Obituaries — Feb. 4, 2025

  • February 4, 2025
  • Cliff Smelley

Roger Akers Roger Dean Akers, 75, of Starke died Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at his residence with his family by his side. Survivors are his wife of 55 years, Penny Akers; daughters, Serena Riley, Tabbie W…

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Obituaries — Jan. 28, 2025

  • January 28, 2025
  • Cliff Smelley

Sarah Addison It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sarah Louvenia Addison, who departed this life peacefully on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at the age of 85. Born Nov. 8, 1939, in La…

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Card of Thanks — Roy Jackson family

  • January 21, 2025
  • Cliff Smelley

A Special Thank You! My family and I will be forever grateful for all the love and kindness shown to us in the passing of the love of my life, Roy Jackson. We are thankful to each of you for the flowe…

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Obituaries — Jan. 21, 2025

  • January 21, 2025
  • Cliff Smelley

Edward Bradford Edward “Ed” Bradford died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. He was born Feb. 13, 1947, in Eugene, Oregon. He retired from the Navy in 1985. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Bradfo…

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Obituaries — Jan. 14, 2025

  • January 14, 2025
  • Cliff Smelley

Deborah Hart Deborah Denise Hart, 62, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Haven Hospice, Lake City, following an extended illness. She was born, and lived most of her life, in Lake B…

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Obituaries — Jan. 7, 2025

  • January 7, 2025
  • Cliff Smelley

Billy Belford It is with great sadness that the family of Billy James Belford announces his passing after a brief illness on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at the age of 71. He was born in Union County on Oct…

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Obituaries — Dec. 27, 2024

  • December 27, 2024
  • Cliff Smelley

EulaMae Carlton EulaMae Carlton, 89, of Starke, passed away Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at E.T. York Hospice in Gainesville. She was born in Lawtey on May 1, 1935, to the late Frank Marion Cruce and Gertru…

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Obituaries — Dec. 20, 2024

  • December 20, 2024
  • Cliff Smelley

Luis Chavarria Luis Alberto Chavarria, a beloved son, brother, and cherished uncle, passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Butler on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. Born on Aug. 10, 1959, in Blytheville,…

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Obituaries — Dec. 17, 2024

  • December 17, 2024
  • Cliff Smelley

Cynthia Barnum Cynthia “Cindy” Elizabeth Barnum, 61, of Starke, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville. She was born in Miami on Feb. 9, 1963, to the late Leo…

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