Phyllis Cutts Cudd passed away on June 6, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Bobby, son Randy Cudd and daughter in law Andrea Cudd and grandson Austin Cudd of Dublin, GA, son Ronnie Cudd and daughter in law Maria Cudd, and grandchildren Justin Cudd of Tulsa, OK, Amanda Cudd of Douglas, GA, Abby Pruitt and Eric Pruitt of Douglas, GA, daughter Lisa Holt and son in law Rod Holt of Mt. Carmel, TN and grandson and granddaughter Ryan and Cindy Davis and great granddaughter Reese Davis of Fleming, GA, and son Mike Cudd and daughter in law Ashley Cudd and grandchildren Adam and Merritt Cudd of St. Simons Island, GA.  
Phyllis was born on November 20, 1936 in Fort Mill, SC. She met husband Bobby during their high school days at Rock Hill High School. They were married in 1954. Together they shared a passion for shag dancing at North Myrtle Beach, golfing with friends at Pine Forest Country Club, and cheering for their beloved Clemson Tigers.Phyllis and Bobby were inducted into the shag dancing Living Legends Association in 2006. Phyllis was a devoted wife and mother who was blessed with many friends and a wonderful family.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making a donation to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida at 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 or www.communityhospice.com.

Please share her Life Legacy and leave your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard.com.

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Mrs. Isla Frances Edwards Ford died Friday, June 3, 2016, in Camden, South Carolina, after an extended illness. She was 95 years old.  

Funeral services were held Sunday, June 5, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Lake View, South Carolina. Burial followed at Lake View Cemetery. The family received friends at 3:00 p.m. at the church. 

Mrs. Ford was born in Fork, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Colon Mason and Flora Rogers Edwards. She graduated from Lake View High School. She retired from First Citizens Bank after more than twenty years of service.

She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Lake View, actively serving in Sunday School, Women’s Missionary Union, and numerous committees. She enjoyed being a homemaker, cooking for family and neighbors, reading and playing piano.  

Surviving are one son, William Jesse Ford, Jr. (Mary Sue) of Dillon, South Carolina; three daughters: Florinette Ford Renfrow (Jimmy) of Lake View, South Carolina, Isla Frances Ford Graham(Art) of Camden, South Carolina, and Rebecca Ford Duke (Jesse) of Fernandina Beach, Florida; 17 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren and  26 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Jesse Ford; her son, Colon Mason Edwards Ford; and two sisters, Mary Florence Edwards Bethea and Clara Mae Edwards Moore.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Lake View, P.O. Box 397, Lake View, SC 29563; or Pee Dee Center at 714 East National Cemetery Road, Florence, SC 29506.

Erik Larsen, M.D. of Amelia Island passed away on June 6, 2016. Erik was born on April 8, 1922 in Aalborg, Denmark and immigrated to the United States as a toddler. He was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Ilse, his parents Julie Esther and Niels Christian and his brothers Kaj Ove and Paul Christian. He graduated from The Chicago Medical School in 1946 and did his surgical residency at Hines Hospital in Chicago.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Lynda and his children Candace Anderson (Craig), Pamela Dardi (Loren), Richard (Theresa) and stepchildren Cheryl Levine (Brian Elsbernd) and Jeanette Morrison (David) He had ten loving grandchildren, (listed by age) Jennifer, Christopher, Alexander, Kimberly, Andrew, Megan, Daniel, Henry, Joey and Ava.

Erik served in Korea as a front line surgeon in the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Regimental Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division for which he earned a Purple Heart and a Combat Medical Badge. After having been wounded in the May Massacre in 1951 he was assigned to the First MASH (8209.) (He was the “real surgeon” interviewed by Fox for the special 30th reunion program of the M*A*S*H TV series). 

In 1972 King Frederick IX of Denmark knighted him for service to the Danish community of Chicago thus becoming a Ridder of Dannenborg. He was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha in 2011.

Dr. Larsen was board certified in general surgery and was a lifetime member of The American College of Surgeons. He practiced for 45 years at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago. After retirement as a surgeon he worked as a general practitioner in Kewaunee, Wisconsin and most recently as a doctor for the Jacksonville Military Entrance Processing Station. He also served on several boards, notably The Danish Home of Chicago and The Rebild National Park Society.

