Live Oak — Elaine Virginia Scott



Dec. 22, 1937 - Jan. 4, 2012



Elaine Virginia Scott, age 74, formally of Live Oak, Fla., passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 4, 2012 at her home in Lake City, Fla.

Please sign the guest book at www.harrisfuneralhomeinc.net.

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

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Barbara Betty Petrena



Dec. 25, 2011



Barbara Betty Petrena, 75, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Pearl Toler Bennett. She was born in Inkster, Michigan, but had lived in Lake City since 2001, having moved here from Hatchbend, Florida. She was a caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother who found great comfort through her faith and tremendous joy through spending time with her family.

 

She was a loving mother to her sons, Wayne and David Petrena of Lake City, Fla., Donald Petrena of Live Oak, Fla. and Warren Petrena of Tallahassee, Fla.; beloved sister of Leta Smith (Larry) of Leesburg, Fla.; beloved grandmother to Eric (Lori), Brian (Carla), Mimosa, Violet; beloved great grandmother to Madison; a loving aunt to Kerri Clark (Andy) and Lori Feldman; and beloved great aunt to Sarah and Jacob Feldman.

 

A private family memorial for Barbara was held at the Haven Hospice Chapel on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011.  Any donations, in memory of Barbara Petrena, should be sent to Haven Hospice, 6037 US Hwy 90 W, Lake City, FL 32055. Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3596 South U.S. Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32025, (386) 752-1954 is in charge of arrangements. Please leave words of  encouragement and comfort for the family at www.gatewayforestlawn.com.

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Pearl Leadell Murphy Watters



July 19, 1919 - Dec. 23, 2011



Pearl Leadell Murphy Watters passed away on Dec. 23, 2011 in Denton, Texas.

She was born in Coosa County, Ala. on July 19, 1919 to the late John Byrd and Lucy Murphy. She was the third of eight children.

She is survived by her children George Wayne Watters and Nancy, Orange Park, Fla. and Colleen Watters Pierce and Lane, Aubrey, Texas. She has five grandchildren, Jessica Watters, Brendan Watters and Kara, Audra Litchfied and Steven, Lori Pierce Armstrong and Turner, ben Pierce, and one great grandchild Brayden Litchfield. One stepdaughter, Alice Marie, Paxton, Jim and family also survive her. Sisters, Mary Lancaster and Robert, Audrey Bell, brothers Otis Murphy and Ray and Wilburt Murphy and Helmi, survive her.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, George F. Watters.

She loved to travel and did as a military wife of 23 years then in retirement took many cruises with George.

Pearl was a member of Branford, Florida Chapter #112 OES.

Family and friends will fondly remember Pearl for her beautiful blue eyes, her sense of humor and the love and concern she had for her family.

Services will be held at Memory Chapel Funeral Home, 2200 Skyland Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, Ala., 35405 on Jan. 3, 2012 at 10 a.m. Viewing will begin at 9 a.m.

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Judy Jerry

Nov. 5, 1950 - Jan 1, 2012



Judy Jerry, a resident of Live Oak, fl. passed away Jan 1, 2012 in Orange Park, Fla. She was born on Nov. 5, 1950.

Mrs. Judy Jerry is survived by her children, Valeria Leonard, Willie J. Jerry, Jr., Joyce Jenkins and Denny Jenkins; grandchildren; many other close relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mrs. Judy Jerry will be on Sat., Jan 7, 2012 in the African Baptist Church, Rev. Alex fountain, pastor, Elder Henry smart, officiating.

Visitation for family and friends will be Fri., Jan. 6, 2012 at 6 p.m. at D.M. Udell Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial is in Eastside Cemetery.

D.M. Udell and Sons of D.M. Udell Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Contact D.M. Udell at 386-362-4189 at the funeral home or 386-209-0223 on his cellular telephone.

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Elaine P. Darling



Jan. 1, 2012



Mrs. Elaine P. Darling, a resident of Live Oak, Florida, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012 in Shands hospital, Gainesville, Florida.

Mrs. Darling is survived by her husband, John Darling; five children, John C. Stoudemire, Kenneth B. Stoudemire, Deanza Stoudemire, Jermaine Stoudemire and Justin T. Darling; grandchildren and many other close relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mrs. Elaine P. Darling will be on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, Rev. Willie McLauran, pastor.

Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at 5 p.m. in the D.M. Udell chapel at D.M. Udell Funeral Home.

Burial will be in the Beulah Hill Cemetery.

D.M. Udell and Sons of D.M. Udell Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Contact D.M. Udell at 386-362-4189 at the funeral home or 386-209-0223 on his cellular telephone.

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James H. Hurst Sr.



June 19, 1924 - Jan. 1, 2012



James H. Hurst Sr., 87, of Frostproof, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012 at the Somers Hospice House in Sebring.      

He was born June 19, 1924 in Perry, Fla. to the late Augustus Hansel and Donnie Mae (Walker) Hurst. He has been a resident of Frostproof for 55 years. James graduated from Branford High School and entered into the Marine Corp in 1942. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as an expert marksman. Jim married Louise Crane of Frostproof June 13, 1954. He taught biology, chemistry, coached football and baseball, and served as Athletic Director at Frostproof High School in 1957. He was inducted into the Frostproof Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008. Jim was an insurance agent with Polk County Farm Bureau for 27 years. He was then a partner with his son Jim Hurst Jr. for 15 years in Hurst & Associates Insurance. Jim was a citrus grower for 45 years. He was active in the First Baptist Church including serving as past chairman of the Board of Deacons. Jim was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

James was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 43 years, Louise; brothers, Hugh, Bob, and Hubert. He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Wise (Doug) of Frostproof; sons, Jim Hurst, Jr. (Belinda) of Lake Wales and Mike Hurst (Kelly) of Avon Park; brother, Carl Hurst of Melrose, Fla.; eight grandchildren, James III, Marshall, Lindsey, Austin, Vicki, Justin, Tyler, and Jade; and five great-grandchildren, Amber, Matthew, Blake, Autumn, and Grace Louise.

First Baptist Church of Frostproof will be open for friends to pay their respects at 5 p.m., with the service beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012. The family will be receiving friends before and after services. Interment will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at the Silver Hill Cemetery in Frostproof. Public is welcome. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Somers Hospice House (1110 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33870). A donation box will be available at the service. The webcast of the service can be viewed and condolences may be sent to the family at www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com.

Marion Nelson Funeral Home, 454 South Buck Moore Road, Lake Wales, Florida.

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Thelma Louise Sneed-Ford

Dec. 31, 2011



Thelma Louise Sneed-Ford, on Sat., Dec 31, 2011;  peacefully slipped away from our presents at Wuesthoff Hospital in Rockledge Fl. Public visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Fri., Jan. 6, 2012 at the Charles T. Hall Funeral Home in Live Oak, Fl. Home going services will be Sat., Jan 7, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem AME Church, located at S. St. Rd. 129. Funeral arrangements are be handled by the Charles T. Hall Funeral of Live Oak, Fl. Barry L. Hicks, LFD/Embalmer and Owner.