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Kenneth Anderson
Kenneth Anthony Anderson, 31, died May 3, 1997, at Flagler Hospital East, following a brief illness. He was born in Guam, and had lived in the United States since 1993. He worked with Guidry Horticulture Landscaping, and he was a member of the St. Augustine Church of God and the Guam Association of the Deaf.
Graveside services were to be held at 2 p.m. today at Pierce Chapel Cemetery, Brantley County, Ga.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Karen Davis Anderson, St. Augustine; his parents, Juan and Emiesia Anderson, Santa Rita, Guam; four sisters, Thema Alflaghe, Joyce Anderson, both of Santa Rita, Sallie Birkendahd, Warphu, Hawaii, Genevieve Dorcas, Yokuska, Japan; four brothers, Johnny and Danny Anderson, both of Santa Rita, Franklin Anderson, Seattle, Wash., Gerald Anderson, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; and other relatives.
Music Funeral Home, Waycross, Ga., was in charge.

Frederick Boucher
Frederick H. Boucher, Fruit Cove, died May 4, 1997, following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born in 1919 in Chelsea, Okla., the great-grandson of a Chippewa Indian chief, and he graduated from Tulsa University; earned an M.A. degree from Columbia University; and an M.S.T. degree from the University of Florida. He also earned National Science Foundation awards for graduate work at Cornell University and Simmons College. He was a builder, craftsman, teacher and coach, and he was a veteran of World War II, serving both Atlantic and Pacific sea duty. He was employed by E.I. du Pont as personnel/labor relations superintendent until 1959, when he moved to Jacksonville and joined The Bolles School as a science instructor and track coach. In 1968, he became a member of the Florida Community College, Jacksonville, faculty as professor of earth sciences, where he remained until his retirement in 1983.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Sara P. Boucher; a daughter, Sally Boucher Parks, Jacksonville; one son, F. Scott Boucher, Los Angeles; and other relatives.
A memorial celebration is planned at a later date. The family requests that his memory be honored through compassionate service to mankind and respectful preservation of nature's bounty.
Hardage Giddens Mandarin Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, is in charge.

Woodrow Donaldson
Woodrow Wilson Donaldson, 80, Orangedale, died May 4, 1997, at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Jacksonville. He was a former resident of Miami and he retired as the safety director for the Ryder Truck Company.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Orangedale Cemetery, with Earl Ashe, pastor of Wards Creek Baptist Church, officiating. Friends may call at Craig Funeral Home chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Survivors include his wife, Velma Donaldson, Orangedale; a daughter, Beverly Ashe, St. Augustine; and sons, Woody Donaldson II, Miami, Jeff Donaldson, Fort Lauderdale. Two grandchildren also survive.

Alexandrina Gemelaris
Graveside services for Alexandrina Colquhoun Gemelaris, 82, St. Augustine, who died May 2, 1997, at her home, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine Memorial Park, with the Rev. Nikitas Theodosion, pastor, officiating. Friends may call at Craig Funeral Home chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. today.
A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at Craig chapel.

Benson Alexander Sr.
Deacon Benson Alexander Sr., 71, 662 Cathedral Place, died May 5, 1997, at Flagler Hospital. He was born in Pelham, Ga., and he had resided here since 1945. He was a member of the Church of God by Faith, serving on the deacon board and as Sunday School superintendent and as a district member of the five-man board of the Church of God by Faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy T. Alexander, St. Augustine; two daughters, Brenda Alexander, Hollywood, Doris Scott, Virginia; four brothers, Harry Alexander, Fort Lauderdale, Jack Alexander, Edward Battle, Sanford, Turner Battle, Hartford, Conn.; two sisters, Martha Philmore, Thomasville, Ga., Glenda Alexander, Philadelphia, Pa.; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and other relatives.
Arrangements will be announced by Chase and Son Funeral Home.