His hobbies included cycling, boating, tennis and golf and he was a gifted pianist. He truly lived “the American dream.”

A memorial service will be held at a future date at Amelia Plantation Chapel.

Gladys Rebecca Blalock, 61, of Callahan passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Life Care Center in Hilliard. Memorial service arrangements will soon be announced. Green Pine Funeral Home, Cremations & Cemetery.

Eleanor R. Brewitt, 84, of Yulee passed away Monday, June 13, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete. Green Pine Funeral Home, Cremations & Cemetery.

Ms. Catherine Dopson, 84, of Fernandina Beach, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016, at her residence. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors.

Bruce Allan Bunner of Fernandina Beach, Florida and Highlands, North Carolina passed away peacefully at his home in Highlands on Sunday, June 5, 2016. He was 82 years old. 

Bruce was born on November 9, 1933, to former Police Lieutenant Edgar Allen and Alice Ann Bunner. He spent his youth in White Plains, New York, where he often remembered with pride his time on the White Plains High School football and track teams. As a youth, Bruce loved spending his summer vacations on the family farm in West Virginia. In 1952, he earned a football scholarship to Syracuse University, where he was a halfback for the Orangemen for two years before enlisting in the Army in 1954. He completed officer candidate school and ultimately earned the rank of First Lieutenant. Bruce served his country with honor during the Korean War and returned home to complete his bachelors degree from New York University in 1959. 

Upon completing his studies, Bruce moved to California and began a long and successful business career with several turns in public and community service. He rose to the level of partner in the accounting firm of KPMG LLP from 1974 to 1990. From 1983-1986, he was appointed by then Governor George Deukmejian to serve as the Insurance Commissioner of the State of California, which he did with distinction. From 1991 to 1994, Bruce served as Chairman of the Board of Centre Reinsurance Company of New York. He went on to become President of Financial Structures Limited, a Bermuda-based insurance company before retiring in 2002. Bruce also served on the Board of Mercury General Insurance Corporation for many years.  

As distinguished as his business career was, the most important part of his life was his contributions and service to God through Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru). When Bruce first moved to California, he met his wife Ingrid Steensland, one of the first employees of the organization founded by Dr. Bill Bright, which would eventually become the world’s largest Christian ministry. Bruce and Ingrid were married for over 40 years until Ingrid’s death in 2004. Over several decades, Bruce served in a number of roles at Campus Crusade, including turns as Chief Financial Officer and a long-standing member of the Board of Directors until his retirement from the organization in 2015.

In 2006, Bruce and Deborah (McConnell) met in Highlands, North Carolina and were married in New York City. Over the remaining ten years of his life, he and Deborah enjoyed traveling, playing golf in Highlands, reading and sitting with their dogs on the front porch of their Fernandina Beach home and spending time with family. Bruce is survived by his wife, Deborah; his children, Erika Duffy (Will), Edgar Bunner (Shannon), Elke Spoor (Bill), and Bruce J. Bunner (Kelen); his 14 grandchildren William, Riley, Ingrid, Kelsey, Tietjen, Annika, Katherine, Reese, Elsa, Auden, John, Danya, Townes, and Merritt; his sisters Barbara Watanabe and Gail Rubke; and Deborah’s children Howard Dugger (Sarah), Maurie Dugger and grandchildren Maisie, Tegan, and Sidney. Bruce’s oldest grandson William is following in his grandfather’s footsteps and will enter Syracuse University in the fall.

Bruce was an avid reader, a gifted poet and wrote vivid heartfelt letters to those he loved. In some sense, Bruce was a true Renaissance man and was always a perfect gentleman. Perhaps, however, his most important legacy was his strong love of family and friends and his wise counsel of professional and spiritual guidance to many. He will be remembered for his eternal optimism, his ever-present smile and laughter, his sly sense of humor, his tireless service to the needs of others, and his unwavering Christian faith.

A private burial service will be held on June 18, 2016 at Willowbrook Cemetery in Westport, Connecticut.

Shawn "Wesley" Russell, 23, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016. He was born December 2, 1992 in Fernandina Beach and attended Fernandina Beach High School before moving to Jacksonville and graduating from Sandalwood High School in 2011.

