Suwannee Democrat Obituaries 4/24/15

Published 10:20 am Monday, April 27, 2015

Jeana Alice Thompkins

April 14, 2015

Jeana Alice Thompkins, a resident of Live Oak, Florida, passed away April 14, 2015 in Shands in Gainesville, Florida. Mrs. Jeana Alice Thompkins leaves to cherish her memories, her children: Donnie Hall, Renita (Willie) Ivey, Margaret Bullock, Barbara (Gene) Givens, all of Live Oak, Fla.; Ernest Hall of Lake City, Fla.; Fannie (Kenneth) Stoudemire, Marvin (Lorena) Gardner, Vicey Speights (goddaughter), Eugene Ivey (godson), Tondra Jean Gardner (goddaughter), and Tiffany Jean Hall (goddaughter), all of Live Oak, Fla.; 28 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and many other close relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mrs. Jeana Alice Thompkins will be Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 3 p.m. at African Baptist Church in Live Oak, Fla. Burial will be in the Eastside Cemetery in Live Oak, Fla. Viewing and family visitation will be Friday, April 24, 2015 in the Live Oak Church of Christ on 10th Street SW in Live Oak, Fla., from 6-8 p.m.

D.M. Udell Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Call D.M. Udell and Sons at 386-362-4189 or cell at 386-209-0223. Douglas M. Udell L.F.D. and Douglas M. Udell II L.F.D.

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Sarah Robinson

April 19, 2015

Sarah Robinson, a resident of the Fort Union community in Suwannee County, passed away April 19, 2015.

Mrs. Sarah Robinson leaves to cherish her memories, her daughter Mable Robinson; the Perkins, Hawkins, Roberts, Wilson, Perry, Houston, Carter and Udell families; as well as many other relatives.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Robinson will be Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 11 a.m. in Hopewell Baptist Church in Fort Union. Burial will be in the Delaware Cemetery in the Fort Union community. Viewing and family visitation will be Friday, April 24, 2015, in the D.M. Udell Funeral Home Chapel in Live Oak, Florida from 5-7 p.m.

D.M. Udell Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Call D.M. Udell and Sons at 386-362-4189 or cell at 386-209-0223. Douglas M. Udell L.F.D. and Douglas M. Udell II L.F.D.

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Shirley Ann Harrington Wilson

April 21, 2015

Shirley Ann Harrington Wilson, 77, Live Oak, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. The Columbia County native was a life long resident of Live Oak and a member of the Community Presbyterian Church in Live Oak. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her husband of 55 years: Marshall “Wayne” Wilson, Live Oak, Fla.; daughter: Candice Dawn Wilson McCallister, Live Oak, Fla.; son: Marshall Wayne (Kim) Wilson II, Live Oak, Fla.; brother: Bryon Harrington, Louisiana; six grandchildren: Lance (Miranda) Moore, Lauren Ashley McCallister, Montana Chasity Wilson, Camryn Brooke McCallister, Carmyn Grace McCallister, Marshall Chase Wilson; and one great grandchild: McCallister Sophia Raines.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 24, at Community Presbyterian Church with Rev. Tim Carver and Rev. Jim Walkup officiating. Interment will follow in Live Oak Cemetery. There was a visitation held on Thursday, April 23, from 5-7 p.m. at Daniels 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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Edward Franklin Lane Sr.

Nov. 25, 1949 – April 21, 2015

Edward Franklin Lane Sr., age 65, of Live Oak, Fla., passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla. He was a native of Madison, Fla., moving to Live Oak in 1976 from Lakeland, Fla. Edward worked for the city of Live Oak and loved spending time with his family. He was an avid model car builder and enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Esther Harrell Lane, Live Oak; three sons, Don (Ashley) Downing, Chiefland, Fla.; Ed Lane Jr., Live Oak; Jesse (Marissa) Lane, Live Oak; Kyle (Reba) Lane, Live Oak; two daughters, Sherry (Tony) Crews, Chiefland, Fla.; Vanessa (Calvin) Smart, Live Oak; one sister, Jackie Anderson, Live Oak; 10 grandchildren.

Visitation was held Wednesday, April 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Graveside services were 11 a.m., Thursday, April 23, 2015 in the Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Greg Richie officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 8384 Baymeadows Rd., Suite 10, Jacksonville, FL 32256.

Harris Funeral Home & Cremations, Inc., Live Oak, FL, 386-364-5115 was in charge of all arrangements.

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Margarita ‘Rita’ Thomas

Aug. 24, 1968 – April 13, 2015

M argarita “Rita” Thomas, 46, of Wellborn, Florida, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015. Rita was born on Aug. 24, 1968, in Crystal River, Florida to Imogene and Johnny B. Robinson. She was raised in Brooksville, Florida and has been a long-term resident of Wellborn.

Survivors include her mother, Imogene Robinson of Wellborn, Fla.; son, Justin Bleich of Alaska; daughter, Kaitlyn Thomas of Gainesville, Fla.; brothers, John (Carla) Robinson of Wellborn, Fla., Robert Robinson of Kissimmee, Fla. & Richard Robinson of Lake City, Fla. Rita also leaves behind a countless number of beloved friends and family whose lives she has touched.

Memorial services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2015 in the chapel of Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home. A gathering with the family will follow services. GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME. 3596 S US Hwy 441, Lake City, FL. 32025. (386) 752-1954. Online at www.gatewayforestlawn.com.

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Dwight A. Crowder

April 19, 2015

Dwight A. Crowder, 62, of Mayo, Fla., passed away April 19, 2015, at the Suwannee Valley Care Center of Haven Hospice, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be April 25, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Mayo, with the interment to follow in the Springhill Cemetery.

Mr. Crowder will be placed in the church on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. to lie in state until the funeral hour. The family will begin receiving friends Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Mayo.

Final rites entrusted to A.M. White Mortuary, 904-397-0783, Anthony M. White, Licensed Funeral Director and Owner.

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Linda Phelps

April 16, 2015

Linda Phelps, 67, Live Oak, Fla., passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015. The Fernandina Beach, Fla. native retired from the Florida Times Union and was a member of Westwood Baptist Church in Live Oak.

Mrs. Phelps is survived by her special friend: David Adams, Moultire, Ga.; two daughters: Kimberly (Andy) Stevenson, ST. George, Ga.; Jenifer U. Phelps, Lake City, Fla.; one son: Kevin Paul (Ann) Stevenson, Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters: Ann Scott (Timmy) Mueller, Hillard, Fla.; Esther Ruth Scott, Yulee, Fla.; and one brother: James “Jimmy” (Esther) Scott, Yulee, Fla.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 26, at Westwood Baptist Church with Dr. Ben Bush, Rev. Jonathan Rodrigez and Rev. Jim McCoy officiating.

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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Clarice Colvin

Clarice Colvin, 81, Live Oak, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015.

Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., Live Oak & Branford, Fla.

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Edward Daniel Newbern Sr.

Edward Daniel Newbern Sr., 91, Branford, Fla., passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015. Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., Live Oak & Branford, Fla.