Florida Obituary and Death Notice Archive

Florida Obituary and Death Notice Archive

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U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

W. Randolph Hodges
1914-2005
W. Randolph Hodges of Cedar Key, Florida died Tuesday, November 29,2005. He was 91 years old. Randolph is a third generation Floridian whose family migrated to Florida from South Carolina and helped to settle the Cedar Keys. In 1855, his grandfather, a doctor, built a home on the island south of Cedar Key called Hickory Island, and three of his sons, including Randolph`s father, and a daughter lived all of their adult lives in Cedar Key.
Randolph was born in Cedar Key Feb. 5, 1914 and lived most of his life in the home his father had built around the turn of the century. He graduated from Cedar Key High School in 1932 and attended the University of Florida for a short time before returning to his native island city.
Randolph married Mildred Yearty from Otter Creek, Florida in November 1933 and began a relationship that lasted 72 years. Mildred was Randolph`s soul mate; she fished, hunted, traveled and entertained with him all those years.
Randolph was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred. Survivors include: a daughter, Nancy Duden of Cedar Key; sons Hal Hodges and Gene Hodges, both of Cedar Key; an aunt, Lucile Rogers of Cedar Key; 6 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Like most Cedar Key residents during the early 20th century, Randolph was a commercial fisherman and for a while operated a fish house. He bought the local ice plant during the 1940`s and manufactured ice for fishermen for approximately 18 years. (This was before the time of ice machines) In connection with the ice plant, he owned and operated an appliance and marine store.
Randolph`s father served as a Levy County Commissioner for many years, and Randolph followed in his footsteps, serving 10 years as a Levy County Commissioner and two terms as Mayor of Cedar Key. He was elected to the Florida Senate (representing the 2181 district of Levy, Gilchrist, and Dixie Counties) in 1952 and served for three terms (12 years) during which time he served as President Pro Tempore of the Senate in 1959, and President of the Florida Senate in the 1961 legislature. He was a solid member of the Senate bloc of small county senators who engaged in many political battles against which included reapportionment. The group was known as "The Pork Chop Gang."
As quoted in "The Miami Herald", Sept. 2, 1959, "Cedar Key - this island fishing village of less than 1,000 populations on Florida`s west coast will within the next two years become a political nerve center. It is the home of quiet, unassuming Randolph Hodges, a rugged 45 years old native of the Gulf Islands who is designated to be president of the Florida Senate in 1961.....Although he is not a noise-making type of politician, Hodges is a strong personality who will be in full control when he mounts the rostrum in the Senate. He will then become titular head of the majority bloc -the small country faction often referred to by opponents and by themselves as "the porkchoppers."
Following the 1961 legislative session, Governor Ferris Bryant and the Florida Cabinet appointed Randolph to serve as State Conservation Director. He and Mildred and their son, Hal, moved to Tallahassee and lived there for thirteen years during which time, he served as Conservation Director and then was appointed Director of the newly established Department of Natural Resources.
He retired from state government in 1974 and he and Mildred returned to their family home in Cedar Key. He raised cattle on his Rosewood Farm on the mainland, and represented Pompano Park Harness Race Track as a lobbyist in Tallahassee, Florida for many years.
Throughout Randolph`s political career, he was known to be an honest, straight-forward gentleman. Many of his colleagues affIrmed through letters after the 1961 Legislative Session during which he served as President of the Senate that he "was one ofthe best and fairest presiding officers" with whom they had served. He was a member of the Cedar Key United Methodist Church and throughout his life, he lived by the strong Christian values and principles of the Church.
The funeral for Mr. Hodges will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 4 at United Methodist Church in Cedar Key. Burial will follow in the Cedar Key Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services.

Roy James Tebo
Roy James Tebo of Cedar Key died Monday, November 7, 2005. He was 69.
Mr. Tebo was born in Rhode Island and moved to Cedar Key in 1957.
He was employed by Taylor`s Construction, and he was a member of Cedar Key United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Mathilde Louise Tebo of Cedar Key; brothers George Hathcox of Chiefland, Clifford Hathcox, Joe Hathcox and Pat Hathcox, all of Rosewood; and one nephew, whom he considered his grandson.
Funeral Services will be held November 10, 2005, 11 AM, Cedar Key United Methodist Church. Contributions may be made to the Cedar Key Methodist Church.

Johnnie Squires
Johnnie Squires died on August 26, 2005. He was 32 years of age.
Mr. Squires was born in Gainesville, Florida and has been a lifelong resident of Cedar Key. Squires was a Commercial Fisherman. He graduated from Cedar Key High School, played tennis, ran track and played basketball and baseball.
Mr. Squires served in the U.S. Navy during the Gulf War. He served as Third Class Aviation Machinist's Mate. He was honored with a Letter of Appreciation during his active duty.
Survivors include his father, Johnnie Squires; mother, Linda Squires, both of Cedar Key; his wife, Nicole Squires of Callahan, Florida; two daughters, Felicity "Lizzy" Squires of Cedar Key and Samantha Squires of Callahan, Florida and one sister, Renee' Dunaway of Jacksonville, Florida.
Memorial Services were held on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at Knauff Funeral Home in Chiefland, Florida. Funeral services were held held graveside at the Cedar Key cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2005.

