Ronnie O. Ayers, 68, passed away July 15, 2016, at the Community Hospice Warner Center in Fernandina Beach. A private family gathering will be held.  

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A. Byron Chapman III, AIA, 80, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Monday, July 11, 2016. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Amelia Baptist Church, 961167 Buccaneer Trail, Fernandina Beach, Fla., with Reverend Dr. Neil Helton officiating.

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Brandon L. French, 31, of Fernandina Beach, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016.  

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Harry L. Peeler, 85, passed away July 16, 2016. Memorial services will be held at a later date.  

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George Edison Raysor Jr., 80, born Feb. 9, 1936, of St. Mary’s Ga., passed away July 13, 2016, at Quality Health in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

 There will be a wake/visitation from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 22, at First AB Church, 812 Wheeler St. in St. Mary’s, Ga.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at First AB Church in St. Mary. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Mary’s.

William Doyle "Tommy" Thomas, 79, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at Baptist Medical Center-Nassau. Tommy will be laid to rest privately in Bosque-Bello Cemetery by his family at a later date.

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Mr. Willie James Andrews, age 58, formerly of Fernandina Beach, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 at his home in La Place, LA.

Born in Fernandina Beach, he was the son of Rose Arena Folmar and the late Willie George Andrews. Mr. Andrews grew up in Fernandina Beach and attended Southside Elementary School, Fernandina Beach Middle School and Fernandina Beach High School. He worked for a short time at the Amelia Island Plantation before marrying and moving to Beaumont, Texas, where he and his ex-wife owned and operated a restaurant. He later made his home in La Place, La., where he was last employed in the construction field as a safety inspector for a company providing and erecting scaffolding at construction sites. 

 Mr. Andrews attended the Elm Street Church of God in Fernandina Beach and was currently a member of the Lower Light Baptist Church in New Orleans, La.  

He leaves behind his mother, Rose A. Jamison, Jacksonville, Fla., two brothers, Emmit Boyd and his wife Alice, Jacksonville, Fla., Felix Boyd Jr. and his wife Denise, Fernandina Beach, Fla., two sisters, Annette Linder, Tampa, Fla., Belinda Jamison, ONeal, Fla., and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.  

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Elm Street Church of God with Pastor Arizona Perkins presiding.

His family will receive friends on Friday from 5-7 p.m. at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home.

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

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Helen Robbins Clark, 92, of Amelia Island, Fla., passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Osprey Village at Amelia Island, Fla.

She was born May 22, 1924, in Rocky Mount, N.C. She was preceded in death by her parents, William G. and Helen Chisman Robbins; husband, Charles Richard Clark; and brother, Austin Robbins.

Helen graduated from Rocky Mount High School in 1941 and graduated from Salem College for women in 1945 with a major in English and History minor. She married Charles Richard Clark in September 1949 and they celebrated 59 years together. Helen became a stay-at-home mother, having six children, and volunteered her services to her community wherever she resided. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, the Raeford Garden Club, the Women's Club and bridge club. One of her fondest memories was the annual horse show in Raeford, N.C., that the Women's Club sponsored. After moving to Warner Robins, Ga., in 2004, she would bake dozens of cookies weekly for the homeless mission in Macon, Ga. 

In 2012, she moved to Osprey Village Assisted Living on Amelia Island, Fla., where she enjoyed Scrabble, poker and games of trivia. As we drove through the canopy of trees, we saw a look of peace and contentment come over her. She loved her newfound family and friends at Osprey Village, which became her home. She thoroughly enjoyed her golf cart rides in the evenings around the Plantation, searching for birds and naming foliage with the gang. She enjoyed traveling, reading and was a passionate cook.

A celebration of Helen’s life for Osprey Village friends and family will be held Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Osprey Village Retreat, Amelia Island, Fla., at 2 p.m., with Fr. Stephen Mazino officiating. Following the service, there will be a reception at the Christie’s home from 5-7:30 p.m.

