Mr. John William Harbin, 86, of Amelia Island, Fla., passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

Born in Nashville, Tenn., he was the son of the late John W. and Bessie Travis Harbin. Reared in Tennessee, he served four years in the U. S. Navy. After the Navy and college, he served as a computer engineer for Univac and RCA and retired from the Harris Corporation. He volunteered as a coach for youth football, basketball, and baseball and spent time as a little league umpire.

For many years, he and his wife, Barbara, made their home in Palm Bay, Fla., where he delivered for the local Meals on Wheels program and was heavily involved with the St. Marks and Church of Our Savior Episcopal parishes. Moving to Amelia Island three and a half years ago, he had become a member of St. Peter’s Parish.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Harbin was predeceased by his wife of more than 50 years, Barbara, in 2012; a son, William; and a granddaughter, Kerry.

He leaves behind his children, Judy Lujan of Salem of Oregon, Kenny Harbin of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and Jay Harbin of Amelia Island; four grandchildren, Josh, Eli, Jake, and Seth; and two great-grandchildren, Rianna and Cade.

Services for Mr. Harbin will be held at 11:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2019 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church with Reverend Stephen Mazingo, Rector, officiating. He will be laid to rest in his native Tennessee at a later date. 

The family asks donations be made in his memory to Joy to the Children at P.O. Box 16404 Fernandina Beach, FL 32035 or at the organization’s website at joytothechildren.org.

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William Thomas “Tommy” Harden Jr., of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Saturday morning, May 4, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

Tommy was born August 29, 1961 in Fernandina Beach and was a lifelong resident. He served in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft electrician and was honorably discharged with the rank of staff sergeant. He was with the 434th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and known by his nickname, "Geek."

He worked for many years with Seminole Kraft, then Kmart. and lastly Target.

He was a loving son and brother. He kept the humor in every life with which he connected.

He was predeceased by his dad, William T. Harden Sr., and two nieces, Natalie and Lynae Harden.

Survivors include his mom, Ardath V. Harden of Fernandina Beach; four brothers, Tony Harden (Karen) of Zephyrhills, Fla., Mitchell Harden of Fernandina Beach, Lamar Harden (Janet) of Brunswick, Ga., and Darryl Harden (Brenda) of Central, S.C.; one sister, Penny Fender (Jimmie) of Fernandina Beach; eight nieces, Carla Harden, Mandi Bultman, Caty Stanford, Angela Pruitt, Tammy Turbeville, Kimberly Bedwell, Malisa Rembowski, and Kaydi Fender; and three nephews, Jeremy Davis, Justen Harden, and Bryant Fender. Also surviving are special cousin, Denise Minnick, and other cousins, aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home with Rev. Jackie Hayes officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery with Military Honors at 2:30 p.m.

Tommy's online obituary may be viewed and condolences expressed at www.greenpinefuneral.com.

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Louis Gregory Moore, 47, of Atlantic Beach, Fla., passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019.

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Jamie Davis White, 50, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Friday, April 5, 2019.

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William O. Rabitaille died peacefully Saturday, May 4, 2019. On the day he passed, he was surrounded by people he loved and present in the minds of those who cherished him.

Bill was born January 9, 1933 in Groton, Conn. He was the fourth child of Joseph A. Rabitaille and Williamina Greig. Three brothers, Paul, Joseph, and Alex, pre-deceased him. His younger sister, Shirley Viveiros, lives in Tucson, Ariz.

After serving in the Korean War, Bill returned home to marry the love his life, Patricia Ann Reilly, on May 28, 1955. He co-founded R&D Construction in Groton and molded it into a successful property management corporation, allowing him to retire at the age of 51. He then relocated to Fernandina Beach, Fla., where he founded Amelia Island Aerial Tours. Miraculously, he survived a single-engine plane crash in 2000 that left him with multiple injuries. With grit, faith, and determination, he made a remarkable recovery.

