Louis Maude Brown

Sept. 21, 1931 – April 9, 2015

Louis Maude Brown, 83, passed away April 9, 2015, at Lakeland Regional Health Center, unable to recover from a hip fracture.

She was born in Live Oak, Fla. Sept. 21, 1931 to Louis Jeptha and Moseley Hardee Day. While pursuing a teaching degree at the newly coed Florida State University she met the love of her life on visits back home to Live Oak. She eventually married V. B. “Sonny” Brown, and they had 62 good years together! She always kept close a sense of “little girl wonder,” from growing up years on Pine Street, then later at Suwannee Springs, always close to her loving parents; of course also “Gang and Mother” (grandparents Gov. Cary and Maude Hardee). This was uniquely balanced as an adult by a fierce sense of pride in family, and determination as a mother. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church. She is now Home, with Jesus, Papa Sonny Brown, and all the rest.

She is preceded in death by husband Sonny, her parents, sister Virginia Green, brother Cary Day. She is survived by sons Jep (Marisol), Michael (Karin), and Greg; daughter Barbara Ann; grandchildren Brian Brown, Jenni Roberts (Mike), Rachel Magnoni (Kirk), Rebecca Brown (Alex), Michael Campagnone, Megan Brown, Matthew Brown, Gregory Brown, and Spencer Brown; great-grandchildren Kade Maulden, Gracie Roberts, Santino “Sonny” Magnoni, and Jonah Magnoni.

Extra special mention and thanks to niece Moseley Ruark and husband Ray for their love and support through the years, and also to her companion ad caregiver, Miriam Valderrama, who brought many more smiles to her face than anyone. Much appreciation to Ivoree, Pat, Bernice, Marion Voncile, Lawanna, Ednell, Bully, Bruce and all the rest for visiting her and pushing her to remain active these recent years.

Visitation will be Saturday, April 18, 2015, from noon to 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church on West Howard Street in Live Oak, Fla. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m., with Steve Sweitzer and Rev. Ray Ruark officiating. In lieu of flowers, consider a contribution to a new idea for an old beautiful town. We are establishing the VB and Louis Brown Memorial Trust Fund for city of Live Oak beautification e.g. Cemetery up keep/update, Heritage Park and related endeavors. This fund will be set up at First Federal Bank of Florida.

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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Wannie Mae Williams

April 10, 2015

Wannie Mae Williams, 80, of Live Oak, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 in the Lafayette Health Care in Mayo following a long illness. The lifelong Suwannee County native was the co-owner of Renee’s Fashion in Live Oak for 38 years and was a member of the Westwood Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Donald Williams of Live Oak; one daughter, Renee Bass (Drew) of Live Oak; one son, Terry Williams of Atlanta, GA; two brothers, Leamon Gill and Randall Gill, both of Live Oak; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survives.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 13, at 11 a.m. at Westwood Baptist Church with Dr. Jimmy Deas and Dr. Ben Bush officiating. Interment followed in Clayland Baptist Church Cemetery.

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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William Glenn Roy Sr.

Dec. 27, 1919 – April 10, 2015

William Glenn Roy Sr., age 95, passed away April 10, 2015. He was born on Dec. 27, 1919, in Coaling, Alabama, to Reverend Edward Lee Roy and Sarah Elizabeth Roy. He lived the past 29 years in Naples, Florida.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents as well as three brothers, Frank Roy, Paul Roy and Charles Roy; three sisters: Roberta Roy Merry, Edwina Roy Hammond, and Eunice Roy Dorety. He is survived by his wife Barbara Herberg Roy, Naples, Fla.; two daughters, Jan (Jim) Cummings, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Lynne Roy, Live Oak, Fla.; one son, William Glenn Roy Jr., Altamonte Springs, Fla.; four grandchildren Kasey (DR) Cummings Repass, Jacksonville, Fla.; Mindy Cummings Nowakowski, Big Sky, Mont.; William G. Roy III, Altamonte Springs, Fla.; Christopher Andrew (Jamie) Roy, Longwood, Fla.; five great-grandchildren, James Lee Repass, Robinson Mackay Repass, Ryleigh Cummings Repass; Hunter Joseph Nowakowski; and Tucker James Nowakowski and Camden James Roy. Also Roy is survived by his five stepchildren: Bill (Terri) Herberg, Mike (Chris) Herberg, Jenny Herberg, Cheri Herberg, and Steve Herberg.

Bill Roy grew up in Lake City, Florida. At the age of 19, he joined the Navy. Roy served his country in World War II as a Navy Photographer on the carrier, the USS Yorktown, from which he filmed the battle of Midway. After the Yorktown was bombed by Japanese bombers and was listing to its side, the ship was abandoned. Roy and others volunteered to return to the Yorktown to try to salvage it. Once again, the Yorktown was attacked by torpedos and it finally sunk. As a decorated veteran, he continued in the Naval Reserve for 20 years reaching the rank of Lt. Commander.

