Obituaries

Ileen Morgan

Ileen Morgan

Oct 19, 2023

Ileen Stone Morgan, age 101,  passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19 with her children by her side.  She was born in Lakeland, Florida on April 18, 1922.  She married the love of her life on February 5, 1944, and they relocated to Jacksonville, FL in 1948.  Ileen spent the later years of her life living in Jacksonville as well...

Eleanor Lyons

Eleanor Lyons

Oct 17, 2023

Eleanor Starling Lyons, age 90, peacefully entered into the presence of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  She was a Godly Christian woman who served her Lord in a quiet and humble way, never seeking to have attention drawn to herself.  She was a wonderful and faithful wife, loving mother, a kind Nana to her many grandchildren, and a loyal friend.  She ministered to others during...

Barbara Rose Gloria

Barbara Rose Gloria

Oct 12, 2023

Barbara Rose McMurtrie Gloria, age 70, of Lake Butler Florida, died on 10/12/23 after a brief 10-week struggle with stage four renal cancer. She died in her home with the comfort of her family around her.

Born in New York on May 18, 1953, she attended high school in Starke Florida and vocational tech school in Jacksonville Florida where she received...

Angie Marie O'Steen

Angie Marie O'Steen

Oct 12, 2023

Angie Marie O'Steen, age 56 of Starke, passed away on October 12, 2023, at St. Vincent's Hospital Clay County after a brief illness. She was born in Gainesville, FL on May 16, 1967, to the late James and Erma Blanton. Angie was an outgoing and vibrant individual who never met a stranger. Her joyous and bubbly personality illuminated the lives...

Shirley Wheeler

Shirley Wheeler

Oct 10, 2023

Shirley Wheeler, age 82, of Lake Butler passed away peacefully on October 10, 2023, at Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL. Born on July 7, 1941, in Columbus, GA, to the late Homer and Lois Shelnutt, Shirley led a joyful and fulfilling life that was dedicated to her family. Throughout her life, Shirley found immense joy in being a loving...

Arthur "AB" Carter

Arthur "AB" Carter

Oct 8, 2023

Arthur "AB" Carter, age 82, passed away on October 8, 2023, at UF Health Shands in Gainesville, FL. He was born on July 20, 1941, in Waycross, GA, to the late Dewey and Elizabeth Carter.  Following high school, A.B. dedicated two years of his life serving in the United States Army. He was proud of his service and a loyal...

William Ronald Bostick

William Ronald Bostick

Oct 5, 2023

William Ronald Bostick, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023, at the age of 77 in Gainesville, FL.  He was a loving husband, father and lifelong Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan.

Ron was born to William and Mary Love (Smith) Bostick on December 29, 1945, in Nashville, TN.  He was raised in Tennessee by his mother and step-father, James Miller Carney. ...

Thomas "Tom" Miller

Thomas "Tom" Miller

Oct 4, 2023

Thomas "Tom" Miller passed away in Lake City, FL, on October 4, 2023, at the age of 73.  Tom was born on November 10, 1949, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. He was the loving son of James and Wilma Miller and grew up alongside his beloved siblings Beatrice, Harriet, Shirley, Gordan and Phyllis.Tom led an admirable career as a sergeant at Union Correctional...

Tommy Lee Atcheson

Tommy Lee Atcheson

Oct 2, 2023

Tommy Lee Atcheson, age 78, passed away on October 2, 2023, in Lake Butler, Florida. He was born on July 13, 1945, in Atlanta, Georgia. With a career spanning over four decades, Tommy made significant contributions to the world of entertainment. Tommy's remarkable journey began when he joined Shadow Box Production in Atlanta, Georgia. He dedicated forty years of his...

Myrtle Parrish

Myrtle Parrish

Oct 2, 2023

Mrs. Myrtle E. Parrish, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on October 2, 2023, after an extended illness. She married Julius C. "J.C." Parrish and together they built a wonderful life together. Myrtle has been a businesswoman working in various capacities. For the past 50 years, she and J.C. have been the owners of Skip's...

