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Ms. Agnes Ethney Swaby
August 28, 1926 - January 11, 2013
Jacksonville, Florida - Agnes Ethney Swaby, 86, passed away Friday, January 11, 2013.
Johnny Keith Nolan, Sr.
08/16/1956 - 06/02/2013
Funeral services for Johnny Keith Nolan, Sr. (56) of Jacksonville, Florida will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 in the chapel of Prestwood Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Thomas officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Sellers cemetery. He passed away June 2, 2013 following a brief illness. He is preceeded in death by his father, Carl Nolan. He is survived by his wife, Nadine Crocco Nolan; son, Johnny Nolan, Jr. (Janie); daughter, Crissie De Paiva (Helder); precious granddaughter, Maleigh Nolan; mother, Nell Nolan; brothers, Anthony Nolan, Guy Nolan, and Barry Nolan; sister, Peggy Hicks and numerous extended family members and friends.
John Randall Turner
John Randall Turner, 90, passed away on July 19, 2009. He was born in Spring field, Mass achusetts, on March 9, 1919. He graduated from Springfield College in 1941 with a B.S. degree in physical education. He became an Air Force pilot during World War II, piloting both the B24 and B26 bomber planes. He was shot down on an early B24 mission over Germany and spent 15 months as a prisoner of war.
After World War II ended, he became a teacher, athletic director and head football coach at Worcester Academy in Worcester, MA. In 1948, he and his assistant coach Michael Favulli (deceased) led Worcester Academy to an unbeaten, untied and unscored upon season for which they received national recognition. Mr. Turner’s team scored 130 points to the opponents’ 0 points in seven prep school and freshmen college football games that season!
Mr. Turner left his career in education and went to work with Traveler’s Insurance Company as a sales manager for 22 years. He also retired from the Air Force as a Major after many years of successful service in the Air Force Reserve.
John Turner, or Josh as he was often called, was predeceased by his wife, Marion. He leaves three children: Deborah Hicks (Bobby) of Ponte Vedra Beach, John Jr. of Plymouth, MA, and Stephen Turner of Rowley, MA. His two grandchildren are Kristen Leighs (Michael) of Sherman Oaks, CA, and Kyle Hicks (Kelly) of Jacksonville. He has one great-grandson, John Leighs. Mr. Turner is also survived by his sister, Suzanne Rogers, of Reno, NV.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 25, in The Christ Episcopal Church of Ponte Vedra Beach with the Rt. Rev. Ed Chalfant officiating.
Services under the care and direction of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 3600 3rd St. S., Jacksonville Beach, 904-249-1100.
Ila Maria Vermillion
September 10, 1917 - February 17, 2014
VERMILLION – Our dearest mother, Maria Hernandez Vermillion passed away on February 17, 2014 in Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 96. She is survived by her loving family, her son, Bill Curtis (Nancy), her 2 daughters, Jacila Waterman (Ron) and Pam Council (Charlie), 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Ray Vermillion. Maria was born in St. Augustine on 9/10/17. She was active in little theater and participated in theatrical productions. She worked for the State of Florida and owned several businesses with her husband. Arrangements are being handled by Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home on Cesery Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida. Visitation is Sunday evening, 5-7pm. Services are at Christ the King Church, Monday at 10:30am followed by interment at the Jacksonville National cemetery.
Donna C. Francis
Donna C. Francis, 75, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2011 at the McGraw Hospice Center. She was a longtime resident of Jacksonville Beach, where she was a member of First Baptist Church and employed by The Vogue for 17 years.
preceded in death by her husband, she is survived by her daughters; two brothers and their wives; grandchildren and great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 7th at H. Warren Smith cemetery.
For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jax, FL 32257.
Arrangements by HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, FL.
