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ABELE, C.W.
MIAMI, FLORIDA: C.W. "Doc" Abele, 75, died May 4, 1963. He aided in the development of the Miami Country Day and Residence School for Boys (now the Miami Country Day School), and was a director at Camp Cloudmont in Valley Head, AL. He was a YMCA administrator and a 32nd degree Mason. He was a former resident of Peoria, IL, and had been in the Miami area for over 40 years. He was survived by his wife, Elizabeth Abele. Services were held at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Biscayne Park. Arrangements were handled by Lithgow Funeral Home.

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ABRAHAMSON, William
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: William Abrahamson, 81, died December 27, 1967. He was born in Russia. He retired from Nash Motor Co. in Chicago, IL, and had been a St. Petersburg resident for 13 years. Survivors include his wife, Rose Mary Abrahamson; four daughters, Mrs. Robert McFarland of Baltimore, MD, Mrs. Lillian August of Chicago, and Mrs. Isabelle Stern and Mrs. Faye Kaiser, both of Evanston, IL; 7 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by C.E. Prevatt Memorial Home.

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ADAMS, Flossie
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Flossie Beth Adams, 86, died February 23, 1996 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL. Survivors include a daughter, Nell Phillips of Bonifay; a son, Douglas M. Miller of Chipley; a sister, Inez Pridgen of Sneads; 4 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Services were held at West Bonifay Baptist Church. Interment was at the Bonifay City Cemetery under the direction of Peel Funeral Home.

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ADAMS, Ivory
LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Ivory Lee Adams, 77, died September 16, 1991 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was born November 24, 1913 in Lakeland. She was a former kindergarten teacher, and a member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Victor J. Adams of Lakeland; a sister, Leola Holloman of Orlando; 2 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a brother, Leroy Scott. Interment was at Laurel Hill Cemetery by Charles A. Lewis Funeral Home.

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ADKINS, Rosa
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Rosa Lee Adkins, 56, died May 9, 1961 at the Washington County Hospital. She was born March 20, 1905. Survivors include her husband, Charles R. Adkins; two sons, Bobby L. Adkins of Pensacola, and Charles E. Adkins of Lynn Haven; two brothers, Eddie Usery and Bill Usery, both of Chipley; three sisters, Mrs. T.M. Peters of Pensacola, Mrs. E.C. Norton of Chipley, and Mrs. Ada Morris of California; and 11 grandchildren. Services were held at the Assembly of God. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Blackburn Funeral Home.

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AGISOTELIS, Christo
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Christo Agisotelis, 50, died May 8, 1969. He was born in Watertown, MA. He was a former resident of Boston, MA, and had lived in Clearwater since 1957. He was a member of St. John's Greek Orthodox Church in Tampa and the Moose Lodge in Clearwater. Survivors include his wife, Helen Marie Agisotelis; a daughter, Valerie Anne Kolis of Tampa; three sons, George C. and Charles G., both of Clearwater, and William J. of California; two brothers, George of Lexington, MA, and James E. of Dorchester, MA; and 4 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by John S. Rhodes, Jr. Funeral Home.

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AGNE, Earl
ELLENTON, FLORIDA: Earl E. Agne, 77, died January 6, 1978 at Manatee Memorial Hospital. He was born February 21, 1900 in Utica, NY. He was a retired farmer, and was a Seventh-day Adventist. He was a former resident of Macedon, NY. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Agne; a son, Arthur Agne; two daughters, Virginia Zaso and Ruth Miller; a sister, Helen Jones; a brother, Raymond Agne; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery in Monroe County, NY. Arrangements in Florida were handled by Edwards Funeral Home.

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AIKMAN, Harold
CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA: Harold Aikman, 74, died April 17, 2012. He was a former resident of Mount Pulaski, IL, and moved to the Crystal River area in 1982. He enjoyed, fishing, camping and puzzles, and was of the Lutheran faith. There are no known surviving relatives. Arrangements were handled by by Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home.

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AINSWORTH, Richard
LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Richard F. Ainsworth, 82, died May 13, 1998 at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born June 21, 1915 in Utica, NY. He had worked as a retail buyer and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a former resident of Schenectady, NY and a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Ainsworth; and a son, Ronald Ainsworth of Schenectady, NY. Arrangements were handled by the National Cremation Society.

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AJAC, Lily
WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA: Lily Ajac, 88, died November 29, 1991 in Winter Haven. She was born June 6, 1903 in Scotland. She was a former resident of Miami, and moved to Winter Haven in 1975. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Donna Hines of Cleveland; a son, Dr. Ian K. Ajac of Winter Haven; two sisters, Margaret Greenlee and Bella Fraser, both of Scotland; 9 grandchildren; and a great grandchild. Services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Entombment was at Glenn Abbey Memorial Gardens with arrangements by Mitchell Funeral Home.

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ALBA, Jesus
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: Jesus M. Alba, 48, died December 21, 1980 at Manatee Memorial Hospital. He was an agricultural worker, and was of the Catholic faith. He is survived by his wife, Sosin Alba. Cremation arrangements were handled by Brown Funeral Home.

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ALBERT, Rev. Lester C.
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA: Rev. Lester C. Albert, 77, died October 15, 1998 at Aventura Hospital in North Miami. He was born in Havana, FL. He owned funeral homes in three different counties, and owned two cemeteries in Miami-Dade County. He opened House of Albert Funeral Home in Miami in 1955, and later expanded his business, establishing funeral homes in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. He was a former general manager of Palm Beach Memorial Park. He held a bachelor's degree in science from Florida A&M University, a divinity degree from Gamble Theological Seminary, a graduate degree in business administration from Atlanta University, and was a graduate of the College of Mortuary Science in Atlanta. He founded the Greater Tabernacle Baptist Church, and served as an associate pastor at Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church in Miami for 17 years. He hosted a gospel radio program in Miami. He was a member of the Atlas Lodge and the Grand United Order of Pallbearers of America, and was a former national president of the Future Farmers of America. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Albert. Interment was at Dade Memorial Park North under the direction of Gregg L. Mason Funeral Home.

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ALBORANO, Elizabeth
LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA: Elizabeth M. Alborano, 60, died December 7, 1969. She was born December 15, 1908. Survivors include three sons, William G. and Arthur M., both of Lake Worth, and Joseph of Portland, ME; a sister, three brothers; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment was at the Long Island National Cemetery in New York. Local arrangements were handled by Mizell-Faville-Zern Funeral Home.

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ALDERMAN, Hattie
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: Hattie E. Alderman, 80, died July 26, 1968 at Manatee Memorial Hospital. She was born March 9, 1888 in Aiken, SC. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Manatee. She had lived in Bradenton for 45 years, and was a former resident of Adel, GA. Survivors include a son, C. Otis Alderman of Jacksonville; three daughters, Blanche Alderman of Bradenton, Mrs. Flossie Hawking of St. Petersburg, and Mrs. Gladys Epps of Bainbridge, GA; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, J.H. Alderman. Interment was at Manasota Memorial Park with arrangements by Griffith-Cline Funeral Home.

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ALDERMAN, Mabel
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: Mabel Alderman, 81, died March 3, 1980 at her residence. She was born in Chicago, IL. She was a school teacher and a Protestant. She was a former resident of Oak Park, IL, and had been living in Bradenton since 1968. Survivors include a sister, Dorothy Miller of Bradenton. Arrangements were handled by Brown Funeral Home. Burial was at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Little York, IN with arrangements by Toale Brothers Funeral Home.

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ALDRICH, Dorothy
CLERMONT, FLORIDA: Dorothy E. Aldrich, 84, died August 20, 2006 in Orlando. She was born January 17, 1922 in Providence, RI. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, George W. Aldrich of Cranston, RI, Frederick T. Aldrich of Warwich, RI, and Nelson A. Aldrich of Colby, CA; two daughters, Tami E. Aldrich of Davenport, and Dorothy A. Gilmore of Warwick, RI; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson S. Aldrich. Interment was at the Florida National Cemetery under the direction of Oak Ridge Funeral Care.

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ALEXANDER, Ellen
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: Ellen Alexander died February 13, 1968. She was a native of Wampee, SC. She had lived in Manatee County for over 40 years, and was a member of The House of God Which is the Church of the Living God The Pillar and Ground of the Truth Without Controversy. Services were held at her church. Burial was at the Fogartyville Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

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ALFORD, Sam
OCALA, FLORIDA: Sam Alford, 62, died October 21, 1985 at the Community Convalescent Center in Gainesville. He retired from the City of Ocala with 20 years of service, and was a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his mother, Ethel Alford; three sisters, Ann Fleming of Gainesville, and Lula Mae Alford and Rosa Lee Williams, both of Ocala; three brothers, Rufus Alford of Gainesville, Willie Alford of Newark, NJ, and Eddie Alford of Port Washington, NY. Services were held at the Church of the Kingdom of God. Interment was at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Gainesville with arrangements by Duncan Brothers Funeral Home.

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ALLEN, Anna
ENGLEWOOD, FLORIDA: Anna May Allen, 65, died January 8, 1996. She was born February 20, 1930 in Passaic, NJ. She was a former resident of Bradenton, and was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include a cousin, Ruth Kennedy of Bradenton; and her friends. Interment was at Restlawn Memorial Park in Port Charlotte with arrangements by Brown and Sons Funeral Home.

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ALLEN, Mittie
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Mittie H. Allen, 83, died September 27, 1971 at the Parkway Nursing Home in Pinellas Park. She was born May 24, 1888 in Chipley, FL. Interment was at Memorial Cemetery in St. Petersburg with arrangements by John S. Rhodes Funeral Home.

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ALSOBROOKS, Charlie
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Charlie James Alsobrooks, 68, died December 29, 1999 at his home. He was born November 6, 1931. He was a former resident of Chipley, FL, and had lived in Panama City for 3 years. Survivors include three sisters, Kathryn Creamer, Delana Stubbs and Annie Alsobrooks, all of Chipley; and his nieces and nephews. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley with arrangements by Brown Funeral Home.

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ALTENBURG, Olive
LARGO, FLORIDA: Olive M. Altenburg, 85, died July 6, 1986. She was born July 14, 1900 in Napoleon, MI. She was a kindergarten teacher. She came to Florida in 1964 from Highland Park, MI. She is survived by a sister, Clara E. Eastman of Largo; and her nieces and nephews. Interment was at Oak Grove Cemetery in Napoleon, MI. Local arrangements were handled by Lewis W. Mohn Funeral Home.

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ALVAREZ, Frank
LAND O' LAKES, FLORIDA: Frank Alvarez, 77, died October 25, 2008. He was born July 7, 1931 in Cuba. He retired from General Motors. He attended Church of the Lakes. He enjoyed reading and baseball, and was a former minor league baseball player with the Chicago Cubs. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Noema Alvarez; a daughter, Vivian (Mark) Klein of St. Petersburg; a brother-in-law, Pedro Suarez; and a niece, Maria Ochs. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lourdes Suarez. Arrangements were handled by Loyless Funeral Home.

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ALVAREZ, Sergio, Jr.
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Sergio Alvarez, Jr. died in February of 1979. He had lived in the Miami area for 12 years, and formerly lived in Chile. Survivors include his parents, Sergio Alvarez, Sr. and Hilda Alvarez; two brothers, Louis and Fernando Alvarez; and three sisters, Maria, Arian and Rosa Alvarez. Interment was at Miami Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Van Orsdel Funeral Home.

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AMANN, Mark
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA: Mark R. Amann, 67, died July 27, 2009. He was the son of the late Louis and Nancy Amann. He volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, the Knights of Columbus, the Basilica of St. Augustine, the GOP, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Flagler Hospital and the St. Augustine Fire Department. He is survived by a daughter, Marcy A. Owens (Johnny); 3 grandchildren; a sister, Mary A. Destro; a brother, Peter A. Amann; a nephew; and his nieces. Services were held at the Basilica of St. Augustine. Interment was at San Lorenzo Cemetery by Craig Funeral Home.

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AMARY, Emanuel
SUNNY HILLS, FLORIDA: Emanuel Anis Amary, 84, died January 23, 1988 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City. He was born December 25, 1903, and was a native of New York. He was a retired publisher, and had lived in Sunny Hills for 8 years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is survived by a sister, and his friends. Interment was at Wausau Memorial Gardens under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

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AMBLER, Pauline
ARCADIA, FLORIDA: Pauline B. Ambler, 89, died August 23, 1971. She was born January 21, 1882 in Manchester, TN. She was a retired printer and had been a member of the International Typographical Union of Nashville, TN. She moved to Arcadia in 1919. She attended the United Methodist Church of Arcadia, and had been a member of the Rebekah Lodge. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Moore of Milton; two sons, Lewis Ambler and William Ambler, both of Arcadia; and 5 grandchildren. Burial was at Oak Ridge Cemetery with arrangements by Robarts-Grady Funeral Home.

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AMES, Raymond
LAKE WALES, FLORIDA: Raymond D. "Ray" Ames, 81, died October 6, 2005. He was born February 11, 1924. He was a truck driver with Roadway Express, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, the NRA, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He attended the First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy L. Ames; three daughters, Debora Ames of Oxnard, CA, Marie Moorehead of Milford, CT, and Deborah Morse of Senecaville, OH; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Lake Wales. Arrangements were handled by Marion Nelson Funeral Home.

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AMONS, Ruby
LAUREL, FLORIDA: Ruby J. Amons died September 15, 1976. She was a native of Alabama. She was a member of Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, and was a longtime Sarasota County resident. Survivors include her husband, Kendrick E. Amons; a daughter, Rev. Betty J. Byrd of Bradenton; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at the House of God on 24th Street. Interment was at Galilee Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

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ANASTASIOU, Nicholas
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Nicholas Anastasiou, 64, died July 13, 1981. He was born in Massachusetts. He worked as a distributor for the Miami News, and had been a Miami area resident for 20 years. Interment was at Southern Memorial Park Cemetery by Lithgow Funeral Home.

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ANDERMAN, Louis
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Louis S. Anderman, 73, died September 16, 1970. He was born in St. James, LA. He was a former district manager for Florida Imperial Oil Company, and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War I. He was a member of the VFW and the Elks, and had relocated to Sarasota 18 years ago from Iowa. He was survived by his wife, Elizabeth Anderman; and a brother, Emile Anderman of New Orleans, LA. Interment was at Palms Memorial Park under the direction of Hawkins Funeral Home.

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ANDERSEN, Tove
MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Tove Andersen, 63, died February 17, 2010. She was born in Halden, Norway, and lived in Melbourne for over 25 years. She was a former mail courier in Melbourne and Cocoa Beach, and was a member of the Sons of Norway. She is survived by her husband, Glenn; two sons, Raymond Strand and Brian Andersen; a daughter, Kari Andersen; her mother; a brother, Erik Bull-Hansen; and 2 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Beach Funeral Home.

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ANDERSON, Ethel
PALMETTO, FLORIDA: Ethel A. Anderson, 76, died October 1, 1994. She was born May 19, 1918 in Minneapolis. She had been a Palmetto resident for 15 years. She was a Jehovah's Witness. She is survived by her husband, Harold; a son, Larry Anderson of Hollywood, FL; and two sisters, Helen Finkle and Irene Finkle, both of Minneapolis. Arrangements were handled by Palmetto Funeral Home.

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ANDERSON, Ture
MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA: Ture G. Anderson, 75, died May 20, 1967 in Mount Dora. He was born in Sweden in 1891. He retired from Prudential Insurance Co., and had lived in the Toledo, OH area for over 50 years before relocating to Mount Dora in 1957. He was a Unitarian and a member of the Scandinavian Fraternity of America. Survivors include his wife, Astrid Anderson; two sons, Vern and Dale of Toledo, OH; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Pine Forest Cemetery in Mount Dora.

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ANDRES, Walter
VERNON, FLORIDA: Walter Jacob Andres died September 16, 1970 at the Washington County Hospital. He was born May 4, 1894. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. John Katewig of Hawthorne, NJ and Mrs. Ronald H. Wood of Palo, IA; a son, Chris Andres of Vernon; and his grandchildren. Services were held at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Chipley. Interment with Masonic rites was at the Vernon Cemetery.

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ANDREWS, Gary
CARYVILLE, FLORIDA: Gary Thomas Andrews, age 7 months, died May 14, 1961 in Caryville. He was the son of Mrs. Eunice M. Andrews. Other family members include a sister, Tammy M. Andrews of Caryville; a brother, Michael W. Baker of Caryville; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Gauss of Caryville. Services were held at the Caryville Church of God. Interment was at St. John Cemetery under the direction of Peel Funeral Home.

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ANTHONY, Melba
LAKE PLACID, FLORIDA: Melba B. Anthony, 77, died July 24, 2006. She was a bookkeeper in the construction business, and attended the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Carl H. Anthony; a daughter, Carla Holiday; a son, Reggie; a sister, Jackie Grant; 6 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery.

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ANTONIADIS, Kostas
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Kostas Antoniadis, 75, died April 2, 1959 at his residence. He was a native of Symi, Greece. He worked in iron construction, and had moved to St. Petersburg from Campbell, OH. He attended St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, and was a member of the Greek Community and the Symian Society. Survivors include his wife, Evangeline Antoniadis; a son, Paul of Tarpon Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Nora Katsares of Campbell, and Mrs. Anna Balaskas and Mrs. Chrisanthi Megaloudis, both of Tarpon Springs; a sister; four brothers; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Cycadia Cemetery with arrangements by Vinson Funeral Home.

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ANTZ, Elizabeth
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA: Elizabeth Stirrat Antz, 80, died December 4, 1977 in Gainesville. She was born in New York City. She was a retired registered nurse, and had moved to Gainesville a month earlier from St. Petersburg. She is survived by a brother, Arthur Stirrat of Gainesville; and a sister, Mabel Rauert of St. Petersburg. Arrangements were handled by Thomas Funeral Home.

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APATHY, Eva
ENGLEWOOD, FLORIDA: Eva Apathy, 45, died December 30, 1967. She was born May 7, 1922 in Sopron, Hungary. She was a former resident of New York City, and had been an Englewood resident for eight years. She was a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Leslie Apathy; a daughter, Zita Apathy; and a son, Leslie Apathy, Jr. Interment was at Lemon Bay Cemetery under the direction of Rawles Funeral Home.

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APPELBAUM, Ida
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Services for Ida Appelbaum, 48, were held September 25, 1956 at Hellman Funeral Home. She was a former resident of New York City, and had been in the Miami area for 16 years. She was survived by her husband, Lou; and a daughter, Rose, of New York. Interment was at Mount Sinai Cemetery.

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ARLOTTA, Joseph A.
MIRAMAR, FLORIDA: Joseph A. Arlotta, 85, died August 19, 1972 at Golden Isles Hospital. He was born in 1887. Survivors include his wife, Ida Arlotta; a daughter, Mrs. Mario Conforti; two sons, Rudolph B. and Hector A.; two brothers, Roberto and Arturo; 8 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Interment was at Lauderdale Memorial Park under the direction of Panciera Memorial Home.

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ARONCHICK, Stanley
NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA: Stanley Robert Aronchick, 41, died December 26, 1978. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias. He had lived in the Miami area for 14 years, and was a previous resident of Brooklyn, NY. Survivors include his wife, Audrey Aronchick; a son, Jeffrey; and a daughter, Deanna. Interment was at Lakeside Memorial Park under the direction of Rubin Memorial Chapel.

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ASHTON, Laura
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Laura E. Ashton, 85, died July 24, 1974. She had lived in the Miami area for 30 years, and was a former resident of Glassboro, NJ. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband, Herbert; a son, James H.; 2 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Miami Memorial Park under the direction of Van Orsdel Funeral Home.

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ASKOW, Nathan
BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, FLORIDA: Nathan Askow, 79, died November 6, 1968. He had lived in Southern Florida for 18 years, and was a past president of the Retail Bakers' Association of Chicago. He was a member of the B'nai B'rith. Survivors include his wife, Anna Askow; a daughter, Mrs. Florence Loeb of Chicago, IL; a son, Irwin J. of Winnetka, IL; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at The Riverside. Entombment was at the Mount Nebo Mausoleum.

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ATWELL, Jo Ann
OCALA, FLORIDA: Jo Ann Atwell, 43, died February 24, 1979 at Munroe Memorial Hospital. She had lived in Ocala since 1946, and was a native of Opp, AL. Survivors include her husband, Charles L. Atwell; a son, Jeffrey A. Atwell of Ocala; her mother, Annie Joe Atwell of Ocala; and a brother, Dr. Charles A. Atwell of Blacksburg, VA. Interment was at Hillcrest Cemetery with arrangements by Hiers Funeral Home.

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AUGENSTEIN, Lovetta
SUNNY HILLS, FLORIDA: Lovetta Mae Augenstein, 67, died August 21, 1994 at her residence. She was born August 26, 1926. She was a member of the Sunny Hills Community Church. She was a native of Illinois, and had been living in Sunny Hills for 11 years. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Jesse Augenstein; two daughters, Jerri L. Brown of Mesa, AZ and Geaneen Sowa of Decatur, IL; a brother, Cecil Boaz of Little Rock, AR; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Services were held in Vandalia, IL. Interment was at Fairlawn Cemetery in Vandalia with arrangements in Florida by Brown Funeral Home.

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AUSTIN, Cecil
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Cecil Bruce Austin died November 13, 1947 at the City Yacht Basin. He was a native of Bristol, England. He had formerly lived in Norfolk, VA. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Austin; a daughter, Mrs. Frances E. Davis; and four sons, Albert, Charles, Frederick and William. Services were held at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Burial was at Graceland Cemetery under the direction of Gerhardt Funeral Home.

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AVILA, Edward F.
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Edward Francis Avila, 70, died June 15, 1998 at his home. He was a former resident of Lowell, MA. He is survived by his wife, Georgette Avila; three daughters, Dorothy Lefebvre of Bonifay, Delores Kelly of Pelham, NH, and Rosemary McDough of Lowell, MA; two sons, Joseph Avila and Richard Avila, both of Salem, NH; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Cremation arrangements were handled by Sims Funeral Home.

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BAIN, Thomas
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Thomas L. Bain, 81, died April 27, 2000 at the Arbors at Safety Harbor nursing home. He was born in Detroit. He had worked as a locksmith and machinist, and was an Army veteran of World War II. He came to the Clearwater area in 1985 from Saratoga Springs, NY. There are no known surviving family members. Arrangements were handled by Abbey Parklawn Funeral Home.

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BAKER, Bessie
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Bessie Hinson Baker died December 19, 1992 at Wagner Nursing Home in Panama City. She was born February 12, 1899. Survivors include two sisters, Ola McLendon of Chipley and Jessie Bush of Panama City; and two brothers, O.C. Hinson of Panama City and A.J. Hinson of Tampa. Interment was at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Washington County, FL with arrangements by Peel Funeral Home.

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BAKER, Charles
RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA: Charles Baker, 87, died July 2, 1956 at Coral Gables Veterans Hospital. He was a military veteran. Cremation arrangements were handled by Northwood Funeral Home.

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BAKER, Harry
HERNANDO, FLORIDA: Harry F. "Biff" Baker, 76, died April 30, 1977. He was a native of Denver, PA. He was a former resident of St. Petersburg. He was a Protestant and a member of the Northmont Fellowship Association of Reading, PA. Survivors include his wife, Lila Weaver Baker; a daughter, Mrs. Delores Lose of Bushnell; a sister, Mrs. Mary Hunter of St. Petersburg; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild. Services were held at the Inverness Chapel of Hooper Funeral Homes. Interment was at Memorial Park in St. Petersburg.

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BALAZS, Gabor
VERNON, FLORIDA: Gabor E. "Ernie" Balazs, 70, died April 27, 1993 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City. He was born March 10, 1922. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by a brother, John Balazs; his nieces and nephews; and his friends. Interment with Masonic rites was at the Vernon Cemetery under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

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BALDAUF, Deloris
BABSON PARK, FLORIDA: Deloris Jean Baldauf, 68, died March 16, 2001. She was a former business manager at Vanguard School, and was a 40-year member of the Lake Wales Lutheran Church, where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, and directed the handbell group. She was a member and former president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies' Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. "Bob" Baldauf; three sons, Andy Baldauf of Babson Park, John J. Baldauf of Summersville, SC, and Robert M. Baldauf of Holland, MA; a daughter, Bonnie Parker of Auburndale; two sisters, Ruby Acord of Dixon, MO, and Elise LaVal of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; a brother, Vernon Jett of Garden Grove, MO; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at Lake Wales Lutheran Church. Interment was at the Lake Wales Cemetery.

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BALDWIN, Armond
MARIANNA, FLORIDA: Armond G. Baldwin, 55, died July 18, 1961 at his residence. He worked for the Jackson County Floridan and the Yellow Jacket at the Florida School for Boys. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Marianna. Survivors include his wife, Marie Hatcher Baldwin; two sons, Fred Baldwin and Dr. Charles A. Baldwin; a brother, James C. Baldwin; and 5 grandchildren. Burial was at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens by Neal Funeral Home.

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BALESTRERI, Frances
ROTONDA WEST, FLORIDA: Frances Balestreri, 73, died January 28, 2007. She was born November 22, 1933 to Serafino and Carmela Dimino Balestreri. She was a retired computer programmer for IBM, and was a member of the Rotonda West Community Church. She is survived by a sister, Jeanne Ceccato of Franklin Square, NY; and two nephews, Roy Ceccato of New Jersey, and Daryl Ceccato of New York. Burial was at Gulf Pines Memorial Park under the direction of Lemon Bay Funeral Home.

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BALKCOM, Zelotes
NOMA, FLORIDA: Zelotes B. Balkcom, 74, died March 23, 1966 at the Campbellton-Graceville Hospital. He was born April 29, 1891. He was a retired farmer and a native of Holmes County. Survivors include three daughters, Mildred George, Dorothy Bibb, and Agnes Ard; and two sisters, Mrs. Joe Womble and Mrs. J.T. Pate. Services were held at Bethel Baptist Church. Burial was at Bethel Cemetery.

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BANKS, Elnora
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Elnora Banks, 66, died January 20, 1986. She was a native of Madison, and a longtime Orlando resident. She worked as a cook. She was a member of St. Mark A.M.E. Church, and Heroines of Jericho Court #28. She is survived by her husband, Henry; a daughter, Louise E. Cohen of Orlando; her sons, Thomas Cohen of Burlington, NJ, and Waldence Cohen, Rev. Willie Cohen, Ronnie Cohen and John Thompson, all of Orlando; a sister, Martha Pasco of Jacksonville; a brother, Thomas Phelps of St. Augustine; 11 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were entrusted to Mitchell's Funeral Home.

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BANKS, Lucy
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Lucy S. Banks, 89, died June 13, 1968 in Ohio. She is survived by two sons, Thomas W. Banks of Panama City, and Thad C. Banks of Greensboro, NC; and a daughter, Mrs. Ester B. Kennedy of Panama City. Services were held at Moss Hill Methodist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of Blackburn Funeral Home.

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BARAZANI, Dorothy
PEMBROKE, PARK, FLORIDA: Dorothy B. Barazani, 86, died April 9, 1999. She had lived in Florida for 24 years, and was a previous resident of New York, NY. She is survived by brother, John Evans of Palm Coast; a nephew, Ronald (Helen) Evans; a niece, Eileen Ingram; and a great-niece. Interment was at Hollywood Memorial Gardens North under the direction of Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.

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BARBEE, Betty
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Betty Flynn Barbee, 38, died May 10, 1981. Survivors include two sons, Joey Gay and Ronnie Gay, both of Chipley; her father, William Flynn of Miami; a brother, Robert Flynn; a sister, Genise Estes; an aunt, Nancy Gilbert; and an uncle, W.W. Wynn. Burial was at the Lynn Haven Cemetery.

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BARBERIE, Marjorie
SOUTH PASADENA, FLORIDA: Miss Marjorie Cadiz Barberie, 84, died April 26, 1978. She was born in Brooklyn, NY. She had been an executive at AT&T in New York City. She had lived in Florida for 17 years, and was a former resident of Plympton, MA. She was an Episcopalian. Survivors include a niece, Viola C. Ross of Upper Mountclair, NJ and a nephew, Philip A. Barberie of Booksville. Services were held at Baynard-Thompson Beach Memorial Chapel. Note: One record lists her as a graduate of Cornell University and a member of Kappa Alpha Theta.

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BARBOT, William R., Sr.
MELROSE, FLORIDA: William Robert Barbot, Sr., 48, died January 13, 1984 at Shands Hospital. He was born January 13, 1936 in Savannah, GA. He was a consulting forester, and graduated from the University of Georgia. He attended Faith Presbyterian Church, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He had lived in Melrose for 18 years, and was a former resident of Fort Myers. Survivors include a son, William R. Barbot, Jr. of Greensboro; a daughter, Laura Anne Barbot of Greensboro; and two brothers, Daniel E. Barbot and Karl V. Barbot, Jr., both of Savannah. Interment was at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, GA under the direction of Johnson-Hayes Funeral Home.

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BARD, Maxie
MARIANNA, FLORIDA: Maxie E. Bard, a resident of the Marianna Convalescent Center, died January 29, 1993. Survivors include four daughters, Dixie McDaniel of Orlando, Sybil Roberts of Marianna, Elizabeth Ellis of Seagrove Beach, and Myrtle Huggins of Pine Level, AL; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery by James and Sikes Funeral Home.

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BARDOW, Frank
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA: Frank H. Bardow, 81, died May 13, 1978 at the Boca Raton Community Hospital. He was a veteran of World War I. He had lived in Boca Raton for 13 years, and was a former resident of Lake Mohawk, NJ. Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Constance McMurray of Upper Montclair, NJ, and his friends. Interment was at the Boca Raton Cemetery under the direction of Kraeer Funeral Home.

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BARFIELD, Elizabeth
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Elizabeth "Beth" Barfield, 61, died November 13, 2010. She was a retired superintendent for Miami-Dade Transit Bus Operations. She is survived by a son, Cedrick Barfield of Orlando; a brother, Simmie Barfield of Kissimmee; and two sisters, Patricia Lott (Donnie) of Miami, and Barbara Kelly (Haywood) of Duluth, GA. Services were held at St. Matthew's Freewill Baptist Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Wright and Young Funeral Home.

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BARFIELD, John H.
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: John Hubert Barfield, 55, died October 4, 1965 at the Washington County Hospital. Survivors include a nephew, Leroy Penton of Lynn Haven. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Blackburn Funeral Home.

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BARMORE, James
WEWAHITCHKA, FLORIDA: James O. Barmore, 67, died April 27, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Marietta, GA. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and had lived in Wewahitchka for five years. He is survived by his mother, Sarah Elizabeth McDaniel of Marietta, GA; a daughter; two sons; a longtime friend and companion, Margie O. Smith and her sons, Larry and Sam Redding; and his half-brothers and half-sisters. Cremation arrangements were handled by Comforter Funeral Home.

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BARNES, Inez
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA: Inez E. Barnes, 83, died November 15, 2002. She retired from the Florida Department of Education. She was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member of the retirement ministry and the choir. She is survived by two nephews, Wilson Holiday III (Shay) and Wilson Holiday, Jr.; her cousins; 5 great-nieces; and her friends. Services were held at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Strong and Jones Funeral Home.

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BARNES, Marion
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Marion Inez Barnes, 62, died December 12, 1999 at Healthmark Regional Medical Center in DeFuniak Springs. She was born March 22, 1937. Survivors include three daughters, Tami Pickren of Destin, Linda Landers of Boca Raton, and Cinda Watts of Tampa; a son, Don Pickren of Ricon, GA; a sister, Hazel E. Taylor of Columbia, SC; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery in Holmes County, FL by Peel Funeral Home.

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BARNETT, Jessie
TAMPA, FLORIDA: Jessie Barnett, 83, died February 1, 1989 in Bradenton. Survivors include two daughters, Evelyn Terry of Lutz, and Kathleen Wright Hughes of Tampa; 8 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Services were held at Unity Baptist Church. Interment was at Unity Cemetery under the direction of Peel Funeral Home.

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BARON, Michael
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Michael Baron, 66, 66, died February 11, 2010. He was born April 3, 1943. He was a food broker. He is survived by a daughter, Elisa (Scott) Wagner; his mother, Sylvia; a brother, Alex (Barbara); a nephew; and a granddaughter. Interment was at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Largo under the direction of David C. Gross Funeral Home.

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BARR, Harry
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Harry Barr, 81, died August 31, 1975. He was a retired furniture store owner. He had been in the Miami area for 25 years, and was a previous resident of Kenosha, WI. He was a member of Temple Beth Sholom, the Chicago Furniture Mart, and the Bayshore Country Club. Survivors include his wife, Diana; a daughter, Elizabeth Pinkus; a stepson, Jack Dulberg; and 7 grandchildren. Services were held at Riverside Alton Road Chapel.

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BARRETT, Walter
ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA: Walter O. Barrett died September 14, 1968. He was born in Margaretville, NY. He was a retired contractor, and had been in Zephyrhills for over 20 years, having previously lived in Oneonta, NY. He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Rose Plantz of Albany, NY, Mrs. Helen Bellinger of Zephyrhills, and Mrs. Elizabeth Rate of East Schodack, NY; and his nieces and nephews. Arrangements were handled by Lair's Funeral Home.

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BARROW, Bessie
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Bessie Barrow, 75, died December 10, 1984 at her residence. She was born May 17, 1909. She was a Baptist. She was a Jackson County native and a longtime resident of Washington County. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Alma Roberts of Pensacola and Mrs. Dorth Collins of Chipley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Murdock Barrow. Interment was at Piney Grove Cemetery under the direction of Blackburn-Wachob Funeral Home.

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BARROW, Murdock
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Murdock Barrow, 80, died July 2, 1971 at the Campbellton-Graceville Hospital. He was born May 3, 1891. Survivors include his wife, Bessie Barrow; two sons, Olen Barrow of New Port Richey and Arthur Barrow of Clearwater; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Andrews of New Orleans, LA and Mrs. Callie McNeil of Largo. Services were held at Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church. Interment was at the Piney Grove Cemetery by Peel Funeral Home.

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BARTLEY, Emma
HYPOLUXO, FLORIDA: Emma May Bartley, 67, died June 25, 1954 at her residence. She was survived by her husband, Wilson Bartley; a son, Robert Bartley; and six daughters, Mrs. P.S. Sinclair, Mrs. R.H. Fisher, Mrs. W.E. Perry, Jr., Mrs. R.M. Kelley, Mrs. H.J. White, Jr., and Mrs. C.B. Rich. Services were held at the chapel of E. Earl Smith and Son Funeral Home with cremation following.

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BARZEE, Austin, Jr.
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Austin H.M. Barzee, Jr., 56, died May 24, 1977 at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He was born in New York City. He was a former manager at Fisherman's Paradise, a boat and fishing tackle supply store, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, and had lived in Miami for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Barzee; two daughters, Anastasia and Mary; a son, William; two sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Interment was at Vista Memorial Gardens by Philbrick Funeral Home.

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BASELICE, Antonio
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Antonio "Tony" Baselice, 62, died January 3, 1972. He was born January 3, 1910. He was a former resident of New York City, and had been living in the Miami area for 18 years. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He was a member of B.M. & P.I.U. Local #41 in Long Island City, NY, and Local #7 in Miami. He was also a member of the VFW. Survivors include his wife, Kay Baselice; two daughters, Sheryl Baselice and Mrs. Robyn Mathews; and two sisters, Rose Chucci and Angelina DeRise. Services were held at St. Monica Catholic Church. Interment was at the Barrancas National Cemetery by Bennett and Ulm Funeral Home.

