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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Clara Covington Mother Clara Mae DeSue Covington was born Oct. 8, 1931, to the late Steve and Alice DeSue of Starke. God sent His angels to claim one of His very own Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, while at Haven Hospice Care Center in Lake City. Mother Covington was a dedicated and faithful member of New…
Barbara Duttinger Barbara S. Duttinger, 89, of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2025. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m. at Keystone City Cemetery. Diane Godwin Diane Cox Godwin, beloved and caring mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many, passed into her Savior’s arms on Thursday, Oct.…
