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Sara Van Staagen
Memorial services for Sara Van Staagen, 58, St. Augustine, who died Dec. 2, 1997, at the Hospice Northeast Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring, Jacksonville, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Ponce de Leon Resort Tennis Village, Building D.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a donation, in her memory, to Hospice Northeast, Earl B. Hadlow Center, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville 32257.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Helen Ayala
Funeral services for Helen Anna Ayala, St. Augustine, who died Dec. 5, 1997, at Flagler Hospital East, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, with the Rev. Tim Lindenfelser officiating. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Friends may call at Craig Funeral Home today from 5 to 8 p.m., and prayers will be said at 7 p.m. today.
Mrs. Ayala was born in Chicago, Ill., and she had resided here for the past 13 years. She was a member of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, and she worked as a fabricator at VAW.
She was preceded in death by a son, Albert Ayala.
She is survived by her husband, Jorge Ayala; four daughters, Sakeena Avila, Houston, Texas, Armina Toler, Marina Ayala, both of St. Augustine, Elena Ayala, Miami; five sons, Richard Ayala, St. Augustine, Jorge G. Ayala Jr., Jacksonville, Pedro Iwen, Warrenton, Mo., Tonio Iwen, St. Augustine, Carlo Iwen, Lockport, Ill.; three step-daughters, Elizabeth Pinto, Claudia Ayala, Olga Ayala, all of Chicago; four step-sons, Carlos Ayala, Fort Lauderdale, Jorge E. Ayala, Miami, Jugo Ayala, Hammond, Ind., Alonso Ayala, Colombia; a sister, Margaret Willis, Chicago; 32 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Chris Bravo
Chris Anthony Bravo Jr., 73, St. Augustine, died Dec. 6, 1997, at Flagler Hospital East. He was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine, and he was security guard at Barnett Bank. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 37, and he was a life member of Bass Masters. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Air Force.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in St. Augustine Memorial Park. Friends may call at Craig chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution, in his memory, to the Bible Broadcasting Network, POB 1818, Chesapeake, Va. 23320.
Survivors include his wife, Audrey Bravo, St. Augustine; two daughters, Sarah Theresa Medlin, Titusville, Mary Diane Cyr, St. Augustine; two sons, Chris A. Bravo III, Orange Park, Richard Walter Bravo, St. Augustine; one sister, Rita Pellicer, a brother, Raymond Bravo, both of St. Augustine; and seven grandchildren.
Clarence Dawley
Clarence Junior Dawley, 73, St. Augustine, died Dec. 5, 1997, at his home. He was born in Baldwinsville, N.Y. He was a former resident of Hannibal, N.Y., and he was a retired plumber. He was of the Methodist faith, and he was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a 50-year member of the VFW, Post 2691.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Jacksonville Cemetery, Lysander, N.Y.
Survivors include one daughter, Kathy Garbus, Atoka, Tenn.; three sons, Harold Dawley, Oswego, N.Y., David Dawley, Jacksonville, Robert Dawley, Syracuse, N.Y.; three sisters, Neva Peters, Auburn, N.Y., Elizabeth Peters, Lakeland, Vera Sauve, Syracuse; one brother, Franklin Dawley, Elbridge, N.Y.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Paul Mitchell
Funeral services for Paul Daytona Mitchell, 82, St. Augustine, a former editor of The Record, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ancient City Baptist Church, with the Rev. Frank Northcutt, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Craig Funeral Home chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Mr. Mitchell died Dec. 6, 1997, in Flagler Hospital East.
Eunice RichardsonFuneral services for Eunice Mae Henderson Richardson, 85, Jacksonville, who died Dec. 2, 1997, at the home of her daughter in Decatur, Ga., will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greater Grant Memorial AME Church, Jacksonville, with the Rev. Y.B. Bruce, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Edgewood Cemetery, Jacksonville. Friends may call at the church from 6 to 8 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. Tuesday until the hour of services.
Chase and Son Funeral Home is in charge.
Ulysee Simmons
Ulysee "Porky" Simmons Jr., 46, Miami, died Dec. 6, 1997, at Parkway Regional Medical Center, Miami. He was born in St. Augustine, and he had resided in Miami for more than 20 years. He was a former member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, and he was a 1970 graduate of Richard J. Murray High School, lettering in football and serving as quarterback of the team. He spent four years in the U.S. Air Force, and he spent 21 years with the Dade County Sheriff's Department as a correctional officer.