After the war, he returned to Lake City and began his career as a professional photographer, setting up the Bill Roy Studio. He also served as a city commissioner. At this time, he was married to Ruth Lambert Roy. In 1952, he moved the family to Baltimore, Md., to be a film director for the Martin Company, filming test flights of the unmanned missile, the Matador. During this time, he studied to become a lawyer.

In 1960, Roy moved the family to Satellite Beach and was a contracts manager for the Gemini, Titan III, and Saturn-Apollo moon programs at Kennedy Space Center during the height of the space programs during the 1960s. Later, he was a corporate attorney for Dow Chemical in Washington, D.C. and Dow’s home office in Midland, Mich.

Our father was well-known for two of his favorite sayings. When he would call you, regardless of the time of day, he would always ask, “So what have you accomplished today?” When you were with him, the first thing in the morning he would want to know was what we were going to do that day. He just felt that life was one big adventure and was ready to explore at home or abroad.

Bill will be remembered as an avid conversationalist, world traveler, and humanitarian. Bill and his wife Barbara traveled around the world more than 14 times, visiting over 100 countries, making friends, and helping those in need. He was a great ambassador for our country. Bill spent a week in Havana, Cuba, in December, celebrating his 95th birthday.

There will be a memorial service at the Naples United Church of Christ in Naples, Fla. Interment will be in Lake City, Fla., with a graveside service for family and friends on April 20, 2015 at 4 p.m. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. (two hours prior to the graveside services) at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Haven Hospice, 6037 W. US Highway 90, Lake City, Fl 32055.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Dees-Parrish Family Funeral Home, 458 S. Marion Ave, Lake City, FL, 32025. Please sign the online guestbook at www.parrishfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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Laverne Bryan

April 12, 2015

Laverne Bryan, 92, of Live Oak, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015 in the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice) Lake City, following a short illness. Mrs. Bryan was born in Ft. White, Fla., and lived most of her life in Suwannee County. She was an L.P.N. where she worked in local hospitals and nursing homes. She was a member of the Pinegrove United Methodist Church, Live Oak.

She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Cary L. Bryan, Jr. of Live Oak; two daughters, Shirley Martin and Alice Baxley both of Live Oak; three sons, James M. Graham of Ketchikan, Alaska, Jesse M. Graham, Jr. of the Philippines and Gerald Graham of Live Oak; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Charlie P.M. Odom.

Funeral services for Mrs. Bryan were conducted Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at 11 a.m. in the Pinegrove United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Rhodes officiating. Interment followed in the Live Oak Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday, April 13, 2015, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

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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Cyle Jonathan Pittman, Sr.

April 11, 2015

Cyle Jonathan Pittman Sr., 65, of Preston, Ga., and Live Oak, Fla., formally of Lee County, Ga., died Saturday, April 11, 2015, at his residence. Memorial services were conducted Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Ken Chancellor officiated.

A native of Valdosta, Ga., Mr. Pittman was raised in Hamilton County, Fla., and had resided in Lee County, Ga. for 35 years before moving to Webster County. He graduated from Hamilton County High School in 1968 and married Maxine Singletary on Aug. 10, 1968 at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Suwannee County, Fla. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the US Army. Mr. Pittman retired from Miller Brewing Company in 2005. He was a hunter, fisherman, enjoyed raising a few cattle and small time farming after his retirement and was a member of Wellborn Masonic Lodge #13 F&A.M. in Wellborn, Fla. Mr. Pittman loved his children and grandchildren and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dawson.

Survivors include his wife, Maxine Pittman of Preston, Ga.; a son, Cyle Pittman Jr. and his wife Vickie, of Lee County, Ga.; a daughter, Amanda Rice and her husband Jeff of Webster County; his grandchildren, Reilly Pittman, Alex Pittman, Garrett Rice, Mason Rice, Elijah Rice and Sutherlan Rice; his sisters, Patricia Lord and her husband Sidney, of Live Oak, Fla.; Jean McGarrah and her husband, Buddy of Thomasville, Ga.; and Wanda McCall and her husband James of Jasper, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring make memorials to St Jude’s Children Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN, 38101-9908 or Webster Co. Schools Sports Programs, 7168 Washington St., Preston, GA, 31824

To sign our online registry or to send condolences to the family, you may visit Mathews’ website at www.mathewsfuneralhome.com. Mathews Funeral Home, Albany, GA. 229-435-5657.

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Stacey Leon Keith

Oct. 2, 1969- April 5, 2015

Stacey Leon Keith, 45, Live Oak, Fla., passed away on April 5, 2015. He was born Oct. 2, 1969. Mr. Keith was preceded in death by Dorothy Jean Keith (mother), Melvin Junior Keith (father), Gary Lee Keith (brother) and Lloyd Joseph Bell, Jr. (nephew). He is survived in life by Heather Thomas (wife), Lisa Colver (daughter), Roger Keith (brother) , Rhonda Keith (sister-in-law), Jessie Keith Robinson (sister), Terry Pepper (brother-in-law), Sherry Jolly (sister) Joe Ann Anderson (sister), several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was loved and will be missed by all.

Please sign the guest book at www.danielsfuneralhome.com

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

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Lonnie Bergeron

Lonnie Bergeron, 72, Live Oak, Fla., passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2015.

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