James Hudson Hargreaves Jr., 93, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

He was born September 27, 1925 in New York City, N.Y. to the late James Hudson Hargreaves Sr. and Ethel Woolley.

During World War II, Mr. Hargreaves enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served honorably as a quartermaster. After the war, he graduated from Syracuse University in New York with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts.

He married his sweetheart, Virginia Gruman, on August 8, 1948 and together they moved to Vero Beach, Fla. to start their family. While in Vero Beach, Mr. Hargreaves enjoyed sailing with his wife and other members of the Bloodshot Eye Regatta Club.

Mr. and Mrs. Hargreaves retired to the mountains of western North Carolina, where they enjoyed landscaping their property and attending a wide variety of arts classes at John Campbell Folk School. For the last era of their 65-year marriage, they moved to Fernandina Beach, where they enjoyed the beauty of Amelia Island and being close to family.

Above all, Mr. Hargreaves loved his wife and his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Virginia, who passed away in 2014, and grandson, Justin Hargreaves, who passed away in 2013.

He leaves behind his sister, Judy Bowden of Bend, Ore.; children, James “Jay” Hargreaves of Sebastian, Fla., Patricia (Jeff) Wehling of Huntersville, N.C., Peter (Lorena) Hargreaves of Miami, Fla., and Julie Hargreaves Hall of Fernandina Beach; grandchildren, Eric (Jodi) Hargreaves of Vero Beach, Andrea (John) Mullen of Vero Beach, Peter Hargreaves Jr., of Asheville, N.C., Ryan Hargreaves of Tucson, Ariz., Kane (Hiroko) Hall of Arcadia, Calif., Morgan Hall of Los Angeles, Calif., and Wyatt (Rachelle) Hall of Fernandina Beach; and seven great-grandchildren.

Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Bosque Bello Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida at 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.

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David Scott Murphy, 71, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Friday, January 18, 2019.

He was born August 15, 1947 in Manchester, Conn. to the late Arthur and Shirley Scott Murphy and married Denise Vita on May 20, 1972 in Westerly, R.I. He volunteered for the Army and served in Army Intelligence in Okinawa and Vietnam. After graduating from Eastern Connecticut College on the GI Bill, he worked for the Providence & Worcester Railroad before joining the postal service and becoming postmaster in Hopedale and Uxbridge, Mass. Since retiring 10 years ago, he has worked on Amelia Island at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort.

He is survied by his wife, Denise of Fernandina Beach; his daughter, Brooke Lyon; son-in-law, Jonathan, of Chicago, Ill.; grandson, Henry Lyon of Chicago; and brother, Robert Murphy of Cedar Park, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. January 24, 2019 in Burgess Chapel at Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors in Fernandina Beach with Alyce Parmer officiating. Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery.

Donations may be made in his name to the Sierra Club or another environmental charity.

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Marilyn Howland Shottafer, 87, of Amelia Island, Fla., passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at The Retreat of Osprey Village.

She was born October 7, 1931 in Utica, N.Y. to the late Frederick A. and Mildred D. (Andrews) Howland.

She married Dr. James E. Shottafer in 1953, and together they made their home in Maine, where she was employed as an administrative assistant for the University of Maine. They moved to Fernandina Beach, Fla. in 1992.

Marilyn had many interests, passions and hobbies. Her greatest love was her three grandchildren, Benjamin, Abby and Lindsey. She left them with many precious memories of her. They remember the big pot of pasta sauce or chili that always greeted them when they went to visit her. They loved early mornings with her including bowls of Cheerios and freshly sliced bananas. She shared her love of music with them, and they enjoyed sitting beside her as she played the piano. Walks on the beach and learning to find shark’s teeth were a sure favorite. She will be missed, but the wonderful memories she leaves behind will live in their hearts.

Marilyn kept busy with many varied volunteer activities in the community and was an active member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and “Daughters of the King.”

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, who passed away in 1998.

She leaves behind her daughter, Kathleen Gerrish of Fernandina Beach; son, Michael Shottafer of North Las Vegas, Nev.; and her beloved grandchildren, Benjamin James Gerrish, Abigail Noel Gerrish, and Lindsey Claire Gerrish. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 801 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.

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Clayton "Butch" Chapman, 64, of Yulee, Fla., passed away January 17, 2019. A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Yulee Baptist Church. A dinner celebration will follow.

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Ernest Hill Sr., 84, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Friday, January 18, 2019.

