Mrs. Millidon Popwell Harrington, 84, of Jacksonville, passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 28, 2017, at the home of her daughter.

Born in Brantley County, Ga., she was one of three daughters born to the late Marion Osgood and Gladys Arcelia Drury Popwell. She was a graduate of Nahunta High School, Class of 1949. She was a recipient of the Mumford Scholarship, which enabled her to attend Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, Ga., where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She began a long career as an elementary school teacher first in the Savannah, Ga., and Macon, Ga., public school systems before moving to Jacksonville, where she taught until she retired, having taught for more than 42 years.

She enjoyed horticulture, making things grow and showing the fruits of her labor at the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Harrington was preceded in death by a sister, Darleen Lanier, and brothers-in-law, Joe Lanier and Richard Rawls.

She leaves behind her daughter, Nanette Harrington of Jacksonville; a sister, Shirley Rawls of Fernandina Beach; several nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and great-nephews; and a special cousin, Grayson Day.

In addition to her family, she leaves behind April Gray and Judy Johnson, who have been her caregivers for the past 4½ years and have provided selfless care, encouragement, love and support.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard Funeral Home in Fernandina Beach, with Chaplain Grant Wheeler officiating.

Pallbearers are Joe Lanier Jr., Steve Lanier, Todd Lanier, Mason Sheffield, Michael Rawls, Carson McKendree, Esq., and Art Adams.

Mrs. Harrington will be laid to rest in Mount Olive Cemetery, Waynesville, Ga.

Her family received friends Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Oxley-Heard. 

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Richard A. (Dick) Nelson, M.D., passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at his home on Amelia Island. After a long and enjoyable, very full life, he just wore out.

Dr. Nelson was born in Titusville, Pa., in 1918. He received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. Following graduation from medical school, he served in the Navy for five years, spending two of those years as a flight surgeon in the South and Central Pacific during World War II. Upon leaving the Navy, Dr. Nelson joined the Medical Department of the Prudential Insurance Company of America, where he spent his entire career, reaching the level of senior vice president and chief medical director. Dr. Nelson’s specialty training was in the field of internal medicine and cardiology. He was very active in the medical community and was a past president of the Northeast Florida Heart Association and the Association of Life Insurance Medical Directors. He served on the editorial board of the Annals of Life Insurance Medicine, the executive committee of the International Congress of Life Insurance Medicine and has been a consultant to the Department of Health and Human Resources. Dr. Nelson was a member of the Duval County Medical Society, the Florida Medical Association and the American Medical Association.

Dick is survived by his wife and best friend of 74 years, Lucille Nelson; his daughter, Shirley Owens and her husband, Ken, of Fernandina Beach; his son, David A. Nelson, M.D., and his wife, Mickie, of Santa Rosa, Calif.; two grandchildren, Scott Owens and his wife, Mary, of Austin, Texas, and Kelly Owens Berg and her husband, Scot, of New York City; and five great-grandchildren, Thomas, Bobby and Freddy Berg, and Lucy and Joan Owens.

Retiring in 1983, Lou and Dick moved to Amelia Island, where they enjoyed traveling, golf, tennis and bridge. They also enjoyed almost-daily bike rides around Amelia Island Plantation well into their 90s. Dick’s wisdom, kindness, caring and great sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.

A family memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4114 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.

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Donald J. Wiesendanger, 58, of Callahan, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in the care of University of Florida Health Jacksonville.

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Robert Owens Bartram, 78, of New Bern, N.C., and formerly of Temple Hills, Md., and Mount Sterling, Ky., died peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at Craven Regional Medical Center after a short illness.

