Michael D. Barry, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Saturday, December 22, 2108 at his home after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Tokyo, Japan to a military family, Michael was a son of the late Colonel Michael Anthony and Helen Maher Barry.

As a child in a military family, Michael lived in several places before moving to Daytona Beach, Fla. when he was 10 years old. He was a member of the 1975 graduating class of Father Lopez Catholic High School in Daytona Beach. He attended Daytona State College before transferring to the University of Florida. It was there at Florida that he would meet his future wife, Lauren Lowe.

Michael graduated from the College of Journalism and Communications at UF in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in advertising. Michael’s unique way with people, his ability to interact with strangers and his friendliness made him a good friend to whomever he met.

Michael worked in several capacities in the hospitality trades on Amelia Island. Even though legally blind, no one ever really knew it. While working at the Amelia Island Club, Michael served as a bartender in the Sea Oats Dining Room Michael would always know people by what they drank, even if he didn’t visually recognize them.

While there were many things in life he enjoyed, and dancing was huge part of his life.

A longtime communicant at St. Peter’s Episcopal Parrish, he served in a number of roles there and was active in the Cursillo Movement.

In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Maria Barry, and a brother-in-law, Walter Sparkman Lowe.

He leaves behind his wife of 36 years, Lauren Lowe Barry of Fernandina Beach; his children, Michael Brennan Barry of Atlanta, Ga. and Bridget Alana Barry of Fernandina Beach; a sister, Susan Ann Barry of Daytona Beach; a brother-in-law, Danny Lowe and his wife, Kathy, of Fernandina Beach; nieces and nephews, Lindsay Lowe Anderson and her husband, Jack, of Tampa, Fla., Lauren Lowe also of Tampa, and Louie Lowe III of Valdosta, Ga.

Services for Michael will be held Saturday, January 5, 2018, beginning at 1 p.m., at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Michael will be laid to rest during a private family gathering at a later date.

Those desiring may remember Michael by donating to the Cursillo Movement, in care of St. Peter’s at 801 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, or to the food ministry of The Journey Church at 95707 Amelia Concourse, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, or the charity of one’s choice.

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Brinda Bolden Freeman, 65, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

She was born December 27, 1952 in Fernandina Beach to Ruben Lee and Shirley Carroll (Rish) Bolden.

She was a lifelong resident of Fernandina Beach and graduated from Fernandina Beach High School in 1970. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree from Mercer University, she went to work as a second-grade teacher for the Nassau County School Board at the Peck School and Atlantic and Southside elementary schools.

She married Carl Freeman on July 2, 1983 and they enjoyed their life in Fernandina Beach together. In her spare time, Brinda loved going to the beach, reading a good book, crafting, sewing, crocheting, working in her yard and in the garden with her father. Brinda also enjoyed vacationing with Carl in the mountains.

She leaves behind her husband of 35 years, Carl Freeman of Fernandina Beach; her parents, Ruben and Shirley Bolden of Fernandina Beach; and her siblings, Ronald (Meriam) Bolden, David (Aysegul) Bolden and Pam (Bill) Bradley, all of Fernandina Beach. She also leaves behind her beloved dog, “Izzy.”

The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home. There will be a private family service at a later date. She will rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery.

For those desiring, donations may be made in her memory to The ALS Association, Florida Chapter, 3242 Parkside Center Circle, Tampa, FL 33619, or Community Hospice and Palliative Care, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.

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Sarah Elizabeth “Sally” Cooper Pope, 74, passed away December 7, 2018 after suffering from complications with Parkinson’s disease.

Born in Chickamauga, Ga., she attended Gordon Lee High School. She moved to Atlanta in the early ’70s and later moved to Michigan in the 1980s. She moved to Fernandina with her mother in 1999. She could be seen around town in her bright yellow Miata, usually parked close to a garage sale. She was a talented tennis player, loved games and traveling with close friends and family. She will be especially missed by her book club of more then 10 years.

Sally was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Henry Ramsey Cooper; mother, Sarah Martin Harris; and husband, Randall Pope.

Survivors include two sons, Scott (Cindy) Youngblood and Stacy (Cindy) Youngblood; stepsons, Eric (Stacey) Pope and Andrew (Amy) Pope; grandchildren, Olivia Armour, Dillon Youngblood, Tye Youngblood, Kendall Youngblood, Matthew Pope, Sutton Pope, Sarah Kay Pope, Wilson Pope and David Pope; and great-grandchildren, Skylar and Copeland Armour.

Service arrangements to be made at a later date.

