Yulee – Florida Genealogy

Obituary of Dorothy Jones (1936-2022)

February 8, 1936 – May 1, 2022 Dorothy (Dot) Jones died peacefully May 1, 2022 at her home in Yulee, Florida. Dot died as she lived, surrounded by her loving family, reminiscing on beautiful memories of life and laughter. She was born February 8, 1936 in Warren County, Georgia to the late Neal and Marie Simons. Dot met her husband, Walter Jones in 1954 when they were 16 years old. They married on March 19, 1955 and started growing their family one year later. Dot was known for her home cooked meals and her love of the outdoors. She loved … Read more

Obituary of Gerald Eugene Gainey (1933-2023)

11 April 1933 – 29 March 2023 Gerald Eugene “Pop” Gainey, 89, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at his Yulee residence. Mr. Gainey was born April 11, 1933, in St. George, GA and moved to Yulee in 1957. He was a member of Hedges Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and retired from Commercial Carriers /Ryder Truck Lines where he was a car hauler. After his retirement he worked for a few years at Yulee Elementary as a custodian. He was predeceased by his wife, Jean Gainey who passed away in 2011; by his … 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 Margaret D. Keen (1928-2009)

February 8, 1928 – January 19, 2009 Margaret D. Keen, 80, of Callahan, passed away Monday January 19 at Baptist Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was a life-long resident of Callahan. Her parents were the late Earl and Laura Hunter. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Callahan. She was preceded in death by her husband: John Edwin Keen. She is survived by her son: John Keen of Callahan, FL; a Granddaughter: Sara (Jeremy) Carter of Yulee, FL; and 2-Brothers: Aubrey Hunter of Callahan, FL, and Alvin Hunter of Interlachan, FL. The family will receive … Read more