eastern Star Chapter 226 Orange Park, Khem Temple...

Elizabeth "Betty" Leigh McManus

Elizabeth "Betty" Leigh McManus

Nov 23, 2015

Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Leigh Patterson McManus, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 23, 2015 in Orange Park. Mrs. McManus was born on February 9, 1927 in Danville, Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy Whiffen Patterson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carter Harold McManus and brother, Lewis Bailey....

Edward C. "Eddie" Palecek

Edward C. "Eddie" Palecek

Nov 23, 2015

Edward “Eddie” C. Palecek, 70, of Middleburg, FL, passed away November 23, 2015. He was born on December 2, 1944 in New York, NY to the late Edward C. and Irene (Wells) Palecek, Sr. Eddie was a lifelong resident of Clay County and of the Baptist faith. He loved fishing, hunting and was a loving family man. Eddie is survived...

Paul Corless, Sr.

Paul Corless, Sr.

Nov 23, 2015

Paul Corless,Sr., also known as Grandpap or GrandPaul, passed away unexpectedly on 11/23/2015. Born 7/18/1937 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Pauline (Schmidthammer) Corless. He graduated from South Fayette Township High School and California University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Industrial Arts. He married Marcia Peters who preceded him in death and they had two sons, P.J. and Bryan....

Robert Ernest Bartz

Robert Ernest Bartz

Nov 21, 2015

Robert E. Bartz, 77, was born into Heaven on November 21, 2015 following a brave battle with Parkinson’s. While born in Joliet, Illinois on November 16, 1938, he believed himself to be a true southerner after moving to Florida in 1972. Bob was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. While construction and building energy and power...

Verlin M. Haslett

Verlin M. Haslett

Nov 21, 2015

SFC Verlin Haslett, USA, Ret., 69, left us on November 21st, 2015 with his wife and children at his bed side in Jacksonville, Florida. Verlin was born on December 18th, 1945 in St. Elmo, Illinois to Robert and Maude Haslett. He is one of nineteen children, several preceding him. Verlin has been married for 51 years to his loving wife...

William "Scotty" Rhoden

William "Scotty" Rhoden

Nov 19, 2015

William Scott “Scotty” Rhoden, age 66 from Lake Butler, FL passed away November 19, 2015 at the E.T. York Haven Hospice Center in Gainesville, FL after an extended illness. He was a retired police officer and truck driver. He was born and raised in Starke and was a 1967 graduate of Bradford High School. His parents are the late William...

Mitcheal O. Landry, Jr.

Mitcheal O. Landry, Jr.

Nov 18, 2015

Mitcheal O. Landry, Jr., 72, of Middleburg, FL, passed away November 18, 2015. He was born in Barre, VT to the late Mitcheal and Evelyn (Anderson) Landry, Sr. Mr. Landry served his country in the United States Air Force and the United States Army. He had worked for CSX Railroad as a computer programmer and telegrapher. He moved to the...

Ruthann Myers

Ruthann Myers

Nov 18, 2015

Ruthann Myers, 72 of Middleburg, FL died November 18, 2015 peacefully with her family by her side in Orange Park, FL. She was born in Charleston, WV to Rufus and Augusta Holstein Blancet. She was preceded in death to the love of her life Jack Myers and their daughter Lesa Dawn. She and Jack shared over 50 wonderful years together...

William Rodney "Rod" Murray

William Rodney "Rod" Murray

Nov 18, 2015

William Rodney “Rod” Murray, 76, of Middleburg, FL passed away November 18, 2015. “If you are reading this, I have already passed through the Pearly Gates. I have joined my family who have pre-deceased me. We are walking together on streets of gold, listening to the Heavenly Choir. I have spent 76 years on God’s green earth and as I...

Terry "Bean" Higginbotham

Terry "Bean" Higginbotham

Nov 17, 2015

Terry “Bean” Higginbotham, 52, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away on November 17, 2015. He was born on August 21, 1963 in Lake City, Florida to parents Jehu Higginbotham and Ruby Doris (Wiggins) Baxley. Bean was a lifelong resident of Middleburg and was in the construction business. He loved cooking breakfast for his wife and sitting on his porch listening to...

John Robert Kelly

John Robert Kelly

Nov 17, 2015

John Robert Kelly, 91, of Orange Park, FL passed away on November 17, 2015. He was born on December 20, 1923 in New York, NY to parents Anthony and Mary Belle (Johnson) Kelly. John served his country honorably in the United States Army, Navy, Coast Guard and the Merchant Marine.

Joyce Joann Bigham

Joyce Joann Bigham

Nov 13, 2015

Joyce Joann Bigham, 73, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away November 13, 2015. She was born on August 3, 1942 in West Frankfort, Illinois to parents Chester and Nellie (Cable) Shaw. Joyce came to Jacksonville from Phoenix, AZ in 1994 and was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed painting, playing cards, shopping with her friends and talking with her grandkids. She...

Ruby Mae Coleman

Ruby Mae Coleman

Nov 13, 2015

Ruby Mae Coleman, 79, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away at her home on November 13, 2015. She was born on September 28, 1936 in Blackey, VA to parents Thomas and Leoma (Blankenship) Stacy. She had lived in Green Cove Springs for many years and was a member of the Green Cove Springs Church of God. She was a...

Walter Hertzog Snyder

Walter Hertzog Snyder

Nov 12, 2015

Walt passed away November 12, 2015 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 95. He was born to Daniel and Aquila Snyder on September 6, 1920 in Reading, Pennsylvania. Walt was a WWII Veternan serving on the USS Indiana as a fire controlman second class. He received the WWII victory medal, Asisatic Pacific ribbon with 12 stars,...

Robert L. "Murf" Murphy

Robert L. "Murf" Murphy

Nov 11, 2015

Robert L. "Murf" Murphy, 77, of St. Augustine, FL passed away November 11, 2015. Services will be held at a later date in Michigan.

Raymond Nicholas Chapman Jr

Raymond Nicholas Chapman Jr

Nov 10, 2015

Raymond Nicholas Chapman Jr, 78, born August 13, 1937 to parents Raymond Nicholas and Mary A. (Scannell) Chapman Sr. in Manchester, NH passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on November 10, 2015. He attended St. Anselms College and Saint Marys Seminary. Nick retired as a LCDR in the US Navy after proudly serving for 23 years. He became Director...

James "Doug" Ratcliffe

James "Doug" Ratcliffe

Nov 10, 2015

James “Doug” Ratcliffe, 63, of Middleburg, FL, passed away November 10, 2015. He was born on August 12, 1952 in Christiansburg, Virginia to parents Covvie and Ruby (Nolley) Ratcliffe. Doug came to the Florida area from Virginia in 1962, was a Christian and enjoyed Gator football. He was hardworking, honorable and very generous with his friends and neighbors. Doug loved...

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