NOTE: If you have a friend who has passed away recently, please take the time to go to the newspaper obituary page, put in your friends name, and make a comment on his/her obituary page. To have comments posted by classmates is very meaningful to families.
Tom Potter (class of 53) passed away on Thursday, September 25th after having undergone open heart surgery September 8th. Tommy served on the Hiawassee Mini Reunion Committee for many years. Condolences may be sent to his wife, Eleanor, at 2068 Dean Gap Acres, Blairsville, GA 30512 (706) 745-6694 or 140 Crestview Tr, Lake Placid, FL 33852 (863) 699-1310.
Shirley Kedneigh Ryals (class of 53) passed away on Friday, September 5th from pancreatic cancer. Condolences may be sent to her son Richard Ryals, 11441 Michael John Road, Howie In The Hills, FL 34737 (352) 324-2293.
Hasty, Bob (class of 53) died on September 8, 2008.
Greene, Don (class of 49) passed away two years ago from cancer.
Raymond Eggler, husband of Wynette Newman Eggler (class of 55) passed away on August 7, 2008 from cancer. He was a graduate of Edison (class of 55). They were married 52 years. Condolences may be sent to Wynette Eggler, 1844 W 79 St, Hialwah, FL 33014.
Mary Jo Stark Carman (class of 52) passed away July 23, 2008 from rapidly progressing multiple myeloma cancer. Condolences may be sent to her family at 12317 SW 143 Lane, Miami, FL 33186 or to her sister Viola Brown at 12317 SW 143 Lane, Miami, FL 33186 (305) 885-1259.
Theresa Shashaty, wife of Larry Shashaty (class of 53) passed away June 16, 2008. Theresa and Larry were married 53 years, had 7 children and 15 grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to Larry at 250 SW 178 Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 30029. Larry’s e-mail is pfrog6@aol.com
Madeline Tagtmeier Zurmamainer (class of 55) passed away in February 2008 from cancer. Condolences may be sent to her brother Fred Tagtmeier at 2149 Burning Tree Circle, Sebring, FL 33872 (863) 402-1770.
Carol Clifford Hill (class of 53) passed away May 19, 2008. Condolences may be sent to her husband of 51 years George William Hill, 324 Marshside Dr, N, St Augustine, FL 32080-9152 (904) 471-5319
Delores “Dodie” Thompson Skinner (class of 51) passed away April 28, 2008.
Edward Henry (EH) Claggett (class of 49) passed away
Chuck Rupe (class of 55) passed away January 11, 2008. Condolences may be sent to his brother Johnny Rupe at 1712 Wycliff Dr, Orlando, FL 32803-1932 (407) 894-4354.
Dolly McArthur Delmonico (class of 54) passed away December 24, 2007. She has been in poor health for a few years and she did not recover from a heart valve problem. Condolences can be sent to her husband Donald (class of 53) at 862 Lugo Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33156 (305) 666-7118.
Charlie Bacon (class of 56) passed away December 14, 2007. He tripped in his garage, fell onto his car, and fractured his neck. He was paralyzed from the neck down and, when he understood from the Doctors that there would be no recovery, he requested that his life support be removed. Condolences can be sent to his wife Janet Hall (class of 56) at 1226 Morgans Run, Monroe, GA 30656 (770) 207-1226 acbacon@gmail.com.
John Bullock (class of 55) passed away on December 2, 2007. Condolences may be sent to his wife Lynda Bullock at 184 Lost Trail, Highlands, N.C. 28741 (828-526-5853.
Betty Sue Huffman Vaughn (class of 48) passed away November 6, 2007. Condolences may be sent to her sister Lois Huffman Bechtold, 3315 Snyder Rd, Sebring, FL 33870 (863) 385-4436.
Neota Burrell Astling (class of 55) passed away on November 14, 2007. If you wish to get in touch with Neota’s husband Joey, please contact Barbara Williams Johnson.
Sherre Strand Courtney (class of 55) passed away January 17, 2007. Condolences may be sent to her husband Mel Steed Courtney (55) at 7914 Princess Ann Dr, Charlotte, NC 28212 (704) 563-9180.
Herb Yundt (class of 54) passed away August 7, 2007. Condolences may be sent to his wife Peggy at 150 Heidt Loop Rd, Palatka, FL 32177 or to yundt@bellsouth.net.
Carole Humburg Miller (class of 54) passed away September 26, 2007. Carole has finally lost her battle with ovarian cancer. She fought it bravely. Condolences may be sent to her husband Rex (class of 54) at 4447 SW 84 Way, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352-335-8889).
Richard Murray (class of 54) passed away, we recently were informed, in October 2004.
Jerry Arnold (class of 54) passed away December 19, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Bettie. Condolences may be sent to PO Box 14083, Tallahassee, FL 32317-4083.
