Obituaries

Francis S. Rabideau

Francis S. Rabideau

November 2, 2016

Francis S. Rabideau, 79, of Orange Park, Florida went peacefully into the arms of his Lord with his wife by his side on Wednesday, November 2, 2016.  Mr. Rabideau was born on September 28, 1937 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Archie F. and Elizabeth A. (Strickland) Rabideau. He was a lifelong resident of Northeast Florida and a member of...

David G Wade

David G Wade

October 31, 2016

David G. Wade, 90, of St. Augustine, Florida passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016. Mr. Wade was born on December 21, 1925 in Old Town, Florida to the late Hector McNiell and Gladys (Barnett) Wade. He was a lifelong resident of Northeast Florida and a member of the Swiss Cove Christian Church. Mr. Wade proudly served his country he...

Dr. Virginia R. Hash

Dr. Virginia R. Hash

October 30, 2016

Dr. Virginia R. Hash, 89, of Middleburg, FL passed away on October 30, 2016.  She was born in rural Ames, Iowa, the daughter of Lars Peter and Elizabeth Larson on September 23, 1927.  She graduated from Ames High School and went on to Iowa State University where she received her teaching degree in Home Economics.  She taught at several rural...

John Curtis "JC" Gill

John Curtis "JC" Gill

October 29, 2016

John Curtis Gill "J.C", 36, went home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2016. J.C was born in Jacksonville on March 27, 1980. He was a life long Florida resident who enjoyed the beach, surfing, playing volleyball, basketball and baseball. He had a smile that would light up a room and loved to make people laugh. He was...

Clyde Charles Mattson

Clyde Charles Mattson

October 28, 2016

Clyde Charles Mattson, 77, of Middleburg, FL passed away October 28, 2016. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000.

Laurette "Laurie" M. McAnaney

Laurette "Laurie" M. McAnaney

October 28, 2016

Laurette “Laurie” M. McAnaney, 90, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away October 28, 2016.  She was born on February 21, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY to the late William and Clara (Rapp) Pope.  Mrs. McAnaney was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Michaels Catholic Church in Poway, CA.  She was a volunteer for 25 years at the Palomar Hospital in...

Kenneth W. Martin

Kenneth W. Martin

October 22, 2016

Kenneth W. Martin, 61, of Jacksonville, Florida passed on Saturday, October 22, 2016.  He was born on October 8, 1955 in Anniston, Alabama to parents Leo David and Jonell (Howell) Martin. Ken had been in the Jacksonville area for 25 years and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed going to gun ranges, the beach and fishing.  Ken was an...

Claude Phillip Hardesty

Claude Phillip Hardesty

October 19, 2016

Claude Phillip Hardesty, 77, of Orange Park, FL, passed away October 19, 2016.

Jo Nell Hiers

Jo Nell Hiers

October 19, 2016

Jo Nell Hiers, 96, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away October 19, 2016.  She was born on March 4, 1920 in Hemingway, SC to the late James and Mae Bell (Jordan) Ray.  Mrs. Hiers was a homemaker and had been a resident of Clay County for 50 years.  She most enjoyed taking care of her family who will miss her...

William "Bill" Edward Carter, RPH

William "Bill" Edward Carter, RPH

October 18, 2016

William Edward Carter (Bill), was born December 20, 1928 in Lake City, Florida and Passed into heaven on Tuesday October 18, 2016.  He is predeceased by the love of his life his wife of 59 years; Helen Yeager Carter, his oldest son, William E. Carter II, (Chip was taken to heaven at the age of 18). His parents; J. E....

Donald "Don" Messer

Donald "Don" Messer

October 16, 2016

Donald “Don” Messer, 78, of Middleburg, Florida passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, October 16, 2016. Don was born on April 12, 1938 in Harlan, Kentucky to parents Willie Messer and Lavita Sowders Messer. He spent most of his life in the North Florida area and loved riding his Harley and watching NASCAR.  He cherished...

Josie Skipper Cowart

Josie Skipper Cowart

October 14, 2016

Josie Skipper Cowart, 87, of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, October 14, 2016. Josie was born on December 15, 1928 in New Smyrna, Florida to parents Jessie Carl Skipper and Nina Marie Lyons Skipper. She came to the area in 2005, relocating from Brevard County and was of the Southern...

Ivalene "Ivy" Jayne (Porter) Packwood

Ivalene "Ivy" Jayne (Porter) Packwood

October 14, 2016

Ivalene “Ivy” Jayne (Porter) Packwood (May 11, 1935 – October 14, 2016)   Packwood, Ivalene Jayne “Ivy” (Porter) passed away October 14, 2016 at her home.  Ivy was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on May 11, 1935 to Martha Bush and Kenneth Porter.  She was a graduate of Western High School and worked as a secretary until her retirement in 1997. ...

Charlotte Ann Gill

Charlotte Ann Gill

October 12, 2016

Charlotte Ann Gill, 77, of Middleburg, FL, passed away October 12, 2016.  She was born on February 1, 1939 in Pensacola, FL to the late Ernie Carlton and Ada (Plant) Stewart.  Mrs. Gill came to the area in 1990 from Pensacola and was of the Baptist faith.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gill, Sr. earlier this...

David Allen Nelson

David Allen Nelson

October 11, 2016

David Allen Nelson, 82, of Orange Park, Florida passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. He was born February 2, 1934 to parents Wilbur and Dorothea (Hasemeier) Nelson and raised in Ohio before settling in Orange Park in 1973. Dave was a tireless champion for equality for women in sports. He supported and actively lobbied for Title IX and was...

Arthur Edward Belisle, Jr.

Arthur Edward Belisle, Jr.

October 10, 2016

Arthur Edward Belisle, Jr., 74, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on October 10, 2016. 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

Levi Aaron Grant

Levi Aaron Grant

October 10, 2016

Levi Aaron Grant, 21, of Starke, FL passed away suddenly on October 10, 2016. He was born on August 24, 1995 in Jacksonville, FL. Levi was working at Walmart in the sporting goods department and was loved by all who knew him. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Randy Hau. Survivors include his parents Johanna Surrency (Thomas) and Earl Wilbur...

Richard Henry Lourcey, Sr.

Richard Henry Lourcey, Sr.

October 9, 2016

Richard Henry Lourcey, Sr., 72, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on October 9, 2016. 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    

Alan Bruce Jordan

Alan Bruce Jordan

October 8, 2016

Alan passed away peacefully on October 8, 2016 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 82. He was born on August 3, 1934 in Buffalo, NY to parents Stewart and Ruth (Eckel) Jordan.   He served his country honorably in the United States Navy as a Radio Operator. During his time in the Navy he earned the Good...

Carlene Matthews

Carlene Matthews

October 6, 2016

Carlene Matthews, 75, of Middleburg, FL passed away October 6, 2016. She was born on September 8, 1941 in New Smyrna Beach, FL to the late, Carl Riley and Orieon Inez (Michael) Minton. Mrs. Matthews was a Clay County resident for over 50 years.  She and her husband owned Bob Matthews Plumbing in Orange Park for 30 years.  Mrs. Matthews...