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Mary Walter
Mary J. Schlegel Walter, 84, St. Augustine Beach, died April 14, 1997, in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Jacksonville. She was born in Nazareth, Pa., and she was a graduate of the School of Nursing of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She had a long career in nursing from coast to coast, having served in newborn and pediatrics. She moved from Caldwell, N.J., to San Diego, Calif., to Columbus, N.C., to St. Augustine Beach.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, N.C., with the Rev. James M. McCain officiating. Burial will be in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus. Friends may call at the funeral home chapel from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
Those wishing may make a donation, in her memory, to Volunteers Services, Black Mountain Center, Old Hwy. 70, Black Mountain, N.C. 28711.
Mrs. Walter was the wife of the late Alan C. Walter, and the mother of the late Alice H. Walter. Her husband died in 1993, and her daughter died in 1991.
Survivors include one son, Alan C. Walter Jr., Roseland, N.J.; two daughters, Patricia Marcozzi, Narberth, Pa., Anne Allen, Duluth, Ga.; two sisters, Katherine Hughes, Lancaster, Pa., Martha Marx, McLean, Va.; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
James Williams, Arnieta Crews
Graveside memorial services for James H. ``Jimmy'' Williams, 81, and his daughter, Arnieta Lorene Crews, 46, both of Linville Falls, N.C., and formerly of Hastings, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Palatka Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Charles Johnson and the Rev. Armando Silverio officiating.
Mr. Williams, former manager of Farmers Supply Company, Hastings, from 1955-74, died Oct. 20, 1996, in Crossnore, N.C.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Williams, Linville Falls; a daughter, Deborah Cunningham, Ormond Beach; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Crews, who died July 19, 1994, in Crossnore, was a receptionist at Appalachian Eye Associates.
She is survived by her mother, Christine Williams, Linville Falls; a son, Dexter Keene Jr., Linville Falls; one daughter, Tina Hills, Palm Coast; a sister, Deborah Cunningham, Ormond Beach; two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
Flowers are gratefully declined.
Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home, Palatka, is in charge.
Tobe Elrod
Tobe Hert Elrod, 68, St. Augustine, died April 17, 1997, at his home. He was born in Phoenix, Ariz., but grew up in Bedford, Ind., where he had lived until joining the Navy in 1947. He was in the Navy from 1947-70, and he was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. In 1975, he moved to Green Cove Springs and worked with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office as a corrections officer until his retirement. He had resided in St. Augustine since 1993. He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 829 and American Legion Post No. 37.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the chapel of Craig Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bob Harbin Jr. officiating. Flowers are gratefully accepted, or those wishing may make a contribution, in his memory, to a favorite charity.
Survivors include his wife, Valeska Elrod, St. Augustine; one daughter, Marilu Scarborough, Jacksonville; two sons, Richard English, Winchester, Ky., Gary English, Atlanta, Ga.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Tobe Elrod
Memorial services for Tobe Hert Elrod, 68, St. Augustine, who died April 17, 1997, at his home, will be held at 11 a.m. today at the chapel of Craig Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bob Harbin Jr. officiating. Flowers are gratefully accepted, or those wishing may make a contribution, in his memory, to a favorite charity.
Barbara Moore
Barbara L. Moore, 71, Fort Knox, Ky., died April 12, 1997, in Fort Knox. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho, and she was a former St. Augustine resident, having worked for Handi-Way here for 17 years at the former store on State Road 16. She also worked for Wal-Mart of St. Augustine for 10 years.
Private funeral services were held.
Survivors include four daughters, Luanne Reed, Fort Knox, Ky., Sharee Canillo, Melrose, Penny McCormick, Rio Vista, Calif., Donna Mesner, Kansas City; a son, Steven Weishaar, La Grange, Ore.; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Carrie Stallsworth
Funeral services for Carrie B. Stallsworth, 56, Walker Road, who died April 12, 1997, at Flagler Hospital West, will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. Stephens United Methodist Church, Hastings, with the Rev. Willie Scott officiating. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call at the church today from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of services.
