~— | LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL ~ OBITUARIES THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2006 George Carter Armstrong George Carter Armstrong of Cedar Key died Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center after an extended illness. He was 70. He was born in Salem, Mass. and grew up in Danvers, Mass. He moved to Cedar Key in 1996 after retiring from Honeywell Inc. in Clearwater where he resided from 1970 to 1996. Key where he formerly served as Junior War- den. He was a member of the Florida Nature Coast Conservancy and Cedar Key Arts Center, where he served both as Board of Directors. He also participated in the Cedar Key Boat Build- ers. His hobbies included fishing, boating and gardening. He served in the US Navy. He was preceded in death by a son, Mark Armstrong, his father, Raymond Armstrong and his mother, Frances Arm- strong. Survivors include his ville. Carol Armstrong of Cedar Key; a daughter, Leanne Bastow of St. Petersburg; two sons, Steve M. Armstrong of St. Petersburg and Paul M. Armstrong of Se- attle, Wash.; two brothers, Paul Armstrong of Satellite Beach and James Armstrong of El Paso, Texas. A memorial service was held on Saturday, June 24 at Christ Episcopal Church of Cedar Key. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church Memorial Fund, 609 Sth Street, PO Box 210, Cedar Key, FL 32625. Arrangements were under the care of Hier Baxley Funeral Services in Chiefland. Manuel Berlin Arnao II Manuel Berlin Arnao II of Bell died Monday in Trenton. He was 33. Mr. Arnao was born in Tampa and moved to Bell 21 years ago. He was a cabinet maker. Survivors include his parents, Sandra Y. and Manuel S Ar- nao of Bell. Arrangements Py Watson Funeral Home in Trenton. : Robert Bowen Robert “Gordie” Bowen of Williston. died: Friday i in, ‘Wil- liston. He was’59.) dont Dilage s sO8 Se dns Mr. Bowen was born in Bethesda, Ma., a moved to 5 Wil- liston from Huddleston, Va., in 1988. He was a sheet metal worker and mechanic. He was a member of Promise Keep- ers, Methodist Men and the First United Methodist Church of Williston. He enjoyed football, NASCAR and was an avid member of Children Youth Sports. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Marie Bowen of Wil- liston; sons Brennan Bowen of Christiansburg, Va., Robbie O’Brien of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and Brian O’Brien of Frisco, Texas; daughters Tina Bowen of Moncks Corner, S.C., Krista Muhammad of Huddleston, Va., Dawn Crosby of Williston, and Patricia Bailey of Bronson; his mother, Nani L. Johnson of Ocala; brother:Daniel Johnson of Ocala; sisters Sheila Phil- lips of Williston and Joy Dees and Melodye Ranslow, both of Ocala; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Knauff Funeral Home. . Karin Karla Cawthon - Karin Karla Cawthon of Chiefland, died Friday, June 10, 2006 at North Florida Regional Medical Center. She was 49. She was born in New Jersey and came to Chiefland from New Jersey eight years ago. She was a waitress and a past member. of the Coast, Guard AGUNG: She loved animals, especially her dog “Rocky.” She is survived by her mother, Gerd Rudorf of Cross City; her sister-in-law, Laurie Rudolf of St. Pete; her nephew, Corey Rudolf of St. Pete; and a close friend, Kay Rush of Fanning Springs. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Charles Stickland Memorial Chapel, Knauff Funeral Home, Chiefland. Arrangements were under the care of Knauff Funeral Home, Chiefland. Rosa Nell Cobble Rosa Nell Cobble of Old Town died Saturday at the Haven Hospice in Chiefland. She was 69. TTS PLUMBING INC. Now Has a Service Van Available To Handle Your Plumbing Needs and Make House Calls. Residential & Commercial Service Work & New oro Ute Co PAO CMa 2 Lee oe - Levy & Glichrist Go. (352) 493-3801 Dixie Go. (352) 498-0703 (352) 210- 0062 Licensed: Insured: *Free Estimates Accepting major creditcards State Certified | Bae \ Walter Freeman Master plumber Mrs. Cobble was a lifetime Dixie County resident, a home- maker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints. ° Survivors