Born Feb. 23, 1938, in Huntington, W.Va., Bob was the son of the late H.R. "Roundy" and Eloise Owens Bartram. He attended Mount Sterling High School, where he lettered in football, then earned a Bachelor of Science in commerce from the University of Kentucky in 1960, where he was also a member and officer of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Following President John F. Kennedy’s call to "ask what you can do for your country," Bob spent 30 years in public service at the U.S. Census Bureau. A member of the first computing team that helped pioneer databases and computer-aided statistics, Bartram took foreign assignments in Rio de Janeiro and Paris before leading and growing the International Statistical Programs into a worldwide-admired innovation center that developed software, such as a pre-cursor to PowerPoint, trained more than 10,000 foreign census specialists and provided services to 64 countries. Before retiring in 1991, he headed up the 1990 Decennial Census for Micronesia.

Retiring to New Bern, Bartram started a 25-year second career in real estate, becoming an owner of Century 21 Action Associates before merging with Century 21 Zaytoun-Raines. A top broker, Bartram launched the first Realtor website in New Bern, which also promoted the city as a stellar tourist and retirement destination, and mentored many new Realtors. An active member of the Greenbrier community, Bob spearheaded the creation of the Greenbrier Property Owners' Association. A lifelong avid golfer, he played in the Brazil Open and was a senior club champion at The Emerald golf course.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Patricia (Biggerstaff) Bartram; children, Robert Christopher "Chris" Bartram of Springfield, Va., Michele Bartram of Alexandria, Va., and Kevin Bartram of Fredericksburg, Va.; grandsons, Nicholas and William Bartram; brother, David Bartram of Fernandina Beach; sister, Suzanne Reynolds of Charleston, S.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A public visitation will be held at Cotten Funeral Home, 2201 Neuse Blvd., New Bern, on Monday, Feb. 6, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., followed immediately by a memorial service at 1:30. A private burial for close family will be held afterward at Greenleaf Memorial Park, 900 River Road in New Bern.

Family and friends are invited to share their favorite stories about Bob on the Cotten Funeral Home website, www.cottenfuneralhome.com, under “Obituaries.”

A lifelong champion of those in need, Bob had asked that in lieu of flowers, family and friends make a donation to Habitat for Humanity in his name (800-422-4828 or www.habitat.org/donate) and do an unexpected act of kindness for someone else.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory, (252) 637-3181, New Bern.

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Vivian Lois Brooker, 97, passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. Throughout her life, she was active in garden clubs, the art guild of Jacksonville, various women’s clubs and church activities. 

She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Lawrence, and son, Kenneth.

She is survived by daughter, Elaine Barry (Jim); grandson, Dwayne; and great-granddaughters, Kayli and Kendall.

The family would like to thank the staff of Savannah Grand of Amelia Island for their love and assistance for the last 10 years.

Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, followed by interment at Evergreen Cemetery, Gate 5, 4535 Main St. N., Jacksonville. A reception will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Jack and Diane’s, 708 Centre St., Fernandina Beach.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, www.hgmandarin.com, 288-0025.

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Glenna Laurie Kappel, 67, of Fernandina Beach, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at Community Hospice-Warner Center-Nassau.

Glenna was born Jan. 26, 1950, in Chicago to Joseph and Annabel (Robinson) Carrigan. She graduated from North Central College in Naperville, Ill., and became a dual-certified Spanish and French teacher. She taught at schools in Illinois, Indiana and Florida throughout her 30-year career, including St. Michael Academy and Amelia Island Montessori. She taught in elementary, middle and high schools. She also worked as a substitute teacher for Nassau County public schools after retiring. She was a lifelong teacher who volunteered to translate Spanish when needed.

Glenna moved to Fernandina Beach in 1999, and later became a foster parent/grandparent for more than 20 children. She was active in her church, community and professional organizations. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She modeled endurance and faith for her friends and family as she lived an active life despite medical problems. She was a lifelong Star Trek fan and loved to read.

She was preceded in death by her parents. 

Glenna is survived by her son, Michael Kappel of Warrenville, Ill., and his fiancée, Teresa Erickson; her daughter, Kimberly Kappel of Fernandina Beach; her sister, Margaret (Victor) Lisciani of Charlotte, N.C.; four grandchildren, Colleen Villarreal, Charley Kappel, Gianna Kappel and Blake Kappel; and more than 20 foster children/grandchildren.

The memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Memorial United Methodist Church in Fernandina Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund.

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Col. Leonard Magnus McNutt, U.S. Army, retired, of Fernandina Beach, passed away on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 26, 2017, at the age of 103. Born on Dec. 25, 1913, in Throckmorton, Texas, Col. McNutt enjoyed a career as a teacher, principal, 30 years as an officer in the U.S. Army, chief of police and then sheriff of Dade County. He was a graduate of Stamford High School, Stamford, Texas, Class of 1932, where he was voted Best All-Around Senior by his peers. He attended Hardin-Simmons College, John Tarleton A&M and the University of Miami. He was a member of the Reserve Officers Association, the Retired Officers Association, Association of the U.S. Army and a lifetime honorary member of the Police Benevolent Association/Fraternal Order of Police, and the Army-Navy Club of Coral Gables. He was a member of the National Guard until his call to active duty in 1940. Col. McNutt was also a Boy Scout leader in Texas for 12 years and was the official announcer for the West Texas Cowboy Reunion Rodeo for eight years. He and his wife of 57 years, the former Mary Pauline Waggoner, who preceded him in death, traveled to all 50 states as well as 40 countries. Col. McNutt and his wife divided their time between their homes in Welaka, Fla., and the Ozark Mountains.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary Lynn Torchia of Fernandina Beach and Sandra Sue McNutt of Gainesville; son-in-law, A.G. Torchia; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 31, in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard, with the Rev. Rector Stephen Mazingo officiating.

His family received friends on Tuesday at the funeral home until the hour of service.

Graveside services followed on Wednesday, Feb. 1, as he was laid to rest with his wife at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell.

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

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Arthur L. Nelson, 96, passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. A longtime resident of Amelia Island, he was born Aug. 21, 1920, in Sycamore, Ga. He graduated from Russell High School in East Point, Ga., and attended North Georgia College before World War II began.

In February 1942, he joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed at the Navy Yard in Charleston, S.C., as a musician in the Navy band. In 1944, he shipped out on board the battleship USS New York, which participated in the bombardment of Iwo Jima and the pre-invasion shelling of Okinawa, a bombardment that continued night and day for seven consecutive days as a prelude to Operation Iceberg, the bloodiest battle of the Pacific war.

After World War II, he met and married his wife, Penny Cartwright, in Atlanta, and they were married for 51 years. He worked for Delta Air Lines, Law Engineering Co. and, later, joined his wife to form Nelson Realty company, with a final total of 11 residential offices on the Northside of Atlanta. After 25 years, the company was sold in 1982, and he and his wife moved to Amelia Island Plantation, where they lived until she passed away.

He and his wife were charter members of Cherokee Town and Country Club. He was a member of Buckhead Kiwanis Club and Wieuca Road Baptist Church, and later he was to become a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, Ga.

After his wife's death in 1997, he moved to St. Simons, Ga., and being an avid golfer, became a starter at the Oak Grove Island Golf course in Brunswick, Ga., for several years. Later, he moved back to Amelia Island to be close to his son Craig and daughter-in-law Judy.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Reid Lewis Nelson.

He is survived by two sons, Craig Nelson of Amelia Island and Kirk W. Nelson of Virginia Beach, Va.; a niece, Betty Ann Davis and her husband, Dan; a nephew, Harry Nelson Edmondson; grandsons, Tristram and Ian Nelson of Denver; and a dear friend from World War II days, Dorothy Hahn of Jonesboro.

Graveside services will be held at Arlington Memorial Cemetery in Sandy Springs, Ga., on a date yet to be determined in March.

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Joann Stryker Speas, 86, of Charlotte, N.C., and Amelia Island, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017.

