Mrs. Evelyn M. Schmidt passed peacefully of old age in her sleep, age 97. She was born in to Henry Milton McCully (Ocala, FL) and Liesbeth Dietze (Liepzig, Germany) in Jacksonville FL, the youngest of three daughters. She and her husband retired to Lake City in 1981, having lived many years in Pinecrest, FL to begin farming in the Ellisville area. Evelyn was a life-long homemaker, who committed her life to serving her Lord, her husband and her family. She supported her husband throughout...

Mrs. Gloria Jean Godwin, age 67, of Taylor, FL passed away Wednesday, January 15th in the Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital, Macclenny, FL following an extended illness. Mrs. Godwin was a lifelong resident of Baker County, FL and a member of the Taylor Church. She had a long career, spanning over 30 years, in the banking industry. Mrs. Godwin loved her church family and enjoyed singing in church. She was a loving wife and mother. Mrs. Godwin was a proud grandmother and spoiled them whenever she...

Mr. Wilton “Bobby” Barton Mr. Barton was born on April 30, 1946 in Baker County, FL to the late William Bryce Barton and Myrtice Stewart Barton. He went to be with his Lord and his loving wife of 53 years and 7 days (as he would say it) on Wednesday, January 15, in the St. Vincent’s Clay County Hospital. Mr. Barton was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to all that knew him. He was known as “The good one” and was always willing to help...

Mr. Gwindle Sheldon Thomas, age 77, of Suwannee County, Florida, loving husband, father of two and grandfather of Dylan Thomas, went to be with his Lord on January 14, 2020. He was born in Lake City, Florida and lived in Hollywood, Florida before moving to Suwannee County 15 years ago. He worked as a master tradesman with the V.A. Medical Center, Gainesville, Fla. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and was a master mason. He was a avid fisherman and his idea of a great day, would be...

Mrs. Sharon E. Crews, age 70, of Macclenny, FL passed away suddenly Monday, January 13th in the Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital, Macclenny, FL. Mrs. Crews was born in Macclenny, FL and lived most of her life in Baker County before relocating to Homerville, GA in 2014. She recently moved back to Macclenny, FL and was excited to be back home. Mrs. Crews married the love of her life, Richard, in 1966 and together they owned and operated Richard’s Meat Market. She loved working alongside her...

Mr. Donald Steven Zarrella, II, age 44 of Jacksonville, FL passed away Monday, January 6 in the Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, FL following a brief illness. Mr. Zarrella was born in Jacksonville, FL but lived most of his life in Baker County, FL before returning to Jacksonville a few years ago. He was a graduate of Baker County High School and attended Jacksonville University where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Mr. Zarrella loved music, enjoyed playing his guitar and...

Mr. Roger Westfield Martin, age 72, of Sanderson, Florida died Thursday, Jan. 9, at his home following an extended illness. He was born in East St. Louis, Illinois and lived in Doniphan, Nebraska for 30 years before moving to Sanderson, Florida in 2011. He worked as a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Post Office for over ten years. He enjoyed motorcycle runs, hunting, fishing and his dogs. He attended the Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Baker County, Fla. and was a 32nd degree Mason...

Mrs. Tina Marie Starling, age 56, of Lake City, Florida died Saturday, Jan. 4, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in  Macclenny, Florida and had resided in Lake City, Florida for the past 15 years. She was a homemaker and loved to sit out in her gazebo, which she called her serenity room. She was a strong woman and loved her daughters and grandchildren and was proud of their families and their many accomplishments. She was preceded in death by her daughter,...

Mrs. Kristen Nicole Schuler, age 31, of Lake City, Florida died Tuesday, Dec. 31, at her residence.  She was born in Gainesville, Florida and live in Lake City, Florida all of her life. She was a homemaker and enjoyed yard sales, going to flea markets and decorating items.  She is survived by her husband, Skip Schuler of Lake City, Fla.: Two sons, Waylyn Pawlak and Westyn Pawlak both of Lake City, Fla.: her mother,  Ann Hars (David Dygert) of Lake City, Florida: her father,...

Mr. Michael Lee Proffitt, age 72, of Lake City, Florida died Sunday, Jan. 5, at his residence following a long illness.  He was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky and made his home in Lake City, Fla. for the past 32 years. He worked as a carpenter in the construction industry most of his life. He enjoyed reading, Kentucky basketball, and his dogs, Cricket and Chloe. Mr. Proffitt was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is preceded in death by...