Gladys 'Rachel' Robinson
Mrs. Gladys "Rachel" Robinson, 61, daughter of the late Alvin Revels and Edna Barrs-Revels, took her final journey with the Lord on Friday, March 30, 2001, after a long illness at Avalon Healthcare Center, Lake City.
Born in Dixie County, Mrs. Robinson lived in Lake City since 1997, having moved from Lafayette County because of her failing health. Mrs. Robinson lived in Alachua for many years and was employed at Copelands meat packing company before moving to Thomasville, Ga. where she worked as a certified nurses assistant. Mrs. Robinson also resided for a time in Mayo in the 1980s.
Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Mrs. Cindy Miller of Mayo.
Survivors of Mrs. Robinson are her husband, William J. Robinson Sr. of Lake City; one son, William J. Robinson Jr. (Carolyn) of Mayo; two daughters, Darlene Cox (Cliff) of Lake City and Melissa Weaver of Mayo; six grandchildren, Harley Bradley (Judy) and Geoffrey Harrell, all of Lake City, William J. Robinson III, Donna Robinson, Rick and Arron Weaver, all of Mayo; one great-grandson, Wesley Miller of Lake City; three brothers, John Revels (Minnie) of Winter Haven, Eddie Wayne (Kathy) of Chiefland, William Revels (Janet) of Lake Butler; two sisters, Elaine McDaniel (Russell) and Marie Simmons (Larry), all of Lake City and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, in-laws and friends.
A visitation for Mrs. Robinson will be held from 3-5 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2001, at Costanzo Funeral Home. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at the Lake City Church of God, Duval and Ermine streets, with Pastors Don Jackson and Jim Morrison presiding, followed by procession to Santa Fe Cemetery, Branford.
Arrangements are under the direction of COSTANZO FUNERAL & CREMATION, Veterans Street, Lake City; 758-0046.
Thelma Jackson
Mrs. Thelma Jackson, 77, of Lake City died Friday, March 30, 2001, at The Health Center of Lake City terminating an extended illness.
Born in Greensboro, N.C., she relocated to Lake City five years ago due to ill health. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church, the Rev. Isadore Williams, pastor. Confessing Christ at an early age, she was a former member of Calvary Baptist Church where she served on the Deaconess Board. She retired as an LPN from Columbia Hospital in Miami in 1973.
Survivors include her children, Melba Holmes (Leroy), Roenia Pettford, Sandra Rentz (Sammie), Gillford Weeks (Jackie), Winfred Davis, Reginald Weeks (Sytira) and Helen Thompson (Rev. Charles); adopted daughter, Mildren Davis (John L.); 28 grandchildren; a host of great-grands, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends at Combs Funeral Home Chapel from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday April 3, 2001. Remains of Mrs. Thelma Jackson will then be forwarded to Columbia, S.C. for funeral services at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Gunter's Chapel Baptist Church. Interment
will follow in the Zion Cannan Baptist Church Cemetery.
Arrangements by COMBS FUNERAL HOME, 400 E. Washington St., Lake City and BOSTICK-THOMPKINS FUNERAL HOME, Columbia.
Ethel Lake Combs
Funeral services for Ethel Lake Combs will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 2001, at New Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Alvin Baker officiating.
Mrs. Combs was a native of Columbia County and longtime resident of Lake City. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lake and Mr. and Mrs. James Niblack and the widow of Mr. Booker T. Combs. Mrs. Combs was a member of New Bethel Baptist Missionary Baptist Church. She served the community as owner of Combs Funeral Home and as a dedicated teacher for many years. Mrs Combs also was a member of several social and fraternal organizations.
Lillian Troutman Knight
Liilian Troutman Knight, 82, passed away Saturday morning, March 31, 2001.
She was born Sept. 17, 1918, in Statesville, N.C.
Survivors include her children, Jerry Knight of Pensacola and Kathy Henneforth of Plantation; and her niece, Janet Hendrickson of Lake City.
A memorial service is planned for 3 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2001, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church on U.S. 90 in Lake City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Harry Anna Children's Hospital in Umatilla. SHERRILL-GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, 616 S. Marion St., Lake City, is in charge of arrangements.
Edgar A. Peacock
Edgar A. Peacock, 64, of Lake City, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at his home.
