OBITUARIES

Apr 28, 2026

Donald Madison Prince, age 67, of McAlpin, FL, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026.  He was born in Ft. Myers, FL, moving to McAlpin in1994 from Jasper, FL.  He loved the outdoors working in his yard and was the greenskeeper at a golf course for many years.

He is survived by his mother, Sandra Webb of McAlpin, FL.

As per his wishes,...

Apr 24, 2026

Dwayne Everett McFann, age 63, of Dowling Park, FL, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at his home. Born on June 26, 1962, in Tampa, FL, Dwayne spent much of his career in construction and the elevator trade, never shying away from hard work.  He could fix anything and had a gift for making friends wherever he went.  He was...

Apr 24, 2026

Clara Hampton Baxter, age 95, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Suwannee Valley Care Center / Haven Hospice in Lake City, Florida.  She was born in Oxford, GA living most of her life in Live Oak and was a member of the Pine Level Missionary Baptist Church.  She loved traveling and going out to...

Apr 22, 2026

Phillip Larry Baxley, age 81, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away, April 22, 2026, at his home following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Donalsonville, GA, moving to Live Oak in 1978.  He worked as a supervisor for PCS for many years and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan.

He was predeceased by his parents, Roy and Jewel Baxley; two...

Apr 21, 2026

Apr 20, 2026

Edna Story, age 80, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Monday, April 20, 2026, at her home following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Bedford, PA, living in Melbourne, FL before moving to Live Oak in 1992.  Edna was a bookkeeper for Orkin Pest Control for many years.  She loved working in her yard, reading, watching game shows on...

Apr 18, 2026

Martha Ainsworth Porter, age 84, of Dowling Park, FL, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Suwannee Valley Care Center / Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL, following a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Meridian, Mississippi living most of her life in Tallahassee, FL before moving to Dowling Park, FL.  She worked as a family counselor...

Apr 14, 2026

Janice Pawlish Francis, age 82, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Live Oak following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Miami, Florida, living in Ocala, Florida before moving to Live Oak in 2010. She worked as an airline stewardess and was of the Baptist faith.  Janice...

Apr 3, 2026

Zita Marie Bowe, age 68, of Live Oak, FL, passed away early Friday morning, April 3, 2026, at HCA Florida Lake City Hospital following a sudden illness.  She was born in Ironton, OH moving to Live Oak in 2018 from South Carolina.  She worked for Walmart and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  ...

Apr 3, 2026

Clarice Nobles Bozeman, age 100, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida following a lengthy illness.  She was a native and lifelong resident of Live Oak, FL and a member of the First Christian Church.  She loved working in her yard, fishing, watching Gator football and the Atlanta Braves.  Her most treasured moments were the times she spent...

Apr 3, 2026

Herbert Spencer “Robbie” Robertson, Jr., 89, passed to his eternal reward after an extended illness on April 3, 2026, from Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park, Florida. Robbie was born in Tampa, Florida, on July 19, 1936, and was the only son of the late Herbert. S. Robertson, Sr., and Winnie Lewis Robertson. He moved with his family to Clearwater,...

Mar 31, 2026

Karen Renee Johnson Brown Bass, age 59, a lifetime resident of Suwannee County, FL, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2026, following a sudden illness. She was born on March 23, 1967 and was raised in the Philadelphia Church Community on the family cattle ranch and farm. Early in life she developed a passion for horses and found great pleasure...

Mar 30, 2026

Aaron Abraham Everly, age 41, of McAlpin, FL, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026. He was born in St. Petersburg, FL, living most of his life in McAlpin.  He worked as a truck driver and loved traveling, gaming and going out to eat and spending time with family.

He is survived by his former wife and mother to his son, Erinn...

Mar 30, 2026

Stacia Anne Harris, age 60, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Daytona Beach, Florida moving to Live Oak three years ago from Holly hill, Florida.  She loved hunting, fishing, cooking and spending time with her family.  

She is survived by her loving husband,...

Mar 26, 2026

James Alan Chitwood, age 67, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Thursday, March 26, 2026.  He was born in Wewoka, OK, living his life in Live Oak.  He worked as a correctional officer for the State of Florida and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  James loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, NASCAR, riding his Harley Davidson and FSU Seminoles.

He...

Mar 19, 2026

Richard Jenkins, age 64, of Live Oak, FL, passed away March 19, 2026.

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

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

Mar 7, 2026

Feb 26, 2026

Theresa Valentino, age 61, of Lake City, FL, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at her home.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY, moving to Lake City in 2016 from St. Augustine, FL.  She worked for the U.S. Postal service and in her spare time she loved shopping, collecting guns and spending time with her pets.

She is survived by her husband,...

Feb 25, 2026

Ethel Mae Jenkins, age 97, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, early Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and life-long resident of Live Oak where she raised her family, helping on the family farm and sharing the word of God. She was a member of the Live Oak Assembly...

Feb 21, 2026

Michael Anthony Brown, age 65, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, February 21, 2026, at the Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation center following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Stuart, Florida, moving to Live Oak in 1983, from Terrell, TX.  He worked as a Television Station Video Programmer and loved singing.

He is survived by his mother, Betty Jean Brown and...