Coleman's Mortuary is in charge.
James Tuttle
James Stuart Tuttle, 88, St. Augustine, died April 18, 1997, at his home. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, and he was a resident of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and St. Augustine from 1965, until moving permanently to St. Augustine in 1970. He was a retired self-employed investor.
Private services are planned. Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution, in his memory, to the Florida Sheriffs' Youth Ranches, Boys Ranch, Fla. 32060-9988; or to Hospice Northeast, 1400 Old Dixie Hwy., Suite A, St. Augustine, 32086.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Tuttle, St. Augustine; two daughters, Carol J. Cleveland, Auburn Hills, Mich., Saida S. Malarney, Bloomfield Hills; three sons, Barry J. Tuttle, Naples, William E. Tuttle, Stuart, James S. Tuttle Jr., Lake Orion, Mich.; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
James Severy
James A. Severy was born in Detroit, Mich., to Glenn and Marguerite Galster Severy on Christmas Day. At Albion College in Michigan, he studied economics, enjoyed drawing and art, captained the golf team and became a member of Sigma Chi. Upon graduation with a B.A. in business administration in 1939, Jim joined the Detroit Edison Company starting in the sales division. He married Ellen Burch on Aug. 17, 1940. When he died, Jim was 81.
Jim entered USNR in 1943 and earned a diploma from Harvard Business School. He served in the supply corps in the Pacific in the Admiralty Islands and was discharged as lieutenant in 1946. Furthering his education, Jim received diplomas from Wayne State University and the University of Michigan. While working full time at Detroit Edison, he taught evening classes at Wayne State from 1955-60.
At Detroit Edison, Jim progressed through the ranks and a variety of managerial positions. He initiated and implemented a job evaluation system for office and technical jobs, work simplification training and programs; managerial standards of performing in an operating department; an administrative division for operating departments providing on-site services in employee and union relations and management information services; seminars for all levels of management on management methods, conference leadership, problem solving and administrative practices, cost reduction efforts.
Jim was a member of the Engineering Society of Detroit and the Society for Advancement of Management. He retired as the production department director, administrative division, in Jan. 1975. Moving from Birmingham, Mich., to Boulder, Col., Jim became involved in various volunteer activities. He was president of SCORE, worked for the police department and served on the Boulder Community Development Committee.
When health problems curtailed worldwide travel, Jim and Ellen moved to St. Augustine. Their final freighter trip in 1990 was to Australia where Jim had been on courier duty on VJ Day. They continued to summer in Boulder until Jim required nursing care.
Jim belonged to Kiwanis clubs in both cities. He was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church, Military Order of the World Wars, the Officers Club, Elks and other church and community committees and organizations. His hobbies included snow skiing, exploring the beaches and oceans of the world, being an avid sports fan and home repair projects - especially carpentry.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ellen Burch Severy; his son, Larry and his wife, Linda Severy, Gainesville; Jim's daughter, Janelle and her husband, Rick Hink, Boulder; Jim's granddaughters, Beth Severy, Berkeley, Calif., Lisa Severy, Gainesville, Amber Hink, Boulder; and his grandson, Eric Hink, Seattle, Wash. Jim's sister is Violet Thomas, Traverse City, Mich.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Memorial Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations, in Jim's memory, be made to The Lupus Foundation of America, 1300 Piccard Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, Md. 20850-4303, to support ongoing research activities.
Entombment will be later in Green Mountain Cemetery.
Lorraine Zeigler
Lorraine Marie Zeigler, 74, loving wife and loved forever by her husband, John Wesley Zeigler, passed away April 16, 1997, at her home in St. Augustine Beach. She was born on the sixth day of August, 1922, in Chicago, Ill., and had resided here for the past 11 years. She was actively involved in the community and gave untiringly to volunteer services. She was a member of the Eland Club of Elks Lodge No. 829 and served as sergeant at arms for three years. She received the prestigious award of Eland of the Year in 1993 and was an active fund-raiser for the Elks Children's Hospital. She was a member of the Women's Bowling Association and belonged to the Morning Coffee League, Senior Citizens League and participated in state competition.
