Obituaries 5-4-05
Published 2:34 pm Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Stephen R. Harris Jr.
Stephen R. Harris Jr., 50, of St. Marys, Ga., passed away Sunday, May l, 2005 in the care of Hospice of the Golden Isles, Brunswick, Ga. after a long illness.
He was a native of Savannah, Ga., but had lived in St. Marys, Ga. and Harriett’s Bluff, Ga. for the past 18 years. Harris attended Savannah Christian Preparatory School. Armstrong State College, the University of South Carolina and received his bachelors in business administration from the University of Georgia (UGA) in 1977. He further obtained his masters in business administration from UGA before commencing employment and later went on to obtain his CPA designation.
Harris was employed at Gilman Paper Company in St. Marys, Ga. since September 1986 in various capacities, including administrative assistant to the president, and administrative assistant to the accounting manager. He was most recently employed as Division Controller at Gilman Building Products Company in Yulee. He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Savannah, Ga. and Christ Episcopal Church in St. Marys, Ga..
Harris was an avid fisherman, golfer and outdoorsman. He was a member and later coach in the Tiger Athletic Club, a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, the Deer Ridge Hunting Club and the Sons of the Revolution.
Harris was preceded in death by his father, Stephen R. Harris Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Penny Poole Harris of Harriett’s Bluff, Ga.; a son, Stephen R. Harris III of Atlanta, Ga.; a daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and David Haight of Denver, Colo.; his mother, Ann Harris McCarthy of Savannah, Ga. ; step-sisters, Mary M. Tyson and Patricia Mulnix; step-brothers, Thomas, Cody, Brian and Kevin McCarthy.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 5, 2005 at 10 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in St. Marys, Ga. with Father Mac Flowers officiating, followed by graveside services at 3 p.m. in Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, Ga.
Visitation will be held today Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at Allison Memorial Chapel in St. Marys, Ga. from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Remembrances or charity of your choice: Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525; Christ Episcopal Church, 305 Wheeler St., St. Marys, GA 31558.
Allison Memorial Chapel of St. Marys, Ga. is in charge of all arrangements.
Richard A. “Dick” McManaway
Richard A. “Dick” McManaway, 61, of Live Oak, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2005 in his home after a long illness. The Cambridge, Ohio native was the owner/operator of Dick’s Tree Service, Live Oak. He was a member of Elks Lodge, Live Oak, Moose Lodge, Lake City and Southside Baptist Church, Live Oak.
Survivors include one daughter, Heather (Lee) Trice of Fort White, three sons, Rick McManaway, Randy (Dee Dee) McManaway and Ritchie McManaway, all of Live Oak; three sisters, Linda (Greg) Gonder of Lima, Ohio, Emily (Bob) Coutcher of Toledo, Ohio and Cindy (Bill) Birtwhistle of Walbridge, Ohio; one brother, Lester Gordon (Teresa) McManaway of Toledo, Ohio; and nine grandchildren, Kristy, Kyle, Amanda, Kelly, Jessica, Samantha and Dillan McManaway and Tanner and Lily Trice.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 5 at Black Funeral Home Chapel, Byesville, Ohio with a viewing prior to services from 9-11 a.m. Interment will be in Guernsey County Memorial Cemetery, Cambridge, Ohio.
Daniels Funeral Homes, Inc. of Live Oak is in charge of all local arrangements.
Lisa Jo Gamble
Lisa Jo Gamble, 43, a native of Live Oak and lifelong resident of Mayo, passed away at her home, Friday, April 29, 2005.
She was a member of Ten-Mile Pond Church and frequently attended Midway Baptist Church with her late mother. Gamble had a loving spirit and cherished her many friends. She always had a smile on her face for everyone she met. Gamble had a passion for animals of all kinds and derived much happiness from her pets. She was an avid reader and enjoyed sharing her reading with others.
Gamble was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Mullis Gamble, her father, Billy Fred Gamble and a brother, Leonard “Buddy” Greene.
Survivors include two sons, PFC Trey Walker of Germany and Cody Walker of Mayo; one brother, Richard Lee Gamble Sr. of Mayo, two sisters, Barbara Smith and her husband Carl of Jacksonville and Gayle Nix and her husband Dan of Live Oak; three aunts, Jimmie Hough, Lucille Starling and Laura Michaels; one uncle, Ernest Mullis; many nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Richard “Slick” Whiddon and Greer Williams.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 2, at Burns Memorial Chapel in Mayo with the Rev. Roy Wimberly and assisted by Brother Lamar McCray officiating. Interment was in Midway Cemetery.
Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo was in charge of all arrangements.
