Myrtle Vanzant
Oct 21, 2017
Myrtle Vanzant, 91, of Starke, FL passed away on October 20, 2017. She was born to the late Frances and Alice Bradley in Lawtey, FL. Myrtle loved to read, work in her yard and in her garden. She enjoyed attending church at Bethel Baptist. Myrtle is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Carl J. Vanzant. She...
Rubia Jewel Fowler
Oct 8, 2017
Rubia Jewel Fowler, 89, of Lake Butler, FL passed away on October 8, 2017. Rubia was born was to the late James and Emma Mangum in Craighead County, Arkansas. She loved singing and to shop. Rubia especially enjoyed reading her Bible. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Glen E. Fowler Jr. Two sons; William Dale...
Wayne Laverne Kersey
Oct 7, 2017
Wayne L Kersey, an honorable man, passed away on Saturday, October 7th. He was born in Starke, FL on March 3, 1950 to George(Webb) and Iris Kersey. After graduating from Bradford High, Wayne enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served eight years. During this time, he met the love of his life Cheri Burdett. This union produced more...
Ruby Joyce Redding Osteen
Sep 29, 2017
Ruby Joyce Redding Osteen, 82, of Lake Butler, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2017 following a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Howard F. Redding and her husband of 18 years, James Osteen. Mrs. Osteen was born in Dukes, FL to Willie and Linnie Bell Parrish and was the last survivor of...
Annie Laurie Ash
Sep 27, 2017
Annie Laurie Smith Ash, of Lake Butler passed away Sept 26, 2017 at Baptist Hospital, Jacksonville. She was surrounded by her family. Annie Laurie Ash was born Oct 2, 1925 in Lulu, Florida to Isaiah and Bertie Smith. She was pre deceased by her parents, her loving husband Of 57 Years, Fred Ash of Lake Butler, two brothers, Donald Smith...
James McCullough
Sep 24, 2017
James Edward "Eddie" McCullough of Lake Butler, FL passed away on September 24, 2017. Eddie was born to Lillie Mae McCullough and the late Frank McCullough. He grew up in Dinsmore, FL. Eddie graduated from Paxton High school in 1975. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, and especially enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Eddie was employed by the Florida...
Christine "Chris" Clark
Sep 24, 2017
Christine Roberts Clark(74) passed away peacefully on Sunday September 24, 2017. She was born in Brooksville, FL, daughter of the late Richard Raymond Roberts and Doris Hancock Roberts. Mrs. Clark enjoyed fishing, playing the lottery, shopping for her grandchildren on QVC, and loved spending time with her family. She retired as a Sargent for The Department of Corrections, and also...
Louise Moler Varnes
Sep 14, 2017
Louise Varnes (89) born September 25, 1927, passed away peacefully September 14, 2017. Mrs. Varnes was employed by Skinners Dairy off and on for over 30 years. During a brief period she was employed by the Union County School and Lake Butler Farm Center. She was a longtime member of Southpoint Baptist Church. She was always known by her blue...
Kirk Pate
Sep 10, 2017
Kirk Pate, 53, of Lake Butler, beloved husband and father, departed his earthly home on Sunday, September 10, 2017. Mr. Pate was born on September 22, 1963 in Houston, TX. He married the love of his life on May 1, 1993. They were blessed with 24 years of marriage and three children. Mr. Pate was a member of Harmony Free...
Carlene Blackwelder Newsome
Sep 7, 2017
Carlene Blackwelder Newsom of Lake Butler, Florida passed away peacefully on September 7, 2017. She was born on July 2, 1930 in Lulu, Florida to the late Jacob and Eula Mae Blackwelder. Carlene was a wonderful wife, as well as a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of Lulu Baptist Church, where in her younger years she served...
Joseph Heath Beavins V
Sep 4, 2017
Joseph Heath Beavins V, 29, of Brooker, FL passed away on September 4, 2017. He was born on October 31, 1988 to Jerome and Annette Beavins. Joseph was well known and respected, as a painter in the construction industry. He enjoyed 4x4's, ATV's, fishing, and collecting Indian artifacts. Joseph loved his family, and spending time with them. He especially loved...
Royce Albert Shaw
Sep 3, 2017
Royce Albert Shaw of Lake Butler, FL lost his battle with cancer on September 3, 2017. He was born April 10, 1936 to the late Royce and Eulia Shaw. Royce proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was employed by the State of Florida for over 34 years. Royce worked as a park ranger, Deputy Sheriff, and...
Harry Samuel Stalnaker
Sep 2, 2017
Harry "Sammy" Samuel Stalnaker, age 72, of Fort White was surrounded by his loving family and went to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Haven Hospice Care Center. He was born on April 10, 1945 and raised in Fort White, Florida. He worked as a Commercial Fisherman and Shrimper for over twenty years, with one of his...
Louvell Earl Crawford
Sep 1, 2017
Louvell Earl Crawford (85) passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 1, 2017. He was born in Lake Butler, FL. Son of the late Earl Crawford and Lena Williams Crawford. Louvell worked as an auctioneer most of his life and traveled all over the United States. He enjoyed fishing on his down time, and was an avid dancer....
Karen Elaine Ervin
Aug 25, 2017
Karen Ervin, born Karen Elaine Hayenga in Jacksonville, Florida on March 12th, 1954, passed away on August 25th, 2017. She left us very peacefully surrounded by those who loved her the most. Kris, her husband of 42 years, her three children: Justin and Jonathan Ervin (Megan), Kristen Ervin (Carolanne), her brother Bill Hayenga (Julie), and her sister Janet Davis (Ron)....
Laura Lee Thomas
Aug 23, 2017
Laura Lee Thomas, 59, of Lake Butler, FL peacefully passed away on August 23, 2017. She was born to the late Emil and Mabel Lettieri in Toms River, New Jersey. Laura worked as a cosmetologist. She enjoyed her profession, and she especially enjoyed working with people. Laura enjoyed spending time at the beach and watching Joyce Meyer preach on television....
Nancy Sanctuary Moore
Aug 22, 2017
Nancy Sanctuary Moore, a longtime resident of Lake Butler, FL passed away on August, 22nd 2017 at Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL.Nancy was born on January 31, 1939 in Jamestown, NY and graduated from Mainland Senior High in Daytona Beach, FL. After receiving her degree as a registered nurse from Brevard Community College, Nancy worked at Lake Butler Hand...
Paul Belmont Emery Jr
Aug 22, 2017
Paul B. Emery, Jr. August 17, 1929 - August 22, 2017 Paul Emery was born in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, and he moved as a young boy with his family to Alachua, Florida.He graduated Alachua High School in 1947, and after graduation he joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Germany most of his military career. After his...
Henry Alfred Elixson
Aug 21, 2017
Henry "Alfred" Elixson, a native of Union County, born on December 4, 1950, passed away on August 21, 2017 at the age of 66. Alfred was a lifelong member of Sardis Baptist Church. He married his high school sweetheart, Patsy, on May 15, 1970. Alfred and Patsy enjoyed 47 years of marriage. After graduating from Union County High School, he...
Fredrick Ellis Williams
Aug 17, 2017
Fredrick "Ellis" Williams was born on September 3rd, 1994, which he shared with his twin sister Frances "Emily" Williams at Shand's of Gainesville, Florida. Ellis passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, August 17, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Survivors include his father, Gary Williams(Charlene) of Lake Butler, FL. Mother, Frances Gunter of Arkansas. He is survived by five sisters;...
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