Ruth Browning
Ruth Browning, 83, of Starke, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Irvin Browning.
Survivors are three children, Gary Browning, Kenneth Browning and Debra McKeown; three sisters; and extended family members
Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at the DeWitt C. Jones Chapel on Thursday, Dec. 5. Funeral services will start at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Sapp Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home of Starke 904-964-6200 www.jonesgallagherfh.com.
Doris Coburn
Doris C. “Chris” Coburn, 89, of Gainesville died Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, after an extended illness. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry E. Coburn; and three sisters.
She is survived by her son, Doug (Margie) Coburn; stepson, Kyle (Mary) Coburn; sister, Audrey Rundle; and extended family members.
A graveside service was held Saturday, Nov. 23. Interment was at Forest Meadows Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of Milam Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Gainesville, 32601. 352- 376-5361. www.milamfh.com
Faith Dearing
Faith “Candy” Evangeline Dearing, 84, of Starke died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Binghamton, New York on May 1, 1940, to the late Clarence Earl McDonald and Gertha “Peggy” Amy White McDonald. She was preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers; and five sisters.
Survivors are five children, all of Florida; many grandchildren, and extended family and friends.
A private Celebration of Life will be held at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services, Starke. 904-964-5757.
Amos Desue
Amos Desue, 93, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Starke and attended the local schools of Bradford County. He served in the Marine Corps and received an honorable discharge.
Survivors are four sons, Glenn Desue, Nicholas Lamoree, Amos Lamoree, and Joseph Lamoree; two daughters, Carol Jones and Sandra Tyson; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
A private memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Arrangements by Haile Funeral Home Inc., 802 Oak St., Starke.
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Peter Henry
Peter “Pete” Charles Henry, 64, of Brooker went to his heavenly home on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on April 12, 1960 to the late Isaac Thurston Henry and Grace Kathryn Bessent Henry. He was raised in Portsmouth, Virginia until moving to Brooker in 1967. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1978 and began his journey at Trinity Bible College in Dunedin. He met the love of his life and forever companion, Valerie Marie Griner, through his church, and they were happily married on June 7, 1980. As newlyweds they resided in Safety Harbor for a few years and came back to Brooker until he started his career in the military. In October of 1984, he proudly joined the United States Army, where he served for 15 years. He and his family traveled the world; first being stationed in Fort Louis, Washington, then Baumholder, Germany, Idar Ober Stein Rheinland Pfalz, Germany, Ft. Stewart, Georgia, back to Baumholder, Germany, and finally Fort Campbell, Kentucky. In 1999, he retired from the military as a Staff Sergeant, and they returned home to Brooker. He had great knowledge in carpentry and built leadership skills while in the military. Both qualities were very valuable in his career transition to roadway contracting. He began his career at CDM Contracting in Lake Butler and was currently serving as their vice president. Pete was an amazing man, with great knowledge; but his faith in his Lord and Savior was key to his success. He led a life of service; to God, to his country, and to his family. He was hard-working, never had idle hands, used his gifts to bless others and had the heart of a servant. He started serving in the ministry as a deacon in 1987 at Trinity Baptist Church and in 2002 at Northside Baptist Church. He was devoted to furthering God’s Kingdom, spreading the gospel and leading the lost to the Lord. He was a family man who cherished every moment with his beloved wife, children, and grandchildren. He found great joy in spending time with his family, friends, and church family. He was a true treasure, was deeply loved and will be forever missed. His legacy of love, hard-work ethic, leadership, and devotion to the Lord will continue to impact generations to come. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Wayne Henry and Larry Henry.
Pete is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Valerie Henry of Brooker; children, Theresa (Rodney) Frazier of Brooker, Christine Henry of Cleveland, Ohio, Joshua (Jessica) Henry of Danville, Ihdiana, and Ashley (Thomas) Alvarez of Brooker; sisters, April (A.J.) Sontag of Cinncinati, Ohio and Vicky (Tommy) Carter of Wausau; grandchildren, Tavian Frazier, Emma Frazier, Kylie Rae Henry, Kamryn Henry, Liam Alvarez, Lincoln Alvarez, and Juliet Alvarez; along with several extended family members and friends.
A memorial Celebration of Life was held on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Northside Baptist Church with Pastor Chris Davis officiating. The family received friends an hour prior to the service at the church.
Arrangements were under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke. 904-964-5757. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.
