Duval Archives — Florida Genealogy

St. Nicholas Cemetery, Jacksonville, Florida

A bird likes to sing but cannot write the song for future reference. Some animals fly and cannot write down the process which he transports from one place to another. We have heard and seen the talking bird, but we have not seen his written conversation. Man is unique in many behavioral patterns. It is an intelligent thing to put down parts of information until we come to a more valid and conclusive bit of evidence that can be checked until we find real truths that exists behind an important community place or project. The difference between man and the … Read more

Obituary of Robert Lee Rowe (1931-2009)

February 17, 1931 – November 16, 2009 Robert Lee Rowe, 78, of Hilliard, Florida passed away November 16, 2009. He was born February 17, 1931 in Hilliard to Minnie Lee and Frank Rowe. Robert was a member of River Road Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his two sons: Robert Larry Rowe and Tony Lee Rowe. He is survived by his wife: Betty Jean Lee Rowe of Hilliard; one daughter: Roxann Blackstock (Jimmy) of Hilliard; one son: Steven Arthur Rowe (Tammy) of Douglas, Georgia; one sister: Mildred (Mibby) Boutwell of Hilliard; six step-sons: Mike Johns of Callahan, Florida; … Read more

Obituary of Enos Lee Harrison Ward

March 4, 1964 – August 14, 2009 Enos Lee Harrison Ward, 45 years of age of Yulee, passed away Friday, August 14, in Iraq. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Jessie Lee and Mary Jane Ward. He was a man of honor and his word was his bond. A man of integrity. He was a man who loved his country and his wife with all his heart. He served his country with honor and he was honored to be a part of the Special Forces during his 25 year career in the United States Army. Enos was … Read more

Obituary of Teddy Warren Fletcher (1952-2009)

October 5, 1952 – July 8, 2009 Teddy Warren Fletcher, 56, of Callahan, passed away July 8, 2009. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Garret Henderson Fletcher and Hazel Smith Fletcher Seals. He attended school in Callahan the 10th grade and transferred to Michigan where he graduated from Redford High School in 1971. He loved music and playing his guitar. He is survived by his sisters: Bonnie Wysole, Joyce (Harry) Pittman, Janice (John) McGrath, Diane Burns and Angela Bennett; Numerous Nieces and Nephews, cousins and other Relatives whom he loved dearly. The family will receive friends Sunday … Read more

Obituary of Anthony Loren Guinn, Jr. (2009-2009)

May 1, 2009 – May 1, 2009 Anthony Loren Guinn, Jr., infant son of Anthony Loren Guinn, Sr. and Karie Marie Sandiford, passed away May 1 at Baptist Medical Center. He was preceded in death by Great Grandparents: Louise Camp, Lorene Guinn, Winifred Wanger, and Agnes and Joseph Sandiford and a Great uncle: Kenny Register. He is also survived by his grandparents: Joseph and Brenda Sandiford, and Brenda and John Guinn; Aunts: Crystal Morehead and Jenny Guinn; Uncles: Charles Sandiford, Joseph Sandiford, Jr., Brandon Dutton, and Mike Guinn and Great Grandfather: Charles Register. The family will receive friends Wednesday May … Read more

Obituary of Larry Allen Dupree

February 4, 1968 – April 26, 2009 Larry Allen Dupree, 41, of Callahan, passed away Sunday April 26 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, but lived a number of years in Callahan, FL. He was preceded in death by his mother: Virginia Gail Drury Dupree. He is survived by his wife: Brenda Kay Dupree; 3-Sons: Joey Lee (Dawn) Dupree, Scott Allen (Courtney) Dupree and Larry Joseph (Brittani) Dupree; a Grandson: Brayden Allen Dupree; his Father: Robert H. Dupree; a Sister: Holly Diane (Roy) Merskowski; and a Brother: Robbie (Brandy) Dupree; Two Grandmothers: Dorothy … Read more

Obituary of Donald Strickland (1951-2009)

March 30, 1951 – February 5, 2009 Donald Strickland, 57, of Jacksonville, passed away February 5 following a lengthy illness. He was a native and life-long resident of Jacksonville. His parents were the late Tom and Ruby Music Strickland. He was preceded in death by 2-sons: Clyde and Buddy Moore and 4-brothers: Ronnie, Jefferie, Hulon, and Dick Strickland. He is survived by his wife: Glenda Strickland, 2-Daughters: Tina Duffie and Patsy Roach; 3-Sons: Michael Strickland, Glen Moore, and Whistle Moore; 2-Sisters: Betty Boatright and Linda Hagen; a nephew: Buddy Strickland; 18-Grandchildren and 13-Great Grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday … Read more

Obituary of Louise O’Steen Hern (1922-2009)

May 14, 1922 – January 21, 2009 Louise O’Steen Hern, 86, of Jacksonville, passed away Wednesday January 21 following a lengthy illness. She was a life long resident of Jacksonville, and her parents were the late Foster and Julia O’Steen. She was a member of the Maranatha Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Louis Hern; 2-Brothers: Robert and James O’Steen; and 2-Sisters: Josephine Roberts and Catherine Lewis. She is survived by 2-daughters: Teresa Poole and Christine Hern; and 2-Sons: Robert C. Hern and John Richard Hern; 9-Grandchildren: Sherry Branch, Edward Brown, Shlinda Canterbury, Scott … Read more