Claude William Musgrove

Feb. 15, 1942 – May 12, 2012

 

Claude William Musgrove age 70, of Live Oak, Fla., passed away Saturday evening, May 12, 2012 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City, Fla. following a lengthy illness. The Jacksonville, Fla. native moved to Live Oak five months ago from Jacksonville, Fla. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard, worked in construction for many years and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include two sisters, Mary Silas of Live Oak, Fla. and Sandra Crumble of New Hope, Ala.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Please sign the guestbook at www.harrisfuneralhomeinc.net.

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

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Peggy Elaine Mills Bass James

Sept. 26, 1942 – May 10, 2012

 

Peggy Elaine Mills Bass James, age 69 of Live Oak, Fla., passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at her home. She was a native and life long resident of Live Oak having graduated from Suwannee High School in 1960. Elaine spent all of her life in Live Oak and worked for Dr. Hugo Sotolongo before she retired. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She had a wonderful sense of spontaneity that she shared often with her nieces much to their mother’s dismay. She took them on many adventures to the Suwannee River State Park, the springs and most often to the Root Beer Stand for root beer floats. Many arguments were had about who sat with Aunt ‘Laine in the front seat for the drive in movie, breaking the seat (Denise did that). There are too many stories to recall in this space about getting her yellow 1967 Mustang stuck in the mud and her and the girls trying to get it out. With every adventure, one thing was sure, Aunt ‘Laine had to get the girls home before their Mother got home from work.  She was committed to her church serving as relief society president for several years. She also hosted the numerous young missionaries of the church from around the country as they did their tour of duty in Live Oak. Many Elders were fed around Elaine’s table. They were very much part of her family and were often included in many family cookouts and holidays.

Elaine met and married Jesse Alawathia James Jr. in 1996. Their hairdresser played matchmaker, knowing their mutual love for the outdoors. More adventures ensued with camping in Key West and travels around the South East.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Orene Mills, one infant brother and her older brother James Robert “Bob” Mills, her first husband Duncan Edward “Junior” Bass Jr. was killed in action during Vietnam War.

She is survived by her husband Jesse James, sister Danny Mills Bowden, brother in-law Wallace Bowden all of Live Oak; sister in-law Sally Mills, Merritt Island.  Nieces Deborah Mills Benson, Merritt Island, Carol Denise Bowden Jordan, Lake City and Barbara Elaine Bowden Foley of Tallahassee, three stepsons, Joseph James and Jeffery James both of Delaware; Brian James of Texas; three step granddaughters, Danielle James, Celestial James and Bethany James.

Visitation was held from one hour prior to the services from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church.

Funeral services were held, 2 p.m., Saturday, May 12, 2012 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Frank Allen officiating. Interment followed in the Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Easter Seals, 2002 NW 36th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32605.

Please sign the guestbook at www.harrisfuneralhomeinc.net.

Harris Funeral Home & Cremations, Inc., Live Oak, FL 386-364-5115 was in charge of all arrangements.

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Thomas Pinkard

May 13, 2012

Thomas Pinkard, age 86, died Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Haven Hospice Care, Lake City.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Beggs Funeral Home.

He lived in Madison all of his life and retired from Tri-County Electric Cooperative. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. 

He is survived by one son: John Pinkard (Susan) of Madison; one daughter: Charlotte Cannon of Live Oak; three brothers: Owen Pinkard of Dothan, Ala., Raymond Pinkard of Mobil, Ala., and Alfred Pinkard of Madison; two sisters: Jean Bell and Kathleen Kinsey both of Madison; seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Marie Pinkard.

Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 850-973-2258.

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Zora Vann

Nov. 7, 1916 – May 13, 2012

Zora Vann, 95, passed away Sunday May 13, 2012 at Consulate Health Care, Lakeland, Florida.

Mrs. Vann was born in Lafayette County, Florida Nov. 7, 1916. She was a homemaker and  member of the Hatchbend Apostolic Church.

Survivors include four sons, Elton Lee Vann, Leon W. Vann, Kenneth E. & Joyce Vann, Ronald

W. Vann all of Lakeland, Fla.; three sisters, Eudora Kilgore of Lakeland, Fla., Aretha Sheffield of

Chiefland, Fla., Idella Thomas of Cross City, Fla.; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be conduced Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in Daniels Memorial Chapel with Rev. Steve Boyd officiating. Interment will follow in the Hatchbend Apostolic Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home Wednesday beginning at 10 a.m.

Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., of Branford in charge of arrangements.