Obituaries

Jul 29, 2021

Mrs. Bobbie Sue (Mccarley) Vincent, age 88, of Green Cove Springs passed away peacefully on July 29, 2021. Mrs. Bobbie Sue was born in Lake Butler, FL on December  6, 1932. She was raised in Lake Butler before moving to Green Cove Springs in 1963. Mrs. Vincent worked as an administrator for local Drs. Bazley until her retirement. In her...

Jul 26, 2021

Her spunky spirit lit up the room. Her knowledge of people and determination made her the ultimate problem solver. Her love made her the best wife, mother and grandmother her family could ever ask for. Doris Anderson was a woman who could handle any situation, whether it was killing armadillos in the yard or taking care of special needs...

Jul 25, 2021

Mrs. Lavon Elizabeth Kitchens, age 76, of Starke, passed away peacefully at her home on July 25. She was born on September 10, 1944, to Cohen Warren and Helen Waldron Warren. She was a lifelong resident of Bradford County. Mrs. Kitchens was a loving person and enjoyed taking care of others. She also loved her coffee, flowers, and perfume....

Jul 19, 2021

Dorothy Mae Torbert (nee Clemons) went to be with her Lord on Monday July 19th, at the age of 88 years old.  She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by close family and loved ones.

Born in Lake Butler, FL to Clive and Lena Clemons (nee Crawford), Dorothy was preceded in death by her 8 siblings; Drew...

Jul 18, 2021

If your loved ones in heaven hear “Get you some of that driver!” then you know that was our Stump! Most people that knew Steven Gregory “Greg” Sams knew that he had a competitive and helpful spirit. February 5, 1971, in Gainesville, FL, gave the world a unique person, who was genuine and had a heart bigger than he...

Jul 14, 2021

Marvin Riley Clark (Turkey) was a typical 7 year old boy with a vivid imagination. He was a master builder with Legos and a mini Picasso with crayons and a piece of paper. When he wasn’t being a little artist, he loved watching SpongeBob and eating macaroni and cheese. On July 14, 2021, Marvin passed away at All Children’s Hospital...

Jul 11, 2021

Mr. Christopher H. Thornton, age 48, of Lake Butler passed away on July 11, 2021 in Old Town, FL. Christopher was born in Gainesville to Marion and Harriet Waldron Thornton. He worked his own business as a heavy equipment operator. Christopher enjoyed hunting, but mostly enjoyed being on a lake fishing. Christopher loved his family, especially his kids and grandkids....

Jul 10, 2021

Mrs. Shelia Juanita “Bobbie” Olin of Raiford passed away on July 10, 2021. Mrs. Bobbie was born in Jacksonville on June 18, 1941 to the late Clyde and Juanita Curts Shaw. She married the love of her life Robert Olin in 1961 before moving to Raiford in 1967. After attending beauty school Mrs. Bobbie opened Bobbie’s Comb and Brush in...

Jul 5, 2021

LYONS, Stanley Dewayne “SD,” age 86, of Horseshoe Beach, FL passed away peacefully on July 5, 2021, from an extended illness.

SD was born in Pompano Beach, FL in 1935. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Telton Lyons, and Lillian Brown Lyons; his brother, Collis Vance Lyons, his sister, Carole Ann Stella; and his former wife of...

Jul 5, 2021

Joyce Long Dukes left this world to meet her heavenly father on July 5, 2021. She entered this world on September 29, 1938 in Daytona Beach, FL to the late Melvin and Romona Robinson Long. Mrs. Dukes was a Christian and member of the Harmony Free Will Baptist Church in Lake Butler.  She graduated from Union County High School with...

Jul 4, 2021

Mr. Harold E. Moates of Lake Butler, passed away peacefully at his home on July 4, 2021 at the age of 81. Harold was born and raised in Baker County to the late Rudolph Emmit and Reath Mae Alford Moates. After high school he moved to Lake City and there he worked and raised his family. Harold was a hard-working...

Jun 29, 2021

Mr. William “Bill” Magnus, age 86, of Starke, passed away on June 29, 2021 at ET York Haven Hospice in Gainesville. He was born on December 30, 1934, in Long Island, NY. He grew up in New York and after school, enlisted in the United States Army. After 9 years of service, Bill returned home and began his career as...

Jun 24, 2021

Mr. Cordy T. Whittle, Jr., age 75, of Starke, FL passed away on June 24, 2021. Mr. Whittle was born at Camp Blanding on August 3, 1945 to the late Cordy T., Sr. and Eva Lou Perry Whittle. He is survived by his siblings, Lou (Charles) King, Susan (Pete) Thornton, J.W. (Lajuan) Whittle, and Margaret (Howard) Bowen and numerous nieces...

Jun 20, 2021

Allison Lynette Southwell, age 29, of Lake Butler, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 after a sudden illness. Allison was a smart, beautiful girl who had a love for people and her family. She was a lifelong resident of Union County and graduated from Union County High School in 2010. She attended Sardis Baptist Church.

Allison is survived by her...

Jun 17, 2021

Oliver McKinley Thurman transitioned from this life to Heaven June 17, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father Carnice Thurman, mother Odell Hall Odell, step-mother, Bea Thurman, and his brother Pete Thurman. He is survived by his wife, Jane T. Thurman; his children, Kathy Roudabush, Chris Thurman, April Kelly; brothers, Gerald and Tommy Thurman of Martinsville, Virginia; 7...

Jun 16, 2021

Carl Eugene Melton, age 61, passed away on June 16, 2021 in Raiford, Florida. He was born May 15, 1960 in Tulsa, OK. 

He loved to Draw and work out on his free time and Write letters to his family and talking to his Nephew Robert Shane on the phone! And drink his coffee! Preceded in death by his...

Jun 16, 2021

Lucian “Luke” David Andrews, age 38, of Starke passed away on June 16, 2021. He was born on December 16, 1982, in Gainesville to Larry David “LD” Andrews and Karen Jackson Gaskins. Luke was a country boy who loved fishing, hunting, farming or anything outdoors. He worked in construction and as a meat cutter for Roy’s Market in Starke. Luke...

Jun 8, 2021

Ms. Corine Bryan, age 75, of Lake Butler passed away peacefully on June 8, 2021. Corine was born October 29, 1945 in Wellborn, FL to the late Fred and Nettie Stanford Whaley. She was a devoted housewife who loved her family. She enjoyed working in her yard, playing rummy, reading her Bible and playing with her puppy Pebbles. Corine loved...

Jun 6, 2021

Marie Laura Leach Green of Starke went to be with her Heavenly Father June 6, 2021 after a long illness. Marie was born in Starke, Florida, January 17th, 1942 to Cecil E. Leach, Sr. and Alice J. Leach.  She attended Bradford County Schools and graduated in 1962. Marie’s greatest concerns in life were her Son and her Family. She was...

Jun 3, 2021

Mr. Jerry Steve Carroll, age 80, of Lake Butler passed away on June 3, 2021 at UF Health Shands in Gainesville. Jerry was born in Miami to the late Steve Butler Carroll and Wilma Thornton Carroll. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Talbert Carroll. He is survived by his three daughters Joy Carroll, Judy (Dewayne) Dukes and...