George Lawson Clucas passed away on October 28, 2017 at his home on Amelia Island, Fla. The family will hold a private service.

George was born on September 25, 1943 in St. Louis, Mo. and was the second son of James McDevitt Clucas and Barbara Alexander Lawson. In 1947, his family moved to Evanston, Ill., where he grew up and graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1961. George went to Millikin University in Decatur, Ill. and earned a B.S. degree in business administration in 1965. During his sophomore to senior years, he was Millikin’s No. 1 singles player in tennis, a sport he greatly enjoyed and loved. George returned to Millikin as a board member from 1995-2004.

After graduating from college, George began working in 1965 for Pittsburgh Paint and Glass (PPG) with whom he would work for more than 20 years across several states and countries, including Illinois, Oklahoma, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Italy. He also was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1966 and served for one year in Vietnam from January 1967-1968 as an air traffic controller. In 1987, George started working for Union Central Life as the vice president of equity investments in Cincinnati, Ohio, working his way up to senior vice president and president of the company’s investment subsidiary Carillon Advisers until his retirement in 1999. He continued to be involved with personal investments after retiring.

George met his wife, Maria Giordanengo, in Cuneo, Italy in 1974, through their work with PPG, and they married four years later in Missouri when Maria and her daughter Antonella Marengo moved to the United States. George and Maria had two children, David (1978) and Barbara (1980). The family lived in Pittsburgh from 1978-1987, then Cincinnati, Ohio from 1987-2002.

In 2002, George and Maria retired to Amelia Island, where George was able to pursue his passion for golf. He was an active member of the Amelia River Golf Club’s “River Rats” team. He also greatly enjoyed traveling, watching sports and continuing to follow his investments.  

George was a dearly loved husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a patient and kind man that gave great financial and life advice as well as great golf tips. He will be greatly missed by all those that knew him and whose lives he touched.

He is survived by his wife, Maria Giordanengo Clucas of Amelia Island; son, David Clucas and wife, Amy Zader, of Denver, Colo.; daughter, Barbara Clucas and partner, Adam Canepa, of McKinleyville, Calif.; step-daughter, Antonella Polito and husband, Greg Polito, of Fishers, Ind.; grandchildren, Matteo, Aldo and Adriana Polito and Rory and Neko Clucas; brother, Lloyd Clucas and wife, Miwa Clucas, of Tucson, Ariz.; and best friend John Hager and wife, Sally Hager, of Chicago, Ill.

He was preceded by his parents James and Barbara Clucas.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Barnabas in Florida (http://barnabasnassau.org/donate/). 

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Nancy Eileen Combs, 74, of Starke, Fla. went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2017.

She was the daughter of the late Eugene Lewis and Euel Storey Fariss. She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Doris Lewis; stepfather, Jim Fariss; brother, Floyd Lewis; sister, Laura Baughman; and nephew, Christopher Baughman.

Ms. Combs is survived by a brother, Dale (Kelly) Fariss of Chatsworth, Ga.; daughters, Jacqueline Y. Eaton of Fernandina Beach, Fla., Julie Johnson of Pensacola, Fla., Rose Young of Macclenny, Fla., and Shannon Wilford (John) of Keystone Heights, Fla.; and son, Roy Coppage of Fernandina Beach. She is also survived by grandchildren, Amanda Chesire-Williams (Tim), Heather Moody (Warren), Constant Young, Thomas Young (Carol), Christian Young, Traverse Young and Haleigh Johnson; great-grandchildren, Levi Johnson, Jase Cheshire, Nadaleigh Moody and Lawson Young. Ms. Combs is also survived by her lifelong friend, Barbara Ann Nelson, and many nieces, nephews, friends and family.

Ms. Combs was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She enjoyed coloring, fishing, crocheting, the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.

The family would like to thank the staff at Riverwood Health and Rehabilitation Center of Starke and Haven Hospice of Gainesville, Fla.