He was a member of the Apostolic Revival Center, Miami.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Apostolic Revival Center, Miami.
Friends may send cards and flowers in care of Range Funeral Home, 5727 N.W. 17th Ave., Miami, 33142; phone 305-691-4343.
Survivors include his adoring wife, Cheryl W. Simmons, Miami; his mother, Annie M. Simmons, stepfather, Phillip Shannon Sr., St. Augustine; four daughters, Shanaye, Jamille, Erica Simmons, Miami, Coretta Simmons, Daytona Beach; three sons, Devin, Corey and Eric Simmons, all of Miami; two grandchildren, a god sister, Delores Alston; two aunts, Fannie Youmans, St. Augustine, Lucille Allen (Wilbur), Miami; two uncles, Willie Mitchell, Arthur Mitchell (Lois), St. Augustine; three sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law and a host of cousins and other relatives.
Chase and Son Funeral Home is in charge.
William Cook
William "Bill" M. Cook, 77, Brandon, died Dec. 5, 1997, at Hawthorne Care Center. He was born in Live Oak, and he moved from St. Augustine in 1993 to Brandon. He was a plumber, and he was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. While residing in St. Augustine, he was employed by Ginty Plumbing.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, with Pastor Mike Doud officiating.
Survivors include two brothers, Robert Cook, New Smyrna Beach, Marvin Cook, Brandon; and a sister, Eva McGehe, West Palm Beach.
Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon, is in charge.
Dr. Reginald Edson
Dr. Reginald C. Edson, 92, died Dec. 7, 1997, at the home of his daughter, West Simsbury, Conn. He was born in New Milford, Pa., and after earning his M.D. from Jefferson Medical College in 1931, he married Thelma "Fez" Fesmier. She died earlier this year in St. Augustine.
Dr. Edson was a recognized authority on tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases, and after a long and distinguished career in Connecticut, he left state service as deputy commissioner of health in 1971. He and his wife retired to St. Augustine and were among the very first residents of St. Augustine Shores. While here, they were actively involved in square dancing and bridge.
Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Dell, Martinsburg, W.Va., Elizabeth Crawford, Atlanta, Ga., Jean Perreault, West Simsbury; three sisters, Isabelle Gould, Freeport, L.I., Katherine Moore, Joan Huffman, Waynesburg, Pa.; 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Carmon Funeral Home, Windsor, Conn., is in charge.
Thelma Hall
Thelma Lou Hall, 89, St. Augustine, died Dec. 8, 1997, at the St. Augustine Rehab and health Care Center. She was born in Americus, Ga., and she had resided here since 1954. She was a member of Ancient City Baptist Church, and she was active in the ACBC Keenagers group. She was also a member of the Joy Class at Mill Creek Baptist.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ancient City Baptist Church with the Rev. Frank Northcutt, pastor of Ancient City Baptist, and Pastor Don Ramsey, Mill Creek Baptist, officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Americus. Friends may call at Craig Funeral Home chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy L. Hall, Greenville, Ill., T. Virginia Schonder, St. Augustine; one son, James H. Hall, Yorkville, Ill.; a sister, Lillian Coogle, Americus; two brothers, Otis Morris, Americus, Floyd Morris, Thomaston, Ga.; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Leftus Harrison
Leftus Harrison, (Sang-Go), 80, died Dec. 8, 1997, at Memorial Hospital, Ormond Beach, following a brief illness.
Arrangements will be announced by Coleman's Mortuary.
Joseph Rogero
Joseph W. Rogero, 89, died Dec. 7, 1997, at Mariner Health Care Facility. He was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine, and he was retired from the Florida East Coast Railway.
Survivors include three daughters, Miriam Rauscher, St. Augustine, June R. Whaley, Joyce McNamara, both of New Smyrna Beach; and one son, Roland Rogero, St. Augustine.
Flagler Memorial Cremation Society is in charge.
Jack Sutton Sr.