Born May 6, 1930, in Winston-Salem, N.C., she was the loving and beloved daughter of the late Wendell Miles Stryker Sr. and Pauline Ausband Stryker.

She is survived by her son, Christopher Brian Speas of Charlotte, and her brother, Wendell Miles Stryker and his wife, Diane Judith Fenster, of San Francisco.

Joann graduated from Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem. She attended Women's College of the University of North Carolina in Greensboro, where she studied studio art. She lived in Florence, S.C.; Demopolis, Ala.; Atlanta; Charlotte; and Amelia Island at different stages of her life. No matter where she lived, Joann understood the importance of community, made lifelong friends and volunteered with many civic organizations.

Joann had a passion for art, creativity and design. She applied an artist’s eye and a talent for drawing and painting in most every aspect of her life. She was a member of the art staff of two advertising agencies and a draftsman for an architectural firm. She advised on interior and architectural design projects for churches, theaters and private residences. She treasured her experience working with Elizabeth Bruns Inc. and consulting on her son's real estate development projects.

Joann's greatest notoriety and joy in life was as a watercolor artist. Her unique painting style incorporated graphite drawing on textured papers with impressionistic watercolors. Study with internationally acclaimed painters and art instructors not only informed and refined her own work, but also influenced the way she taught art as an instructor herself. She was a member of the Charlotte Watercolor Society and North Carolina Watercolor Society. She illustrated both children's books and religious pastoral publications. Her paintings were exhibited in museums, public spaces and galleries in the United States and internationally, and her works are in many private and corporate collections. While professional recognition was appreciated, for Joann, the most meaningful aspect of her work was in capturing and preserving the spirit of a moment in time, whether it be the beauty of nature, the structure of architecture or the innocence of children.

Traveling and exploring the world and challenging herself and others to experience, observe and find beauty in every moment and place was important to Joann. She was particularly grateful to live in Amelia Island Plantation later in life. Much of her artwork captures the people, beaches, nature and architecture that define this place. While Joann captured the beauty of Amelia Island in her art, the island and its people captured a special place in her heart.

Joann once wrote in her artist statement, "I found ultimate beauty in life in my family, my friends and my art."

A memorial service was held Thursday afternoon, Feb. 2, at Amelia Plantation Chapel. A reception was held in the Fellowship Hall following the service. Interment was a private service for family members.

In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest contributions noted "In memory of Joann Stryker Speas" to The American Watercolor Society Scholarship Program for Art Teachers, 47 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10003 (americanwatercolorsociety.org), or the Amelia Plantation Chapel Music Program, 36 Bowman Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (ameliachapel.com).

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Terry Lee Wilson Jr., 46, of Fernandina Beach, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at the Warner Center for the Caring in Fernandina Beach. A native of Lancaster, Ohio, he was born to Virginia W. Wilson and the late Terry Lee Wilson on March 20, 1970. He graduated from Lancaster High School in the Class of 1988.

He relocated to Fernandina Beach in 2005 to work at The Country Store Antiques. While there, he learned the skills needed to become a woodwork craftsman and soon became very skilled in his craft. His father preceded him in death in 1989.

He leaves behind his mother, Virginia Wilson of Lancaster; his three sisters, Angela Wilson of Columbus, Ohio, Tonya Kay Wilson of Circleville, Ohio, and Jenny Lynn Keyser of Chillicothe, Ohio.

A family memorial service celebrating his life will be held in Ohio. 

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Carrie L. Alvarez, 96, of Fernandina Beach, passed away on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017.

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Mrs. Juanita Marie Lampkins Faulkner answered the call of God on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. Viewing will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 10 S. 10^th St., Fernandina Beach. The family will meet at 12:30 p.m. at 622 S. Ninth St. for the processional. The memorial service will be at 1 p.m. at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeremiah Robinson Jr., pastor. Arrangements by Lampkins Patterson Cremation and Funeral Service. Please send all flowers to the funeral home, 6615 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32211.

