James “Jimmy” David Seldomridge, 68, of Hilliard, Fla. went home to be with his Lord and Savior Oct. 27, 2016. 

He was born in Radford, Va. to the late Maynard Lucian Seldomridge and Betty Zane Gwinn Seldomridge on Dec. 22, 1947. He graduated from Hilliard High School in 1965. Mr. Seldomridge proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to 1971. He attended the First Baptist Church of Boulougne and was a hardworking, godly man who loved much and was deeply loved.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Maynard “Charlie” Seldomridge. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Shirley Cribbs Seldomridge; their three children, Staci (Stacy) Worth, Sha Chapman (Richard) Thibault and Tony Palmer; his 10 prides and joys, granddaughters Jocelyn, Lorilei and Alana and grandsons Triston, Caleb, Gavin, Levi, Jonathan, Jace and Keegan; a brother, Johnny (Cathy) Seldomridge; three sisters, Patty Hall, Nancy (Mike) Wilcox and Becky (Don) Altman.

The family received friends Saturday, Oct. 29 at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Boulougne with the Rev. Chris Woodard officiating. Burial followed in Live Oak Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston, Ga.

Devin Michael Williams, 15, of Nahunta, Ga. passed away Friday afternoon, Oct. 28, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Hilliard, Fla.

Born in Portsmouth, Va., his parents are Jeffery Herrin and Falisha Lee of Hilliard. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Arris Lee.

He attended  the First Assembly Church of God in Hilliard. He loved playing video games, football for the Hilliard Flashes (he was No. 64), and liked to have fun.

Survivors include his father, Jeffrey Herrin of Hilliard and his mother, Falisha Lee of Hilliard; one brother, PFC Kaleb Johnson of California; two sisters, Erin Johnson of Hoboken and Jailan Herrin of Hilliard; his girlfriend, Jennifer Johns of Hilliard; his best friend, Ryan Osborn of Hilliard; a twin, Maggie Wood; maternal grandparents, Mary Lee of Riverside and Wayne and Cindy Rountree of Hoboken; paternal grandparents are Lora Peacock of Hilliard and Ray O’Quinn of Alabama; 12 aunts and uncles, James “Jimmy” Lee (Kim) of Alabama; Kerrie Dowling (Mike) of Folkston, Ga., Christopher Rountree (Heather) of Glen St. Mary, Fla., Jennifer Wolfe (Reggie) of Riverside; Ruth Ashley (Scott) of Folkston; Kent Rountree of Hoboken, Ashley Wood of Callahan, Amanda Lee of Argyle, Ga., Tony Herrin of Homerville, DeWayne Herrin (April) of Homerville, Stacey Brewer (Jeremy) of Folkston and Randall Peacock (Jessica) and their five children; and 23 cousins, Jada, Jasmine, Ethan, Trinity, Devin, Alexis, Dustin, Skye, Gage, Blake, Gavin, Douglas, Jasmine, Lucas, Jade, Alex, Noah, Jonah, Eli, Gabby, Hayden, Colton and Raelynn.

Visitation will be held today, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 from 1-2 p.m. at Riverside Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Wayne Rountree and the Rev. Randy Wainright officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverside Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Reggie Wolf, Chris Rountree, Jimmy Lee, Kent Rountree, Caleb Brown and Bubba Brown.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ryan Osborn, Gage Wolfe and Blake Herrin. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at fryefh.com.

Roy W. Thomas, Jr. was born in Folkston, Ga. and raised in Callahan. 

Mr. Thomas passed away in the presence of his wife and three daughters. He passed away on Nov. 30, 2016 following a lengthy illness.

He was born to the late Roy W. Thomas, Sr. and the late Lula Thomas. Roy was preceded in death by his brother Robert “Dude” Thomas and his sister Beatrice Lloyd Marquis.

