OBITUARIES

Jan 10, 2024

James Woodrow Collins, age 81, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his home.  He was born in Tampa, FL on October 7, 1942 to the late David and Pearl Collins.  He and his wife moved to Live Oak in 2004 from Polk County, FL.  He worked as an Engineer in the mining field for...

Jan 10, 2024

LaVera Elizabeth Smehil, age 97, of O’Brien, FL, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL.  She was born in Avalon, PA moving to O’Brien, FL in 1983 from Bradenton, FL.  She worked as a registered nurse and was a member of the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Gainesville, FL.  ...

Jan 9, 2024

Patricia Ann Hagerich, age 89, of Live Oak, FL passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL, following a lengthy illness.  She was born in New London, CT moving to Live Oak, FL in 1984 from Miami, FL.  She worked as a manager in food service with the school system in...

Jan 5, 2024

Robert Eugene Sheppard, Jr. “Gene”, age 62, of Live Oak, FL passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at the HCA Florida Suwannee Emergency in Live Oak, FL following a sudden illness. Gene was a native and life-long resident of Live Oak, FL where he worked as a truck driver and was a member of the Orange Baptist Church.  He...

Dec 31, 2023

Hilda Marie Hancock, age 96, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mayo, FL, following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Moultrie, GA, moving to Live Oak, FL in 1975 where she worked in sales for the Gibbs Department Store and was a member of the First...

Dec 26, 2023

Rebecca Anne Carmichael, age 91, of Live Oak, FL passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at her home following a brief illness.  She was a native and life-long resident of Live Oak, FL where she worked for the DMV in the division of licensing department with the Florida Highway Patrol.  She was a member of the Clayland Baptist Church...

Dec 23, 2023

Robert George Braun, age 78, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, December 23, 2023.

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

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

Dec 22, 2023

Eloise Reed, age 90, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, December 22, 2023, at her home.

She was born in Muncie, IN, living in Ft. Lauderdale, FL from 1966 until 2016, before moving to Live Oak, FL.

Eloise loved doing crafts and was of the Baptist faith.

She was predeceased by her parents,...

Dec 21, 2023

Alfred Joseph Walker, age 81, of Live Oak, FL passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, in Live Oak, FL He was born in Brooklyn, NY moving to Live Oak, FL in 2003 from Melbourne, FL. Alfred worked as a blueprints draftsman, and he loved woodworking and gardening.

He was predeceased by his parents, Charles Raymond and Angeline...

Dec 19, 2023

Vashti Jordan Howes Wallace passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on December 19th, 2023. Vashti, also known as Vi, lived her life in service first to God and then family, friends and anyone in need.

Vashti was born in Homerville (Clinch County), Ga on June 28, 1927, to the late Eli Alexander Jordan and Lizzie...

Dec 8, 2023

William Raiford Hunter, Jr., "Willie Ray", age 87, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park, FL following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Dunnellon, FL, growing up in Lake City, FL where he graduated from Columbia County High School in 1955.  He attended North Florida Junior college...

Dec 3, 2023

Carley Hicks Cash, age 77, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at his home in Live Oak.

He was born in Norfolk, VA, moving to Live Oak, FL in 2007 from Winder, GA.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served in Vietnam as a sergeant.  Carley worked as a...

Dec 3, 2023

Randall “Randy” Wayne Sasser., age 69, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at his home following a lengthy illness. Randy was born in Monticello, FL moving to Live Oak, FL in 1989 from Palmetto, FL.  He worked as a Craftsman boat builder and was a member of the Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165.  He was...

Dec 1, 2023

Judith Mae Mimranek, age 81, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at Lake City Medical Center in Lake City, Fl.  She was born in Flint, Michigan moving to Live Oak, FL in 2001 from Titusville, FL.  Judith worked as a bomb technician for the military and was Catholic by faith.  She loved canning, gardening, crocheting...

Nov 29, 2023

Charles Philipp Cameron, age 67, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at this home following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Mclean, VA on the Langley Air Force Base on May 23, 1956, to the late Charles an Anna Katharina Cameron.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army in 1974.  Charles moved to...

Nov 26, 2023

Charles Monroe Sweat, Sr., age 85, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL following a brief illness.  He was a native and life-long resident of Live Oak, FL and a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War.  He worked as an educator for...

Nov 21, 2023

Vivian Tupou, age 93, of Live Oak, FL passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL.  She was born in Hornell, NY moving to Live Oak, FL in 1987 from Pearl, Hawaii.  She worked as a court reporter for many years and in her spare time, she loved to...

Nov 20, 2023

Betty Ann Mizell Schneider born October 19, 1938 in Live Oak, FL, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL following a short battle with cancer.

An only child, born to Wesley and Ruth Mizell of Live Oak.

Betty lived most of her life in...

Nov 18, 2023

Edward George Trehy, age 68, of Jasper, FL, passed away, Friday, November 18, 2023, at the Bedrock Rehabilitation Center in Lake City, FL following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Hartford, CT, moving to Jasper, FL in 2000.  He worked as a welder and loved fishing.

He is survived by three brothers, Richard (Avis) Trehy, Robert...

Nov 16, 2023

Paul Francis Hickey, age 93, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the V.A. Medical Center in Lake City, FL.  He was born in Pittsburg, PA moving to Live Oak, FL in 1979 from Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps having served during the Korean War as a corporal. ...