include her husband, Earnest Cobble of: Old - Town; sons John Harmon Eubanks of Tampa, Donald Edward Fisher of Old Town and James Everett Eubanks of Gaines- ville; daughters Debbie Eubanks Dease and Linda Kay Eu- banks, both of Lakeland, Susan Eubanks Lee of Old Town and Christa Nell Eubanks Waters of Chiefland; 16 grandchil- ‘dren; 19 great-grandchildren; 72 stepgrandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild. Arrangements by Rick Gooding Funeral Home of Cross “City. Helen Louise Fife Helen Louise Fife of Bell died Monday in Gainesville. She was 75. Mrs. Fife was born in Fitzgerald, Ga., and moved to Bell nine years ago from Tampa. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Survivors include her husband, William R. Fife of Bell; a daughter, Kelle Sullivan of Tampa; a son, Jeffrey E. Fife of Valrico; brothers J Riddle of Brooksvill d Frank He was a member of Christ Church of Cedar CE ee ee ne. Soares Mae reece Riddle of Tampa; and five grandchildren. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home in Trenton. Iris Edna Folsom Iris Edna Folsom of Williston died Thursday in Gainesville. She was 82. Mrs. Folsom was born in Alachua County and moved to Williston 60 years ago. She was a clerk at Thomas Drug Store. She was a Baptist and enjoyed camping and tubing on the Rainbow River. Survivors include a son, Woody Folsom of Newberry; a sis- ter, Doris Baker of Williston; and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Knauff Funeral Home in Williston. Ruby G. Groce Ruby G. Groce of Gainesville died Thursday at Shands at AGH. She was 82. Mrs. Groce was a lifelong resident of Gainesville. She was a waitress and cook in the restaurant industry. She was a Baptist. Survivors include daughters Brenda Ormsbee of Gaines- ville, Sheila Allen of Williston and Bobbie Agner of Starke; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. John Hart Sr. John Hart Sr. of Cross City died June 15 at Tri-County Care Center in Chiefland. He was 71. _ Mr. Hart moved to Cross City in 1995 from Panama City. He was a logger. Survivors include a daughter, Johnnie Mae Copeland of Cross City; a son, John Hart Jr. of Fanning Springs; sisters Olean Gallon of Jacksonville and Annette Parham of Laverne, Ala.; and six grandchildren. Arrangements by Camegie. Funeral Home i in Chiefland. Mary Lee White Hudson “Mary Lee White Hudson died Sunday, June 18, 2006 at Chiefland. She was 76. She was born in Otter Creek and was a iislone resident of Otter Creek. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Crystal River Moose Lodge, various hunting clubs, and a volunteer for the Otter Creek Fire Department. She was a Baptist and a member of Otter Creek Baptist Church. Her family was the most important thing to her. She loved going to Wal-Mart, and visiting her-adopted children. She was also a huge Gator Fan, loved Bingo, hunting, and fishing. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Hudson, Sr., a daughter, Helen Hudson Burnett, and two sons, Doyle Ray Hudson and James Perry Hudson. Survivors include Candy Barber, daughter of Chiefland, J.C. Hudson, Jr, son of Chiefland, Sissy Fowler, daughter of Chiefland, Joyce Hodge, daughter of Chiefland, Chester Hudson, son of Chiefland, Carol Hudson, daughter of Jacksonville, Marie Murray, daughter of Otter Creek, Darlene Smith, Otter Creek, Karen Waters, daughter of Otter Creek, Mary Jane Connaster, daughter of Castle Rock, Washington; Ada White, very close sister-in-law of Gulf Hammock, and Billy Earl, a very close nephew of Dunnellon. Arrangements were under the care of Knauff Funeral Home, Chiefland. Ridgley Van Johnson Ridgley Van Johnson of Bell died Saturday at North Florida Regional Medical Center. He was 69. Born in Washington, D.C., Mr. Johnson had lived in Bell for 10 years. He was a maintenance man. He had worked at Gilchrist Building Supply in Bell. He was a Protestant. Survivors include his wife, Marlene Hart Johnson of Bell; three daughters; three stepsons; three sisters; two brothers; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. |e