Rosemary Hannan, 84, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at her home.

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Judith Claire McCarthy, 87, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Baptist Medical Center Nassau.

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Marion P. Barringer, 75, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018.

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James Hubert Lee, 82, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018.

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Agnes O. Murphy, 78, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018.

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William E. Souders, 80, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018.

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Maryann Sweet, 74, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018.

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James David Sheffield, 59, a lifetime resident of Fernandina Beach, was called home to be with God on December 19, 2018 at 2:38 p.m. He passed peacefully surrounded by those he loved the most while joining those he loved and had lost.

Sheffield was a man who loved God with all his heart and his girls, whose blood bled orange and blue for the love of his Gators. He loved the game of softball and was one heck of a player. Through the game, he formed bonds with many people that filled his heart throughout life. One must cling to the thought that God must have needed a left fielder for Heaven’s softball team, so he called the best the world had to give him, and James David Sheffield was who God called to His team, so he is doing what he loved to do with those who met him in the dugout while always in the hearts of those he left behind in this world.

Survived by his whole heart, his daughters, Brandi Michelle Brockman (Todd) and Tiffany Nicole Sheffield; his grandchildren, Troy Stone Brockman, Chase Tyler Brockman, Caden Ross Brockman, Kyle Jacob Lewis, Macie Nicole Kolb and Amiya Lynn Kolb; his sister, Shirley Goodbread; brother, James Hyers; and many nieces and nephews, his best friend until the end, Robin Hodges Aplin, and so many other great friends who his heart has touched.

A Celebration of Life will be held 2-6 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2018 at the American Legion at 626 S. Third St. in Fernandina Beach.

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Judith C. McCarthy (nee Hamrick), 87, of Amelia Island, Fla., passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Baptist Medical Center Nassau.

Born in Paris, Ill., she was a daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Earl Jasper and Helen Funkhaser Hamrick.

She graduated from Aurora College, where she majored in music. She was the widow of the late James J. McCarthy.

A former resident of Geneva, Ill., Mrs. McCarthy had made her home on Amelia Island for the last 15 years. She considered her role as “Domestic Engineer” a most important part of her family’s life. Throughout her life, she had been a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Song Spinners and was a volunteer at Baptist Medical Center Nassau.

She was an active member of Amelia Plantation Chapel. There, she served on the Prayer Committee and as a deacon.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Thomas P. McCarthy, and her sisters, Shirley J. Ochrimowski and Ann Mary Potter.

She is survived by her brother, Dr. John D Hamrick and his wife, Diane, of Amelia Island; her children, Nancy E. Hemperly of Allentown, Pa., Stephen J. McCarthy and his wife, Dani, of Kailua, Hawaii, Patricia C. Samala and her husband, Michael, of Pearl City, Hawaii, and Michael A. McCarthy and his wife, Susan, of West Fork, Ark.; a daughter-in-law, Susan Maire McCarthy of Santa Rosa, Calif.; her 11 grandchildren, Brian, Taylor, Melchiza, Eli, Aaron Keone, Hannah, Rachel, Abigail, Casey, Max, and John Michael; and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Amelia Plantation Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Conrad Sharp officiating.

Memorials may be made to Kenya Partners at 609 Quaker Lane, High Point, NC 27262 or kenyapartners.com in memory of Judy McCarthy.

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Mr. John Earl Mansfield Sr., 86, of Amelia Island, Fla., passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla.

He was born May 22, 1932 in Richmond, Va. to the late James Russell Mansfield and Alene Quincy Mansfield. He grew up in southwestern Georgia, graduating from Blakely High School, and then obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business from Georgia State University.

Mr. Mansfield, a successful business owner, founded and operated Mansfield Oil Company in Gainesville, Ga. and Mycelx Technologies in Duluth, Ga.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Mansfield was preceded in death by a grandson, Jonathan Mansfield, and son-in-law, Mark Mixon.