Bill is survived by his wife, Pat, and will be remembered as a loving husband for just shy of 64 years who took endless pleasure in making her happy. He took pride in his French-Canadian ancestry and felt that made him a natural romantic. Bill and Pat suffered the loss of their first infant son, Jeffrey, in 1956, but he was blessed to be survived by three children, Renee Smith of Fernandina Beach, Greig Rabitaille and his wife, Beth, of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Shelly Benbow of Fernandina Beach. His children will remember him always for his quick wit and a constant example of strength, duty, compassion, and love.

Papa is further survived by his six grandchildren, Bill Rabitaille and his wife, Rebecca, of Farmington, Conn., Reilly Rabitaille of Orlando, Fla., Brian Rabitaille and his wife, Regina, of Orlando, Patrick Rabitaille and his fiancé, Courtney Hall, of Ormond Beach, Caitlyn Benbow of Belton, S.C., and Robert Benbow Jr. of Athens, Ga. He also has five great-grandchildren, Owen, 9, Emma, 7, Elizabeth, 5, Joseph, 3, and Greig, 11 mos. Love you always, Pop!

“(Our) life has been a poor attempt to imitate the man. (We’re) just a living legacy to the leader of the band.” – Dan Fogelberg

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life service to follow. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.

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Barbara Karen Purvis, 74, of Yulee, Fla., passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Life Care Center in Hilliard, Fla.

Born in Quitman, Ga., she was a daughter of the late Carol Bryant Moore and Kathryn Spell Moore Passieu.

She played basketball in high school and college and was recognized as Most Athletic in her senior year of high school. A longtime resident of Yulee, Mrs. Purvis moved with her family from Valdosta, Ga. in 1971. She taught school at Yulee Elementary School for 30 years. She always said being able to teach children for 30 years was so special to her.

She and her husband, Fred Purvis, met in Moultrie, Ga. and were married June 20, 1964. He passed away in 2009. They were members of Yulee United Methodist Church for more than 40 years. She dearly loved her church and served there in various ministries over the years.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Purvis was predeceased by a sister, Cynthia Moore, and brother, Kale Moore.

She leaves behind her children, Jeffrey Mitchell Purvis of Yulee and Jill Purvis Van Beek of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; her brothers, Carol B. Moore Jr. of St. Marys, Ga and C. J. Passieu, and Robert Passieu, both of Folkston, Ga.; sisters, Rollene Coley and Tina Knowles, both of Folkston; two grandsons, Timothy Scott Temples Jr. of Yulee and Carson Wayne Van Beek of Fernandina Beach; two granddaughters, Emily Purvis Marell and Savannah Taylor Purvis, both of Yulee; and brother-in-law, Tommy Purvis and his wife, Elizabeth, of Fernandina Beach, as well as several extended family members and friends.

A service to celebrate and remember Mrs. Purvis’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Yulee United Methodist Church with Pastor Rev. Charlie Sward officiating. Mrs. Purvis will be laid to rest beside her husband in Mount Paron Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery near Alapaha, Ga. at a later date.

Those desiring may remember her with contributions to Yulee United Methodist Church, 86003 Christian Way, Yulee, FL 32097. 

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Michaelle Hines, 57, of Callahan, Fla., passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019.

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Alfred “Al” William Kremler passed away peacefully May 13, 2019 at the age of 92.

Born October 21, 1926 at home in Woodhaven, Queens, N.Y., he started his career as a laborer on the Manhattan Project, the top-secret government mission responsible for developing the atomic bomb. World War II had commenced, and he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 and became a pharmacist’s mate. One of the first crew members aboard the USS Dutchess, a Windsor-class attack transport ship that transported and cared for military casualties throughout the Pacific. The Dutchess received a battle star for courageous service during wartime. Al was an avid bicyclist, competing as a member of the Long Island Wheelman’s Association who won many trophies and NYS Bicycle Champion several times. After the war, Al took the test to become a New York City police officer and scored the fifth highest out of 16,273 other men. He became a police officer, but walking the beat didn’t last long because he was asked to join the New York Police Association’s bicycle team. He continued to win many competitions but his career ended when he was injured in a pile up during a U.S. Olympic Team qualifying race in California. Retiring from the police department as a sergeant in 1967, he went into the car business, eventually promoting himself from sales to management.