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Timothy K. Johnson, 45, formerly of Cape Cod, Mass., passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.

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Stanley Mills, 60, of Yulee, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

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Louise Clark Webb, 96, of Fernandina Beach, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family, in the care of Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.

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Mrs. Mary Catherine Bennett, 87, of Fernandina Beach, passed away Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, at her residence on Calhoun Street with her family by her side.

A native and lifelong resident of Fernandina, she was born on April 23, 1929, the daughter of the late Joseph Francis and Rachel O’Hagan Bruni, members of a pioneer Fernandina family. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1947 and worked with her family at the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. in Fernandina. In 1950, she married Cecil A. Bennett, and they were dedicated members of their church. She assisted the teachers at St. Joseph’s Academy and was very involved in the St. Michael Women’s Auxiliary. In her spare time, she worked with ceramics and soon came to be quite known for her fine detailed creations. Mary Catherine was a faithful and long time member of St. Michael Catholic Church.

Her beloved sister, Gloria Bradley; her brother-in-law, Payton Bradley; and her niece, Carol Ann Bradley, all preceded her in death.

She leaves behind her husband of 67 years, Capt. Cecil A. Bennett; her son and daughter-in-law, Cecil Alvin “Al” Bennett and Mary Godwin Bennett; her two daughters and sons-in-law, Cecilia Ann and Kevin M. McCarthy, and Julia Catherine and David Lee Powell, all of Fernandina Beach; her brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Dana Hardee Bruni of Morgan City, La.; grandchildren, Brad and Kristy Bennett, Deron Bennett, Kyle and Jamie McCarthy, Sorcha and Rob Pellatier, Dorie and Mark Chauncey, Keith and Jennifer McCarthy, Brett McCarthy; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 5-7 p.m., with the Vigil service commencing at 6 p.m.

A Funeral Mass of Celebration will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at St. Michael Catholic Church, with Monsignor Vincent Haut officiating. The family will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Bennett will be laid to rest in the family lot in Bosque Bello Cemetery.

Floral tributes are accepted, or you may make memorials in her name to St. Michael Catholic Church, 505 Broome St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.

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Mrs. Eunice R. Maley, 88, of Fernandina Beach, passed away on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 5, 2017, at the Warner Center for Caring.

Born in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late William and Viola Herretski Wygocki. After high school, she attended Eastern Michigan University, where she earned her master’s degree in elementary education. She was a substitute teacher and taught all over the Detroit area. In 1978, she and her husband moved to Fernandina Beach. After settling in Northeast Florida, Mrs. Maley attended the University of North Florida. She taught elementary school at Yulee Primary School until retiring in 1992.

Mrs. Maley enjoyed traveling with her husband throughout the United States as well as, in later years, with her daughters abroad to Europe and Australia.

She was of the Roman Catholic faith.

Mrs. Maley was preceded in death by her husband, James Ignatius Maley, who passed away in 1979.

She leaves behind their children, Ella Maley and her husband, Andre Damion, of Phoenix, Jim Maley of Los Angeles, Victoria Maley of Bellville, Mich., Bill Maley and his wife, Diane, of Jacksonville, Kathleen Zemmins and her husband, Bill, of Grosse Pointe Park, Mich., Elaine Hudson of Cadillac, Mich., and her husband, Warren, of Nashville, Tenn., Joe Maley and his wife, Barb, of Fernandina Beach, Paul Maley and his wife, Julie, of Yulee; a sister, Regina of Warren, Mich.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at St. Michael Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Jose Kallukalam, celebrant.

Mrs. Maley will be laid to rest beside her husband in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Riverview, Mich.

Her family will receive friends at Oxley-Heard on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 5-7 p.m. and on Thursday, Feb. 9, from noon until 6 p.m.

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

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Mr. Dorless “Mickey” Morris, 57, of Hilliard, passed away Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, at the Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach following an extended illness.

