Obituaries

Aug 27, 2023

Melba Raye Tomlinson passed away Sunday, 8/27/23. She was 88 years of age. Raised in Portsmouth, Virginia, she lived in Lake City, Florida the last 55 years of her life. She is survived by her three children, Sharon Hayes (Dennis), Daryl (Tina), and David, four grandchildren (Haley, Tyler, Lydia, Sage) and six great-grandchildren.

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Aug 22, 2023

Mrs. Fannie Cathern Hall, age 86, of Lake City, Florida passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 22, in the HCA Lake City Hospital, Lake City, Florida following an extended illness. Mrs. Hall was born in Osburn, Kentucky and lived in New Boston, Michigan before moving to Lake City, Florida in 1987. She was a homemaker and member of the Hopeful...

Aug 22, 2023

Mrs. Gerri Lanell Burnsed, age 64, of Glen St. Mary, Florida passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 22. In the Acension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospice, Jacksonville, Florida following an extended illness. Mrs. Burnsed was born in Lake City, Florida and lived most of her life in Glen St. Mary, Florida. She worked as a teacher of pre-school with Baymeadows Christian...

Aug 19, 2023

Mr. Glenn Earl Musslewhite, age 90, of Gainesville, Florida passed away on Saturday, Aug. 19, in the Plaza Health & Rehab Center, Gainesville, Florida following an extended illness. Mr. Musslewhite was born in Plant City, Florida and had resided in Lake City, Florida for 20 years before moving to Gainesville, Florida 15 years ago. He worked as a pipefitter...

Aug 16, 2023

Mrs. Vickie Marie Knight, age 76, of Fort White, Florida passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 16, in the Bedrock Rehab & Nursing of Lake City, Florida following a long illness. Mrs. Knight was born in Gothenburg, Nebraska and resided in Indiantown, Florida before moving to Lake City, Florida 30 years ago. She worked as a cashier with Walmart of...

Aug 14, 2023

Carol King, age 75, of Jacksonville FL passed away at her residence following an illness on August 14th, 2023. Mrs. Carol, being born in Ohio, had spent half of her life in Albany, Georgia, and the other half in Jacksonville, Florida. She was a devoted Catholic by faith and attended St. Matthews Catholic Church for a period of time. Mrs....

Aug 12, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Moore, age 81, of Lake City, Florida passed away on Saturday, Aug. 12, in the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City, Florida following a long illness. Mrs. Moore had resided in Lake City, Florida all of her life. She was co-owner and vice-president of Kenny Moore Electric, Lake City, Florida for many years. Elizabeth loved working...

Aug 4, 2023

Mrs. Jessica Danielle Payne, age 39, of Taylor, FL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 4 at her home. Jessica spent most of her life in Baker County and worked at Frank Wells Nursing Home as a receptionist for several years. She attended The Lord’s Church and Taylor Church. Jessica enjoyed making resin molds, crafting, and loved animals. More than...

Aug 3, 2023

Debbie L Padgett, 66 of Palatka FL entered the gates of heaven at 1:20 on the afternoon of August 3, 2023 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband who both lovingly and jokingly referred to her as his "bouncing bride or ol blu." She leaves behind 2 sons Kevin (Kayla) Padgett and Kris Padget,...

Jul 29, 2023

Linda Ruth Roder passed on to meet her Lord on July 29, 2023, in Lake City, Florida. She was 64 years old. Linda was born Linda Ruth Becker in Middletown, Ohio on November 2, 1958. As a "preemie," Linda weighed only 2 lbs, 8 oz. Neonatal ICUs did not become common until 1960; babies with Linda's weight did not...

Jul 26, 2023

Mrs. Pamela Faye Stormant, age 62, of Steinhatchee, Florida passed away at her home following a sudden illness. She was born in Lake City, Florida and lived most of her life in White Springs, Florida before moving to Steinhatchee, Florida three years ago. She was a homemaker and member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and enjoyed boat riding...

Jul 18, 2023

Mrs. Betty Carolyn Holliday, age 80, of Lake City, Florida passed away on Tuesday, July 18, in the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City, Florida following an extended illness. Mrs. Holliday was born in Savannah, Georgia and lived most of her life in Lake City, Florida. She worked as an auditor with the U.S.D.A. ( U.S. Department of Agriculture)...

Jul 18, 2023

Mr. Roy Whit Aderholt, age 82, of Lake City, Florida passed away on Tuesday, July 18, in the HCA Lake City Hospital, Lake City, Florida following an extended illness. Mr. Aderholt was born in High Springs, Florida and lived most of his life in Lake City, Florida. He served as a state trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol for...

Jul 17, 2023

Mrs. Denis Esther Juarbe, age 66, of Branford, Florida passed away on Monday, July 17, at her home following a brief illness. Mrs. Juarbe was born in Moca, Dominican Republic and had resided in West Palm Beach, Florida for over 32 years before moving to Branford, Florida 13 years ago. She was a homemaker and member of the Lake...

Jul 15, 2023

Mr. Richard Lee Johnson, age 66, of Glen St. Mary, FL passed away Saturday, July 15th at his home after an extended illness. Mr. Johnson was born in Lake City, FL and resided in Baker County all of his life. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness and enjoyed reading his Bible. Mr. Johnson was...

Jul 11, 2023

Mr. Albert "Jerry" King, Jr., age 69, of Lake City, Florida passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Jerry was born on December 2, 1953 in Lake City, Florida to Albert J. King, Sr. and Mildred Hurst King. Jerry graduated from Columbia High School in 1971 and then Lake City Junior College (now Gateway College)...

Jul 8, 2023

Mrs. Lois Burnsed Canaday, age 89, of Moniac, Georgia passed away on Saturday, July 8, in the St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospice, Jacksonville, Florida following an extended illness. Mrs. Canaday was born in Lake City, Florida and resided in the Baxter community of Baker County for many years until moving to Moniac, Georgia in 1977. She worked as a rural...

Jul 4, 2023

Ms. Bernice Inez Canaday (Babee), age 89, of Macclenny, FL passed away Tuesday, July 4th at her home. Ms. Bernice was born in Taylor, FL to the late John and Inez Taylor Godwin and was a lifelong resident of Baker County. She was a homemaker and cherished spending time with her family. Ms. Bernice had a servant’s heart and was...

Jun 28, 2023

Mrs. Yvonne Raulerson Harris, age 76, of Macclenny, Florida passed away Wednesday, June 28, at the home of her daughter in Macclenny, Florida following an extended illness. Mrs. Harris had resided in Macclenny, Florida all of her life. She was a homemaker and member of the Faith Baptist Church, Macclenny, Florida. She enjoyed fishing and all outdoor activities.  She...

Jun 26, 2023

Mrs. Emily Christen Martinez, age 32, of Folkston, Georgia passed away on Monday, June 26, in the South Georgia Health System-Brunswick Campus, Brunswick, Georgia following a short illness. Mrs. Martinez She was born in Gainesville, Florida and resided in Lake City, Florida most of her life until moving to Folkston, Georgia one year ago. She worked as assistant manager...