Robert A. Hammiel
Robert A. Hammiel
Robert Hammiel, age 61, of Bronson passed away on Tuesday November 9, 2004 in Gainesville, Florida. Mr. Hammiel was born in Newport, Kentucky, and came to Bronson from Miami eight years ago. He worked for Option Care of Gainesville in Home Assessment. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bronson.
He is survived by his wife, Christa Hammiel of Bronson, Florida, daughter Sara Costello of Cedar Key, Florida, sons David and Heather Hammiel of Minot, North Dakota, Joe and Wendy Hammiel of British Columbia and Jeremy Hammiel of Bronson, Florida. One brother, Jim Hammiel of Miami Springs, Florida. Former wife Rosa Hammiel of Davenport, Florida. He had three grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday November 10 at the funeral home, with services on Saturday November 11 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Bronson. Burial will be at the Bronson Cemetery. Reverend Steve Garnett will conduct the services. Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home in Chiefland is in charge of the arrangements.

Clifford P. Parnell
Clifford P. Parnell of Cedar Key died June 7, 2004 in Cedar Key. He was 80.
Mr. Parnell was born in Atlanta and moved to Cedar Key from Miami in 1982. He was a retired collections agent.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Cedar Key United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing and square dancing. He was active in his church and was a volunteer for the Cedar Key Fire Department.
Survivors include a daughter, Beverly Ruskey of Browns Mills, N.J.; and two grandchildren.
Arrangements by Knauff Funeral Home in Chiefland.

Doris White - Chapman
Doris White - Chapman , age 78, passed away on November 24, 2004. She was a long time resident of Cedar Key and Chiefland, and more recently of Walling, Tennessee.
Doris was a charter member of The Cedar Keyhole. She was also a member of Christ Episcopal Church , and later , of St. Albans Episcopal Church in Chiefland.
She is survived by her Husband, Merle Chapman, One Daughter, Mary Lynn Mobley, Two Sisters, And Several Grand Children and great-grandchildren. As well as many friends.
Memorial Services were held on 11/27/04 in Sparta, Tennessee.
Funeral and Burial Services will be held on Monday, November 29, 2004 at 11:00 AM At: St. Albans Episcopal Church Hwy 19 North, Chiefland, Florida.
The Family invites you to join us in celebrating her life.

Joel R. Beck
CLAXTON - Joel R. Beck, 66, died Sunday, August 15, 2004 at his sons residence in Claxton. The Illinois native retired from the U.S. Navy after 32 years of service.
SURVIVORS: one son: Joel Beck, Jr.; two daughters: Jeanne A. and John W. Craig, III of Goose Creek, S.C. and Juanita Beck; one step-son: James C. and Janet S. Pointer, III of Claxton; four grandchildren: John W. Craig, IV, Janice Renee Craig both of Goose Creek, S.C., Debbie Blocker and Genie Denise Pointer of Claxton; two great-grandchildren: James Arron Blocker and Jacob Mathew Blocker of Claxton.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
J. MELLIE NeSMITH FUNERAL HOME
513 West Main Street · Claxton, Georgia 30417
Telephone (912) 739-3338 · Fax (912) 739-9149

Lillian Alice Adlon
Lillian Alice Adlon of Cedar Key died Sunday, June 20, 2004 at North Florida Regional Medical Center. She was 74.
Mrs. Adlon was born October 31, 1929 in East McKeesport, P A. She retired to Cedar Key in 1991. She and her husband Russ began flying to Cedar Key in 1961 and decided to retire here, purchasing their retirement property in 1980. While they were constructing their home, often they camped on the property for extended periods of time, enjoying the nature their woods offered.
Mrs. Adlon was active in the Sierra Club for many years and enjoyed club outings in many locations throughout the United States. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, the Cedar Key Women`s Club, and Currytown Homemakers` Club. She assisted her husband in his activities with the Cedar Key Lions` Club and was a volunteer with SHARE, a food assistance program.
Mrs. Adlon is survived by her husband, Russell; a son, Charles Monahan; two daughters, Diane Mulcahy and Tonda Helgesson; and 7 grandchildren.
There will be no local services. Mrs. Adlon will be cremated and interred at Florida National cemetery in Bushnell. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made to the Cedar Key Lions Club. Arrangements are under the direction of the Veterans` Cremation and Burial Society in Clearwater.

Bruce A. Young
Bruce Anderson Young of Cedar Key died Saturday evening in his home. He was 87 years old.
Mr. Young was born in Chicago, IL., and had resided in Cedar Key for the last 15 years.
Mr. Young retired as managing editor of the University of Chicago Press and served his country as a navel officer in WWII. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church of Cedar Key.
He is survived by his wife Susan Mary Young of Cedar Key and his Nephew and Niece Ken & Anne Young of Traverse City, MI.
Memorial Services will be held Wed. Aug.25, 2004 at St. James Episcopal Cathedral in Chicago, IL. Local services will be held at a later date at Christ Episcopal Church in Cedar Key

Sybile Castell
Lifetime Cedar Key resident Sybile Glen Castell died February 11,2004. She was born in Cedar Key on April 7, 1937, and was of the Baptist faith. Miss Castell worked as a waitress for more than twenty-five years at the Seabreeze and Captain`s Table restaurants.
Miss Castell is survived by brothers Vernon and Bubba Castell of Cedar Key, brother Leo Castell of Chi efland, brother Tommy Castell of Newberry, and brother Hallie Castell of Crystal River, and numerous nieces and nephews
Grave side services will be held at the Cedar Key Cemetery, at 11 AM, Friday February 13, 2004. Rev. David Binkley will officiate.