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Elodeous Baxter
Funeral services for Elodeous Baxter, 73, 917 Josiah St., who died Sept. 16, 1998, in Flagler Hospital East, will be held at 1 p.m. today at the chapel of Chase and Son Funeral Home, with the Rev. F.D. Richardson Jr., pastor of St. Paul AME Church, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at Chase chapel from 8 a.m. today until the hour of services.
Dorothy Burnett
Dorothy Groover Burnett, 79, St. Augustine, died Sept. 15, 1998, at Flagler Hospital. She was born in Washington, D.C. She moved here in 1994 from Stroudsburg, Pa. She was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services will be private. Flowers are gratefully declined, those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 North San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, Fla. 32084.
Survivors include two sons, Earl Burnett and Eugene Burnett III, Jacksonville; one daughter, Ann V. Burnett, New Cumberland, Pa.; and four grandchildren.
Croyle Funeral Home is in charge.
Marian P. St. Petery
Funeral services for Marian Powers St. Petery, 78, Fort Pierce, a St. Augustine native who died Aug. 29, 1998, in Raleigh, N.C., will be held at 10 a.m. today at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully accepted, or those wishing may make a contribution, in her memory, to St. Anastasia Building Fund, 5205 A1A South, St. Augustine, 32084.
Irene Skowron
Irene Frances Skowron, 71, St. Augustine, died Sept. 18, 1998, at Flagler Hospital East. She was born in Ipswich, Mass., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past three years. She was a retired nurse's aide.
Funeral services and burial will be held in Windber, Pa., under the direction of the William Kisiel Funeral Home. Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to the Florida Elks Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 49, Umatilla, Fla. 32784-0049.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Skowron, St. Augustine, and Walter Skowron, Clarksville, Tenn.; and two grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Audrey Vickers
Funeral services for Audrey Vickers, 52, Elkton, who died Sept. 13, 1998, at Flagler Hospital East, will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Lord's Temple Church, with the Rev. Wendell Andrew officiating. Thomas Cave III is pastor. Burial will be in Armstrong Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. today.
Coleman's Mortuary is in charge.
Anne Worley
Memorial services for Anne Agnes Worley, 88, St. Augustine, who died Sept. 16, 1998, at the Hadlow Center, Jacksonville, will be held at 3 p.m. today at Craig Funeral Home chapel.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution, in her memory, to Hospice Northeast, 1400 Old Dixie Hwy., Suite A, St. Augustine, 32086.
John Alexander
John Barlow Alexander, 54, died Sept. 18, 1998. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he had resided on the St. Johns River in St. Johns County since 1983. He was a 1966 graduate of Michigan State University, where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He earned his MBA from the University of North Florida in 1979, and he owned Alexander Accounting and Tax Service, Green Cove Springs. In Green Cove, he was past president of the Rotary Club of Green Cove Springs, and he was a Paul Harris Fellow. He was current president of the First Coast Chapter, Florida Society of Enrolled Agents.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Helm Funeral Home chapel, Green Cove Springs. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, friends may make a contribution, in his memory, to the Rotary Club of Green Cove Springs Scholarship Fund, POB 901, Green Cove Springs, 32043.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Alexander; a stepson, Christian Correnti; his father, Dr. John W. Alexander, Cleveland, Ohio, and St. Augustine; a sister, Louise Mayhew, York, Pa.; one brother, Richard Alexander, Yoakum, Texas.; and a grandson.
Roland Gifford
Roland Vernon Gifford, 78, St. Augustine, died Sept. 20, 1998, at his home. He was born in Schenectady, N.Y , and he had resided in St. Augustine since 1969. He was a retired lumber salesman, and he had worked for Werninck Lumber. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Episcopal Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mable; three sons, Roland V. Gifford Jr., Jacksonville, David B. Gifford, Birmingham, Ala., Glen P. Gifford, Tallahassee; one sister, Helen Alexander, Madeira Beach; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Edward Kearse
Edward Kearse, 88, 81 Lovett St., died Sept. 17, 1998, at Flagler Hospital. He had resided in St. Augustine for some 87 years.