She is survived by her loving husband, John Wesley Zeigler, St. Augustine; three sons, Wayne Wesley, St. Augustine Beach, Douglas Lee, Round Lake, Ill., Scott Dale, St. Augustine, who loved her very much. She was the grandmother of eight grandchildren and the great-grandmother of seven. She will be missed by all.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution, in her memory, to Hospice of Northeast Florida, 1400 Old Dixie Hwy., Suite A, St. Augustine, 32086.
There will be a memorial for Lorraine to be announced at a later date.
Shirley Lagree
Shirley Ann Lagree, 52, 740 Pearl St., died April 15, 1997, at Flagler Hospital East. She was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine.
Survivors include sons, Frederick McKniley Jr., St. Augustine, Allen Brown, Jacksonville; a daughter, Naomi Washington, St. Augustine; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild and other relatives.
Arrangements will be announced by Chase and Son Funeral Home.
Carrie Stallsworth
Funeral services for Carrie B. Stallsworth, 56, Walker Road, who died April 12, 1997, at Flagler Hospital West, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Stephens United Methodist Church, Hastings, with the Rev. Willie Scott officiating. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call at Coleman's Mortuary Chapel from 4 to 7:30 p.m., today, and at the church Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of services.
Lorraine Zeigler
Lorraine Marie Zeigler, 74, loving wife and loved forever by her husband, John Wesley Zeigler, passed away April 16, 1997, at her home in St. Augustine Beach. She was born on the sixth day of August, 1922, in Chicago, Ill., and had resided here for the past 11 years. She was actively involved in the community and gave untiringly to volunteer services. She was a member of the Eland Club of Elks Lodge No. 829 and served as sergeant at arms for three years. She received the prestigious award of Eland of the Year in 1993 and was an active fund-raiser for the Elks Children's Hospital. She was a member of the Women's Bowling Association and belonged to the Morning Coffee League, Senior Citizens League and participated in state competition.
She is survived by her loving husband, John Wesley Zeigler, St. Augustine; three sons, Wayne Wesley, St. Augustine Beach, Douglas Lee, Round Lake, Ill., Scott Dale, St. Augustine, who loved her very much. She was the grandmother of eight grandchildren and the great-grandmother of seven. She will be missed by all.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution, in her memory, to Hospice of Northeast Florida, 1400 Old Dixie Hwy., Suite A, St. Augustine, 32086.
There will be a memorial for Lorraine to be announced at a later date.
Margaret Kilgore
Margaret E. Kilgore, 84, Palatka, died April 18, 1997, at her residence. A native of Chamblee, Ga., she had resided in Palatka the past 58 years, coming from Lake City. She had been employed by Florida Furniture Industries and the former Strong's Jewelry, both in Palatka. A member of the First Presbyterian Church, Palatka, she had sung in the choir. She was a member of the Woodmen of the World, Camp No. 7, Palatka, and a life member and past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, Bert Hodge Post No. 45, Palatka.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at the Masters Funeral Home in Palatka, with the Rev. Steven Heinzel-Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in the Palatka Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Raymond A. Kilgore Sr., Palatka; a daughter, Pauline N. Tomlinson, East Palatka; six sons, Raymond A. Kilgore Jr., St. Augustine, Charles R. Kilgore and Gary T. Kilgore, both of Palatka, Robert W. Kilgore, Tampa, James H. Kilgore Sr., Wesley Chapel, and Stanley A. Kilgore, Jacksonville; a sister, Elizabeth Smith, Lake City; 20 grandchildren and 43-great grandchildren.
James Severy
Memorial services for James A. Severy, 81, St. Augustine, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Memorial Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations, in his memory, to The Lupus Foundation of America, 1300 Piccard Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, Md. 20850-4303, to support ongoing research activities.
Burial will be later in Green Mountain Cemetery.