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BASILE, Michael
DUNDEE, FLORIDA: Michael Basile, 72, died October 14, 1988 at Heart of Florida Hospital in Haines City. He was a professional jockey, and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a Catholic. He was a native of New York, and a former resident of Fort Lauderdale. Survivors include his wife, Mary E. Basile; a son, Michael F. Basile of Dundee; five brothers, Peter, Salvador, Leonard, Joseph, and Anthony; and three sisters, Angie DeCarlo, Rose Panico, and Anna Denardo. Arrangements were handled by Lane-Holt Funeral Home.

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BASTANZI, Joseph V.
PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA: Joseph Vincent Bastanzi, 79, died January 20, 2008. He was a member of Electricians' Local #349 for over 30 years, and was a veteran of both the Army and the Navy. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Martha Bastanzi; a son, Joseph Bastanzi, Jr.; a daughter, Carol Meinen (Randy); a brother, John Bastanzi; his grandchildren; and a great-grandson. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Michelle. Services were held at St. Maximillian Kolbe Catholic Church. Interment was at South Florida National Cemetery.

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BATCHELOR, Jerome
SEBRING, FLORIDA: Jerome J. Batchelor died February 27, 1995. He was born April 28, 1919. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Wenona L. Batchelor; a son, Kenneth H. Batchelor of Miami; a daughter, Carole Batchelor Humphrey of Sebring; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lake Placid with arrangements by Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home.

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BATES, Carol
POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA: Carol L. Bates, 37, died November 17, 1984 at North Broward Medical Center. She was born January 21, 1947 in Youngstown, OH to Earl M. and Virginia Knorr Bates. She had worked as an assembler at an electrical company, and was a former resident of Warren, OH before coming to Pompano Beach. Survivors include a son, Thomas W.; her parents, of Pompano Beach; a brother, Dennis of Ashtabula, OH; and a sister, Linda Weber of Pompano Beach. Arrangements were handled by Kraeer Funeral Home.

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BATINKOFF, Rae
NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND, FLORIDA: Rae Batinkoff, 84, died September 7, 2004. She was born July 31, 1920. She retired to Florida. She was a longtime bookkeeper for the family hatchery business, and was an active member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Community General Hospital. In Florida, she was a member of the North Beach Association and Beth Israel Temple. She enjoyed golfing and gardening. She is survived by a son, Barry Batinkoff of Glenmont; a brother, Leon Taslitt of Fort Meyers, FL; a grandson; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence. Interment was at Beth El Memorial Park with arrangements by Strunk Funeral Home.

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BATTY, Vernon
MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA: Vernon Sidney Batty, 94, died September 12, 1992 at Heartland Health Care Center in Miami. He was born in Yeovil, England. He came to the U.S. in 1908, and lived in Gloversville, NY. He was the longtime owner of Gloversville Awning Co., and moved to Miami Lakes after his retirement. He had also worked at the N.A. Taylor Awning Co., and had been a circulation director at the former Morning Herald in Gloversville. He was an Episcopalian, a 70-year member of the Gloversville Masonic Lodge, and a life member of the Rotary Club. He was a founder of the Miami Lakes Senior Citizens' Club. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia J. Zubko of Cocoa Beach; a brother, Albert G. Batty; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alvina Westfall Batty. Services were held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Gloversville. Interment was at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Gloversville by Walrath and Bushouer Funeral Home.

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BAUM, Louise
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Louise Baum, 80, died October 28, 1927. She was born in Ohio. She was survived by a niece, Dottie Palmer. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery.

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BAUMGAERTNER, Gertrud
PONCE de LEON, FLORIDA: Gertrud Elisabeth Baumgaertner, 76, died October 13, 2011 at Healthmark Regional Medical Center. She was born in Schmiedeberg, Germany on December 3, 1934 to the late Anton and Frieda Schoenherr. She moved to the U.S. in 1959 and had been in Ponce de Leon for 30 years, having previously lived in Milwaukee and Miami. She worked at Professional Products Inc. in DeFuniak Springs. She enjoyed remodeling, home improvement, and her Golden Retriever, Lady. Survivors include a daughter, Silke Kapella (Jeff) of New Mexico; and a son, Henry Baumgaertner of Chipley. Arrangements were handled by Davis Watkins Funeral Home.

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BEACOATS, Roy
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Roy Beacoats, 81, died May 18, 2012 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City. He formerly worked at Moody's Pasture in Vernon, the Washington County Kennel Club, and the Panama City Mall. He was a Baptist. He enjoyed playing dominoes, and had won the Bay County City Championship. He is survived by his companion, Pearl Roulhac of Panama City; a sister, Joyce Knight (Early); his cousins; his nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Ebro. Interment was at St. Luke Memorial Garden Cemetery in Vernon under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home.

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BEAN, James A.
GRACEVILLE, FLORIDA: James Alexander Bean, 100, died November 28, 1990 at the Bonifay Nursing Home in Bonifay, FL. He is survived by five daughters, Dahlia Register of Bonifay, Carolyn Driskell of Bowling Green, Desma Clark of Opelika, AL, and Shirley Davis and Frances Edmonds, both of Smiths, AL; a son, Edwin B. Bean of Sargent, GA; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Interment was at Brown Cemetery by Peel Funeral Home.

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BEAR, Henrietta
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: Henrietta Kugleman Bear died October 20, 1893. She was born April 7, 1843 in Warburg, Germany. She was the wife of Lewis Bear. Interment was at Temple Beth-El Cemetery under the direction of Jon G. Wood, undertaker.

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BEAVER, Melvin
SILVER SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Melvin Carl Beaver, 69, died October 22, 1980. He was born October 16, 1911 in Chicago, IL. He was a retired electrician, and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Beaver; a son, Roy Beaver of Park Forest, IL; two sisters, Lucille Berndt and Pearl Peterson, both of Bradenton; two brothers, William Beaver of Chicago, IL, and Harry Beaver of Bradenton; and 3 grandchildren. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery with arrangements by Roberts Funeral Home.

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BEATTY, Kenneth L.
FROSTPROOF, FLORIDA: Kenneth Leon Beatty, 72, died January 16, 2005 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born March 15, 1932 in Hohenwald, TN. He retired from the U.S. Air Force, and was a veteran of the Korea and Vietnam Wars. He relocated to Frostproof from Tennessee in 1991. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Beatty; a son, Michel Beatty of France; a stepdaughter, Martine Bauduin of Belgium; 8 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Marion Nelson Funeral Home.

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BECERRA, Luis
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Louis Becerra, 90, died August 21, 1972. He was a retired cigar maker. Services were held at the Lithgow Coral Way Chapel. Interment was at Woodlawn Park Cemetery.

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BECKHAM, Walter
WAUSAU, FLORIDA: Walter Clifford Beckham, 73, died in August of 1950 in Panama City. He was survived by his wife, Victoria Beckham; three sons, William H. Beckham, Joseph Beckham, and Walter C. Beckham; two stepsons, Horace Taylor and Ross Taylor; three stepdaughters, Lillie Mae Smith, Pauline Barefield, and Alma Messer; and three brothers, Don, Russell and Will. Services were held at Wausau Pentecostal Church. Burial was at Ferguson Cemetery.

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BEECH, Doris
LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Doris H. Beech, 75, died August 9, 1979 at Lakeland General Hospital. She was a native of West Virginia. She was a retired art teacher and secretary. She was a Protestant, and had formerly lived in San Diego, CA. Survivors include two nephews, Lee H. Vinson and Everett Hankins; and a niece, Doris H. Ross. Arrangements were handled by Thornton Memorial Home.

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BEECHER, Pauline
OCALA, FLORIDA: Pauline T. Beecher, 66, died March 6, 1992 at her residence. She was a retired telephone operator, and was a native of Watertown, NY. She had been living in Ocala for 7 years. She was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Frederick Beecher; two daughters, Cynthia Woolf of Winchester, VA, and Carol Ann Brett of Watertown, NY; a son, John Krupcale of Fulton, NY; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Watertown, NY. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery in Watertown with arrangements by Roberts Funeral Home.

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BEETSCHEN, Christian
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Christian Beetschen, 79, died March 11, 1983 at the Holmes County Hospital. He was a native of Switzerland. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Daniola Beetschen; four sisters, Claire Torriani of Bonifay, and Rosli Switzer, Ida Angst, and Anna Kunzler, all of Switzerland; and two brothers, Walter Beetschen of Matawan, NJ, and Hans Beetschen of Switzerland. Burial was at the Bonifay Cemetery by Sims Funeral Home.

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BEGGS, Larkin M., Jr.
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Larkin McDonald "Donnie" Beggs, Jr. died May 10, 1966. He was a casualty of the Vietnam War. He was born March 17, 1947 to Mr. and Mrs. Larkin Beggs, Sr.. He was a member of St. Brendan's Catholic Church. He was survived by his parents; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Beggs. Services were held at St. Brendan's Catholic Church. Interment was at Arlington National Cemetery under the direction of Gerhardt Funeral Home.

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BEHRENS, George
MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: George Behrens, 74, died December 15, 1984 at the Gainesville V.A. Hospital. He was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran with 22 years of military service, and served in World War II and Korea. He is survived by his wife, Edith Behrens. Arrangements were handled by Williams-Thomas Funeral Home.

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BEISWANGER, Jane
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA: Jane Gehring Beiswanger, 77, died December 10, 2006 at a local hospital. She was born September 7, 1929. She was a former resident of North Palm Beach. She attended St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, William "Bill" Beiswanger; a daughter and son-in-law, Jani and Trevor Drushal of North Palm Beach; a son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Katie Beiswanger of Panama City; a sister, Jaqueline G. Knapp of Clayton, NC; and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jill Beiswanger. Services were held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Arrangements were handled by Southerland Family Funeral Home.

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BELAN, Mary
ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA: Mary Belan died March 14, 2009. She was born November 25, 1914. She is survived by a daughter Verna Gregos and husband Joseph Gregos; a brother and sister-in-law John and Stella Kosco; a sister, Wilma Ucker; 7 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Belan; a daughter, Dolores; a son-in-law, Stanley Hadam; and a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Lewis Treadwell. Interment was at Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Reese Funeral Home.

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BELENGER, Ruby
MIAMI SHORES, FLORIDA: Ruby Belenger, 92, died October 18, 1978 in Jupiter, FL. She had lived in Miami Shores for 20 years, and was a former resident of Chicago. She was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist. Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Shirley M. Stannard. Arrangements were handled by Joseph B. Cofer Miami Shores Funeral Home.

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BELL, Ida
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Ida May Bell, 82, died November 7, 1994 at Doctors Memorial Hospital. She was born July 27, 1912. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and a former resident of Vernon, FL. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, and her friends. Interment was at the Vernon Cemetery under the direction of Sims Funeral Home.

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BELL, Janie
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Janie Hall Scarlett Bell died April 27, 1996 at a local nursing home. She was born August 13, 1908 in Chipley, FL. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Chipley. Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Coon of Tampa and Mary C. Norwich of Cocoa Beach; 3 granddaughters; and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Bell. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley with arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home.

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BELLA, Matus
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Matus Bella, 68, died January 24, 1959 at a St. Petersburg hospital. He was a retired machinist for General American Transportation Co. in Gary, IN. He was a former resident of Masaryktown, FL, and was a member of the Woodmen of the World and the Czechoslovakian American Society. He is survived by three sisters, Mary Supik, Susana Tomka, and Emily Svtovisc; a brother, Milos; and a cousin, Paul Bella. Arrangements were handled by Barnes, Biscoe and Yopp Funeral Home.

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BELLADONNA, Dante
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Dante Belladonna, 77, died January 17, 1961. He was a retired baker and a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church. He was a former resident of Logan, WV. Services were held at St. Jude's Church. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery with arrangements by Arlington Memorial Funeral Home.

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BENDER, Ethel
ELLENTON, FLORIDA: Ethel Bender, 70, died April 22, 1978 in Bradenton. She was born in Fairoaks, PA. She was a retired school teacher, and had lived in Ellenton for 5 years. Survivors include her husband, Walter Bender; a daughter, Joan Dinse of Ulster, PA; and 4 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Palmetto Funeral Home.

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BENEFIELD, Daisy
WILDWOOD, FLORIDA: Daisy B. Benefield, 77, died March 16, 1978 at Munroe Memorial Hospital in Ocala. She was a native of Georgia. She had lived in Wildwood for 5 years, and was a Baptist. Survivors include a son, R.L. Benefield of Wildwood; three daughters, Mrs. Roxie Price of Oklawaha, Mrs. Doris Alderman of Wildwood, and Mrs. Hazel Washington of Lester, GA; two sisters, Mrs. Lacey Brooks of Ocala, and Mrs. Lea Morey of Lester, GA; 13 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Cedar Grove Cemetery by Hiers Funeral Home.

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BENITOA, Helen
MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Helen Flipse Benitoa, 45, died January 6, 1969. She formerly lived in Havana, Cuba. She was survived by a brother, William L. Flipse of Miami Springs. Entombment was at Flagler Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Philbrick and Son Coral Gables Funeral Home.

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BENJAMIN, Gladys
BARTOW, FLORIDA: Gladys Fay Butler Benjamin, 83, died February 20, 2005. She was born November 27, 1921. She attended Faith Tabernacle in Plant City. Survivors include a son, Berlie C. Butler of Lakeland; two daughters, Patricia A. Beasley of Bartow, and Mary Lynn Sullivan of Lakeland; a brother, Maryland Hamilton of Clearwater; a sister, Gracie Baskin of Orlando; 4 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Benjamin. Interment was at Oaklawn Cemetery in Plant City under the direction of Gentry-Morrison Southside Funeral Home.

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BENNETT, Charles
WELAKA, FLORIDA: Charles E. Bennett, 71, died July 29, 1956 in Palatka, FL. He was a retired fisherman. He was survived by a son, Vernon of Crescent City. Interment was at Eden Cemetery under the direction of W. Carl Davis and Son Funeral Home.

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BENTLEY, Beulah
FROSTPROOF, FLORIDA: Beulah V. Bentley, 91, died March 21, 1999 at the Groves Center. She was born November 8, 1907 in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. She was a former resident of Detroit, and had been living in Frostproof for over 30 years. She was a Presbyterian, and had been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Detroit. Survivors include three daughters, Carolyn Haddock of Fort Lauderdale, Norma Herman of Leesburg, and Shirley White of Loganville, GA; 10 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Silver Hill Cemetery by Shore Funeral Home.

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BENTON, Bell
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Bell Benton, 97, died January 26, 1998 at Mariner Health Care in Bonifay. She was born March 12, 1900. Survivors include her nieces and nephews; and two sisters-in-law, Margie Hewett of Pensacola and Stella Hewett of DeFuniak Springs. Services were held at Campground Church. Interment was at Campground Cemetery under the direction of Sims Funeral Home.

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BERDEAUX, John P., Sr.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: John P. Berdeaux, Sr., 82, died June 27, 1984. He retired from the Dade County Sheriff's Department with 30 years of service, and had lived in Miami for 50 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Roach; a son, John P. Berdeaux, Jr.; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Bennett and Sons Funeral Home.

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BERGER, Flossie
OCALA, FLORIDA: Flossie Berger, 74, died May 16, 2008 at the Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Mount Carmel Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Florence Jackson of Camden, NJ, and Mrs. Obie Eason of Freeport, NY; her nieces and nephews; and her friends. Burial was at Chestnut Cemetery by Summers Funeral Home.

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BERGHAUS, Anna
FLORAL CITY, FLORIDA: Anna Berghaus, 84, died December 26, 1979. She was born in Germany. She was a retired licensed practical nurse, and was a former resident of Utica, NY. She retired after working at the Utica State Hospital for 25 years. She is survived by a sister, Erna Dornhaus of Floral City. Arrangements were handled by Charles E. Davis Funeral Home.

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BERKE, William
HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA: William Berke, 77, died July 6, 1981. Survivors include his wife, Helen; a son, Burton; a sister, Lee Rich; a brother, Milton; 2 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Interment was at Lakeside Memorial Park by Levitt-Weinstein Funeral Home.

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BERNARD, Mildred
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA: Mildred Bernard died April 5, 1967 in Delray Beach. She was a former resident of Toledo, OH, and was also a former longtime resident of Columbus, OH, where she was secretary-treasurer of the Franklin Glue Co. Her husband was John P. Bernard, executive vice-president of the Toledo Scale Co. Other family members include a daughter, Mrs. Mary Robertson; and a son, Dr. L. Thomas Williams, Jr. Services and interment were at Delray Beach.

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BERNIER, Robert C.
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Robert C. Bernier, 73, died June 1, 2002. He was born October 11, 1928 in New Hampshire. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. There are no known surviving family members. Interment was at the Florida National Cemetery under the direction of Toale Brothers Funeral Home. Note: One record gives his birth year as 1929.

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BERRY, Jessie
SUNNY HILLS, FLORIDA: Mrs. Jessie McDonald Berry, 77, died July 27, 1984 at a hospital in Panama City. She retired from the Continental Can Co., and was a New York native. She is survived by her husband, Park W. Berry. Cremation arrangements were handled by Smith Funeral Home of Panama City, FL.

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BEST, Louise
SILVER SPRINGS SHORES, FLORIDA: Louise Best, 61, died October 26, 1980 at Munroe Regional Medical Center. She was born September 20, 1919, and was a Youngstown, OH native. She was a beautician and sales representative, and a former resident of Amityville, NY. She was a member of the Heroines of Jericho and a Past Matron in the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband, Vincent E. Best; an aunt, Sophia Dawson of Youngstown, OH; and her friends. Services were held in Amityville, NY. Interment was at Calverton National Cemetery with arrangements by D.J. Brown Funeral Home.

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BETHEA, Lorine
OCALA, FLORIDA: Lorine Bethea, 59, died April 12, 1987 at the Munroe Regional Medical Center. She was born August 21, 1927 in Miami to Andrew and Sarah Jenkins. Survivors include three sons, Ira Bethea and Erik Bethea, both of Ocala, and Andrew C. Bethea of Laurel, DE; four daughters, Glendoria B. Williams of Miami, Cora J. Thomas of Palatka, and Anya M. Hall and Derrian Bethea, both of Ocala; a sister, Dorothy M. Zow of Ocala; an aunt, Cora Jenkins; 15 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Interment was at Lincoln Memorial Gardens by Cunningham Funeral Home.

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BETZ, William
LAKELAND, FLORIDA: William K. Betz, 56, died February 14, 1979 at Lakeland General Hospital. He owned a hobby shop. He was a native of Miami, and had been living in Lakeland for seven years. He attended the First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland. Survivors include his wife, Valerie Betz; two daughters, Deborah Personette and Beverly Towson; a son, Barrett T. Betz; and 8 grandchildren. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Miami with arrangements by Gentry Morrison Funeral Home.

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BIEGAS, Francis
CARYVILLE, FLORIDA: Francis Biegas, 72, died December 27, 1987 at the Veterans Hospital in Montgomery, AL. He is survived by his cousins; his nieces and nephews; and his friends. Interment was at the Caryville City Cemetery under the direction of Peel Funeral Home.

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BILICK, Denise
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Denise Louise Bilick, 73, died May 26, 1998 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay. She is survived by a daughter, Louise Brim of New York, NY; a son, Richard Hunter of Bonifay; a sister, Lolita Vilani of Chapel Hill, NC; a brother, Andre Rodier of Orlando; and 12 grandchildren. She was cremated.

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BILSKE, William
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: William R. Bilske, 54, died August 6, 2003 at the Bay Pines V.A. Medical Center. He was a Chicago native. He had worked as an air conditioning repairman, and was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. There are no known surviving family members. Arrangements were handled by International Casket and Urn Gallery.

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BILTON, Angus
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: Angus Bilton, 86, died at April 29, 1977 at his residence. He was a native of Scotland. He had worked as a tool and dye maker for the U.S. government, and was a British Army veteran of World War I. He was a former resident of Pompano Beach and a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston. Survivors include his wife, Edith Bilton; a sister, Isabelle Erwin; and a brother Robert Bilton. Burial was at Manasota Memorial Park under the direction of Toale Brothers South Chapel Funeral Home.

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BING, Queen Ester
WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA: Queen Ester Bing, 68, died January 31, 1998 at the Winter Haven Health Care Center. She was born May 16, 1929 in Pineland, SC. She had lived in Winter Haven for 10 years, and was a member of the Church of God by Faith in Pineland. Survivors include a daughter, Betty J. Miller of Winter Haven; a brother, Lonnie Bing of Philadelphia; two sisters, Corrine Raby of Milton, NC and Mary Miller of Winter Haven; 9 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Arrangements were handled by John A. Boyd Funeral Home.

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BISCORNET, Ulysses
MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Ulysses F. Biscornet, 71, died January 11, 1986. He was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Ben; a daughter, Joan; a sister, Dorothy; a brother, Lawrence; and a grandson. Interment was at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery.

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BIVINS, Letonia
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA: Letonia Bivins, 25, died March 3, 1982 at Northeast Florida State Hostpial. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Ruth Black Bivins of Gainesville; four brothers, Charles, Ernest and Douglas Bivins and Theodore Slaughter; and six sisters, Delores Robinson, Ruth Harris, Jeanie Douglas, and Jeanette, Annette and Linda Bivins. Interment was at Pine Grove Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Brothers Funeral Home.

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BLACK, Lorena
BELLEVIEW, FLORIDA: Lorena P. Black, 84, died April 25, 1996 at Palm Gardens of Ocala. She was a retired school teacher and a member of the Evangelical Bible Mission. She was a native of Putney, WV, and had come to the Belleview area 26 years earlier from Charleston, WV. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Ann Stender of Belleview; a brother, Rev. Wilbur Reynolds of Charleston, WV; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Cotton Plant Cemetery in Ocala under the direction of Belleview Funeral Home.

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BLACKFORD, Edith
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: Edith M. Blackford, 91, died June 8, 2003. She was born February 26, 1912 in Gloversville, NY. She relocated in 1970 from New York to Florida. There are no known surviving family members. Arrangements were entrusted to Brown and Sons Funeral Home.

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BLACKWELL, Rev. Cornelius
PALM COAST, FLORIDA: Rev. Cornelius Blackwell, 91, died February 19, 2000 at Beverly Health and Rehabilitation. He was a native of Norfolk, VA. He had served as an assistant pastor at Thessalonia Baptist Church in Bronx, NY, and was a retired city employee. He had lived in the Palm Coast area since 1989. He is survived by a stepdaughter, Vernice Travis of Palm Coast; and 2 step-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Volusia Memorial Funeral Home.

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BLAIR, Henry
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Henry F. Blair, 79, died March 13, 1962 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Preston, England. He was a retired farmer and a veteran of the Boer Wars, having served with the Highlands Light Infantry. He had lived in Florida for 11 years, and previously lived in Seattle, WA and San Jose, CA. He was a member of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC. Survivors include his wife, Vesta W. Blair; and his friends. Arrangements were handled by Hawkins Funeral Home.

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BLAIR, Sue
LOWELL, FLORIDA: Sue Blair, 61, died June 19, 1972. She was a native of Woodbury, GA. She served as postmistress of the Lowell Post Office, and was a member of Reddick United Methodist Church. She had lived in Lowell since 1928. Survivors include her husband, Fred Blair; a son, Buddy Blair of Ocala; three daughters, Mrs. Richard Crokin of Indianapolis, IN, and Mrs. George Rou and Mrs. H.L. Grizzard of Lowell; and 13 grandchildren. Interment was at Hillcrest Cemetery by Hiers Funeral Home.

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BLANCO, Maria
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Maria L. Blanco, 83, died September 21, 1980. She had lived in Miami since 1955. Survivors include a son, Alfred J. Martinez of Miami; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Van Orsdel Coral Gables Chapel. Note: Interment may be at Flagler Memorial Park.

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BLITCH, Dora
TRENTON, FLORIDA: Dora Esther Blitch, 47, died March 3, 1972 in Gainesville. She was born April 11, 1924 in Marion County. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Henry; two sons, Ray and James; three daughters, Elizabeth Durden, Esther Lampp and Nancy Clark; five brothers, Marion, George, Frank, J.D. and Lloyd Huddleston; two sisters, Rachel Schmid and Ellen Bowlin; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at Bethel Baptist Church. Interment was at Bethel Cemetery by Knauff Funeral Home.

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BLOCK, Rose
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Rose Block, 87, died June 21, 1957 at a local hospital. She formerly lived in New York City, and had been a Miami resident for 12 years. Survivors include two daughters, Sadie Block of New York City, and Frances Greene of Miami; a grandchild; and 2 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Mount Nebo Cemetery under the direction of Gordon Miami Funeral Home.

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BLOMMERS, Pierre, Jr.
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA: Pierre Blommers, Jr., 87, died September 3, 2007. He was born December 10, 1919 to Mary Semple and Pierre Blommers, Sr. He was a graduate of Penn State University, and worked in the advertising industry. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He is survived by wife of 64 years, Margery Plyler Blommers; two daughters, Kathy Hahn of Fort Mills, SC and Susan Dressel of Littleton, CO; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Trinity United Methodist Church. Arrangements were handled by Forest Meadows Funeral Home.

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BLOOD, Willard
TAMPA, FLORIDA: Willard C. Blood, 84, died November 20, 1969 at Bay Pines Hospital in St. Petersburg. He was a retired general contractor, and was an Air Force veteran of World War II. He attended the University of Chicago and Stetson University. He was a longtime resident of both Tampa and Ocala, and was a member of the Q.B. Club in Tampa. He was survived by his wife, Ellen Clarkson Blood; a son, Willard Blood; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery in Ocala with arrangements by Curry's Funeral Home.

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BLUE, Winnie
LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA: Winnie Blue, 89, died December 22, 2008. She was born September 25, 1919 in Washington County, FL. She was a member of the Lynn Haven United Methodist Church, and had been a resident of the Panama City area since 1940. Survivors include two daughters, Janice Villars (Larry) and Mary Beth Hester (Philip); 3 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest L. Blue. Interment was at Moss Hill Cemetery in Washington County, FL with arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home.

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BLUMENSTIEL, Russell
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA: Russell E. Blumenstiel, 76, died October 18, 1975. He retired from Seaboard Railroad with 40 years of service, and had worked in both the Tampa and Miami areas. He was a Mason and a former member of the Miami Rotary Club. Survivors include his wife, Mary R. Blumenstiel; and a brother, Charles J., of Ohio. Interment was at Flagler Memorial Park with arrangements by Philbrick and Son Coral Gables Funeral Home.

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BOATENHAMER, Freedia
PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Freedia Boatenhamer, 99, died October 11, 2005 in Plant City. She was born September 26, 1906 in Poplar Bluff, MO. She was a longtime Wauchula resident, and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by two daughters, Lucille Bush of Steinhachee and Ima L. Carte of Plant City; 3 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Taylor Boatenhamer. Interment was at the Wauchula Cemetery by Robarts Family Funeral Home.

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BOCIUNAS, Feliksas
SUNNY HILLS, FLORIDA: Feliksas Bociunas, 93, died April 25, 2010 at his residence. He was born March 8, 1917. He was a native of Lithuania, and had come to Sunny Hills 27 years ago from Montreal, Canada. He was a retired sheet metal worker, and attended St. Theresa Catholic Church. He is survived by by his wife, Bronislava Bociunas; a son, Vytas Spuduls (Teresa) of Ontario, Canada; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Interment was in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Local arrangements were handled by Brown Funeral Home.

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BOCKNEK, Minnie
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA: Minnie Bocknek, 81, died December 24, 1987 at Humana Hospital in Miami. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Janette Rabinowitz; 2 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irving Bocknek. Services were held at the Ira Kaufman Chapel in Southfield, MI.

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BOGACKI, Joseph
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA: Joseph Bogacki, 76, died November 6, 1979. He had been living in Fort Lauderdale for 9 years, and previously lived in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Services were held at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Miami. Interment was at Queen of Heaven Cemetery under the direction of Van Orsdel Funeral Home.

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BOGERT, Maurice
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Maurice Boget, 67, died November 14, 1973. Survivors include his wife, Jean Bogert; a daughter, Diane Hodges of Miami; a son, David, of Pittsburgh; two sisters; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at Levitt Memorial Chapel. Interment was at Lakeside Memorial Park.

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BOLDEN, Wyman
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Wyman C. Bolden, 45, died March 25, 1966 at his home. He was a supervisor for Kwik-Chek stores, and was a native of Holmes County, FL. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Bolden; a daughter, Patsy Bolden of Orlando; a son, Wayne Bolden of Orlando; five brothers, Herman Bolden, Wendell Bolden, Paul Bolden, Marion Bolden, and James Bolden; and two sisters, Mrs. Jo Ann Courel and Betty (James) Joiner. Services were held at New Teamon Baptist Church. Burial was at the church cemetery.

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BOLES, Hattie
CARYVILLE, FLORIDA: Hattie Mae Boles, 83, died July 21, 1984 at the Bonifay Nursing Home. She was born May 31, 1902. Survivors include a daughter, Edith B. Harwell of Caryville; three sons, Robert Boles of Vernon, Burtte Boles of Lakeland, and L.G. Boles of Plant City; two sisters, Verna Haskins of Vernon and Ellie Fussell of Okahumpka; two brothers, Daniel Pigg and Willard Pigg, both of Lakeland; 11 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Willis Colonial Chapel in Plant City. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery in Plant City with arrangements by Sims Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL.

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BOLLINGER, Irma
NORTH PORT, FLORIDA: Irma Bolliger, 85, died September 29, 2006. She was born April 3, 1921. She attended the New Apostolic Church. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Bolliger; a son, Dennis Bolliger of Rolling Meadows, IL; two daughters, Cindy Plaisted of Rolling Meadows, and Gloria McKay of North Port; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the New Apostolic Church. Arrangements were handled by Farley Funeral Home.

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BOLTON, Grace
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Grace Bolton, 78, died July 17, 1994 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay. Survivors include two sisters, Mattie R. Davis and Jessie M. Tate, both of Bonifay; and her nieces and nephews. Interment was at Serenity Garden Cemetery in Milton, FL with arrangements by Peel Funeral Home.

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BOMBACH, Henry
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Henry Bombach, 83, died October 30, 1994. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Bombach; a stepson, James D. Williams of Bonifay; 2 grandchildren; and his cousins. Interment was at Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Sims Funeral Home.

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BONAPARTE, Harriet
NAPLES, FLORIDA: Harriet Mahl Bonaparte died April 20, 2009. She was born May 6, 1944 in Hallefors, Sweden to Walfried and Alice Hedlund Mahl. She was the owner of a restaurant, Sikfors Manor. She and her husband lived in Gambia, West Africa, where she managed two restaurants, and later worked at Pelican Bay Sandpiper Restaurant in Naples. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth G. Bonaparte; two daughters, Louis (Vince) Camuto and Caroline Drevenstam; and a grandson. Cremation arrangements were handled by Fuller Funeral Home.

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BONFOEY, Winifred
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA: Winifred Bonfoey, 82, died March 3, 1988 at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, GA. He was born October 15, 1905, and was a native of Tampa. He was an English teacher at Hillsborough and H.B. Plant High Schools with 38 years of service. He had been living in Tallahassee for 8 years. He is survived by a daughter, Beverly Taylor of Tallahassee; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at the Live Oak Baptist Church Cemetery with arrangements by Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL.

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BOOHER, Helen
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Helen Booher, 84, died October 19, 1972. She was born in Wisconsin. She was a member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church. Survivors include 6 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Alban's Episcopal Church. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery with arrangements by Baynard-Thompson Beach Memorial Chapel.

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BOOKER, Ruth
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: Ruth Irene Powell Booker, 95, died December 8, 2008. She was born July 2, 1913 to Horton Conner Powell and Mary Lucretia Broxson. She retired from the data processing department of the City of Pensacola. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and attended Lathram Chapel United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, F.E. Booker (Dottie); a daughter, Mary Nell Wells (Bobby) of Pensacola; a sister, Dorothy I. Ennis; a brother-in-law, Buford F. Ennis of Panama City; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 70 years, Nolen L. Booker; her parents; and a brother. Interment was at Bayview Memorial Cemetery by Faith Chapel Funeral Home.

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BOONE, Wilda
PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA: Wilda M. Boone, 67, died December 24, 1988 in Altamonte Springs. She was born in Kansas City, MO. She was the former owner of Boone Dental Laboratory in Orlando, and had been in Port Orange since 1984. Survivors include a daughter, Janet L. Ferro of Sanford; her mother, Etta S. Ingram of San Angelo, TX; a brother, William H. Banks of San Angelo, TX; and a grandson. Arrangements were handled by Garden Chapel Funeral Home.

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BOOS, Velma
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA: Velma C. Boos, 34, died August 3, 1970. She was a former resident of Delray Beach, and had lived in Boca Raton for three years. Survivors include her husband, Marton; two daughters, Denyse DeWallot and Deborah DeWallot, both of Boca Raton; a son, Donald DeWallot of Boca Raton; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Verdiere Porter of Michigan. Interment was at the Boca Raton Cemetery under the direction of Lorne-Babione Funeral Home.

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BORDERS, Ned
MARIANNA, FLORIDA: Ned Borders, 83, died January 16, 2011 at Signature Healthcare at the Courtyard. He was a member of Pope Chapel A.M.E. Church. Survivors include his wife, Fannie Borders; four daughters, Vera Westbrook of Jacksonville, Rev. G.J. Wynn of Tallahassee, Martha B. Jackson (Rev. Angus Jackson) of Winter Garden, and Cynthia B. Byrd of Fort Lauderdale; a son, Aldric Borders (Anita) of Tallahassee; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; his cousins; his nieces and nephews; and his friends. He was preceded in death by a son, William T. Borders. Services were held at Pope Chapel A.M.E. Church. Interment was at the Pope Chapel A.M.E. Church Cemetery under the direction of Vann Funeral Home.

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BORMAN, Hattie
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Hattie Amine Borman, 46, died January 12, 1910. She was born in Lisbon, New Hampshire. A survivor, Joseph Borman, was listed. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery in West Palm Beach.

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BORRER, Betty
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Betty M. Borrer, 92, died August 6, 2005. She was born November 13, 1912. She and her husband were the retired managers of Kiddie City Toy Store in Panama Plaza. She was a Wisconsin native, and came to Panama City in 1956. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Survivors include a sister, Louise DeWolfe; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donn Borrer; her parents; a sister; three brothers; and two brothers-in-law. Interment was at Oakland Cemetery.

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BORROR, Allan
STARKE, FLORIDA: Allan E. Borror, 74, died February 13, 1987. He was born in Decatur, IL. He was a former resident of Buffalo, NY, and had lived in Starke for four years. He attended the Starke Church of God, and was a Mason for 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Eva K. Borror; and a sister, Vera Schwartz of Clarence, NY. Interment was at Crosby Lake Cemetery under the direction of Tanner Funeral Home.

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BOST, Mamie
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Mamie Bost died March 26, 1958 at a local hospital. She was a member of the Pallbearers Lodge and the American Woodmen. Survivors include a brother, Wesley Chambers of Delray Beach; and a sister, Irene Beckett of Salisbury, MD. Services were held at Payne Chapel A.M.E. Church. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Coleman Funeral Home.

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BOSTON, Thomas
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Thomas Boston, 45, died May 15, 1991. He was born March 4, 1946. He was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dedria Boston; two daughters, Mariel Boston and Shirley Boston; three sons, Millard Boston, Montez Boston and Thomas L. Boston; his mother, Lena Boston; five brothers, James (Minnie) Boston, Jake Boston, Willie (Eva) Boston, Norman (Vanna) Boston and Donald (Martha) Boston; seven sisters, Fannie Reed, Martha L. Jones, Jeanette (James) McDonald, Viola (Dennie) Wright, Alice Slack, Pearl (Charles) McDonald, and Mary (Chester) Campbell; his mother-in-law, Minnie Elvins; 3 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Jerusalem Baptist Church. Burial was at Northside Cemetery by Cooper Funeral Home.

