Mildred Rain Owens
Mildred Rain Owens of Gainesville died May 9, 2006. She was 96. Mrs. Owens was born in Cedar Key but lived most of her life in Gainesville. She was a homemaker and enjoyed flower gardening.
She was a charter member of the Women of the Moose Lodge, Chapter 1098 in Gainesville. She was a Baptist.
Survivors include a sister, Wynelle Golden of Raleigh, N. C.
Arrangements by Williams Thomas Funeral Home in Gainesville.
If you have any questions, please call Rick @ 352-376-7556
Michael Williamson
Michael Williamson, of Cedar Key died July 30, 2006 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville. He had suffered a cerebral aneurysm July 24. Mr. Williamson was forty-eight years old and from Kentucky prior to moving to Chiefland and more recently Cedar Key where he was a co-owner of Accord Insurance Company along with his friend and partner Judy Duval.
Mr. Williamson, who was known as Mike to the many people who knew him, was a past president of the Cedar Key Lions Club, a founder of the Chiefland Lions Club and a member of the local Chamber of Commerce. He was also an organ donor.
Mr. Williamson is survived by his mother Betty Hicks, his stepfather Charles Hicks, a brother Rick Williamson of Lake City and a daughter Robin Williamson of Kentucky.
A memorial service will be held at the Cedar Key Lions Club August 9 at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the Cedar Key Lions Club. For further information please call Eileen Senecal at 543-9850 0r Jennie Pinto at 543-5757.
Jeremy Edward Shelby
Jeremy Edward Shelby, age 25, died Tuesday, November 1, 2005 of a sudden illness. He was a former resident of Cedar Key and currently lived in Kokomo, Indiana.
Mr. Shelby was born January 30, 1980 and attended school in Cedar Key. He served for a year in the U.S. Army in Germany and later was employed in home construction.
Mr. Shelby is survived by his wife, Nikki; three sons, Tyler, 6, Dylan, 1, and Devon, 3 weeks old; father, Edward Shelby; mother and step-father, Dawn and Don Ward; four brothers, Mathew Davis, Donald Ward, Jr., David Ward and Tony Ward; a sister, Amber Rutledge; maternal grandmother, Sandy Chapman; paternal grandparents, Carol and Cliff Shelby; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Services for Mr. Shelby will be held in Kokomo, Indiana. Anyone wishing to contact the family may call Don Ward at 352-477-0133 or Sandy Chapman at 765-455-1628.
Melissa Marie Collins
Melissa Marie Collins died Sunday, April 23, 2006. A graveside service will be held at the Cedar Key Cemetery, 4:00 PM, April 28. The Rev. Billy Philman will conduct the service.
Lucille Dumont Andrews
On August 29, 2008, surrounded by loved ones, Lucille Alice (Dumont) Andrews, 66, of Cedar Key, Florida passed away after a short illness at Shands Medical Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Born June 27, 1942 in Berlin, New Hampshire, the first-born daughter of Roland and Florine Bertram Dumont,she graduated from Notre Dame High School in Berlin in 1960. She graduated as an RN at St. Louis Hospital in Berlin. Her nursing career of which she was very proud took her first to Hollywood, Florida, then to Gainesville where she worked at the Veterans`Hospital, Shands and finally North Florida Regional Hospital, where she met her husband Dr. John Andrews. She was a dedicated and compassionate nurse and caregiver and following retirement cared for her husband's elderly mother in their home for several years.
In 2001 Lucille and John moved to Cedar Key which she came to love. She became much involved in the Cedar Key Historical Society and Museum where she and her best friend Jackie Padgett contributed innumerable hours helping to keep things running smoothly and promoting the Museum. She also became active in other aspects of the community with membership in the Woman's and Garden Clubs. She attended most city commission meetings and served on committees for the city. She was a member and attended regularly St. John's Catholic Church in Chiefland. However she also attended Christ Episcopal Church in Cedar Key with her husband and helped with church functions there. She was introduced to and greatly enjoyed fishing with her husband for a number of years. Later she got busy with other things and just enjoyed hearing his fishing stories. However, she became an avid Gator fan and attended many Gator football and basketball games with him and her step-daughters.
Lucille grew up in a devout catholic family and had a very strong Catholic Christian faith. She was a member of St. John's Evangelist Catholic Church in Chiefland. While living in Gainesville she was a faithful member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church there. She was also proud of her French-Canadian heritage but was equally proud of adopting her husband's southern heritage and learned to speak French with a southern accent. She also enjoyed cooking and loved making old French-Canadian recipes learned from her childhood. She learned southern cooking as well but never learned to like grits.
Lucille is survived her husband Dr. John Andrews; her mother Florine Dumont of Manchester, NH; 2 sisters, Mrs. Simone Routhier of Laconia, NH and Mrs. Louise Deshaies of Hooksett, NH; a brother, Roger Dumont of Quincy, Massachusetts. She is also survived by step-daughters Jennie Bryan of Louisville, Kentucky; Debbie Warden of Gainesville; Georgia and Vivian Graham and step-granddaughter Kelley Graham of Gainesville, Florida. In addition she is survived by 4 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at Christ Episcopal Church in Cedar Key on Friday, September 5th at 11 A.M. followed by a graveside service at the Cedar Key Cemetery. Her family will receive family and friends at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home in Chiefland from 5 to 7 P.M. on Thursday September 4th.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lucille's memory may be given to the Cedar Key Historical Society Museum Building Fund , PO Box 222, Cedar Key 32625; Christ Episcopal Church, PO Box 210, Cedar Key, Fl 32625; or St. John Evangelist Catholic Church, Highway 27 Alternate, Chiefland, FL 32626
Arrangements are under the care Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd (Hwy 19) Chiefland, FL 32626 352-493-0050
Lois Booth
1929-2008
Lois Booth, 79 passed away Oct 14, 2008. Born Feb. 6th 1929 in Hamilton, Ohio, she spent most of her life in Otter Creek. Lois and her late husband, Samuel Percey Booth lived in Otter Creek, FL where they pastored a church there for over thirty years.
