Obituaries
Dr. Samuel Swope
May 20, 2024
Samuel Albert Swope was born on February 29, 1960 in Hagerstown, MD to Donald and Alice Swope. He started his work career early and worked at the South Mountain Inn where he saved to buy a motorcycle, and then a car- his beloved Barracuda. He was Valedictorian of the Class of 1978 at Boonsboro High School. He immediately entered the...
LV Davis
May 19, 2024
LV Davis, age 84, of Fanning Springs, passed away on May 20, 2024, at Haven Hospice in Chiefland. Mr. LV wasborn on April 25, 1940, in Trenton, and was a lifelong resident of the tri-county area. He quit school in the 8 thgrade to start working on the farm and helping his family. His passion for farming would turn into...
Casey Ray Loy
May 19, 2024
Casey Ray Loy, age 35, of Trenton, FL, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024, at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville. He was born on April 3, 1989, in Chattanooga, TN, to Carl Loy and Connie (Hutchinson) Loy. At a young age, Casey and his family moved to Trenton. He was a 2007 graduate of Trenton High School and...
Mary Elizabeth Douglas
May 18, 2024
Mary “Elizabeth” Polk Douglas, age 101, of Trenton, Florida went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2024. Mrs. Elizabeth was born on February 19, 1923 to John Aaron Polk and Alice Lord Polk of Trenton, Florida. She graduated from Trenton High School in 1940 at the top of her class. After graduation, she married the...
Conrad Justice
May 13, 2024
Conrad Ernest Justice, age 88, of Trenton, FL went home to be with The Lord on May 13, 2024. He was born on March 29, 1936 in Asheville, North Carolina to Clarence and Cornelia (Huntsinger) Justice. Conrad graduated from Emma High School and enlisted in the US Army. He later met the love of his life Myrtle and the two...
Jane Thomas
May 9, 2024
Ms. Jane Thomas, age 94, of Archer, FL, passed away on May 9, 2024, at the UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL. She was born on January 13, 1930, in Corning, NY, to Hiram and Nettie VanBuskirk. Jane grew up on a farm in New York and attended a little red school house until her high school years where...
Berlon James "BJ" Light
May 2, 2024
Berlon James "BJ" Light, born on March 23, 1932, peacefully passed away in Gainesville, FL on May 2, 2024. He was born in Arab, AL. He lived a fulfilling life dedicated to his work as a plumber. BJ was also honored to serve his country in the Army from 1953 to 1954. Outside of his professional life, BJ enjoyed going...
Pamela Rene Bible
May 1, 2024
Ms. Pamela Bible, age 65, of Chiefland, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024, at Tri-County Nursing and Rehab. She was born on June 24, 1958, in Clearwater, FL, to Robert Bible and Dora “Jeanette” Bible. Pam moved to Arizona, as a kid, and went on to graduate from high school and obtain a college degree while living in Arizona....
Grady Watson
Apr 29, 2024
Grady Ercelle Watson, Jr, age 71, of Melrose, FL, passed away suddenly on April 29, 2024, at his home. He was born on June 24, 1952, in Williston, FL, to Ercelle and Betty Lee (Arrington) Watson. He grew up on the family farm and developed a passion for tractors and farming. Grady was a 1970 graduate of Chiefland High School...
Jimmy Leggett
Apr 18, 2024
Jimmy Clark Leggett, 82, of Trenton, Florida, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at Haven Hospice in Chiefland on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Jimmy was born on September 30, 1941, in Judsonia, Arkansas, to Jennings and Roxie Leggett. He married Patricia “Patty” Robbins on December 16, 1961, and they had three children, Greg, Damon, and Alicia. Jimmy...
Bridget Richardson
Apr 13, 2024
Bridget (Downey) Richardson ,89, loving wife, mother, grandmother and faithful servant of the Lord went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2024. She was born February 11, 1935 in New York City. Bridget grew up in the Irish section of New York and often performed Irish dancing at local festivals as her parents were both from Ireland. She...
Ronald Hodge
Apr 8, 2024
Ronald Edward Hodge, 76, of Bell, Florida, passed away on April 8th at his home. Ronald was a graduate of Bell High School, was employed by the Division of forestry and a deputy with the Taylor County Sheriff's Office. He retired in 1997 and returned home to Bell.Ronald was preceded in death by his parents Johnnie T Hodge and Minnie...
Rhonda Northup
Apr 7, 2024
Rhonda Watson Northup, 66, went to her heavenly home on April 7th, 2024 at HCA North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, Florida after an extended illness.
She was born on September 19, 1957 in Gainesville, Florida to Ronald and Joyce Watson. She graduated from Trenton High School in 1975 and with a degree in Executive Secretarial Science from Lake City Community College....
Trenton Morgan
Apr 7, 2024
Trenton Morgan, a man of hopes and dreams, passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2024, in Old Town, Florida. Born on February 28, 1993, in Tampa, Florida, Trenton grew up surrounded by the warmth and love of his family. His son Rashaud held a special place in his heart, and the time they spent together was filled with laughter and cherished...
Tommy Dickert
Apr 5, 2024
George Thomas "Tommy" Dickert passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, at his home in Fanning Springs, FL, surrounded by his family. He was 81 years old. Tommy was born on August 11, 1942, in Boyd, FL, to George Talmadge Dickert and Hennie Claus Flowers. He grew up in Perry, Florida, and graduated from Taylor County High School in 1960....
Glorine Sanders
Mar 23, 2024
Mrs. Glorine Collins Sanders, age 92, of Bell, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 23, 2024, at the Haven Hospice in Chiefland, FL. She was born on June 13, 1931, in Hildreth, FL, to Josh and Lizzy Collins. Mrs. Glorine grew up in the Branford area and was a 1949 graduate of Branford High...
Larry Donald Roberts
Mar 22, 2024
Larry Donald Roberts, age 76, of Bell, FL, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2024, at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville. Larry was born on November 21, 1947, in Branford, FL, to Festus and Imogene Roberts. He was a lifelong resident of Gilchrist County and a 1965 graduate of Bell High School. Larry joined the United States Air Force...
Galen Watson
Mar 12, 2024
Galen Watson, a dedicated farmer and skilled welder, passed away on March 12, 2024 at the age of 68 in Gainesville, Florida. Galen was a lifelong resident of Levy County and a proud alumnus of Chiefland High School's class of 1973. He pursued a career that combined his love for farming and welding, showcasing his hardworking and industrious nature....
Thomas Brown
Mar 10, 2024
Thomas Brown, 67, a beloved member of the Bell community, passed away on March 10, 2024 in Gainesville, FL. Leaving a legacy that will forever be cherished. Born in 1957 to Edward and Helen Brown in Gainesville, Thomas was a proud graduate of Bell High School, class of 1975. Thomas dedicated his life to serving others as a school bus driver...
Caleb James Lord-Rexroat
Mar 8, 2024
Sometimes the smallest lives make the biggest impact. Caleb James Lord-Rexroat, 6 months, went home to be with The Lord on March 8, 2024. Born August 16, 2023 in Gainesville Florida, to parents Isaiah and Helen. Little Caleb was a fighter, and his family all agreed that he lit up a room. He loved his Mommy and Daddy, and had...
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