Obituary Listing

Jul 24, 2025

Arthur Julian "A.J." Brown, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, A.J. touched countless lives with his generous spirit and unwavering dedication to others.

Born September 21, 1936, in a log cabin in Hamilton County, Florida, he was the son of the late...

Jul 19, 2025

Mr. Ralph Frank Medico, 69, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice) following an extended illness. He is the son of the late Simon Philip and Barbara Olive Medico and is preceded in death by his wife Penny Brunk, two brothers, Rick and Phil Medico and two sisters, Lynn and Penny...

Jul 19, 2025

Mr. Robert Allen McWilliams, 85, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at his home peacefully following an extended illness. He is the son of the late Clarence and Rebecca Sauborn McWilliams. He is preceded in death by one brother, Paul McWilliams. He made Lake City his home for the past twenty-one years after moving from Maryland. He served...

Jul 19, 2025

Bryan Shane O'Steen, 43, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, July 19, 2025 at the Haven Hospice – Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City after an extended illness. He was born in Lake City on April 18, 1982 and has made Lake City his home his entire life. He was a member of Christ Central...

Jul 18, 2025

Rachel Helen Markham Trumbach, 80, of Lake City, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. She was born in Lake City on August 24, 1944 to the late George Markham and Eula Priest Markham. She spent over 30 years of her life in New Orleans until Hurricane Katrina forced her to return back home to Lake City. She worked...

Jul 16, 2025

Ms. Martha Jane Strickland, 73, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, unexpectedly. She was the daughter of the late Leroy and Mary Harper Strickland. And is preceded in death by four brothers, Leroy, Alan, Mitchell, and Nathan Strickland, and one sister, Denise Strickland. She had made Lake City her home and enjoyed gardening, camping, reading,...

Jul 16, 2025

Charlene Maude Branch Alford, 86, of Lake City, passed away on Wednesday evening, July 16, 2025 at her residence, following a brief illness. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 23, 1938 to the late Charles Bell Branch and Maude Frances Goble Branch. She has made Lake City her home most all of her life and was a...

Jul 15, 2025

Peter W. "Pete" Giebeig, Sr., 74 of Lake City, born February 14, 1951, passed away peacefully at his home after a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.  A lifelong resident of Columbia County, he was the son of the late Van and Lucille Carter Giebeig.  He attended Columbia High School and was one of the leaders...

Jul 11, 2025

Benjaman "Ben" Warren Harriman, 79 of Lake City, FL passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Lake City.  Mr. Harriman was born, the youngest of three children, in Readfield, Maine, to the late Edwin and Mabel Lewis Harriman.  Following high school, Mr. Harriman attended and studied forestry at Paul Smith's College in...

Jul 11, 2025

Jackie was known for her kind, sweet spirit. She greeted everyone with open arms and sent them home with a full stomach. Her heart was full when her house was filled with family and friends. She shone bright while entertaining but most especially when she shared her love for cooking. Her fondness for cooking started from a young age,...

Jul 10, 2025

Doris Smith, born March 10, 1948 in Jacksonville Florida,  passed away after a long bout with cancer.  Doris was a dedicated Gator fan who followed Gator football religiously. She loved her grandchildren dearly and cherished every moment she had with them. She lived life to its fullest and was determined to live life on her terms and was of...

Jul 10, 2025

Mrs. Denise "Dede" Bullard, 55, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice) following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Luther and Bonnie Lang Fralick she is preceded in death by one brother David Fralick and a sister Valorie Fralick. Dede enjoyed going to the river, hosting and...

Jul 8, 2025

Megan Leann Harry, 22 of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at the Shands Hospital at the University of Florida in Gainesville.  Megan was born in Gainesville and has been a lifelong resident in both the Lake City and Fort White communities.  She was a graduate of Fort White High School class of 2021.  Megan loved...

Jul 8, 2025

Robert "Rob" Douglas Kebler, 66 of White Springs, Florida, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.  Mr. Kebler was born in Camden, New Jersey to the late William Charles Kebler, Jr. and Alfreda Henry Kebler.  He had made his home in South Florida for many years before moving to the farm in White Springs in 2007. ...

Jul 3, 2025

Mr. Richard Delane Williamson, III, 26, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, unexpectedly.  Delane was born on December 16, 1998, to Richard Delane Williamson, Jr, and Eva Marie Williams. Delane had made Lake City his home all his life and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his fiancé and his daughter. Hunting and fishing, he was a...

Jul 3, 2025

Mark Edward Giebeig, 69, of Lake City, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025, after an extended illness. Born in Lake City on March 22, 1956, Mark was the son of the late Paul Sparks Giebeig, Jr., and Elizabeth "Betty" Sipos Giebeig. He was a proud graduate of Columbia High School in 1974, where he played football...

Jul 3, 2025

Ms. Laura Gaynell Steele, 88, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Bedrock Rehabilitation Center in Lake City, FL., following an extended illness.  She is the daughter of the late Curtis Houston and Hassie Mae Joyner Mink and is preceded in death by her husband, Pastor James Steele. Ms. Laura had made Lake City her home for the...

Jul 2, 2025

Ms. Carolyn Mary Baker, 95, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at her residence following an illness. She is the daughter of the late Michael and Matilda Josephwitch Finn and was preceded in death by her husband Edward A. Baker, two sons James Edward Baker and Edward James Baker, and one daughter Kim Mary Baker, one brother Michael...

Jul 1, 2025

Robert Emmett McMahon, a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at the age of 100. Born on September 4, 1924, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, Robert was a testament to the values and virtues of the greatest generation. His life was characterized by his unwavering commitment to his family, community, and country.

A...

Jun 30, 2025

Kelli Beth Burroughs went home to be with our Lord on Monday June 30th 2025. Kelli was born in Joplin Missouri to the late Wayne Burtcher and Carolyn Burtcher. She has made Lake City her home since 2008, moving here from Pahokee Fl.

She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist church here in Lake City FL....