She is survived by her daughter, Catherine Colvard; son, Travis Roy McRae; adopted son, Joseph Booth; 10 grandchildren, over 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
She was loved by all and will be missed.
Funeral Services will be Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2:00 PM at the Rightful Heritage Ministry, formally Church of Jesus Christ of Otter Creek. Visitation will be Sat. Oct 25 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland, FL 32626.
352-493-0050
William A. Stevens
William A. Stevens, 87 of Cedar Key, passed away at his home in Cedar Key on Monday, Nov 10, 2008. Born in New York, NY, he moved to this area permanently in 2006 from Blue Hill, ME after spending the winter months here for about 20 years. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Niagara University and was a Certified Public Accountant. He served his country in the US Army during WWII.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Stevens, his son, William Stevens, both of Cedar Key, his daughter Maryjane Stevens and son-in-law Roger E. Haggerty, both of Roswell, GA, 2 step grandchildren and 3 step great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be Monday, Nov. 17 at 11:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Chiefland with Father Joe McDonnell officiating.
Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd. Chiefland, FL 32626, (352) 493-0050
Van Proctor
Van Proctor, a twenty year resident of Cedar Key, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. He watched his Gators win the SEC Championship and then peacefully passed away. Mister Van was a columnist, "Naked on the Streets," for the Cedar Key Beacon in years past. He was never short on opinions or entertaining tales.
Mister Van gathered hugs from the expecting, and the unsuspecting women in Cedar Key for years. It will be many years before another man will come close to his totals; after all, how huggable are most men?
Van Proctor was a teacher and manager for Arthur Murray Dance Studios. He was cutting 'the rug,' until just last year, when he finally ran out of stamina. He was a veteran who served with honor and pride. His last job was with the now closed Frame Shop, on Hwy. 24 in Cedar Key.
Mister Van will be missed by his many local friends; he was "a card" that won't be soon replaced. His ashes will be scattered on the last island West of Cedar Key, known by locals as "The End of the Earth." The Island only appears at low tide and enjoys some remarkable sunsets. Van is survived by his son, Mike and his daughter, Lisa.
The family may be contacted c/o Mike Proctor, 816 Jeremy Drive, Davenport FL 33837.
John Hollandsworth
John L. Hollandsworth of Cedar Key Died on December 19, 2008 at Ocala Regional Medical Center in Ocala. He was 72 years old.
Mr. Hollandsworth was a retired business owner. He was born in Clarksburg, WV and moved to the Cedar Key area about two years ago from Shinston, West Virginia. He served his country in the US Airforce.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Hollandsworth of Cedar Key; sons Larry Hollandsworth of Columbia, SC, and John Hollandsworth of Nutter Fort, WV; daughter, Joy Hendren of Farmington Hills, Michigan; a stepdaughter, Jennifer Morris of Rivesville, WV; a stepson, Anthony McCue of Waverly, Illinois; sisters Rebecca Day of Houston, TX, Ann Fenton of Athens, TN, Donna Williamson of Cape Coral, FL; brothers, Roger Hollandsworth of Barnesville, GA, and David Hollandsworth of Marion, SC; and 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at Rosewood Baptist Church . Funeral Services will also be conducted in West Virginia at a later date.
Arrangements under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services-1301 North Young Blvd. Chiefland, Florida.
Kyle Claude "K.C," Brown
Kyle Claude "K.C." Brown, 62, of Cedar Key passed away at home Monday, December 22, 2008 after a hard fought battle with throat cancer.
He is survived by his wife Eve B. Jensen of Cedar Key, daughters, Judy Hernandez and Joey Henderson and step-son Patrick Brown. He is also survived by brothers, William Earl Brown, Allison Jessie "A.J." Brown, Sr. and half brother Henry J. Brown all of Cedar Key and sister Edna Brown Goode of Kissimmee and half sister Marjorie Harper of Jacksonville.
K.C. was born on January 18, 1946 to Allison Claude Brown and Marjorie Louise Bishop Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents and, son Raymond Earl Brown, Jr. , brothers Henry Allison Brown, Charles Larry Brown, half brothers Raymond Earl Brown and Elbert L. Brown, half sisters, Ruby Bishop, Marie McCain, and Margie Webb.
K.C. volunteered in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and served aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA-42. He spent most of his life as a commercial fisherman in Cedar Key. He loved every day spent on the water or out of doors. He will be buried with a grave side memorial at a later date at Shiloh cemetery near Cedar Key.
The memorial service for K.C. Brown will take place Friday, January 2, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Shiloh Cemetery.
Myrl Bell Richburg
1919-2010
Myrl Bell Richburg of Chiefland passed away December 8, 2010 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville. She was 91 years old.
She was born in Cross City on April 27, 1919 to James and Annie Sheffield. She spent her lifetime in the Tri County area and was a member of the Church of Christ. Mrs. Richburg was owner of Richburg Seafood Restaurant in Cedar Key. She was a Christian, loving mother, grandmother and wife. Her hobbies were gardening and crocheting.
She is survived by her grandsons, Preston (Joanne) Richburg of Chiefland, Tracy (Kimberley) Richburg of Newberry and granddaughter Glenda Richburg of Cedar Key, 7 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Richburg, sons Gary and Bobby Richburg and grandsons Grant and Nelson Richburg.
Graveside services will be Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Cedar Key Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, December 11 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Chiefland.
Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland, FL 32626, 352-493-0050.
