Obituaries

Jan 24, 2021

Ms. Bertha Mae Southerland, age 84, of Hawthorne, FL passed away peacefully at her home on January 24, 2021. Ms. Southerland was born March 16, 1936 to the late Roy and Masie Rigdon Crews. She was born and raised in Lake Butler, FL and graduated from Union County High School in 1954. She worked for Gates Rubber Company for many...

Jan 24, 2021

Captain James David Holmes, USMC, Retired, of Middleburg, FL passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 after reaching what he liked to describe as the perfect age of 91 years.  After one week of failing health, he died peacefully within his home in Middleburg under the loving care of his family. Jimmy was a Marine mustang officer. The original definition...

Jan 21, 2021

Lake City, Florida – George Phil Eunice, 75, passed away on January 21, 2021. Phil was born in Starke, Florida on July 4, 1945. He is survived by Carlene, his wife of 55 years; brothers, Emory (Pat), Sammy (Martha), Roger (Sharon); sister Connie (Jay); and brother-in-law and best friend, Arthur (Ted) Melton; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in...

Jan 18, 2021

Mr. Harlis “Ricky” Ellington Jr, age 65, of Lake Butler, FL passed away peacefully on January 18, 2021 at the North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville with his family by his side. Ricky was born on December 30, 1955 to Harlis R. and Mary Alice (Griffis) Ellington, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Butler and a graduate of...

Jan 16, 2021

Mr. Claude Lester Thomas, 88, longtime resident of Union County, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the home of his daughter. He was surrounded by family.

Mr. Thomas was born in Lake Butler, October 16, 1932, the son of Henry and Pearl Thomas. He was a devoted family man, admired for his persistence and renowned for his work...

Jan 14, 2021

Mr. Robert Anthony Molchan, Jr., age 59, of Lacrosse passed away on January 14, 2021. Robert was born August 20, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Robert Anthony, Sr. and Margaret McKay Molchan. He lived the majority of his life in Ohio until moving to Florida in 2002. Robert earned a living being a long-distance truck driver. In his...

Jan 11, 2021

Mr. Owen Combs, Jr., age 78, of Sanderson passed away at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside in Jacksonville on January 11, 2021. Mr. Combs was born in Sanderson, FL on June 12, 1942 to the late Owen Sr. and Ruby Davis Combs. He graduated from Baker County High School in 1960. He worked construction for many years before joining the Union...

Jan 11, 2021

Dwight Oliver Hersey, 71, of Worthington Springs, Florida passed away peacefully on January 11, 2021 at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville. He was born on May 30, 1949, to Clyde and Geneva (Alford) Hersey. He grew up in Theressa, FL and graduated from Bradford County High in1967. That same year, he married the love of his life, Lois Elaine...

Jan 9, 2021

Geraldine Opal Varnes Griffis, 77, after an incredibly loving, fruitful, abundant, purposeful, memorable, and driven life, gloriously entered heaven on January 09, 2021. 

Geraldine was a passionate, vivacious lady who loved fervently and was many things to many people.  But first and foremost, she was a servant of Jesus Christ.  She loved her Lord and Savior and this was reflected...

Jan 8, 2021

It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you our beloved mother, Mary Williams, passed away January 8, 2021.

Mom was blessed with a large family which she cherished. She had 6 children, Victor Williams, Regina Williams Marten, Rachelle Pappy, Katrina Williams, James Earl Williams, Jr., and Tracy Richey. Mom has 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

All are welcome...

Jan 8, 2021

On Friday, January 8, 2021 Willie "Dub" Waters, went to heaven at Haven Hospice.

He was born on August 10, 1937 to Jesse Jird and Catherine (Fleming) Waters in Lake City, Florida.  He love doing puzzles.  He was known as the puzzle man at Advent Christian Village Dowling Park. He made a lot of friends while doing his puzzles.  He...

Jan 2, 2021

Mr. James Edward Vaughn (Bub/Bubba), 49, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2021 at his home in Lake Butler surrounded by loved ones. He was born March 9, 1971 in Huntington, West Virginia. He resided most of his younger days in Okeechobee, FL. Then moved to Lake Butler where he met his loving wife. Bub was a jack of all...

Dec 31, 2020

Ms. Johnnie Mae Bradley Weeks, age 74, of Lake Butler went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2020. Ms. Johnnie Mae was born in Live Oak, FL to the late Willie and Rena Bell Bradley. She worked as a battery manufacturer for GE until her retirement. In her spare time, Ms. Johnnie Mae enjoyed fishing, shopping, playing...

Dec 31, 2020

Ms. Shirley Nell Green, age 82, passed away on December 31, 2020 at the Vitas Suites in Gainesville, FL. Ms. Green was born in Jasper, FL to the late George “Earl” and Inez Hinton Green. She was a 1956 graduate of Bradford County High School and a member of Brooker Baptist Church. Ms. Green was the first female mayor of...

Dec 30, 2020

Dec 30, 2020

Mrs. Ruth Marie “Perry” Paladino, age 80, of Hampton, Florida passed away Wednesday December 30, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Gainesville, Florida on March 2, 1940 to the late Evelyn Inez & Acey Hazelton Perry. Mrs. Paladino was a longtime resident of Hampton where she worked in food service at Hampton Elementary School as well as Starke Elementary School where she retired....

Dec 27, 2020

Mrs. Cynthia “Cyndi” Ann Rooney, 53, of Lake Butler, FL passed away peacefully on December 27, 2020 at the UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville. Cyndi was born on May 9, 1967 in Richwood, WV to Ralph Reese and Elizabeth Coakley. She moved around growing up and eventually ended up in Colorado where she met the love of her life,...

Dec 24, 2020

Robin, 52, of Alachua, passed away on December 24, 2020. Robin was born in Gainesville to A. E “Gene” and Fran Culbreth on August 26, 1968. She went to Eastside High School and graduated in 1986. Robin worked in bookkeeping and office management. She enjoyed taking care of her animals; some would call her an Animal Whisper. Cheering on the...

Dec 23, 2020

Mrs. Jane Bennett, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Valrico, FL on December 23, 2020. Mrs. Bennett was born July 26, 1936 to the late Floyd and Cardell Vining Long. Mrs. Bennett was a godly woman and faithful member of the Brandon Church of Christ for 42 years and for the last eight years, a member of...

Dec 21, 2020

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Fortner, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home on December 21, 2020 with her family by her side. Mrs. Ann was born in Lake Butler and graduated from Union County High School. She attended Stetson University and graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in English. Mrs. Ann was a teacher and drama club...