Robert John Wilcox, Sr.
Robert John Wilcox, Sr. 66 a resident of Lake City, Florida for 2 years, died Thursday February 21, 2002 at Shands at Lake Shore.
Robert was born January 28, 1936 in Palmyra, N.Y. He was the son of the late Adelbert W. & Ruth H. Bills Wilcox.
Survivors include wife, Milagros Wilcox of Lake City, Fl.
Two daughters, Dorothy "D.J." Carothers, Lake City, Fl and Sharon Elizabeth Wilcox of Fl; 1 son, Robert John Wilcox, Jr., Lake City, Fl; 2 sisters, Janet Herman & Joan Longwell of N.Y.; 5 brothers, Jerry & Harmon Wilcox of C.A., Richard, Frank & Billy Wilcox of N.Y.; 4 grandchildren, Darrell Laurette, Lake City, Fl., Sherry Kent Brady, Elizabeth Arthur, Lake City, Fl., Casey Wilcox of Chiefland, Fl.; 1 great grandson, Jacob Brady of Lake City. Several nieces and nephews & other family includes, Becky Berry & Family. Funeral arrangements are not scheduled at this time for more information please call (386)935-2208.
Michael William Elliott, Sr
Michael William Elliott, age 23.
We are suffering the loss of Michael William Elliott of Lake City passed from us Sunday the 24th of February.
He is survived by a loving wife Leonia Elliott (who he meant the world to) and 2 precious boys, Michael William Elliott, Jr. (5), Jessie Tyler Elliott (17 months). He was the idol of his boys.
He is also survived by his mother, Dale Gordon of Jesup, Ga.; A sister, Lisa Pratt of Jesup, Ga.; His father, Robert Michael Elliott, of Kansas.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to CNB Bank.
Your wife and kids will forever love & miss you, "Big Daddy"! There will be a memorial service Thursday, February 28th at noon at COLUMBIA FUNERAL & CREMATION CENTER, 1270 E. Duval Street (Hwy 90) Lake City, FL 758-0046.
Lemuel Jones
Mr. Lemuel Jones, age 89 resident of Lake City, Fla. died Sunday, February 24, 2002 at The Health Center of Lake City, terminating an extending illness.
He was the son of the late Mr. Charlie and Mrs. Pearl Jones. He received his education in the public schools of Columbia County and was a member of Huntsville United Methodist Church. He was a farmer for many years and he retired from the City of Lake City.
Survivors include three daughters, Romania Newman, Loneily Jones, both of Lake City, Fla. and Mary Jackson, Miami, Fla., one son, Lemuel Jones, Jr. (Willie Mae) Gainesville, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Lemuel Jones, will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 2, 2002 at Huntsville United Methodist Church with Rev. Joessa Merricks, pastor, officiating. Interment
will follow in the Suwannee Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends at COMBS FUNERAL HOME, Chapel on Friday, March 1, 2002 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m..Arrangements by COMBS FUNERAL HOME, 400 E. Washington Street, Lake City, Fla..
Sherry Lynn Croft-Lukatz
Sherry Lynn Croft-Lukatz, 37, of Lake Butler, Florida, died Wednesday, February 27, 2002, in the Shands Hospital at the University of Florida, Gainesville.
Mrs. Croft-Lukatz was a lifelong resident of Lake Butler and had been employed as a corrections officer for the North Florida Reception Center, Lake Butler.
Survivors include; Her Husband, Robby Lukatz; Two Sons, Brandon Croft and Rob Lukatz; One Daughter, Rebecca Lindsey Lukatz, all of Lake Butler; Her Father, Gary Croft of Lake Butler; Her Mother, Sharon Travis, of Bartow; Two Brothers, Gary Croft, Jr., of Lake City, and Charlie Daniels Croft, of Perry; Two Sisters, Angie Roberts of Lake Butler, and Missy Croft, of Lake City.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 2, 2002, at 11:00 A.M., in the Providence Village Baptist Church, with Rev. Bo Hammock, church pastor, officiating. Interment
will follow in Mt. Zion Swiftcreek Cemetery. The family will receive friends, Friday, March 1, 2002, from 6 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home.
GUERRY FUNERAL HOME,4309 South First Street, Lake City, is in charge of all arrangements.
Edward Henry Swanko
Mr. Edward Henry Swanko, age 78, of Lake City, Fla. died Wednesday, Feb. 27, in the V.A. Medical Center, Lake City, Fla. following an extended illness.