Emily Ruth Brandt
Emily Ruth Brandt, 88, went to be with The Lord on Thursday, December 4, 2008. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and caring friend to all who knew her. Emily was born on March 6, 1920 to the late James and Ada Hendrix. She is survived by her husband Joe Sr. of 67 wonderful years; sons Joe Jr. (Margueritte), John (Deloris), David, Bill (Joyce); daughter Kay (Don) Reeves; sisters Sarah Malone, Grace Muzzy; sister-in-law Gloria Agles; 14 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephew. Family will receive friends at Arlington Park Funeral Home, 6920 Lone Star Road, for a visitation on Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. and a funeral service on Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Arlington Park cemetery. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to Northeast Florida Community Hospice 4266 Sunbeam Road Jacksonville Florida 32257.
Mr. Henry Ernest Bowen
February 18, 1920 - July 30, 2012
Jacksonville, Florida - Mr. Henry E. Bowen passed away Monday, July 31, 2012 at the age of 92. He was born in Wilson, N.C. but lived most of his life in Jacksonville, Florida and for the last 10 years he lived at the beaches. Mr. Bowen was a WWII Veteran serving in the Army as a Sergeant, Field Artillery from North Africa through Sicily, Italy, Southern France and Germany. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and EAMET campaign medal with 7 Bronze Service Stars. He retired as a Greyhound bus driver after 34 years of service. He was a long time member of the First Baptist Church downtown. Mr. Bowen was preceded in death by Irene his loving wife of 49 years. He is survived by his siblings Mac Bowen (Judy) of Clayton, N.C., Gene Bowen(Betsy) of Morehead City, N.C., Ella Lomastro of Chicago, Ill., Barbara Nell Renfrow of Wilson, N.C., three children; Henry K. Bowen, Gerald Bowen of Gastonia, N.C. and Audrey Richie Lackie(Raymond) five grandchildren; Stephanie B. Earnhardt(Joe), Scott Bowen, Erica Richie, Jonathan Richie, Christine Bowen of Gastonia, N.C., great grandchild: David Alexander Earnhardt.
He will be remembered by all as an honorable, loving man of God that was devoted to his family.
Ms. Norma Lorraine Walker
May 13, 1929 - February 3, 2013
Saint Marys, Georgia - Norma L. Walker 83, passed away on February 3, 2013 in St. Mary Ga. Norma is survived by children Earl Lloyd Walker Jr. (Jane), Jennie I. Starling (Edwin). Grandchildren Ladonna Walker, Michele Mobley, Michael Walker, Crystal and Jason Warner. Great-grandchildren: Tyler and Riley Dahlgren, Aubrey, Jakob and Xavier Bernaidini. Nieces and nephews: Margaret Wade (Jerry), Dugg Harrison (Shelia), Annette Shelton, Jeanette Menges (Dan), Carol Danner (Mike), Eddie Jenkins (Cheryl), Terry Daniel (Hunky) She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Earl L. Walker Sr. and son Mike Walker. She was born on May 13, 1929 to Thomas H. and Margaret Louise Jenkins in Jacksonville Beach, Fl., the youngest of 8 children, born to the Jenkins family. Her brothers were Homer, Lewis, Jimmy, Milton, Buddy, Lester, and one "sister" Louise (twin sister to Milton); all have preceded her in death. Norma's mother passed away 6 weeks following her birth, her paternal grandmother stepped in and was "Big Mama" to Norma and her brothers and sister. Norma lived her life taking care of and giving to others, she was generous and loving to all she met. Lloyd and Jennie thank everyone for your prayers and support. Knowing that their mother has been reunited with the Mother she never knew and family in Heaven gives them much comfort as they deal with their grief. We pray the following:
"Thank you dear heavenly Father for our mother, we thank you for her time with us, she was precious and a blessing. You have taken her in your time, not ours and we look forward to the day we will all be in your heavenly presence together. In Jesus name we pray. Amen"
Mrs. Tammy Renee Bart-Williams
July 4, 1971 - April 12, 2009
Jacksonville, Florida - Tammy Renee Bart-Williams, 37, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bertie Simon and Jackie Whittaker. She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband, Emmanuel Bart-Williams; her son, Dustin Bart-Williams, her siblings, Carmen Coles, Alicia Simon, Victor Simon, Marc Simon; many nieces and nephews, and many supportive friends. Family will receive friends, Wednesday, April 15, 2009 from 6 to 8:00pm at Arlington Park Funeral Home Chapel, 6920 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, Florida. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 11:00 at the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Tammy’s name to The American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
Candayce M. Valerio
Candayce M. Valerio
Candayce M. Valerio passed away on September 18, 2010 in Community Hospice of NE FL, McGraw Center after a long and very brave battle with cancer.
