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Doris White Chafin
Doris White Chafin, 90, of Jacksonville, passed away Monday March 26, 2012. Mrs. Chafin was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert White and her second husband, Herbert Chafin, 4 brothers and a sister. She is survived by four stepchildren, Jim Chafin (Pat), Stan Chafin (Janet), Rebecca Calhoun & Gaye Lunsford; many step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, including Laurie Bass.
Graveside funeral services will be held at Oaklawn cemetery located on San Jose Boulevard on Wednesday March 28, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Missy Hart will officiate.
Doris will be remembered for being a faithful Christian servant, caregiver, her feisty spirit, gardening and her love of chocolate.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard., S.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the administrative and nursing staff at Consulate Health Care on Southpoint Drive.
Rudolph M. Lepore
Died: Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Age: 79
Born April 17, 1924 in New Brittain, Conn., he was a Marine Corps veteran, having served in the South Pacific, China and the Philippines.
He retired as sales manager in 1986 from Lear Sigler Inc. after 32 years, residing in La Mesa, Calif. He lived in Jacksonville Beach from 1987 to 1993. He was commander of the American Legion post in Terryville, Conn., and was a Mason. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Layton Lepore, and his brother Anthony.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma R. Lepore; daughters Karen (Charles) Dowling and Nancy (Richard) Hughes, both of South Lake Tahoe, Calif.; son Robert L. (Kathrine) Lepore of San Diego; his twin sister Alberta (Edward) Gwazda of Plainville, Conn.; stepchildren Gale (William) Olsen of York, Pa., and Richard (Linda) Neumann of Lemon Grove, Calif.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives.
A private memorial service will be held later in Lake Tahoe. Contributions may be made to the Cancer Society or to the Red Cross blood bank. Cremation Society of Pennsylvania was in charge.
Mrs. Patricia Louise Konchar
June 11, 1932 - November 18, 2008
Jacksonville, Florida - Mrs. Patricia Louise Konchar, 76, went home on November 18, 2008 to join her Father and those loved ones that had made this journey before her. She is remembered as a kind, giving, and loving woman. She is preceded in death by her husband of many beautiful years, Mr. George W. Konchar. She leaves behind family and many supportive friends that will cherish her memory. She has been a devoted member of Fort Caroline United Methodist Church for over twenty years, where she served on numerous committees. She was a member of the Emmaus Group; many times, she sponsored others for Emmaus Retreats, where they could develop a closer relationship with God. She was an outstanding Avon representative and a member of its prestigious President’s Club. Pat “Mom” will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 11:00 am at Ft. Caroline United Methodist Church, 8510 Ft. Caroline Road, Jacksonville, Florida. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, communityhospice.com or to The United Methodist Children’s Home, 51 Main Street, Enterprise, Florida.
Alicia Monique Gladden
Alicia Monique Gladden, 27, of Orange Park, FL passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013.
Alicia, fondly known to many as “Ice”, was born May 28, 1985 in Bethesda, MD to David and Frances Gladden.
Alicia was a 2003 graduate of Orange Park High School. As an honor student graduating with a 3.97 GPA and standout high school basketball player, she received a full athletic scholarship to Florida State University. At Orange Park High School, she collected numerous academic and athletic honors, including Who’s Who among American High School Students, National Honor Roll, invitee to the 2002 Congressional Student Leadership Conference as well as all-state, all-city and was ranked the No. 31 best recruit in the nation by All-Star Girls Report. She spent her summers playing AAU basketball on “Sisters Wit Game” which was one of the best traveling teams in the country. Gladden was named Orange Park’s women’s basketball MVP her sophomore, junior and senior seasons.
Gladden developed a name for herself on and off the court. She was one of the top scorers and best defensive players in Florida State women’s basketball history. Ice was a four-year starter at guard from 2003 to 2007 and is the only Seminole to capture ACC All-Defensive Team honors three times. Her name dots the FSU record book in nearly every category and sits atop the steals list. Gladden holds the FSU record for steals in a career (275) and in a single season (101 in 2004-05). In addition, she was a three-time All-ACC selection, picking up honorable mention honors during her sophomore season in 2004-05 and Third Team honors her final two years in 2005-06 and 2006-07. She led Florida State in scoring her junior and senior years, culminating by averaging 13.5 points and leading the ‘Noles’ to their first-ever NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearance in 2007. A left-handed guard, she ranks 10th in FSU history in scoring (1, 403 points) and also ranks in FSU’s top 20 in rebounds, assists and blocks. Despite standing just 5-11, Gladden was a tenacious rebounder, grabbing 18 boards in one game in 2004 and leading FSU on the glass with a 6.4 average in 2005-06. She was part of the first FSU team to go to three-straight NCAA Tournaments and finished her career with averages of 11.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 2.0 assists while playing in 126 games with 113 starts. Gladden was a standout in the classroom, too, capturing the ACC Academic Honor Roll award four straight years and making the Academic All-ACC Team in 2006 and 2007.