Mr. Swanko was a native of Perth Amboy, New Jersey and had resided in Miami, Fla. for many years before moving to Lake City, Fla. in 1992. He served in the U.S. Air Force for over twenty years retiring with the rank of Major. He was a law school graduate and served as County Court Judge in Dade County, Fla. for many years until his retirement in 1998. He was a member of the Epiphany Catholic Church, Lake City, Fla. and an Air Force veteran of W.W.II and the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Marcella Swanko of Lake City, Fla.; Ten children and 14 grandchildren also survive.
Funeral mass will be conducted at 10 A.M. Friday, March 1, in the Epiphany Catholic Church with Father George Kuruvilla officiating. Interment
will be at 12:30 P.M. Monday, March 4, in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla.
GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, 4309 South First Street, Lake City, Fla is in charge of all arrangements.
Rose Ida Brecka Krueger
Rose Ida Brecka Krueger, 85, a resident of Lake City, Florida died Friday, March 1, 2002 at the North Florida Regional Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Krueger was a native of Czechoslovakia, Germany and had lived in Lake City for the past ten years. Prior to living in Lake City she was living in Panama City, Florida. She is the daughter of the late Anton and Ruzena Stepaneke Brecka. She was a member of the Watertown Congregational Meth-odist Church, Lake City Florida and is preceded in death by a son. Survivors include her husband; Orval D. Ennis, Lake City, Florida; One daughter, Karen (Vaughn) Watkins, Midland City, Alabama and One son; Leon Lester Kowalke, Lake City, Florida. One sister; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Pliner, Richland Center, Wisconsin and One brother; Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Brecka, Barboo, Wisconsin. Three grandchildren; Sandra (Patrick) McShane, Lake City, Florida, Vaughn Watkins, Jr. Lake City and James (Donna) Watkins, Springhill, Florida. Four great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. in the Sherrill-Guerry Memorial Chapel with the Rev. J.B. "Tank" Ogburn officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Sherrill-Guerry Funeral Home 616 S. Marion Street, Lake City, Florida.
Vivian Kuzma Murphy
Vivian Kuzma Murphy, 65, of Lake City, Florida, died Wednesday, February 27, 2002, in Palatka, Florida, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mrs. Murphy was a native of Ligon, Kentucky, daughter of the late William g. and Virginia Gayheart Blankenship, and had resided for many years in Girard, Pennsylvania, prior to moving to Lake City, in 1976. Mrs. Murphy had owned and operated the Downhome Diner, in Girard, and had attended the Huntsville Baptist Church, in Lake City. She was a member of the American Legion, The Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Moose Lodge, all of Lake City. Mrs. Murphy's favorite pastime was bingo. Survivors include, One Son, Michael Murphy, of Satsuma, Fla.; Five Daughters, Debra Sobol Nelson, of Fonda, N.Y., Regina Uzialko, of Archibald, Penn., Barbara Johnson, of Ashtabula, Ohio, Michelle O'Quinn and Zola (Tommy) Henry, both of Lake City; One Brother, Delmar Blankenship, of Ashtabula, Ohio; One Sister, Carol Mull, of Lake City. Seven Grandchildren, Two Step Grandchildren and One Great Grandchild also survive. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at 2:00 P.M., in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Lake City, with Rev. Charles Knight, officiating. The family will receive friends, Monday, March 4, 2002, from 6 to 8 P.M., at the funeral home. GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, 4309 South First Street, Lake City, is in charge of all arrangements.
Mr. Henry M. deGuia
Mr. Henry M. deGuia, 39, of Lake City, died early Thursday morning at his residence following a sudden illness. A native of Iba Zambales, Philippines, Mr. deGuia had been a resident of Lake City since 1990 having moved here from South Carolina. He was a cook and operated his own catering business. Mr. deGuia was a member of the Philippine Independent Church. Mr. deGuia is survived by his wife of seventeen years, Susan deGuia; a son, Henry deGuia, Jr., a daughter, Darlene deGuia, his mother, Natividad deGuia of Iba Zambales, Philippines; four brothers, David deGuia, Goose Creek, South Carolina; Rudy deGuia, Pasadena, California; Rafael deGuia & Ernest deGuia both of the Philippines; and three sisters, Conception Radcliff, Lake City, Florida; Caridad Lee and Guadelupe Ayran, both of Iba Zambales, Philippines. A visitation with the family will be held from 6-8:00 Monday evening at the Biggs Funeral Home. Funeral services and burial will be conducted later in the week in san Agustin, Iba Zambales, Philippines. Arrangements are under the direction of the BIGGS FUNERAL HOME, 3801 S. First Street, Lake City.