"Wesley," as he was known to his family and Shawn to some of his friends, enjoyed the sun and the beach, listening to music and spending time with his sister and his friends. He had a passion for cooking for others.

He was predeceased by his grandfather, Thomas Earl Russell, and an aunt, Cheryl Lynn Russell.

Survivors include his parents, Christina Russell, Shawn Russell and Tonya Russell; his sister, Angelina Russell; brother Kaiden DeGross; grandparents Barry & Linda Worthington, Hazel Harpe, Dale and Kenny King and Carol and Ralph Bunk; great grandmothers Lorraine Bunk and Dorothy Schwager. Also surviving are his nieces and nephews Gunner, Payton, Jayda and Jemma; several aunt and uncles and many cousins; his best friend, Chrstina Perez and his room mate Todd Fletcher.

There will be a memorial service at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 16, in the Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home with Pastor Ben Hall officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to your favorite charity.

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

Arrangements by Green Pine Funeral Home.

Mr. Brian Doyle, 57, of Yulee, passed away June 16, 2016, at the Warner Center for Caring at Baptist Medical Center-Nassau. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors.

Alma Land, 81, of Sparta, Ga., passed away Sunday morning, June 12, in her sleep. There will be no service.

Bruce Allan Bunner of Fernandina Beach, Florida and Highlands, North Carolina passed away peacefully at his home in Highlands on Sunday, June 5, 2016. He was 82 years old. 

Bruce was born on November 9, 1933, to former Police Lieutenant Edgar Allen and Alice Ann Bunner. He spent his youth in White Plains, New York, where he often remembered with pride his time on the White Plains High School football and track teams. As a youth, Bruce loved spending his summer vacations on the family farm in West Virginia. In 1952, he earned a football scholarship to Syracuse University, where he was a halfback for the Orangemen for two years before enlisting in the Army in 1954. He completed officer candidate school and ultimately earned the rank of First Lieutenant. Bruce served his country with honor during the Korean War and returned home to complete his bachelors degree from New York University in 1959. 

Upon completing his studies, Bruce moved to California and began a long and successful business career with several turns in public and community service. He rose to the level of partner in the accounting firm of KPMG LLP from 1974 to 1990. From 1983-1986, he was appointed by then Governor George Deukmejian to serve as the Insurance Commissioner of the State of California, which he did with distinction. From 1991 to 1994, Bruce served as Chairman of the Board of Centre Reinsurance Company of New York. He went on to become President of Financial Structures Limited, a Bermuda-based insurance company before retiring in 2002. Bruce also served on the Board of Mercury General Insurance Corporation for many years.  

As distinguished as his business career was, the most important part of his life was his contributions and service to God through Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru). When Bruce first moved to California, he met his wife Ingrid Steensland, one of the first employees of the organization founded by Dr. Bill Bright, which would eventually become the world’s largest Christian ministry. Bruce and Ingrid were married for over 40 years until Ingrid’s death in 2004. Over several decades, Bruce served in a number of roles at Campus Crusade, including turns as Chief Financial Officer and a long-standing member of the Board of Directors until his retirement from the organization in 2015.

In 2006, Bruce and Deborah (McConnell) met in Highlands, North Carolina and were married in New York City. Over the remaining ten years of his life, he and Deborah enjoyed traveling, playing golf in Highlands, reading and sitting with their dogs on the front porch of their Fernandina Beach home and spending time with family. Bruce is survived by his wife, Deborah; his children, Erika Duffy (Will), Edgar Bunner (Shannon), Elke Spoor (Bill), and Bruce J. Bunner (Kelen); his 14 grandchildren William, Riley, Ingrid, Kelsey, Tietjen, Annika, Katherine, Reese, Elsa, Auden, John, Danya, Townes, and Merritt; his sisters Barbara Watanabe and Gail Rubke; and Deborah’s children Howard Dugger (Sarah), Maurie Dugger and grandchildren Maisie, Tegan, and Sidney. Bruce’s oldest grandson William is following in his grandfather’s footsteps and will enter Syracuse University in the fall.

Bruce was an avid reader, a gifted poet and wrote vivid heartfelt letters to those he loved. In some sense, Bruce was a true Renaissance man and was always a perfect gentleman. Perhaps, however, his most important legacy was his strong love of family and friends and his wise counsel of professional and spiritual guidance to many. He will be remembered for his eternal optimism, his ever-present smile and laughter, his sly sense of humor, his tireless service to the needs of others, and his unwavering Christian faith.

