Obituaries
Kathryn Helen Jones
Jul 8, 2021
Ms. Kathryn Helen (Hutchins) Gothard Jones, age 88, of Trenton, FL passed away on July 8, 2021, at the Cross City Rehab. She was born on September 16, 1932, in Tekonsha, Michigan to Harry Lee Hutchins, Sr. and Anna Belle Rarick. As a child, the family decided to move to Tampa, during the move, the truck broke down in Old...
Elnor Horne Waddle-Asbell
Jul 4, 2021
Elnor Nerie Horne Waddle-Asbell peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at the age of 89, surrounded by her children and family . Elnor was born on June 18, 1932, to James and Ida Belle Horne in Trenton, Florida.
She was well known by so many as “Ms. Elnor” because of her open-heart and open-door personality, which instantly made...
Cynthia Faye Worth
Jul 4, 2021
Mrs. Cynthia Faye Worth, age 67, of Trenton, passed away on July 4, 2021 at North Florida Regional Hospital. She was born on April 16, 1954 in Gainesville. She graduated from Sante Fe High School and lived in this area her entire life. She loved being outside and close to the water. She loved fishing, camping, nature walks, music, and...
Joyce Erlene Jerrels
Jul 4, 2021
Ms. Joyce Erlene Jerrels, age 80, of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away on July 4, 2021. She was born on September 23, 1940, in Gainesville. She moved to Oklahoma to be with her son, Jim Jones.
A graveside service for Ms. Joyce will be held on Friday, July 16, at 10:00am at the Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Newberry. Arrangements...
Leslie John Faison
Jun 30, 2021
Mr. Leslie John Faison born February 25, 1968, passed away at the age of 53 on June 30, 2021 in Gainesville, FL. He was a lifelong resident of Trenton and graduated from Trenton High School in 1986. While in school, he participated in 4-H, band, and many fair activities. As an adult, he enjoyed being a leader of the 4-H...
Reeta Lucille Watson
Jun 30, 2021
Ms. Reeta Lucille (Strickland) Watson, age 74, of Bell passed away on June 30, at the North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville. She was born on October 16, 1946 in Ocala to E.A. and Della Philman Strickland. Reeta grew up in Gilchrist County and married the love of her life, Alva J. Watson. She was a homemaker and loved babysitting...
Paul Winn Lincoln
Jun 28, 2021
Mr. Paul Winn Lincoln, 70, of Trenton passed away on June 28, 2021. He was born on June 23, 1951 in Massachusetts. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He loved fishing, spending time with his granddaughter, Tiffani. He was a jokester and enjoyed playing games and watching the deer outback. He is preceded in death Marcia...
Henry Roberts
Jun 26, 2021
Mr. Henry Roberts, age 90, of Old Town, passed away on June 26, 2021, at his daughter’s house in Waycross, GA. He was born in Bell, FL on June 15, 1931, to Shered and Linnie Cannon Roberts. After graduating from high school, Mr. Roberts enlisted in the United States Army where he would serve for 6 years. Upon returning home,...
Leslie Michelle Manz
Jun 22, 2021
Mrs. Leslie Michelle Manz, age 49, of Trenton, passed away on June 22, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 3, 1972 in Lancaster, CA. After living in numerous states, she met the love of her life, Ed Manz, and the couple married in 2007 and moved to Trenton. Leslie loved being outdoors. She loved kayaking, camping, hiking,...
Ronald W. Koltz
Jun 20, 2021
Mr. Ronald W. Koltz, 66, of Trenton, passed away on June 20, at Haven Hospice in Lake City. He was born on January 12, 1955 in West Virginia but moved to this area at the age of 15. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Sr., and Eula Koltz.
Ronnie is survived by his wife, Jean Koltz; daughter, Beth...
Rosi Townsend
Jun 19, 2021
Rosi L. Townsend of Trenton, Florida passed away on June 19, 2021. Rosi died at Shands in Gainesville peacefully in her sleep. She was hospitalized in late May stemming from respiratory and influenza issues.
She was born on July 27, 1933 to the late George and Sallie Roberts in Bell, Florida and was 87 years old at her death. She...
Clayton Hutto
Jun 12, 2021
Clayton Hutto, son, brother, husband, daddy, uncle, Grampa, and friend, went to his Heavenly home in the arms of Jesus on June 12, 2021. He was 86 years of age.
Clayton was born on March 19, 1935 in Sarasota, FL to Charlie and Louise Hutto. He grew up in Webster, FL with his siblings, Roy, Joann, Maxine, Wayne, Patricia, and...
Donna Marie Gidley
Jun 10, 2021
Donna Marie Gidley passed peacefully, at her home on June 10, 2021. She was born in Morgantown, WV on June 19, 1936. She was preceded in death by her husband William "Denny" Gidley and her daughter's Diane Marie White and Joyce May Burrow and her granddaughter Shawn Renee Cromer. Donna's two brothers and both parents also preceded her in death....
Thomas Allen Vanover
Jun 9, 2021
Mr. Thomas Allen Vanover, age 71 of High Springs, passed away on June 9, 2021 at his home. He was born on August 22, 1949, to Lee Allen Vanover and Thelda Frances Long. At the young age of 16, Mr. Vanover joined the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. He was originally in special forces then worked...
Pam Jan Proper
Jun 5, 2021
Ms. Pam J. Proper, age 65, of Trenton, FL went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 5, 2021 at the Tri-County Haven Hospice in Chiefland. Pam was born on November 25, 1955, in San Francisco, CA to Robert and Kay Oslar. She grew up in the Bay area and spent most of her life in California....
Frank Ptacnik, Jr.
Jun 5, 2021
Frank Ptacnik of Fanning Springs, Florida, passed away on June 5,2021. He was born in New York City, NY, August 7, 1933. After four years in the Navy, he went to work for Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, California as an electrical tech for 28 years. After retirement Frank spent most of his time on landscape painting, fishing and traveling...
James Francis Koltz
May 19, 2021
Mr. James Francis Koltz, Sr, age 93, of Trenton, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2021, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born on September 21, 1927 in Follansbee, WV, to John and Alta Thompson Koltz. While in the 10th grade, World War II was underway, and Mr. Koltz was drafted to serve in the United States Army....
Matthew Alan Gay
May 16, 2021
Matthew Alan Gay, age 34, of Trenton passed away at his home on May 16, 2021. Matthew was born on April 25, 1987 to Danny and Arlena Gay. He lived his entire life in Trenton and was a 2005 graduate of Trenton High School. Matthew enjoyed working for his father in their lawncare company. Outside of work, he loved kayaking,...
Susan K. Beardsley
May 3, 2021
Susan K. Beardsley was born December 17, 1946 in Lincolnton, NC to Margaret and Ralph Turner. She moved to Florida at an early age and attended schools in Orange City and DeLand, FL. She worked at many interesting jobs during her life: secretary for Volusia County Mosquito Control, cook on a deep sea fishing vessel, Elaine Powers Instructor, and a...
James Ashton McClay
Apr 24, 2021
James Ashton McClay, age 73, of Branford, FL, passed away at his home on April 24, 2021. He was born to parents James Ashton and Dorothy Goldup McClay on October 20, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA and had been a resident of Branford since coming from CT 10 years ago. Mr. McClay was an engineer and was a member of the...