Joan Pashki Foshee, 88, of Atlanta, Ga. and Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully on the afternoon of October 31, 2019.

Joan was born at home in West Newton, Pa. on January 2, 1931. She was born an adventurer: walking up the mountain to follow the smell of freshly baked flatbread at the home of a classmate; from age 5, walking to and from school four times a day with her best friends, Marlene and Donnie; and walking across the bridge over the Youghiogheny River with her mother to care for her grandparents. Following high school, Joan’s mode of travel changed dramatically; she packed her bags and headed east by train to Washington, D.C., where she was employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It was there that she met her husband, Maurice. Together, they moved across the country to Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas, before settling in Atlanta. Widowed at 30 with three small children, Joan never slowed down: Brownie and Girl Scout Troop leader; untold hours cheering her sons on at baseball, soccer, and football games; and a 30-year career at the Internal Revenue Service, culminating in a position as the Problem Resolution Officer, for which she was nationally recognized. Retirement did not mean slowing down for Joan; she traveled throughout the United States with her sister, Lois, to Ireland with her daughter’s family, and to Italy with her lifelong friend, Betty.

Joan’s home was a refuge for her children’s friends: a place to stay for a night, or several months; a meal; an adult to listen. She was a loyal and lifelong friend with childhood friends, co-workers, and family, staying in touch with cards, letters, email, and telephone. She was a model for her children and grandchildren: of independence, strength in the face of adversity, resilience, and the value of family and friends.

Joan was pre-deceased by her parents, Nicholas (Nick) and Margaret Makovich Pashki, and stepmother, Margaret Kretchun Pashki; her husband, Maurice L. Foshee; her youngest son, Brian L. Foshee; and her youngest granddaughter, Jessica L. Foshee.

Joan is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marcia L. Foshee-Duffy and Robert Duffy of Fernandina Beach, and her granddaughter, Kathleen L. Duffy of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; her son and daughter-in-law, Mark E. and Anna S. Foshee, and grandson, Alex Foshee, all of Dalton, Ga.; and grandson and his wife, Nick  and Kristen Foshee, and great-granddaughter, Emma, all of Canton, Ga.; her granddaughter, JoAnn E. Foshee of Atlanta; her sisters, Lois Pashki Jackson of Fernandina Beach and Elaine Pashki Leonard and husband Jerry of Springfield, Va., and their three daughters, Laura, Mary, and Lisa, and Laura’s children, John and Lizzy.

Joan’s family is planning a service to remember and celebrate her life at a later time. 

Donations in Joan’s memory may be made to St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 3110 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30319, or to the Camp Mikell Episcopal Camp Scholarship Fund, Camp Mikell, 237 Mikell Court, Toccoa, GA 30577. Joan’s three granddaughters spent many joyful summers at Camp Mikell.

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

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Margaret Bradham passed away Monday, December 2, 2019.

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Joseph "Joe" David Miller, 49, of Jacksonville, Fla., went to go fishing with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2019.

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Sarah Breslin Monson, 94, recently of Versailles, Ky., passed away peacefully November 19, 2019 with her loving daughter, Fredericka, by her side.

Sarah was born October 3, 1925 in Pittsburgh, Pa. within earshot of the frenzied fans at Forbes Field, loudly cheering their Pirates, who within days would become World Series Champions.

Sarah, her parents, and two younger sisters, moved often – an exercise that would prove prophetic. Sarah was an exemplary student while attending a number of elementary and secondary schools throughout Pennsylvania and New York. Sarah was the salutatorian of her senior class, a remarkable feat in that she graduated from Kingston Township High School in Trucksville, Pa. at the age of 16. She received her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry before she was 21 from Pennsylvania’s College Misericordia (aka Misericordia University).

With her academic prowess and intellectual curiosity, Sarah landed a position at DuPont in Buffalo, N.Y., where she became an integral part of the team at the Pioneering Research Laboratory. She worked with a squad of engineers who invented and developed many household and industrial products that were marketed the world over. It was there she met and began romancing Robert C. Monson. The two were married on February 11, 1950, creating an unwavering partnership of love and devotion that would endure for nearly seven decades.

