Jean Stevens was called into eternal life January 19, 2019 at age 88, surrounded by her loving family.

Jean was born in Wisconsin, where she raised her family and enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow up. Later, she moved to Fernandina Beach, where she enjoyed swimming, gardening, and taking in the beauty of nature. When she wasn't tending to her yard, Jean spent much of her time in the kitchen, as she loved to cook and bake. Jean was able to explore her love of different cuisines throughout her worldly travels. She was passionate about seeing other parts of the world, experiencing new cultures, and traditions and meeting new people. Whether riding an elephant in India or aboard a cruise ship, she thoroughly enjoyed each and every trip she took.

Though Jean appreciated all of the spontaneity that comes along with adventure, she also valued the familiarity of home. She found comfort in spending time with treasured family, friends, and co-workers.

Aside from her role as mother and grandmother, Jean always took great pride in her work. She worked numerous jobs throughout her life, but most recently and just up until a few months ago, Jean was a proud employee of the Beachside Motel.

She had a kind heart, gentle spirit, and will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward.

She was the beloved mother of Thomas and Lynn (Greg), cherished grandmother of Kari (Rich), Kristy, and Kelly, and great-grandmother to Jakob, Julia, and Joseph. She is further survived by family and friends.

A service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Amelia Island Plantation Chapel, to be followed by a Celebration of Life at Walker’s Landing (also located in Amelia Island Plantation).

Mrs. Marie Rand Galphin, 89, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center Nassau.

Born April 21, 1929 in Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Galphin was a daughter of the late Alexis and Alice Rand de Tarnowsky. She moved eight years ago to Fernandina Beach from Felton, Calif.

Mrs. Galphin was a bookkeeper for much of her adult life but in later years worked as a private duty nursing assistant. She also volunteered at Baptist Medical Center Nassau.

She was an active parishioner at St. Michael Catholic Church. There, she was able to use her love and creative talent for sewing and crafts to work with several sewing groups. She was also able to use her Spanish language skills to assist at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Mission in Yulee in their Spanish mission outreach and Spanish language Mass.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Larry Galphin.

Mrs. Galphin leaves behind her brother, George de Tarnowsky and his wife, Jean, of Fernandina Beach; a sister, Alexandra Bearthe Ingraham of Irvine, Calif.; a stepbrother, Peter de Tarnowsky of Niles, Ill.; and five nieces, Kelly, Holly, Lynne, Nicole, and Michelle.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2019, at St. Michael Catholic Church with Fr. Jose Kallukalam as Celebrant. She will be laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery.

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

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Dolores M. Pellens, 90, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away March 13, 2019. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 18, 2019 at Bosque Bello Cemetery.

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Jason H. Bittner, 34, of Yulee, Fla., passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center Nassau from injuries received in an automobile accident.

Born in Brunswick, Ga., he was the son of Herb and Cheryl Bittner. His family moved to Grand Bay, Ala. while he was young and he was reared there. He was a 2002 graduate of Alma Bryant High School.

After moving to Yulee in 2005, he met and married Candace Miller. He was employed as a service writer at Kia of Orange Park. He loved spending time with his daughter, Lindsey, and riding motorcycles. Jason was full of life, loved being outdoors, and had a special way of reading people and making them laugh.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Anne Chajkowski, and his paternal grandparents, Herbert and Patricia Bittner.

He leaves behind his wife of 13 years, Candace Miller Bittner of Yulee; his daughter, Lindsey Bittner of Yulee; a stepdaughter, Kamre Rothwell of Yulee; his parents, Cheryl and Herb Bittner of Fernandina Beach; 13 aunts and uncles; 24 cousins; and several extended family members.

Private funeral services will be held at a later date.

The family asks that those desiring please make donations in lieu of flowers to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004.

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William C. “Bill” Brewton, 63, of Bristol, Tenn. and formerly of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Jacksonville, Fla. to the late Dr. Cecil B. Brewton and Sarah Dickens Brewton. His father’s medical practice moved his family to Nassau County, where Bill graduated from Fernandina Beach High School, Class of 1973. He continued his education at the University of Florida and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in forestry.

