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6B Telegraph, Times & Monitor B Section • Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013 Santa Fe hands KHHS girls 1st district loss BY CLIFF SMELLEY Regional News/Sports Editor Keystone Heights scored the first goal of the match, but Santa Fe scored four unanswered goals in a 4-1 win over the Indians in a District 5-2A girls’ soccer match on Jan. 4. The Indians (14-2-1, 13-1 in District 5) got on the board in a hurry, with Anjalena Beasley scoring off of a Julia O’Steen assist in the fourth minute. Santa Fe’s Taylor Martin, though, scored three straight goals, the first two coming in the 18 th and 26 th minutes. Union boys hold off Raiders 59-56 BY CLIFF SMELLEY Regional News/Sports Editor Shaimea Maeweather shot 62 percent from the field (8-of- 13) and grabbed five rebounds to help the Union County boys’ basketball team defeat Crescent City 59-56 on Jan. 5 in Crescent City. It was the second straight win for the Tigers (9-6 prior to Jan. 8), who held a 17-point lead at one point in the fourth quarter. Keldric Bradley scored 13 points and added three assists and three blocks. Daquin Edwards and Prince Alexander finished with nine and eight points, respectively. Union will host district opponent Newberry on Thursday, Jan. 10, at 4:30 p.m. Union scoring (59): Alexander 8, Bradley 13, Dukes 5, Edwards 9, Jackson 3, Maeweather 21. 3-pointers: Bradley, Edwards, Jackson, Prince Alexander 2, Maeweather 3. Free throws: 3-5. Earlier result: UCHS 90 Trenton 64 The Tigers scored 20-plus points in each of the first three quarters in defeating visiting Trenton 90-64 on Jan. 4. A 23-12 advantage in the second quarter helped Union take a 50-30 lead into halftime. Maeweather and Bradley scored 15 and 14 points, respectively, while Laris Paige had 12 points. Maeweather also dished out six assists, while Paige had five rebounds. Prince Alexander and Princeton Alexander each scored 10 points, with Princeton Alexander also grabbing six rebounds. Carl Alexander led the team in rebounds with nine, while Austin Dukes had five. Score by Quarter THS: 18 12 14 20—64 UCHS: 27 23 22 18—90 Union scoring (90): C. Alexander 3, Prince Alexander 10, Princeton Alexander 10, Bradley 14, Dukes 5, Edwards 2, Green 6, Jackson 5, Keller 2, Maeweather 15, Mosher 6, Paige 12. 3-pointers: C. Alexander, Bradley, Mosher, Prince Alexander 2, Maeweather 2. Free throws: 7-11. UCHS girls win 3rd straight BY CLIFF SMELLEY Regional News/Sports Editor After a 1-6 start to the season, the Union County girls’ basketball team has now won four of its last five, including a 49-31 win over District 7-1A opponent Trenton on Jan. 4 in Trenton. The score was 19-10 at the half in favor of Union before the Tigers (5-7, 3-1 in District 7 prior to Jan. 8) outscored Trenton 22-6 in the third quarter. Keyambre Cobb made three 3-pointers and finished with 21 points, six rebounds and six steals. Teyona Jenkins had nine points, seven rebounds, seven assists and four steals, while Chelsea Roberts, who scored six points, also grabbed seven rebounds. Baneeshia Jackson scored five points, while Janisha Jones and Courtney Walsh each scored four points. The Tigers will host district opponent Newberry on Thursday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m. Jarraid Forsyth wrestles in the Clay Rotary Invitational. Photo by Shelley Rodgers. Forsyth, James take 1st, 2nd at Clay tourney BY CLIFF SMELLEY Regional News/Sports Editor Bradford wrestlers Jarraid Forsyth and Phillip James continued their strong seasons by earning first- and second-place finishes at the Jan. 4-5 Clay High Rotary Invitational in Green Cove Springs. Forsyth, who is currently ranked first in the 145-pound class in Class 1A with a 23-1 record, claimed the championship in his weight class by winning four straight matches after a first-round bye. James, who is also ranked first in the state, finished as runner-up in the 195 class, going 3-1 after a firstround bye. After their byes, Forsyth and James both pinned three straight opponents. Forsyth started off by pinning Travis Neubeck of Mount Dora in 2:37 and followed that up by pinning Dustin Regar of Columbia in 1:27 and Dominic Jones of Oakleaf in 3:56. In the championship match, Forsyth defeated Lyman’s Dallan McGhee 9-4. James finished the first match he wrestled in under a minute when he pinned Kaylen Laymon of Clay in 51 seconds. He then pinned Ryan MacGeorge of Lyman in 3:13 and Mark Hinchlife of Florida High in 4:58. In the championship match, James lost 13-4 to Creekside’s Shane Carpenter. The tournament consisted of 27 schools, with Bradford placing 11 th . Bradford’s Jarraid Forsyth (center) on the medal stand after winning his weight class. Photo submitted by coach Christopher McNealy. Phillip James sizes up his opponent. Photo by Shelley Rodgers. 