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Obituary of Dalton Ed Nettles

December 22, 1995 – July 10, 2009 Dalton Ed Nettles, 13, of Callahan, passed away July 10,2009. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida. To Earl and Becky Nettles. He attended school in Callahan and was in the 7th grade. He loved playing baseball for little league braves and pop warner football warriors. He was a member of the True Faith Christian Fellowship. He is survived by his parents Earl and Becky Nettles and sister Heather Nettles. Grandparents Helen Nettles, Pat Goodway, Quint and Linda Willard all of Callahan. Several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his … 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 Martha Teston

November 12, 1939 – June 22, 2009 Martha Elizabeth Teston, 69, of Callahan, passed away June 22, 2009. She was born in Bay Harbor, Florida and had lived in Callahan for the past 33 years. She retired from Independent Life Insurance Company after 20 years of service. She is preceded in death by her husband: Willie Teston; her parents: Edna Wells and David Royal; and a sister: Marie Norris. She is survived by her daughters: Patricia (Corky) Holmes, Cathy (Richard) Wright, and Terri (Mark) McAninch; a son: Robert (Tammy) Teston; a sister: Mary Louise Personette; 2-Brothers: Clifford (JoAnn) Royal and … Read more

Obituary of Hoyt Carter

November 5, 1919 – June 19, 2009 Anna Hoyt Beggs Carter, 89, of Callahan, Florida, passed away Friday June 19 following an extended illness. She was born in Madison, Florida to the late Stuart Edison Beggs and Maggie Elizabeth Husbands Beggs. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Callahan. She was preceded in death by her husband: Bryant Stephen Carter, Sr. She is survived by her Children: Bryant Stephen (Carolyn) Carter, Jr., of Opelika, Alabama, Johnny Earl (Laura Gaill) Carter, and Reba Carter (Kenneth) Alderman, both of Callahan, FL; a Sister: Louise Beggs Bland of Madison, … Read more

Obituary of Naomi Gail Leaman

October 9, 1936 – June 17, 2009 Naomi G. Leaman, 72, of Callahan, passed away June 17 at Baptist Medical Center. She was born in Willmar, Minnesota to the late Cyrus and Ruth McLaran Halvorson. She retired as manager of Central Reservations of the Navy Lodges with over 20 years of dedicated service. She is survived by her husband Robert. B. Leaman of Callahan, FL; 3-Children: Debra (Russ Martin) Ramos of Middleburg, FL, Tammie (Tony) Craighead of Milton, FL, and James (Liz) Wright of Edgewater, MD; 3-Step-Children: Daniel Leaman and Raymond (Jodi) Leaman of Frederick, VA, and Rebecca (Kirk Seekford) … Read more

Obituary of Donald Lee Steele (1980-2009)

February 6, 1980 – June 17, 2009 Donald Lee Steele, 29, of Callahan, passed away June 17 from injuries in a swimming accident. He was preceded in death by his father: Ronald Holston of Ironton, Ohio and a Brother-In-Law: Mark Wesley Ferguson. He loved history, reading books, spending time with his family, playing chess and loved music and animals. He was always having fun, laughing, and joking around with other people. He loved his wife and son more than anything in the world. He was loved by all who knew him and will truly be missed by all. He is … Read more

Obituary of Betty Louise Tucker (1932-2009)

July 4, 1932 – June 14, 2009 Betty Louise Millan Tucker, 76, born July 4, 1932, went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2009. She was preceded in death by her mother and father: Marguerite and Leighton Millan. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 56 years: Eugene C. Tucker; sisters: Marguerite Montalto, Doris Gilhousen; Daughters: Terri (Billy) Hazlehurst, Debbie (Chris) Carroll, Cyndee (Wesley) Robertson, and Diana Beverly (Craig Strickland); 7-Grandchildren, 7-Great Grandchildren and many Nieces and nephews. Betty lived in Callahan for 37 years and was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Catholic … Read more

Obituary of Marie Elizabeth Keen

December 16, 1916 – June 2, 2009 Marie Elizabeth Froitzheim Keen, 92 of Callahan passed away June 2, 2009. In Fernandina Beach, Florida. She was born December 16, 1916 to R. and Marie Teial Frotzheim of Germany. She retired from Terminal Bag after 25 years of employment. She was a lifelong resident of Callahan and a member of First Baptist Church of Callahan. She is survived by two daughters: Annette Pittman of Callahan; Kathleen Keen of Lady Lake, Florida; two Grandchildren; Vernon Pittman of Astor, Florida; Ali Gallis of Winter Park, Florida; three great-grandchildren: Cooper, Lauren and Finley; one sister: … Read more

Obituary of John Eric Lewis

April 16, 1956 – May 28, 2009 John Eric Lewis, 53, of Callahan, passed away Thursday May 28 at Shands Jacksonville following a lengthy illness. He was employed with Turner Electric for 23 years and Rivers RV for 4 years. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his father: Johnnie M. Lewis He is survived by his son: Jonathan Lewis; 2-sisters: Pam (Leif) Johnson and Lynn (Ronnie) Gordon; a brother: Wayne (Sharon) Lewis; his Mother: Nora Lewis and his former wife: Brenda Lewis; 3-Nieces and 2-Nephews. The family will receive friends and the funeral service … Read more

Obituary of Floyd Davis (1965-2009)

March 4, 1965 – May 7, 2009 Floyd Davis, 44, of Callahan, passed away Thursday May 7 at Shands. He was the son of the late Clyde, Sr. and Myrtice Dillingham Davis He is survived by his wife: Melissa Davis; 2-Daughters: Kezia Watson, and Chantelle Davis; 2-sons: Floyd Alex Davis and Matthew Cody Davis; a granddaughter: Trinity Watson; and 2-grandsons: Zackary Davis and Adam Kirkland; 2-Nieces: Brittany Hurst and Jessica Hartman; and a nephew: Christopher Hurst; a step-mother: Betty Davis; 1-Sister and 3-Brothers. The family will receive friends Monday May 11 at Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US Highway 1, Callahan, … Read more