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Donald BossuytLake City, Florida


Donald “Donnie” Joseph Bossuyt, 61, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Haven Hospice- Suwannee Valley Care Center after a prolonged illness. He was born on August 27, 1963 to the late Donald and Harriett Bossuyt in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Donnie was an extremely tough and hardworking man. He leaves behind a broken hearted family and many friends.He is survived by his former wife, Leslie Bossuyt; his children, Sabrina Colunga (Glenn),...

Donald “Donnie” Joseph Bossuyt, 61, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Haven Hospice- Suwannee Valley Care Center after a prolonged illness. He...

Robert LitesFort White, Florida


Robert Lawrence Lites, 87, of Fort White, passed away peacefully on Thursday Afternoon, September 12, 2024 at the Haven Hospice – Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City after an extended illness. He was born in Fort White on March 15, 1937 to the late Tommie Lites and Hennie Mae Smith Lites. He was a life-long resident of Fort White and worked for a number of years with the Florida Department of Corrections before retiring and was a United States Army Veteran. In his spare time, he...

Robert Lawrence Lites, 87, of Fort White, passed away peacefully on Thursday Afternoon, September 12, 2024 at the Haven Hospice – Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City after an extended...

Darryl "DJ" JonesLake City, FL


Mr. Darryl “DJ” Thomas Jones, 59, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the HCA FloridaLake City Hospital, following anillness.He served in the Air Force for four years as an Airman First Class (A1C) working as a Strategic Aircraft Maintenance Specialists aboard the KC 135 Stratotankerduring Desert Storm. DJ made Lake City his home for the past thirty-one years after moving there from Statesboro, GA. He enjoyed spending time with his family,...

Mr. Darryl “DJ” Thomas Jones, 59, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the HCA FloridaLake City Hospital, following anillness.He served in the Air Force for four...

Steve AdamsLake City, Florida


In Loving Memory of Steve Harold AdamsMarch 14, 1946 – September 6, 2024Steve Harold Adams, 78, of Lake City, passed away at home on September 6, 2024. Born on March 14, 1946, in Eustis, Florida, Steve was the husband of Jimmie Adams, with whom he shared 57 years of love and companionship.Steve was a father to his son, Jason, and a grandfather to his granddaughter, Sydney. He is also survived by his brother, Charles Adams (and wife Betty), and his niece and nephew, Greg Adams and...

In Loving Memory of Steve Harold AdamsMarch 14, 1946 – September 6, 2024Steve Harold Adams, 78, of Lake City, passed away at home on September 6, 2024. Born on March 14, 1946, in Eustis,...

Ronald ChambersLake City, Florida


Mr. Ronald Carrol Chambers, 81, of Lake City, Florida passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, September 5, 2024 with his three daughters by his side. He was born on November 20, 1942 to the late James Carroll and Hilda Young Chambers in Alachua, Florida. Ron was a 1961 graduate of Santa Fe High School. He loved the dirt and as founder and owner of Chambers Contracting Company was a site development contractor for over 50 years, He took great pride in building roads,...

Mr. Ronald Carrol Chambers, 81, of Lake City, Florida passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, September 5, 2024 with his three daughters by his side. He was born on November...

Michael Jerrell


Mr. Michael William Jerrell, 55, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center South following an extended illness. He is the son of the late Stephen and Judy Jerrell. He was preceded in death by one Aunt Sylvia McLeran. Michael earned a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Florida and attended Christs Church and enjoyed Hunting, fishing, Jai alai, tennis, and golf.Michael is survived by two sons Hunter Jerrell and Ridge Jerrell and their mother Nicole...

Mr. Michael William Jerrell, 55, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center South following an extended illness. He is the son of the late Stephen and Judy Jerrell. He...

Thomas Stout, Sr.Lake City, Florida


Thomas Lowell Stout, Sr., 77 of Lake City, passed away unexpectantly on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at this home. He was born in Dallas, Texas, the second oldest of five children, to the late Thomas Edward Stout and Lorraine Little Stout. Mr. Stout served our country in the United States Marine Corps. His service in the Marine Corps included two combat tours in Vietnam and he also played linebacker on the Marine Corps football team. He was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan, and...

Thomas Lowell Stout, Sr., 77 of Lake City, passed away unexpectantly on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at this home. He was born in Dallas, Texas, the second oldest of five children, to the late...

Raul RoblesLake City, Florida


Raul Robles 48 of Lake City, FL passed away Saturday afternoon August 31,2024. He was born at Bridgeport Hospital, in Bridgeport, CT. on March 29,1976. He was the second oldest of three children born to Ramon Robles and Marcelina Luna. Raul made his home in Lake City, FL in 2020 having previously lived in Bridgeport, CT and Navarre, FL. He was a Health Insurance Agent who enjoyed serving his community. Raul was a loving husband, devoted father, and proud grandpa. He was a huge sports fanatic...

Raul Robles 48 of Lake City, FL passed away Saturday afternoon August 31,2024. He was born at Bridgeport Hospital, in Bridgeport, CT. on March 29,1976. He was the second oldest of three children...

Anna LaughlinLake City, Florida


Anna ‘Faye’ Laughlin, 81, of Lake City, Florida passed away on Saturday evening, August 31, 2024. She was born at Station Hospital in Fort Benning, Georgia on September 29, 1942.She has made Lake City her home a majority of her life. Best known as “Mrs. Futch” or “Mrs. Laughlin,” Faye was a devoted public servant. A Teacher’s Aide at Eastside Elementary, she worked for the Columbia County School District for over 35 years where she was...

Anna ‘Faye’ Laughlin, 81, of Lake City, Florida passed away on Saturday evening, August 31, 2024. She was born at Station Hospital in Fort Benning, Georgia on September 29,...

Mary BosticLake City, Florida


Mary Lois Bostic, 82, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, August 29, 2024 with her family by her side, after a brief illness. She was born in Homestead, Florida on August 4, 1942 to the late William L. Hannah and Bertha Lucille Jenkins. She has made Lake City her home since 1981 and worked for the Florida Highway Patrol retiring in 2004 as an Office Operation Manager. She was a familiar face and a trusted friend to many. Her friendly waves, cheerful conversations, and...

Mary Lois Bostic, 82, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, August 29, 2024 with her family by her side, after a brief illness. She was born in Homestead, Florida on August 4,...

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