Roy proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He and his wife Rosemary shared a life together since 1970. He loved all the years he worked in the woods running heavy equipment for CAA, Jefferson Smurfit and Rayonier.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Thomas; three daughters, Loretta Rossi (Stephen), Jennifer Brosamler and Louise Joy Joyner and four grandchildren, Michelle, Bonnie, Shawn and Thomas and his brother Sam Thomas and sister Lois Allen.

He gave his all to his wife and family. He will be missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. in the chapel at Callahan Funeral Home, Inc. Arrangements under the direction of Ellis L. McAninch, Jr.  

Roy W. Thomas, Jr. was born in Folkston, Ga. and raised in Callahan. 

Mr. Thomas passed away in the presence of his wife and three daughters. He passed away on Nov. 30, 2016 following a lengthy illness.

He was born to the late Roy W. Thomas, Sr. and the late Lula Thomas. Roy was preceded in death by his brother Robert “Dude” Thomas and his sister Beatrice Lloyd Marquis.

Roy proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He and his wife Rosemary shared a life together since 1970. He loved all the years he worked in the woods running heavy equipment for CAA, Jefferson Smurfit and Rayonier.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Thomas; three daughters, Loretta Rossi (Stephen), Jennifer Brosamler and Louise Joy Joyner and four grandchildren, Michelle, Bonnie, Shawn and Thomas and his brother Sam Thomas and sister Lois Allen.

He gave his all to his wife and family. He will be missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. in the chapel at Callahan Funeral Home, Inc. Arrangements under the direction of Ellis L. McAninch, Jr.  

Roy W. Thomas, Jr. was born in Folkston, Ga. and raised in Callahan. 

Mr. Thomas passed away in the presence of his wife and three daughters. He passed away on Nov. 30, 2016 following a lengthy illness.

He was born to the late Roy W. Thomas, Sr. and the late Lula Thomas. Roy was preceded in death by his brother Robert “Dude” Thomas and his sister Beatrice Lloyd Marquis.

Roy proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He and his wife Rosemary shared a life together since 1970. He loved all the years he worked in the woods running heavy equipment for CAA, Jefferson Smurfit and Rayonier.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Thomas; three daughters, Loretta Rossi (Stephen), Jennifer Brosamler and Louise Joy Joyner and four grandchildren, Michelle, Bonnie, Shawn and Thomas and his brother Sam Thomas and sister Lois Allen.

He gave his all to his wife and family. He will be missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. in the chapel at Callahan Funeral Home, Inc. Arrangements under the direction of Ellis L. McAninch, Jr.  

Death Notice

Roy John Robinson, Sr., 62, died Dec. 4, 2016 in Yulee, Fla. Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home

Ronald Nolan Jones, 71, of Hilliard, Fla. passed away Dec. 10, 2016 at the Warner Center in Fernandina Beach, Fla. He was born Aug. 8, 1945 in Jacksonville, Fla. to the late Franklin Nolan Jones and Lillie Bell Stokes Jones. He was the former pastor of Mill Creek Primitive Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1965-68.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Marlene Erwin and Jerrie Carroll and two brothers, Evie “Bill” Jones and Daniel “Dub” Jones.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Nancy Simmons Jones; three children, Todd (Paige) Jones of Yulee, Fla., Scott (Kristy) Jones of Yulee and Jennifer (Gary) Webb of Waycross, Ga.; one brother, Jimmy Wayne (Linda) Jones of Hilliard; one sister, Carolyn (Walter) Whipp of Callahan, Fla.; 12 grandchildren, Jake (Kimberly), Joanna (Jeffery), Silas, Lindsey, Bryce, Erica, Tamryn, Dylon, Emma, Kaden, Liam and Kash; three great-grandchildren, Khloe, Ryleigh and Tymber and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

The family received friends Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home beginning at 6 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 14 at noon in the chapel of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home. Burial followed in Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32218 with military honors. 

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home, 526 Oakwood Street, Folkston, Georgia 31537.

Edgar “Sonny” Taylor, our beloved Daddy, went home to be with the Lord Dec. 27, 2016.