Abby Gail Davis

Abby Gail Davis

Sep 29, 2023

Abby Gail Davis, born on August 15, 2001, in Gainesville, Florida, has sadly departed this earth on September 29, 2023, at Elevate Care in Waukegan, Illinois. Abby's vibrant personality and zest for life left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her. Abby was a young woman full of life and laughter. She...

Dorothy Hellen Johnson

Dorothy Hellen Johnson

Sep 27, 2023

Dorothy Hellen Johnson passed away on September 27, 2023, at the age of 98. She was born on May 30, 1925, in Lake Butler, FL, to the late Naion and Lennie Smith Tomlinson. Dorothy’s life was centered around her family and friends. She dedicated herself to creating a nurturing and welcoming home for those she loved. Her caring and gentle...

Randall "Randy" Faile

Randall "Randy" Faile

Sep 26, 2023

Randall "Randy" Faile, age 59, passed away peacefully at his home in Starke, FL on September 26, 2023. He was born on June 16, 1964, in Gainesville, FL, to Bobby Faile and Norma Jean Jones Faile. Randy was a dedicated individual who took great pride in his career as a security officer. For nearly three decades, he ensured the safety and...

Stuart Parker, III

Stuart Parker, III

Sep 22, 2023

On September 22, 2023, Stuart Parker III passed away in Starke, FL surrounded by his family. Born on September 29, 1945, in Hamilton, OH, Stuart's journey through life would be marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a zest for the simple pleasures. A truck driver by trade, Stuart retired in 2014 after 41 years of service from Winn-Dixie....

Horace "H.G." Crawford

Horace "H.G." Crawford

Sep 21, 2023

Horace Greeley "H.G." Crawford, a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 21, 2023, after a brief illness. H.G was born July 2, 1946, in Union County, FL to St. Clair "Red" and Betty Grace Crawford. At the age of 20 years old, H.G. was drafted in the United States Army. He valued...

Charles Daniel Peeples

Charles Daniel Peeples

Sep 17, 2023

Charles Daniel Peeples, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Butler, Florida on September 17, 2023. He was born on August 14, 1934, in Perry, Florida to the late Daniel and Lorena Grubbs Peeples. Charles graduated from Union County High School in 1954 before bravely serving his country with the US Army for two years. Charles was...

Brandon Smith

Brandon Smith

Sep 11, 2023

Brandon Smith, age 31, passed away on September 11, 2023, in Jacksonville, FL, after a brief illness. He was born on August 18, 1992, and has been a lifelong resident of Lake Butler. Brandon's warm personality and quick wit brought happiness to those around him. He had a remarkable ability to make people smile and feel special. An avid Florida...

Theodore Roosevelt Lee, Jr.

Theodore Roosevelt Lee, Jr.

Sep 8, 2023

Theodore Roosevelt Lee, Jr. was a remarkable individual whose presence brought joy and laughter to all those around him. Born on May 20, 1951, to the late Theodore Roosevelt and Adline Martin Lee, he was a lifelong resident of Lake Butler. Roosevelt dedicated many years of his life to working at the sawmill. However, he was a jack of all...

Elizabeth Croft Blevins

Elizabeth Croft Blevins

Sep 8, 2023

Elizabeth Croft Blevins of Lulu passed away peacefully at Haven Hospice in Lake City on September 8, 2023.  She was born to James B. Carter Sr. and Juanita Gilley Carter on February 5, 1934 at their home in Dixie County.

Elizabeth loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, dancing and was a lifelong student thinking it was...

Lila Barber

Lila Barber

Sep 3, 2023

Lila Barber was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, September 3, 2023. Lila was born at home in Worthington Springs.  She thought on February 9, 1936, but had to change the date to February 10, 1936, to match her vehicle operator license due to a Social Security error. She traveled and worked at various Department of...