Obituaries

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...

Sep 19, 2021

Mr. Dwight Rosier, age 70, of Lawtey, Florida died Sunday, Sept. 19, in the Ascension St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Middleburg, Florida following an extended illness. Mr. Rosier was born in Lawtey, Florida and lived in Macclenny, Florida until joining the U.S. Army after graduating from Baker County High School. He then returned to Lawtey, Florida to live and then...

Sep 17, 2021

Marlene West Blanton, age 87 of Glen St. Mary, Florida passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, at the Maccleny Nursing Home. She was born September 13, 1934, in Canton, Georgia to Herbert C. West and Odell Smithwick West. After graduating from Canton High School in 1950, at age 16, Marlene became a bookkeeper for Nejasco Farms Dairy, owned by...

Sep 17, 2021

Mr. James Russell “Homey” Anderson, age 64, of Lake City, Florida died Friday, Sept. 17, at his residence following an extended illness.  Mr. Anderson was born in Live Oak, Florida and lived in Dowling Park, Florida before moving to Lake City, Florida three years ago. He had worked as a saw operator with W.B. Howland’s Truss Plant in Live...

Sep 15, 2021

Kenneth (Kenny) Roger Carle, age 74, of Lake City, FL, died in his sleep on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on October 29, 1945.

Kenny served 2 years in the United States Army.  While stationed at Fort Knox, KY he had meet Wanda and they had 2 children. Kenny traveled quite...

Sep 14, 2021

Mrs. Angelina Maria (Angie) Dugger, age 43, of Sanderson, Florida, passed away on September 14, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born on August 9, 1978, in Macclenny to Lonnie and Levoice (Johnson) Harris. Angie loved scalloping in Steinhatchee, boating and tubing with her family at Lake Kerr in Salt Springs, going out to eat and...

Sep 13, 2021

Mrs. Lennie Ola Bryan, age 86, of Lake City, Florida died Monday. Sept. 13, in the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City, Florida following an extended illness. Mrs. Bryan was born in Live Oak, Florida and resided in Delray Beach, Florida for over 30 years before moving to Lake City, Florida in 1976. She worked in the deli at...

Sep 12, 2021

Mrs. Debra Marcel Brown, age 67, of Lake City, Florida died Sunday, Sept. 12, in the Lake City Medical Center, Lake City, Florida following an extended illness.  Mrs. Brown had resided in Lake City, Florida all of her life and worked in various administration positions with the Columbia County School System for over 30 years until her retirement. She...

Sep 10, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Ann Butterfield, age 88 of Lake City, Florida passed away Friday, September 10th, in the Lake City Medical Center, Lake City, Florida following an illness. Mrs. Butterfield was born in 1932 in Barnet, Vermont. Until Mrs. Butterfields health started to decline, she was an active part in the Life Enrichment Center and greatly enjoyed doing her crafts...