Max Carrington
Max L. Carrington, 82, Green Cove Springs, died May 4, 1997, at his home. He was born in Elberton, Ga., and he had resided in this area for over 30 years. He was a self-employed electrical contractor, and he worked for many years in the St. Augustine area. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and a musician in a country band for 50 years. He attended Green Cove Springs Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Orangedale Cemetery, with Jim Harrison, Green Cove Springs Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall, officiating. Friends may call at Clay Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove, from 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Survivors include his wife, Diana; a daughter, Mardell Harris, Palatka; one son, Keith, Green Cove Springs; a stepson, Duane Davidson, Bonifay; a brother, Dick Carrington, Georgia.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Johnnie Harris
Deacon Johnnie Lee Harris Sr., 73, 870 Bruen St., died May 5, 1997, at his home. He was born in Moultrie, and he was a lifelong resident of St. Augustine. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Force, and he was a deacon at New St. James Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at New St. James Baptist Church, with the Rev. Nathaniel Jackson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Chase and Son Funeral Home chapel from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, and at the church from 2 p.m. Saturday until the hour of services.
Survivors include his wife, Savannah Harris, St. Augustine; three sons, Jeffie L. Harris, Palatka, Johnnie L. Harris Jr., St. Augustine, Robert D. Harris, Springfield, Col.; four daughters, Ruth Lee Holmes, Shirley Pierce, both of St. Augustine, Geraldine Robinson, Joan Harris, both of Palatka; one brother, Freddie Harris, St. Augustine; 21 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Frank Rewis
Frank Rewis, 81, St. Augustine, died May 5, 1997, at Flagler Hospital West. He was born in Lyons, Ga., and he was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a boatyard carpenter.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Evergreen Cemetery, with the Rev. Warren Frederick, pastor of McDowell Baptist Church, officiating. Friends may call at Craig Funeral Home chapel from 5 to 9 p.m. today.
Flowers are gratefully accepted, or those wishing may make a contribution, in his memory, to a favorite charity.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Ruth Waters, Shirley Beaver, both of St. Augustine, Goldie Rewis, Spartanburg, S.C.; three sons, Calvin Rewis, St. Augustine, Bobby Waters, Hastings, Jack Frye, Apalachicola; two sisters, Hattie Dean Rewis, St. Augustine, Rose Mallon, Apalachicola; one brother, Jim Rewis, St. Augustine; and eight grandchildren.

Benson Alexander Sr.
Funeral services for Deacon Benson Alexander Sr., 71, 662 Cathedral Place, who died May 5, 1997, at Flagler Hospital, will be held at noon Saturday at the Church of God by Faith, West King St., with Elder Lawson Foster, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at Chase and Son Funeral Home chapel from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, and at the church from 11 a.m. Saturday until the hour of services.

Margaret Collier
Margaret D. Collier, 69, 703 Hensley St., died May 7, 1997, at Flagler Hospital West, following a brief illness.
Survivors include her husband, Clifton Collier, Hastings; two sons, Lonnie Donaldson, St. Petersburg, Eric Brown, Coram, N.Y.; and two daughters, Carol Donaldson, Hastings, Myra Brown, Coram.
Arrangements will be announced by Coleman's Mortuary.

Willy Kemter
Willy Kemter, 84, St. Augustine, died May 7, 1997, at the Ponce de Leon Care Center. He was born in Egelsdorf, Germany, and he moved here 14 years ago from Rochester, N.Y., where he was a general contractor.
Survivors include his wife, Ann; two sons, Paul Kemter, Rochester, Willy Kemter, St. Augustine; two daughters, Helane Koehler, Naples, N.Y., Hannelore Zimbrich, Rochester; one brother, Paul Kemter, Victor, N.Y.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Private services are planned.
Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Lewis
Richard Lewis, 43, 761 Volusia St., died May 7, 1997, at Flagler Hospital West, following a long illness. Arrangements will be announced by Coleman's Mortuary.

Mario Molino
Mario "Mo" Molino, 77, St. Augustine, died May 7, 1997, at Flagler Hospital. He moved here in 1959 from Somerville, Mass. He was born in Cambridge, Mass., and he retired from the U.S. Navy as a chief petty officer. He was a member of the DAV, St. Augustine; Masonic Lodge in Boston; and the St. Johns County Golf Club.
Friends may call at Croyle Funeral Home, St. Augustine, from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday.
Funeral services and burial will be in Canton, Mass.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution, in his memory, to the American Heart Association, 5851 St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, 32207.
Survivors include three sisters, Gemma Brongo, Daytona Beach and Canton, Esther Canto, Canton, Olga Viola, Somerville, Mass.; and other relatives.

Gladys Solana
Gladys F. Solana, 82, St. Augustine, died May 7, 1997, at the Mariner Health Care Center. She was born in Espanola, and she was a lifelong resident of this area. She was a member of San Sebastian Catholic Church, and she was a former member of the Women of the Moose.
Private burial services will be held at a later date. Friends may call at Craig Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Prayers will be said at 6 p.m. today at Craig chapel.
Survivors include one daughter, Joanne Atkinson, Palm Coast; a son, Maurice Solana Jr., St. Augustine; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

Benson Alexander Sr.
Funeral services for Deacon Benson Alexander Sr., 71, 662 Cathedral Place, who died May 5, 1997, at Flagler Hospital, will be held at noon Saturday at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, with Elder Lawson Foster, pastor of the Church of God by Faith, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the Church of God by Faith from 5 to 8 p.m. today, and at Tabernacle Baptist from 11 a.m. Saturday until the hour of services.
Chase and Son Funeral Home is in charge.