Sarah transitioned to being a stay-at-home mom while raising five children – four boys and a girl – and her life took on the adventuring existence of her youth. Her wayfaring family – over a period of 15 years – relocated from New York to Ohio to South Carolina to overseas to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg before heading back stateside to Delaware and Kentucky.

Sarah was a devout Catholic and she was quite active within the church throughout her life. When she returned to the workforce in the 1970s, it was at Holy Family Catholic School in Ashland, Ky., where she taught high school-level advanced math and science classes. She was respected and adored by her students, who were delighted when she was named “Teacher of the Year.” Sarah cultivated a lifelong love of animals, raising and breeding poodles and competing in dog shows with her beloved bull terrier, Lady. She also stabled a trio of horses, and in later years she cherished the companionship of her precious cats, Punch and Toni. Sarah was an accomplished bridge player and she enjoyed the regular assemblages of friends and fellow players in the many iterations of her bridge club. With an ardent sense of observational humor, Sarah was renowned in the art of storytelling, a talent that served her well for the two and a half decades she performed as a senior citizen cast member of the Amelia Community Theatre.

Upon Bob’s retirement, Sarah designed their “dream home” in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, Fla. It was from this locale she and Bob set sail aboard Sandpiper, their 34-foot Aloha sailboat, journeying to many exotic ports throughout the Caribbean. Sarah loved the allure of foreign travel. She and Robert adventured to several dozen countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. Sarah was devoted to her family and she held dear the visits from her adult children and grandchildren. She especially treasured family reunions and the large get-togethers over the Christmas holidays at her Florida home.

Sarah is survived by her sons, Christopher (Ann) of Wilmington, Del., Stephen (Laura) of Minneapolis, Minn., Joseph (Lisbet) of Minneapolis, and Martin (Stacia) of Seattle, Wash., a daughter, Fredericka (Rick) Kessler of Versailles, Ky.; a granddaughter, Shawna (Monson) Oien; and grandsons, Nicholas and Dylan Monson and Ryan and Andrew Kessler.

Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and sisters, Whitney and Frances.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2019 at St. Leo Catholic Church. Fr. Chris Clay will officiate.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.ClarkLegacyCenter.com.

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Edward Allen Lennon, dearly loved husband of Sharon Lennon, entered life everlasting on the evening of November 26, 2019 – two days after his 78th birthday. He was surrounded in love by his family.

Allen was born in Highpoint, N.C. and grew up in Morganton, N.C. Valedictorian of his high school class, he went on to attend North Carolina State under a Lockheed scholarship, having interned at Lockheed in Georgia and California. After achieving his degree in electrical engineering, he attended Purdue University as a Krannert Scholar and earned a Master of Science in Industrial Administration. He graduated with honors from NC State; was editor of the student newspaper, the Technician; played in the band; and was a proud member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

His first career placement was with Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he held positions in food manufacturing to organization design and cross-functional customer business development with key retailers. After retirement from P&G, he joined The Partnering Group (TPG), an international consulting firm working with leading consumer products manufacturers and retailers. He consulted with grocery and consumer products companies in Europe, Canada, and Latin America. He also served in the Air National Guard in Ohio and Texas for six years.

In 1996, the Lennons moved to Amelia Island, Fla., where Allen became involved in community service. He was a deeply committed member of Amelia Baptist Church, serving variously, particularly in his beloved choir. Out of his love of music, he served as a member of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Board of Directors. Allen was a longtime member of Community Bible Study and co-leader of the men’s music program. He was a member of the ARIAS Instrument Zoo, the Amelia Island Chorale, and Island Chamber Singers and served on the Nassau County National Day of Prayer team.