He married the former Deborah Winters in 1995. Bill was employed by Rick Keffer Dodge for many years while living in Fernandina Beach before he and Debbie moved to Bristol in 2009. Most recently, Bill worked for Bass Pro Shops as a greeter. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and above all loved to make Debbie happy. He attended Virginia Avenue Baptist Church in Bristol.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Margie Brewton Rieske.

He leaves behind his wife of 23 years, Debbie W. Brewton of Bristol; brothers, C. B. “Chip” Brewton and his wife, Vikki, of Madera, Calif. and Glenn Brewton of Glennville, Ga.; a sister, Mary Julia Little and her husband, Dennis, of Fernandina Beach; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2019 in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard with Mr. Orville Saunders officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2019 at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery.

Those desiring may make memorial donations in Bill’s name to Nassau Humane Society at 639 Airport Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.

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On Tuesday, Feburary 19, 2019, Zell Gloria Green-Johnson, of Kansas City, Mo., transitioned from her earthly life of 66 years into her eternal paradise with Jehovah God.

Zell Gloria Green-Johnson was born August 10, 1952 to the union of Sank and Albertha Green in Fernandina Beach, Fla. She was preceded in death by her father, Mr. Sank Green; two brothers, Vander Brown Jr. and Eddie Lee Brown; two sisters, Gloria Dean Jenkins and Earline Green; a brother-in-law, George Dean Jenkins; and a sister-in-law, Ruby M. Brown. She was the youngest of eight children.

Zell attended Peck High School in Fernandina Beach and graduated in 1970. She was active in sports (she loved basketball), softball, bowling, and roller-skating. During high school, Zell won many trophies for playing girls basketball and won the team’s Sweetheart Pageant. After graduating high school, Zell decided to move from Florida to Kansas City to attend Eastern Airlines Flight Attendant School. Before moving to Kansas City, Zell met William Henry Johnson, and on April 24, 1971, they would marry. In that same year, Zell left flight attendant school and began working for AT&T on December 6, 1971, as a data processing analyst. Zell loved working for AT&T and made many friends while working there.

Zell always wanted to have a family so she could show them the same love her mother showed to her.

Zell’s wish would come true on January 2, 1974, when she gave birth to her one and only son, Demetrius Jatone Johnson. She loved Demetrius so much and ensured she showed him every day how much he meant to her. Zell built a wonderful and joyous life for Demetrius and herself, traveling the world, teaching him the importance of being good to others, sharing her love of sports, and teaching him everything she knew about life. While raising “Tone,” as she usually called him, Zell continued to work for AT&T until she retired on August 12, 2005 after 33 years. After retirement, Zell didn’t slow down; she continued her love for Jehovah God and became a bus monitor for the KCMO school district.

Zell was a kind, loving, compassionate member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses for more than 49 years with a quick wit and sense of humor who would give everything she had to help someone. Zell would travel to conventions with Josephine and Clarence (brother and sister) all over the United States. She was deeply loved and held in high esteem by her family and friends for her service to Jehovah God and her unwavering support she provided to her family.

Zell leaves to cherish her loving memory her son and his wife, Demetrius and Callie Johnson; co-mother-in-law, Tammy Thomas; her mother, Albertha Green; three sisters and their husbands, Albertha and Johnny Aikens, Josephine and Robert McKinney, and Johnnie Mae Brown; her brother, Clarence M. Brown; two grandchildren, Jordan and Alayla Johnson; and a host of her many nieces, nephews, and cherished friends, all of whom she loved and touched deeply.

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Jean Stevens was called into eternal life on January 19, 2019 at age 88, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward. Beloved mother of Thomas and Lynn (Greg). Cherished grandmother of Kari (Rich), Kristy, and Kelly. Great grandmother to Jakob, Julia, and Joseph. Further survived by family and friends. Jean was born in Wisconsin where she raised her family and enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow up. Later on, she moved to Fernandina Beach where she enjoyed swimming, gardening, and taking in the beauty of nature.

