Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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