Obituaries

Jerry L Harrell

Jerry L Harrell

Dec 18, 2019

Jerry L. Harrell, age 73, of High Springs, FL passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2019. Jerry was born on May 17, 1946, to the late James Howard and Muriel Fender Harrell. Jerry spent most of his life around the High Springs area.  In his early years, he worked/owned a plastering business and worked around the Gainesville area. Before retiring...

Raymond Victor Wolf

Raymond Victor Wolf

Dec 16, 2019

Raymond Victor Wolf, 53, of Lake Butler, died suddenly from a tragic car accident on Monday December 16th, 2019. A veteran of the United States Army, he proudly served his country in the 24th Infantry Division.

Ray was born on January 3rd, 1966 to Victor Wolf and Kathy Kim in Portland, Oregon. He was a huge Oregon Ducks fan. In...

Steve Allen Johns, Sr.

Steve Allen Johns, Sr.

Dec 5, 2019

Steve Allen Johns, Sr. 61, of Jacksonville, Fl., passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Fl., following an extended illness.

Born August 18, 1958, in Jacksonville, Fl., to the late George Washington Johns and Betty Jean Johns. Mr. Johns was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, and he enjoyed; fishing, baseball, playing pool, and was an...

Gretchen E. Coody

Gretchen E. Coody

Dec 2, 2019

Mrs. Gretchen E. Coody, age 72, of Lake Butler, Florida, passed away on December 2, 2019, at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville, FL. Gretchen was born in Oxnard, CA, on January 29, 1947, to the late George and Wilma Groneweg Merryman. After graduating from high school, Gretchen enlisted in the United States Air Force. She worked as a computer...

James Travis Abernathy

James Travis Abernathy

Nov 28, 2019

Mr. James Travis Abernathy, age 53, of Lake City, Florida, passed away on November 28, 2019, at his home. James was born on March 27, 1966 in Atalla, Alabama. He moved to Fort Walton Beach then eventually to Lake City. He loved spending time around the water and was always there to help others. He is preceded in death by...

Robert "Robby" Aaron Driggers, III

Robert "Robby" Aaron Driggers, III

Nov 28, 2019

Robert “Robby” Aaron Driggers, III, age 33, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA. Robby was born on August 22, 1986, in Indianapolis, IN, to LTC (Ret) Robert “Bob” Aaron Driggers, Jr. and Janet Smith Driggers. Growing up, Robby lived in Indianapolis, IN; St. Louis, MO; London, England; and Madison,...

John Louis Green

John Louis Green

Nov 26, 2019

Mr. John L. Green, age 66, of Raiford, FL, passed away on November 26, 2019. He was born in Union County on August 25, 1953 to the late Louis Herbert and Violet Rose Betterman Greene. He worked in the construction and farming industry his whole life. John loved to fish, hunt, and be in the woods with his friends. He...

Alma Faye Addison

Alma Faye Addison

Nov 25, 2019

Ms. Alma Faye Wolfenberger Addison, age 85, of Lake Butler, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 25, at her home. Ms. Addison was born on May 15, 1934, in Benedict, VA to the late White and Ida Roberts Wolfenberger. She moved to Florida in 1958 and to Lake Butler in 1968. She worked with the Farmers and Dealers Bank in...

Glen Howard Stover

Glen Howard Stover

Nov 25, 2019

Mr. Glen Howard Stover, age 37, of Lake Butler, FL, passed away on November 25, 2019, at his home. Glen was born on December 1, 1981, to Doff and Doris Todd Stover. He was raised in Middleburg, FL and moved to Lake Butler, 7 years ago. He worked for Robert’s Tree Service since the start of the company. He loved to...

Duane Archer-Buffum

Duane Archer-Buffum

Nov 23, 2019

Duane Archer-Buffum, 55, of Lake Butler, Fl, passed on November 23rd, 2019. Duane was a graduate of the class of 1982, of Union County High School, then graduated from Jacksonville University. Duane was an Art and Drama teacher with the Union County School System for 31 years. He was named “Teacher of the year” twice during his tenure. Duane was...

Rita Elizabeth Tillis

Rita Elizabeth Tillis

Nov 4, 2019

Mrs. Rita Elizabeth Dority Stokes Tillis, age 81, passed away on November 4, 2019 at North Florida Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Tillis was born in Alachua, FL to the late Spencer and Rita Nail Powell Dority. She was a resident of Alachua all her life. Mrs. Tillis worked at Mac’s Grocery for many years and then cleaned houses in the...

Charles "Wayne" Manning

Charles "Wayne" Manning

Oct 31, 2019

Mr. Charles “Wayne” Manning, Sr., age 62, of Lawtey, Florida, passed away on October 31, at his home with his family by his side. Wayne was born in Starke on February 15, 1957, to the late Edward and Beulah Sheppard Manning. He was a lifelong resident of Bradford County. Out of high school at the age of 17, Wayne went...

Mary "Josephine" Addison

Mary "Josephine" Addison

Oct 31, 2019

Mrs. Mary “Josephine” Box Addison, age 82, of Lake Butler went home to be with her Lord and Savior, October 31, 2019. Mrs. Addison was born on March 22, 1937 in White Springs, Florida to the late Alfred and Natalie Christie Box. Her family moved to Lake Butler in 1947 and she graduated from Union County High School in 1955....

Larry Wayne Vencil

Larry Wayne Vencil

Oct 29, 2019

Mr. Larry Wayne Vencil, age 77, of Alachua, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, at the North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Larry was born in Bristol, TN, on November 12, 1941. He relocated to the Alachua area over 50 years ago. He worked as a welder for the General Electric Company at their battery plant which later...

Harold "Duane" Welsch

Harold "Duane" Welsch

Oct 28, 2019

Mr. Harold “Duane” Welsch, age 70, of Lake Butler, Florida, passed away on October 28, 2019, at the UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL. Duane was born on June 13, 1949 in Larned, KS. He worked in construction his whole life and was a master carpenter. He moved to Lake Butler about 5 years ago to be close to...

James "Mike" Michael Rich

James "Mike" Michael Rich

Oct 28, 2019

Mr. James Michael “Mike” Rich, age 69, of Lake Butler, FL went home to Jesus on Monday, October 28, 2019.  Mr. Rich was born on November 5, 1949, in Bonifay, FL to the late Willie B and Bonnie Land Rich.  He resided in Bonifay for over 60 years before he and his wife relocated to Lake Butler to be close...

William "Wilco" Warren

William "Wilco" Warren

Oct 28, 2019

Mr. William “Wilco” Warren, age 59, went home to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, on October 28, 2019, at the UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL. Wilco was born on April 13, 1960, to the late Mr. Francis Warren and Mrs. Willie Rocille Reeves Warren. He grew up in Raiford and is a graduate of Union County High...

Jacob Ryan Knight

Jacob Ryan Knight

Oct 21, 2019

Mr. Jacob Ryan Knight, age 24, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2019 in Archer, FL. Jacob was born on March 5, 1995 to Marisa Knight. He was born and raised in Lake Butler, FL. Jacob was full of life and a fun-loving person. He enjoyed playing the guitar. He worked for several years in the restaurant industry. Jacob will...