Clay High School Florida Alumni Obituaries

Edward Crutchfield Jr., known by his family as Butchy and by friends as Eddie, was born in Lexington, KY. As a lifelong resident, he was deeply rooted in his community and known for his kindness, wisdom, and big smile. He was a devoted son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, but above all, a loving...

A beloved husband father and brother Alex B. McDowell 71 passed away January 27 2026 at his home in Freeport Florida. Alex was born on October 19 1954 to Eva Merle Pridgen and James Edward McDowell in Brewton Alabama. He was the fifth of six children and the family lived in Brewton while spending su...

Obituary for A beloved husband father and brother Alex B. McDowell 71 passed away January 27 2026 at his home in Freeport Florida. Alex was born on October 19 1954 to Eva Merle Pridgen and James Edward McDowell in Brewton Alabama. He was the fifth of six children and the family lived in Brewton whil...

Mark Allen Sorenson 58 of Clay Banks passed away at his home in the town of Clay Banks on February 16 2026. He met the adversity of his battle with cancer with courage and strength. Mark was born on July 2 1967 in Algoma to Virgil and Mae Christianson Sorenson. He grew up in Clay Banks and graduated...

Lillie Jean Cochran was born to the late Rev. Richard Hughes and Mrs. Lillian Stone in Troy Alabama. She spent her young years with her family in Thomasville Georgia until they settled in Sarasota Florida in the 1950s. Lillie graduated from Booker High School in 1961 and moved to Jacksonville Florid...

Doris Elaine Rankin MillerNovember 28, 1935 – February 9, 2026Doris Miller, beloved mom, nana, aunt, and friend died peacefully, surrounded by family, at her home at the age of 90. Doris was born in Nyack, New York while her father was a seminary student. The second of three daughters, Doris grew up...

Kenneth Houston "Kenny" Facemyer age 88 passed away on February 6 2026 in DeLand Florida. Born on January 1 1938 in Pocatalico West Virginia Kenny began his life in the heart of Appalachia. His family moved to Mount Vernon Ohio when he was 7 years old. He pursued his high school education at Mount V...

Lucy Ann Boss, age 89, passed away the morning of Monday, January 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her life, William H. Boss (Bill) and her loved ones in Tullahoma, TN.A warm-weather celebration of Lucy’s life will be held at a later date, to include a memorial service at the Unitarian Universali...

Beleta Anne Page daughter of Henry Clay and Annzula Page was born on October 9 1946. She departed this life into the arms of our Lord and Savior on October 19 2025 at the age of 79 years and 10 days. Beleta professed her hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Cowles Chapel Baptist Church...

BRUNSWICK Leroy H. Schaedler 93 of Brunswick passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on January 21 2018. Leroy was born in Glencoe MO on April 5 1924 a son of August and Caroline John Schaedler. Growing up Leroy enjoyed working on the family farm and was an avid hunter. He g...

James John Stroumbos Papou of Old Orchard Beach Maine was born March 4 1958 and passed on April 1 2015. He was born to James T. and Rita E. Duffy Stroumbos in Tripoli Libya while his father was on active duty. James attended school in Chicopee Massachusetts where his family still lives. James gradua...

Charlotte Rankin Harris08/06/1939 - 01/08/2026Charlotte Rankin Harris, 86, of Auburn, AL passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2026. She was born in Durham, North Carolina, on August 6, 1939, to Reverend Hamilton Paul Rankin and Elaine Clay Hall Rankin. Charlotte was predeceased by her husband, Don...

Fred Millard Maxwell of Whitwell TN passed away in peace at his home on December 25 2025 at 79 years of age. Fred was born in Chattanooga TN at Erlanger hospital on September 26 1946 to Clarence E. Helen L. Maxwell. As a child he was enrolled at H. Clay Evans grammar school finishing at Hemlock ele...

Lawrence Larry D. Guy passed away peacefully on Friday January 9 2026 just six days after his 87th birthday. He was born on January 3 1939 in South Bend IN to the late Kenneth D. and Kathryn Guy. Larry was the oldest of three children preceded in death by his brother Tom and he is survived by his si...

SHERRY R. JOHNSSherry Romaine Johns, 71, of Interlachen passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville following a brief illness.A Palatka native, Sherry had been a lifelong resident of Putnam County. She attended Palatka South High School and had attended ...