Obituaries

James L. Hill, Jr.

James L. Hill, Jr.

January 1, 2009

James L. Hill, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2009, with Carol, his devoted wife of 54 years, by his side. Mr. Hill was born May 13, 1929 to James, Sr. and Marion Hill in Long Island, NY. He honorable served in the United States Marine Corps. He was also a member of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church....

Debby North

Debby North

December 28, 2008

Debby North, 58, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2008. She was born on December 18, 1950 in Brooksville, FL to parents, L.C. and Betty North. She had worked as a truck driver and enjoyed art, painting and 4 wheeling. She was preceded in death by her father, L.C. North and is survived by her mother, Betty North; brothers, Sammy (Barbara)...

Clarence A. (John) Johnston, LCDR, USN

Clarence A. (John) Johnston, LCDR, USN

December 21, 2008

Clarence A. (John) Johnston, LCDR, USN Retired, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 21, 2008, at the age of 85. John left behind to cherish his memories, his beloved wife and sweetheart of 54 years, Josephine J. Johnston; three sons: Clay, Michael, Richard, two daughters: Debby Deese and Dorothea Turner and twelve grand children and 21 great grand children. John...

Cynthia Renee Norman Manning

Cynthia Renee Norman Manning

December 20, 2008

Cynthia Renee Norman Manning, 42, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2008. She was born in Orange Park, FL to parents, Carlis and Norma Manning on August 6, 1966 and had been a resident of Clay County her entire life. Mrs. Norman was a member of Clay Hill Baptist Church and enjoyed swimming, gymnastics, camping, and fishing. She was preceded in...

Barbara Munro

Barbara Munro

December 16, 2008

Barbara Munro, 79, of Orange Park, FL passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2008. She was born in Peterborough, Ontario on May 2, 1929 to Clarence Henry and Lil Murray. Barbara was an active member of Mark Street United Church in Peterborough where she sang in the choir and was active in the IOD women’s group. She worked as a Pharmacist...

Domingo Santoni Perez

Domingo Santoni Perez

December 16, 2008

Domingo Santoni Perez, 101, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2008. He was born in Aguada, Puerto Rico to parents, Domingo Santoni and Belen Perez on October 8, 1907 and was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed walking, sight seeing, and loved to listen to Spanish music. He is preceded in death by his parents and he is survived by his...

Martha B. Riner

Martha B. Riner

December 10, 2008

Martha B. Riner, 68, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2008. She was born in Wrightsville, GA to parents, Jessie and Mattie Braswell on May 11, 1940 and had been a life long residence of Clay County. She is preceded in death by her parents and she is survived by her son, Walt Riner (Pat); her daughter, Mary Riner Sewell; three...

Earl C. Owen

Earl C. Owen

December 9, 2008

Earl C. Owen, 63, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2008. He was born in Decatur, AL to parents, Earnest and Lillian Owen on October 5, 1945 and had been a life long residence of the Jacksonville area and was a Baptist by faith. Mr. Owen was enlisted in the Military Reserves, enjoyed crossword puzzles, and was the youngest of three...

Robert M. Driggers

Robert M. Driggers

December 6, 2008

Robert M. Driggers, 81, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2008. Mr. Driggers was born to Everett and Pitie Driggers on April 13, 1927 in Bostwick, FL. He was a member of Decoy Baptist Church and enjoyed many jobs throughout his career including working in the pulpwood industry and working as a rancher in the...

Adrienne A. Taylor

Adrienne A. Taylor

December 6, 2008

Adrienne A. Taylor, 28, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008. She was born in Orange Park, FL on June 19, 1980. Adrienne had a great sense of humor and loved to go fishing and crabbing. She will be dearly missed. Survivors include: her father, Jerry Taylor; mother, Brenda (Matthew) Roberts; son, Brendan Alexzander Taylor; brother,...

Barbara Holton

Barbara Holton

December 5, 2008

Barbara Holton, 73, of Middleburg, FL passed away Friday, December 5, 2008. She was born on February 4, 1935 in Anderson, IN and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Holton lived in many places throughout America including, Plymouth, MA where she owned a ceramics shop named “Nana’s Studio” and taught classes. She moved from Texas to Middleburg in 1997. She...

Abbie D. Miranda

Abbie D. Miranda

December 5, 2008

Abbie D. Miranda, 88, passed away Friday, December 5, 2008. Broadus-Raines Funeral Home (904) 284-4000

Christian Alexander Scott

Christian Alexander Scott

December 3, 2008

Christian Alexander Scott Christian Scott died Wednesday, December 3, 2008 following a long struggle with lung disease related to cerebral palsy. He passed peacefully at the Acosta-Rua Community Hospice Center with his mother, brother and family friends by his side. Christian was born in Frankfurt, Germany on September 24, 1977. He was the son of Oscar Scott III and the...

Inez Matz

Inez Matz

December 2, 2008

Inez Matz, 89, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center. She was born to Homer and Sigrid Neddeau on June 7, 1919 in Cheyenne, WY. Inez married Leroy Matz on December 21, 1963. Leroy preceded her in death on October 21, 1970. Inez worked as an office worker and retired in 1972. She enjoyed sewing...

Nancy L. Higbe

Nancy L. Higbe

December 2, 2008

Nancy L. Higbe, 56, of Keystone Heights passed away Tuesday December 2, 2008. She was born on September 17, 1952 in Corpus Christi, TX to Howard and Helen Grimes. She was a bookkeeper for Blue Cross Blue Shield and was a life long member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Women’s Auxiliary #10164 in Interlachen, FL. She was preceded in death...

Walter L. Brown

Walter L. Brown

November 29, 2008

Walter L. “Larry” Brown, 50, died unexpectedly November 29, 2008 at the home of his parents Bob and Jeanette Brown. He was born December 26, 1957 in Orange Park, FL. He graduated from Forest High School and worked for the Clay County Road Department until his death. Survivors include his parents; brother, Steven (Laura); niece, Rachel; nephews, Wesley and Tommy...

Mary Ruth Curtis

Mary Ruth Curtis

November 28, 2008

Mary Ruth Curtis, age 72, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2008. She was born on December 14, 1935 in Louisville, KY to parents Mildred Garrison and Robert Alexander Kraft. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Bobby Kraft and one daughter, Judith Curtis Hinson mother to Ernie, Debra, and Philip Guest. She is survived by her...

Pauline J. Wright

Pauline J. Wright

November 28, 2008

Pauline J. Wright, 76, of Keystone Heights, FL, passed away Friday, November 28, 2008. She was born on November 30, 1931 in Gregory, West Virginia to parents, Orvie and Ruby Barrickman. She was a homemaker and enjoyed going for rides in the car and sightseeing. She is survived by her husband, Howard Wright; children, Linda Sue Carpenter, Calvin Gene Wright...

Garland H. Deel

Garland H. Deel

November 28, 2008

Garland H. Deel, 67, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Friday, November 28, 2008. He was born on September 7, 1941 in Grundy, VA to parents, John and Mary Deel. He moved to this area in 1961 from Grundy, VA and worked for Clay Products for 15 years. He then was co-owner of Sawyer-Deel Gas where he worked for...

Hervey H. Robinson

Hervey H. Robinson

November 27, 2008

Hervey H. Robinson, 89, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2008. He was born on October 22, 1919 in Union, SC. Mr. Robinson was a World War II Veteran, serving his country in the United States Army and was a German Prisoner of War for 2 years. He retired from the Army Reserve in 1969 as...