Trudie Stewart Johns
Mar 8, 2026
Trudie Stewart Johns, 90, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, March 8, 2026 at The Canopy at Harper Lake in Lake City after a brief illness. She was born in Taylor, Florida on September 16, 1935 to the late Charles T. Stewart and Gertrude Gordy Stewart. She was a military wife, living in California while her husband...
Betty Louise Damron
Mar 7, 2026
Betty Louise Damron, age 94, passed away March 7, 2026 at her home in Fort White, Florida.
She was born February 11, 1932, in Kayford, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Frank and Sophie Walker. Betty was a beautiful person, inside and out. She was kind and caring and had many careers and pursuits.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Kathleen Thurmond Welch
Mar 6, 2026
Kathleen Thurmond Welch, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at HCA Florida Suwannee Emergency in Live Oak. She was born on December 22, 1947, in Dallas, Georgia. Kathleen made her home in Lake City in 1963 after moving from Atlanta, Georgia.
A member of Columbia High School, class of 1965, Kathleen enjoyed her time as a member of the basketball...
Marvin Gean McFarlan
Mar 5, 2026
Marvin Gean McFarlan (Zipper), 71, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away at his home in Lake City, Florida, on March 5, 2026, after an extended illness. He was surrounded by the warmth and love of his family as he made his final journey. Born on March 14, 1954, in Horseshoe Beach, Florida, son of Mary Jo O’Steen -...
Richard "Ricky" Crawford
Mar 5, 2026
Richard C. “Ricky” Crawford, 66, of the Lake City, passed away on Thursday evening, March 5, 2026 at the Haven Hospice – Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City after an extended illness. He was born in Lake City on December 30, 1959 to Mary Joyce Aldridge Crawford and the late Neil “Billy” Crawford. He has made the Lake City...
Hugh Monroe Kirby
Mar 4, 2026
Mr. Hugh Monroe Kirby, 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Bedrock Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Live Oak, FL., following an extended illness. He was the son of the late Marshall Edgar and Edna Hammock Kirby and was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan A. Kirby, and a sister, Sarah Kirby. He was a lifelong...
Nella Mae Richardson
Mar 3, 2026
Nella Mae Richardson, affectionately known as "Nana," was born on April 23,1941, in Lake City, Florida. She departed this life on March 3, 2026, leaving a legacy of love, faith, and devotion that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew her.
Throughout her life, Nella embraced a career characterized by dedication. Her work journey included esteemed positions at...
Charles “Mr. C” Wesley Coppock
Mar 2, 2026
Obituary for Charles W. Coppock
Charles W. Coppock was born on September 16, 1931, in Swainsboro, Georgia, and peacefully departed this life on March 2, 2026, at the age of 94.
Charles was born to the late Joseph Coppock and the late Densie Shedrick Coppock. He was raised with strong values of discipline, faith, and perseverance—principles that guided him throughout his life.
Charles...
Charles Albert Peeler, Sr
Mar 2, 2026
Mr. Charles Albert Peeler, Sr., 77, passed away on Monday March 2, 2026, unexpectedly at the Tampa General Hospital. He is the son of the late Carl and Pauline Bussey Peeler. He is preceded in death by one brother John Peeler, four brother in laws Glen Markham, Mike Cox, Claude Kennedy, Sherrill Sistrunk, and one sister-in-law Faye Peeler. Charles was...
Theodore Howard McIntosh, Jr.
Mar 1, 2026
Theodore Howard McIntosh, Jr., 62, of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the HCA Florida - North Florida Hospital in Gainesville after a brief illness. He was born in Kingston, New York on April 24, 1963 to Mildred Eckert Green and the late Theodore Howard McIntosh, Sr. He worked as a Mechanic for many years and was...
Paula Ann Kennedy
Feb 27, 2026
Paula Ann Kennedy, born on February 25, 1951, in the embrace of a loving family, departed this life on February 27, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida. She was a remarkable woman known for her kind heart, warm smile, and loving spirit.
Paula had a passion for the beauty around her, particularly in her appreciation for butterflies and her fondness for all things...
Mary Lou Bullard
Feb 26, 2026
Mary Lou Taylor Bullard (Mrs. J. Wade) White Springs, Florida
Mary Lou Taylor Bullard, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Lake City, Florida, following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Bullard was the eldest of six children born to the late Boman and Annie Taylor, Live Oak, Florida. She attended public schools in Live Oak...
John Leo Ellison
Feb 23, 2026
John Leo Ellison, Sr., age 81 of Lake City, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at his home. Mr. Ellison was an only child to the late John Oliver Ellison and Essie Mae Ellison. He had lived most of his life in Lake City and retired from PCS in White Springs with 32 years of employment. Following his retirement,...
Eileen DeVoe Stock
Feb 22, 2026
Eileen DeVoe Stock, 79 of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at her home. She was born in East Orange, New Jersey on April 7, 1946 to the late Albert Sherwood DeVoe and Eileen Margaret Brett DeVoe. Mrs. Stock had made her home in Lake City since 2018. She worked 30 years with AT&T and Lucent. She...
Robert Joseph Lewis
Feb 21, 2026
Robert Joseph "Bob" Lewis, age 78, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, in High Springs, Florida. Born on December 21, 1947, in Miami, Florida, Bob lived a life full of dedication to his family and his work.
Bob spent over five decades working in the elevator industry, a career that showcased his commitment and amazing work ethic. He was also...
Aubrey "Ace" Woodrow Sumter
Feb 21, 2026
Aubrey W. “Ace” Sumter, 83 of Ormond Beach, Florida, died on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Reflections Memory Care of Port Orange. He was born in Deming, New Mexico to the late Eugene and Ardelle Peevy Sumter. Mr. Sumter served in the United States Navy and was stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii when his best friend, “Gator” introduced him to...
Richard Anthony Wolz
Feb 19, 2026
Richard Anthony Wolz, age80, passed away peacefully on February 19th, 2026. Richard was born on October 22, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Richard and Leita Davis Wolz. The family later moved to South Florida, where Richard graduated from Pompano Beach High School. In 1979, Richard made Lake City, Florida, his home. He is survived by his 3...
Roy Raymond "Ramie" Rickett
Feb 19, 2026
Roy Raymond “Ramie” Rickett was born on May 17, 1962, in Gainesville, FL, to the late Roy A. Rickett & Marion Louise Tomlinson Rickett. He suddenly and unexpectedly went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 19, 2026, in Lake City, FL.
He spent his younger years in Alachua, FL, prior to making Branford, FL, his home...
Kevin Paul Harper
Feb 17, 2026
Kevin Paul Harper, 67, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, February 17, 2026 at the Haven Hospice – E.T. York Care Center in Gainesville after an extended illness. He was born in San Jose, California on May 2, 1958 to the late Cecil Harper and Hilda Costa Harper. He has made Lake City his home since 1998,...
Rodney Craig Nettles
Feb 15, 2026
Rodney Craig Nettles, 73, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his residence following an illness. Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Union County. 1088 NW 87th PL, Lake Butler, FL 32054. With Bishop Stephen Bell officiating. Interment will immediately follow the services. Arrangements are under the...