Survivors include her six children, Helen Pryor, Nev., Richard Clark (Teresa), N.C., John Clark, N.C., Catherine Christie (David), Kingsland, Ga., Thomas Clark (Robin), Nev., Jannet Kall (Jerry), Warner Robins, Ga.; five grandchildren, Charles Clark (Kellie), Matthew Clark, Jonathan Christie, Zachary Bibb and Gabrielle Bibb. Friends and family will remember her wonderful smile and positive attitude and her sharp mind of history and general knowledge.

The family would like to thank all of the nurses and staff at Osprey Village, to include Dana Sargeant; the nurses at Baptist Nassau; Dr. Cu; Dr. LeBert and their respective staff and many more that contributed to her quality of life. Donations may be made to Community Hospice N.E., Fernandina Beach, Fla., or donor’s choice.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Timothy F. Dubberly, age 58, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016.

Born in Fernandina Beach, he was one of four children born to the late Frank Richard and Virginia Sue Thomas Dubberly.

“Timmy,” as he was known, grew up in Fernandina Beach and was a graduate of Fernandina Beach High School. He had worked as a manager for Cal Gas, which later became Amerigas, for approximately fifteen years. In the early 1990s, Timmy joined Kinder–Morgan as an electrician working at the Port of Fernandina.  

As a child, he was a member of Bible Baptist Church and most recently was attending Legacy Baptist Church in Nassauville.

Timmy enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers, listening to Gospel music, spending time with his family – especially his grandchildren. He was devoted to his family and the needs of others.

He leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Judy Driggers Dubberly, Fernandina Beach, Fla., children, Joseph Harpham (Nicole), Lakeland, Ga., Alan Dubberly (Amanda), Fernandina Beach, Fla., Samantha Dubberly (Bobby Haight), Ft. Myers, Fla., his sister, Rhonda Dubberly, Fernandina Beach, Fla., Billy Dubberly, Fernandina Beach, Fla., Terry Dubberly (Sue), Yulee, Fla., grandchildren, Blake (Darien) currently serving in the U.S. Navy at Mayport Naval Station, Fla., Jake and Lilly of Fernandina Beach, Fla., Alexa, Ft. Myers, Fla., Logan, Dana, Bella and Berlin, all of Lakeland, Ga., as well several nieces and nephews and his German shepherd, Buddy.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2016 in the Burgess Chapel with Reverend Brian Herrington officiating.

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

His family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Oxley-Heard.

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

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Marianne Teresa LaFontaine, a long time resident of Amelia Island, Fla., entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 12, surrounded by her loving family. Marianne was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, and spent her life growing up in Rota, Spain, Pensacola, Fla., and Chesapeake, Va. She was a devout Roman Catholic and her strong faith in God was a great source of comfort to her throughout her life.   

Marianne had a fine appreciation for life itself but especially for family, friends, art, music and traveling. She had strong faith, a great sense of humor and even stronger convictions and was rarely seen without her service dog Bear – her faithful companion of 14 years.  

She is survived by her loving husband Ray, her daughter Jenifer, son Christopher and his wife Tierra, her four grandchildren Aden, Christian, Connor and Emma. Marianne is also survived by her mother, Jimmye Hayes, and her sisters Annette Hayes and Kris Gibson, all of Virginia, and many other family members.  She was pre-deceased by her father, Bert Hayes, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harry and Hideko LaFontaine. 

Marianne was appreciative of the many friendships she made over the years and the loving care she was given during that time. She never met a stranger, and considered herself blessed to have crossed paths with people she referred to as angels sent by God. 

Her family would like to express their deep appreciation to those individuals, so many who were unknown, who assisted Marianne during her daily journeys by holding open a door so she could maneuver her wheelchair into a building, removing something from a shelf or rack and placing it in her lap, or helping her to get her wheelchair unstuck in the soft earth. These simple acts of kindness further strengthened her belief in the goodness of humanity. 

