Jean Ribault Class of 1981 Alumni

Fallen Comrades "Gone But Not Forgotten"


In Loving Memory of Ms. Anita "Brown Eyez" Neal

Anita D. Neal
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Anita Dionna Neal, 48, of Tallahassee, transitioned this earthly life to be with her Savior on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Bethel AME Church, 501 West Orange Avenue, Tallahassee. Burial will follow at Culley's Meadowwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Wednesday at TILLMAN OF TALLAHASSEE 850-942-1950, 4006 Crawfordville Road, and from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Bethel.

A Jacksonville native, Anita came to Tallahassee almost 30 years ago to attend Florida State University, where she graduated with a degree in Information Technology. Anita had been employed in the telecommunications industry for more than 15 years as a Sales-Marketing Executive. At the time of her passing, she was a stellar Regional Accounts Executive with Sprint Nextel.
An active Bethel member, she was an intricate part of the Media Ministry and a parent volunteer with the Youth Choir and YPD.
Treasuring her love and legacy are: her daughter, Atarhe' Neal-Viegbesie of Tallahassee; father, Daniel Neal; brother, Daniel D. Neal; sisters, Aliscia Neal and Tracie Neal Collier, all of Jacksonville; along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Anita's mother, Christine Williams Neal Wilson preceded her in death.

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Anita Neal

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Anita D. Neal

Anita Dionna Neal, 48, of Tallahassee, transitioned this earthly life to be with her Savior on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Bethel AME Church, 501 West Orange Avenue, Tallahassee. Burial will follow at Culley's Meadowwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Wednesday at TILLMAN OF TALLAHASSEE 850-942-1950, 4006 Crawfordville Road, and from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Bethel.
A Jacksonville native, Anita came to Tallahassee almost 30 years ago to attend Florida State University, where she graduated with a degree in Information Technology. Anita had been employed in the telecommunications industry for more than 15 years as a Sales-Marketing Executive. At the time of her passing, she was a stellar Regional Accounts Executive with Sprint Nextel.An active Bethel member, she was an intricate part of the Media Ministry and a parent volunteer with the Youth Choir and YPD.
Treasuring her love and legacy are: her daughter, Atarhe' Neal-Viegbesie of Tallahassee; father, Daniel Neal; brother, Daniel D. Neal; sisters, Aliscia Neal and Tracie Neal Collier, all of Jacksonville; along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Anita's mother, Christine Williams Neal Wilson preceded her in death.

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In Loving Memory of Ms. Veronica "Roni" Dowdell

Veronica Dowdell

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DOWDELL Funeral service for Veronica Dowdell will be held Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 11:00AM in the Rosa Glover Holmes Memorial Chapel, Pastor Moses Johnson, Jr., officiating. She was employed by the Internal Revenue Service with 10 years of service. She was a member of Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, Ra'Shad Deacon; uncles, George Peterson, Roosevelt Harley; aunt, Mary Peterson; step-mother, Annie M. Harley; and a host of other relatives and friends. Ms. Dowdell will rest in the mortuary for the visitation of friends on Friday, November 25, from 4PM until 7PM. Entombment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Professional services provided by HOLMES-GLOVER-SOLOMON FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC. 4334 Brentwood Avenue. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=154736902#fbLoggedOut

 DOWDELL Funeral service for Veronica Dowdell will be held Saturday, November 26, 2011 at  11:00AM in the Rosa Glover Holmes Memorial Chapel, Pastor Moses Johnson, Jr., officiating.  She was employed by the Internal Revenue Service with 10 years of service. She was a  member of Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, Ra'Shad Deacon; uncles, George Peterson, Roosevelt Harley; aunt, Mary Peterson; step-mother, Annie M. Harley; and a host of other relatives and friends. Ms. Dowdell will rest in the mortuary for the visitation of friends on Friday, November 25, from 4PM until 7PM. Entombment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Professional services provided by HOLMES-GLOVER-SOLOMON FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC. 4334 Brentwood Avenue. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=154736902#fbLoggedOu

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Memorial and funeral services of our Veronica (Roni) Dowdell will be held at:
Holmes - Glover and Solomon Funeral Chapel 4334 Brentwood Avenue Jacksonville, FL
Telephone # 904-768-5215
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Viewing will be on Friday, November 25, 2011 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm.and funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Holmes-Glover and Solomon on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 10:00 am.

