Obituaries

Darrel Emory Lancaster

Darrel Emory Lancaster

Aug 17, 2021

Darrel Emory Lancaster

February 17, 1961 – August 17, 2021 Darrel was born in Gainesville, Florida at Alachua General Hospital. Being raised in Aluchua, Florida, family was very important. Darrel was a family man who loved kids, even if they were not his own. He loved to fix things and was always working on a new project. He never sat...

Keith Halsey

Keith Halsey

Aug 16, 2021

Keith Dakota Halsey, 29, was born on December 5, 1991 and resided in the Lake Butler/Raiford area passed away on August 16, 2021 due to complications from COVID. Known by his family and friends as Dakota, he was married to Demi Lee Halsey (Fillyaw) on June 14, 2014 and they shared four children, Roy Lee Rainey, Jr., Kegan Brian...

Patricia Hayden

Patricia Hayden

Aug 16, 2021

Patricia Elnora Marshall Hayden peacefully passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, at the age of 69, surrounded by her children and family. Patricia was born on October 23, 1951, to Senior Chief Petty Officer (Retired) Robert P. “Bob” Marshall and Elnor Nerie Marshall in Pensacola, Florida.

Known by so many as “Ms. Pat,” “Patti,” or “Namma,”...

Annie Jones

Annie Jones

Aug 13, 2021

Mrs. Annie Francis Jones, age 82, passed away on August 13, 2021, at Lake City Medical Center. Mrs. Jones was born in Middleburg, FL on September 5, 1938, to the late Irvin and Doular Clemons Mosley. She was a hard worker who dedicated 32 years to the Foster Forbes Glass Company. She most recently held a position as a...

Darlene Massey

Darlene Massey

Aug 11, 2021

Darlene Young, 88, a resident of Waynesville, NC, passed away on August 11, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Darlene was born in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, WA, on November 14, 1932. She resided in Waynesville, NC since 2008. She was the daughter of Leonard Whitman Young and Dorothy Ida Hellman Young of Aberdeen, WA. During the Korean War...

Randel Bivins

Randel Bivins

Aug 10, 2021

Randel Lee Bivins, 63, of Lake Butler, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at the VA Hospital in Gainesville. He was born on October 1, 1957, in Lake City, to the late Leonard and Hazel Crawford Bivins. He is a lifelong resident of Union County and a 1975 graduate of UCHS. After graduating, Randel enlisted in the United States...

Pastor Paul Samson

Pastor Paul Samson

Aug 9, 2021

Pastor Paul Frederik Samson, age 44, of Brooker, FL, met Jesus face to face on August 9, 2021, at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville. Paul was born on May 26, 1977, to Jean Christiaan and Jeanne Louise Samson. He grew up in California and was a huge Lakers and Dodgers fan. After graduating high school, he moved to...

Joanne Fussell

Joanne Fussell

Aug 8, 2021

Mrs. Joanne Green Fussell, age 77, passed away on August 8, 2021, at UF Health Shands in Gainesville. Joanne was born and raised in Brooker, FL. For 33 years she was an instrumental part of the Brooker Elementary School. She served as secretary, nurse, guidance counselor, surrogate parent or wherever she was needed. Joanne had a heart for people....

Sandra Crews

Sandra Crews

Aug 7, 2021

Ms. Sandra Regar Crews, age 58, of Lake Butler, lost her courageous battle with the Covid-19 virus on August 7, 2021, at the Lake City Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born on March 17, 1963, to Charles Regar and Lucille Sheppard Regar. Sandra was a lifelong resident of Union County. She graduated from Union County High...

Breanna Williams

Breanna Williams

Aug 6, 2021

Mrs. Breanna Jean Williams passed away on August 6, 2021, after her battle with COVID-19. Brea was a vibrant 26-year-old mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. She was born on April 20, 1995, to David Wilson and Desirae Minnie in St. Augustine. Brea grew up in St. Augustine and graduated high school in 2014. She was known for her...

