Carole Ann Lyons Stella

October 20, 1944 –

April 23, 2010

Carole Ann Lyons Stella, 65, Miami Beach, Fla. passed away Friday, April 23, 2010. The Live Oak, Fla. native was born on October 20, 1944 to Edgar and Lillian Lyons. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Lillian Lyons, and a brother, C. Vance Lyons. She is survived by her husband Luciano Stella, sons, Anthony Aramoonie (Nicole), Dallas, Texas and Jason Aramoonie, Smyrna, Ga., brother, S. Dewayne Lyons (Cathy), nine nieces, five nephews, great nieces, great nephews and one great-great nephew and many friends. Carole attended the University of Florida and spent most of her lifetime teaching children in many countries including children of Princes and Princesses of Saudi Arabia. She loved teaching and was honored many time for it. She also worked for diplomats in foreign countries and had a full and very interesting life. She retired in Miami, Fla. in 2000. Services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2010 at Daniels Memorial Chapel, Live Oak, Fla. Interment followed in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.

Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. Live Oak is in charge of all arrangements.

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Russell “Russ” Frazier

September 16, 1934 –

April 24, 2010

Russell “Russ” Frazier, 75, Live Oak, Fla. passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010 after a long illness. The Mannington, Ky. native moved to Live Oak in 2005 from Sanford, Fla. He was a Jeweler, lifetime member of NRA and a member of Lake Monroe Baptist Church in Sanford, Fla.

He is survived by his wife: Sylvia Frazier, Live Oak, Fla.; three daughters: Brenda Sullivan, Yuma, Colo., Deeana Deakyne, Dunedian, Fla., Jennifer Mosco, Daytona, Fla.; six sons: James Frazier, Lake City, Fla., John Frazier, Ind., David Frazier, Largo, Fla., Terry Frazier, Hudson, Fla., Steve Frazier, McAlpin, Fla., Rick Frazier, Clearwater, Fla.; twenty grandchildren and twenty-eight great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. David Teems officiating.

Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. Live Oak is in charge of all arrangements.

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Russell M. Johnson II

February 12, 1960 –

April 23, 2010

 

Russell M. Johnson, II, age 50, of Live Oak, Florida passed away Friday, April 23, 2010 at his home following a sudden illness.  The native and life-long resident of Live Oak, Fla. was a salesman for Johnson’s Appliance & Electronics and a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.

Russ was a very talented guitarist and musician. You could see he was extremely happy while playing or working on his music. He was an interesting and engaging gentleman who loved to share his knowledge of local culture, history and music. His kindness will live on forever, just like the music he played.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Richard “Mack” & Mildred Johnson; maternal grandparents, Robert “Bob” & Dorothy “Dot” Cannon; a niece, Jamie Leigh Loving.

Survivors include his parents, Russell and Roylyn Johnson of Live Oak, Fla.; three sisters, Debra Johnson, Wellborn, Fla.; Paula (Andrew) Faust, Baton Rouge, La.; Janis (Bill) Brothers, Live Oak, Fla.; nieces & nephews, Drew Faust, Shelby Brothers, Alison Bedenbaugh, Lindsey Brothers and Wyatt Jarvis.

Visitation will be held, Thursday, April 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 30, 2010 at the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church with Father Donald Woodrum officiating.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Hepatitis C Foundation at Greenview Foundation, 2773 Holyoke Land, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48103 or Harry Anna Trust Fund, P.O. Box 49, Umatilla, Fla. 32784.

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Harris Funeral Home & Cremations, Inc., 932 N. Ohio Ave., Live Oak, 386-364-5115, is in charge of all arrangements.

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Huey L. Corbin

February 2, 1936 –

April 26, 2010

Huey L. Corbin, 74, of McAlpin, Fla. passed away on Monday, April 26, 2010 after a long illness. The Mayo, Fla. native lived most of his life in McAlpin, Fla. Mr. Corbin was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict and a member of the Friendship Baptist Church.

