Live Oak —
Leo W. “Bo” Cameron
Nov. 1, 1931 - Aug. 2, 2012
Leo W. “Bo” Cameron, age 80 of Live Oak, Fla., passed away Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla. following a brief illness.
He was a native and life long resident of Live Oak and served in the U.S. Army. Bo worked for Wes Haney Chevrolet Dealership for many years. He loved farming and was a member of the Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 and the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
He was predeceased by a son John Paul Cameron.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Cameron, Live Oak; three sons, Tony (Melissa) Cameron, Jeff (Joyce) Cameron and Mike (Denise) Cameron all of Live Oak; one daughter, Elizabeth (Jim) Simpson of Live Oak; one sister, Joyce Miller of Bostwick, Fla.; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held Saturday Aug. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services were held 3 p.m., Sunday, August 5, 2012 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church with Father Donald Woodrum officiating. Interment followed in the Antioch Baptist Church cemetery.
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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Eunice R. (Bowen) Konieczny
March 23, 1925 - Aug. 4, 2012
Eunice R. (Bowen) Konieczny, 87, of Live Oak, Fla., passed away peacefully on Aug. 4. She was born March 23, 1925 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, and was the oldest child of Fred H. and Asenath Bowen.
She lived in Vermont for 21 years and was educated in Newport Center Public Schools where she graduated in 1934. After graduation she was employed by the Farm Labor office of the Orleans County Extension Service. Eunice was also active in 4-H Club work. In 1946 Eunice moved to Northampton, Massachusetts where she was employed by the Hampshire County Extension Service. There she met her husband of 47 years, Edward G. Konieczny. They were blessed with four children: Ann Marie Konieczny, Louise Margaret Mahoney, Janice Ruth Doubleday and Edward S. Konieczny, and lived in Hadley, MA all their married years. Eunice was employed by UMASS/AMHERT for nearly 26 years by the Student Activities Office where she retired in 1985. She loved flower gardening, handicrafts and did extensive traveling. She was an active 4-H leader for many years and was also active in the Hadley PTA, Saint Johns Ladies Guild and Hadley Mothers Club. She spent her later years in Florida, each Summer visiting family and friends in New England.
She is survived by her sisters: Lois and Nelda; brother: Glenn; her four children and their families; and enjoyed her nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Eunice R. Konieczny Scholarship Fund at UMASS/AMHERT, MA.
Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., of Live Oak and Branford, FL in charge of arrangements.
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Annie Bell Rucker
Jan. 1, 1925 - July 31, 2012
Mrs. Annie Bell Rucker, 87, died July 31, 2012 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Fla.
Mrs. Rucker was born in Clearwater, Florida on Jan. 1, 1925 and lived in Vero Beach for four and a half years coming from Lake City, Fla. She worked for the hospital in Lake City as a LPN. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Vero Beach and the Wellborn Baptist Church in Lake City. She served on numerous mission trips to Brazil, Thailand and Panama and she loved to fish and garden.
Survivors include her daughter: Betty Sparks May of Caledonia, MS; a grandson: Billy Joe Sparks; sister-in-law: Adelene Q. Clemons of Vero Beach, FL with whom she resided; sister-in-laws: Janet Clemons of Jacksonville, FL and Jeanette Clemons of Live Oak, FL as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband: Joe Sparks; second husband: Flavil Rucker; sisters: Doris Leggett, Nadine Quigg; brothers: William Marvin Clemons, Paul Clemons, C.W. Clemons and Byron Clemons.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Vero Beach: 2206 16th Avenue Vero Beach, Fl 32960.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012 at Wellborn Baptist Church 3330 E US Hwy 90, Wellborn, Florida 32094. Internment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Wellborn, Florida.
Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., of Live Oak and Branford, FL in charge of arrangements.
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James V. (Buddy) Wilbanks
Aug. 5, 2012
James V. (Buddy) Wilbanks went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer.
James is preceded in death by his father Bob Wilbanks.
James is survived by his wife of 25 years Janice L. Wilbanks, son James E. Wilbanks, mother Virginia Wilbanks, two brothers William (Skip) Wilbanks, Robert A. Wilbanks, mother-in-law Osie O’Steen, two sister-in-laws Rose Wilbanks, Pam Bales (Texas). He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012 at Clayland Baptist Church. Greg Ragans (Madison- Mt. Olive Baptist Church Pastor) and Ron Knight will be officiating the service.
A special thanks to Haven Hospice, God’s angels on Earth. In lieu of flowers the family ask donations be made to Haven Hospice.
Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., of Live Oak and Branford, FL in charge of arrangements.
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Death notice
Sampson Dye
July 31, 2012
Mr. Sampson Dye, age 51, passed away July 31, 2012 in Miami, Fla. Mr. Sampson Dye was a resident of White Springs, Fla.
D.M. Udell and Sons are in charge of all arrangements at D.M. Udell Funeral Home in Live Oak, Fla. 386-362-4189, office, 386-209-0223, cell.
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