When she wasn't tending to her yard, Jean spent much of her time in the kitchen, as she loved to cook and bake. Jean was able to explore her love of different cuisines throughout her worldly travels. She was passionate about seeing other parts of the world and experiencing new cultures, traditions, and meeting new people. Whether riding an elephant in India or aboard a cruise ship, she thoroughly enjoyed each and every trip she took.

Though Jean appreciated all of the spontaneity that comes along with adventure, she also valued the familiarity of home. She found comfort in spending time with treasured family, friends, and co-workers.

Aside from her role as mother and grandmother, Jean has always taken great pride in her work. She has worked numerous jobs throughout her life, but most recent, and just up until a few months ago, Jean was a proud employee of the Beachside Motel.

She had a kind heart, gentle spirit, and will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

A service will be held at Amelia Island Plantation Chapel on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 2 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at Walkers Landing (also located in Amelia Island Plantation).

Phillip P. Carroll Jr., 96, of Amelia Island, Fla., passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019.

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Davis Eugene Cunningham, 71, of Yulee, Fla., passed away Monday, March 18, 2019.

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Margaret Shirley McCabe, 90, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Monday, March 18,  2019.

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On Thursday, March 14, 2019, Eldophus Holmes Sr., a dedicated husband and father of four children, transitioned at the age of 90.

Eldophus was born November 17, 1928 to Myers and Effie Eva (Lecounte) Holmes in Jones, Ga. He relocated in 1952 to Fernandina Beach, Fla., where he met Vernita Johnson. He married Vernita in June of 1956, and they raised four children: Denise, Celeste, Jennie, and Eldolphus Jr.

Eldophus joined First Missionary Baptist Church in 1957. He worked for Florida Public Utilities for 18 years and CSX Railroad (formally known as Seaboard Coast Line Railroad) for 20 years, and owned Holmes Pulpwood as a part-time entrepreneur for 10 years. He was extremely fond of the outdoors and loved to make those around him laugh. He could often be seen cruising around town and would flash that famous grin at a moment’s notice.

Eldophus was preceded in death by both his parents; wife; and siblings, Frank (Ella Mae) Holmes, Leon Holmes, Leroy Rauel Holmes, Viola (Ernest) Hammonds, Essie Mae (Levi) Gibson, John H. (Beulah) Holmes, and Rebecca (Jack) Guest.

Eldophus is survived by his four children, Denise Golden, Celeste Merrix, Jennie (Kim) Blue, and Eldolphus (Lisa) Holmes Jr.; grandchildren, Celestial Holmes, Stuart Tucker Jr., and Ayden Holmes; brothers, Clyde (Pearl) Holmes and Alfred (Edith) Holmes; a host of nieces and nephews; goddaughter, Wendy Mote; and close friend, John H. Williams Sr.

In addition to his children, Eldophus was cared for by Patricia Russell, Laura Parland, Janice Albertie, and Santaurus Brizele in his final months. Each caretaker took special care of him and treated him like their own family member. We truly appreciate them, as well as the staff at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

The funeral service for Eldophus Holmes Sr. will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the First Missionary Baptist Church, located at 20 S. Ninth St. in Fernandina Beach. The visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Oxley-Heard Funeral Home, located at 1305 Atlantic Ave. in Fernandina Beach. Interment will be in Bosque Bello Cemetery.

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Phillip "Phil" Patrick Carroll Jr. died March 17, 2019, St. Patrick's Day, at 10:41 a.m., exactly 74 years to the day after he married his late wife, Lillie Bernice Kelly Carroll of Gainesville, who died in 1995. He died after a two-day downward physical spiral, and he was lucid until the end.

Phil was a native Floridian raised in Haines City. After graduating from the University of Florida College of Engineering in 1944, he enlisted in the Navy and served as engineering officer on the USS Cony (DD-508). He then worked at Food Machinery Corporation in Lakeland developing food-cropping machinery and then for Fosgate in Orlando building the first concentrated orange juice plant. As a DuPont Construction Division employee, he supervised the pipefitters building the Savannah River nuclear fuel plant. In 1955, he was transferred with DuPont to Wilmington, Del. He spent the rest of his career in engineering and management positions. He was a manager at the Mechanical Development Laboratory building one-of-a-kind machines primarily for the textile and shoe industry. He managed DuPont’s Mechanical Consulting group. His last job was leading engineering’s quality assurance team, which consisted of more than 300 engineers worldwide.