A private burial service will be held on June 18, 2016 at Willowbrook Cemetery in Westport, Connecticut.

Mr. Douglas James "DeeJay" Jordan, age 27, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Camp Dix, Kentucky, passed away Friday afternoon, June 10, 2016, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born December 26, 1988, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of Robert and Karina Bowers Jordan.

DeeJay publicly professed his faith in Jesus Christ at Blankenship Christian Holiness Church on August 31, 2003. He was a 2007 graduate of Lewis County High School. DeeJay continued his education and football career at Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, Kentucky. He was employed with Osram Sylvania in Winchester, Kentucky, while attending Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington. DeeJay enjoyed life on the field, court, fantasy world of gaming, and analyzing or commentating, especially about the Kentucky Wildcats. If there was an adventure to be made, he was bound to find it from coast to coast.

DeeJay is survived by his parents, Robert and Karina Jordan of Camp Dix, Kentucky; his younger brother, Dalton Jordan of Camp Dix, Kentucky; his paternal grandparents, Douglas and Yvonne "Kay" Jordan of Camp Dix, Kentucky; his maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Joyce "Pamela" Bowers of Yulee, Florida; four uncles, Mark and Sherri Jordan of Richmond, Kentucky, Aaron and Myndi Jordan of Mount Sterling, Kentucky, Matthew and Karen Jordan of Vanceburg, Kentucky, and Kenneth and Mary Bowers of Palatka, Florida; and two aunts, Lori and Ray Ervin of Wheelersburg, Ohio, and Kristen and Lee Sloan of Blackshear, Georgia. He also leaves many others including, cousins, family members, church family and friends who will sadly miss him.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016, at the Lewis County High School Auditorium in Vanceburg, Kentucky, with Brother Jeremy Moore and Brother Doug Reeves officiating. Burial will follow in the Jordan Family Cemetery in Lewis County, Kentucky.

Friends may visit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016, at the Lewis County High School Auditorium in Vanceburg, Kentucky, and the Celebration Life will immediately follow.

Lee Jordan, Clay Jordan, Jacob Jordan, Ryan Lykins, Austin Ervin, Thomas Sloan, Kyle Quinlin, and Ryan Carver will serve as pallbearers. Colten Sloan, Logan Perkins, Mark Jordan, Aaron Jordan, Matt Jordan, 2003-2006 Lewis County Football Teams, and #T4L will serve as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to DeeJay#5 Scholarship fund at the Citizen Deposit Bank in Vanceburg, Kentucky.

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares (1 Peter 5:6-7).

And ye shall be hated of all men for my names sake; but he that endureth to the end shall be saved (Matthew 10:22).

Globe Family Funeral Chapel in Camp Dix, Kentucky is caring for all arrangements for Mr. Douglas James "DeeJay" Jordan.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.globefc.com.

Commander Donald E. Lindquist passed away the afternoon of Monday, June 13, 2016, at a Fairfax County hospital. Holding his hands were his beloved wife Jean and adoring daughter Donna Jean. His friend and son-in-law, Robert Spalding, was also at his bedside. Don was surrounded by love and caring every minute as he moved from this life into the next.  

Born in the glorious Black Hills of South Dakota, he was more than an avid sportsman:  he was a champion. At Lead High School, Don was quarterback of the football team, shortstop on the baseball field, and star on the basketball court. His passion for golfing was legendary, and he had three holes-in-one in a single year.  

Don was awarded a scholarship his freshman year to the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology before receiving his appointment to the United States Naval Academy. Thus began a lifelong love with the U.S.N.A. for the entire family. He graduated in the top percentage of his class in 1956 and later returned to the Academy to teach mathematics. Don also received a Masters degree in computer science from Stanford University.  

Commander Lindquist was a Naval aircraft carrier aviator and Top Gun flyer, piloting F-8 Crusaders on the USS Ticonderoga and USS Oriskany, and serving as the Weapons Commander on the USS Kitty Hawk. Moving between the coasts as duty called, he concluded his career at the U.S. Department of State and remained a resident of Chantilly, Virginia, the rest of his life. Don cheered on the Chantilly High School Chargers basketball and football teams in person for as long as he could, and followed the teams’ scores with a keen interest.  

