Obituaries

A'lyce Ovelia Vaughn

A'lyce Ovelia Vaughn

Jul 5, 2016

A'lyce Ovelia Vaughn, 25 of Lake City, Florida passed away peacefully on July 5, 2016 at the NFRMC in Gainesville after a brief illness with her family by her side. She was born in Lake City and lived her entire life in Columbia County. She was preceded in death by her father Butch Vaughn and her maternal grandfather E.W. Crawford.A'lyce...

Mabel Parrish

Mabel Parrish

Jul 5, 2016

Mable Lang Parrish, 92, passed away at 5:12 p.m. on July 5, 2016. A Leap Day baby, she was born on February 29, 1924, in Clay Hill, Florida, to Fred and Daisy (Wilkinson) Lang. She was united in marriage to her soulmate, Winton Parrish, on October 8, 1939. He preceded her in death on May 23, 1977; she never remarried....

Iva "Sally" Cox

Iva "Sally" Cox

Jul 1, 2016

Iva Jean "Sally"Sapp Cox, 86 of Raiford, Fl passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2016 after an extended illness. Iva was born in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Looney A. Sapp and Myrtle Yarbrough Sapp of Raiford. She married Fred A. Cox on June 11, 1948 and they had 2 children Jimmy Cox and Janet (Cox) Harrison. After graduating...

Nancy Spires

Nancy Spires

Jun 28, 2016

Nancy Matilda Hendrix Spires entered into heaven surrounded at home by her loving and devoted family on Monday, June 27th, 2016 following an extended illness. She was a loving, caring, and gentle-spirited wife, Mom, Nana, Aunt, Cousin, and friend. She was an active member of First Christian Church of Lake Butler, FL where she taught many years in the children's...

Deloris Conner Civils

Deloris Conner Civils

Jun 28, 2016

Deloris Bloodsworth Conner Civils, 97, of Raiford passed away peacefully June 28, 2016 at the ET York Haven Hospice in Gainesville, Fl., after a brief illness. She was born in Raiford, Fl. to the late Warren Bloodsworth and Elizabeth Norman Bloodsworth. She was preceded in death by the father of her children, K.D. Conner. Her daughter, Deanna Knight. Her son,...

Morris "Deno" Sparks

Morris "Deno" Sparks

Jun 26, 2016

Morris Dean "Deano aka Punky" Sparks, 65, of Lake Butler passed away June 26, 2016. Mr. Sparks was born in Mullens, WV to the late Madelyn Pugh and Wirt "Cash" Sparks. Mr. Sparks lived in Union County for over 40 years, after moving from Itmann, WV to Gainesville, FL, and settling in Lake Butler. Mr. Sparks worked for twenty years...

Harliss Marty Waldron

Harliss Marty Waldron

Jun 25, 2016

Harliss Marty Waldron 50, of Raiford, Florida passed away on Saturday June 25, 2016 of natural causes. Marty was born on September 17, 1965. He was a beloved son, brother, father and friend. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was an excellent carpenter and gardener. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Robert and Ruby Waldron, Edward...

Dennis Anderson

Dennis Anderson

Jun 21, 2016

Dennis Leroy Anderson, 61, of Gainesville, FL passed away June 21, 2016. Mr. Anderson was born to the late Clifford and Lucile Anderson, and had lived in the Gainesville area for the past 18 years. Mr. Anderson had been a farmer when he was younger and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.Mr. Anderson is survived by his...

LUCILLE CARLTON

LUCILLE CARLTON

Jun 20, 2016

Lucille Carlton, 90 of Lawtey passed away on June 20, 2016 at Shands U of F. She was a lifelong resident of Bradford County and was the daughter of the late Peach Carlton and Leona Starling Carlton. She was a home maker and of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her daughter Sara Carlton.She is survived by:Her...

Fred Cunningham, Jr

Fred Cunningham, Jr

Jun 19, 2016

Fred Cunningham, Jr. of Lake Butler, Florida passed away on June 19, 2016 after a sudden illness at Shands Hospital, Gainesville, Florida surrounded by his family. He was the son of Fred and Christine Cunningham and born in Harlan, Kentucky on February 18, 1943. He graduated from Union County High School in 1961. Served in the U.S. Navy from August...