The Nashville, Ga., native was a former Jasper resident. He was a retired superintendent with Occidental Chemical/PCS Phosphate-White Springs.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Barbara McIntosh Peacock of Lake City; three sons, Brent Peacock of Alachua, Michael Peacock and Darryl Peacock, both of Valdosta, Ga.; one daughter, Marjorie Johnson of Brunswick, Ga.; three brothers, Bobby Peacock of Live Oak, Joe Peacock of Jennings and Lamar Peacock of Lakeland, Ga.; four sisters, Mary Nell Young of Jasper, Ruby Daniels of Jasper, Diane Stapleton of Jennings, and Mildred Bellflower of Lake City; four grandchildren, Jennifer Peacock of Alachua, Dallas Peacock of Albany, Ga., Mary-Angelyn Peacock of Valdosta and Jacob Johnson of Brunswick.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 6, in the Chapel of Harry T. Reid Funeral Home, Jasper. Interment
will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Jasper.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at the funeral home. HARRY T. REID FUNERAL HOME, Jasper, is in charge of arrangements.
Iona Griffin Douglas
Mrs. Iona Griffin Douglas, 87, of 117 E. North St., Lake City, died Friday, March 30, 2001, at Vencor Hospital, Green Cove Springs, terminating an extended illness.
Born in Hahira, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Viola Jenkins.
Upon moving to Lake City, she joined the New Bethel Baptist Church under the pastorage of the late Rev. C.C. Rawls, serving faithfully until she moved to Miami.
She was employed with the Orthopedic General Hospital in Miami until her retirement.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Morris Williams of Lake City; son, Ace Douglas of Miami; sister, Gladys Maeweather of Lake City; five grandchildren; a very dear devoted friend, Lois O. Jones of Lake City; other friends, Bessie Mae and Dorothy Brown of Miami; a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Mrs. Iona Griffin Douglas will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Olivet Baptist Church with the Rev. H.M. Moss, pastor, officiating. Interment
will follow in the Watertown Cemetery.
Arrangements by COMBS FUNERAL HOME, 400 E. Washington St., Lake City.
Lonnie Wilson
Mr. Lonnie Wilson, a native and former resident of Columbia County, recently passed away in Philadelphia, Pa., where he had established residency.
He was the son of the late Mr. Lonnie and Mrs. Idella Wilson. He attended the public schools of Columbia County, including Richardson High School.
He leaves to mourn: two brothers, Simon Wilson of Vero Beach and Bishop H. Wilson of Lake City; nieces, Inez Anderson of Miami, Joan Anderson of Lake City, Elnora Cooper of Lake City, Idella Taylor of Lake City, Veronica Taylor of Texas and Patricia Taylor of Orlando; nephews, Clifford Taylor of Orlando, Fred Taylor of New York and Ronald Taylor of Orlando.
Funeral and burial arrangements have already been held. Announcement courtesy of COMBS FUNERAL HOME, 400 E. Washington St., Lake City.
Ethel Lake Combs
Funeral services for Ethel Lake Combs will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 2001, at New Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Alvin Baker officiating.
Mrs. Combs was a native of Columbia County and longtime resident of Lake City. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lake and Mr. and Mrs. James Niblack and the widow of Mr. Booker T. Combs. Mrs. Combs was a member of New Bethel Baptist Missionary Baptist Church. She served the community as owner of Combs Funeral Home and as a dedicated teacher for many years. Mrs. Combs also was a member of several social and fraternal organizations.
George Hill
George Hill, 67, of Live Oak passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2001.
The Theressa native moved to Live Oak from Lake City two years ago. He was a carpenter, a U.S. Army veteran and a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Hill of Live Oak; three daughters, Gail Striplin of Hamilton, Mont., Teresa Jarrell of Wellborn and Nita Hill of Gainesville; two sons, Jeffrey J. Hill of Live Oak, Roger Jarrell of Wellborn; two sisters, Olivia Miller of Keystone Heights and Mary Alice Hall of Florida; three first cousins, Janice Bergen of Valdosta, Ga., Opaline De La Cruz of Santa Anna, Calif., and Ellen Brockaway of Lucedale, Miss.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Rosemary Baptist Church with the Rev. Lewis Berry officiating. Interment
will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held in the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Friday. DANIELS FUNERAL HOME of Live Oak is in charge of all arrangements.