When Al retired, he moved from New York to Amelia Island, Fla. to be close to his son, Bill, and daughter-in-law, JoAnn. He loved the mountains and the ocean, traveling from one coast to another. He was never without a joke to share, leaving those around him chuckling.

He was predeceased by his wife, Vilma.

He leaves behind his children, Valerie, William, and Cheryl; grandchildren, Kevin, Brian, Caitlin, Christian, Alison, Lisa, Bree, James, and Ryan; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Simply an amazing man, he will be missed by all who knew him.

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Nancy Jo Talley Martin, 86, passed away peacefully May 8, 2019.

She was born October 26, 1932 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. to Dewey and Virginia Talley. She married Robert Bridges Martin on June 11, 1955 in Delaware, Ohio. They were married for 64 years.

Nancy is the definition of what a true wife is to her husband and what a mother is to her children. She loved all equally, protected and cared for all, and only saw the good in all. Anyone who spent any time with Nancy fell in love with her wit, kindness, generosity, and conversation. Outside of family, conversation was the greatest gift Nancy gave and received.

Nancy came from a small-town upbringing with solid family values and personal integrity. She was Nancy Jo to her friends and family, a ray of sunshine that never stopped spreading warmth, love, and kindness. She was a compassionate, kind, and caring soul. We are all blessed to have shared her incredible life with her. She had a heart of gold and never left any doubt how she loved and appreciated her family. Some of her favorite pastimes were community dances and spending time with those dearest to her heart. She was an avid reader, loved playing tennis, and enjoyed her weekly Tuesday “lunch with the ladies.” Nancy was notorious for remembering people’s names wrong, although she always got the first letter to the name correct. She loved her solo driving trips across country to Ohio to see her sisters and to visit her father’s resting place. Nancy never missed a high school reunion or time with her friends. Her laughter, whether at herself or in good humor, always lit up a room and brought joy to those around her. Nancy was deeply loved and returned the love equally. She had the gift of always making one feel like they were her favorite. Our beloved Nancy will forever remain a part of us, continuing to live in our hearts.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Robert; brother, John; children, Jeff, Mike, Scott, Judy, and Jill; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a family of nephews and nieces. All of these, and her many friends she leaves behind, she touched and loved deeply.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warriors Project at woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.

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Mack J. Pettit, 73, of Yulee, Fla., passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019.

Mr. Pettit was born April 28, 1946 in Hillsdale, Mich. and lived in the Jacksonville area since 1977 before settling in Yulee in 1998.

He was a retired air traffic controller and was a decorated Vietnam veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Liz Pettit of Yulee; a daughter, Jennifer Samioglou (John) of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; stepdaughter, Tracey Kroll (Brian) of Hockessin, Del.; three sisters, Brenda Meachum of Hillsdale, Mich., Marjorie Scharp (Wendell) of Hillsdale, and Audrey Buck of Ypsilanti, Mich.; a brother, Neal Pettit (Virginia) of Warsaw, Ind.; one grandchild, Justin Stewart (Tori Paden) of Jacksonville Beach; two sisters-in-law; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, May 18, 2019 in the Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home with Rev. Patricia Scattalone officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Basenji Rescue and Transport at basenjirescue.org.

Mr. Pettit's online obituary may be viewed and condolences expressed at the Green Pine website at www.greenpinefuneral.com.

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Stephen Beck, 60,  passed away peacefully April 30,  2019.

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Mary Fussell, 82, passed away peacefully April 26, 2019.