Arland Gustafson (class of 52) passed away on July 14, 2007. Condolences may be sent to his family at 674 S Rays Rd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083.
Charles “Chuck” Wills (class of 55) passed away on May 2, 2007. Condolences may be sent to his wife of 51 years Pat (Godwin) Wills (class of 56) at 5001 SW 20 St # 1802, Ocala, FL 34474.
Wayne Schunicht (class of 51) passed away on April 29, 2007 after open heart surgery. Condolences may be sent to his family at 10550 Valley Forge Dr #129, Houston, TX 77042-1813 (713-952-2561)
Charles Ellis (class of 58) died in July 2006. Condolences may be sent to his brother Glen Ellis, 5261 SW 121 Terr, Cooper City, FL 33330 (954) 680-8825, sister Joan Ellis Smith, 104 Greenwood Ct, Cross Junction, VA 22625 (540) 888-4768 or sister Glenda Ellis Berman, 241 Midway Creek Rd, Murphy, NC 28906 (828) 837-9661.
Charles Curry (class of 54) passed away from cancer on Monday, April 2, 2007. Condolences may be sent to his daughter at 1216 Snowy Egert Ave, Weeki Wachee, FL 34614.
Eugene Key, husband of Velma Jean (Hill) Key (class of 55) passed away on March 8, 2007. Condolences may be sent to Jean at 4600 S Major Terrace, Inverness, FL 33452-7852 or e-mail vkey@tampabay.rr.com
Thomas Kearney, father of Tom Kearney (class of 54) passed away on March 3, 2007. Condolences can be sent to Tom and his family at 963 Taylors Rd, Boones Mill, VA 24065 (540-334-1434.
Kenneth Cooley (class of 55), husband of Delores (Thomason) Cooley (class of 55), passed away Tuesday February 20, 2007. Ken and Delores have been together since 9th grade. Condolences can be sent to Delores at 4174 Waterlily Ct, Middleburg, FL 32068 (904-282-1920).
Phyllis Leonardy Roberts (class of 55) passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2007. You may send condolences to her husband J.R. at 401 Pine Avenue, LaBelle, FL 33935. (863-675-6617)
Sherre Strand Courtney (class of 55) passed away on January 19, 2007 from complications of heart disease and diabetes. Condolences may be sent to her husband Mel at 7914 Princess Ann Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212-7657.
Michael William Kayal, brother of Ray Kayal (class of 54) passed away November 19, 2006. Condolences may be sent to Ray at 6821 SW 144 Terr, Miami, FL 33158.
Brian Keith Holland, son of Jane Harn Holland (class of 54) passed away on November 7, 2006 from a massive heart attack. Condolences can be sent to Jane at PO Box 330, Hiawassee, GA 30546 (706) 896-1789 or e-mail <mrluke@alltel.net>
Angelo Ponton (class of 54) passed away on October 17, 2006. Condolences may be sent to his wife Anneliese at 353 Macedonia Forest Cir, Canton, GA 30114, 770-479-2878.
Duane Pearce (class of 54) passed away on September 25, 2006. Condolences may be sent to his wife Patty (Chalker) Pearce (class of 54) at 701 SW 68 Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33023.
Marian Duff Heim (class of 53) passed away.
Richard Lee (class of 55) passed away on July 25, 2006. Condolences may be sent to his wife Fran at Gatewood Arabians, 9730 NW 63 St, Ocala, FL 34482 (352) 351-2367.
Brodsky, Joe (class of 53) passed away May 25, 2006. Condolences may be sent to his wife Joyce (Koumjian) (class of 53) at 1899 NW 167 Ave, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 (954) 436-6198.
Carlton, Jean Newman (class of 51) passed away May 21, 2006. Condolencces may be sent to her husband Bobby Carlton at 1785 County Road 131, Cedar Bluff, Alabama 35959-2158 (256) 779-3611.
Bromir (was Zboromirsky), Alex (class of 50) passed away May 11, 2006. Condolences may be sent to his wife Mary “Deanie” at 1091 Raven Avenue, Miami Springs, FL 33156 (305) 887-8669.
Westwood, William T. (Terry) (class of 52) passed away.
Garrett, Lewis (class of 50) passed away. Condolences may be sent to his wife Patricia at 441 NW 41 Avenue, Coconut Creek, FL 33066 (954-974-6581)
Schell, June Berryman (class of 45) passed away in 2003.
Silverthorn, Patti (daughter of Angel Albora Silverstone class of 51) died in an automobile accident on March 29, 2006.
Peeler, Wilbur (Buddy) (class of 55) passed away February 4, 2006 after a six-year battle with colon cancer. Condolences may be sent to his wife Judy Peeler (class of 57) at 1914 Orchard Dr, Apopka, FL 32712 (407) 889-7057.
