Obituaries

Roy Boles

Roy Boles

Sep 11, 2024

Roy Boles, a man who embraced the sea, adventure, and the "Jimmy Buffett lifestyle," passed away on September 11, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on August 19, 1945, in Mobile, Alabama, Roy carried the warmth of the coast with him wherever he went. 

After settling in Lake City, Florida, Roy met and married Judy Edwards. Together, they raised two...

Jestine Horne Brock

Jestine Horne Brock

Sep 7, 2024

Ms. Jestine Horne Brock, age 88, of Trenton, FL, passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2024, while listening to her favorite song, Beulah Land. She was born on April 15, 1936, to W.R. Horne and Pearlie (Langford) Horne. She grew up in Levy County and was a graduate of Bronson High School. After graduating, she married Felton Rogers,...

William R. Welch

William R. Welch

Aug 22, 2024

Mr. William “Billy” R. Welch went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 22, 2024 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fl. He was born on November 3, 1937 to James “Jimmy” and Ruth Welch in Micanopy, Fl. His family moved to Gilchrist County to the ranch at Neals. As a young man, he was raised on a ranch...

Roy Murray Wilson

Roy Murray Wilson

Aug 20, 2024

Roy Murray Wilson Sr, age 98, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 20. Roy was born April 11, 1926 to J.B. And Geraldine Wilson in Jacksonville, FL. His family moved to Gilchrist County when he was very young and attended Trenton School and graduated from Dixie County High. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly...

Ricky Crosby

Ricky Crosby

Aug 19, 2024

Ricky Crosby, a son, father, brother and friend, passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2024, in Trenton, Florida. Ricky was born to Kenneth Crosby and Virginia Lamb on June 7, 1959 and received his education in Newberry schools. Throughout his life, he embodied a quiet demeanor, but those who took the time to know him discovered an outgoing and loyal...

Emily Sessions

Emily Sessions

Aug 19, 2024

Emily Sessions, a loving mother, grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 19 2024, in Chiefland, Florida. Born Emily Barnett to Thonis and Lillie (White) Barnett on December 22, 1940, in O'Brien, Florida, she dedicated her life to both her family and her career. Emily devoted 25 years of her professional life to the Gilchrist County Health Department, where she made...

Roscoe F. Smith

Roscoe F. Smith

Aug 17, 2024

Mr. Roscoe F. Smith, went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2024 at the V.A. Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, at the age of 78. Born on March 26, 1946, in High Springs, Florida, Mr. Smith devoted a significant portion of his life to serving others and nurturing his passions. Mr. Smith retired after a commendable 33-year career with...

Kathryn Houser

Kathryn Houser

Aug 2, 2024

Kathryn Doris Houser, 88, of Trenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, while under the loving care of Haven Hospice in Chiefland, Florida.

Born in Knoxville, Tennessee to Charles and Hester Lynch, Kathryn and her growing family moved to Newberry, Florida in 1967. Soon after settling in Florida, Kathryn began a 35-year career in food service working for Alachua...

Laura Johns

Laura Johns

Jul 28, 2024

Mrs. Laura (Bass) Johns, age 91, of Gainesville, FL, passed away on July 28 2024. She was born on September 3, 1932, in Sulfur Springs, FL. She grew up in Trenton, FL, and met her future husband, Wesley Johns, at a barn raising dance. The two married in 1950 and enjoyed 20 years of marriage before his passing in 1970....

Clara Brewer Mercer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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