He was born Oct. 12, 1934 in Fort Pierce, Fla. But came to North Florida as a young man and worked as a dairy farmer in Dinsmore for many years and later moved to Callahan, working for Gressman’s Dairy for many years.

He spent the last few years of his life in Lawtey, Fla. Close to his daughter Sheila and his other daughter Karen, who lives in Hilliard.

He joins in heaven wife Tiny and parents Lahoma and Derward Taylor and will see one sister and one brother.

He is survived by three brothers, two daughters, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all.

Jacqueline Cherry Van Duzer, 79, went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ Jan. 4, 2017. 

She was born Oct. 8, 1937 in Jacksonville, Fla. and resided in Hilliard. She retired from Qualex, where she was supervisor of professional photo finishing. 

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Walter Van Duzer in 2001. Jacqueline is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann (Craig) Nicks; grandson, Aaron (Krista) Nicks; granddaughters, Amy (Jonathan) Turner and Autumn Nicks; great-granddaughters, Hannah and Sarah and Hannah (Tyler) Rogers; two sisters, Jean Bogartus and Mary (Jess) Beardsley and nieces. 

Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Rd., Middleburg, Fla. Please leave words of comfort at www.hollyhillfunerals.com.

Gerald Dale Conner, 62, of Hilliard, Fla. went home to be with the Lord Jan. 13, 2017.

Dale was born May 29, 1954 in Jacksonville, Fla. to Clyde and Loretta Conner. He has been a lifelong resident of Nassau County, Fla. Dale graduated from West Nassau in 1972, during which time he worked at Brandies Ace Hardware. After graduation Dale worked at CSX and later developed his farm, where he raised poultry and cattle. He also grew a variety of crops on the farm.

He enjoyed being an FSU fan. Some of his hobbies were hunting, fishing, a ham radio operator and other outdoor sports. Dale enjoyed traveling. It was a passion of his and he was able to see all 50 states – two of which (Alaska and Hawaii) after he was diagnosed with cancer in November.

Dale was very proud of his son Ryan and daughter Miraj. Ryan followed in his father’s footsteps to become an exceptional hunter and fisherman, which Dale spoke of often. He also was proud of Ryan becoming a supervisor on his job at Kings Bay. He enjoyed watching his daughter Miraj in high school beauty pageants and was proud of Miraj’s educational accomplishments – finishing her four-year degree and soon to complete her master’s.

Dale was a member of First Baptist Church of Callahan and was happy to spend time recently with Pastor Lynn and friends from his former prayer group.

He is survived by his mother, Loretta G. Conner; son, G. Ryan (Mandy) Conner; daughter, Miraj K. Conner; brothers, Lawrence A. Conner and J. Stan (Karen) Conner; grandchildren, Tyler, Rilyn, Katelyn and Clyde Conner; nephew, Jason (Heather) Conner and nieces, Jessica (Joey) Pazzalia and Catherine Conner.

A viewing will be held in the Nassau Funeral Home Chapel tonight from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday at First Baptist Church of Callahan beginning at 11 a.m. with Pastor Lynn Hyatt officiating. Interment will follow in the Conner Green Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Ray Conner, Chad Conner, Jason Conner, Eddie Griffis, Charlie Gressman and Raymond Fachko. Honorary pallbearer will be Ronald Buddy Conner and in spirit Mark McAninch, Sr.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest book at www.nassaufh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 U.S. 1, Callahan, FL 32011 (879-1770).

Dorine Prevatt Fulmer, 85, of Hilliard, Fla. went home to be with the Lord Jan. 26, 2017 after an unexpected cancer diagnosis which she succumbed to in a short three-week period. 

Dorine was born Jan. 28, 1932 in Gainesville, Fla. to the late Bill and Mae Prevatt of Waldo, Fla. For 58 years, she was married to Judson Todd Fulmer who passed away Dec. 19, 2009. 

