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