Obituaries

Nov 22, 2020

Nadine Brierton Faulk, age 58, of Lake Butler, FL passed away on November 22, 2020 at her home. She was born on February 3, 1962, in Chicago, IL to David Brierton and JoAnn DelaPaz Brierton. At age 15, Mrs. Nadine’s family moved to Lake Butler and she began school at Union County High where she graduated in 1980. After graduation,...

Nov 20, 2020

Stephen M. Henley Sr., 68, of Bradford County, FL, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 20th.  He was born in Starke, FL to Calvin Henley, Sr. and Helen J. Henley on January 31, 1952.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Charles, and his nephew, Justin Hardenbrook.

He is survived by his children Stephen (Elaine) Henley, Charity (Mark)...

Nov 18, 2020

Ms. Alice Joy Green, age 87, passed away on November 18, 2020, at the North Florida Regional Medical Hospital in Gainesville. She was born on January 20, 1933 in Breese, IL to the late Harry and Maude Smith Lappe. Ms. Green moved to Bradford County at a young age and spend most of her life there. She worked at the...

Nov 17, 2020

Nov 16, 2020

Mr. Dustin Harold Smith, age 36, passed away peacefully at his home in Starke, FL on November 16, 2020. He was born March 20, 1984 in Gainesville, FL to Harold Alan Smith and the late Keri Lynn Doss Smith. Dustin was a lifelong resident of Bradford County and graduate of Bradford County High School. He loved spending time outdoors, whether...

Nov 15, 2020

Mr. Allen Leslie Fink, age 40, passed away on November 15, 2020 in Pensacola, FL. He was born April 5, 1980. Allen was a welder/pipe fitter by trade. He was a believer in Christ and baptized at the age of 13. He loved 4-wheeling, hunting, and fishing. Allen was the strength of his family. He was always there to lend...

Nov 14, 2020

Mrs. Barbara Bennett Rumph, age 77, of Lake Butler, Florida passed away peacefully on November 14, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. Mrs. Rumph was born on March 25, 1943 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Warren and Annie Ruth (Tyson) Bennett. She was a 1960 graduate of Andrew Jackson High School and a week later, married the love...

Nov 13, 2020

Summer Elizabeth Crosby, 35, of Lake Butler, Florida passed away on November 13, 2020.  She was born in West Palm Beach, Fl on January 17, 1985.  She is the only daughter of Eddie and Patti Crosby.  She is a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend.  Summer left this world unexpectedly and way too young.  She attended Union County...

Nov 8, 2020

Nov 5, 2020

Mr. John Robert Winn, Sr., age 82, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2020. Mr. Winn was born on February 25, 1938 to the late William Franklin and Elizabeth Smallwood Winn. He was a lifelong resident of Union County and graduated UCHS in 1956. After graduation, Mr. Winn proudly joined the US Air Force and then later the US Army....

Oct 31, 2020

Norma Jacqueline “Jackie” Owens was born on December 16, 1935 in Columbia County, FL. She grew up in Providence and Camp Blanding. Jackie graduated from Bradford High School. Soon after graduation, Jackie married A.W. “Johnny” Chapman. They lived 20 years in military service before her husband retired and they moved to Florida. They raised their three children who now live...

Oct 27, 2020

Mr. Joseph Lamar Malphurs, age 86, of Bland, Florida passed away peacefully on October 27, 2020 at the North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville. He was born on August 12, 1934 to the late York Lanier Malphurs and Huldah Rivers Malphurs. He was a lifelong resident of Bland and a 1953 graduate of Alachua High School. Mr. Lamar was a...

Oct 27, 2020

Timothy Leon Elixson, 58, of Lake Butler, Florida passed away peacefully on October 27, 2020 at Shands UF in Gainesville, Florida.

Timmy was born at home on December 2, 1961, in Winter Haven, Florida, to the late Paul and Elizabeth Elixson. Timmy was a life long resident of Union County Florida. He was a mechanic by trade. He could fix...

Oct 20, 2020

Oct 19, 2020

Oct 15, 2020

Ms. Dolores Bacon Brocato, age 84, passed away on October 15, 2020 at the Douglas Center in Jacksonville, FL. She was born August 30, 1936 in Eustis, FL to the late Oscar and Fronita Bacon. Ms. Brocato was a true artist; she painted, played the piano, and wrote poetry. She also enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles, and being close to her...

Oct 8, 2020

Oct 8, 2020

On Thursday, October 8th, 2020, Lloyd Laverne Dyal, Jr. passed from this life peacefully at his home in Brooker, FL with his wife and children at his bedside. He was born April 9th, 1942 in Brooker, FL on the Dyal Farm to the late Theo Kelley Dyal and Lloyd L. Dyal Sr. He is survived by his wife of 53...

Oct 7, 2020

Vernelle Barnett Sapp, 92 of Raiford, FL went to be with her Lord on October 7, 2020.  Vernelle was born to Lessie Elliott Barnett and Vivan Barnett on August 21, 1928 in Lakeland, Fl.   Her family moved to Raiford in 1931. Vernelle lived in Raiford until 2018 when she moved to Park of the Palms in Keystone Heights, FL.  She...

Oct 7, 2020

Ms. Glenda Dale Kalenza, 71, of Lake Butler, FL passed away on October 7, 2020 at her home. She was born on August 14, 1949 in Palatka, FL. She lived in numerous towns until she settled in Lake Butler about 14 years ago. She worked as a cashier and loved fishing and sowing. Ms. Kalenza was preceded in death by...