Don met the love of his life, Jean DeLois Thompson, when the two lived in the same apartment complex on Coronado Island, California. Jean, a teacher, devised an excuse to meet Don, stating that she “needed to know the symbolism behind the colors of our Nation’s flag” to educate her pupils. The two were married in a small ceremony at St. Paul’s Methodist Church not long after. They enjoyed travel adventures and a life of love and companionship for 57 years.

When Don and Jean adopted their baby girl in 1966, they bought a new car to bring her home. That very same night, Don played an impressive game as a member of his squad’s softball team.

Commander Donald Lindquist will be remembered for many things – his heroism during the Vietnam War, his enviable lawn and vegetable garden, his striking blond hair and blue eyes, his love of musicals, being quick with a tease or a laugh, a computer-precise mind for math and figures, and an enduring connection to the Black Hills and Stonefelt family traditions. But, at the top of that long list, he is the irreplaceable husband and father to Jean and Donna Jean. While happy Don is free of all earthly struggles, they will remain ever-heartbroken at his passing.

Donald Lindquist is survived by his wife, Jean; daughter Donna Jean; son-in-law Robert Spalding; sister Louis Lindquist Coe and brother-in-law David; sister- and brother-in-law Sue and Tommy Hall; and nieces, nephews, and relatives from coast to coast. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Donald and Myrtle Dagney Louise Lindquist, and many from his close-knit South Dakota community from back-in-the-day who affectionately called him “Sonny.”

Loved ones will celebrate Donald Lindquist’s life with his cherished church community at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 4025 Kings Way, Fairfax, Virginia 22033, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 18. All are welcome. At a later date, he will be interred at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to King of Kings Lutheran Church. 

James P. Quinn, 83; of Wolfeboro, NH and Amelia Island, FL, formerly of Morris Township, NJ passed away on June 15, 2016 in Amelia Island.
Jim was the beloved husband of nearly 60 years of Susan Harrison Quinn. He is survived by his children Timothy of Morris Township, NJ (Kathie), Maribeth Eppen of Chicago, IL(Greg), Michael of Moultonboro, NH (Debbie), Peter of Morris Township, NJ (Joanne), Brian of Poway, CA (Hilary) and Dan of Suwanee, GA (Stacey) as well as 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents Gregory Leo and Josephine Black Quinn and his infant son James Gregory.
Jim was a great and loyal friend to all who knew him. He enjoyed golf and travel. He was a long time member of Spring Brook Country Club, Morris Township, NJ and Bald Peak Colony Club, Melvin Village, NH. One of his last and most memorable trips with his wife Sue was an opportunity to take a cruise around the world.
A graduate of Northwestern University (and active alumnus), Jim started his career with Aetna Casualty and Surety, Inc. in Chicago, IL. He moved with Aetna to New York City in 1960 where he became the Bond Manager. In 1972 Jim joined Swiss Re America Corporation (formerly North American Re) and held various titles including the title of Executive Vice-President for the Special Lines Group. Jim was promoted to President & Chief Operating Officer of Western Atlantic Reinsurance Corporation, a subsidiary of Swiss Re America Corporation, a position he held for several years prior to retiring in 1995.
Jim was elected North Eastern Regional Vice President for the CPCU Society. He was also a graduate of the Stanford University Executive Management Program.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Katharine Drexel Church, Alton, NH at 11:00am on Monday, June 27, 2016. Internment will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Wolfeboro, NH following the funeral Mass.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's name to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02245.

