Obituaries

Sep 11, 2023

Brandon Smith, age 31, passed away on September 11, 2023, in Jacksonville, FL, after a brief illness. He was born on August 18, 1992, and has been a lifelong resident of Lake Butler. Brandon's warm personality and quick wit brought happiness to those around him. He had a remarkable ability to make people smile and feel special. An avid Florida...

Sep 8, 2023

Theodore Roosevelt Lee, Jr. was a remarkable individual whose presence brought joy and laughter to all those around him. Born on May 20, 1951, to the late Theodore Roosevelt and Adline Martin Lee, he was a lifelong resident of Lake Butler. Roosevelt dedicated many years of his life to working at the sawmill. However, he was a jack of all...

Sep 8, 2023

Elizabeth Croft Blevins of Lulu passed away peacefully at Haven Hospice in Lake City on September 8, 2023.  She was born to James B. Carter Sr. and Juanita Gilley Carter on February 5, 1934 at their home in Dixie County.

Elizabeth loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, dancing and was a lifelong student thinking it was...

Sep 3, 2023

Lila Barber was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, September 3, 2023. Lila was born at home in Worthington Springs.  She thought on February 9, 1936, but had to change the date to February 10, 1936, to match her vehicle operator license due to a Social Security error. She traveled and worked at various Department of...

Sep 1, 2023

Aug 25, 2023

Denise "Necie" Carol Harrison, born on November 28th, 1978 in Gainesville, FL, passed away on August 25th, 2023 at the E.T. York Care Center in Gainesville.Necie was raised in Lake Butler before moving to Virginia at the age of 11. She spent most of her life in Virginia until she returned to Lake Butler in 2018. Throughout her career, Necie...

Aug 20, 2023

Tony Eugene Griffis, 61, passed away on August 20, 2023, at his home in Lake Butler. He was born on September 10, 1962, in Starke, to Gene Griffis and Mary (Clyde) Clemmons. Tony's journey through life was marked by an unwavering commitment to helping others and pursuing his many passions. With his extraordinary skills and boundless determination, he could truly...

Aug 20, 2023

Doyal Virgil Godwin, Jr., 93, passed peacefully at Lake City VA Medical Center on August 20, 2023.

Doyal was born and raised in Miami, FL. He enlisted in the US Army in 1950. While stationed in Korea, he received a letter of recognition for designing and crafting the best "Out House" door design for his company. This was just...

Aug 18, 2023

Jeremiah Lee Price, born on November 15, 1985, in Dallas, TX, passed away on August 18, 2023, at UF Health Shands in Gainesville, FL. He was 37 years old. Spending most of his life in Texas, Jeremain has called Gainesville home for the past 8 years.Jeremiah was an outgoing and laid-back person who brought joy and laughter to those around...

Aug 18, 2023

Brian Richard Greenstreet, Sr., was born on October 6, 1960, in Philadelphia, PA. He was the son of Henry Russell Greenstreet and Beatrice Doris Vernon Greenstreet. Brian spent the majority of his life in Philadelphia or New Jersey. He moved to Lake Butler several years ago to be closer to his sister.Brian had a larger-than-life personality. He had a funny...

Aug 18, 2023

Joel E. Kirby, 68, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

Joel was born in Gainesville, Florida on October 31, 1954, to his father James Roswell "Buddy" Kirby and his mother Dora Earlene Benton Kirby-Rogers. Among many other attributes, Joel was a strong, determined, hard-working man that loved his family. In Joel's...

Aug 15, 2023

Rev. James (J.R.) McLeod of Raiford, FL, a devoted servant of God and beloved family man, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, August 15, 2023, at the age of 85, in Gainesville, FL. Born on February 14, 1938, he spent his formative years in Lake Butler, FL.

A Baptist minister for 35 years, Rev. McLeod's life was marked by his...

Aug 15, 2023

Susan "Sue" Bell Tetstone passed away on August 15, 2023, at Haven Hospice in Lake City. She was born on September 19, 1953, in Akron, Ohio. Sue was kind-hearted, easy-going, warm and compassionate soul that drew people to her.Sue led a fulfilling career, dedicating ten years of service to General Electric. Later on, she spent many years working at Crawford...

Aug 12, 2023

Sylvia Amelia Gibbs, age 81, of Lake Butler, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023, at Haven Hospice in Lake City. She was born on February 9, 1942, in Greenville, SC, to Clyde Dickerson and Gladys Rebecca Kidd O'Berry. Sylvia was a dedicated Desk Clerk at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) until her well-deserved retirement. Known for her quick...

Aug 9, 2023

Mary Geraldine Edlin, known affectionately as Grandma, passed away peacefully at her home in Macclenny, FL on August 9, 2023. She will be remembered as a hardworking and sassy individual who brought joy and laughter to everyone around her.Born on November 1, 1928, in Louisville, KY, Geraldine was a true force of nature. Her vibrant personality shone brightly in every...

Aug 7, 2023

Anthony Claude Tweed, Jr., known to his family and friends as a gentle giant with a heart of gold, has sadly left this world. Born on April 7, 1974, in Manhattan, NY, Anthony unexpectedly passed away at his home in Lake Butler on August 7, 2023. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Christina Sirmones Tweed and...

Aug 7, 2023

Mr. John “Jack” Montpetit, age 92, of Lake Butler, FL, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Jack was born on March 3, 1931, in Detroit, MI, to Joseph and Mary (Sterling) Montpetit. He moved to Lake City where he graduated high school in 1950. After graduating, Jack began working with the Department of Transportation....

Aug 6, 2023

Mr. William “Bill” Alan Eagleston, age 63, of Lake Bulter, passed away on August 6, 2023, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born on April 16, 1960, in Huntington, WV, to Robert Eagleston and Alice Lodwick. After graduating high school, Bill enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served 4 years. After his service, he...

Aug 4, 2023

Jul 30, 2023

Darrell L. Shadd, age 66, passed away on July 30, 2023, at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. He was born on February 2, 1957, in his hometown of Lake Butler. Darrell led a remarkable life filled with talent, generosity, and a wonderful sense of humor that brought joy to all who knew him. After graduating from high...