There will be a private memorial service on November 11, 2017 in Yulee.

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Ralph Edward Pope, 77, of Yulee, Fla. passed away October 31, 2017. He was born September 24, 1940 in Jacksonville, Fla.

He was a Florida native and attended Andrew Jackson High School. After high school, Mr. Pope joined the United States Air Force and was eventually stationed in Great Fall, Mont., where he met the love of his life, Diean. 

In 1962, they made their home in Jacksonville and then moved to Yulee in 1972.

He was a caring, compassionate man with a big heart and was always willing to help anyone if he thought they needed it.

Mr. Pope was very active with Yulee little league and served as president for many years. He retired from Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.

Mr. Pope enjoyed woodworking, trains and just being busy and creative but most of all he loved golf and spending quality time with his family and friends.

He was preceded by his wife of 46 years, Diean K. Pope; his parents, William Terrell Pope and Janie Beatrice McCammon; and his sister, Terrelene Raulerson.

He is survived by his sons, Thomas Pope and Jeffery Pope, both of Yulee; his brother, William W. Pope (Thelma) of Tampa, Fla.; grandchildren, TJ Pope, Damien Carré, Rhiannon Carré, and Katrina Griffis; and eight great-grandchildren, as well as some very special nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 4, 2017, at United Methodist Church, 86003 Christian Way, Yulee. A visitation with family will begin at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Northeast Florida Community Hospice. 

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Mrs. Iris H. Boyett, 87, of Fernandina Beach, Fla. passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Baptist Medical Center Nassau.

She was born on April 15, 1930 in Blackshear, Ga. to the late Marcie and Nellie (Harper) Henderson.

She grew up in Blackshear and attended school in Pierce County. In 1947, she met and married Winston Boyett after he came home from World War II, where he was enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Together, they moved to Fernandina in 1951 when he began employment with Container Corporation.

Mrs. Boyett worked for Waas Drugstore for many years, from the late 1950s until retiring in the early 2000s.

She enjoyed canning, cooking, baking, shopping for deals and speaking on what her family called “The Hotline” where she, her friends and sisters-in-law discussed all the happenings going on in town.

Mrs. Boyett was preceeded in death by her husband, Winston in 2010; her son, Billy Boyett in 2009; and her brother, Dennis ”Bug” Henderson in 2004.

She leaves behind her children, Charles (Kim) Boyett of Fernandina Beach, Mark (Vickie) Boyett of Fernandina Beach and Kaye (Jim) Bush of Fernandina Beach; daughter-in-law, Sandra Boyett; many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her beloved dog, “Sammy.”

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2017 in the Burgess Chapel at Oxley-Heard.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at Oxley-Heard.

Mrs. Boyett will be laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery.

Please share her life story and leave your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard.com.

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Donald McCall Davis Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Friday November 3, 2017. Born May 19, 1931 in Quitman, Ga., Don attended The Citadel. After being discharged from the U.S. Army, he joined the Prudential Insurance Company, retiring in 1991 as the vice president of real estate operations.

Don and his wife Jan (1935-2012) settled in Fernandina Beach in 1992. They had a very active volunteer life. Don was a docent at the Amelia Island Museum of History. He also served on the board of directors, was a volunteer at Baptist Hospital for 20 years, and worked at the Barnabas Center. He also served on the Chapel Board at the Amelia Plantation Chapel. Don was named “Volunteer of the Year” by the Nassau County Volunteer Center.

Don was completely selfless and service-oriented. He will always be remembered for his quick wit and southern charm. “Don never met a stranger” and just needed “a few kind words.”

