OBITUARIES

Jun 27, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Morris, age 86, of Mayo, FL passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her home in Mayo. She was born in Live Oak, FL, living all of her life in Mayo.  She worked in banking as a manager.  Mary was a member of the Mayo Rotary Club and the Florida Trail Association.  She loved art, painting, being...

Jun 18, 2024

Mrs. Willie Luticia Kozlowski, age 76, of Live Oak, FL passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024.  She was born in Morristown, TN moving to Live Oak, FL two months ago from Rogersville, TN.  She worked as a designer engineer for many years and was Catholic by faith.  She enjoyed gardening, watching television and being a homemaker.  He most treasured...

Jun 10, 2024

Ana Marie Smith, age 81, of O’Brien, FL passed away Monday, June 10, 2024. She was born in Cambridge, MA living most of her life in Clearwater, FL before moving to O’Brien in 1989. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years and was a member of the O’Brien Baptist Church.  Ana loved writing short stories, reading and helping...

Jun 3, 2024

David Randolph Priester, Sr., age 74, of Live Oak, FL passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at the Lake City Medical Center in Lake City, FL.  He was born in Opa-Locka, Florida moving to Live Oak, FL in 1987 from Miami, Florida.  He worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army...

May 26, 2024

James Patrick McGraw, Sr., age 64, of Live Oak, FL passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at the North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL following a brief illness.  Jim was born in Dania, Florida moving to Live Oak, FL in 1998 from Hollywood, Florida.  He worked as a welder and loved gardening, socializing and NASCAR.  He was...

May 25, 2024

Jeffery Scott Easterday, age 62, of Live Oak, FL, passed away May 25, 2024.

The Knoxville, TN native moved to Live Oak, FL twenty years ago and worked in construction.

He is survived by his step-brother, Phillip Easterday of Alcoa, TN.

As per his wishes, finalization will be by cremation.

Please...

May 22, 2024

Jeffrey Lee Laffoon, age 55, of Sugar Hill, Georgia, died suddenly at his home on May 22, 2024. Mr. Laffoon was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on July 9, 1968, to parents Lee and Edna Murphy Laffoon.

He was predeceased by his father, Lee Laffoon, and grandparents, Avery and Gladys Murphy of Live Oak, Florida. He is survived...

May 19, 2024

William Broward Clark, age 86, of Live Oak, FL passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the Lake City Medical Center in Lake City, FL.  He was a native and life-long resident of Live Oak, FL working in law enforcement for the Department of Agriculture for many years.  William was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served from...

May 11, 2024

Carmen Emilia Negron-Figueroa, age 87, of Live Oak, FL passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Puerto Rico living most of her life in Sabana Gardens, Carolina Puerto Rico, FL before moving to Live Oak, FL.  Carmen worked as a secretary and was Catholic by faith.

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Apr 30, 2024

Terry Lynn Stephens, age 70, of Live Oak, FL passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024.  She was born in Miami, FL living most of her life in Islamorada, FL before moving to Live Oak, several years ago.  She owned her own business as a farmer raising chickens.  Terry loved animals and being outdoors, fishing in the Florida Keys.

Apr 29, 2024

Joan Holmes Radford, age 81, of Live Oak, FL passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at Shands UF in Gainesville, Florida following a courageous battle with cancer. She was a native and life-long resident of Live Oak where she attended the Suwannee County schools, graduating from Suwannee High, class of 1961.  She attended Florida State University and later obtained...

Apr 26, 2024

Frank Anthony Dipasqua, age 58, of Live Oak, FL passed away Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Lake City Medical Center in Lake City, FL.  He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan living most of his life in Homestead, FL before moving to Live Oak, FL in 2021.  He worked as a control lineman for the State of Florida and...

Apr 24, 2024

Tina Burley, age 59, of Live Oak, FL passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Haven Hospice in Lake City, Florida surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gainesville, FL moving to Live Oak, FL in 1989 from Lake City, FL.  Tina worked as a teacher and loved reading, gardening, crocheting, sewing...

Apr 4, 2024

Robert “Bob” McCarl, age 79, of Live Oak, FL passed away, Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL following a lengthy illness. He was born in Boyers, PA moving to Live Oak in 1984.  He worked in the Telephone Industry for AT&T, IT&T and Alltel for many years.  He was also employed by FRU-CON Construction...

Mar 22, 2024

Geoffrey Charles Hart, age 97, of Live Oak, FL passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at his home following a lengthy illness.  He was born in London moving to Live Oak in 2002 from Jacksonville, FL. He worked as an electrical engineer as a sales support representative and was a master gardener for the University of Florida.  He loved...

Mar 21, 2024

Pascual Manuel Oritz, “Manny” age 89, of Live Oak, FL passed away, Thursday, March 21, 2024 at his home following a lengthy illness. Manny was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, living most of his life in Seminole, Florida before moving to Live Oak, FL in 2023.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce having served during the...

Mar 17, 2024

Mark Alton Hodges, age 61, of Live Oak, FL passed away Sunday, March 17 2024.  He was a native of St. Petersburg, FL moving to Live Oak, FL in 1993 from Jacksonville, FL.  He owned and operated Suwannee Tire Service and was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church. Mark loved playing golf, fishing, traveling and hanging out with...

Mar 13, 2024

Martha "Martie" Gail Crawford-Williams, a beloved daughter and sister, age 66, of McAlpin, FL, passed away unexpectedly at her mother's home, Wednesday, March 13, 2024.  Martie attended and graduated from Suwannee High School in Live Oak, FL in 1976 and worked for many years as a bookkeeper at the Jasper Hardware Store in Jasper, FL.

She spent...

Mar 12, 2024

Sharon Ann Finley, age 69, of Dowling Park, FL, passed away, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at her home in Dowling Park, FL.

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

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

Mar 8, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Krohn, age 73, of Jasper, FL passed away Friday evening, March 8, 2024 at his home. Tom was born in Berlin, Germany, moving to Jasper, FL in 2003 from Oak Harbor, Washington.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in the Vietnam War.  He was an aviation mechanic and loved collecting guns and Harley...