OBITUARIES

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 following a lengthy illness.  

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

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

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.  ...

Apr 3, 2026

Clarice Nobles Bozeman, age 100, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida following a lengthy illness.  She was a native and lifelong resident of Live Oak, FL and a member of the First Christian Church.  She loved working in her yard, fishing, watching Gator football and the Atlanta Braves.  Her most treasured moments were the times she spent...

Apr 3, 2026

Herbert Spencer “Robbie” Robertson, Jr., 89, passed to his eternal reward after an extended illness on April 3, 2026, from Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park, Florida. Robbie was born in Tampa, Florida, on July 19, 1936, and was the only son of the late Herbert. S. Robertson, Sr., and Winnie Lewis Robertson. He moved with his family to Clearwater,...

Mar 31, 2026

Karen Renee Johnson Brown Bass, age 59, a lifetime resident of Suwannee County, FL, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2026, following a sudden illness. She was born on March 23, 1967 and was raised in the Philadelphia Church Community on the family cattle ranch and farm. Early in life she developed a passion for horses and found great pleasure...

Mar 30, 2026

Aaron Abraham Everly, age 41, of McAlpin, FL, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026. He was born in St. Petersburg, FL, living most of his life in McAlpin.  He worked as a truck driver and loved traveling, gaming and going out to eat and spending time with family.

He is survived by his former wife and mother to his son, Erinn...

Mar 30, 2026

Stacia Anne Harris, age 60, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Daytona Beach, Florida moving to Live Oak three years ago from Holly hill, Florida.  She loved hunting, fishing, cooking and spending time with her family.  

She is survived by her loving husband,...

Mar 26, 2026

James Alan Chitwood, age 67, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Thursday, March 26, 2026.  He was born in Wewoka, OK, living his life in Live Oak.  He worked as a correctional officer for the State of Florida and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  James loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, NASCAR, riding his Harley Davidson and FSU Seminoles.

He...

Mar 19, 2026

Richard Jenkins, age 64, of Live Oak, FL, passed away March 19, 2026.

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

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