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Ruby Lee Spradley Yirka

Ruby Lee Spradley Yirka

Aug 15, 2012

Ruby Lee Spradley Yirka, 85, our loving Mother who devoted her life to her family, her children and to her Lord Jesus Christ went to be with Him on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. She was born on August 1, 1927 in Lake City, FL to parents Clayton and Florence Spradley. Mrs.Yirka was a homemaker and a member of North Jacksonville...

Paul William VanAllen

Paul William VanAllen

Aug 14, 2012

Paul William VanAllen, 52, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away at home suddenly on August 14, 2012. A native of Brunswick, GA, he was the son of Dale and Inez (Barrs) VanAllen. He was predeceased by his wife, Deborah VanAllen, brother, Robert VanAllen and sister, Rose Lane. He is survived by his parents; sons, Matthew VanAllen of Green Cove...

Estle L. Thacker

Estle L. Thacker

Aug 13, 2012

Estle L. Thacker, 78, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2012. Estle was born on July 4, 1934 in Grundy, VA to parents Hibbert and Amy Looney Thacker. Mr. Thacker was a foreman for the State of Florida. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and talking with his family and friends. Mr. Thacker was of the...

Donald G. "Doc Hoss" Caldwell

Donald G. "Doc Hoss" Caldwell

Aug 7, 2012

Donald G. “Hoss” Caldwell, 64, of Middleburg, FL. Passed away August 7, 2012. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. please sign the online guestbook. BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME (904)284-4000

Joe R. Patten

Joe R. Patten

Aug 5, 2012

Joe R. Patten age 89, died peacefully in his sleep on August 5, 2012. Joe was born on February 18, 1923 in Lanier County, Georgia to Dr. and Mrs. Walter P. Patten. Upon the death of his mother when he was 2 years old he was raised by his maternal grandparents, Grandma and Grandpa Watson. He was preceded in death...

Barbara Suzanne Drew-Johnson

Barbara Suzanne Drew-Johnson

Jul 30, 2012

Barbara Suzanne Drew-Johnson, 82, of Fleming Island, FL, entered into the Gates of Heaven on July 30, 2012. She was born on February 12, 1930 in Atlanta, GA to parents George Washington and Nancy Howell Pearl Drew. Barbara was one of 9 children and was privileged to be brought up in a Christian home. Her father was an ordained Baptist...

Stanley Gene Dubicki

Stanley Gene Dubicki

Jul 29, 2012

Stanley Gene Dubicki, 90, of Orange Park, FL passed away July 29, 2012 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center. He was born to Alexander and Stella Dubicki on December 17, 1921 in South Bend, Indiana. He went to Shurtleff College. While in college, he enlisted in the Marine Corp on August 4th, 1942. Stanley was discharged as a Corporal on...

Elberta Elizabeth Kiser

Elberta Elizabeth Kiser

Jul 28, 2012

Elberta Elizabeth Kiser, 91, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away July 28, 2012. She was born on January 24, 1921 in Chicago, IL to the late Herbert M. and Bertha E. (Pelke) Rawlings. She was predeceased by her husband Jay R. Kiser in 2006; her brother and sister in-law, Herbert L. and Maggie Rawlings; her brother-in-law, Charles Shanklin and...

Mary Octavian Damon

Mary Octavian Damon

Jul 21, 2012

Mary Octavian Damon, 96, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012. She was born on July 27, 1915 in Corydon, IN to parents C. Edward and Katherine (Plue) Thomas. Mary moved to the local area 25 years ago from New Albany, IN. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting, sewing and quilting. Her family also describes her...

William W. Locher

William W. Locher

Jul 19, 2012

William W. Locher, 89, of Orange Park, FL passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2012. He was born on February 22, 1923 in Honolulu, HI to parents Joseph and Gertrude (Walton) Locher. Mr. Locher honorably served his country as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy, retiring after 30 years of service. William moved to the local area in...

