Adam L. Billups

August 18, 1984 –

September 17, 2010

Adam L. Billups, 26, of Live Oak, Fla. passed away on Friday, September 17, 2010. The Sarasota, Fla. native moved to Live Oak, Fla. in 2001 from Arcadia, Fla. Mr. Billups was a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran serving one tour in Haiti and two tours in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He also was a member of Westwood Baptist Church, Live Oak, Fla.

He is survived by his fiancée, Natalie Bullock, Live Oak, Fla.; parents Randy & Yvonne Billups, Live Oak, Fla.; two sisters, Connor Billups, Orlando, Fla. and Teresa Abshire, Tanzania, Africa; one brother, Joe Wade, Tallahassee, Fla.; maternal grandmother Ethel Wire, Pennsylvania; paternal grandparents James & Elizabeth Billups, Wellborn, Fla. He was preceded in death by his mother, JoAnne Billups.   

Funeral services  will be held 10 am Friday, September 24, 2010 at Westwood Baptist Church with Dr. Jimmy Deas officiating. Interment will follow in the Live Oak Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family asks that donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 226 Parsley Street, Live Oak, FL 32064.

Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc, Live Oak, Fla. in charge of all arrangements.

Kenneth B. Ferrell

May 16, 1932 –

September 13, 2010

 

Kenneth B. Ferrell, age 78, died Monday in Live Oak, Florida.

He was born on May 16, 1932 in Nashville, Tenn. and moved to Live Oak 40 years ago.

He liked to hunt, fish and build things.  He loved to get on his John Deere and go for a ride.  He was a member of Lee First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Jean Ferrell of Live Oak; one step-daughter, Tina Marie Thrift of Live Oak; Ernistine Brown of Tennessee; one step grandson, David Allen Thrift III; a host of nieces and nephews of Tennessee; and a close family friend, Lonnie Purvis.

Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel, 235 NW Orange Avenue, Madison, Florida 32340, 850-973-2258.

Christopher Harrison Sr.

May 21, 1952 –

September 16, 2010

Christopher Harrison Sr., age 58, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday September 16, 2010, near his home in McAlpin, FL.

Chris was born in High Point, N.C. to parents Fredrick and Justine Harrison. Chris married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy, shortly before he joined the United States Air Force during the Vietnam conflict. He was an LPN and worked critical care at the Lake City Veterans Hospital. Chris also held the Fire Chief position for Luraville VFD for many years. He was actively involved in his church, Philadelphia Baptist Church, and his community, helping everyone he knew.

Chris Harrison Sr. is survived by his wife of 38 years, Dorothy Harrison; his father and stepmother Fredrick & Bunny Harrison; his three brothers, Ted Harrison, Rick (Vana) Harrison, and Russell (Yvette) Harrison; his three children, Chris Jr. (Kristie) Harrison, Jay (Michelle) Harrison, and Lischar (Dan) Batchelor; and his 10 grandchildren, Kayla, Will, Aaron, Cameron, Melody, Abigail, Lizzie, Megan, Jonas, and Jeremiah.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at the Philadelphia Baptist Church with Rev. Leroy Dobbs officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers family wish donation can be made to the Philadelphia Baptist Church Operation Christmas Children Fund.

Daniels Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Live Oak and Branford, Fla. is in charge of all arrangements.

Robbie Elizabeth Holmes Roberts

July 30, 1941 –

September 17, 2010

Robbie Elizabeth Holmes Roberts, 69, of Tuscon, Ariz., passed away on Friday September 17, 2010. She was born July 30, 1941 in Live Oak, Fla.

She is survived by her daughter Selena Roberts, who resides in Westport, Conn. and son Shawn Roberts who resides in Tallahassee, Fla. Her first son Mike Roberts was deceased in 1971. She is also survived by her sister, Joan Radford of Live Oak, Fla. and one grandson, Noah Michael Roberts.

Robbie was an active member of Casas Baptist Church, Tucson, Ariz. Her old friends of Suwannee County may remember her fondly as Drum Majorette for the Suwannee High Marching Band. She was elected in 1958 as Centennial Queen.

Robbie worked as an educator in the Suwannee County School System early in her career and remained active in the teaching and educational industry her entire life. She received her PhD in Educational Administration from Florida State University in the 1980s. She worked with the Florida Department of Education and retired from the state of Florida as a Health Care Policy Analyst for the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. She was also a licensed real estate broker in the state of Florida, a licensed investigator and a state financial planner. Robbie lived the remainder of her life in Tucson, Ariz. amongst the mountains that had brought her so much pleasure early in her life where she spent time with her son Mike, who passed away in 1971.

Services will be held at Daniels Funeral Home in Live Oak, Fla. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday, September 24, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with funeral service at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2010. Interment will follow in the Live Oak Cemetery.

Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., of Live Oak and Branford, Fla. in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Leroy “Tommy” Thompson

August 21, 1944 –

September 20, 2010

Thomas Leroy “Tommy” Thompson, age 66, of Wellborn, Florida passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010 at his home in Wellborn, Fla. The Key West, Fla. native moved to Wellborn, Fla. six years ago from Big Pine Key, Fla. Tommy worked for many years as a self-employed commercial fisherman before his health started failing and he moved with his family to Wellborn, Fla. He loved fishing and woodworking.  There wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix, repair or make; he was an all around handyman.

Survivors include his wife, Edna Thompson, Wellborn, Fla.; two brothers, Hersel Thompson, Murfreesboro, Tenn. and Frankie Thompson, Big Pine Key, Fla.

Visitation will be held Thursday, from 9:15 AM until the services at the graveside.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 at the graveside with Bishop Frank Allen officiating.  

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7097 CR 249, Live Oak, FL 32060.

Please sign the guestbook at www.harrisfuneralhomeinc.net.

Harris Funeral Home & Cremations, Inc., 932 N. Ohio Ave., Live Oak, Fla., 386-364-5115, is in charge of arrangements.

Death notices

Sally May McNeill

September 16, 2010

Sally May McNeill, 67, of O’Brien, Fla. passed away Thursday, September 16, 2010.

Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., Live Oak and Branford, Fla. is in charge of all arrangements.

 

William R. Albright Jr.

September 16, 2010

William R. Albright Jr. , 88, Dowling Park, Fla. passed away Thursday, September 16, 2010.

Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., Live Oak and Branford, Fla. is in charge of all arrangements.