Loretta June Burnham
Jun 11, 2025
Ms. Loretta June Burnham, 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at ET. York Care Center in Gainesville, FL. following an extended illness. She is the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lois Mead Neeley. Ms. June is preceded in death by her husband Norman Burnham, one daughter Norma Jean Burnham, two brothers Earl Neeley and Charles Neeley,...
Wesley James Harrington
Jun 11, 2025
Wesley James Harrington, 34, of Lake City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, June 11, 2025 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Lake City on September 11, 1990. He has been a lifelong resident of Lake City and was currently employed with Boeing in Jacksonville. He worked previously for TIMCO/HAECO in Lake City and...
Don Richard Stevens
Jun 10, 2025
Mr. Don Richard Stevens, 76, of Lake City passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness. A native and lifelong resident of Lake City, Don was the son of the late Alex Howard Stevens, Sr. and Blondina Marie Weatherd Stevens. Don was the owner of Stevens Pine Straw...
James Joseph Lestock
Jun 9, 2025
Our wonderful, cherished Jim left us on June 9, 2025, at the age of 78. His presence is sorely missed and has left a hole that cannot be filled.
Born in Pennsylvania and raised in Ohio, Jim entered the Air Force after high school and served in Vietnam. Following the service, he enrolled in college, eventually earning...
Bryan Sanders
Jun 9, 2025
Bryan Alan Sanders, 41 of Lake City, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at the HCA  North Florida Hospital in Gainesville. Bryan was born and raised in Gainesville and was a graduate of Buchholz High School class of 2002 and was a member of Westside Baptist Church. He was a lifelong resident of North Florida having lived in...
Judith "Judi" Hosford
Jun 9, 2025
Judith "Judi" Jagdfeld Hosford, 80, of Lake City, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, June 9, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, on March 5, 1945, to the late John Jagdfeld and Evelyn Walsh Jagdfeld. Judi made Columbia County her home for most of her life and was a longtime member of...
James Edward Carlen
Jun 5, 2025
James Edward Carlen, 65, of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at the HCA Florida – Lake City Hospital from a sudden illness. He was born in Montgomery County, Maryland on January 17, 1960 to the late Howard Eugene Carlen and Jeanne Marie McCarl Carlen. He has made Lake City his home since 2019, moving here...
Sister Matilde Dell'Oglio
Jun 5, 2025
Sister Matilde Dell'Oglio, 95 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by her Religious Sisters on June 5, 2025. She was a dedicated member of the Institute of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and devoted member and servant of Epiphany Catholic Church in Lake City.
Born May 27, 1930 in San Severo, Italy, Sister Matilde Dell'Oglio was the...
Melvalee "Yvonne" Petty
Jun 4, 2025
Melvalee "Yvonne" Petty, 85, of Lake City, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at the HCA Florida- Lake City Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Providence, Florida on September 9, 1939 to the late Warren B. Clyatt and Louise Fralick Clyatt. She was a member of the Baptist Faith, a housewife, and assisted her husband...
James H. "Buck" Hill
Jun 3, 2025
James H. "Buck" Hill, 84 of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City. He was born and raised in Lake City to the late James Hamilton Hill and Gladys Waldron Hill. Mr. Hill was a graduate of Columbia High School and a veteran of the United...
Emily Ann (Durrance) Harden
May 29, 2025
Emily Ann Durrance Harden, 74, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, May 29, 2025 at the Haven Hospice – Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City after an extended illness. She was born in Lake City on July 25, 1950 to the late William Manon Durrance and Helen Mershon Durrance. She worked for over 20 years with...
Marcus Paul Ernsting
May 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the news of the passing of Marcus Paul Ernsting. Marc passed away suddenly on May 26th, 2025 at the HCA hospital in Lake City, FL after a brief illness. His unexpected passing leaves a deep void in the lives of those who knew and loved him. Born on August 13th, 1956...
Donald "Donny" Ernest Williams
May 22, 2025
Donald "Donny" Ernest Williams, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, peacefully departed from the bonds of his earthly body on May 22, 2025, in Gainesville, Florida. He was surrounded by the love of his devoted wife of 55 years and his cherished children, whose lives he touched so deeply.
Born on February 24, 1949, in Jacksonville,...
Garry Wayne Ward, Sr
May 20, 2025
Mr. Garry Wayne Ward, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Haven Suwannee Valley Care Center following an extended illness. Garry is the son of the late Jerry "Buck" and Ellen Little Ward. He was preceded in death by triplet daughters and one brother, Raymond Ward. He was a lifelong resident of Lake City...
Terrell "Ted" Hayes Mcrae
May 18, 2025
Terrell Hayes McRae (Ted) finished his earthly life on May 18, 2025 at the age of 89 and began his eternal journey with his Savior. He is preceded in death by his mother Camilus Brooks "Mickey" McRae and father Reginald "Reg" McRae. He leaves behind his beautiful wife of 67 years, Jean Durrance McRae, as well as four living...
Roosevelt Dicks
May 18, 2025
Mr. Roosevelt Dicks, 86, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at his residence following an extended illness. He is the son of the late Drew and Elsie Williams Dicks. Mr. Dicks is preceded in death by his wife Joe Ann Dicks, and his five sisters Terice Dicks Witt, Quinn Dicks Boone, Galena Dicks Roberts, Louise Dicks Crews, and...
Perley Albert Richardson
May 17, 2025
Perley Albert Richardson, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025. A devout Christian, loving husband, honorable soldier, successful businessman, world traveler, and a dedicated leader in the community, Perley's 96 years were full of life and love for his family and for those around him. He never met someone who wasn't his friend. In his...
Penny Sue Brunk
May 16, 2025
Mrs. Penny Sue Brunk, 73, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the HCA Florida North Florida Hospital following an illness. She is the daughter of the late Maynard and Betty Sue Paxson Savage. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Tom Thomley, one son, Douglas Lender Brunk, Jr., and her son-in-law, Michael Moody, Jr., and...
Victoria "Vickie" Williams
May 11, 2025
Victoria Lynn "Vickie" Douglass Williams, 75, of Bell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Belle Glade, Florida on November 11, 1949 to the late Leonard Douglass and Ivy Deen Douglass. Vickie was part of the 1967 graduating Class of Ft. Myers High School and was employed...
Joy Koon
May 10, 2025
Lavencie Joy Koon, 90 of Lake City, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at her home with her family. She was a lifelong resident of Lake City and daughter to the late George Williams and Sadie Witt Williams. Mrs. Koon was of the Baptist faith and a member of Athens Baptist Church. She worked with the Columbia County...
