OBITUARIES

Jun 20, 2019

Ada Virginia Kinsey, age 84, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was a native and life-long resident of Live Oak, FL and was of the Baptist faith. Ada loved crocheting and sharing her beautiful work with her family and friends. She also loved bird watching, spending hours...

Jun 13, 2019

John Michael Kelly , age 66, of Jennings, FL, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at his home. He was born in Albuquerque, NM living in Green Cove Springs, FL before moving to Jennings in 2002. John loved animals and had a green thumb and could make anything grow.

He is survived by Jan Vanhooser,...

Jun 2, 2019

Esther Louise Lear, age 95, formally of Dowling Park, FL, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Palm Garden of Ocala Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Oaklyn, NJ moving to Dowling Park, FL in 1996 from Boynton Beach, FL. She spent her life spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ and was a member...

May 25, 2019

Elizabeth Howell McMullen, age 94, of Live Oak, FL, passed away surrounded by her loving family Saturday night, May 25, 2019 after a recent diagnosis of COPD. She was born in Wellbon, FL and had resided in Suwannee County all of her life. She was very active in her community and a long time member of the First Baptist...

May 24, 2019

Paul Freund, age 63, of Live Oak, FL passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at Shands UF in Gainesville, FL.  He was a native of Queens, NY moving to Live Oak in 1998 from Jacksonville, FL.  He worked as the facility maintenance director for Head Start and loved collecting model trains.

He is survived by his wife,...

May 18, 2019

            Doyle Morgan Carmichael, age 88, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Friday, May 18, 2019 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City, Florida. He was a native and lifelong resident of Live Oak, FL and was a member and deacon of Clayland Baptist Church. He was also a member of Barrett Masonic Lodge # 43, Past Master of...

May 9, 2019

Judy Lucinda George, age 70, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Tampa, FL moving to Live Oak in 2006. She worked as a secretary for an electrical contractor in the Tampa area before retiring and moving to Live Oak. Judy loved working...

May 9, 2019

Samantha Lynn Chaney, age 28 of Live Oak, FL, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019. She was a native of Kissimmee, FL moving to Live Oak in 2017 where she worked as an automobile sales associate. Samantha loved being a mom to her two precious girls, who she loved with all her heart. She is survived by her husband,...

May 2, 2019

Jolena Ray Rose, age 62, of McAlpin, FL, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Bremen, IN living most of her life in South Florida before moving to McAlpin in 1998. Jolena worked for the U.S. Postal Service...

Apr 29, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Howes, age 85, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL. She was a native and lifelong resident of Live Oak where she worked as a waitress for the Dixie Grill for many years. Mary loved spending time in her yard and was...

Apr 29, 2019

Susan Marie Poston, age 80, of Live Oak, Florida passed away Monday morning, April 29, 2019 at Shands Lake Shore Hospital in Lake City, Florida following a lengthy illness. She was born in Palatka, Florida and resided in Jacksonville, FL before moving to Live Oak in her 20's.  Susan worked as a secretary, bookkeeper and taught typing and shorthand...

Apr 28, 2019

Samuel Carter Hasty, IV, age 29, of Branford, FL, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019. Samuel was a tool collector and in his spare time he loved to cook. He is survived by his parents, Samuel and Norma Jean Hasty, Lake City, FL; one son, Christopher Hampton, Brooksville, FL; one brother, Samuel C. Hasty, III, Clearwater, FL; four sisters,...

Apr 28, 2019

Evelynn McClelland, age 54, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019.

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

Apr 26, 2019

Amanda Nichole Sexton, age 36, of Bradenton, FL, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019. She was born in Anderson, SC moving to Bradenton, FL one year ago. She was a homemaker and in her spare time she enjoyed drawing, watching the Clemson Tiger football games and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by one brother,...

Apr 19, 2019

Juanita Gracie Barnhill, age 94, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at Suwannee Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Live Oak following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held in Memphis, TN with burial in the Forest Hill East Cemetery.

Apr 3, 2019

Joe Lee Cook, age 76, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019. He was born in Adel, GA moving to Live Oak in 2002 from Plant City, FL. Joe was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War. He worked for the CSX Railroad as a conductor for many years before moving...

Apr 3, 2019

Maria Garcia, age 72, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Shands Live Oak. She was born in Ciales, Puerto rico moving to Live Oak six years ago from Ocala, FL. Maria was a loving and caring mother, sister and grandmother who received so much joy out of helping others and spending time with her...

Apr 2, 2019

Charles “Scott” Dugger, age 47, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was born in Tampa, FL living in Tennessee and off and on in Live Oak for the past five years. Scott was a very talented artist, and also a self-employed painter. He is survived by his mother, Cheryl Proulx-Matheney of Live Oak; daughter,...

Mar 26, 2019

William “Bill” A. Messler age 78 of Wellborn FL died peacefully on March 26, 2019. He was born in Neptune NJ on February 24, 1941 the son of William A. Messler and Lizzie Ella (Adams) Messler. He moved to Charlestown NH at an early age and raised his family close to the 4-H rural ways where farm life, fairs,...

Mar 20, 2019

Richard “Ricky” Harold Mercer, age 63, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019. He was a native of Kissimmee, FL moving to Live Oak thirty-three years ago from Palm Bay, FL. Ricky was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served from 1973 to 1976. He enjoyed reading and working on cars and was a...