OBITUARIES

Oct 27, 2026

Nellie Renie Belle Baker Weaver, age 94, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away Tuesday evening, October 27, 2026, in the Tree of Life Nursing Home in Live Oak.  Renie was born in Live Oak, living in Orlando, Florida from 1951 until 2009 before moving back to her hometown in 2009.  She owned and operated a vending machine company and loved...

Oct 25, 2026

Robert "Bobby" Dewitt Green, age 90, years old, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away, Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Shands UF in Gainesville, Florida.  He was a native and life-long resident of Live Oak, working as a supervisor for the City of Live Oak for many years and was a member of the Beulah Baptist Church of Live Oak.  He...

Oct 20, 2026

Phyllis "Jean" Clifton, age 89, of O'Brien, Florida, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in the Suwannee Valley Care Center / Haven Hospice, in Lake City, Florida following a lengthy illness.  She was born in West Virginia, moving to O'Brien in 1991 from Everglades City, Florida.  She worked as a cook for many years and loved watching soap operas.

She was...

Oct 15, 2026

Lavinia Padgett Hurst, 89, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2026, entering the loving arms of Jesus and reuniting with her beloved husband, Leroy.

Lavinia was born on April 7, 1937, in Andrews, North Carolina, to Arnold W. and Betty Conley Padgett. At a young age, her family moved to Lake Alfred, Florida. In the mid-1950s,...

Oct 9, 2026

Aaron Michael Mergenthaler, age 62, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away, Friday, October 9, 2026, at the North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.  He was born in Alliance, Ohio, moving to Live Oak in 1978 from California.  He worked in construction and loved building and carpentry.

He was predeceased by his parents, Norman and Betty Lou Mergenthaler; two stepsons, Dwayne...

Oct 9, 2026

Nelda E. (Bowen) Cole, Hodek, age 97, of Dowling Park, FL, passed away, early Friday morning, October 9, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park, Florida, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Newport Center, VT, daughter of Frederick and Asenath Bowen. She graduated from Newport Center High School in 1947. After graduation she was employed by...

Oct 5, 2026

Russell MacDonald Johnson, 88, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Haven Hospice’s Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City following a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

A native and lifelong resident of Live Oak, Russell was a standout athlete at Suwannee High School. He was a four-year...

Oct 2, 2026

Mrs. Billie Juanita Thrasher, age 85, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away early Friday morning, October 2, 2026, in the Lake City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lake City, Florida.  She was a native of Crossville, AL, moving to Live Oak in 2001, and was a member of the Westwood Baptist Church.  Juanita loved gardening, sewing, reading, quilting and doing...

Sep 30, 2026

Billy C. Maxwell, age 88, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away at his home in Live Oak on September 30, 2026, after a lengthy illness.

Billy was born in Cairo, Georgia, one of seven children born to J.J. and Mae Maxwell.

After graduating from high school, Billy packed his belongings in a cardboard suitcase and with his mother gave him, set...

Sep 22, 2026

Bobby Harrell, a lifelong resident of Suwannee County, Florida. Passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026, at the age of 87. The Day of September 2nd, 1939, Bobby was born to Curtis & Lynette Harrell in Falmouth, FL. Bobby was raised on his family’s farm, land that had been passed down through his family since the 1840’s. It was more...

Sep 18, 2026

Dottie Dennard, age 71, of Wellborn, Florida, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Friday, September 18, 2026, at her home following a fall on Monday, September 14th. She was born in Gainesville, Florida living most of her life in Lake City, Florida where her parents owned and operated the bowling alley.  She loved the sport and her time in Lake...

Sep 15, 2026

Diane Gustavson, age 71, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away, Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Tree of Life Nursing Home in Live Oak following a lengthy illness.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.  We will update our website as soon as they become available. 

Please keep her family in your prayers today and the days ahead.

Aug 30, 2026

Candace VandenBerg, age 78, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away, August 30, 2026, at her home following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, moving to Live Oak, Florida in 1998 from Clearwater, Florida.  Candace loved painting, crocheting, cooking and furniture restoring.  She was a member of the Marybelle Baptist Church.

She was predeceased by her parents; three sisters...

Aug 29, 2026

Aug 28, 2026

Mark Allen Motley, age 70, of Branford, FL, passed away, August 28, 2026. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia moving to Branford in 2009.  He owned and operated a construction business and loved boating on the Suwannee River.

He is survived by one brother, James Motley and one sister, Jan Fowler.

As per his wishes, finalization will be by cremation.  

Please keep his...

Aug 28, 2026

Katherine "Kathy" Linton, age 73, of Dowling Park, FL, passed away early Friday morning, August 28,2026, in the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park.  She was born in Fernandina Beach, Florida moving to Dowling Park in 2019, from Macclenny, FL.  She worked as a paralegal for many years and was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church.  

Graveside services...

Aug 26, 2026

Avery Daniel Davis, age 92, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away, Wednesday evening, August 26, 2026, at his home following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Sanderson, Florida moving to Live Oak in 1969 from Lake City, Florida.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War.  He worked as an electrician for many...

Aug 24, 2026

Mrs. Jerry Williams Crosby, age 91, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away, Monday, August 24, 2026, in the Suwannee Valley Care Center / Haven Hospice in Lake City, Florida.  She was born in Brunswick, Georgia, living most of her life in Ocala, Florida, before moving to Live Oak in 2024.  She worked as a secretary for the Advent Christian Village...

Aug 24, 2026

James Thomas “J.T.” Hingson, Jr., age 69, of Live Oak, FL passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, in Dixie County following a sudden illness. He was a native and life-long resident of Live Oak, FL and graduated from Suwannee High School, class of 1975. He worked as the General Manager for Ag-Pro for many years and had recently retired. He...

Aug 20, 2026

Kurt Charles Beckleman, age 74, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away, Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the Suwannee Valley Care Center / Haven Hospice, in Lake City, Florida following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Staten Island, NY, moving to Live Oak, in 2017, from Oklahoma.  Kurt was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served during the...