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Obituaries 6/30/16


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Ronald E. Strader

Ronald E. Strader, 70, passed away on June 19, 2016. He was born in Tucson, Arizona and retired from the US Navy (1963-1983).

Mr. Strader also retired from Ridgeview High School in 2011. He loved the Gators.

Survivors include his daughters: Louisa (Steve Gilbert) Pletz and Terri (Carlos Jr.) Moreton; 2 brothers: Bob (Barbara) Strader and Rev. Jim Strader; sister, Sherill Strawn; 4 grandchildren: Gabriella, Daniel, Anthony and Juan Carlos Moreton.

Family received friends 5-7 PM on Friday and funeral services were held 11 a.m., Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Hardage-Giddens Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Rd, Middleburg, FL with Chaplain Phil White officiating. Burial followed in Holly Hill Memorial Park. A reception followed the burial at the VFW Post 8255, Middleburg, FL. Please post words of comfort at www.hollyhillfunerals.com.

Dr. Charles Allan Jones

Dr. Charles Allan Jones, 74, of Green Cove Springs, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016. He was a graduate of the University of Florida and worked as a School Psychologist for the Clay County School Board for 30 years.

A Master Mason, he was a member of the Cabul Lodge #116 for over 20 years. He enjoyed woodworking and making Useful Things, mostly as gifts for others, in his garage. Charlie was an avid sportsman and loved to hunt and fish. He spent many happy days enjoying the outdoors in Centralia, IL, San Saba, TX, and Lake Delancy, FL.

Survivors include his beloved wife Deb, sons Tom and Gabe, daughters Erica and Charlotte, sons-in-law Bill and Joe, three grandchildren, his treasured rat terrier Fiona, and many other family and friends.

Charlie was a quiet and amiable companion, devoted to those he loved, especially Fiona. Honoring his wishes, a private memorial service is planned for this autumn in Centralia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Charity of your choice”.

Grace Eileen Kramer

Grace Eileen Kramer passed peacefully from this life on June 21, 2016 in Savannah, GA at the age of 95. Her husband of 68 years, Carl F. Kramer, preceded her in death by one year, nearly to the day.

Surviving are her daughter, Patricia Pritchard (Bob) of Savannah; her sister, Leah J. Castle of Fort Myers, FL; and many nieces and nephews.

Grace was born in Dennison, OH and met the love of her life at Vermilion-on-the-Lake, dancing to the sound of the big bands. Grace and Carl married in 1947 and spent their early years together in the paradise that was Hawaii. They settled in Orange Park, FL in the 1960s, and Grace devoted herself to her daughter’s school clubs and cheerleading. A whirlwind of activity and spunk, Grace ran the Girl Scout cookie drive, became a skilled bowler and was the spark of the Orange Park Mall Walkers.

The family is arranging to have Grace and Carl interred at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Grace had asked in her later years that when she passed, we not mourn but remember her with a smile, which her family kindly requests of all who knew her.

Barbara Lou Courier

Barbara Lou Courier, 82 of Orange Park, FL, passed away June 27, 2016. Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. 904-284-7720 www.RHRFH.com

Michael C. Valarinos

Michael C. Valarinos passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Aaron and Burney Bivens Funeral Home, 529 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073, (904) 264-1233.

Joyce May Lindsay

Joyce May Lindsay, 85 of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away June 25, 2016. Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. 904-284-7720 www.RHRFH.com

Vance Redding Edwards

Vance Redding Edwards, 25 of Middleburg, FL passed away June 27, 2016. Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. 904-284-7720 www.RHRFH.com

Dorothy Elaine Bierhorst

Dorothy Elaine Bierhorst, 88, of Orange Park, FL passed away June 21, 2016

Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000