Obituaries

Sep 29, 2023

Abby Gail Davis, born on August 15, 2001, in Gainesville, Florida, has sadly departed this earth on September 29, 2023, at Elevate Care in Waukegan, Illinois. Abby's vibrant personality and zest for life left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her. Abby was a young woman full of life and laughter. She...

Sep 27, 2023

Dorothy Hellen Johnson passed away on September 27, 2023, at the age of 98. She was born on May 30, 1925, in Lake Butler, FL, to the late Naion and Lennie Smith Tomlinson. Dorothy’s life was centered around her family and friends. She dedicated herself to creating a nurturing and welcoming home for those she loved. Her caring and gentle...

Sep 26, 2023

Randall "Randy" Faile, age 59, passed away peacefully at his home in Starke, FL on September 26, 2023. He was born on June 16, 1964, in Gainesville, FL, to Bobby Faile and Norma Jean Jones Faile. Randy was a dedicated individual who took great pride in his career as a security officer. For nearly three decades, he ensured the safety and...

Sep 22, 2023

On September 22, 2023, Stuart Parker III passed away in Starke, FL surrounded by his family. Born on September 29, 1945, in Hamilton, OH, Stuart's journey through life would be marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a zest for the simple pleasures. A truck driver by trade, Stuart retired in 2014 after 41 years of service from Winn-Dixie....

Sep 21, 2023

Horace Greeley "H.G." Crawford, a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 21, 2023, after a brief illness. H.G was born July 2, 1946, in Union County, FL to St. Clair "Red" and Betty Grace Crawford. At the age of 20 years old, H.G. was drafted in the United States Army. He valued...

Sep 17, 2023

Charles Daniel Peeples, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Butler, Florida on September 17, 2023. He was born on August 14, 1934, in Perry, Florida to the late Daniel and Lorena Grubbs Peeples. Charles graduated from Union County High School in 1954 before bravely serving his country with the US Army for two years. Charles was...

Sep 11, 2023

Brandon Smith, age 31, passed away on September 11, 2023, in Jacksonville, FL, after a brief illness. He was born on August 18, 1992, and has been a lifelong resident of Lake Butler. Brandon's warm personality and quick wit brought happiness to those around him. He had a remarkable ability to make people smile and feel special. An avid Florida...

Sep 8, 2023

Theodore Roosevelt Lee, Jr. was a remarkable individual whose presence brought joy and laughter to all those around him. Born on May 20, 1951, to the late Theodore Roosevelt and Adline Martin Lee, he was a lifelong resident of Lake Butler. Roosevelt dedicated many years of his life to working at the sawmill. However, he was a jack of all...

Sep 8, 2023

Elizabeth Croft Blevins of Lulu passed away peacefully at Haven Hospice in Lake City on September 8, 2023.  She was born to James B. Carter Sr. and Juanita Gilley Carter on February 5, 1934 at their home in Dixie County.

Elizabeth loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, dancing and was a lifelong student thinking it was...

Sep 3, 2023

Lila Barber was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, September 3, 2023. Lila was born at home in Worthington Springs.  She thought on February 9, 1936, but had to change the date to February 10, 1936, to match her vehicle operator license due to a Social Security error. She traveled and worked at various Department of...

Sep 1, 2023

Aug 25, 2023

Denise "Necie" Carol Harrison, born on November 28th, 1978 in Gainesville, FL, passed away on August 25th, 2023 at the E.T. York Care Center in Gainesville.Necie was raised in Lake Butler before moving to Virginia at the age of 11. She spent most of her life in Virginia until she returned to Lake Butler in 2018. Throughout her career, Necie...

Aug 20, 2023

Tony Eugene Griffis, 61, passed away on August 20, 2023, at his home in Lake Butler. He was born on September 10, 1962, in Starke, to Gene Griffis and Mary (Clyde) Clemmons. Tony's journey through life was marked by an unwavering commitment to helping others and pursuing his many passions. With his extraordinary skills and boundless determination, he could truly...

Aug 20, 2023

Doyal Virgil Godwin, Jr., 93, passed peacefully at Lake City VA Medical Center on August 20, 2023.

Doyal was born and raised in Miami, FL. He enlisted in the US Army in 1950. While stationed in Korea, he received a letter of recognition for designing and crafting the best "Out House" door design for his company. This was just...

Aug 18, 2023

Jeremiah Lee Price, born on November 15, 1985, in Dallas, TX, passed away on August 18, 2023, at UF Health Shands in Gainesville, FL. He was 37 years old. Spending most of his life in Texas, Jeremain has called Gainesville home for the past 8 years.Jeremiah was an outgoing and laid-back person who brought joy and laughter to those around...

Aug 18, 2023

Brian Richard Greenstreet, Sr., was born on October 6, 1960, in Philadelphia, PA. He was the son of Henry Russell Greenstreet and Beatrice Doris Vernon Greenstreet. Brian spent the majority of his life in Philadelphia or New Jersey. He moved to Lake Butler several years ago to be closer to his sister.Brian had a larger-than-life personality. He had a funny...

Aug 18, 2023

Joel E. Kirby, 68, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

Joel was born in Gainesville, Florida on October 31, 1954, to his father James Roswell "Buddy" Kirby and his mother Dora Earlene Benton Kirby-Rogers. Among many other attributes, Joel was a strong, determined, hard-working man that loved his family. In Joel's...

Aug 15, 2023

Rev. James (J.R.) McLeod of Raiford, FL, a devoted servant of God and beloved family man, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, August 15, 2023, at the age of 85, in Gainesville, FL. Born on February 14, 1938, he spent his formative years in Lake Butler, FL.

A Baptist minister for 35 years, Rev. McLeod's life was marked by his...

Aug 15, 2023

Susan "Sue" Bell Tetstone passed away on August 15, 2023, at Haven Hospice in Lake City. She was born on September 19, 1953, in Akron, Ohio. Sue was kind-hearted, easy-going, warm and compassionate soul that drew people to her.Sue led a fulfilling career, dedicating ten years of service to General Electric. Later on, she spent many years working at Crawford...

Aug 12, 2023

Sylvia Amelia Gibbs, age 81, of Lake Butler, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023, at Haven Hospice in Lake City. She was born on February 9, 1942, in Greenville, SC, to Clyde Dickerson and Gladys Rebecca Kidd O'Berry. Sylvia was a dedicated Desk Clerk at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) until her well-deserved retirement. Known for her quick...