Obituaries

Wayne "Kenny" Collins

Wayne "Kenny" Collins

September 28, 2015

Wayne “Kenny” Collins, 60, of Orange Park, FL passed away September 28, 2015. A memorial service will be held at a later date. BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000

Dorothy "Dot" Caswell Pehl

Dorothy "Dot" Caswell Pehl

September 26, 2015

Dorothy (also known as Dot) Caswell Pehl (age 91) died on September 26, 2015 at the Pavilion in Penney Retirement Community in Penney Farms, Florida. A resident of PRC for 12 years, Dot and her husband Max Milburn (Mel) Pehl (who died in 2011) previously lived in Melrose, Florida. A native Floridian, Dot was born in Palatka to Helen and...

William M. Potter, Jr.

William M. Potter, Jr.

September 25, 2015

William M. Potter, Jr., 88, of Orange Park, Florida passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born on February 14, 1927 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to parents William Midgley and Arnelia Lusby (Scott) Potter, Sr. He and his wife have been residents of Northeast Florida for 20 years coming from Crystal Beach, Florida. William was a...

Camille Therese Morin

Camille Therese Morin

September 23, 2015

Camille Morin passed away September 23, 2015 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 85. She was born to Marc and Carmen Morin on February 15, 1930 in Somerville, Massachusetts. Camille married Clyde Everette on February 5, 1955. They had two children; Annik and Paul. She worked as a bookkeeper for the TIB Bank retiring in 2006....

Charles Edward McGriff

Charles Edward McGriff

September 22, 2015

Charles Edward McGriff, 75, passed away at his Fleming Island home on September 22, 2015. He was born on November 22, 1939 in Cullman, AL to parents Herbert and Dicie (Blair) McGriff. He was Catholic and had moved to the area in 1980 from Hawaii. Mr. McGriff retired from the U.S. Navy following 24 ½ years of service and the...

Charles Whitby Smith, Sr.

Charles Whitby Smith, Sr.

September 21, 2015

Charles Whitby Smith Sr., 87, born Midland Georgia, resided in Green Cove Springs FL. where he passed away to be with our Lord and Saviour Monday afternoon September 21, 2015 in the hospital. Charlie was born October 30, 1927 to his parents Walter Marion Smith and Mary Lucinda Smith (Duck) who preceded him with his 4 sisters. His youngest brother...

George "Scott" Lee

George "Scott" Lee

September 18, 2015

George “Scott” Lee, 28, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on September 18, 2015. He was born on November 11, 1986 in Orange Park, FL. Scott is survived by his mother Cindy Coleman Lee and father Albert Thomas Lee, Jr., His son Jonathon Thomas (Bubba) Lee, three sisters Erica, Annette and Jessica. He is also survived by his two Grandmothers Erma...

Latrell Judkins

Latrell Judkins

September 17, 2015

Latrell Judkins, 80, of Middleburg, FL, passed away September 17, 2015 at the Custead Care Center in Orange Park, FL. She was born on December 16, 1934 in Blackshear, GA to parents, Stanley and Cleo (Henderson) Mattox. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be forever missed. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Judkins;...

Keith E. "Igor" Eberhart

Keith E. "Igor" Eberhart

September 15, 2015

Keith E. “Igor” Eberhart, 64, of Orange Park, FL passed away September 15, 2015. He was born on February 18, 1951 in Michigan. Keith served his country honorably in the United States Marines and was a Marine through and through. He loved riding his motorcycle and was known as “Igor” to his family and friends. He was predeceased by his...

Theodore R. "Buddy" Harris

Theodore R. "Buddy" Harris

September 14, 2015

Theodore R. “Buddy” Harris, 65, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away September 14, 2015. He was born on April 3, 1950 in Atlanta, GA. Buddy was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed the outdoors and camping. He was predeceased by his father, Theodore R. Harris, Sr.; mother, Dorothy Ramsey; step-father, Bill Ramsey; sisters, Brenda Harris and Debbie Cox. He...

