Obituaries

Domingo Torres

Domingo Torres

March 11, 2015

Domingo Torres, 95, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away March 11, 2015 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000

George A. Wolcott, Sr.

George A. Wolcott, Sr.

March 10, 2015

George A. Wolcott, Sr., 75, of Orange Park, FL, passed away March 10, 2015. He was born on January 10, 1940 in Kilgore, TX to parents Roy and Velma (Franks) Wolcott. Mr. Wolcott moved to the local area in 1966 from Escondido, CA and was retired from the United States Navy. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve and...

Dr. C Paul Johnson

Dr. C Paul Johnson

March 9, 2015

Another distinguished and honorable World War II veteran and a member of the “Greatest Generation” has left us. Dr. C Paul Johnson passed away on March 9, 2015. C Paul Johnson Jr. was born on March 4th, 1921 in Sheldon, Illinois, the middle of three sons to Mabel and Clarence Johnson. When the Second World War broke out, Paul joined...

Michelle Maile Shaffer

Michelle Maile Shaffer

March 8, 2015

Michelle Maile Shaffer, 44, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015. She was born on October 28, 1970 in Honolulu, Hawaii to parents Johny E. Loveland and Sherry A. (Stone) Loveland. Michelle enjoyed being outdoors gardening and looking at trees. She liked going to the new Dragway in Green Cove to watch the drag races....

Catherine M. Akin

Catherine M. Akin

March 5, 2015

Catherine M. Akin, 75, of Orange Park, FL, passed away March 5, 2015. She was born on November 18, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana to parents Floyd Edward and Pauline Ethel (Hagemir) Marlnee. Catherine came to Orange Park from Virginia Beach in 1974, was of the Baptist faith and lived through God’s eyes. She loved playing bingo and would say, “Don’t...

James W. Crews, II

James W. Crews, II

March 4, 2015

James W. Crews, II, 76, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away March 4, 2015. He was born on September 23, 1938 in Wilmington, NC to parents James and Mabel (Buie) Crews, I. Mr. Crews had worked as a general contractor and was a member of Harbor Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir. He was a member...

Woodrow Wilson Donaldson, II

Woodrow Wilson Donaldson, II

March 4, 2015

Woodrow Wilson Donaldson, II, 64, of Miami, FL passed away on March 4, 2015. He was born on December 27, 1950 in Miami, FL to parents Woodrow Wilson Donaldson and Velma (Pacetti) Donaldson. Mr. Donaldson was a Graphic Design Artist for Ryder for many years. He loved his family and friends and will be dearly missed by all who knew...

Ned Frank Moore

Ned Frank Moore

March 3, 2015

Ned Frank Moore, 95, of Orange Park, FL passed away on March 3, 2015 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME 501 Spring Street Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000

Herbert S Turner

Herbert S Turner

March 1, 2015

Herbert S. Turner, 92, of Penney Farms, FL passed away on March 1, 2015 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME 501 Spring Street Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000

Carol Jean McCoy

Carol Jean McCoy

February 28, 2015

Carol Jean McCoy, 78, of Orange Park, FL passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015. She was born on November 30, 1936 in Portland, OR to parents Ronald and Edna (Riggs) Biermann. Arrangements are under the care of BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME 501 Spring Street Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000.

Leon Rife

Leon Rife

February 28, 2015

Leon Rife, 75, of Palatka, FL, passed away February 28, 2015. He was born on November 6, 1939 in Hurley, VA to parents Calvin and Amanda (Layne) Rife. Mr. Rife had worked as a truck driver and was a NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, his children, Sherry Lynn Rife and Joel Leon Rife and siblings,...

Joyce A. Heinrich

Joyce A. Heinrich

February 28, 2015

Joyce A. Heinrich, 60, of St. Johns, FL, passed away February 28, 2015 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000

Lawrence Thomas Kearby

Lawrence Thomas Kearby

February 27, 2015

Lawrence "Larry" Thomas Kearby, 106, of Orange Park, FL passed away on February 27, 2015. He was born on August 31, 1908 to parents Thomas and Mary (Edwards) Kearby in Rushville, IL. Larry married Charlotte Gannan on December 29, 1956. She preceded him in death on May 4, 1982. He then married Evelyn Gunter on October 27, 1984. Larry acquired...

Madeline Joyce Moore

Madeline Joyce Moore

February 26, 2015

Madeline Joyce Moore, 74, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away February 26, 2015 Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000

Marian Gladys Kuykendall Bowles Tucker

Marian Gladys Kuykendall Bowles Tucker

February 26, 2015

Marian Gladys Kuykendall Bowles Tucker of Orange Park, Florida passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015 after a brief illness. She lived in Keystone Heights, Florida for many years where she was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was born on October 12, 1923 in Hernando County, Florida to Lena and William Kuykendall. She was predeceased by her parents,...

Timothy John Sullivan

Timothy John Sullivan

February 25, 2015

Timothy "Tim" John Sullivan, 84, of Orange Park, FL passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. He was born on May 20, 1930 in Columbus, OH to parents Raymond and Marie (Seig) Sullivan. Tim married Geraldine Jarvis on October 10, 1998. She preceded him in death on February 7, 2011. He worked as a maintenance worker for Sumter County Education...

Michael James Wise

Michael James Wise

February 25, 2015

Michael James Wise, 67, of St. George, GA, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015. He was born on June 4, 1947 in Topeka, Kansas to parents Henry and Olgie Harriett (Pickens) Wise. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.

Marvin Everett Merriam

Marvin Everett Merriam

February 24, 2015

Marvin passed away February 24, 2015 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 85. He was born to Guevera and Erba Merriam on January 26, 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Marvin married Agnes Jewell on June 9, 1972 and was blessed with three stepsons, Douglas, Dale and David Jewell and a stepdaughter Donna. He served in the...

Elmer Leroy Jones

Elmer Leroy Jones

February 24, 2015

Elmer Leroy Jones, 90, of Orange Park, FL passed away on February 24, 2015 Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME 501 Spring Street Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000

Robert Lee Cancro

Robert Lee Cancro

February 23, 2015

Robert Lee Cancro, 72, of Orange Park, FL passed away on February 23, 2015. He was born on October 3, 1942 in Hoboken, NJ. His parents were Steve and Virginia (Lee) Cancro. Robert was a kid at heart who enjoyed reading his bible daily. A memorial service will be on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in the Moosehaven chapel at 1:30...