Vera Inez Parker Abear
Vera Inez Parker Abear, 69, of Live Oak, died March 1, 2002 of a heart attack and complications from diabetes. Mrs. Abear moved to Texas where she lived and worked for twelve years. Then she returned to her home state where she lost her battle with her illness. Survivors include her son Joe Crosby, Houston, Texas; daughter Joyce McCintire, Channelview, Texas; four granddaughters; Tisha, Gennifer, Tonya and Emily all of Texas. Three great-granddaughters and one great-grandson all of Texas; one sister, Ruby Pearl Parker of Kissimmee, Florida; one brother, Travis "Buddy' Stephens of St. Cloud, Florida; scores of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and countless members of of friends who loved her as if she was family. This lovely lady will be missed more than anyone can imagine. But Mom, you will be missed more by your son more than anyone knows. Goodbye mother, your love, your humor, and your love for your friends and family will be missed always. Our love for you will be in our hearts. Services for Mrs. Abear will be conducted Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. in Pinelevel Missionary Baptist Church. Officiated by Rev. with Interment
in church cemetery. Daniels funeral Home of Live Oak in charge of all arrangements.
Carl "Butch Kiesiner" Laurens III
Carl "Butch Kiesiner" Laurens III, 36, of Live Oak, died March 1, 2002 at home after a long illness. Born in Webster, Mass. he graduated from Bartlette High School. He was proceeded in death by his mother Lois Jean Kiesiner and Sister Wendy Jo Kiesiner. To cherish his memories he is survived by his father and step-mother; Carl and Marcia Laurens of Arizona, Step-Father and Step-Mother Bruce A. and Sue Kiesiner of Live Oak with whom he resided; Grandparents Nelson and Helen Kiesiner of Mass. He also leaves aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces. Services for Mr. Laurens will be conducted Monday, March 4, 2002 at 8:00 P.M. in Daniels Memorial Chapel with visitation starting at 7:00 P.M. Family requests, in lieu of flower, donations be made to Diabetes Foundation, 103 Century 21 Drive, Jacksonville, Florida. Daniels Funeral Home of Live Oak in charge of all arrangements.
Claramay Cotton LeDock
Claramay Cotton LeDock, 74, of Atlanta, Georgia, died Monday, February 25, 2002. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law:Arthur Neil and Deborah LeDock; daughter and son-in-law: Rebecca L. and Gary Abbot all of Atlanta, Georgia; sister:Eleanor Long Roosa of Virginia. Mrs. LeDock was active in the United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation Society of Georgia was in charge of all arrangements (404) 355-7627.
Willard Brannon
Mr. Willard Brannon, 65, of Wellborn, FL passed away Monday, March 4, 2002 in his home after a short illness.
The Suwannee county native retired from Flowers Baking Company where he worked thirty-seven years as a salesman and was a member of Wellborn Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife; Johnnie Brannon, Wellborn; two daughters: Deborah Chauncey, Wellborn, and Denise Carmichael, Lake City; one son: James Eugene Brannon, Gainesville, FL; two sisters: Colleen Borklund, Live Oak and Allene Carver, Lake City; four brothers: Stafford and Joe Brannon both of Lake City, Howard and Wayne "Punk" Brannon both of Wellborn; eleven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2002 at Wellborn Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Sullivan and Rev. Dale Brannon officiating. Interment
will follow in Brannon Cemetery, Wellborn. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. DANIELS FUNERAL HOME INC. of Live Oak, FL in charge of all arrangements.
Albert Burnsed
Mr. Albert Burnsed, 76, of Lake City, died late Monday evening in the Lake City Medical Center fol- lowing an extended illness.
A native of Moniac, Georgia, Mr. Burnsed had been a resident of Lake City since 1965 having moved here from Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Burnsed was the owner and operator of Burnsed's Plumbing Company for the past thirty-seven years. He was a member of the Lake City Masonic Lodge #27, the Lake City Shrine Club, York & Scottish Rite Bodies where he had served as an Ambassador, he was a past member of the Lake City Moose Lodge, the Lake City Elks Club and the Civilian Conservation Corp. where he remains a member of the alumni association. Mr.Burnsed was an avid hunter and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Burnsed, and a brother, L.D. Burnsed.
