Callahan – Florida Genealogy

Obituary of Robert Lee Rowe (1931-2009)

February 17, 1931 – November 16, 2009 Robert Lee Rowe, 78, of Hilliard, Florida passed away November 16, 2009. He was born February 17, 1931 in Hilliard to Minnie Lee and Frank Rowe. Robert was a member of River Road Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his two sons: Robert Larry Rowe and Tony Lee Rowe. He is survived by his wife: Betty Jean Lee Rowe of Hilliard; one daughter: Roxann Blackstock (Jimmy) of Hilliard; one son: Steven Arthur Rowe (Tammy) of Douglas, Georgia; one sister: Mildred (Mibby) Boutwell of Hilliard; six step-sons: Mike Johns of Callahan, Florida; … Read more

Obituary of Wendy Gay Register

August 9, 1965 – November 9, 2009 Wendy Gay Register, 44 of Callahan, passed away November 9, 2009. She was born August 9,1965 in Jacksonville, Florida to Kelly Hulett and Dolores Shubert. She is survived by her two sons: Austin Williams and Preston Register both of Callahan; her parents: Daniel and Dolores Shubert of North Carolina; five sisters: Robin (Richard) Hern; of Callahan. Tammy Jacobs; of Middleburg. Crystal (Randy) Millner; of Atlantic Beach; Kelly Moore; of Callahan and Shelly Newman of Atlanta Georgia; five nieces, twelve nephews, three great nieces, and five great nephews, many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and … Read more

Obituary of Paul Scott Zobel (1958-2009)

September 6, 1958 – November 4, 2009 Paul Scott Zobel “Scott”, 51, of Callahan, Florida passed away November 4, 2009. He was born September 6, 1958 in Orlando, Florida to Zoe Ann and James Adolph Zobel. Scott earned a bachelor’s degree in forestry at the University of Georgia and a master’s in business administration at Jacksonville University. He worked as the Nassau County forester, with Stone Container, and seventeen years with Rayonier in Fernandina Beach, Florida and Offerman, Georgia. He received numerous achievement and recognition rewards from Florida Division of Forestry, Stone Container, and Rayonier. He is survived by his … Read more

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 Jimmy F. Walker (1954-2009)

January 16, 1954 – August 28, 2009 Jimmy F. Walker 64 of Callahan , passed away Friday August 28,2009. In Jacksonville Florida, at the Morris center. He was born January 16, 1945. He was a loving son, brother and uncle. Mr. Walker is survived by his mother Edna Walker of Callahan, one -sister Ann ( Francis) Clark of Callahan, two – brothers Glen ( Tina) Walker of Jacksonville , Roger Walker of Callahan, also a close special friend Sandy Wilson of Callahan. Several Nephews and Nieces. And many Cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Frank Walker Jr. … 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 Cheryl Lynette Erbes (1964-2009)

August 28, 1964 – August 13, 2009 Cheryl Lynette Erbes, 44 of Hilliard, passed away August 13, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born August 28, 1964 in Orange, Texas. She is survived by her husband: Donald Erbes of 22 years; Two Sons: Anthony and Donnie Erbes; Two Daughters: Angela Erbes and Jenny Roberts; Two Brothers: Dean and Phillip Conley; Her Parents: Archie Dean and Janice Sue Conley; Nine Grandchildren and one Great-grandchild. A Memorial service will be Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Nassau Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed by signing the … Read more