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Linda Gore
Mar 9, 2025
Linda Gore, a beloved member of her community, passed away on March 9, 2025, in Gainesville, Florida. Born on July 13, 1948, in Tampa, she was a shining light in the lives of all who knew her.
Linda enjoyed a fulfilling career as a billing clerk for Central Florida Electric Company, where she dedicated 28 years of service. Her work was...
Sammy P Harris, Sr
Mar 8, 2025
Elder Sammy P. Harris, Sr., age 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 8, 2025, after an extended illness. Born April 10, 1944, to the late John and Geneva Harris, Sammy grew up in Bell, FL and dedicated his life to serving the Lord.
As an Elder in the Primitive Baptist Church, Sammy served several congregations including...
Amy Scott Downing
Mar 8, 2025
Amy Scott Downing passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at Haven Hospice in Chiefland, Fl surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on April 29, 1969. Amy’s loved ones are deeply saddened by her passing but are at peace knowing she is no longer in pain.
Amy is survived and will be missed by her loving children McKinnley...
Evelyn Lenora Jones
Feb 28, 2025
Evelyn "Lenora" Jones, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, in Gainesville, Florida. She was born on September 4, 1937, in Tampa, Florida.
Lenora was known for her selfless and simple demeanor. A devoted educator, she dedicated her career to nurturing young minds and grew a passion for guiding children. Her impact as a teacher extended beyond the classroom,...
Margaret Elizabeth Driggers
Feb 20, 2025
Margaret Elizabeth Driggers was born on March 18, 1941. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was welcomed into heaven at 83 years of age. Margaret was the daughter of Edgar Eugene Driggers and Ethel Mae George (Joe Bill George).
Margaret was a lifelong resident of Dixie and Gilchrist counties. She retired from the Department of Corrections....
Richard Gordon Ingram
Feb 18, 2025
Richard “Gordon” Ingram, or commonly known as “Pops” age 74, passed away on February 18, 2025, in Trenton, Florida. Born on September 9, 1950, in Williston, Gordon led a life defined by kindness, and being a simple man.
Gordon dedicated over three decades of his life to The Florida Department of Corrections, where he served with commitment, integrity and respect. He...
John Walter Heaton
Feb 13, 2025
John Walter Heaton, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on February 13, 2025, in Gainesville, Florida, at the age of 60. Born on December 23, 1964, in Green Cove Springs, Florida, he was known for his friendly nature and his remarkable ability to connect with everyone he met. Wherever he went, John never met a stranger and...
Steven Crosby
Feb 11, 2025
Steven Crosby, age 59, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on February 11, 2025, in Chiefland, Florida. Born on March 17, 1965, Steven lived a life filled with dreams, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved.
As a dedicated homebuilder, Steven poured his heart and soul into creating spaces where memories could be made....
William Patrick Sellers
Feb 6, 2025
William “Pat” Sellers, age 88, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on February 6, 2025, in Chiefland, Florida. Born on August 9, 1936, in Selma, Alabama.
A dedicated band director, Pat had the ability to inspire and teach young musicians. He spent over 15 years shaping his students to love the art of music. Under his guidance, numerous...
Doris Jean Akers
Feb 5, 2025
Doris Jean Akers, age 92, passed away peacefully with family at her side on February 5, 2025. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a devoted friend to many.
Doris was born on February 21, 1932, at her grandparents' house in Greenpond, Illinois. Her loving parents were Oren K. Smith and Lucille Miller Smith. She attended the Old...
Mathew Lee Waddell
Feb 2, 2025
Mathew Lee Waddell, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on February 2, 2025, in Gainesville, Florida, at the age of 39. Born on December 5, 1985, in Tampa, Florida, Mathew brought extraordinary light and laughter into the lives of everyone who knew him. He was known for his infectious sense of humor and his ability to...
Bernard Manning
Feb 2, 2025
Bernard Joseph Manning, 66, of Fanning Springs FL, formally of Thetford VT, passed on February 2, 2025. He was a son, a brother, a father, and a friend (to many). Bernie worked in the logging and trucking industry most of his life, following in his father's footsteps. He owned and operated Manning Logging & Firewood along with partner Bobbi Knight....
Susan Douglas
Feb 2, 2025
Susan Douglas, born on September 8, 1959, in Athens, Georgia, met Jesus face to face on February 2, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, devotion, and service that touched many lives.
Susan is survived by her two sons, Jared (Kelly) Douglas and Jacob (Morgan) Douglas all of Trenton. Her grandchildren; Grayson, Eliza, Emery, and Walker Douglas will deeply miss...
Clayton Lucas Whitmore
Feb 1, 2025
Clayton "Clay" Lucas Whitmore, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and cherished member of the Bell community, passed away on February 1, 2025, at Shands in Gainesville, Florida. Clay was a dedicated professional who built a successful career as the owner and operator for CDT Trucking. His passion for trucking was evident throughout his life, as he worked tirelessly to provide...
Janyce Griffis
Jan 16, 2025
Janyce Griffis, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, in Bell, Florida; The city she called home since 1975. Born on December 10, 1936, in Medford, Oregon, Janyce lived a life rich in love and family.
Throughout her life, Janyce exhibited an unwavering devotion to her family, raising six children who were her pride and...
Myrtle Scruggs
Jan 14, 2025
Myrtle Gertrude (Jones) Scruggs, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025 at the age of 92. Born April 21, 1932, in Trenton, Florida, she was the daughter of Elsie Lena Sheffield Jones and Wade Robert Jones and the last surviving of eight siblings: Russell, Vincent, Doyle, Lois (Holmquist Howard Ruffner), Robert, Prieston,...
Lee Coleman
Jan 3, 2025
Lee Barrow Coleman, 74, passed away on January 3, 2025, in Tampa, Florida, surrounded by his friends and family singing worship music until the very end. He was known as “Big Pop” by his beloved grandchildren. Lee and Cathy had just celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary in his hospital suite.
Lee was born in Richmond, Virginia, to James Michael Paschall Coleman,...
Robert Earl Yingling
Dec 30, 2024
Robert “Bob” Earl Yingling Sr., 82, passed away on December 30,2024 in Trenton, Fl. He was born July 28th, 1942 in Harrisburg, PA to Clarence and Dorothy Yingling. Bob was a United States Air Force Veteran of The Vietnam War.
Bob was an avid carpenter and mechanic. He enjoyed collecting and trading a multitude of items. Bob was very friendly and...
Barbara Sellars
Dec 28, 2024
Barbara Leone Sellars, born on September 25, 1937, in Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024. Her departure leaves behind a legacy of love, care, and community that will long be remembered by those who knew her. Barbara dedicated many years of her life as a Ward Secretary at the West Orange Hospital in Winter Garden, where she...
Charles Clark
Dec 24, 2024
Charles Eugene Clark III, aged 61, May 13, 1963 - December 24, 2024, born in Camden New Jersey.
He is survived by his daughter Kylie Clark and Chelsea Clark-Claus. Sisters Kelly Clark and Heather Clark. His ex-wife, and best friend Deborah Clark of over 40 years. His granddaughter Audriana Charlee Claus. Son in Law Shawn Claus.
He is preceded in death by...
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