Obituaries 6/29/17

Leila ‘Polly’ Gonyon
Leila “Polly” Gonyon, 85 of Ocala, FL passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Mrs. Gonyon was born in Andalusia, Alabama to the late Ernest “Nub” and Ethel Arnold Hall and raised in Green Cove Springs, FL. She later moved to Orange Park before moving to Ocala 22 years ago. Polly enjoyed roller skating and dancing in her younger years and loved gardening and bird watching. She was an amazing cook and loved taking care of her family. She was a member of Russell Baptist Church.
Mrs. Gonyon was preceded in death by her brother, Ernest L. Hall and sister, Sara “Nell” Collins and is survived by her husband of 45 years, Paul B. Gonyon, children, Mike (Diane) Harper, Danny (Chrissy) Harper, Tony (Sherry) Harper Gonyon, Dr. Eric ( Dr. Jennifer) Gonyon and Tammy (James) Lindley, sister, Kathryn Hooks, 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, June 24, 2017 in the Chapel of Russell Haven of Rest with Rev. Ron Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery Heritage Section. Visitation with the family was on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. Family and friends may share their condolences at: www.RHRFH.com 904-284-7720

Frank M. Doolittle
Frank M. Doolittle, 91, of Middleburg, FL passed away on Father’s Day, June 18, 2017. He was born on May 6, 1926 in Maybrook, New York to the late Franklin D. and Marion Doolittle. Mr. Doolittle moved to the area several years ago from Tennessee and was of the Christian faith.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII and was a retired home builder. He could build any craft that someone would want and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Doolittle was an avid history buff who loved time with his children and grandchildren. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Doolittle is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Irene Doolittle; sons, Mark Doolittle (Julie) and Glenn Doolittle (Kay); daughters, Karen Hatcher-Sibole (Russ) and Denise Mims (Ed); 10 grandchildren, Brianna, Dakota, Gordon, Gabriel, Stephanie (Jeremy), Ashley (Bud), Carley (Mike), Jennifer (Bret), Megan and Mallory; and 10 great-grandchildren, Lainey, Braylin, Bella, Landon, Kayden, Zane, Zoey, Zaiden, Benjamin and Alexandra.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 7, 2017 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Pastor Delton Kilpatrick officiating. Inurnment, with military honors, will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery at 1:00pm.
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.

Terrance ‘Terry’ Lee Kist
Terrance “Terry” Lee Kist, 74, of Middleburg, FL, passed away May 11, 2017
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BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000


Robert. A. Baker
Robert. A. Baker, 82 of Middleburg, FL
passed away June 21, 2017
Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery,
Funeral Home and Cremation Center
2335 Sandridge Road Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 904-284-7720
www.RHRFH.com

Leon ‘Mossy’ Norman
Leon “Mossy” Norman, 69 of Clay Hill, FL passed away June 24, 2017 Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center 2335 Sandridge Road Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 904-284-7720 www.RHRFH.com

Rachel Lynette Stewart
Rachel Lynette Stewart, 43 of Jacksonville, FL passed away June 20, 2017 Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center 2335 Sandridge Road Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 904-284-7720 www.RHRFH.com

Jerry L. Roebuck
Jerry L. Roebuck, 66, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on June 23, 2017.
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Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home 501 Spring St. Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000