John Marcus Howard, Jr.
Mar 8, 2022
John Marcus Howard, Jr., 86, died March 8, 2022. He was born January 18, 1936, in Dukes, FL to John Marcus and Blanche Roberts Howard who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death is his sister, Gere Howard Johns.
John graduated from Union County High School then went on to Clemson University where he graduated in 1959.
He...
William "Bill" Martin
Mar 6, 2022
William “Bill” R. Martin, 81, of Graham FL passed away peacefully at home on Sunday March 6, 2022. William proudly served in the United States Air Force after high school. When he completed his time in the military he began a successful career in sales which he continued until retirement. He was an active member of Madison Street Baptist church...
Tammie Corbett
Mar 5, 2022
Tammie Corbett, age 62, passed away peacefully at her home in Lawtey, FL, on March 5, 2022. She was born in Jacksonville, FL, on August 27, 1959, to the late Thomas “TJ” and Corine Bracewell Corbett. Tammie was the type who never met a stranger; loved talking and meeting people and always had a smile on her face. Her outgoing...
Jacob Bruce Fort
Mar 3, 2022
Jacob Fort had a passion for motorcycles and loved loud, fast cars. On March 3, 2022, he took his last ride. Jacob was born on April 19, 2005, in Atlanta, GA, to Bruce Fort and Camille Ruiz. He loved his family deeply and his favorite thing to do was spend time with them and his friends. Jacob loved life and...
Clifford Lamar Clemons
Feb 27, 2022
Clifford “Lamar” Clemons, Age 71, of Starke, FL, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 11, 1950, in Starke to the late Walton and Marie (Knight) Clemons. He was a dedicated member of Evergreen Baptist Church where he enjoyed teaching Sunday School for many years. Lamar...
Nellie Estell Bielling
Feb 25, 2022
Nellie Estell Bielling, age 88, of Providence passed away peacefully at her home on February 25, 2022. Mrs. Bielling was born March 29, 1933, in Fayette, Alabama to Denver and Iowa Watkins Campbell. She retired from the Union County School System after dedicating 29 years as a school bus driver. Ms. Bielling was a wonderful cook and excellent at baking...
Jesse Bernard Jackson
Feb 24, 2022
Jesse Bernard Jackson, age 71, passed away on February 24, 2022, at UF Health Shands in Gainesville, FL. He was born January 30, 1951, in Elwood, Indiana to George Jackson and Shirley Dickerson. Jesse made a living as a contractor. In his spare time, he enjoyed his pugs, playing cards, watching wrestling, and listening to Elvis Presley. He was a...
Frank Norman Vierling
Feb 22, 2022
Mr. Frank (Ricky) Norman Vierling, age 66, of Lake Butler, passed away on February 22, 2022, at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville, FL. Mr. Vierling was born September 23, 1955, in Miami, FL, to the late James and Marlene Campbell Vierling. He worked for the Florida Department of Corrections for over 30 years as a corrections officer. Ricky enjoyed...
Shane Jaye Thornton
Feb 20, 2022
Shane Jaye Thornton, 57, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness. Shane was employed with Dupont/Chemours at the time of his passing. He has been a dedicated employee for the past 38 years and will be remembered as a hard worker who made lifelong friendships with his fellow...
Jeannette "Ms. Jet" S. Carroll
Feb 14, 2022
Jeannette S. Carroll, “Ms. Jet”, passed away at her home on February 14, 2022. Ms. Jet was born in Dover, FL on September 15, 1935, to the late George and Eva Ellison Cumbie. She moved to Lake Butler in 1985 and shortly after started Jet’s Clothing Store. Ms. Jet had a big personality and loved interacting with people. She also...
Jessie Kathryn Geiger
Feb 14, 2022
Mrs. Jessie Kathryn Green DuBose-Geiger passed away peacefully at Suwannee Valley Care Center on February 14, 2022, at the age of 93. Mrs. Jessie was born January 3, 1929, in Callahan, FL to the late Robert and Rosa Futch Green. She was a lifelong resident of Union County and enjoyed various jobs around the community. Most notably was Jessie’s Dress...
Edmund Harry Thompson
Feb 13, 2022
Mr. Edmund Harry Thompson, Jr. passed away on February 13, 2022, in Lubbock Texas, while working as a long-haul truck driver. Mr. Thompson was born June 22, 1956, in Key West, FL, to Edmund, Sr. and Betty Jean Summerall Thompson. He grew up in the Florida Keys but has made Union County his home for the past 5 years. Mr....
Edward Ollar
Feb 13, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Edward Ollar, age 70, of Jacksonville, FL. Mr. Ollar passed away peacefully in his home on February 13, 2022. Born to Samuel and Gladys Ollar in Bronx, New York on November 14, 1951, he grew up in New Jersey then moved to Florida over 40 years ago. He...
Wilbur Eugene Combs
Feb 12, 2022
Wilbur Eugene Combs, age 70, of Raiford, FL went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a brief illness on February 12, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Combs was born February 1, 1952, in Macclenny, FL, the youngest of 10 children to Wilbur and Myrtle Lee (Rhoden) Combs. Mr. Combs retired from Florida State Prison...
Denis Blom
Feb 11, 2022
Denis Ingvar Blom, 76, passed away at North Florida Regional on February 11th, 2022. He was born in Marionette, Wisconsin on April 19th, 1945 to the late Ingvar (Swede) Olaf Blom and Dorothy Elizabeth Forsberg. Denis served his country starting his four years with the Air Force and continuing his service with the Florida National Guard for eight years, finishing...
Claude Nathaniel Morgan
Feb 7, 2022
Claude Nathaniel Morgan passed away on February 7, 2022, at Haven Hospice in Orange Park, FL. He was born July 20, 1934, to Nathaniel and Effie Howard Morgan in Fairbanks, FL. He lived in Fairbanks all his life until he moved to Lake Butler with his nephew Ernest Stewart. Claude was a farmer most of his life, but his passion...
Thomas L. Jones
Feb 3, 2022
Mr. Thomas L. Jones, age 92, of Lake Butler, passed away on February 3, 2022, at E.T. York Care Center in Gainesville. Mr. Jones was born March 21, 1929, in Utica, Mississippi to the late Robert Jessie and Lottie Mae Matthews Jones. He worked for O’Steen Brothers as a mechanic until his retirement. Mr. Jones favorite pastime was fishing. He...
Willis Ray Gallop
Feb 1, 2022
Mr. Willis Ray Gallop, age 69, of Alachua, Florida, passed away on February 1, 2022. Ray was born on January 24, 1953, in Gainesville, FL to Raymond F. and Loiselle (Dowling) Gallop. He grew up in Alachua and graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1971. Ray was the first Santa Fe graduate to be drafted in the Major League...
Doris Lee Sandberg
Jan 29, 2022
Doris Lee Sandberg, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on January 29, 2022. She was born July 4, 1931, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doris worked for over 55 years as a scrub nurse. She had a caring heart and thoroughly enjoyed serving her patients. She was married to the love of her life, Jess H. Sandberg, Jr. for 72...
Jeremy James McRannolds
Jan 28, 2022
Jeremy James McRannolds, age 45, of Lake Butler, FL, passed away on January 28, 2022, after he lost his fight with Covid-19. Jeremy was born on August 4, 1976, in Traverse City, MI, to Geraldine (Laub) and James McRannolds. After graduating high school, Jeremy moved down to Florida to be with family. He began working with the Department of Corrections...
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