Dorine grew up outside of Waldo and attended Waldo High School. She was proud to be a graduate of Alachua General Hospital Nursing School in Gainesville. It was during this time frame that she met and married her beloved husband, Judson Todd Fulmer, who was attending the University of Florida. After marrying in 1952, Dorine began her career in the newborn nursery at Alachua General Hospital, using dresser drawers as baby beds when the need would arise. 

Her public health career began in Suwannee County and later to Lafayette County where she practiced as the only public health nurse. At that time, there was no hospital and no doctor in the area, so she was on call 24/7, where she either delivered or helped deliver many babies. Dorine also helped during hurricanes. Because of flooding, she was relocated to a house on higher ground which was temporarily converted to a public health clinic during Hurricane Dora. 

From there, her family moved to Liberty County and she began working in neighboring Calhoun County, assuming the role of director of nursing. In 1972, her family moved to Nassau County, where she became the clinical nurse for the Fernandina Beach Public Health Department Clinic. After completion of the Callahan and Hilliard clinics, she assumed the role of westside supervisor and eventually the entire county. While working in Hilliard, the Public Health Department building was shared by the University of Florida County Agricultural Extension Service, where her husband was the Nassau County agricultural extension agent for 25 years prior to his retirement in 1988. Dorine always said that she enjoyed her years in Nassau County. “We were all like family.” Following her retirement, the residents of Hilliard continued calling her regarding their medical needs. She will be remembered as the voice of public health in Nassau County. 

Dorine was an active member of Hilliard First Baptist Church. She was both a prayer warrior and a godly woman who left a lasting legacy of faith in Jesus Christ, her Savior, to all whom she leaves behind. She spent most of her time enjoying her family and visiting with her close, dear friends. Dorine also enjoyed reading, shopping on QVC and coordinating the semi-annual retired nurses’ luncheons. 

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant twin sister, Doris Prevatt; a brother, Louie Prevatt, as well as her toddler son, Rhett Todd Fulmer.

She is survived by her loving older brother, William “Billy” Prevatt and her two younger sisters, Sheby Dugger and Cindy Starling. She is also survived by her two daughters, Dawn (Mike) Dean of Hilliard and Dixie (Mark) Manning of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; three grandchildren, Kailyn Ann O’Shaughnessy, Marcus Bradley Manning and Mathew Brendan Manning. 

The family received friends Sunday, Jan. 29 at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston, Ga. from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service was held Monday, Jan. 30 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Hilliard with the Rev. James Conner and the Rev. Josh Tillman officiating. Burial followed in Dedan Cemetery in Brooker, Fla. with the Rev. Sonny Foraker officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dorine Fulmer’s name to Hilliard First Baptist Church, 15850 C.R. 108, Hilliard, FL 32046 or Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, Bill and Jane Warner Center for Caring, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home.

James Leroy Turner, Sr., 91, of Callahan, Fla. went home to be with the Lord Jan. 30, 2017.

James was born Oct. 30, 1925 in Ceresco, Neb. He was a member of the ADA – American Dairymen’s Association. He was an active member of Lannie Road Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Fla. James was a man of talent when it came to woodworking. He built furniture, swings, gliders and tables beautifully for his business, Jim’s Custom Woodshop. 

His earlier years included working as a dairy farmer, building single family and multi-family homes for Turner Enterprise, hauling silica sand in dump trucks and selling real estate for Willis Turner Agency. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his loving wife of almost 71 years, Laverne Turner; sons, James (Rhonda) Turner, Jr. and Donald Turner; daughter, Dianne (Mel) Turner; 10 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 in the Nassau Funeral Home Chapel from 5-7 p.m. Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 beginning at 11 a.m. in the Nassau Funeral Home chapel with pastors Buddy Wimberly and Ken Barney officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his memory to the Lannie Road Baptist Church or Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest book at www.nassaufh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 U.S. 1, Callahan, FL 32011, 879-1770.