Edna Parramore

Edna Parramore

Aug 5, 2021

Reverend, Edna Josephine Parramore, 90,  passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 5th. She was born in Cottonwood, Alabama the 1st month, 29th day, 1931 to the late Chesley Parramore and Veanie Parramore. Her family moved to Starke, Florida when she was 10 years old. She is proceeded in death by her sister, Gwendolyn Dickinson of Starke, Florida. She is survived by her sister, Ozell Johnson...

Thomas King

Thomas King

Aug 5, 2021

Mr. Thomas Wayne “POPS” King, age 66, of Lake Butler, FL passed away peacefully, August 5, 2021, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL. He was born on June 23, 1955, in Gainesville to Kenneth and Eleanor King. He grew up in Gainesville and graduated from Buchholz High School. He moved to Lake Butler and called it home for the...

Wayne "Peanut" Rainey

Wayne "Peanut" Rainey

Aug 4, 2021

Mr. Wayne “Peanut” Rainey, age 70, of Lake Butler, passed away on August 4, 2021, at Haven Hospice in Lake City. He was born and raised in Union County. Peanut was a hard-working diesel mechanic who worked for Pritchett Trucking for 20 years. After retirement he transported for Archer Funeral Home for several years. Working mechanics was his passion...

Timothy Prosser

Timothy Prosser

Aug 2, 2021

Mr. Timothy Neil Prosser, age 43, passed away on August 2, 2021 after battling COVID-19 pneumonia. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 20, 1978 to Nathan and Annie Pearl King Prosser, but has resided in Starke his whole life. Timothy was a fun, kind-hearted guy. He worked hard as a landscaper and recently moved up to...

Bobbie Vincent

Bobbie Vincent

Jul 29, 2021

Mrs. Bobbie Sue (Mccarley) Vincent, age 88, of Green Cove Springs passed away peacefully on July 29, 2021. Mrs. Bobbie Sue was born in Lake Butler, FL on December  6, 1932. She was raised in Lake Butler before moving to Green Cove Springs in 1963. Mrs. Vincent worked as an administrator for local Drs. Bazley until her retirement. In her...

Doris Anderson

Doris Anderson

Jul 26, 2021

Her spunky spirit lit up the room. Her knowledge of people and determination made her the ultimate problem solver. Her love made her the best wife, mother and grandmother her family could ever ask for. Doris Anderson was a woman who could handle any situation, whether it was killing armadillos in the yard or taking care of special needs...

Lavon Kitchens

Lavon Kitchens

Jul 25, 2021

Mrs. Lavon Elizabeth Kitchens, age 76, of Starke, passed away peacefully at her home on July 25. She was born on September 10, 1944, to Cohen Warren and Helen Waldron Warren. She was a lifelong resident of Bradford County. Mrs. Kitchens was a loving person and enjoyed taking care of others. She also loved her coffee, flowers, and perfume....

Dorothy Torbert

Dorothy Torbert

Jul 19, 2021

Dorothy Mae Torbert (nee Clemons) went to be with her Lord on Monday July 19th, at the age of 88 years old.  She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by close family and loved ones.

Born in Lake Butler, FL to Clive and Lena Clemons (nee Crawford), Dorothy was preceded in death by her 8 siblings; Drew...

Steven "Greg" Sams

Steven "Greg" Sams

Jul 18, 2021

If your loved ones in heaven hear “Get you some of that driver!” then you know that was our Stump! Most people that knew Steven Gregory “Greg” Sams knew that he had a competitive and helpful spirit. February 5, 1971, in Gainesville, FL, gave the world a unique person, who was genuine and had a heart bigger than he...

Marvin Riley Clark

Marvin Riley Clark

Jul 14, 2021

Marvin Riley Clark (Turkey) was a typical 7 year old boy with a vivid imagination. He was a master builder with Legos and a mini Picasso with crayons and a piece of paper. When he wasn’t being a little artist, he loved watching SpongeBob and eating macaroni and cheese. On July 14, 2021, Marvin passed away at All Children’s Hospital...