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Obituaries 7/12/18


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Eric Koch
Eric John Koch, born on March 7, 1963, took his final breath and joined our Lord Almighty on June 16, 2018 at home. Eric battled cancer for over 11 years. He is preceded in death by his father, John E. Koch and survived by his mother, Dixie Koch. Eric leaves behind his true love and soulmate, Dawn M.E. Koch along with 2 daughters, Bethany Duff (Lance) & Erica Markley (Coty); 2 sons: Daniel DeLano (Rosemary) and Nicklaus Koch; and 3 grandchildren: Oahn, Raliegh and Savannah. He is also survived by two sisters Lisa Koch & Melody Keene (Dennis) and one brother Edward Koch (Carol),
Eric also leaves behind 3 loyal & beautiful pets: 2 German Shepherds (Hercules & Emma Athena); and a cat (Nahla). A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on July 14, 2018 at 2 p.m. inside the St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 116 Foxridge Road, Orange Park, Florida 32065. A small reception will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall.

Frances Lang, Johnson
Frances Lang, Johnson, 78, of Middleburg, Fla., passed away June 29, 2018. She was born on October 30, 1939 in Maxville, Florida to the late Herbert and Maude (Tanner) Padgett. She will be remembered as being a very loving woman, mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by Papa Charlie; son, Donald Lang and grandson, Austin Estep.
Frances is survived by her son, David Lang; sister, Lorraine Stevens; 7 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at 2:00pm on Saturday, July 7, 2018 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. Funeral services will start at 3:00pm with Dr. Tim McDaniel officiating and burial will follow at Long Branch Cemetery.


Diane Medford

Diane Medford, 75, of Green Cove Springs, Fla., after a long illness, passed away July, 3, 2018. She was born, on July 23, 1942 in Kankakee, Illinois, the only child, to the late Mary Louise Lambert and Clarence Edward Campbell. Diane’s career started as a school bus owner/operator, later she drove for Clay County, where she retired. She had an extensive love of life, knew how to have fun and was fiercely independent. She centered her life around her family. In the early days she enjoyed league bowling, boating and water skiing. Diane loved bringing the family together for a camping trip. She and Oliver always took the family camping and boating which continued through with her grandchildren as well as great-grandchildren. She was at her happiest when she was spending time with her family at a campground or out on the water. Diane is survived by her Husband of 50 years, Oliver F. Medford; her two children, Laura Jones (Terry), Mark Smith; her five grandchildren, Michele Marie Jones-Elguezabal (Jose), Georgia Jones, Angela Renee Neece (Brett), Michael Smith, Tiffany Kelly; her seven great-grandchildren, Christopher Lorenzo, Devin Elguezabal, Aidan Nicotra, Makayla Neece, Louie Kelly, Precious Kelly, Marshall Kelly and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m, Saturday, July 14, 2018 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel, 501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, FL, with Pastor Tim McDaniel officiating. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Diane’s charity of choice, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.  (904) 284-4000.

Alan Elton Middaugh
Alan Elton Middaugh, 80, passed away July 4, 2018. He was born September 2, 1937 in Tampa, Florida and resided in Middleburg. He served in United States Navy for 20 years and is a Vietnam Veteran in which he served two tours. Worked for the Civil Service at NADEP for 25 years and NAPA for 7 years. In his free time he loved to go fishing and hunting. He did not know a stranger, if they sat still long enough he would tell them one of his stories. Alan Middaugh is survived by his loving wife of 47 years; Elen Middaugh, sons; Alan Middaugh Jr., Andrew Pfeiffer and daughters; Rachel McKinney, Helenor Scofield and Diane Bingle, 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday July 14, 2018 with 1 hour prior visitation at Hardage Giddens Holly Hill Funeral Home 3601 Old Jennings Road Middleburg, Florida 32068. Burial to follow at Holly Hill Memorial Park. Please leave words of comfort at www.hollyhillfunerals.com. In lieu of flowers please donate to https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org  (Wounded Warrior Project) or www.floridalegion.org  (American Legion) in Alan Elton Middaugh’s name.

Gerald Wayne Moore
Gerald Wayne Moore, 70, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, previously of Fleming Island, Florida, passed away July 1, 2018. Mr. Moore was born August 2, 1947 in Duval County, Florida to the late Herman and Luna Moore. Mr. Moore leaves behind his loving wife, Cynthia Moore; daughter, Elaine Langlois (Paul); and grand-daughters, Helen Langlois and Sarah Langlois.
A service to remember Mr. Moore’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Park City Baptist Church (7410 Park City Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32244). A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, July 13, 2018 at Park City Baptist Church.
Holland Funeral Service & Crematory has the privilege to serve the Moore family. Online condolences can be made at www.hollandfuneralservice.com.

Kristy Fretham
Kristy Fretham, 49, of Jacksonville Beach, passed away July 5, 2018.  Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center 904-284-7720


Donna Lee Dean
Donna Lee Dean, 78, of Middleburg, FL went home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2018. Broadus-Raines Funeral Home 501 Spring Street Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000
(904) 284-1888 Fax www.broadusraines.com


Marcia Anne Edenfield Barber
Marcia Anne Edenfield Barber, 78 of Jacksonville, FL passed away July 7, 2018
Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center
2335 Sandridge Road Green Cove Springs, FL  32043 904-284-7720
www.RHRFH.com


John ‘Al’ Hamilton
John “Al” Hamilton, 81, of Fleming Island, FL passed away July 6, 2018.
Broadus Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000


Henry Squires
Henry Squires, 65, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away July 1, 2018
Broadus Raines Funeral Home 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000


Herbert H. Lewis
Herbert H. Lewis, 84, of Orange Park, FL, passed away July 8, 2018
Broadus Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000

Donald Raby
Donald Raby, 66, of Orange Park, FL, passed away July 9, 2018
Broadus Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.