William Edward Daniels
Sep 14, 2026
William Daniels, 65, of Lake City, Florida, passed away in Gainesville, Florida, following an illness.
William was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, brother, and friend. Above all, he was a family man whose love and presence will be deeply missed by those who knew him.
William was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Daniels and Edna Daniels, as well...
Francis "Tim" Gregory Hutton
Sep 13, 2026
Mr. Francis “Tim” Gregory Hutton, 71, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in Lake City, FL. He was the son of the late Francis Claire and Mildred Edwards Hutton. He had made Lake City his home for the past forty years after moving from Jacksonville, FL.
He proudly served his country in the United States...
Kristina René Bergeron
Sep 13, 2026
Kristina René Bergeron, 39, of Fort White, passed away on Sunday evening, September 13, 2026. She was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on October 27, 1986 and has made Fort White her home all of her life. She worked for the family business Fort White Farm and Feed where she was a Manager and was also a member of the Elim...
William "Bill" Carter
Sep 13, 2026
William Silas “Bill” Carter, 81, of Lake City, passed away early Sunday morning, September 13, 2026 at the Haven Hospice – Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City after a brief illness. He was born on April 15, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Joseph James Carter and Margaret Goetz Carter. He has made Lake City his home since...
Sandra Kay "Sandy" Wilson
Sep 12, 2026
Sandra Kay “Sandy” Wilson, 73 of Fort White, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at her home in Fort White. She was born in Downey, California, the only child, to the late John and Catherine Holder. Mrs. Wilson was raised in Bellflower, California and was a graduate of Bellflower High School. She continued her education and graduated from Cerrito...
James "Tom" Thomas Alford
Sep 11, 2026
James Thomas “Tom” Alford, 90 of Lake City, passed away at his home on Friday, September 11, 2026. He was born in Bay County, Florida, one of ten children to the late Thurman and Pearl Morrison Alford. Mr. Alford was raised in Panama City, DeFuniak Springs and Darlington, Florida and followed school by serving our country in the United States...
Nicole Xenia Lopez
Sep 10, 2026
Nicole Xenia Lopez, 21, of Lake City, tragically passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026 in Lake City. She was born in Margate, Florida on April 24, 2005 and has made Lake City her home for the last four years, moving here from Martin County. She was a 2024 graduate of Columbia High School, where she knew all of her...
Ashia La'Shai Moore
Sep 9, 2026
Ashia La’Shai Moore, 16, of Lake City, passed away tragically on Wednesday afternoon, September 9, 2026. She was born in Orange Park, Florida on October 15, 2009 and has made Lake City her home all of her life. She was a member of the Graduating Class of 2028 and was currently employed with Wendy’s on Main Street as a Cashier....
Jaxson Lamir Moore
2026
Jaxson Lamir Moore, passed away tragically on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. He is the son of the late Ashia La’Shai Moore, and was deeply loved by his soon to be mom, and his entire family. He is preceded in death by his Maternal Great-Great-Grandparents, Marcella B. Smith & W.R.Smith; Paternal Great-Great-Grandparents, Annie Moore and Manson Moore; and his Maternal Step-Great-Great-Grandfather,...
Betty Jane Tice Breckenridge
Sep 7, 2026
Mrs. Betty Jane Tice Breckenridge, 74, of Lake City, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, September 7, 2026, at Haven Hospice in Lake City, surrounded by her loving family. Her final day was filled with the people she loved most, a fitting reflection of the love and devotion she gave to her family throughout her life. Betty was born on...
Ronald "Ronnie" Alan Masters
Sep 6, 2026
Mr. Ronald Alan “Ronnie” Masters, 75, of Lake City passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at his residence. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of the late Leonard and Gloria Brandeberry Masters and had lived in Lake City for most of his life. A graduate of Columbia High School in 1969, Ronnie joined the Marine Corps...
Kevin Leroy Walters, Sr.
Sep 6, 2026
Mr. Kevin Leroy Walters, Sr., 55, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at his residence. He is the son of Kenneth L. and Norma Jean Shingleton Walters. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth L. Walters. He has lived in Lake City all of his life, attending Pine Grove Baptist Church, and enjoyed being outside, fishing, cooking,...
James Earl Newman
Sep 4, 2026
James E. Newman, age 73, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Tallahassee, FL. He was born July 17, 1953, in Winter Haven, FL to Alvin and Annie Mae Newman.
In October 1972, James married Frances Collins, and they began their life together in Winter Haven. After the birth of their son, Anthony, James and Frances moved to Mayo, FL,...
Ester Santos Gruta
Sep 1, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ester Santos Gruta
Ester Santos Gruta, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Services:
Visitation: Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3596 US-41, Lake City, Florida, 32025, September 11, 2026, 5:00 – 9:00 P.M.
Memorial Mass: Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3596 US-41, Lake City, Florida, 32025, September 11, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
Funeral...
Mary Margaret Bagley
Sep 1, 2026
Mary Margaret Odom Bagley, 80 of Branford, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at her home. She was born in Lake City, Florida, the second oldest of five children to the late Earl and Mildred Greene Odom. Mrs. Bagley was raised in Lake City and was a graduate of Columbia High School class of 1964. She was a longtime...
Thomas Elmon Brincefield, Jr.
Aug 31, 2026
Mr. Thomas Elmon Brincefield, Jr., 89, passed away on August 31, 2026, at the Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City, FL, following an extended illness. He is the son of the late Thomas Elmon and Evelyn Dura Martin Brincefield, Sr., and was preceded in death by his wife of seventeen years, Monna Lou Brincefield. He served as the State...
Theo Haley Wengert
Aug 31, 2026
Mrs. Theo Haley “Teddi” Wengert passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on August 31, 2026. She was born on December 4, 1940 in Portland, Maine. She grew up in Westbrook, Maine and was active in Camp Fire Girls, Rainbow Girls and cheerleading. Spending summers at girls Camp Hitinowa in Maine, she enjoyed camping, swimming, canoeing, climbing mountains,...
Charles Stanton Griffith
Aug 30, 2026
Charles Stanton Griffith, 83 of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lake City. He was born in Eccles, West Virginia, the youngest of three children, to the late Mikel H. Griffith and Thelma Hinte Griffith. Following graduation from Sophia High School, Mr. Griffith enlisted in the United States Marine Corp...
Sandra Kay Munoz
Aug 27, 2026
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 81, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
She shared 61 beautiful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Louis Munoz. Together, they built a life centered around love, family, and countless cherished memories.
Above all else, caring for her family and those she loved was her greatest...
Eston Leroy "Roy" Simmons
Aug 25, 2026
Eston Leroy “Roy” Simmons, 59, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, August 25, 2026 with his family by his side, after an extended illness. Roy was a life-long resident of Lake City, the son of the late Eston Edgar Simmons and Gwenette Meads Jenkins Simmons. He worked for the better part of 25 years as a Concrete...