The funeral service for Mr. George Riley Sr. will be held Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church; 10 South 10th Street , Fernandina Beach  Florida 32034; Reverend Jeremiah Robinson officiating.   
Mr. George Riley, Sr. was born March 14, 1933, in Charleston, SC. He was the son of the late Nelson Riley and Elizabeth Jenkins Riley. George was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Elizabeth Riley and two sons Jesse J. Riley and George Riley, Jr. He transitioned into eternal rest June 13, 2016.
He leaves to cherish his memory daughters Emma Annette Brizele and Patricia Russell both of Fernandina Beach, Fl, son Joseph Riley, Fernandina , Fl, one brother Robert (Lillie) Riley, Charleston, SC, one sister Thelma Johnson, Charleston, SC, one brother-in-law John (Betty) Williams, Fernandina, Fl, one sister-in-law Annie Louise (Joe) Evans, Yulee, Fl, aunt, Martha Turner, Philadelphia, PA, grandchildren, Sherrie (Vernice) Albertie, Yulee, Fl, Anthony Jr. (Tiffany) Russell, Orlando, Fl, Jovon (Hatasha) Russell, Orlando, Fl, George H. Riley, Monisha Perkins, James Russell, Jamica Riley, Jaya Riley, Myra Riley, great-grand-children, Santaurus Brizele, Maurice Fleming, Deontae Albertie, Anthony (Tre) Russell, III, Aiden Russell, Jenesis Russell, Jade Russell, Amari Hamilton; Adopted Daughters , Sharon Holmes, Karen Holmes, and Sheila Brown, extended family Elizabeth Russell, Elizabeth Perry, Linda Hooper, Annette Reeder,  Unita Ivory,  Roland Knight, Charolette Knight and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members.  Special thanks to Sharon Brown-Jamison, Valoria Small, Joann Jenkins, Quality Health, Baptist Medical Center Nassau, Welcome Home Care, Council on Aging and Dr. Edward Tribuzio and Staff.
A public viewing will be held at the Huff & Battise Funeral Home on Friday, June 24, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The cortege will assemble at 10:15 a.m.  at 1212 Hickory Street  under the direction of Huff & Battise Funeral Home; Roderic D. Feacher, LFDIC; Laprinzo M. Banks, LFD; 410 Beech Street, Fernandina Beach Florida, 32034; (904) 261-4367.

Captain Walter David West III USN of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016, at Sigsbee Naval Base in Key West, Fla. He was 75 years old.
Walt was born on June 9, 1941, to Walter David West Jr. and Eva Marie Lawton West. He grew up in Utica, N.Y. as the oldest of seven children. Throughout his youth, he worked on the family farm where his parents taught him the values of hard work and determination. He went to college for two years at the State University of New York at Delhi, where he majored in civil engineering. He would later earn his degree at the Naval Postgraduate School at Monterrey.
In February of 1963, he finished flight training and accepted a commission as an officer in the United States Navy. During his commission as a Naval Officer, he served in Vietnam and later was Commanding Officer of VP4 and Commanding Officer of Barber’s Point Naval Air Station, Hawaii. He finished his active duty at USSOCOM in Tampa, Fla. He retired in March of 1990.
After retiring from the Navy, he opened what he would cal la non-profit organization ­– a hardware store in Apollo Beach, Fla. He was then employed by J.A. Jones in Diego Garcia as Director of Base Operations. He completed his working career as Deputy Director of Base Operations at Naval Submarine Base – Kings Bay.
Though many of his proudest moments involved those spent with his family, he was always happy to help his friends, church, community and fellow vets.
An avid traveler, cyclist, and “Mr. Fix It,” Walt’s real and abiding passion were his family and friends. Walt sought to instill in his children and grandchildren a zest for life, a commitment to family and friends, and the power of a smile.
Walt is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Ardy. His beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of their three daughters: Terri, Tina and Wendy. He is survived by his three son-in-laws: Charlie, Glen and LaRoy. He will be greatly missed by his five grandchildren: Dustin, Drew, Hannah, Leah and Jessie. He is also survived by each of his brothers and sisters: Peggy, Shirley, Tom, Mike, Ken and Don.
In lieu of flowers, the family would request that donations be sent to the Fisher House and the Salvation Army Hope House on Amelia Island. His service will be held Saturday, June 25, at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 9 N. Sixth St., Fernandina Beach, Fla.
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Gloria A. Stanfield, 84, of Yulee passed away June 21, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete. Green Pine Funeral Home, Cremations & Cemetery.