Don is survived by his sister, Evelyn Davis Allen (Bob) of Atlanta, Ga.; his two daughters, Laurie Edwards (Bill) of Thomasville, Ga., and Ashley Skurla (Mark) of Wheaton, Ill.; and four grandchildren, Steve Skurla (Mary) of West Chester, Pa.; Rives Edwards of Wilmington, N.C., Sarah Skurla of Ann Arbor, Mich., and McCall Edwards of Thomasville, Ga.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the Amelia Plantation Chapel, followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following: Amelia Plantation Chapel, RE: Memorial Fund, 36 Bowman Road, Amelia Island, FL 32034 and Amelia Island Museum of History, Davis Memorial Fund, 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.

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Stephen Charles Dunn of Fernandina Beach, Fla. passed away at his home suddenly on October 29, 2017.

He was born in San Diego, Calif., and lived many years of his childhood in Subic Bay in the Philippines. Upon his father's retirement in 1970, he settled in his father's hometown of Fernandina Beach. He received his associate degree in marine biology/chemistry at Key West Community College.

After returning home to Fernandina, Stephen worked at Rayonier for many years. He was a well-experienced scuba diver helping local fishermen, as well as being a very knowledgeable fishermen himself and a great sailor of the ocean.

Stephen was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle and best friend with a big, generous heart and a gentle soul. He had a profound love and passion and felt closest to God outdoors and on, in or near the ocean. Stephen was skilled at the BBQ grill. His smoked meats and fish were mouthwatering every time. Among all of these, he was also passionate knife collector.

Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen Dunn and Beverly Blanche Schwarting Dunn, his wife, Laura Dunn, and life partner, Eulalia Brown.

He is survived by his two sisters, Patricia Ryals and Susan Dunn; three nieces, Sara Willin, Jaime Kummer, and Jessica Ryals; and an aunt, Ruth Burkett. He also leaves four cousins, Shirley Thornton, Bobby Thornton, Patty Thirsk, and Peggy Davis, and numerous nieces and nephews as well as a huge gaggle of close friends.

We will have a Life Celebration in honor of Steve at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 12, 2017 at the Kraft Athletic Club Shelter, 961023 Buccaneer Trail, Fernandina Beach.

“I remember the ebb and flow of the ocean. Your smile and the warm kissed love in your embrace. Your exuberance for life was only surpassed by the joy you brought to those who shared in your company. When I look back on my childhood, your face emerges from the sand and is carved in the shells I find among the lines in the waves. You were a true friend to all who knew you, a brother, husband, uncle and son. I will miss every word we will never get to speak, every hug we will never get to share, and through the years when I visit the sea, your face will always be shining upon the horizon.” – a poem by Jessica Hope Ryals

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Kenneth “Big Kenny” Ray Wilder Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 2, 2017 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

At the age of 14, Kenny began his career in the pulp wood business by driving a truck for Virgil Scott before purchasing his own truck and becoming self-employed. After many years in the pulp wood business, Kenny changed his career to law enforcement as a deputy sheriff for Nassau County. He retired from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office in 1984.

Kenny was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and shrimping and enhanced his income by selling shrimp after his retirement. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and his community. 

Kenny was preceded in death by his father, Charles Fletcher Wilder Sr.; mothers, Damaris Gibbs Turner and Maude Segui Wilder; wife, Judith “Judy” South Wilder; brothers, Joseph Earl, Charles Fletcher Jr., Frank Gerome, Alfred Gorenflo and Dan Turner; sisters, Pearl Elizabeth, Edith Oneita, Maud Olivia and Ruby Turner Skipper; son, Stephen Foster; and granddaughter, Kristi Jeraine Wilder.

Kenny is survived by his two children, Kenneth “Little Kenny” R. Wilder Jr. (Donna) and Susan “Susie” Keen (Walter); his six grandchildren, Elaine, Maria, Terry (Renee), Walter, Tiffany (Chad) and Heather (Kevin); nine great-grandchildren, Marcus, Hunter, Ethan, Hana, Baylor, Thomas, Noah, Coleman and Madison; one great-great-granddaughter, Amelia; two brothers, Mallory Donald and Frank Earl Wilder; two sisters, his twin Kathleen May Cox and Bertha Kate “Peaches” Little; his two stepsons, Richard and Jimmy South; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. November 8, 2017 at Legacy Baptist Church, located at 941328 Old Nassauville Road in Fernandina Beach. Pastor Jeff Whitaker will be officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 10 a.m. Burial will follow the funeral at Wilder Cemetery.

