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Kelly Chapman, 62, of Dallas, formerly of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010 at the Polk Medical Center in Cedartown. Born December 16, 1947 in Palatka, Florida he was the son of the late James Thomas Chapman and the late Lena Ross Chapman.

Kelly served his country in the United States Army and was a veteran of Viet Nam. Kelly graduated from Gupton Jones School of Mortuary Science in 1976 and was a licensed funeral director in the states of Florida and Georgia for the last 34 years. Kelly was an active member of the American Legion, the VFW, and the Elks clubs. Kelly had been on staff at Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services since 2007.

Survivors include his wife of thirty-four years, Sharon Bohannon Chapman; his son and daughter-in –law, Greg and Amanda Chapman of Hiram; his daughter and her fiancé, Alena Chapman and Matt Sandlin of Burgaw, North Carolina; his precious grandchildren, Riley Chapman, and Tanner Chapman (who lovingly referred to him as “Big Daddy”); his four brothers, two sisters, and several nieces and nephews.

Deacon James C. Richardson, Father of Dr. Rickey L. Mitchell, FFDA Member; Mitchell Funeral Home, Miami passed away on June 24, 2010. He is survived by Annie L. Richardson, Dr. Rickey L. Mitchell, Shirley Watson, Albert Richardson and Anthony Coley
DeWayne Yates, age 37, passed away on Feb 20th following an illness of several months. He was the son of Paul Yates, L.F.D. former owner of the Yates Funeral Home in Trenton, FL and current Lead Funeral Director with Dees-Parrish Family Funeral Home in Lake City; DeWayne was also the nephew of Otis Evans, former owner of Evans Funeral Home in High Springs, and current L.F.D. with Evans-Carter Funeral Home in High Springs, FL and Forest Meadows Funeral Home in Gainesville, FL and two other Lead Funeral Directors in the family.

DeWayne is survived by his wife, Marsha L. Yates; his children, Parker Yates, Owen Yates, Claira Yates, and Emma Yates; his parents, Patricia Evans Yates and Paul W. Yates; his sister, Dana Yates and nieces Avery and Harper all of Trenton, Florida; his maternal grandmother, Bernice Evans of Cross City, Florida. Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

Visitation services were held on Feb. 26th and funeral services were held on Feb. 27th at the First Baptist Church of Trenton with Brother Rick Lawrence & Brother Keith McConnell officiating; Interment followed in the Bethel Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Dees-Parrish Family Funeral Home in Lake City, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: Yates Scholarship Fund, C/O: First Baptist Church of Trenton, 118 Northeast 2nd Street, Trenton, FL 32693

John J. (Jack) Hogan, Jr., age 71, passed away on January 24, 2010. He grew up in the family business, and in 1960 Jack became the President of Fogarty Funeral Home in Flushing, New York. In 2006, Jack rose to the pinnacle of his profession by becoming the President of the National Funeral Directors Association; a position he served with pride and reverence.

Most important to Jack Hogan, he was a devoted family man. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Hogan, who he always termed to be “the partner in all his success.” Together they raised 5 children and are the adoring grandparents of 11 wonderful grandchildren. Jack Hogan’s wake was held on January 29th at the Quinn-Fogarty Funeral Home, and his funeral mass was held at the Church of Mary’s Nativity in Flushing, New York.

Clint Holden, age 87, passed away on January 29, 2010. He was a funeral director for over 60 years and the senior vice president of Moss Feaster Funeral Home in Pinellas County. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Andree, and two sons: Clinton and Mark, both of Clearwater. Visitation was held on February 3rd at the Moss Feaster Funeral Home in Dunedin, Florida, and his funeral service was held on February 4th at the St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Clearwater, Florida.
Judith C. Ralph passed away on December 22nd, 2009. She was a past president of FFDA and the owner of T.M. Ralph Funeral Homes. Visitation was held on December 29th at T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home at 7001 N.W. 4th Street in Plantation, Florida. Funeral services were held on December 30th at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church at 200 North University Drive in Plantation, Florida.

