OBITUARIES

Aug 21, 2023

Steven Edward Baxter, age 49, of Live Oak, FL passed away August 21, 2023 at his home following a sudden illness.  He was born in Emporia, KS moving to Live Oak, FL in 2001.  He was self-employed canoe outfitter at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park and loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, canoeing and kayaking.  He also enjoyed playing...

Aug 17, 2023

Eric Rudolph Gustavson, age 59, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the Orange Park Hospital in Orange Park, FL.  He was a native of St. Petersburg, FL moving to Live Oak, FL in 1976 where he worked as a carpenter.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Gustavson of Live Oak, FL...

Aug 17, 2023

Caridad Garcia, age 95, of Live Oak, FL passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at her home following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba moving to Live Oak, FL thirty years ago from Miami, FL. She loved embroidering, gardening, working in her yard and being outdoors.

She is survived by one daughter,...

Aug 15, 2023

Pat Sura, age 81, of Live Oak, FL passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at his home in Live Oak.  He was born in Pottsville, PA moving to Live Oak, FL in 1976. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in Vietnam from 1964 to 1967 and then joining the Florida National Guard. Pat worked as...

Aug 10, 2023

Aaron C Box of Live Oak, FL passed away Thursday August 10th.  He was born in 1938 to Helen Bishop Box and Kay V. Box. Mr. Box is survived by two sons, Jeffery A. Box (Annette) of Idaho and Randy E. Box of Shell Point FL. and grandson Captain Austin C. Box USAF.

Deceased siblings Are Mary...

Aug 6, 2023

Richard C.  Moore “Rick, age 64, of Live Oak, FL passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL following a courageous battle with cancer.  Rick worked most of his career, farming and in the restaurant business.  He loved barbecuing, cooking in the kitchen and eating.  He also loved fishing...

Aug 3, 2023

Anita Fae Mapp, age 75, of Live Oak, FL passed away Thursday morning, August 3, 2023 at North Florida Reginal Medical Center in Gainesville, FL following a sudden illness.  She was born in Jackson, Mississippi moving to Live Oak, FL in 1979 where she taught in the Suwannee County School system as a teacher for many years.  She also...

Aug 2, 2023

Jeannette Nancy Crosby, age 89, of Live Oak, FL passed away Wednesday morning, August 2, 2023 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL.  She was born in Douglas, GA moving to Live Oak, FL in 1980 from Tampa, FL.  She was a homemaker and loved cooking, baking, watching TV and working in her yard.  Her most treasured...

Jul 28, 2023

Janice McCullah Lloyd, age 72, of Live Oak, FL passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 at her home.  She was a native of Seattle, Washington to Berta and Carroll McCullah. She worked for Southern Bell as a Communications Tecnician for 20 years.  Janice loved gardening, hummingbirds and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her...

Jul 26, 2023

Donald Byron McCall, age 73, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL.  He was a native of Fayetteville, NC moving to Live Oak, FL several years ago.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1973....

Jul 17, 2023

Edward Douglas Wheaton, born July 7, 1956 in Saint John, New Burnswick, Canada to Edward Maurice Wheaton and Mamie Irene (Kirkpatrick) Wheaton. He died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 16, 2023 of a massive coronary event in Live Oak.

He is survived by daughter, Ashley Wheaton (Rob) and Caylin, granddaughter, Gavin, grandson & Liam of Alabama; daughter, Emily...

Jul 10, 2023

Barbara Jean Clegg, age 74, of Dowling Park, FL passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 in Dowling Park, FL.  She was born in Cordele, GA moving to Dowling Park, FL in 2010 from Lake City, FL.  She worked for the Lake City V.A. Medical Center and loved traveling, taking cruises, shopping, singing, dancing and watching movies.

She...

Jul 9, 2023

James Randal Pettigrew, age 67, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Sunday, July 9, 2023.

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

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

Jul 4, 2023

James Tennant, age 83, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the Bedrock Rehabilitation Center in Live Oak, FL.

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

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

Jul 3, 2023

Fred Brooker, Jr., age 92, of Live Oak, FL passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at Lake City Medical Center.  He was a native and life-long resident of Live Oak, FL where he worked as a supervisor for Florida Rock for many years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during the Korean War and was...

Jul 1, 2023

Patricia Sabrina Brooker Soja, age 63, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Sunday, July 1, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL following a sudden illness.  She was born in Live Oak, FL moving to Jacksonville, FL in 1985.  She worked as fabric cutter making choir gowns for many years and was a member of the Old Plank...

Jul 1, 2023

Jean Lucille Gagnon, age 89, of Live Oak, FL passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park, FL.  She was born in Cambridge, MA moving to Live Oak, FL in 1994 from Lake City, FL.  Mrs. Jean loved taking walks, reading and doing puzzle books.  She was a member of the St. Francis...

Jun 30, 2023

Patricia Henderson, age 84, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at her home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.  We will update her services as soon as they become available.

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

Jun 28, 2023

Mary Ella Fennell Greene, age 96, of McAlpin, FL passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  She was a native and life-long resident of Suwannee County where she worked with HRS for the State of Florida for many years.  She was a member of the McAlpin Advent Christian Church and the Live Oak...

Jun 28, 2023

Joan Elizabeth Williams, age 71, of Live Oak, FL passed away Wednesday morning, June 28, 2023 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Ft. Pierce, FL living most of her life in Live Oak, FL where she and her husband, owned and operated Tri County...