Mrs. Jewell Haddock Burford Williams, 87, of Fernandina Beach passed away Wednesday morning, Feb. 8, 2017 at the Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach.

Born in Kings Ferry, Fla., she was the youngest and last living of four children born to the late Francis Fleming Haddock and Virginia Viola Haddock. After graduating from Hilliard High School, she worked as a telephone operator with Southern Bell in Fernandina Beach. She married Carl “Bull” Burford, Jr. and began a 61-year career as a homemaker, wife, mother and grandma. She and Mr. Burford had two sons, Gerald and Dale, who each have fond memories of their childhood in Fernandina Beach and family camping trips to Ocean Pond near Olustee, Fla. Her husband passed away in 1981. 

In 1983 she married Lawrence “Larry” E. Williams, Jr. and the two blended their families together, giving her more family members to shower her affection and love upon. Mrs. Williams and her husband were longtime members of the First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach where she was a member of the Hendricks-Ashburn Sunday School Class. Her family recalls her love of traveling and her church; but most of all, her love for her family.

In addition to her first husband, she is preceded in death by her parents and siblings Juanita Campbell, Aline Kittrell and Ira Haddock.

Mrs. Williams leaves behind her husband of 33 years, Larry Williams; children, Gerald Burford, MD (Debbie), Dale Burford (Elaine), Larry Williams, III (Mindy), Robert E. Williams and Nancy Douglas (Mark), all of Fernandina Beach. Her grandchildren are Jamie Sandifer, Carla Smith (James), Kyle Burford, Monica Mott (Wyley), Katie Burford, Rhett Burford (Kayla), Cody Cosper (Treska), Mckenna Williams, Matthew Williams, Zachary Williams (Nicki) and Robert Douglas; eight great-grandchildren, a niece and three nephews. 

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach with the Rev. Jeff Whitaker and the Rev. Frank Camarotti officiating. Active pallbearers were her grandsons. Her family received friends on Sunday at the church, from 1 p.m. until the service. Mrs. Williams will be laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery at a later date.

Floral tributes are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach, 1600 South 8th St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 or to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256. Please share her Life Story and leave your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard.com.

Donald Eugene Northway, 79, of Hilliard, Fla., passed away peacefully Feb. 18, 2017 at a Community Hospice Center for Caring in Jacksonville, Fla.

Don was born June 11, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa to Paul and Agnes Northway. He was their firstborn and a protective brother to Norma and Larry. He grew up roaming the woods hunting, fishing and camping. He graduated from East High School in 1955, attended Iowa State College for two years and married his first wife, Constance Anderson in 1958, the mother of his two sons.

Don was a master carpenter with Des Moines Local 106. He was a dedicated firefighter for the City of Des Moines for seven years, a profession he dearly loved. In 1969 he moved to Florida where he became an air traffic controller, retiring in 1998.

He married Gail Dillaberry in 1974, adding two more sons to his family. They enjoyed many years of traveling the country and golfing with friends and family. Papa Don was adored by 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. During his life he wanted to take care of his family and declare his love of the Lord, Jesus Christ.

Don is survived by his loving wife, Gail; his son, Clint (Sheri) Northway; his stepson, Matthew (Becky) Boyd; his daughter-in-law, Heide Boyd and his sister, Norma (Jim) Schall.  

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Larry Northway; his son, Phillip Northway and stepson, Michael Boyd.

No funeral services will be held. Family and close friends will gather Saturday, Feb. 25, from 4-6 p.m. to celebrate Don’s life at the Garden City United Methodist Church, 3057 Dunn Ave., Jacksonville, Fla.

Arrangements by Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 1426 Rowe Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32208, 904-768-2596.

James Floyd Davis, 78, of Folkston, Ga. passed away Feb. 25, 2017 in Hilliard, Fla. 