She lived each day to the fullest, always believing that, despite her chronic illness, so many other people had it far worse than her. She had a warm heart and generous nature and quietly gave to those in need.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate a life well lived. A wake will be held Friday, July 22, from 5-7 p.m. at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home. The funeral Mass will be held Saturday, July 23, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Amelia Island. A reception will follow at the fellowship hall. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to Nassau County Council on Aging and Community Hospice of Northeast Florida for providing excellent care and loving attention to Marianne and her family during this sad and difficult time.

We have all been made better for having been blessed by her presence in our life. She will be sadly missed but not forgotten. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.

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

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Mr. James Spivey Luke Sr., age 90, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away at Lakeside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville on Saturday, July 16, 2016.

Born in Hartsfield, Ga., he was the youngest and last living child born to the late Herbert Hodges and Nora Lee Craig Luke. At the age of fifteen, his family moved from Hartsfield to Fernandina, where he completed high school and was a standout basketball player. As a teenager, he worked at the Florida House Inn, which his aunt Addie Cheshire owned and was managed by his mother. His primary responsibility was to secure and prepare the needed shrimp from the local shrimpers for the Friday night dinners at the Florida House.  

Mr. Luke also worked at the Piggly Wiggly grocery store in Fernandina. After high school, he enrolled at the University of Florida to pursue a degree in engineering. In 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps, where he served as a radar mechanic and operator until being honorably discharged in 1946. 

On October 3, 1947, he married Betty Jean Wilson of Wauchula, Fla. The newlyweds settled in Gainesville as Mr. Luke returned to UF to complete his engineering degree and Mrs. Luke worked as a bank teller. After obtaining his bachelors degree, he joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conversation Service. During his career with the USDA., he and his family moved throughout the state until his retirement in 1980 in Gainesville, Fla. After retiring, the Lukes also resided in Orlando before joining their daughter and son-in-law in Jacksonville. 

Mr. Luke has been a lifelong member of the Methodist church.

He leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Betty Jean Luke, Jacksonville, Fla., their four children, Susan Luke (Ronnie Pope), Apopka, Fla., Denise Leigh (Ernie), Jacksonville, Fla., James Luke Jr. (Liz), Winter Springs, Fla., Kathy Lipsit (Greg), Orlando, Fla., nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2016 in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard with his son-in-law, Ernie Leigh, officiating.

Mr. Luke will be laid to rest at 2:30 p.m. in Jacksonville National Cemetery with military honors.

His family will receive friends on Friday, at the funeral home, from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

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

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Denise Roberts Scheffer passed on Saturday, July 16, 2016 in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

The miracle daughter and only child of John and Helen Roberts, she was born July 21, 1956, in Upper Darby, Pa. and raised in Glen Mills, Pa.

Successfully passing the certified public accountant examination as a senior at Widener University in 1979, she was the recipient of the Widener University Professional Achievement Award. Following graduation, Denise Rory Roberts joined the international accounting firm of Deloitte/Touche, in the Jacksonville office. In 1985, she opened her own firm in Jacksonville and expanded to Fernandina Beach in 1989.

Denise was a member of the American and Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. 

In 1993, Denise and Bob opened O’Kane’s Irish Pub and Eatery, featuring recipes her great grandmother, Molly O’Kane, served in her Belfast Pub.

She was a devout Catholic and felt that the greatest gifts her parents gave her were her faith and Catholic education. 

An avid traveler, she toured the world with her husband and was particularly fond of Paris and Bali.

Denise is survived by her husband, Doctor Robert Scheffer, stepdaughter, Susan Milligan, son-in-law, Michael Milligan, and grandson, Zachery of Ponta Vedra Beach, Fla. Her surviving aunts and uncle include Mary Velma Hayes, Catherine Slobodozian, Julia Ferguson and Raymond Wladyka, all of Pennsylvania. She is also survived by numerous cousins.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2016 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Fernandina Beach, with the Reverend Father Jose Kallukalam, celebrant. 

Her family will receive friends on Friday at St. Michael Church from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. 

Interment will be at Bosque Bello Cemetery in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

A reception will follow the interment in St. Michael’s Parish Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Michael Catholic Church, P. O. Box 6310, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32035, or Northeast Florida Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32257.