She was born March 6, 1958 in Columbus, OH, growing up in Mississippi. She then moved to Jacksonville, FL beginning her career in 1984. She was an established and very popular stylist in the Riverside/Avondale area for 27 years. Her devoted cliental became a “family” of friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Cannon (Pat) of Mississippi. Survived by her beloved 17 year old daughter, Graison Julia Caras, “the light of her life”; sister Juliann Cannon; brother Mark Cannon (Sheila); a beloved Uncle Phillip Pennington (Cindy); aunt, Dorothy Crews; and special friend, Bette Mackoul.
Her family thanks Christ Church and especially Father Bob and it’s parishners for their love, devotion, prayers as well as financial support during her illness and to her many wonderful friends for their love, prayers and support. God bless you all.
A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 15th, in Christ Episcopal Church, 400 San Juan Avenue, Ponte Vedra, FL.
In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to “The Graison Caras Fund, in care of Sharon Milne 1000 Riverside Avenue Ste 100, Jacksonville, FL 32204.
Services under the direction and care of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 3600 3rd St. S., Jacksonville Beach, 904-249-1100.
Forrest J. Joseph
October 27, 1925 - February 24, 2014
U.S. Veteran - Forrest Joseph went to our Lord on February 24, 2014 in Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 88.
He was born to Abdo Joseph (Yazgi) and Sarah Kasses both from Syria on October 27, 1925 in Jacksonville. As a spirited youth he spent a good bit of his time in the Boy Scouts and achieved the highest honor as Eagle Scout and continued with the organization as an assistant scoutmaster. Following his graduation from Immaculate Conception High School he enlisted in the United Stated Navy in 1943 during World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1945 and returned home to help his father run C. Joseph’s Supermarket. He enjoyed spending his young adult life attending dance halls listening to big band music but especially dancing the “jitterbug”. He competed in dance competitions and taking first prize on occasions mainly with his sister, Elaine, as his partner. In 1957 he accompanied his father and joined his Uncle, The Reverend Monsignor Chamoun Yazgi, in Brazil where he met and married
the joy of his life, Amira Elias Mubarke. Forrest took over the business and successfully operated it through hard work but mainly by his deep compassion and dignity he gave his customers. Then in 1972 after over 40 years in operation he sold the business.
He obtained both his real estate and insurance sales licenses where he worked in both industries. Never the one to shy away from hard work, as an onsite real estate sales agent he took this opportunity to learn the residential construction industry and eventually built a nice side business as a custom home builder. He always knew that the grocery business was his calling in life. In 1984, following the purchase of an existing establishment, he returned to the supermarket business and operated Joseph Supermarket. Finally in 1994, Forrest made the difficult decision to retire at the age 74 and spend the rest of his years dedicated to his family.
During his years, he was a founding member of the Syrian Lebanese American Club and a devoted member of Saint Ephrem Syrian Catholic Church which was originally established by his Uncle Monsignor Chamoun Yazgi around 1936.
He loved his wife dearly and together they raised a wonderful family. To Forrest, Amira was the bond that kept the family together. He lived his life to provide for his family not only through his long years of hard work but mainly by his everyday commitment of care and love he showed them. His family was the center of his life. His love for his children was unlimited. He adored his grandchildren and cherished his role as a grandfather. He never stopped encouraging them to be their best.
Dad instilled in his family a deep devotion to his Christian faith, not only through daily prayers and unwavering reverence to our Lord but the respect and kindness he showed everyone.
