Obituary Listing

Dec 12, 2015

Mr. Stephen Paul Gartner, 65 of Lake City, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City.  He was born in Delhi, New York to the late George and Margaret Bauer Gartner and had lived in Miami for many years before moving to Lake City in...

Dec 11, 2015

Mrs. Hazel Woolbert, 85, of Lake City died Friday, December 11, 2015 at the Kindred Hospital in Green Cove Springs. She was born in East Stroudsburg, PA to the late Calvin George and Ruth Walters Bush and had lived in Texas for many years before moving to Florida in 1985. Mrs. Woolbert enjoyed her volunteer work and the Gift...

Dec 11, 2015

Mrs. Hazel Woolbert, 85, of Lake City died Friday, December 11, 2015 at the Kindred Hospital in Green Cove Springs. She was born in East Stroudsburg, PA to the late Calvin George and Ruth Walters Bush and had lived in Texas for many years before moving to Florida in 1985. Mrs. Woolbert enjoyed her volunteer work and the Gift...

Dec 10, 2015

Mr. James Richard Cox, 70 of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City.  He was born in Neon, Kentucky to the late James and Helen Cox and had made his home in Lake City since 1999 having previously lived in Jasper, FL and Beattyville, KY.  Mr....

Nov 29, 2015

Louetta Cook, 81, of Lake City, went peacefully in her sleep to be with her heavenly family on Sunday, November 29, 2015 following an extended illness.

Born February 11, 1934, in Ole Town, Fl., to the late John Driggers and Minnie Deas. Mrs. Cook enjoyed fishing, sewing and spending time with her family.  She was...

Nov 28, 2015

Mr. David DeWitt Bennett, 73, passed away Saturday; November 28th, 2015. David was born in Jesup, Georgia to the late Johnie D. and Eloise [Davis] Bennett and had lived in Wellborn, Florida for the past 3 years, having moved here from Okeechobee, Florida.  David served his country faithfully in the United States Army. He was a loving brother, father,...

Nov 27, 2015

Mr. Francis Thomas "Bud" Elfrey, Jr., 84 of Lake City, died on Friday, November 27, 2015 at the Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center.  He was born in Lenola, New Jersey to the late Francis T. and Elizabeth A. Ferry Elfrey and had lived in Lake City since 2004 having moved here from Pembroke Pines, FL.  While serving in...

Nov 27, 2015

Rhonda L. Laubenheimer, "Ms. L", 59 of Lake City, passed away from a long 7 year battle of cancer and illness.  "Ms. L.", as she was known by her students, taught kindergarten for 28 years with the majority of those years being in Columbia County.  She was president of the Teachers Union in Columbia County for 7 years.  She...

Nov 27, 2015

Mary C. McCullars, 82, of Lake City, Fl., passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice).

Born December 1, 1932, in Bonifay, Fl., to the late Carson H. Ward Sr. and Kate Mae Ward. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years; Homer W. McCullars.

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Nov 26, 2015

Jean Ann Garber, 63 of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at the Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala.  She was born in Virginia and had lived in North Florida and Lake City for the past 30 years having previously lived in Illinois.  Ms. Garber was of the Baptist faith and had attended both Parkview Baptist...

Nov 17, 2015

Mr. Benjamin A. Coates, 78, of Lake City, Florida, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015. "Benny" was born in Rison, Maryland to the late Edward and Dora Louise [Murphy] Coates and had lived in Columbia County for over 30 years. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather who enjoyed walking the flea market to look for treasures,...

Nov 16, 2015

Mrs. Maxine Brake Lackey, 103, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday morning, November 16, 2015 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice).  Maxine was born in Dutton, Michigan to the late Menno and Carrie [Rooker] Brake. Mrs. Lackey had lived in New Port Ritchey, Palatka, Ocala, and Lake City where she served for many...

Nov 14, 2015

Edgar L. Redish reached his heavenly home in the early hours of Saturday, November 14, 2015 from his residence. Edgar born in Sparks, Ga, on February 23, 1926, was raised in Valdosta, Ga. by parents Lenora and Ralph Redish. Edgar and family then moved to Lake City, Fl. in 1953. Edgar was preceded in death by his son, Eddie...

Nov 10, 2015

Mrs. Regina Lynne Lamb, 48, of Lake City died Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at her residence. A native of Jacksonville Florida, Regina had been a resident of Lake City since 1975. She enjoyed gardening flowers, going to the river, cleaning her house, and deeply loved her family. Regina was employed by Homes of Merit, and was of the Pentecostal...

Nov 8, 2015

Mrs. Lola Jane Tyre, 83 of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at the Isle Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fleming Island, FL.  Mrs. Tyre was born in Columbia County, Florida to the late Leo and Edna Williams Snelgrove and had previously lived in Stuart and Palatka, Florida.  She was of the Baptist faith and a...

Nov 7, 2015

Chauncey Arthur "Chuck" Welch, 84 adored husband, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather of Homosassa, Florida died Saturday morning, November 7, 2015 following an illness at Hospice House in Lecanto, Florida surrounded by his family.

Chauncey was born on July 23, 1931 in Ogdensburg, New York to Chauncey and May Robinson Welch. He graduated from Ogdensburg Free...

Nov 3, 2015

Scarlett Esther Huntman-LaVite, age 51, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, while on vacation in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Scarlett​ was born July 9, 1964, in Kingston, New York. She was the Best Drama Teacher at Gulf Coast High School in Naples, FL. Scarlett truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; chatting with friends...

Nov 3, 2015

Lake City Reporter Obituary Notice

Mrs. Carolyn R. Elswick, 74 of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the Health Center of Lake City.  She was born in Chiefland, Florida to the late Finus and Ernestine Highsmith Rimes and had lived in Lake City since 1981 having previously lived in Sanford, Florida...

Nov 1, 2015

Jeffrey D. Shelton, 55, passed away, November 1, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jeff was born in Wise County, Virginia to the late Rufus and Dorothy [Meadows] Shelton and had lived here in Columbia County for the past fifty years. He was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed being outdoors hunting, and fishing, but his greatest...

Oct 24, 2015

Ola Ruth Isaac, 84, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015. Ola was born in Hazelhurst, Georgia to the late, Charlie and Thelma Jean [Davis] Philman and had lived in Suwannee County for the past 16 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother that enjoyed dancing, but loved devoting her time to the care of her...