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 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

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 Margaret D. Keen (1928-2009)

February 8, 1928 – January 19, 2009 Margaret D. Keen, 80, of Callahan, passed away Monday January 19 at Baptist Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was a life-long resident of Callahan. Her parents were the late Earl and Laura Hunter. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Callahan. She was preceded in death by her husband: John Edwin Keen. She is survived by her son: John Keen of Callahan, FL; a Granddaughter: Sara (Jeremy) Carter of Yulee, FL; and 2-Brothers: Aubrey Hunter of Callahan, FL, and Alvin Hunter of Interlachan, FL. The family will receive … Read more