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David Lynn Ferguson, 61, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2017 in the care of Baptist Medical Center Nassau.

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William Ray Long, 79, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family in the care of Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.

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Mr. Leo Skura, 92, of Amelia Island, Fla. passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.

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Frank Ernest Vones, 90, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away on November 2, 2017 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla. Arrangements to be announced.

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Mr. John Lawrence Gregory, 93, of Deland, Fla., passed away November 7, 2017 at the Alliance Community Facility in Deland.

He was born December 26, 1923 in Jacksonville, Fla., son of the late Joseph and Marguerite Gregory. John attended Orlando High School, where he met his sweetheart in chorus. He then attended the University of Florida until just after December 7, 1941. He first enlisted with the Navy, where he was told he wasn’t pilot “material.” John and Clariece were married May 15, 1943. Later that year in October, he joined the Army, where he made high scores on his pilot’s exam. During this time, he piloted Martin B-26 “Marauders.” After the war, he returned to Florida, where he was the first person Delta hired in Jacksonville. He was one of the first air traffic controllers. In 1953, he was called up to fly B-29s in Okinawa, Japan. After six months, he returned to the FAA at the Air Route Traffic Control Center as a controller and then a watch supervisor in Jacksonville. He retired after 33 years. John was an avid golfer, who played in many tournaments and enjoyed golf courses around the world. He also was on the State Board of Missions of the Florida Baptist State Convention, and was a deacon at the First Baptist Church for many years.

He is predeceased by his wife, Clariece; son, John Lawrence Gregory II; and two brothers, Chandler Gregory and Robert Gregory. Survivors are his children, Bruce Allison Gregory and Kimberly G. Passwater, as well as two daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services for Mr. Gregory will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville.

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Mr. John A. Hanley, 80, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Quality Health.

He was born on April 23, 1937 in Stamford, Conn. to the late Charles V. and Monica P.(Drohan) Hanley.

Mr. Hanley married his beloved wife, Patricia M. Clarkin, in Bronx, N.Y. They moved to Lake Katonah, N.Y. and lived there for 43 years. He worked as a union electrician for IBEW Local No. 501 and Local No. 3 in New York. He retired in 2002 from the Department of Environmental Protection as supervisor of electricians in New York City (East Hudson Division). After he retired, Mr. and Mrs. Hanley moved to Amelia Island in 2013.

He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Patricia Hanley of Amelia Island; son, John P. (Laura) Hanley of Menlo Park, Calif.; daughter, Katherine (Aron) Ledger of Hopkinton, Mass.; sister, Sr. Geraldine Hanley, SC, of New York City, N.Y.; and granddaughter, Mary Hanley of Washington, D.C.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Somers, N.Y. He will be laid to rest in The Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, N.Y.

Please express your condolences by visiting us at www.oxleyheard.com.

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Sandra C. Proctor, 54, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away Thursday, October 3, 2017 at Haven Hospice in Orange Park, Fla.

A Jacksonville native, Sandra was a daughter of Milton Thigpen and Lorita Turner Thigpen. She grew up in Jacksonville and was a graduate of the North Jacksonville Academy.

In the 1980s, she lived in Fernandina Beach and worked at the post office. After other assignments, she retired from the United States Postal Service as her health declined. She was always active and loved being active in the outdoors, especially in or near the ocean. Joy permeated her life and her love of music was with her throughout all of her days.

Sandra was predeceased by her sister, Marie Domin.

Her surviving family includes her son, Zachary Proctor; her parents, Lorita and Milton Thigpen; two sisters, Christine Branch and April Devine; Zachary’s dad, Jeff Proctor; as well as nieces, nephews and other extended family members.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends beginning at 12 p.m. She will be laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery.