Personal and Business Tax Returns Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home in Trenton. William Joseph Kohl William Joseph Kohl of Old Town died Friday at the North Florida Regional Medical Center. He was 84. Gaer Mr. Kohl moved to Old Town from Springfield, Ohio, 10 years ago. He graduated from New Moorfield High School in 1940. He : served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He and his father were avid aviators. He was a member of the Salt Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Marie Kohl of Old Town; sons Mark Kohl of Fairborn, Ohio, and Jerold L. Kohl of Jamestown, Ohio; daughters Marsha Ackerman of Springfield, Ohio, and Sharman Madden of Dayton, Ohio; a sister, Sara Jane Blevins of Springfield, Ohio; a brother, Paul Kohl of Cape Coral; and many grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Arrangements by the Rick Gooding Funeral Home in Cross City. Darlene Stinson Lamb Darlene Stinson Lamb of Bell ee Thursday in Gaines- ville. She was 57. Mrs. Lamb was born in Cross City and moved to Bell 12 years ago. aa, She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Survivors include her husband, E.J. Lamb of Bell; daugh- ters Karen Lamb of Bell, Amy Read of High Springs, Da- phane Herring of Cross City, Phyllis Turner of Steinhatchee and Kendra McGraw of Mayo; sons Eddie Lamb of Cross City, and Travis Lamb and Anthony Lamb, both of Bell; sis- ters Willard Edmonds of Old Town, Dixie Black of Fanning Springs and Laverne Roberts of Cross City; brothers Clifford Stinson and Paige Stinson, both of Cross City; 14 grandchil- dren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home in Trenton. Shirley Kay Lemmermen Shirley Kay Lemmermen of Old Town died Saturday in her home. She was 50. Mrs. Lemmermen was born in Gladewater, Texas, and lived in Port St. Lucie until recently moving to Old Town. She was a district manager for Burger King for 30 years. Survivors include son Jason Lemmermen of Old Town; daughter Alison Stevens of Yeehaw Junction; sisters Judy. Daniel, Cecilia Preston and Loma Cox, all of Paris, Texas; and two grandchildren. Arrangements by Rick Gooding Funeral Home of Cross City. Reaver Melton Reaver Melton of Trenton died Thursday in Gainesville. She was 81. Mrs. Melton was born i in Fairbanks and was a a lifelong r resi-' dent of the area. 1G BION LMT PY 7 She was a homemaker and a Baptist She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow“: Melton. Survivors include daughters Patricia Rhoden of Hampton and Carolyn Slater of Hampton Lake; a son, Lee Roy Melton of Fairbanks; a sister, Donnie Melton of Fairbanks; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Thomas Ira Miller Thomas Ira Miller of Bronson died Monday at his home. He was.75. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Mr. Miller moved to. Gainesville from Orange, Texas, one year ago. He was the former owner of Miller and Sons Paint and Body i in Orange. He enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Miller, and a son, Jimmie Miller. Survivors include sons Tirn Miller of Bronson, Thomas Ira Miller of Micanopy, James Califf of Newberry, Bill Califf of Gainesville, Thomas Charles Miller of McLoud, Okla., Joe Miller of Wellston, Okla., Ron Miller of Willis, Mich., and John Ira Miller, Bill Miller and Daniel Miller, all of Toledo: daughters Candy Jackson of Bronson, Debbie Pennick of Cleveland, Ga., Joy Truelove of Clermont, Ga., and Ruth Soboniak and Cindy Bleasing, both of Toledo, Ohio; brothers John Miller of Tampa and Slim Miller of Millberry, Ohio; 30 grandchildren; and 22 great- grandchildren. Arrangements by Knauff Funeral Home in Williston. Aleen Williams Aleen Williams of Trenton died Monday at Ayers: Health and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton. She was 85. Mrs. Williams lived in Trenton most of her life. ’ She was a homemaker and a Christian. Survivors include caregivers Betty Baker, Alice White and Gloria Wilson, all of Trenton. Arrangements by Carnegie Funeral Home in Chiefland. 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