Obituaries 1/24/19

Mary Lou Tillman
Mary Lou Tillman, 60, of Green Cove Springs, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Baptist Clay Medical Campus in Fleming Island following an extended illness.
Born in Massolin, OH, Mary had lived in Green Cove Springs for the past four years coming from Palatka.  For many years she worked as a cook in the hospitality business. She enjoyed travelling and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She was a member of Living Waters Church in Green Cove Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Wayne Tillman; a son, Jimmy Wayne Tillman, Jr.; a step-daughter Hope Williamson; and her parents, Kenard and Shirley Prunty.
Surviving are two daughters and son-in-law, Summer (Tony) Sweat of Green Cove Springs and Terry Tillman of St. Petersburg; a sister and brother-in-law, Tammy (Larry) Cooper of Orange Park; and six grandchildren, Alexis Tillman, Henry Carhauyo, Emma Carhauyo, Mia Carhauyo, Steven Sweat and Daisy Sweat. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial gifts may be sent to the donor’s charity of choice.
Friends may sign the online register at wwwthemastersfuneralhome.com Master’s Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of arrangements.

Harold Field Arrowsmith Jr.
Harold Field Arrowsmith Jr. of Painesville, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. He was born August 5, 1941 in Erie, Pa., and was the second son of the late Harold and Jane (nee Streuber) Arrowsmith. Harold graduated from Erie Strong Vincent High School, then attended and played football at Bowling Green State University and Kent State University. He met his wife, Donna, while in high school, and they enjoyed a loving marriage of 53 years.
Harold served in the Army National Guard and started his business career with Asbeka Industries in Brooklyn, NY, and eventually opened and managed a facility in Painesville, Ohio, which became his home for over 50 years. He enjoyed his many friends at both Madison Country Club and Gyro of the Western Reserve. Harold spent his years completely present in the joys of his family. He rode rollercoasters with his sons and grandkids, helped build Pinewood Derby cars, made bulletin boards for his wife’s classrooms, taught many how to drive, and stood in as both a baptism and confirmation sponsor. He was a lifelong Cleveland sports fan and enjoyed going to games whenever possible; he even attended Lenny Barker’s perfect game with his youngest son.
 In retirement, he enjoyed family, golf, and sunshine in Fleming Island, Fla. He was a dependable and supportive husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle.
Mr. Arrowsmith is survived by his wife, Donna (nee Donatucci), two sons, Harold (Nicole) Arrowsmith, III, and John (Sharyn) Arrowsmith, two brothers, David Arrowsmith and Roger (Gail) Arrowsmith, a sister, Carol (Jack) Schultz, five grandchildren, Harold, IV, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Avery, and Benjamin, and several nieces and nephews.  A Funeral Mass at St. Gabriel Catholic Church and a Celebration of Life event will be held at a later date in Painesville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. Family and friends may share their condolences at: www.RHRFH.com 904-284-7720.

Jo Ann Emerson
Jo Ann Emerson, 71, of Middleburg, Fla. passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018, in Orange Park, Fla.
Jo Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Carmelree Tarrence.She is survived by life partner Stuart Carlin, her brother Doug Tarrence (Kathy), two nephews Jordan Tarrence(Kristin), Jacob Tarrence(Amy), one great nephew Brayden Tarrence and two great nieces Baylor and Hazel Tarrence.
Family and friends will celebrate Jo Ann’s life on Friday January 25, 2019 at 6 p.m. at CrossPointe Church 1871 County Rd. 220 Orange Park, Fla.
A private burial will be held at Leach Cemetery in Horse Branch KY where she will be laid to rest with her parents.
Arrangements under the care of Naugle Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1203 Hendricks Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32207. (904)396-1611

C.C. Sprinkle, Jr,
C.C. Sprinkle, Jr. 97, loving husband and father, passed away at age 97 at Park of the Palms assisted living center in Keystone Heights, Fla. on Thursday, January 11, 2019.
C.C. was proceeded in death by his wife, Dotty and son Bob. He leaves two sons, David and Tom; 4 grandsons; one great granddaughter and six great grandsons. C.C. was born on October 11, 1921 in Toccoa, Ga. to C.C. Sprinkle, Sr and Alice Sprinkle.
C.C. received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Texas A & M in College Station, Tx. C.C. served as a lieutenant in the US Army Air Corps and flew a B 26 with the 319th Bomber group during World War two. C.C. met Dorothy Louise Lee Speights at Barksdale Field, LA in 1944, fell in love and married her on October 23,1945 in Shreveport, LA.
C.C. moved to Overland Park, Kansas and worked for Proctor and Gamble in Kansas City, Kansas as a Chemical Engineer for 35 years. C.C. was active in Boy Scouting, shared a love of camping, an avid hiker and loved the outdoors. He will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, Fla. 32043. (904) 284-4000.

Richard John Lemire
Richard John Lemire, 58, of Green Cove Springs, Fla. passed away January 15, 2019
Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center 2335 Sandridge Road Green Cove Springs, Fla.  32043 904-284-7720 www.RHRFH.com

Rudolph Hensley
Rudolph Hensley, 87, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away January 19, 2019
Broadus Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, Fla. (904) 284-4000.

Madeline Prevatt McGowan
Madeline Prevatt McGowan, 79,
of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away January 21, 2019.
Broadus Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, Fla. (904) 284-4000.

Rev. Tony E. Silcox
Rev. Tony E. Silcox, 60, of Middleburg, Fla., passed away January 21, 2019
Broadus Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, Fla. (904) 284-4000.

Dennis Eugene Wise
Dennis Eugene Wise, 76, of Orange Park, FL, passed away January 21, 2019
Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.