Obituaries

Christy Hilda Wilkerson

Christy Hilda Wilkerson

Apr 5, 2022

Christy Hilda (Pickett) Wilkerson, age 61, of Lake Butler, passed away on April 5, at the Haven Hospice in Lake City. She was born on April 13, 1960, to Abbie and Hilda (Fair) Pickett. She grew up in the Jacksonville and Macclenny areas before moving to Lake Butler in the early 2000’s. She was a loving person and enjoyed spending...

Durward "Mont" Delmont Cadle

Durward "Mont" Delmont Cadle

Apr 5, 2022

Durward Delmont “Mont” Cadle of Starke, Florida passed away April 5, 2022, at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. Born May 4, 1934, in Rhodell, West Virginia the only child of the late Robert A. “Gus” and Garnet Wood Cadle. He is survived by Laverna Grizzell Cadle, his wife of 67 years. His sons Monte Dale Cadle of...

Johnny Christopher Richerson

Johnny Christopher Richerson

Apr 2, 2022

Mr. Johnny Christopher Richerson, age 72, of Lake City, passed away on April 2, 2022, at Haven Hospice following a brief illness. Mr. Richerson was born November 6, 1949, in Alabama to the late Hastie and Irene Richerson. He was an avid Florida Gators fan who enjoyed listening to music and being around his animals. Working in the lawn care...

Wesley Edward Dixon, Sr.

Wesley Edward Dixon, Sr.

Mar 29, 2022

Wesley (Dick) Edward Dixon, of Ocala met Jesus face to face on March 29, 2022, surrounded by his family. 

Dick was born in Shiloh, Florida to the late William & Elizabeth Dixon on May 9, 1931 and was a lifelong resident of Ocala.  He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy on the USS Bairokoduring the Korean War. He...

Arlene Frances Scates Raulerson

Arlene Frances Scates Raulerson

Mar 25, 2022

Mrs. Arlene Frances Scates Raulerson, age 70 years old, went to her Heavenly home on March 25, 2022. She was born on November 9, 1951, to Burt Scates and Louise Scates Beverlin in Washington, D.C. She and her family moved to Baker County in her early teens. Arlene attended and graduated from Baker County High School where she met her...

Robert "Bob" Lee Ryder

Robert "Bob" Lee Ryder

Mar 25, 2022

Mr. Robert “Bob” Ryder, of Sanderson, FL, age 70 years old, passed away peacefully on March, 25, 2022. He was born June 1951 to James & Cora Ryder of Lake Butler, FL.  Bob was a First Class Pipe Fitter by trade having worked in the Jacksonville area for many years, as well as parts of Georgia and Mississippi. He met...

Ida Mabel (Bear) Mast

Ida Mabel (Bear) Mast

Mar 25, 2022

Mrs. Ida Mabel (Bear) Mast, age 73, of Lake Butler, Florida, went home to her eternal reward on March 25, 2022, after suffering a heart attack. She was born on June 2, 1948, in Lima, OH to Clarence S. and Mary E. (Brunk) Bear. Mrs. Ida grew up in Ohio and on April 6, 1974, married Lawrence (David)Mast. The two...

Kelly  Jo Mullen

Kelly Jo Mullen

Mar 25, 2022

Kelly Jo Mullen, age 67, went to her Heavenly home on March 25, 2022. She was born on December 15, 1954, to the late Richard and Elayne Mullen in Antigo, Wisconsin. Her parents owned a motel in Antigo, WI and Kelly would work helping her mother in the motel. At an early age, Kelly’s had a love of horses, and...

Katherine Manning Carlton

Katherine Manning Carlton

Mar 15, 2022

Katherine Manning Carlton, 64, of High Springs, FL passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after an extended illness. Katherine was born November 2, 1957, to the late James Manning and Deanna White Tetstone. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Synquest. Katherine enjoyed taking trips to the mountains or just going for long drives...

Clifton Thomas Regar

Clifton Thomas Regar

Mar 11, 2022

Clifton Thomas Regar

Born April 22 1953, in Dade City Florida, Died March 11, 2022, son of the late James E. Regar and Elouise Allen Regar, after a long bout with cancer. Clifton lived with Sidney Keen, widower of Clifton’s late sister Verdia Mae Keen. Clifton has one surviving sister, Jimmie Sue Smith, husband Kay Smith of Hueytown, Alabama. Other...