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

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Mr. William Henderson “Bill” Walton, 94, of Yulee passed away on Friday morning, July 15, 2016 at Baptist Medical Center in Fernandina Beach.

Born in Washington, Ga., he was the eldest and last living child born to the late Thomas Calloway and Elizabeth Pauline Henderson Walton. He grew up in Wilkes County and was a graduate of Washington Wilkes County High School. In 1942, he enlisted in the United States Navy. While serving on active duty in Alexandria, Va., he met Mildred Irene Akers, whom he would marry in 1945. Mr. and Mrs. Walton remained in Alexandria until he was transferred to NAS Jacksonville. The Waltons lived and raised their children in the Lake Forest section of North Jacksonville. In 1962, Mr. Walton accepted an honorable discharge from active duty; remaining enlisted as a Naval Reservist. Upon leaving active duty, he joined Wilson–Toomer Fertilizer Company, which would later become Kerr–McGee. While working and raising his family, Mr. Walton attended Jones College in Jacksonville, where he earned his Bachelors Degree and taught a business course. He remained with Kerr-McGee until the late 1970s when he began bidding jobs for REALCO Wrecking of Jacksonville. He remained with REALCO until the early 2000s. The Waltons have made their home in Yulee since 1977.  

A man of devout Christian faith, while living in Jacksonville, Mr. Walton led his family to Grand Park Baptist Church, which would later move and become West Park Baptist Church. Since moving to Yulee, he and his wife have attended Hedges Baptist Church.   

Throughout his life, Mr. Walton enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He was passionate about his gardening and derived great satisfaction from watching, photographing and sharing the fruits of his labor. He was a compassionate, quiet and humble man that loved the Lord and was thoughtful of others.

Mr. Walton’s wife of 68 years passed away in June of 2014.

He leaves behind a son, Wayne H. Walton and his wife, Carol, Kingsport, Tenn., two daughters, Nancy Castilleja and her husband, Victor, Jacksonville, Fla., Libby Weaver, Yulee, Fla., eleven grandchildren, twenty two great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Hedges Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Patterson officiating.

Mr. Walton will be laid to rest at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, in Jacksonville National Cemetery, with full military honors.

His family received friends on Tuesday at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home.

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Funeral services for Mr. James S. Luke Sr., age 90 will be at 11:30 am on Friday, (TODAY) July 22, 2016 in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley Heard.  Mr. Luke will be laid to rest at 2:30 pm in Jacksonville National Cemetery.  His family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 am until the hour of service.

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Funeral services for Mrs. Denise Scheffer will be at 11:00 am on Friday (TODAY) July 22, 2016 at St. Michael Catholic Church.  Mrs. Scheffer will be laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery.  Her family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 am until the hour of service.

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Funeral services for Mrs. Marianne T. LaFontaine will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at St. Michael Catholic Church.  Her family will receive friends on Friday from 5:00 - 7:00 pm in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley Heard where a Vigil service will be held at 6:00 pm.

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Funeral services for Mr. Willie James Andrews will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Elm Street Church of God.  His family will receive from 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Friday at Oxley Heard. 

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J.C. Barber, 63, of Yulee, FL, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. Born on October 5, 1952, in Fernandina, FL, he was the son of the late Bailey and Estelle Barber of Fernandina. He grew up here and attended Fernandina High School. He worked at Lasserre Motor Company, learning automotive repair. He later opened Barber's Bicycle Shop in Fernandina and worked with his brother at Burgess and Cool Trucking Company. In 1975, he married Anna Clark of Reidsville, Ga. Mr. Barber retired from the Nassau County School System in 2000. He was very active in the Yulee United Methodist Church and served on the board of Trustees. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Pete and Oscar, his sisters Frances Graham and Nancy Barber, his brother-in-law Eddie Graham, and his son-in-law Josh Merritt.

He leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Ann Barber of Yulee, his son J. Charles Barber III, his daughters Jessica Barber Scott (Garrett), Sandy Barber, and his granddaughter Elizabeth Merritt, as well as many "chosen" family members.