Mr. Corbin is survived by his wife: Jeannette Corbin, McAlpin, Fla.; Two sons: Doyle Corbin, O’Brien, Fla. and Darryl Corbin, McAlpin, Fla.; Three sisters: Joyce Wilson, Live Oak, Fla., Cecil Jones, O’Brien, Fla. and Betty Jo Brady, Raleigh, N.C.; One brother: Wayne Corbin, O’Brien, Fla.; Four grandchildren: Brandy Corbin, Karri Stratton, Heather Corbin and Candice Corbin; Six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter Darlene Corbin.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 28,2010, in the Friendship Baptist Church, with Dr. David Teems and Rev. Fritz Fountain officiating. Interment will follow in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.

Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. Of Live Oak is in charge of all arrangements.

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Gayle Brewster

March 3, 1956 –

April 25, 2010

Gayle Brewster, 54, McAlpin, Fla. passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010 after long illness. The Schenectady, N.Y. native lived most of her life in McAlpin, Fla.

She is survived by her husband: Sam Brewster, McAlpin, Fla.; mother: Esther Fraker, McAlpin, Fla.; three daughters: Chancie Corbett, Live Oak, Fla., Stephanie Williams, Live Oak, Fla., Melena Lopez, Mexico; three sons: Cecil Messer, West Palm Beach, Fla., Gary Brewster West Palm Beach, Fla., Samuel James Retherford, Cape Coral, Fla.; five sisters: Patricia Griffin, West Palm Beach, Fla., Kathy Welling, West Palm Beach, Fla., Donna Cottey, Spring Hill, Fla., Lynn Riel, Schenectady N.Y., Bunny Smith, Ocala, Fla.; one brother: Teddy Fraker, Schenectady, N.Y.; twelve grandchildren.

Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. Live Oak is in charge of all arrangements.

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Franklin L. Futch Jr.

April 22, 2010

Franklin L. Futch Jr. 72, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2010 of natural causes. He was a life-long resident of Live Oak, Fla. After serving in the U.S. Army for two years, he worked in the family business, Fuco Oil and Chemical Company, for many years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.  Survivors include one son, Frank Futch III, one daughter, Angela Abercrombie and three grandchildren. A private family memorial was held.  Final arrangements entrusted to ICS Cremation & Funeral Home, Lake City, FL  1-877-935-9273.

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Coy Luther Hale Jr.

April 22, 2010

Coy Luther Hale Jr., 62 of Live Oak, Fla., passed away on April 22, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Lake City, Fla. Coy’s family would like to invite family and friends to a memorial service to celebrate his life and honor his memory on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at Crawford Lake Primitive Baptist Church located at 8791 CR 252 in Live Oak, Fla. Coy grew up in Live Oak, Fla. and graduated high school at Suwannee High School in 1965. He served in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam Era veteran.  Coy is preceded in death by his father, Coy L. Hale Sr., and his mother, Luellen Hale McGraw. Survivors include his former wife of 25 years, Linda Hale Bridges; his brothers, Mack Hale and Jim Hale and sister Faye Hunt; his daughters, Rachel Shelley (and Dan Shelley and grandsons, Riley & Ryan), Michelle Bledsoe (and H.D. Bledsoe and grandchildren Jake, Raven and Dylan) and Mandy Hale (and grandchildren Justin, Jody Lynn and Tori); and son Coy Lee Hale (and granddaughter, Alonna). The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his memory to the VA Medical Center Hospice c/o Voluntary Services, Lake City, VA Medical Center, 619 S. Marion Ave., Lake City, FL  32025. Final arrangements entrusted to ICS Cremation & Funeral Home – 877-935-9273.

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Death notice

George Hutcherson

September 11, 1950 –

April 24, 2010

George Hutcherson, 59, Wellborn, Fla. passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010.

Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. Live Oak , Fla. is in charge of all arrangements.

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