Obituaries

Donna J. Higginbotham

Donna J. Higginbotham

September 11, 2010

Donna Jean Weaver Earll Higginbotham, 80, of Jacksonville, slipped peacefully into eternity on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida after a brief battle with cancer. Donna was born on September 30, 1929 in Lawrence Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania to Joseph E. Weaver and Marion L. Church. She spent her childhood and early adult years...

Florence M. Dacasto

Florence M. Dacasto

September 8, 2010

Florence DaCasto, 95, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522

Larry Kenneth Bush

Larry Kenneth Bush

September 8, 2010

Larry Bush, 65, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2010. A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522

Alan Foody

Alan Foody

September 8, 2010

Alan M. Foody, 56, passed from this life on September 8th after a lengthy illness. A longtime local resident, Alan graduated Bishop Kenny in 1972 and UF in 1976. He was graduated from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1980 and the Florida Bar in 1983. Alan entered private practice...

Rachel Kain

Rachel Kain

September 3, 2010

Rachel “Rae” R. Kain died September 3, 2010. She was born on May 2, 1925, the daughter of Anne Quinn and James Richardson. Rae was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jack Kain. She is survived by her daughter, Jackie, and son, Richard. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 1:30pm at...

William Thatch Aldridge, Jr.

William Thatch Aldridge, Jr.

September 3, 2010

ALDRIDGE William T. Aldridge Jr. of Jacksonville, Fl. entered into the presence of his eternal Father, Sept 3, 2010. He passed at his home with his family at his side. He was born May 13, 1929 in High Point, NC: grew up in Norfolk, VA; has resided in Jacksonville since 1975 when he was transferred from Richmond, VA with...

William "Bill" Freeman

William "Bill" Freeman

September 2, 2010

William “Bill” Freeman, 69, of Orange Park, FL passed away on September 2, 2010. He was born to Theodore and Eva Freeman on December 16, 1940 in Corbin, KY. He was a veteran of the Unites States Navy and a member of Ridgewood Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Georgia Freeman; children, James W. Freeman and...

Lesley "Cheryl" Hall

Lesley "Cheryl" Hall

September 2, 2010

Lesley “Cheryl” Hall, 56, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010. A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522

Thomas Nicholas Pappas

Thomas Nicholas Pappas

September 2, 2010

Tom Pappas passed away peacefully at his Arlington home on September 2, 2010. He is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Mary. His surviving children are son Michael, his wife Monique, grandchildren, Derek, Alexandria and Michael Thomas; and daughter Nicole, her husband George, and grandchildren, Gabrielle and Lilly; his sister Margaret Robinson and many nieces and...

Tamra Kelley Creech

Tamra Kelley Creech

September 1, 2010

Tamra Kelley Creech, 50, passed away September 1st after a lengthy, courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She never lost her sense of humor, love of life or strong spirit. Tamra was so proud when she received her nursing (R.N.) degree in 2006, so she could have the opportunity to care for others. Unfortunately her career was cut short after...

Mark Pearyer

Mark Pearyer

August 30, 2010

Mark Pearyer, 46, passed away Monday, August 30, 2010. A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522

Armand R. Boucher

Armand R. Boucher

August 30, 2010

Armand R. Boucher, 90, passed away Monday, August 30, 2010. Services will be held on Saturday, September 4th at 11:30 am in the Chapel at Cypress Village, 4600 Middleton Park Circle East, Jacksonville. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association online at http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp or by phone: 800-272-3900 or by mail: Alzheimer's Association P.O. Box 96011 Washington, D.C....

Anthony Arthur Hurn

Anthony Arthur Hurn

August 30, 2010

Anthony (Tony) Arthur Hurn, 62 passed away in care of Hospice August 30, 2010. He is survived by the love of his life Patrice, sons Mark and Kristian (Wales, UK), stepson Joseph, sister Anita (Gary and family, Leamington, Canada). Family will hold a memorial celebration for Tony at the Hurn home, Sunday, December 12 from 4pm to 7pm. Come...

William Gleckler

William Gleckler

August 26, 2010

William Gleckler, 74, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010. A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522

Elinor Landmark

Elinor Landmark

August 26, 2010

Elinor Landmark, 95, of Manchester, New Jersey died August 26, 2010 at Community Hospice North East in Jacksonville, Florida. Born in Brooklyn, New York on January 18, 1915 Elinor had spent the last 20 years living at both Leisure Knoll Village in Manchester, New Jersey and her winter home in Beverly Hills, Florida. Elinor was the wife of the...

Willie Mae Montgomery

Willie Mae Montgomery

August 24, 2010

MONTGOMERY, Willie Mae Tanner Montgomery born July 6, 1919, passed away on August 24, 2010. She was born in Callahan, but lived her adult life in Jacksonville. She had worked at W.T. Grant’s, and retired from J.C. Penney’s. She was predeceased by her husband, Coatsy Montgomery, her son Edwin, as well her sister Alice Jones and brother Johnny Tanner....

Ramona Frances Rider

Ramona Frances Rider

August 21, 2010

Ramona Frances Rider (Clegg) 70, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully on August 21, 2010 after a short illness. She was born in Warsaw, KY to James W. Rider and Thelma Rider. She lived all over the U.S.A. and overseas prior to relocating to Florida. She had a kind, fun-loving, and giving spirit. She had careers in finance and...

Elayne H. Cox

Elayne H. Cox

August 21, 2010

Elayne H. Cox, of Jacksonville, Florida, died August 21, 2010 at the Community Hospice Acosta-Rua Center. Mrs. Cox was born July 5, 1941 in Jenkins County, Georgia of parents W.T. and Mazie Hurst. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Wayne T. Hurst. Survivors include sister, Sylvia Beliveau; niece, Ann (Danny) Willis; nephew, William J....

Deborah J. Lewis

Deborah J. Lewis

August 19, 2010

Deborah J. Lewis, 61, of Atlantic Beach, Florida passed away Thursday, August 19, 2010. A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522.

Albert Thomas Smith, Iii

Albert Thomas Smith, Iii

August 18, 2010

Albert Thomas Smith, III, 54, of Canton, GA passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010. A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522