Obituaries
Frank Morea, Jr.
April 7, 2015
Frank Morea, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully in Orange Park, FL on April 7, 2015. He was born on July 5, 1925 in New York City to parents Frank, Sr. and Anna Morea. He joined the Navy in 1943 and served in WWII on the U.S.S. Bronstein DE189 as a Torpedoman’s Mate First Class. After the war he was stationed...
Louise Coon
April 6, 2015
LOUISE COON, 90, of Orange Park, FL, passed away on April 6, 2015. The youngest of eight children, Louise was born on May 10, 1924 to Charles and Edith LaMar in Danville, IL. After formative years in Rossville, IL, her family moved to Chicago, where she graduated with honors in 1942 from Fenger High School. Louise then returned to Rossville...
Placida Eladia Vazquez
April 5, 2015
Plácida Eladia Vazquez Rodriguez, (Lala) Lala was born in Barranquitas, PR on: 8/7/30. She was the 12th of 13 siblings. Died on April 5, 2015. She married Julián Rivera Berrios, who had recently joined the Army. They had 3 children (one died at birth). They travelled and lived in Panama, South Carolina and Florida, USA and finally settled in PR....
Lois N. Norris
April 5, 2015
Lois N. Norris, 78, of Orange Park, FL, passed away April 5, 2015. She was born on August 3, 1936 in Harrison County, WV to parents Haymond and Dorothy (Nutter) Bosley. Mrs. Norris moved to the local area in 1968 from Brunswick, ME. She was a homemaker and was of the Methodist faith. Mrs. Norris enjoyed painting, art, sewing, crocheting...
George Mayler Cahoon, Jr.
April 4, 2015
George Mayler Cahoon, Jr., 83, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away April 4, 2015. He was born on January 22, 1932 to parents, George and Helen (Dudley) Cahoon Sr., in Norfolk, VA. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served as a border police between Austria and Germany in the International Patrol. He was a member of the VFW...
Christina M Surla
April 3, 2015
Christina M. Surla, 57, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away April 3, 2015 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000
Ida Mae Jeffers
April 2, 2015
Ida Mae Jeffers, 85, of Middleburg, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2015. She was born on September 29, 1929 in Clay County Florida to parents, Edward and Leona (Padgett) Hatcher. Mrs. Jeffers was a member of Clay Hill Church of God and loved her pastor and church family. She enjoyed growing flowers and talking on the phone....
William "Bill" Trautwig, Jr.
April 2, 2015
William “Bill” Trautwig, Jr., 77, of St. Augustine, FL Passed away April 2, 2015. 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.
Joseph Michael Lee, III
April 1, 2015
Joseph “Michael” Lee, III, 71, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away April 1, 2015. He was born on January 22, 1944 in Jacksonville, FL to Joseph Michael Lee, Jr. and Catherine Ware Lee. Michael was a lifelong resident of the Jacksonville area and was of the Episcopal faith. He loved watching football and his life revolved around his grandchildren. He...
Steve Shedd
March 31, 2015
Steve Shedd, 59, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away March 31, 2015. He was born in Palatka to parents John Richard and Barbara (Robinson) Shedd and had grown up in Green Cove Springs. He owned and operated Steve’s Welding and Fabrication. Steve was a friend to all who knew him and would do anything for anyone. He was predeceased...
Janet Louise Gillespie
March 31, 2015
Janet Louise “Jan” Gillespie, 70, of Orange Park, FL passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2015 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born on June 17, 1944 to parents William and Welda (Peterson) Bothe in Denver, Colorado. Jan married Dietrich Schulz on January 26, 1972. They had two sons, Drew and Dana and a daughter Lindsey. Mr. Schulz preceded her in...
Judith A. Soffer
March 31, 2015
Judith A. Soffer of Fleming Island Florida passed away on March 31, 2015 surrounded by her loving family and close friends. She was born in Philadelphia, PA and moved to Jacksonville, FL in 1987 working for various commands of the Department of Navy until her retirement from Naval Hospital Jax Human Resources. She was proud of her Philadelphia roots especially...
Rachel Carignan Hyatt
March 29, 2015
Rachel Carignan Hyatt, 92, of Middleburg, FL, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015. She was born on March 28, 1923 in Gilford, NH to parents Noel and Alice (Ducharme) Carignan. She was a WWII Veteran of the United States Navy. She was a member of St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Orange Park as well as the Red...
Bertha Evelyn Whited
March 27, 2015
Bertha Whited Bertha passed away March 27, 2015 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 98. She was born to Lewis and Cora Carter on September 25, 1926 in Earlville, Illinois. Bertha married Dale Whited on November 23, 1937 in Illinois. They had a daughter Claudia. Dale preceded her in death on January 30, 1988. She worked...
James D. Baker
March 27, 2015
James D. Baker, 65, of Orange Park, FL passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME 501 Spring Street Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000
James R. "Jim" Sharpe, Jr.
March 26, 2015
James R. “Jim” Sharpe, Jr., 92, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away March 26, 2015. He was born on March 1, 1923 in California to parents James and Lois Sharpe. Mr. Sharpe had served honorably in the United States Marines as a Sergeant during WWII in the South and Central Pacific areas. He had a long career in the...
Anne Marie Prince
March 23, 2015
Anne Marie Prince, 90, of Orange Park, FL, passed away March 23, 2015. She was born on November 6, 1924 in New York, NY to parents John and Edna (Seaman) Finley. Mrs. Prince was a bookkeeper and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Fleming Island. She is survived by her daughter, Meredith Ann Smith (Richard); sister, Alice Lercari;...
James "Jim" R. Cole
March 22, 2015
James “Jim” R. Cole, 78, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away March 22, 2015. He was born on August 15, 1936 in Tallassee, AL to parents James and Mildred (Coleman) Cole. Mr. Cole served his country in the United States Marine Corps and worked as a Division Product Manager for a German Steel Corporation. He was a 32nd degree Mason and...
Gary J. Leeman
March 21, 2015
Gary J. Leeman, 71, of St. Augustine, FL passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015 in St. Augustine, FL. He was born on October 1, 1943 to parents Harold and Vivian (Fancy) Leeman in Brownville, Maine. Mr. Leeman served his country honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and retired after 20 years of service. He was...
Barbara Jean Weeks
March 18, 2015
Barbara Jean Weeks, 63, of Green Cove Springs, FL went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. She was born on September 24, 1951 in Gainesville, FL to parents, Wilbur and Kizzie (Prevatt) Bell. Mrs. Weeks attended Congregational Holiness Church and has been a resident of Green Cove since 1988. Barbara loved her job as a cook...
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