Beartice D. Robinson
Mrs. Beartice Douberley Robinson, 87, of Lake City died Friday, April 6, 2001, in Avalon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lake City, following a long illness.
Mrs. Robinson lived in Lake City all of her life and was the daughter of the late Ernest N. and Addie J. Tomlinson Douberley. She was a homemaker and past president of The Relief Society of her church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lake City.
Survivors include her daughter, Norma R. (Rodney) Dicks of Lake City; four grandchildren, Regal J. (Shirlene) Dicks, Delvey N. (Cindy) Dicks, Kevin J. Dicks and Jilene B. (Porfirio) Chavez, all of Lake City.; six great-grandchildren, Maranda L. Lowery of Draper, Utah, and Trista S. Dicks, Kiley A. Dicks, Matthew B. Dicks, Brady K. Dicks and Haley R. Dicks, all of Lake City; two great-great-grandchildren, Logan Lowery and Ashlyn Lowery, both of Draper, Utah; and three sisters, Zellian Tyre, Claris Peacock and Merlean (Duane) Dopler, all of Lake City. Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by her sister, Aurelia Peacock.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2001, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lake City, with Bishop Jessie Murrill officiating, assisted by Elder Authur Bedenbaugh and Elder Ernest Peacock.
Interment
will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Columbia County. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 2001, at GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, 4309 S. First St., Lake City.
Molly Arnold Braun
Molly Arnold Braun loved to fly, more than anything on Earth, and now her spirit soars.
Ms. Braun ‹ who died Saturday, April 7, 2001, in Gainesville ‹ loved many other things besides aviation, however. She had the ability to appreciate everything beautiful in this life, whether it was a flower, a poem or a child who crossed her path. Even more importantly, she was able to share that love in everything she created.
Ms. Braun, 84, was born in Arcadia, the only child of Minnie Viola and Andrew E. Arnold. She graduated from high school in Ocala and went to work as an administrative secretary at the University of Florida under Dean Riley. Ms. Braun was a pilot at Stengel Field in Gainesville (upon which Butler Brothers' Plaza was built). Not only did she fly in air shows, but she wrote and published the Stengel Field newsletter under the pen name of Kathryn Parnell.
Ms. Braun moved to Texas in the early '40s, where she taught meteorology to U.S. Army Air Corps and RAF pilots in ground school. Although she enjoyed Texas and teaching, she moved home to Florida after World War II. She eventually became secretary to Dr. C.B. Pollard, graduate research professor of organic chemistry at the University of Florida. That was where she met her husband, John Charles Braun, as he finished his doctoral studies. When Braun moved his bride to Lake City, she immersed herself in the community. She was a long-term member of Epiphany Catholic Church, at which she served on the Parish Financial Committee; she was also a member of St. Ann's Guild. Ms. Braun was a member of the Lake City Woman's Club for several decades, shaped many lives as a Girl Scout leader and took an active interest in local education by focusing on school board issues. Recognizing her beliefs in diversity, the 1977 mayor, Jim Ward, named Ms. Braun to the Lake City Human Relations Council, on which she served for many years.
In her spare time, Ms. Braun created artwork in several media, but she specialized in fiber arts. She painted, stenciled and hand-dyed fabric. She also designed clothing, which she embellished with beads, metallic threads, paints and other items, long before these ideas became popular. Ms. Braun and her husband were avid horticulturists. They hybridized camellias as part of the Gainesville Camellia Society for several decades. Additionally, they were active in the American Camellia Society, for which they judged numerous shows. In recent yeas, Ms. Braun had become interested in daylilies, and was active with the Suwannee Valley Hemerocallis Society. In fact, she and her husband traveled to the American Hemerocallis Society convention in Philadelphia last July. In addition to being a member of Epiphany, Ms. Braun also supported and attended Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Gainesville.
She is missed very much by her husband, John Braun, and son David Braun, both of Lake City; her daughters, Vicki Braun of Orlando and Cathe Bedard of Michigan; and granddaughter, Brooke Bedard of Michigan.
Arrangements are under the direction of CAESAR'S FUNERAL HOME in Lake City. A memorial mass will be held at Epiphany Catholic Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 10.
