St. Nicholas Cemetery, Jacksonville, Florida

A bird likes to sing but cannot write the song for future reference. Some animals fly and cannot write down the process which he transports from one place to another. We have heard and seen the talking bird, but we have not seen his written conversation. Man is unique in many behavioral patterns. It is an intelligent thing to put down parts of information until we come to a more valid and conclusive bit of evidence that can be checked until we find real truths that exists behind an important community place or project. The difference between man and the … 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 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 Jesse Beasley (1945-2009)

January 2, 1945 – March 17, 2009 Jesse E. Beasley, 64, of Callahan, passed away March 17, 2009. He was a native of Douglas, Georgia. He attended Truth Faith Christian Fellowship. He was preceded in death by his father: Clarence Beasley, and a Brother: Dessie Beasley. He is survived by his wife: Joan M. Beasley, of Callahan, FL; his mother: Vida Mae Beasley; 10-Children: Jesse Beasley, Cindy Russ, Chris Beasley, Brian Beasley, Amanda O’Quinn, Sheryl Hoppe, Tommy Wright, Mitchell Wright, Susan Wright, and Eugene Wright; 2-Brothers: Wayne and Ross Beasley; 21-Grandchildren and 9-Great Grandchildren; and a number of Nieces and … Read more

Obituary of James Monroe Wright, Sr. (1937-2009)

August 5, 1937 – March 7, 2009 James Monroe Wright, Sr., 71, of Callahan, passed away Saturday March 7 following an illness. He was born in Charlotte, NC to the late James Everette Wright and Flora Elizabeth Helms Wright Barefoot. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Jacksonville, FL. He was preceded in death by his grandchild: James M. Wright, III. He is survived by his wife of 28 years: Velga V. Wright of Callahan, FL; his children: Richard (Cathy) Duran, Sherry Lynn Wright, and Kathy (Raymond) Mattox all … Read more