A native of Atkinson County, Ga., Mr. Morris was born Dec. 15, l959, son of Jesse and Mary Barnes Morris. He had made his home in Nassau County for many years and worked in construction as a carpenter before poor health forced him to retire. He loved dogs, especially his bulldogs.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Tracey Morris Miller.

Survivors include his wife, Marlene Morris of Hilliard; parents, Jesse and Mary B. Morris of Pearson, Ga.; brother, Jesse Edwin Morris of Yulee; and two sisters, Tonya Mason and husband Malcolm of Hartselle, Ala., and Melissa Williams and husband Ivan of Yulee. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Morris were held Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, with the Rev. Harold Barnes officiating. Special music included “I’ll Fly Away” and “Go Rest High on That Mountain,” presented by CD. Interment followed in Red Bluff Cemetery.

Serving as active pallbearers were Johnny Riggins, Nelson Morris, Thomas Mason, Keith Barnes, Jason White, Sean William, Anthony Knowles and Frank Morris.

Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson was in charge of the arrangements.

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Louis Travillian, 85, of Fernandina Beach, passed away Wednesday evening, Feb. 1, 2017, at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville.

He was born June 11, 1931, in Hamilton, Ohio, and moved to the Fernandina Beach area more than 50 years ago. Mr. Travillian was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was an advocate with the Nassau County court system, and drug and alcohol abuse counselor.

He was active with the YMCA and an avid sports fan. He loved the Florida Gators and the Ohio State Buckeyes. When he was younger, he was a boxer in the lightweight division. He began running the Gate River Run at the age of 58 and ran each year until the age of 69.

Mr. Travillian was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Ruby Travillian of Fernandina Beach; a son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Melissa Travillian of Ringgold, Ga.; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Charles Spinks of Fernandina Beach; stepdaughter, Barbara Duncan; stepson, Billy Duncan; stepson-in-law, Bobby Mott; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Judy Travillian; sister and brother-in-law, Freda and Roy Austin; grandchildren, Bryce Travillian, Maddie Travillian, Allan Young, Dreama Young, Cherish and Skipper Wade, Michael and Rene' Armstrong, Jesse Duncan, Amanda Mott and Robby Mott; great-grandchildren, Sarah, Stephen, Abigail, Hannah, Chase and Logan; and one great-great-grandson, Michael.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Green Pine Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Those attending should arrive at the cemetery between 12:30 and 12:45 p.m. and assemble in Lane 2.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nassau County.

To sign Mr. Travillian's online register book, please visit the Green Pine website at www.greenpinefuneral.com.

Arrangements by Green Pine Funeral Home.

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Glenna Laurie Kappel, 67, of Fernandina Beach, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at Community Hospice-Warner Center-Nassau. The memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Memorial United Methodist Church in Fernandina Beach.

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Carrie Lee Jones Alvarez, 96, of Fernandina Beach, passed away on Monday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2017, at Quality Healthcare of Fernandina Beach.

Born in Callahan, she was the daughter of the late Pasco and Wilma Braddock Jones. A lifelong resident of Nassau County, she worked as a lab technician at ITT Rayonier until retiring.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Delores Alvarez Strickland; the father of her children, Albert “Ybor” Alvarez; a brother; and four sisters.

Mrs. Alvarez leaves behind her children, Sammy Alvarez of Fernandina Beach, Benny Alvarez and his wife, Harriet, of Kingsland, and Rita Gray and her husband, Colin, of Fernandina Beach; a sister, Emily Howard of Fernandina Beach; seven grandchildren, Lisa Carroll, Angie McMeans, Alison Dorsey, Bo Alvarez, Tricia Parkin, Cameron Gray and Leigh Ann Puca; 19 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a great-great-great-grandson.

A private memorial service for her family will be held at a later date.

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Mr. Timothy “Tim” Keegan Johnson, 45, formerly of Cape Cod, Mass., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville.