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Alison Kim "Bobee" Jarrett (affectionately known as “Gam” by her granddaughter) passed away January 16, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 in Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home.

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Captain Irin Brad Bennett, 47, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

A native of Fernandina, he was born February 25, 1971, the son of Al and Mary Bennett. He was an ace catcher, senior class president, and graduate of Fernandina Beach High School in 1989. After high school, he attended St. Johns River State College on a baseball scholarship. Following his time at St. Johns, he attended Wake Forest University as well as the police academy.

Brad returned home to Fernandina to join the family business. He was a proud third-generation commercial fisherman and the captain of many shrimp boats over the years. He was at home on the water. He loved to play the guitar and ride his Harley-Davidson Road King whenever the opportunity arose.

His grandmother, Mary Catherine Bennett; grandparents, Harold Lee and Willie Hulett Godwin Sr.; uncle, Roger Godwin; and cousin, Philip Godwin, all preceded him in death.

He leaves behind his parents, Al and Mary Bennett; his beloved wife of 18 years, Kristi Bennett; his daughter and son-in-law, Summer and Luke Andresen; his son, Eythan Robertson; his brother, Deron Bennett; grandfather, Cecil Bennett; and numerous aunt, uncles, and cousins.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at St. Michael Catholic Church with Father Jose Kallukalam officiating. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Monday, January 28, 2019 at Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors. The family will serve as pallbearers. Brad will be laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery.

Floral Tributes are accepted or you may make memorials in his name to St. Michael Catholic Church, 505 Broome St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.

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On January 20, 2019, our sister and aunt, Barbara Ann Wentworth Brooks, 68, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away suddenly at her home.

She was born February 26, 1950 in Newton, Mass. to Ernest and Barbara (Wyeth) Wentworth.

She grew up in Waltham, Mass. and graduated from Waltham High School, where she received a scholarship for sewing. She worked as a seamstress and a telephone operator and took college courses in medical transcription. She lived in Webster, N.H. and later moved to Fernandina Beach to be closer to her mother and the beach. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, and iced hazelnut coffee from Dunkin Donuts. She will be remembered for how much she loved her family, especially her nieces and nephews and their children.

She was predeceased by her parents, Ernest and Barbara, and her brothers, Robert (Bobbie) and Ernest (Ernie).

She leaves behind her brothers, Fred Wentworth of Staceyville, Maine and Wayne Wentworth of Alton, N.H.; sisters, Shirley Chase of Alton, Debbie Wentworth Kivlehan of Fernandina Beach, and Lynn Wentworth of Yulee, Fla.; nephews, Mark Penney of Alton, Wayne Penney of Tilton, N.H., Kevin Wentworth of Fernandina Beach, Matthew Wentworth of Staceyville, Brian Kivlehan of Alton, and Mark Wentworth of Alton; nieces, Tara Penney of New Durham, N.H., Lisa Wentworth Pope of Pembroke, N.H., Nicole Wentworth Roaf of Hampton, N.H., Melissa Kivlehan of Farmington, N.H., Christine Dahl of New Durham, Siobhan Aucoin of Braintree, Mass., Jennifer Wentworth of Fernandina Beach, Michelle Wentworth of Whitman, Mass., Shaylyn Cornelissen of Fernandina Beach, Krystal Sellers of Yulee, Fla., Dawna Cornelissen of Yulee, Kelly Wentworth of Alton, Emma Wentworth of Alton, Josie Wentworth of Alton, and Lauren Wentworth of Gilmanton, N.H.; 29 grandnieces and grandnephews; cousins; friend Betty; and many others.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Cats Angels at 709 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 or (904) 321-2267.

A private service will be held for family.

Joan Ann Dean, 91, of Amelia Island Plantation, Fla., passed away peacefully Monday, January 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 24, 1927 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to the late William and Mary (Powers) Russell.

She grew up on Long Island and graduated magna cum laude from Long Island University with a degree in marketing. After graduation, she worked for McKinsey & Company in New York City, where she met her husband, Douglas Clarke Dean Jr., on a blind date in 1954. They married not long after, started their family, and moved to Connecticut. Doug’s career moved the young family to Europe in 1963. They lived in Germany for three years and France for 12 years. They returned to headquarters in the states in Cleveland, Ohio, where Joan was able to care for her mother, Mary Russell for 10 years.

Their love of travel and adventure prevailed when Doug retired and they decided to move to The Cotswold in England, where they lived for 10 years as English country folk. In 1998, they returned to America, making Amelia Island, Fla. their “forever home.”

