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KENNEDY, SR. - Funeral services for Ralph Everett Kennedy, Sr., age 74 of Jacksonville, FL who passed away January 20, 2001 will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday January 24, 2001 from the graveside in the Garden of the Last Supper at JACKSONVILLE MEMORY GARDENS, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park. Survivors include his former wife Ethel Causey Kennedy of Jacksonville Beach; daughters Holli Elizabeth Powers (Phil) of Orange Park, and Candace Sarah Taylor (Ben) of Orange Park; his sons Ralph E. Kennedy, Jr. (Frances) of Jacksonville Beach, and Alan Wayne Kennedy of Lake City; his sister Adele Metcalf (Kenneth) of Jacksonville; brother Egbert Earl Kennedy (Inez) of Middleburg; 5 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Family members and friends will gather on Wednesday morning from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM at Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home at the address above.
KING - Tucker White King, 55, passed away at home on January 20, 2001. Born in Miami, Florida, he moved to Jacksonville as a child and has lived heresince. He attended Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia, received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Vanderbilt University and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida. He served as an Artillery Officer in the United States Army and received an Honorable Discharge as a First Lieutenant. He developed a distinguished career as a commercial real estate broker as Vice President of Cushman and Wakefield of Florida, Inc. and was an active member of St. Marks Episcopal Church. Mr. King was a member of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), the Jacksonville Board of Realtors, Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 and the Florida Bar Grievance Committee. His contributions to many civic and charitable organizations included the Meninak Club, the Seminole Club, Timuquana Country Club, the Florida Yacht Club, the YMCA and the Travelers Aid Society. He was an avid Florida Gator and a devout fan of both Elvis The King and Jimmy Buffett. His first wife, the mother of his daughters, Jennifer Lowery King, preceded him in death in 1992. He is survived by a loving family: his wife, Susan Feagin King; his daughters, Jordan and Ann Candler King; his step-children, Ashley Graves Lanfer, Judson Graves and Mallory Graves; his mother, Annette W. King; his brother, Thomas F. King, Jr.; his nephew, T. Fitch King III and his niece, Gray King Rosen. Reverend Patricia Daniel Turk will lead Funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at St. Marks Episcopal Church with interment to follow in Evergreen cemetery (Gate 5). Messrs. Harry M. Wilson III, Sydney A. Gervin III, John D. Baker II, Alan Strickland, Joseph G. Seay, William Ferguson, John F. Howard, Robert F. Colyer, Jr., Martin E. Stein, Jr., Paul Wilgus, George E. Schulz, Jr. and Alex Gaines will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Hardage- Giddens Edgewood Chapel.
MADDOX - Funeral services for Charles M. Maddox, 80, will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday in the University Boulevard Chapel, 2214 University Boulevard, South with Rev. G. Russell Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 6PM until 8PM, Tuesday at the George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South. Mr. Maddox died Sunday, January 21, 2001 in Jacksonville. He was born on August 14, 1920 in Wichita, Kansas. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Maddox was a member of University Boulevard Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Maddox; his daughter, Frances ' Fran' Dressler; two sisters, Ida Belle Puryear of Wichita, Kansas and Jane Rogers of Buffalo, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Daryl Dressler, Teri Dressler and Tina Selvera; two great grandchildren, Zachary Selvera and Mallory Selvera. Mr. Maddox will be forwarded to Wichita, Kansas for services and burial in Old Mission cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to the Bells of Blessing c/o University Boulevard Chapel or the American Heart Assoc. in his name.
McKINLEY - Mother Sallie Mae McKinley, 81, of 48 E. 43rd Street passed away peacefully in her home Jan. 18, 2001. Funeral services will be held TODAY at 11 AM in Greater Friendly Missionary Baptist Church 1721 W. 19th Street with Rev. Dr. Larry W. Minor, Pastor, officiating. Mother McKinley is survived by her loving and devoted daughters, Alberta McKinley Burney and Mary McKinley Gordon; grandchildren, Gene Roberts (Evette), Sonja McKinley, Jeff McKinley, Rachel McKinley, Frederick McKinley, Jr. and devoted grandson OMar Roberts; great grands, Tynia Lewis, Deante McKinley, and Joshua Cisson; other relatives and many friends. Viewing today in the church from 9:30 AM until hour of service. The funeral cortege will assemble at the resident at 10AM. Interment in Restlawn Memorial Park. Because of the love of her family arrangements entrusted to BROWN-GREEN-FRALIN FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC. 5065 Soutel Drive. 924-9340.
NEW - George Robert New, 50, passed away January 21, 2001. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he lived in Jacksonville most of his life. He was a member of the Calvary Temple Church of God where he served as Clerk and Sunday School teacher. He is survived by his wife, Diane New; daughter, Teresa New; brothers, Ronnie and Paul New; sisters, Janis Mullaly and Brenda Marrero; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 24th, at Marietta Church of God with the Revs. Lawrence and Larry Butler officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 6-9 PM Tuesday (TODAY) at HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 729 S. Edgewood Ave.