Catherine Elizabeth Cathy Dopson, age 84, of Fernandina Beach, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, June 12, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 29, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY where she graduated from Catholic High School. Since 1954, Cathy has been a resident of Fernandina Beach. After settling here she drove a school bus for the Nassau County School System. For over 20 years she transported many children in Nassau County to and from school and became loved by all of her children and many of their parents. Cathy had been the bar manager at the American Legion Theodore Hernandez Post 54; the old Log Cabin for many years. She was a Life Member of the American Legion Auxiliary as well as the VFW.  She had held every office in the Auxiliary at Post 54 from President to Chaplain, multiple times. Cathy had served as the chairperson for the Veterans Day Parade for 33 years and was the Grand Marshall in 2014. If there was a Veterans event, she was on hand; whether fund raising, soliciting for help on various projects or making certain that everything was being done properly. She was the Go To Person for any Veterans event or need and was commonly referred to as The Pillar of Post 54.

She leaves behind, her husband, Eason Bennett, daughters, Marianne Dopson, Sheryl Bennett Usry and Kathy Bennett Bodamer; sons in law, Brian Usery and Wayne Bodamer; grandchildren, Melissa, Elyse, Emily, Garret, Tyler, Casey and Brandon; her Dopson family, Jerry, Terri, Ricky and Chuck; her McElleny family from New York, Gerald, Debby, Edythe Marie, Matt and their families; as well as her extended family, Kathy Mitchell and Erna Aliperti. 

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am today, June 24, 2016 in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley Heard with Ed Cook, officiating. Her family will receive friends today at the funeral home, from 10:00 am until the hour of service.

A Celebration of her Life will be held on Saturday, June 25 from 1:00  4:00 pm at the American Legion Post 54, 626 South 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 54 Auxiliary.

Please share her Life Legacy and leave your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard.com.

Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors

Georgia “GiGi” Spaulding Johnson, 59, of Fernandina Beach passed away June 14, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. She is survived by 3 sons, Jarvis (Darnisha), Clifton, Andre (Alison) Johnson of Jacksonville, FL; stepdaughter, Tiffany White-Johnson of Los Angeles, CA; 5 grandchildren, Imani Liburd, Jett, Cassius, Stella Johnson, Cali White;  4 sisters, Louryne Spaulding, Annette Spaulding, Jeannette Hughley and Vernetta Spaulding and 2 aunts, Mable Brock, Ann Duncan and many other loving family members, church family, and friends who will sadly miss her.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, June 25, 2016 at First Assembly of God in Fernandina Beach, FL. Friends may visit from 6:00 PM to 8:00PM Friday, June 24, 2016 at Harvest Outreach Ministries, Inc., 905 Broome Street, Fernandina Beach, FL. Interment will be in Bosque Bello Cemetery.

Holmes Glover Solomon Funeral Directors

Gertrude (Trudy) Wilmarth Northey, 94, of Fernandina Beach passed away Saturday morning, June 18, 2016. 

Mrs. Northey was born January 19, 1922 in Haverhill, MA and moved to Fernandina Beach in 1963.   

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach and was active as a volunteer with the Barnabas Center. She was a member of AARP.

Mrs. Northey was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved music and dancing and travelled all over the world.  She also enjoyed cooking and stamp collecting.

She was predeceased by a brother, Stanley Wilmarth and by two brothers in law, Ralph Northey and Richard Northey.

Survivors include Her husband of 69 years, Thomas J. Northey, Sr. of Fernandina Beach, FL; a son, and daughter in law, Thomas J. Northey, Jr. and Amey Wall Northey of Yulee, FL; a daughter and son in law, Sue Ellen and Richard Andrews of Brighton, MI; brother and sister in law, Paul and Gretchen Wilmarth; sister in law, Mary Northey; brothers in law, Donald Northey and James Northey; two grandchildren, James T. Northey and Jill Andrews; and one great grandchild, Nathan R. Dukes.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday June 28, in the Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home. Her interment will be in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257.

To sign Mrs. Northey's online register book please visit the Green Pine website at www.greenpinefuneral.com.

Arrangements by Green Pine Funeral Home.

James P. Quinn, 83; of Wolfeboro, NH and Amelia Island, FL, formerly of Morris Township, NJ passed away on June 15, 2016 in Amelia Island.

Jim was the beloved husband of nearly 60 years of Susan Harrison Quinn. He is survived by his children Timothy of Morris Township, NJ (Kathie), Maribeth Eppen of Chicago, IL(Greg), Michael of Moultonboro, NH (Debbie), Peter of Morris Township, NJ (Joanne), Brian of Poway, CA (Hilary) and Dan of Suwanee, GA (Stacey) as well as 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents Gregory Leo and Josephine Black Quinn and his infant son James Gregory.