A community and civic leader, he was affiliated with American Legion Post No. 194, San Sebastian Odd Fellows Lodge, Ancient City Prayer Band, Elks Lodge, Heroines of Jericho, the Democratic Party, Eastern Star, Shriners, Lily White Lodge, and he was a 32nd degree Mason.
He was a veteran of World War II, and he was a retired employee of the St. Johns County Courthouse. A former member of Trinity United Methodist Church, he established membership with St. Paul AME Church. During the course of his 60-plus-year membership, he served on the steward board, the trustee board, G.P. Hammond Choir, lay organization and was chairman of many special days and events. Prior to his death, he was recognized for his service with the awarding of the title of Steward Emeritus.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul AME Church, 85 M.L. King Jr. Ave., with the Rev. F.D. Richardson Jr., pastor, officiating. Friends may call at Chase and Son Funeral Home chapel from 6 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, and at the church from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the hour of services.
Mr. Kearse was the husband of the late Sadie Ward Kearse. They were married for 31 years.
Survivors include two sisters, Albertina Robertson, St. Augustine, Bernice Neely, Dallas, Texas; one brother, Charles Kearse, Philadelphia, Pa.; a stepdaughter, Myrtis Wiley, St. Augustine; one stepson, George Weaver, Aiken, S.C.; nine step-grandchildren, eight step-great-grandchildren and other relatives.
John Mainardi
Memorial services for John Mainardi, 68, St. Augustine, who died Sept. 1, 1998, at St. Johns Health Care Center, will be held at 7 p.m. today at the St. Johns Health Care Center.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Elizabeth Minchew
Elizabeth Jane Minchew, 76, St. Augustine, died Sept. 19, 1998, at Flagler Hospital East. She was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine, and she and her sister owned and operated Bilger's Fashions for many years. She was of the Catholic faith. She was a 1940 graduate of St. Joseph Academy.
Private funeral services are planned. Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution, in her memory, to the American Cancer Society, POB 5355, St. Augustine, 32085; or to the St. Augustine Humane Society, 1665 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, 32086.
Survivors include five daughters, Dianne Klein, Kenedy, Texas, Linda Dantzler, Columbia, Mo., Marilyn Cagle, Olathe, Kan., Trish O'Tool, Jacksonville, Cindy Mauldin, St. Augustine Beach; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Everett Montgomery
Everett D. ``Monty'' Montgomery, 79, Hastings, died Sept. 19, 1998, at Putnam Community Medical Center, Palatka, following a short illness. A native of Grayson, Ky., he had resided in Hastings since 1981. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy, and he was a member of American Legion Post No. 102, Hastings. He had worked for 45 years as a construction superintendent, and he was a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. He was of the Baptist faith.
Funeral services were held at 5 p.m. Sunday at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home, Palatka, with the Rev. Charles Johnson officiating.
Services will also be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Malone Funeral Home, Grayson, Ky. Burial will be at East Carter County Memorial Gardens.
Those wishing may make a contribution, in his memory, to the Friends of the Library, POB 454, Hastings, 32145; or to the First Baptist Church of Hastings, 109 N. Main St., Hastings, 32145.
Survivors include his wife, of 58 years, Agnes Montgomery, Hastings; a son, Dr. Robert L. Montgomery, Rolla, Mo.; three daughters, Linda Meholovitch, Versailles, Ky., Jeanne Johnson, Jacobsburg, Ohio, Judy Leaks, Richmond, Calif.; two sisters, Vivian Colley, Grayson, Vernie Mayo, Gadsden, Ala.; a brother, Avery Montgomery, Grayson; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mary Tuggle
Mary Josephine Tuggle, 85, St. Augustine, died Sept. 19, 1998, at her home. She was born in Hampton, Fla., and she had resided in St. Augustine for the past 52 years. She was a member of Anastasia Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Anastasia Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ron Moore, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Augustine Memorial Park. Friends may call at Craig Funeral Home chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution, in her memory, to Anastasia Baptist Church building fund, 1650 A1A South, St. Augustine, 32084.