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BOSWELL, Gertrude
WEWAHITCHKA, FLORIDA: Gertrude Lewis Boswell, 85, died August 28, 1997 at her residence. Survivors include four half-brothers, Carlton Lewis and John Lewis, both of Bonifay, and Columbus Lewis and Curtis Lewis, both of Caryville; four half-sisters, Cathern Leavins of Bonifay, Ellen Spivey of Geneva, AL, and Viola Lewis and Mildred Darley, both of Caryville; and her nieces and nephews. Interment was at Cypress Creek Cemetery in Kinard by Comforter Funeral Home.

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BOTANA, Luis
NAPLES, FLORIDA: Luis Botana, 78, died July 13, 2008. He was born March 4, 1930. He is survived by three siblings, Maria L. Galan of Naples, Carmen Orizondo of Orlando, and Ezequiel Botana of Naples; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ana Luisa Hernandez and Enrique Botana, Sr.; and three brothers, Enrique, Jr., Omar and Jose. Services were held at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Interment was at Naples Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum by Fuller Funeral Home.

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BOTBYL, Joan
GULFPORT, FLORIDA: Joan Botbyl, 73, died April 14, 2009. She was born November 11, 1935 in New Jersey. She was a member of Most Holy Name Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, John E. "Jack" Botbyl; a daughter, Diane Oltmanns (Anton) of Oakland, NJ; a son, Robert Brown (Debbie) of Jacksonville; a brother, Wally Lear; two sisters; her grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by R. Lee Williams and Son Gulfport Chapel.

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BOTSFORD, Raymond
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA: Raymond Wilkens Botsford, 58, died July 26, 1958 at Coral Gables Veterans Hospital. He was the former owner of a local taxi service, and was a veteran of World War I. He came to the Boca Raton area nine years ago, and was a native of Whitestone, Long Island, NY. Survivors include his wife, Iva Baker Botsford; a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Engleman of Narrowsburgh, NY; a son, Charibs of Newburgh, NY; a sister, Mrs. James J. Bertholf of Ft. Lauderdale; and 6 grandchildren. Interment was in Hackensack, NJ under the direction of Perrott Funeral Home of Newburgh, NY. Local arrangements were handled by King Mortuary.

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BOTSFORD, Virginia
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Virginia Botsford, 96, died October 4, 2003. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include two sons, Glenn (Gloria), and Malcolm (Ann); 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Basil. Services were held at the Miami Lakes Congregational Church. Interment was at Miami Memorial Park under the direction of Lowe-Hanks Funeral Home.

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BOUCHER, Mary
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Mary Ann Boucher, 47, died May 1, 1984. She was a registered nurse. Survivors include a son, Richard A. Baker; her mother, Mrs. Fred Morris; a brother, William A. Morris; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at Miami Memorial Park under the direction of Ahern-Plummer Funeral Home.

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BOURISK, Gladys
SEMINOLE, FLORIDA: Gladys Bourisk, 73, died April 6, 1991 at Heartland of Brooksville. She was a native of Sanford, ME. She had worked at the New England Telephone Co. of Lewiston, ME, and was a member of the Syrian Orthodox Church. She came to Seminole from Auburn, ME. She is survived by a sister, Shirley Roney of Crystal River; and a brother, Randolph Bourisk of Winthrop, ME. Arrangements were handled by the National Cremation and Burial Society of Brooksville.

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BOUTIN, Pierre
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Pierre Gerard Boutin, 50, died August 4, 1994 He was born May 19, 1944 in St. Theophile, Canada. He had been in Sarasota for 18 years, and was a previous resident of Waterville, ME. He held a degree in accounting from Thomas Business College in Waterville, and was a former executive director for United Cerebral Palsy. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member of the Eckankar religion. He is survived by his mother, Jeannette of Sarasota; four brothers, Steve of Sarasota, Francois of Boston, and Roger and Andre, both of Maine; and two sisters, Paige Boutin Lester and Suzanne Boutin, both of Sarasota. An Eckankar memorial service was held at Turtle Beach. Interment was at Arlington National Cemetery with arrangements by Romaine-Sarasota Funeral Home.

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BOWDISH, Jessie
INVERNESS, FLORIDA: Jessie Fordham Bowdish, 102, died February 13, 1984. She was born at City Island, Bronx, NY. She was a retired church pipe organist. She was a member of the Organists' Guild of New York City, and was a charter member of the Suncoast Music Society. She was a former resident of Roosevelt, NY, and had lived in Inverness for 22 years. Survivors include a daughter, Catherine (Joseph) Bowler of Inverness; two sons, Wellsley W. Bowdish of Inverness and Lewis S. Bowdish of Sarasota; 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Cremation arrangements were handled by Hooper Funeral Home. Note: One record shows interment at Six Oaks Cemetery in Beaufort County, SC.

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BOWEN, Elisha
PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Elisha B. Bowen, 96, died September 23, 2004. He was born in Texas County, MO. He was a retired pipeline foreman and a Protestant. He formerly lived in Zanesville, OH, and had been in Plant City for six months. Survivors include a daughter, Cher Weaver (Greg) of Plant City; and a stepson, Ted Appleton. Arrangements were entrusted to Haught Funeral Home.

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BOWEN, Lawrence D., Sr.
PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA: Lawrence D. Bowen, Sr. died January 6, 1967 at his residence. He was born August 21, 1929 in Martin County, NC. He was a traffic manager and auditor for Southern Bell Telephone Co., and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He attended the First Baptist Church, and was a crusade chairman for the Cancer Society. He was a member of the Panama City Country Club, the Port St. Joe Lions Club, and was chairman of the Florida Telephone Association Traffic Committee. Survivors include his wife, Alice J. Bowen; a daughter, Diane Tripp; two sons, Michael Bowen and Lawrence Bowen, Jr.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Bowen; and a sister, Martha Roebuck. Interment was at Holly Hill Cemetery by Prevatt Funeral Home.

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BOWERS, Zera
PONCE de LEON, FLORIDA: Zera Bowers, 71, died December 29, 1987 at Twin City Hospital in Niceville. She was a native and lifelong Walton County resident, and was a Baptist. She is survived by four daughters, Marilyn Hogans of Ponce de Leon, Shirley Peterson of Pensacola, and Blondell Brown and Wyoma Brown, both of Ebro; three brothers, Trevis Gipson of DeFuniak Springs, Rufus Gipson of South Carolina and Davis Gipson of California; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church in Argyle. Interment was at Euchee Valley Cemetery with arrangements by Cooper Funeral Home.

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BOWSER, Ivan C., Jr.
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Ivan Curtis Bowser, Jr., 64, died December 8, 1982. He had worked for the Doral Hotel, as well as the Simon Candy and Tobacco Co., and was a World War II veteran. He was a native of Pittsburgh, and had been living in the Miami area for 40 years. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Bowser and Jan Coxwell; a sister, Mary Jane Bowser; and two brothers, Henry Bowser and James A. Bowser. Services were held at Enchanted Forest Park. Cremation arrangements were handled by Lithgow Funeral Home.

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BOYD, Albert P.
GRACEVILLE, FLORIDA: Albert Pike Boyd, 61, died November 5, 1976 at the North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville. Survivors include his wife, Alyce Boyd; a daughter, Mrs. John W. Kirkpatrick III of Gainesville; and two brothers, Crowther Boyd and William D. Boyd, both of Jacksonville. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Graceville. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery in Albany, GA with arrangements by Grace and Lipford Funeral Home.

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BRADDOCK, Iris
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Iris Virginia Braddock, 3, died December 20, 1925. She was born in September of 1922 to Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Braddock. She was survived by her parents; two brothers, Johnnie and Laurie; and three sisters, Gertrude, Anna Mae, and Martha. Interment was at Live Oak Baptist Church Cemetery in Callahan.

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BRADDOCK, Vance
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Vance Braddock, 58, died December 18, 1973. He was a musician, and played at hotels in Miami Beach. He was a longtime Miami area resident. Survivors include his wife, Frances Braddock; a son, James, of Miami; and a sister, Lorraine Cahill of Jacksonville. Interment was at Dade Memorial Park under the direction of Van Orsdel Funeral Home.

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BRAGMAN, Ida
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Ida M. Bragman died July 3, 1989 at the Wiregrass Nursing Home in Geneva, AL. She was a native of Jackson County, but spent most of her life in Washington County. She was a member of Grant Tabernacle A.M.E. Church. Survivors include four nephews, Dr. William Chambers of Montgomery, AL, Maxie Napier of Geneva, AL, John D. Staten of Campbellton, and Lester Rhynes of Chipley; a step-granddaughter; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Grant Tabernacle A.M.E. Church. Interment was at St. Paul Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home.

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BRAIN, Kathleen
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Kathleen M. Brain, 36, died June 8, 1982. She was a former instructor at Florida International University, and a member of the American Society of Agriculture. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Carlos W.; two children, Carlos D. and Carmen; her parents, Dorothy and Glen Benoy; her brothers, Mark, Glen and David; a sister, Theresa; and her uncles and aunts. Arrangements were handled by Van Orsdel Funeral Home.

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BRANNING, Royce
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Royce Elwood Branning, 55, died October 18, 1984 at the Washington County Hospital. He is survived by his stepmother, Armetta Branning of Marianna; three sisters, Lois Weeks, Marjorie Burke, and Evelyn Pezczola; and two brothers, James C. Branning and Omar Branning. Interment was at Damascus Cemetery with arrangements by Brown Funeral Home.

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BRICKEEN, Frances
PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Frances H. Brickeen, 87, died December 3, 2006 in Plant City. She was born in Murphysboro, IL. She had formerly lived in Kentucky and Lake Placid, where she was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by two sons, Jerry W. and William D. "Bud"; three daughters, Carol Kareska, Sharon Moffitt and Janet Shelton; a sister, Betty Kincer; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lake Placid under the direction of Scott Funeral Home.

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BRICKETT, Virginia
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Virginia R. Brickett, 78, died January 18, 1958 at a local hospital. She was born in Kentucky. She had been in the St. Petersburg area since the 1930s, and was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Margaret Lockhart and Mrs. Charles Broussard, both of Vinton, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Brickett. Arrangements were handled by David W. Thompson Funeral Home.

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BRIDGES, Allen
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: Allen W. Bridges, 84, died September 4, 1970 at a local nursing home. He was born in North Carolina. He was a retired electrician. He was a member of the N.A.R.C.E. and the First Baptist Church of Bradenton, and had relocated to Bradenton from the Canal Zone 22 years ago. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Jack McClure of Bradenton; two sisters, Mrs. Ernest Gastor and Mrs. Seth T. Cox, both of Sanford, NC; three brothers, Alvin Bridges of Zebulon, NC, Coy Bridges of Willington, NC, and Lacy Bridges of Rocky Mount, NC; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at Manasota Memorial Park under the direction of Shannon Funeral Home.

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BRIMSON, Julia
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Julia Childs Brimson, 69, died March 24, 1951. She was born November 16, 1881, and was a native of New York. She was a graduate of Smith College. She was a founder of the Miami Smith College Club, and was a president of the Miami branch of the American Association of University Women. She had been living in the Miami area for 27 years, and was a former resident of Cleveland. Survivors include a son, William, of Coconut Grove; a grandson; and 2 nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles T. Brimson. Services were held at the Flagler Funeral Chapel. Interment was at Graceland Memorial Park.

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BRINLEY, Robert E., Sr.
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Robert Earl Brinley, Sr., 62, died March 10, 1997 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Drummond and Kimberly Collins, both of Bonifay; three sons, Robert E. Brinley, Jr. of Speedway, IN, Marty Brinley of Baton Rouge, and James P. Brinley of London, England; two brothers, Reuben Brinley of Midland, GA, and Michael Brinley of Geneva, AL; a sister, Rebecca Dorch of Pensacola; 13 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services were held at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Interment was at Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery by Sims Funeral Home.

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BROCK, Charlie Mae
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA: Charlie Mae Brock, 95, died November 5, 2009. She was a native of Cairo, GA. She was a retired bookkeeper and secretary for the Department of Agriculture with 19 years of service, and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Following retirement, she and her husband served in the ministry. She enjoyed art, music, flowers and floral arranging. Survivors include a son, Kenneth Brock (Sharon) of Tallahassee; two daughters, Janice Powell (Mark) of Tallahassee, and Charlyne Williams of Pensacola; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Brock of Clearwater; a sister-in-law, Florence West of Tallahassee; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Alton Brock; and a son, Larry Brock. Interment was at Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home.

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BROCK, Thomas E.
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA: Thomas E. "Charlie" Brock died May 13, 1990 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Enterprise, AL. He was a retired construction worker and a member of Galilee Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Jewell W. Brock; a daughter, Cindy Fitzgerald of Apopka; three sons, Thomas A. "Tony" Brock of Ochopee, Charles R. Brock of Altamonte Springs, and James D. Brock of Tallahassee; 12 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Galilee Cemetery with arrangements by James and Lipford Funeral Home of Graceville, FL.

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BROOKS, Cora
HIALEAH, FLORIDA: Cora Lee Brooks, 66, died November 13, 1983. She had been a Florida resident for over 50 years, and formerly lived in Georgia. Survivors include her husband, Claude; a sister, Rubye Taylor and brother-in-law Herschel of Hialeah; 2 nieces; and 5 nephews. Services were held at the Van Orsdel-Slade-Hileah Miami Springs Chapel. Interment was at Southern Memorial Park.

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BROOKS, Estella
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Estella G. Brooks, 83, died March 12, 1959. She had lived in Miami for 35 years, and formerly lived in Freeport, IL. Survivors include two daughters, Delores Klein and Virginia Arcella; a son, Robert L.; a brother, Charles Brownfield; and her grandchildren. Services were held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment was at Flagler Memorial Park with arrangements by Bess Memorial Mortuary.

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BROOKS, Milton
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Milton Brooks died February 29, 1988. He was the husband of Pauline Brooks; the father of Barbara Ann Brooks and Toby Brooks Katz; and the brother of Lillian Sacks, and Seymour and Beatrice Brooks. Interment was at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Flushing, NY under the direction of Menorah Chapels.

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BROOKS, William P.
WESTVILLE, FLORIDA: William Preston Brooks, 81, died July 3, 1994 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Frances Brooks; two sisters, Sybil Redman of Vernon and Verna Lyster of Westville; and three brothers, Edsel Brooks of Ponce de Leon, and Dallas Brooks and Wyatt Brooks, both of Westville. Services were held at the chapel of Sims Funeral Home. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery in Albany, GA.

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BROOM, Clyde
COTTONDALE, FLORIDA: Clyde Donald Broom, 20, died June 5, 1959 in Libby, MT. He was survived by his wife, Dorothy Jean Broom; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James D. Broom; his brothers, Deward, Jerry, Clayton, Kenneth and James, Jr.; and two sisters, Glenda Broom and Betty Ruth Broom. Services were held at the First Assembly of God Church. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery by Blackburn Funeral Home.

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BROWDER, Cora
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Cora Mae Browder, 71, died July 3, 1992 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay. She attended Assembly of God services, and also attended the First Baptist Church of Bonifay. She is survived by a daughter, Atrice Turner of Bonifay; a sister, Cumi White of Phenix City, AL; 5 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Live Oak Cemetery under the direction of Sims Funeral Home.

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BROWN, Anna
APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA: Anna G. Brown, 67, died June 18, 1976 at Weems Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Philadelphia, PA, and had been a resident of Apalachicola for 2 years. She attended the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Allen E. Martin of Apalachicola; and her friends. Services were held at the First United Methodist Church. Interment was at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Middlebrooks Funeral Home.

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BROWN, Hugh
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Hugh Bernard Brown, infant, died August 13, 1950. He was born August 12, 1950 to Mr. and Mrs. Harold B. Brown. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Blackburn Funeral Home.

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BROWN, Josephine
GULFPORT, FLORIDA: Josephine Brown died August 18, 1972. She had been living in Florida for 20 years, and formerly lived in New York City. Survivors include her nieces and nephews; and her friends. Interment was at Woodlawn Memory Gardens by Kenfield Funeral Home.

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BROWN, Larry G.
CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA: Larry Gordon Brown, 63, died November 2, 2007 in Crystal River. He was born July 6, 1944 in Laurel, MD to Lee S. and Levera F. Lilley Brown. He worked at the Key Training Center, and was a Protestant. There are no known surviving family members. Arrangements were handled by Hooper Funeral Home.

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BROWN, Lucious
EBRO, FLORIDA: Lucious Sonnie Brown, 80, died September 1, 1978 at the Washington County Hospital. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Nora Bunion of Havana, and Mrs. Sylvia Hogans, Mrs. Bertha Potter, and Mrs. Charlotte Brown, all of Ebro; a son, Alvin Brown of Vernon; a sister, Mrs. Jessie Mae Andrews of Ebro; a brother, Rev. Ely Brown of Pensacola; 24 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Luke A.M.E. Church. Burial was at the church cemetery by Cooper Funeral Home.

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BROWN, Ruth
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Ruth C. Brown, 73, died October 14, 1976 at the Washington County Hospital. Survivors include three sons, Willard Brown, Edmond Brown, and Tillman Brown, all of Chipley; a daughter, Ruth McCormick of Pensacola; two brothers, Eli Brown of Pensacola and Lucious Brown of Ebro; 6 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services were held at St. Luke A.M.E. Church. Burial was at the church cemetery under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

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BROWN, Stella
ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA: Stella M. Bland Brown, 38, died December 24, 1986. She was born in Shellman, GA. She was a member of the Zion Orthodox Primitive Baptist Church in Cocoa, and had been living in Florida since 1950. She is survived by her husband, Ralph; a son, Dwayne of Rockledge; her mother, Mrs. Leola Bland of Cocoa; six brothers; and a sister, Marguretta Bland of Cocoa. Services were held at Zion Orthodox Primitive Baptist Church. Arrangements were handled by Stone Funeral Home.

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BROWN, Thelma
OCALA, FLORIDA: Thelma L. Brown died December 1, 1983 at Munroe Regional Medical Center. She was born May 24, 1906 in Ocala to John Brown and Marzetta Moore. She retired from the Marion County School System with over 38 years of service, and was a member of the Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was unmarried. She is survived by a niece, Hazel L. Gilleylan of Cleveland, OH; and her friends. Services were held at Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church. Interment was at Lincoln Memorial Gardens by Cunningham Funeral Home.

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BROWN, Willard
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Willard Brown, 49, died March 8, 1988 at Bay Medical Center. He was a native of Washington County, FL. Survivors include his wife, Vida Pearl Brown; a stepdaughter, Christine Stevenson of Chipley; two brothers, Edmund Brown and Tilman Brown, both of Chipley; a sister, Ruth McCormick of Pensacola; three aunts; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at the United Holiness Church. Interment was at Sylvania Cemetery in Vernon by Cooper Funeral Home.

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BROWNLEE, Hamilton
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Hamilton "Bud" Brownlee, 84, died May 10, 2000. Survivors include his wife, Rose Brownlee; a daughter, Barbara Hellstern; a son, John Brownlee; 4 grandchildren; & 4 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Entombment was at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens with arrangements by Dorsey Funeral Home.

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BROWNLEY, Inez
ENGLEWOOD, FLORIDA: Inez Fosdick Browley, 77, died January 4, 1981 at the Venice Hospital. She was born in Clyde, OH. She had been living in Englewood for 20 years, and formerly lived in Lewistown, MI, where she had been active with the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mickey Morris of Englewood, and Mrs. Wanda Prikogan of Arcadia, CA; a son, Herbert Wilkinson of Pontiac, MI; 4 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Lemon Bay Cemetery under the direction of Lemon Bay Funeral Home.

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BRUCE, William
SEBRING, FLORIDA: William A. Bruce, 78, died February 3, 2000 at his residence. He was born February 25, 1921 in Johnstown, PA. He was a landscape architect and a World War II veteran. He moved to Sebring in 1985 from Pennsylvania. Survivors include his wife, Audrey Bruce; three sons, Jeffrey Bruce of Houston, William Bruce of Athens, GA, and David Bruce of Davidsville, PA; two sisters, Helen Carace of Cuyahoga Falls, PA and Carol Vitoko of Johnstown, PA; a brother, D. James Bruce of Johnstown; and 7 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by the National Cremation Society of Lakeland.

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BRUGNONI, Rene
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Rene C. Brugnoni, 74, died February 24, 1979 at Doctors Hospital. He was born in Montbeliard, France. He was an architect, and studied at Columbia Beaux Arts School and Pratt. He designed military facilities during World War II and also helped with design for the 1939 World's Fair. He designed a number of buildings in New York, including the Roosevelt Field Shopping Mall. He formerly lived in New York, coming to the Sarasota area in 1971. Survivors include his wife, Lubi Brugnoni; two sons, Eric Brugnoni of Woodstock, NY and Marc Brugnoni of Amagansett, NY; and 4 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by the Sarasota chapter of the National Cremation Society.

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BRUINGTON, Edna
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Edna Bruington, 78, died February 26, 1973. She was born in Kentucky. She was a former resident of Arlington, VA, and had been in the St. Petersburg area for 10 years. She was a member of Lake Maggiore Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Varina Holland of St. Petersburg, and Mrs. Roberta Polick of Newport News, VA; two sons, H.W. Bruington of Mahwah, NJ, and M.H. Bruington of Alexandria, VA; a brother, Creel Butler of Columbus, GA; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Dwyer of Seminole, and Mrs. Mabel Myers of Williamsburg, VA; 13 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Interment was in Falls Church, VA with arrangements by C. James Mathews Funeral Home.

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BRUNER, William
VERNON, FLORIDA: William Bruner, 83, died October 23, 1943 in Dothan, AL. Survivors include his wife, Ella Bruner; and three sons, Emerie C. Bruner of Vernon, Henry Bruner of Bonifay, and Emmett L. Bruner of Hollis. Services were held at the Vernon Methodist Church. Interment was at the Vernon Cemetery with arrangements by Blackburn Funeral Home.

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BRUNSWICK, Mamie
HOMOSASSA, FLORIDA: Mamie Carol Brunswick, 20, died June 1, 1972 at Alachua General Hospital in Gainesville. She was born April 13, 1952, and was a native of Albany, GA. Survivors include her husband, Danny Brunswick; a daughter, Candy Brunswick; a son, Randy S. Brunswick; her mother, Dolly Baker; her father, C.C. Tyson; a sister, Kay Fallin; two brothers, Carl and Jimmie Fallin; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, William H. and Dorothy M. Brunswick. Interment was at Fort McCoy Cemetery by Roberts Funeral Home.

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BRYANT, Theda
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA: Theda Dinsmore Bryant, 85, died February 1, 1987 in Coral Gables. She was an Arkansas native, and a former longtime resident of St. Petersburg. She was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. She is survived by a son, Francis L. Bryant, Jr. of Bronxville, NY; a daughter, Betty Jean Parsons of Coral Gables; and 4 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Wilhelm-Thurston Funeral Home of St. Petersburg.

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BUCHKO, Dorothy
FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA: Dorothy Ann Buchko, 54, died November 23, 2007 in Fort Pierce. She was born January 18, 1953. She was a permit inspector with the Department of Transportation, and had been a Fort Pierce resident since 1986. She was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church, and had taught religious education classes. She is survived by her husband, Andrew F. Buchko; a son, Brian F. Buchko of Fort Pierce; a daughter, Tina M. Cordola of Fort Pierce; a brother, Herman Frederick of Lords Valley, PA; a sister, Barbara Barth of Iselin, NJ; 5 grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Mark Catholic Church. Interment was at the White City Cemetery by Haisley Funeral and Cremation Service.

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BUCKIUS, Charles W.
LECANTO, FLORIDA: Charles W. "Bud" Buckius, 82, died May 16, 2009. He was born October 29, 1926 in Cleveland, OH to Albert and Olga Buckius. He was a retired electrical contractor, and was a former resident of Madison, OH. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart medal. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Buckius; his children, Barbara Krogh of Homosassa, Bob Buckius of Inverness, Bud Buckius, Jr., of Clearwater, Bonnie Bradley, Bruce Buckius, and Brenda Neff, all of Lecanto, and Brian Buckius and Bill Buckius, both of Madison, OH; a sister, Charlene Alley of Chesterland, OH; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Grace Bible Church in Homosassa. Arrangements were handled by Hooper Funeral Home.

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BUCKLEY, Sister Marie Bernice
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA: Sr. Marie Bernice Buckley, 75, died May 26, 1999. She was born in Derby, CT. She entered the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth at Convent Station, NJ in 1946. She was a graduate of the St. Raphael School of Nursing, and held a bachelor's degree in nursing from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, and a master's degree in nursing from the University of Mississippi. She served at St. Mary Hospital in Passaic, NJ, St. Raphael Hospital in New Haven, CT, All Souls Hospital in Morristown, NJ, and St. Joseph Hospital in Paterson, NJ. She was also a licensed midwife, serving for 13 years as director of a midwifery program in Fort Myers. She lived in Fort Myers for 25 years. After retirement, she was a child health care consultant. She was also co-coordinator of the Ministry of Presence, serving Haitian communities of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Fort Myers, and in Leogance, Haiti. Survivors include a sister, Irene (Brady) Vogt of Fort Myers; a sister-in-law, Mary Buckley; 2 nieces; 2 nephews; 11 grand-nieces and grand-nephews; and her religious community. Services were held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Interment was at Holy Family Cemetery in Convent Station, NJ with arrangements by Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home.

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BUCKO, John
MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: John Bucko, 88, died Sunday July , 1988. He was born in Austria-Hungary. He was a retired tool maker and designer for the Harris Corporation, and was a member of the Plymouth Brethren. He is survived by his wife, Anna Bucko; two daughters, Mary Tamea of Harleysville, CA, and Anne Turner of Riverside, CA; a son, John, of Fullerton, CA; and his grandchilden and great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Maxwell Funeral Home. Note: Burial may be at Melbourne Cemetery.

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BUCZYNA, John
SUNNY HILLS, FLORIDA: John A. Buczyna died June 9, 1997 at his residence. He was born January 27, 1914. He formerly lived in Michigan, and had been a Sunny Hills resident since 1985. He attended St. Theresa's Catholic Church. He was a 4th Degree member and Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of the Council on Aging. Survivors include his wife, Emily Buczyna; two daughters, Marisha (Darwin) Flagg and Irene (William) Haygan; a son, Andrew Buczyna; a sister, Angeline Koziel; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Theresa's Catholic Church. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery with arrangements by Brown Funeral Home.

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BUDGEN, Flora
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA: Flora F. Budgen, 66, died March 7, 1953. She was born June 10, 1886. Services were held at the chapel of Baggett-McIntosh Funeral Home. Burial was at Pinewood Cemetery. Note: One record gives her middle name as Sarah.

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BUELL, Mary
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Mary F. Buell, 70, died November 23, 1940 at a local hospital. She was a former resident of Brockton, NY. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Frank B. Buell; three sisters, Emma Tighe, Minnie Howard, and Anna Clare; and three brothers, Carl Loff, George Loff, and Otto Loff. Services were held at the John S. Rhodes Chapel. Interment was at Eliam Cemetery in Melrose.

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BUNYON, Walter
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Walter H. Bunyon died December 2, 1978. He was a native of McRae, GA. He had lived in Florida for over 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Jessie H. Bunyon; a son, Carlton Gary; a daughter, Fannie Buyon; and a granddaughter. Services were held at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was at Galilee Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

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BURCH, Clelar
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Clelar Thelma Burch, 87, died April 24, 1997 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley. She was born July 11, 1909. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, and by her friends. Services were held at the First Free Will Baptist Church of Bonifay. Interment was at East Mount Zion Methodist Cemetery under the direction of Peel Funeral Home.

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BURCH, Frank, Jr.
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Frank Burch, Jr. died January 13, 1929. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burch, Sr. Burial was at Piney Grove Cemetery.

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BURCH, John V.
SANFORD, FLORIDA: John Verlin Burch, 75, died December 20, 1999 at his home. He was born January 16, 1924. Survivors include his wife, Syble Burch; two daughters, Pat Burch of Sanford and Diane Burch of Smyrna, GA; two sons, Tim Burch of Deltona and Johnny Burch of Sanford; a sister, Monette Sims of Panama City; a brother, Virgil Burch of Panama City; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Whitewater Baptist Church. Interment was at Whitewater Baptist Church Cemetery in Holmes County, FL with arrangements by Sims Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL.

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BURCHARDT, William
PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA: William Burchardt, 73, died January 24, 1977. He was a native of Germany. He was a retired mechanical engineer for the American Machine Foundry, and was a former resident of Trenton, NJ. Survivors include his wife, Anne Burchardt; and a daughter, Mrs. Lottie Randow of Trenton, NJ. Cremation arrangements were handled by Thompson Funeral Home.

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BURDESHAW, Lonie
VERNON, FLORIDA: Lonie Burdeshaw died September 10, 1975 at the Holmes County Hospital. Survivors include two sons, Leon Burdeshaw of Niceville and Earl Burdeshaw of Vernon; two daughters, Jacqualine (G.C.) Donaldson of Chipley, and Ruth (Jessie) Cook of Vernon; a sister, Esther Culpepper; 6 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Vernon Methodist Church. Interment was at the Vernon Cemetery by Blackburn-Wachob Funeral Home.

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BUREAN, Alton J., Jr.
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Alton Joseph Burean, Jr., 19, died October 19, 1962 in Gainesville. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alton J. Burean, Sr., and was a former resident of Detroit, MI. Services were held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Rhodes West Chapel.

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BURGESS, Beulah
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Beulah Burgess, 51, died September 19, 1976 at the Holmes County Hospital. She was born February 5, 1921. Survivors include a son, Samuel B. Burgess of Bonifay; a brother, Joe Burgess; and a sister, Mrs. Bernice Holmes of Bonifay. Services were held at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Interment was at the Bonifay Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home.

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BURGESS, George
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: George L. Burgess died March 12, 1948 in Sarasota. Presbyterian services were held. Interment was at Sarasota Memorial Park under the direction of Robarts-Shannon Funeral Home.

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BURGIN, Ruth
GULFPORT, FLORIDA: Ruth Burgin, 95, died February 19, 2007 at Palms of Pasadena Hospital in St. Petersburg. She was born in Medford, MA. She was a violinist and visiting artist with the Florida State University School of Music, also serving as professor of violin and artist in residence. She formerly lived in Boston, coming to Gulfport in 1975. Survivors include a daughter, Diana Burgin of Cambridge, MA; a son, Richard of St. Louis; and a grandson. Arrangements were handled by A Life Tribute Funeral Care.

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BURKE, Harley
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: Harley M. Burke, 80, died January 4, 1985 at the Baptist Hospital in Pensacola. He was born March 4, 1904. Survivors include his wife, Allie Burke; six daughters, Mrs. Della Hall of Caryville, Mrs. Grace Byrd of Ponce de Leon, Mrs. Hilma Taylor of Bonifay, Mrs. Wilma Smith of Montgomery, AL, and Mrs. Lenora King and Mrs. Pearl Mason, both of Pensacola; four sons, Robert Burke of Chipley, and Felix Burke, Lavon Burke and Malcolm Burke, all of Pensacola; a sister, Sarah J. Hardy of Bay Minette, AL; 34 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. Interment was at Burke's Memorial Gardens by Peel Funeral Home. Note: One record gives his wife's first name as Dollie, three sisters' names as Wilmer, Deller and Pearlene, and his middle name as Monroe.

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BURKE, William J., Jr.
LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA: William J. Burke, Jr., 51, died May 31, 1975. Survivors include three daughters, Yvone Burke, Debbie Hundly, and Sharon Maratta; two sons, Kenneth Burke and Wayne Burke; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Burke, Sr. Arrangements were handled by Peel Funeral Home. Note: Interment may be at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

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BURNETT, Sallie
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Sallie A. Burnett, 65, died May 6, 1985. She had lived in southern Florida for 30 years, and previously lived in Maine. Survivors include a brother, William H. Adams; and two sisters, Jeanne and Eloise. Interment was at Southern Memorial Park under the direction of Van Orsdel Funeral Home.

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BURNHAM, William B.
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: William B. Burnham, 31, died March 18, 1906. He was an officer with the Pensacola Police Department, and was killed in the line of duty. He was born February 14, 1875 in Maryland to Joseph and Mary Burnham. He was survived by his wife and a daughter. Burial was at St. Michael's Cemetery.

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BURY, Francis W., Sr.
OLD TOWN, FLORIDA: Francis Walter Bury, Sr., 70, died March 28, 2008. He was a former resident of Glenville, PA. He was a car mechanic, and was a Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Bury; three daughters, Brenda Weaver of Old Town, Joanne Schroeder of St. Petersburg, and Angela Kuehner of Plant City; two sons, Francis Bury, Jr. and Robert Bury, both of Old Town; three sisters, Winifred Patterson of Old Town, and Irene Kinigopoulos and Mary Brammer, both of Baltimore, MD; two brothers, Peter Bury of Glenville, PA and Timothy Bury of Old Town; 12 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Kuehner; three brothers, Edward Bury, Charles Bury, and John Bury; and three sisters, Margaret Bury, Anna Woodman, and Katherine Myers. Arrangements were handled by Gooding Funeral Home.

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BUTORAJAC, Ella
LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA: Ella G. Butorajac died August 29, 1977. She was born September 10, 1901. She was a member of the Unity Church. Survivors include two brothers, Edward and Frank Butorajac of Pittsburgh, PA; and a niece, Dorothy (Paul) Newmeyer of Boca Raton. Interment was in Pittsburgh. Local arrangements were handled by E. Earl Smith and Son Funeral Home.

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BUTTERY, Dr. Horace
FEDHAVEN, FLORIDA: Dr. Horace C. Buttery died October 20, 1973. He was born May 24, 1889. He was a native of London, England. He was a retired dentist, and formerly lived in Chicago, IL. He was an Army veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Church of England, the Dental Association, the Odontographic Society, the Masonic Lodge, the Order of the Eastern Star, and the American Legion. He was survived by his wife, Clara C. Buttery. Interment was at the Lake Wales Cemetery by Marion Nelson Funeral Home.

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BYERS, Edith
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Edith Byers, 65, died November 11, 1959 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Ontario, Canada. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Sarasota. She was survived by two sisters, Mrs. Lena M. Perkins of Unionville, Canada, and Mrs. Brownie Earl of Sarasota. Interment was at Sarasota Memorial Park under the direction of Robarts Funeral Home.

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BYRNES, Edward C.
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Edward Casey Byrnes, 81, died August 25, 1948 at his residence. He was president of Byrnes and Kiefer, a wholesale bakery supply company. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. He was a former resident of Pittsburgh, PA, where he was active with the Knights of Pythias and the Rotary Club. He was survived by his wife, Hattie Smith Byrnes; a daughter, Mary Louise Leahmann; two sons, John and Edward Byrnes; and a sister, Mrs. George Himber. Arrangements were handled by Rhodes Funeral Home.

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CABARRIS, Bessie
REDDICK, FLORIDA: Bessie Cabarris, 80, died December 29, 1960. Surviving family members include two daughters, Mrs. Lecora McDuffie, and Mrs. Hattie Johnson; three sisters, Georgia Evans, Isabell Davis, and Ola Irving; 2 grandsons; and her nieces and nephews. Burial was at Monticello Cemetery with arrangements by D.J. Brown Funeral Home.