Services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Yulee United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Sward and Rev. Hartford Peeples officiating. A reception for the friends and family will follow in the fellowship hall. He will be laid to rest in a private family service. 

Memorials may be made to Yulee United Methodist Church/86003 Christian Way, Yulee, FL 32097.

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Brandon Lee French, age 31, of Fernandina Beach, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016.

A native and lifelong resident of Fernandina Beach, he was the son of Dean David French and Joyce Elaine Sampson. Brandon attended Fernandina Beach High School and had worked with his father as a helper with Teston Electric.

Brandon enjoyed fishing, gardening and any activity out of doors.

He leaves behind, his father, Dean French, Fernandina Beach, FL, his mother, Joyce Sampson, Decatur, AL, his maternal grandmother, Susan French, and two brothers, Chris and Corey French and many aunts, uncles and cousins, all of Fernandina Beach, FL.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 23, 2016 in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley Heard with Reverend Ben Hall, officiating. 

His family will receive friends on Saturday, at the funeral home, from 12:00 noon until the hour of service.

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

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Sally Watters Marshall, of Schenectady, NY, died on July 17, 2016 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. 

Born August 30, 1928 in New York City, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Win H. Watters of Scarsdale, NY. She attended Scarsdale High School and Rogers Hall, and graduated from Smith College in 1950. 

Her father, Dr. Win H. Watters, was director of Orthopedics at Beekman Downtown Hospital in New York from 1928-1960. Sally was the granddaughter of Henry F. Holtorf, who founded and operated H. Holtorf Grocers on the corner of Park Avenue and E. 75th Street, from the late 1890s until his death in 1937. 

Sally worked at the Lake Success United Nations in the admissions office from 1950 to 1952. She was then secretary to the Managing Editor of the N.Y. Herald Tribune from 1952-1955. In January of 1955, she married Robert Allen Marshall of Yonkers, NY. They lived in Wilton, CT until moving to Schenectady, NY in 1958. 

In retirement, Sally and Bob lived in Dataw Island, SC, Amelia Island, FL, and Sarasota, FL. Whether on the lake, in it, or beside it, Lake George was Sally's favorite place. For over 20 years Sally served as a patrol and operated a spectator boat for the sailing races at NLGYC while her husband Bob, and sons David and Peter, raced Flying Juniors and Stars. Time in the sun and time swimming were an essential part of each day at Lake George. An avid tennis player until her late 50s, she took up golf later in life. She learned quickly, proudly scoring a hole-in-one on the 8th hole of the Morgan River Golf Course while in her late 60s. 

Sally was a member of the First Reformed Church of Schenectady where both her children were christened, and her husband Bob was a deacon. She was a member of the Stephens Ministries of the First Reformed Church from 1985-1990, and was a volunteer at Hospice of Schenectady from 1985-1990. She was a member of the Junior League of Schenectady, the Schenectady Garden Club, Queens Fort, the Smith College Club of Schenectady, AAUW (American Association of University Women), the Mohawk Golf Club, and the Northern Lake George Yacht Club. 

She is survived by her son David Robert Marshall of Jacksonville, FL, and granddaughter, Kelly Elise Marshall of New York, NY, her son Peter Watters Marshall and daughter-in-law Elizabeth Lord of Randolph Center, VT,. She is pre-deceased by her husband, Robert Allen Marshall, and sisters Anne Watters Green and Joan Watters.

 A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on July 31, 2016, at the First Reformed Church, 8 North Church Street, Schenectady, NY. 

Donations in Sally's memory may be made to: Lake George Land Conservancy 4905 Lake Shore Drive P.O. Box 1250 Bolton Landing, New York, 12814 518-644-9673 info@lglc.com www.lglc.org ;

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Janice” Doretha” Rowland, 80, of Fernandina Beach, Florida passed away Thursday July 21, 2016 at Baptist Medical Center/Jacksonville, Fl. 

