Roger Lincoln Ellzey
May 16, 2026
Roger Lincoln “Linc” Ellzey, 62, a lifelong native of Lake City, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2026, leaving behind a family and community who loved him deeply. While his passing was sudden, the memories, laughter, and stories he created throughout his life will continue to live on through those who knew him best. He lived life in a...
Thelma Estelle Flanagan
May 15, 2026
Thelma Estelle Gordon Flanigan, age 87, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Serenity Estates in Daytona Beach, Florida, surrounded by her loving family.
Estelle was a woman of great faith, kindness, and warmth who never met a stranger. She enjoyed gardening, crafting, singing, canning, and talking with people. Her beautiful crafts and caring spirit...
Carl Steven Covey, Jr.
May 13, 2026
Carl Steven Covey Jr. passed away on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026. Carl was born on November 6th, 1933 in Magnolia, Maryland to his parents Carl S. and Helen Louise Covey. He graduated high school and enlisted into the U.S. Air Force. Carl married Delores and they had 5 children together (Carl Steven III, Rebecca, Marcia, Michael and Susan). After their...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Fletcher Hart
May 12, 2026
Jacqueline “Jackie” Fletcher Hart, age 91, peacefully passed away in her home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Jackie was born on September 21, 1934, to Drew and Bertha Fletcher. On June 12, 1955, Jackie married the love of her life, William F. (Bill) Hart. They lived a blessed life together for almost 70 years. They raised three daughters, Joan, Francene,...
Martha Dees Morgan
May 8, 2026
Martha Dees Morgan, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home on May 8, 2026, surrounded in love by her son and daughter.
Martha had a lifelong love of academics, sports, art, and music. She was the Valedictorian of White Springs High School, Class of 1956, Miss White Springs High, and an exceptional basketball player. She married her high school sweetheart,...
Mary Snelgrove Mock
May 8, 2026
Mary Edna Snelgrove Mock, 84 of Fort White, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 8, 2026. She was born in Ellisville, Florida, the middle of seven children, to the late Leo George and Edna Kathryn Williams Snelgrove. Mrs. Mock was raised in the Ellisville and Fort White communities. She attended school at Mason City and was a...
Barbara B Thompson
May 7, 2026
Barbara B Thompson, née Blades, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, in Live Oak, Florida. Born on May 17, 1936, in Conley, Texas, Barbara's life was marked by dedication and a commitment to her community that spanned many decades. She leaves behind a large loving family.
Barbara attended Dalhart High School in Dalhart, Texas, laying the foundation for a lifetime...
Chaundra Lynn Chancey
May 7, 2026
Mrs. Chaundra Lynn Chancey, 70, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City, FL, following an extended illness. Chaundra Lynn was born August 1, 1955, in Jacksonville, FL. Having a military father, she has lived in various places in the USA and overseas. She is preceded in death by her father, Paxton...
Donna Maurine Keene
May 6, 2026
Donna Keene, age 62, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 18, 1964, Donna was a loving mother, daughter, grandmother, fiancée, sister, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone who knew her.
Donna is survived by her devoted fiancé, Jose Cervantez; her beloved son, Daniel Keene; her...
Margaret Rochelle Walker Sealey
May 6, 2026
Ms. Margaret Rochelle Walker Sealey, 91, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Tri-County Care Center (Haven Hospice). She is the daughter of the late Harvey and Zila Jacobs Sapp and is preceded in death by one son, Ralph Turner. She had made Lake City her home all of her life. She was a member of Ephesus Advent...
Carol Sue Wills
May 5, 2026
Carol Sue Wills, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, following an illness. She departed this world surrounded by the love of her family and was guided home by the angels of the loved ones who waited for her at the heavenly gates.
Born on New Year’s Day in 1940 in Warren County, Indiana, Carol was a 1958 high...
Robert C. "Bob" Breedlove
May 5, 2026
Robert C. “Bob” Breedlove, 81 of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville. Mr. Breedlove was born in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Eugene and Iris Breedlove. He was raised in Jacksonville and was a graduate of Englewood High School class of 1963. Mr. Breedlove furthered his education and graduated from...
Kailyn Rayne Madonia
May 3, 2026
Ms. Kaylin Rayne Madonia, 23, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, unexpectedly. She is the daughter of Alvin Dingler and Nina Madonia. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Martina and Larry Lundy, Sr., and her fraternal grandmother Vick Smith. She had lived in Lake City all of her life. She enjoyed kayaking, exercising, walking the trails...
Lloyd Baxter Raymer
May 3, 2026
Mr. Lloyd Baxter Raymer, 85, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City, FL, following an extended illness. He is the son of the late Paul Thomas and Evie Marie Larrison Raymer and is preceded in death by four brothers, Paul, David, and Gene Raymer, and one sister, Rose. He made Lake...
James "Big Jim" Bryant Roberts, Sr.
May 1, 2026
James Bryant “Big Jim” Roberts Sr., 88 of Branford, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Malcolm Randall Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville. He was born in Trenton, Florida, the fifth child of eight to the late Daniel Nathan Roberts and Martha Elizabeth Harrlee Roberts. Mr. Roberts was raised in Trenton and attended Trenton High School before...
William "Frog" Paul Melton
Apr 29, 2026
William Paul "Frog" Melton, 58 of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 surrounded by his Fiance' and family and peacefully moved on to this next journey. He was a force of nature who lived life with Love, grace, humor, unwavering kindness.
Those who knew FROG will remember them most for his hard work and dedicated family...
Hermon Lee Brinkley, Sr.
Apr 25, 2026
Hermon Lee Brinkley, Sr., 87, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, April 25, 2026 after an extended illness. He was born in Homerville, GA on November 4, 1938 to the late Hermon Cicero Brinkley and Mary Elizabeth (Taylor) Smith. He has made Lake City his home most all of his life and worked for the FDOT for...
Mary Ann Abramson
Apr 24, 2026
Mary Ann Abramson, 80, of Fort White, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026. She was born on December 15, 1945 to the late Kenneth McConnell and Maude Taubler. She has made Fort White her home for the last 21 years, moving here from Colorado. She worked for over 30 years with Storage Tech in the Computer Technology Industry and...
Lois Marion Hines
Apr 21, 2026
Lois Marion Hines, 96, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 21, 2026 at the Willowbrook Assisted Living Facility in Lake City after a brief illness. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida on October 30, 1929 to the late Daniel N Davis and Lois Williams Davis Feagle. She has made Lake City her home all of her...
Dorothy Lee Nettles Jones
Apr 21, 2026
Dorothy Lee Nettles Jones, 95, of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, April 21, 2026 at the Grand Cypress Assisted Living Facility in Lake City after a brief illness. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida on December 29, 1930, the daughter of the late Port Nettles and Lillian Ogden Nettles, she made Lake City her home most of her...