When her children and grandchildren weren’t visiting, Joan enjoyed playing tennis with her special group of girls until she was 80 years old, bridge and, of course, travelling worldwide.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 58 years, Douglas Clarke Dean Jr., who passed away in 2014.

She leaves behind her four adult children, James Russell Dean of Banjul, The Gambia, Stacey Anne Ruggaard (Knute) of Phoenix, Ariz., Douglas Clarke Dean III (Kathy) of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Peter Raymond Dean (Marissa) of San Francisco, Calif.; daughter-in-law, Fifi Dean; and nine grandchildren, Adam Russell Dean, Laura Mary Dean, Samuel Oliver Dean, Emily Virginia Dean, Theodore William Dean, Kelsey Nicole Ruggaard, Kyle Russell Ruggaard, Sean Gabriel Dean, and Samira Dean.

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Mr. William Lee Fisher, 38, of Kingsland, Ga., passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 in Callahan, Fla.

Born in Jacksonville, Fla., he was a son of Barbara Faye Sharpe Brown and the late William Harold Fisher. He grew up in and attended school in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

He moved to Fitzgerald, Ga. several years ago but moved to Kingsland, Ga. three years ago. He worked for Packaging Corporation of America in Jacksonville, where he was a lift truck operator.

When not working, he loved spending time with his family and liked nothing better than “Family Night” and cooking on the grill. He always cared about his family. 

He also enjoyed playing golf, playing chess, and anything to do with “his” Florida Gators.

He leaves behind three children, Alexia Fisher of Sparks, Ga., and Kaylee and Andrew Fisher of Kingsland; his grandson, Ethan Tucker of Sparks; his mother, Barbara (Otis Mack) Brown of Hazlehurst, Ga.; his maternal grandmother, Frances J. Sharpe of Uvalde, Ga.; his sisters, Stephanie Wagnon of Woodbine, Ga. and Leslie (Christopher Chandler) of Kingsland; and several cousins, including Timmy, Cheri, Wade, Lynn, and Jeffery, as well as many extended family members including Kathy and Jerry Swanson.

The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2019 at Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors with Rev. Jeff Witt officiating. He will be laid to rest beside his father at Green Pine Cemetery.

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Elizabeth McClure Imwold, 91, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Quality Health in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

She was born May 1, 1927 in Columbus, Ga. to Thomas David McClure and Ollie Lee Branton McClure. She was the sixth of 12 children.

The family moved many times during the Depression as her father sought work, finally settling in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., where Beth attended Fletcher High School. After living briefly in Atlanta, Ga. and California, she returned to Jacksonville Beach, where she met James A. Imwold on a blind date in May 1954. They were married in October of that year and lived in Valdosta, Ga. for four years before moving to Atlanta, where they raised their three daughters. Jim’s career eventually had them moving to Chicago for several years before they retired to Amelia Island.

Through company trips Jim earned, Beth and Jim traveled the world, visiting much of Europe plus China, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as Mexico, the Caribbean, and Hawaii.

Jim passed away in 1997, but Beth is survived by her daughters, Lisa Imwold Reese (Brad), Dana Imwold Dalton (Frank), and Amy Imwold Anderson; grandchildren, Kayleigh Dalton, Kyle Dalton (Laura), and Andrew Dalton; and a great-granddaughter, Charlotte Dalton. She is also survived by sisters, Jane Tibbs of Jacksonville, Pat Nash of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Gloria Youngblood Scott of Fernandina Beach.

The family will hold a private memorial service.

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Michael Phillip Williams, 60, of Yulee, Fla., passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019.

Born in Fernandina Beach, Fla., he was a lifelong resident of the area who graduated from Fernandina Beach High School. He was a shrimp boat captain and commercial fisherman and member of the Fraternal Order of the Moose for 30 years. He was a friend to everyone and loved by many.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Williams; sister, Cecilia Williams; and son, James William Williams.

He is survived by his wife, Caroll Austin Williams; children, Amy Williams Nicholas (Ben), Michael Williams, Lee Williams , Melissa Lester, and Ashley Lindsey (Carl); grandchildren, Lakelyn Williams, Grace Nicholas, Alana Freeman, CJ Williams, Kaden Williams, Sullivan Nicholas, McKenzie Lindsey, Evan Williams, Lola Lindsey, and Carl Lindsey III; father, J. W. Williams (Sandy Ryder); siblings, Deborah Williams, Mark Williams, Wayne Williams (Deanna), and Loraine Williams. He is also loved by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Community Baptist Church in Yulee, Fla. A gathering was held after the service at the Moose Lodge on U.S. 17.