His best friends were the folks who worked for him and his neighbors. He and Bernice reveled in giving dinner parties at home. He always enjoyed a Manhattan before dinner. People describe him as a consummate Southern gentleman. Phil was known for his wit, wisdom, and sense of humor. He was an avid card and poker player. He had an amazing workshop and enjoyed home projects and fixing Bernice’s antiques. He and Marguerite spent many years seeing the world including Antarctica, Africa, China, the Pacific Islands, South America, and Alaska. He was an avid Gators fan.

Phil is survived by their son, Phillip "Flip" Patrick Carroll III of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and grandson, Phillip “Patrick” Carroll IV of Lakeland. Bernice and Phil’s other child, Catherine Christine Carroll Smith, died on June 6, 2017 but is survived by her husband, Maurice Elmer Smith, and daughter, Sarah Christine Carroll Still and her husband, Aaron Still. Phil was preceded in death by both of his siblings, Sr. Mary Michelle Carroll, Mother Superior in the Sisters of Mercy, and Joanne Payne of Houston, Texas. Phil’s second wife, Marguerite Carroll, preceded him in death on August 30, 2017 and is survived by her daughter, Dyanne Hughes; son, Neal Aker and wife Sharon Aker; and son, Jim Aker and wife Debbie Aker. Marguerite’s grandchildren are Logan Aker and wife Jennifer, Scott Aker, Keith Aker and wife Heather, and Kimberly Aker. Great-grandchildren are Stella, Nora, and Maya.

Phil passed away with the same silver hair combed straight back that he gained in his 30s. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be missed dearly.

Phil's service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019 at St. Michael Catholic Church, located at 505 Broome St. in Fernandina Beach, Fla. A reception will immediately follow at the Osprey Village Senior Community dining room, Floor 1, 74 Osprey Village Drive, Amelia Island, Fla.

In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research, 110 E. 42nd St., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10017.

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

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Mr. David E. Cunningham, 71, of Yulee, Fla., passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on November 26, 1947. He was a son of the late John and Iverna Jacobs Cunningham. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army and achieved the rank of sergeant. During his time in the Army, he served overseas in Vietnam and Germany.

David worked for many years at Benton Express and retired as the shop foreman. He was a diehard Cleveland Browns fan no matter how the season was going and loved Ohio State Buckeye football. David was also known to be a very good horseshoe player. At any gathering, he would take on all comers for a game. He truly loved his family and was loved by them.

He lost his wife of 40 years, Connie, in January of 2018. In addition to Connie, he was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Kenneth L. Cunningham of East Liverpool.

He leaves behind his children, April M. Cunningham of Yulee and Billy Cunningham of Canton, Ga.; his sisters and brothers, Etta Mae Mazurek of East Liverpool, Floyd E. Cunningham of Jacksonville, Fla., Clyde Cunningham of Stockbridge, Ga., and Gary L. Cunningham and Saundra C. Martin, both of Covington, Ga.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

His family and friends will gather for a service to remember and celebrate his life at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2019 in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors. Chaplain Jackie Hayes will officiate. His service in the Army will also be remembered with Military Honors at that time.

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

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Mr. Bruce C. Marley, 90, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019.

He was born December 28, 1928, in Indianapolis, Ind. to the late Justin L. Marley and Bonita C. Marley.

Mr. Marley’s early life was spent in Mooresville, Ind. He graduated from Mooresville High School and attended Indiana University. He joined the Marine Corps in 1948 and proudly served our country as a sergeant in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Chosin Few. While still serving in the military, he met and married the love of his life, Annette Daniel Marley, on June 9, 1951. After leaving the service in 1952, he settled in Jacksonville to raise his family and embarked on a long and successful career with Southern Bell Telephone Company, retiring after 34 years as an inspector/instructor. Bruce was a lifelong member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and attended Jacksonville University.

