Obituaries

Raymond Johnston

Raymond Johnston

Sep 22, 2016

Service for Mr. Johnston will be held at a later date.

Mr Scott Dale Chamberlin

Mr Scott Dale Chamberlin

Sep 21, 2016

Scott Dale Chamberlin 64, of Starke passed away suddenly September 21, 2016 at his home. He was born in Peacham, VT. To the late Kenneth Chamberlin and Betty Robinson Chamberlin. After high school Scott joined the Air Force where he spent the next 21 years before retiring. He then worked for J.B. Hunt trucking for many years. Scott enjoyed all...

Raymond Orie Easterling

Raymond Orie Easterling

Sep 11, 2016

Raymond Orie Easterling "Ray" of Starke, FL72 years oldWent to be with he Lord, September 11, 2016, at Haven Hospice in GainesvilleBorn in Jacksonville, FL. He was the son of Orie & Harriette "Pat" Easterling. Proudly served in the United States Navy. He was a graduate of Santa Fe College & the University of Florida of Gainesville. Retired from Gulf...

Dorothy Mae Rhoden

Dorothy Mae Rhoden

Sep 11, 2016

Dorothy Mae Rhoden, 88, of Alachua passed away September 11, 2016. Mrs. Rhoden was born to the late Leroy and Margie Erixton in Saint Joseph , MO , but had lived in the Alachua area since 1974 after moving there from Gainesville . Mrs. Rhoden was a member of Grace Christian Fellowship in Lake Butler and was preceded in death...

Mrs. Ethel Jo White

Mrs. Ethel Jo White

Sep 5, 2016

Ethel Jo White, 86, of Brooker, Fl. passed away peacefully at the North Florida Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Leman and Mary Ethel Hitson. She was preceded in death by three daughters, one son and one brother. She was a retired homemaker. She was also a member of the Brooker Baptist...

Mr. Matthew Hedrick

Mr. Matthew Hedrick

Sep 4, 2016

Mathew K. "Matt" Hedrick, 38, of Lake Butler passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016. Mr. Hedrick was born in Baxley, GA, but had spent most of his life in the Lake Butler area. Mr. Hedrick graduated from Union County High School and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Hedrick is survived by his parents Barry and Gail Hedrick of Lake...

Mr. Drew Randolph Hendricks

Mr. Drew Randolph Hendricks

Sep 3, 2016

Drew Randolph Hendricks Drew Randolph Hendricks was born in Lake Butler, Florida on November 18, 1924 and was surrounded by family when he passed away peacefully on September 3, 2016 at North Florida Regional Hospital.Drew enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and was first stationed in Key West, Florida where he met his future wife, "Josie". He then served on...

Mrs. Janet Cowart

Mrs. Janet Cowart

Aug 17, 2016

Janet Marie Meeks Cowart 64, of Keystone Heights passed away peacefully at her residence on August 17, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born in Brunswick Georgia to the late Ben James Meeks and Evonne Harris. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Sam and Nephi Cowart. Mrs. Cowart was a homemaker and a member...

Brinkley "Bud" Tucker Sr

Brinkley "Bud" Tucker Sr

Aug 10, 2016

Brinkley L. "Bud" Tucker, Sr. 77, of Brooker passed away August, 10, 2016. Mr. Tucker was born in Suwannee County, FL to the late Laura Turner and Brinkley E. Tucker, Jr., but had lived in Brooker since 1965 after moving there from Jacksonville, FL. Mr. Tucker had been the Marshal in Brooker, a longtime member of Brooker's Volunteer Fire Department,...

Effie White

Effie White

Aug 1, 2016

Effie Lovenia White, 85, of Lake Butler passed away August 1, 2016. Mrs. White was born in Chiefland to the late John and Alice Polk, and had spent most of her life in the High Springs and Alachua area before moving to Lake Butler in 1994. Mrs. White worked for several years at Copeland Sausage and later at Nettles Sausage....