Jessica Lee Firster, 47, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

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Janice B. Thrift, 87, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

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Jessica Lee Firster, 47, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

Born December 11, 1971 in Silver Spring, Md., she was the daughter of Jack Prince and Mary Helene Beane.

She was raised in Jacksonville, Fla. and graduated from Terry Parker High School. She worked as a relocation specialist for The Suddath Company.

She and her husband, Bruce, moved to Fernandina Beach in June 2017 from Callahan. They fell in love with everything about the community and spent so much time on the island that they decided to start a new chapter of their lives in Jessica’s forever home.

Jessica loved her family and friends and was always willing to put the needs of others before her own; she would do anything to help anyone at any time. Jessica made everyone’s day a little better with just a smile or by sharing a laugh. She was outgoing and always loved meeting new people and seeing new places. Jessica loved life, and a simple stroll downtown to hear local musicians, taking day trips with her family, or spending time with friends just to have a drink and dinner made her happy.

She leaves behind her best friend and husband of 24 years, Bruce Firster; her children, Kyle and Emily Firster, both of Fernandina Beach; her mother, Mary Helene Beane of Jacksonville; her father, Jack Prince of Laurel, Md.; and her sister, Kristine Scratch of Jacksonville, as well as many extended family members and friends.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate and remember her life at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2019 in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors. Chaplain Jim Tippins of Baptist Medical Center Nassau will officiate. The family will receive friends and loved ones beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Those desiring may make contributions in Jessica’s memory to The Children’s Tumor Foundation at 120 Wall St., New York City, NY 10005 or ctf.org.

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Valerie Grace Perdue passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

Born in Huntington, W.Va., she was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and best friend to all who knew her and a Florida native who enjoyed fishing, nature, sea life, and animals.

She leaves behind a daughter, Candace Whitter, sisters, Sheree Yepes and Wanda Perdue, and brothers, Mark Perdue and Hernando Yepes, all of Fernandina Beach.

We love you eternally. You are at peace and with God in our faith in heaven. You remain in our hearts forever.

Janice B. Thrift peacefully entered her final rest Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

Jan was born April 27, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio. Her family moved to San Diego, Calif. in 1945. She attended Point Loma High School and San Diego State, where she studied history and political science and was a member of Pi Beta Phi. After college, she moved to Coronado, Calif. and began her career as a bookkeeper. Loving the California lifestyle, she spent many days enjoying what San Diego had to offer. Her interests were diverse and her many friends were always up to date on current events, politics being a major topic for discussion.

Moving to Fernandina Beach in 1970, she concentrated on raising her three sons. During this time, she also began working for the local Chevrolet dealership. Retiring in 1998 but not finished serving the community, Jan volunteered for many organizations. They included the Humane Society, Barnabas, The American Cancer Society, Nassau County Council on Aging, and Baptist Medical Center Nassau. Her sons and grandson meant the world to her as well as the many dogs in her life. She loved them and they her. She enjoyed a special love for music and had a special bond with her favorite musician, grandson Dalton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John H. Beach and Florence J. Beach, and a sister, Judith B. Foster.

She is survived by a sister, Jeanette Ramsey of Indian Land, S.C.; sons, Clifford B. Thrift (Marnie), Phillip C. Thrift (Georgene), and Donald R. Thrift, and a grandson, Dalton G. Thrift, all of Fernandina Beach.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Amelia Woods clubhouse. Friends are encouraged to share their memories.

The family would like to acknowledge the quality of care and love given by Community Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Hospice and the Nassau Humane Society.

Eleanor Angert, 75, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

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Robert Preston Brogan, 82, of Yulee, Fla., passed away Friday, January 25, 2019.

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Clayton "Butch" Chapman, 64, of Yulee, Fla., passed away January 17, 2019. A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Yulee Baptist Church. A dinner celebration will follow.

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Ernest Hill Sr., 84, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Friday, January 18, 2019.

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Alison Kim "Bobee" Jarrett (affectionately known as “Gam” by her granddaughter) passed away January 16, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 in Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home.

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Eleanor Sue Angert, 75, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 surrounded by family.

Born in Savannah, Ga. to the late Ben and Bessie Mae (Edwards) Brewton, she was raised in Bryan County, Ga. and graduated from Pembroke High School. Sue, as she was known by all, continued her education by obtaining her bachelor’s degree in education at Georgia Southern and then her master’s degree in education from Armstrong State College in Savannah. She was employed as a teacher for many years until retiring from the Winston-Salem, N.C. school system.

