Obituaries

Nov 28, 2024

Edward F. Gray Jr, 65, of Lake City, FL passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, November 28, 2024 after battling stage 4 terminal cancer. He was born in Manchester, NH on January 20th, 1959 to the late Edward F. Gray Sr and Elsie Gray. Ed was a man of many traits, he has been a carpenter for a good...

Nov 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William James "Jim" Roberts, Jr., age 84, on Nov. 27, 2024 in the HCA Lake City Hospital, Lake City, Florida. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Elberton, Georgia and attended Mercer University and Mercer Law School, graduating in 1965. He then joined the...

Nov 26, 2024

Mr. Don William Hart, age 82, of Lake City, Florida passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 26, in the HCA North Florida Hospital, Gainesville, Florida. Mr. Hart was born in Sparks, Florida and had resided in Lake City since 1963. He worked as a mechanic with Occidental Chemical Company, White Springs, Florida for over 25 years before ill health forced...

Nov 24, 2024

Mr. Frank Kenneth "Kenny” Moore, age 81, passed away on Sunday, November 24th, in the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City, Florida. Mr. Moore was born in Madison, Florida and had resided in Lake City over 70 years. He was of the Baptist faith and owned Kenny Moore Electric Service in Lake City, Florida for over 50 years. He...

Nov 17, 2024

Mr. Charles Richard "Rick" Davis of White Springs, Florida died Sunday, Nov. 17, from injuries received in an auto accident near White Springs, Florida. Mr. Davis had resided in Lake City, Florida most of his life. He worked as a welder with numerous construction companies during his life time. He enjoyed taking care of his animals. He was preceded...

Nov 15, 2024

Barbara Catherine Allinder (née Guerry), 75, passed away peacefully at her home after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, Nov. 15. Born and raised in Lake City, Fla., Barbara was the daughter of the late Theo Lee Guerry and Eloise Ruth Fralick. She was a graduate of Columbia High School, class of 1967. Barbara was a devoted wife...

Nov 7, 2024

Mrs. Pearline Clyatt Cammett, age 89, of Lake Butler, Florida passed away on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Solaris Healthcare Center, Lake City, Florida. Mrs. Cammett had resided in the Providence community of Union county most of life. She was preceded in  death  by her husband, Haven Paul Cammett and her parents, Lonnie M. and Linnie Nettles Clyatt, Sr....

Oct 30, 2024

Mr. Charles Curtis “Brave” Moore, Sr., age 58, of Lake City, Florida passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City, Florida. Mr. Moore was born in Green Cove Springs, Florida and resided in Lake City for over 40 years. He worked as a truck driver with Anderson-Columbia Construction, Lake City, Florida for over...

Oct 29, 2024

Melanie Faye Davis, “Chinkie Pin”, age 65 was called home to the lord, Tuesday, October 29,2024, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Ms. Davis was born in Jacksonville, FL and resided between Duval and Nassau County, FL. She worked 27 years as a retail worker for Wal-Mart until her retirement in 2021. Ms. Davis enjoyed the beach, collecting...

Oct 25, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael A. Bennett, Sr., age 67, of Macclenny, Florida. Mr. Bennett passed away on October 25, 2024 following a heart attack. Michael was born on October 7, 1957 in Macclenny, Florida to Dorsey and Joyce Davis Bennett. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

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Oct 21, 2024

Mr. Matt Kevin Jones, age 62, of Lake City, Florida passed away on Monday, Oct. 21, in the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City, Florida. Mr. Jones had resided in Lake City, Florida all of his life. He was employed as a telemetry technician with the Lake City Medical Center and the Lake Shore Hospital for over 10 years until...

Oct 7, 2024

Ms. Paula Thrift Barton, age 72, of Macclenny, FL was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 7, 2024 with her family by her side.

Ms. Barton was born to Paul and Willa Mae Thrift on July 16, 1952. Ms. Barton was a lifelong resident and loyal citizen of Baker County. She had a...

Oct 4, 2024

Mona Jean Thorpe Lewis, 89, of Macclenny, FL went home to be with the Lord October 4th, 2024, after an amazing life of service. She was surrounded by her family at home.

She was born to the late Hollis G. Thorpe Sr. and Jane Moon Thorpe. Mona was born in Manatee, Florida and lived in Baker County...

Sep 30, 2024

Damon Fernandez, age 56, born on February 1, 1968, in Tampa, Florida, to Sylvia and James Fernandez, passed away, leaving a legacy of love, intelligence, and deep faith. The youngest of six, he was known for his sharp mind, devotion to family, and enduring love for his brothers and sisters. From a young age, he was captivated by RC cars,...

Sep 30, 2024

Mrs. Linda M. Willey, age 59, passed away peacefully on September 30th, 2024 due to complications with early onset of Alzheimer's. Linda was born in Quonset Point, Rhode Island and moved often as a young girl due to her father's Naval career. Marietta, Ga. would become home as she attended most of her grade school, high school and early years...

Sep 27, 2024

Mr. Richard Wayne Jones passed away at his home on Sept. 27, 2024 in Lake City, Florida. He was 79. Mr. Jones  or Wayne, as he was so lovingly known, loved to spend time with family, friends and his dog, Brownie. He was preceded in death by his “love”, Janet Jenkins. He leaves behind his “bonus kids”, Travis (Rebecca)...

Sep 24, 2024

Mr. Ormond “Eli” Gerald Witt, Jr., age 84, of Lake City, Florida passed away on Sept. 24, 2024 in the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City, Florida following a brief illness. Mr. Witt was born in Lake City, Florida and then moved to Clearwater, Florida before moving back to Lake City in 2004. He worked as a salesman and...

Sep 23, 2024

Ms. Pamela Fan Abraham, age 69, of Lake City, Florida passed away on Sept. 23, 2024 in the V.A. Medical Center, Lake City, Florida following an extended illness. Mrs. Abraham was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and lived in Lake City for over thirty years. She was a homemaker and an Air Force veteran. She is survived by three...

Sep 21, 2024

Mary Combs Tarte, 87, of Glen Saint Mary, Florida, was called home September 21st, 2024, following a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family at St. Vincent’s Riverside.

She was born to the late Owen (Son) Combs, Sr. and Ruby Davis Combs. Mary was born in Sanderson, Florida and was a lifelong resident of Baker County. She...

Sep 17, 2024

Mrs. Jean Herbert Brimmer, age 82, of Lake City, Florida passed away on Tuesday, September 17, in the Bedrock Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Lake City, Florida following an extended illness. Mrs. Brimmer was born Jean Alberta Herbert in Trenton, New Jersey and resided in Kissimmee, Florida for over 20 years until moving to Lake City one year ago. She...