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Obituaries 10/11/18


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Milad Mtonios Bitar
Milad Mtonios Bitar, age 75, resident of Jacksonville, Fla. fell asleep with the Lord and entered into eternal life on Oct. 5, 2018, after a courageous multi-year battle with heart and lung disease. Milad immigrated to the United States to pursue the American dream in 1969. He was born in Akkar, Lebanon on December 25, 1942. Milad married his wife Badia (Wehbe) Bitar in 1972. Following their wedding in Lebanon, they settled in central Massachusetts.
Milad worked tirelessly for years to establish himself in the central Massachusetts area and sponsored the citizenship of several relatives from Lebanon for many years, sharing the opportunities for prosperity through drive and initiative with as many as he could. Milad pursued several career paths, from real estate to various self-employment ventures, until establishing Shannon Lake Enterprises in 1989, at which time he moved his family to the Jacksonville, Florida area.
Milad was an honorable and giving man, living for God and family first. A selfless man who sacrificed for those he loved, Milad could always be counted upon to support family and friends alike, far and wide without borders or boundaries. Milad is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Badia Bitar; loving children, Steve Bitar, Anita (Konstantine) Sayaf, and Simon (Missie) Bitar; cherished grandchildren, Kalista, Lily and Evan; sisters, Sara and Badra; brother Faraj; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family in the United States and Lebanon.
Visitation begins at 6 p.m. with a Trisagion service commencing at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 6300 Bowden Road, Jacksonville, Fla. 32216.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct.10 at 10 a.m. at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, with the Very Reverend Archpriest, Father Kamal Al-Rahil officiating. Interment to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, 4801 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, Fla. 32207. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Richmond – Joseph “Joey” Anthony Richmond, 26, of Green Cove Springs, Fla. passed away October 4, 2018.
Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center 904-284-7720.

Barbara Morgan
Barbara Morgan born May 22, 1941 and died Oct. 2 2018. She is preceded in death, by mother Jewel Kittler, father Lucious Morgan, brother Gordan Morgan, sister Ola Johns and grandson Eric Padgett.
She is survived by sisters, Edith Hattbaugh, Kay Vanderselt, a brother Ronnie masters, children Eddie johns, Rita James, and Lisa Boree, grandchildren Amy and Stacey Johns, Jessica James, DJ and Chelsea Boree, 6 great-grand children.
Services will be Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 at South Middleburg Baptist Church corner of Blanding Blvd. and Alligator Blvd. Middleburg Fla. at 1 p.m.

William ‘Bill’ Fertig
William “Bill” Fertig, 79, of Middleburg, Fla., passed away October 7, 2018
Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, Fla. (904) 284-4000

Joseph ‘Joey’ Anthony Richmond
Joseph “Joey” Anthony Richmond, 26, of Green Cove Springs, Fla. passed away October 4, 2018. Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center 904-284-7720

Bobbi Jo Moore Clark

Bobbi Jo Moore Clark, 54, of Middleburg, FL, passed away October 5, 2018
Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, Fla. (904) 284-4000
Cecil Lester Sponel
Cecil Lester Sponel, 68, of Jacksonville, Fla. passed away Oct. 7, 2018. Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center 904-284-7720

Jimmy W. ‘Jay’ Truett
Jimmy W. “Jay” Truett, 58 of Middleburg, Fla. passed away Oct. 8, 2018
Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center 2335 Sandridge Road Green Cove Springs, Fla. 32043 904-284-7720 www.RHRFH.com