Mr. Burnsed is survived by a son, Keith Burnsed (Liz); twodaughters, Ann Foster (Bill), and Janet Graddy (Curtis) all of Lake City; two sisters, Louise Rhoden, and Bonnie Burnsed both of Macclenny, Flori-da. Five grandchildren, Scott Foster, Dustin Graddy, Kyle Burnsed, Kelsie Burnsed and Karsyn Burnsed also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Burnsed will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2002, in the Biggs Memorial Chapel with Elder Herman Griffin officiating. Interment
will follow in Memorial Cemetery with Masonic Rites held at the graveside.
The family will receive friends from 6-9:00 Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the BIGGS FUNERAL HOME, 3801 S. First St., Lake City.
Barbara W. Hamby
Barbara W. Hamby, 64 passed away March 4, 2002 in Lake City, FL.
She was born in Fries, VA, Had resided at the Beaches from 1971 until retiring to Lake City, FL six years ago. A former employee of Publix, Mrs. Hamby was of Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Gaither Hamby.
Survivors include her three daughters, Meritha E. Kanaszka (Thomas), Judy A. Winter, and Debra J. Meyers (David); and four grandchildren, Theresa and Christina Kanaszka, Benjamin Meyers, and Joseph Winter. Funeral services were held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 6, 2002 in the Chapel of Hardage Giddens Funeral Home, Jacksonville, FL Interment
H. Warren Smith Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Florida, Lake City, FL.
Theodore "Jake" Jachens
Mr. Theodore "Jake" Jachens, 54, of Live Oak, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2002 in Shands at Lake Shore Hospital, Lake City, after a short illness.
The Brooklyn, New York native moved to Live Oak from Lake City seven years ago, retired from the U. S. Navy after twenty-six years of service and served during the Vietnam conflict. Mr. Jachens was an aircraft mechanic, a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, and was of Methodist faith.
Survivors include his wife; Beth Jachens, Live Oak; two daughters: Marian and Lisa Jachens, both of Maryland; one step-son: Richard Shykes, Germany.
Funeral mass will be conducted 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2002 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Live Oak, with Rev. Michael Pendergraft officiating. Internment will follow in Live Oak Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
DANIELS FUNERAL HOME INC. of Live Oak in charge of all arrangements.
Bettie Mae McKenzie
Bettie Mae McKenzie, 66, a resident of Lake City, Florida died March 3, 2002 at the Lake Eustis Care Center, Eustis, Florida.
Mrs. McKenzie was a native of Marianna, Florida and had resided in Lake City for the past forty-five years . She was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle. Ft. Myers, Florida.
Survivors include Two sons: James McKenzie, Umatillia, Florida and Keith McKenzie, North Vernon, Indiana. One sister: Ruby Nell Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina. Four brothers: Willie Frank McCoy, Cottondale, FL., Earl McCoy, Red Level, Alabama, Jimmy McCoy, Austin, TX and Billy McCoy, Orlando, Florida Five grand-children and One Great Grandchild also survive.
Graveside Funeral Service will be conducted Wednesday March 6, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. in the Forest Lawn Memorial Garden Cemetery with the Rev. J.B. "Tank" Ogburn officiating. SHERRILL GUERRY FUNERAL HOME 616 South Marion Street, Lake City, Florida is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Julius Victor Africano, Jr.
Mr. Julius Victor Africano, Jr., 63, a resident of Lake City, Florida died, Friday, March 8, 2002 at his residence after an extended illness. Mr. Africano was a native of Jersey City, New Jersey.
Mr. Africano was a resident of Live Oak/Lake City area since 1975, coming from Hallandale, Florida. Mr. Africano was a Graduate University of Florida, Bachelor of Science, 1960, Graduate University of Florida School of Law, J.D., 1963, admitted to Florida Bar 1963, admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida 1964, Municipal Judge, Miramar, Florida 1971-1973, admitted to U.S. District Court, Middle District 1979, admitted to U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th & 11th Circuits 1981, admitted to U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida 1984, Attorney for Suwannee County, Florida, School District 1985-2002, Member Third Judicial Circuit bar Assn, President, 1982-1983, Past Member of Florida Bar Committees: Ethics Committee, Corrections Committee, Criminal Law Section, Grievance Committee (Past Chairman), Judicial Nominating Committee Member, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Recipient of the Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award, 1995.
Mr. Africano is survived by his mother, Rose Africano of Lake City, Florida, his sons, Christopher M. (Kerri Ann) Africano & Anthony Vincent Africano both of LiveOak, Florida, his sister, Rose Marie (Michael) Beskind of West Simsbury, CT, his nephew, David Beskind, his aunt, Edith Montenegro and his grandson, Christopher Blake Africano.