Please express your condolences by visiting us at www.oxleyheard.com.

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William Ray Long, 80, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family in the care of Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.

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Peter Bates, 72, of Amelia Island, Fla., passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017.

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Leland G. Bower, 72, passed away November 11, 2017. No local services are planned at this time.

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Wilma Carter, 81, a longtime Fernandina Beach, Fla. resident, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Arrangements will be announced soon.

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Mr. William C. Boyd, 79, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017.

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Toni A. Fless, 68, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017.

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Dorothy E. Nazworth, 80, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017.

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John L Richo, 89, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully Friday, November 10, 2017 at Community Hospice of Northeast Florida while surrounded by family and friends. Home going services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2017 at The River of Praise in Yulee, Fla. Viewing will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2017 at Elm Street Church of God in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

Frank Waldron, 76, passed away November 12, 2017. Arrangements are incomplete.

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Elizabeth Beugnet, 90, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017.

Gary Michael Denmark, 40, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017.

He was born on August 3, 1977 in Jacksonville, Fla. to Phillip Denmark and Gail Rowland. The family moved to Fernandina Beach when he was very young, and he attended Yulee High School.

He started a life-long career as an appliance repairman and was considered one of the best in the industry.

Gary was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed four-wheeling, cookouts with friends and family, Gators and Broncos football, shooting pool and gaming-playing UFC and Madden Football with his friends.

He loved people and never wanted to see people sad, only happy. He often “chomped” people for a laugh.

His son Tyler was his whole world.

He is survived by his son, Tyler M. Denmark of Virginia; mother, Gail (Henry) Rowland of Fernandina Beach; father, Phillip (Christa) Denmark of Ft. McCoy, Fla.; siblings, Robin (Vince) Taylor of St. Marys, Ga., Jay (Lisa) Denmark of Fernandina Beach, Jessica Lee Rowland of Claxton, Ga., Ronald White of Tampa, Fla.; stepbrothers and stepsister, Terry Brickey, Sherry Rowland, Gary Manning Rowland; nieces and nephews, Cara (Doogie) Roberson, Melia Denmark, Scotty Oliphant, Garrett Denmark, Olivia Knisely,  Brycen and Bella.

Services will be at 5 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2017 in the Burgess Chapel at Oxley-Heard.

The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until the hour of service at Oxley-Heard.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to benefit his son, “TD” to Jay Denmark, 95054 Canoe Lane, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034.

Please share your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard.com.

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Maurice Armour Goff, 95, loving father, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2017 in Fernandina Beach, Fla. He was born on September 21, 1922 in Portland, Mich. He was the son of Russell Alger Goff and Augusta Joy Armour and the brother of Warren Russell and Florence Audrey Goff.

Dad was a World War II veteran who served in the Army Signal Corp as a radar technician. He was assigned a post on Saipan and Guam supporting Air Force security. He was honorably discharged with numerous citations and decorations as a second lieutenant. After World War II, the GI Bill allowed Dad to attend college at the University of Michigan. Go Wolverines! Go Blue! He was on a blind date when he met the love of his life, Barbara Ann Walsh. Together they shared and nurtured eight children during 67 years of marriage. Dad’s career was engineering, specifically the development of air conditioning and refrigeration technology. He worked for Gibson Refrigerators, American Motors, Ford, Jaguar and Volkswagen during his long career. Many of his engineering ideas are incorporated into the current air conditioning models. He was an intelligent, insightful scientist.

Dad leaves behind his eight children, Thomas (Jennifer) of Winter Haven, Fla., Dan (Susan) of Hayesville, N.C., Robert of Kodiak, Alaska, Mary  Jessen (Mark) of Dripping Springs, Texas, Nancy Duggan (Paul) of Andrews, N.C., Susan Lenchek (Michael) of Rochester, Mich., Michael (Li Rong) of New Zealand, and Maureen Goff (Tim) of Seattle, Wash.