Bedie May Clark
Bedie May Clark, 93, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at Shands at Lake Shore hospital in Lake City.
Mrs. Clark was born in Milan, Ga. She had resided in O'Brien since 1989. Mrs. Clark was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Barnett, O'Brien, Sylvia Bennett, Jacksonville, and Diane Robinson, Jacksonville; one brother, Ottis Hobbs, Savannah, Ga.; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted for Mrs. Clark at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, at Ichetucknee River Baptist Church with the Rev. Marvin Snipes officiating. Interment
will follow in Fort White Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at the funeral home. SHERRILL-GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, 616 S. Marion St., Lake City, is in charge of all arrangements.
Edia Marie Domingue
Edia Marie Domingue, 95, of Lake City, died Sunday, April 8, 2001, in a nursing home.
Mrs. Domingue had lived in Lake City since 1956, coming from New Iberia. She was of the Catholic faith and a member of Epiphany Catholic Church. She was also a volunteer worker, Pink Lady at Shands at Lake Shore hospital, and enjoyed gardening and sewing.
Survivors include one son, George E. Domingue, Lake City; one daughter, Barbara L. Woods, Suwannee; one sister, Maude Boudier; Lafayette, La.; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted for Mrs. Domingue at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Father George Kuruville officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Hospice of North Central Florida. SHERRILL-GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, 616 S. Marion St., Lake City, is in charge of all arrangements.
Joseph Edmond Kargula Jr.
Joseph Edmond Kargula Jr., 76, of Lake City, died April 3, 2001, at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Kargula was a native of Michigan. He was a cabinet maker and had resided in Lake City for a number of years.
Survivors include: good friends, Jerry and (Paula) Schuck, Lake City; one stepdaughter, Eleanor and (Paul) Ciuros, Lake City; one brother-in-law, Felix Baker, Lake City.
Memorial services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 12, in the Sherrill-Guerry Memorial Chapel with the Rev. J.B. "Tank" Ogburn officiating. Interment
will follow at a later date. SHERRILL-GUERRY FUNERAL HOME , 616 S. Marion St., Lake City, is in charge of all arrangements.
James R. Pinkney
James R. Pinkney, 83, native of Hunt, N.Y., died April 7, 2001, at Avalon Nursing Home.
Mr. Pinkney was a veteran of World War II, 103rd Medical Battalion, and also with U.S. Merchant Marines. He worked before retirement with Erie Lackawanna Railroad, which later merged with Conrail, for 46 years. He was preceded in death by a sister, Orma Caine.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Doris Irene Pinkney; daughter, Carol Anne (Paul) Kibler, Buffalo, N.Y.; sons, Robert J. (Mary) Pinkney, Denver, John R. (Mary Ethel) Pinkney, Dover, Del., Mark Pinkney, Biloxi, Miss., Kenneth Pinkney, Lake City; sister, Joan (Ernie) Gall, Nunda, N.Y.; a brother-in-law, Tom Caine; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who he admired greatly, and several other relatives and friends.
Mary Annie Foerman Stone
Mrs. Mary Annie Foerman Stone, 67, of Lake City, died late Sunday evening, April 8, 2001, at her son's residence following an extended illness.
A native of Clinch County, Ga., Mrs. Stone had been a resident of Lake City since 1968, having moved from Lake Butler. Mrs. Stone was employed as a nursing assistant with Dr. Weiffenbach in Lake City for many years. She then worked at the Tanglewood Nursing Home until her retirement. Mrs. Stone was a member of North Lake City Church of God. She enjoyed her hobbies of sewing, gardening and cooking.
Mrs. Stone is survived by three sons, Larry Stone (Debby), Nelson Stone (Linda), and Allen "Wade" Stone, all of Lake City; a daughter, Arthie "Louise" Azad, Lake City; four brothers, Henry Foerman, Lake Butler, Martin Foerman, Lake Butler, Earl Foerman, Jacksonville, David Foerman, Lake Butler; and two sisters, Patricia Cates, Ocala, and Evelyn Burke, Lake Butler; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Stone will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, in North Lake City Church of God with the Revs. Barney Hurst and Robert Yates officiating. Interment
will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 10. Arrangements are under the direction of BIGGS FUNERAL HOME, 3801 S. First St., Lake City.
