Mr. Thomas James “T.J.” Sperry, age 29, of Wellborn, Florida died Saturday, Oct. 9, in Darien, Georgia. Mr. Sperry was born in Zephyrhills, Florida and resided in Middleburg and Lake City, Florida most of life. He worked as a mechanic in automobile and air conditioning with AC Tech Services, Middleburg, Florida for over five years. He is survived by his children;  one daughter Riley; three sons, Jaden, Oliver and Rylann; his mother, Rhonda D. Simmons of Wellborn, Florida;...

Mr. Wilbur Eugene Tomlinson, age 88, of Lake City, Florida died Thursday, Oct. 14, in the V.A. Medical Center, Lake City, Florida following an extended illness. Mr. Tomlinson was born in Lake City, Florida and entered the U.S. Navy and served 30 years before retiring with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. He then moved back to Lake City in 1967 and served in the law enforcement field with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department. He was a member of the Columbia Baptist Church of Lake...

Mrs. Catherine Clair Vining, age 80, of Starke, FL passed away Wednesday, October 13th in the Haven Hospice, Orange Park, FL following an extended illness. Mrs. Vining was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late William and Mardie Thrower Lane. She lived in Yulee, FL for many years until relocating to Starke, FL over 20 years ago. Mrs. Vining was a member of the Northside Baptist Church, Starke, FL and loved spending time with her family, hunting and fishing. She is preceded in death by her...

Mrs. Ruth Marie Pidgeon, age 66, of Lake City, Florida died Friday, Oct. 8, in the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City,  Florida following an extended illness.  Mrs. Pidgeon was born in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina  and had resided in Lake City, Florida for the past 30 years.  She worked as a courier with Lab Corp in Lake City and also for Island One Resorts Tourist office in Lake City, Florida for over 15 years. She was a member of the New Life Church, Lake City,...

Mrs. Gertrude (Trudy) Miller, long time resident of Lake City, FL, passed away on October 4, 2021, after a short illness.  She was born to Grover Cleveland Harrell and Gladys Pearl Harrell on December 4, 1926, in Timmonsville, SC. She was a farm girl in a large family of 10 children. After high school she attended and graduated from Draughon’s Business College. She married John Gilbert Miller of Jasper, FL, on October 1, 1945, and the two moved to Jacksonville, FL.  While...

Mr. Fred Blease Stivender, Jr., age 56, of Macclenny, Florida died Friday, Oct. 8, at his residence following a brief  illness. Mr. Stivender was born in Germany and lived in the Georgia bend of St. George, Ga. before moving to Macclenny, Florida 15 years ago. He was employed as a truck driver with R.H. Davis Oil Company, Macclenny, Florida for over 32 years until his death. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a member of the Broken Horn Hunting Club of Vidalia, Georgia.  He was...

Mrs. Earlie V. Gainey, age 78, of Glen St. Mary, FL passed away Thursday, September 30 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Gainey was born in Folkston, GA to the late Kenny Alfred and Emma Earlie Thomas Turner. She resided in Maxville, FL before moving to Baker County, FL almost 50 years ago. Mrs. Gainey enjoyed watching the shows Reba and The Golden Girls, watching football, spending time reading and shopping. She is preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Gainey is survived by her...

Mr. Roy “ Shonn” DeShonn Prevatt, age 48, of Macclenny, FL passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 24 in his hometown. Shonn was born April 20, 1973 in Gainesville, FL to Patricia Anderson Prevatt. He was a long time employee of B & H Interiors and loved the Florida Gators, fishing, and being with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Mildred Prevatt and Uncle, Willie Prevatt. He is survived by his mother, Patricia (Robert) Anderson of...

Angela Nicole Fralick, resident of O'Brien, FL passed away on September 22nd, 2021 at Lake City Medical Center. Angela was born on February 17, 1986 to David and Dawn Fralick. She was a lifelong resident of Lake City, Florida and worked in the banking industry with 11 years at Columbia County Bank. Angie was known for her bright spirit, and strong will. She was an amazing mother to her sons Trent Treece (age 12) and Trevor Treece (age 8). Her life and legacy will be remembered through...

Mr. William Larry Norris, age 77, of Wellborn, Florida passed away peacefully on September 26, 2021 at his home.  He was the owner of Norris Construction and Crane Company for over 40 years until his retirement in 2014. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Lake City, Florida. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, fishing, western shows, golf cart riding and camping with his family and friends.  He built homes, set trusses and did land clearing. He loved people and liked to make them...