Nassau Archives — Florida Genealogy

Obituary of Wanda Lea Gilfillan

March 2, 1921 – November 19, 2021 Wanda Lea (Womack) Gilfillan of Amelia Island, Florida passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2021 at Baptist Medical Center Nassau in Fernandina Beach. She was born March 2, 1921 in Glenwood, Kentucky, daughter of Ward Dewey Womack and Vanna Marie (Shortridge) Womack. A graduate of Portsmouth, Ohio High School in the Class of 1939, she furthered her education at the University of Cincinnati Nursing School. It was there she met Lewis S. Gilfillan of Bar Harbor, Maine, who had received his DMD from Tufts University and was completing his residency as an oral … Read more

Obituary of C. David Shores

June 25, 1941 – February 15th, 2022 C. David Shores, 80, of Fernandina Beach, Florida, died Tuesday, February 15th, 2022 at home. He was born June 25, 1941, in Spartanburg South Carolina, the son of the late Dorothy and Carl Shores. He was the youngest of 3 children. Mr. Shores graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1964, and married Lillian Wills Hutcheson on December 22, 1964 in Rock Hill, South Carolina He served in the U.S. Army for over 32 years retiring with the rank of Colonel in 1998. Colonel Shores is survived by his daughter Carla Shores … Read more

Obituary of Dorothy Jones (1936-2022)

February 8, 1936 – May 1, 2022 Dorothy (Dot) Jones died peacefully May 1, 2022 at her home in Yulee, Florida. Dot died as she lived, surrounded by her loving family, reminiscing on beautiful memories of life and laughter. She was born February 8, 1936 in Warren County, Georgia to the late Neal and Marie Simons. Dot met her husband, Walter Jones in 1954 when they were 16 years old. They married on March 19, 1955 and started growing their family one year later. Dot was known for her home cooked meals and her love of the outdoors. She loved … Read more

Obituary of Phyllis M. Stoddard (1927-2022)

September 2, 1927 – September 24, 2022 Phyllis M. Stoddard, 95, of Yulee, FL died on Sept. 24, 2022 at Community Hospice’s Warner Center in Baptist Medical Center Nassau, Fernandina Beach, FL. Phyllis was born on September 2, 1927 in Troy, NY to James C. and Marie McGahan. She grew up in Ponte Vedra Beach and attended Fletcher High School in Jacksonville Beach. During her senior year she attended the Marymount School in Tarrytown, NY, where she graduated in 1946. After graduation, she lived in Jax Beach and worked as a window display designer and furniture salesperson at Cohen Brothers … Read more

Obituary of Gerald Eugene Gainey (1933-2023)

11 April 1933 – 29 March 2023 Gerald Eugene “Pop” Gainey, 89, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at his Yulee residence. Mr. Gainey was born April 11, 1933, in St. George, GA and moved to Yulee in 1957. He was a member of Hedges Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and retired from Commercial Carriers /Ryder Truck Lines where he was a car hauler. After his retirement he worked for a few years at Yulee Elementary as a custodian. He was predeceased by his wife, Jean Gainey who passed away in 2011; by his … Read more

Obituary of Teresa Ann Burr

April 3, 1956 – November 16, 2009 Teresa Ann Burr, 53, of Bryceville, passed away November 16, 2009. She was born in North Carolina, to James L.W. Burr. and Annie Ruth Gathings. She is preceded in death by her mother Annie Ruth Gathings. She is survived by her Father: James L. W. Burr, one daughter: Destiny Leigh Michael, two sons: William Travis Michael, and Brandon Lee Michael; two sisters: Debra Lampley and Sandy McGhee. Two brothers: David Burr and James Burr Jr. Three Grandsons: Nolan Issaac Berry, Paul Aiden Toney, and Caiman Riley Toney. Two granddaughters: Courtney Nicole Michael and … 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 Wendy Gay Register

August 9, 1965 – November 9, 2009 Wendy Gay Register, 44 of Callahan, passed away November 9, 2009. She was born August 9,1965 in Jacksonville, Florida to Kelly Hulett and Dolores Shubert. She is survived by her two sons: Austin Williams and Preston Register both of Callahan; her parents: Daniel and Dolores Shubert of North Carolina; five sisters: Robin (Richard) Hern; of Callahan. Tammy Jacobs; of Middleburg. Crystal (Randy) Millner; of Atlantic Beach; Kelly Moore; of Callahan and Shelly Newman of Atlanta Georgia; five nieces, twelve nephews, three great nieces, and five great nephews, many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and … Read more

Obituary of Paul Scott Zobel (1958-2009)

September 6, 1958 – November 4, 2009 Paul Scott Zobel “Scott”, 51, of Callahan, Florida passed away November 4, 2009. He was born September 6, 1958 in Orlando, Florida to Zoe Ann and James Adolph Zobel. Scott earned a bachelor’s degree in forestry at the University of Georgia and a master’s in business administration at Jacksonville University. He worked as the Nassau County forester, with Stone Container, and seventeen years with Rayonier in Fernandina Beach, Florida and Offerman, Georgia. He received numerous achievement and recognition rewards from Florida Division of Forestry, Stone Container, and Rayonier. He is survived by his … Read more

Obituary of Aubrey L. Hunter Sr.

July 10, 1924 – October 25, 2009 Aubrey L. Hunter Sr., 85 of Callahan, passed away Sunday October 25 at his residence. He was born July 10, 1924 in Jacksonville Fl. To Earl and Laura Hunter. He was a member of Gray Gables Baptist Church of Callahan. He also was the owner of Hunter’s Auto Electric for over 50 years and retired in 1980. He served his country in the United States Navy, during WWII and the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 63 years: Clara Hunter; Three sons: Warren (Debbie) Hunter; Kenneth Sr. (Kathy) Hunter, both … Read more