Cremation – Florida Genealogy

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 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

Obituary of Shirley Davis

November 17, 1960 – March 29, 2009 Shirley D. Davis, 48, of Callahan, passed away March 29, 2009. She was born in Pahokee, Florida, but had lived in Callahan for a number of years. She is survived by her husband: Winston K. Davis, Sr. and a son: Winston Keith Davis, Jr. of Callahan, FL; a brother: Wayne Stripling; her father: Earl Stripling; a number of cousins and other relatives. The family will receive friends Thursday April 2 at Gray Gables Baptist Church beginning at 6:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM April 2 at Gray Gables Baptist … 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

Obituary of John E. Ryder, Sr. (1952-2009)

March 26, 1952 – March 7, 2009 John E. Ryder, Sr., 56, of Keystone Heights, passed away Saturday March 7 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. He retired from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in 2002. He was a member of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club. He is preceded in death by his son: John E. Ryder, Jr. He is survived by his wife: Linda Ryder of Keystone Heights, FL; his children: Tracy Handley of Callahan, FL, Tonya Batman, of Northumberland, PA, and Bradley Batman of Milton, PA; his parents: John and … Read more