He was born Nov. 27, 1938 in Folkston, Ga. to the late John Upton Davis and Eula Teresa Murhee Davis. He graduated from high school in Hilliard and earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from The Citadel. He was a sales manager for car dealerships for a number of years. Mr. Davis loved being on his farm and on his tractor. 

He is survived by his wife of nearly 51 years, Jean Davis; two children, Kyle Davis and Jennifer (Michael) Young; grandchildren Zachary Davis, Kristin Cruz, Jimmy Tyler Young and Gage Young; a sister, Marion Herrington; a sister-in-law, Betty Young and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

The family received friends Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 6-8 p.m. at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston. A graveside service was held Wednesday, March 1 at 2 p.m. in Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Ricky Dyal officiating. 

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston.

Bill Keith passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Feb. 23, 2017. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Collins Keith; granddaughter Michelle Johns Lee; second wife Annis Devlin Keith; sisters Juanita, Catherine, Audrey and Rethal and brothers Dewey, Charles, John and Claude.

Bill was born Aug. 21, 1931 in Charleston, W.Va. and served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant. He fought at the 30th Parallel during the Korean War. After the war, he moved his family to Florida and was employed by Humphrey’s Mining Company, who then moved the family to Folkston, Ga. Bill lived the rest of his life in Folkston. He loved his family and the outdoors. Every summer he had a garden that was greatly appreciated by many. In the fall he was picking grapes from his grape vines and hunting and fishing with his son Paul.

He is survived by a brother, Jack (Erma); daughters, Terri Barton (Bill), Pamela Crouser, Deborah Parmenter (Danny) and a son, Paul Keith (Marilois). He has nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. He will be deeply missed by his family and many who knew him. 

Services were Sunday, Feb. 26 at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home, 526 Oakwood St., Folkston, Ga. 31537. Friends and family were invited to pay their respects at 1 p.m. and services begin at 2. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Golden Isles Hospice in Brunswick, Ga. on his behalf. 

Lynn Kirby “LK” Robertson, 93, of Callahan, Fla. went home to be with the Lord March 1, 2017.

He was born Jan. 14, 1924 in Greensburg, Kan. to Sydey and Mary Robertson. LK proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of the NRA. He retired from Eastern Airlines after 32 years of dedicated service.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Gene Elizabeth Robertson; daughter; Karen (Mike) Beaumont; grandsons, Rodney (Julie) Hutson and Kirby (Wendy) Hutson; great-grandchildren, Chandler Hutson, Kai Hutson, Meri Weller Hutson, Sanders and Bishop Hutson and brother Joseph H. (Shirley) Robertson. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Lee Robertson.

The family will have a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in his memory be made to Spirit of Life Lutheran Church, 2636 New Berlin Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32226.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guestbook at www.nassaufh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 U.S. 1 Callahan, FL 32011, 904-879-1770.

Laverne Miriam Albrecht Turner, 90, of Callahan, Fla. went home to be with the Lord March 5, 2017.

Laverne was born Dec. 30, 1926 in Tiskilwa, Ill. She was proud to be a dairyman and farmer’s wife. A member of Lannie Road Baptist Church and a lady of many adventures, which include making Colby cheese at the Kraft Cheese Factory from 1965-69, making plates at the AMROC Plastic Factory in Rockford, Ill., making donuts for Casey’s in Byron, Ill., working with her late husband Jim Turner Builders as a secretary, painter and interior decorator for model homes and for a time delivered papers for the Nassau County Record. She was a very organized lady and wrote down everything with dates. 

She loved to ride horses and once rode a motorcycle when Jim Jr. came to trade out jobs while plowing the fields. She prided herself in being able to change lanes and not hitting the reflectors in the zipper. A loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed, she is survived by sons James (Rhonda) Turner Jr and Donald Turner; daughter Dianne (Mel) Dunning; 10 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Turner Sr.; her parents; brother, Stanley Albrecht and sister, Verda Smith.