Survivors include a daughter, Maryneil Worley, St. Augustine; two sisters, Scotty Carter, St. Augustine, Bennye Robinson, Tallahassee; one brother, James McCain, Jacksonville; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Betty Wishard
Betty Hartley Wishard, 65, St. Augustine, died Sept. 19, 1998, at the Hadlow Center, Jacksonville. She was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine, and she had worked for the St. Johns County Public School System's food service department. She was of the Catholic faith.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Patrick Carroll, pastor of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, officiating. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Friends may call at Craig chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Flowers are gratefully accepted, or those wishing may make a contribution, in her memory, to Hospice Northeast, 1400 Old Dixie Hwy., Suite A, St. Augustine, 32086; or to the American Cancer Society, POB 5355, St. Augustine, 32085.
Survivors include her husband, Edgar; two daughters, Valerie Evans, Karen Merritt; two sons, David K. and Joseph K. Wishard, all of St. Augustine; four sisters, Laverne Connor, Jacksonville, Shirley Robbins, Florence Markam, both of Dunnellon, Lorene Smith, Mandarin; two brothers, Melvin Hartley, Purvis, Miss., Bernard Hartley, Mandarin; and seven grandchildren.
Gordon Bohall
Gordon Lewis Bohall, 89, St. Augustine, passed away Sept. 19, 1998. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church of St. Augustine.
The Rev. Dwight McQueen will conduct the memorial service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1998, at the church.
He was a Mason and a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a retiree of St. Regis Paper Company, Jacksonville, and formerly of Carthage, N.Y.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Myrtle, St. Augustine; three daughters, Gwen Loadholtz, Jacksonville, Jeanette O'Connor Collins (Tom), Jacksonville and Asheville, N.C., and Bonnie Aspinwall, St. Augustine; one brother, Gerald Bohall (Minerva), Nobleton, Fla.; a nephew, Roland Bohall (Carole), Carthage, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Dawn Proctor (Ford) and Tracey Estrada (Napolean) of Jacksonville, Stuart and Maureen Aspinwall, St. Augustine; one great-grandchildren, Alexandria Estrada.
He is also survived by many loving friends.
Flowers are gratefully accepted, or those wishing may make a contribution, in his memory, to the First United Methodist Church, 118 King St., St. Augustine, 32084.
Croyle Funeral Home is in charge.
Mary Arteaga
Memorial services for Mary Arteaga, 72, St. Augustine, who died Sept. 17, 1998, at her home, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. S. Dwight McQueen, pastor, officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution, in her memory, to the First United Methodist Church, 118 King St., St. Augustine, 32084.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Helen Beeson
Helen Elizabeth Beeson, 81, Old Town, Fla., a former St. Augustine resident, died Sept. 8, 1998, at North Florida Regional Hospital, Gainesville. She moved to Old Town from Douglasville, Ga., four years ago. She was of the Catholic faith, and she was a cook for many years at the Hickory House in St. Augustine.
Memorial services were held Sept. 19 at the Church of God, with Brother Ed Ivey officiating.
Mrs. Beeson was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Howard, Barbara Whidden, both of Old Town, Joan King, Douglasville; two brothers, Joe and Whitey Sikora; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, was in charge.
Fred Dreyer
Memorial services for Fred C. Dreyer Sr., 92, St. Augustine, who died Sept. 6, 1998, at Flagler Hospital East, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the Cathedral Basilica the with Rev. Terry Morgan, pastor, officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined.
Burial was in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, Pa.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Leona Landers
Leona ``Peggy'' Landers, 72, St. Augustine, died Sept. 29, 1998, at St. Luke's Hospital, Jacksonville. Arrangements will be announced by Craig Funeral Home.
Eli Nobles
Eli ``Daddy'' Nobles, 78, 43 Florida Ave., died Sept. 29, 1998, at Flagler Hospital East. Arrangements will be announced by Chase and Son Funeral Home.
George Richardson
George Richardson, 48, 724 W. King St., died Sept. 29, 1998, at Vencor Hospital, Green Cove Springs. Arrangements will be announced by Chase and Son Funeral Home.