He leaves behind his wife of 36 years, Betty G. Mansfield of Amelia Island; his children, Virginia Hager and her husband, Mark, of Atlanta, Ga., Connie Mixon of Atlanta, John Mansfield Jr. and his wife, Jill, of Gainesville, Michael Mansfield Sr. and his wife, Kim, of Atlanta, and Sherrie Douglas and her husband, Jim, of Long Island, N.Y.; his sister, Joan Bowden and her husband, Otis II, of Amelia Island; his brother, James Mansfield of Buford, Ga.; his grandchildren, Jessica Kim and her husband, Matthew, Stephen Hager, Matthew Hager and his wife, Olivia, Martin Underwood and his wife, Clay, Natalie Shirley and her husband, Blake, Morgan Mixon, Greer Mansfield, David Mansfield, Alyssa Hosch and her husband, Cody, Ramsey Hill, Olivia Wall and her husband, Zach, Michael Mansfield Jr. and his wife, Amanda, Sam Mansfield and his fiancée, Caitlyn, Tim Douglas, Maura Douglas and her fiancée, Jeremy, William Douglas and Jack Douglas; his great-grandchildren, Skylar, Vivian, Winnie, Jeannie, Frances, Blake, Jack, Chandler, Zach, Quincy, Fred and Harriett. He also leaves behind the mother of his children, Winnie Chandler LeClerecq, as well as many extended family members whom he dearly loved.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Amelia Plantation Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Conrad Sharps officiating. He will be laid to rest at 1 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2018 in Bluffton Cemetery in Bluffton, Ga.

Those desiring may make contributions in his memory to the Amelia Island Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034; Eagle Ranch for Children, 5500 Union Church Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542; or Good News at Noon, P.O. Box 1577, Gainesville, GA 30503.

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Muriel Jacqueline “Jackie” Harding passed away peacefully December 27, 2018.

Jackie was born October 28, 1943 to Charles Samuel Malcolm and Muriel Jacqueline Malcolm in Jacksonville, Fla. She graduated from Bishop Kenny High School in 1961 and moved to St. Petersburg with her husband, Phillip Graves Harding, and their daughter, Kelly Anne. Upon returning to Jacksonville after the passing of her husband, Jackie attended Michael Angelo’s Beauty Academy and worked at Anthony’s Salon. She moved in 1974 to Amelia Island, where she owned three hair salons and day spas named Jackie’s Hair Care for 30 years and two women’s clothing boutiques, The Garment District and Soho, for five years.

Jackie was an active member of St. Michael Catholic Church while residing on Amelia Island. After retiring in 2016, she moved to Jacksonville to be closer to her daughter, Kelly, her son-in-law, Scott, and her three grandchildren, Samantha, Abigail and Jacob. Though retired, she continued to attend to the needs of many of her elderly clients by visiting them in their homes to do their hair. Jackie loved to cook and learned at a very young age while assisting with family meals for her large family. She also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading, and cheering on the Jaguars. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.

In addition to her daughter and three grandchildren, she is survived by her sisters, Pamela Helen Schwikert (Don), Sandra Lee Malcolm, Patrician Ann Trawick (Matt), and Frances Mary Lamb (Doug); brothers, Charles Samuel Malcolm Jr. (Darrell), Christopher James Malcolm (Marcie), and Richard Daniel Malcolm; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her oldest sister, Charlotte Gladys Maurer; her brother-in-law, Donald Griffith Maurer; and younger brothers, Michael Christopher Malcolm (Bobbe) and Patrick Thomas Malcolm.

Jackie was loved by everyone who met her, and she gave endlessly of her time and love to all around her and anyone in need. She will be missed by her family, church family, extended family, clients and many friends whom she loved.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date and location to be announced, with longtime family friend Father Paddy Carroll officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jackie’s name to Community Pedscare at communityhospice.com and 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.

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R. Alan Brogan, 78, of Roanoke, Va. and formerly of Amelia Island, Fla., passed away peacefully December 22, 2018 after a brief illness.

Born in April 1940 in Washington, D.C., he was the oldest child of Roy Albert Brogan and Rose Jones Brogan.

He attended William Fleming High School and Virginia Polytechnic Institute, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets. He graduated from VPI with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and later earned his master’s in industrial engineering from VPI. He earned an MBA from Lynchburg College and was a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.

Upon his graduation, he began his work career with brief stints at NASA as an aerospace engineer at Goddard Flight Center and at E. I. DuPont as an area manager. In 1964, he joined Norfolk & Western Railroad as an area engineer and this position marked the beginning of a most successful 36-year career with the railroad and its successor companies.

While trained as a highly skilled engineer, he claimed that he quickly tired of the monotonous drafting work for new bridge crossings and after a short time began to regularly, and with purpose, spill drafting ink on his drawings so that his supervisor might question his suitability for his position. The strategy worked well as he moved to the management side of the business within two years.

