Obituaries — April 29, 2025

Eddie Baker In loving memory of Charles Edward “Eddie” Baker, Aug. 31, 1954 – April 21, 2025. ‘The song is ended, but the melody lingers on.” – Irving Berlin. Charles Edward “Eddie” Baker passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 70 following an extended illness. Though his body grew weary,…

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Obituaries — April 22, 2025

Willie J. Carter Jr. Willie James Carter Jr., 62, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at North Florida Regional Hospital, Gainesville.  He was born in Cocoa on April 21, 1962. He was of the Baptist faith and self-employed. Survivors are his wife, Yolanda Jones Carter; children, Precious Louise and Loundreika; sister, Wanda Carter; and…

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Card of Thanks — the Langston Sykes family

The Sirmones and Sykes family would like to extend our sincere appreciation for your calls, visits, texts, private messages, monetary gifts and your thoughts and prayers during the loss of our family member, Langston Sykes. Thank you for all the kindness shown! The Family of Langston Sykes

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Obituaries — April 15, 2025

Daniel Badenhorst Daniel Badenhorst, 60, of Hawthorne died at home on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.  Survivors are his wife, Elena (Meyer) Badenhorst; sons, Frans Badenhorst and Gert Badenhorst and their wives, Samantha and Marilda; four grandchildren and one more on the way; two sisters; and extended family and friends. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m.…

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Obituaries — April 8, 2025

Arthur  Cross It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Arthur “Bill” W. Cross, who was called home Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at the age of 89. Born Dec. 28, 1935, in Schenectady, New York, Bill lived a full and adventurous life, ultimately settling in Dunnellon. He proudly served in the United…

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Obituaries — April 1, 2025

  Patricia Crawford Patricia Diane Crawford, 65, of Hampton, died Monday, March 24, 2025, at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn Geer Estes; and, sister, Kathy Estes Crawford. Survivors are children, John Crawford Jr., Terry Crawford and Deena Crawford; father, Oscar Estes Sr.; companion, William “Skeeter”…

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In Memory — Al Coston Jr.

In loving memory of Al Coston Jr. Aug. 10, 1946 – March 29, 2016 Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day…. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

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Obituaries — March 25, 2025

Amber Cook Amber Ann Cook, 75, of Keystone Heights died Sunday, March 16, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Middleburg following an extended illness. Survivors are her daughters, Kerry Cook (Jim Bertotto) and Kelly Cook (Michael Brown); three grandchildren; and her best friend, Sue Zajda. Per her wishes, there will be no formal services.…

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Celebration of Life — Benjamin E. Norsworthy

Benjamin E. Norsworthy, a loving husband, father and friend, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Tonya; children, Benjamin (Maisyn) Norsworthy, Kaytlyn (Omarion) Norsworthy, and Brad Norsworthy; stepchildren, Tayler (Brandon) Brown and Dylan Phillips; and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held…

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Obituaries — March 11, 2025

A.B. Adams Ackley Bob “A.B.” Adams, 83, of Brooker went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, March 6, 2025, after an extended illness. He was born Feb. 16, 1942, in Ellisville, to the late Jesse S. Adams and Dorothy Howell Adams. He had a strong work ethic. He was in construction for 48…

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