Mr. Marley will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends traveling, watching football, and camping. He had the gift of gab and a wonderful memory and loved to entertain others with his stories. He was an active member of Arlington Presbyterian for many years and was an ordained Elder.

Mr. Marley is survived by his wife, Annette; his sister, Sue Culmer; his son, Daniel Marley (Robin); his daughter, Julia Marley; grandchildren, Justin Marley, Blair Marley, and Ryan Taylor (Belen); and great-grandsons, Johnny Taylor and Tony Taylor, as well as his step-grandsons, Dennis Kennedy (Stacie) and Matthew Kennedy (Caroline), and great-grandchildren, Landon, Serena, and Jude.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2019 at Highlands Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville with Dr. David Lee officiating. At a later date, committal services will be held with military honors at Jacksonville National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in Mr. Marley’s memory to the Highlands United Presbyterian Church, located at 10900 McCormick Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225.

Please share your condolences and memories at www.corey-kerlin.com.

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Margaret “Shirley” Johnson McCabe, born August 21, 1928, passed away peacefully March 18, 2019 at the age of 90.

Shirley was born a fifth-generation native to Fernandina Beach, Fla. and graduated from Fernandina Beach High School in 1947. She was an avid seamstress and basket weaver and was devoted to caring for others throughout her life.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 44 years, Robert S. McCabe; brother, Charles Johnson; and sister, Leodon Johnson Crowley. Shirley was a loving mother and grandmother to four children, two stepchildren, 12 grandchildren, and multiple great-grandchildren.

Shirley will be greatly missed by her loved ones.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2019 at Bosque Bello Cemetery in Fernandina Beach.

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Mamie R. Foster, 82, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center North after a brief illness.

She was born January 17, 1937 in Jacksonville, Fla. to Leon and Rebecca Foster.

Mamie attended Peck High School in Fernandina Beach and Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Fla. After graduation, she moved to New York City. She started her professional career as a librarian for the Queens branch of the New York City Public Library. She then joined the New York City public school system for a number of years. Later, she became a librarian for the CBS Television Network before moving to ABC Television Network, from which she retired.

After retirement, she moved back to Fernandina Beach to be near her parents to assist them in their twilight years. She was a member of Macedonia A.M.E. Church.

In addition to her parents, Mamie was preceded in death by her beloved brother, Leon Jr.

Mamie leaves behind to cherish her memory a sister, Barbara (Gerald) Carter; brother, Wendell Foster; nieces, Vondalyn Carter and Jenny (Katherine Barger) Foster; nephew, Michael Foster; cousins, Edna Williams, Cynthia Kennedy, Howard Kennedy, Jacqueline Wiggins, Cecilia Kennedy, Andrea Thomas, David Stevenson, Tami Floyd, and George Stevenson; and many friends.

At Mamie’s request, no funeral will be held.

John Woodrum Mandeville, 83, of Fernandina Beach, Fla. and St. Albans, W.Va., passed away Monday, March 18, 2019.

Born in Charleston, W.Va., he was a son of the late Carl and Anne Hash Mandeville. He was a graduate of South Charleston High School and eventually graduated from West Virginia State College with a Bachelor of Science in Physics.

He spent much of his working career with Union Carbide Corporation and retired after many years of service. He and his wife moved to the area in 2017.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Tammy Mandeville Smith, and grandsons, Patrick and Sawyer Smith.

He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Sandra Sawyer Mandeville of Fernandina Beach; sons, David Scott (Barbara) Mandeville of Beckley, W.Va. and Matthew John (Caroline) Mandeville of Callahan, Fla.; a daughter, Jodi Ann Mandeville of Asheville, N.C.; a brother, Jim (Susan) Mandeville of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and seven grandchildren, Adam Smith, Eric Smith, Lucas Smith, Laurie Mandeville, Jeb Mandeville, Michael Mandeville, and Jake Blount.