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Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013 • Telegraph, Times & Monitor B Section 7B Obituaries Linda Brown KEYSTONE HEIGHTS— Linda Ann Brown of Keystone Heights, born Feb. 8, 1957, went to be with the Lord, in her sleep, on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012. She was a longtime member of First Assembly of God of Keystone Heights and commander in the Royal Rangers ministry. She will be greatly missed. Linda worked at Tacachale as a house manager and as a psychologist for 27 years. Recently, she was hired by the Ocala prison system as a substance abuse counselor. Linda loved to help people and spent much of her life doing what she could to bless people. She is survived by: her parents, Jim and Jackie Rider; sister, Jill Shaw; and son, John Michael Brown of Keystone Heights. A memorial service was held at First Assembly of God of Keystone Heights on Jan. 2. Linda will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her! PAID OBITUARY Bessie Campbell JACKSONVILLE—Bessie Hansen Gill Campbell, 73, of Jacksonville passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at St. Vincent’s Hospital unexpectedly. Mrs. Campbell was born on May 8, 1939, in Jacksonville to the late Charles and Sadie (Altman) Bessent. Prior to retirement, she was a clerk for the Duval County School System for 30 years. Mrs. Campbell had been a resident of Keystone Heights since 1986 and a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher. In 2012, Mrs. Campbell moved back to Jacksonville and joined First Baptist Church. She enjoyed taking care of her family and friends, and gardening. Preceding her in death were her husbands: Richard E. Hansen Sr. and Emmet “E.C.” Gill. Survivors are: her husband, Stuart Campbell; children, Richard (Kimberly) E. Hansen Jr., Tammy (Michael) McInarnay, all of Jacksonville, Dawn (James) Thompson of Loudon, Tenn., Dr. Bud (Karen) Gill of Vero Beach, Pastor Dick (Edwina) Gill of Dawson, Ga., Pastor Danny (Arlene) Gill of Geneva, Ala., Rev. Jeff (Tanya) Gill of Hawthorne, Sharon Thummel and Scott (Emma) Campbell, all of Fort Smith, Ariz., Stuart (Robin) Campbell, Jr. of Odenville, Ala., and Sandra (Richard) Rothweiler of Jacksonville. Mrs. Campbell also leaves behind: her siblings, Raymond (Vonnie) Bessent of Grandin, Gladys Miller, Erma Wimberly and Jimmie Sauls, all of Jacksonville, and Katherine Henry of Brooker; five grandchildren, Autumn, Amy, Renee, Robin and Sabrina, and from them five great-grandchildren; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom she lovingly called “acquired” and treasured as her own. Funeral services were held at Trinity Baptist Church on Jan. 5 with pastors James Peoples and Scott Stanland officiating. Burial followed at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Trinity Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1099, Keystone Heights, FL 32656. Arrangements are under the care of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home in Keystone Heights. PAID OBITUARY Antonia Colon-Rentas LAKE BUTLER—Antonia Colon-Rentas, 95, of Lake Butler died on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at the home of her granddaughter in Miami Lakes after an extended illness. She was born in Puerto Rico and lived in Pompano Beach prior to moving to Lake Butler. She was the daughter of the late Catalino Colon and Ramona Rentas. She was preceded in death by: five brothers and four sisters. She was a Baptist. She is survived by: daughters Lillian Moreno of Lake Butler and Greder (Eliot) Torres of Cape Coral; sons Richard Moreno of Puerto Rico and Eliezer (Gladys) Moreno of Springfield, Mass.; brother Nelson Colon of Puerto Rico; 27 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Jan. 4 at Archer Memorial Chapel in Lake Butler with Jonathan Colon officiating. Burial took place in Dekle Cemetery. Archer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. James Davis WALDO—James Carlton Davis Sr., 96, of Waldo, died