He held numerous management and senior management positions during his lengthy career and retired in 2000 as president of Norfolk-Southern Intermodal. Prior to that, he served as the corporation’s executive vice president. During his tenure he also notably served as president and CEO of the railroad’s North American Van Lines subsidiary. In this capacity he oversaw the firm’s successful turnaround to profitability and subsequent sale to private equity. Those with whom he had the pleasure of working recalled his keen intellect, his absolute integrity, his quick wit and the frequent glint of mischief in his blue eyes. While he brought an engineering mindset to business, he always sought to make work both fun and rewarding while seeking constant improvements. Nothing pleased him more than to see those around him succeed.

He served in numerous civic capacities during his lifetime, among them the Salvation Army, YMCA and Big Brothers. He served on the Advisory Board for the Virginia Tech School of Business and was a member of the University’s Committee of 100 and the Caldwell Society. He was a board member of the Trailer Train Company and served on numerous committees for the American Transportation Society.

He loved all of the family’s many dogs, and his pup, Lucy, was a constant companion by his side during his final months.

He was predeceased by the love of his life and high school sweetheart, his wife, Delores Reed Brogan.

He is survived by his son, Michael A. Brogan and his wife, Betsy, and grandchildren, Townsend, Elizabeth and Michael Jr., all of whom he loved to regale with stories from his adventurous childhood. He is also survived by his siblings, Thomas R. Brogan (Wanda), Linda B. Wright (David) and Diane V. Brogan (David Burrows).

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Teresa Ellis and the staff of Ellis Senior Care for their dedication, professionalism and loving assistance –especially Catherine, Danielle and Myra.

The family will conduct a private memorial service.

Memorials may be made to either Angels of Assisi, 415 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, VA 24016 or to Nassau Humane Society, 639 Airport Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.

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Mrs. Catherine Danberg Frink, 102, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Born in Old Town, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Eugena Chapman Danberg.

An early graduate of Peck High School, Mrs. Frink’s working career was as a seamstress. She worked in her earlier years for Gentry’s Dry Cleaning and Laundry but was self-employed after leaving there. Her skills as a seamstress were known to be impeccable. She was able to do anything with seamstress work she attempted.

Her work ethic and her many skills carried over into other aspects of her life. She loved to knit and is remembered as a wonderful cook and especially a talented baker. Whether it was cakes or pies, her baking always yielded the most delicious results. She was active in the lives of her children and grandchildren. Besides their home life, she could always be counted upon to be with them in school activities and church activities.

She was an active member of First Missionary Baptist Church until her declining health slowed her involvement there.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Neal Frink, in 1994.

She leaves behind her children, Dr. Caroliese Frink Reed of Philadelphia, Pa., Cecil Frink of Fernandina Beach, Patricia Charlene Frink of Alexandria, Va. and Neil Frink and his wife, Joyce, of Fernandina Beach; a sister, Mary Lang of Miami, Fla.; her grandchildren, Kasimu Clark, Kali Reed and her husband, George Hughes, and Sharif Frink; and three great-grandchildren, Kymble Clark, Kori Clark and Kiera Clark, as well as many extended family members.

Funeral services for Mrs. Frink will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at First Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Darien K. Bolden Sr. officiating.

The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2019 at Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors. Mrs. Frink will be laid to rest beside her husband at Bosque Bello Cemetery immediately following the funeral service.

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Stephen Andrew Oates, 29, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 in Bradenton, Fla.

Born in Jacksonville, Fla., he was the son of Stephen Oates and Terri Camarotti Johnson.

Andrew attended Yulee High School, where he played football. After attending Yulee High School, he graduated from Bethelem High School in Bonifay, Fla.

Andrew was a specialist who served in the U.S. Army actively for eight years as part of the 4th Infantry Division located in Ft. Carson, Colo. and the 3rd Infantry Division located in Ft. Stewart, Ga. He was a decorated veteran of both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, serving as a communication specialist.

Andrew joined the U.S. Army Reserves after his active enlistment and was a member of the Joint Communications Support Element located at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, where they support deployed forces globally. He recently was promoted to sergeant. He also was presently working at U.S. Special Operations Command as a contractor for Jacobs Engineering in their IT Department. He was also a student at St. Leo University.

Andrew was a quiet young man with a tremendous heart. He loved to hike and camp with his children. He also enjoyed spending time with family whenever he could. He will always be remembered for his smile. Even with his beard, that big smile was always there.

