CARL WILSON DEAN

Carl Wilson Dean passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the Frederick Douglass Gymnasium.

Castillo & Thurston's Key West Mortuary and Cremation Center is in charge of all arrangements.

RAYMOND L. ALLDAFFER

Raymond L. "Big Al" Alldaffer passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Lower Keys Medical Center in Key West. Raymond was born June 18, 1939, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Earl and Hilda (Weigle) Alldaffer. Raymond was brought to Key West by the Navy in 1959, and served 20 years in the Navy. He retired as a 1st class petty officer. During his career he was a Naval Aviation Ordnanceman. He served several tours at Naval Air Station Boca Chica VF-101, NAS Oceana, Va., VF-74, NAS Argentia, Newfoundland (station weapons) and Bermuda. He also served aboard the USS Lake Champlain, USS Forrestal and USS Nimitz.

Following Raymond's Navy career he returned to Key West and was employed by the Florida Highway Patrol as a communications officer for over 15 years. He retired from the Florida Highway Patrol and was employed by the U.S. Civil Service at Boca Chica in administration, with nine years of service.

Raymond was a life member of the DAV and the USS Forrestal Reunion Association. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mildred Bagley; brother Lawrence Alldaffer; all of Salina, Kan.; and brother Earl Alldaffer Jr. of California.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Addie Grace Muse Alldaffer; a daughter, Susan Marie Hughes and her husband, Dan; two granddaughters, Caitlin and Emily Hughes of Virginia Beach, Va.; two brothers, William (Jan) Alldaffer of New Braunfels, Texas, and Robert Alldaffer of Bronson, Texas. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in the Dean-Lopez Funeral Home chapel. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, also in the Dean-Lopez Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow in the Key West City Cemetery.

Dean-Lopez Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.

CYNTHIA PRIESTER

Cynthia Priester passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at Lower Keys Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church.

Castillo & Thurston's Key West Mortuary and Cremation Center is charged with all arrangements.

JENNIE L. BERVALDI

Jennie L. Bervaldi, 37, passed from this earth Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.

Jennie was born and lived her life in Key West, Fla. She graduated from Key West High School, worked at Garrison Bight Marina and was enrolled at Florida Keys Community College.

Jennie is survived by her daughter, Kahli T. Bervaldi; mother, Bettie Bervaldi; father, Dr. Frank Bervaldi (Ruby); brother, Vincent Bervaldi; sister, Annette Hudson; grandmother, Jennie Fae Bervaldi; niece, Brittnie Al Bataa (Tarek); uncle, Richard Bervaldi (Cheryl); and numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.

Jennie had the biggest, brightest smile and a sparkling personality and a heart that was open to persons from all walks of life. She never met a person that wasn't a friend. She will be greatly missed but her smile will remain in our hearts forever.

In lieu of flowers, we request that donations be made in Jennie's honor to the Cooking with Love Program at the Metropolitan Community Church.

The family received friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with an abbreviated service for friends and family beginning at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at the Dean-Lopez Funeral Home Chapel in Key West. A private family service will be held today, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, before the burial at the Key West Cemetery.

Dean-Lopez Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

DEBORAH JO PARKS

Deborah Jo Parks passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, in Burlington, Ky.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Southern Keys Cemetery at Big Coppitt Key.

All arrangements entrusted to Castillo & Thurston's Key West Mortuary and Cremation Center.

Keith Allen Barker

Keith Allen Barker, 65, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at his residence.

He was born on July 11, 1944, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Frank and Grace (Bennett) Barker.

On June 15, 2007, he married Harriet Tully in Bellefontaine and she survives. Also surviving is a son, Brent (Dana) Barker of Carson City, Mich.; Derek (Jacqui) Norman and children, Kara and Emma, of Big Pine Key, Fla., who has been like a son for many years; brother, Bill (Elda) Barker of San Diego, Calif.; sisters Rosemary (Chuck) Barton, Nancy (Bob) Henry, both of Bellefontaine, and Alice (Doug) Baughman of De Graff, Ohio; and grandchildren Eden Lance, Roslyn Melody and Bryna Skylar.

Keith was a teacher and taught school in Key West for 28 years and in Columbus, Ga., for two years. He was a member of the First Church of God in Bellefontaine and a graduate of Bellefontaine High School in 1962. In 1971 he graduated from Anderson College in Anderson, Ind., where he played football all four years. He enjoyed boating, fishing and anything to do with the water.

