Mary Lou Gainey Mary Lou Gainey, 79, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 12, 1945, in Washington, DC, to the late Blake and Mary Edna Rosenthal. After graduation, she worked in the Pentagon under Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, where she met and fell … Read more
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 Wynne and Diana Lynn Ostrander-Akers; sister, Janet Elwick; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements are under the care and direction … Read more
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 Lawtey, she lived a rich and fulfilling life, ultimately residing in Keystone Heights. A devoted homemaker, she dedicated her … Read more
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 flowers, food, visits, prayers, cards, letters and kind words that were spoken. Roy loved … Read more
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 Bradford and Sarah (Lee) Bradford; and brother, Steven Bradford. Survivors are his wife, Betty (Noonan) Bradford; niece, Sarah Bradford; and … Read more
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 Butler. She was especially proud of her service to her country, in both the Florida Army National Guard and Florida Air National … Read more
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. 23, 1953, and was a lifelong resident of Lake Butler. He was a remarkable man and … Read more
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 Gertrude Rosier Cruce. She attended Lawtey Elementary School and later earned her GED from the Bradford Vocational Technical School in … Read more
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, Arkansas, Luis was a radiant spirit who never met a stranger. His warm personality and infectious smile made him a cherished presence … Read more
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 Leon T. Odom, Jr and Mary Louise Odom. She (and her family) moved around as a child due to her … Read more
