Obituaries

Christina M Surla

Christina M Surla

April 3, 2015

Christina M. Surla, 57, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away April 3, 2015 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000

Ida Mae Jeffers

Ida Mae Jeffers

April 2, 2015

Ida Mae Jeffers, 85, of Middleburg, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2015. She was born on September 29, 1929 in Clay County Florida to parents, Edward and Leona (Padgett) Hatcher. Mrs. Jeffers was a member of Clay Hill Church of God and loved her pastor and church family. She enjoyed growing flowers and talking on the phone....

William "Bill" Trautwig, Jr.

William "Bill" Trautwig, Jr.

April 2, 2015

William “Bill” Trautwig, Jr., 77, of St. Augustine, FL Passed away April 2, 2015. 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.

Joseph Michael Lee, III

Joseph Michael Lee, III

April 1, 2015

Joseph “Michael” Lee, III, 71, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away April 1, 2015. He was born on January 22, 1944 in Jacksonville, FL to Joseph Michael Lee, Jr. and Catherine Ware Lee. Michael was a lifelong resident of the Jacksonville area and was of the Episcopal faith. He loved watching football and his life revolved around his grandchildren. He...

Steve Shedd

Steve Shedd

March 31, 2015

Steve Shedd, 59, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away March 31, 2015. He was born in Palatka to parents John Richard and Barbara (Robinson) Shedd and had grown up in Green Cove Springs. He owned and operated Steve’s Welding and Fabrication. Steve was a friend to all who knew him and would do anything for anyone. He was predeceased...

Janet Louise Gillespie

Janet Louise Gillespie

March 31, 2015

Janet Louise “Jan” Gillespie, 70, of Orange Park, FL passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2015 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born on June 17, 1944 to parents William and Welda (Peterson) Bothe in Denver, Colorado. Jan married Dietrich Schulz on January 26, 1972. They had two sons, Drew and Dana and a daughter Lindsey. Mr. Schulz preceded her in...

Judith A. Soffer

Judith A. Soffer

March 31, 2015

Judith A. Soffer of Fleming Island Florida passed away on March 31, 2015 surrounded by her loving family and close friends. She was born in Philadelphia, PA and moved to Jacksonville, FL in 1987 working for various commands of the Department of Navy until her retirement from Naval Hospital Jax Human Resources. She was proud of her Philadelphia roots especially...

Rachel Carignan Hyatt

Rachel Carignan Hyatt

March 29, 2015

Rachel Carignan Hyatt, 92, of Middleburg, FL, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015. She was born on March 28, 1923 in Gilford, NH to parents Noel and Alice (Ducharme) Carignan. She was a WWII Veteran of the United States Navy. She was a member of St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Orange Park as well as the Red...

Bertha Evelyn Whited

Bertha Evelyn Whited

March 27, 2015

Bertha Whited Bertha passed away March 27, 2015 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 98. She was born to Lewis and Cora Carter on September 25, 1926 in Earlville, Illinois. Bertha married Dale Whited on November 23, 1937 in Illinois. They had a daughter Claudia. Dale preceded her in death on January 30, 1988. She worked...

James D. Baker

James D. Baker

March 27, 2015

James D. Baker, 65, of Orange Park, FL passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME 501 Spring Street Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000

James R. "Jim" Sharpe, Jr.

James R. "Jim" Sharpe, Jr.

March 26, 2015

James R. “Jim” Sharpe, Jr., 92, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away March 26, 2015. He was born on March 1, 1923 in California to parents James and Lois Sharpe. Mr. Sharpe had served honorably in the United States Marines as a Sergeant during WWII in the South and Central Pacific areas. He had a long career in the...

Anne Marie Prince

Anne Marie Prince

March 23, 2015

Anne Marie Prince, 90, of Orange Park, FL, passed away March 23, 2015. She was born on November 6, 1924 in New York, NY to parents John and Edna (Seaman) Finley. Mrs. Prince was a bookkeeper and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Fleming Island. She is survived by her daughter, Meredith Ann Smith (Richard); sister, Alice Lercari;...

James "Jim" R. Cole

James "Jim" R. Cole

March 22, 2015

James “Jim” R. Cole, 78, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away March 22, 2015. He was born on August 15, 1936 in Tallassee, AL to parents James and Mildred (Coleman) Cole. Mr. Cole served his country in the United States Marine Corps and worked as a Division Product Manager for a German Steel Corporation. He was a 32nd degree Mason and...

Gary J. Leeman

Gary J. Leeman

March 21, 2015

Gary J. Leeman, 71, of St. Augustine, FL passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015 in St. Augustine, FL. He was born on October 1, 1943 to parents Harold and Vivian (Fancy) Leeman in Brownville, Maine. Mr. Leeman served his country honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and retired after 20 years of service. He was...

Barbara Jean Weeks

Barbara Jean Weeks

March 18, 2015

Barbara Jean Weeks, 63, of Green Cove Springs, FL went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. She was born on September 24, 1951 in Gainesville, FL to parents, Wilbur and Kizzie (Prevatt) Bell. Mrs. Weeks attended Congregational Holiness Church and has been a resident of Green Cove since 1988. Barbara loved her job as a cook...

Lois Arnold Dukes

Lois Arnold Dukes

March 16, 2015

Lois Arnold Dukes, 85, of Middleburg, FL passed away March 16, 2015. She was born on February 20, 1930 in Tampa, FL to parents Charlie and Leo (Love) Arnold and moved to Middleburg from Jacksonville in 1960. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Orange Park. Mrs. Dukes was active in the Women’s Republican Party and also...

Malva L. Natalie

Malva L. Natalie

March 15, 2015

Malva L. Natalie, 83, of Jacksonville, FL passed away March 15, 2015 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000

Ruth Ann Wheeler

Ruth Ann Wheeler

March 14, 2015

Ruth Ann “Randy” Wheeler, 91, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away March 14, 2015. She was born on April 2, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Conrad & Blanche Toms Cutler. Ruth Ann came to Fleming Island from Buffalo, NY in 2007 and was a member of the Orange Park United Methodist Church. She was a master bridge player,...

Mapel Belcher Edwards

Mapel Belcher Edwards

March 13, 2015

Mapel Belcher Edwards, 89, passed away on March 13, 2015. She was born on January 16, 1926 in Haysi, Virginia to parents John R. and Margaret (Boyd) Belcher. Ms. Edwards lived in Florida for 42 years when she relocated to make her home in Haysi. Mapel returned to Green Cove Springs for health reasons many years later and became a...

Gerald H. Trane

Gerald H. Trane

March 12, 2015

GERALD H. TRANE 72, died unexpectedly March 12, 2015. He was born May 14, 1942 in Lacrosse, WI. to Rosemary (Hulett) and R.J. Trane. His early youth was spent outside Scranton, Pa., he attended the Choate preparatory school and then the University of Florida earning a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering. His early career was spent in the IT area...