Obituaries

Sue Carol McKinney Ferguson

Sue Carol McKinney Ferguson

May 1, 2015

Sue Carol McKinney Ferguson, 73, passed on to eternal life May 1st 2015 in Jacksonville, FL. Sue was born on November 22nd 1941 to her joyful parents Wilber Vincent and Hallie Elmore McKinney in the small town of Matoaka, West Virginia. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jimmie Dale, her daughter Jamey and son- in-law Steven Kumpf,...

Allen Careas Oliva

Allen Careas Oliva

May 1, 2015

Allen Careas Oliva, 67, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away at his residence on May 1, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 27, 1948 in San Francisco, CA to parents Simplicio Careas Oliva and Edith G. (Evans) Oliva. He had served in the U.S. Army and was a decorated Vietnam War Veteran. He earned The...

Brylee Ariana Houghton

Brylee Ariana Houghton

April 29, 2015

Baby Girl Brylee Ariana Houghton passed away in a tragic accident on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Brylee was born on October 16, 2014 Orange Park, FL to parents Brandon Aric Houghton and Shannan Tye Malson. Her beautiful smile and precious memory will live forever in the hearts of her loving family which includes her parents, sister, Bailee Ann Malson; grandparent’s,...

Joan Ella Bruner

Joan Ella Bruner

April 27, 2015

Joan Ella Bruner, 81, of Jacksonville, FL passed away April 27, 2015 Arrangements under the care of BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000

Loretta "Retta" C. Jones

Loretta "Retta" C. Jones

April 27, 2015

Loretta C. "Retta" Jones, 64, a resident of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Monday, April 27, 2015 at Wayne General Hospital. She was born in St. Augustine, FL on Sunday, August 6, 1950 to William Norris and Duffell Norris Jones. She had worked as a Bookkeeper. Retta is preceded in death by her father, William Norris; mother, Duffell Norris...

Wayne "Moose - Razorback" Griffis

Wayne "Moose - Razorback" Griffis

April 23, 2015

Wayne “Moose – Razorback” Griffis, 44, of Middleburg, FL, passed away April 23, 2015. He was born on July 16, 1970 in Orange Park, FL to parents Wayne Leslie Griffis, Sr. and Jonnie Futch Griffis. Moose was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting and watching UFC fights. He was a family man who enjoyed grilling for his family and...

Mason Andrew Knight

Mason Andrew Knight

April 22, 2015

Mason was born on November 4th, 2014. During his brief time on Earth, Mason touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He offered his infectious smile to friends and strangers alike. He just loved people, and reveled in the attention of all those who loved him. He enjoyed cuddling with his daddy, babbling with his mom, staring at the...

Michael C. Ebersole

Michael C. Ebersole

April 19, 2015

Michael C. Ebersole, 60, of Middleburg, FL passed away April 19, 2015 Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000

Vena Ellen Miracle

Vena Ellen Miracle

April 19, 2015

Vena Ellen Miracle, 86, of Orange Park, FL passed away April 19, 2015. She was born on December 7, 1928 in Roane County, TN to parents Lanson and Nancy (Morris) Edwards. Vena was a lifelong resident and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Vena loved to garden, go jitter buggin’ and singing. She...

Ronald Wayne McCrone

Ronald Wayne McCrone

April 18, 2015

Ronald Wayne McCrone, 71, of Orange Park, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2015. He was born on January 17, 1944 in Jacksonville, FL to parents Clarence L. and Alberta (Aycock) McCrone, Sr. Ronald was of the Catholic faith and attended St. Catherine’s Catholic Church. He was a member of the University of Florida fraternity Alpha Tau Omega...

Kristine Marie Bagni

Kristine Marie Bagni

April 17, 2015

Kristine Marie Bagni, 29, of Jacksonville, FL passed away April 17, 2015. She was born on August 27, 1985 in Brooklyn, NY to parents Ralph Bagni and Linda D’Amato. She moved to Jacksonville 24 years ago from Long Island, NY. Kristine was predeceased by her mother, Linda D'Amato and her step-father, Tim Ortloff. She is survived by her father and...

Eugene L. Smith

Eugene L. Smith

April 16, 2015

Past Supreme Governor Eugene L. Smith passed away April 16, 2015 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 85. He was born to Clayton and Lillian Smith on September 28, 1929 in Fremont, Ohio. Gene became affiliated with the Moose in 1954, when he joined Elkhart, Indiana Lodge 599. After serving in all elected chairs and committees,...

Ruth Wooten

Ruth Wooten

April 16, 2015

Ruth Wooten, 78, of Orange Park, FL passed away April 16, 2015. She is survived by her husband, David Wooten. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 24, 2015 in the Moosehaven Chapel with Reverend Helen Taylor officiating. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000

Ruth Mitchell

Ruth Mitchell

April 15, 2015

Ruth Mitchell, 94, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on April 15, 2015. She was born on March 31, 1921 in Samson, AL to parents, Joseph and Emma (Wise) Eldridge. Mrs. Mitchell has been a resident of Green Cove since 1946 and was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed her family and will be deeply missed...

Irvin William "Fergie" Ferguson

Irvin William "Fergie" Ferguson

April 15, 2015

Fergie passed away April 15, 2015 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 92. He was born to Carl and Vera Ferguson on June 26, 1922 in Malone, New York. Shortly after graduation from High School, Fergie joined the Army Air Corps in 1942. He saw duty in England, North Africa and Italy servicing aircrafts. He was...

Fredrick Christian Lampe

Fredrick Christian Lampe

April 14, 2015

Fredrick Christian Lampe, 61, of Ocala, FL passed away April 14, 2015 Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000

Charles Torak, Sr.

Charles Torak, Sr.

April 14, 2015

Charles Torak, Sr., 71, of Orange Park, FL, passed away April 14, 2015. He was born on May 23, 1943 in Pottsville, PA to the late John and Ann (Mikurak) Torak, Sr. Charles honorably served and retired from the United States Navy after 22 years. He then went on to the Treasury Department in Civil Service where he also retired....

Racine Cantrell

Racine Cantrell

April 10, 2015

Racine Cantrell, 65, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away April 10, 2015. He was born on September 25, 1949 in Lookout, KY to parents Roy J. and Irene (Ratliff) Cantrell. Racine loved shooting pool and was in many tournaments. Helping others was his life along with loving his grandchildren and being an amazing father. He will be dearly missed...

Teresa Ann Abbott

Teresa Ann Abbott

April 10, 2015

Teresa Ann Abbott died unexpectedly in her home on 04/10/2015 in Green Cove Springs, FL at the age of 59. Teresa is survived by her parents, Betty Joe Delong, John DeLong and Robert Brown; her husband, William Abbott; her children, Jonathon Abbott (April) and Katie Abbott. She is preceded in death by her uncles, Douglas and Lamar Pollock. Teresa was...

Lucy B. Dominguez

Lucy B. Dominguez

April 9, 2015

Lucy B. Dominguez, 80, of Middleburg, FL went to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 9, 2015. She was born August 7, 1934 in Beaumont, TX to Jose and Bentura Bernal. Lucy was always taking care of someone or something from the time she was a young girl. She loved her family and gave everything she had for each member....