Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Clark
Dec 24, 2024
Charles Eugene Clark III, aged 61, May 13, 1963 - December 24, 2024, born in Camden New Jersey.
He is survived by his daughter Kylie Clark and Chelsea Clark-Claus. Sisters Kelly Clark and Heather Clark. His ex-wife, and best friend Deborah Clark of over 40 years. His granddaughter Audriana Charlee Claus. Son in Law Shawn Claus.
He is preceded in death by...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Imogene Philman McLeod
Nov 17, 2024
Imogene McLeod, a beloved figure in her community and a dedicated professional, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, in Bell, Florida. Born on October 3, 1942, she grew up on the family farm in Bell and graduated from Bell High School in 1960. Imogene lived a remarkable life that spanned more than eight decades, marked her kindness, generosity, and...
Matthew Scott Edwards
Nov 14, 2024
Matthew Scott Edwards, 23, of Old Town, passed away on November 14, 2024. Matthew was born November 24, 2000 in Gainesville, Florida to Hilary Campbell (Mother) and Justin Edwards (Father).
Matthew loved gaming, music, and watching scary movies. He also loved to make people laugh and outdoor activities. Favorite memories of Matthew were going on and getting scared on camping trips,...
James Lavett Roberts
Nov 6, 2024
James Lavett "Vett" Roberts, a cherished father, son, brother, uncle, and grandfather, was born on February 5, 1962, in Gainesville, FL. He passed away on November 6, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving and committed family. Known to everyone that knew and loved him as "Vett", he dedicated his life to the family tank company, beginning his journey...
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