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John W. Hersey
John Wayne Hersey, 78, of Theressa passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Palatka, following an extended illness. He was born Jan. 16, 1946, in Starke to Clyde and Geneva (Alford) Hersey. He graduated with the Class of 1964 from Bradford High School, where he was elected Senior Class President and Starke Chapter FFA President. He then attended Orlando Barber College and worked in Deland and Palatka after passing the State Boards Exam. In 1965, he enlisted in the Florida Army National Guard and began working full time with them in December 1968. In 2005, he retired after a total of 39 years, nine months, and one day of dedicated service. Following his retirement from the National Guard, he decided to run for Bradford County Commissioner and was elected for two terms, November 2002 to November 2010. Now that he was “fully” retired, he said he could do whatever he wanted, (within reason). He was a longtime and dedicated member of Hope Baptist Church, where he served as church clerk and on the Board of Trustees for 46 years. He was also past president of the Civitan Club of Starke, past secretary of Starke Rotary Club, and past president and co-founder of Theressa Volunteer Fire Department (which was very near and dear to his heart). He was an avid Florida Gator and Green Bay Packers fan, he enjoyed being outdoors gardening and, especially, hunting, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends. He was known for ALWAYS giving a helping hand to anyone in need (and sometimes not in need) and was known for his witty and great sense of humor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Raymond Hersey, Elbert Hersey, Dwight Hersey, Denise Hersey Norman, Becky Newham Reddish and William Newham.
Left behind to cherish his memory is his much devoted and defiantly loving wife of 58 wonderful years, Peggy (Crenshaw) Hersey; their children, Jason (Dawn) Hersey, Holly Hersey (Benjy) Bass, and Heather Hersey (Shane) Bass; siblings, Margaret (Hersey) Brannen, Donald Hersey, DeWitt Hersey, Doley Hersey, Lancin Hersey, and David Newham. He was lovingly called “Papa” by Ethan Bass, Ansley Bass, Colten (Cherith) Bass, Jake Bass, Jackson Hersey, Kimber Hersey, and Gabriel Richie.
Services were held Wednesday, Nov. 27, at Sampson City Church of God with Mr. Johnny Frampton officiating. Interment followed at Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Samaritan’s Purse.
Arrangements were under the care of Milam Funeral Home, Inc., 311 S. Main St., Gainesville, 32601. 352-376-5361. www.milamfh.com
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Logan Hunter
Logan Harrison Hunter, 20, of Starke, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville.
Survivors are his parents, Sherry (Dalton Russell) Hunter, and Benjamin Lee Hunter; brothers, Coleby Lee (Stormy) Hunter and Briar Lane Hunter; sister, Layla Kristine Bradley; and extended family members and friends.
A graveside celebration of life was held Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Santa Fe Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services, Starke, 904-964-5757.
Ollie Powell
Ollie Wayne Powell, 81, of Melrose, died at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.
Survivors are his wife, Karen Johnson Powell; daughters, Elaine (Terry) Meyer, Cynthia (Sean) Gall and Jennifer Powell; two brothers; and numerous extended family members and friends.
A Celebration of Life was held Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Community Church of Keystone Heights. Interment followed at Forest Meadows Memorial Park East in Gainesville.
Arrangements were under the care of Milam Funeral Home, Inc., 311 S. Main St., Gainesville, 32601. 352-376-5361. www.milamfh.com
Ruby Tennant
Ruby Jeanette Underhill Tennant, 85, of Starke, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Cedar Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville. She was born in Wilson, North Carolina on June 15, 1939, to the late Richard Reddin Page and Mary Magdonline Hawley Page. She was raised in North Carolina and graduated from Lee Woodard High School in 1957. Shortly after graduating, she started her first job at Kings Department Store. In 1960, she married Grover Linwood Underhill. She was a devoted wife and treasured being a mother. After Grover and Ruby were married, she stayed home to take care of her family. Later in life, she resided in Norfolk, Virginia for a season and finally made Bradford County her home in 1999, where she met her second husband, Ed Tennant. More than anything, she loved her family, enjoyed spending precious time with them and cherished making memories. She was preceded in death by her parents; spouses, Grover Linwood Underhill and Ed Tennant; her son, Linwood Wayne Underhill; brothers, James Page and Raymond Page; and sisters, Shirley Page Goodwin, Mary Page Matson, and Loretta Page Denardo.
She is survived by her son, Phillip Underhill; stepchildren, Ed Tennant, Chad Tennant, Dwayne Tennant, and Ramona Petry; sister, Judy Page Burnette of Richmond, North Carolina; many grandchildren; and several extended family members and friends.
Her family will celebrate her life privately.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke. 904-964-5757.
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Betty Ruth Tyson
Ms. Betty Ruth Tyson passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Starke and attended the local schools of Bradford County. She received an Associate’s Degree in the medical profession.
Survivors are her daughter, Annie Murphy; three brothers, John Tyson, Sam Tyson, and Paul Tyson; and a host of grands, great-grands, sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
A viewing will be held Friday, Dec. 6, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Haile Funeral Home, 802 Oak St., Starke. The cortege will form Saturday, Dec. 7, at 1:30 p.m. at the residence of John Tyson, 18024 NW 55th Lane, Starke (Pleasant Grove). Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Pleasant Grove Community Church, Starke. The service will be officiated by Rev. Carl D. Tyson. Interment will follow at Bob Lov Cemetery, Starke.
Arrangements by Haile Funeral Home Inc., 802 Oak St., Starke.
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