Jasper News Obituaries – April 4, 2013

Published 8:11 am Thursday, April 4, 2013

Mary Moody Brown

March 28, 1933

March 25, 2013

 

Mary Moody Brown, age 79, of Hahira, GA. passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 at the home of her son in Jennings, Fla. Mary was born March 28, 1933 in Echols County, GA. to the late Gus and Edna Henderson Moody. She was employed at Occidental and retired after 28 years as a Maintenance Coordinator. She was a former resident of White Springs, Fla. Mrs. Brown was predeceased by her husband, the late Henry P. “Toye” Brown. She was a member of the Church of God.

Survivors include two sons, Orval Brown and his wife Peggy of White Springs, Fla. and Darrayl Brown and his wife Cynthia of Jennings, Fla.; one brother, J.M. Moody, Lake City, Fla.; one sister, Leota Culpepper, Valdosta, GA.; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Friday, March 29, 2013 at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Echols County, GA. with Chaplain Bob DeSantis officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Nature Coast 857 S.W. Main Blvd, Lake City, FL. 32025

Harry T. Reid Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Sidney L. Combass

June 2, 1919

March 24, 2013

 

Sidney L. Combass, age 93, of Jasper, Fla. passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Haven Hospice in Lake City, Fla. following an extended illness. The Hamilton County native and lifelong resident was born on June 2, 1919 to the late Henry and Linnie Deas Combass. He spent most of his life farming and raising a family. Mr. Combass was preceded in death by his wife, Kona Bell Combass, two brothers, Cleveland and H.V. Combass and two sisters, Lottie Greene and Gracie Lee. He was a member of Greenridge Church of God.

Survivors include three sons, Ronnie L. Combass (Gwen), Lee, Fla., Tommy G. Combass, Mainz, Germany, and Nathaniel Combass (Kathy), Jasper, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Judy Cannady (Randall), Jasper, Fla. and Mrs. Lee Dixon, Lee, Fla.; three brothers, Kervie Combass (Irene) Keystone Heights, Fla., Lonnie Combass (Joyce) and Clinton Combass (Florine), all of Jasper, Fla.; 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 5 great great-grandchildren;  a host of nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services were held Thursday, March 28, 2013 in the chapel of Harry T. Reid Funeral Home, Jasper, Fla. with Rev. Ronnie L. Combass officiating. Interment followed at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery near Jasper.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Suwannee Valley Nursing Center, 427 NW 15th Ave, Jasper, Fla. 32052 or to Haven Hospice, 6037 West U.S. Hwy 90, Lake City FL. 32055.

Harry T. Reid Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Virgil Law

March 25, 1945

March 7, 2013

 

Virgil Law was born on March 25, 1945 in Jasper, Fla. He was a member of Primitive Baptist Church. Due to a long term illness Virgil died on March 7, 2013 at Haven Hospice of Lake City. Survivors are his Wife; Rebecca Law of Jasper, Fla.; 2 Children a daughter: Lisa Corbin of Maine, a son; Virgil Law and daughter in law; Heather Law of Live Oak, Fla. 5 Grandchildren; Zachery Law, Jennifer Cobin, Curtis Carlton, Caitlin Law of Live Oak, Fla. and Carl Rankin of Maine. Virgil has 3 sisters; Jean Duecker of Spring, TX, alice Andrews of Forsyth, GA, Faye Culpepper of Lake Park, GA, 2 brothers; Sherrell Law and Harold Law of Jennings, Fla.

There are no services scheduled for Mr. Law.

Arrangements by ICS Cremation & Funeral Home, Lake City, Fla.; 386-752-3436; www.icsfuneralservices.com.

 

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Claude M. Phillips

Jan. 24, 1926

March 27, 2013

 

Claude M. Phillips, age 87, of Jennings, Fla. passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Lake City, Fla. following an illness of sometime. Mr. Phillips was born in Quitman, Georgia on Jan. 24, 1926 to the late Claude D. and Marie Melton Phillips. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served and flew numerous delicate missions during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Following his time in the Navy, Claude and a close friend formed their own Air Transport Company which he operated for a number of years. Late in life, he decided to settle down in Jennings where he managed a small service station near I-75. 

Survivors include one son, Jerome Phillips of Valdosta, Georgia and two grandchildren.

Per his request, Mr. Phillips will be cremated.

Harry T. Reid Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Donald R. Warren Sr.

May 17, 1947

March 29, 2013

 

Donald R. “Donnie” Warren, 65, was called to his eternal home by the Lord on March 29, 2013 after an extended illness. He was born in Hamilton County, Fla. May 17, 1947 to James M. and Lillie O. Warren. He was raised and attended school in Hamilton County. He served his country from 1968-1971 in the U.S. Army. Upon his return from the service he married Nancy M. Hart on May 15, 1972 and moved to Live Oak, Fla. where he made his home for the last 41 and a half years. During his work career he worked nine years for North Florida Telephone Company before a debilitating injury left him disabled. Donnie loved spending time with his family and enjoyed many happy occasions with them. 

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Nancy Hart Warren; Four children, Donald R. Warren II, Amy D. Ivie (Greg), Daniel P. Warren (Mandy), Joy M. Warren; Six grandchildren, Oliver and Mark Ivie, Alexandria, Tre and Brent Warren, and Isaac Mergenthaler, all of Live Oak, Fla.; and Two sisters, Jimmie Ratliff and Jean Warren of Jasper, Fla. He is also survived by a loving Mother-In-Law, Joyce M. Hart. He was predeceased by his parents James M. and Lillie O. Warren, one sister Sarah Conine, four brothers John Arch, Monroe, Franklin and Harold Warren and a loving Father-In-Law, James P. Hart. 

Services were held Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Westwood Baptist Church in Live Oak, Fla. with burial at Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper, Fla. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church in Live Oak, Fla. In lieu of flowers, his family suggests you make donations to the Family Life Center Building Fund at Westwood Baptist Church, 920 SW 11th St., Live Oak, Fla. 32064.