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Obituaries 5/13/21


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Carolyn Ann Figueroa, age 76, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2021 at home with her devoted family by her side.
Born to the late Kenneth Paul and Una Mae (nee: Robison) LaRue in Providence, Rhode Island, she was raised in Green Cove Springs, Florida. She attended Barry College in Miami, Florida and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish. After moving to Santiago, Chile to work as an English teacher at Santiago College, she met the love of her life, Hector, whilst on a train trip to the south of Chile.
After she returned to Rochester, New York, Hector soon followed. They got married and as she completed a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics at the University of Rochester, New York, they began their family with the birth of Tom. A year after Katie was born, they moved their growing family back to Santiago, Chile, where Andrea and Dan were born.
In the years to follow they moved extensively with work and after Hector’s retirement, began to split their time between Miami and Philadelphia.
Carolyn will be remembered as an exemplary human being: selfless, loving, kind, devout, compassionate, cheerful, and full of intellectual curiosity. Many who met her commented, “that woman is a saint!” Even after brief encounters, people remember her kindness years later. She enjoyed learning, reading, asking questions, travelling, laughing, spending time with her family, and most of all, playing with her grandchildren.
Beloved wife of 52 years to Hector Figueroa. Loving mother of Tom (Sally) Figueroa, Katie Figueroa, Andrea Figueroa (Steven Utermark), and Dan (Courtney) Figueroa. Devoted grandma to Sarah, Abigail, Sofia, Maria Teresa, Lucas, Teresa Mae, Mary, Ellie and Elizabeth. Dearest sister to Paul (Barbara) LaRue, Susan (Bruce Falconer) LaRue and Terry (Susan Elizabeth) LaRue. She will also be sadly missed by countless nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends were invited to gather for Gathering at Old Saint Mary’s Church, 252 South 4th St. Phila., PA 19106 from 12:30 on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Her Funeral Mass was celebrated at 1:30 at Old Saint Mary’s. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her memory to the St. Joseph’s Shining Little Stars Organization: Starsuganda.networkforgood.com.
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Jerry Hutchison, Jr.
Jerry Hutchison Jr. (J.T) passed away April 6th, 2021 in Mesa AZ.
He was born April 16th, 1972 in N.C. He is survived by his mother Andrea Weston (Steven), father, Jerry Hutchison (Cindy); one brother, Levi Hutchison (Nora); partner Mary Dockery and family; daughter Katrina Bess (Fredrick); son Travis Hutchison (Shannon).
JT had five grandchildren, he loved his family very much. He also had alot of aunts and uncles & nieces and nephews.
JT was a general contractor by trade and enjoyed working on various cars.
Private memorial for family only.

“Jack” John R. Johnson
“Jack” John R. Johnson passed away May 1st, 2021 at home. He was surrounded by family and loved ones.
Jack was born Sept. 9th, 1954 to his parent Carl and Ruth Johnson, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Jack is survived by his: wife Shelly; brother Paul Johnson and his wife Tina; sister Joy; two nieces Trish and Tee’ha and their families; three loving daughters (by marriage) Jennifer, Moreen, and Kaitland; and by many many wonderful friends.
There will be a “Celebration of Life” at our home on Saturday, May 15th, 2021 at 2pm. We are having a big BBQ and all are welcomed.
Please RSVP by calling (352)478-5840.

SFC Robert James “Bob” Scott
Retired SFC Robert James “Bob” Scott was born to the late Dewey David and Stella Marie Scott in East Brewton, Alabama, on July 13, 1936, and grew up with his loving brother the late William J Scott and his wife the late Betty R. Scott.
On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Bob passed peacefully in his sleep. Married to his loving wife, Leila Mae, for 52 years, Bob is survived by Leila, their six children, David (Lisa), Sue (Joe) Hansen, Cindi (David), Drew (Audrey), Cheryl (John), and Bobbie, and 12 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grand Children, his Nephew Dewey (Melissa) and Nieces Debbie (Sam) and Donna (William) and their children and grandchildren.
Bob was retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service, 1954-1974, as Sergeant First Class, as a highly decorated soldier, receiving The Purple Heart, Bronze Star with Oakleaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal and multiple other ribbons and medals, from his faithful service in the Vietnam and Korean Wars with multiple tours. After retirement, Bob enjoyed taking the family camping and fishing, and absolutely loved rides on his Harley Davidson and writing short stories, in his free time.
Services for Bob will be at the National Cemetery of Jacksonville, will be Friday, May 21, 2021, at 2:30pm, in the Pavilion, with Internment Ceremony at the Columbarium to follow.

Gary A. Oliver
Gary A. Oliver, 69, of Middleburg, FL passed away May 3, 2021
Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.