Obituaries

Richard Gordon Ingram

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...

Steven Crosby

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Brewington

Charles Brewington

Dec 20, 2024

Major Charles Brewington Sr., a devoted family man, passed away on December 20, 2024, in Trenton, Florida. Born on September 18, 1942, in Plant City, Florida to Landis and Mary (Marhevsky) Brewington.

Charles graduated from Williston High School in 1960 and soon after, in 1961, enlisted in the Navy. His dedication to service led him to transfer to the Army, where...

Mark Sims

Mark Sims

Dec 19, 2024

Mark Alan Sims (age 58) passed away on December 19, 2024 at his home in Fanning Springs, Fl. Born on January 14, 1966 to the late Cecil and Betty Sims. 

He worked as a mechanic for most of his life. He loved working on cars and rebuilding them. He was known for his sense of humor, sweet smile, and infectious laughter....

David Moore

David Moore

Dec 11, 2024

David Levon Moore was born on May 18, 1954 to parents Henry Levon Moore and Edna Alma Moore (Durden). He was the oldest of 3 boys and died on December 11, 2024, in Hospice after fighting his battle with Pancreatic Cancer. 

He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Bell High School in 1972. He later went through an...

Barbara Kirkland

Barbara Kirkland

Dec 10, 2024

Barbara Kirkland, wife and loving mother, passed away on December 10, 2024, in Gainesville, Florida, at the age of 43. Born on October 27, 1981, in Manassas, Virginia, Barbara's life was marked by her unwavering commitment to helping others and her profound love for her family.

As a teacher at Trenton Elementary School, Barbara made a lasting impact. She was known...

Robert "Bobby" Wallace Holder

Robert "Bobby" Wallace Holder

Dec 5, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Wallace Holder, a beloved member of the Newberry, Florida community, passed away on December 5, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on August 28, 1950, Bobby dedicated his life to working on the family farm business, embodying the values of hard work and commitment instilled in him from an early age. Bobby was known for his loving...

Joseph Wilson Gilliam

Joseph Wilson Gilliam

Nov 30, 2024

Joseph Wilson Gilliam, affectionately known as Joe, passed away on November 30, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of 76. Born on September 14, 1948, in Clearwater, Florida, Joe lived a life rich in service and dedication, both to his community and his family.

Joe was a 1966 graduate of Bell High School. After graduation he would go on to...

Geraline Martin

Geraline Martin

Nov 22, 2024

Geraline Martin, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024, in Gainesville, Florida with family at bedside. Born on February 4,1938 to Oliver and Martha Fowler, in Bell, Florida, she lived a life rich in love and creativity.

For 23 years, Geraline dedicated herself to nurturing the students at Bell School, working in the cafeteria where...

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