Allen became a pirate and a policeman in Pirates of Penzance for the opening of Amelia Community Theatre. He served as a board member of the Amelia Island Museum of History, where he and Sharon were docents and portrayed Kate and Effingham Bailey of the Bailey House for special events. Allen also was president of the Board of Directors of the Nassau County Council on Aging and served as president of the Ocean Club Villas Homeowners Association.

Allen loved the Lord and served Him by helping to bring the Message to others in places such as Heiligenkreuz, Austria during four short-term mission trips; the Haggai Institute on Maui, Hawaii; Christian Light Ministries in Port-au-Prince, Haiti; and Kazan, Tatarstan, a republic of Russia. In addition, he enjoyed extensive personal travel.

Allen was predeceased by his parents, Ilma Pratt Lennon and Ellery Allen Lennon of Morganton, N.C.

Allen and Sharon have four children, Elizabeth (Kolia) Lutow, Catherine (Michael) Oyster, Kara (Kevin) Pendery, and Sean (Nora) Ludviksen. Grandchildren include Julia and Kate Lutow of Fairfax, Va., Zachary and Nicholas Kreinbring of Cincinnati, Ohio, Emma Pendery of Boston, Mass., Sonia Pendery of Columbus, Ohio, Sam Pendery of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Una Ludviksen of Seattle, Wash. Allen’s brother, Bill (Pat) Lennon, resides in Morganton. Niece Margaret (Kelly) Mangol lives in Columbus, Ga.

A celebration to honor his life will be held at Amelia Baptist Church the weekend after Christmas.

Contributions in his honor may be made to the Amelia Baptist Church music program, the Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA), and the Salvation Army.

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Kenneth McCaskill Forehand, 94, of Monticello, Miss., passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb, Miss.

He was born March 27, 1925 in Carbur, Fla. Mr. Forehand came to Monticello from Florida with St. Regis Paper Mill in 1967 and retired as plant manager in 1990. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, which he dearly loved. During the 1940s, he was in the Navy during the World War II era. He will be remembered by many as a man who loved people and enjoyed being kind. He will be missed by many.

He is survived by his wife, Earnestine Kirkfield Forehand of Monticello; three sons, Kenneth McCaskill Forehand, Terrence Eugene Forehand, both of Florida, and Daniel Miller Forehand of Brookhaven, Miss.; four grandchildren, Kevin M. Forehand, Carrie E. Gree, Terrence Forehand Jr., and Daniel C. Forehand; and four great-grandchildren, Treska M. Green, Carmen E. Green, Kyle Forehand, and Cassidy Forehand.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth Williams Forehand; and all of his siblings.

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Robert G. Bohn, 70, of Hermitage, Pa., passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at UPMC Passavant.

Born July 27, 1949 in Warren, Ohio, Robert was the son of the late Robert J. and Julaine Marie Gates Bohn. Robert is survived by his wife, the former Linda A. Halligan. A technician in the communication industry, Robert worked for AT&T and Mediacom and was also an independent contractor. A veteran of the Navy serving from 1968 through 1972, Robert served two tours in Vietnam.

Besides his wife, Robert is survived by six children, Chris R. Bohn of Mingo, Iowa, Amy E. May of Yulee, Fla., Jeffrey D. Bohn of Ankey, Iowa, Joe G. Bohn of Manson, Iowa, and Holly A. Fortenberry and Elisa R. Bohn, both of Jacksonville, Fla; 14 grandchildren; three sisters, Cynthia Purdie of Palm Bay, Fla., and Theresa Kelly and Karen Luden, both of Columbus, Ohio; and a brother, Dennis Bohn of Transfer, Pa.

As a Navy veteran, burial will take place at sea.

Family suggests memorial contributions be made in Robert’s name to the Vietnam Veterans of America at 8719 Colesville Road, Suite 100, Silver Springs, MD 20910, or online at vva.org.

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Mrs. Rachel Blount Meadows, 91 of Hawkinsville, Ga. died December 3, 2019 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville.

