Obituary Listing

Oct 20, 2015

Mr. Richard George Sipper, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late George and Rose [Olson] Sipper and had lived in Lake City for the past 22 years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife , LaVonne Sipper (2010).

Survivors include his sons, Robert (Debra) Sipper of...

Oct 14, 2015

Russell Lean Smith, Jr., 66, of  Bell, Florida passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the V.A. Medical Center in Lake City, Florida.

Born January 16, 1949 in Gainesville, Florida to the late Russell and Mary Smith.  Mr. Smith grew up in High Springs, Florida, was of the Baptist Faith. He proudly served his country in...

Oct 13, 2015

Mrs. Imogene Touchton Connolly Lawrence, 83, of Lake City made her transition to Heaven on Tuesday, October 13, 2015.  Born in Valdosta, GA to Nicholas Duette Touchton and Ruby Allene Tyler Touchton. Imo's beloved father, Nick Touchton, moved the family to Lake City from the Valdosta area in 1936, and fell in love with the people of Columbia County....

Oct 12, 2015

Mrs. Edith Marie Griffith, 75 of Lake City, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015.  She was born in Butler, Georgia to the late Jessie and Ruthie James.  Mrs. Griffith had made her home in Lake City for the past 7 years having moved here from LaBelle, Florida where she had been a longtime resident.  She was of the...

Oct 8, 2015

Mr. Paul Richard Beauchamp, Sr., 81 of White Springs, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at his home.  Mr. Beauchamp was a lifelong resident of White Springs and the middle child of 5 to the late Sam and Ethel Whitefield Beauchamp.  He was a graduate of White Springs High School and was a proud "Lion" alumni.  Mr. Beauchamp...

Oct 5, 2015

Linda Gayle Hitson Lee, 70, of Lake City, Florida passed peacefully, Monday, October 5, 2015.  Born December 7, 1944, she was the youngest of nine children born in Jasper, Florida to the late Milton Chester and Clyde Cecil [Duncan] Hitson. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Dean...

Oct 4, 2015

Lake City Reporter Obituary Notice

Mrs. Annie Lee Bentley, 81 of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park, FL.  She was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia to the late Rufus and Lucy Edward Sparks.  Mrs. Bentley was a retired Medical Assistant and had made...

Oct 3, 2015

Alan Christopher Holton Jr., 26, passed away tragically, on Saturday, October 3, 2015. He was born in Gainesville, Florida, to Alan C. Holton Sr. and Laura K. [Beard] Moates. Alan was a loving son, father, brother, and friend who enjoyed being outdoors, hunting & fishing, and was a big Seminole Fan.

Survivors include his son, Triston Brice...

Oct 2, 2015

Mr. Donald Phil Phillips, 70, of Lake City went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 02, 2015 at his residence after a long struggle with kidney failure. Born September 27, 1945 in Wausau, Florida to Homer and Lucille Phillips, Phil moved to Lake City in the early 60's. As an electrician, he worked for Aero Corp...

Oct 1, 2015

Mrs. Rena Vee Scaff, peacefully passed from this life to her Heavenly home on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at the age of 82.  Born in Foley, Florida on July 19, 1933, daughter of  the late James L. and Lois Snipes Williams, Mrs. Scaff was a resident of Cross City, FL for 40 years until moving to Lake City, FL...

Oct 1, 2015

PAYNE, Mickey R. a resident of Wetumpka, AL; passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015 at the age of 67. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Church in Montgomery, AL. with Bro. Gary Mohney officiating. Gassett Funeral Home of Wetumpka directing.

Graveside services will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in ...

Oct 1, 2015

Sybil Jean Cox, 93 of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015. She was born in Louisville, Georgia to the late, Thomas and Sophronia [Rabun] Adams and had lived here in Columbia County since 1935. Sybil was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who dearly loved her family and cherished her friends. She was preceded in...

Sep 28, 2015

Betty Allison Norris passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 after an extended illness.  She was born September 18, 1930 to Pettus and Reverend Leonard Eikel.  She lived in the Mikesville Community and attended Fort White schools and Columbia High.  Betty received her Bachelor Degree from Erskin College and her Masters and Specialty Degrees from the University of Florida.  She...

Sep 27, 2015

Lani Monroe Shuck, of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at the

University of Florida Shands South Tower in Gainesville. Lani was a son to the late George

Franklin and Florence Catherine Rice Shuck and had made his home in Lake City for

the past year moving here from Lake...

Sep 20, 2015

Dorothy Lee Sammons, 82, of Lake City, Florida, went to be with Jesus on September 20, 2015, following an extended illness.  She was born in Lee, Florida to Lee and Dovie Thomas on January 21, 1933.

Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She enjoyed attending church, and was a longtime member of Pine...

Sep 19, 2015

Shinta Ivester Watts, 50, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away on Saturday; September 19, 2015 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice).  She was a life long resident of Live Oak, Florida, and was the daughter of Mrs. Mary Drew [Huchingson] and the late, Charles Jackson Ivester. Shinta was a mother, sister and friend who devoted her time...

Sep 17, 2015

Mrs. Carol Sue LaFaso, 80 of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at the Lake City Medical Center.  She was born in Dover, New Jersey to the late George and Willamina Schreck Valentine.  Mrs. LaFaso had made her home in Lake City for the past 14 years having previously lived in Hendersonville, NC and Netcong, NJ. ...

Sep 13, 2015

Walter Edwin Burlage III, 67, of Lake City went to be with our Lord on September 13, 2015.  He was born in Allen Park, MI.  After graduating Allen Park High school, he received his undergraduate degree from Wayne State University. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1970-1976 while continuing his education.  Walter earned his Masters in...

Sep 12, 2015

Mr. Donald Edward Blankenship, 74 of Lake City, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Lake City.  Mr. Blankenship was born in Peach Creek, West Virginia to the late Carney and Olive Whitman Blankenship.  He was a graduate of Logan High School in Logan, WV and attended the  Chattanooga State University in...

Sep 11, 2015

Mr. Jerry Lee Dennison, 74, of Lake City went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2015 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center after a long illness. Jerry was born in Winter Haven, FL to J.C. and Ruth Willis Dennison on August 30, 1941. His family split their time between Winter Haven and their farm in Gilchrist County....