Jacob Blalock Jacob (Jake) Michael Blalock, 35, of Lake Butler, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. He was born in Gainesville on May 27, 1987. He grew up in Lake Butler, where he was surrounded by loving friends and family. He attended Union County High School and graduated in 2005. He spent many years working…

Harold Colston Jr. Harold (Hal) I. Colston Jr., 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. He was born June 13, 1964, in Rome, Georgia (Floyd County) to Harold Sr. and Alberta (Bert) Colston. His father was in the military.  He resided in several states, with the longest residency in Rome, Georgia…

William Blackwelder William “W.O.” Blackwelder, 89, of Middleburg died at his home Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Christine (Taylor) Blackwelder; his second wife, Joenell (Wilkinson) Blackwelder; and a brother, Samuel Blackwelder. Survivors are his sister, Cybil Gene Douglas of Worthington Springs; stepson,…

    Dwight Cilley II Dwight Walter “Dewy” Cilley II, 53, passed away in his home on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. Although sadly unexpected, we know he passed peacefully and now joins his beloved sister, “Sherri” (Edwards) in Heaven. He was all heart and valued for his loyalty, turning friends into family throughout his life.…

  Calvin Henley Jr. Calvin E. Henley Jr., “Little Calvin”, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Shands Hospital, Gainesville from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was of the Pentecostal faith and attended the Sampson City Church of God. He was known as an excellent fisherman and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He…

Thank you Your words have comforted us, your support has strengthened us, and your love has sustained us. We extend our deepest thanks for all the kindness shown to us during our greatest sadness. We appreciate it more than words can express and it will always be remembered. The Family of  Mrs. Elaine D. Haile

  Douglas Barnett Douglas P. Barnett, 65, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, Dec. 11, 2022, at Haven Hospice in Lake City. He was born on July 12, 1957, in Starke, to Vernon Barnett and Peggy Dale Barnett. He grew up having mad sports skills. He played football and basketball at Union County High in…

  Thomas Barker Sr. Thomas W. Barker Sr. of Starke passed away at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. He was born in Leavenworth, Kansas to Kenneth Wayne Barker and Elizabeth Whiner Barker Simeral on Nov. 13, 1953. He graduated from Newberry High School. He worked many years for the Florida Department of Corrections…

Carl Byrd Carl Byrd, 90, of Starke, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Orange Park. He was born June 19, 1932, in Starke to Ernest and Adele (Box) Byrd. He worked for the city of Starke, where he was a driver for the sanitation department. He was an avid horseback rider and, in his…

Thank you! The family of the late Mr. Willie James Randolph Sr. would like to thank everyone for the many acts of love and kindness during our time of loss. Truly our burden was lifted because of the love and care shown to us. May God richly bless each of you. Rev. DeWayne McBride Sr.…