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Donna Lurie Sandel
Sep 7, 2026
Donna Lurie Tompkins Sandel, 73, of Callahan, Florida passed away Monday, September 7, 2026 at her home. She was born September 23, 1952 in Sylvania, Georgia to the late James Franklin Tompkins and Nell Lurie Lewis Tompkins. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years: Edwin Ray Sandel; her sons: Edwin...
Betty Strickland
Aug 10, 2026
Betty Jo "Jackie" Strickland, 89, of Hilliard, FL passed away Monday, August 10, 2026 at the Life Care Center of Hilliard. She was born January 1, 1937 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Elliott Morgan Yancey and Ivie L. Harper Yancey. She was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Fernandina and Hilliard.
In addition to her parents,...
Cheryl Janice Pownall
Aug 9, 2026
Cheryl Janice Singley Pownall, age 76, passed away leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, service, and devotion to her family. Born in Griffin, Georgia, Janice was the daughter of the late Ann Barnes Singley and David Stephens Singley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Ronald David Singley.
Janice was a graduate of Callahan...
Kay Dyal Geiger
Aug 4, 2026
Kay D. Geiger, 87, of Callahan, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida on May 16, 1939, to the late Arthur Dyal and Orie Moon Keene Dyal.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband: David Geiger, Sr.; son: David Geiger Jr.; brother: Robert (Lou) Dyal; and nephew:...
Jack Leon Sullivan, Sr.
Aug 1, 2026
Jack Leon Sullivan, Sr., 89, of Hilliard, FL passed away at his home August 1, 2026 following a lengthy illness. He was born January 9, 1937 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Leon Sullivan and Dorothy Peacock Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan proudly served his country in the US Air Force for 20 years, retiring in 1976. He was a proud Vietnam...
Walter Kevin Whiddon
Jul 29, 2026
Walter Kevin Whiddon, 69, of Callahan, Florida passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. He was born on December 26, 1956, to the late Loren Walter Whiddon and Shirley Crews Rountree.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother: Kenny Whiddon.
He is survived by his stepfather: Elwynn Rountree; daughter: Taylor Lebus (Charles); stepchildren: Cori Espinosa (Alain)...
Colleen Pauley
Jul 25, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Colleen Pauley
Colleen Pauley, née Barry, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 25, 2026. She was born on November 14, 1979, in Evanston, Illinois. Colleen’s life was defined by her deep love for her family, her resilient spirit, and her unwavering devotion to her children.
Colleen was the proud and loving mother of three children: Kevin...
Nina Jo Boyd
Jul 23, 2026
Nina Jo Burrow Boyd, 74, of Callahan, Florida passed away at her home on Thursday, July 23, 2026. She was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on May 11, 1952, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Burrow.
She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years: Larry Deray Boyd, Sr.; and daughter: Angel Renee Boyd.
A gathering will be held from 4:00...
Laura Helen Wilson
Jun 26, 2026
Laura Helen Miller Wilson, 94, of Callahan, Florida passed away on Friday, June26, 2026. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida on April 29, 1932, to the late Joseph Paul Miller and Wenona Elizabeth Etherege Miller. Laura was a member of Gray Gables Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Johnny Joseph Wilson; sisters:...
Brenda Faye Gates
Jun 2, 2026
Brenda Faye Allen Gates, 76, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was born in Thomasville, Georgia on January 31, 1950, to the late Bethel Allen and Faye Conner Williams. Brenda loved her family. Spending time and crafting with her kids and grandkids were her favorite things to do.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded...
Gailen Henry Gates
May 28, 2026
Gailen Henry Gates, 78, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was born in Mitchell, South Dakota, on April 18, 1948, to the late Orval Bud Gates and Myra Gust Gates. Gailen proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He loved his family. Spending time with his kids and grandkids was his favorite thing...
Boyd Allen Ricks
May 22, 2026
Boyd, born March 2, 1938, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was the kind of man whose presence made people feel safe, loved, and cared for. A devoted husband to Sandra, a proud father to five daughters and two sons, and a Pop to seventeen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren, his life was rooted in family....
Donald Ray Richards
May 17, 2026
Donald Ray Richards Sr., of Kennesaw, GA born August 7, 1947 in Callahan, FL passed away Sunday May 17, 2026 at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents Verle Dudley Nutt and Ann Munnell who instilled in him integrity, strong moral character and a servants heart. He was also preceded in death by his step-father...
"Sonny"
May 8, 2026
Clinton "Sonny" Pedie Carter, Jr., 67, of Callahan, FL passed away at his home Friday, May 8, 2026 following a lengthy illness. He was born September 27, 1958 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Clinton Pedie Carter, Sr. and Theadys Gussie Ward Carter. He was veteran of the US Army. Mr. Carter enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outside. He was...
Elizabeth Miller
Apr 27, 2026
Elizabeth (Betty) Cook Miller, 92 of Callahan, passed away on April 27, 2026, at Community Hospice Jane and Billy Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach. Betty was born on November 7, 1933, to Dessie and Eva (Pat) Cook in Tallahassee, Florida where she lived until moving to Callahan in the early 1950s. She met Donald L.B. Miller after moving...
Robert Neal
Apr 19, 2026
Robert Windell Neal, Jr., 52, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was born July 14, 1973 in Swainsboro, Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his father: Robert Windell Neal, Sr.
He is survived by his mother: Suzie Mae Farrow Hadden; his brother: Travis Neal; a sister: Brenda Sue Crayton and a special uncle and aunt: Anthony & Pam Farrow.
Memorialization will...
Nancy Elizabeth Smith
Apr 17, 2026
Nancy Elizabeth Wisner Smith, 89, of Bryceville, FL was reunited with Bill, her loving husband of 65 years on Friday, April 17, 2026. Nancy was born in St. Petersburg, FL to the late Vern and Mary Elizabeth Kennedy Wisner.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Scott, but left the world two amazing, strong...
John Henry Daniels, Jr.
Mar 19, 2026
John Henry Daniels, Jr., 70, of Jacksonville, FL passed away at his home on Thursday, March 19, 2026. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on March 20, 1955, to the late John Henry Daniels, Sr. and Susie Sikes Daniels.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife: Teresa Daniels; son: Joshua Daniels; sister: Charlotte Faye Wilson;...
Catherine Estell Alvey
Mar 15, 2026
Catherine Estell Amrhein Alvey, 86, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026. She was born in Baltimore, MD on November 10, 1939, to the late John Amrhein and Rena Rossi Amrhein.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband: Frank Webb Alvey; and a daughter: Rena Pressel.
She is survived by her children:...
Sara Jane Quinn
Feb 28, 2026
It is with profound sadness that the family of Sara Jane Quinn (McDonald), 90, announces her passing on February 28, 2026. She was in her home with family present. Sara was born July 08, 1935, in Melrose, Iowa and lived the last 25 years of retirement in Yulee, Florida.
Sara was preceded in death by her husband John W. Quinn, “Jack”....
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