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CABRERA, Brigido
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA: Brigido E. Cabrera, 16, died March 16, 1973. He was a student at Atlantic High School. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Juan Cabrera, Sr.; four sisters, Norma Moreno, Hilda Berrones, Delia Cabrera and Terry Walker, all of Delray Beach; and three brothers, Norberto, Juan, Jr. and Rogelio. Interment was at the Delray Beach Cemetery by Lorne-Babione Funeral Home. Note: Date of birth may be January 12, 1957.

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CABRERA, Lilli
TAMPA, FLORIDA: Lilli Cabrera, 86, died July 15, 2008. She was born May 8, 1922, and was a Tampa native. She was a retired registered nurse, and was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include her sons, Benito Cabrera, Oscar Sierra (Anne), and Randy Cabrera (Patty); a daughter, Theresa J. Cabrera; three sisters, Dalia Pareja, Esther Camba and Theresa Ramis; a brother, Felix Gomez; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and her pets. She was predeceased by her husband, Benito "Bevo" Cabrera. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of JGR Funeral Home.

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CALDEIRA, Cecylia
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Cecylia Remelska Caldeira, 91, died April 30, 2000. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sunny Hills. She had been living in Panama City for a year, and formerly lived in Brooklyn, NY. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Knap of Panama City; a son, Roman Pemelski of New Jersey; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

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CALIXTE, Esau
NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA: Esau Calixte died December 16, 2010, and was born April 4, 1920. Services were held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in North Miami. Interment was at Southern Memorial Park under the direction of St. Fort's Funeral Home.

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CALLADINE, Mary
PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA: Mary R. Calladine, 92, died June 27, 1985 at the Daytona Beach Geriatric Center. She was born in Hartford, CT. She was a member of the Port Orange Women's Club. She had lived in Port Orange since 1954, and was a former resident of Buffalo, NY. Survivors include a son, William E. Calladine of Port Orange; 5 grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery in Niagara Falls, NY. Local arrangements were handled by Cardwell Funeral Home.

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CALLAHAN, Lena
LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA: Lena Grant Callahan, 82, died November 5, 2008 at her residence. She was born May 13, 1926 in Pensacola. She was a member of West Bay Community Church. She is survived by her husband, Pete Callahan; a daughter, Linda Holzhauer of Deer Point Lake; two sons, Calvin Callahan (Barbara) of Lynn Haven, and Timothy Callahan of Pataskala, OH; a stepson, Kenneth Callahan of Dover, FL; a stepdaughter, Linda Chason of Fort Walton Beach; her grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Interment was at West Bay Cemetery by Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home.

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CALLOWAY, Lucian H., Sr.
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA: Lucian H. Calloway, Sr., 61, died September 3, 1963. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Boynton Beach. Interment was at Boynton Beach Memorial Park under the direction of Scobee-Combs Funeral Home.

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CAMILLE, Marie
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Marie Odante Camille, 89, died April 7, 2008. She was born November 29, 1918. She is survived by four daughters, Wilsa Cajuste, Maryse Romain, Josette C. Thenor, and Marlene Bertrand; her sons, Jacques Alfred, Jean Ernest, and Maxime Jean Louis Camille; 22 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Premiere Eglise Eben-Ezer d'Orlando. Interment was at Orlando Memorial Gardens under the direction of Postell's Mortuary.

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CAMPBELL, Pervie
PONCE de LEON, FLORIDA: Pervie Campbell, 76, died January 7, 1991 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City. He was a member of Andrew Chapel A.M.E. Church, and a Ponce de Leon native. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Campbell; four brothers, Walter Campbell of Panama City, Maderson Campbell of DeFuniak Springs, James Campbell of Gulfport, MS, and Cam Campbell of Warner Robbins, GA; and three sisters, Leona Brown of Orlando, Mildred C. McDougald of Chipley, and Venean Palmer of Lutz. Services were held at Andrew Chapel A.M.E. Church. Interment was at Euchee Valley Cemetery by Park Funeral Home.

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CAMPOS, Esperanza
PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Esperanza M. Campos, infant, died March 25, 2000. She was born February 24, 2000 in Tampa to Abraham and Gabby Campos. Survivors include her parents; and her grandparents, Julian and Esperanza Campos of Mexico, and Pedro and Margaret Trevino of Plant City. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery by Wells Memorial Funeral Home.

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CANGO, Persida
SUNNY HILLS, FLORIDA: Persida Cango, 78, died November 12, 1988 at the Gulf Coast Hospital. She was born January 7, 1910. She was a retired nurse, and had worked at the Jewish Hospital in New York. She attended St. Theresa's Catholic Church, and was a Washington County resident for 8 years. Survivors include her husband, Felizardo Cango; a daughter, Angela Dalal of New York City; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Theresa's Catholic Church. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home.

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CANNON, Winnie
OCALA, FLORIDA: Winnie Bell Cannon, 44, died October 24, 1979 at Munroe Memorial Hospital. She was born December 13, 1935 in Ocala. She was a Baptist. Survivors include a son, Donny L. Cunningham; three daughters, Ladonna Cunningham, Maxine Cunningham, and Yvonne Cannon; her father and stepmother, Boysie and Hattie Bright; two brothers, William and Wilbert Bright; three sisters, Carolyn Bright, Alma Scott and Alice Sutton; and a granddaughter. Interment was at Mount Zion Cemetery in Reddick by Cunningham Funeral Home.

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CARLISLE, Walter
VERNON, FLORIDA: Walter Lee Carlisle, 76, died June 23, 1966 at the Washington County Hospital. He was a farmer and a veteran of World War I. He was a member of New Hope Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Minnie R. Carlisle; a daughter, Mrs. Carl Young of Chipley; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at New Hope Methodist Church. Burial was at New Hope Cemetery by Blackburn Funeral Home.

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CARLOCK, Veney
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Veney Cox Carlock, 55, died June 23, 1984 at the Holmes County Hospital. She was a Baptist. Survivors include two brothers, Jerry J. Cox of Pensacola and Hinson Cox of Apopka; a sister, Mrs. Betty Guidond of Port Falls, ID; an uncle; and 4 aunts. Interment was at Piney Grove Cemetery in Jackson County with arrangements by Blackburn-Wachob Funeral Home.

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CARLSON, Carl
SEMINOLE, FLORIDA: Carl H. Carlson, 92, died December 16, 1983. He was born in Sweden. He came to Florida 22 years ago from Hartford, CT. He had worked for Underwood Typewriter Co. in Hartford, and was a Protestant. Survivors include his wife, Clara Carlson; a daughter, Myrtle Carlson of Seminole; and a brother, Oscar, of Detroit. Arrangements were handled by National Cremation Society.

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CARLSON, Gunnar
HOLIDAY, FLORIDA: Gunnar Carlson, 68, died May 21, 1970. He was a native of Kyrkhult, Sweden. He was a retired metal polisher for Automatic Electric Co. He was a former resident of Park Ridge, IL, and was a member of the Metal Polishers' Union and the Independent Order of Svithiod, both of Chicago. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Carlson; four sisters, Mrs. Ada Magnusson, Mrs. Olga Eklund, Mrs. Selma Loov, and Mrs. Svea Emilson, all of Sweden; and his nieces and nephews. Arrangements were handled by North Funeral Home.

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CARLSON, Nona
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Nona M. Carlson, 86, died February 16, 1983. Survivors include a sister, Martha Laub of Riviera Beach; a brother, Harold J. Mellen of Jupiter; a nephew; and 5 nieces. Services were held at Unity of the Palm Beaches. Arrangements were handled by Quattlebaum-Holleman-Burse Funeral Home.

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CARLTON, Charles
MARIANNA, FLORIDA: Charles D. Carlton, 88, died August 3, 1997 in Blountstown. He was a native of Taylor County. He worked with music and amusement vending machines, and had lived in Marianna for over 60 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 44th Fighter Group of the Army Air Corps. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marianna. Survivors include a daughter, Pat Basford of Grand Ridge; three sisters, Jimmie Hatton of Marianna, Helen Steen of Shalimar, and Connie Ellis of Chipley; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Marianna. Burial was at Pinecrest Memory Gardens by Marianna Chapel Funeral Home.

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CARNLEY, James T.
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: James Thurman Carnley, 80, died June 28, 1994. He was born December 24, 1914. Survivors include his wife, Edna Carnley; three daughters, Joan Mixon of Donalsonville, GA, and Janet Worthy and Joyce Steverson, both of Bonifay; two sons, James B. Carnley of Esto and Jimmy R. Carnley of Bambridge, GA; a sister, Thelma Ellis of Bonifay; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Interment was at the Bonifay Cemetery by Sims Funeral Home. Note: One record spells his middle name Thurmon.

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CARNLEY, Retha
KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA: Retha Emily Carnley, 86, died November 1, 1994. Survivors include three daughters, Junis Best of Kissimmee, Loujean Townsend of Morehaven, and Christine Emerson of Brownwood, TX; two sons, Broward Carnley and James Carnley, both of Plant City; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Services were held at East Mount Zion Methodist Church. Burial was at East Mount Zion Cemetery.

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CARPENTER, Albion
OCALA, FLORIDA: Albion Brett Carpenter died February 5, 1963 at Munroe Memorial Hospital. He was born April 7, 1876 in Westfield, MA. He was a retired building contractor, and was a Methodist. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. George T. Moorers of Ocala; 2 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth L. Carpenter. Interment was at Highland Memorial Park.

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CARPENTER, Caroline
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: Caroline Carpenter, 91, died October 9, 1972. She was born in Michigan. She was a retired school teacher, and had lived in Bradenton for 11 years. She was a former resident of Orlando. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was survived by a sister, Mrs. Omer C. Boyer of New Washington, IN. Arrangements were handled by Shannon Funeral Home.

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CARROLL, Danny
AUBURNDALE, FLORIDA: Danny L. Carroll, 14, died November 11, 1988. He was a student at Crystal Lake Junior High School, where he was on the football and wrestling teams. He attended the Family Worship Center, and was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a native of Connellsville, PA, and had come to Auburndale three years ago from West Virginia. Survivors include his parents, Charles and Diana Carroll of Auburndale; two brothers, Douglas W. Carroll and Chad E. Carroll, both of Auburndale; his paternal grandmother, Mary Carroll of Clarksburg, WV; and his maternal grandparents, Jay and Nellie Toothman of Lakeland. Services were held at the Family Worship Center in Lakeland. Interment was at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens under the direction of Glen Abbey Funeral Home.

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CARSON, Irene
CHULUOTA, FLORIDA: Irene Carson, 99, passed away July 25, 2010. She was born in 1911 in Concord, NH. She moved to Orange City from Concord in 1967. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Gail Carson of Chuluota. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, David. Arrangements were handled by Lankford Funeral Home.

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CARSWELL, John E.
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: John Earl Carswell, infant, died October 18, 1978. Survivors include his mother, Jacklyn Carswell; a sister, Carolyn Carswell; three brothers, Clarence Carswell, Jason Carswell and Robert Carswell; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Carswell. Services were held at St. Joseph A.M.E. Church. Arrangements were handled by Cooper Funeral Home.

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CARTER, Esterline
OCALA, FLORIDA: Esterline F. Carter, 68, died December 24, 1978 at Marion Community Hospital. She was a member of Mount Carmel Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Neal Carter; a sister, Ethel Triplett of Crawfordville; 7 nephews; and 31 nieces. Services were held at Mount Carmel Primitive Baptist Church. Interment was at Cotton Plant Cemetery under the direction of D.J. Brown Funeral Home.

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CARUCCI, Elizabeth
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Elizabeth Tye Carucci, 90, died June 28, 2007. She was the first female chapter chairperson for the American Red Cross, and was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Survivors include three caregivers, Raul, Janine, and Nika; and her friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert; and a daughter, Lorrie. Services were held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Entombment was at Sarasota Memorial Park under the direction of Toale Brothers Funeral Home.

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CASE, Georgia
CAROL CITY, FLORIDA: Georgia E. Case, 91, died March 17, 1980. She had lived in Florida for 13 years. Survivors include two daughters, May Alexander and Georgia C. Jordon; 23 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Monica's Catholic Church. Interment was at Dade Memorial Park under the direction of Lithgow Funeral Home.

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CASERTANO, Pamela
VENICE, FLORIDA: Pamela Grace Casertano, 78, Venice died October 20, 2009. She was born August 13, 1931. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas; her sons, Richard Kerns of Queens, NY, Nicholas Casertano, Jr. of Venice, and Robert and Robin Kerns, both of Venice; a sister; two brothers; her grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. Services were held at Epiphany Cathedral. Inurnment was at Sarasota National Cemetery with arrangements by Lemon Bay Funeral Home.

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CASEY, James W.
EBRO, FLORIDA: James William Casey, age 9, died September 11, 1976. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Casey; a brother, Samuel Casey of Ebro; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Dezzie West of Ebro; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Buck Bishop of Bruce. Services were held at the Ebro Assembly of God Church. Interment was at the Ebro Cemetery by Peel Funeral Home.

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CASEY, Samuel
EBRO, FLORIDA: Samuel Edward Casey, 81, died December 16, 1989. Survivors include his wife, Odessie Strickland Casey; a daughter, Christine Waller of Ebro; two sons, Billy G. Casey and Eddie O. Casey, both of Ebro; two sisters, Bessie Lee Brown of Panama City and Ella Fair Kelly of Ebro; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Ebro Assembly of God. Interment was at the Ebro Cemetery by Peel Funeral Home.

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CASSEAUX, Ruby
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Ruby Lee Casseaux, 77, died March 2, 1984 at Gulf Coast Community Hospital in Panama City. Survivors include her husband, Ralph K. Causseaux; a daughter, Mrs. Helen C. McKinley of Bonifay; two sons, James A. Causseaux of Bonifay and Ralph K. Causseaux of Clewiston; three sisters, Mrs. Jewel Robertson of Tampa, Lucille DeLoach of Miami, and Mrs. Ora Parker of Ponce de Leon; 3 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services were held at Shady Grove Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of Sims Funeral Home.

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CASTENS, Richard
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA: Richard Castens, 66, died February 10, 1998. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Castens; two daughters, Georgina Castens of Delray Beach, and Lillian Castens of Holland; two sons, Martyn of Delray Beach, and Jules of Holland; and 2 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Kraeer Funeral Home.

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CASTILLO, Ernest
HIALEAH, FLORIDA: Ernest Castillo, 57, died March 17, 1977. He was a purser at Pan American World Airways with 30 years of service, and was a former resident of Tampa. Survivors include his wife, Veronica Castillo; two daughters, Debra Jean Castillo, and Maria Jiminez; three sons, Carlos Jiminez, Ernie C. Castillo, and Ernst Siber; his parents, Antonio and Margarita Castillo; and four sisters, Hortense Hernandez, Rose Parinno, Pamela Garcia, and Violet Gispert. Services were held at Our Lady of the Lakes Church. Interment was at Vista Memorial Gardens under the direction of Carl F. Slade Funeral Home.

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CASTLEBERRY, Noma Fay
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: Noma Fay Castleberry, 86, died July 4, 2009. She was born December 2, 1922 in Paxton, FL. She was a member of Pine Forest Pentecostal Church, and enjoyed fishing, quilting, and flower gardening. She is survived by her children, Glenda Glodowski, Salona (Jim) Perry, Kenneth (Emily) Castleberry, Jerry Castleberry, Billie (Linda) Castleberry, and John (Shirley) Castleberry; three brothers, Charles (Hazel) Sutley, Jack (Katie) Sutley, and Buddy (Lucy) Sutley; two sisters, Betty (Howard) Lowery, and Mary Ruth (Andy) Anderson; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and her great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Ernest Castleberry; two sons, Ernest, Jr. and Jimmy; a son-in-law, Leon Glodowski; and a grandson, John Castleberry, Jr. Arrangements were handled by Pensacola Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

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CATTRALL, Lillie
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Lillie Hudson Cattrall, 80, died June 16, 1961. She was a charter member of the Surf Club. She was a 40 year Florida resident, and formerly lived in Cleveland, OH. Survivors include her first cousins, Mrs. Fred Kidd of Ionia, MI, and Mrs. Adlai Butler, Oscar Weber, Tom Weber and Mrs. Edsel Ford, all of Detroit. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard P. Cattrall. Interment was at Woodlawn Mausoleum under the direction of Walsh and Wood Funeral Home.

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CAUFFMAN, Shirley
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA: Shirley A. Cauffman, 44, died October 12, 1976. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Boca Raton, and was a former resident of Dalton, MA. Survivors include her husband, Horace Cauffman; two daughters, Judith Cauffman of Boca Raton and Diane Smith of Delray Beach; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at the First United Methodist Church of Boca Raton. Arrangements were handled by Robert J. Babione Funeral Home.

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CAULDER, Henry
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Henry A. Caulder, 26, died June 6, 1944. He was a casualty of World War II. He was killed in France on D-Day while serving with the Army 82nd Airborne Division. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Sadie Russell; and three brothers, Bobby, Jr., James E. and Billie H., all of Miami. Services were held May 18, 1948 at Combs Funeral Chapel. Interment with military honors was at Flagler Cemetery.

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CAVENDER, Garnet
FREEPORT, FLORIDA: Garnet Juanita Cavender, 62, died November 20, 1999 in Birmingham, AL. She was born December 2, 1936 in Belle, WV. She is survived by her husband, Teddy Ray Cavender, Sr.; three daughters, Terri Cavender of Crestview, Tammy Rae Boesel of Adamsville, AL, and Christine Thody of Blanco, TX; a son, Teddy R. Cavender Jr. of Penelope, TX; a sister, Ruth Elaine Brown of Belle; two brothers, David Wayne Siders and Roy Allen Siders, both of Belle; and 14 grandchildren. Services were held at the Crestview Church of God. Interment was at Liveoak Memorial Park Cemetery in Crestview by McLaughlin-Aultman Funeral Home.

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CAWTHON, Hosea
CARYVILLE, FLORIDA: Hosea Cawthon, 67, died May 29, 1981 at the Bay County Nursing Home in Panama City. He is survived by his nieces and nephews. Interment was at Sellers Cemetery under the direction of Peel Funeral Home.

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CAZIER, Harold
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Harold K. Cazier, 82, died December 25, 1993 at his home. He was born in Antrum County, MI. He had worked as a construction superintendent, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clearwater. He relocated to Florida from Lancaster, PA in 1949. He is survived by his wife, Ann Cazier; two daughters, Arlene B. Powell of Morley, MI, and Barbara Wilkes of Clearwater; a sister, Ilah Burke of Punta Gorda; two brothers, Ronald of Mesa, AZ, and Richard of Ann Arbor, MI; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park.

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CELMER, Virginia
HOLIDAY, FLORIDA: Virginia Barbara Celmer, 67, died July 25, 2004 at her residence. She was born February 8, 1937. There are no known surviving relatives. Interment was at Tucker Cemetery under the direction of Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home. Note: One record gives her year of birth as 1927.

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CERMAK, Jaro
LAKESHORE, FLORIDA: Jaro Joseph Cermak, 78, died February 10, 1980 at Lake Wales Hospital. He was a native of Chicago, IL, and a former resident of Green Lake, WI. He was a section chief for Western Electric, and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and the Fedhaven Shuffleboard Club. He attended the Methodist Church in Lake Wales. Survivors include his wife, Arline D. Cermak; a daughter, Mrs. Henry Landi of Westchester, IL; and two sisters, Betty Williams and Ann Masek. Arrangements were handled by Marion-Nelson Funeral Home.

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CESARIO, Grace
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Grace Marie Cesario, 77, died April 1, 1959 at her home. She was survived by her husband, Vincent; ten daughters, Mrs. Fannie Hutchinson, Mrs. Tessie Williams, Mrs. Stella Perri, Mrs. Rose Mosca, Mrs. Catherine Cardillo, Mrs. Edith Holler, Mrs. Vera Stevens, Mrs. Minnie Blanchard, Mrs. Lucy Rayburn, and Mrs. Vinel White; two sons, Bennie and Rocco; a brother, Nicholas, 21 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Most Holy Name Catholic Church. Interment was at Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Note: The first name of one of the daughters (Mrs. White) and the brother were difficult to read, and could be wrong.

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CHAIDEZ, Carmen
HAINES CITY, FLORIDA: Carmen Chaidez, 48, died April 19, 2006 in Haines City. She was born July 18, 1957 in Chihuahua, Mexico. She worked for the Polk County School District at Dundee Ridge Middle School. She was a former resident of Chicago, and moved to Haines City in 1997. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Baltazar Chaidez; two daughters, Esmeralda Meza of Haines City, and Mirella Gravitt of Fort Campbell, KY; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Ann Catholic Church. Interment was at Forest Hill Cemetery under the direction of Oak Ridge Funeral Care.

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CHAIREZ, Miguel
POLK CITY, FLORIDA: Miguel Chairez, 75, died August 28, 2006 in Auburndale. He was born January 4, 1931 in Del Rio, CA. He was a retired chef for Hilton Hotels, and relocated to Polk City from Texas in 1988. Survivors include his wife, Rosa Chairez; his daughters, Cecilia Chairez of Dundee, Olga Chairez of Winter Haven, Celia Vasquez of Lake Alfred, Teresa Chairez of Mexico, and Luz Ramirez, Soledad Benites, and Esmeralda Cifuntes, all of Haines City; a stepson, Miguel Chairez of Chicago; his sisters, Raquel Chairez, Soledad Chairez, Teresa Chairez, Guerra Chairez, and Maria Chairez; a brother, Rodolfo Chairez; and 17 grandchildren. Burial was at Forest Hill Cemetery in Haines City under the direction of Oak Ridge Funeral Care.

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CHAMBERLIN, Harlow
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Harlow Chamberlin, 65, died September 24, 1972. He had served on the Board of Directors of the Florida Civil Liberties Union. He was a former resident of Madison, WI. Survivors include his wife, Marjory Chamberlin; two daughters, Sandra Chamberlin of Miami, and Betty A. Chamberlin of New York, NY; a son, Richard, of Chicago, IL; and a sister, Mrs. May Gustafson of Monroe, WI. Arrangements were handled by Van Orsdel Funeral Home.

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CHAMBERS, Rodney
PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA: Rodney Stanley Chambers, 16, died June 22, 1976. Survivors include his mother, Elizabeth Chambers; two sisters, Eunice Chambers and Jennifer Chambers; three stepsisters, Kathy Earl, and Susie and Deborah Chambers; and two stepbrothers, Derick and Willie C. Chambers. Services were held at the Primitive Baptist Church. Interment was at Forest Hill Cemetery with arrangements by Comforter Funeral Home.

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CHAPKIN, Betty
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA: Betty Chapkin, 75, died December 11, 1993. She was the wife of Harry Chapkin; the mother of Andrea (Daniel) Jacobs and George (Lynn) Chapkin; and the sister of Nathan Altman. She had 4 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Levitt-Weinstein Memorial Chapel.

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CHAPMAN, Helen
LARGO, FLORIDA: Helen Chapman, 77, died December 11, 1990 at her residence. She was born in Erie, MI. She formerly lived in Toledo, OH and came to Largo in 1978. She was an accountant. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Toldeo, the Oakcrest Mobile Home Club of Largo and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a volunteer at Largo Memorial Center Hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Bannister of Seminole; a son, Thomas Chapman of Angora, MN; a brother, Gene Blackman of Monroe, MI; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the First Congregational Church of Toledo, OH. Cremation arrangements were handled by the National Cremation Society of Clearwater, FL.

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CHAVITIWICH, John J.
SOUTHPORT, FLORIDA: John James Chavitiwich, 72, died May 5, 1996 at his home. He was born October 16, 1923. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by two daughters, Klara J. Bonner and Angela B. Rushing, both of San Antonio, TX; a brother, Tommy Chartienitz of St. Petersburg; a half-brother, Walter Garski of Brighton, MA; a grandson; 3 great-grandchildren; and his friends, including Ledis Hall of Panama City. Burial was at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Peel Funeral Home.

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CHERRY, John
TAMPA, FLORIDA: John "J.C." Cherry, 73, died November 2, 1987. He was born in Bristol. He was a retired well driller, and had lived in Tampa since 1944. He was a member of Springhill Missionary Baptist Church, and Grand Union Pallbearers' Lodge #18. He is survived by his wife, Sallie V. Cherry; a daughter, Dorothy Copeland of Tallahassee; two foster sons, Ike Mosley and Gerald Jackson, both of Dallas; a brother, Eddie, of Tampa; his grandchildren; and his great-grandchildren. Arrangements were entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.

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CHERUBIN, Anna
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Anna Cherubin, 63, died September 2, 1979. Survivors include her husband, Joseph; a daughter, Ivana Rito of West Palm Beach; a son, Carlos, of North Palm Beach; a sister, Serafina DiBernardo of London, Ontario, Canada; two brothers, Lugi Pavan and Giachoho Pavan, both of Detroit, MI; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Interment was at Queen of Peace Cemetery by Dorsey Funeral Home.

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CHESSER, Celia
MELROSE, FLORIDA: Celia M. Chesser, 84, died August 24, 1991 at the Whispering Pines Care Center in Starke. She was born in Campville. She was a cook at Kelly's Restaurant in Melrose for 25 years, and was a member of Eliam Baptist Church. She is survived by a sister, Flora Morris of Melrose. Burial was at Eliam Cemetery with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

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CHEVALIER, Isabelle
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Isabelle M. Chevalier, 88, died January 13, 1979. She formerly lived in Dobbs Ferry, NY, and had been in St. Petersburg for 20 years. She was an Episcopalian. Survivors include her husband, Charles C. Chevalier; and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Robert R. Gould, Jr. of Whiting, NJ. Services were held at St. Vincent's Episcopal Church. Arrangements were handled by Kenfield Funeral Home.

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CHIN, Lilly
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Lilly L. Chin, 54, died December 4, 1957. She formerly lived in New York, and had been in Miami for 6 years. She was unmarried. There were no known surviving relatives. Interment was at Woodlawn Park Cemetery under the direction of Lithgow Funeral Home.

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CHIN, Stanley
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Stanley A. Chin died March 9, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Icy; a son, Beno; a daughter-in-law, Julie; 3 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Christ the King Episcopal Church. Arrangements were handled by Newcomer Funeral Home.

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CHISOLM, Willie
OCALA, FLORIDA: Willie Chisolm died January 23, 1966. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Gussie Chisolm; five brothers, Cecil, Calvin, Wendell, James, and Bernard, all of Ocala; and an aunt, Mrs. Odessa Cohen of Ocala. Interment was at Lincoln Memorial Gardens under the direction of Cunningham Funeral Home.

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CHITTY, Emline
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Emline Chitty, 93, died September 8, 1953. She was a Baptist. She was survived by a son, Troy Chitty. Services were held at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church. Burial was at the church cemetery with arrangements by Bonifay Funeral Home. Note: One record gives her first name as Emaline and her date of birth as September 5, 1860.

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CHITTY, James L.
MELROSE, FLORIDA: James Lavaughn Chitty, 82, died April 18, 2009 at the North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville. He was born March 1, 1927 in Bonifay, FL to the late James and Mary Palma Deese Chitty. He was a retired supervisor with E.I. DuPont, and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed quail hunting. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ivalene Copeland Chitty; a son, Michael Houston Chitty (Sadie) of Starke; 3 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Interment was at Crosby Lake Cemetery with arrangements by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home.

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CHIVERS, Cheryl
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Cheryl Rae Chivers, infant, died July 28, 1965. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Chivers; a sister, Sheila Jean; and three brothers, Darryl, David, and Jeffry. Interment was at Mount Pisgah Cemetery.

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CHRISTOPHERSEN, Genevieve
NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA: Genevieve Christophersen, 89, died December 10, 2005 at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center in New Port Richey. She was born in Chicago, IL. She had been a Florida resident for 25 years. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew; a son, Terry; and four sisters, Evelyn, Florence, Mary and Ann. Services were held at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church in Chicago, IL. Arrangements were handled by the National Cremation Society of New Port Richey.

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CHURCH, Ralph
ELLENTON, FLORIDA: Ralph Howell Church, 61, died August 23, 1971 at Manatee Memorial Hospital. He was born in Louisville, MS. He worked for the Manatee County Highway Department. Survivors include a daughter, Mary A. Church of Bradenton; four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Foy of Bradenton, Mrs. Jewel Purvis and Mrs. Thelma Wood, both of Ellenton, and Mrs. Nan Wakeland of Ridgewood, NJ; and three brothers, Gerald P. Church and Glenn A. Church, both of Ellenton, and Harris Church of Germany. Interment was at the Ellenton Cemetery with arrangements by Griffith-Cline Funeral Home.

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CHUTJIAN, Dr. Kegham
HOLLY HILL, FLORIDA: Dr. Kegham Q. Chutjian, 95, died August 18, 1986 at Ormond Beach Health Care Center. He was born in Armenia. He was a retired dentist, and received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Michigan. He was a former resident of Detroit, MI. Survivors include a son, Theodore, of Daytona Beach; and 3 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Baggett and Summers Funeral Home.

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CLARK, Jane
WASHINGTON COUNTY, FLORIDA: Jane Clark died December 12, 1943. She was survived by her husband, John Clark; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Ann Clark and Mrs. Mary Bishop; and 2 granddaughters. Burial was at White Oak Cemetery.

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CLARK, Walter
CAMPBELLTON, FLORIDA: Walter Clark, 78, died April 26, 2006 at the Marianna Health Rehabilitation Center. He was a retired mechanic with the Gold Kist Peanut Mill in Graceville. He was a member of Springfield A.M.E. Church in Marianna. Family members include his stepmother, Annie Balkcom of Campbellton; six sisters, Lillie Mae Hopkins and Ida Daniels of Campbellton, Carnell (Johnnie) Gilbert of Malone, Earin Dudley of St. Petersburg, and Luvenia Jennings and Meltoria Clark of Greenwood; an aunt, N.E. Capehart of Marianna; an uncle, Richard Capehart of Miami; 7 brothers-in-law; 2 sisters-in-law; his cousins; his nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Springfield A.M.E. Church. Interment was at the church cemetery by McKinnie Funeral Home.

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CLARKE, John A., Jr.
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA: John A. Clarke, Jr., 81, died December 28, 1967. He was an electrical engineer at General Motors, and had come to Boca Raton seven years earlier from Western Springs, IL. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Clarke; two sisters, Edith Wimer of Winter Park, and Sarah Albritton of Orlando; and three brothers, H. Stanley of Philadelphia, PA, and David M. and William D, both of Sarasota. Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church. Entombment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum under the direction of Kraeer Funeral Home.

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CLAUSIUS, Berneta
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: Berneta Clausius, 80, died October 9, 1994 at her residence. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include a daughter, Joan (Ronald) Byram; a son, Harry (Shelby) Clausius; a sister, Audrey Peters of Toledo, OH; her grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles. Interment was at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park in Ottawa Hills, OH with arrangements by Ansberg-West Funeral Home.

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CLAY, Nellie
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Nellie Clay, 89, died February 16, 2011 at Cedar Hills Healthcare Center. Survivors include a sister, Ola Pearl (Johnnie) Ellis of Jacksonville; a sister-in-law, Ora Lee Butler of Reidsville, GA; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Interment was at St. Williams Cemetery in Reidsville, GA with arrangements by King Brothers Funeral Home of Glennville, GA.

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CLAYTON, Pastola
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Pastola Gaines Clayton died July 7, 2007 at a local hospital. She was born January 5, 1912. She was a member of St. Thomas Missionary Baptist Church, and served on Usher Board #1, the Deaconess Board, and the Pulpit Aide Board. She was a member of the Heroines of Jericho and the Violet Social and Savings Club. She is survived by her sons, Willie Clayton, Jr. (Mary), and Ernest Clayton (Jean); a sister, Mrs. Iner Carter Brown (L.W.); 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; her cousins; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Clayton, Sr.; a daughter, Mrs. Hester Neal; and a grandson, Carlton Neal. Services were held at St. Thomas Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Alphonso West Mortuary.

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CLEMENT, Trophimus
HIALEAH, FLORIDA: Trophimus Clement, 80, died June 15, 1982. He had lived in the area since 1923, and formerly lived in Georgia. Survivors include his wife, Susie Clement; three sons, T.R. and T.E., both of Miami, and J.F. of New York; and his grandchildren. Interment was at Miami Memorial Park under the direction of Lowe-Hankes Funeral Home.

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CLEMONS, Missouri
WEIRSDALE, FLORIDA: Missouri Clemons, 58, died December 25, 1960. She was survived by her husband, Reuben Clemons; a son, Ernest Moody; a daughter, Bessie Moody; and a sister, Bessie Hampton. Services were held at Stanton Baptist Church. Burial was at the Stanton Cemetery under the direction of Cunningham Funeral Home.

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CLOPEIN, Anthony
SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA: Anthony W. Clopein, 62, died April 6, 2008. He was born in Baltimore, MD. He was a master mechanic, and was a retired employee of the City of Sebastian. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was one of the original founders of the Italian-American Club in Sebastian, and was also a member of the VFW. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Patricia Clopein; a daughter, Kimberly Dawn Geller of Sebastian; a son, Keith Adam of Ocala; and 4 grandchildren. Services with military honors were held at Strunk Funeral Home.

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CLUMFOOT, Kenneth
PONCE de LEON, FLORIDA: Kenneth Clumfoot, 72, died October 2, 1997. He was born June 14, 1925 in Port Huron, MI. He had been living in Ponce de Leon for 16 years. He was a member of the Fire Fighters Association and the Moose Lodge, and enjoyed bowling. Survivors include his wife, Tibbie Clumfoot; two daughters, Julie Infinger of Red Bay and Laurie A. Byrd of Ponce de Leon; three sons, Donald Clumfoot of DeFuniak Springs, Gregory Clumfoot of Bonifay, and Jeffery Clumfoot of Japan; a brother, William Clumfoot of Lexington, MI; and 3 grandchildren. Interment was at Otter Creek Methodist Church Cemetery by Clary-Godwin Funeral Home.

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CLUNAN, Kathleen
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: Kathleen Clunan, 73, died September 23, 1994. She was born August 30, 1921 in Fall River, MA. She was a retired word processor in the plastics industry. She was a former resident of Central Falls, RI, and had lived in Bradenton for 12 years. She is survived by two sisters, Lillian McQueen of Lincoln, RI, and Marian M. Reed of Bradenton. Arrangements were handled by Bayshore Funeral Home.

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CLYMER, Edith
HOLLISTER, FLORIDA: Edith Marie Clymer, 84, died November 8, 2009. She was a native of Greensboro, NC, and had lived in Hollister for 56 years. She enjoyed selling eggs and playing bingo. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a daughter, Janice Sprague of Hollister; two sons, Sam Clymer of Boise, ID, and Willie Clarence Clymer (Deborah) of Interlachen; two sisters, Earlene Padget and Ada German, both of Greensboro; three brothers, B.M. Smith, Bobby Smith, and Wiley Smith, all of Greensboro; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Hollister Cemetery under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home.

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COBB, Willie
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Willie Brown Cobb died May 5, 1974. Survivors include his wife, Jerry Cobb; a son, Wallace Cobb; four brothers, Jake Cobb of New Orleans, LA, Randolph Cobb of Spartanburg, SC, and Mack Cobb and Clarence Cobb, both of Chipley; and three sisters, Kate Simmons of Panama City, Maybell McNeill of Chipley, and Dora Watson of Dublin, GA. Arrangements were handled by Commander Funeral Home.

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COBEAN, Ouida
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FLORIDA: Ouida Merle Cobean, 76, died January 22, 2002 at Baptist Beaches Hospital. She was born in 1925 in Lake Wales. She retired from Florida East Coast Railway, and was a Baptist. She was a former resident of St. Augustine. She is survived by a son, Robert G. Thompson of Jacksonville; two daughters, Kandace Johnson of Jacksonville Beach, and Sandra Schroeder of St. Augustine; two brothers, David Messick of Naples, and Colin Messick of Melbourne; two sisters, Irma Jean Jacobson and Donna Messick, both of Naples; 8 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Interment was at St. Augustine Memorial Park with arrangements by Craig Funeral Home.

