Obituaries

Donald Shane Cook

Donald Shane Cook

Jun 4, 2017

Donald Shane Cook, 45, of Lake Butler, Florida peacefully passed away on June 4, 2017. Donald was born to Rodney and Elva Cook in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was a resident of Lake Butler for the last seven years and was an active member of First Baptist Church in Raiford, Florida. Donald especially enjoyed helping and supporting the First Baptist youth...

Betty Jean Saxon

Betty Jean Saxon

May 21, 2017

Betty Jean Saxon, 68, of Starke, Florida passed away on May 21, 2017. Betty was a fun-loving lady, who enjoyed having a good time. Looked upon fondly by her friends and family, Betty was often referred to as momma. Betty is preceded in death by her husband William Saxon. Betty leaves her beloved family to cherish her memory. She is...

Norma Gale Palmer

Norma Gale Palmer

May 2, 2017

Norma Gale Palmer, 75, of Lake Butler, Florida passed away on May 2, 2017. She was born in Alabama to Ira and Crin James. Norma was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She enjoyed spending time at the ocean. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her three children;...

Johnny L Pons

Johnny L Pons

Apr 30, 2017

Johnny L. Pons peacefully passed away at home on April 30, 2017, while in the arms of his wife. On September 18, 1956, Johnny, was born to Belvia Osborne Pons, in Cleveland, Ohio. Johnny grew up and graduated high school in Alaucha County, Florida. He earned his diploma in Funeral Directing and Embalming from Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science...

Sarahbell Williams

Sarahbell Williams

Apr 29, 2017

Sarahbell Williams, 90, of Worthington Springs, FL passed away on April 29, 2017. Sarahbell was born on July 22, 1926 to the late Andrew Judson and Nellie McElroy in Levy County, FL. Mrs. Williams was a teacher in Union County for 20 years. In 1973, she was awarded Teacher of the Year. She also acted as interim principal during her...

Ashley Lynn Chamberlin

Ashley Lynn Chamberlin

Apr 24, 2017

Ashley Lynn Chamberlin, 30, of Starke, Florida, passed away on April 24, 2017. Ashley was born on February 25, 1987 to the late Scott Chamberlin and Diann Chamberlin. Ashley was raised in Starke, and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She enjoyed reading, spending time at the beach, and helping people. Ashley especially enjoyed...

Betty Jane Nichols

Betty Jane Nichols

Apr 21, 2017

Betty Jane Nichols, 66, of Lake Butler, Florida, peacefully passed away on April 21, 2017. Betty was born to the late Frank Sr and Mary Jane Withrow on December 25, 1950. She worked as a caregiver and a homemaker. Betty was an avid shopper and especially enjoyed yard sales. She also enjoyed spending time at the beach. She is preceded...

Jack Clark Coleman

Jack Clark Coleman

Apr 21, 2017

Jack Clark Coleman 81, of Alachua, Florida, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 at his residence. Jack was born to the late Roster and Ruby Coleman of Gainesville, Florida. Mr. Coleman was a lifelong resident of Alachua County. He was a long-time employee of Blount Pontiac in Gainesville. Jack Coleman proudly served his country in the United States Navy....

Robert Wiley Williams

Robert Wiley Williams

Apr 16, 2017

Robert Wiley Williams, 90, of Worthington Springs, FL passed away on April 16, 2017. Robert was born on October 20, 1926 to the late Joseph and Katie Williams. Robert W. Williams proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Williams worked as a farmer and was also employed at Clay Electric. He was an...

Sherry Jean Shadd

Sherry Jean Shadd

Apr 14, 2017

Sherry Jean Shadd, 54, of Baldwin, Florida passed away peacefully on April 14, 2017. Sherry was born in Beaufort, South Carolina to the late Donald Bryant and to Mrs. Bobbie Jean Bryant. Sherry was employed by the Department of Corrections and was an officer at RMC. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Butler. Not only was...