Funeral Mass for Mr. Africano will be conducted on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at Epiphany Catholic Church, 3600 S. Marion St., Lake City, Florida at 1:00 P.M. with Father George Kuruvilla officiating. Interment
will follow at Live Oak Cemetery, Live Oak, Florida. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 11, 2002 from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 P.M. with a Rosary service at 7:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to Hospice of North Central Florida, 4323 West U.S. 90, Lake City, Florida.
SHERRILL-GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, 616 South Marion Street, Lake City, Florida is in charge of all arrangements.
Herbert C. Castillo
Herbert C. Castillo, 81, a resident of Lake City, Florida, died Friday, March 8, 2002 in the V.A. Medical Center after an extended illness.
Mr. Castillo is a lifelong resident of Columbia County. zHe was of the Baptist faith and a member of Southside Baptist Church where he was a charter member. Mr. Castillo was a a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army Air Corp., he retired from the National Guard after 21 years of service and was a life time member of the Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Castillo was a member of the Lake City Masonic Lodge #27, and the Woodmen of the World. He enjoyed fishing and was a family man.
Mr. Castillo was preceded in death by his wife Emma V. Castillo. Survivors include two daughters; Patricia Ann (Bert) Couch, Lake City, Florida, Helen (Donald) Morgan, Lake City, Florida, one son: Jack (Janie) Castillo, Sr., Lake City, Florida; two sisters: Grace Waters, Lake City, Florida, Sonja Bridges, Tampa, Florida; Grandchildren: Verlena, Angela, Dwayne, Andy, Tim, Patrick, Ginny, William and Sherry. Also surviving are seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Castillo will be conducted on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at Southside Baptist Church at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Mike Brown officiating. Interment
will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday evening, March 11, 2002 from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial donations be made to the Veteran Domiciliary Home of Florida, 1300 Sycamore Lane, Lake City, Florida 32025.
SHERRILL-GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, 616 South Marion Street, Lake City, Florida is in charge of all arrangements.
Bernice Dye
Mrs. Bernice Dye a resident of Hamilton County; White Springs, Florida passed away March 10, 2002 in the Lake City Medical Center.
She is survived by Willie Dye, Ella Mae Sheppard, John H. Dye, Helen Marshall and Florine D. Roberts, One sister Laura Cox and one brother Nathan Scippio, Grandchildren, Great Grands.; two son-in-laws, one daughter-in-law, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Bernice Dye will be Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at New Jerusalem Baptist Church. Committal will be in the Swift Creek Cemetery.
The wake for family and friends will be Friday, March 15, 2002 from 5-7 p.m. in the New Jerusalem Baptist Church in White Springs, Florida. D.M. UDELL FUNERAL HOME in charge of all arrangements. D.M. Udell L.F.D. (386)362-4189.
Isaac "Nick" Rountree
Isaac "Nick" Rountree. 88, passed away Monday March 12, 2002
The Jacksonville native retired from Pullman Railroad. He was a member of Riverview Lodge #306, F&AM, the Scottish Rite Bodies and Morocco Temple, and also a member of Epperson Memorial United Methodist Church. He was predeceased by his wife Phoebe Elizabeth Rountree and is survived by his sons, Pierre E. (Barbara) Shepard, David (Mary) & Ray (Barbara) Rountree; a brother, Harley (Dorothy) Rountree; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grand-children and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday, March 15th at Restlawn Memorial Park with Pastor Gary Tarleton officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday at COREY-KERLIN FUNERAL HOME, 1426 Rowe Ave. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Epperson United Methodist Church.
Ressie Grimmett
Ressie Grimmet, 87 passed away March 13, 2002 at Shands at Lake Shore, Lake City, Fla. following a long illness.
The Birmingham, Alabama native moved to the Branford, FL., area in 1974 from Miami, FL., She was born December 5, 1914, The daughter of the late John Henry and Lilly Jowers Pearson. She was a home maker and member of The First Baptist Church of Branford, Florida.
She is survived by two daughters, Carole & Ron Green of Lake City, FL., Barbara & Jim Daniels of Lake City, FL., A Daughter-in-law, Man-dy Grimmett of Branford, FL., Five sisters, Annie Mae Lewis of Miami, FL., Louise Post of Miami, FL., Elizabeth Launsby of Bradenton, FL., Lillian Woodman of Orlando, FL., Myra Summers of Atlanta, GA., A sister in law, Dorothy Pearson, Trenton, FL., One brother, Fred Pearson of Ft. Lauderdale, FL., 4 Grandchildren, Lori & George Watson, Linda & Paul Smith, Timmy & Susan Grimmett, Michael Grimmett, 3 Great Grandchildren, Joey Smith, Michael Smith, T.J. Grimmett.
