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June 22, 1951

Walton C. Clemons

Walton C. Clemons, 68, a native of Brooker died in a Palatka hospitall on Thursday, June 14 following a short illness.

He was born at Brooker on October 27, 1883, the son of the late Lewis and Nancy Croft Clemons. He had farmed in the Heilbronn Springs section near Starke for many years and was a member of the Baptist Church.

Surviving are three sons, Roy, R.L., and W.C. (Jimmie) Clemons, all of Starke; four daughters, Mrs. Ruby Conner, Starke, Mrs. Rose DeLoach, Miami, Mrs. Retha Morgan, Ruskin, and Mrs. Melba Hatton, Sneads; and one sister, Mrs. Mandy Forsythe, Lake Butler.

Funeral Services were held in New Hope Baptist Church near LaCrosse Sunday afternoon at 3 O'clock with Rev. Moody officiating. Burial was in the familyplot in the church cemetary under the direction of DeWitt C. Jones.

July 13, 1906

W.R. Conner

News was recieved in Starke, Thursday of the death of W.R. Conner a well known citizen living near Raiford. Mr. Conner had been ill about four weeks with stomach trouble. He died ar 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

The deceased was fifty-eight year of age and had lived here in Bradford county for sixteen years, having moved here in 1889 from Baker County. He is survived by his wife and twelve children.

Mr. Conner was a moral, upright man and good citizen. His death is deeply regretted by a large circle of friends.

The remains will be laid to rest at Emannuel Church Cemetary (now Conner Cemetary) this (Friday) morning.

Friday, July 15, 1921

Mrs. J. C. Crews

Mrs. J.C. Crews, wife of J.C. Crews of this place, departed this life Friday morning, July 8th, at 9 o'clock.

Mrs Crews had been in bad health for some time and all was done for her that loving hands and medical aid could do.

Mrs. Crews, before her marriage was Miss Virginia Harrell and was married to Mr. Crews Aug. 1, 1878, and to this union were born five children, of whom four survive her. Mrs. Crews was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and during her life time, tried to live a noble and christian life.

She was laid to rest Saturday morning at New Hope Cemetery, Revs. C. Moody and Robt. Dukes, conducting the funeral services.

She leaves to mourn her departure a husband, J.C. Crews and four children, vis: Messrs. C.J. and Wallace Crews, Mesdames E.M. Hazen and G.G. Colson. The floral offerings were beautiful. The entire family have the sympathy of our people.

PINEHILL

The death angel visited the home of James Crews Friday morning and took away the beloved wife. She was laid to rest in New Hope Cemetery on Saturday morning.

Aug. 3, 1928

Mr. James Crews

Mr. James Crews, a prominent citizen of Bradford County, died July 27th, at the home of his son, Wallie Crews, after an illness of several days, caused from a fall from which he never recovered.

Mr. Crews was 72 years of age was born in Pierce County, Ga. He came to Florida when a young man and settled in this community where he lived the remainder of his life. He was married to Miss Virginia Harrell who died seven years ago.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.M. Moody of LaCrosse, and interment was in the New Hope Cemetery.

He is survived by four children, Mrs. G.B. Colson, Mrs. E.M. Hazen, Wallie and J.C. Crews all of Brooker: Five brothers and four sisters, all of Georgia, and 14 grandchildren.

21 JUNE 1935

DIES OF INJURIES

Lester HALL, Jr.

Little Lester HALL, Jr. of Citra, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester A. HALL died at the Monroe Memorial Hospital in Ocala Wednesday of last week. Death resulted from injuries received when the little fellow fell out of a door and ruptured a blood vessel. The mother of the child will be remembered here as Miss Maurice MORGAN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leaton U. MORGAN.

21 JUNE 1935 - HIGHLAND

HENRY B. HUDSON

Friends of Henry B. HUDSON will regret to learn of his death which occurred Saturday night, June 15, in a Jacksonville hospital, where he had been a patient for six weeks.

Mr. HUDSON is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Percival SAYWARD of Boston, Mass., two sons, William HUDSON of Moultrie, Ga., and Clarence HUDSON of Jacksonville, and six grandchildren.

The body was brought to Long Branch Cemetery where friends and relatives gathered to pay tribute to the passing of a loved one. Services were held at the Church at Long Branch by Rev. James L. STRICKLAND Sunday afternoon at three-thirty o'clock. Interment was in the family lot.

14 DECEMBER 1928

DEATH OF H. C. PRIEST

Passed Away at Starke Sunday Following Short Illness

Green Cove Springs, Dec. 7. - Friends in Clay County and other sections of northern Florida were shocked to learn of the death of Mr. H. C. PRIEST, which occurred in Starke Sunday.

Mr. PRIEST made his home in Green Cove Springs, and went to Starke about three weeks ago when he was taken sick. At first his condition was not considered to be serious, but he steadily grew worse until the end came.

"Pat" PRIEST, as he was familiarly called, was born at Belmore, in this county, thirty-four years ago, the son of Mr. H. C. and Mrs. Idela PRIEST, and he spent his entire life in this community, with the exception of short sojourns in the adjoining county of Bradford, where his wife's people lived.

About twelve years ago he married Miss Myrtle GRIFFIS, of Starke, and to this union three children were born, Ruth, Ella and Juanita, all of whom are living. Mr. PRIEST is also survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. Idela PRIEST of Hampton; one brother, Mr. Emory V. PRIEST, assessor of taxes of Clay County and one sister, Mrs. Jessie WILSON, of Lake Worth.

Mr. PRIEST was a universal favorite. He was of a cheerful disposition, generous in his estimate of men, loyal to his friends, an indulgent father and a loving husband. His will be a hard place in the affairs of life to fill. For a number of years Mr. PRIEST had been a consistent member of the Baptist Church.

Internment was in the Prevatt cemetery, near Starke and funeral services were conducted by Rev. TAYLOR of Hampton, a long time friend of the deceased.

The pall bearers were Messrs. J. P. HALL, A. J. MOODY, R. D. FISHER, Gene GRIFFIS, Calvin Glisson, and J. T. HOUSER.