Mrs. Meadows was a native of Pulaski County, Ga. and She graduated from Hawkinsville High School in 1945. She was a member of the basketball team for three years and was voted Best All Around in her senior class. She worked for several businesses in Hawkinsville until she married Daniel N. Meadows. Mrs. Meadows and her husband, Daniel, were also residents of Fernandina Beach, Fla. She was a member of the Hawkinsville First Baptist Church, where she attended the Fellowship Sunday School Class, and was a “pink lady” at Taylor Regional Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Howard and Beulah Barlow Blount; her husband, Daniel N. Meadows; her son, Jeffrey Blount Meadows; and four sisters and two brothers.

She is survived by her sons, Daniel Timothy (Carmen) Meadows of Athens, Ga., David Ray (Salain) Meadows of Vidalia, Ga., and Howard Spurgeon Spud (Angie) Meadows of Blackshear, Ga.; a sister, Patsy Blount Browning of Cordele, Ga.; seven grandchildren, Daniel Meadows, Matthew (Carmen) Meadows, Jennifer Meadows (Brian) Morton, Taylor Meadows, Morgan Meadows, Megan Meadows, and David Ray Meadows Jr.; and six great-grandchildren, James Meadows, Jack Meadows, Millie Meadows, Cash Meadows, Mia Claire Morton, Sadie Grace Morton and special friends, Keith and Glenna Painter.

Visitation will be held 12:30 to 2 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2019 in the chapel of Clark Funeral Home. Following the visitation, a graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Pulaski-Bleckley Memorial Gardens with Dr. Don McClung officiating.

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Mariellen Lannon Kristol, 77, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away Saturday November 23, 1919 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonville.

She was born December 19, 1942 in Eldorado, Ark. to the late Marjorie Reardon Lannon and Thomas Ryder Lannon Jr.

She grew up in Amelia Island and went to Fernandina Beach High School, Class of 1960, where she was a proud drum majorette. She married Bobbie Ingram soon after and was gifted with a daughter, Suzanne Ingram, and later two beautiful sons, Robert Ray Ingram (wife, Leslie Burgess) of Dallas, Ga. and Thomas Ryder Ingram. After the untimely death of her husband, she began studies in Jacksonville while raising three children on her own.

After graduating from Jacksonville University in 1971 with a degree in elementary education and a minor in psychology, she first began teaching in the Duval County schools. After leaving the schools, she began her America First Insurance Agency, the first female insurance agency in Jacksonville. She successfully managed this multiple-line insurance company employing up to three full-time employees and two sales agents. She represented Jefferson-Pilot Independent Life and Peninsula Life and acquired a licensed agency with United States Fidelity & Guaranty (USF&G). Notable achievements were her selling more than $1 million in life and health insurance in 1985. She achieved the President’s Club in 1983 and won Agent of the Quarter in 1983.

Her life’s journey took many twists and turns with many ups and downs that made her so very resilient – so much so that she was able to use her unusual gifts to think and create through the many twists and turns of her life.

In 1986, she became president of American Training Institute in Jacksonville, where she played a prominent role in the soliciting of new business and consulting contracts.

She obtained what became a nine-year contract with the Florida Department of Corrections delivering in-depth trainings programs in several areas. She also co-facilitated “Train the Trainer in Human Diversity” for Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties’ law enforcement departments. She also co-designed and implemented a cultural diversity instructional program for the President’s Task Force of Florida Community Colleges at Jacksonville (now FSCJ). In 1992, she also co-delivered a presentation to the eighth annual International Criminal Justice Trainers Conference in Orlando, Fla.

She returned in the late-1990s to study acupuncture at what is now Dragon Rises School in Gainesville, Fla., became licensed in Florida in 1998, and practiced in Jacksonville as an acupuncture physician. She was also a Reiki Master, psychospiritual healer and became an expert certified in hypnosis. She was also certified in the Toyo Hari System of “needless acupuncture” in 1998.

In 1987, she married Dr. Bruce Ivan Kristol of Jacksonville, who is a clinical psychologist.