OWENS - Dortha Owens. Widely respected musician and vocalist Dortha Louise Owens has passed away after an extended illness. Noted as a choir director, organist and soloist for some of the leading churches of Jacksonville and Palatka in Florida, Mrs. Owens was also a powerful and eloquent operatic vocalist and long-term vocal teacher. Daughter of the late John and Harriet Grim, she was born to her earthly life in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, on December 16, 1933, and born to Eternal Life in Jacksonville on January 9, 2001. Mrs. Owens began her musical studies with Walter F. Gray, of Waynesburg, PA, and later, when Mrs. Owens was a student at The Baptist Institute for Christian Workers, she studied organ with professors from Westminster Choir College. Mrs. Owens also studied organ in Jacksonville-with Ms. Gerrevieve McMurry, who was for more than 50 years organist of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and with Mr. Andrew Clarke, organist of Riverside Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Owens began her vocal study in Waynesburg, PA with The Rev. Theodore Rich, who had previously been under contract to the Metropolitan Opera. During her years at The Baptist Institute, she studied voice with Madame Eufemia Gregory, of the Curtis Institute. After her move to Florida, she studied with Amelia Smith, of the Jacksonville Opera Repertory Group. Operatic experiences with Mrs. Smith gave Mrs. Owens the rare opportunities of singing on-stage with Irene Jordan, of the Metropolitan Opera and with Joshua Hecht, of the New York City Opera. Mrs. Owens studied voice for 25 years. She appeared in many operas and operettas and was also employed as professional soloist for First Presbyterian Church and for St. Johns Cathedral, both in Jacksonville. In 1959, Mrs. Owens converted to the Roman Catholic faith. She served as organist for many Jacksonville Churches. In 1961, she began as early Mass organist for Immaculate Conception Church. For four years she was organist for St. Pauls Catholic Church in Riverside. She returned to Immaculate Conception in 1986 and served a further period of about eight years. During her tenure there, a professional recording of the choir was made. In 1996, Mrs. Owens felt called by The Lord to serve at St. Monica Catholic Church in Palatka, where she enjoyed her work with the choir at the 11:00 AM Mass, and for other occasions when (in her own words) pulling out all the stops was needed. For many years Mrs. Owens maintained the Dortha Owens Vocal Studio in her Riverside home, until she became ill, forcing her to retire from teaching voice. Mrs. Owens was a former member of the National Association of Music Therapists, the Jacksonville Concert Chorale and the Friday Musicale of Jacksonville. While her health permitted, she remained an active member of the Recycles Orchestra, playing tenor saxophone, and of the American Guild of Organists, Jacksonville Chapter. Much-loved survivors of Mrs. Owens include her husband, Otis B. Owens, her sister, Jacqueline (Jackie) Blaker, of Waynesburg, PA, two step-children, Eduardo and Felicia Owens, numerous cherished nephews and nieces and a vast number of friends, former students and spiritual and professional assoiciates. A beloved third step-child, David Michael Owens, sorrowfully preceded Mrs. Owens in death in 1998. A Memorial Service will be held for Mrs. Owens at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 24, 2001 (TOMORROW), at Immaculate Conception Church, 121 East Duval Street, Jacksonville, with Pastor The Rev. Father Antonio Leon officiating, assisted by The Rev. Father Warren Keene, of Immaculate Conception, as well as by Monsignor Daniel B. Logan, Pastor, Our Lady Star of the Sea, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, and The Rev. Father James Corry, Associate Pastor, St. Pauls Catholic Church, Riverside. A Rosary and Praise gathering will be held (on a date yet to be announced) in the River Room of Florida Christian Home, Stockton Street, Riverside, where Dortha was gratefully made to feel we are family here during the closing months of her earthly life. Heartfelt thanks to clergy, friends and all others who lovingly attended Dortha during her illness, and to all those who shared and celebrated her diligent, dedicated and faith-filled life. ETERNITY FUNERAL HOME, 1650 Art Museum Dr., Jax. Fl. Guest Book at www.eternityfuneralhome.com
PEARSON - Elinor Corbett Pearson, died January 21, 2001 at Orange Park Medical Center. She was born June 26, 1922 in Currie NC and moved to Jacksonville in 1960 with ACL Railroad where she retired from in 1982. Survivors include: sister, Dorothy Register, 2 step children Wayne Pearson and Joyce Redding, three grandchildren, 6 great grand children, several nieces and nephews, and many caring friends. Memorial services will be held Wednesday January 24th at 11:00 AM at the Hyde Park Baptist Church, 2000 Lane Ave. South with Rev. Gil Bishop officiating. Interment will be at a later date date in NC. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hyde Park Baptist Church of to Community Hospice of NE Florida.