She was born on August 7, 1935 in Appling county, Georgia, the daughter of the late George Washington Thornton and Nola Mae Carter Thornton. She spent her childhood growing up in Wayne County, Ga. where she attended school. She moved with her family to Jacksonville, Fl. She later met Lewis Melton Rowland and they were married on June 19, 1953. They made their home in Fernandina Beach in 1955 where Mr. Rowland was working with his brothers at Rowland’s Upholstery Company. She spent her time raising her family and assisting in the business when needed. She was a proud member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and was a longtime active member of the Lighthouse Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Fernandina Beach. 

Her husband passed away suddenly October 10, 1983. She went to work in the business and maintained her presence there until retiring in 1997. 

She was preceeded in death by her parents, her husband and her only sister Betty Jo Thornton. 

She leaves behind her three sons, Wallace and Michele Rowland of Fernandina Beach, Fla., Larry and Terry Rowland of Rogersville, TN. And Nathan and Connie Rowland of Atlanta, Ga.; her daughter Arlene and Marty Scott of Fernandina Beach, Fla., her two brothers, Carroll and Harold Thornton both of Jesup, Ga. and 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 

The family will receive friends at Oxley-Heard on Sunday afternoon  1:00 PM until 3:00 PM . Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday at the Burgess Chapel with Rev. Charles Leveritt , officiating. 

Mrs. Rowland will be laid rest with her husband in the family lot at Bosque Bello Cemetery. 

Floral tributes are welcome or memorials may be made to The Building Fund at the Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church 1111 Olive Street, Fernandina Beach, Fl. 

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J.C. Barber, 63, passed away on July 20, 2016 at Baptist Medical Center/Nassau. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors.

Mrs. Helen Horne age 75, of Yulee FL, passed away on July 21, 2016 at Baptist Medical Nassau. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors.

Mrs. Helen Anne “Suzy” Horne, age 75, of Yulee passed away on Thursday evening, July 21, 2016 at her home.

Born in Buffalo, NY she was the only child born to the late Joseph and Mary Louise Rist. As a young child her family moved to Kingsland and later lived in the Oceanway section of North Jacksonville. She graduated from Technical High School in Jacksonville with a certificate as a Dental Hygenist. On Christmas Day in 1958 she married James Carroll Horne of Jacksonville. The newlyweds resided for a short time in the Riverview section of North Jacksonville and in Oceanway before moving to Yulee in the early 1960s. Since the early 1980s “Miss Suzy” has worked as a School Crossing Guard for the Nassau County Sherriff's Office. She never considered her job as work but more of a manner by which to interact with and help the generations coming behind her. While serving as a Crossing Guard at Emma Love, Yulee Elementary of Yulee Middle School she connected with each and every child; sharing in their achievements and disappointments. She was their road side tutor, counselor, cheerleader and confidant. “Miss Suzy” loved the holidays and shared that love with her students by dressing up and wearing fancy hats and painting her face to greet her kids in the mornings and afternoons. Her dress up to brighten their days earned her the name as “The Crazy Hat” lady. She touched more lives in a positive way than can be numbered.

In addition to the holidays and decorating her home and yard for each, she enjoyed being involved with the Callahan Railroad Days and Timberfest. She and her husband were members of the Yulee Lions Club, the Nassau County Democratic Party, volunteered at the Yulee Fire Department as EMTs and First Responders and were common fixtures at the voting polls.They were also instrumental in the political campaign of State Representative George Crady for 20 years. “Miss Suzy” enjoyed any hobby that involved arts and crafts, working her daily crossword puzzles at the kitchen table and keeping up with the latest episode of American Ninja and her favorite Soaps.

Since the 1980s she has been a member at Hedges Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, James C. “Jimmy” Horne, who passed away in 2012.

She leaves behind, her husband, James C. Horne, their son, John Michael “Tiny” Horne and his wife, Dee, and a grandson, Tyler.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Hedges Baptist Church with Reverend Mark Patterson, officiating.

Mrs. Horne will be laid to rest in Hughes Cemetery.

Her family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00-7:00 pm at Oxley Heard.

An invitation is also extended to family, neighbors and friends to stop in on Saturday, at her home, and spend time with her family sharing more “Crazy Hat” stories.

