Obituaries

Edward E. Edmondson

Edward E. Edmondson

December 9, 2015

Edward E. Edmondson, 78, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away December 9, 2015. He was born on March 30, 1937 in Morven, GA to parents Rupert and Sally (Lee) Edmondson. Mr. Edmondson was a Vietnam War Veteran, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy after 20 years of honorable service. He moved to the Clay...

Robert "Bob" Whittington

Robert "Bob" Whittington

December 8, 2015

Robert “Bob” Whittington, 69, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away December 8, 2015. He was born on October 7, 1946 in Valdosta, GA to parents, Emmett and Edna (Watson) Whittington. Mr. Whittington was a Vietnam War Veteran, serving his country in the United States Coast Guard. He was a parts manager for Volvo and enjoyed fishing in his free time. He...

Emma R Gennaro

Emma R Gennaro

December 6, 2015

Emma passed away December 6, 2015 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 85. She was born to Anthony and Philomena Troino on July 31, 1930 in New York, New York. Emma worked for the US State department as a clerk. She also worked at Florida Power and Light along with many other positions while racing her...

Thomas Edwin Gower

Thomas Edwin Gower

December 4, 2015

Thomas Edwin Gower, 78, of Orange Park, FL passed away December 4, 2015 in Orange Park, FL. He was born to parents Wilbur E. and Sara Mildred (Edwards) Gower on September 10, 1937 in Hazelton, PA. Mr Gower transferred to NAS Jacksonville from NAS Beeville TX in August 1978. He retired from the US Navy as a CPO with 23...

Robert John Stainonis, Jr

Robert John Stainonis, Jr

December 3, 2015

Robert John Stainonis, Jr., 48, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away December 3, 2015 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000

Margaret Dean Hogan

Margaret Dean Hogan

December 2, 2015

Margaret Dean Hogan, 97, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away December 2, 2015. She was born on May 2, 1918 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late George and Mary (Hawley) Dean. She was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Fleming Island. She was preceded in death by her parents; by her husband, John Hogan...

Patricia Lorene Taylor

Patricia Lorene Taylor

December 1, 2015

Patricia Carlisle Taylor, age 72, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville while staying with family in Williston. She was born in Newberry, FL and moved to Williston in 1964. After her marriage to George Taylor, she relocated to Jacksonville. She was a lady of strong faith which was evident to...

Thomas H. Streeper

Thomas H. Streeper

November 30, 2015

Thomas H. Streeper, 79, of Orange Park, FL, passed away November 30, 2015. He was born on December 15, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Harold and Jeanne Streeper. Mr. Streeper served his country as a Submariner in the United States Navy and later worked as a Licensed Funeral Director and retired from Civil Service. He was an Honorary...

Marian Bundy

Marian Bundy

November 25, 2015

Marian Bundy passed away November 25, 2015 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 89. She was born to Russell and Helen Farrell on March 30, 1926 in Palmyra, New Jersey. Marian had 6 children, Steve, Tonilee, Geri, Lynn, Michael and NancyJo. Michael preceded her in death. She became affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose when...

Nina Mae Hatcher

Nina Mae Hatcher

November 25, 2015

Nina Mae Hatcher, 64, of Middleburg, FL, passed away November 25, 2015. She was born on May 14, 1951 in Green Cove Springs, FL to the late John and Alice (Prevatt) Ayers. Mrs. Hatcher had been a bookkeeper and enjoyed crocheting and being on her computer. She dearly loved taking care of her family and will be missed by all...

Mary Ellen Knight

Mary Ellen Knight

November 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,...

Elizabeth "Betty" Leigh McManus

Elizabeth "Betty" Leigh McManus

November 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....

Robert E Tyler

Robert E Tyler

November 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

November 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...

Edward C. "Eddie" Palecek

Edward C. "Eddie" Palecek

November 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.

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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.

November 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...