OBITUARIES

Jan 2, 2025

Rita Alexandra Neel, age 80, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, January 2, 2025, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas moving to Live Oak, FL in 2005 from Miami, FL.  She worked for an attorney as a legal assistant before retiring and moving to Live Oak, FL.

She is...

Jan 1, 2025

Crystal Lynn Frick, age 46, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville, FL.  She was born in Bluffton, OH moving to Live Oak, FL fifteen years ago from Orlando, FL.  Crystal was very outgoing and loved spending time with her children.

She is survived by her father,...

Dec 29, 2024

Robert Larry Walker, age 69, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Pompano Beach, FL moving to Live Oak, FL in 2020 from Geneva, FL.  He worked as an automobile mechanic and loved living on the river.  He loved restoring cars, riding motorcycles...

Dec 21, 2024

Donna Tanner Middlebrooks, age 52, of Live Oak, FL passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL following a brief illness.  She was born in Atlanta, GA moving to Live Oak, FL in 2017 from South Boston, Virginia.  She worked as a cook for the Waffle House and was...

Dec 12, 2024

Wayne Lewis Gude, age 83, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Thursday evening, December 12, 2024, at the Surrey Place Care Center in Live Oak, FL following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Dade City, FL living most of his life in Live Oak.  He worked as a truss plant manager for the W.B. Howland Company for over...

Dec 9, 2024

Stanley Joseph Swan, Jr., age 91, of Live Oak, FL passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at Rising Oaks Assisted Living in Live Oak, FL.  He was born in Boston, MA moving to Live Oak, FL in 2019.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce having served during the Korean War as a staff sergeant. He worked in...

Dec 3, 2024

Dale Edward Southall, age 66, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, December 3, 2024, following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Charleston, WV moving to Live Oak, FL in 2016 from South Carolina.  He worked Appalachian Electric Cooperative before moving to Live Oak. Dale was an animal lover and enjoyed riding his motorcycle.

He is survived...

Nov 25, 2024

Darryl Wayne Marshall, age 80, of McAlpin, FL passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 under hospice care following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Hudson, NY in 1944 to his parents, Kenneth Charles and Patricia Hope Marshall before moving to Florida in 1962.  He graduated from Pompano High School, then joined the Army in 1963 before his career...

Nov 19, 2024

Nancy Ruth Woodruff, age 70, of Dowling Park, FL passed away, November 19, 2024, following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Augusta, GA, moving to Dowling Park, FL in 1997 from Hawkinsville, GA.  She worked as a certified nursing assistant and loved crafting.

She is survived by her husband, Doug Woodruff, Dowling Park, FL; one daughter,...

Nov 14, 2024

James Henry “Jim” Forshier, age 78, passed away on November 14, 2024, in Gainesville, FL.  Born on July 4, 1946, in Mora, MN, he lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and a willingness to help everyone, though he was known for his stubbornness.

Jim graduated from Mora High School in 1964 and went on to earn...

Nov 14, 2024

Alan Lister, age 56, of Live Oak, FL passed away, Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Lake City, FL living his life in Live Oak where he worked as a master carpenter and was a member of the First Baptist Church...

Nov 10, 2024

Alexander Jurado Torrez, Jr., age 50, of Lake City , FL passed away, November 10, 2024. He was born in Santa Maria, CA moving to Suwannee County in 2012.  He worked in construction as a roofer and loved going to concerts, movies, listing to music, playing video games and spending time with his family and friends.

He...

Nov 8, 2024

Jennifer Esther Embury, age 64, of Branford, FL, passed away, November 8, 2024.

She was born in Detroit, MI, moving to Branford in 2014.  She was a veterinarian and loved animals, especially her pets.

As per her wishes, finalization will be by cremation.

Nov 8, 2024

Frances Jenkins Fennell, age 91, of Live Oak, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, November 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Live Oak, Florida and lived all her life in Live Oak.  During her life she worked at B.W. Helvenston Insurance Company, Poole Timber and...

Oct 17, 2024

Stephen Michael Short, age 83, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Thursday, October 17, 2024, at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Paducah, KY moving to Live Oak, FL in 1990 from Orlando, FL.  He was an automobile mechanic and loved cars and animals.

He was survived by his wife, Linda...

Oct 16, 2024

Mary Alice Mounger, age 98, formerly of Live Oak, FL passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Shands UF in Gainesville, FL following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Ft. Collins, CO living most of her life in Live Oak, FL before moving to Gainesville, FL nine years ago.  She worked as a teacher for many years and...

Oct 8, 2024

Betty Pauline Criss, age 91, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the Bedrock Rehabilitation Center in Live Oak, FL. She was born in Aucilla, FL moving to Live Oak, FL in 1999 from Nashville, GA.  She owned and operated her own daycare center and enjoyed sewing and painting.

She is survived by...

Sep 30, 2024

David Lee Tewalt, age 71, of Live Oak, FL, passed away, September 30, 2024, at the Lake City Medical Center following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Cresent City, CA, living most of his life in Tampa, FL before moving to Live Oak in 2001.  He worked as a welder and loved fixing things and could fix almost...

Sep 22, 2024

Kyle Troy Sexton, age 39, of Live Oak, FL passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at his home following sudden illness.  He was born in Anderson, SC moving to Live Oak in 2017 from Lakeland, FL.  He worked as a forklift driver for Liberty Tire and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing, watching any sports especially the Clemson...

Sep 22, 2024

Peter Alan Marchioli, age 70, of Live Oak, FL passed away September 22, 2024, at his home following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Massapequa, NY living in St. Augustine, FL before moving to Live Oak twenty years ago.  He was a self-employed collector and Christian by faith.

He is survived by his brother, Nelson Marchioli...