Harold William (Bill) Johnson

 

Sept. 21, 1930 – June 3, 2014

 

Harold William (Bill) Johnson, age 83, of Live Oak, Fla. passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2014 in the VA Medical Center, Gainesville, Fla. He was born in Freeport, Long Island, NY to Harold E. and Jennette T. Johnson.

He is survived by his wife Shirley Simmons Johnson, sister Jean Nelson Dussualt, Long Island, NY, brother Robert, O’ahu, Hawaii. Daughters Donna, Durango, CO., Le’Anne, Sarasota, Fla., Rick, Gulf Port, Fla. Grandsons Ryan, Sarasota, Fla., Tyler and Rhyn both of CA. Great grandson James, CA. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Bill was preceded by son Michael.

Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean war. His life’s work after Korea was the construction field primary commercial work of all types. In 1994 he and Shirley made Live Oak, Fla. their home.

Bill enjoyed woodworking, having built the home he shared with Shirley. As a Christian, he made it his ministry to make wooden crosses, both large and small some even lighted. Several churches in Suwannee County and one in Columbia County have many of his crosses in their sanctuary and fellowship hall; as well as other pieces in wood like his praying hands. All were gifts to the churches and to people he came in contact with. Everywhere he went he promoted Jesus as he gave out the crosses, they have been given to missionaries and others who travel and they are now world wide. He has many “fingerprints” in woodwork left as a reminder of his love and dedication of the Lord.

As per his wishes arrangements have been made with ICS and Funeral Home.

ICS Cremation and Funeral Home Lake City, Fla. in charge of all arrangements.

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Ollie Mae Twiggs

 

June 6, 2014

 

Ollie Mae Twiggs a resident of Live Oak, Fla. passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 in the Lake City Medical Center in Lake City, Fla.

Mrs. Ollie Mae Twiggs is survived by her husband: Mr. Linward Twiggs; children: Vanessa and Quinton Callum, Jeanette Gross, Cherrie and Reginald Ford, Angela Johnson, Linda Clayton, Alvita Cherry and Albert Twiggs, grandchildren, great grands; one sister: Ethel Clark; three brothers: David Gross, Richard Gross, and Thomas Gross, aunt: Theora Ford and a host of other close relatives and sorrowing friend.

Funeral service for Mrs. Ollie Mae Twiggs will be held Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 11 a.m. in the Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ. Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, June 13, 2014 in the Udell Funeral Home Chapel in Live Oak, Fla. from 5-7 p.m. Burial will be in the Beulah Hill Cemetery in Live Oak, Fla.

D.M. Udell and Sons are in charge of all arrangements.

Call D.M. Udell and Sons at 386-362-4189 or cell 386-209-0223 Douglas M. Udell L.F.D. and Douglas M. Udell II L.F.D.

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John Norris Sims, Jr.

 

June 7, 2014

 

John Norris Sims, Jr. passed away June 7, 2014. John first moved to Live Oak with his family in 1948. After moving with his family to Fort Pierce in 1958, he returned to the Live Oak area in 1981. Most recently John resided at Advent Christian Village in Dowling Park. 

He is preceded in death by his parenst, Dr. john N. Sims, Sr. and Edna Sanders Sims. Johnny is survived by his brother: Dr. Larry Sims of Atlanta, GA. and his two sisters: Eileen Sims Box of Live Oak, Becky Sims of Nashville, TN.; many nieces, nephews, cousins, one aunt: Margaret Sims King of Cumming, GA. 

Johnny’s unique sense of humor, his generosity, his love of family and friends, and his enjoyment of and appreciation all the “fine ladies” in the world will forever be remembered by everyone who knew him. 

A memorial service will be held at Daniels Memorial Chapel in Live Oak at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, friends are welcome. 

Please sign the guest book at www.danielsfuneralhome.com

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

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David Lee Parks

 

Oct. 23, 1940 – June 9, 2014

 

David Lee Parks, age 73, of McAlpin, Fla. passed away Monday, June 9, 2014 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla. following a brief illness. He was born in Rebecca, GA moving to McAlpin in 2001 from Clearwater, Fla. David worked for many years as an electrician for Yarborough Electrical Company. He enjoyed the outdoors especially boating and fishing. He was a member of the McAlpin Community Club and Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Cathy Ann Parks.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Parks, McAlpin, Fla.; one daughter, Julie Parks, Palm Harbor, Fla.; one sister, Bonnie O’Neil, Moultrie, GA.

Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 14, 2014 in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Bob Richardson and Rev. John O’Neil officiating.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Haven Hospice, 6037 Hwy 90 W, Lake City, Fla. 32055.

Please sign the guest book at www.harrisfuneralhomeinc.net.

Harris Funeral Home & Cremations, Inc., (386) 364-5115 is in charge of all arrangements.

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Hester Estelle (Raker) Smith

 

Aug. 29, 1920 – June 7, 2014

 

Hester Estelle (Raker) Smith, 93, passed away on June 7, 2014, at her home in Crawfordville, Fla.

She was born in Ivan, Wakulla County, Fla. on Aug. 29, 1920.  Her parents were Herbert Delue Raker and Dorcas Estelle (Strickland) Raker. She was married to Hayden Tatnall Smith.  For most of their married life, they lived in Live Oak, Fla.  In 1989, they returned to Wakulla County, making their home on a portion of the Raker Pioneer Farm.

She is survived by her brother Maurice (Linda) Raker, her two daughters – Renee Murray Smith (John) Parrish and DeVaughn Cynthia Smith (Peter) Rosendahl, her grandchildren – Amber Renee Parrish (Bobby) Vickers and Marcus Tatnall Hensley, and five great-grandchildren.

Hester was predeceased by her parents – Herbert Delue and Dorcas Estelle (Strickland) Raker, her brothers – Quintus Dalton Raker, Thermon Artence Raker, and Herbert Harper Raker, her sisters – Dorothy Raker, Verlie Uldene (Raker) Thomas, and Marjorie (Raker) Lovell.

Special appreciation is given to her caretakers – her brother and sister-in-law, Maurice (Linda) Raker, her nephew Dural W. (Mary Esther) Raker and her niece Winona (Allen) Dallis.

The funeral was at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2014, at Whiddon Lake Church, Crawfordville, Fla.  The family received friends one hour before the service.  Following the services, she was buried in Whiddon Lake Church Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Whiddon Lake Church, 165 Friendship Church Road, Crawfordville, Fla. 32327.

David Conn and Amber Miller at Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel in Crawfordville is assisting the Smith family with their arrangements. (850-926-3333 or www.bevisfh.com).

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Cara  Jeanne (Perkins) Medina

 

June 6, 2014

 

Cara  Jeanne (Perkins) Medina, 49, Dickinson, N.D., died Friday, June 6, 2014 at her home in Dickinson. Arrangements are with Ladbury Funeral Service, 1133 I-94 Business Loop East,  Dickinson, N.D. Phone # 701-264-7195 www.ladburyfuneralservice.com.