Along with her husband, she co-hosted the AT&T Broadband community show “Pathways,” presenting and interviewing hundreds of guest experts illuminating traditional and non-traditional healing arts and sciences.

In addition to her parents and her first husband, she was predeceased by her son, Thomas Ryder Ingram in 2015.

Mariellen leaves behind her spouse of 32 years, Bruce Ivan Kristol, and children, Suzanne Ingram of Jacksonville and Robert Ray Ingram (wife, Leslie Burgess; stepdaughter, Paige Moudry, and her daughter, Lana) of Dallas, Ga.

A gathering to remember and celebrate Mariellen’s remarkable life will be held 1-3 p.m. Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the Florida House Inn, 22 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach.

Her footprints on the pathways of all who knew her will be lifelong and enduring. While life always goes on, none of us will be the same because of Mariellen’s influence. We will all be better versions of ourselves because of her and her spirit and love will endure through each of us.

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

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Peter Jones, 86, of Sandhill, Fla., passed away November 30, 2019 at Lanier Nursing Home.

He was born March 12, 1933 in Sandhill to the late Robert and Harriet Jones. He was a member of Shining Light Church of God in Christ and was employed at Rayonier for 37 years.

Peter leaves to mourn a loved wife of 65 years, Florine Jones; his loving children, Paul Jones and Robert Jones; and grandchildren.

The wake will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2019 at Shining Light Church of God in Christ, located at 153091 County Road 108 in Yulee. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the church. Interment will take place the same day in Elmer Wilder Cemetery.

Please sign the family guest book and view the video tribute at www.tswarden.com.

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Polly Abernethy Hord passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

She was a native of Raleigh, N.C. and was the daughter of the late Max and Elizabeth Hill Abernethy.

Mrs. Hord moved to Fernandina Beach in 1954 and taught kindergarten for many years at Southside Elementary School. She retired in 1981. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church and the Nassau County Retired Educators.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hord was predeceased by her husband, Gene Hord, in 2000. 

She leaves behind her sons, Tom and Max, as well as Max’s wife, JoAnn; her grandson, Max B. Hord and his wife, Ciara, and a great grandson, Benton T. Hord.

Funeral services for Mrs. Hord were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church of Fernandina Beach with the Reverend Doctor Wain Wesberry, pastor, officiating.

Memorial gifts may be made to the First Presbyterian Church at 9 N. Sixth St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.

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

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Jerry Harmon Fields, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., peacefully departed this life at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla. on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the age of 70 years and 4 months.

Jerry was born July 20, 1949 in Savannah, Ga. and was the son of the late Sidney Augustus Fields and Mary Lutitia Roach Fields of Pooler, Ga. Jerry was raised in Pooler and attended the Chatham County public schools. After graduating Groves High School in 1967, he attended St. Johns River Junior College on a baseball scholarship and later graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education.

Jerry served in the United States Army and was deployed to Turkey during the Vietnam Era. He was awarded the National Defense Medal.

Jerry was employed with the Fernandina Beach Police Department and served on the force for more than 20 years before retiring in 2003.

In April of 1969, Jerry was united in holy matrimony to Cheri Marie Woods. This union was blessed with three children.

Beyond Jerry’s career service, he was involved in various community organizations. Among them was his dedication to the Fernandina Beach High School baseball team and Nassau County Volunteer Fire Department.

Jerry’s favorite past times were hunting, fishing, boating, scuba diving, and golf.

He was a loving husband and father and was devoted to spending time with his grandchildren.

A “Service of Remembrance” will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 19, 2019 at The Journey Church, located at 95707 Amelia Concourse in Yulee, with Pastor Darryl Bellar officiating. The service will be followed by the interment ceremony at 2 p.m. at the Jacksonville National Cemetery, located at 4083 Lannie Road in Jacksonville, Fla.