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COBLER, Elsie
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Elsie Cobler, 88, died January 22, 1986. She was born February 23, 1897. She had lived in Miami for over 30 years, and was a former resident of Peebles, OH. Survivors include a daughter, Anne Hampton; and her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willam M. Cobler. Interment was at Locust Grove Cemetery in Peebles, OH with arrangements by Stanhill Funeral Home.

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COCHRAN, Clara
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Clara Ellen Cochran died October 26, 1895. She was born in 1853 in New Albany, IN. She owned a millinery business and was a member of the Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir. She had moved to DeFuniak Springs 10 years ago. Survivors include her husband, L.F. Cochran; two children; and three sisters. Burial was in the family plot at Magnolia Cemetery in DeFuniak Springs.

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COCHRAN, Raymond
HIALEAH, FLORIDA: Raymond Clyde Cochran, 84, died January 10, 1988. He was a member of North Hialeah Baptist Church. He formerly lived in Georgia, but had been in Florida in 1927. Survivors include his sons, Don and Jimmy Reece; a sister, Jannie Eskew; three brothers, Bill, Lloyd and Henley; 4 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Vista Memorial Gardens by Lowe-Hanks Funeral Home.

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COCHRAN, Walter E.
WAUCHULA, FLORIDA: Walter Ed Cochran, 61, died March 10, 1964 in Lakeland. He was a member of Ona Baptist Church. He was survived by a daughter, Doris Martin of Wauchula; three sons, George, Louis, and Collier, all of Wauchula; three sisters, Norma Pope, Alma Christmas, and Bonnie Albritton; and three brothers, Glenn, Cliff and Mathew. Services were held at Fort Green Baptist Church. Burial was at Fort Green Baptist Cemetery.

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COCKRUM, W.O.
MIAMI, FLORIDA: W.O. "Buddy" Cockrum, 80, died September 28, 1988. He was born January 14, 1908. He had lived in Miami for nearly 60 years, and formerly lived in Houston, TX. Survivors include his wife, Lillian L. Cockrum; a daughter, Janet Baker; a cousin, Mrs. Gladys Poe; and 2 granddaughters. Interment was at Flagler Memorial Park under the direction of Van Orsdel Funeral Home.

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COFFINDAFFER, Jackie
HOMOSASSA, FLORIDA: Jackie J. Coffindaffer, 73, died February 26, 2009 at Hospice House Of Citrus County. He was born March 18, 1935. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. Inurnment was at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell by Wilder Funeral Home.

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COHEN, Samuel
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Samuel Cohen, 65, died September 23, 1956. he was a former resident of New York, and had been in the Miami Beach area for 16 years. He was survived by two sons, Irving of New York, and Morris of Opa-locka. Services were held at the Hellman Funeral Chapel. Interment was at Mount Sinai Cemetery.

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COHEN, Tillie
ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA: Tillie Cohen, 96, died February 19, 2007. She was born in Vienna, Austria on October 11, 1910 to Yankel and Racheal Schneider Eichel. She came to the Ormond Beach area in 1967 from Montreal, Canada. She had worked as a bookkeeper at Gentry's Fruits and Juices, and was a member of Temple Israel. She was a volunteer at the Cornelia Young Library. She enjoyed music and taking French classes at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Marylin Negrea of Ormond Beach; a son, Gerald (Marilyn) of Seattle, WA; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Temple Israel. Interment was at Mount Sinai Cemetery by Haigh-Black Funeral Home.

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COKER, Loren
HIALEAH, FLORIDA: Loren Penn Coker, 77, died October 21, 1978. He was born June 5, 1901. He was a retired mechanic with National Airlines, and a member of the East Hialeah Baptist Church. He was a former resident of Jacksonville, FL, and had been a longtime Hialeah resident. Survivors include his wife, Amanda; two daughters; three sisters; a brother; and 4 grandchildren. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville, FL with arrangements by Lowe Hanks Funeral Home.

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COKKINOS, John Z.
TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA: John Zacharias Cokkinos, 70, died January 7, 1986. He was a native of Cyprus. He was a retired furrier, and had come to Titusville from New York City in 1980. He is survived by his wife, Vivien; a daughter, Thalia K. Cokkinos of New York; his mother, Maria Kokkinou of New York; a sister, Stella Petrou of Queens, NY; and a brother, Nick, of Los Angeles. Arrangements were handled by Brevard Funeral Home North.

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COLE, Marylee
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Marylee Cole died June 20, 1981 at Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Cleveland, TN. She was survived by her husband, Ozro H. Cole. Cremation arrangements were handled by Robarts Funeral Home.

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COLE, Rosella
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Rosella A. Cole died October 17, 1975. She was a retired school teacher. Survivors include a sister, Kathryn Cole of Alexandria, VA; a brother, Harold W. Cole of Miami; 3 nieces; and 5 nephews. Cremation arrangements were handled by Lithgow Funeral Home.

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COLEMAN, Donna
RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA: Donna Y. Coleman, 54, died August 14, 2011 at Hospice of Palm Beach County. She was a retired bus driver for the Palm Beach County Schools. Survivors include her husband, Linwood L. Coleman, Sr.; three sons, Linwood Coleman, Jr, Donny (Lorimar), and Emmanuel Coleman; two sisters, April L. Baker and Deborah (Walter) Butts; three brothers, Nathaniel (Pam), Charles (Rose), and Steven; 2 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Rapture Faith Tabernacle. Arrangements were handled by Kitchens Funeral Home.

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COLEMAN, Ethel
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA: Ethel Lockey Coleman, 83, died July 4, 1961 in Tallahassee. She was born November 1, 1878. She was a former resident of Chipley, FL, and had lived in Tallahassee since 1925. Survivors include a son, Gene Coleman of Tallahassee; and a daughter, Mrs. Clyde Atkinson of Tallahassee. Services were held at the chapel of Culley Funeral Home. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley with arrangements by Blackburn Funeral Home.

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COLEMAN, Malcolm
DUNEDIN, FLORIDA: Malcolm Coleman, 91, died January 9, 1987 at Dunedin Care Center. He was a native of Kansas, and a former resident of Virginia. He was a retired civil servant. There are no known surviving relatives. Arrangements were entrusted to McCullough Funeral Home.

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COLEMAN, Richard
BOCA GRANDE, FLORIDA: Richard J. Coleman, 2, died September 1, 1970. He was born in Sarasota to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Coleman. He is survived by his parents; a sister, Jane A. Coleman; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Daughtry; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Coleman. Arrangements were handled by Rawles Funeral Home.

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COLEMAN, Valery
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Valery Eugene Coleman died February 3, 1907. He was born October 6, 1872. He was a partner of the Harper and Coleman hardware firm, and had also worked in the turpentine industry. He attended the Baptist Church, and was a member of the Knights of Pythias. He was survived by his wife; a child; his mother; a sister; and a brother. Services were held at the Baptist Church. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery.

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COLLING, Grace
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Grace Colling, 80, died August 13, 1969. Survivors include a brother-in-law, John Dent of Allen Park, MI. Arrangements were entrusted to Suncoast Funeral Home.

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COLLOPY, James J.
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA; James J. Collopy, 60, died September 25, 1939 at Bay Pines Veterans Hospital. He operated an employment agency and was a Spanish-American War veteran. He was a member of the United Spanish War Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Minnie M. Collopy; two brothers, Frank Collopy and Thomas G. Ward; and three sisters, Mary E. Flynn, Mable Grove and Hannah L. Long. Services were held at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church. Interment was at the Bay Pines National Cemetery.

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COLUNGA, Jesus
LANTANA, FLORIDA: Jesus A. Colunga, 39, died August 4, 1982. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Survivors include his mother, Adalina Colunga; two sisters, Elida Anguiano and Gloria Perez; six brothers, Gregorio, Carlos, Rudy, Raul, Joe and Juan; and his nieces and nephews. Services were held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Interment was at Boynton Beach Memorial Park with arrangements by Scobee-Combs Funeral Home.

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COLWELL, Omar
OCALA, FLORIDA: Omar K. "Bud" Colwell, 70, died November 14, 1980 in Ocala. He was born June 24, 1910, and was a native of Elwood, KS. He was a founder of the National Silica Corp. and a founding co-partner of Mid-Florida Mining. He was a former district service manager for the Otis Elevator Company. He was a U.S. Army officer during World War II, and a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Blinded Veterans Association. He was chairman of the Board of Trustees of the First Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Anna Hatcher Colwell; three daughters, Mrs. Mary C. Post of Ocala, Rebecca K. Colwell of Charlotte, NC and Elizabeth Colwell of Atlanta, GA; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Roes of Deltona and Mrs. Monette Lafoon of Valley Center, CA; two brothers, Harry Colwell of Ocala and Merle Colwell of Prescott, AZ; a grandchild; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Wilma Hatcher of St. Joseph MO; and his nieces and nephews. Services were held at the First Christian Church. Interment was at Highland Memorial Park in Ocala by Hiers Funeral Home.

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COLYER, William G.
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA: William G. Colyer, 79, died April 11, 2008 at the Boca Raton Community Hospital. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Ann Colyer; three children, Michael, Christopher and Mary; two brothers, Austin, and his twin brother, Walter; a sister, Joan; and 6 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Cathy. Services were held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Entombment was at the Boca Raton Mausoleum by Babione Funeral Home.

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COMBS, Marjorie
CITRUS SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Marjorie A. Combs, 74, passed away on October 31, 2003 in Crystal River. She was a native of Erie, PA. She was a retired secretary with the Monsanto Corporation, and relocated to Citrus Springs from Lantana in 1990. There are no known surviving relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Combs; and a son, Stephen Combs. Arrangements were entrusted to Roberts Funeral Home.

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COMEAU, Leo
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA: Leo W. Comeau, 51, died August 5, 1978 in Birmingham, AL. He was born in Leominster, MA. He was a retired construction engineer and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the American Legion, and the DAV. He was a former resident of Fitchburg, MA, and had been living in the New Smyrna Beach area for five years. Survivors include his wife, Helen Comeau; a son, David, of Fitchburg, MA; three daughters, Lynn M. Comeau and Carol Payton, both of New Smyrna Beach, and Donna J. Hill of Port Orange; six brothers; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Dudley Funeral Home.

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COMSTOCK, Dr. Doris
PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA: Dr. Doris R. Comstock, 91, died March 18, 2005 at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. She was born April 29, 1913 in New York City. She was a graduate of Hunter College, and also held a master's degree from Columbia University and a doctorate from New York University. She was a former resident of Franklin Square, Long Island, and was a high school teacher for the New York City School System. She was a docent at the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts, and a member of the St. Petersburg Garden Club and the Pinellas Park Art Society. She is survived by a daughter, Claire See of Venice; two sons, C. Christopher Comstock of St. Petersburg, and Herbert R. Comstock of Overland Park, KS; and 6 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by David C. Gross Funeral Home.

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CONDREY, Ola
GRACEVILLE, FLORIDA: Ola Condrey died October 27, 1984 at the Campbellton-Graceville Hospital. She was born September 26, 1896. She was a Holmes County, FL native, and was a longtime Graceville resident. She was a member of Mount Zion Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Lois Hinson of Graceville; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Interment was at Bethel Cemetery in Esto under the direction of Grace and Lipford Funeral Home.

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CONTRISTAN, Benjamin
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Benjamin J. Contristan, 62, died January 22, 1980 in St. Petersburg. He was born in Washington, DC. He was a retired supervisor for Shriver Gas Conversion of Virginia, and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Martha's Catholic Church. Survivors include two sisters, Yolanda Gibson of Sarasota and Grace Spotter of Jamaica, NY; 4 nephews; and 2 nieces. Interment was at Manasota Memorial Park under the direction of Toale Brothers Funeral Home.

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COOEY, Mecea
WESTVILLE, FLORIDA: Mecea Cooey, 92, died July 13, 1992 at Palm Gardens Nursing Home in Pensacola. Survivors include a daughter, Lura Rogers of Pensacola; a son, Wallace W. Cooey of Pensacola; 6 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Interment was at the Westville City Cemetery with arrangements by Peel Funeral Home.

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COOK, Mamie
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Mamie Cook died October 24, 1973 at a local nursing home. She attended True Vine Missionary Baptist Church, and was a former resident of Orlando. Survivors include three brothers, William Hills of Bradenton, and Herbert L. Hills and Henry Hills, both of Madison; and two sisters, Mrs. Lillie M. Edwards of Bradenton, and Mrs. Lula Bryant of Sarasota. Services were held at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was at Galilee Cemetery under the direction of Green's Funeral Home.

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COOPER, Herman
CARYVILLE, FLORIDA: Herman Steele Cooper, 73, died June 2, 1982 at his residence. He was born March 15, 1909, and was a native of Mississippi. He was a retired painter. He is survived by a brother, William V. Cooper of Pensacola. Interment was at the Caryville Cemetery under the direction of Sims Funeral Home.

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COPE, Clara
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Clara M. Cope died November 17, 1977. Survivors include her mother, Flora Cope of Martins Ferry, OH; two brothers, Wayne Cope of Zanesville, OH, and Frank Cope of Martins Ferry, OH; and two sisters, Mr. A.E. Tyler of Martins Ferry, OH, and Barbara (Richard) Bertram of Lake Park. Local arrangements were handled by Hamm and Price Funeral Home. Arrangements in Martins Ferry, OH were handled by Heslop Funeral Home.

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CORBETT, Clarence C., Sr.
BARTOW, FLORIDA: Clarence C. Corbett, Sr. died March 8, 2007. He was born May 17, 1927. He is survived by a son, Clarence C. Corbett, Jr.; a brother, Jordon J. Corbett; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at St. James AME Church. Interment was at Wildwood Cemetery under the direction of Gause Funeral Home.

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CORBIN, Ida
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Ida Corbin, 89, died March 30, 1997 at a local nursing home. She was a Protestant. She had lived in Bay County since 1949, and was a former resident of Chipley, FL. Survivors include two daughters, Elouise Tindel of Lynn Haven and Ethel Whitehead of Panama City; 5 grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Ferman C. Corbin. Interment was at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

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CORKER, Emory
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Emory Corker, 83, died July 4, 2011. He was a member of Greater Grant Memorial A.M.E. Church. Survivors include his wife, Cora Corker; a brother, John Corker (Connie); a sister, Mrs. Altamease Rowson of Carmel, NY; his nieces and nephews; his cousins; 5 godchildren; and his friends. Interment was at Edgewood Cemetery under the direction of C.L. Page Mortuary.

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CORLEY, Lucille
VERNON, FLORIDA: Lucille Corley, 58, died May 27, 1968 at a rest home in New Hope. Survivors include her husband, A.B. Corley, and a sister, Mrs. Ivalee Robinson of Jacksonville. Services were held at Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church. Burial was at Piney Grove Cemetery under the direction of Blackburn Funeral Home.

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CORRALES, Dorothy
TAMPA, FLORIDA: Dorothy Corrales, 76, died June 14, 2006. She was born April 30, 1930, and was a Tampa native. Survivors include two daughters, Mellissa Weidlich and Denise Corrales; three sons, Michael Corrales, Hector "Skippy" Corrales, and Joseph Corrales; a sister, Minnie Lee Aldrich; and 7 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Loyless Funeral Home.

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CORSER, Dorothy
PALM BEACH SHORES, FLORIDA: Dorothy E. Corser, 78, died September 13, 1988. She was a former resident of Waterford, CT, where she and her husband owned the New London Flying Service, and had been living in Florida since 1960. Survivors include her husband, Russell; a daughter, Geraldine Nash of League City, TX; two brothers, Archie and Frankie; four sisters, Frances, Phyllis, Gladys and Grace; and 4 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Thomas L. Price Funeral Home.

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CORTEZ, Marivel Beloya
TAMPA, FLORIDA: Marivel Beloya Cortez died May 3, 2007. She was born December 5, 1959 in the Philippines. She was a member of Revealing Truth Ministries. She is survived by her husband, Marco A. Cortez; a daughter, Pamela Camille Cortez; a son, Ivan Israel Cortez, all of Tampa; her mother, Cecilia Beloya of the Philippines; three brothers, Marcos and Linden of the Philippines, and Ted of Dubai; and two sisters, Mini of Denmark, and Maricel of the Philippines. Interment was at Sunset Memory Gardens with arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home.

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COSGROVE, Harold
MARION OAKS, FLORIDA: Harold J. Cosgrove, 80, died December 8, 1989 at the Marion Community Hospital. He was a native of Worcester, MA. He was a retired real estate agent with Deltona Corp. and had worked for over 25 years in Florida. He was a former Miami resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was of the Catholic faith. He was a charter member of the Elks Lodge in Wakefield, RI. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Cosgrove; and a brother, William J. Cosgrove, Sr. of Worcester, MA. Services were held at St. Jude's Catholic Church. Interment was at Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens by Belleview Funeral Home.

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COSSIN, Edith
ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA: Edith E. Cossin, 71, died December 29, 1999 at Memorial Hospital-Ormond Beach. She was a native of Brooklyn, NY. She was a manager for New York Telephone with 39 years of service. She was a member of Riverview United Methodist Church and the Telephone Pioneers. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and interior decorating. She is survived by a sister, Norma Jordan of California; and her cousin and caretaker, Arthur Miller of Brooklyn, NY. Arrangements were handled by Volusia Memorial Funeral Home.

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COSTELLO, Mary
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA: Mary King Costello, 74, died September 2, 1980. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Miranda Bouchard King. Survivors include her husband, James M. Costello, Sr.; a son, James M. Costello, Jr. of Shingle Springs, CA; a daughter, Dolores Cennamo of Newtown, CT; a brother, Harold King of Birmingham, AL; and 6 grandchildren.

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COSTELLO, Michael L.
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA: Michael Lewis Costello, 51, died February 14, 2011 at his home. He was born July 5, 1959 in Miami. He worked in advertising and marketing, and was a member of the Church of Scientology. He is survived by a son, Morgan Seamus Costello of Palm Bay; his mother, Susan Sauter of Vero Beach; and a brother, Kenneth Charles Costello of Vero Beach. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Costello; and his grandparents, Mildred and Arvel Morgan. Arrangements were handled by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory.

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COTTAGE, Christopher, Jr.
SILVER SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Christopher Cottage, Jr., 74, died January 31, 1973 at Munroe Memorial Hospital. He was born February 19, 1898, and was a New York native. He was worked as a longshoreman for U.S. Lines, and was a military veteran. Survivors include his wife, Margaret C. Cottage; a son, Robert Cottage of Seaford, NY; and 8 grandchildren. Interment was at the Long Island National Cemetery in New York.

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COTTER, Elizabeth
LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA: Elizabeth Kirkland Cotter, 64, died June 20, 1976 in Fadette, AL. She was born January 19, 1911. Services were held at New Hinson Baptist Church in Geneva County, AL. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of Ward-Wilson Funeral Home.

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COTTON, Mary
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Mary M. Cotton, 78, died December 24, 1982. She had lived in the Miami area for 36 years, and formerly lived in San Angelo, TX. Survivors include her husband, Sam; a son, Billy C. McClaun; a daughter, Sally J. Weinman; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. Interment was at Flagler Memorial Park under the direction of Philbrick Funeral Home.

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COUCHOIS, Daniele
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: Daniele Jean Couchois, infant, died February 17, 1979 at Manatee Memorial Hospital. She was born December 8, 1978 to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Couchois. Other survivors include a sister; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Couchois; and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wilkerson. Interment was at Mansion Memorial Park by Brown Funeral Home.

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COUNSELLER, Helen
OSPREY, FLORIDA: Helen Jean Counseller, 82, died July 24, 2005. She was born January 26, 1923 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was of the Methodist faith. She had moved to Osprey in 1970. She is survived by two nephews, Richard Dragoo of Dallas, and William D. Dragoo of Muncie, IN. Arrangements were handled by the National Cremation Society.

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COUNT, Ralph
HALLENDALE BEACH, FLORIDA: Ralph Count, 75, died October 16, 1975. He was the president of the Broward County Council and the Broward County Blood Bank, as well as the president of the Florida Senior Citizens News. He was a former resident of New York and Tennessee. Survivors include his wife, Lee Count; a son, Sanford Count of Oceanside, NY; two sisters, Babette Gilburne and Helen Zisser, both of Phoenix; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Services were held at The Riverside in North Miami Beach.

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COURSON, Alberta
LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Alberta L. Courson, 91, died November 24, 2005 at Tandem Health Care. She was born January 22, 1914 in Jacksonville. She was a member of West Lakeland Church of God, and had moved to Lakeland 65 years ago from Lanier County, GA. Survivors include a daughter, Lisa James of Lakeland; her sons, Don E. Courson of Lakeland, Marvin O. Courson of Fort, and Robert W. Courson of Pine Island; a brother, John Wesley Calhoun of Salt Springs; 9 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Omer Marvin Courson. Interment was at Oak Hill Burial Park with arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home.

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COURTOIS, Annette
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Annette Courtois died June 26, 1984. She was a retired sales associate with the Jordan Marsh drapery department. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. She had lived in Miami since 1960, and formerly lived in Montreal, Canada. Survivors include a brother, Andre; and two sisters, Marguerite and Geraldine. Services were held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

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COUSIN, Rev. Sylvester A., Sr.
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Rev. Sylvester A. Cousin, Sr., 75, died July 10, 1983. He was a native of Roxboro, NC. He was a presiding elder for the West Miami District of the A.M.E. Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Cousin; a daughter, Bernadine C. Murry; three sons, Sylvester Cousin, Jr., Gary Cousin, and Bishop Phillip R. Cousin; six sisters, Flossie Saunders, Ida Satterwhite, Thelma Bush, Clara Mitchell, Sadie Parrish and Maggie Harris; a brother, Rev. Lee A. Cousin; 9 grandsons; and 2 great-grandsons. Services were held at Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church. Arrangements were handled by Richardson Funeral Home.

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COVELER, Gussie
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Gussie Coveler, 67, died November 4, 1982. Survivors include a sister, Fannie Greenberg of New Jersey; and her friends. Interment was at Star of David Cemetery under the direction of Levitt-Weinstein Funeral Home.

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COVINGTON, Delmer
WESTVILLE, FLORIDA: Delmer Covington, 72, died February 15, 1984 at the Veterans Hospital in Tuskeegee, AL He was a Baptist. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Willene Turner of Crestview, Mrs. Harlie Mae Eddins of Vernon, and Mrs. Myrtie Harrison of Caryville; and five brothers, Floyd Covington of Winter Haven, Earl Covington of Florala, AL, and Ediston Covington, Ben Covington and Floyd Covington, all of Westville. Services were held at Beulah Anna Baptist Church. Interment was at the Beulah Anna Cemetery by Sims Funeral Home.

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COWART, Harry
OCALA, FLORIDA: Harry Cowart, 39, died August 24, 1991. He was born June 24, 1952. He was a firefighter and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a native of Baltimore, and had come to Ocala ten years earlier. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by four daughters, Harriet Cowart, April Cowart, Linnel Coward, and Myrina Cowart; a son, Harry J. Cowart II; a stepdaughter, Shayla Phillips; his mother, Myra C. Hill; a sister, Jeanetta Taylor Linton; and a grandmother, Lillie M. Settlers. Services were held at Ramah Baptist Church. Interment was at the Florida National Cemetery with arrangements by Summers Funeral Home.

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COWELL, Elmer
LARGO, FLORIDA: Elmer F. Cowell, 100, died October 12, 2002 at Sabal Palms Health Care Center. He was born in Washington, NJ. He had worked as an assistant postmaster for the U.S. Postal Service. He came to Florida from Denville, NJ in 1971. He attended the Church of the Isles in Indian Rocks Beach, and was a Mason, Shriner and Past Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star. There are no known surviving family members. Arrangements were handled by Moss-Feaster Funeral Home.

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COX, Abbie
PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA: Abbie Cox, 96, died January 30, 1967. She was a native of Canada. She was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in New Port Richey, and had formerly lived in Pinellas Park. Survivors include her husband, Sidney; and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Giles Episcopal Church. Arrangements were handled by Osgood Funeral Home.

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COX, Rev. Georgia
UMATILLA, FLORIDA: Georgia Pearl Cox, 64, died June 24, 1986. She was born July 8, 1921 in McMinnville, TN. She served as pastor at Emmanuel Holiness Church in Dona Vista, and was a former resident of Sanford. She is survived by her husband, Rev. William N. Cox; a daughter, Martha Simmons of Sanford; her sons, Tommy of Arcadia, LA, Frank and Jimmy, both of Campaign, TN, Morris of Manchester, TN, and Donnie, of Perry; a sister, Iona Sharp of McMinnville, TN; 16 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Oaklawn Memorial Park with arrangements by Oaklawn Funeral Home.

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CRABTREE, Agnes
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Agnes E. Crabtree died May 2, 1987. She was a teacher and worked for 20 years at Southwest Miami High School. She had formerly taught in West Virginia. She was a 30-year Miami area resident. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Coral Gables, the American Association of University Women, and the United Nations Association. She was the sister of Ruth Groves. Services were held in Huntington, WV. Note: Interment may be at Woodmere Memorial Park in Huntington, WV.

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CRAGG, Ralph A., Sr.
OCALA, FLORIDA: Ralph A. Cragg, Sr., 68, died October 6, 1970 at Munroe Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Chicago, IL. He was an Episcopalian. Survivors include two sons, Ralph A. Cragg, Jr. of Park Ridge, IL, and Robert Cragg of Barrington, IL; a daughter, Mrs. Marene E. Guare of Elmhurst, IL; a sister, Mrs. Marene Stack of Ocala; and 4 grandchildren. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens under the direction of Hiers Funeral Home.

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CRAIGO, Amy
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA: Amy Evalina Nelson Craigo, 89, died April 9, 2010 at her residence. She was born February 7, 1921 in Bancroft, WV. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of New Smyrna Beach. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, camping, and the outdoors. She was a former resident of St. Albans, WV, where she was a founding member and longtime nursery worker at Highlawn Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Harry E. Craigo, Sr.; five children, William (Donna) of Ravenswood, WV, Harry, Jr. (Deborah) of Pittsburgh, PA, Nancy (Carl) Settle of Fort Worth, TX, and Janice (Joe) Wolfe and Mary (Hans) Wolfer, all of New Smyrna Beach; two brothers, James Nelson of Bancroft, WV and Hubert Nelson of St. Albans, WV; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Joe, John David, Lee Max, and Tommy. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of New Smyrna Beach. Interment was at Schowen Cemetery in Putnam County, WV.

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CRAMPTON, Irving
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Irving W. Crampton, 68, died March 19, 1957. He was an office manager for Percy Richardson and Son. He had lived in the Miami area since 1933, and was a former resident of New Haven, CT. He was survived by his wife, Bernice Crampton; four sisters; and a brother. Cremation arrangements were handled by Galgano Funeral Chapel.

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CRAVENS, Fairow
COTTONDALE, FLORIDA: Fairow Cravens, 71, died November 15, 1989. She was a native of Hickman, KY. Survivors include her husband, Fred Cravens; a son, Jessie Cravens; two daughters, Ruby Wilson and Martha Ellis; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley with arrangements by Wachob-Forest Funeral Home.

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CRAWFORD, Caleb
GULF HAMMOCK, FLORIDA: Caleb Bryan Crawford, infant, died May 12, 1988. He was born May 4, 1988 to Bryan and Sheila Crawford. Other survivors include two sisters, Leshea Crawford and Celeste Crawford; his paternal grandparents, J.T. and Lillian Crawford of Chiefland; his maternal grandparents, Dewitt and Eunice Watson of Gulf Hammock; and his paternal great-grandparents, Floyd and Bessie M. Brooks of Lakeland. Burial was at the Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery in Levy County by Knauff Funeral Home.

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CRAWFORD, Cheryl
WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA: Cheryl Crawford, age 3, died October 19, 1975. She was the daughter of Bobby and Carol Crawford. Other family members include a sister, Melanie Crawford; her paternal grandfather, N.W. Crawford of Hialeah; and her maternal grandparents, Sam and Lillian Solowitz of Hallandale Beach. Services were held at Blasberg Funeral Chapel in Miami Beach. Interment was at Vista Memorial Gardens.

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CRAWFORD, Maggie
BELLEVIEW, FLORIDA: Maggie T. Crawford, 92, died April 3, 1970 in Ocala. She was born in Princeton, KY. She had lived in Belleview since 1949, and was of the Presbyterian faith. Survivors include three nieces, Mrs. Jessie Spurlin of Dawson Springs, KY, and Mrs. Bessie Dunning and Mrs. Minnie French, both of Princeton, KY; and a nephew, Willie James of Evansville, IN. Burial was at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Leesburg by Page Theus Funeral Home.

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CREACH, Queenalena
OCALA, FLORIDA: Queenalena Creach, 66, died December 1, 1974 at her home. She was a Florida native. She was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church. A former resident of Gainesville, she had lived in Ocala for 44 years. Survivors include two adoped children, Bob Sears and Christer Bell; five brothers, Jessie King, George W. Taylor, Louis H. Harris, and Johnnie and Henry Screen; a sister, Annie Lee Jones; her grandchildren; 5 sisters-in-law; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Interment was at Fairfield Cemetery by D.J. Brown Funeral Home.

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CREECH, Myrtle
CHATTAHOOCHEE, FLORIDA: Myrtle Lee Creech, 83, died November 8, 1998 in Tallahassee. She was born November 14, 1914. She is survived by a sister, Pastean Ward of Riverdale, GA; a brother, Rev. Woodrow Dupree of Vernon; and her nieces and nephews. Interment was at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery in Dothan, AL with arrangements of Peel Funeral Home.

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CRICHLOW, Hazel
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA: Hazel Josephine Crichlow, 88, died May 24, 2003 at Flagler Hospital. She was born August 11, 1914 to Bartow O. Crichlow, Sr. and Antoinette J. Crichlow. She was a retired physical education teacher and coach at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind with 25 years of service. She had also coached the St. Joseph Academy girls' basketball team in the 1940s. She was a World War II veteran of the Women's Army Air Corps, and was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine. She was a Catholic. She is survived by three nephews, Wayne Rogero of Tampa, and Glenn Rogero and Don Crichlow, both of St. Augustine; and a niece, Karen (Charles) Bishop. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Mary Rogero; and two brothers, Bartow Crichlow, Jr. and Lloyd Crichlow. Services were held at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. Interment was at San Lorenzo Cemetery by Craig Funeral Home.

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CROCKER, Harold
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Harold Lester Crocker, 63, died March 16, 1958 at a local hospital. He was a native of Falmouth, MA. He was a retired carpenter and a veteran of World War I. He was a member of Bethany Reformed Church and World War I Veterans Barracks #155. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Crocker; a daughter, Mrs. John C. Gurley, Jr. of St. Petersburg; a sister, Mrs. Lee Keene of Miami; a brother, Earl Crocker of Falmouth, MA; and 3 grandchildren. Interment was at Bay Pines National Cemetery by Seminole Beach Memorial Funeral Home.

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CROMER, Veeda
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA: Veeda W. Cromer, 99, died September 6, 2008 at Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 8, 1908. She was a native of Baltimore, MD, and moved to Miami in the 1920s. She had been a resident of St. Augustine since 2000, and was a bridge teacher and life master. She is survived by a son, Barry Cromer of St. Augustine; a daughter-in-law, Ginny; 3 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper S. Cromer; and a son, Richard Cromer. Arrangements were handled by St. Johns Family Funeral Home.

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CROOMS, Marie
QUINCY, FLORIDA: Marie Crooms died December 4, 1964 at her home. She attended Mount Carmel Primitive Baptist Church, and was a member of the Good Shepherd order. She was survived by her husband, Willie Crooms; two daughters, Bernice Grimes and Queen England; a sister, Sallie Cox; and two brothers, John and Robert Cox. Burial was at St. Mark Cemetery by Simms-Jackson Funeral Home.

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CROSBY, Lois
CHIEFLAND, FLORIDA: Lois W. Crosby, 81, died October 26, 1979 at Williston Memorial Hospital. She was born June 8, 1898. She was a native of Alabama. She was a member of the Chiefland Church of God. She had lived in Chiefland since 1963, and was a former resident of Plant City. Survivors include a son, James Crosby of Chiefland; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Williams and Mrs. Fannie Baily; three brothers, Rice Watson, Julius Watson and Carl Watson; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Interment was at the Chiefland Cemetery with arrangements by Knauff Funeral Home.

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CROSSMAN, Agatha
PALM COAST, FLORIDA: Agatha "Ann" Mary Crossman, 70, died May 20, 2010 at Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House. She was born in Bronx, NY on November 11, 1939 to the late George and Agatha Phelan. She enjoyed crafts, and was a former member of the Palm Coast Amateur Radio Club. She is survived by her husband, Walter; a stepson, Gregory Crossman of Ocala, FL; two brothers, George Phelan of Jackson Heights, NY, and Thomas Phelan of Bronx, NY; a sister, Anna Ruland of West Palm Beach; 4 step-grandchildren; several step great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. Interment was at the Jacksonville National Cemetery with arrangements by Craig Flagler Palms Funeral Home.

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CRUCET, Verna
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Verna Crucet died May 24, 1977 at Palmetto General Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Juan Crucet; her children, Garland Hall, Norine Jenkins, John Tarr and Celeste Crucet; her parents, Vernon and Grace Skeeter of Greenbackville, VA; a sister, Norma Carey; and 4 grandchildren. Interment was at Vista Memorial Gardens by Rivero Funeral Home.

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CRUZ, Edison
CARYVILLE, FLORIDA: Edison Cruz, 85, died June 22, 1990 at Southeast Medical Center in Dothan, AL. He was a retired commercial fisherman, and was of the Methodist faith. He had been living in Caryville for under a year, and was a former Key West resident. Survivors include two sons, William Cruz of Caryville, and Robert Edison Cruz, Jr. of Ramrod Key; a daughter, Patricia Judd of Sweetwater; two sisters, Ethel and Evangeline of Gainesville; 9 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Cremation arrangements were handled by Wachob-Forest Lawn Funeral Home.

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CRUZ, Norma
CARYVILLE, FLORIDA: Norma Jewel Cruz, 53, died November 23, 1987 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City. She was born January 30, 1934, and was a native of Key West. Survivors include her husband, William S. Cruz, Sr.; a son, William Cruz, Jr. of Tavernier; two daughters, Crystal Cruz and Sherry Pittman, both of Caryville; and 4 grandchildren. Interment was at the Caryville Cemetery under the direction of Blackburn-Wachob Funeral Home.

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CUEMAN, Janet
PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA: Janet McLean Cueman, 85, died July 8, 1997. She was born July 7, 1912 in Paterson, NJ. She was a teacher. She was a former New Jersey resident, and moved to Port Charlotte 25 years ago. She served as an accompanist for the Holiday Park Chorus, and sang with the North Port Chorale. She is survived by a daughter, Joyce C. Barrett of Chatham, NJ; a sister, Minnie M. Steenstra of Wayne, NJ; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at Laurel Grove Memorial Park in Totowa, NJ with local arrangements by Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home.

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CUMBIE, Willie
CARYVILLE, FLORIDA: Willie Raybon Cumbie, 60, died April 5, 1996 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City. Survivors include two sisters, Mary L. Drummond and Voncille Rogers, both of Caryville; and his nieces and nephews. Interment was at the Westville Cemetery under the direction of Sims Funeral Home.