Cards can be mailed to Roni's son:
Ra'Shad Steffon Dowdell
1135 Bert Road Apt. C6
Jacksonville, FL 32211-5866

Please keep Veronica's family in your prayers.

Veronica Dowdell

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DOWDELL Funeral service for Veronica Dowdell will be held Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 11:00AM in the Rosa Glover Holmes Memorial Chapel, Pastor Moses Johnson, Jr., officiating. She was employed by the Internal Revenue Service with 10 years of service. She was a member of Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, Ra'Shad Deacon; uncles, George Peterson, Roosevelt Harley; aunt, Mary Peterson; step-mother, Annie M. Harley; and a host of other relatives and friends. Ms. Dowdell will rest in the mortuary for the visitation of friends on Friday, November 25, from 4PM until 7PM. Entombment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Professional services provided by HOLMES-GLOVER-SOLOMON FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC. 4334 Brentwood Avenue. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com
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Veronica Dowdell

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DOWDELL Funeral service for Veronica Dowdell will be held Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 11:00AM in the Rosa Glover Holmes Memorial Chapel, Pastor Moses Johnson, Jr., officiating. She was employed by the Internal Revenue Service with 10 years of service. She was a member of Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, Ra'Shad Deacon; uncles, George Peterson, Roosevelt Harley; aunt, Mary Peterson; step-mother, Annie M. Harley; and a host of other relatives and friends. Ms. Dowdell will rest in the mortuary for the visitation of friends on Friday, November 25, from 4PM until 7PM. Entombment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Professional services provided by HOLMES-GLOVER-SOLOMON FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC. 4334 Brentwood Avenue. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com
Published in the Florida Times-Union on November 24, 2011
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In Loving Memory of Ms. Yvette "Hollywood" Hicks-Boynton
YVETTE MICHELLE HICKS BOYNTON
In Memoriam
Loving Memories OF Yvette Michelle Hicks Boynton.
You are truly missed. My life have not been the same
without you. Morals and values that you bestow upon me has kept me, and I am truly grateful to have had such a
 wonderful daughter. Loving Mother, Constance B. Stephens,
 A host of Family & Dear Friends. -

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The funeral services for Yvette "Hollywood" Hicks Boynton will be held on Saturday, October 29th  @ 12:00 p.m. Location: Open Arms Christian Fellowship, 2763 Dunn Avenue The viewing will be held on Friday, October 28th from 4:00 .pm. - 7:00 p.m. @ Carthage Chapel Furneral Home located at 929 W. Beaver Street.

Please keep Yvette's family in your prayers.
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In Loving Memory of Ms. Septimber Spann

The funeral service for Ms. Septimber Smith were
held on Saturday, October 8, 2011.
At St. Thomas Missionary Baptist Church
5863 Moncrief Rd.
Jacksonville, FL. 32209
Time: 11:00 a.m. 

 

In Loving Memory of Paula Brown-Washington


Published in the Florida Times-Union on August 31, 2010

St. Stephen's AME Church Funeral Service Information

Mrs. Paula Brown-Washington


 Funeral Services for Mrs. Paula Brown- Washington will be held at St. Stephen's AME Churh.
The Church is located at 1439 North Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209. For directions to
the Church call 904) 358-2399‎ or map the directions at http://maps.google.com/maps.
 The itinerary for the service is is as follows: 1.) Viewing - 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
 Thursday, July 1, 2010. 2.) The Funeral is scheduled on Friday, July 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

Paula M. Washington

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WASHINGTON Funeral service for Ms. Paula M. Washington will be held Friday, July 2, 2010 at 11:00 am in the St. Stephens A.M.E. Church. She is survived by her mother, Patricia A. Brown; children, Michael Brown and Tiana Washington; grandchildren, Malik and Micha'el Brown; sisters, Ja'ppe Williams and Patricia Thomas (Vincent); brother, Alvin Williams; special friend, Roderick Streater, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Ms. Washington will rest in the mortuary for visitation of friends on Thursday July 1, 2010, from 5pm to 8pm. Interment will be in Edgewood Cemetery. Professional services provided by HOLMES GLOVER SOLOMON FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC., 4334 Brentwood Avenue. Please Sign the Guestbook

Fallen Comrades "Gone But Not Forgotten"
By L. Dian Davis, June 30, 2010

 We, the 1981 Class of Ribault Senior High School (RHS)
 pay homage to our fallen comrades, may they rest in peace (RIP).