Jessica McDowell Hilliard

Jessica McDowell Hilliard

Jul 26, 2016

Jessica Dawn Hilliard, 40, of Hampton passed away July 26, 2016. Mrs. Hilliard was born in Jacksonville, FL, but had lived in the Hampton area for three years after moving there from Brooker. Mrs. Hilliard was of the Baptist faith, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and always tried to rescue animals in her spare time.Mrs. Hilliard is survived by her wife...

Mr. Roger Douglas

Mr. Roger Douglas

Jul 24, 2016

Roger Eugene Douglas, 61, of Lake Butler passed away July 24, 2016. Mr. Douglas was born to the late Edgar and Sarah Douglas and spent all of his life in the Lake Butler area. Mr. Douglas was a truck driver for several years and was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Douglas was preceded in death earlier this year by his...

Ms. Ruth Newsom

Ms. Ruth Newsom

Jul 24, 2016

Ruth Newsom, 93, of Lulu passed away July 24, 2016. Mrs. Newsom was born to the late Arad and Bessie Ward in Bruce , FL , but had lived in the Lulu area since 1941. Mrs. Newsom worked for several years as a teller at Columbia County Bank, enjoyed sitting on her screened porch looking at people and birds go...

Ms. Vivian Cox

Ms. Vivian Cox

Jul 20, 2016

Vivian Raulerson Cox, 75, of Jacksonville passed away July 20, 2016 at The U. S. Health Center of Jacksonville, Fl. after an extended illness. She was born in Macclenny. She lived most of her life in Macclenny and Jacksonville. She was the daughter of the late Condy Raulerson and Molly Nipper Raulerson. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Mr. Kenneth Stansell

Mr. Kenneth Stansell

Jul 19, 2016

Kenneth A. Stansell, 84, of Lake Butler passed away peacefully on July 19, 2016 at The Riverwood Health Rehabilitation Center in Starke after a Long illness. His family was at his side. He was the son of the late Charlie A. Stansell and Viola Douberly Stansell. He was preceded in death by his first wife Thelma Parrish Stansell and his...

James "Buddy" Sapp

James "Buddy" Sapp

Jul 19, 2016

James Horace "Buddy" Sapp, 64, of Starke went home to the Lord July 19, 2016. Mr. Sapp was the son of the late J.S. and Wanda Sapp of Lawtey. He enjoyed spending his free time hunting and fishing with friends and family. Mr. Sapp was retired from the construction industry as a plasterer. Mr. Sapp is survived by his daughter...

Mrs. Peggy Grantham

Mrs. Peggy Grantham

Jul 15, 2016

Mrs. Peggy Ann Taylor Grantham, 67, of Douglas, GA. Passed away at The Coffee County Regional Hospital after a brief illness, with her children at her side. She was born in Deland, Fl. to the late Robert Taylor and Lula Carter Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Grantham. Peggy was in the home cleaning business. She...

Freda Hardenbrook

Freda Hardenbrook

Jul 13, 2016

Freda G. Hardenbrook, 83, of Starke passed away July 13, 2016. Mrs. Hardenbrook was born in Lake Alford , FL to the late Percy and Jewell Rowe, but had lived in the Starke area around 60 years after moving here from Jacksonville , FL. Mrs. Hardenbrook liked watching NASCAR, wrestling, and doing puzzle books, and she attended Sampson City Church...

Justin C. Smith

Justin C. Smith

Jul 12, 2016

Justin Carl Smith, 75, of Gainesville passed away July 12, 2016. Mr. Smith was born in Columbus, OH, but had lived in the Gainesville area since 2001. Mr. Smith was a truck driver for several years, and was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for over 26 years and helped mentor many people with addiction problems.Mr. Smith is survived by his...

Otis Ellis

Otis Ellis

Jul 7, 2016

Otis Ellis, 84, of Brooker passed away July 7, 2016. Mr. Ellis was born Ocilla, GA to the late Annie and Charlie Ellis, but had lived in the Brooker area since 1970 after moving there from LaCrosse. Mr. Ellis was a hard working simple man, who loved to fish and his dog, and was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Ellis...