He leaves behind his wife, Jami, and their children, Lilly and Gabriel Oates; his mother and stepfather, Terri and Jerry Johnson; his father, Stephen Oates; his brothers, Michael Oates and his wife, Amanda, and Jordan Johnson; his sister, Sarah Jordan; his maternal grandparents, Reverend Frank and Diane Camarotti; his paternal grandmother, Francis Oates; an uncle, Frank Camarotti Jr. and his wife, Kimberly; an aunt, Linda Paterson and her husband, Kevin; and two nieces, Emily and Molly Oates, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2019 at Five Points Baptist Church with his grandfather, Pastor Frank Camarotti, officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. He will be laid to rest at Bosque Bello Cemetery with military honors.

Those desiring may make contributions in Andrew’s memory to the Gary Sinise Foundation at P.O. Box 368, Woodland Hills, CA 91365.

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Gregory Nelson Walker, 65, passed away peacefully with his wife holding his hand on December 28, 2018.

He was born November 25, 1953 in Cumberland, Md.

Greg was a member of the Nassau County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse with his horse, Buster. He was retired from CSX after 30 years.

Greg loved his horse, Buster, and riding and camping with his horse and friends.

Mr. Walker is survived by his loving wife, Susie Walker.

He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Marion Walker, and mother, Virginia Louise Walker. Greg had two brothers, Steve Walker (Amy) and Dave Walker; three sons; a daughter-in-law, Jamie Pinion; a dear granddaughter, Jaiden Walker; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a cousin and Greg’s dear friend Steven Hess, who cared for him his last year. He has many neighbors who helped him and he loved dearly.

Mass with special intentions for Greg will take place at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Our Lady of Consolation on U.S. 1 in Callahan. Greg will be cremated and his remains buried with his horse in a private ceremony.

James J. Allen, 63, of Yulee, Fla., passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

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Paul J. Hargreaves Jr., 57, passed away December 30, 2018.

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Francis W. Jansen, 86, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

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Joyce M. Moody, 61, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019.

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Helen Holt-Peterman, 86, of Yulee, Fla., passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019.

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James David Sheffield, 59, of Nassau County, Fla., passed away peacefully December 19, 2018.

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James Judson Allen Jr., known to all of his friends and family as "Jud," passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at his home in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

He was born September 1, 1955 in Tallahassee, Fla. to James Judson Allen and Betty Lee Allen (Brown). He lived his whole life in his beloved Tallahassee, graduating from Godby High School in 1973 and going on to study computer programming at Tallahassee Community College.

He worked in the construction and building code field at the city of Quincy, Florida State University, and Leon County. He had recently taken the position of building director at the city of Fernandina Beach and was looking forward to finishing his career in a beautiful place he was growing to love.

Jud loved all things sports-related but nothing even came close to his love for his Florida State Seminoles. He saw his first game at eight years old, and they were "his" team ever since. He could rant and rave about their performances, but no one else was allowed to disparage them. He loved construction and building and was constantly working on projects and ideas. He loved his family, pups and his home. Jud was intelligent and funny, cranky and loving, and fiercely loyal to those he cared about.

Jud is survived by his wife of 12 years, Lori Lee Allen; his parents; his son, Carl Judson Allen; stepdaughter, Nikki Poole (Jason); stepson, Kevin Baker; the loves of his life, his granddaughters, Lyla (10) and Frances (7) Poole; brothers, James Allen (Sharon) and Danny Allen (Cathy); sisters, Carla Campbell and Suzan Blackburn; and countless aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends.

There will be no local services but the family will hold a Celebration of Life held on Saturday, January 12, 2019, beginning at 3 p.m. at Bevis Funeral Home in Tallahassee.

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Paul Joseph Hargreaves Jr. died Sunday, December 30, 2018 in Jacksonville, Fla. following a brief illness.

Born August 11, 1961 in Newton, Mass., he lived his younger years in North Reading, Mass., Perrysville, Pa. and Marlborough, Mass. In 1975, his family moved to Darien, Conn. which was the family home until 1990. Paul graduated from Darien High School in 1979, after which he was a fireman in the Darien Fire Department. He then attended the University of Miami before he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served several years stationed in Germany as a sergeant in the 35th Field Artillery Division. Upon leaving the Army, he attended UCONN at Storrs, Conn. During this time, Paul was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing, crewing of sailboats, and teaching scuba privately and at a camp in Maine, along with boating, skiing, surfing and camping in and around the Long Island Sound region. He continued many of these passions throughout his life. 

He worked in the Bond Fund Division of Merrill Lynch in New York for several years before relocating to Aspen, Colo. Then Paul joined his parents on Amelia Island, Fla., where his passions for wildlife grew. He enjoyed many roles working in the outdoors. Paul also spent time volunteering at various animal shelters. With the gift of gab and a zest for meeting new people and enjoying the company of his family and friends, he was known for his genuine desire to help others, and he will be sorely missed. Paul was an avid Jacksonville Jaguars and Florida Gator fan as well.

