Obituaries

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...

William Willis Thornton

William Willis Thornton

May 22, 2016

William Willis Thornton, 70, of Starke passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 following an extended illness. Mr. Thornton was born to the late Willis Thornton and Gracie Moats Thornton, and spent most of his life in the Starke area. Mr. Thornton was a truck driver by trade and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Mr. Thornton was a member of...

Kenneth Croft

Kenneth Croft

May 21, 2016

Kenneth Eugene Croft, 62, of Lake Butler passed away suddenly on May 21st, 2016, surrounded by his family. Mr. Croft was born on November 17, 1953, son of Evelyn Croft and the late Wilford Croft. He was a 1971 graduate of Union County High School and served in the Department of Corrections for 24 years, having recently retired. He was...

Dorothy Bradberry Crutchfield

Dorothy Bradberry Crutchfield

May 18, 2016

Dorothy Bradberry CrutchfieldBorn: February 15, 1928 in Jacksonville, Fl Died: May 18, 2016 in Jacksonville, Fl The only daughter of Jacob Asbury Bradberry and Martha 'Mable' Phillips Bradberry. Graduated Andrew Jackson High School in 1946 and attended Stetson University from 1947-1950. She married Ralph Eldridge Crutchfield in 1950. They were married for 64 years until his death December 14, 2013....