on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at Haven Hospice. He was born July 10, 1916, in Taylor. Carlton was a World War II veteran, serving on the USS Francis M. Robinson D.E. 220 from 1942- 1944. He worked on the family farm and at City Ice and Fuel Inc., Standard Oil Station and the Atkinson Candy Company in Waldo. He moved to Perry, Ga., and continued to work for Atkinson Candy Company. He retired and moved back to Waldo, where he worked for another 29 years reading water meters for the city. Carlton retired again at the age of 95. He is preceded in death by: his wife of 71 years, Lumanda Dyal Davis. He is survived by: daughter Betty Ann (Donald) Boals; sons Jim (Helen) Davis of Gainesville and Louie (Diana) of Waldo; eight grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and brothers Basil and Alvin. Funeral services were held on Jan. 9 at First Baptist Church. Interment followed in Rock Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Building Fund at Waldo First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 216 Waldo, FL 32694. Arrangements are under the care of Milam Funeral and Cremation Services of Gainesville. Maxine Fain LAKE BUTLER—Maxine Vannoy Fain, 78, of Lake Butler died on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville after an extended illness. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, the daughter of the late Fred Cox Vannoy and Neva Russell Vannoy. She lived most of her life in Arkansas. She retired after 20 years of service as an LPN. She was a member of Church of Christ of Lake Butler and the Military Order of the Purple Heart. She was preceded in death by: her husband of 50 years, Maj. Robert Lee Fain. She is survived by: her daughters, Phyllis Fain Stoloff and Carolann Fain; son James P. Fain; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sisters Darlene Ward, Winona Manire and Shirley Wilder. A memorial service was held Jan. 7 in the chapel of Archer Funeral Home of Lake Butler with Brother Scott Fisher officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Archer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Delos Fry Delos Fry STARKE—Delos H. Fry, M.D., D.O., 81, passed away on Jan. 1, 2013. Beloved husband of Janet Fry; dearest father of Sue (late Roy) Sorensen, Kim Cole, and Karen (Steven) van Gogh; proud grandfather of Mike, Krista, Shane, Kelley and Shannon; great-grandfather of Connor and Olivia; brother of Kay (late Bob) Novinska and David (Lavona) Fry. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Friday Jan. 11, 2013, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (904-964-6126), 212 N. Church St., Starke, at 2 p.m., where a reception will immediately follow. Dr. Fry will be laid to rest in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell with full military honors. He is a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, medical doctor and doctor of osteopathy. Arrangements are by Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home of Apopka. PAID OBITUARY Joyce Fuller Joyce Marie Fuller, 78, died on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at Orange Park Medical Center after a short illness. She was born in 1934 in Fort Fairfield, Maine. She was raised on the family farm until her father followed his calling into the ministry. She graduated from Bates College and taught reading until moving to Florida in 1974. She is survived by: sons David T. Raftice of Port Orchard, Wash., Michael Cairo Raftice of Melrose, Richard F. Raftice of Auburn, Maine, and Robin Fortier-Brown of Augusta, Maine; and numerous grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Olvin Fuller. A memorial service will be held at Faith Presbyterian Church, 2738 SE SR 21, Melrose, on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alachua County Humane Society, 4205 N.W. Sixth St., Gainesville, FL 32609. Arrangements are under the care of Moring Funeral Home of Melrose. James Roberts STARKE—James Byron Roberts, 50, of Starke died Friday, Jan. Archer Funeral Home “Within Your Means Now, Peace of Mind Always” Funeral with Burial 20 Ga. Metal Casket (4 colors) - Vault, Open & Closing Grave, Graveside or Chapel Service with one night visitation...............$5295 Funeral with Cremation (Rental Casket with Visitation prior to Services)...................................$2895 Direct Cremation with Memorial Service Services held at Archer Memorial Chapel..............................................