Obituaries

John Wayne Guglielmino

Oct 17, 2019

John Wayne Guglielmino, age 69, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away on October 17, 2019, at the Cura Health Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. He was born on March 8, 1950, in New York to the late Sebastian and Lavonne Suddens Guglielmino. After graduation, Mr. Guglielmino enlisted with the United States Marine Corps and served 3 tours of duty in Vietnam. He...

Nora P. Fralick

Oct 17, 2019

Mrs. Nora P. Fralick, age 77, of Lake Butler, Florida, passed away on October 17, at the Lakewood Nursing Home in Crescent City, FL. Mrs. Fralick was born in New York, NY, on February 12, 1942. She met her husband, Mr. Roy Fralick, while working in Ocala. The two moved to Lake Butler in 1989 and married in 1990. She...

Damien Milton Sheffield

Oct 16, 2019

Mr. Damien Milton Sheffield, age 29, of Lawtey, Florida, passed away on October 16, 2019, at his residence. He was born on March 13, 1990 to Mr. John Joseph Sheffield and Mrs. Cindy McDaniel Coley. Damien grew up in the tri-county area and spent the last 11 years he lived in Lawtey. He loved spending time with his friends and...

Bradley Logan Young

Oct 8, 2019

Bradley Logan Young passed away unexpectedly on October 8th, 2019, at 25 years young. Brad, or B-Rad to his friends, came into this world as the baby of the family on November 15, 1993. He is survived by his father Harold Young (Kelly Walker and children), mother Loretta (Ashley) Sink and two sisters Emily (Chris) Herbert, who thinks she’s his...

Carlos Earl Moss

Oct 6, 2019

Mr. Carlos Earl Moss, 72 of Keystone Heights, Florida passed away peacefully on October 6, at his home with his family by his side. Mr. Moss was born in Ruskin, Florida to the late William Frank Moss and Thelma Starling Moss. He was raised in Bradford County where he lived most of his life. Mr. Moss enjoyed spending time with...

William Morris Johnson

Oct 5, 2019

On Saturday, October 5th, 2019, William “Bill” Johnson of Lake Butler, loving husband and father of three children, passed away from a tragic motorbike accident at age 38. 

Bill was born on August 22nd, 1981 to Jerry Johnson and Eula (Ryder) Fortune. He met and married the love of his life, Betsy (Hernandez) Johnson at 18-years-old. Together, they have one...

Kristina Renee Austin

Sep 19, 2019

Mrs. Kristina Renee Austin, age 67, of Clay Hill, FL passed away peacefully at her home on September 19, 2019. Kris was born in Jacksonville, FL on September 4, 1952, to the late Robert P. and Minnie Aleene (Hilliard) Higginbotham. She was a resident of the Jacksonville and Clay Hill areas all of her life. She was an office manager...

Daryl Thornton

Sep 16, 2019

Daryl Leo Thornton

Sep 16, 2019

Mr. Daryl Leo Thornton,55, of Starke, Florida gained his Heavenly wings on September 16, 2019 at Shands UF in Gainesville. Mr. Thornton was born in Starke, FL, to the late Leo & Nadine Starling Thornton. Daryl graduated from Bradford High School in 1982 where he was a Star Football Player for the Bradford Tornadoes. He resided in Starke for...

Derrik Bryan Griffis

Sep 14, 2019

Mr. Derrik Bryan Griffis, age 51, of Raiford, passed away on September 14, at his job. He was born in Starke, FL, on June 22, 1968, to Neil and Betty Tyson Griffis. Derrik was a lifelong resident of Union County. He worked as a tree surgeon, for many years, before becoming an equipment operator with Brown and Root Construction Company....

Emma Lou Tomlinson

Sep 13, 2019

Ms. Emma Lou Tomlinson, age 91, of Melrose, FL, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019, at Haven Hospice in Gainesville, FL. Ms. Tomlinson was born on August 19, 1928, in Church Point, LA, to the late Sidney Comeaux and Carita Savoie. She grew up in Louisiana where she graduated high school, then moved to Florida in 1947. She...

Janice Garber

Sep 12, 2019

Mrs. Janice McFarland Garber, age 72, of Starke, FL passed away peacefully at her home on September 12, 2019. Janice was born on August 20, 1947, in Winchester, VA, to Charles and Marion Richardson McFarland. Ms. Garber was raised in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, where she went to school and would eventually meet the love of her life, Glen Garber. They...

Penny Ann Smith

Sep 11, 2019

Ms. Penny Ann Smith, age 65, of Lake Butler, FL passed away at Vitas Hospice in LeCanto, FL on September 11, 2019. Penny was born on June 26, 1954 to the late Henry Gibson, Jr. and Lilly Ann Swaford. She was a lifelong resident of Union County. Penny enjoyed cooking and fishing, but most importantly she loved spending time with...

Mildred O. Green

Sep 9, 2019

Mildred O. Mann Green of Brooker, FL passed away September 9, 2019. Mildred was born on April 19, 1928, in La Crosse, FL to the late Tim and Nancy Shaw Mann. She retired from Sunland Training Center in Gainesville, FL, where she worked as a client funds clerk and in purchasing. Mildred enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing and making fruit cakes....

Madeline "Maddy" Theresa Laidler

Sep 8, 2019

Ms. Madeline Theresa Laidler, age 24, of Middleburg, FL, passed away on September 8, 2019. Maddy was born in Jacksonville, FL, on December 20, 1994 to Mark and Charlene Sutton Laidler. She was born and raised in the Middleburg area and is a 2013 graduate of Middleburg High School where she was an active member of the band. Maddy loved...

Frances Halbert

Sep 1, 2019

Former New Jersey resident Frances P. Halbert, 74, died Sep. 1, 2019 at her home in Lake Butler, Florida after a 6-year battle with lung cancer.

At her request, no service will be held.

Mrs. Halbert was born Jun. 18, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY to Louis and Catherine Cassaro.  Frances was a devoted wife and mother.  In 2001, Mrs. Halbert...

Creighton "Stanley" Padgett

Aug 31, 2019

Creighton “Stanley” Padgett of Lake Butler, FL, passed away at his home, on Saturday, August 31, 2019, following an extended illness. Born on January 27, 1931 in Leesburg, FL, Mr. Padgett moved to the Olustee/Swift Creek area, where he lived out his teen years. At 18, he was enlisted in the United States Army, Infantry and served in the Korean...

Jasper Byrd

Aug 30, 2019

Jasper Byrd, a lifelong resident of Starke, Florida passed away early Friday morning on August 30, 2019, from FAP, a type of cancer. He was born on December 22, 1944, to the lake Ernest and Adel Box Byrd. Mr. Byrd was best known for his helpful nature and mechanical skills. He was employed as a truck driver for Tatum...

Gregory Lloyd Baker

Aug 29, 2019

Mr. Gregory Lloyd Baker, age 56, of Lake Butler, Florida passed away on August 29, 2019, at the University of Florida Shands Hospital in Gainesville. He was born in Pompano Beach, FL on February 5, 1963, to the late Gordon Baker and Mrs. Mary Alice Nobles Baker. Greg was raised in Ft. Lauderdale and moved around until finally settling in...

Ida "Susie" Mae Weber

Aug 26, 2019

Mrs. Ida Mae Weber, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on August 26, 2019. Ms. Weber was born on May 8, 1928, in Westminster, SC, to the late Archie B. and Essie B Andrews Powell. Mrs. Weber resided in Summerville, South Carolina for most of her life. She recently moved to Worthington Springs, FL to be with her...