Jones – Florida Genealogy

History of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Quincy

St Paul's Episcopal Church in Quincy, Florida

St. Paul’s Church in Quincy, Florida, has a rich history dating back to its organization and election of the vestry on December 7, 1838. The parish was quickly integrated into the Diocese of Florida during the Diocese’s Second Annual Convention in January 1839. Officially incorporated on February 28, 1839, by an act of the Territorial Legislature, the church was originally served by the rector of St. John’s Church in Tallahassee, beginning in 1834. Despite challenges, including periods without a rector and the use of the building as a Confederate Army hospital during the Civil War, St. Paul’s has persevered. This history was written in 1958 in preparation for St. Paul’s 125th anniversary.

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 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 Mary Love Reese Walker

January 4, 1941 – March 29, 2009 Mary Love Reese Walker, 68, of Callahan, passed away March 29 at Edgewood Nursing Home in Jacksonville. She was born in Waycross, Georgia. She retired from Satilla Regional Medical Center in Waycross after 30 years. She is survived by her 2-sons: Triston Reese of Waycross, GA and Finnley (Linda) Hall of Waycross, GA; Parents: Willie Mae Jones Lawrence and Bishop Eddie L. Lawrence of Callahan, FL; 3-Brothers: Billy Reese of Zanesville, Ohio, Charles (Francis) Lawrence of Brunswick, GA, and Donald Lawrence of Brunswick, GA; 2-Sisters: Avis L. Kemp of Callahan, FL, and Edith … Read more