OBITUARIES

Jun 14, 2026

Jessica Shannon Watson, age 44 of Lake City, Florida passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Wellborn, Florida. She was born in Palm Beach, California and lived in Lake City since 1994. She worked as a physical therapists in Lake City and loved gardening and arts.

She is survived by her husband, Brandon Loadholtes, Lake City, FL; one son, Travis Dominick...

Jun 13, 2026

Debra Ann Kinney, age 70, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away, Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Lake City Medical Center in Lake City, Florida.  She was born in Gastonia, NC moving to Live Oak in 2014 from Palmetto, Florida.  She was an entomologist for Manatee County for many years and enjoyed gardening, fishing, crocheting and cooking.

She is survived by...

Jun 10, 2026

Dennis James Donaldson passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, at the age of 95.

Born on July 2, 1930, in Sumner, Iowa, Dennis was the eldest of four children born to William James Donaldson and Valesca H. (Bathke) Donaldson. He was a man of strong faith, deep devotion to family, and a lifelong curiosity that led him to master countless...

May 16, 2026

Mrs. Barbara Jean Watts Gay, 84, of Live Oak, Florida passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Barbara was born on August 6, 1941 in Orlando, Florida to the late Robert Eugene Watts, Sr. and Callie Irene Eady Watts. While she lived much of her life within the state of Florida, she also lived and traveled in parts of Europe...

May 10, 2026

Stacy Kenton Buchanan, age 73, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL, after losing his battle to cancer.  He grew up in Tampa, FL, before moving to Mayo, FL with his family and later moving to Live Oak. Stacy worked as a carpenter and was a very talented...

May 6, 2026

Clyde Cecil “Rusty” Greene, age 81, of Live Oak, FL passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Shands UF in Gainesville, FL. He was born in Pahokee, FL living most of his life in Live Oak. He worked for many years in sales for the Dupree Department store in downtown Live Oak and later worked as a sales representative in...

May 5, 2026

Helen Geiger Mobley, age 100, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park, Florida, following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Jasper, Florida living most of her life in McAlpin, Florida. 

Helen loved her family deeply and was known for her strong work ethic throughout her life. She enjoyed reading, cooking, traveling, and caring...

Apr 30, 2026

Shirley Diane Horton, age 80, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Lake City Medical Center in Lake City, Florida.  She was born in Haytie, MO, living most of her life in Homestead, FL before moving to Live Oak in 2006.  She was a musician and loved to sing and write songs.

She was predeceased by...

Apr 30, 2026

Betty Eileen Martin, 83, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 surrounded by loved ones at Lafayette Nursing and Rehab Center. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and sister. She leaves behind a family that loves her dearly.

Two daughters, Bobbie Jean Hatton (Rod), and Betty Jo "BJ" Johnson (Mike).

Grandchildren, Christina Batson (Josh), Cody Johnson, and Olivia Johnson. Five great grandchildren and...

Apr 28, 2026

Sandra Johnson Bell, age 59, formerly of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Daytona Beach, FL.  She was a native of Live Oak, FL, moving to Daytona Beach, FL several years ago. 

She was predeceased by her parents, Larry and Emma Sue Johnson.

She is survived by one son, Joshua (Rebekah) Bell, Live Oak, FL; one daughter, Kimberly...

Apr 28, 2026

James Paul Smith, age 67, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in the North Florida Medical Center in Gainesville, FL.  He was born in Cheverly, MD moving to Live Oak in 2004 from Maryland.  He worked as a painter and loved shooting pool, playing horseshoes and knife throwing.

He is survived by his son, James "Jimmy" Smith,...

Apr 28, 2026

Donald Madison Prince, age 67, of McAlpin, FL, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026.  He was born in Ft. Myers, FL, moving to McAlpin in1994 from Jasper, FL.  He loved the outdoors working in his yard and was the greenskeeper at a golf course for many years.

He is survived by his mother, Sandra Webb of McAlpin, FL.

As per his wishes,...

Apr 24, 2026

Dwayne Everett McFann, age 63, of Dowling Park, FL, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at his home. Born on June 26, 1962, in Tampa, FL, Dwayne spent much of his career in construction and the elevator trade, never shying away from hard work.  He could fix anything and had a gift for making friends wherever he went.  He was...

Apr 24, 2026

Clara Hampton Baxter, age 95, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Suwannee Valley Care Center / Haven Hospice in Lake City, Florida.  She was born in Oxford, GA living most of her life in Live Oak and was a member of the Pine Level Missionary Baptist Church.  She loved traveling and going out to...

Apr 22, 2026

Phillip Larry Baxley, age 81, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away, April 22, 2026, at his home following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Donalsonville, GA, moving to Live Oak in 1978.  He worked as a supervisor for PCS for many years and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan.

He was predeceased by his parents, Roy and Jewel Baxley; two...

Apr 21, 2026

Apr 20, 2026

Edna Story, age 80, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Monday, April 20, 2026, at her home following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Bedford, PA, living in Melbourne, FL before moving to Live Oak in 1992.  Edna was a bookkeeper for Orkin Pest Control for many years.  She loved working in her yard, reading, watching game shows on...

Apr 18, 2026

Martha Ainsworth Porter, age 84, of Dowling Park, FL, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Suwannee Valley Care Center / Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL, following a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Meridian, Mississippi living most of her life in Tallahassee, FL before moving to Dowling Park, FL.  She worked as a family counselor...

Apr 14, 2026

Janice Pawlish Francis, age 82, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Live Oak following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Miami, Florida, living in Ocala, Florida before moving to Live Oak in 2010. She worked as an airline stewardess and was of the Baptist faith.  Janice...

Apr 3, 2026

Zita Marie Bowe, age 68, of Live Oak, FL, passed away early Friday morning, April 3, 2026, at HCA Florida Lake City Hospital following a sudden illness.  She was born in Ironton, OH moving to Live Oak in 2018 from South Carolina.  She worked for Walmart and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  ...