After graduating from FSU in 2007 with a degree in Sports Management, Gladden went onto enjoy a successful professional basketball career playing for five years in Europe with Energa Torun (Poland), Basket Esch (Luxembourg), ICIM Arad (Romania) and Partizan (Serbia). In 2008, she won the team’s first ever Romanian League Championship. She was named the Polish League’s Forward of the Year in 2010 and played in the Polish All-Star Game in 2011. She won the Serbian League Championship in 2012.
In 2012, she returned home to start her basketball coaching career and have the opportunity to instill her love for the game to young girls. She spent the 2012-2013 season as the assistant coach at Creekside High School in St. Johns, FL. Even in the beginning of her career, she had developed a passion for coaching the game she loved. Her dedication was a way for her to continue to use basketball as a means to help others.
While basketball was the stage that “Ice” reached the world, her calm, quiet and humble nature is how many will remember her. She had a strong belief in God and believed in the power of prayer. Her desire was that those who came in contact with her could share her joy for basketball as well as life. Always quick to flash her infectious smile, Gladden had a kindness and heart that will be forever missed.
Alicia was preceded in death by grandparents, Eugene and Betty Easley; grandmother, Fannie Gladden; aunt, Gail Willis; and cousin, Russell Easley.
In addition to her parents, Alicia is survived by her brother, David Ricardo (Tonia) Gladden; grandfather, Willie Gladden; niece, Arianna; nephew, Brayden; aunts and uncles, Beverly (Willie) Shepard, Gequetta (Joseph) Hicks, Ronald (Toni) Easley, Donnie (Barbara) Easley, Brenda (Robert) Gladd and Lonnie (Denise) Gladden; Godparents, Joe and Helen Barnett; and host of cousins, relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Orange Park Christian Center, 530 Madeira Drive, Orange Park, FL 32073. A visitation will take place at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Donations may be made to The Alicia Gladden Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo, 400 Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park, Florida 32073 or at any Wells Fargo branch.
Services are entrusted to Aaron and Burney Bivens Funeral Home, 529 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073, (904) 264-1233.
Frank Joseph Sirignano
Frank Joseph Sirignano 89, a native of New York City, and a long time resident of Jacksonville passed away February 19, 2012. Mr. Sirignano was a retired seaman with the Merchant Marines, and had served his country with the U. S. Army during World War II. He was predeceased by his wife of many years Margaret, and is survived by 2 daughters Patricia Whittington, and Eileen Brock (Samuel), and a daughter in law Luba Brock. 4 grandchildren Sam Brock Jr. Susan Profit, Renee Brock, and David Coffman, 8 great grandchildren Samantha Brock, Casey Brock. Tyler Brock, Joseph Brock, Connor Profit, Samuel Jacob Brock, Lillian Comfort, and Amanda Brock. A graveside funeral service will be held 2 p. m. Tuesday, February 28th in Evergreen cemetery with Pastor Perry Fruscella officiating, and the U. S. Army Honor Guard will present funeral honors. (enter thru gate #6). The family will receive friends at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4747 Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 2 hours prior to the service on Tuesday.
Carol Hall Rowe
Died: Sunday, February 15, 2004
Age: 59
Born Aug. 15, 1944, in Neon, Ky., she was an electronic technician for AT&T;, retiring after 35 years of service.
She is survived by her husband, Bruce M. Rowe; daughters Melissa Carol Rowe of Ponte Vedra Beach, Sharon Leann (Chris) Dinges of Lake Worth, Fla., Lynne (Brenda) Joyce of Stuart, Fla., Debi Lynn (Chris) McAvoy and Dawn Renee (Chris) Maresco, all of Kissimmee, Fla.; sisters Patricia Ann LeMay of Winchester, Ky., Donna Sue Hall of Ponte Vedra Beach and Opal Austin of Winchester, and grandchildren Dallas, Austin and Christian Maresco, Jason Warren and Matthew McAvoy.
A funeral service was held Thursday at Ponte Vedra Valley cemetery, with Chaplain Roger Dickerson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Jewell Smith
Jewell Ivey Smith, 84 of Jacksonville passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Granny Smith was born on June 19, 1930 in Fairmont, NC. Jewell and her husband Howard moved to Jacksonville in 1955.