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CUNNINGHAM, Rebecca
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Rebecca Cunningham died March 12, 1962. She was a native of Alabama. Survivors include her foster mother, Mrs. Bessie Chapman of Anniston, AL; and her friends. Services were held at Hurst Chapel A.M.E. Church. Interment was at Galilee Cemetery with arrangements by Holton-Seniors Funeral Directors.

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CURFMAN, Alton
LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Alton Leroy Curfman, 60, died January 31, 1989 at the Winter Haven Hospital. He operated Cake and Candy World in Lakeland, and had worked as a finance officer with Krider Equipment in Fargo, ND. He was a military veteran of World War II, and was a member of the First Congregational Church of Fargo, and the Elks Lodge. He was a native of Calaway, MN. Survivors include his wife, Dora L. Curfman; two sons, Richard A. Curfman of Pelican Rapids, MN and Edward A. Curfman of Minneapolis, MN; and two daughters, Lori Stine of Lakeland and Bonnia A. Kaasa of Minneapolis, MN. Arrangements were handled by Mitchell Funeral Home. Note: Interment may be at Lake View Cemetery in Pelican Rapids, MN.

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CURRY, Ella
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA: Ella Nora Lofton Curry, 92, died December 10, 2002. She formerly worked for Elberta Crate and Box, and the Gretchen Everhart School. She was a member of Fountain Chapel A.M.E. Church, where she had served with the Stewardess Board, the Missionary Society and the choir. Survivors include her children, Willie C. Curry of Jacksonville, John D. Curry, Rilla M. Curry, and Annita C. Walker, all of Tallahassee, and Willie Gainous, Jr. and Elizabeth C. Gainous, both of Augusta, GA; 34 grandchildren; 87 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Fountain Chapel A.M.E. Church. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery by Richardson's Family Funeral Care.

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CURTIN, Danny
ARCADIA, FLORIDA: Danny Nelson Curtin, 62, died June 6, 1980 at his residence. He was born March 30, 1918 in Pittsburgh. He was a retired truck driver and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Eagles and the DAV. He was a former longtime resident of Youngstown, OH. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Melson Curtin; a stepson, Gerald Brumley of Arcadia; and his friends. Arrangements were handled by Robarts-Grady Funeral Home.

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CURTIS, Hannah
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Hannah E. Curtis died January 10, 1929 at her home. She was a native of Wilson, NC, and was a former resident of Bath, NC. Survivors include three sons, Otto Curtis, J.V. Curtis, and P.S. Curtis; three daughters, Mrs. W.R. Hill, Miss Erdie Gray Curtis, and Mrs. Alfred Franklin; a brother, Ed Hawkins; and a sister, Mrs. John H. Peters. Burial was at West Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville.

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CUTHRIELL, Mary
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Mary L. Cuthriell, 89, died in a Bonifay hospital. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. She had lived in DeFuniak Springs since 1929, and was a native of Hacoda, AL. Survivors include two sons, James E. Maloy of DeFuniak Springs, and Adolphus A. Maloy of Baker; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Flemming of Niceville, and Mrs. Ruby Earley and Mrs. Alma Parrish, both of Florala, AL; a brother, Alfonso Suber; two sisters, Lillian Savage and Georgia Griffin; 17 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Eight Mile Cemetery near Hacoda, AL under the direction of Commander Funeral Home.

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CZARNECKI, Christine
NAPLES, FLORIDA: Christine Ilnicki Czarnecki, 85, died September 13, 2006 at her residence. She was born January 15, 1921 in Curwensville, PA. She came to Naples in 1984 from Clearfield, PA. She was a retired retail store manager. Survivors include two daughters, Dr. Patrice (Dr. Gary) Case of Naples, and Peggy Guthrie of Bonneau, SC; two sisters, Barbara Decker of Curwensville, PA, and Elizabeth Birchall of Ohio; two brothers, James and Francis Sass of Curwensville, PA; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry T. Czarnecki; an infant daughter; her parents; three sisters; and four brothers. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery in Clearfield, PA.

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CZIGANY, Barbara
DELTONA, FLORIDA: Barbara A. Milan Czigany, 58, died August 20, 1997. She was a native of Pittsburgh, PA. She was a nurse, and moved to Florida in 1978. She was a member of the Deltona Alliance Church. She is survived by her mother, Delores Milan of Deltona; and her maternal grandmother, Hilda M. Maughn of Deltona. Arrangements were handled by Deltona Memorial Funeral Home.

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DABOLL, Louis F., Sr.
ALVA, FLORIDA: Louis Frank Daboll, Sr., 59, died July 8, 1969. He was a retired investigator with the U.S. Immigration Service. Survivors include his wife, Maxine Daboll; a son, Louis F. Daboll, Jr.; a daughter, Barbara Devlin; his father, Leon Daboll; and a sister, Thelma Simpson. Interment was at Royal Palm South Cemetery by Anderson Mc-Queen Funeral Home.

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DAEHMS, August
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: August W. Dahms, 74, died January 15, 1961 in St. Petersburg. He was born in Germany. He was a retired silversmith, and was a former resident of Oak Park, IL. He had been in St. Petersburg for a decade. Survivors include his wife, Lena Daehms; two sons, Harold of Cicero, IL, and Erwin of Oak Park, IL; and 3 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by C. James Mathews Funeral Home.

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DAHEL, Emil
ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA: Emil S. Dahel, 95, died February 7, 2007 at his residence. He was born January 16, 1912 in Cincinnati, OH to Partenie and Mary Pask Dahel. He was a graduate of the Henry Ford Trade School, and the first class of the Lawrence Institute of Technology with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He was a retired chief engineer and director of quality control at the Transmission and Axle Division of Rockwell International with 41 years of service, and had worked as a pattern maker. He attended Holy Cross Lutheran Church. He was a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers, the Henry Ford Old Timers' Club, the Tomoka Oaks Golf and Country Club, and the Rockwell Axle Club, and was a former member of the Elks and Moose Lodges. He enjoyed woodworking and golf. Survivors include his wife, Catherine "Cathy" Dahel; a daughter, Carole Thalacker (Roger) of Punta Gorda; a sister, Virginia Shoops of Birmingham, MI; 2 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert; and two grandsons, Brian and Keith. Services were held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Interment was at Volusia Memorial Park by Haigh-Black Funeral Home.

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DAIGLE, Hermel
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA: Hermel Paul-Emile Daigle, 90, died April 13, 2011. He was born October 25, 1920 in Fort Kent, ME to Josephel and Leonie Daigle. He attended the University of Maine at Fort Kent. He was a retired Foreign Service officer with the Department of State, and served in many overseas assignments. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Corps and U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Mary Elizabeth Daigle; two daughters, Mimi (William) Hobbs of Tallahassee, and Gigi (Bradley) Lehman of San Antonio, TX; a brother, John Daigle of Vernon, CT; two sisters, Carmella Phillip of Rockville, CT, and Nanette Backhaus of Rockville, CT; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were handled by Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home.

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DAIGLE, Sylvio
PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA: Sylvio M. Daigle, 82, died March 15, 1996 at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach. He was born in Port Kent, ME. He was a retired self-employed farmer, and attended Epiphany Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Rella Daigle; three daughters, Lou Mae Albert of Coventry, CT, and Beatrice Daigle and Myrna Voisine, both of Fort Kent; two sisters, Lucy Daigle of Norfolk, VA, and Emme Daigle of Fort Kent; 11 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

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DAKE, Dr. D.M.
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Dr. D.M. Dake died March 27, 1891. He had been ill and confined to his home for 13 weeks. He was born April 14, 1814 in Greenfield, Saratoga County, NY. He graduated with a degree in medicine from the University of Vermont in 1835. He practiced medicine in Nunda, NY for ten years and then moved to Pittsburg, PA, where he resided until his retirement from active practice in 1863. Since then, he lived with or near his married children in various parts of the country. He came to DeFuniak Springs in 1886 and stayed until his death. He was survived by his wife, Mary Bainbridge Manuel Dake, who he married in 1835; and four of his nine children, Mrs. Dr. F.W. Skiles of Suffolk, VA, Dr. C.R. Dake of Belleville, IL, Mrs. Edward P. Casterline of Oakland, CA, and Mrs. Frank Eaton of DeFuniak Springs; and a brother, Dr. J.P. Dake of Nashville, TN. All four of his brothers were physicians. The funeral took place with services conducted by Rev. J.H. Parmlee of DeFuniak Springs and Rev. Marvin G. Hodge of Janesville, WI. Burial was at Magnolia Cemetery.

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DALY, Robert
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Robert C. Daly, 59, died February 10, 1980. He was a member of Musicians' Union Local #655. He served as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He had been a Miami area resident for 35 years, and was a former resident of Toledo, OH. Survivors include his wife, Betty Daly; and a sister, Mary MacRitchie. Services were held at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment was at Southern Memorial Park under the direction of Bennett and Sons Funeral Home.

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DANDOIS, Florence
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Florence R. Dandois, 83, died December 22, 1971. She was born in New Jersey, and was a former resident of Washington, DC. She had been living in St. Petersburg for over 45 years. Survivors include her husband, Charles S. Dandois, Sr.; a son, Charles S. Dandois, Jr. of St. Petersburg; a sister, Ada K. Noone of Washington, DC; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home.

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DANFORD, James B.
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: James Byron Danford, 68, died November 17, 1994 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL. He was born March 25, 1926, and was a native of Cottondale, FL. He earned a bachelor's degree in music from Julliard and a master's degree from Columbia University. Some of his musical compositions are on file with the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. He had also appeared in movies and TV programs, including the miniseries Hemingway. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He played the piano for several area churches, and was a music teacher. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley.

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DANIEL, Edward C.
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Edward Callaway "Bud" Daniel, 72, died May 29, 1959. He was born November 23, 1886. He was a Washington County native and longtime resident. He was a World War I veteran, and a member and former Post Commander of the VFW. He was a Baptist, and promoted area Little League baseball events. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Roy Fennell of Norwalk, CA and Mrs. John W. Simpson of St. Louis, MO; a sister, Mrs. Berta D. Wilson of Chipley; and 5 grandchildren. Burial was at Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Blackburn Funeral Home.

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DANIEL, John W.
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: John W. Daniel, 80, died August 13, 1973 at Bay Convalescent Center. He was born March 9, 1893, and was a native of Washington County, FL. Survivors include a daughter, Louise Francis of Aurora, CO; a brother, Owen Daniel; and four sisters, Sarah Carter, Martha L. Welch, Elifare Carter and Nellie Daniel. Services were held at Galilee Methodist Church in Jackson County, FL. Interment was at the church cemetery by Blackburn Funeral Home.

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DANIELS, Curtis
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Curtis S. Daniels died May 7, 1998. He was a member of Greater St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by a daughter, Carol Ann Cooper; a son, Curtis (Montecella) Daniels; a sister, Marva D. Daniels; a brother, Isaac (Barbara) Daniels; an uncle, Ebbie (Lena) Kinson; 2 grandsons; his cousins; his nieces and nephews; and his friends. Services were held at Greater St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was at Restlawn Cemetery with arrangements by the Eastside Chapel of Marion Graham Mortuaries.

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DANIELS, Susie
CHIEFLAND, FLORIDA: Susie Bell Daniels, 78, died August 27, 1984 at Shands Hospital. She was a native of Georgia. She was a member of St. John's Baptist Church, and was a former resident of Fort Pierce, FL. Survivors include three daughters, Mary L. Coleman, Annie B. Shipman and Daisy M. Morley, all of Fort Pierce; a son, Earnest Daniels of Chiefland; her mother, Mary Ross of Gainesville, a sister, Marie Scott of Gainesville; 31 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. John's Baptist Church. Interment was at Bronson Cemetery by Chestnut Funeral Home.

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DANNIS, James
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: James Dannis died March 27, 1978 at Doctors Hospital. He was born Demetrios D. Dionisopulos. He owned a restaurant in West Palm Beach for 25 years, and was past president of St. Catherine's Greek Orthodox Church. He was a member of AHEPA. Survivors include his wife, Helen; three sisters, Mary Stauropulos of Jacksonville, Georgia of Athens, Greece, and Eugene Janis of Boston, MA; a sister-in-law, Sophie George of West Palm Beach; and his nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Catherine's Greek Orthodox Church. Arrangements were handled by Mizell-Faville-Zern Funeral Home.

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DANOWITZ, Celia
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Celia Danowitz, 85, died August 29, 1984. She was a member of Hadassah and Young Israel of Greater Miami. Survivors include a son, Phil of North Miami Beach; two daughters, Harriet Hintz of Washington, DC and Elaine Leff of North Miami Beach; a sister, Freda Katz; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Levitt-Weinstein Chapel. Interment was "at Lakeside".

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DARCEY, Judith
PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA: Judith L. Darcey, 77, died June 10, 1976 at the St. Joe Municipal Hospital. She was a 38-year resident of Port St. Joe, and was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Juliet Lunsford, Mrs. Allah Richard, and Mrs. Betty D. Mims; a son, Wilbur C. Darcey; 11 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Jessie J. Darcey, Jr. Interment was at Holly Hill Cemetery. Note: One record states that burial is at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.

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DARLING, Merle
KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA: Merle Darling, 86, died September 4, 1958 in Kissimmee. He was born March 8, 1872. He was a retired plumber and electrical contractor. He was past commander of the Danville Camp of the United Spanish War Veterans and of Kissimmee Camp #39. He was past commander of the Snakes, a division of the national USWV, and past commander and present chaplain of the Central Florida Council of the USWV. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife, Gatsie Darling; four stepdaughters, Mrs. David Lee Skipper, Mrs. Clint Hamilton, Mrs. F.W. Ditto, and Mrs. Esther Minnigh; and two stepsons, Ernest Modlin and Arthur Kimple. Interment with military honors was at Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Grissom Funeral Home.

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DASINGER, Doris
COTTONDALE, FLORIDA: Doris Lee Taylor Dasinger, 68, died February 23, 1989 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL. She was born September 26, 1920. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cottondale. She was a native of St. Petersburg, but had lived in Cottondale for 48 years. Survivors include her husband, Irby E. Dasinger; two daughters, Joan Gainer of Cottondale, and Ann Franklin of Chipley; a sister; a brother; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Cottondale. Burial was at the United Methodist Church Cemetery in Cottondale by Brown Funeral Home.

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DAUGHADAY, Allie
LARGO, FLORIDA: Allie Happy Daughaday, 66, died October 17, 1962. She was born in Mayfield, KY. She was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church. She had been living in Largo for four years, and was a former resident of Paducah, KY. Survivors include her husband, Jerry S.; a son, Robert S. of Anna Maria; a brother, Howard D. Happy of Mayfield, KY; 3 granddaughters; and 2 great-granddaughters. Arrangements were handled by Bouchard Funeral Home.

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DAUPHIN, Tisha
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Tisha Maude Dauphin died May 2, 1961. She was born in 1896. Survivors include seven daughters, Mrs. Flora Coatney of Vernon, Mrs. Trudy Niswanger of Clearwater, Mrs. Martha L. Mears of Chipley, Mrs. Jewell Schiman of St. Petersburg, Mrs. Christele Avis of Louisville, KY, Mrs. Oddys Gritsch of Victor, IA, and Mrs. Audette Goldburg of Trenton, NJ; a son, Glenn Dauphin of Germany; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Yates of Bonifay; a brother, Bob Pipkin of Bonifay; five half-brothers, E.E. Pipkin of Panama City, and Ben, D.L., Homer, and Charlie Pipkin, all of Bonifay; and five half-sisters, Mrs. Lena Harcus of Caryville, Mrs. Beulah Earnest of Avon Park, and Mrs. E.W. Hartzog, Mrs. Sadie Holland, and Mrs. Lois Garrett, all of Bonifay. Services were held at Pleasant Hill Free Will Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery by Peel Funeral Home.

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DAVENPORT, Virginia
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Virginia Davenport, 86, died June 23, 2005. She was born January 1, 1919 in Marcus Hook, PA. She was a former resident of St. Croix, Virgin Islands. She was a member of Eckankar. She is survived by her husband, Frederick; a daughter, Circe; a brother, Frank Lankford; and two sisters, Alice Lankford and Wanda Lankford. Arrangements were handled by The Good Earth Crematory in Bradenton.

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DAVIDIAN, Martha
ENGLEWOOD, FLORIDA: Martha H. Davidian, 87, died August 13, 1983 at her home. She was born February 9, 1896 in Wheeling, WV. She was a graduate of Bethany College in Bethany, WV, and was an elementary school teacher. She had been living in the area since 1974, and was a former resident of Lima, OH and Tallahassee. She attended the First Christian Church of Sarasota. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Johnson of Englewood; a stepdaughter, Gretchen Morris of Englewood; two sisters, Edna Meredith of Clarksburg, WV, and Helen Ewing of Storrs, CT; and a brother, A.J.F. Smith of Dayton, OH. Interment was at Sarasota Memorial Park by Toale Brothers Funeral Home.

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DAVIDSON, Linda
PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Linda Kathryn Davidson, 43, died April 27, 1993 at the VA Hospital in Tampa. She was a Protestant. She is survived by a daughter, Sarah Davidson of Plant City; her mother, Hazel Martin of Orlando; a brother, Timothy Martin of Apopka; and a grandmother, Aloce Martin. She was preceded in death by a grandparent, Esker Martin. Burial was at New Zion Cemetery under the direction of Sims Funeral Home.

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DAVIS, Bessie
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: Bessie Lee Davis, 72, died June 4, 1984 at the Baptist Hospital in Pensacola. She was born August 24, 1912. She was a Jackson County native, and was a Baptist. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Davis; two sons, Jack Davis of Pensacola and L.A. Davis of Cantonment; two daughters, Mrs. Mary J. Griner and Mrs. Shirley Sweetman, both of Pensacola; a brother, L.V. Gainey; three sisters, Mrs. Eunice York of Chipley, and Mrs. Annie M. Deal and Mrs. Mary Willford, both of Tallahassee; 15 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Lovewood Free Will Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery by Blackburn-Wachob Funeral Home.

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DAVIS, George, Sr.
CARYVILLE, FLORIDA: George Davis, Sr. died December 31, 1983 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County, FL. He was a member of St. Mary A.M.E. Church. Survivors include his wife, Celestia Davis; a son, George Davis, Jr. of Caryville; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Roberts of Caryville and Mrs. Rether Troublefield of Pensacola; a brother, Wilson Davis of Bartow; his sisters, Mrs. Rosetta Hendrix of Ocala, Mrs. Alberta Chambers of Port St. Joe, and Mrs. Effie Davis of Detroit, MI; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Mary A.M.E. Church. Burial was at the church cemetery by Cooper Funeral Home.

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DAVIS, Julia
DADE CITY, FLORIDA: Julia B. Davis, 77, died November 3, 2009. She was born December 12, 1931 to Andrew and Louanna Mills Douglas. She was a hairdresser, and attended Trilacoochee Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her children, Leatrice Byrd of Dothan, AL, Michael Thompson of Tampa, and Robie Wilson and Douglas Wilson, both of Dade City; 5 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Arrangements were entrusted to Hodges Family Funeral Home.

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DAVIS, Lacie
HOLMES BEACH, FLORIDA: Lacie Davis, 70, died August 31, 1971. She was born in Springboro, OH. She had lived in Holmes Beach for 11 years, and was a former resident of Middletown, OH. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Louis T.; three sons, George Spence of Bradenton, Andrew Barnickle of Middletown, OH, and Mack of Trenton, OH; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Bryant and Mrs. Mary Miller, both of Middletown; a brother, John C. Baker of Franklin, OH; a sister, Mrs. Grace Ramsey of Bradenton; and 11 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Griffith-Cline Funeral Services.

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DAVIS, Martin
ROTONDA WEST, FLORIDA: Martin Davis, 62, died April 19, 1979 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital. He was born in Brooklyn, NY. He had owned a hardware store in Brooklyn. He had lived in Rotonda West for six years, and was a member of the Rotonda West American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Davis; two sons, Mark Davis of Hoboken, NJ, and Sheldon Davis of Iselin, NJ; a sister, Sylvia Berkowitz of Brooklyn; and a brother, William Davis of Brooklyn. Services were held in Brooklyn. Local arrangements were handled by Lemon Bay Funeral Home.

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DAVIS, Mary
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Mary Orvie Davis died April 15, 1970 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Rhine, GA. She was a member of Bethel C.M.E. Church and the Household of Ruth. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Juanita Johns of Miami; a son, John Mizell of Sarasota; five brothers, Booker Adams, Rockefeller Adams, Thurber Adams, Benjamin Adams, and Theo Adams; three sisters, Mrs. Precious Glover, Mrs. Mildred Davis, and Mrs. Delia Pearcy; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at Bethel C.M.E. Church. Interment was at Galilee Cemetery by Holton-Seniors Funeral Home. Note: Her date of birth may be July 1, 1904.

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DAVIS, Trudie
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Trudie Davis, 79, died July 1, 1996 at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Ed Davis; three brothers, Henry Cook of DeFuniak Springs, Robert Cook of Melbourne, and W. Dee Cook of Milton; and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at Camp Creek Assembly of God. Burial was at Leona Cemetery with arrangements by Bottoms Garden Chapel Funeral Home.

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DAWSEY, Pauline
BLOUNTSTOWN, FLORIDA: Pauline Dawsey, 83, died June 12, 2009 in Blountstown. She was born February 14, 1926 in Calhoun County. She had worked for a sewing factory, and in retail sales. She attended Gateway Baptist Church, and was a member of the Woodmen of the World and the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by a daughter, Martha Goodwin (Edward) of Bonifay; three sons, Bobby W. Smith (Maxine) of Crawfordville, Charles Dawsey (Ellen) of Panama City, and Billy Ray Smith (Nettie) of Bristol; 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; her step-grandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren; and her friends, including those at Blountstown Health and Rehab. She preceded in death by three husbands, Reuel Smith, C.D. Dawsey, and James Dawsey; and a grandson, Keith Godwin. Interment was at the Clarksville Cemetery under the direction of Peavy Funeral Home.

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DAY, Louis E., Sr.
DUNEDIN, FLORIDA: Louis Everett Day, Sr., 65, died February 19, 1960 at his residence. He was a native of Waban, MA. He was a retired engineer. He was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Clearwater, as well as Christian Science churches in Newtonville and Boston, MA. He was also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Survivors include his wife, Frances W. Day; three sons, Emerson Day of St. Petersburg, and Kenneth D. Day and Louis Day, Jr., both of Massachusetts; and three sisters, Mabel Wiggin of Dover, MA, and Grace Stanley and Daisy Nourse, both of New Hampshire. Arrangements were handled by Moss Funeral Home.

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DEAL, Gloria
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA: Gloria Ann Deal, 56, died June 13, 2000. She was a Baptist and a lifelong resident of Tallahassee. Survivors include three daughters, Sandra Jacobs, Deborah Bates and Tammy Rutledge, all of Tallahassee; two brothers, Earl Deal of Tallahassee and Jimmy Deal of Chipley; and 4 grandchildren. Interment was at Lovewood Cemetery under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

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DEAN, Elsie
FROSTPROOF, FLORIDA: Elsie M. Dean, 70, died November 30, 1991 at the Lake Wales Hospital. She was born November 10, 1921 in Frankfort, KY. She had moved from Frankfort to Frostproof five years ago. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Delmar R. Dean; a son, Thomas Dean of Freemont, CA; and a daughter, Marjorie A. Tate of Frankfort, KY. Arrangements were handled by Marion Nelson Funeral Home.

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DECKMANN, Richard
NAPLES, FLORIDA: Richard W. Deckmann, 70, died May 20, 2000. He was a former resident of Bethel Park, PA, and a former member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Klemm; two sons, Robert of Milton, DE, and Douglas of Durham, NC; and a grandson. Services were held at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

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DEELEY, Rheta
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA: Rheta T. Deeley died January 5, 1966 at Halifax Hospital. She was born in Chelsea, MA in 1880. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, and had been a Daytona Beach resident for 40 years. Survivors include two daughters, Mona and Ina, both of Daytona Beach. Interment was at Daytona Memorial Park under the direction of Baggett-McIntosh Funeral Home.

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DeGIROLAMI, Pina
OCALA, FLORIDA: Pina DeGirolami, 88, died April 24, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Naples, Italy. She was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, and enjoyed fine arts, knitting and crossword puzzles. She was a former Miami resident, and had also lived in Worcester, MA for 20 years. She is survived by three sons, Dr. Riccardo DeGirolami of Ocala, Dr. Daniele DeGirolami of Chicago, IL, and Dr. Umberto DeGirolami of Boston, MA; a daughter, Dr. Liana DeGirolami Cheney of Boston, MA; 7 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandsons. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Dr. Ettore DeGirolami. Arrangements were handled by Roberts Funeral Home.

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DEKTOR, Lillian
SUNRISE, FLORIDA: Lillian Landorf Dektor, 94, died January 2, 2002. She was born June 1, 1907. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Abraham Zolot of Delray Beach, and Carlene and Miles Toron of Atlantic Beach, NY; 7 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Norman Dektor. Interment was at Star of David Memorial Gardens in North Lauderdale.

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DeLAIR, Edith
WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA: Edith L. DeLair, 76, died March 22, 1981 at her home. She was a native of Lansford, ND. She was a retired telephone operator, and moved to Winter Haven in 1972 from Independence, MO. She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Survivors include a sister, Zella Gouldsmith of Winter Haven; and two brothers, Robert and Ernest Kennicutt, both of Independence, MO. Arrangements were handled by Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home.

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DELANY, Ethel
NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA: Ethel Delany, 84, died September 4, 2000 at Richey Manor in New Port Richey. She was born in Michigan. She was a former resident of Detroit, MI, and had worked as a secretary for the Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn, MI. She attended Hope Lutheran Church, and was a member of the Orchards of Radcliffe Condo Association. There are no known surviving relatives. Arrangements were handled by the National Cremation Society.

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DELOACH, Jerry, Sr.
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Elder Jerry Deloach, Sr., 83, died April 30, 2013 at his residence. survivors include his wife, Mother Tearetha Deloach; a son, Michael Chambers of Panama City; his daughters, Nola (Terry, Sr.) White and Mary Jones, all of Lynn Haven; and 6 grandchildren. Services were held at Shekinah Glory Kingdom Ministry. Interment was at Hillside Cemetery under the direction of Russell A. Wright, Sr. Mortuary.

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DEMPSEY, Joseph
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Joseph S. Dempsey died in March of 1919. He was born in Virginia. Survivors include his wife, Stella Dempsey; a daughter, Ruby Dempsey; a brother, John A. Dempsey of Williamsburg, OH; and a sister, Mary Myers of Ada, OK. Services were held at the First Baptist Church. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery. Note: Date of birth may be January 20, 1852.

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DENMARK, Beula
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: Beula Denmark, 86, died December 31, 2004 in Pensacola. She was a longtime Jacksonville resident, and was a member of Corner Stone Assembly of God there. She is survived by a daughter, Sylvia Collins; five sons, Phillip, Steven, Gary, William and Ronald; three sisters, Doris Chance, Zella Green, and Mildred Hevert; 12 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert A. Denmark. Interment was at Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home.

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DENNIGAN, Mary
HOLLY HILL, FLORIDA: Mary A. Dennigan, 69, died November 17, 1949 at Halifax Hospital. She came to Florida from Pittsburgh, PA. She lived for two years in Holly Hill, and for three years in Daytona Beach. She was a Catholic. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Paul Paytas of Holly Hill; three brothers, Frank, Anthony and Charles Hardena; and a sister, Mrs. Frank Hraback. Arrangements were handled by Haigh and Brooks Funeral Home.

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DEPPE, Russell
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: Russell F. Deppe died January 25, 1993. He was born December 28, 1904 in Minneapolis, MN. He worked as a marketing specialist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, and a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Deppe; a daughter, Florence; and a sister, Florence. Interment was at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN with arrangements by Bradenton Funeral Home.

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DeQUARTO, Dominic
MARION OAKS, FLORIDA: Dominic DeQuarto, 21, died December 25, 1978 at Munroe Memorial Hospital in Ocala. He was born in New York. He was a groomer for Carl Allen Stables, and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Linda DeQuarto; a daughter, Tricia Lynn DeQuarto; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph DeSio; two brothers, Frank DeQuarto and Joseph DeQuarto; and two sisters, Ann Marie Huff and Denise Thomas. Services were held at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. Interment was at Highland Memorial Park under the direction of Belleville Funeral Home.

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DERINGER, Edna
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Edna K. Deringer, 78, died January 10, 1975 at the Washington County Hospital. She was survived by a brother, Russell W. Keiser of Chipley. Cremation services were held at the Gulf Coast Crematorium with arrangements by Brown Funeral Home.

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DERVISH, Thaddeus
SUNNY HILS, FLORIDA: Thaddeus Dervish died April 19, 1996 at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley. He was born February 21, 1919, and was a native of Poland. He was a former resident of Indiana, and had been living in Sunny Hills for five years. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, the Polish American Congress, the Polish National Alliance, and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Stefania Dervish; a daughter, Bridget Dervish of Tallahassee; a sister, Helena Dervish of Poland; a brother, Lucian Dervish of Poland; and a niece. Services were held at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery.

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DESPOT, Louis
EUSTIS, FLORIDA: Louis K. Despot, 84, died September 4, 2009. He was born December 27, 1924 in Altoona, PA. He retired from Williams International with 20 years of service, and had also worked at Unisys for 20 years. He was a former resident of Michigan. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tavares, and was a former choir member there. Survivors include his wife, Laurie Despot; a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Pat Despot of Brighton, MI; and a stepson and his wife, Robert and Shary Weir of Howell, MI. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Tavares. Arrangements were handled by Steversonm Hamlin and Hilbish Funeral Home.

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DESPOTAKES, Kleanthis
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Kleanthis G. Despotakes died January 25, 1966. He was born in Greece. He was a former resident of Lowell, MA and had lived in Florida for 10 years. He was a Jehovah's Witness. Survivors include his wife, Marianthi; a son, James Despotakes; five daughters, Anna Despotakes, Mrs. Richard Barker, Mrs. Alice Burdohan, Mrs. Peter Samaris, and Mrs. Andy DiSanza; 9 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Woodlawn Memorial Park under the direction of David W. Thompson Funeral Home.

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DeVITA, Angelina
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA: Angelina DeVita, 95, died December 29, 2002 at Terra Vista Rehabilitation Center in Orlando. She was born in Pittsburgh to the late Dominic and Mary DiLisio Stelluto. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Alfonso and Delores Bove of Orlando; a sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Frank Musto of Pittsburgh; 4 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Orlando under the direction of Woodlawn Cary Hand Funeral Home.

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DEVLIN, Sister Margaret
ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA: Sr. Margaret Devlin, 53, died January 24, 1992 at St. Joseph Hospital in Towson, MD. She was born in Philadelphia. She was a director of religious education and teacher at St. Brendan's Parish, and was a nun with the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for over 30 years. She came to Ormond Beach from Wilmington, DE, and also taught in Baltimore, MD, Spartanburg, SC, and North Augusta, SC. She is survived by a sister and five brothers. Services were held at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Maryland. Interment was at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Baltimore, MD with local arrangements by Haigh-Black Funeral Home.

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DEVLIN, Patrick
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA: Patrick V. Devlin, 68, died January 5, 1962 at Halifax Hospital. He was born in Toomebridge, Ireland. He was a former resident of Murrysville, PA, and had been in the Daytona Beach area for three years. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, the Third Order of St. Francis, and the Holy Name Society. He was survived by his wife, Hilda Devlin. Arrangements were handled by Haigh-Black Funeral Home.

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DIAMOND, Harry
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Harry Diamond died February 1, 1981. He was a retired building inspector and a former resident of Philadelphia, PA. Survivors include a daughter, Florence Zager of North Miami Beach; two brothers, Hymie and Sam, both of New Jersey; 2 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Interment was at Mount Nebo Cemetery with arrangements by the Riverside.

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DIAMOND, Ida
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Ida Diamond, 72, died December 8, 1957. She had been living in the Miami area for 16 years, and formerly resided in New York. Survivors include her husband, Israel; a daughter, Mrs. Sonia Gavlin of Los Angeles; and two sons, Sam of New York, and Joseph of Miami. Services were held at the Riverside-Beach, Washington Avenue Chapel. Interment was at Mount Sinai Cemetery.

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DIAS, Valerio
WILLISTON, FLORIDA: Valerio Dias, 27, died January 18, 1986. He was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. He worked as a groomer at a horse farm. He had relocated to Williston two years earlier from Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Dias; his father, Salvador Dias; his mother, Maria Dias; a sister, Lydia Mendez; and three brothers, Ramiro Loredo, Euktorgio Loredo, and Miquel Loredo. Interment was at Orange Hill Cemetery under the direction of Knauff Funeral Home.

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DIAZ, Fannie
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Fannie M. Diaz died September 4, 1980. She was a Miami native. Survivors include her husband, Ignatius V. Diaz; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara A. Wooldridge; two sons, Jimmy L. Diaz and Louis V. Diaz; two brothers, Perry L. and Leonard H. Felton; three sisters, Annie Ferrell, Katherine Crawford, and Dora Azrak; and 9 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Ahern-Plummer Funeral Home.

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DIAZ, Jaime
CITRUS SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Jaime H. Diaz, 81, died December 22, 2011 at his home. He was born November 7, 1930 to the late Primitivo and Paula Diaz. He was a native of Gurabo, Puerto Rico, and was a former resident of Stuart, FL. He operated a photography studio, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; a son, Jose J. Diaz (Sonia) of Puerto Rico; a daughter, Luz (Orlando) Rivera of Citrus Springs; 5 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Cremation arrangements were handled by Davis Funeral Home.

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DICKINS, Dorothy
ANNA MARIA, FLORIDA: Dorothy Estes Dickins died October 12, 1962 at a local rest home. She was an Atlanta native, and had moved to Anna Maria from Sarasota five years ago. She was a member of Riverside Park Methodist Church in Jacksonville. She is survived by three sons, Randolph Dickins III of Anna Maria, and Bruce A. Dickins and Tarlton E. Dickins, both of Darien, CT; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nieuport Estes, Sr. of LaJolla, CA; a sister, Mrs. Taylor C. Fletcher of Fullerton, CA; and two brothers, Nieuport Estes, Jr. of Jacksonville, and Edwin W. Estes of El Cajon, CA. Cremation arrangements were handled by Griffith-Cline Funeral Home.

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DiDOLCE, Samuel
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Samuel C. DiDolce, 66, died May 26, 2007 at St. Anthony's Hospital. He was born December 5, 1940 in Keansburg, NJ. He worked at NAPA Auto Parts, and had also been an auto mechanic at Penske and K-Mart. He was a member of the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg, and was a former resident of Brick, NJ. Survivors include his wife, Lois; a son, Wayne of St. Petersburg; a daughter, Deborah A. Malina of Seminole; a stepson, Douglas Wlasiuk of Beverly Hills, FL; two stepdaughters, Deanna Wlasiuk and Lynne Priester, both of Largo; a sister, Rita Kisslan of Toms River, NJ; and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, David DiDolce. Interment was at Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of R. Lee Williams and Son Funeral Home.

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DIERKS, Ruth
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Ruth S. Dierks, 72, died June 20, 1977. She was born June 12, 1905. She formerly lived in Lowell, IN. Interment was at Hollywood Memorial Gardens North under the direction of Fred Hunter Greater Hollywood Funeral Home.

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DIEUJUSTE, Apresdieu
BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA: Apresdieu "Max" Dieujuste died March 1, 2006. He was born March 15, 1954 in La Tortue, Haiti to Naissance Dieujuste and Zetrenne Cime. He came to the U.S. in 1982, and worked as a cook at the Holiday Inn for 13 years. He had two children, Alita and Evans. Arrangements were handled by Pax Villa Funeral Home.