He leaves behind his parents, Paul and Shirley Hargreaves of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; his daughter, Sandra Bryan and her husband, Joey, and her son, Asher, of Fullerton, Calif.; his sister, Dorinda Fish and her husband, Charly, of Stamford, Conn.; his brother, David Hargreaves of Montauk, N.Y.; and two nieces, Kelsey Beglin of Shelton, Conn., and Cara Beglin of Portland, Maine.

Services will be held at noon Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the Amelia Island Plantation Chapel on Amelia Island. Weather permitting, there will be also a paddle out and picnic at Peters Point on Amelia Island on Sunday, January 13, 2019.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Salvation Army Hope House in Fernandina Beach and the Nassau Humane Society.

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Mr. James “Hubert” Lee, 82, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at his home.

Born in Alma, Ga., he was a son of the late Wallace and Sue Lee.

He graduated from Bacon County High School in 1955 and served in the Army Reserves. Moving to Fernandina Beach in 1956, he began work as a boiler operator at Container Corporation of America and retired from WestRock after 49 years service.

Hubert enjoyed fishing and hunting as well as working in his garden. He shared the harvest of his garden with friends and family alike. A Georgia Bulldog fan, he was a tinkerer and loved working on his tractor.

A longtime member of First Baptist Church, he served as a deacon and also worked with the R.A.s and the youth over the years. He was a member of the Joy Sunday School Class.

He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Daniel Lee.

He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Gail Sentell Lee; his children, Robbie Lee and his wife, Dawn, of Fernandina Beach and Suzanne Willis and her husband, Todd; his twin brother, Gilbert Lee and his wife, Judy, of Fernandina Beach; his sisters, Christine Kerckel of Gainesville, Fla., Merlene Lee of Alma, and Janice Tyre, also of Alma; three sisters-in-law, Janice Griffin of Douglas, Ga., Holly Jutte and her husband, Elmer, of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Mae Lee of Fernandina Beach; and four grandchildren, Morgan Leonard and her husband, William, of Blountstown, Fla., Blake Willis of Fernandina Beach, Leanne Bryan and her husband, Westin, of Fernandina Beach, and Cole Willis of Fernandina Beach, as well as one great-grandchild that is “on the way.”

Mr. Lee’s life was celebrated during a memorial service beginning at 12 p.m. Monday, December 31, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach with Pastor Zach Terry officiating. The family received friends at the church beginning at 11 a.m.

Those desiring may make donations in his memory to the Missions Ministry of First Baptist Church, 1600 S. Eighth Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, or Community Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.

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Joyce Marie Moody, 61 passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

She was born May 9, 1957 in Fernandina Beach, Fla. to Ruby Ailene Wise and the late Edd Collins Jr.

A lifelong resident of Yulee, Fla., Joyce was known by all who knew her as a loving mother to her children and a doting grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed walking on the beach, fishing and working in her garden.

She was preceded in death by her father, her brother, Dave Edward Collins, and grandson Joshua Hatcher.

She leaves behind her children, Brandi (Russell Horton) Hatcher of Hilliard, Fla., Gary Wayne Hatcher of Brunswick, Ga., and Thomas L. Moody of Kingsland, Ga.; her mother, Ruby (James) DeBoyd of Yulee; sisters, Diane (Kirby) Davis of Kings Mountain, N.C., and Janet (Javier Espinosa) Collins of Lyons, Ga.; grandchildren, Joann (Kenny) Hatcher, Shi Hatcher, Dawlton Hatcher, Lora Wilson, Hannah Hatcher, and Hope Hatcher; and great-grandchildren, Kenley, Kali, Asher, Delaney and Dalilah.

Funeral services were held at noon Monday, January 7, 2019 in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard. The family received friends from 11 a.m. until the hour of the service at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home. She was laid to rest in Hughes Cemetery in Yulee.

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Donald Kempton Parker died peacefully on July 27, 2018 at a family summer home in West Dennis, Mass.

He was born June 27, 1928 in Boston, Mass. He co-founded the Amelia Island Book Festival, was a poet laureate of Nassau County and graduate of Mount Hermon and Brown University, and was survived by many friends, Rotarians, fishermen, tennis players, world travelers and Bourbon drinkers.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2018 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Fernandina Beach.

In lieu of flowers, donations to VNA Hospice of Cape Code would be appreciated by the family.