Town: Jacksonville

Obituary of Teddy Warren Fletcher (1952-2009)

Teddy Warren Fletcher

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 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 Anthony Loren Guinn, Jr. (2009-2009)

May 1, 2009 – May 1, 2009 Anthony Loren Guinn, Jr., infant son of Anthony Loren Guinn, Sr. and Karie Marie Sandiford, passed away May 1 at Baptist Medical Center. He was preceded in death by Great Grandparents: Louise Camp, Lorene Guinn, Winifred Wanger, and Agnes and Joseph Sandiford and a Great uncle: Kenny Register. He is also survived by his grandparents: Joseph and Brenda Sandiford, and Brenda and John Guinn; Aunts: Crystal Morehead and Jenny Guinn; Uncles: Charles Sandiford, Joseph Sandiford, Jr., Brandon Dutton, and Mike Guinn and Great Grandfather: Charles Register. The family will receive friends Wednesday May … 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

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

Obituary of Joe Manasco (1939-2009)

January 12, 1939 – February 20, 2009 Joe Manasco 70, of Callahan passed away Friday, February 20, 2009 at Acosta-Rua Center in Jacksonville. He was born in Port St. Joe, Florida on January 12, 1939 to Thomas Grady and Millie Ovella Hammack Manasco. Joe served his country in the United States Army in the ’60.’s He had been a resident of Callahan for the past fifteen years. Survivors include his wife Mary of 52 years; Three sons: Mark, his wife Tamara of Callahan; Tim of Callahan; Joey, his wife Wendy of Jacksonville; Four sisters: Wimbreth Russell, Imogene Adams, both of … Read more

Obituary of Donald Strickland (1951-2009)

March 30, 1951 – February 5, 2009 Donald Strickland, 57, of Jacksonville, passed away February 5 following a lengthy illness. He was a native and life-long resident of Jacksonville. His parents were the late Tom and Ruby Music Strickland. He was preceded in death by 2-sons: Clyde and Buddy Moore and 4-brothers: Ronnie, Jefferie, Hulon, and Dick Strickland. He is survived by his wife: Glenda Strickland, 2-Daughters: Tina Duffie and Patsy Roach; 3-Sons: Michael Strickland, Glen Moore, and Whistle Moore; 2-Sisters: Betty Boatright and Linda Hagen; a nephew: Buddy Strickland; 18-Grandchildren and 13-Great Grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday … Read more

Obituary of Louise O’Steen Hern (1922-2009)

May 14, 1922 – January 21, 2009 Louise O’Steen Hern, 86, of Jacksonville, passed away Wednesday January 21 following a lengthy illness. She was a life long resident of Jacksonville, and her parents were the late Foster and Julia O’Steen. She was a member of the Maranatha Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Louis Hern; 2-Brothers: Robert and James O’Steen; and 2-Sisters: Josephine Roberts and Catherine Lewis. She is survived by 2-daughters: Teresa Poole and Christine Hern; and 2-Sons: Robert C. Hern and John Richard Hern; 9-Grandchildren: Sherry Branch, Edward Brown, Shlinda Canterbury, Scott … Read more

Obituary of Gladys Knight Hartley (1915-2009)

May 9, 1915 – January 7, 2009 Gladys Knight Hartley, 93, of Callahan, passed away January 7 in Jacksonville, FL following a lengthy illness. She was born in Rentz, Georgia to the late Henry and Salley Woodard Knight. She was preceded in death by her husband: Harvey Hartley; a sister: Clara Silas; a Grandson: Tommy Cray; a Granddaughter: Terry Williams and a Great Great Grandson: Logan Higginbotham. She is survived by her 4-Daughters: Margie (Johnny) Funk of Middleburg, FL, Pam (Tommy) Cray of Callahan, FL, Wilda (Eb) Keeler and Bobbie Engle of Jacksonville, FL; and a Brother: Monroe Knight of … Read more