Ronald C. Yoder
Ronald C. Yoder, 80, of Lake City, died Sunday, April 8, 2001, at Vencor Hospital in Green Cove Springs.
Mr. Yoder resided in Lake City since 1978, coming from Richmond, Ind. Mr. Yoder was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of Plumbers and Steam Fitters Union Local 661 and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. Mr. Yoder enjoyed fishing.
Mr. Yoder is survived by his wife of 59 years, Edna Yoder, Lake City; three daughters, Nancy Brandon, Lake City, Bonnie Strong, Lake City, and Debra Reckers, Richmond; one brother, Ivan Brown, Shelbyville, Ind.; one sister, Evelyn Floyd, Shelbyville; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Yoder will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, in the Sherrill-Guerry Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Mike Norman officiating. Interment
will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Lake City. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at the funeral home. SHERRILL-GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, 616 S. Marion St., Lake City, is in charge of all arrangements.
Lawrence Adams
Lawrence Adams, 53, of Lake City died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Shands at Lake Shore hospital following a brief illness.
Mr. Adams was born in Middletown, Ohio, in 1947 and moved to Lake City from Ohio in 1979. Mr. Adams is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was an avid auto racing fan.
Survivors include his mother, Delores Adams of Franklin, Ohio; two sons, Troy Adams and Ronnie Adams, both of Lake City; two brothers, Luke Adams of Dallas and Tracy Adams of Franklin, Ohio; longtime friend, Ruth White. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Lindsay Adams, Jonathan Adams and Clinton Adams, all of Lake City.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2001, at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, with Mr. Bill Stevens officiating. SHERRILL-GUERRY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of all arrangements.
Linnie Pender Hale
Linnie Pender Hale, 76, of Jasper died April 6, 2001, of natural causes in Perry.
A native of White Springs, she lived in Jasper. She was a member of New Bethel AME Church in Jasper, where she was former youth director, church musician, secretary of the Steward Board, Women Missionary Society president and Lay Organization member.
She taught school in Hamilton County for 33 years. She was a former member of the Hamilton County Hospital Board of Directors, the Hamilton County Voters League, a teacher at Hamilton Counsel on Aging, a member of the Hamilton County Mass Choir, employed at Comprehensive Community Services Inc., a member of the Senior Citizens Committee, a member of Hamilton County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and secretary of the Board of Directors for the Hamilton County Mass Choir.
Survivors include three daughters, Gail French of Madison, Vena Johnson of West Orange, N.J., and Janet Morton of Rozell, N.J.; a godson, Phillip Combs of Madison; nine sisters, Fannie Mae Robinson of Lakeland, Ella Frazier of Tampa, Loreatha Payne of Bridgeport, Conn., Clemetine Bailey of Cocoa, Eunice Pender of Orlando, Gwendolyn Smith of White Springs, Jessie Powell of Orlando, Brenda Newsome of White Springs and Queen Graham of Ray City, Ga.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The service will be at 11 a.m. April 14 in the Hamilton County High School Auditorium, Jasper. Burial will be at Eastside Memorial Cemetery in White Springs. The family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2001, at Blalock Mortuary Inc., 904 S.W. 2nd St., Jasper; (904) 792-3550.
Clara M. Nowek
Mrs. Clara M. Nowek, 93, of Lake City died late Monday, April 9, 2001, at her residence.
A native of Siebenbergen, Germany, Mrs. Nowek had been a resident of Lake City since 1966, having moved here from Germany. Mrs. Nowek had worked as a housekeeping supervisor for a convalescent home in Germany for many years prior to retiring. She worked as a caregiver for the elderly when she moved to Lake City. Mrs. Nowek was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Lake City. She loved to garden in her daylilies and she loved to read.
Mrs. Nowek is survived by two daughters, Anne Graves (Auther) of Lake City and Chris Roberts (Andy) of Sopchoppy; five grandchildren, Tina Bryan (Donnie), Patricia Spears (Herb) and Kathy Barrs (Mark), all of Lake City, Tammy Lary (Ed) of Crawfordville and Michelle Graves of Altamonte Springs; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial services for Mrs. Nowek will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2001, in First Presbyterian Church of Lake City, with Dr. Roy A. Martin and Brother Ed Merkel officiating. Private family interment
services will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Hospice of North Central Florida, 1900 Florida Gateway Center Blvd., Lake City, FL 32024; or First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 469, Lake City, FL 32056. Arrangements are under the direction of BIGGS FUNERAL HOME, 3801 S. First St., Lake City.