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DiGIACOMO, Giacoino
PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA: Giacoino "Jack" DiGiacomo, 75, died July 7, 1986. He was a baker at the Pinellas Park Italian Bakery, and was of the Catholic faith. He came to the area in 1975, and was a native of Brooklyn, NY. He is survived by a daughter, Frances Maffei of Staten Island, NY; three sons, Sal of Staten Island, and Robert and Jack, both of Brooklyn; two sisters, Rose Cina of Brooklyn, and Frances DiGiacomo of St. Petersburg; a brother, John of Pinellas Park; and 7 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Osgood-Cloud Funeral Home.

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DiGIACOMO, Mary
FLORAL CITY, FLORIDA: Mary L. DiGiacomo, 53, died December 25, 1978. She was a native of Brooklyn, NY, and was a former resident of St. Petersburg, where she was a clerk for the Veterans Administration regional office. She attended Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Denise DiGiacomo; two sons, Thomas DiGiacomo and Matthew DiGiacomo; four sisters, Marion Lombardo, Ann Pinella, Jeannette Colabella, and Virginia Sabella; and two brothers, Vito Lombardo and John Lombardo. Services were held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Interment was at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Petersburg under the direction of Charles E. Davis Funeral Home.

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DILLON, Mildred
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Mildred Dillon, 84, died December 31, 1980. Survivors include a son, Robert W.; and a daughter, Ruth Kerns. Services were held at St. Raymond's Catholic Church. Interment was at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery under the direction of Van Orsdel Funeral Home.

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DILLREE, Mae
MIAMI SHORES, FLORIDA: Mae J. Dillree, 85, died September 28, 1980. She had lived in southern Florida since 1954, and formerly lived in Alexandria, VA. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Survivors include four nieces, including Mrs. Jean Stevens of Naples, FL. Services were held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Entombment was at Southern Memorial Park Mausoleum with arrangements by Joseph B. Cofer Miami Shores Funeral Home.

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DILMORE, M. Gustus
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA: M. Gustus Dilmore, 71, died January 15, 1991 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was born January 3, 1920, and was a native of Jackson County. He retired from the State of Florida Department of Corrections, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church in Jackson County. Survivors include his wife, Mary E. Dilmore; two sons, Wallace Dilmore of Dade City, and Buddy Dilmore of Tallahassee; a daughter, Veleta Scurlock of Tallahassee; a sister, Civie Speight of Chipley; 8 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Piney Grove Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery by Wachob-Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Note: One record gives his name as M. Gus Dilmore, and another as Moses Gustus Dilmore.

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DINKINS, Beatrice
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Beatrice E. Dinkins, 76, died January 11, 1995. Survivors include a brother, Bill Watson of Bonifay; and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at Gully Springs Baptist Church. Burial was at St. John's Cemetery.

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DISPENSA, Charles
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Charles Dispensa, 81, died June 2, 1979. Survivors include his wife, Peggy; two sons, Joseph of Copley, PA, and Robert of Plainfield, NJ; a daughter, Clara Murray of Minneapolis, MN; 10 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Unitarian Church on Hibiscus Street. Arrangements were handled by Northwood Funeral Home.

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DITTO, Lillian
TAMPA, FLORIDA: Lillian Marie Gainey Ditto, 52, died November 23, 1972 in Tampa. She was born October 13, 1920 in Jackson County. She was a member of Lovewood Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Ralph; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Greer of Tampa; a son, Ralph E. Ditto of Tallahassee; a brother, L.V. Gainey of Tallahassee; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Wilford of Tampa, Mrs. Annie M. Deal of Tallahassee, and Mrs. Eunice York and Mrs. Bessie Davis, both of Chipley; and 5 grandchildren. Services were held at Lovewood Free Will Baptist Church. Burial was at the church cemetery by Blackburn Funeral Home. Note: One record gives her first name as Luther.

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DIXON, Benjamin
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Benjamin R. Dixon, 72, died October 3, 1950 at his residence. He was an engineer, and had been living in Miami for 25 years. He was a former air brake instructor for the New York division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and authored a book, The Air Brake and Its Construction. He was an Episcopalian and a Mason. He was survived by his wife, Addie Dixon; and a son, Harold B. Arrangements were handled by Philbrick Funeral Home.

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DOBROW, Ruth
PAHOKEE, FLORIDA: Ruth Dobrow died August 28, 1977. She had been living in Pahokee since 1928, and was a native of Pennsylvania. She was a member of Temple Beth Sholom in Belle Glade. Survivors include a son, Oscar Dobrow of Lake Worth; two brothers, Louie and Jerry Gold of Pahokee; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at Mizell-Faville-Zern Southside Chapel in West Palm Beach. Cremation arrangements were handled by Wetherington Funeral Home.

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DOCTER, Geneve
HOLLY HILL, FLORIDA: Geneve Docter, 97, died July 6, 1991 at Daytona Beach Geriatric Center. She was born June 16, 1894 in Upland, IN. She was a graduate of Oberlin College, and also attended Taylor University in Indiana. She was a retired church musician. She served as a nurse during World War I, and had played piano for silent movies. She was a former Melbourne resident, and was a member of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church and the Milwaukee Musicians' Association. Survivors include two daughters, Marjorie Krebs of Milwaukee and Marilyn Beeler of West Melbourne; 4 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Interment was at Forest Cemetery in Hillsboro, WI with arrangements by Baggett and Summers Funeral Home.

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DODSON, Manola
PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA: Manola Arlando "Mike" Dodson, 79, died April 5, 2007 at Marliere Care Center in New Port Richey. He was born in Follansbee, WV. He was a maintenance man at Ja-Mar Travel Park. He came to the area 20 years earlier from Pennsylvania. There are no known surviving family members. Arrangements were handled by Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home.

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DOLLAR, Dianne
CAMPBELLTON, FLORIDA: Funeral services for Dianne Marie Dollar, infant, were held February 12, 1967 at the chapel of Brown Funeral Home. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Curtis Dollar; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dollar of Campbellton, and Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Hayes of Chipley. Interment was at the Campbellton Cemetery.

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DOLLISON, Evelyn
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Evelyn B. Dollison, 72, died May 3, 1963. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. John W. Wheeler of Miami; two brothers, Gerald Barrett of Los Angeles, CA and Jack Barrett of St. Louis, MO; and a sister, Margaret Hauber of Kansas City, MO. Services were held at the Van Orsdel Coral Gables Chapel. Interment was at Flagler Memorial Park.

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DOLNEY, Michael
FORT McCOY, FLORIDA: Michael Dolney, 88, died February 12, 2004 at Munroe Regional Medical Center. He was born December 16, 1915, and was a native of Delano, PA. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and Korea, and was a member of the VFW, the Elks Lodge, and the Masonic Lodge. He was a former resident of Sarasota, and was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include a sister, Mary Adams of Gainesville. Arrangements were handled by Hiers Funeral Home. Interment was at the Florida National Cemetery.

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DOMINO, Galen
PORT ST. JOHN, FLORIDA: Galen F. Domino, 40, died December 25, 2009. He was born on October 24, 1969 to Stan and Evelyn Domino. He was an accountant. He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Stanley Domino, Jr. (Lisa), and Duane Domino (Andrea); a grandmother, Izola Byerson; nine nieces and nephews; and his cousins. Services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment was at Brevard Memorial Park with arrangements by Newcomer Family Funeral Home.

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DONAHUE, James
AUBURNDALE, FLORIDA: James J. Donahue, 86, died March 3, 1987 at Central Park Lodge Convalescent Center in Auburndale. He was a native of Brooklyn, NY, and had relocated to Auburndale 10 years earlier from New York. He was a banker, and was of the Catholic faith. There were no known surviving family members. Arrangements were handled by Kersey Funeral Home.

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DONEGAN, Gertrude
SEMINOLE, FLORIDA: Gertrude E. Donegan, 98, died October 12, 2002 at her residence. She was born in Brooklyn, NY. She was a retired telephone operator for New England Bell and Macy's Department Store. She came to Florida in 1996 from Jersey City, NJ, and was of the Lutheran faith. She is survived by a son, Carl R. Donegan of Seminole; 2 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Lewis W. Mohn Funeral Home.

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DORMAN, Louis
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA: Louis Dorman, 83, died December 25, 1993 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn in Albany, NY. He was born in New York City. He was a graduate of the New York City School of Commerce. He was the retired president of B. Dorman and Sons, and was a food broker in New York City, where he was a longtime resident. He had lived in Florida for 21 years. He was a member of the United Food Brokers and the B'nai B'rith. Survivors include two sons, Leslie S. Dorman of Baltimore, and Jan S. Dorman of Slingerlands, NY; and 6 grandchildren. Interment was at Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, Long Island, New York with arrangements by Levine Memorial Chapel.

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DORMEVIL, Lucien, Sr.
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Lucien G. Dormevil, Sr., 52, died August 25, 2009. He was a native of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. He had owned several businesses. He is survived by his daughters, Gabrielle Hernandez, Aschmid Dormevil, Shanequa Wynn and Ingrid Seraphin; a son, Lucien Dormevil, Jr.; his mother, Amentha Germain; 22 siblings; and other relative and friends. Services were held at the Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ. Arrangements were handled by Smith Funeral and Cremation Services.

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DORSEY, Ralph
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Funeral services were held for Ralph Earl Dorsey, infant, on July 31, 1966. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph M. Dorsey of Chipley; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dorsey of Chipley; and his maternal grandmother, Catherine Wages of Chipley. Burial was at Unity Cemetery under the direction of Peel Funeral Home.

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DOSS, Walter
JUPITER, FLORIDA: Walter J. Doss, 65, died January 17, 1987 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born in Long Island, NY. He was a retired mechanical tester with Pratt & Whitney in West Palm Beach with 22 years of service. He was a World War II veteran and survivor of the Pearl Harbor bombing. He attended St. Jude's Catholic Church in Tequesta. He had lived in Jupiter for 25 years, and was a former resident of Syosset, NY. He was a member of the Pratt & Whitney Retirees' Club, the Moose Lodge, the Elks Lodge, Fleet Reserve Association Branch #256, and the American Polish Club of Lake Worth. He was a charter member of the Syosset Volunteer and Exempt Fireman's Benevolent Association. Survivors include his wife, Mary Doss; a sister, Jean Whitenack of Jupiter; and a nephew. Services were held at St. Jude's Catholic Church. Entombment was at Riverside Memorial Park with arrangements by Aycock Village Funeral Home.

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DOUGLAS, John
EBRO, FLORIDA: John C. Douglas, 49, died January 31, 1989 at his home. He was a member of the True Holiness Church in Ebro. Survivors include three sisters, Mary Ree (David) McDonald of Vernon, Ella (Bishop Richard) Jenkins of Ebro, and Gladys (Alvin) Sharp of Chipley; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at St. Luke A.M.E. Church. Interment was at St. Luke Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home.

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DOUTHETT, Oliver
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Oliver Douthett, 74, died August 25, 1971. He was a retired foundry superintendent and a veteran of World War I. He was a Mason and Shriner, and attended Seminole United Methodist Church. He was a former resident of Pittsburgh, PA, and had lived in St. Petersburg for 9 years. Survivors include his wife, Melba Douthett; a son, Edward; a sister, Nellie Schulz; a brother, Scott; and 6 grandchildren. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Seminole Beach Memorial Funeral Home.

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DOWNEY, Lucy
FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA: Lucy Calvitte Strain Downey, 85, died October 21, 1964 at Humphreys Memorial Hospital. She was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. She is survived by two sons, Laurens Strain of Jacksonville, and Dr. William H. Strain of Rochester, NY; a daughter, Mrs. Areld Sether; a brother, James Calvitte of Savannah, GA; 5 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Interment was at St. Andrew's Cemetery in Darien, GA under the direction of Oxley Mortuary.

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DRESSER, Lura
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA: Lura Dresser, 89, died April 9, 1962 at Ormond Beach Osteopathic Hospital. She was born in Marysville, OH, and was a member of the Methodist Church there. She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge in Urbana, OH. She was a longtime resident of New Smyrna Beach, and had previously lived in Mechanicsburg, OH. Survivors include a son, Wayne, of New Smyrna Beach; and three daughters, Mrs. Ronnie Moore, Mrs. Bessie Birch, and Mrs. B.A. Grimes, all of New Smyrna Beach; 33 grandchildren; and 45 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Settle Funeral Home.

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DRESSKELL, Pearl
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Pearl C. Dresskell, 92, died December 30, 1970. She was a longtime Miami resident, and formerly lived in Key West. Survivors include a son, Raymond M. of Miami; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at Combs Douglas Road Chapel. Interment was at the Miami City Cemetery.

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DREW, Myrtle
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Myrtle Lee Drew, 79, died April 28, 2001. She was a retired bookkeeper for Riverside Memorial Park. Survivors include a daughter, Carol Daniels; two sisters, Audrey Crosby and Evelyn Watford; four brothers, Delbert, Jack, Loyd and Jerry Feagin; 2 grandsons; a great-granddaughter; and her nieces and nephews. Interment was at Riverside Memorial Park with arrangements by Fraser Funeral Home.

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DREWES, Charles
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Charles F. Drewes, 65, died February 20, 1980. He was born in Jersey City, NJ. He was a retired railroad ticket agent and a former resident of Toms River, NJ. He came to the St. Petersburg area in 1975. Survivors include his wife, Jean Drewes; a son, John, of St. Petersburg Beach; and 7 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by the National Cremation Society.

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DRUCKER, John A., Sr.
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA: John A. Drucker, Sr., 65, died August 8, 1967. He was a retired professional golfer, and had relocated to Boca Raton from Chicago, IL three years ago. Survivors include his wife, Marie Drucker; a daughter, Mrs. John Kennedy of Pontiac, MI; a son, John Jr. of Miami; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Gregory's Episcopal Church. Burial was at the Boca Raton Cemetery under the direction of Lorne-Babione Funeral Home.

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DUBBIN, Martin
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Martin Dubbin, 69, died April 15, 1969. He was born February 11, 1900. He was a founder operator at Palm Beach Bedding Co. Survivors include his wife, Leah Dubbin; two daughters, Mrs. S.J. Bubis, and Mrs. Annette Fried, both of West Palm Beach; and 6 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Mizell-Faville-Zern Southdale Chapel.

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DuBOIS, Walter
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Walter Hapgood DuBois died February 22, 1924. He was born in 1923 to Johnson Hapgood and Frances Missouri Carter DuBois. Burial was at Pinewood Cemetery under the direction of Combs Funeral Home.

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DUBOVSKY, Barbara
PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA: Barbara J. Dubovsky, 74, died November 20, 2006. She was born April 30, 1932 in Flint, MI to Abraham and Neta Hewitt Reiter. She retired from insurance sales at MetLife, and was also a greeter at the Punta Gorda Wal-Mart. She relocated to Florida 13 years ago from East Tawas, MI. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and was a member of the Eagles, the Moose, the Punta Gorda Elks, and the American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by three sons, Tony Mayer of Chandler, AZ, Mark Mayer of Tawas City, MI, and Andrew Mayer of Australia; a daughter, Paula Richardson of Marquette, MI; a sister, Betty Coggins of Punta Gorda; a brother, Thomas Reiter of Punta Gorda; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George; and a son, Matthew. Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.

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DUFFIELD, Edna
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Edna A. Duffield, 82, died in November of 1973. She had lived in Miami for 25 years, and was a former Pittsburgh resident. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth G. and Albert F., both of Miami; a sister; two brothers; and a granddaughter. Services were held November 16, 1973 at the Church of the Little Flower. Interment was at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery under the direction of Van Orsdel Funeral Home.

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DUGAR, Arthur
TAMPA, FLORIDA: Arthur Dugar died July 25, 2008. He was born September 1, 1920. He was the co-owner of Ruby's Restaurant on Main Street for 24 years, and was employed by the City Of Tampa for over 20 years. He was a U.S. Army with over 25 years of service. He is survived by Shirley Ransom, Delores Patterson, Cynthia Johnson, Ruby Wilson and Charlie Dugar; his grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Smith Dugar; a daughter, Betty Dugar; a son, Thomas Ransom; a sister, Martha May Dugar; and a grandchild, Bernard Albury. Interment was at Florida National Cemetery with arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home.

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DUKE, Alphia
WEWAHITCHKA, FLORIDA: Alphia Patterson Duke, 82, died June 15, 1982 in Tullahoma, TN. She was born November 17, 1900. She had lived in Wewahitchka for over 30 years, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wewahitchka. Survivors include a daughter, Agnes Hankins of Tullahoma, TN; three sons, Bill Duke of Wewahitchka, Aaron Duke of Caryville, and Tommy Duke of Pansey, AL; 9 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arcie Duke. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Wewahitchka. Interment was at Jehu Cemetery with arrangements by Comforter Funeral Home.

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DUNGRY, Arthur
LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Arthur W. Dungry, 79, died December 26, 1979 at his residence. He was a native of Canada. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service, and was a member of the United Church. He was a former resident of Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada. Survivors include a daughter and two sons, all in Canada. Arrangements were handled by Thornton and Holcom Memorial Home.

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DUNNING, Alta
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Alta A. Dunning, 48, died August 4, 1969 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Michigan, and had lived in Sarasota for six years. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include four sons, George, William, James and Charles Dunning; a daughter, Katherine Dunning; a brother, Lawrence Morrow; and a grandchild. Arrangements were handled by Toale Brothers Funeral Home.

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DUPREE, Nita
CARYVILLE, FLORIDA: Nita Dupree, 83, died November 12, 1973 at the Holmes County Hospital. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Mirtle Creech of Chattahoochee, and Mrs. Pastene Ward, Mrs. Henrietta Holland, and Mrs. Mittie Griffin, all of Caryville; two sons, Rev. Woodrow Dupree and Paul Dupree, both of Caryville; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Battles and Mrs. Marie Fennel, both of Georgia; a half-brother, Sam Crachrum of Alabama; 28 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Services were held at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Burial was at the church cemetery by Peel Funeral Home.

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DUPREE, Paul
CARYVILLE, FLORIDA: Paul Charles Dupree, 47, died August 10, 1976 at Bay Memorial Hospital in Panama City. He was born May 8, 1930. Survivors include two sons, Willis E. Dupree of Carrollton, TX and Charles P. Dupree of Panama City; four sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Creech of Chattahoochee, and Mrs. Henrietta Holland, Mrs. Pastene Ward and Mrs. Mettie Griffin, all of Caryville; and a brother, Rev. Woodrow Dupree of Vernon. Burial was at New Effort Cemetery by Peel Funeral Home.

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DURDEN, Mahala
COTTONDALE, FLORIDA: Mahala T. Durden, 71, died February 3, 1955 at her residence. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Pansey Lee Bruner of Cottondale; three brothers, J.W. Dudley of DeFuniak Springs, and G.M. Dudley and W.B. Dudley, both of Grand Ridge; three sisters, Mrs. Eva Branch of Apalachicola, Mrs. Idella Durden of Grand Ridge, and Mrs. P.M. Durden of Franklinton, LA; and 8 grandchildren. Services were held at Shady Grove Baptist Church near Grand Ridge. Arrangements were handled by Blackburn Funeral Home.

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DURON, Anthea
LAKE CITY, FLORIDA: Anthea C. Duron, 88, died December 3, 2011 at the Lake City Medical Center. She was the daughter of Antonio and Charlotte Bruns Duron. She had been a resident of Lake City for 12 years, and was active in animal rescue. Survivors include her caretaker and special friends, Jerry and Susan Garret, as well as a close friend, Jane Johnson. Cremation arrangements were handled by Dees-Parrish Family Funeral Home.

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DUTY, Norma
PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA: Norma E. Duty, 79, died December 24, 2001 at her home. She was a native of the Cayman Islands, and came to Florida in 1949. She worked as a seamstress. She was a member of the Starkey Road Baptist Church, and taught Sunday School. Survivors include three daughters, Shirley Lowe of Clearwater, and Norma J. Williams and Bonnie Matthews, both of St. Petersburg; three sons, Paul of Plant City, David of Seminole, and Charles of the Cayman Islands; a sister, Margie Harrison of Norwood, MA; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Petersburg under the direction of E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home.

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DUVAL Pamela
EASTPOINT, FLORIDA: Pamela Cosetta Duval, infant, died December 6, 1973 at the Municipal Hospital. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wesley Duval; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Miley, and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Andrews; and her great-grandparents, Mrs. Dee Hicks, and Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Jones. Services were held at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Eastpoint. Burial was at the Eastpoint Cemetery by Comforter Funeral Home.

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DYAL, David S.
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: David Solomon Dyal, 83, died May 27, 2008. He was born March 14, 1925 in Callahan, FL. He retired from Burman's Scrap Metal in Jacksonville, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by four children and their spouses, David H. Dyal (Cindy) of Panama City, Mary Lard of Southport, Regina Crawford (Fred) of Chipley, and Sherry Francis (John) of Rockport, MA; two sisters, Pat Dyal Maddox, and Missy Dyal Middleton; a brother, Steve Dyal; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Dyal; and two daughters, Barbara Sprague and Elizabeth Dyal. Arrangements were handled by Southerland Family Funeral Home.

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DYKES, Johnny
MELROSE, FLORIDA: Johnny Jefferson Dykes, 78, died October 17, 1997. Survivors include a daughter, Thelma Cramer of Panama City; two sons, Johnny Dykes of Gainesville and Rex Dykes of Melrose; a sister, Callie West of Baltimore, MD; and 16 grandchildren. Interment was at New Hope Church Cemetery with arrangement by Peel Funeral Home.

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DZICK, John J., Sr.
DeBARY, FLORIDA: John J. Dzick, Sr., 93, died January 5, 1986 at Central Florida Regional Hospital. He was born in Poland. He was a retired electrician. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the AARP, the VFW, The American Legion, and the Veterans of World War I. He attended St. Ann's Catholic Church. He had been a DeBary resident for 29 years, and formerly lived in Waterbury, CT. Survivors include a daughter, Natalie Glover of Peabody, MA; a son, John J. Dzick, Jr. of Corona del Mar, CA; a sister, Josephine Orzulak of Chicago; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Deltona Memorial Gardens with arrangements by Altman Funeral Home.

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EALY, Mary
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Mary Lou Ealy, 91, died June 14, 2006. She was born August 6, 1915 in Iron City, GA. She was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church. She was a former resident of Bainbridge, GA, and moved to Sarasota in 1953. She is survived by three sons, Josephus Williams, Willie C. Williams and James T. Williams, all of Sarasota; a sister, Grace M. Bryant of Bainbridge, GA; 19 grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. Services were held at New Zion Primitive Baptist Church. Interment was at Galilee Cemetery by Jones Funeral Home.

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EAPHS, Lee
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Lee Eaphs, 82, died November 8, 1976. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Willie Mason of Greensboro; and 12 grandchildren. Services were held at Johnson's Temple. Interment was at Southside Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home.

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EASLY, Sister Mary
SAN ANTONIO, FLORIDA: Sr. Mary Easly, 69, died March 19, 1956. She was born Agnes Easly in Carrolltown, PA. She entered the Holy Name Convent in 1906, and made her perpetual vows on December 8, 1910. She had been a member of the convent for 50 years. She taught at St. Anthony School and Holy Name Academy. She later managed the Holy Name Convent farm and academy kitchen, and for 20 years, was supervisor of the academy citrus groves and fruit shipping division. She was survived by a sister, Gertrude Easly of Carrolltown, PA. Services were held at the convent chapel. Interment was at St. Leo Cemetery.

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EBEL, Anna
DUNEDIN, FLORIDA: Anna H. Ebel, 87, died December 14, 1969. She was born in Paterson, NJ. She attended the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, and had lived in Dunedin since 1956. She was a former resident of Nutley, NJ. Survivors include her husband, Fred C.; a sister, Mrs. Mai Hall of Hollywood, FL; and a brother, Edward Hughes of Dunedin. Arrangements were handled by Moss Dunedin Chapel.

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ECKERT, Margaret
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Margaret Furman Eckert, 88, died December 31, 1988 at the Good Samaritan Retirement Village in Kissimmee. She was born in Elizabeth, NJ. She lived in Westfield, NJ for 34 years prior to moving to Clearwater. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Westfield, and had been a member of the Woman's Club there, in addition to being a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara A. Rollings of Oberlin, OH; a son, Herbert P. of Kissimmee; a sister, Elenor Brodesser of Kissimmee; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Moss-Feaster Funeral Home.

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EDMONDS, Robert
WAHNETA, FLORIDA: Robert R. Edmonds, 42, died February 16, 1989 at his residence. He was a native of Shawnee, OK. He was a citrus worker, and had moved to Wahneta 15 years earlier from Starkville, MS. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest F. Edmonds of Starkville, MS; a sister, Camellia R. Byrd of Philadelphia, MS; a brother, Wilburn Edmonds of Bernal, UT; and his friends, including Rosa Wells of Wahneta. Arrangements were handled by Mitchell Funeral Home.

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EDWARDS, Ilah
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Ilah J. Edwards died February 18, 1979 in Florida. She was a native of Chester, MI and a former resident of Dayton, OH. There were no known surviving relatives. Arrangements were handled by Lew Funeral Home and Crematorium.

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EDWARDS, Mary E.
TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Mary E. Edwards, 85, died December 4, 2001 at the Manor Care Palm Harbor Nursing Home. She was born in Birmingham, AL. She was a former resident of Cordial, GA and Largo, FL, and was of the Methodist faith. She is survived by a son, Bobby of New Port Richey; a daughter, Patricia Alvarez of Tarpon Springs; a brother, Jim Gormley of St. Petersburg; a sister, India Hicks of Tampa; 3 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Arrangements were handled by the National Cremation Society of Largo.

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EFIRD, Ann
MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Ann Jacques Efird, died October 8, 2006 at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne. She was the daughter of Maurice and Pearl Edwards Jacques. She and her husband owned Reliable Cleaners for 26 years, and she was a veteran of the Women's Army Corps. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Ralph H. Efird; a daughter, Renee Melbourne; two sisters, Bette Jacques of Dale City, VA, and Marion Bell of Astor; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mona Spencer, and a brother, Harry Jacques. She was an organ donor through the Southeast Tissue Alliance.

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EGLES, Gladys
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Gladys Elsie Egles, 95, died April 12, 1986. She was born February 11, 1891 in Birmingham, England. She was also a former resident of Holbrook, MA. She was a member of the Christadelphian Ecclesia in Stoughton, MA. She is survived by a son, Douglas, of Holbrook, MA; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys E. Kay of Orlando; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando with arrangements by Carey Hand Guardian Chapel.

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EICHELBERGER, Olive
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA: Olive M. Eichelberger, 87, died December 12, 1979 at Golden Age Nursing Home. She had lived in the Daytona Beach area for over 50 years, and formerly lived in Titusville. She served on the advisory board of Bethune-Cookman College, and was president of the Poinsettia Garden Club and the Silver Leaf Charity Club. She was a member of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, where she was a former member of the Pulpit Aid Board. Survivors include two daughters, Ollye E. Collins of Daytona Beach and Virginia Mose of Santa Barbara, CA; a son, George, of Carson, CA; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Daytona Memorial Park with arrangements by Gainous Funeral Home.

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EITEL, Agnes
HUDSON, FLORIDA: Agnes Mae Eitel, 75, died January 19, 2002. She was born in Paterson, NJ. She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. She is survived by a daughter, Irene Enders of Hudson; four sisters, Maryann, Ellen, Pat and Rita; four brothers, Larry, Joe, Charlie and Bill; 3 grandsons; and 4 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by the Neptune Society of Palm Harbor.

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EKBLOM, Saima
LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA: Saima Ekblom, 100, died May 16, 2011 at the American-Finnish Nursing Home in Lake Worth. She was born in Finland. She was a former resident of Brooklyn, NY, and came to West Palm Beach 20 years ago. She is survived by a daughter, Marita Albano of Port St. Lucie; 2 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Treasure Coast Chapel.

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ELDRIDGE, Mary A.
COTTONDALE, FLORIDA: Mary A. "Molly" Eldridge, 84, died September 22, 1955 at her residence. Survivors include a son, Huey B. Eldridge of Cottondale; three brothers, W.L. Love of Plant City, L.C. Love of Cottondale, and A.L. Love of Ruskin; and two sisters, Minnie Yohn of Graceville and Anna Parrish of Eagle Lake. Burial was at Lovewood Cemetery by Blackburn Funeral Home.

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ELEY, Diana
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA: Diana Huie Eley, 94, died November 2, 2003. She was born in New Zealand on April 18, 1909. She was a retired publishing copywriter and a former resident of Boston, MA. She is survived by a son, Frederick H. Eley; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and other relatives in Australia and New Zealand. Arrangements were handled by Fairchild Funeral Home.

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ELINOFF, Samuel
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA: Samuel Lewis Elinoff died April 27, 1984. He was a former resident of Pittsburgh, PA. He was the husband of Clarice Klein Elinoff; the father of Joseph Elinoff of Miami; and the brother of Bernard, Max, Saul and Milt Elinoff, Esther Kravitz, Edith Spungen, and Rebecca Coleman, all of Pittsburgh. He had 2 grandchildren. Interment was at Star of David Memorial Park.

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ELLIS, Giles
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA: Giles Lambert Ellis, 61, died May 2, 1980. He worked in sales for the meat packing industry, and was a World War II veteran. He was a Mason and a member of the First Baptist Church of Gainesville. Survivors include two sons, Lambert Ellis of Tampa and Ken Ellis of Atlanta, GA; a daughter, Mrs. Susan David of Jacksonville; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Relihan of Pearson, GA and Mrs. Clyde Harrington of Huntsville, AL; and 7 grandchildren. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Gainesville. Interment with Masonic rites was at McIntosh Cemetery by Johnson Hayes Funeral Home.

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ELLIS, Josephine
SOUTHPORT, FLORIDA: Josephine Tillman Ellis, 87, died March 18, 2004. She was born January 16, 1917 in Southport to Early Tillman and Pansy Tiller Tillman. She was a 1947 graduate of the Florida State College for Women. She was a retired teacher and librarian at Southport Elementary School with 40 years of service. She was a member of the Retired Teachers' Association, the Bay County Historical Society, and the First Assembly of God of Southport. Survivors include a sister, Hortense Glass (James); two sisters-in-law, Estelle Davis and Inez Kozlowsky (Ted); a niece; two great-nieces; and a great-nephew. She was predeceased by her husband, Clyde W. Ellis; her parents; and two sisters-in-law, Maxie Lister and Iduma Stravinski. Interment was at the Southport Cemetery by Wilson Funeral Home. Note: One record gives her first and middle name as Bettie Josephine.

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ELLIS, Walter L., Jr.
PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Walter L. Ellis, Jr., 65, died October 15, 1981 at Pleasant Manor Boarding House in Durant. He was a native of Plant City. Survivors include a brother, T.B. Ellis of Plant City; a nephew; a niece; and his friends. Arrangements were handled by Wells Colonial Chapel.

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ELLISON, Elizabeth
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Elizabeth Gale Ellison, infant, died May 22, 1959. She was born July 9, 1958 to Mr. and Mrs. James Frederick Ellison. Services were held at the chapel of Summerhill Funeral Home. Interment was at Oakdale Cemetery in DeLand.

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ELOFSON, Viola
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA: Viola Elofson died January 21, 2007. She was born December 27, 1915. She was the former co-owner of Florida TV Service, and was a charter member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a daughter, Sandie Carter (Rob) of Tallahassee; a son, Russ Elofson of Tallahassee; 6 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 10 step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy Elofson. Interment was at Roselawn Cemetery by Bevis Funeral Home.

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EMMERT, John R., Sr.
LARGO, FLORIDA: John Robert Emmert, Sr. 84, died November 5, 2009 in Largo. He was born May 26, 1925. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Emmert; a son, John Emmert, Jr.; two daughters, Lorraine Schubert and Charlotte Pejack; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. Interment was at Bay Pines National Cemetery under the direction of Gee and Sorensen Funeral Home.

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ENDER, Charles
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA: Charles Laird "Larry" Ender died November 7, 1979. He was a university bookstore supervisor and a former resident of Aspinwall, PA. He was an elder at Riviera Presbyterian Church. He was past president of the South Miami Optimist Club and formerly belonged to the Coral Gables Jaycees. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Ender; a sister, Mrs. Rodney W. Vestal of Lake Wales; and two brothers, Robert C. of Wellesley, MA and William G. of Bethlehem, PA. Interment was at Miami Memorial Park by Van Orsdel Funeral Home.

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ENTREKIN, Aubrey
CENTURY, FLORIDA: Aubrey George Entrekin, 76, died January 11, 2000 in Pensacola. He was born December 17, 1923. He attended the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God, and was a longtime Century resident. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Entrekin (d. June 29, 2011); two daughters, Deborah Yuhasz (Andrew) of Molino, and Susan Steadham (Dale) of Century; a brother, Donald Entrekin of Brewton; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Atmore Memorial Chapel. Interment was at Serenity Gardens Cemetery in Atmore, AL.

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ERRICO, William J.
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA: William Joseph Errico, 63, died December 17, 1973. He had been living in Florida since 1957, and was a former resident of New York. Survivors include his wife, Adeline Errico; a daughter, Mrs. June Creswell; a sister; a brother; and 4 grandchildren. Interment was at Vista Memorial Gardens by Lowe-Hanks Palm Springs-North Hialeah Funeral Home.

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ESRICK, Pauline
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Pauline Carroll Esrick, 58, died October 23, 1962 at a local hospital. She was born in Russia. She had been a St. Petersburg resident for over 30 years, and was a former resident of Philadelphia. She was a member of Congregation B'nai Israel, the B'nai Israel Sisterhood, and Hadassah. Survivors include her husband, Albert; a daughter, Mrs. Sandra Arthur of Miami; a son, Jerome of St. Petersburg; two sisters, Mrs. Mildren Cypen and Mrs. Lillian Abramson, both of Miami; and 8 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Arlington Memorial Chapel. Note: She may be buried at Royal Palm South Cemetery.

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EVANS, Myrta
HAINES CITY, FLORIDA: Myrta P. Evans, 79, died May 14, 1959. She was a native of Sandersville, GA. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She had lived in Haines City since 1925, and formerly lived in Moultrie, GA. Survivors include two sons, E.L. Evans of Winter Haven and Marion H. Evans of San Juan, Puerto Rico; three daughters, Mrs. Billie Gossett, Mrs. Paul DeSeo of Pompano Beach, and Mrs. Mary E. Hardee of Myrtle Beach, SC; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the First Baptist Church. Interment was at Forest Hills Cemetery by Dave Lane Funeral Home.

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EVANS, Thomas J.
CITRUS SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Thomas J. Evans, 76, died April 22, 1996. He retired from General Telephone and Electronics, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a native of Waynesburg, PA, and relocated to Citrus Springs from Pompano Beach. He was a Methodist, and was a member of the Parkview Lanes Men's Bowling Association. Survivors include three daughters, Susan Huffman, Cassandra Lewis, and Pam Wrench; two stepsons, Douglas Ruffing and Gerald Ruffing; two sisters, Edna Lee and Jackie Mosey; 11 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Kubitskey Evans. Arrangements were handled by Hooper Funeral Home.

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EVANS, Thomas W.
TAMPA, FLORIDA: Thomas W. Evans, 75, died March 4, 1975 at University Hospital in Tampa. He was a retired mechanic for Del Monte Packing Co., and had lived in Tampa for 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Gipsie Burns Evans; two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Brown and Mrs. Iona Carlisle; a son, George W. Evans; two sisters, Mrs. Olga Hardy and Mrs. Arkie Brown; a brother, George C. Evans; 7 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Services were held at East Sligh Avenue Baptist Church. Interment was at Garden of Memories Cemetery by Blount's Funeral Home.

