OBITUARIES

Donna Wallace

Donna Wallace

Aug 10, 2026

Donna Wallace, age 75, of Branford, FL, passed away, Monday, August 10, 2026.

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.

Diane Livingston

Diane Livingston

Aug 9, 2026

Diane Livingston, age 81, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Sunday, August 9, 2026.  She was born in Sanford, Florida moving to Live Oak, Florida in 2017, from Lake County, Florida. She worked for the Volusia County School Board in the transportation department for many years and was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church.  She was also member of...

Danny Hubbard

Danny Hubbard

Aug 8, 2026

Danny Hubbard, age 57, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, August 8, 2026, at the North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL.  He was born in Homestead, Florida, moving to Live Oak in 2006.  He worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator and in his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, off roading, mudding and building things.

He was predeceased...

JoAnna Blair Clayton

JoAnna Blair Clayton

Aug 7, 2026

JoAnna Blair Clayton, age 35, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026.  She was born in Valdosta, Georgia, on October 28, 1990, to the proud parents of Tim and Pam Clayton.  She attended Suwannee County Schools where she played soccer for four years before graduating from Suwannee High School in 2009.  After graduation she attended college before...

Leland Brooker Snead, Jr.

Leland Brooker Snead, Jr.

Jul 24, 2026

Leland (Lee) Brooker Snead, Jr., MSgt (Ret.), passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at age 99 at his home in Advent Christian Village, Dowling Park, Florida. Born on July 21, 1927, in Richmond, Virginia, he was the eldest of four siblings. His family later moved to New Jersey, where he graduated from high school. A devoted son and loving...

Sheila Voyles Reed

Sheila Voyles Reed

Jul 22, 2026

Sheila Voyles Reed, age 78, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the Suwannee Valley Care Center / Haven Hospice in Lake City, Florida following a brief illness.  She was a born raised in Live Oak. She spent the majority of her adult life in Polk County where she worked as a elementary teacher for many...

Chester Matos

Chester Matos

Jul 19, 2026

Chester Matos, age 82, of O'Brien, Florida, passed away, Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Sands UF Hospital in Gainesville, FL.  He was a native of Cuba living most of his life in Miami, FL before moving to O'Brien in 2023.  He worked in construction and was Catholic by faith.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held...

Sandra Jane Welch

Sandra Jane Welch

Jul 17, 2026

Sandra Jane Welch, age 75, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at the North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida, following a brief illness.  She was born in Jacksonville, FL, residing in Live Oak all of her life.  She worked as a secretary for PCS for many years.

She was predeceased by her parents, Clinton and...

Peter Michael Hahn

Peter Michael Hahn

Jul 13, 2026

Peter Michael Hahn, age 82, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Monday, July 13, 2026, at the Live Oak Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy illness. He was born in Terry, PA moving to Live Oak, Florida in 1979, from Brighton Reservation Okeechobee, Florida. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War and worked as...

Jessica Shannon Watson

Jessica Shannon Watson

Jun 14, 2026

Jessica Shannon Watson, age 44 of Lake City, Florida passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Wellborn, Florida. She was born in Palm Beach, California and lived in Lake City since 1994. She worked as a physical therapists in Lake City and loved gardening and arts.

She is survived by her husband, Brandon Loadholtes, Lake City, FL; one son, Travis Dominick...

Debra Ann Kinney

Debra Ann Kinney

Jun 13, 2026

Debra Ann Kinney, age 70, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away, Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Lake City Medical Center in Lake City, Florida.  She was born in Gastonia, NC moving to Live Oak in 2014 from Palmetto, Florida.  She was an entomologist for Manatee County for many years and enjoyed gardening, fishing, crocheting and cooking.

She is survived by...

Dennis James Donaldson

Dennis James Donaldson

Jun 10, 2026

Dennis James Donaldson passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, at the age of 95.

Born on July 2, 1930, in Sumner, Iowa, Dennis was the eldest of four children born to William James Donaldson and Valesca H. (Bathke) Donaldson. He was a man of strong faith, deep devotion to family, and a lifelong curiosity that led him to master countless...

Barbara Jean Gay

Barbara Jean Gay

May 16, 2026

Mrs. Barbara Jean Watts Gay, 84, of Live Oak, Florida passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Barbara was born on August 6, 1941 in Orlando, Florida to the late Robert Eugene Watts, Sr. and Callie Irene Eady Watts. While she lived much of her life within the state of Florida, she also lived and traveled in parts of Europe...

Stacy Kenton Buchanan

Stacy Kenton Buchanan

May 10, 2026

Stacy Kenton Buchanan, age 73, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL, after losing his battle to cancer.  He grew up in Tampa, FL, before moving to Mayo, FL with his family and later moving to Live Oak. Stacy worked as a carpenter and was a very talented...

Rusty Greene

Rusty Greene

May 6, 2026

Clyde Cecil “Rusty” Greene, age 81, of Live Oak, FL passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Shands UF in Gainesville, FL. He was born in Pahokee, FL living most of his life in Live Oak. He worked for many years in sales for the Dupree Department store in downtown Live Oak and later worked as a sales representative in...

Helen Geiger Mobley

Helen Geiger Mobley

May 5, 2026

Helen Geiger Mobley, age 100, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park, Florida, following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Jasper, Florida living most of her life in McAlpin, Florida. 

Helen loved her family deeply and was known for her strong work ethic throughout her life. She enjoyed reading, cooking, traveling, and caring...

Shirley Diane Horton

Shirley Diane Horton

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...

Betty Eileen Martin

Betty Eileen Martin

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...

Sandra Johnson Bell

Sandra Johnson Bell

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...

James Paul Smith

James Paul Smith

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,...