No local services are planned. Mr. Mandeville will be returned to his native West Virginia for interment.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice & Palliative Care at 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 or give online at support.communityhospice.com.

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

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Mr. Paul Lofton Sims Jr. went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on March 25, 2019. 

He is survived by his beloved wife, Maxine Smith Sims, with whom he spent 67 wonderful years.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Platts Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, Ga. Visitation will be held 12:30-2 p.m. the same day. Dr. Kevin Steels of National Hills Baptist Church will be officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Senior Men’s Bible Class of National Hills Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Westover Memorial Park.

Paul was preceded in death by his father, Paul L. Sims Sr.; his mother, Ethel McCorkle Sims; his grandmother, Loffie McCorkle; and his aunt, Macy Toolis.

In addition to his loving wife, Maxine, he is survived by his daughters, Debra Barrios and her husband, Roger, of Marietta, Ga. and Donna Fender and her husband, Fred, of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; his sons, Duane Sims of Grovetown, Ga. and Daryl Sims and his wife, Kathryn, of Buford, Ga.; his grandchildren, Brian Barrios, Lindsay Barrios, Mitchell Fender, Kristen Fender, and Caleb Sims; and his great-grandchildren, Cameron Barrios, Ethan Barrios, Grayson Barrios, and Rhett Fender.

Paul loved and was very proud of his children. He always tried to be available and showed interest in anything they were doing or showed interest in. He believed that, if one approached you on a given subject and you didn't take time to listen, that child might never approach you on that subject again.

Paul was a native of Augusta, Ga. He graduated from Richmond Academy, the Junior College of Augusta, and Newberry College. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict as a chemist at White Sands Proving Ground, Las Cruces, N.M., where the German scientist Wernher Von Braun was helping the United States get into space. Paul analyzed and tested fuels for the Redstone motor, which was the motor that launched America’s first satellite, Explorer I, into space.

After the Army, Paul worked as a chemist at Babcock & Wilcox for a few years. He and his family later moved to Fernandina Beach, Fla., where he worked as an analytical and solutions chemist for ITT Rayonier Inc. He retired as supervisory chemist and later moved back to Grovetown.

Paul has been an active member of Curtis Baptist Church of Augusta, First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach, and National Hills Baptist Church of Augusta. Over the years, he has been an active deacon and Sunday school teacher.

Paul was an avid sportsman, having owned thoroughbred and quarter horses. He rode horseback until he was 88 years old. He played polo on the last Augusta Polo Team. He also raised and showed racing pigeons. He was a member of the NRA and enjoyed pistol and rifle target shooting. He raised and showed 15-inch Beagle Hounds.

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Kenneth Aldrich, 86, passed away peacefully January 26, 2019.

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Lillian Caldwell, 89, passed away peacefully January 26, 2019.

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Deborah Chagnon, 66, passed away peacefully February 28, 2019.

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Deborah Crane, 65, passed away peacefully January 29, 2019.

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Earl Davis, 66, passed away peacefully February 2, 2019.

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Wilda Delille, 83, passed away peacefully March 21, 2019.

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Barry Farris, 57, passed away peacefully February 6, 2019.

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Sandra Feldman, 68, passed away peacefully March 2, 2019.

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Timothy Fink, 52, passed away peacefully February 16, 2019.

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William Gorski, 91, passed away peacefully February 21, 2019.

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Gary Wayne Lee, 68, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Friday, March 22, 2019.

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Gaynell Morgan, 93, of Yulee, Fla., passed away Friday, March 22, 2019.

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Robert Moore, 62, passed away peacefully March 18, 2019.

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William Newton, 51, passed away peacefully February 5, 2019.

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Valerie Perdue, 62, passed away peacefully January 27, 2019.

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Elizabeth Rivera, 83, passed away peacefully February 17, 2019.

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Valerie Selley, 63, passed away peacefully March 13, 2019.

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Eleanore M. Simon, 107, of Amelia Island, Fla., passed away March 24, 2019. Memorial arrangements are pending.