Mrs. Grimmett is predeceased by her husband, Joel Grimmett, SR., Son Joel Grimmett, JR., Grandson, Douglas Grimmett and a brother, John Pearson.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday March 16, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. in First Baptist Church, Branford, FL., with Rev Eddie Blalock officiating Interment
will follow in Oak Grove Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Fu-neral home. DANIELS FUNERAL HOME of Branford is in charge of all arrangements.
Deacon Charles Ruise
Deacon Charles Ruise, age 54 resi-dent of Sanderson, Fla. died Sunday, March 10, 2002 at Frazier Hospital, following a brief illness.
He was a native and life-long resident of Baker County. Born on March 7, 1948 to the late Sister Edith Ruise and Deacon Charles "Pete" Ruise. He accepted Christ at an early age and was ordained a deacon at Faith Temple Church of God In Christ under the leadership of the late Bishop T.H. Thompson. He served as church treasurer, Superintendent of Sunday School, Board of Trustee and whatever his hands found to do.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Ruise and brother Jerry Ruise.
Survivors include wife, Joyce Ruise, three sons; Coach Charles (Lisa) Ruise, Gerald (Felicia), and Reginald (Jackie) Ruise, two daughters, Leslie (Joseph) Combs, and Olivia (Lamont) Dun- can, father Dec. Charles Pete Ruise, six brothers, Willie, Kaleb, Wilford, Earlie, Melvin, and Elder Deby (Glenda) Ruise, three sisters, Edith (Elder Japan) Ruise, Frances (Elder Donathan) Shaw, and Stacy (Glen) Shepard, father & mother-in-law, Evangelist Leroy Givens, thirteen grandchildren, four brothers-in-law, Stanley (Inez), Elder Lorenzo (Charlie Mae), Freddie (Tara) and Leroy Jr. (Lovenia) Givens, six sisters-in-law, Stephanie (David) Wallace, Genetha (Milton) Harris, Hazel (Eugene) Mobley, Sheryl (Jacob) Mobley, Lovett (Raymond) Walker, and Vanessa (Sheldon) Hutchins. Devoted and loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and many dear friends.
Funeral services for: Deacon Charles Ruise, Jr., will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2002 at First Baptist Church of Glen St. Mary, Fla. Rev. Tim Patterson, pastor; Bishop Gary A. Wright, Eulogy.
The body will lie in state for viewing on Saturday, March 16, 2002 at Faith Temple Church of God In Christ; Sanderson, Fla. from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Arrangements by COMBS FUNERAL HOME, 400 E. Washington Street Lake City. Fla..
Samuel Saunders
Mr. Samuel Saunders, age 60 resident of Sanderson, Fla. died Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at Wellington Regional Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Fla. terminating a brief illness.
Born in Nassau, Bahamas, he was the son of the late Samuel Reginald Saunders, & Mrs. Marjorie Woodside. He was a resident of Baker County for many years and was a member of Faith Temple Church of God In Christ.
Survivors include his wife, (Princess) Minnie Hobbs Saunders; Mother, Marjorie Woodside, Nas- sau, Bahamas; 4 sons, Samuel Saunders, Jr., Elroy Symonet, of Nassau, Bahamas, Larry Hobb, Jacksonville, Fl., Troy Hobb, of Atlanta, Ga.; 8 daughters, Sherrell Aiyaryov, Louise Patrice, Adderly and Michelle Saunders, of Nassau, Bahamas, Lana Allen (Gerald), Nicole Saunders, Delecia Johnson and Yolanda Pickering (Milton), of Miami, Fla.; 2 brothers, Reginald Saunders, and Johnny Woodside, of Nassau Bahamas; 8 sisters, Maria Johnson (Bas), Ruth Burnes, Faith Naira (Ronald), Shirley Saunders, Ivey Newbold, Enid Curr, Miriam Adderley & Naomi Morley, all of Nassau, Bahamas; God Sister Gloria Durham, of Miami, Fla.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Samuel Saunders, will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday March 16, 2002 at Faith Temple Church of God In Christ with Bishop Gary Wright, officiating. Interment
will follow in the Garden of Rest Cemetery.
Arrangements by COMBS FUNERAL HOME, 400 E. Washington Street, Lake City, Fla.