CONNIE BENTLEY HAMMOND

CONNIE BENTLEY HAMMOND

Jun 13, 2016

Connie Bentley Hammond, 82, of Jacksonville, FL passed away June 13, 2016. Mrs. Hammond was born in Lake Butler, but had lived in the Jacksonville area since 1962. Mrs. Hammond worked for several years with the Duval County Public School System. Mrs. Hammond was preceded in death by her husband Bill Bentley, another husband Donald Hammond, a son James Bentley,...

Fabian Clanton Scaff, Sr

Fabian Clanton Scaff, Sr

Jun 12, 2016

Fabian Clanton Scaff Sr., 78, of Lake Butler passed away suddenly at his home after an apparent heart attack. Fabian was the son of the late John W. Scaff and Elizabeth Sandel Scaff. He was preceded in death by his son, Clanton Scaff. He worked with Sperry Rand Corporation in Gainesville, Fl. for 18 years before working at the Department...

Yvone M. McGill

Yvone M. McGill

Jun 11, 2016

Yvonne Mizelle McGill, 91, of Lake Butler passed away on June 11, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. McGill was a lifelong resident of Union County. She was born December 4, 1924 to the late Warren Brodie and Georgie Lee Yarborough Mizelle. She was the Salutatorian of the Union County High School graduating class of 1943. She...

Ida Lee Dicks

Ida Lee Dicks

Jun 9, 2016

Ida Thornton Dicks, 75, of Lake City passed away suddenly at her home. lShe was the daughter of the late Jonus Thornton and Lethia Mae Shadd. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Dicks, and her son, Raymand Terrell, and her two sisters Alerta York and Ella mae Cameron. She was a waitress for many years. She enjoyed...

Jerome "Jerry" Suggs

Jerome "Jerry" Suggs

Jun 6, 2016

Jerome "Jerry" H. Suggs 76 of Lake Butler passed away peacefully at his home on June 6, 2016 with his family at his side. Jerry was born in Miami and moved to Brooker in his early life. He was the son of the late Willis Suggs and Nellie Fay Suggs. . He was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Juanita...

Noretia Dempsey

Noretia Dempsey

Jun 4, 2016

Noretia Graham Dempsey, 90, of Jacksonville, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Jacksonville. She was born on October 31, 1925, in Lake City, Florida, and was the daughter of the late Annie and Gonzalo Graham. Noretia worked at Southern Bell Telephone, Ohio Bell, RCA Services, and Unisys over the years, and also raised her...

Mildred Bridgman

Mildred Bridgman

May 29, 2016

Mildred Estelle Boyce Bridgman, 98, of Lake Butler passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016. Mrs. Bridgman was born in St. Augustine, FL, but had lived in the Lake Butler area since 1957. Mrs. Bridgman was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Lake Butler. Mrs. Bridgman was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Bridgman, her daughters Joanne Manning, June...

Ricky D. Waller

Ricky D. Waller

May 27, 2016

Ricky Douglas Waller, 64, of Lake Butler passed away Friday, May 27, 2016. Mr. Waller was born in Monroe, LA to the late David and Lucille Waller, but had lived in the Lake Butler area since 2008 after moving from Providence. Mr. Waller was a truck driver by trade and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr....

S. "Buddy" Allen

S. "Buddy" Allen

May 26, 2016

Seeber "Buddy" Ray Allen 58, of Lake Butler, Florida passed away suddenly on May 26, 2016 .Buddy was the son of the late Heman Lee Allen and Jeanette Waters Allen. Buddy enjoyed working with Mrs. Lota Langford helping her with her cows and farm work until she passed. He has worked for Union County Road Department for many years and...

Velma Stevens

Velma Stevens

May 22, 2016

Stevens - Velma Brannen Green Stevens, 94 years old passed from this life on May 22, 2016. Born in Union County, FL on September 7th, 1921, she was raised in Lake Butler. Velma had a long and fruitful life, raising four beautiful daughters and traveling the US and Canada with the love of her life, Bob Stevens. She worked a...