Obituaries

Lois Arnold Dukes

Lois Arnold Dukes

March 16, 2015

Lois Arnold Dukes, 85, of Middleburg, FL passed away March 16, 2015. She was born on February 20, 1930 in Tampa, FL to parents Charlie and Leo (Love) Arnold and moved to Middleburg from Jacksonville in 1960. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Orange Park. Mrs. Dukes was active in the Women’s Republican Party and also...

Malva L. Natalie

Malva L. Natalie

March 15, 2015

Malva L. Natalie, 83, of Jacksonville, FL passed away March 15, 2015 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000

Ruth Ann Wheeler

Ruth Ann Wheeler

March 14, 2015

Ruth Ann “Randy” Wheeler, 91, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away March 14, 2015. She was born on April 2, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Conrad & Blanche Toms Cutler. Ruth Ann came to Fleming Island from Buffalo, NY in 2007 and was a member of the Orange Park United Methodist Church. She was a master bridge player,...

Mapel Belcher Edwards

Mapel Belcher Edwards

March 13, 2015

Mapel Belcher Edwards, 89, passed away on March 13, 2015. She was born on January 16, 1926 in Haysi, Virginia to parents John R. and Margaret (Boyd) Belcher. Ms. Edwards lived in Florida for 42 years when she relocated to make her home in Haysi. Mapel returned to Green Cove Springs for health reasons many years later and became a...

Gerald H. Trane

Gerald H. Trane

March 12, 2015

GERALD H. TRANE 72, died unexpectedly March 12, 2015. He was born May 14, 1942 in Lacrosse, WI. to Rosemary (Hulett) and R.J. Trane. His early youth was spent outside Scranton, Pa., he attended the Choate preparatory school and then the University of Florida earning a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering. His early career was spent in the IT area...

Domingo Torres

Domingo Torres

March 11, 2015

Domingo Torres, 95, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away March 11, 2015 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000

George A. Wolcott, Sr.

George A. Wolcott, Sr.

March 10, 2015

George A. Wolcott, Sr., 75, of Orange Park, FL, passed away March 10, 2015. He was born on January 10, 1940 in Kilgore, TX to parents Roy and Velma (Franks) Wolcott. Mr. Wolcott moved to the local area in 1966 from Escondido, CA and was retired from the United States Navy. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve and...

Dr. C Paul Johnson

Dr. C Paul Johnson

March 9, 2015

Another distinguished and honorable World War II veteran and a member of the “Greatest Generation” has left us. Dr. C Paul Johnson passed away on March 9, 2015. C Paul Johnson Jr. was born on March 4th, 1921 in Sheldon, Illinois, the middle of three sons to Mabel and Clarence Johnson. When the Second World War broke out, Paul joined...

Michelle Maile Shaffer

Michelle Maile Shaffer

March 8, 2015

Michelle Maile Shaffer, 44, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015. She was born on October 28, 1970 in Honolulu, Hawaii to parents Johny E. Loveland and Sherry A. (Stone) Loveland. Michelle enjoyed being outdoors gardening and looking at trees. She liked going to the new Dragway in Green Cove to watch the drag races....

Catherine M. Akin

Catherine M. Akin

March 5, 2015

Catherine M. Akin, 75, of Orange Park, FL, passed away March 5, 2015. She was born on November 18, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana to parents Floyd Edward and Pauline Ethel (Hagemir) Marlnee. Catherine came to Orange Park from Virginia Beach in 1974, was of the Baptist faith and lived through God’s eyes. She loved playing bingo and would say, “Don’t...

James W. Crews, II

James W. Crews, II

March 4, 2015

James W. Crews, II, 76, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away March 4, 2015. He was born on September 23, 1938 in Wilmington, NC to parents James and Mabel (Buie) Crews, I. Mr. Crews had worked as a general contractor and was a member of Harbor Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir. He was a member...

Woodrow Wilson Donaldson, II

Woodrow Wilson Donaldson, II

March 4, 2015

Woodrow Wilson Donaldson, II, 64, of Miami, FL passed away on March 4, 2015. He was born on December 27, 1950 in Miami, FL to parents Woodrow Wilson Donaldson and Velma (Pacetti) Donaldson. Mr. Donaldson was a Graphic Design Artist for Ryder for many years. He loved his family and friends and will be dearly missed by all who knew...

Ned Frank Moore

Ned Frank Moore

March 3, 2015

Ned Frank Moore, 95, of Orange Park, FL passed away on March 3, 2015 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME 501 Spring Street Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000

Herbert S Turner

Herbert S Turner

March 1, 2015

Herbert S. Turner, 92, of Penney Farms, FL passed away on March 1, 2015 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME 501 Spring Street Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000

Carol Jean McCoy

Carol Jean McCoy

February 28, 2015

Carol Jean McCoy, 78, of Orange Park, FL passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015. She was born on November 30, 1936 in Portland, OR to parents Ronald and Edna (Riggs) Biermann. Arrangements are under the care of BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME 501 Spring Street Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000.

Leon Rife

Leon Rife

February 28, 2015

Leon Rife, 75, of Palatka, FL, passed away February 28, 2015. He was born on November 6, 1939 in Hurley, VA to parents Calvin and Amanda (Layne) Rife. Mr. Rife had worked as a truck driver and was a NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, his children, Sherry Lynn Rife and Joel Leon Rife and siblings,...

Joyce A. Heinrich

Joyce A. Heinrich

February 28, 2015

Joyce A. Heinrich, 60, of St. Johns, FL, passed away February 28, 2015 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000

Lawrence Thomas Kearby

Lawrence Thomas Kearby

February 27, 2015

Lawrence "Larry" Thomas Kearby, 106, of Orange Park, FL passed away on February 27, 2015. He was born on August 31, 1908 to parents Thomas and Mary (Edwards) Kearby in Rushville, IL. Larry married Charlotte Gannan on December 29, 1956. She preceded him in death on May 4, 1982. He then married Evelyn Gunter on October 27, 1984. Larry acquired...

Madeline Joyce Moore

Madeline Joyce Moore

February 26, 2015

Madeline Joyce Moore, 74, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away February 26, 2015 Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000

Marian Gladys Kuykendall Bowles Tucker

Marian Gladys Kuykendall Bowles Tucker

February 26, 2015

Marian Gladys Kuykendall Bowles Tucker of Orange Park, Florida passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015 after a brief illness. She lived in Keystone Heights, Florida for many years where she was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was born on October 12, 1923 in Hernando County, Florida to Lena and William Kuykendall. She was predeceased by her parents,...