Obituaries

Nov 5, 2021

Mrs. Madeliene Dorcas Duce, age 88, of Lake City, Florida died Friday, Nov. 5, in the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City, Florida following an extended illness. Mrs. Duce was born in Charlotte Harbor, Florida and resided in Valdosta, Georgia before moving to Lake City, Florida in 1966. She worked as a registered nurse with Lake Shore Hospital, Lake...

Nov 5, 2021

Mr. Eric Neale Anderson, age 73, of Lake City, Florida died Friday, Nov. 5, in the Lake City Medical Center, Lake City, Florida following a long illness. Mr. Anderson was born in Brewster, Florida and lived in Lakeland, Florida before moving to Lake City, Florida 46 years ago. He was a licensed general contractor and master carpenter in Lakeland,...

Nov 4, 2021

Mrs. Gussie Koon Thornton, age 74, of Fort White, Florida died Thursday, Nov. 4, in the Rehabilitation Center of Lake City, Florida following an extended illness.  Mrs. Thornton was born in Lake City, Florida and resided in Raiford, Florida for many years before moving back to Fort White, Florida in 2000. She was a homemaker and member of the...

Oct 22, 2021

Mrs. Courtney McGuire Crews, age 42, of Macclenny, Florida passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on the afternoon of October 22nd, 2021. Courtney was born on the 4th of July in 1979 in Birmingham, Alabama. Her parents, James Robert McGuire (Connie) and Paula Trull Moore (Don) loved her and raised her to be a strong,...

Oct 22, 2021

Mrs. Anna “Faye” Johnson, age 91, of Fleming Island, Florida died Friday, Oct. 22, at the home of her daughter in Orange Park, Florida. She was born in Taylor, Florida and lived most of life in Glen St. Mary and Macclenny, Florida. She lived a life of many “Blessings”. She served a great God, had a loving and caring...

Oct 22, 2021

Mr. Virgil Conner, age 96, of Sanderson, FL passed away suddenly, Friday, October 22 in the Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital, Macclenny, FL. Mr. Conner was born in Baker County, FL and remained a resident his entire life. He enjoyed hunting, plowing the family farm and spending time in his rocking chair on his front porch. He is preceded in death...

Oct 19, 2021

Mrs. Susie Ann Marsh, age 98, of Sanderson, Florida died Tuesday, Oct. 19, in the Macclenny Nursing and Rehab Center, Macclenny, Florida following a long illness.  Mrs. Marsh was born in the Taylor community of Baker County and resided there her entire life. She was a member of the Glen Baptist Church, Glen St. Mary, Florida and enjoyed fishing...

Oct 14, 2021

Mr. Wilbur Eugene Tomlinson, age 88, of Lake City, Florida died Thursday, Oct. 14, in the V.A. Medical Center, Lake City, Florida following an extended illness. Mr. Tomlinson was born in Lake City, Florida and entered the U.S. Navy and served 30 years before retiring with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. He then moved back to Lake City...

Oct 13, 2021

Mrs. Catherine Clair Vining, age 80, of Starke, FL passed away Wednesday, October 13th in the Haven Hospice, Orange Park, FL following an extended illness. Mrs. Vining was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late William and Mardie Thrower Lane. She lived in Yulee, FL for many years until relocating to Starke, FL over 20 years ago. Mrs. Vining was...

Oct 9, 2021

Mr. Thomas James “T.J.” Sperry, age 29, of Wellborn, Florida died Saturday, Oct. 9, in Darien, Georgia. Mr. Sperry was born in Zephyrhills, Florida and resided in Middleburg and Lake City, Florida most of life. He worked as a mechanic in automobile and air conditioning with AC Tech Services, Middleburg, Florida for over five years. He is survived by...

Oct 8, 2021

Mr. Fred Blease Stivender, Jr., age 56, of Macclenny, Florida died Friday, Oct. 8, at his residence following a brief  illness. Mr. Stivender was born in Germany and lived in the Georgia bend of St. George, Ga. before moving to Macclenny, Florida 15 years ago. He was employed as a truck driver with R.H. Davis Oil Company, Macclenny, Florida...

Oct 8, 2021

Mrs. Ruth Marie Pidgeon, age 66, of Lake City, Florida died Friday, Oct. 8, in the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City,  Florida following an extended illness.  Mrs. Pidgeon was born in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina  and had resided in Lake City, Florida for the past 30 years.  She worked as a courier with Lab Corp in Lake City...

Oct 4, 2021

Mrs. Gertrude (Trudy) Miller, long time resident of Lake City, FL, passed away on October 4, 2021, after a short illness.  She was born to Grover Cleveland Harrell and Gladys Pearl Harrell on December 4, 1926, in Timmonsville, SC.

She was a farm girl in a large family of 10 children. After high school she attended and...

Sep 30, 2021

Mrs. Earlie V. Gainey, age 78, of Glen St. Mary, FL passed away Thursday, September 30 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Gainey was born in Folkston, GA to the late Kenny Alfred and Emma Earlie Thomas Turner. She resided in Maxville, FL before moving to Baker County, FL almost 50 years ago. Mrs. Gainey enjoyed watching...

Sep 26, 2021

Mr. William Larry Norris, age 77, of Wellborn, Florida passed away peacefully on September 26, 2021 at his home.  He was the owner of Norris Construction and Crane Company for over 40 years until his retirement in 2014. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Lake City, Florida. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, fishing, western shows, golf cart...

Sep 25, 2021

Mrs. Cathryn Marie Peterson, age 80, of Glen St. Mary, Florida died Saturday, Sept. 25, in the St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospice, Jacksonville, Florida following a long illness.  Mrs. Peterson was born in Baldwin, Florida and had resided in Glen St. Mary, Florida since 1982. She worked for K-Mart Store and Macclenny Products until her retirement. She loved her family...

Sep 24, 2021

Mr. Roy “ Shonn” DeShonn Prevatt, age 48, of Macclenny, FL passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 24 in his hometown. Shonn was born April 20, 1973 in Gainesville, FL to Patricia Anderson Prevatt. He was a long time employee of B & H Interiors and loved the Florida Gators, fishing, and being with family and friends. He was preceded...

Sep 22, 2021

Angela Nicole Fralick, resident of O'Brien, FL passed away on September 22nd, 2021 at Lake City Medical Center. Angela was born on February 17, 1986 to David and Dawn Fralick. She was a lifelong resident of Lake City, Florida and worked in the banking industry with 11 years at Columbia County Bank. Angie was known for her bright spirit,...

Sep 22, 2021

Dorothy Nell Hunter passed away peacefully the morning of September 22nd, 2021. She was born to the late George and Georgia Hall of Branford Florida on October 18, 1940. She was the granddaughter of a Civil War veteran (in the battle of Olustee). Dorothy lived over 40 years in her country home with her best friend and husband, Louis....

Sep 22, 2021

Mr. Donnie Alvin “Don” Kite, age 86, of Fort White, Florida died Wednesday, Sept. 22, in the North Florida Regional Medical Center, Gainesville, Florida following an extended illness.  Mr. Kite was born in Lake Butler, Florida and had resided in Fort White, Florida for the past 30 years. He worked for the Coca Cola Company and was manager of...