Julia Chambers Stewart

Julia Chambers Stewart

Mar 10, 2022

Julia Chambers Stewart, 60, of Raiford passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 10, 2022. She was born September 15, 1961, in Jacksonville, FL to Joyce and Bill Chambers. She graduated from Bradford County High School in 1979 and went on to receive an AA degree from Santa Fe Community College before transferring to the University of Florida to pursue her law...

Minnie Alice Parrish

Minnie Alice Parrish

Mar 10, 2022

Minnie Alice Parrish, 85, of Lake Butler, passed away on March 10, 2022, at Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City. Mrs. Parrish was born February 23, 1937, to the late Heywood and Loca Waters McLeod. She has been a lifelong resident of Lake Butler and worked as a Pre-K teacher for Lake Butler Elementary until her retirement. She enjoyed...

Sherrill Lavelle Flanagan

Sherrill Lavelle Flanagan

Mar 10, 2022

Ms. Sherrill Lavelle Flanagan, age 49, of Brooker passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Sherrill was born July 11, 1972, to the late Rhett Flanagan and Judy Hunter Flanagan. She loved people and always had a smile on her face. She was the kind of person you couldn’t help but to love her. Sherrill enjoyed watching movies and spending...

Heather Elizabeth Withrow

Heather Elizabeth Withrow

Mar 8, 2022

Heather Elizabeth Withrow (Whitlock), 39, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away March 8, 2022, at UF Health in Jacksonville. She was born June 11, 1982, in Jacksonville, FL. Heather was born to parents William Whitlock and Elizabeth Whitlock.

Some of Heathers hobbies included: shopping, being pampered, scrapping (if you know you know), and as we all know eating. Most of all...

John Marcus Howard, Jr.

John Marcus Howard, Jr.

Mar 8, 2022

John Marcus Howard, Jr., 86, died March 8, 2022. He was born January 18, 1936, in Dukes, FL to John Marcus and Blanche Roberts Howard who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death is his sister, Gere Howard Johns.

John graduated from Union County High School then went on to Clemson University where he graduated in 1959.

He...

William "Bill" Martin

William "Bill" Martin

Mar 6, 2022

William “Bill” R. Martin, 81, of Graham FL passed away peacefully at home on Sunday March 6, 2022. William proudly served in the United States Air Force after high school. When he completed his time in the military he began a successful career in sales which he continued until retirement. He was an active member of Madison Street Baptist church...

Tammie Corbett

Tammie Corbett

Mar 5, 2022

Tammie Corbett, age 62, passed away peacefully at her home in Lawtey, FL, on March 5, 2022. She was born in Jacksonville, FL, on August 27, 1959, to the late Thomas “TJ” and Corine Bracewell Corbett. Tammie was the type who never met a stranger; loved talking and meeting people and always had a smile on her face. Her outgoing...

Jacob  Bruce Fort

Jacob Bruce Fort

Mar 3, 2022

Jacob Fort had a passion for motorcycles and loved loud, fast cars. On March 3, 2022, he took his last ride. Jacob was born on April 19, 2005, in Atlanta, GA, to Bruce Fort and Camille Ruiz. He loved his family deeply and his favorite thing to do was spend time with them and his friends. Jacob loved life and...

Clifford Lamar Clemons

Clifford Lamar Clemons

Feb 27, 2022

Clifford “Lamar” Clemons, Age 71, of Starke, FL, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 11, 1950, in Starke to the late Walton and Marie (Knight) Clemons. He was a dedicated member of Evergreen Baptist Church where he enjoyed teaching Sunday School for many years. Lamar...

Nellie Estell Bielling

Nellie Estell Bielling

Feb 25, 2022

Nellie Estell Bielling, age 88, of Providence passed away peacefully at her home on February 25, 2022. Mrs. Bielling was born March 29, 1933, in Fayette, Alabama to Denver and Iowa Watkins Campbell. She retired from the Union County School System after dedicating 29 years as a school bus driver. Ms. Bielling was a wonderful cook and excellent at baking...