Judy is survived by her husband, Thomas M. Ralph; daughters: Judith M. Day, Patricia Jo Ralph and Kathleen S. Ralph; her son: Thomas H. Ralph (FFDA Past President); her brothers: Henry W. Johnson and James P. Johnson and four grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Gregory the Great Endowment Fund in memory of Judith C. Ralph, 200 N. University Drive, Plantation, FL 33324 or to Funeral Service Foundation in memory of Judith C. Ralph (Hand in Hand Endowment Campaign), 13625 Bishops Drive, Brookfield, WI 53005

Kenneth Perrin passed away on December 2nd, 2009. He was the father of Daniel Perrin, FFDA Immediate Past President. Kenneth is survived by his wife Maggie, daughter Judith Burns and son Daniel; six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Services were held on December 5th at the First Christian Church in Sebree Kentucky. Memorial contributions can be sent to: St. Anthony's Hospice, 2410 S. Green St., Henderson, Ky., 42420.
Ernst G. Wintter passed away on December 1, 2009. He was the former owner of Wintter Kirby Funeral Chapels and a member of FFDA. Ernst is survived by his wife Lisa, his children Juli, Ernst, Shelley, Colette, Christopher and Rejane, his sister Bonnie, seven grandchildren, and many extended family members. A celebration of life was held on December 7th at the Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel at 9000 Pines Blvd in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Memorial contributions can be made in his name to a charity of your choice.
Alberta Henry passed away on Friday, September 18, 2009. She was the Grandmother of FFDA student member Bry’an E. Onweazuekwu of Eva's Grace Funeral Services, West Palm Beach, FL. Memorial services were held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the Hall, Ferguson, Hewitt Chapel located at 1900 NW 54th Street in Miami, FL.
Gary D. Gross, 63, passed away on July 9, 2009. Gary was a member of FFDA, Vice President and Funeral Director for Hooper Funeral Homes, former owner of Shumway – Gross Funeral Service, Saco, ME and former partner of Dennett-Craig & Gross Funeral Home, Saco and Buxton, ME

He is survived by his wife: Mrs. Miriam E. Gross, Inverness; 2 Sons: Mr. Matthew J. Gross, Inverness; Mr. Zechariah L. Gross, St. Augustine; 4 daughters: Ms. Tammy Ruth Gross and partner, Shari Salisbury, Westbrook, ME; Mrs. Joanna Lynn (Brent) Stokinger, Palmer, Alaska; Ms. Elizabeth Mercades Cortez, Spring Hill; Mrs. Racheal (Robert) Davis, Ocala; a stepdaughter: Mrs. Lori (Magnus) Linden, Windham, ME; his parents: Philip H. and Margaret Gross, Inverness; a brother: Philip H. Gross Jr., Abbott, ME; 7 grandchildren: Tessah and Jakob Stokinger, Ciarra Smith, Chase and Carly Davis, Sarah and Adam Linden. Mr. Gross was a proud foster parent of over 100 children in Maine and Florida.

Funeral Services were held on July 14th, 2009 at the Inverness Chapel of Hooper Funeral Homes, 501 W. Main Street in Inverness, FL 34450. Memorial donations can be made to The Path of Citrus County, PO Box 3024, Inverness, FL 34451.

Deward Martin, 83 of Holly Hill, Florida passed away on July 8, 2009. He was the Step-father of FFDA Lobbyist, Georgia McKeown. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia engineering school, he earned his masters degree in Sanitary Engineering at the University of Illinois. He was a member of the American Society of Professional Engineers and his career spanned a lifetime of experience in both the design and construction engineering industries.

There was nothing Deward Martin could not repair or build. No matter how simple or how difficult, even without seeing the project, he knew how to solve the problem. Everyone including family, friends and colleagues called him for advice and he was always there to lend a hand.

His sense of humor and his warm laughter would light up a room and everyone waited for his stories of the "good ol' days." A simple man, he could make anything grow and loved gardening, visiting with his grandchildren, and rooting for his beloved Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins.

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