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Annie Watson
Annie S. Watson, 90, St. Augustine, died Feb. 19, 1998, at St. Johns Health Care. She was born in Monticello, and she had resided here since 1922. She was a retired clerk for the Florida East Coast Railway, and she was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter No. 12. She had been a member of Ancient City Baptist Church since 1922.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery, with the Rev. Frank Northcutt, pastor of Ancient City Baptist Church, officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution, in her memory, to the Samantha Wilson Home for Senior Citizens Auxiliary, c/o of the Samantha Wilson Home, 169 Marine St., St. Augustine, 32084.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman J. Watson.
Survivors include three sons, Donald S. Watson, Richard O. Watson, both of St. Augustine, Jerry H. Watson, Douglasville, Ga.; one sister, Eulee Shepherd, St. Augustine; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Laura Jones
Laura Mae Crowell Jones, 83, Greenville, Ohio, formerly of St. Augustine, died Feb. 20, 1998, in Wayne Hospital, Greenville. She was born in Waynesfield, Ohio.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Fred Isch and the Rev. Harry Rolfe officiating. Burial will be in Snell Cemetery. Those wishing may make a contribution, in her memory, to the Cancer Society of Darke County.
Survivors include two sons, Robert E. Crowell, Willshire, Ohio, David W. Jones, Fort Wayne, Ind.; a daughter, Lois (Mrs. Harry) Rolfe, St. Augustine; one stepdaughter, Jean (Mrs. James) Pozek, Gettysburg, Ohio; a sister, Helen (Mrs. Ralph) Kramer, Kettering, Ohio; 10 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, seven step-great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and four step-great-great-grandchildren.
Darlene Stembridge
Memorial services for Darlene A. Stembridge, 48, St. Augustine, who died Feb. 15, 1998, at Flagler Hospital East, will be held at 10 a.m. today at Craig Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Frank Northcutt, pastor of Ancient City Baptist Church, officiating.
Annie Watson
Graveside services for Annie S. Watson, 90, St. Augustine, who died Feb. 19, 1998, at St. Johns Health Care, will be held at 11:30 a.m. today at Evergreen Cemetery, with the Rev. Frank Northcutt, pastor of Ancient City Baptist Church, officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution, in her memory, to the Samantha Wilson Home for Senior Citizens Auxiliary, c/o of the Samantha Wilson Home, 169 Marine St., St. Augustine, 32084.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Jean Burkhardt
Jean Bilger Burkhardt, 57, of St. Augustine, died Feb. 20, 1998, at Flagler Hospital East. She was born in Maldon, Essex, England, and she was of the Episcopal faith.
Friends may call at the family home, 502 F Street, St. Augustine Beach, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
She is survived by her husband, Edward Burkhardt; one daughter, Stephanie Westervelt, St. Augustine; a son, Warren Bilger, Clyde, N.C.; and five grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Herbert Hirshberg
Herbert Simon Hirshberg, 74, Gainesville, died Feb. 19, 1998, at his home. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, and moved to Gainesville five years ago from the St. Augustine-Jacksonville area. He was a graduate of the University of California, Berkley School of Architect. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Navy.
Funeral services will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Williams-Thomas Funeral Home Chapel in Gainesville. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the Nature's Conservancy. 222 S. Westmont Drive, Suite 300, Altamonte Springs, Fla. 32714.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Hirshberg.
He is survived by four daughters, Catherine Hirshberg, Manhattan Beach, Calif., Suzanne Gunther, Newberry Park, Calif., Rebecca Hirshberg-Joca, Ponte Vedra Beach, Deborah Berke, Boca Raton; two brothers, Andrew Hirshberg, Jacksonville, Robert Hirshberg, Washington, D.C.; and five grandchildren.
Robert Meems
Funeral services for Robert K. Meems, 60, 87 Washington St., who died Feb. 19, 1998, at the Ponce de Leon Care Center, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Croyle Funeral Home, with Father Terry Smith officiating. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Friends may call at Croyle Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Frank Smith
Frank "Smitty" Smith, 74, St. Augustine, died Feb. 20, 1998, at Flagler Hospital East. Born in Nyack, N.Y., he was a retired coordinator of biological products in the veterinary field.
Private services are planned.
Survivors include his wife, Miriam Smith, St. Augustine.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Norman Stone
Norman K. Stone, 73, St. Augustine, died Feb. 20, 1998, at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville. He was born in Nashville, Tenn., and had lived in St. Augustine since 1951. He was retired from the Florida East Coast Railway and was a veteran. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in five battlefronts. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a 25-year member of the American Legion and 40 & 8.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cordell Holloway officiating. Burial will be in St. Augustine Memorial Park. Friends may call at Craig Funeral Home today from 5 to 8 p.m. Flowers are gratefully accepted, or those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to a favorite charity.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lenora; two daughters, Brenda Povia, Elkton, Gayle Dupont, St. Augustine; two sons, Charles Stone, St. Augustine, Joel Stone, Elkton; three sisters, Katherine Gregory, Irene Tidwell, Lois Fields, and two brothers, James A. Stone, Harold D. Stone, all of Nashville, Tenn.; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
William Wattles
William W. "Bill" Wattles, 79, died Feb. 19, 1998, at the Putnam Medical Center in Palatka following a long illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Palatka. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the South Pacific during World War II where he was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was a truck driver and worked 17 years for the former Dancy & Sons Oil Co. and 11« years with the Putnam County school system. He was a member of the Lemon Heights Baptist Church.