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Robert Hemphill, 36, passed away peacefully April 25, 2019.

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Gerald Mcfadden, 63, passed away peacefully April 25,  2019.

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Charles Anne Mullis, 87, passed away peacefully May 8, 2019.

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Michelle Payne, 57, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. Services to celebrate her life will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in the Burgess Chapel at Oxley-Heard. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.

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Dewey Sapp, 91, of Yulee, Fla., passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

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Steven Michael Seegers, 63, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away May 9, 2019.

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Charles Anne Mullis, 87, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in the care of Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019 from St. Michael Catholic Church with Pastor Rev. Briggs Hurley officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Michael Catholic Church, 505 Broome St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.

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Michael James Aiello, 59, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019, of a massive heart attack.

Michael, a Florida native, was born in Miami Shores, Fla., and was the son of John and Elizabeth Aiello. A 1977 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinis High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., he also graduated from the University of Florida and recently earned his MBA from Strayer University. Mike spent many years as a Florida land surveyor and business owner. Michael also served in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 14-1. However, his greatest and proudest accomplishment is his two daughters, Skyler and Lauren.

He was predeceased by his parents, John and Elizabeth; and sister, Joanne Aiello.

Michael is survived by his fiancé, Sue Lowe; brother, John (Anita) Aiello; sister, Kathy (Andrew) Rebholz; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins, especially Donald and Susan Hughes.

The family welcomes friends and family to celebrate his life at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019, at St. Michael Catholic Church. A reception will immediately follow at St. Michael Family Center, located at 505 Broome St. in Fernandina Beach.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org.

Frank Thomas Blair Jr., 54, was called home to rest on May 13, 2019, following a short illness at UF Health hospital.

A native of Greenville, S.C., he was born December 17, 1964, in Easley, S.C. He was a witty and charismatic man with a unique sense of humor and an awesome personality. He drew inspiration from life and lived it to the fullest. He was always there to lend a hand and will be greatly missed by both family and friends.

He was predeceased by his father, Frank Blair.

He is survived by his mother, Lois Ledbetter of Yulee, Fla., and three loving sisters, Jamie Blair of Canton, Ga., Molly Main of Yulee, and Marissa Griffith of Greer, S.C. He also leaves behind two nieces and two nephews, Gypsy Antra of Ellettsville, Ind., Timothy McAbee of Yulee, and Joshua Hayes and Victoria Griffith, both of Greer; and his life companion, William Craig Mahon.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the North 14th St. Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made in memory of him to K9s for Warriors.

Richard Stanley Brown, 64, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

He was born November 13, 1954 to the late Bertha Lee Brown and Lovie Folmar and remained a lifelong resident of Fernandina Beach, Fla.

Richard developed a love for cooking at an early age and was hired by the Surf Motel and Restaurant, where he mastered the art of cooking. After more than 30 years, he retired from the Surf but not from his love of cooking.

He was well known on the island and rough around the edges, but he was a loving, caring, and wonderful man who would feed the hungry and those that were sick and less fortunate. He would give shelter to those who didn’t have anywhere to go, a true example of a servant’s heart. He was very well loved by his neighbors, previous and current, always willing to help any way he could.

Richard could often be seen walking to town or the beach and waving to people as they drove by. Known as the “party of the island,” he would throw two legendary parties a year – one for Christmas and the other for Shrimp Fest – along with his loving friends. A good time was always had by all who attended.

Afforded the opportunity for eternal life, he accepted Christ as his Lord and personal savior in his last days.

He is survived by his siblings, Sylvia (Brad) Lee of Fernandina Beach, Evelyn (Lawrence) Christopher of Fernandina Beach, Pearl Lewis of Kingsland, Ga., Bertha Brown of Atlanta, Ga., and James (Agnes) Hunter of Brunswick, Ga.; a devoted niece, Regina Moore of Fernandina Beach; his last maternal aunt, Margaret (Gibson) Wright of St. Augustine, Fla.; and his half-siblings, Rudolph Eugene (Poksun) Folmar of Fernandina Beach and Martha Dawson of Fernandina Beach. He was preceded in death by Leroy Folmar. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and loved friends.