To sign Mr. Goff's online register book, please visit the Green Pine website at www.greenpinefuneral.com.

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Michael Leon Johnson, 57, of Yulee, Fla., husband of Angela DeWitt Johnson, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017.

Michael was born January 13, 1960 in Charleston, S.C., son of Clifford Johnson and Carolyn Roberts Johnson. He was a graduate of Garrett High School and was a member of Living Waters World Outreach Center.

Mike had over 36 years of federal service experience and served his country as an electronics integrated systems mechanic in shop 82B (Launcher) at Trident Refit Facility, Kings Bay, Ga., where his work efforts were important in protecting our national security. Prior to coming to TRF, Mike was at Charleston Naval Shipyard, where he had come into civil service under the apprenticeship program. Mike received numerous awards during his career, most recently receiving recognition from the director of Strategic Systems Programs for his outstanding support of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty  Program. He was an important part of TRFs success and will be greatly missed as both a co-worker and friend.

Mike also held a bachelor's degree in business administration from Brenau University. He enjoyed duck hunting and barbecue cooking and was an avid South Carolina Gamecocks fan. 

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Angela DeWitt Johnson; daughter, Megan J. Popham (Andrew) of Amelia Island, Fla.; son, Joshua Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother, Rev. Dan Johnson (Pam) of Santee, S.C.; sister, Susan J. Peppler (Mark) of Amelia Island; and mother in law, Neva F Dewitt of Charleston, S.C.

His funeral service was held Sunday, November 12, 2017 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel. Interment followed at Riverview Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Voice of Triumph Ministries, c/o Montgomery Christian Care Center, 76321 Timber Creek Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097.

A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting www.jhenrystuhr.com.

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Charles D. Mazurek, 85, formerly of Hartford, Conn., passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 3, 2017 after a long illness in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

Charlie was a great athlete with an infectious smile. He was voted all-state basketball at Bulkeley High School and was inducted into the Hall of Fame for both Bulkeley and Trinity College, where he played three sports. In the summer months, he played for the Cubs baseball team in the twilight league.

Charlie worked for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft, Hamilton Standard and Spaulding Fiber. After working his way up to national sales manager at Dart Industries, Charlie retired from a successful career in 1987 to Amelia Island, Fla.

He is survived by his loving wife and high school sweetheart of 65 years, Joyce Flydal. He leaves behind his sister, Bernice Harmon; his daughter, Susan Francis of Williamsburg, Va., and his son, Steven Mazurek of Mesa, Ariz. He also leaves three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren – all boys.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Nassau Humane Society on Amelia Island.

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Mr. Roscoe Harris Mullis, 81, of Kingsland, Ga., passed away in the late evening hours of Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga.

Mr. Mullis was born on May 15th, 1936 in Dexter, Ga. to Fonzo and Louise Mullis. 

Mr. Mullis spent his childhood in Fernandina Beach, Fla. and earned his accounting degree at South Georgia in Douglas, Ga. and Georgia State, a division of UGA in Atlanta, Ga. After graduation, he worked in Atlanta and also served in the U.S. Army. In 1964, he relocated his family to Kingsland, where he practiced at his CPA firm until retirement in 2009.

Mr. Mullis loved Camden County and enjoyed every opportunity to participate in the community – through civic and church activities, philanthropic endeavors, and mentoring others. He strived to live every day to its fullest and to do what he could to make this world, and his community, a better place.

During his time in Kingsland, Mr. Mullis was an active Camden County Booster – supporting high school athletics and numerous sporting programs. He enjoyed serving as the statistician for the CCHS football teams for more than 25 years. He was an avid University of Georgia football fan, spending many weekends following the Dawgs at home and away games. Nothing pleased him more than any excuse to head to Athens to see the Dawgs play in any sport.