Jim was a great and loyal friend to all who knew him. He enjoyed golf and travel. He was a long time member of Spring Brook Country Club, Morris Township, NJ and Bald Peak Colony Club, Melvin Village, NH. One of his last and most memorable trips with his wife Sue was an opportunity to take a cruise around the world.

A graduate of Northwestern University (and active alumnus), Jim started his career with Aetna Casualty and Surety, Inc. in Chicago, IL. He moved with Aetna to New York City in 1960 where he became the Bond Manager. In 1972 Jim joined Swiss Re America Corporation (formerly North American Re) and held various titles including the title of Executive Vice-President for the Special Lines Group. Jim was promoted to President & Chief Operating Officer of Western Atlantic Reinsurance Corporation, a subsidiary of Swiss Re America Corporation, a position he held for several years prior to retiring in 1995.

Jim was elected North Eastern Regional Vice President for the CPCU Society. He was also a graduate of the Stanford University Executive Management Program.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Katharine Drexel Church, Alton, NH at 11:00am on Monday, June 27, 2016. Internment will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Wolfeboro, NH following the funeral Mass.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's name to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02245.

Mr. Nelson Williams, age 74, of Fernandina Beach, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at his home.

A native and lifelong resident of Fernandina, he was the son of the late, Lewis Theodore and Ida Alberta Sanders Williams. Mr. Williams attended Peck High School and New Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He worked for a short time as a Longshoreman with the ILA at the Port Authority in Jacksonville before accepting employment at Container Corporation of America in 1971. He remained at Container through the sales and mergers until retiring as a Crane Operator with Jefferson Smurfit in 2006.

Since retiring, Mr. Williams has enjoyed time with his family, boating, fishing and riding motorcycles. He had a soft spot for all animals and was especially attached to his pit bull terrier, Bear.

Mr. Williams leaves behind his children: daughter, Selethia W. Knight (Frank), Savannah, GA, sons; Nelson Williams Jr. (Jasmine), Folkston, GA, Nelson E. Williams (Rhonda), Mobile, AL, Victor Lockett, Jacksonville, FL, Kevin McNeil, Kingsland, GA, Dwayne Peterson (Linda), Fernandina Beach, FL, Wayne Peterson, Fernandina Beach, FL, his siblings, Jacquelyn McGrady (Johnnie), Evans, GA, Marion Patterson, Kingsland, GA, Shirley Faison, New Haven, CT, Dollie Allen (John), Tomeka Williams, Lewis Williams Jr., Aaron Williams, Alvin Williams (Lucille), Adrian Williams (Audry), Daryl Williams, Cornelius Williams (Theora),  a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a devoted friend, Jacqueline Wiggins. He was a devoted father, loving grandfather and great grandfather.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 25, 2016 in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley Heard with Apostle Jeanette Richo, officiating.

Mr. Williams will be laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery.

His family will receive friends today from 5:00-7:00 pm at Oxley Heard.

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

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Charlotte Ann Vandervort, 78, of Fernandina Beach passed away Monday, June 20, 2016.

She was born March 12, 1938 in Portsmouth, OH and moved to Jacksonville, FL in 1970.

Mrs. Vandervort was a devoted wife and mother who loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking and reading.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Homer Lee Vandervort; two sons, Robert Vandervort (Claire) of Hampton, GA and Kevin Vandervort of Jacksonville, FL; three daughters, Susan Stroup (Ernie) of Morganton, NC, Tammy Corbin of Jacksonville, FL and Kelli Love (Richard) of Fernandina Beach, FL; a sister, Jean Williams of Trotwood, OH; eight grandchildren, Laura Dixon, Sam Mackey, David Stroup, Christina Shields, Katie Love Carrier, Richard Love, Cody Love and Alyssa Vandervort; and five great grandchildren, Joseph, Kolbin, Kyra, Cambree and Leah.

There was a memorial service at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, in the Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home.  Interment will be in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

To sign Mrs. Vandervort's online obituary please visit the Green Pine website at www.greenpinefuneral.com.

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