PONDER - A Funeral service for Rev. James A. Ponder was conducted in Orlando, with a private interment. Rev. Ponder is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughter, Kell Claytin, Orlando; son, Ken Ponder, Peoria, IL; brother, Wayne Ponder, Fort Worth, TX; sister, Vicki Martin, Fort Worth, TX; grandchildren, Taylor & Tanner Clayton, Orlando. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Ukraine Ministies, P. O. Box 547995, Orlando, FL 32854-7995. BALDWIN-FAIRCHILD FUNERAL HOME, 301 NE Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando.
POPE - Louise R. Pope, 77, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2001. The Jacksonville native was a parishioner of St. Patricks Catholic Church, 1431 Broward Rd., where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Wednesday, January 24th. She is survived by her children, Susan (Michael) Cochran, Joseph ' Joe' Pope, Michael (Trudy) Pope and Patrick Pope; 7 grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday (TODAY) from 6PM til 8PM at COREY-KERLIN FUNERAL HOME, 1426 Rowe Ave. where a Vigil Service will be held at 7PM during the visitation.
PORTER - Virginia Baldwin Porter, 95, of Naples, FL, died Sunday, January 21st. Formerly of Jacksonville, she was a resident of Naples for many years. The daughter of William Powell and Lizette Griffin Baldwin, she was born July 20, 1905, in Jacksonville. She is survived by her daughter, Virginia Porter Carroll and her son Thomas Vandiveer Porter, as well as her brother N.P. (Doc) Baldwin of Jacksonville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas and her son, Walter. She leaves her beloved grandchildren, Clarice Porter Truesdall, Thomas (Van) Porter, Christine Porter Forbes, John Benson Porter, William Hopson Goodloe and Robert Nelson Carroll as well as twelve great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 24th, 11:30 AM at Fuller Funeral Home, 4735 Tamiami Trail East, Naples. Interment will be held at Evergreen cemetery in Jacksonville, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Habitat for Humanity, 11550 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34113.
PRICE - Henry L. Buck Price, Jr., 75, passed away Monday, January 22, 2001 at his residence. Mr. Price was a life long resident of Jacksonville and had retired from Florida Rock Industries after 31 years. He was a Veteran of WWII having served in the Navy and was a member of the American Legion, post 129 in Jacksonville Beach. He was also a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church, the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge # 42, the Mandarin Players, and the Mandarin Community Club. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty J. Price; son, Mark Price of Jacksonville; daughters, Karla (Carling) Brackey of Switzerland, FL, Janis (Charles) Price of Citronelle, AL, Mary (Allen) Griffis of Sanderson, FL, Dawn (Gregory) Phillips of Jacksonville; brothers, Theodore (Jessie) Price of Seville, FL, Vance (Tots) Price of Jacksonville; sister, Ethel Bramlitt of Green Cove Springs, FL; eight grandchildren. A Vigil service will be held this evening in the funeral home chapel at 6:15 p.m. after which the family will receive friends until 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, January 24, 2001, at St. Josephs Catholic Church in the middle sanctuary. The Rev. Daniel Cody will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in Mandarin cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Mandarin Chapel 11801 San Jose Blvd.
ROSENTHAL - Edward A. Rosenthal, 68, passed away Monday January 22, 2001. A native of New York, he had resided in Jacksonville since 1994 coming from New Jersey. Mr. Rosenthal retired after 39 years of service with Merrill Lynch as Vice President of Auditing, in New Jersey. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and a veteran of the Korean conflict serving in the U. S. Navy. Survivors include his wife Barbara Rosenthal of Jacksonville, four daughters Kim Carter, Tracey Stickles, Donna Breese and Lori Grezena, one son Keith Rosenthal all of New Jersey, one sister Sophie Young of New York and brother Walter Rosenthal of West Palm Beach, FL and 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday Jan. 24, 2001 at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Richard S. Engel officiating. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 9:00 P.M. Tuesday evening (Tonight) at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home 850 St Johns Bluff Road North. The family requests those desiring make donations in Mr. Rosenthals memory to the American Heart Association or Grace Lutheran Church12200 McCormick Rd. Jacksonville, 32225.
RUSSELL - Joseph Pat V. Russell, Sr., 84, husband of the late Claire L. Eisenhart Russell, of Jacksonville Beach, FL former longtime resident ow Willow Grove, PA. passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2001 in Jacksonville, FL at the Northeast FL Community Hospice. He was born in Germantown section of Phila., PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Helen Moore Russell. preceded in death by his son, Joseph V. (Maryanne) Russell, Jr. Survivors include: daughter, Clayre (Edmond) Perrault; son, Daniel J. (Rebecca) Russell; 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001, 11AM at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Euclid Ave. & Carriage Way, Warrington, PA 18976. Interment in St. John Neumann cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Remembrances may be made to the Northeast FL Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257.