Funeral services were Saturday at Masters Funeral Home in Palatka with the Rev. Bob Taylor officiating. Burial followed at the Oak Hill Cemetery with military honors given by the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Ruby Butler Wattles, Palatka; two daughters, Judy Vanderbent, St. Augustine, Cathy Smith, Pomona Park; one son, Ron Raulerson, Bryceville; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
John Wright
John Walter Wright, 44, St. Augustine, died Feb. 20, 1998, at Flagler Hospital East. He was a native and longtime resident of St. Augustine.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Alton Lister and the Rev. Harry Paul officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Craig Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday.
He is survived by his sons, Jack and David Wright, St. Augustine; his parents, John F. and Jean Wright, St. Augustine; six sisters, Ruby Oliver, Carthage, Miss., and July Stone, Edith Loyd, Faith Williams, Audrey Drake, Gloria Hartley, all of St. Augustine; two brothers, George and Steve Wright, St. Augustine; and three grandchildren.
Arthur Ayers
Arthur W. Ayers, 87, St. Augustine, died Feb. 22, 1998, at Flagler Hospital West. He was born in Mifflin County, Pa., and he had resided here since 1992. He was retired from Westinghouse Corporation, where he worked as administrator of personnel. He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 829 of St. Augustine. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution, in his memory, to Our Savior Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 21 Milton St., St. Augustine, 32095.
Survivors include his wife of 64« years, Sara (Sally) Ayers, St. Augustine; two daughters, Sandra Quigley, Judith Ayers, both of Branson, Mo.; one son, Arthur W. Ayers Jr., Fayetteville, Ga.; one sister, Etta Schreiner, Albuquerque, N.M.; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Jean Burkhardt
Jean Bilger Burkhardt, 57, St. Augustine, died Feb. 20, 1998, at Flagler Hospital East. Friends may call at the family home, 502 F Street, St. Augustine Beach, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Virginia DeWitt
Virginia Miller DeWitt, 85, died Feb. 21, 1998, at her home on the Withlacoochee River near Dunedin. She was a native of Orlando but moved to St. Augustine with her family as a young girl. She graduated from Ketterlinus High School in 1933. She was the daughter of the late J.O. and Marian Miller of St. Augustine.
She lived in Atlanta for several years and moved back to Florida 24 years ago. She was a member of the Citrus County Extension Homemakers Council. She was of the Methodist faith.
She was preceded in death by her son, John Miller DeWitt.
Burial will be in Atlanta at a later date.
Survivors include her husband, Charles J. DeWitt, Dunedin; a sister, Catherine Miller Hardee of St. Augustine, and a brother, Leonard C. Miller of St. Augustine.
Marian Stevens
Marian Tenney Stevens, 82, Melbourne, died Feb. 21, 1998, at Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne. She was born in Federal Point.
Arrangements will be announced by Craig Funeral Home.
John Wright
Funeral services for John Walter Wright, 44, St. Augustine, who died Feb. 20, 1998, at Flagler Hospital East, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Alton Lister and the Rev. Harry Paul officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Craig Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Jean Burkhardt
Jean Bilger Burkhardt, 57, St. Augustine, died Feb. 20, 1998, at Flagler Hospital East. Friends may call at the family home, 502 F Street, St. Augustine Beach, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Evelyn Coley
Evelyn Coley, 54, Hastings, died Feb. 22, 1998, in Flagler Hospital West. She was born in Madison, and she had resided in Hastings since early childhood and attended W.E. Harris School. She was a member of Mt. Zion AME Church, Hastings.
Survivors include daughters, Gloria Wesley, Evelena Coley, Betty Ann Bryant; son, Samuel Wesley; her mother, Erie Dell Rowe, all of Hastings; also surviving are 12 brothers, two sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Arrangements will be announced by Chase and Son Funeral Home.
Thomas Douglas
Thomas Allen Douglas, 70, St. Augustine and Miami, died Feb. 23, 1998, in Jacksonville. He had operated a freight salvage business in St. Augustine and Miami, and he was a Mason and a member of the Shrine.
Survivors include his wife, Jane, and other relatives.
Memorial services will be announced by Craig Funeral Home.
Robert Old
Memorial services for Robert Howard Old, 74, St. Augustine, who died Feb. 19, 1998, at Flagler Hospital West, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, with the Rev. Jeremiah Lambe officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth L. Old, St. Augustine; two daughters, Susan Elizabeth Jackson, Kalispell, Mont., Kathleen Allyson Old, St. Augustine; three sons, William Reed, Los Angeles, Calif., Robert Scott Old, Courtland, Va., Christopher Robin Old, Kokomo, Ind.; and four grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge.
Barbara Patterson
Barbara F. Patterson, 70, Ocean Grove Campground, died Feb. 22, 1998, in Flagler Hospital. She was a six-year winter resident of St. Augustine.
Funeral services will be held in Cutler, Maine. Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing, may make a contribution, in her memory, to Cutler United Methodist Church, POB 233, Cutler, Maine, 04626.
Survivors include three sons, Andrew Patterson, Cutler, Adam Zach, Oxford, Maine, Philip Zach, Mt. Vernon, N.Y.; a brother, James L. Frost, Morgantown, W.Va.; and one grandchild.
Croyle Funeral Home is in charge.