Warren, Mack (class of 52) passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2006, after a lengthy illness. Condolences can be sent to Patricia Bergeron Warren, 10351 S. W. 50th Street, Miami, Florida, 33165-6225.
DeFonso, Laura (teacher) died peacefully Monday after a seven-year battle with Alzheimers Disease. She taught in Dade County for 31 years principally at Miami Jackson where she was Director of the mixed, boys, and girls choruses. A memorial service will be held for her in the Activity Center of Abbey Delray, 2000 Lowson Blvd., Delray Beach, at 11:00AM on Tuesday, February 28.
Johnson, R. D. “Bob” (class of 51) passed away from cancer on September 9, 2005. You may send condolences to his wife Mary Perez Johnson at 4405 Haylock Drive, Orlando, Florida 32807.
Boyd, William Joseph (class of 50) passed away from cancer on August 28, 2005. You may send condolences to his wife Gloria Frances at 4255 SE 54 Street, Ocala, FL 34480. Bill’s brother is Bob (class of 53).
Edward McHugh (husband of Beth Cunniff McHugh class of 54) died on July 11, 2005. Condolences may be sent to Beth at 5540 Hamlet Lane, Ft Myers, FL 33919, 239-267-1361.
Betty Lou Shouse (class of 54) passed away July 12, 2005 from a sudden heart attack.
Hudson, Lucille (mother of Wanda Hudson Briscoe, class of 53) died on April 17, 2005. Condolences may be sent to Wanda at 7174 Flat Rock Trail, Covington, GA 30014, telephone 770-786-7475.
Odom, Frank (class of 53) passed away January 29, 2005. Colndolences may be sent to his wife Joann Odom, 4335 SE 110 St, Bellevue, FL 34420, 352-245-9089.
Lowe, Homer (class of 54) passed away on January 28, 2005.
Conger, Carson (Alvin) (class of 52) passed away June 8, 2004. Condolences may be sent to his wife Claudine Conger, 9140 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428, 352-795-5141.
Magee, Ed (class of 54) died Monday, March 21, 2005. He passed away peacefully at home. Condolences may be sent to his wife Beverly Magee, 6025 NW 38 Terr, Gainesville, FL 32653.
McNaull, William (husband of Beverly Hilton McNaull, class of 52) died in February 2005. Condolences may be sent to Beverly McNaull, 313 SE 30 Terr, Cape Coral, FL 33904.
Tommy Hudson (class of 49) died of lung cancer on October 7, 2004. Condolences may be sent to his wife Betty Hudson at 8825 SW 81 St, Miami, FL 33173, telephone 305-595-0187.
Frank Sanchez (class of 49) died of cancer in September. Condolences may be sent to his wife Mary Warren Sanchez (class of 52) at 3101 NW 128 Ave, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028, telephone 954-432-3082.
George Duganne (class of 52) died unexpectedly on September 2, 2004. He taught Social Studies and Swimming at Miami High.
Richard “Corky” Ross (class of 55) passed away on July 27, 2004. Condolences may be sent to his wife Sue Ross at 101 Via Amalfi, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, 386-428-4686.
Wendell “Skip” Osborne (class of 49) died on July 24, 2004 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Earldine Roberts Osborne (class of 52). You may send condolences to Earldine at 753 Crepe Myrtle Circle,Apopka, Florida 32712, telephone 407-880-4818 or e-mail wrosborne@sprintmail.com.
Barbara Bethel McDaniel (class of 54) died in March of 2003. She is survived by her husband James McDaniel (class of 54). You may send condolences to him at 12125 NW 100 St, Ocala, FL 34482 (352-351-5308.
John Dicker (Teacher) died April 11, 2004. He taught Spanish and coached football during his 25 years at Miami Jackson High School. He played guard and was the place kicker for the University of Miami “Hurricanes” and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1937. He received his Masters Degree from FSU and studied for his Doctorate at Columbia University. He retired to Key Largo with his wife Margaret where he pursued his hobbies of art, photography and writing.
Alan Whitmarsh (class of 54) died February 26, 2004 after a prolonged battle with Pick’s disease. Cards may be mailed to his wife Margery at 356 Grove Isle Circle, Vero Beach, FL 32962. Telephone 772-978-7836.
Fred Kershaw (class of 51) passed away in his sleep on Sunday, February 15, 2004.
Laurie (Rene) Woodward Brady (class of 54) passed away on February 4, 2004.
Lloyd Van Doren (class of 53) has passed away. You may send condolences to his wife Judith at 101 Poplin Place #2, Trenton, Ohio 45067. Telephone 513-988-5477.