Earlene White
Mrs. Earlene White, 45, of Lake City died Friday, April 6, 2001, at her home, 420 Voss Road.
Mrs. White was born in Lake City and recently moved back to Lake City from Palo Alto, Calif. She was an administrative assistant at Roach Vital Signs. She was a military veteran and a member of the Homeless Veterans Rehabilitation Program Alumni Association.
Mrs. White is survived by her husband, Eugene White; children, Patrice L. White and Dwayne White, both of Baltimore; sisters, Mary Maxwell and Gloria Caldwell, both of Lake City, and Annette Anderson of East Palo Alto, Calif.; brothers, Andrew and Linsel Witcher, both of Jacksonville, Patrick O. Witcher of Lake City, Jimmie L. Witcher of Mountain View, Calif., and Glennell Witcher of East Palo Alto, Calif.
Funeral services for Mrs. White will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday April 12, 2001, at Caesar's Memorial Chapel, 726 East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Viewing will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2001. Interment
will follow services in the Garden of Rest Cemetery, Lake City. Arrangements entrusted into the care of CAESAR'S FUNERAL HOME: Alyce J. Caesar, owner, and Charles S. Chestnut III, funeral director.
Mae Hawkins
Mae (Pasey) Hawkins, 81, longtime resident of Lake City, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Avalon Nursing Home after an extended illness.
Ms. Hawkins was a homemaker and a member of Olivet Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by a host of nieces and nephews, a special niece, Lillie P. Harris (Enoch), and loving friends Inez Hamilton, Vestella Jones, Pearlean Jackson and Claretha Queen.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14 at Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, with Dr. H.M. Moss, pastor, officiating.
BLALOCK MORTUARY, Charles E. Hines, licensed funeral director, of Jasper, is in charge of all arrangements.
Ametria Sha'Tyra Jones
Ametria Sha'Tyra Jones was born to Adarryl and Tashina Jones on April 4, 2001, at 8:15 a.m. She departed her precious life at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2001.
She was born at Shands hospital in Gainesville, weighed only 14 ounces and was 11 inches long.
She leaves to cherish her precious moments grandparents, Clara Waletha Roberts, Steve Roberts Sr., Ruby Mae Jones and Henry Jones (Alfredia) and many more great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, family and friends.
The wake service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday at the home of Adarryl and Tashina Jones. The family has prepared a graveside service at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14. Services will be held at Falling Creek Cemetery. Dinner will be served at the family's home immediately after the services. For directions, please call the Joneses at 754-2846.
D.M. UDELL FUNERAL HOME, Live Oak, is in charge of all funeral arrangements; (386) 362-4189.
Mr. James 'J.B.' Reed
Mr. James "J.B." Reed, 72, of Lake City died Monday morning, April 9, 2001, in Shands at Alachua General hospital after an extended illness.
James was the oldest of seven children born to the late Mason and Leaner Reed on March 10, 1929, in Columbia County.
He was preceded in death by brother J. Leon Reed (Cozy) and sisters, Viola Lee (Eddie Lee) and the late Essie Mae Wilson.
Survivors include his daughter, Erma Jean Presley of Alachua; son, Billy Belford (Beatrice) of Providence; he later married Mary Eva Moultrie Reed and to this union three children were born, Jerome Reed, Linda Reed Albertie (Bobby) and Edward Reed (Lola), all of Lake City; six stepchildren, Milton Hambrick Jr. and Howard Hambrick, of Lake City, Nadine Jones (Leroy) Vineland and N.J. Patricia Hambrick, Millville, N.J., Avon Hambrick, Wildwood., L.W. Hambrick, St. Petersburg; two brothers, Jeremiah Reed (Florence), Lake City, Rufus Reed (Jessie Lee), St. Petersburg; sister, Elizabeth Watson (Alvin), Miami; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and sorrowing friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14 at St. Johns Baptist Church, Providence, with Bishop Ulston Taylor officiating. Interment
will follow at Fort Call cemetery in Lake Butler. RUDOLPH MIZELL FUNERAL HOME, 609 W. Washington St., Lake City, is in charge of all arrangements.
