James Ballinger James David Ballinger went to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. He was born Nov. 20, 1981. Survivors are his wife, Amber Ballinger; son, Dalton Ballinger; mother, Sarah (Bruce) Prater; father, David Ballinger; sister Ashley (Troy) James; grand-parents, Alice (Jim) Brown and Wyvonna Thorp; two nephews, Jesse and Clayton…
Benjy Bass Mr. Benjy Bass, 55, of Sampson City, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at HCA Starke Medical Center. He was born Jan. 4, 1970, at the Naval Station Hospital in Jacksonville to Gene and Hazel “Coleman” Bass. He attended Bradford County High School, where he was involved and graduated with the class…
Paul Altstatt Paul Gene Altstatt, 78, passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at UF Health Shands in Gainesville, returning home to be with Jesus. Born in Weleetka, Oklahoma on Feb. 22, 1946, to the late Earl E. Altstatt and Irene Leffler Altstatt, Paul was raised in Hanna, Oklahoma, where he attended the local school. He…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