Al Morrison (class of 53) passed away of lung cancer on Friday night, January 3, 2004. You may send condolences to Al’s wife, Irene Morrison, 9455 108 Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967. Telephone 561-589-7025. Her e-mail is aipm@webtv.net.
Nelson White (class of 53) has passed away.
Stringer, George (husband of Mary Lee Moomjian Stringer class of 53) died June 19, 2003 from a heart attack. You may send condolences to Mary Lee at 14741 SW 128 Ave, Miami FL 33186.
Hollis Curry (class of 55) died the last week of May, 2003 in Blue Ridge, GA. He was a 6-year band member and was in the “jug band” of the minstral show. Condolences may be sent to his family in care of Gene Curry, 364 Cox Road, Blue Ridge, GA 30513.
Leslie Baker (class of 51) died on January 2, 2003. He is the brother of Joanne Baker Watson (class of 53). Condolences may be sent to Joan at 703 Mauk Road, Mauk, GA 31058.
Harry Martin (class of 54) died on Saturday, April 26, 2003 from Pulmonary Fibrosis. Harry had been hospitalized while awaiting a lung transplant. Condolences may be sent to the family via his daughter Cheryl Martin Tew, 9624 Hubert Morris Road, Wilmer, AL 36587. His brother Frank Martin is from MJHS class of 51.
Eleanor Keene Criscitiello (class of 54) passed away from cancer this month. Condolences may be sent to her husband Michael Criscitiello at 2117 NW 113 Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32606, phone 352-332-4567.
Sam Rehberg (class of 51) passed away recently. You may send condolences to his wife Shandry Tubbs Rehberg (class of January 52) at 2680 N. Crede Ave, Crystal
River, FL 34428.
Chuck Mills (class of 52) passed away on February 16, 2003, a victim of cancer. You may send condolences to his wife Pat Dopko Mills (class of 52), 5243 Cypress Drive, Lake Park, GA 31636.
Thomas Irvin Goe (class of 51) passed away.
Berta Fierro Rivero (class of 54) passed away on December 16, 2002 in Miami.
Anthony Cox (class of 56) passed away in March, 1999 of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. His wife, Jane Gordon Cox can be reached at coxjg@charter.net.
Bill Davenport (class of 53) passed away in October, 2002. Bill had a heart replacement on April 27, 2002 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital and subsequently received a heart transplant. You may send condolences to his wife at 10727 154 Rd N, Jupiter, FL 33478.
Jim O’Connor (class of 52) passed away October 23, 2002 from a blood clot. You may send consolences to his wife Barbara Vetter O’Connor (class of 52) at 9450 Martineque Drive, Miami, Florida 33189.
Gabe Medina’s wife Patricia died on October 8th. They had been married 43 years.
Gabe was in the class of 52. You may send condolences to Gabe at 8670 NW 18 St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024.
Esther “Muffett” (Fackler) Renicker (class of 52) passed away September 26, 2002. She was a retired business owner and bookkeeper and had lived in Ocala since 1956.
Robert F Gee (class of 53) passed away September 9, 2002. He was a veteran and an avid fisherman. You may send condolences to his wife Phyllis at 555 NE 123 St #202, Coral Springs, Florida.
George (Dueard) Foss (class of 53) passed away on July 21, 2002. George’s hobby was documenting the “mountain music and people” of Albermarle and Greene Counties in the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains along the skyline drive.
Louis Gatlin (class of 53) passed away on May 19, 2002. He battled Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemea for nine years. Condolences may be sent to his wife Esther Gatlin, 3703 Elizabeth Avenue, New Bern, NC 28562.
Jerry Lee Thayer (class of 52) passed away June 17, 2000 of lung cancer. You may contact his wife Barbara Carper Thayer (Miami High class of 51) at 13541 SE 108 Ct Rd, Ocklawaha, FL 32179 or by e-mail Bbs890@cs.com
David Bodin (class of 52) passed away.
Sally Becker Johnson (class of 51) passed away on June 29, 2002. Condolences may be sent to her husband, Phillip Johnson, 2999 NW 32 Avenue, Miami, FL 33142.
Jerry Nelson (class of 52) passed away on June 7, 2002. Condolences may be sent to his wife, Janet Nelson, 9700 Orange Blossom Road, Howie in the Hills, Florida 34737.
Doris Nolan McClaskey (class of 53) passed away on April 5, 2002, at her home in Orlando, Fl
Loxley Arden Arch (class of 53) died in March, 2002
Annette Bergeron Smith (class of 55) died in March
Dick Ritchey died on March 2, 2002 after battling cancer for one year
Jim Taylor (class of 51) passed away in early March
Delores Seelbinder Besteso (class of 53) died in February
Helen Mullady James (class of 52) died in January
Milton Ryals (class of 49) died September 18, 2001.
Pope Ryals (class of 53) died in March 2000.