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Mary Jo Shirer, 85, of Amelia Island, Fla., passed away March 21, 2019. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 23, 2019 in Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home. Additional services and interment will be in Blairsville, Ga.

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Polly Smith, 72, passed away peacefully February 24, 2019.

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George W. Swartz, 72, passed away March 25, 2019.

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Roderick Tremblay, 89, passed away peacefully March 21, 2019.

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Alice Walker, 86, passed away peacefully February 5, 2019.

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Martin W. Wilcher, 80, of Yulee, Fla., passed away March 22, 2019. No local services are planned at this time.

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Beverly Wilks, 84, passed away peacefuly February 8,2019.

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Eleanore M. Simon passed away March 24, 2019 at the age of 107 in the loving presence of her son and daughter-in-law.

Eleanore was born July 25, 1911 (Ella Mayerhoffer) in Cleveland, Ohio, where she resided for more than 80 years. After living in Atlanta for eight years, she came to Amelia Island, Fla., where for the past 15 years she lived with her son and daughter-in-law.

She worked in a bomber plant during World War II and as a bookkeeper for a family business in Cleveland. She was a wonderful wife and homemaker for her husband, Joseph, for 62 years, and a loving mother to her only child, Joseph. She was a tennis player, reader, knitter, accomplished cook specializing in German food, and the consummate friend. During the final week of her life, she received more than 100 cards and letters of support.

Eleanore was a member of the First Baptist Church in Atlanta and, after moving to Amelia, the Amelia Plantation Chapel.

In honor of Eleanor’s 107th birthday, Rep. John Rutherford conducted a small ceremony for her and presented Eleanore with an American flag that had flown over the U.S. capitol building and a citation read into the Congressional Record. Eleanore drove her own golf cart to that ceremony, the same cart she drove to her aquarobics class until a few months before her passing.

Eleanore was preceded in death by her mother and father, Teresa and Martin Mayerhoffer; and her sister, Anne Oberacker.

Eleanore is survived by her son, Joseph E. Simon, M.D.; daughter-in-law, Carol Gilfillan, M.D.; grandchildren and their spouses, Eric Simon (Christen Simon) and Jennifer Simon, LLD (James Shilkett); her great-grandchild, Jonah Shilkett; and her nephew, Martin Oberacker (Margo).

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. April 6, 2019 at the Amelia Plantation Chapel with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Eleanore’s honor to the Amelia Plantation Chapel.

Her online obituary is available at the greenpinefuneral.com, where condolences may be left for her family.

Green Pine Funeral Home, Cremations & Cemetery

Conrad Dunagan Kohlman, 86, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019.

Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors

Wilda Lee DeLille, 83, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 21, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

She was born in Surrency, Ga. to the late Franklin and Beaulah Lee. The family moved to Fernandina shortly after her birth. She graduated in 1954 from Fernandina High School, where she was homecoming queen, a basketball cheerleader, majorette, and member of Tri-Hi-Y and The Hurricane, the high school newspaper. She retired after 30 years of service as a secretary from the Nassau County School District in 1997.

She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother (Panzy), great-grandmother, and a very special friend to many. She will be terribly missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. DeLille was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert (Bob) L. DeLille; her son, Robert (Lee) DeLille; and her siblings, Arley Lee, Troy Lee, William (Bill) Lee, and Charlotte Dukes.

Survivors include her children, Wendy (Mike) Edwards of Yulee, Fla., Wilda (Bill) Silva of Fernandina Beach, and Roby DeLille of Kingsland, Ga.; her nine grandchildren, Vinse (Jess) Edwards of Fayetteville, N.C., Christopher (Dixie) Edwards of Louisville, Ky., Shane Silva of Fernandina Beach, Blakelee (Chris) Jones of Orange Park, Fla., Leela (Nathanael) Austin of Kingsland, Ga., Robyn DeLille of Kingsland, Ga., Angel (Steven) Sharpe of Blackshear, Ga., Lindsey DeLille of Fernandina Beach, and Bridgette DeLille of Fernandina Beach; and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the First Assembly of God Church, located at 302 S. 14th St. in Fernandina Beach.