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EXUM, Della Mae
MARIANNA, FLORIDA: Della Mae Exum, 86, died Janaury 17, 2009. She was born May 18, 1922. She attended Trinity Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Hope Martin (Wayne) of Altha; a brother, Arthur Henderson (Louise) of Marianna; 2 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.L. Exum; her parents; a brother; and a sister. Services were held at Trinity Baptist Church. Burial was at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with arrangements by James and Sikes Funeral Home.

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FABIAN, Patricia
MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Patricia Ann Fabian, 57, died September 24, 2009. She was born August 30, 1952. She was a graduate of Florida State University with a B.S. degree in nursing. She was a nurse at Holmes Regional Medical Center. She is survived by a son, Jeff Fabian. Services were held at St. John the Evangelist Church. Arrangements were handled by Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home.

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FAIRCLOTH, Lee
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Lee Faircloth, 87, died January 16, 1982 at Gulf Coast Community Hospital in Panama City. He was born October 3, 1894. Survivors include his wife, Della Faircloth; a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Morrell of Bonifay; a sister, Mrs. Dora Williams of Bonifay; 5 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Union Hill Baptist Church. Burial was at Union Hill Cemetery with arrangements by Sims Funeral Home.

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FAISON, John H., Sr.
SPRINGFIELD, FLORIDA: John Henry Faison, Sr., 74, died August 4, 1993. He was a retired payloader operator, and retired from the Pensacola News Journal. Survivors include a son, John H. Faison, Jr. of Pensacola; four sisters, Viola O'Bryant, Robertha (Willie) Johnson, Jewel (Willie) Rogers, and Charlie Mae (Bob) Jackson; three brothers, Robert (Mary) Faison, James Faison, and Moses (Willie Rea) Faison; his nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Interment was at Hillside Cemetery under the direction of Gainer Funeral Home.

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FALK, Helen
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Helen Falk, 61, died January 24, 1966. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Simmons Funeral Home.

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FALLDORF, Annegret
BAREFOOT BAY, FLORIDA: Annegret A. Falldorf, 72, died December 21, 2009. She was born June 16, 1937 in Dortmund, Germany. She was a retired bakery and catering worker, and was a former member of the German-American Club in Vero Beach. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Christel Falldorf; a son, Peter Falldorf of Colorado Springs, CO; and 2 grandchildren. Burial was at Sebastian Cemetery under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory.

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FARABEE, Maude
VERNON, FLORIDA: Maude Martin Farabee, 80, died August 27, 1959. She was a member of Vernon Baptist Church. She was a native of Bryant, Arkansas, and had been a Vernon resident for 8 years. Survivors include two sons, L.J. Farabee and H.S. Farabee; and 5 grandchildren. Burial was at Grey Hill Cemetery in Commerce. Arrangements were handled by Blackburn Funeral Home and Sanders Funeral Home.

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FARQUHARSON, Maxwell
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Maxwell Farquharson, 87, died April 6, 1968. He was a native of Perth, Scotland. He was an architectural engineer, and had formerly lived in Union, NJ before coming to the St. Petersburg area 12 years ago. He was a Presbyterian. Survivors include a niece and a nephew. Services were held at The Palms Memorial Funeral Home.

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FAUVERQUE, Aimee
LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA: Aimee Fauverque, 91, died April 3, 1970 at a local nursing home. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Marceau Cliquelion of Lake Worth, and Mrs. Rene Sombert of West Palm Beach; 2 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Interment was at Pinecrest Cemetery under the direction of E. Earl Smith and Son Funeral Home.

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FAY, Marie
BELLEAIR BLUFFS, FLORIDA: Marie W. Fay, 86, died November 29, 1977. She was born in Petersburg, VA. She had come to Florida eleven years ago from New York. She is survived by her husband, Charles; and a brother, Russell Wells. Arrangements were handled by the National Cremation Society.

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FEAGAN, Earl
ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA: Earl George Feagan, 77, died December 26, 1967. He was born in Kinde, MI. He was a retired nurse, and had worked at the Caro State Hospital in Caro, MI. He was a Mason. He had been in Zephyrhills for four years. Survivors include his wife, Edith Feagan; four daughters, Mrs. Ferne Uhle of Caro, MI, Mrs. Peggy Jackson of Bay City, MI, Mrs. Helen Beatenhead of Howell, MI, and Mrs. Betty Rouse of Port Huron, MI; five sons, Jack of Fairborne, OH, Jerry of California, Earl of Midland, MI, and Howard and James, both of Boyne City, MI; 23 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Lair's Funeral Home. Note: Interment may be at Indianfields Township Cemetery in Michigan. One record gives his date of death as December 27, 1967.

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FEARS, Betty
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Betty Fears, 76, died November 7, 1959 at a local hospital. She was born in Russia. She was a former resident of Dennis Port, MA, and had been living in Florida for nine years. There were no known surviving family members. Arrangements were handled by Baynard-Barnes, Biscoe and Yopp Funeral Home.

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FEIGELMAN, Julius
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Julius Feigelman, 54, died April 12, 1954. He was a cook, and had been in the Miami area for 15 years. He was from New York. Survivors include his wife, Rose Feigelman; a son, Victor; and a daughter, Terry. Arrangements were handled by Lithgow Funeral Home.

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FEKANY, Sam
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Sam D. "Sammy" Fekany died August 24, 2010. He was born May 27, 1952 in Florida. He was a UPS employee with 32 years of service, and attended St. James Catholic Cathedral. He was a member of the Syrian Lebanese American Club. He is survived by his mother, Daisy Fekany; and a sister, Marsha Fekany. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery by Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home.

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FENTOS, Nicoletta
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA: Nicoletta G. Fentos, 79, died February 18, 2011 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Fort Pierce. She was born July 15, 1931 in Hoboken, NJ. She was a retired bookkeeper for Art Stover Plumbing, and attended St. Lucie Catholic Church. She came to Port St. Lucie from Middletown, NJ in 1981. She is survived by her husband, John Fentos; two daughters, Deborah Lindner of Cary, NC, and Lorraine McCabe of Middletown, NJ; four sons, Gary Stover of Port St. Lucie, Arthur Stover of Jensen Beach, Raymond Stover of Fort Monmouth, NJ, and Neil Stover of Orefield, PA; a sister, Mary Preston of Port St. Lucie; a brother, Thomas Barba of Lake Wales; 16 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Yates Funeral Home.

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FERGUSON, Harriet
ANNA MARIA, FLORIDA: Harriet Ferguson, 79, died November 14, 1977 at Blake Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Jersey City, NJ. Survivors include a sister, Muriel Zimmerman of San Diego, CA. Arrangements were handled by Griffith-Cline Island Chapel.

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FERME, Ben
CHIPLEY, FLORIDA: Ben Ferme, 77, died August 26, 1982 at Bay Memorial Medical Center in Panama City, FL. Survivors include his wife, Ella Ferme; a daughter, Claudette Wilkerson of Alford; and a son, Lloyd of Georgia. Cremation arrangements were handled by Brown Funeral Home.

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FERRARI, Ana
SUMMERFIELD, FLORIDA: Ana Ferrari, 87, died September 8, 1992 at Munroe Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Puerto Rico. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, and had been living in Marion County for 9 years. Survivors include two sons, Edgar and John; a daughter, Elsie Hernandez of Ocala; a brother, Joe Ferrari of California; and a sister, Mary Ferrari of Puerto Rico. Services were held at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Interment was at Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens by Archway Good Shepherd Funeral Home. Note: One record gives her last name as Hernandez.

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FEWOX, William R.
BLOOMINGDALE, FLORIDA: William Riley Fewox, 71, died January 4, 1960 at his residence. He was a native of Live Oak. He was a farmer and rancher, and attended the Bloomingdale Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Fewox; four sons, Barney of Willow Oaks, T.L. of Perry, and W.R. and William S., both of Bloomingdale; three daughters, Mrs. Hattie Harvill of Wauchula, Mrs. Minnie Tuten of Valrico, and Mrs. Lona Willis of Felder; a sister, Mrs. S.P. Harrell of Live Oak; two brothers, C.M. and J.I., both of Hialeah; 20 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Bloomingdale Baptist Church. Interment was at Willow Oak Cemetery in Mulberry, FL under the direction of Seigler Funeral Home.

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FIELDS, Harry
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Harry Fields died June 24, 2006. He was a member of Greater Payne A.M.E. Church. He is survived by four daughters, Yvette Fields, Anita Fields, Sharon Mack and Brenda Cooper; three sons, Bruce Cooper, Harry Stokes (Linda) and Tony Henderson; a special friend, Mildred Budget; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Greater Payne A.M.E. Church. Interment was at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of James Graham Mortuary.

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FIGGINS, Joseph
LARGO, FLORIDA: Joseph Henry Figgins, 84, died April 17, 1971 at the Medic-Home in Inverness. He was born October 19, 1886, and was a native of Nelsonville, OH. He was a retired pipe fitter with the C&O Railroad. He was a Past Master of the Nelsonville Masonic Lodge. Survivors include a son, Frank Figgins of Buckeye Lake, OH; two daughters, Mrs. Charles F. Brown of Largo, and Mrs. Walter J. Rosshirt of Buckeye Lake, OH; two sisters, Mrs. Monroe Johnson of Athens, OH, and Mrs. Roy Pendergrass of Chauncey, OH; two brothers, Edward W. Figgins of St. Petersburg, and Rollie Figgins of Inverness; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Interment was at Green Lawn Cemetery in Columbus, OH.

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FINCH, Lockey
LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Lockey Finch died February 12, 1990 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was a retired fruit grove worker and a Protestant. Survivors include two sisters, Macie Douglas and Annie Searcy, both of Vernon; and his brothers, Mack Finch of Fountain, James Finch of Tampa, Marvin Finch of Lynn Haven, and Nathaniel Finch of Vernon. Interment was at Gap Pond Cemetery with arrangements by Brown Funeral Home of Chipley, FL.

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FINDER, Anne
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Anne Finder, 55, died November 16, 1964. She had been a Miami resident for 30 years, and had formerly lived in New York. Survivors include her husband, Nathaniel; two daughters, Rochelle Finder and Lois Applebaum; two brothers, Allen LaPato and Joel La Pato; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at Gordon Funeral Home. Interment was at Vista Memorial Gardens.

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FINKELSTEIN, Viola
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Viola A. Finkelstein, 83, died January 31, 1983. Survivors include a son, Rick A. of Miami; and a sister, Fayth Shechtman of Cranston, RI. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Leo S. Finkelstein. Interment was at Mount Nebo Cemetery. Note: Date of birth may be December 23, 1899.

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FINNEY, Thomas L.
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Thomas Leander Finney, 55, died June 3, 1976. He was born July 25, 1920. He was a retired truck driver and a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Hazel E. Finney; two daughters, Gloria A. Wages of Callaway, and Connie L. Tate of Springfield; 16 siblings; and 5 grandchildren. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Southerland Funeral Home.

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FINOCCHIO, Frank
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA: Frank Finocchio, 61, died May 26, 1958. He was a retired concert violinist, and also owned a barber shop. He was a member of the Sons of Italy in America. Survivors include his wife, Rose Marie Finocchio; three sisters, Mrs. Josephine La Monaca, Mrs. Augusta Cattanese, and Mrs. Clara Falco; a brother, Vincent; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at the Church of the Little Flower. Entombment was at Woodlawn Mausoleum under the direction of Galgano Funeral Chapel.

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FINUCANE, Margaret
LARGO, FLORIDA: Margaret G. Finucane, 70, died September 5, 2009. She was born February 1, 1939. She is survived by a brother, Daniel; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Mohn Funeral Home.

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FIRCHOW, Julius
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Julius P. Firchow, 68, died December 8, 1957. He was a retired bricklayer. He formerly lived in Morgantown, WV, and had been in Miami for 18 years. Survivors include a son, Robert, of Miami; and 5 grandchildren. Interment was at Bay Pines National Cemetery under the direction of Van Orsdel Funeral Home.

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FIRLE, Viola
LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Viola R. Firle, 79, died November 5, 2009 at her home. She was born February 5, 1930 in Grantsville, MD to John and Leafie Platter Ohler. She was a sales clerk. She was a former resident of New Castle, IN, and relocated to Lakeland, FL 30 years ago. She attended Willow Oak Baptist Church, and was active with church activities and charities. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles Firle; two sons, Gary Firle and David (Tracy) Firle; her sisters, Mabel, Doris Ellen and Edith; and 5 grandchildren. Services were held at Willow Oak Baptist Church. Arrangements were handled by Seigler Funeral Home.

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FISCHER, Barbara
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Barbara Fischer, 82, died October 8, 1972. She was born in Austria. She had lived in Florida for 21 years, and was a former resident of Albany, NY. Survivors include a son, Joseph, of St. Petersburg; and a sister, Mrs. Susan Servo of St. Petersburg. Services were held at Suncoast Funeral Chapel. Interment was at Woodlawn Memory Gardens.

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FISHER, Arthur
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Arthur Bruce Fisher, 81, died July , 1960 at his home. He was a retired technical advisor with the American Steel Foundry. He was a native of Zion, PA. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Reformed Church. Survivors include his wife, Blossom Fisher; and his nieces and nephews. Interment was at Sarasota Memorial Park under the direction of Wilson-Hughes Funeral Home.

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FISHMAN, Kalman
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Kalman "Carl" Fishman, 43, died May 13, 1958. He was a postal worker and a member of the Jewish Postal Workers' Alliance. He was a former resident of New Jersey, and had been living in Miami Beach for 7 years. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Fishman; a daughter, Carol Fishman of Miami Beach; two brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at the Hellman Miami Beach Funeral Chapel. Interment was at Mount Ararat Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY.

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FISHMAN, Sam
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA: Sam Fishman, 74, died October 14, 1984. Survivors include a sister, Helen Nathan of Delray Beach; and his friends. Interment was at Eternal Light Memorial Gardens in Boynton Beach.

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FITCH, Edna
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Edna W. Fitch, 93, died January 6, 2000. She was born December 7, 1905 in Providence, RI. She was a graduate of Katherine Gibbs College. She had been a Sarasota resident for nine years, and had previously lived in Cleveland. She was a Protestant. She is survived by a son, Bruce, of Sarasota; 2 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Arrangements were handled by the National Cremation Society.

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FLAMM, Irene
SUNRISE, FLORIDA: Irene Flamm died November 18, 2010 at Lauderdale Lakes, FL. She was a dedicated fundraiser for Hadassah. She was the wife of the late Sigmund; and the mother of Gail and Ron (Linda). She was a grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Services were held at Levitt-Weinstein Memorial Chapel.

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FLANDERS, Edna
CLARKSVILLE, FLORIDA: Edna Flanders, 94, died March 5, 2005 at Calhoun Liberty Hospital in Blountstown. She was born September 2, 1910 in Calhoun County. She was a member of the Frink Baptist Church. She is survived by her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vick Flanders. Interment was at the Clarksville Cemetery under the direction of Peavy Funeral Home.

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FLANIGAN, Hazel
FLORAL CITY, FLORIDA: Hazel M. Flanigan, 65, died February 2, 1978 in Gainesville. She was a native of Pittsburgh, PA. She was a correspondent for the Citrus County Chronicle. She was a member of the Floral City Garden Club, the Floral City Homemakers' Club and the Floral City Woman's Club. She was a former resident of St. Petersburg. Survivors include her husband, David Flanigan. Interment was at Hills of Rest Cemetery.

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FLEITAS, Eugenio
TAMPA, FLORIDA: Eugenio Fleitas,70, died February 11, 2009. He was born in Havana, Cuba on October 12, 1938 to Eugenio and Marta (Martina) Fleitas. Survivors include his wife, Marisol Garcia; two sons, Valentin and Eugenio Fleitas; 2 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Arrangements were handled by Florida Mortuary.

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FLEMING, Dale
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Dale Urban Fleming, 65, died April 30, 1991. He was born March 25, 1926 in New Orleans. He was a retired Navy chief petty officer, and was associated with Page AvJet. He was of the Catholic faith. He moved to Orlando from Nashville, TN in 1987. He is survived by his wife, Essie; two daughters, Patricia Carriere of Atlanta, and Caron Livingston of Buffalo, NY; a son, Steve of Athens, GA; three stepsons, William Roe of Greensboro, NC, and Michael Roe and David Roe, both of Orlando; two stepdaughters, Judy Robert and Jeannie Doubrava, both of Orlando; a brother, Doug of Pensacola; his sisters, Norma Wells of Tuscaloosa, AL, and Marie Craig, Joyce McKibben, and Marilyn, all of Atlanta; and 10 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home.

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FLEMING, Shirley
GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA: Shirley Bartlett Fleming, 77, died October 31, 2007. She was the daughter of the late William Earnest Bartlett, Sr. and Myrtie Treadway Bartlett Langford. She was a graduate of the University of South Florida, Tampa, and was an elementary school teacher for 30 years. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Norma Fleming Murray (Dr. Patrick), who cared for her in their home, Mary Fleming Wynne (Mike), and Shirley Fleming Moore (Chuck); a son and daughter-in-law, F. Douglas Fleming, Jr. (Pam); two sisters-in-law, Joyce Fleming McKibben and Evelyn Phillips Bartlett; 8 grandchildren; a brother, Col. William E. Bartlett, Jr. (Sarah); and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, F. Douglas Fleming, Sr. Interment was at Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus, GA.

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FLETCHER, Bazzie
OCALA, FLORIDA: Bazzie Eugene Fletcher died May 5, 1958 at his home. He was born May 30, 1890 in Florida. He owned the Liberty Motor Court, and was a Baptist. He was a former resident of Bartow, and had been in Ocala for 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Maggie Williams Fletcher; and his nieces and nephews. Interment was at Ebenezer Cemetery in Bronson under the direction of Hiers Funeral Home.

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FLETCHER, Lloyd
EBRO, FLORIDA: Lloyd Fletcher, 44, died September 11, 1976. Survivors include his father, William Fletcher of Perry; his mother, Flora Edwards of Vernon; and two brothers, Walter Edwards of Vernon and Hazel Edwards of Chipley. Services were held at St. Luke A.M.E. Church. Burial was at the church cemetery with arrangements by Cooper Funeral Home.

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FLINT, Rosemary
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA: Rosemary Flint, 41, died December 30, 1988 at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach. She worked at Winn-Dixie in Port Orange, and had formerly worked in the admitting department at Humana Hospital. She was a member of Epiphany Catholic Church in Port Orange. She was a former resident of Radford, VA. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Flint; a daughter, Jeanette Flint; two sons, Patrick and Michael Flint; her mother, Marie Halloran; a sister, Theresa Halloran; and two brothers, Francis Halloran and Richard Halloran. Services were held at Epiphany Catholic Church. Interment was at Woodland Cemetery by Cardwell Funeral Home.

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FLORES, Juan
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Juan Flores, 79, died September 4, 2009 at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. He was born in Lima, Peru to Romulo and Consuelo Castillo Flores. He had worked as a maintenance mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Mercedes Sosa Flores; three daughters, Mercedes, Consuelo, and Carmen Flores; a son, Juan E. Flores; and 5 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Dobbs Funeral Home.

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FLORIN, Doris
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA: Doris Florin died July 13, 1999. She was born October 1, 1917. She was the wife of Seymour Florin; the mother of Richard, Steve, Irene and Roberta; the stepmother of Barry; and the sister of Lola Schack. She had 5 grandchildren. Services were held at Boulevard-Riverside-Hewlett Chapel in Long Island, NY.

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FOGG, Jennie
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA: Jennies S. Fogg, 87, died October 16, 1966. She was survived by a son, Robert, of La Porte, TX. Arrangements were handled by Lorne-Babione Funeral Home.

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FOLGER, Ruby
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Ruby E. Folger, 82, died February 8, 1970 at her residence. Survivors include three daughters, Enid Folger, Doris W. Folger, and Mildred Wetherbee; a son, Allen B. Folger; 3 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Northwood Funeral Home.

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FONTAINE, Lydia
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Lydia Fontaine, 65, died February 23, 1945 at her residence. She was a former resident of Louisville, KY. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. R.R. Hill, Mrs. J.R. Stahl, Mrs. J.W. Bradham, and Mrs. J.H. Pounds, all of St. Petersburg; two sisters; four brothers; 6 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Burial was at Royal Palm Cemetery under the direction of Baynard Funeral Home.

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FOOR, Edward
GRACEVILLE, FLORIDA: Edward Clayton Foor, 37, died August 26, 1984 at the Jackson County Hospital. He was born December 23, 1946. He had lived in Graceville for 12 years, and was a former Miami resident. He was a native of Ohio. Survivors include two daughters, Melissa Foor and Lindy Foor, both of Graceville; two sisters, Janice Hilty of Pascagoula, MS and Mary Cartwright of Missouri; and two brothers, John Foor of Graceville and Jim Foor of Columbus, OH. Interment was at Wachob Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery with arrangements by Brown Funeral Home. Note: One record gives the burial location as Calvary Temple Cemetery.

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FOOTMAN, Anna
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA: Anna Footman, 85, died October 27, 2003. She was a farmer and a Tallahassee native. Survivors include a son, Henry Footman (Dorothy); two stepsons, Frank Footman and Freddie Footman, both of Miami; two brothers, Oscar James, Jr. and Wilson James (Emily) of Tallahassee; six sisters, Annie Hinton of Tallahassee, Lucinda Anderson (Harold) of Huntsville, AL, Ethel Bailey of Maryland, and Leila Davis, Ida James and Emma Fountain, all of Atlanta; 4 grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Arrangements were handled by Strong and Jones Funeral Home.

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FORD, Lela
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: Lela Ford died March 31, 1977 in Chattahoochie, FL. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Nancy Howard; 14 nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Mount Olive A.M.E. Church. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery with arrangements by Gainer Funeral Home.

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FORD, Lester
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Lester Joseph Ford died March 13, 2001. He retired from Methodist Hospital with 20 years of service, and had attended Edward Waters College. He is survived by his family and friends. Services were held at St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Interment was at Edgewood Cemetery by Garrett and Young Mortuary.

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FOREHAND, Martha
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Martha Evelyn Forehand, 68, died October 7, 1993 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City. Survivors include her husband, Carlton Forehand; and a sister, Margaret Burns of Greenville, SC. Cremation arrangements were handled by Sims Funeral Home.

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FOXWORTH, Ruby
BONIFAY, FLORIDA: Ruby Florence Foxworth, 76, died December 4, 1994. She was born January 29, 1918. Survivors include a daughter, Melva E. Bradley of Sanford; a son, James E. Foxworth of Winter Haven; two sisters, Lucille Wolfgong of Leesburg and Lillie M. Price of Columbus, GA; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Limuel G. Foxworth. Services were held at the Carmel Assembly of God Church. Interment was at the Carmel Assembly of God Cemetery.

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FRALISH, John T.
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA: John T. Fralish, 91, died July 2, 1980 at a Daytona area nursing home. He was born November 27, 1888. Survivors include his wife, Amanda L. Fralish; three sons, Lewis A. Fralish of Port Orange, Walter H. Fralish of Daytona Beach, and John C. Fralish of Carlisle, PA; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Peters of Ozark, AL, and Mrs. Lulu Willoughby of Ariton, AL; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Interment was at the Bonifay Cemetery in Bonifay, FL with arrangements by Sims Funeral Home.

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FRANK, Annie
OCALA, FLORIDA: Annie Marcus Frank, 86, died October 3, 1972 in Jacksonville. She was born September 15, 1886, and was a native of Savannah, GA. She and her husband operated a clothing store, Frank's. She was a member of Temple B'nai Darom, the American Legion auxiliary, and the Ocala Woman's Club. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Gross of Fort Lauderdale, and Mrs. James Wershow of Alachua; a sister, Mrs. Rose Fromberg of Savannah, GA; a brother, Barney Marcus of Savannah, GA; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Marcus Frank. Interment was at Beth Shalom Cemetery by Roberts Funeral Home.

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FRANKLIN, Azilee
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA: Azilee B. Franklin, 95, died November 6, 2007 at University Place Health and Rehabilitation. She was born September 22, 1912 in Burke County, NC. She was a former resident of Valdese, NC, and came to the Gainesville area in 1997. Survivors include a son, Ron (Susan) Franklin; a daughter, Barbara Franklin Wilkie; a sister, Edythe Berry of Valdese, NC; a brother, Eston Berry of Valdese, NC; and her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Calvin Franklin. A memorial service was held in Valdese, NC. Arrangements were handled by Forest Meadows Funeral Home.

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FRANKLIN, Murray
GRACEVILLE, FLORIDA: Murray Warren Franklin, 46, died October 19, 1978. He was born in 1932. He was a native of Thomaston, GA. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, and was a member of East Mount Zion Methodist Church and the Disabled American Veterans. He had lived in Graceville since 1975. Survivors include his wife, Ada Franklin; two daughters, Patrician Franklin and Janice Franklin, both of Graceville; a son, Robert Franklin of Graceville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Franklin; and a brother, Jackie Franklin of West Palm Beach. Services were held at East Mount Zion Methodist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery by James and Lipford Funeral Home.

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FRANTZIS, Eleni
TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Eleni Frantzis, 17, died January 31, 1969. She was born in Tampa, and was a lifelong Tarpon Springs resident. She was a senior at Tarpon Springs High School, and attended St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. She was survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Frantzis; a sister, Fanitsa Meehan of San Diego; a brother, Dr. Ted Frantzis of Rochester, MN; her paternal grandmother, Eleni Frantzis of Greece; and her maternal grandmother, Fanitsa Pappas of Tarpon Springs. Arrangements were handled by Vinson Funeral Home.

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FRASCELLA, Dominick
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Dominick Frank Frascella, 80, died February 10, 1983. He was a World War II veteran, and a former resident of New York City. He had lived in the Miami area for over 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Fannie Frascella; a daughter, Marie Rodgers; a brother, Joseph Frascella; a grandson; and his nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Interment was at Woodlawn Park Cemetery under the direction of Philbrick Funeral Home.

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FREEMAN, Esther
LARGO, FLORIDA: Esther F. "Tess" Freeman, 83, died February 16, 1999 at Hospice House Woodside in Pinellas Park, FL. She was born in Toledo, OH. She had worked as a licensed practical nurse at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, OH, and relocated to Largo in 1978. She is survived by four daughters, Barbara Trepanier of St. Petersburg, Nancy Webster of Largo, Mary Freeman of Tucson, AZ, and Lou Ann (Lester) Fulford of Toledo, OH; a son, Thomas (Gloria) Freeman of Largo; 19 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

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FRENCH, William F.
BAY PINES, FLORIDA: William F. French died April 17, 1998. He was a former resident of Pittsburgh, PA. He was the son of Franklin W. and Margaret Flynn French; and the brother of Catherine Pender, Jacqueline Williams, and the late Margaret E. Coyne. Other survivors include his nieces and nephews; and his great-nieces and great-nephews. Arrangements were handled by O'Brien's Funeral Home in Pittsburgh, PA.

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FREUDENTHAL, Henry
DAYTONA BEACH Henry J. Freudenthal, 92, died April 20, 2000 at National Health Care Center. He was a native of Germany, and a former resident of Bronxville, NY. He was a retired carpenter for the New York District of Carpenters. He was a member of Epiphany Catholic Church in Port Orange, and the Catholic Kolping Society in New York City. He is survived by two daughters, Edith Dugan of New Port Richey and Ellen Vogel of Hilton Head, SC; 7 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Cardwell and Maloney Funeral Home.

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FREUDIGMAN, Johanna
GULFPORT, FLORIDA: Johanna W. Freudigman, 80, died February 26, 1973. She was born in New York City. She came to Florida from Brooklyn, NY. Survivors include her husband, Joseph R.; a daughter, Annette Thomsen of Seaford, NY; and a niece. Arrangements were handled by Feaster Colonial Chapel.

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FREUND, Henry, Sr.
ST. ARMANDS KEY, FLORIDA: Henry L. Freund, Sr., 72, died June 4, 1980 in St. Louis. He was a graduate of Washington University. He was the former president of the Freund Baking Company in St. Louis, and a member of the Florida West Coast Symphony Orchestra and the Longboat Key Golf Club. Survivors include his wife, Natalie Freund; three sons, John Freund of Chicago, IL, Michael Freund of St. Louis and Henry Freund, Jr. of Santa Monica, CA; and 4 grandchildren. Interment was in St. Louis, MO. Note: Burial may be at the New Mount Sinai Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.

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FRIEDLANDER, Marie
POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA: Marie J. Friedlander, 70, died July 1, 1993. She was a former resident of the Pittsburgh, PA area. She was the daughter of Fannie Friedman; the mother of Jan Friedlander and Fannie Friedman; and the sister of Evelyn Klein. She had 2 grandsons. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul. Entombment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with arrangements by Striffler Funeral Home.

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FRINGER, Jonathan
OLD TOWN, FLORIDA: Jonathan Charles Fringer, 54, died March 13, 2005 at his residence. He was a nurse. Survivors include his parents, Edwin "Bud" and Vickie Fringer; three sisters, Marilyn Steadman of Woodstock, IL, Carolyn Costella of Round Lake Park, IL, and Edith Abarca of Sharon, WI; and two brothers, Mark and Richard Fringer, both of Woodstock, IL. Arrangements were handled by Gooding Funeral Home.

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FRISCHMAN, Nancy
SURFSIDE, FLORIDA: Nancy Adler Frischman, 56, died January 13, 1982. She had lived in Southern Florida for 30 years, and was a former resident of Dayton, OH. She was the mother of Carol Frischman and Barbara Montejo, both of Miami Beach, and Barry Gordon of Harrisburg, PA. She had 3 grandchildren. Entombment was at Lakeside Mausoleum under the direction of Rubin-Zilbert Memorial Chapel.

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FRISK, Elynor
HOLIDAY, FLORIDA: Elynor Frisk, 67, died November 7, 1980. Survivors include her husband, Arnold; a stepson, Roger Frisk; and a sister, Lucille Hasake. Interment was at Toledo Memorial Park in Ohio with arrangements by Boyer-Van Wormer-Scott Funeral Home.

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FROST, L.P.
BRADENTON, FLORIDA: L.P. "Jack" Frost, 78, died February 15, 1992. He was born in Orion, IL. He was the owner of Frost Tax Service in Cortez Plaza for 18 years, and had come to Bradenton 30 years earlier from Whittier, CA. He was a member of the Unity Church of Sarasota, and was a 20-year member of the Sarasota Elks Lodge. He is survived by a sister, Heln Bowman of Whittier; and his nieces and nephews. Arrangements were handled by Bayshore Funeral Home.

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FRUTH, Carlton L., Jr.
OLD TOWN, FLORIDA: Carlton Lee Fruth, Jr., 71, died March 11, 2008. He was born in Akron, OH, and was a former resident of St. Petersburg. He was an officer with the Department of Corrections, and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Dian Fruthn; four daughters, Melissa Fruth of Old Town, Cynthia Vasquez of Mount Dora, Teresa Qutierrez of Riverview, and Laura Fruth of West Palm Beach; two sisters, Betty Jean Abbot of Port Richey, and Kathleen Vanzil of St. Petersburg; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Rick Gooding Funeral Home.

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FRYKMAN, Conrad
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA: Conrad Frykman, 79, died February 21, 1968. He was born August 2, 1888. He was a co-owner of the Frykman Advertising Agency, and had also been the advertising art director for the Miami News. He was a veteran of World War I. He had lived in Florida for over 20 years, and previously lived in Chicago. Survivors include his wife, Florence Frykman; a daughter, Doris; a son, John B.; a sister, Mrs. Hildur Johnson; and two brothers, Verner and Milton. Services were held at the Lithgow-Wilhelm South Miami Chapel. Interment was at Miami Memorial Park by Newman Funeral Home.

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FUELL, Minnie
OCALA, FLORIDA: Minnie W. Fuell, 69, died April 30, 1967. She was born July 8, 1895 in Hawkinsville, GA. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Willie Bell Stewart and Mrs. Fannie Washington; 3 nephews; and 5 nieces. Services were held at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ. Interment was at Hughes Cemetery under the direction of Cunningham Funeral Home.

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FULFORD, Edward
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Edward Fulford, 87, died October 19, 1983 at Perdue Medical Center. He had worked for James Deering and Miami Springs Villas. He moved to Miami in 1914, and was a previous resident of Jamaica. Survivors include a daughter, Florence Fremont; a brother, Joe Fulford; 3 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Arrangements were handled by Van Orsdel Funeral Home.

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FULKERT, Katrina
SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Katrina Ann Fulkert, age 11 months, died February 12, 1963. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Fulkert; a sister, Tamara; and a brother, Kim Jon. Interment was at Sarasota Memorial Park under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.

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FULLER, Floyd
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Floyd M. Fuller, 71, died May 9, 1939 at his residence. He was a member of the Masonic Order of Philadelphia, and the Knights of the Maccabees. Survivors include his wife, Edith E. Fuller; and a sister, Lillian Smith of Troy, PA. Services were held at the Baynard Chapel. Interment was at Royal Palm South Cemetery.

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FULTON, Mary Lee
VENICE, FLORIDA: Mary Lee Fulton, 75, died August 14, 1983 at the Venice Hospital. She was born in Richmond, VA. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, and was a former resident of Michigan. Survivors include her husband, William H.; and a grandson. Arrangements were handled by the National Cremation Society.

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FUNDERBURKE, Michael
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA: Michael Gene Funderburke, 20, died February 15, 1972. He was born November 10, 1951 in Great Falls, MT. He worked for a sign company. He was a former resident of Savannah, GA, where he was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Funderburke of Houston; his paternal grandmother; his maternal grandparents; and his friends. Interment was at Highland Cemetery in Durant, OK with local arrangements by Baggett-McIntosh Funeral Home.

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FUNDORA, Leandro
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Leandro N. Fundora, 83, died May 23, 1988 at a local hospital. He is survived by his wife, Julia Fundora; two daughters, Delia (Miguel) Viera of West Palm Beach, and Nelida (Victor) Fundora De Galan of Puerto Rico; two brothers, Benjamin and Orestes Fundora, both of Cuba; 5 grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Juliana's Catholic Church. Entombment was at Hillcrest Memorial Park under the direction of Mizell-Faville-Zern Guardian Funeral Home.

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FUNK, Mary
VENICE, FLORIDA: Mary Margaret Reich Funk, 68, died November 4, 1974 at the Venice Hospital. She was a native of Dublin, Ireland. She was a member of the Church of the Epiphany and the Venice East Golf Association. She had moved to Venice in 1961, and was a former resident of Staten Island, NY. Survivors include a son, Wilbur Funk of Glen Rock, NJ; a brother, John T. Reich of Bronx, NY; 5 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Services were held at the Church of the Epiphany. Interment was at Gulf Pines Memorial Park by Rawles Funeral Home.

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FUTCH, Nell
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA: Birdie Elinor "Nell" Futch, 69, died November 11, 2006 at University Place Care Center. She was born November 24, 1936 in Dade City, FL to Dr. LS. and Orabel Futch. She held a bachelor's degree from Florida Southern College, and was an elementary school teacher in Jacksonville and Bartow. She had been a Gainesville resident since 1975. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and enjoyed painting, music, sewing, and growing African violets. She is survived by two sisters, Elizabeth F. Stone and Ruth F. Hargrave, both of Gainesville; 3 nephews; and 4 nieces. Interment was at Newnansville Cemetery in Alachua, FL with arrangements by Milam Funeral and Cremation Services.

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