There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the First Church of God in Bellefontaine with Pastor Ray Headings and Pastor C.J. Plogger officiating. There will be one hour of calling prior to the service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of God, 1000 E. Brown Ave., Bellefontaine, OH 43311; Universal Home Health Hospice, 701 S. Main St., Bellefontaine, OH 43311; or the Bellefontaine EMS, 201 W. Sandusky Ave., Bellefontaine, OH 43311.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at eichholtz@embarqmail.com.

ADELLE KNOWLES

Mrs. Adelle Lois Beccaise Knowles went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.

Adelle was born on Jan. 21, 1924, in Key West, and was a lifetime resident of Key West. She was the daughter of the late Hilma and Charlie Beccaise of Key West.

Adelle worked for the Monroe County school system cafeteria for 32 years, and retired as assistant head baker at Horace O'Bryant Middle School. Adelle always derived joy in helping others and cooking large meals for her whole family -- especially the date cake with guava duff drizzled on top.

One niece fondly recalled that, as a young girl, she lamented to her Aunt Adelle that she longed for a skirt to wear to the senior dance at school. Within a few hours, Adelle had sewn five -- one for each day of the school week -- of the most beautifully pleated skirts, the style that accommodated the popular full crinoline slips of the 1950s. Among other little hobbies, Adelle was an avid crossword puzzle player, and was able to solve the most challenging of crossword puzzles.

Adelle loved her Lord, and was a lifetime member of the Church of God. Even if Adelle had to work, she always made sure that her four children went to Sunday School every week, dressed in their hand-pressed and starched "Sunday Best."

Mrs. Knowles was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry Knowles; sisters and brothers; daughter, Peggy Knowles Vaughn; and son, Richard Ted Knowles. She is survived by her son, Bruce (Tina) Knowles; daughter, Marilyn (Roland) Lowe; sister, Eloise Beccaise Bromley of South Carolina; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of loving and caring neighbors.

Viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Dean Lopez Funeral Home. Services will immediately follow, with the Rev. Raymond Shockley of the Church of God officiating. Burial will be in the family plot at the Key West Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please send remembrances to the Church of God, 1419 White St., c/o Pastor Shockley.

Dean Lopez Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

PETER D. HOFFMAN

Peter D. Hoffman, 67, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.

Funeral services will be scheduled at a later date.

JOYCE ANN PEREZ

Joyce Ann Perez, 77, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at Lower Keys Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Joyce was born March 29, 1932, in Key West, the daughter of Alton and Helen (Hollerich) Parks. She was a lifetime resident of Key West and a graduate of the Convent of Mary Immaculate in 1950. She was a lifetime member of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church, devoting much of her life to the needs of the St. Josephs School as librarian and St. Mary's School librarian. She helped run the cafeteria at Mary Immaculate High School for many years. Joyce also worked at the Key West Naval Exchange for several years. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of St. Mary's Church, the Adoration Chapel and the St. Mary's soup kitchen. Joyce also was a Pink Lady at Lower Keys Medical Center and the bookkeeper at the Coral Isle Trailer Park.

She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, preceded in death by her parents, her loving aunt, Anna Hollerich, and her brother, Robert Parks.

Joyce is survived by her husband of 56 years, Joe L. Perez; one daughter, Joli Ann Perez of Key West; three sons, Jesse (Dina) Perez of Tampa, Fla., Jody Perez of Key West and JoJo Justin (Lourdes) Perez of Miami, Fla.; two brothers, Dickie Richard (Mary) Parks of Homestead, Fla., and George (Sandy) Parks of Apopka, Fla.; and her loving sister, Bernadette Parks Lannon of Lakeland, Fla.; and her three grandchildren, Trina and husband Ricky, Jesse Joseph Perez and wife Barbara, and Jazlynn Perez.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Nov. 15, 2009, in the Dean-Lopez Funeral Home Chapel. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Key West City Cemetery. Dean-Lopez Funeral Home entrusted with all arrangements.

ROGER LEE BAILEY

Roger Lee Bailey, 55, of Key West, Fla., formerly of northeast Missouri, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at his home in Key West. Roger was born in Brookfield, Mo., on March 28, 1954, to Samuel Quentin and Geneva (Sullivan) Bailey. Roger was a hairdresser and floral designer. He is survived by his lifelong partner, Jerry Prier; six sisters; two brothers; and several nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held in Missouri. In Key West, there will be a celebration of life gathering at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at 404 Virginia St. (in the garden), in Key West.

Please come by and share your memories of Roger with his partner, Jerry, as well as many of Roger's good friends.