Jacob “J.C.” Correll
Jacob “J.C.” Correll, 68, of Live Oak, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2005 in Shands at Live Oak Hospital after a short illness. The Baltimore, Md. native moved to Live Oak from Orlando four years ago. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a carpenter and was of Catholic faith.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Correll of Live Oak; his mother, Dora Correll of Orlando; one step-daughter, Amy Stossel of Deltona; two sons, Scott Correll of Maine and Kenny Correll of Orlando; three step-sons, Sgt. John C. Campbell II of Texas, Douglas Michael and Joseph Campbell, both of Orlando; three brothers, Charles and Clyde Correll, both of Orlando and Jerry Correll of Starke; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at Daniels Memorial Chapel, Live Oak.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to The American Cancer Society, 2119 SW 16th St., Gainesville, FL 32608.
Daniels Funeral Homes, Inc. of Live Oak was in charge of all arrangements.
John Irvin Flowers Sr.
John Irvin Flowers, Sr., 62, of Live Oak, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2005 in his home. The Suwannee County native retired after 34 years as owner/operator of Flowers Transportation, Live Oak and was a member of Dowling Park Church of God, Dowling Park.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Flowers of Live Oak; his mother, Nellie Mae Dykes; two sons, John Irvin Flowers Jr. of Live Oak and Larry Flowers of Mayo; four sisters; three brothers; and three grandchildren: Chad Flowers, Ashley Flowers and Tyler Flowers.
Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 30 at Alton Church of God in Mayo with the Rev. Quincy Simmons and the Rev. Chuck Hodges officiating. Interment followed in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.
Daniels Funeral Homes, Inc. of Live Oak was in charge of all arrangements.
The Rev. Byron Daughtry
The Rev. Byron Daughtry, 89, of McAlpin, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2005 in his home after a long illness. The O’Brien native lived in McAlpin all his life and was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, McAlpin.
Survivors include two daughters, Laura Alice (Lee) Newmans of McAlpin and Debra (Marvin) Cheney of Deerfield Beach; two sisters, Malda Gallentine of Ellisville and Ivadeen Deere of Newberry; two brothers, Reynolds Daughtry of Orlando and Kenney Daughtry of O’Brien; seven grandchildren, Victoria Dale, Richard Newmans, John E. Daughtry, Dean Daughtry, Donna D. Koon, Mathew Cheney and Amanda Cheney; 12 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death b his son, Layton Daughtry.
Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 30, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, McAlpin with the Rev. Johnnie Daughtry, the Rev. Robert Daughtry and the Rev. William Anderson officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Daniels Funeral Homes, Inc. of Live Oak was in charge of all arrangements.
Dorothy H. Maloy
Dorothy H. Maloy, 85, of Live Oak, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2005 in her home after a long illness. The Suwannee County native lived in Live Oak most of her life. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Live Oak.
Survivors include her son, Charles Maloy of Live Oak; one brother, Lorenzo Hardee of Jesup, Ga.; and two grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 26, at 11 a.m. in the Live Oak Cemetery with the Rev. Dennis Resor and the Rev. Jim Wade officiating.
Daniels Funeral Homes, Inc. of Live Oak was in charge of all arrangements.
Jack Ratliff
Jack Ratliff, 78, of Live Oak, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2005 in his home after a long illness. The Suwannee County native was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. He worked for the Department of Agriculture in Tallahassee as a livestock inspector for 22 years. Ratliff also worked for the Division of Forestry as a ranger and was a farmer and rancher. He enjoyed fishing and riding his golf carts between his visits to the Dixie Grill and Jay’s Restaurant. Ratliff was a member of the Marybelle Baptist Church in Live Oak.
Survivors include his spouse, Imogene Ratliff of Live Oak; one daughter, Faye Ratliff-Garland of Live Oak; two sons, Randy Ratliff and Dale Ratliff, both of Live Oak; one sister, Lois Ambrose of Live Oak; three brothers, John Ratliff of Winter Garden, Burney Ratliff and Marvin Ratliff, both of Live Oak; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, at Marybelle Baptist Church, Live Oak, with the Rev. Quincey Simmons and the Rev. Matthew Barker officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Family asks in lieu of flowers for donations to be made to Hospice of North Central Florida.
Daniels Funeral Homes, Inc. of Live Oak was in charge of all arrangements.
Elsie V. Holm
Elsie V. Holm, 99, of Live Oak, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2005 in the Suwannee Health Care Center, Live Oak, after a long illness.
Daniels Funeral Homes, Inc. of Live Oak was in charge of all arrangements.