Edwin L. Crews Edwin L. Crews, 81, of Lake Butler went to be with the Lord Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at North Florida Regional Medical Center. Born in Raiford on Jan. 6, 1944, to the late James and Noreen Dukes Crews, Edwin embraced life with a strong work ethic and an infectious spirit that touched … Read more
Robert H. Bell Robert Hovey Bell, 90, of Melrose died Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. He served in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard and was a minister for over 40 years at Keystone Heights Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his son, James Robert Bell; and wife, Patsy Carolyn … Read more
Christine Blackwelder Christine Doloris Blackwelder of Lake City passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at Christian Health Center Hospice, Lynden, Washington. She was born to Myrtle Scarborough on Oct. 17, 1943, in Lake Butler. Her younger years were spent with her mother, Myrtle, brother, Kenneth, and sister, Linda, on the home farm assisting with … Read more
Randall Davis Mr. Randall Wayne Davis, 87, of Starke passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Middleburg. He was born Feb. 6, 1938, in Charleston, South Carolina to Harry K. and Myrtle (Gooding) Davis. He dedicated his professional life to serving others as the director of recreation for the city of Starke and later was … Read more
David Canova Mr. David E. Canova, 85, of Starke and a former resident of over 50 years at Kingsley Lake passed away at HCA Hospital in Gainesville, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. He was born Sept. 14, 1940, in Gainesville, to the late Levy and Mona (Alderman) Canova. David lived a full and vibrant life, cherished … Read more
Mary Anderson Mary Juanita Anderson, 92 and a beloved matriarch, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville. She was born May 18, 1933, in Starke to Percy and Rosa Griffis. She dedicated many years of her life to serving others, working tirelessly in the kitchen at Northeast Florida State Hospital until … Read more
David Canova David E. Canova, 85 of Starke and Kingsley Lake died at HCA Hospital in Gainesville, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. He was a U.S. Army veteran and member of Kingsley Lake Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife of 57 years, Dee (Walters) Canova; sons, Brian (Erica Pfenniger) and Jason (Peijie) Canova; five grandchildren; and … Read more
Thank you! The family of Mary A. Mosley would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the many kind expressions of sympathy, love, and support shown to us following the passing of our beloved. Your visits, calls, cards, flowers, and thoughtful gestures have brought us great comfort during this difficult time. We are deeply grateful … Read more
Shirley Drawdy Shirley Faye Drawdy, 75, of Lake Butler passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Orlando on Aug. 3, 1950, to the late Earl J. Griffis and Edgle Green Griffis. She was one of nine children and was raised in Apopka, Lake Okeechobee, and Orange Lake. She spent … Read more
Doyle Archer Doyle M. Archer, a beloved member of the Lake Butler community, passed away Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Solaris Healthcare in Lake City. Born on Aug. 21, 1942, in Albany, Georgia, Doyle’s journey through life was marked by service, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to those in need. With a heart as vast … Read more
