Obituaries 10/31/19

Carolyn “Kay” Dapra
Carolyn “Kay” Dapra, 80, of Orange Park, FL passed away peacefully on October 17, 2019. She was born on June 24, 1939 in Edgewood, PA to Earl Hultz and Thelma (Swem) Hultz.
She grew up in Plum Borough and graduated from Plum Borough High School. She met Donald Dapra, Sr. at a dance they attended with his brother, Casimer Dapra and his girlfriend. They were later married on November 23, 1957.
They were married just shy of 62 years. Kay worked for Chick-Fil-A in the Orange Park Mall for several years and later worked for St. Johns County Day School where she managed the Student Council Food Store for several years until her retirement.
She was a devoted member of Advent Lutheran Church in Orange Park for several decades. She loved dedicating her time to support numerous activities and functions within her church. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and especially her great-grandchildren who all affectionately called her “MeMaw”. She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, John “Jack” W. Hultz and Reverend Robert “Bob” Gray Hultz.
Kay is survived by her husband, Donald Dapra, Sr.; children, Don Dapra, Jr. (Lynda), Tina Hodges (Ron) and Denese Lee; grandchildren, Kevin, Matt, Brandi and Cody; great-grandchildren, Cole, Caysen, Caleb, Coral and numerous nieces and nephews. Her family will cherish all the special moments and memories they have shared over the years. Kay, “Mom”, will be missed but not forgotten.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Advent Lutheran Church. Donations can be made in her name to Advent Lutheran Church or the American Heart Association.
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

Randolph Doby, Jr.
Randolph Doby, Jr. passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019.
Aaron and Burney Bivens Funeral Home, 529 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073, (904) 264-1233.


Roberta Deas
Roberta Deas, 53, of Middleburg, FL, passed away October 21, 2019.
Broadus Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000. www.broadusraines.com

Dennis “Denny” Patten
Dennis “Denny” Patten, 71, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on October 24, 2019. He was born on February 8, 1948 in Washington, DC to the late John Robert and Gertrude (Darras) Patten.
Denny came to the area 26 years ago from Shady Side, Maryland. He was a retired commercial fisherman who loved time spent with family. Denny will be missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Katherine Portaco. Denny is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Karen Kuhlman Patten; son, Anthony Patten; daughter, Tracy Patten; stepson, Charles Jones; brothers, James “Butch” Robert Patten, John Gerald “Jerry” Patten and Leonard “Lenny” Patten; sister, Melody Skaines; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Friday, November 1, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm in the Broadus-Raines Chapel.
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

Keith “Keebo” Barry
Keith “Keebo” Barry, 56, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away October 25, 2019.
Broadus Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000. www.broadusraines.com