$1895 Pre-payment accepted 55 North Lake Avenue • Lake Butler, Florida 32054 4, 2013, at Shands Starke suddenly. Byron was born on March 2, 1962, in Starke and was a lifelong resident. Prior to retirement, he worked as a commercial electrical contractor, was a member of the local electrical union and attended First Presbyterian Church as a child. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Don Henry and Iris Jean (Johnson) Chitty. He is survived by: daughters Christen O’Connell of Babylon, N.Y., Anna Johnson of Jacksonville and Jessica Wilkerson of Lawtey; sisters Kay Padgett and Marie Melton, both of Bradford County; brothers Tom Brown of Starke and David Roberts of Orlando; and four grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 12, at noon at First Presbyterian Church of Starke. Arrangements are by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home of Starke. Larry Seay LAKE BUTLER—Larry Seay, 63, of Lake Butler died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at E.T. York Haven Hospice of Gainesville after an extended illness. He was born in Worthington Springs and was a lifelong resident of Union County. He was a former truck driver and owned a business. He also worked with the Union County Sheriff’s Office from 1986 to 1995. He was a member of the Lake Butler Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was the son of the late Dewitt William and Alma Lee Knight Seay. He is survived by: son Mikell Todd Seay of Lake Butler; brothers Gary (Brenda) Seay and James Seay, both of Lake Butler, Jimmy (Laverne) Seay of LaCrosse and Rex (Kimberly) Seay of Lake Butler; sister JoAnn Shadd of Lake But- loggins inlovingmemory.crtr - Page 1 - Composite ler; and two granddaughters. Funeral services were held Jan. 7 in the chapel of Archer Funeral Home of Lake Butler with Elder Brian Johns and Jerry Whitehead officiating. Burial followed at Ft. Hattie Mae Loggins Aug. 18th, 1930- Jan. 10th, 2011 Two years ago today, you left us. In our home you are fondly remembered, sweet memories cling to your name, those who loved you in life sincerely still love you in death just the same. Many a day your name is spoken, and many an hour you are in our thoughts, a link in our family chain is broken, you have gone from our home but not from our hearts. Three little words, “Forget me not” don’t seem much, but mean a lot. A loving mother, so gentle and kind, what a wonderful memory you left behind. Till God himself knew what was best. He took you home and gave you rest. God saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb, so He closed your weary eyelids and whispered, “Peace, be thine” Love, Your Children seeing through the sorrow Grief Support Group. Call Cemetery near Worthington Springs. Archer Funeral Home of Lake Butler is in charge of arrangements. Eva Stephens STARKE—Eva Mae Barnes Stephens, 79, of Starke died Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at her residence. She was born in Starke on Jan. 29, 1933, to the late Alexander Barnes and Myrtle Matthews-Barnes. She worked as a homemaker for the majority of her life. She was preceded in death by: her husband of almost 60 years, Manuel Stephens; two brothers; and three sisters. She is survived by: children David Stephens of Clarksville, Tenn., and Bonnie Crane and April Sayers, both of Keystone Heights; brothers Eugene Barnes and David Barnes, both of Starke; sisters Lucille Ricks of Starke, Ann McIntyre of Lawtey and Dorothy Wood of Bagdad, Ky.; nine grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Archie Tanner Funeral Services in Starke. At Haven, we believe everyone deserves companionship through life’s journeys. If you have lost a loved one, we can help. We understand what you’re going through and offer grief support to everyone in our communities, not just those for whom we have cared. Our group sessions are nondenominational and are offered at no cost. The next group session with our caring grief experts is forming now in your area. Call for more information. haven suwannee care center 6037 w. us highway 90 lake city, fl 32055 Let Haven Hospice help you find the peace you seek. Call 386-752-9191. Serving North Florida since 1979. Licensed as a not-for-profit hospice since 1980. 1-800-hospice (467-7423) havenhospice.org havhos_007071_bereavement_ad_5.75x10_union_cty_00.indd 1 1/2/13 11:36 AM
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