OBITUARIES

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...

Mar 18, 2019

Gartrell Roy Mosteller, age 88, of Live Oak, FL passed away Monday, March 18, 2019, at the V.A. Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. He was born in Andrews, NC, lived most of his life in Sylva, NC before moving to Live Oak, FL in 2011 to be close to his family. He loved music and was an amazing fiddler....

Mar 16, 2019

Jerome “Jerry” Palazzolo, age 83, of Live Oak, FL passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019, at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Detroit, MI moving to Live Oak ten years ago from Pompano Beach, FL. He was a self-employed carpenter and cabinet maker and member of the First Baptist Church of Live Oak. Jerry was...

Mar 10, 2019

Iris Shull, age 67, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mayo, FL following a lengthy illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Jacksonville, FL, moving to the nursing home in Mayo several months ago to be closer to her family. She is survived by three sons,...

Mar 6, 2019

Brandy Bass Stebbins, age 41 of Live Oak, Florida passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Haven Hospice in Lake City, Florida following a courageous battle with cancer. She was a native of Jasper, Florida moving to Live Oak three years ago.  Brandy worked as a site leader for Quest Diagnostic Center as a Phlebotomist in Live Oak. After meeting...

Feb 25, 2019

Nancy B. Humphrey, age 91, of Jensen Beach, Florida, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. Nancy was born to the late Harry J. Burkholder and Viola Fones on September 5, 1927. Nancy married her high school sweetheart, Bill Humphrey and they celebrated their 70th anniversary last March. Nancy was a...

Feb 19, 2019

                   Gary Alan Bolyard, age 72, of Live Oak, FL passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. He was a native of Columbus, Ohio moving to Live Oak in 2018 from Columbus, OH. He worked as a warehouseman for many years. He loved to hunt and fish. He is survived by two sons,...

Feb 18, 2019

            John Richard Trehy, age 96, of Jasper, FL passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Suwannee Valley Hospice Care Center, Lake City, FL. He was a native of Hartford, CT moving to Jasper in 1998 from Hastings, FL. He was Catholic by faith. John worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years and in his spare time loved...