Mary A. Myers

Mary A. Myers

September 13, 2015

Mary A. Myers, 68, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away September 13, 2015. She was born on June 4, 1947 in Columbus, GA to the late John and Doris (Garnto) Hamilton. Mrs. Myers had worked as an analyst for Blue Cross for 30 years and in her free time she loved shopping, reading, watching movies and entertaining. She will be deeply...

Thomas A. "Tom" Hendry

Thomas A. "Tom" Hendry

September 11, 2015

Thomas A. “Tom” Hendry, 89, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Friday, September 11, 2015. A memorial mass will be held on Friday, October 16, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A reception will follow after the service in Sullivan Hall. Arrangements under the care of BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL...

Juan Pineda

Juan Pineda

September 9, 2015

Juan Pineda, 58, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on September 9, 2015. He was born on March 27, 1957 in Caldwell, TX to parents, Sebastian and Ramona (Garza) Pineda, Sr. Juan was of the Baptist faith and a member of 103rd Street Baptist Church. He was a truck driver, and truly enjoyed trucking and helping his fellow truckers...

Brenda Gayle (Brown) Walters

Brenda Gayle (Brown) Walters

September 7, 2015

Brenda Gayle (Brown) Walters 48 passed away September 7, 2015. Mrs. Walters was born on April 9, 1967 in Jacksonville, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lenny and Joy Brown of Callahan; her brother, Len Brown of Middleburg; grandparents James T. Sr. and Marceline Brown of Jacksonville ,Walter Sr. and Joyce Williams of Middleburg. She is survived...

Michael J. Weeks

Michael J. Weeks

September 7, 2015

Michael J. Weeks, 65, of St. Augustine, FL, passed away September 7, 2015. He was born on September 18, 1949 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Walter and Carlene (Adams) Weeks. Mr. Weeks was a Vietnam War Veteran, serving in the United States Army. He was of the Catholic faith and loved fishing and building things. Survivors include his wife,...

Valerie Elizabeth Miller

Valerie Elizabeth Miller

September 6, 2015

Valerie Elizabeth Miller, 56, of Orange Park, FL passed away September 6, 2015. She was born on November 3, 1958 in Savannah, GA to parents, William and Miriam (Fulcher) Miller. Ms. Miller was a 1976 graduate of Bellevue High School in Nashville, TN and had worked as a broker and real estate agent in Florida for many years. She was...

Atrus Lee Houston

Atrus Lee Houston

September 4, 2015

Atrus Lee Houston, 17, of Middleburg, FL passed away on September 4, 2015. Atrus loved music and was a drummer and played the guitar. He was also an avid skateboarder and enjoyed drawing. Atrus is survived by his parents, Randall and Mandi Houston; brothers, Ryan Smith and Chandler Houston; sister, Penney Fahland; grandparents, Charles and Barbara Houston, James and Darlene...

Julia Lillian Tucker

Julia Lillian Tucker

September 2, 2015

Julia Lillian Tucker March 2, 1918 – September, 2 2015 Julia passed away September 2, 2015 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 97. She was born to King and Mary Sturgill on March 2, 1918 in Coeburn, Virginia. Julia married Hazell Sanders on January 1, 1966. He preceded her in death on January 1, 1977. She...

Shirley D. Butler

Shirley D. Butler

August 31, 2015

Shirley D. Butler, 83, of Orange Park, FL, passed away August 31, 2015. She was born on February 24, 1932 in Chambers County, AL to the late Clinton and Margaret (Harrison) DeLoach. Mrs. Butler was a homemaker and had lived in the local area since 1972. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, plants and animals, birds and cooking. She was fond of...

Byron L. Terry

Byron L. Terry

August 31, 2015

Byron Terry left this world on Monday August 31, 2015; believing in his heart that death is not the end, but simply a shift of worlds. Byron was born April 24, 1952 to Charlotte and Travis Terry. He lived life on his own terms, true to himself, following his passions and practicing his artistry for over thirty years as owner...