Darla Frances Hollifield

Darla Frances Hollifield

Apr 13, 2017

Darla Frances Hollifield, 74, of Graham, FL, passed away on April 13, 2017, following a lengthy illness. Ms. Hollifield was born January 21, 1943 in Pelham, GA, but was raised in Jacksonville, FL. She had lived in Starke and the surrounding are for many years.She graduated from Alfred I. DuPont High School in Jacksonville. She retired from the State of...

Hayden Dean Steiner Brown

Hayden Dean Steiner Brown

Apr 12, 2017

Lake Butler, FL - Hayden Dean Steiner Brown, 23, of Lake Butler, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11th, 2017.Hayden was born on July 15th, 1993 to Saint Maurice Brown III and Peggy Jo Broome of Lake Butler, FL. He grew up in Lake Butler where he also attended school. He graduated Union County High School with his class...

Joyce Ann Mincks

Joyce Ann Mincks

Apr 8, 2017

In Loving MemoryJoyce Ann MincksSeptember 21st, 1951 - April 8th, 2017Joyce Ann Mincks, 65, of Lake Butler, Florida passed away on April 8th, 2017. The viewing will be held at Archer Funeral Home on Thursday, April 13th, 2017 from 6pm to 8pm.Joyce was born in Santa Fe, Florida on September 21st, 1951 to her parents Ollie and Cordean Dampier. She...

Jena Rena Thayer

Jena Rena Thayer

Apr 6, 2017

Jena Rena Thayer, 31, of Starke, Florida passed away April 6, 2017. Jena was born in Gainesville, Florida on January 23, 1986 to William C. Phillips Jr and Lydia Phillips. She enjoyed shopping, going to the movies, and spending time on the river. Jena was a proud mother of two precious boys, four-year-old Cylus and three-year-old Cason. Jena leaves her...

Richard Irving Cleveland

Richard Irving Cleveland

Apr 2, 2017

Richard Irving "Dick" Cleveland, 73, of Lake Butler passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017, at home in Lake Butler following a brief illness. Mr. Cleveland was born on May 12, 1943 to the late Max Cleveland and Mrs. Laura Tryon Cleveland. He was married to Connie Klenk Cleveland for 27 years and has resided in Lake Butler for the...

Priscilla MacGail Knight

Priscilla MacGail Knight

Mar 30, 2017

Priscilla MacGail Knight, 54, passed away on March 30, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Butler, FL. Priscilla was employed by Florida Department of Corrections, and worked as a classification officer. Mrs. Knight was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In her free time, Priscilla, enjoyed gardening, crafts, and spending time with...

Breana Alexis Short

Breana Alexis Short

Mar 27, 2017

Breana Alexis Short, age 7, of Lake Butler, Florida, passed away at home surrounded by her loving parents on Monday, March 27, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Breana was born July 4, 2009, to Star Howell Knight and Matthew Travis Short.  Breana was a 2nd grade student at Lake Butler Elementary School.  She loved school and was so proud...

Brenda Mae Stahlman

Brenda Mae Stahlman

Mar 26, 2017

Brenda, born in Denison, Iowa, passed away on March 26, 2017, with her family and friends by her side, after a long battle with cancer. Brenda loved attending and supporting her grandchildren's activities and events. Prior to her battle with cancer, you would find her at Sonny's providing amazing service to many new and returning customers. Survivors include one son:...

Joyce Atkinson Castlen

Joyce Atkinson Castlen

Mar 26, 2017

Joyce Atkinson Castlen, age 90, died on Sunday March 26, 2017 at the Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City, Florida. She was born on June 8, 1926 in Waldo, Florida to Carroll Leon Atkinson and Minnie Hodges Atkinson. Joyce will be remembered fondly by many in Brooker, Florida where she served as town clerk for a number...

Helen Jacqueline Hill

Helen Jacqueline Hill

Mar 23, 2017

Helen Jacqueline Hill, 79, of Lake Butler, FL, passed away on March 23, 2017. She was born on July 18, 1937 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Lester and Mildred Black. Along with her husband, Helen spent most of her adult life in Union County. Mrs. Hill retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company. She enjoying raising small livestock and was...