‡ Anita Neal
Bruce Rasberry
Calvin Brown
Cecelia Holmes
Curtis Boston
Curtis Warren
Elmer Gilbert
Mary Kirkland
Michael Mitchell
Paula Brown-Washington
Septimber Spann
Veronica "Roni" Dowdell
‡ Wealthie Fischer
Yvette "Hollywood" Hicks


If you are aware of any name(s) that are omitted from the aforementioned list,
we cordially request that you notify us.
In advance, thanks for your assistance. Be Blessed!

Legendary Ribault High Coach Dies

UPDATED: 5:10 pm EST March 6,2006

After three decades coaching and mentoring young men at
Ribault High School, Bernard Wilkes has died.


 
 
 Wilkes, 57, died in his sleep Sunday morning from an apparent heart attack.Wilkes had coached the Ribault boys' basketball team for 30 years, leading the Trojans to four state championships."He's a legend in the state of Florida, for sure," said Al Austin, Ribault's athletic director.Wilkes career ended at 758-159, just two wins shy of the becoming the state's all-time winningest basketball coach. He was elected to the Florida Coaches' Hall of Fame in 2004.
"When we win like champions, when we lose like men; excuses do not excuse and explanations do no explain. That was Coach Wilkes. That was his philosophy," said John Stafford, assistant principal of student services. Friends said that was the philosophy Wilkes instilled over the years in all of his players.
Duval County schools' athletic director remembers him as a tough competitor.
"When you played against Bernard, it was a hard-fought, very competitive ball game, but his kids always conducted themselves in a very professional, very gentlemanly manner," said Duval County schools' athletic director,
John Fox "We are very, very much going to miss Bernard Wilkes."
Upon hearing the news, many of Wilkes' former players returned to Ribault to pay their respects.
"The number who have come back this morning and who have been calling is a testament to
the person he was and the message that he instilled in them," said principal Royce Turner.
Friends said Wilkes battled diabetes, but maintained his health.
"He's been going through a few little changes, but he made adjustments. He used to be kind
of fiery coach, but he kind of settled down," Austin told Channel 4's Bryan Kelly.
Turner said he hopes to have a memorial service in the school's gym on Friday, saying it's the place
where many former students and friends came to know him the best.

In Loving Memory of Coach Henry Crawford

Henry Bernor Crawford Sr.

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CRAWFORD Mr. Henry Bernor Crawford, Sr., 68, passed away peacefully August 26, 2010. He was a native of Jacksonville, FL, where he received his
early education, graduating with Honors from New Stanton Senior High School- Class of 1960. Furthering his education, he received his B.S. degree from Dillard University of New Orleans, LA; M.S. Degree from Florida A&M University of Tallahassee, FL; and the Specialist Degree and was a candidate for the PhD, both from Florida State University of Tallahassee, FL. As one of Duval County's Outstanding Educators, Mr. Crawford was employed with Duval County School Board as an Assistant Principal in charge of Student Services. He retired after 29 years of dedicated service. Other affiliations include member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Survivors include his children, Henry B. Crawford, Jr. (Sandra), Ms. Zedra Crawford, Christopher Crawford, Mrs. Kelli S. Rodriquez (Juan), Adrain Crawford, Sr. (Erica), Anzle Crawford and Alexander Crawford; grandchildren, Julius Denson, II (Benea), Ms. Candice Crawford, Diamante Brown, Justin Crawford and Adrian Crawford, Jr.; great grandson, Julius Denson, III; brothers, Johnny Crawford (Delores) and Otis Crawford (Ionia); a number of other relatives and friends. A GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 12:30 PM, Thursday, September 2, 2010 in Evergreen Cemetery, with Rev. Timothy L. Cole, Sr., officiating. Mr. Crawford will rest in the mortuary for visitation Wednesday from 5 PM until 7 PM (where the family will receive friends at 5 PM). Friends are asked to assemble at the graveside in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of ALPHONSO WEST MORTUARY, INC., 4409 Soutel Dr. 904-766-9671. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com