Jerry was predeceased by his parents, Sidney Augustus and Mary Lutitia Fields; his son, “Brett” Sidney Fields; and his brother, James “Jimmy” Sidney Fields.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years and 8 months, Cheri Marie Woods Fields.

Jerry is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Tracie Lynn Inman (husband, Kevin) of Atlantic Beach, Fla.; his son, Christopher “Dempsey” Fields (wife Sarah) of Yulee, Fla.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Those who wish to remember Jerry in a special way may make gifts to the Fraternal Order of Police, Nassau County, P.O. Box 1027, Yulee, FL 32041.

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Harold Otis Dupree, 81, passed away December 5, 2019.

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Gary Lee Pugh, 71, passed away December 2, 2019 at his Yulee residence.

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James Eusey III, 53, passed away December 6, 2019.

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Elizabeth Ferguson, 81, passed away November 21, 2019.

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Phyllis Jean Lay, 89, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019.

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Richard Mason, 64, passed away December 3, 2019.

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Michael Ogden, 64, passed away November 28, 2019.

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Gerald Parker, 80, passed away November 29, 2019.

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Bohdan Procko, 97, passed away December 5, 2019.

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Alfonzer Robinson passed away Wednesday, December 4th, 2019.

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Douglas E. Weinberg, 61, of Yulee, Fla., passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center Nassau.

Born in Jacksonville, Fla., he spent most of his life in Nassau County and was a son of the late James Randy and Joan Adams Weinberg.

Douglas graduated from Fernandina Beach High School in 1978 and for many years operated his own landscaping business, First Class Lawn Service. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Callahan.

A native “Florida boy,” he loved being outdoors, the local beaches, and deer hunting. Whether in Gatlinburg, Tenn. or going all the way to Canada, he loved seeing snow. Besides travelling and hunting, he enjoyed the mountains and riding his motorcycle.

Douglas was always a jokester who enjoyed being around people. Whether for somebody he had known for just a short time or for a lifelong friend, he would do anything he could to help somebody. He would give away his “last dollar” to take care of you. If he was your friend, he was your best friend. He could fix anything and was always willing to assist anybody who needed his help with a repair of nearly anything. A longtime member of the Fernandina Masonic Lodge and the Morocco Shrine Temple, he was active with both as long as his health permitted.

Douglas loved his wife and children dearly. He was especially proud of his children. From how proud he was of Tiffany in her role as a paramedic and firefighter to teaching his son, Ron, to work on nearly anything mechanical, his love for his family has always been there and will continue forever.

Douglas leaves behind his wife of 36 years, Teresa Weinberg of Yulee; his children, Tiffany Weinberg of Yulee and Ron (Tricia) Willis of St. Marys, Ga.; a grandson, Preston Willis of St. Marys; his sister, Tammy Minton of Jacksonville; and a brother, David Weinberg of Yulee, as well as several other extended family members.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, December 9, 2019 in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors with Pastor Lynn Hyatt officiating. The family received friends for the hour prior to the service.

He was laid to rest with his parents at Hughes Cemetery in Yulee.

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

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Gail Cathleen “Cathy” Powers, 65, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, December 2, 2019.

Cathy was born in Copperhill, Tenn. to the late Otis Thomas and Anna Lou Wright and was the youngest of 10 children. She grew up in Morganton, Ga., where she developed a deep love for the Appalachian Mountains, and was always quick to share stories of “the Mountains” with her family and friends. She then moved to Atlanta, Ga., where she worked as a real estate broker while raising her two children, and later relocated to Fernandina Beach, which she has called home for the past 25 years.

Cathy leaves behind a legacy of love, great generosity, faith, and a never-ending love for family. She also loved to paint, travel, and shop for antiques and trinkets. She gave unselfishly to anyone in need and was always there to lend an ear or be someone’s shoulder to cry on. Cathy accomplished many things in her short time here on earth, but her proudest accomplishment was her family. Her children and grandchildren were the light of her life.