Mary Jeanette Flowers Brown

Mary Jeanette Flowers Brown

Jul 16, 2012

Mary Jeanette Flowers Brown, 73, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away Monday, July 16, 2012. She was born on September 29, 1938 in Sanford, FL to parents Harry and Annie Flowers. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker and a 1956 graduate of Clay High School. She was proud to be a Blue Devil. Mrs. Brown loved her animals and will be dearly...

Diane Hamel-Grimsley

Diane Hamel-Grimsley

Jul 15, 2012

Diane Hamel-Grimsley, 58, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012. She was born on August 4, 1953 in Bayonne, NJ to parents Adam and Genevieve Sneigos. Mrs. Hamel-Grimsley had worked in the Civil Service field for FASO Training at NAS Jax. She was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed crocheting baby blankets for her family and friends. She...

Capt. Russell L. Moffitt

Capt. Russell L. Moffitt

Jul 15, 2012

Capt. Russell L. Moffitt (USN Ret.), resident of Orange Park, FL for 33 years, went to be with the Lord Jesus on July 15th, 2012. Capt. Moffitt was born on September 30, 1929 in Bellaire, Ohio. In his teen years, his family moved to Centerville, Ohio, where he met Eleanor. They were married June 21, 1952, had four children, Barry...

Jan Carter (Evans) Davis

Jan Carter (Evans) Davis

Jul 14, 2012

Jan Carter (Evans) Davis, 89 went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, July 14, 2012. She was born on March 31, 1923 in Watertown, Florida to James Floyd and Bertha Carter. Married to Robert J. Davis for 54 years, they had 5 children. Jan spent her life as a Navy Wife and a Media Buyer. She had a love...

Dolores "Mama Dee" Marshall

Dolores "Mama Dee" Marshall

Jul 13, 2012

Dolores “Mama Dee” Marshall, 83, of Orange Park, FL passed away on Friday, July 13, 2012. She was born on August 6, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She moved to the local area in 1960 from Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. Marshall was of the Presbyterian faith. Dolores loved life and people. “Mama Dee” never met a stranger and would give you the...

Thomas Joseph "Joe" Nolan

Thomas Joseph "Joe" Nolan

Jul 12, 2012

Thomas Joseph “Joe” Nolan, 70, of Orange Park, FL passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012. He was born on May 25, 1942 in Janesville, WI to parents Thomas and Mary (Shanley) Nolan. Mr. Nolan honorably served his country during the Vietnam and Desert Storm Wars in the United States Air Force, retiring after 32 years of loyal service. Mr. Nolan...

Dorothy Lois Smart

Dorothy Lois Smart

Jul 12, 2012

Dorothy Lois Smart, 81, of Middleburg, FL passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012. She was born on December 7, 1930 in West Orange, NJ to parents Arthur and Ruth (Role) Britton. Mrs. Smart moved to the local area in 2010, from Pinellas County. In her spare time she enjoyed going to the beach and getting dressed up and going...

David Emory Wells

David Emory Wells

Jul 10, 2012

David Emory Wells, nicknamed “Puzzled Man”, 74, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at home. He was born on February 15, 1938 in Derby, CT to parents William and Anna (Kardos) Wells. Mr. Wells moved from Shelton, CT to the local area in 1971. He was a dedicated and faithful member of the Kingdom...

Cindy A. Pursley

Cindy A. Pursley

Jul 8, 2012

Cindy A. Pursley, 58, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2012. She was born October 28, 1953 in Pauls Valley, OK to parents George and Zola Belle Pursley. Mrs. Pursley was a sales rep in the office supply field and enjoyed life and her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived...

William "Charlie" Padgett

William "Charlie" Padgett

Jul 6, 2012

William “Charlie” Padgett, 66, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Friday, July 6, 2012. He was born on June 29, 1946 in Clay County, FL to parents Will and Helen Padgett. Charlie was a Florida Junior College graduate and had retired from the Army National Guard. He currently worked as a salesman for Townley Manufacturing. He was an avid...

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