Obituaries
Tammy Sue Boyette
Oct 12, 2024
Tammy Sue Boyette, 63, passed away peacefully at her Fanning Springs home on Saturday, 12 October, 2024. Born in Gainesville, FL., she was the daughter of Carolyn McInnis and the late Roy Boyette. Tammy was a Massage Therapist and laudable survivor of a Traumatic Brain Injury. Tammy will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving Mother, Beachgoer,...
Timothy Craig Sheffield
Sep 24, 2024
Timothy “Timmy” Sheffield, age 65, of Trenton, passed away on September 24, 2024, at his home. Timmy was born on July 22, 1959, in Gainesville. He grew up in Lake Butler but called Gilchrist County home for the last 30 years. He loved farming and working with his hands. That passion led him to a job with the University of...
Brooke Kohl
Sep 16, 2024
Brooke Kacie Layne Kohl, born on February 28, 2001, in Gainesville, Florida, danced her way through life with a spirit that could illuminate the darkest days. She passed from this world on September 16, 2024, at the North Florida Regional Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of joy, laughter, and unconditional love that will echo in the hearts of her family...
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
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
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
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
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...
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