She leaves behind a daughter, Stephanie Echols and husband Carson Echols of Brandon, Fla.; a son, James Coker and wife Natasha Coker of Fernandina Beach; grandchildren, David Echols, Abigail Coker, Aubrey Coker, and Alley Coker, all of Fernandina Beach; and her loving companion, Charles Courson of Fernandina Beach.

The family welcomes all to join them for a Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Fernandina Beach.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers you please consider making a donation in her memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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

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Lorraine J. Kaiser Pakkala Lintala, 88, of Newfield, N.Y. and Yulee, Fla., went to be with her personal savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, November 24, 2019.

Born March 15, 1931 in Horseheads, N.Y., she was the daughter of Charles and Frances (Lovell) Kaiser.

Lorraine lived her life for the glory of her Lord. She was the author of Yea God, a book about a commune that turned to Christ, and Land of Forgetfulness, a personal story about being the caregiver of an Alzheimer’s patient that includes tips and Bible verses to help caregivers. She also contributed to the book Uplift with Barbara Delinsky, sharing lessons learned while battling breast cancer, and several other devotionals and publications. She previously served as the editor of American Agriculturalist magazine and worked as an administrative assistant for the alumni department at the Statler Hotel of Cornell University.

She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, entertaining and sitting on her porch watching the birds and wildlife. Her home was filled with happiness, laughter, and the sound of her beautiful whistling and singing.

She was predeceased by the father of her children, Wilfred Pakkala; her husband, Leonard Lintala; and their grandson, Grant Lintala.

She is survived by her children, Cheryl Tavares Fahs and her children, Gabriel and Nathan Tavares and Maya Weltman-Fahs, Walter (Brenda) Pakkala and their daughters, Teneel Wilder and Tiffany Wilson, and Rochelle (Kenneth) Mix; and stepchildren, Eric (Barb) Lintala and their children, Alyssa Bub and Eric Lintala Jr., Dr. Alan (Janet) Lintala and their children, Aiden, Mason and Pierson Lintala, and Christine (Keith) Peltz and their daughters, Adrienne and Karen Peltz. She is also survived by her “special daughter,” Joyce Searor, sister-in-law Viola Kaiser, dear friend Dixie Merilahti, many great- and great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life is planned for March 14, 2020 at People’s Baptist Church in Newfield, N.Y.

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Jerry Harmon Fields, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., peacefully departed this life at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla. on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the age of 70 years and 4 months.

Jerry was born July 20, 1949 in Savannah, Ga. and was the son of the late Sidney Augustus Fields and Mary Lutitia Roach Fields of Pooler, Ga. Jerry was raised in Pooler and attended the Chatham County public schools. After graduating Groves High School in 1967, he attended St. Johns River Junior College on a baseball scholarship and later graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education.

Jerry served in the United States Army and was deployed to Turkey during the Vietnam Era. He was awarded the National Defense Medal.

Jerry was employed with the Fernandina Beach Police Department and served on the force for more than 20 years before retiring in 2003.

In April of 1969, Jerry was united in holy matrimony to Cheri Marie Woods. This union was blessed with three children.

Beyond Jerry’s career service, he was involved in various community organizations. Among them was his dedication to the Fernandina Beach High School baseball team and Nassau County Volunteer Fire Department.

Jerry’s favorite past times were hunting, fishing, boating, scuba diving, and golf.

He was a loving husband and father and was devoted to spending time with his grandchildren.

A “Service of Remembrance” will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 19, 2019 at The Journey Church, located at 95707 Amelia Concourse in Yulee, with Pastor Darryl Bellar officiating. The service will be followed by the interment ceremony at 2 p.m. at the Jacksonville National Cemetery, located at 4083 Lannie Road in Jacksonville, Fla.

Jerry was predeceased by his parents, Sidney Augustus and Mary Lutitia Fields; his son, “Brett” Sidney Fields; and his brother, James “Jimmy” Sidney Fields.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years and 8 months, Cheri Marie Woods Fields.

