OBITUARIES

Oct 2, 2020

Wanda J. Jenkins, age 81, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL.  She was born in Valdosta, Ga living most of her life in Live Oak, FL where she worked as a clerical secretary for North Florida Telephone Company and was a member of...

Sep 27, 2020

Dorothy Marie Cork Hurley, age 91, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Doddridge County, West Virginia on October 4, 1928 to Winter Jemmison Cork and Lora Catherine Chipps Cork.  She lived most of her life in Live Oak, FL where she was a...

Sep 23, 2020

Ralph Moore, age 79, of Wellborn, FL, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at his home following a lengthy illness.  He was a native of Louisville, AR moving to Wellborn three years ago from California. Ralph was a sheet metal mechanic and collector of cars and guns.

He is survived by his wife, Bette Moore; two sons,...

Sep 14, 2020

Claude Jefferson “Buddy” Voyles, Jr. , age 60, formally of Live Oak, FL, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 in Lake City, FL.  Buddy was a native and life-long resident of Live Oak and Christian by faith.

He is survived by two half-sisters, Edna Morgan of Live Oak and Sheila Reed of Auburndale, FL.

Sep 13, 2020

Robert Wayne Edwards, age 84, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL.  He was a native and life-long resident of Live Oak where he worked in the Maintenance Department for the Department of Transportation and  was a veteran of the U.S. Air...

Sep 12, 2020

Jason Thomas Davis , age 43, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 in Live Oak. He was born in Wyemouth, MA moving to Live Oak in 2017 from Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  Jason worked in production for Pilgrim’s Pride and loved working on cars, playing basketball and spending time with his family.

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Sep 5, 2020

Robert Eugene Searls, age 82, passed away at his home in Ocala, FL, Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was born in Rutland, Ohio. He served in the U. S. Navy and worked several years at the Champion Paper Company in the sales department and was Christian. He is survived by two sons; Robert Searls, Jr. and Brett Blair (Sara), Logan,...

Sep 2, 2020

Fredrick Stephen Vargo, age 82, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020.  He was born in Coleman, Michigan moving to Live Oak in 1981 from Clair, Michigan. He worked as a maintenance supervisor for Badcock’s Warehouse for many years and in his spare time, loved fishing, watching football and spending time with his family.

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Aug 29, 2020

Mary Lou Aldridge, age 87, of Dowling Park, FL passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Waycross, GA moving to Dowling Park, FL in 2011 from Ft. Mill, SC.  Mary Lou worked as a self-employed health professional and was an Ordained Minister.  She was...

Aug 25, 2020

Dorothy “Dot” Fann, age 90, of Live Oak, FL passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at the Suwannee Valley Health Care Center, Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL.  Dot was a native of Cairo, GA living most of her life in Live Oak.  She worked as a secretary for the Superintendent of Suwannee County Schools and was a member...

Aug 14, 2020

Lonnie Lee Bell, age 72 formally of Live Oak, FL, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at Humphreys County Nursing Home.  He was born July 11, 1948 in Live Oak, FL.  Mr. Bell was a member of the Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.

He was predeceased by his parents, William...

Aug 12, 2020

Gwendolyn Vance, age 58, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Fort Lauderdale, FL moving to Live Oak in 1994 from Tampa, FL. Gwen worked as a cashier for Dollar General.

She is survived by three sisters, Kimberly Diane Rutledge, Knoxville, TN; Billie Jo...

Aug 12, 2020

Thomas H. Radford, Jr., “Tom”, age 83, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at his home following a brief illness.  He was a native and life-long resident of Live Oak and member of the Westwood Baptist Church and Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165.  Tom worked as a contractor and was a Veteran of the U.S....

Aug 5, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Howes, age 94, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her home surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born in Elba, Alabama, on February 10, 1926 to Lona Elizabeth Paget and Kierce Drayton Beasley.

On April 6, 1947, Mary Elizabeth Married Charles R. Howes at the Frist Baptist...

Aug 5, 2020

Gerald Wayne Law, Sr. , age 71, of Live Oak, FL, passed away surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City, FL following a courageous battle with Leukemia.  He was born in Clearwater, FL living most of his life in Live Oak where he worked as a...

Aug 3, 2020

Marion Blanchette, age 92, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park, FL.  She was a native of Westmont, IL moving to Live Oak, FL in 2004 from Thonotosassa, FL.  Marion enjoyed reading and music, she also enjoyed working with flowers, gardening and growing beautiful African violets.

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Aug 3, 2020

George Phillip Townsend, III , age 72, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at the Lake City Medical Center in Lake City, FL.  He was a native and life-long resident of Live Oak and a graduate of Suwannee High School class of 1965.  George owned and operated the family farm and in his spare time,...

Aug 1, 2020

Deborah Richardson Lepine, age 63, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was born in Palm Beach, FL moving to Live Oak eight years ago from Brandon, FL.

She is survived by her father, Henry Richardson, Jr., Live Oak; one daughter, Alisha (Larry) Hughes, Jr., Chiefland, FL; one brother, Henry Richardson, III, Branford,...

Jul 24, 2020

Margaret Sue Trehy-Benn, age 62, of Jasper, FL, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020.  She was a native of Bunnell, FL moving to Jasper, FL in 2015 from Flagler County, FL.  Margaret loved gardening, sewing, reading and spending time with her fur babies.

She was predeceased by her parents, William and Annie Dunson, husband, Jim Benn and...

Jul 12, 2020

Mark Dennis Winkler , age 72, of Branford, FL, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his home following a brief illness.  He was born in Livingston, NJ living in Tampa, FL before moving to Branford thirty-eight years ago.  He and his wife owned and operated Mark D. Winkler Fire Sprinklers and in their spare time, enjoyed...