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Clara Brewer Mercer
Jul 24, 2024
Mrs. Clara Brewer Mercer, age 100, of High Springs, FL, went to be with our Lord and Savior at Haven Hospice in Chiefland on July 24, 2024. She was born on March 2, 1924, in Hazard, KY, to Dan and Eliza Brewer. In her younger years, she was a factory worker in Ohio, she later became a homemaker. Her and...
Valerie Ann Benton
Jul 23, 2024
As her final battle ended in dignity, this brave warrior became an angel in heaven. She is dancing with the angels at the throne of the Lord.
Valerie Ann Benton, 53, of Bell, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024 at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. She was born in Gainesville on March 9, 1971, living most...
Ronald Dale Whistler
Jul 23, 2024
Ronald “Ron” Dale Whistler, 72, of Chiefland, FL, passed peacefully at home on July 23, 2024. Ron was born in Independence, KS, on December 4, 1951, the eldest child of Marvin “Pete” and Erma “Jean” (Glass) Whistler. Ron attended Elk City schools and was a graduate of the class of 1969.
Ron was a stone mason for many years and was...
Frances Martin
Jul 16, 2024
Frances Odena Martin, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and a friend to so many passed away on July 16, 2024 at Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton, Florida. She was born on September 17, 1920, to Burl and Lodie Fellows of Ashford, Alabama. She was one of her daddy's "seven wonders of the world". On July 28, 1940,...
Ruby Florence Holder
Jul 9, 2024
Ruby Florence (May) Holder, age 84, of Lake Butler, FL, passed away on July 9, 2024, She was born on January 11, 1940, in Nashville, GA, to John and Sally May. Ruby was an incredible woman who loved and adored her family very much.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Willis Donald Holder Jr.
She is...
Marian Baker
Jul 8, 2024
Marian Olene Baker (Lewis), 82, former resident of Alachua, FL passed away Monday, July 8th, 2024 at Ayers Rehabilitation Center in Trenton, FL. She was born in Xenia, OH June 19, 1942 and moved to Alachua, FL in 1978. Her and Daniel worked as a Husband and Wife maintenance team for Royal American Management, until their retirement. She enjoyed fishing,...
B. "Frank" Colson
Jun 27, 2024
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Colson, age 91, of Trenton, Fl, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
Frank was born March 6, 1933, in Trenton, FL to Clyde and Maggie Colson. He was a lifelong resident of Gilchrist County. He graduated from Trenton High School and served four years in the Air Force. He raised cows and farmed watermelons, corn, grass seed,...
Sherry Lynn Creech
Jun 26, 2024
Sherry Lynn Creech went to be with her Lord and savior on June 26, 2024 at the Ocala Medical and Rehab Center.
She was born Dec 17, 1951 in Fremont, Ohio. Sherry grew up as a “farm kid” near Wakeman, OH and graduated from Firelands High School. She joined the Navy, following her father’s footsteps. She served as a Hospital Corpsman...
Patricia Ann Kunz
Jun 22, 2024
Patricia Ann (Munnetlyn) Kunz, age 81, of High Springs, FL, passed away on June 22, at her home. She was born on October 7, 1942, in Palm Beach, FL, to Herbert and Helen Munnetlyn (Prentice). After school, Patricia enlisted in the United States Army where she served for several years. After her years of service, she went back to school...
Washington Mackie Prescott
Jun 17, 2024
Washington "Mackie" Prescott, of Bell, born on February 27, 1936, in Lake City, Florida, bid farewell to this world June 17, 2024, in Chiefland, Florida.
During his time on Earth, Washington led a fulfilling life as an electrician for Georgia Pacific of Chiefland, showcasing his dedication and skill in his chosen career. Before that he also worked for Texaco, delivering fuel,...
Marcus Gaines
Jun 12, 2024
Marcus Anthony Gaines, was born on January 13th, 1967, on a Friday to Leonard Anthony Gaines Jr. and Bessie Lee Gaines (Askew). Marcus was baptized at an early age in St. John Divine Baptist Church, which he'd attended frequently with his grandmother Hilton Askew. He was inspired by music and had a deep connection for it. He joined the church...
Lorrie Whitley
Jun 12, 2024
Lorrie Annette Whitley-Martin, age 53, of Bell, FL, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2024, at Haven Hospice in Chiefland, FL. She was born on August 1, 1970, in Jacksonville, AR. At age 2, Lorrie relocated to Gilchrist County with her family, and that became her home. Soon after graduating from Trenton High School, Lorrie started a family and enjoyed...
Prieston Jones
Jun 5, 2024
Mr. Prieston Jones, age 86, of Trenton, FL, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024, at Haven Hospice in Chiefland. He was born September 20, 1937, in Trenton, to Wade and Elsie (Sheffield) Jones. Prieston was a lifelong resident of Gilchrist County and a 1957 graduate of Trenton High School. He furthered his education by obtaining certificates from Florida State...
Betty Jean Bell
Jun 2, 2024
Betty Jean (Gennie) Bell, beloved fiancée, stepmother, sister, daughter, and friend, passed away on June 2, 2024, at the age of 61. She was born on May 29, 1963, in Orlando, Florida.
With her fiancé, Don MacKay, Gennie built a homestead in Old Town, FL, where they embraced a tranquil existence surrounded by their four-legged companions. Her days were filled with...
Kim Lawrence Randolph
May 29, 2024
Mr. Kim Lawrence Randolph, age 68, of Trenton, passed away on May 29, 2024. He was born on December 20, 1955, in McKeesport, PA, to Pete and Jan Randolph. Kim spent his childhood in Pennsylvania before the family moved to south Florida in 1971. A few years later, they moved to Trenton and that would become their home. His father,...
Dr. Samuel Swope
May 20, 2024
Samuel Albert Swope was born on February 29, 1960 in Hagerstown, MD to Donald and Alice Swope. He started his work career early and worked at the South Mountain Inn where he saved to buy a motorcycle, and then a car- his beloved Barracuda. He was Valedictorian of the Class of 1978 at Boonsboro High School. He immediately entered the...
LV Davis
May 19, 2024
LV Davis, age 84, of Fanning Springs, passed away on May 20, 2024, at Haven Hospice in Chiefland. Mr. LV wasborn on April 25, 1940, in Trenton, and was a lifelong resident of the tri-county area. He quit school in the 8 thgrade to start working on the farm and helping his family. His passion for farming would turn into...
Casey Ray Loy
May 19, 2024
Casey Ray Loy, age 35, of Trenton, FL, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024, at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville. He was born on April 3, 1989, in Chattanooga, TN, to Carl Loy and Connie (Hutchinson) Loy. At a young age, Casey and his family moved to Trenton. He was a 2007 graduate of Trenton High School and...
Mary Elizabeth Douglas
May 18, 2024
Mary “Elizabeth” Polk Douglas, age 101, of Trenton, Florida went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2024. Mrs. Elizabeth was born on February 19, 1923 to John Aaron Polk and Alice Lord Polk of Trenton, Florida. She graduated from Trenton High School in 1940 at the top of her class. After graduation, she married the...
Conrad Justice
May 13, 2024
Conrad Ernest Justice, age 88, of Trenton, FL went home to be with The Lord on May 13, 2024. He was born on March 29, 1936 in Asheville, North Carolina to Clarence and Cornelia (Huntsinger) Justice. Conrad graduated from Emma High School and enlisted in the US Army. He later met the love of his life Myrtle and the two...
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