Obituaries
Lottie Elaine Cannon
Aug 20, 2021
Mrs. Lottie Elaine Cannon, 74, of Bell, FL, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2021 at the North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville. She was born on January 20, 1947, in Trenton, to Frank and Myrtle Swilley Ripley. She grew up in Gilchrist County and was a graduate of Bell High School. Mrs. Lottie went to work with GE at...
Vivian Welch
Aug 11, 2021
Vivian Welch passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 11, completing her life of love and devotion. She was born November 26, 1934 in Gilchrist County, FL to Joe Keith Matthews, Sr. and Lessie Mae Mathis Matthews. She graduated from Trenton High School in 1952, where she met the love of her life, J. David Welch, Jr. They married Labor Day weekend...
Charlene Clariece Caraway
Aug 10, 2021
Charlene Clariece Cogdill Caraway, 67, of Bell, Florida passed from this world on August 10, 2021 after a short illness.
Charlene was born in Gainesville, Florida to Charles W. and Clarice Roberts Cogdill, in 1954. She earned an Associates Degree from Lake City Community College in 1984, a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida in 1986, and a Masters Degree...
Dr. Greg Douglas
Aug 5, 2021
Dr. James Gregory “Greg” Douglas, 66, of Trenton, met Jesus face to face on August 5, 2021, surrounded by his family. Greg was born in Brooker, FL to the late Howard and Jean Douglas on 2/17/55. He loved fishing, hunting, gardening, spending time with his wife and two sons, and spoiling his four precious grandchildren. Greg received a bachelor’s degree...
Elizabeth Sharon Story
Aug 2, 2021
August 2, 2021
Elizabeth Sharon Story passed away peacefully in her home on August 2, 2021. Ms. Story was born in Brockport NY but moved to Bell FL in the early 2000’s. She loved the simple life and spent most of her time as a Homemaker caring and maintaining her family, home and friends. In her spare time she enjoyed...
Lawrence Emmit Allen
Jul 30, 2021
Mr. Lawrence Emmit Allen, age 76, of Chiefland, FL, passed away on July 30, 2021, at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville. He was born on March 6, 1946, in Gulf Hammock to Leasman and Claire Thomas Allen. Mr. Allen graduated high school in 1966 then went to work with the Central Florida Electric Company. He loved hunting and watching...
Brandon Michael Story
Jul 27, 2021
Brandon Michael Story, age 32, of Trenton, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2021, at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 11, 1988 in Gainesville, to Luann Bush Story and Joseph H. Story, Jr. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Story; his grandma, Ethel Brown; papa, Wilbur C....
Melvin Alment Olsen
Jul 21, 2021
Mr. Melvin Alment Olsen, age 86, of Bell, FL passed away peacefully on July 21, 2021, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on December 8, 1934, in Hobart, NY to Otto and Adelia Olsen. At 17, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force, he worked for Strategic Air...
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...
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