Margaret Kilgore
Funeral services for Margaret E. Kilgore, 84, Palatka, who died April 18, 1997, at her home, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at the Masters Funeral Home in Palatka, with the Rev. Steven Heinzel-Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in the Palatka Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Shirley Lagree
Funeral services for Shirley Ann Lagree, 52, 740 Pearl St., who died April 15, 1997, at Flagler Hospital East, will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Restoration Time Deliverance Church, with Elder Frank Watkins, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chase Funeral Home.
John Galley
John L. Galley, 61, St. Augustine, died April 21, 1997, at his home. He was born in Passaic, N.J., and he had resided here since 1984. He was a respiratory therapist, and he was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the United Spiritualist Church, Orlando.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution, in his memory, to Hospice Northeast, 1400 Old Dixie Hwy., Suite A, St. Augustine, 32086.
Survivors include his wife, Marion Galley, St. Augustine; his mother, Olga Coziel, Carlstadt, N.J.; two sons, Kevin Galley, Pompano Beach, Michael Galley, Coral Springs; one sister, Patricia Galley, Carlstadt; and four grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Julia Washington
Julia Smith Washington, 90, 867 W. Sixth St., died April 19, 1997, at Flagler Hospital East. She was born in Creekstand, Ala., and she had resided here since 1965. She was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Ellamae Sparrow, St. Augustine, Lulamae Daniels, Creekstand, Carrie Lee Sparrow, Julia Mae Washington, both of St. Augustine; two sons, Isaac Washington Jr., Clifford James Washington, both of St. Augustine; 32 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Arrangements will be announced by Chase and Son Funeral Home.
Gale Blemaster
Gale Austin Blemaster, 75, St. Augustine, died April 21, 1997, at his home. He was born in St. Johns, Mich. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army Air Corps. He was a heavy equipment operator, having owned his own company.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Craig Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Craig chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Blemaster, St. Augustine; six daughters, Gail Rackliff, St. Augustine, Penny Ward, Potterville, Mich., Susan Jolls, Grand Ledge, Mich., Sandra Hall, Holt, Mich., Linda Underwood, Grand Ledge, Darla Miloszewski, Key West; five sons, Gary Blemaster, Cincinnati, Ohio, Robert Blemaster, Ovid, Mich., Karl Blemaster, Maple Rapids, Mich., Ken Garner, Phenix City, Ala., Frank Schmidt, Jacksonville; 25 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Patrick Ridge
Patrick J. Ridge, 72, St. Augustine, died April 22, 1997, at his home. He was born in the Panama Canal Zone, and he had resided here since 1982. He was retired from the U.S. Government, serving, most recently, as senior Panama Canal pilot. He was also a veteran of World War II, serving in the Merchant Marines. He was a member of Cathedral Parish.
Memorials services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine. Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution, in his memory, to the Cathedral Parish School building fund, 259 St. George St., St. Augustine, 32084; or to the St. Anastasia Catholic Church building fund, 220 Weff Road, St. Augustine, 32084.
Survivors include his wife, Josephine Nyzio Ridge, St. Augustine; one daughter, Maurya Sova, St. Augustine; a son, David P. Ridge, Aloha, Ore.; three sisters, Joan Marie DeGrummond, California, Margaret Coffey, Chalmette, La.; Mary Gribbin, Trenton, N.J.; three brothers, Vincent Ridge, Pennsylvania, Joe Ridge, Burlington, Iowa, Bob Ridge, Ohio; and four grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Mary Beatty
Mary Frances Beatty, 81, St. Augustine, died April 22, 1997, at Flagler Hospital West. She was born in Chicago, Ill., and she had resided here for the past 18 years. She was a member of Cathedral Parish.
Private funeral services are planned.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Masias.
Survivors include her husband, Glenn Beatty, St. Augustine; one daughter, Mary Kay Spitler, New Market, Va.; a son, William Beatty, Barrington, Ill.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Gale Blemaster
Funeral services for Gale Austin Blemaster, 75, St. Augustine, who died April 21, 1997, at his home, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Craig Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Craig chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