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Agnes “Mickey” Cooner Massey, age 97, of Jacksonville passed away on July 20, 2016 in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Agnes was born in Folkston, Georgia on January 29, 1919 to Pete and Eva Cooner. She married William Randolph Massey on June 20, 1947. They had eight children. Agnes enjoyed spending her time with family, listening to music, and visiting with friends.  

Agnes is predeceased by her husband William of 47 years; infant child Little Randolph Massey; a step-daughter, Juanita McClintock; and five siblings Lawrence "Buddy" Cooner, James M. Cooner, Jesse Cooner, Don Lavario, and Beulah "Toots" Knowles.  

Survivors include her seven children William J. Massey (spouse Patricia) of Tampa, Florida, Lisa M. Hardy (spouse Jefferson W. of Fernandina Beach, Florida, Ava Massey of Jacksonville, Jennifer L. Massey of Titusville, Joseph E. Massey (spouse Pamela) of Palm Coast, James L. Massey (spouse Karen) of Piedmont, Alabama, and Julie M. Kelsay (spouse Chris) of Jacksonville. She is also survived by ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two sisters Ann Shulko (spouse Richard) of Augusta, Georgia and Marge Esposito of Cumberland, Maryland; and numerous nieces and nephews.  

The family recognizes the dedication and loving service provided by Agnes’ caregiver, Kimberly Munday Nance.  

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at eleven o' clock in the morning at Town and Country Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 29, 2016 from five o'clock to seven o'clock in the evening at the funeral home. Online condolences and words of remembrance may be made online at townandcountryfuneralhome.com.  

Hardage-Giddens, Town and Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, is serving the family.

Joshua Lee Padgett, 40, of Hilliard, died Monday, July 18, 2016.

He is survived by his parents, Robert L. Padgett and Tracy J. Chaney; daughter Alexis Young, son Elijah Padgett; aunts Betty Sue Padgett Paradero and Margaret Padgett Banning; uncle Bryant Padgett; best friend Joshua Hannah; brother Chad J. Williams, cousin/sister Erin Chaney Thompson.

Mr. Edward “Gene” Eugene Sykes, age 63, of Fernandina Beach, FL passed way on Saturday evening, July 23, 2016 at his home.  

Born in Portsmouth, VA, he was the youngest of six children born to the late Claude Raymond and Bertha Suite Sykes. He grew up in Deep Creek and had attended Deep Creek High School. In 1971, he married a Virginia Beach native and friend since their teenage years; Alice Marie Fulcher. In 1975, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served on active duty until being honorably discharged in 1977. After being honorably discharged he joined Tidewater Equipment in Chesapeake, VA as a Shipfitter and Welder. He later joined the Department of Defense as a Civilian and worked at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. During his time working at Norfolk, he attended Tidewater Community College, studying Physics and Math and earning his Nuclear Welder Certification. In 1991 he and his family moved to Northeast Florida as he joined the Trident Submarine Refit Facility in Kings Bay, GA. During his time at Kings Bay he served as Steward, Lobbyist and Secretary to the President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers  Union.  Mr. Sykes retired from Civil Service in October of 2012.

Since retiring he has enjoyed yardwork, working on his antique cars and ocean cruises with his family.

He was a charter member of the Amelia Island Cruizers and enjoyed showing his 1958 Cadillac and 1937 Plymouth. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Rosa Mae Matheler.

Mr. Sykes leaves behind his wife, Alice Sykes, Fernandina Beach FL, their children, Gene Sykes Jr. and his wife, Lori of Belle Chase, LA, Wendy Bagley and her husband, Donald, of Yulee, FL, Carrie Ray and her husband, Shane of Fernandina Beach, FL, his brothers and sisters, Claude Sykes, Suffolk, VA, Mary Alice Strait, Corpus Christi, TX, Brenda Harrrell, Suffolk, VA, Bobby Sykes, Yulee, FL, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Sykes’ family received friends on Tuesday from 12:00 noon until 3:00 pm at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home. A reception followed at the home of Mr. Sykes.

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