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Robert N. Thornton

Robert N. Thornton

Apr 23, 2022

Mr. Robert Thornton, age 77, of Starke, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2022, at the Haven Hospice in Gainesville. He was born on August 27, 1944, in Macclenny to Willis Thornton and Grace Moates. After growing up in Glen St. Mary, he moved to Starke around age 18 and resided there for the remainder of his life.  He was...

Daniel Ray Nipper

Daniel Ray Nipper

Apr 14, 2022

Daniel Ray Nipper, 83, of Alachua, FL passed away on April 14, 2022, at his home.

Known to his family as Ray, he was born December 3, 1938, to Samuel Pates and Elma Robinson Nipper.

Ray served in the United States Army. He was first in his family to graduate college and earn a Bachelor’s degree, all while working full...

William Marshall Swisher

William Marshall Swisher

Apr 13, 2022

Mr. Swisher will be laid to rest at Jacksonville National Cemetery with Military honors on Monday, April 18th at 12:30pm. The family will receive friends for a visitation from 10:00am - 11:00am on Monday, April 18th at Archer- Milton Funeral Home, Lake Butler.

Captain John Dekle Rimes, Jr.

Captain John Dekle Rimes, Jr.

Apr 8, 2022

On April 8, 2022, Captain John D. Rimes, Jr., of Worthington Springs, FL,  took his final flight, at the age of 85, leaving behind his crew; loving wife of 63 years, Lessie Rimes; daughter, Tammy Rimes of Colorado; sons, John (Betty) Rimes and Jeff (Keri) Rimes all of Worthington Springs; honorary son, Tiger “Ron” Rodrigue of Santa Rosa Beach, FL;...

Charles Canova Howard

Charles Canova Howard

Apr 8, 2022

Mr. Charles Howard, age 68, of Lake Butler, passed away on April 7, 2022, at his home. He was born on May 8, 1953, in Lake City, to Canova and Shirley (O’Steen) Howard. Charles was a lifelong resident of Union County. He was a true outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and anything on the farm.  He loved life and his...

Deborah Wilkes Hanlon

Deborah Wilkes Hanlon

Apr 7, 2022

Deborah ( Debby) Wilkes Hanlon, age 74 of Keystone Heights, FL passed away April 07, 2022 in Starke FL while fiercely battling many medical challenges.   She is survived by her childhood friend and longtime husband of 52 years Reginald Hanlon III, her son Todd Hanlon (Kristie), her daughter Elizabeth Masters (Mike), and grandkids and loved ones; Hope Masters, Collin...

Christy Hilda Wilkerson

Christy Hilda Wilkerson

Apr 5, 2022

Christy Hilda (Pickett) Wilkerson, age 61, of Lake Butler, passed away on April 5, at the Haven Hospice in Lake City. She was born on April 13, 1960, to Abbie and Hilda (Fair) Pickett. She grew up in the Jacksonville and Macclenny areas before moving to Lake Butler in the early 2000’s. She was a loving person and enjoyed spending...

Durward "Mont" Delmont Cadle

Durward "Mont" Delmont Cadle

Apr 5, 2022

Durward Delmont “Mont” Cadle of Starke, Florida passed away April 5, 2022, at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. Born May 4, 1934, in Rhodell, West Virginia the only child of the late Robert A. “Gus” and Garnet Wood Cadle. He is survived by Laverna Grizzell Cadle, his wife of 67 years. His sons Monte Dale Cadle of...

Johnny Christopher Richerson

Johnny Christopher Richerson

Apr 2, 2022

Mr. Johnny Christopher Richerson, age 72, of Lake City, passed away on April 2, 2022, at Haven Hospice following a brief illness. Mr. Richerson was born November 6, 1949, in Alabama to the late Hastie and Irene Richerson. He was an avid Florida Gators fan who enjoyed listening to music and being around his animals. Working in the lawn care...

Wesley Edward Dixon, Sr.

Wesley Edward Dixon, Sr.

Mar 29, 2022

Wesley (Dick) Edward Dixon, of Ocala met Jesus face to face on March 29, 2022, surrounded by his family. 

Dick was born in Shiloh, Florida to the late William & Elizabeth Dixon on May 9, 1931 and was a lifelong resident of Ocala.  He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy on the USS Bairokoduring the Korean War. He...