Wayne R. Deckard
Wayne R. Deckard, 81, of Bloomington, Ind., and formerly of Lake City, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001.
Wayne was very patriotic and loved his country second only to his family. He served proudly in the Marines during World War II. In 1995 after living in Lake City for 11 years, Wayne and Betty decided to move back to Bloomington to be closer to their families. However, while Wayne enjoyed being around his extended family in Indiana, he continued to love Lake City dearly and expressed often his wish to be back here. Wayne will be greatly missed, not only by his large and loving family, but also by his many friends who will always remember his kindness, his willingness to help in so many ways and his ready laughter that made him a delight to be around.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Betty Avery Deckard, a native of Lake City; two daughters, Susan (Philip) Walls and Marlene (Bryan) Rice; stepsons, Steve (Connie) Parks and Michael (Pam) Parks; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, eight stepgrandchildren and six stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at Allen's Funeral Home in Bloomington. Burial will follow in Clover Hill Cemetery in Bloomington.
John Charles Braun
Dr. John Charles Braun was a man in love. He was so devoted to his wife that he followed her to the happiness of another world. Braun, 83, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, in Lake City, just three days after the death of his wife. Although we mourn his loss, we know he will find rewards that this life could never offer.
Braun was born in South Dakota to Theodore Wright Braun and Johann Baptist Braun. He graduated in 1934 from Pillager High School, a "one-room schoolhouse" in central Minnesota. After Braun served in the Civilian Conservation Corps, he joined his family in LaCrosse. A driver who trucked food across the country, he enjoyed traveling to new horizons.
Before long, he found himself in the Pacific Theater during World War II aboard a B-29 bomber in the U.S. Army Air Corps. As a member of the 315th Bomb Wing, Braun was awarded the Air Medal, with oak leaf clusters, for the longest bomb mission of the war.
Braun returned to attend the University of Florida, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Eta Sigma. After he earned a bachelor's degree in science, he was awarded a doctorate in organic chemistry in 1955. He also married Molly Arnold, a secretary in the organic chemistry department.
Braun moved his bride to Lake City, where they lived for 46 years. He worked as a research chemist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Olustee. Braun was a member of the American Society of Chemists and Chemical Engineers. Braun contributed to the scientific community by translating research abstracts into English (from German, French, Spanish and Portuguese). He was also listed in American Men of Science.
Braun retired from civil service in 1973 to pursue his many interests, which ranged from chemical and electronics projects to writing newspaper commentaries. He taught chemistry at Lake City Community College and joined his wife as an avid horticulturist. They hybridized camellias as part of the Gainesville Camellia Society for several decades. Additionally, they were active in the American Camellia Society, for which they judged numerous shows. In recent years, Braun had become interested in daylilies and was active with the Suwannee Valley Hemerocallis Society.
Braun was a loyal parishioner of Epiphany Catholic Church, member of the Holy Name Society and was a charter member of the Fr. Patrick J. Malone Council of the Knights of Columbus, which he served as treasurer. He was also served the community by donating blood to Civitan Regional Blood Bank; he was a "galloneer" many times over.
Braun, who had a wry sense of humor and never missed an opportunity for a pun, leaves behind two sisters, Barbara Leith of Oregon and Teddy Topp of Washington State; as well as a brother, Alton J. Braun of Dunnellon. He also will be missed by his three children, Cathe Bedard of Port Huron, Mich., Vicki Braun of Orlando, and David C. Braun of Lake City; granddaughter, Brooke Bedard of Saginaw, Mich.; in-laws and friends.
Braun donated his body to the University of Florida medical research facility; arrangements are under the direction of CAESAR'S FUNERAL HOME. A memorial mass will be celebrated for him at the Epiphany Catholic Church parish hall at 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 16.
John A. Henderson Jr
John A. Henderson, Jr.., 67, of Live Oak, died Thurs-day, April 12, 2001, in Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Henderson was a native of Hamilton County, served in the Korean War, where he received the Bronze Star from the U.S. Army. He was a member of Lake City Church of God and retired from the health-care profession after 20 years.