Born in Rochester, N.Y., he was the son of Mary Jane Johnson and Richard Thomas Johnson. Tim grew up in Suffolk County, Long Island, N.Y., where he attended Hauppauge High School. As a member of the graduating Class of 1990, he received recognition for his determination and perseverance. In 2000, he moved to Cape Cod and lived in a home supported by Community Connections while pursuing studies in culinary art, computers and retail at Cape Cod Community College. Tim remained in South Yarmouth, Mass., until moving to Fernandina Beach in October 2015, where he lived at Quality Health and was excellently cared for by the staff.

Remaining true to his roots, he was a fan of the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics and a good meal.

Tim was Catholic by faith.

He leaves behind his mother, Mary Jane Johnson and her husband, Larry Williams, of Amelia Island and South Dennis, Mass.; his father, Richard Johnson and his wife, Sandy, of Stratford, Conn.; his sister, Kristin Kallstrand and her husband, Don, of Fernandina Beach; brothers, Zachary Johnson of Milford, Conn., and Ryan Mushin of Georgetown, Cayman Islands; a niece, Isa Kallstrand; two nephews, Nate and Owen Kallstrand; and his faithful assistants, Danielle Vick and Valli Smith, all of Fernandina Beach.

Tim’s family will receive friends on Friday, Feb. 10, at Oxley-Heard, beginning at 1 p.m.

Funeral services will follow the visitation period at 2 p.m. in the Burgess Chapel, with the Rev. Father Jose Kallukalam officiating.

Following the service, Tim will be laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Connections, 127 Whites Path, South Yarmouth, MA 02645; or Grace on Wings (air ambulance), P.O. Box 455, Plainfield, IN 46168.

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

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Mr. Stanley “Stan” Luke Mills, 60, formerly of Athens, Ga., passed away on Sunday morning, Feb. 5, 2017, at Baptist Medical Center Nassau.

Born in Athens, he was the only son and youngest of two children born to the late Marion Wilson Mills and Ann Perry Mills. He was a graduate of Athens Christian Schools before attending the University of Georgia, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in engineering and forestry. After college, he accepted employment as a structural engineer at Trust Joist Corp. in Valdosta, Ga. While working in Valdosta, he met Cindy Dianne English, a co-worker, whom he would marry in 1984. The newlyweds made their first home in Valdosta, where they remained until moving to Atlanta in 1993, when he joined Atlanta Structural Products. In the ensuing years, he also worked as an independent contractor coordinating plant startups for 84 Lumber, Boise Lumber and as a forensic analyst before joining the Nassau County Building and Code Enforcement Department as an engineering inspector.

He, his wife and family had spent time on Amelia Island since 2010 and became permanent residents after accepting the position with Nassau County.

He had been a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church in Athens.

Mr. Mills enjoyed the out of doors and had spent a year after high school canoeing and hiking through parts of Canada, Alaska and Europe. He enjoyed flint knapping, studying ancient civilizations, primitive weaponry, metal casting, woodworking and camping. Mr. Mills was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and was a certified NRA pistol instructor.

He leaves behind his wife, Cindy English Mills of Amelia Island; their children, Gabriel Wilson Mills of Denver, Samuel Carlton Mills of Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawaii, Luke Anthony Mills of Amelia Island, and Olivia Dianne Mills of Cumberland Island; a sister, Kathy Anthony of Sandersville, Ga.; and a brother, Mark Lawrence of Peachtree City, Ga.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, in the West Chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, 1211 Jimmy Daniel Road, Bogart, Ga., with the Rev. William Fields officiating.

Mr. Mills will be laid to rest in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

His family will receive friends on Friday, Feb. 10, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

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

Born in Kings Ferry, 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 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 was 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, M.D. (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. She also leaves behind eight great-grandchildren, a niece and three nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach, with the Rev. Jeff Whitaker and the Rev. Frank Camarotti officiating. Active pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Her family will receive friends on Sunday at the church from 1 p.m. until the hour of 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 First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach, 1600 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034; or to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256.

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