Robert "Bob" Lee Ryder

Robert "Bob" Lee Ryder

Mar 25, 2022

Mr. Robert “Bob” Ryder, of Sanderson, FL, age 70 years old, passed away peacefully on March, 25, 2022. He was born June 1951 to James & Cora Ryder of Lake Butler, FL.  Bob was a First Class Pipe Fitter by trade having worked in the Jacksonville area for many years, as well as parts of Georgia and Mississippi. He met...

Ida Mabel (Bear) Mast

Ida Mabel (Bear) Mast

Mar 25, 2022

Mrs. Ida Mabel (Bear) Mast, age 73, of Lake Butler, Florida, went home to her eternal reward on March 25, 2022, after suffering a heart attack. She was born on June 2, 1948, in Lima, OH to Clarence S. and Mary E. (Brunk) Bear. Mrs. Ida grew up in Ohio and on April 6, 1974, married Lawrence (David)Mast. The two...

Kelly  Jo Mullen

Kelly Jo Mullen

Mar 25, 2022

Kelly Jo Mullen, age 67, went to her Heavenly home on March 25, 2022. She was born on December 15, 1954, to the late Richard and Elayne Mullen in Antigo, Wisconsin. Her parents owned a motel in Antigo, WI and Kelly would work helping her mother in the motel. At an early age, Kelly’s had a love of horses, and...

Arlene Frances Scates Raulerson

Arlene Frances Scates Raulerson

Mar 25, 2022

Mrs. Arlene Frances Scates Raulerson, age 70 years old, went to her Heavenly home on March 25, 2022. She was born on November 9, 1951, to Burt Scates and Louise Scates Beverlin in Washington, D.C. She and her family moved to Baker County in her early teens. Arlene attended and graduated from Baker County High School where she met her...

Katherine Manning Carlton

Katherine Manning Carlton

Mar 15, 2022

Katherine Manning Carlton, 64, of High Springs, FL passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after an extended illness. Katherine was born November 2, 1957, to the late James Manning and Deanna White Tetstone. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Synquest. Katherine enjoyed taking trips to the mountains or just going for long drives...

Clifton Thomas Regar

Clifton Thomas Regar

Mar 11, 2022

Clifton Thomas Regar

Born April 22 1953, in Dade City Florida, Died March 11, 2022, son of the late James E. Regar and Elouise Allen Regar, after a long bout with cancer. Clifton lived with Sidney Keen, widower of Clifton’s late sister Verdia Mae Keen. Clifton has one surviving sister, Jimmie Sue Smith, husband Kay Smith of Hueytown, Alabama. Other...

Sherrill Lavelle Flanagan

Sherrill Lavelle Flanagan

Mar 10, 2022

Ms. Sherrill Lavelle Flanagan, age 49, of Brooker passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Sherrill was born July 11, 1972, to the late Rhett Flanagan and Judy Hunter Flanagan. She loved people and always had a smile on her face. She was the kind of person you couldn’t help but to love her. Sherrill enjoyed watching movies and spending...

Julia Chambers Stewart

Julia Chambers Stewart

Mar 10, 2022

Julia Chambers Stewart, 60, of Raiford passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 10, 2022. She was born September 15, 1961, in Jacksonville, FL to Joyce and Bill Chambers. She graduated from Bradford County High School in 1979 and went on to receive an AA degree from Santa Fe Community College before transferring to the University of Florida to pursue her law...

Minnie Alice Parrish

Minnie Alice Parrish

Mar 10, 2022

Minnie Alice Parrish, 85, of Lake Butler, passed away on March 10, 2022, at Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City. Mrs. Parrish was born February 23, 1937, to the late Heywood and Loca Waters McLeod. She has been a lifelong resident of Lake Butler and worked as a Pre-K teacher for Lake Butler Elementary until her retirement. She enjoyed...

Heather Elizabeth Withrow

Heather Elizabeth Withrow

Mar 8, 2022

Heather Elizabeth Withrow (Whitlock), 39, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away March 8, 2022, at UF Health in Jacksonville. She was born June 11, 1982, in Jacksonville, FL. Heather was born to parents William Whitlock and Elizabeth Whitlock.

Some of Heathers hobbies included: shopping, being pampered, scrapping (if you know you know), and as we all know eating. Most of all...

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