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...
Loye "Bill" Wayne Holton
Aug 24, 2019
Mr. Loye Wayne Holton, age 78, of Worthington Springs, Florida, passed away on August 24, 2019, at the University of Florida Health Shands Hopsital in Gainesville, Florida. He was born in Soperton, GA, on January 29, 1941, to the late Glen Holton and Hattie Sammons Holton. After graduating high school, Mr. Holton enlisted in the United States Navy and would...
Thelma Lee McQuaig
Aug 23, 2019
Ms. Thelma Knight McQuaig, age 73, of Brooker, Florida passed away on August 23, 2019 in Gainesville, FL. Ms. McQuaig was born on March 14, 1946, in Starke, FL, to the late James Durant and Geraldine McNeal Knight. She graduated from Bradford County High School and went on to work for the J.C. Penney Company for 28 years until her...
Sharon "Susie" Sapp Eiland
Aug 22, 2019
Sharon “Susie” Sapp Eiland
February 9, 1933 – August 22, 2019
Peacefully on August 22, 2019, Carl’s beloved wife, Tommy, Timmy, David, Sissy, Karen and Toi’s cherished mother and friend to all that knew her, Sharon “Susie” Sapp Eiland was received into a state of happiness and began her rest from troubles, care and sorrow in the arms of her...
Robert "Bob" Aurther Robinson
Aug 20, 2019
Mr. Robert “Bob” Aurther Robinson, Sr., age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on August 20, 2019. Mr. Robinson was born March 20, 1928, to the late Eugene and Mary Robinson. He was raised in Ohio but moved to Lake Butler in 1978. Mr. Robinson was a truck driver for Pritchett trucking until his retirement. He was known as...
Charles Herman Rowe
Aug 18, 2019
Chuck Rowe, 74, ascended to meet his precious Lord and Savior on August 18, 2019, at his home in Keystone Heights, Florida, while surrounded by his loving family. His strong will to live and devotion to his loved ones kept him going during the most difficult of times. Chuck was born on March 7, 1945, in Tip Top Kentucky, to...
Baby Devon Alexander Smith, Jr.
Aug 17, 2019
Baby Devon Alexander Smith, Jr., 64 days old, passed away peacefully at his home on August 17, 2019. He was born on June 14, 2019 to Mr. Devon Alexander Smith, Sr. and Ms. Rachel Lee Williams. Baby Devon was a special little boy who enjoyed playing with his big sister and being rocked in his mother and fathers’ arms. He...
Jess Hansen Sandberg
Aug 14, 2019
Mr. Jess Hansen Sandberg, Jr., age 90, of Starke, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 14, at the University of Florida Shands Health Center in Gainesville, FL. He was born in Owosso, MI, on August 21, 1928, to the late Jess H. Sandberg, Sr., and Ila Hope Parker Sandberg. He moved to Florida in 1965 and eventually settled in Starke...
Frankie H. Norris
Aug 9, 2019
Mr. Frankie H. Norris, age 81, of Lawtey, FL, passed away on August 9, 2019, at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville, FL. He was born on November 25, 1937, in Conway, SC, to the late Rufus and Bessie Todd Norris. From an early age, Frank was a salesman. He began with selling milk as a young man and would eventually retire from...
Tony Lamar Waters
Jul 31, 2019
Mr. Tony Lamar Waters, age 64, of Lake Butler, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on July 31, 2019. Mr. Waters was born on April 19, 1955, in Duval County, FL, to the late Lowell Lester and Mary Helen McMillan Waters. He grew up in Dundee, FL, and always considered that home. Mr. Waters made his living as a...
George Sidney Fortner
Jul 29, 2019
Mr. George Sidney Fortner, age 87, of Lake Butler, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2019, in Gainesville, FL. Mr. Fortner was born on October 2, 1931, in Cross City, FL, to the late George and Ida Mae Ward Fortner. When he was in the 8th grade, Mr. Fortner’s family moved to Lake Butler, FL. While in high school,...
Zona Sue Gainey
Jul 29, 2019
Mrs. Zona Sue Gainey, age 69, of Brooker, Florida passed away peacefully on July 29, 2019. She was born on December 27, 1949, to the late JV Edwards and Zona Douglas Edwards. Mrs. Gainey was raised in Brooker and spent the majority of her life on a cattle ranch there. She enjoyed reading, sewing, crafting and most of all spending...
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