In 1977, she met Hugh Angert on a blind date, and they were inseparable from the start. They married in 1979. He called her “his Sweet Sue” and “the most beautiful girl he had ever known, both inside and out.”

In 2013, Sue and Hugh moved to Fernandina Beach, where she enjoyed going to the beach, gardening, and decorating. Above all, she loved being with her family and took time to celebrate every accomplishment of her children and grandchildren.

She leaves behind her husband of 39 years, Hugh Angert of Fernandina Beach; son, James Mock of Gainesville, Fla.; daughter, Laura (Alex) Thompson of Kennebunk, Maine; siblings, Martha Ann Pulliam, Doris Anderson, and Ben Brewton; grandchildren, Abigail Doherty, Benjamin Mock, Lillian Doherty, Katherine Mock, Paul Thompson, Owen Thompson; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2019 in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard Funeral Home with the Reverend Dr. Doug Ganyo officiating. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2019 at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery.

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Deborah Anne Crane, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, January 29, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

She was born and raised in Charlotte, N.C. and moved to Jacksonville, Fla. for a brief period at the age of nine before settling in Fernandina Beach. She was married in 1979 to Alfred Kenniston Crane I of Fernandina Beach. She was a teacher's aide at Southside Elementary School in Fernandina Beach for 23 years and a member of Five Points Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Kenniston Crane I, and her youngest son, Marc Allen Crane, of Fernandina Beach.

She is survived by her brother, Danny Ray Norman of Miami, Fla.; her sister, Kathy Maley of St. Mary's, Ga.; her three remaining sons, Billy Ray Langston of Richmond, Va., Michael Kennith Crane of Fernandina Beach, and Alfred Kenniston Crane II of Jacksonville; her two grandchildren, Ashtyn Taylor Ray Langston, of Fernandina Beach and Draven Kiana Slack of Traverse City, Mich.; her great-granddaughter, Michaela Adylynn Slack of Traverse City; and her unborn grandson, Kaiven Vong Crane of Jacksonville.

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James Lamar Crenshaw passed away peacefully Friday, January 18, 2019 at The Jane Adams House in Fernandina Beach, Fla. after a long illness.

He was born September 1, 1947 in Kosciusko, Miss. and grew up in Weir, Miss. He attended Mississippi State University for one year and played football there in the 1965-66 season. He then transferred to the University of Richmond in Virginia and played football four years. He graduated in 1970 with a degree in business. While at University of Richmond, he was co-captain of the 1969 football team, played in the 1968 Tangerine Bowl, and holds the record for most punt returns in a game.

His first job out of college was with General Medical in Richmond, Va. He later moved to the Atlanta, Ga. area, where he continued his career and excelled in medical sales until his retirement in 2011. In 2013, he moved to Fernandina Beach, Fla. to be near family during his illness.

Jim loved Jesus, family, football, tennis, golf, the mountains and beach, and life in general.  He never met a stranger and was always looking for opportunities to share his faith. He enjoyed mission trips and handing out Bibles to anyone and everyone. He leaves a huge legacy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Troy and Henry Clois Mills Crenshaw, and a granddaughter, Ava Leigh Lewis.

He is survived by his spouse, Pam Harless Crenshaw, and stepdaughter, Rebekah Lewis Lin (Kevin), both of Fernandina Beach; daughter, Angie Crenshaw Sestili (Joey), and stepson, Josh Lewis (Allison), both of Birmingham, Ala.; and son, Jason Crenshaw (Elizabeth) of Savannah, Ga. Surviving grandchildren are Natalie and Michael Sestili; Ansleigh and Chase Crenshaw; Abby, Jack, Isabel, Micah, Julia, and Sam Lewis; and Ayda, Hadley, and Harper Lin. His sister, Sarah Crenshaw McCulloch (David), resides in Ackerman, Miss. He also leaves two nephews, Jeffrey McCulloch (Stephanie) and Mark McCulloch (Jean Maree); and great-nieces and great-nephews Rhett, Millie, Gray and Jax, all of Mississippi.

Remembrances may be made in Jim’s memory to Memorial United Methodist Church in Fernandina Beach at mumconline.com/give or Boston University’s Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy Fund at https://tinyurl.com/CrenshawCTE.

Cynthia Ann Moore, 62, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

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Edith Doerr Moore, 91, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Amelia Plantation Chapel and will be followed by a reception at the Chapel.

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