Obituaries
Joe Michael Davis, Sr.
August 27, 2012
Joe Michael Davis, Sr., of Orange Park, FL passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012. He was born on January 31, 1949 in Wardell, Missouri to parents Donald and Jewell (Hasty) Davis. Joe moved to the local area in 1987. He was known to be a “salesman” by nature. Joe’s true passion was his family and grandchildren. In his spare...
Bessie Ola Fountain
August 26, 2012
Bessie O. Fountain, 79, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012. She was born on May 10, 1933 in Montgomery County, TN to parents Hershel and Mary Baggett. She had lived in the local area since 1969, moving here from West Virginia. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and loved gardening, cooking, growing roses, birds, reading her Bible and...
Carolyn E. Marton
August 26, 2012
Carolyn E. Marton, 89, of Green Cove Springs, FL, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 26, 2012. She was born on June 4, 1923 in Weston, CT to parents Alexander and Julianna Marton. Ms. Marton was a Christian woman and a member of First Baptist Church of Green Cove Springs. She loved to read, especially her...
Dr. Norman Burt Abell
August 25, 2012
Dr. Norman Burt Abell (May 7, 1926 - August 25, 2012) Norman Burt Abell went home to heaven early in the morning of Saturday, August 25. He was a resident of Penney Retirement Community in Penney Farms for the past 20 years, but he had spent his working life in the Congo as a medical missionary, commissioned by American Baptist...
Kenneth W. Sterling, Sr.
August 22, 2012
Kenneth W. Sterling Sr., 82, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away August 22, 2012 at the Earl B. Hadlow Center in Jacksonville. He was born in Detroit, MI on January 20, 1930 to the late Samuel and Tressie (Hall) Sterling and had been a resident of Green Cove Springs since 1970 coming from Okinawa, Japan. Mr. Sterling had retired...
Alma C. Pierson
August 18, 2012
Alma C. Pierson, 88, a long time resident of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed over on Saturday, August 18, 2012, peacefully and in the loving care of her family, Haven Hospice, and the attentive staff at South Lake Rehabilitation Center, Jacksonville. Alma grew up a genuine country girl, a matter of which she always took great pride. Living in Waycross,...
Oscar Lawrence Riley, Jr.
August 18, 2012
Oscar Lawrence Riley, Jr., 94, formerly of 8600 block of Sturgis Street, Norfolk, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2012. A native of Shelby County, AL, he was the son of the late Oscar Lawrence & Lily Payne Riley, Sr. He is survived by his two sons, James Riley and his wife Kathy of Green Cove Springs, FL and...
Silvia Ennulat Myers
August 17, 2012
Silvia Ennulat Myers, 54, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Friday, August 17, 2012. She was born on November 7, 1957 in Orlando, FL to parents Melvin and Isabel Ennulat. She graduated from Bishop Moore High School in 1975. Silvia attended Valencia Community College where she graduated with an AA degree in Dental Hygiene in 1999 with the highest...
Donna June Drummond
August 16, 2012
Donna June Drummond, 73, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away August 16, 2012. She was born in LaGrange, GA on February 27, 1939 to the late Pate and Hazel (McCullough) Prather. She had worked in Central Supplies and Sterilization at Putnam Community Hospital prior to retirement. Mrs. Drummond loved her family dearly and was a true animal lover. She...
Lorraine Mapps Nail
August 15, 2012
Lorraine Mapps Nail, 78, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. She was born on September 13, 1933 in Trenton, NJ to parents George Mapps, Sr. and Erna Von Enslin Mapps. Mrs. Nail had lived in the Green Cove Springs area for the past 50 years and was a member of Decoy Baptist Church. She...
Ruby Lee Spradley Yirka
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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...
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