Roger Eugene Culverson
Sep 10, 2026
Roger Eugene Culverson, born December 31st,1936, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, on September 10th, 2026. Roger was a hardworking man who worked as a roofer for most of his life. He and his wife, Bobbie, opened an upholstery shop once they moved to Starke in 1970. Roger had many hobbies in his life. He...
Ann Biddix
Sep 9, 2026
Anna Leah Biddix, affectionately known as Ann, was born on August 21, 1962, at NAS Jacksonville and passed away on September 9, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville after a battle with cancer.
Ann was the kind of person who made an impression right away. She was, as those who loved her knew well, a handful in the very best...
Edna Fay Manning
Sep 9, 2026
Edna Fay Manning, born January 15, 1953, in Lake City, Florida, passed away on September 9, 2026, at North Florida Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.
Fay was small in stature, but she had a big personality and an outgoing way about her that people did not soon forget. She was warmhearted and had a giving nature. She had a...
Ira Elmer McDuffie, III
Sep 7, 2026
Ira Elmer “Macky” McDuffie III was born on October 28, 1944, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Clara Jones McDuffie and Ira E. McDuffie II. He was raised in Baker County, where he remained a lifelong resident.
Macky attended Baker County schools and graduated from Baker County High School with the Class of 1962. Shortly after graduation, he began working as an ironworker...
Janey Bell Rowell
Aug 27, 2026
Mrs. Janey Bell Rowell passed away on August 27th, 2026, aged 90 in Odenton, Maryland. Janey was born in Starke, Florida, and was the youngest of ten children born to Levi and Lilian Beatrice Rhoden. Janey married James Benjamin Rowell on January 31st, 1953, and they lived in Gainesville for several years before moving to Starke. In 2003 they moved...
Etta Wanell Lee
Aug 27, 2026
Etta Wanell Lee, 83, of Lake Butler, FL passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026. She was born on March 3, 1943, at Camp Blanding, FL.
Wanell was adopted by George and Carolyn Sandel at the young age of 8 after her mother, Edith Brannen, passed away. She grew up in Worthington Springs, FL and enjoyed life on a farm.
She met...
Nancy Elizabeth Kohutek
Aug 25, 2026
In Loving Memory of Nancy "Snookie" Kohutek (Shadd)
September 20, 1940 – August 25, 2026Nancy "Snookie" Kohutek (Shadd), a beloved sister, aunt, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully in Brooker, Florida, on August 25, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born in Indiana on September 20, 1940, Nancy spent her early years building a foundation there before embarking on a new chapter...
Doley M Hersey, Sr.
Aug 22, 2026
Doley Hersey Sr
July 5, 1941 – August 22, 2026
Doley Hersey Sr, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 22, 2026, after a courageous battle against cancer. Born on July 5, 1941, in the serene town of Theressa, Florida, Doley spent his life embodying the values of loyalty, kindness, and a giving spirit, touching the lives of...
Willie Henry Davis
Aug 13, 2026
Willie Henry Davis, 73, of Lake City, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on August 13, 2026. He was born on July 19, 1953, in Lake City, but spent most of his life in Union and Bradford Counties.
Willie was a hardworking man who believed in doing things the right way and earning what you had. Over the years, he...
Cathy Thomas
Aug 12, 2026
Mary Catherine “Cathy” Thomas, born June 10, 1947, in Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home in Brooker on August 12, 2026, following an extended illness.
Cathy was a woman who loved her family deeply and spent her life taking care of the people around her. She was a devoted wife, mother, Nana, sister, and friend, and her family was...
Ezra Mock
Aug 10, 2026
Ezra “Ray” Mock, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Butler, Florida, on August 10, 2026. He leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love, hard work, kindness, generosity, and devotion to his family.
Ray was born in Baxley, Georgia, to the late Bernice and Minnie Lou Mock. After graduating high school,...
Dr. Marvin Wade Johnson
Aug 10, 2026
Dr. Marvin Wade Johnson, departed this world on August 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida, at the remarkable age of ninety-five. Born on June 13, 1931, in Selma, Alabama, Dr. Johnson’s life was a testament to enduring intellect, steadfast faith, devoted service, and boundless love for his family and community.
From the earliest days of his youth in Selma, the foundations of...
Brent Andrews
Aug 8, 2026
Brent Andrews, 53, passed away on August 8, 2026, at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. He was born on August 16, 1972.
Brent’s life was not always easy, and he faced many struggles along the way. About 20 years ago, an accident changed the course of his life, but through it all, he continued to persevere.
Brent was father to...
Stephen Hendricks
Aug 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Stephen John Hendricks
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord... will award to me on that day."— 2 Timothy 4:7-8
With hearts full of both sorrow and hope, we announce that Stephen John Hendricks entered...
Betty Lou Frank
Aug 4, 2026
Betty Lou Frank, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on August 4, 2026. Born on June 16, 1939, in Ava, Illinois, Betty’s long and meaningful life was defined by devotion to her family, unwavering kindness, and a spirit of selflessness that touched all who crossed her path.
Throughout her life, Betty embraced her...
Paul Thomas
Aug 4, 2026
Paul Thomas, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on August 4, 2026. He was born on August 22, 1949, in White Springs, Florida, to R.D. and Gertrude Brannen Thomas.
Paul dedicated 20 years of service as a mechanic for the Columbia County School System, where he was known for his strong work ethic and ability to fix just about anything....
Jeff Ledford
Aug 2, 2026
Jeffery "Jeff" Ledford, 67, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, at St. Vincent's Hospital Riverside in Jacksonville, Florida.
Jeff was born on August 25, 1958, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the late Irvin and Margaret Ledford.
For 38 years, Jeff dedicated his career to the air conditioning industry, earning the respect of coworkers and customers alike as a skilled and dependable...
Rik DeVoe
Jul 31, 2026
Richard Jay DeVoe, 81, passed away July 31, 2026, at North Florida Hospital. He was born in Neenah, Wisconsin on April 6, 1945, to William F. and Theda Holcomb DeVoe.
In 1958, the family moved to Miami Springs, Florida. He graduated from Hileah High School, attended Young Harris College (now University) in Young Harris, Georgia and then graduated from Georgia Southern...
Alvin Everett Henley
Jul 29, 2026
Alvin Everett Henley, age 75, also known by his friends and family as "Bulldog", passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Haven Hospice in Palatka, Florida.
Born on September 6, 1950, Everett was the son of the late Calvin Sr. and Helen Henley. He was a husband, loving father and grandfather, caring brother, and faithful friend whose gentle spirit...
Carol Jones
Jul 24, 2026
Mrs. Carol Jones, 87, of Brooker, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Born on February 14, 1939, to the late Sam and Videll Smith, Carol lived a life defined by quiet strength, unwavering faith, and genuine kindness.
For more than 30 years, Carol faithfully worked at the GE factory, where she helped manufacture batteries.
A devoted Christian,...
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