A viewing will be held Friday, March 10, 2017 in the Nassau Funeral Home chapel form 6-8 p.m. Services will be held Saturday, March 11, 2017 beginning at 11 a.m. in the Nassau Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Buddy Wimberly officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Lannie Road Baptist Church. Condolences may be expressed by signing the guestbook at www.nassaufh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 U.S. 1, Callahan, FL 32011, 904-879-1770.

Henry Edward Thompson, 82, of Callahan, Fla. went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 9, 2017. 

He was born in Callahan to Neal and Vera Thompson. Edward was a member of Buford Grove Baptist Church for over 75 years, faithfully serving as a deacon, Sunday School teacher and bus driver.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sherry Thompson; children Darlene (Terry) Landreth, Kimberly Anderson and Sean Thompson; as well as 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and brother George (Audrey) Thompson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Lillian (Lindsey) Thomas, brother Edgar Lee Thompson and great-granddaughter Jettie Ray Adams.

The family received friends Saturday, March 11 from 5-7 p.m. at Buford Grove Baptist Church in Hilliard, Fla. A celebration of his life was held Monday, March 13, 2017 at 11 a.m., also at Buford Grove Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Buford Grove Baptist Church Building Fund. Condolences may be expressed at www.callahanfh.com. 

The interment will be in Mill Creek Cemetery following the service. Arrangements and care are under the direction of Ellis and Charlotte McAninch, Callahan Funeral Home.

Mr. Jack Bass Jr., 65, of Fernandina Beach passed away Sunday morning, March 19, 2017 at Baptist Medical Center Nassau.

Born in Jacksonville, Fla., he was the eldest of two boys and two girls born to the late Jack Bass Sr. and Juanita ”Dot” Lockler Bass. Jack’s family lived on the North Side of Jacksonville where he graduated from Ribault High School, Class of 1969. After high school, he worked for a short time at Terminal Bag in Yulee and Hardaway Construction Company. In 1973 he enrolled at the police academy and began a career that spanned over 35 years in law enforcement.  Upon graduation from the academy he joined and worked with the Fernandina Beach Police Department, from where he retired in 2002. He then joined the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department where he continued to serve the citizens of Nassau County until he retired as a detective in 2010. J

Jack has served as a commissioner on the Amelia Island Mosquito Control Board for approximately 15 years, was past chairman of the Nassau County Republican Party and past president of the Christian Motorcyclist Association. Jack had played softball with the City Recreation Department, enjoyed surf fishing, collecting shark’s teeth, riding his Harley Davidson Road King, camping and vacationing in the mountains with his sister, Ellen, and her family. 

Jack and his family were members of the First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach where he served as a deacon, taught Sunday School and sang in the adult choir. Jack was passionate about law enforcement, politics and the Gators and Jaguars football. Anyone who knew Jack Bass knows how much he enjoyed a good conversation. More than anything in the world, Jack treasured God and his beloved family and the time he spent with them.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Thomas Bass, who passed away in 2007.

Jack leaves behind his wife of 29 years, Suzanne Shiver Ryals Bass of Fernandina Beach; children, Joshua Isaac Ryals of Nevada, Mo., Laura Brooke Ryals Walker (BJ) of Yulee, Fla., Brandi Fouche Mooneyhan (Ryan) of Pea Ridge, Ark., Jack “Trey” Bass III (Katelyn) of Charlotte, N.C.; sisters, Ellen Wiggins (Wayne) of Yulee and Rebecca Faircloth of Yulee; six grandchildren who call him “Big Poppa” and several nieces and nephews. His schnauzers, Lumiere and Maurice, will greatly miss him. In addition, he leaves behind his beloved maternal aunt, Blanche Cooper.

A celebration of Jack’s life will be at 11 a.m. today, Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach with the Rev. Jeff Overton officiating. Jack will be laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery.

The family will receive friends today at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. Please share his life story and leave your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard.com. In lieu of flowers, you may make contributions to the First Baptist Church Building Fund. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors handled the arrangements.