OBITUARIES

Jul 30, 2025

Latasha Michelle Addison, age 27, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025.  She was a native and lifelong resident of Live Oak and Christian by faith.  Latasha loved diamond art painting, crafts, listing to music and social media.

She is survived by one daughter, Raelynn Addison, one brother, Shawn Addison; one sister, Destiny Oliver;...

Jul 20, 2025

Charles Allen Kline, age 77, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2025, at the Suwannee Campus HCA Florida Lake City Hospital in Live Oak.  He was born in Indiana, PA moving to Live Oak, FL in 2015 from Wellton, AZ. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served as an E-7 during the Vietnam...

Jul 12, 2025

David Elliott Neel, age 83, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, 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.

Jul 11, 2025

Robert Elsworth Rushing, Sr., “Smiley” age 78, of O’Brien, FL, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at his home.  He was born in Miami, FL moving to O’Brien in 1977 from Miami.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served as an E-5 during the Vietnam War.  He worked as an electrician and was a member of...

Jul 3, 2025

Dora Nelle Mitchell, age 92, of Dowling Park, FL, passed away July 3, 2025, at her home in Dowling Park following a brief illness. She was born in Bridgeport, Alabama, living in Gulfport, MS before moving to Dowling Park, FL in 1995.  She worked as a manager for a country club and enjoyed traveling, being a wife and mom.  ...

Jul 2, 2025

John Gary Wooley, “Johnny”, age 77, of Live Oak, FL passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at his home following a brief illness.  He was a native and life-long resident of Live Oak.

Prior to retirement Pops didn’t spend a lot of time engaged in hobbies that were centered on himself, but instead chose to spend any...

Jun 30, 2025

William John Ryan, Jr., age 80, of Jasper, FL, passed away, Monday, June 30, 2025, at HCA Lake City Hospital in Live Oak, FL, following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Providence, RI, living most of his life in St. Petersburg, FL before moving to Jasper, FL in 1995.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce having...

Jun 21, 2025

Robert Drew Roberts, age 74, of Crystal River, FL, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at his home in McAlpin.  He was born in Live Oak, FL, living in Crystal River before moving back to Suwannee County two years ago and residing in McAlpin.  He worked for the Ford Motor Company and was of the Baptist faith.  He loved...

Jun 18, 2025

In Loving Memory of Georgia Martina Williams Lambert March 28, 1966 – June 18, 2025 Georgia Martina Williams Lambert, 59, of Lake City, FL peacefully entered her forever home on June 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born March 28, 1966, in Gainesville, FL, Georgia lived a life defined by compassion, strength, and unwavering devotion to those...

Jun 16, 2025

Destiny Diane Bemis, age 14, of Live Oak, FL passed away Monday, June 16, 2025.  She was born in San Diego, CA moving to Live Oak in 2016 from Connecticut.  She was an eighth grade student at Suwannee Middle School and in her spare time, she loved doing arts and crafts, drawing and painting.

She is survived...

Jun 1, 2025

Kathleen Mary Petri, age 58, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Sunday, June 1, 2025.

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

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

Jun 1, 2025

George Thomas "Tom" Kolek, age 63, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025.  He was a native of Alexanderia, Virginia moving to Live Oak in 2020 from Jensen Beach, FL.  He was a truck driver and loved reading, playing chess, politics and his cats.

He is survived by a sister, Karen Beuscher and a brother, Eugene Kolek.

May 31, 2025

Paul Buren Chauncey, Jr., age 78, of Live Oak, FL passed away peacefully Saturday, May 31, 2025, at his home following a lengthy illness.  A sixth-generation Suwannee Countian, Paul was a life-long resident of Live Oak who dedicated his life to family, faith, and hard work.  A multi-generational farmer, business owner, and respected building contractor, he leaves behind a...

May 25, 2025

James Edwin Rewis, age 83, of Live Oak, FL passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Ed was born in Macclenny, FL and as a child he was very serious about his Boy Scouts of America activities and finally became an Eagle Scout in his early teens.  He was honored by a...

May 24, 2025

Evon Howard Owen, age 84, of Live Oak, FL passed away Saturday evening May 24, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness.  She was a native and life-long resident of Live Oak, FL where she worked as a receptionist for many years alongside, Dr. James Dietrich, Dr. Hugo Sotolongo and Dr. Tommy Clayton.  ...

May 23, 2025

Eileen Lorraine Oswald, age 97, of Dowling Park, FL passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at the HCA Florida Lake City Hospital / Lake City Medical.  She was born in Denver, CO moving to Dowling Park, FL in 2002 from Union Mills, NC.  She was a Missionary and a member of the United World Mission.

Graveside services...

May 16, 2025

Sharlee Westcott, age 81, of Dowling Park, FL, passed away, Friday, May 16, 2025, in the Lake City Health & Rehab Center.

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.

May 14, 2025

Bobbie Maull, age 71, of Live Oak, FL passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025.  He was born in Mobile, AL moving to Live Oak, FL in 2021 from Snellville, GA.  He worked in construction as a welder and loved every minute of it.

He is survived by his loving wife, Madeline Maull; two sons, Bobby (Srijana) Maull...

May 10, 2025

Charles Francis Walker, “Charlie”, age 82, of Live Oak, FL passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL following a lengthy illness. He was born in Norway, Maine moving to Live Oak, FL forty years ago.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard for four...

Apr 26, 2025

Robert "Sam" Barth, age 83, of Live Oak, FL passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Haven Hospice – Custead Care Center in Orange Park, FL.  He was born in Columbiana, OH, moving to Live Oak, FL in 1987 from Boca Raton, FL.  He worked in sales for Walmart and in his spare time he loved playing put-put golf,...