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Obituary of Virginia Janet Joyce

February 29, 1924 – October 22, 2009 Virginia Janet Thomas Joyce 85, of Callahan passed away October 22, at the Hilliard life care center. She was born in Hilliard, Florida, February 29, 1924, to the late Wilbur and Myrtle Dryden Thomas. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Callahan. For more than 50 years. She is survived by her Husband Alonzo Joyce of Callahan. 1- Brother Wilbur L.JR. (LaFayne) Thomas of Folkston Georgia. 3- Grand Daughters, Julie (Rodney) Hutson of Callahan, Paula (Keith) Thompson of Callahan, and Aylene Barr of Jacksonville; 2-Grandsons, Gary (Amy) Goforth of Wesley Chapel, … Read more

Obituary of Jay Walter Dixon JR.

May 18, 1961 – October 14, 2009 Jay Walter Dixon Jr. 48, of Hilliard FL. passed away October 14, at the Acosta –Rua Center of Jacksonville. He was born in Charlton County May 18, 1961 to Jay Dixon SR. and Audrey Musgrove Dixon. He was a machine operator and he loved his mother very much. He also loved old car shows, camping, fishing, and hunting. He is survived by his mother Audrey Dixon of Hilliard, one sister Sandra (Mark) Flanagon, of Jessup GA, fiancé Ann Mccullough of Hilliard Fl., two step sons William and Tristian Mccullough of Hilliard, and one … Read more

Obituary of Allen Curtis Wilber

May 28, 1938 – October 14, 2009 Allen C. Wilber, 71 of Hilliard passed away October 14, at Acosta–Rue center in Jacksonville. He was born to Enos and Nina Belle Wilber, May 28, 1938. He was in the US Air Force for 25 years. He was a Singing Sergeant. He performed with the band in Forty-four countries around the world. He retired as a Chief Master Sergeant. And also retired from the Florida Times union as a carrier. He was a member of the First Avenue Baptist Church of Hilliard. He is survived by his wife Lorraine Wilber of Hilliard. … Read more

Obituary of Nollie L. Hinton (1934-2009)

April 17, 1934 – October 1, 2009 Nollie L. Hinton, 75 of Callahan passed away October 1 at Shand’s Jacksonville. He was born April 17, 1934 in Runnelstown, Mississippi to Tillton and Eugina Backstrom Hinton . He retired from Hinton Trucking Company, was president of Studebaker club, President of the Jacksonville Off shore Fishing Club, Member of the Lions Club of Callahan, Deacon of Riverside Primitive Baptist Church, President of the Deacons Association of Florida and attended Jones County College. Survivors include his wife: Janelle Hinton of Callahan; One son: Michael Hinton (Jeannie) of Callahan; Two Daughters: Janet Scharf (Michael … Read more

Obituary of Stuart Music (1953-2009)

September 11, 1953 – August 30, 2009 Stuart Timothy Music, 55, of Callahan, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2009 at home after an extended illness. Stuart was born September 11, 1953 in Jacksonville, FL to J.T. and Lois Music. He was a former member of Thomas Creek Baptist Church and now a member of Dinsmore Baptist in Jacksonville, FL. He played football at West Nassau High School and Catawba College in Salisbury, N.C. He then graduated from Daytona Community College where he studied automotive mechanics. He taught automotive at West Nassau High School and at FCCJ. He then joined General … Read more

Obituary of Jimmy F. Walker (1954-2009)

January 16, 1954 – August 28, 2009 Jimmy F. Walker 64 of Callahan , passed away Friday August 28,2009. In Jacksonville Florida, at the Morris center. He was born January 16, 1945. He was a loving son, brother and uncle. Mr. Walker is survived by his mother Edna Walker of Callahan, one -sister Ann ( Francis) Clark of Callahan, two – brothers Glen ( Tina) Walker of Jacksonville , Roger Walker of Callahan, also a close special friend Sandy Wilson of Callahan. Several Nephews and Nieces. And many Cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Frank Walker Jr. … 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 Cheryl Lynette Erbes (1964-2009)

August 28, 1964 – August 13, 2009 Cheryl Lynette Erbes, 44 of Hilliard, passed away August 13, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born August 28, 1964 in Orange, Texas. She is survived by her husband: Donald Erbes of 22 years; Two Sons: Anthony and Donnie Erbes; Two Daughters: Angela Erbes and Jenny Roberts; Two Brothers: Dean and Phillip Conley; Her Parents: Archie Dean and Janice Sue Conley; Nine Grandchildren and one Great-grandchild. A Memorial service will be Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Nassau Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed by signing the … Read more

Obituary of George Burton Scaff, Sr. (1953-2009)

December 30, 1953 – August 4, 2009 George Burton Scaff, Sr., 55 of Callahan passed away August 4, 2009 at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia. He was born December 30,1953 to Audrey and Hazel Scaff. He was employed at St. Johns River Power Park, a member of River Road Baptist Church, and a member of Sanders Ridge Hunting Club, South Carolina. He was a resident of Callahan. He is survived by, his Wife: Libby Scaff; two Sons: Burton (Tina) Scaff; Jeremy (Garah) Scaff; one Daughter: Katie (Junior) Watson all of Callahan. Four Brothers: Danny Mullis of Starke; … Read more

Obituary of Maxine Higginbotham Jones (1932-2009)

September 10, 1932 – July 17, 2009 Maxine Higginbotham Jones, 76 of Callahan, passed away Friday, July 17, 2009 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born September 10, 1932 to Mack and Mary Ryals Higginbotham in Callahan and was a lifelong resident. She was an active member of Gray Gables Baptist Church, member of the Choir and President of the Ladies Fellowship Class. Maxine is survived by a daughter: Barbara Ann (John) Dulaney of Mandarin, Florida; One granddaughter: Sheri Ann (John) Krulish of Callahan; One great-granddaughter: Michelle Ann Krulish of Callahan; One sister: Gracie (Gene) Roberts of … Read more