Jerry is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Tracie Lynn Inman (husband, Kevin) of Atlantic Beach, Fla.; his son, Christopher “Dempsey” Fields (wife Sarah) of Yulee, Fla.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Those who wish to remember Jerry in a special way may make gifts to the Fraternal Order of Police, Nassau County, P.O. Box 1027, Yulee, FL 32041.

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Margaret (Elaine) Ramsey Bradham, 67, passed away December 2, 2019 with her grandson by her side.

Margaret was born April 9, 1952 in Fernandina Beach, Fla. to George and Margaret King-Ramsey, both deceased.

She spent her life helping others at Baptist Medical Center Nassau and then retired after more than 35 years with the Nassau County School District.

She was predeceased by a brother.

She is survived by her two grown children, five brothers and sisters, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Margaret’s celebration to honor her life will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, December 14, 2019 at her church, Were For Jesus, located at 5000 N. Main St. in Jacksonville, Fla. A viewing will take place prior to the service. Burial will be beside her brother at Bosque Bello Cemetery in Fernandina Beach following the service.

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Carole Lee Baker, 81, was called home by our Lord on November 25, 2019. After a long and valiant battle with breast cancer, she passed in her home in Fernandina Beach, Fla. surrounded by her loving family.

Born February 12, 1938 in Dearborn, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Leon and Florence Funkhouser. She married her high school sweetheart, David Wesley Baker, on June 7, 1958. Raising her family and being a wonderful wife was her passion and purpose. She truly lived the definition of leading by example. She loved so deeply, cared tremendously for humankind, gave generously to anyone in need, and had a strength and determination that was especially recognized these last few months.

Mrs. Baker was brutally honest, but always with love. She was interested in her family’s lives and genuinely wanted to know and understand their thoughts and opinions. She was always there as a source of strength when anyone was going through the challenges of life.

In addition to her husband of 61 years, she leaves behind her daughter, Laura Rosener and husband Mark; her son, James Baker and wife Patti; her daughter, Jeanie Snyder and husband Alan; and her son, Richard Baker and wife Kathleen. Her relationships with all nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren resulted in a legacy of family unity, love, strength, compassion and dedication to family.

The family is planning to gather and celebrate her life later in the coming spring.

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” – Psalm 23

The family asks that memorial contributions be made in her name to the First Coast Cancer Foundation at firstcoastcancerfoundation.org.

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Rita Elizabeth Yarbrough, 94, most recently of The Lakeside of Amelia Island and former longtime resident of Cypress Village, passed away at home on November 20, 2019.

Rita was born January 1, 1925 in the small farming town of Whitelaw, Wisc. and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, Lt. Commander Paul Yarbrough. They retired to the Jacksonville area more than 50 years ago.

During her life, she was an active member of the Mayport Military Officers Wives’ Association, charter member of the North Florida Wives’ of U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II, member of the Northeast Florida Widow & Widowers Club, and the Red Hat Society. She performed volunteer work at Baptist Medical Center Beaches for more than 17 years.

She is survived by two daughters, Pamela M. Yarbrough (J. Allen Maines) of Atlanta, Ga. and Diane Yarbrough-Roberts (Dr. Bob Roberts) of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; and three grandchildren, Heather Roberts of Chicago, Ill., Preston Roberts (Katie) of Northbrook, Ill., and Lesli Roberts Jennings (Jim) of Chicago, Ill., along with four great-grandchildren, James, Julia, and George Jennings, and Charlotte Roberts.

She cherished being with her family and the many wonderful friendships she developed over the years in the numerous places the Navy took her and Paul.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2019 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. with Reverend William Kelly as Celebrant. The family invites you to a “Celebration of Life” luncheon immediately following the service in St. Paul’s Family Life Center. Kindly RSVP by December 16, 2019 by calling or texting (678) 365-1239 if you’re able to attend.

The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to her devoted in-home caregivers, Tanya, Jackie, Faye, India, and Laura.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.

Please visit the online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com.

Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home