Richard will be forever remembered for his big caring heart, unconditional love, his baked spaghetti, broccoli cornbread, and love for Popeye’s chicken. Although our hearts are heavy, we will celebrate his life and find comfort that he is in heaven watching over us.

Memorial services to remember and celebrate his life will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019 in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that a donation be made in Richard’s name to Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring at 1348 S. 18th St., Suite 101, Baptist Medical Center Nassau, Medical Building Office B, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, or communityhospice.com/give (designate Warner Center for Caring).

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Retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Johnnie Bernard McGrady departed this life May 14, 2019 in Evans, Ga.

He was born November 24,1936 in Troy, Ala. He was the son of the late Gene McGrady and Thelma Durr-McGrady.

McGrady graduated from Peck High School and later went on to serve in the military for more than 29 years. He graduated from the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy in 1977. He attended Augusta College and Brenau University, where he received his Bachelor of Science. After his many years of service, he went on to work as a civil servant at Fort Gordon, Ga. for more than 20 years. He also earned his real estate license for Georgia and South Carolina.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jacquelyn Elizabeth Williams; daughters Frederica D., Gwendolyn A., and Sonya M. McGrady. He is also survived by his cousins, Sylvia Horry, Nellie Posley, and Helen McGhee.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home, located at 1305 Atlantic Ave. in Fernandina Beach, Fla. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2019 at Oxley-Heard. Pastor Holland will officiate the service. The burial will take place at Bosque Bello Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Belle Terrace Presbyterian Church of Augusta, Ga.

A Circle of Life prayer will be held at 11 a.m. June 2, 2019 at Belle Terrace Presbyterian Church, located at 2473 Golden Camp Road in Augusta.

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Maple Elclaudia Russell Pratt, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

She was born in Jacksonville, Fla. to the late Samuel Rufus Russell and Gladys Elclaudia Baxter on February 24, 1922. At age six, her parents brought her and her brother, Samuel, to Fernandina Beach, where she received her early education in the public school system. She graduated from Peck High School in the class of 1940. Soon afterward, her brother enlisted in the military service and she met and married James Pratt. They remained residents of the Fernandina Beach community for 41 years. To that union, one son was born, James “Skipp” Pratt.

For a brief period in the 1950s, she left the community and went to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Fla. to study cosmetology and earn her associate degree. When she returned to Fernandina Beach, she set up her own business, popularly known as Maple’s Beauty Salon, where she served her community for 30 years. When she decided to close the shop, she continued serving the Nassau County community as a home demonstration Extension aide for more than 20 years.

At the same time she was developing her professional life, she maintained a strong religious foundation as a longtime faithful member of the Elm Street Church of God, where she was an active teacher of senior ladies serving on the Senior Ladies Usher Board. She was also renowned for writing and directing creative plays and skits.

Maple was preceded in death by her husband, James Pratt, in 1986; her son, James “Skipp” Pratt, in 2009; and her brother, Samuel Russell, in 2002.

She enjoyed gardening, doing needlework, eating ice cream, and anything that allowed her to spend time with children.

Maple leaves behind her sister-in-law, Careta Rose Russell; a niece, Kathryn Helen Russell; two nephews, Kenneth Stanley Russell and John Samuel Russell; grand-nieces, Raven Russell Warren and Teresita Russell; grand-nephew, Tariq Russell; two god-daughters, Patricia Alberta and Carmen G. Emory; two god-sons, Adolphus White and Charles White; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Elm Street Church of God. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday evening, May 24, 2019 at the Oxley-Heard. She will be laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery.

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Lucretia Murray Vizcaino passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at the age of 79 after a long battle with terminal brain cancer.

