Obituaries

Jun 6, 2023

"Well done my good and faithful servant" was the words said to Evelyn Norman Griffis in the early morning of June 6, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 24, 1935, in Clay Hill to Leonard and Sara Padgett Norman. Evelyn was a dedicated secretary for Prudential Insurance company for many years as she helped manage...

Jun 5, 2023

Harold Kelly, of Lake Butler, passed away on June 5th, 2023, in Gainesville, FL. He was born on January 28th, 1934, in Richmond, KY to the late Cleve and Betty Kelly.Harold served his country with honor by enlisting in the US Army and served for three years. He was highly respected for his commitment to serving and protecting the community...

Jun 2, 2023

Leon Shadd, of Lake Butler, passed away on June 2nd, 2023 at the age of 90. He was born on October 4th, 1932 in Raiford to his loving parents David Daniel Shadd and Annie Mae Griffis Shadd. Leon was a dedicated member of the US Air Force and served his country for 23 years and retired as a Master Sergeant.Leon...

May 30, 2023

Bobbie Jean MacDonald, age 54, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2023, in Two Rivers, WI. She was born on November 5, 1969, in Lake City, FL to Robert and Shirley Sistrunk. Bobbie Jean was a talented bookkeeper who prided herself on her work ethic and attention to detail. Her professionalism and dedication earned her the admiration of her peers...

May 30, 2023

Betty Lou Halle, passed away at the age of 95 in her home, surrounded by her loving family on May 30, 2023. She was born on March 16, 1928, in Ashland, OH to the late Laurence and Camelia Herbrand. Betty spent most of her life serving various institutions in different capacities and was devoted to her hobbies and interests. Betty...

May 30, 2023

 

Glenn Eugene Barrick, age 91, passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Butler on May 30, 2023. Glenn was born and raised in Pennsylvania. After school he proudly joined the United States Marines.  Glenn worked as an airplane mechanic and traveled all over the country pursuing his career. He finally settled in Lake Butler in the 1960’s and began his...

May 30, 2023

Patricia “Denise” Crawford of Raiford entered this world on January 28, 1955 and went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 30, 2023 surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William Donald “Donnie” Crawford and parents Wallace and Linn Mooneyham. She is survived by son Daniel and wife Carrie Crawford and...

May 23, 2023

James "Jim" Thomas Bryant of Brooker, FL passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 3, 1944, in Heflin, Alabama to Jasper and Virginia Bryant. Jim is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary "Libby" Bryant of Brooker, daughter Pam (Robert) Johnson of LaCrosse, granddaughter Macey Johnson, siblings...

May 21, 2023

Kimberly Ingram Sabatino passed away at her home on May 21, 2023. Born October 12, 1964, she spent her childhood in NJ, then many years in Mount Desert Island, ME, before settling in Lake Butler, Fla. She was predeceased by her Mother Elizabeth Ingram nee DeLuca and Father William Ingram.    She leaves behind sisters, Donna Ingram Harrison and Michele...

May 19, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Synstead "Pat" Phillips, age 75, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at 1:45am at Haven Hospice in Lake City, Fl following an extended illness. She was born September 20, 1947, in Marinette, WI, to the late Carl and Dorothy Synstead. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Wayne Synstead, sister, Janice Gingras, and brother-in-law,...

May 17, 2023

In loving memory of Ida May Jewell who at 92 years old passed away peacefully at her residence May 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Preceding her in death is her husband of 62 years, Bob Jewell; her father John T. Edwards; her mother Edith M. Edwards; and her brother John T. Edwards, II.

She is survived by her...

May 14, 2023

Clyde Clinton Griffis, Jr. passed away on May 14, 2023, at the age of 85 in Starke, FL. He was born on November 4, 1937, in Lawtey, FL to his parents Clyde Sr. and Sybil Rosier Griffis and spent most of his childhood there. Clyde attended Bradford County High School and graduated in 1955. Afterward, he joined the US Air...

May 14, 2023

Elzie Allison Shadd, a loving husband to JoAnn Shadd, father of five, and a grandfather to six grandchildren passed away at his family home on May 14th, 2023 in his hometown of Raiford, FL. He was 78 years old.   Allison and was born on February 18th, 1945 to Elvin Shadd and Edna Varnes Shadd. He was a hard worker...

May 13, 2023

Margaret Louise Campbell, age 74, passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2023 in San Antonio, TX. She was born on May 23rd, 1948 in Jacksonville, FL to Lindsey Rowe Jr. and Willa Starling Rowe.Margaret worked as a rdietitian at North East Florida State Hospital until retirement. She was an exceptional professional who dedicated her life to helping others.Margaret loved the...

May 11, 2023

Betty Sue Matthews, age 89, of Bland passed away peacefully at her home on May 11, 2023. She was born August 12, 1933, in Starke, FL to the late Joel and Sarah Sapp Alvarez. Betty was a beautiful person inside and out. She always dressed impeccably and loved to accessorize. She had the biggest heart and most beautiful smile. She...

May 11, 2023

On May 11, 2023, Betty Grace Crawford passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Betty Grace was born December 7, 1923, in Bartow, FL to Mattie Mae and Bradley Taylor. She moved to Union County in 1936 where she met the love of her life, St. Claire "Red" Crawford.  The two were married July 26,...

May 9, 2023

May 6, 2023

Robert L Yanchuk, of Lake Butler, Florida, and Commack, New York, joined his beloved wife Tina, in heaven, on May 6, 2023. He was 69.  

Born to Jennett Godfrey and Maurice George Yanchuk on January 2, 1954, Bob was a devoted husband, son, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother.  His love of cars, trucks, and any other thing with...

May 3, 2023

Mrs. Glennis Sirmon Jones passed away peacefully May 3, 2023, at Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City at the tender age of 93. Mrs. Jones was born April 3, 1930, to the late Glenn and Mary Alice Parker Sirmon in McKenzie, Alabama. Her childhood was spent in Bonifay, FL. In 1951, she married William “W.K.” Jones and they spent...

Apr 28, 2023

Eula Mae Fortune, 69, of Lake Butler, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on April 28, 2023. Eula was born June 13, 1953, to James and Cora May Bruce Ryder and has been a resident of Union County her entire life. Eula spent her whole life caring for others. She worked as a home health care...