Obituaries

Betty Ruth Meeks

Betty Ruth Meeks

March 2, 2017

Betty Ruth Meeks, 75, of Penney Farms, FL passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017. She was born on July 20, 1941 in Dalton, GA to the late Benjamin Troupe and Mary Elizabeth (Shelton) Robinson. Betty was of the Baptist faith and member of Russell Baptist Church. She cherished time spent with her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren. Betty...

Julia "Judy" Hood Falana

Julia "Judy" Hood Falana

March 1, 2017

Julia (Judy) Hood Falana, 85, passed away on March 1, 2017. Preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 57 years—Arthur J. Falana, parents Lawrence and Eva (Church) Hood, and granddaughter Linda Jean Falana.   Survived by her children Eugene Falana, Becky (Larry) Johnson, Gail (Gary) Hapeman, Keith Falana, Jennifer (Matt) Hartley. 8 grandchildren: Genie (David) Mize,...

Faye Morrison Compton

Faye Morrison Compton

February 28, 2017

Faye Morrison Compton, 87, of Middleburg, FL, passed away February 28, 2017.  She was born on October 1, 1929 in Clover, SC to the late Marian Morrison and Gertrude Patterson Adams. Faye was of the Baptist faith and a devoted member of Black Pond Baptist Church where she cherished her church family.  She loved to fish and above all else...

Rev. Ralph Adam Jones, Jr.

Rev. Ralph Adam Jones, Jr.

February 28, 2017

Rev. Ralph Adam Jones, Jr., 91, of Green Cove Springs, FL, entered eternal glory on February 28, 2017 while residing at Diamond Assisted Living Facility under the care of Community Hospice.  He was born on June 20, 1925 in Lawrence County, IL to parents Ralph A. Jones and Mildred Eloise C. Jones.  Rev. Jones was a veteran of World War...

Dorothy Vozios

Dorothy Vozios

February 28, 2017

Dorothy Vozios, 97, of Middleburg, FL passed away on February 28, 2017.  She was born on May 16, 1919 in Manhattan, NY to the late Joseph and Bertha (Cermak) Weinmann.  Dorothy came to the area in 2014 from New York and was of Presbyterian faith.  She enjoyed gardening and was a beloved wife, mother and daughter.   Dorothy is preceded in...

Martha Sarah Jones

Martha Sarah Jones

February 28, 2017

Martha Sarah Jones, 78, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on February 28, 2017. She was born on April 27, 1938 in St. George, GA to the late Z.K. and Pauline E. (Ivey) Parham. Martha enjoyed traveling to new places and cherished spending time with her family. She leaves behind her loving husband, George A. Jones, Jr.; daughters, Sarah...

Rafael Figueroa-Garmendia

Rafael Figueroa-Garmendia

February 26, 2017

Rafael "Rafa" Figueroa-Garmendia, 61, of Middleburg, FL passed away February 26, 2017. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on June 18, 1955. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rafael Figueroa of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico and Francisca Garmendia of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Rafa was an exceedingly intelligent man which was the driving force of his life....

John Kenneth "Ken" Bradley, Jr.

John Kenneth "Ken" Bradley, Jr.

February 26, 2017

John Kenneth “Ken” Bradley, Jr., 64, of New Smyrna Beach, FL, passed away February 26, 2017.  He was born on February 25, 1953 in Jacksonville, FL to parents John and Anita (Knight) Bradley, Sr.  Mr. Bradley had been a school administrator and was of the Baptist faith.  He enjoyed reading, watching country and western TV and movies as well as...

Vona Anne Smith

Vona Anne Smith

February 25, 2017

Vona Anne Smith, 55, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away February 25, 2017.  She was born on March 8, 1961 in Orange Park, FL to parents Delmar Miracle and Fern E. (Wager) Deel.     She was a lifelong resident of the area and of the Baptist faith.  Vona was an animal lover who enjoyed sunsets on the ocean and fishing. ...

Karen Sue Bowling Kinzig

Karen Sue Bowling Kinzig

February 25, 2017

Karen Sue Bowling Kinzig, 54, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away February 25, 2017. She was born in Brunswick, GA on December 8, 1962 to parents Charles Peyton and Frances “Arlene” (Dalton) Bowling.  Karen had been a resident of the area since 1996 coming from Virginia Beach, VA and was of the Christian faith.  She was extremely caring and...

Willie B. "Uncle B" Tyler, Sr.

Willie B. "Uncle B" Tyler, Sr.

February 23, 2017

Willie B. “Uncle B” Tyler, Sr., 74, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away February 23, 2017.  He was born on July 24, 1942 in Brooker, FL to the late Bryant and Mildred (Kerce) Tyler.  Willie was a lifelong resident of Florida and a member of the Congregational Holiness Church.  He was a simple country boy that enjoyed fishing, shrimping, scrapping and...

Thomas Servay

Thomas Servay

February 22, 2017

Thomas Servay, 78, of Jacksonville, FL passed away February 22, 2017 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000

Adeline Engh Bade

Adeline Engh Bade

February 22, 2017

Adeline passed away peacefully on February 22, 2017 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 84.   She was born to parents Edward and Adeline (Rathburn) Foland on                          October 1, 1930 in Boone County, Nebraska.   Adeline married Kenneth Engh on September 4, 1948 they had three daughters Terry, Linda and Sarah. She later married Richard Bade on December...

Billy Wright Hicks

Billy Wright Hicks

February 20, 2017

Billy Wright Hicks, 81, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away February 20, 2017.  He was born on July 18, 1935 in Athens, AL to parents James W. and Clara Odell (Coffman) Hicks.  Billy served in the Alabama National Guard then in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.  He loved being a truck driver and received a...

Margaret Isabel VanDemark

Margaret Isabel VanDemark

February 20, 2017

Margaret passed away gently into her eternal life on February 20, 2017 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 76. She was born on September 23, 1940 to parents Archie and Mary (La Victorie) Severn in Vienna Township, Michigan.   Margaret married Mr. Gerald Cutcher on December 19, 1959.  They had three children Brian, Jerry and Michelle. She...

Cathy J. Richardson

Cathy J. Richardson

February 19, 2017

Cathy J. Richardson, 67, of Middleburg, FL, passed away February 19, 2017.  She was born on May 20, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois and was a resident of Clay County for 25 years.  She enjoyed being a member of the Women of the Moose Middleburg Chapter and loved her 5 cats and 2 dogs.  Cathy is preceded in death by her...

Sheila F. Graham

Sheila F. Graham

February 17, 2017

Sheila F. Graham, 68, of Middleburg, FL passed away February 17, 2017.

Paul "Buddy" Lynch, Jr.

Paul "Buddy" Lynch, Jr.

February 15, 2017

Paul “Buddy” Lynch, Jr., 58, of Orange Park, FL, passed away February 15, 2017. He was born on November 5, 1958 in Savannah, GA.  He lived in many places growing up due to his father’s career in the Air Force.  Paul especially loved the time he lived in Arkansas with his father’s family and when the family lived in Wiesbaden,...

Richard Harold Jones, Sr.

Richard Harold Jones, Sr.

February 14, 2017

Richard "Harold" Jones Sr., 79, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on February 14, 2017.  He was born April 5, 1937 in Springville, AL, the son of Raymond Edward Jones Sr. and Margaret Jones.   He was a supervisor at Gustafson's Dairy for 30 plus years.  He loved fishing, car racing, gardening and college football, a fan of several teams. ...

Jane Colleen

Jane Colleen

February 10, 2017

Jane Colleen, 85, of Middleburg, FL passed away on February 10, 2017.