Lucretia was born and raised in Fernandina Beach. She worked as an assistant manager and vice president of Stock Transfer for Barnett Banks Trust Company for several years and eventually retired in 1999.

Lucretia was preceded in death by her father, Walter Murray, and her mother, Nellie Murray.

Lucretia is survived by her brothers, Lamar Murray (Beth) and Kenneth Murray, and her sister, Maurline Preache. She is also survived by her sons, Chip Vizcaino (Sharon) and Mike Vizcaino (Becky); her five grandsons, Jessie Vizcaino (Danielle), Daniel Vizcaino (Samantha), Alan Vizcaino, Christopher Vizcaino (Katelyn), and Nicholas Vizcaino (Paige); nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Lucretia loved being busy. She especially loved being outdoors working in her yard, gardening and planting new flowers. She also loved to buy old furniture and refinish it to its former beauty. Lucretia loved spending time with family and friends, but her greatest passion in life was caring for her sons, grandsons, and great- grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will be held at Springhill Baptist Church with Reverend Jackie Hayes officiating her memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019.

Lucretia asked in lieu of flowers to please donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org.

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Dr. William Shadrach Young, 89, who resided in Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away in his home Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Dr. Young was a retired chiropractor who practiced for more than 50 years in Philadelphia, Miss. as well as in Water Valley and Oxford, Miss. He was a member of the American Chiropractic Association, Mississippi Chiropractic Association, and Parker Chiropractic Research Foundation. He attended the Texas Chiropractic College and graduated from San Antonio College and Bebout College of Chiropractic in Indianapolis, Ind. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, having served in the Korean Conflict in the early 1950s. 

He was predeceased by his wife, Amelia Frances Dassinger; his parents, Joseph Enoch Young and Rubie Essery Young; his aunt, Ruth Young McKay and her husband, J. Lester McKay, who raised him from an infant.

He is survived by his only child, his daughter, Karen Young and her husband, John Weaver; her child, Lindsey Bostick Butler (Trent); and their children, Canon and Tatum, Chelsey Bostick Sisco (Michael) and their daughter, Campbell, and his grandson, his only namesake, Ryan Shadrach Bostick (Hannah), and their son, Leland.

A graveside service will be held at a later date in Mississippi, where his remains will be laid to rest alongside his wife, Amelia Frances Dassinger.

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Susan J. Brown, 74, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away Friday, May 17, 2019.

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James Ronald Jackson went peacefully to his heavenly home on May 17, 2019 at the age of 87. He resided in Fernandina Beach, Fla. at the time of his passing. However, he was a lifetime resident of North Carolina and always called it home.

Born May 12, 1932 in Mayodan, N.C., Jim graduated from Madison-Mayodan High School in 1950 and served in the Army in Austria as a radio operator during the Korean War. He worked for Western Electric (AT&T) in Greensboro, N.C. until his retirement in 1988. He and Ruth were members of Community in Christ Presbyterian Church in Greensboro.

Treasured by all who knew him, Jim was an honorable, kind, and generous man who traveled the world and loved his family and friends, watching sports, playing golf, the beach, dancing with Ruth, and spending time with his family. A true gentleman who remained the loving anchor for his family throughout his life. He will be missed.

Jim was predeceased by his parents, James Luther and Fannie Catherine Jackson; his brother, Bernard Jackson; and sister, Peggy (Jackson) Kiser.

He is survived by the love of his life, Ruth Ann (Sutherland) Jackson. They were married May 21, 1955 in Madison, N.C. and lived a true love story for 64 years.

Lovingly remembered by his surviving sister, Jane (Jackson) Vernon of Madison; daughters, Jane (Jackson) Hawthorne and spouse Michael Hawthorne (FL), Catherine Louise Jackson (FL), and Julianne (Jackson) Kiser and spouse Gary (AL). He was adored by his six grandchildren and their spouses, 10 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice.