Jones Cemetery – Florida Genealogy

Obituary of Aubrey L. Hunter Sr.

July 10, 1924 – October 25, 2009 Aubrey L. Hunter Sr., 85 of Callahan, passed away Sunday October 25 at his residence. He was born July 10, 1924 in Jacksonville Fl. To Earl and Laura Hunter. He was a member of Gray Gables Baptist Church of Callahan. He also was the owner of Hunter’s Auto Electric for over 50 years and retired in 1980. He served his country in the United States Navy, during WWII and the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 63 years: Clara Hunter; Three sons: Warren (Debbie) Hunter; Kenneth Sr. (Kathy) Hunter, both … Read more

Obituary of Virginia Janet Joyce

February 29, 1924 – October 22, 2009 Virginia Janet Thomas Joyce 85, of Callahan passed away October 22, at the Hilliard life care center. She was born in Hilliard, Florida, February 29, 1924, to the late Wilbur and Myrtle Dryden Thomas. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Callahan. For more than 50 years. She is survived by her Husband Alonzo Joyce of Callahan. 1- Brother Wilbur L.JR. (LaFayne) Thomas of Folkston Georgia. 3- Grand Daughters, Julie (Rodney) Hutson of Callahan, Paula (Keith) Thompson of Callahan, and Aylene Barr of Jacksonville; 2-Grandsons, Gary (Amy) Goforth of Wesley Chapel, … Read more

Obituary of Nollie L. Hinton (1934-2009)

April 17, 1934 – October 1, 2009 Nollie L. Hinton, 75 of Callahan passed away October 1 at Shand’s Jacksonville. He was born April 17, 1934 in Runnelstown, Mississippi to Tillton and Eugina Backstrom Hinton . He retired from Hinton Trucking Company, was president of Studebaker club, President of the Jacksonville Off shore Fishing Club, Member of the Lions Club of Callahan, Deacon of Riverside Primitive Baptist Church, President of the Deacons Association of Florida and attended Jones County College. Survivors include his wife: Janelle Hinton of Callahan; One son: Michael Hinton (Jeannie) of Callahan; Two Daughters: Janet Scharf (Michael … Read more

Obituary of Stuart Music (1953-2009)

September 11, 1953 – August 30, 2009 Stuart Timothy Music, 55, of Callahan, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2009 at home after an extended illness. Stuart was born September 11, 1953 in Jacksonville, FL to J.T. and Lois Music. He was a former member of Thomas Creek Baptist Church and now a member of Dinsmore Baptist in Jacksonville, FL. He played football at West Nassau High School and Catawba College in Salisbury, N.C. He then graduated from Daytona Community College where he studied automotive mechanics. He taught automotive at West Nassau High School and at FCCJ. He then joined General … Read more

Obituary of Enos Lee Harrison Ward

March 4, 1964 – August 14, 2009 Enos Lee Harrison Ward, 45 years of age of Yulee, passed away Friday, August 14, in Iraq. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Jessie Lee and Mary Jane Ward. He was a man of honor and his word was his bond. A man of integrity. He was a man who loved his country and his wife with all his heart. He served his country with honor and he was honored to be a part of the Special Forces during his 25 year career in the United States Army. Enos was … Read more

Obituary of George Burton Scaff, Sr. (1953-2009)

December 30, 1953 – August 4, 2009 George Burton Scaff, Sr., 55 of Callahan passed away August 4, 2009 at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia. He was born December 30,1953 to Audrey and Hazel Scaff. He was employed at St. Johns River Power Park, a member of River Road Baptist Church, and a member of Sanders Ridge Hunting Club, South Carolina. He was a resident of Callahan. He is survived by, his Wife: Libby Scaff; two Sons: Burton (Tina) Scaff; Jeremy (Garah) Scaff; one Daughter: Katie (Junior) Watson all of Callahan. Four Brothers: Danny Mullis of Starke; … 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 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 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 Larry Allen Dupree

February 4, 1968 – April 26, 2009 Larry Allen Dupree, 41, of Callahan, passed away Sunday April 26 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, but lived a number of years in Callahan, FL. He was preceded in death by his mother: Virginia Gail Drury Dupree. He is survived by his wife: Brenda Kay Dupree; 3-Sons: Joey Lee (Dawn) Dupree, Scott Allen (Courtney) Dupree and Larry Joseph (Brittani) Dupree; a Grandson: Brayden Allen Dupree; his Father: Robert H. Dupree; a Sister: Holly Diane (Roy) Merskowski; and a Brother: Robbie (Brandy) Dupree; Two Grandmothers: Dorothy … Read more