Jewell is predeceased by her husband, 4 sons and a daughter. She is survived by her son Dewey Smith and daughters Gayle Murray (Frank) and Debbie Weber (Loyd), 18 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Arlington Funeral Home, 6920 Lone Star Rd.
Alice Quigley Ibach
Alice Quigley Ibach died November 21, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, William and her parents, Jos. and Pansy Quigley. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post #1988 and Jax Lanes. She is survived by her son, William D. Ibach, Jr. (Nancy); her granddaughters, Kristy Todd and Debi Rhodes; and great-grandchildren Taylor, Hunter and Zane Rhodes. Arrangements by George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home. A memorial can be made to the Quigley House, P.O. Box 142, Orange Park, FL 32067.
Shelby Driggers
Shelby Jean Driggers, age 73, passed away peacefully Monday March 31, 2015. She was born March 27, 1942 in Bristol, Virginia to Dana and Gladys Newberry. Shelby was preceded in death by her parents, Brother Danny Ray Newberry and Sister Nancy Rose Hine. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Wayne Driggers; brothers: Jerry Newberry and Garry Newberry; sister: Laura Helen Short. Shelby will also be missed by her numerous nieces, nephews and beloved friends. She was a member of South East Baptist Church of Jacksonville who enjoyed boating and fishing, watching TV and puzzles. Shelby loved talking on the phone with family and friends and will be particularly missed by her two special friends “Blackie and “Little Kitty’.
The family will receive friends for a Visitation Gathering from 10A.M. to 11A.M., Monday, April 6, 2015 at Arlington Park Funeral Home Chapel with a Celebration of Life to follow beginning at 11A.M., Pastor Thomas Partride and Chaplin Debby Allen officiating. The interment will be Bethany Baptist Church cemetery in New Brockton, Alabama at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Arlington Funeral Home, 6920 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32211. (904) 724-6384.
Theodore Sutton
Died: Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Age: 83
He was born October 16, 2004 in Baker, Oregon to the late Herbert and SaBina Sutton.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in Europe, Africa and the Middle East as a paratrooper and radar operator. During his military career he received many honors.
Family members include his sister, Dorothy Postlewait; brother, David Sutton; several nieces and nephews; many friends and the "girls". He was predeceased by his wife, Bonnie Lou; brother Daniel Sutton sisters, Dessima, Jeanne, Velva, Kathleen and June.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Frank A. Dobry
Died: Saturday, August 09, 2003
Age: 88
Born in Fort Pierce, Fla., he was a resident of Cisco and East Palatka before moving to Neptune Beach 23 years ago. He was secretary-vice president for the Charter Co.
He served in World War II as a first lieutenant in the Army’s 127th Infantry, 32 Division. He was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was preceded in death by his wife and his daughter.
He is survived by his sister Katheryn Vandillen, Juno Beach; grandchildren John, Chad, Clint, Chelby and Collyn Carraway, and other relatives.
A funeral was held Tuesday at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, with Father Lawrence Mulinda officiating. Interment followed at Beaches Memorial Park. Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach.
Virginia L. Chatman
Died: Saturday, August 09, 2003
Born Dec. 14, 1932, in Dora, Mo., she was a homemaker and lived most of her life in Florida.
She is survived by sons Charles Nevin of Jacksonville Beach, James L. Nevin of Indianapolis, Ind., and Jay Nevin of Jacksonville Beach; daughters Sheri Waite of Melbourne, Fla., and Sharon Nevin of Greenville, S.C..; 10 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society.
DENNIS E. PICKRELL
1952-2009
Dennis Eugene Pickrell, 56, born in Siloam Springs, AR passed away on April 7, 2009 in Jacksonville, FL. He was the much beloved husband of 33 years to Kathy Jean (Davisson) Pickrell. Dennis spent eight years in the U.S. Navy and his fondest memories were of the time he spent on the USS L.Y. Spears (AS 36) and the USS William M Wood DD715 during their Mediterranean Cruises. Dennis was employed in the Information Systems at FCCJ for 23 years.
Henrietta Carmichael
Died: Thursday, August 07, 2003
Age: 85
She was born March 31, 1918 in Whiggum, Ga., and moved to Jacksonville in 1961. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Melody, and several brothers and sisters.
She was a member of Hogan Baptist Church, the women’s group of the church and the lunch bunch at her former church, Sans Souci Baptist, Jacksonville.
She is survived by her husband, Drew, and children Dee, Roy and Debbie, all of Jacksonville, and Pawnee of Jacksonville Beach.
Viewing will be at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 S. University Blvd., Jacksonville. Services will be held at Hogan Baptist Church, Jacksonville. Arrangements are being finalized.