He is survived by two daughters, Tonya Anderson of Dallas and Vickie Webb of Atlanta; one sister, Sherry Henderson Byrd of Jasper; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 14, in First Baptist Church of Jasper, with burial in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery near Jasper. HARRY T. REID FUNERAL HOME, Jasper, is in charge of arrangements.
Prabhavati Parmar
Prabhavati Parmar, 85, of White Springs, died Thursday, April 12, 2001, at her home following an extended illness.
Mrs. Parmar was born in Bombay, India, and lived in White Springs for the last 19 years. She is the daughter of the late Chhotalal and Kashi Chovan.
Survivors include two sons, Ash Parmar, White Springs, and David Parmar, West Palm Beach; two daughters: Divya Engineer, Rockville, Md., and Pravina Soni, Atlanta; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 14, in the Sherrill-Guerry Memorial Chapel. Interment
will follow at a later date.
SHERRILL-GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, 616 S. Marion St., is in charge of arrangements.
Marshall Wiggins Jr.
Marshall Wiggins Jr.., 81, of Wellborn, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2001, after a short illness.
The Goldsboro, N.C., native moved to Wellborn from Miami 16 years ago. He was a custodian for the Suwannee County School System, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of Disabled Veterans of America, Wellborn, and a member of Suwannee River Assembly of God, Branford.
Survivors include his wife, Lawanna Wiggins, Wellborn; one daughter, Karen Wiggins, Tallahassee; one son, Dale Wiggins Sr., Dothan Ala.; one sister, Frances May, Miami; four grandchildren, Dale (Candi) Wiggins Jr., Jacksonville, Marsha Wiggins, Miami, Leigh Ann Wiggins, Hagerstown, Md., and Stockton Wiggins, Dothan. Mr. Wiggins was preceded in death by his son, Gary Wiggins, and his brother, William A. Wiggins.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at Suwannee River Assembly of God, Branford, with the Rev. Vincent Spencer officiating. Interment
will follow in Wellborn Cemetery. DANIELS FUNERAL HOME of Live Oak in charge of all arrangements.
Joel Benjamin Emerick Jr
Joel Benjamin Emerick Jr., 64, of Lake Butler died Friday evening, April 13, 2001, at Shands at Alachua General Hospital in Gainesville.
Mr. Emerick was born in East Greenbush, N.Y. He moved to Lake Butler 29 years ago from Miami. He was a major with the Florida Department of Corrections before his retirement in 1991. He was a member of Quail Heights Country Club of Lake City. He was a former deputy sheriff in Miami. He was a Protestant.
Mr. Emerick is survived by his wife, Betty Andrews Emerick of Lake Butler; one daughter and son-in-law, Karin and Joey Van Duzee of Lake Butler; three sisters, Joyce Roddy of Port Charlotte, Pat Noll of Middleburg and Diane Rushin of Vermont; three brothers, Duane Emerick of Pearson, Ga., Michael Thomas of Alabama and Robert Thomas of Port Charlotte; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, in the chapel of Archer Funeral Home of Lake Butler with Brother Howard Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Elzey Chapel Cemetery near Worthington Springs. ARCHER FUNERAL HOME, Lake Butler, is in charge of all arrangements. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.
Eudell Vaughn
Mr. Eudell Vaughn, 74, of Lake Butler died Saturday morning, April 14, 2001, at his home after a brief illness.
He was born in Hadlan, Ky., and moved to Lake Butler in 1985. He was employed with G.E. until ill health forced his retirement. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Frankie Roccatorte Vaughn of Lake Butler; five daughters, Linda Lancaster of Elchaon, Calif., Ramona Hardee of Lake Butler, Debbie Alligood of High Springs, Sandy Spencer of High Springs and Bridgett Diedeman of Fort White; five sons, Tom Gilkerson of Lexington, Ky., Gary Vaughn of Thomasville, N.C., Larry Vaughn of Chicago, James Hardee Jr. and Terry Hardee, both of Gainesville; four brothers, Tommy Cox of Brooker, Jimmy Cox of Castlewood, Va., Paul Hickson of Bell and Jay Hickson of White Springs; two sisters, Betty Dean of Homosassa and Becky Barber of New Port Richey; 22 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, in the chapel of Archer Funeral Home, Lake Butler, with the Rev. Reginal Butler officiating. Burial will follow in Dekle Cemetery in the direction of ARCHER FUNERAL HOME. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Monday.