Mr. Mullis is survived by Melinda, his beloved wife of 57 years; his daughter, Jennifer (Tommy) Sailors of St. Marys, Ga.; his sons, Michael (John Ettare) Mullis of Castro Valley, Calif., Richard (Olivia Wilburn) Mullis of Sunnyvale, Calif., and Mark Mullis of St. Marys, Ga.; his mother, Louise Mullis of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; his sister, Nellie (Jerry) Wold of Jacksonville ,Fla.; and his grandchildren, Katie (Patrick) Steck of Austin, Tx., Sarah Sailors of Jacksonville, Fl., Harris Sailors of St. Marys, Ga.; Paul Wilburn of Battle Creek, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother, Ray Mullis of Fernandina Beach, Fla.

A visitation was held for Mr. Mullis from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 12, 2017, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in St. Marys, Ga. A Funeral Mass was held at the church at noon Monday, November 13, 2017 with Father Mariusz Fuks presiding. Interment was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Bowling Green, Ky.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Mullis’ honor to Our Lady Star of the Sea Building Fund or Hospice of the Golden Isles.

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Mr. Leo Michael Skura, 92, of Amelia Island, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Osprey Village.

A native of Lilly, Pa., Leo was born September 15, 1925. He was the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Kodosky) Skura. Leo spent his early years in Lilly and graduated from Lilly High School with the class of 1942. After graduation, Leo enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served tours of duty in Guam, Hawaii and Australia. Following his honorable discharge from the Navy, he joined the International Harvester Company, Diesel Division in Altoona, Pa. as a diesel mechanic. He married his lifetime love, Betty Ann Cassidy in Cresson, Pa. in 1950.

Leo was a longtime member of the Legion and Lions Club in Cresson and enjoyed a lifetime full of the simpler things: hunting, fishing and cheering for his beloved Pirates and Steelers. In 2012, he and his wife, Betty Ann, relocated to Amelia Island. He joined the American Legion Post in Fernandina Beach, Fla. and attended St. Michael’s Catholic Church

Leo leaves behind his son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Linda Skura of Fernandina Beach; his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Jim Gettings of Cresson, Pa.; his granddaughters and their husbands, Kelly and Michael Choi of New York, N.Y. and Megan and Brad Shaw of Winchester, Mass.; and two great-grandchildren, Brynn and Blayke Shaw. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann; his five sisters, Lucy Gegetski, Jean Onischuck, Stasia Squashic, Helena Skura and Ann Smitnosky; and three brothers, John, Joseph, and Jacob Skura.

In lieu of flowers, donations to North Florida Community Hospice would be greatly appreciated. A Funeral Mass will be held in Cresson at 9:30 a.m. December 2, 2017 a St. Aloysius Catholic Church.

Please share his Life Story and leave your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard.com.

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Patricia (Pat) Ann Welch, 81 and born Patricia Ann Palmer, joined our Lord on November 3, 2017 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla. after a long illness.

Pat established a private kindergarten, Miss Pat's Playhouse, in Gray, Ga., where she lived for many years and is still remembered by her former pupils. She was a pillar member of Gray United Methodist Church, where she was head of children's ministries and sang in the choir. During the 1980s and 1990s, she established a real estate and brokerage agency, operating primarily in Macon, Ga. and Atlanta, Ga.

She has been active in the local community, serving as an ambassador for the Fernandina Beach Chamber of Commerce and a member of Leadership Nassau alumni. She was a dedicated member of the Amelia Plantation Chapel, serving as a church deacon, and was a member of several Bible studies.

She was devoted to her family and friends, but more importantly, she was a devoted ambassador for our Lord.

Mrs. Welch is survived by her husband, H. Oliver Welch; her four children, Peggy (Tate) Williams, Nancy (Tate) Haskins, Kenneth Tate, and Catherine Tate. She was also the proud grandmother to 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held in her honor at the Amelia Plantation Chapel at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, November 19, 2017.