Margaret Collier
Margaret Donaldson Collier, 69, Hastings, died May 7, 1997, at Flagler Hospital West. She attended Hastings Vocational Training School and Florida Normal College, and she worked as a nurse before retiring. She was a member of the Women's Coterie Club, and she was a member of Mt. Zion AME Church, where she served as president of the usher board.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion AME Church, with the Rev. S.P. Bradley officiating. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery, Hastings. Friends may call at Coleman's Mortuary chapel from 5 to 9 p.m., today, and Saturday at the church from noon until the hour of services.
Survivors include her husband, Clifton Collier, Hastings; two sons, Lonnie Donaldson, St. Petersburg, Eric Brown, Coram, N.Y.; and two daughters, Carol Donaldson, Hastings, Myra Brown, Coram.

John Hall
John Crosby Hall, 60, Hastings, died May 6, 1997, at Flagler Hospital West. He was born in Baltimore, Md., and he had resided in Hastings for the past 10 years, moving there from San Mateo. He owned and operated a uniform company.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at Watts Funeral Home, San Mateo. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Hall, a son, Jay Hall, both of Hastings; a stepson, John McNeese, Elkton; daughter, Doranna St. Clair, Durant, Okla.; brothers, Hilton C. Hall Jr., Folkston, Ga., Michael R. Hall, East Palatka; and two grandchildren.

Johnnie Harris
Funeral services for Deacon Johnnie Lee Harris Sr., 73, 870 Bruen St., who died May 5, 1997, at his home, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at New St. James Baptist Church, with the Rev. Nathaniel Jackson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Chase and Son Funeral Home chapel from 5 to 9 p.m. today, and at the church from 2 p.m. Saturday until the hour of services.

Annie Hartley
Annie Beatrice Hartley, 86, St. Augustine, died May 8, 1997, at Mariner Health Care Center. She was born in Bayard, and she was a lifelong resident of this area.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Craig Funeral Home chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Survivors include five daughters, Sonya Thompson, Geraldine Partin, Aline Partin, all of St. Augustine, Queen Carol, Jacksonville, Jeanette Harris, High Springs; three sons, Manuel and Ronnie Hartley, both of St. Augustine, Carl Hartley, Jacksonville; two sisters, Thelma Pellicer, St. Augustine, Carmen Berry, Berwick, La.; two brothers, J.C. and Louis Adams, both of St. Augustine; 25 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great-grandchildren.

Ellen Johnson
Ellen Hart Johnson, 88, Hastings, died May 8, 1997, at her home, following a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Hastings, and she was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Hastings. She was the senior member of the Hastings High School Alumni Foundation and was a member of the first graduating class of Hastings High School in 1926.
She was the wife of the late A.W. ``Fat" Johnson.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Hastings, with the Rev. Michael Baggett and the Rev. Charles Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Pellicer Creek Cemetery. Friends may call at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home, Palatka, from 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Survivors include four daughters, Iris Taylor, Jacksonville, Bonita McCall, Macon, Ga., Jessie Johnson, Atlanta, Ga., Nina Coumbe, Hastings; four sons, Robert and Logan Johnson, both of Hastings, Arthur Johnson, Rincon, Ga., Michael Johnson, Leeds, Ala.; a sister, Ida Irvin, DeLand; one brother, William S. Hart, Palatka; 26 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Margaret Mason
Memorial services for Margaret Ann Mason, 54, St. Augustine, who died Feb. 27, 1997, at Flagler Hospital East, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Interfaith Chapel, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, with Father Rene Robert officiating.
Mrs. Mason was born in Scranton, Pa., and she was a member of Cathedral Parish. She had resided in St. Augustine for 16 years, and she was the wife of the late Eugene Mason.
Survivors include one son, Eugene Mason, a daughter, Robyn Mason, both of St. Augustine; three sisters, Roe Kolejeski, Joanne Sanders, both of Jessup, Pa., Lucia Oswald, Dalton, Pa.; one brother, Vincent Occhipinti, Burke, Va.; and other relatives.

Mario Molino
Mario ``Mo" Molino, 77, St. Augustine, died May 7, 1997, at Flagler Hospital. Friends may call at Croyle Funeral Home, St. Augustine, from 4 to 7 p.m. today.
Funeral services and burial will be in Canton, Mass.
Flowers are gratefully declined, and those wishing may make a contribution, in his memory, to the American Heart Association, 5851 St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, 32207.

Aretta White
Aretta M. White, 84, died May 2, 1997. She was a former resident of St. Johns County, having resided in Fruit Cove.
Survivors include three sons, Maurice Myers, Harry White Jr., Robert White, and nine grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice Northeast, 1400 Old Dixie Hwy., Suite A, St. Augustine 32086.
Hardage-Giddens Mandarin Funeral Home was in charge.

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