Noah Jack Sutton, 69, St. Augustine, died Dec. 8, 1997, at Flagler Hospital West. He was born in Hahira, Ga., and he had resided here since 1950. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, and he was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Air Force. He attended Trinity Chapel Ministries.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Donovan Tinsley, pastor of Trinity Chapel Ministries, officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution, in his memory, to a favorite charity.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Sutton, St. Augustine; one daughter, Anita Hogan, Edgewater; two sons, Bobby Sutton, St. Augustine, Noah Jack Sutton Jr., Ohio; two stepdaughters, Linda Ethridge, Priscilla Lovett, both of St. Augustine; one stepson, Wesley Cubbedge, Virgin Islands; 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Virgie Wolfe
Funeral services for Virgie Parrish Wolfe, a longtime community leader who reached her 100th birthday Nov. 29, and who died Dec. 6, 1997 at her home, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Dr. Armando Silverio officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Chris Bravo
Funeral services for Chris Anthony Bravo Jr., 73, St. Augustine, who died Dec. 6, 1997, at Flagler Hospital East, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in St. Augustine Memorial Park. Friends may call at Craig chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution, in his memory, to the Bible Broadcasting Network, POB 1818, Chesapeake, Va. 23320.
Jack Sutton Sr.
Memorial services for Noah Jack Sutton Sr., 69, St. Augustine, who died Dec. 8, 1997, at Flagler Hospital West, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Donovan Tinsley, pastor of Trinity Chapel Ministries, officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution, in his memory, to a favorite charity.
Leftus Harrison
Leftus Harrison (Sing-go), 80, Ormond Beach, died Dec. 8, 1997, at Memorial Hospital, Ormond. He was educated in the Leon County schools, and he served in the U.S. Armed Forces. He worked as a custodian in the St. Johns County School System for many years, and as a custodian in Volusia County Schools upon his retirement from St. Johns County.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jeremiah Steward, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Federal Point. Friends may call at Coleman's Mortuary chapel, Hastings, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. today, and at the church from 1 p.m. Friday until the hour of services.
Survivors include his wife, Cora Harrison, Hastings; a sister, Sara Lou Waldon, New York; and one brother, Freddie Harrison, Tallahassee.
Byron Kolling
Byron Melvin Kolling, 66, St. Augustine, beloved husband, father, grandfather and good friend to all, passed away in his sleep Dec. 9, 1997. He was born in Elmhurst, Ill., and he had resided in St. Augustine for the past five years. He owned and operated By Now Products, and he was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served during the Korean conflict.
He was a lifetime member of the National Solid Waste Association, and he also developed many products used in the solid waste industry today. He was a member of the St. Augustine Shores United Methodist Church.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the St. Augustine Shores United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Matthew G. Swartsel, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at St. Augustine Memorial Park.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution, in his memory, to the St. Augustine Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Blvd., St. Augustine, 32086.
Survivors include his wife, Marcia Joan Kolling, St. Augustine; one daughter, Vicki Jean Carmichael, Birmingham, Ala.; a son, Brad McCall Kolling, Jacksonville; five grandchildren, Kathryn McCall Carmichael, Bradley McCall Kolling, Caroline Grace Carmichael, Austin Lane Kolling, Amanda Delight Carmichael.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Charles Higgins Jr.
Charles M. Higgins Jr., 76, St. Augustine, died Dec. 10, 1997, at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Jacksonville. He was born in Baltimore, Md., and he had resided here for the past 6« years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in both World War II and Korea. He was in manufacturing management.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Higgins, St. Augustine; two daughters, Sue Rutt, Lynn Rhome, both of North Olmsted, Ohio; one son, Charles (Chuck) Higgins III, St. Augustine; two brothers, William Higgins, Richmond, Va., Jack Higgins, Edgewood, Md.; and six grandchildren.
Private services are planned. Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a donation, in his memory, to the American Heart Association, 5851 St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, 32207.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Carolyn Jones
Carolyn Jean Jones, 59, St. Augustine, died early today at Flagler Hospital East. She was born in High Springs. She was a food service manager for the former Cinema Plus, and she was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 37.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Craig Funeral Home, with members Ann Shugart and members of the American Legion Auxiliary officiating. Burial will be at a later date in High Springs Cemetery. Friends may call at Craig chapel from noon Sunday until the hour of services.
Survivors include her husband, Jim Jones, St. Augustine; a daughter, Barbara Jones, St. Augustine; one son, Bobby Blanton, High Springs; her mother, Annie Mae DeGraff, two brothers, Calvin DeGraff Jr., Lavon Mauldon, all of High Springs; and two grandchildren.
Carolyn Jones
Funeral services for Carolyn Jean Jones, 59, St. Augustine, who died Dec. 12, 1997, at Flagler Hospital East, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Craig Funeral Home, with members Ann Shugart and members of the American Legion Auxiliary officiating. Burial will be at a later date in High Springs Cemetery. Friends may call at Craig chapel from noon Sunday until the hour of services.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
