OBITUARIES

Jerry Allen Smith

Jerry Allen Smith

May 9, 2016

Jerry Allen Smith, age 62, of O’Brien, FL passed away Monday, May 9, 2016. He was born in Jacksonville, FL moving to O’Brien forty years ago from South Carolina. He is survived by one brother, Fred Smith, Jacksonville, FL.

Daniel Gentile

Daniel Gentile

May 6, 2016

Daniel Gentile, age 73, of Hobe Sound, FL passed away Friday May 6, 2016. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a self-employed construction worker. Daniel and his wife had recently purchased a home in Live Oak with plans to move to a quiet town and enjoy their retirement. He is survived by his wife, Grace Gentile, Hobe...

John Wedgewood

John Wedgewood

May 3, 2016

John David Wedgewood, age 71, of Live Oak, FL passed away Tuesday May 3, 2016 at Suwannee Health Care Center following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Cincinnati, OH moving to Live Oak in 1974 from Miami, FL. John was a teacher for the Suwannee County School System for thirty-four years, retiring in 2007. As per his wishes,...

Mary Blow

Mary Blow

May 1, 2016

Mary Blow, age 86, of Thomasville, Ga passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the home of her son in Live Oak. She was a native and life-long resident of Thomasville, GA. She is survived by two sons, George Blow, Live Oak and David Blow, MacClenny, FL; one daughter, Nancy Goodwin, Maryland; two sisters, Winette Stinson and Betty Sherrod both...

Leslie Conway

Leslie Conway

Apr 27, 2016

Mr. Leslie Conway, age 70, of Live Oak, FL passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Shands Live Oak.

Gentry Robert James

Gentry Robert James

Apr 25, 2016

Gentry Robert James, age 94, of Live Oak, FL passed away Monday, April 25 at Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL. He was a native and life-long resident of Live Oak and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served during WWII as a Drill Sergeant. He participated in action against the enemy at Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands from...

Donald Allan Gates

Donald Allan Gates

Apr 19, 2016

Donald Allan Gates, age 76, of Live Oak, FL passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016. He was a native of Wilmington, OH moving to Live Oak fifteen years ago from Las Vegas. He was a self-employed painter and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his wife, Frieda Gates, Live Oak; two sons, Donald Gates, Jr.,...

Ronald Hindman

Ronald Hindman

Apr 18, 2016

Ronald “Bo” Hindman, Jr., age 46, of Live Oak, FL passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Hialeah, FL moving to Live Oak in 2013 from Miami, FL. He worked in construction as a truck driver and was a jokester always making people laugh. Bo loved model cars, watching football and wrestling...

Kay Ruiz

Kay Ruiz

Apr 15, 2016

Kay Frances Ruiz, age 73, of Live Oak, FL passed away Friday, April 15, 2016. She was a native of Brooklyn, NY, moving to Live Oak this year from St. Augustine, FL. Kay enjoyed knitting and watching television. She was a member of the Mill Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Ruiz, Live Oak; one daughter,...

Robert Wilbert Rush

Robert Wilbert Rush

Apr 14, 2016

Robert "Bob" Rush, age 95, of Dowling Park, FL passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park. He was a native of Connellsville, PA, moving to Dowling Park in 2007 from Tallahassee, FL. Bob was the Associate Pastor for Killearn United Methodist Church and love studding the Bible. He was predeceased by his wife...

William Robert Mounger

William Robert Mounger

Apr 10, 2016

William Robert Mounger, age 89, formerly of Live Oak, FL passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 at E.T. York Hospice Care Center in Gainesville, FL. He was born in Ft. Worth, TX. He earned a bachelor degree in Aeronautical Engineering and economics from Colorado University and a master’s degree in English Literature from Farleigh Dickenson University in New Jersey. While...

Elenora Rose Henry

Elenora Rose Henry

Apr 8, 2016

Elenora Rose Henry (Ellie), age 94, of Brooksville, FL passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park, FL. She was born in Marysville, OH in 1921. She moved to Seymour, IN after her marriage to Scott Winston Tuggle in 1940. They moved to Seminole, FL in 1945 where she resided for over 40 years....

Lee Walker Spitzer

Lee Walker Spitzer

Apr 5, 2016

Mrs. Lee Spitzer, age 72, of Live Oak, FL passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Gainesville Health Care Center following a lengthy illness. She was born in Mansfield, OH moving to Live Oak in 1994 from Bonita Springs, FL. She worked in the medical field as an Anesthesiologist Assistant and was of the Baptist faith. Lee was tenderly cared...

Thomas Wigington

Thomas Wigington

Apr 4, 2016

Thomas Wigington, age 55, of McAlpin, FL passed away Monday evening, April 4, 2015. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. We will update our website as soon as they become available.

Phillip Cooper

Phillip Cooper

Apr 2, 2016

Phillip C. Cooper, age 57, of Live Oak, FL passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at his home. He was a native of Sylvester, GA moving to Live Oak in 2007 from Tallahassee, FL. He had his own tool repair services and was a car enthusiast. He is survived by his long-time companion, Susan Janes, Live Oak; one daughter, Heather...

Doris Juanita Mccall

Doris Juanita Mccall

Mar 22, 2016

Doris Juanita McCall, age 84, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Shands UF. She was a native of Spartanburg, SC moving to Live Oak in 1978 from Melvindale, Michigan. She was a homemaker and member of the Bible Baptist Church. Doris loved when she received flowers, not only for the flowers but also for the...

Judy Burnsed Stephens

Judy Burnsed Stephens

Mar 17, 2016

Judy Burnsed Stephens, age 72, of Live Oak, FL, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Haven Hospice in Lake City. She was a native of Fayetteville, NC moving to Live Oak in 1970 from Dayton, OH. She worked for Gold Kist Poultry Plant for many years and was a member and deaconess of the First Advent Christian Church of...

Paul Louis Horne

Paul Louis Horne

Mar 17, 2016

Paul Louis Horne, age 76, of Live Oak, FL passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 at North Florida Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Raleigh, NC moving to Live Oak fifteen years ago from Homestead, FL. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired Engineer. He was commander of the American Legion post #107, and an...

Zoe Townsend

Zoe Townsend

Mar 3, 2016

The family of Zoe Swanson Townsend mourns the loss of their beloved mother to this world on March 3, 2016, and we celebrate her arrival into the loving presence of our Lord and Savior. Zoe was born in Jamestown, New York, on November 18, 1922. She relocated to Live Oak, Florida, in 1955 and married Wallace Sharpe Townsend, who predeceased...

Edward Eugene Spitzer

Edward Eugene Spitzer

Feb 29, 2016

Edward Eugene Spitzer, age 71, of Live Oak, FL passed away Monday, February 29, 2016. He was born in Mansfield, OH moving to Live Oak in 1994 from Bonita Springs, FL. He worked as a master plumber and enjoyed bowling and spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife,...