He leaves behind his beautiful and supportive wife of 57 years Amira, his sons Charles (Wyndee), Michael (Madeline), Raymond (Neirouz), and daughter Debbie Yazgi (Hayssam), ten grandchildren Joseph, Andrew, Christine, John, Elizabeth, Matthew, Christopher, Victoria, Nicholas, and Alexander.
He is preceded in death by his loving parents and sister Elaine.
A prayer service will be held on Sunday March 2 at 7:00pm at St. Ephrem Syrian Catholic Church, 4650 Kernan Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32224. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday March 3 at 11:00am also at St. Ephrem Catholic Church. Interment will be held in the St. Mary’s Catholic cemetery in Evergreen cemetery with military honors at gravesite.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Ephrem Catholic Church.
VIOLA "DIXIE" DANDO
1923-2009
Viola “Dixie” Dando passed away on March 17, 2009. She is remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Dixie was a devoted member of Christ the King church for many years. She was a former member of Saint Vincent ’s Auxiliary, having served as a past president as well. Dixie held a bachelors degree from Sargent College and was a physical therapist. She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 beautiful years.
Mildred D. Goldman
Mildred D. Goldman, retired teacher, died September 10, 2011. She was born in Milledgeville, Georgia on May 25, 1926 but was reared in Lincoln County, Georgia where she was Valedictorian of her 1943 graduating class. Earning a B.S. in Elementary Education from GSCW (now GC + SU) in Milledgeville, she began her teaching career in Florida in 1947 and retired in 1980. Her memberships include Highlands Baptist Church, DCREA, FREA, Order of the Eastern Star currently affiliated with America Chapter #124, Daughters of the Nile (Khem Temple #85), and Ladies of Oriental Shrine (Al-Mas Court #100). Mildred was predeceased by her husband, John T. (Jake) Goldman Jr., her parents, A. H. and Maude Lewis Danner, and three brothers, Theron Maynard, D. T. Danner and sister, Edna D. Hill; Survivors include sister, Oleeta D. Britt, Tifton, GA, sister-in-law, Lenora W. Danner, Lincolnton, GA, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. At her request “only” graveside services will be held Friday at 11:00 AM in Loco Baptist Church cemetery, Lincoln County, Georgia with Rev. Allen Danner officiating. Interment to be beside her deceased husband. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. Notification can be made to: Oleeta D. Britt at 1218 Park Avenue N. #8, Tifton, GA 31794. Arrangements under the direction of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4747 Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)355-9545
Jade Alexandra Dalit
Jade Alexandra Dalit, 17, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Jade, cherished daughter of Gelord “Tony” Dalit and Amy Keeton, was born on January 14, 1996.
She was a sophomore at Orange Park High School and a music lover.
Jade is survived by her parents; sister, Destinee; grandparents, Earl and Bernice Keeton and Angel and Gloria Gumban Dalit; aunt, Heather K. Parker; uncles, Mark Keeton and Angel Dalit, Jr. (Jeremy Harrison); cousins, Haley and Noah Keeton and Mikayia Nixon; her godparents; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Jade is gone but her smile, her laugh, and the love she had for her family and friends will live forever in the memories of those who loved her and will greatly miss her.
The family will be holding a private service.
Elizabeth Bass Stinson
Celebration of Homegoing for Elizabeth Bass Stinson who entered this life on Earth February 13, 1928 and went to Heaven on February 16, 2012. She leaves behind a large family, 5 sons and 2 daughters. Barry Wunder (Susie), Diane Spann (Ray), Gary Wunder, Grange Wunder (Wanda), Cindy StJohn (Kenny), Clifford Stinson (Debbie), and Keith Stinson (Debbie); Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Elizabeth was met at the Golden Gate by her husband of 58 years Berney and all her family and a host of friends. While on this Earth she was an avid attender and worker in all areas of the North Jacksonville Baptist Church. She was very active with the Senior Ladies Sunday School and Prime Time Singers. Her last service will be held Monday at 2:00 PM in North Jacksonville Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Coram officiating. Serving as active Pall Bearers will be her grandsons. The family will receive friends Sunday (Today) from 4-6 PM at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4747 Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)355-9545.
