Evelyn L. Brister Curry

Sylvia Gail Smith Newsome

Oct. 10, 1949 – Aug. 21, 2015

Sylvia Gail Smith Newsome, age 65, of Jasper, FL. passed away Friday, Aug. 21, 2015 at Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City, FL. Gail was born in Jacksonville, FL. on Oct. 10, 1949 to the late John Timothy Smith, Sr. and Margarette Wetherington Smith.  Her father was in the construction business and work kept the family on the move for many years. When she was older the family finally settled back in Hamilton County where she married and started her own family.  When it was time for her to go to work to support her young family she proved herself more than capable. Many will remember her for the many years she spent as the managing editor at the Jasper News. In addition to being a skilled writer, Gail was an artist and enjoyed the time she was granted to sit with brush and easel and create beautiful paintings. Gail was also a talented seamstress and took in work from all over the county doing alterations for others. She donated her time and talent to the church for many years sewing costumes for the children’s choir and adult Easter and Christmas programs. She was a dedicated member at First Baptist Church in Jasper, FL. where she enjoyed singing in the church choir. She was a faithful daughter, sister, mother and grandmother.

Gail was not afraid to share her faith and it was that faithfulness that afforded her that special moment on Friday evening when she met Jesus face to face.

She is survived by two daughters, Amanda Newsome Parks and her husband David and Karen Newsome Leslie and her husband David all of Jennings, FL.; two brothers, John Timothy Smith, Jr. “Tim” and his wife Christy of Jennings, FL. and James Addie Smith “Jim” and his wife Terri of Jasper, FL.; three sisters, Ferrice Fry and her husband Albert, Martha Nell Baker and her husband Ted, and Mantha Young and her husband Rick, all of Jasper, FL.; six beautiful grandchildren that she loved and adored, Alexandria, Preston, Jackson, Pierce, Hailey and Robert. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

A Celebration of Life was  held  on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Jasper with Pastor Roger Hutto officiating with Pastor Jason Love assisting. Nephews Arnie McCall and Justin Young also participated in the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Haven Hospice, 6037 West U.S. Hwy 90, Lake City, FL. 32055 or the First Baptist Church (Music Department) 207 N.E. 2nd Street, Jasper, FL. 32052.

Harry T. Reid Funeral Home was in charge of immediate arrangements.

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Evelyn L. Brister Curry

June 7, 1955 – Aug. 20, 2015

Evelyn L. Brister Curry was born June 7, 1955 in Hamilton County, Florida to the late Hosie and Allene Baker. Evelyn accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. She spent her early years on the Greater Poplar Springs Youth Usher Board.  She found great delight serving as a doorkeeper with grace. Evelyn was a 1973 Graduate of Hamilton County High School, Jasper, Fla. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 she answered the Master’s call and peacefully slept away. We rejoice because there are “No tears in heaven, No crying in glory; All of God’s children will be happy don’t you see. No pain, so sorrow, no more worrying about tomorrow; No tears in heaven for you and me.”

She leaves to cherish her memories: Siblings: Pearly Mae Brister of St. Pete, Fla., Ernest (Jeanne) Brister of Moreno Valley, Calif., Dorothy (Elessie) Robinson of Jasper, Fla. and Peggy Brister of Jacksonville, Fla. Aunts: Louis Tobler, Beatrice Robinson and Inez Williams of Orange Park, Fla., Janie Mae Bristol and Missouri Baker of Jasper, Fla.  Nieces and Nephews: Michael Brister, Pernell Brister, Leroy Brister, Antoinette Brister, Antonio (Robin) Brister, Lisa (Marcus) Grant-Knight, Martina Grant and Natasha (Brett) Robinson-Hill. Great nieces and nephews, a host of cousins, extended family and friends along with the Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church Family.

Home going celebration for Evelyn will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, at Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Jasper, Florida. Rev. J.T. Billy Simon is the pastor and will officiate. Burial will follow in the Burnham Cemetery, Jennings, Florida. The Curry family will receive other relatives and sorrowing friends Friday, Aug. 29, 2015, from 6 to 8 p.m., also at the Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Professional Mortuary Services entrusted to Eric A. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

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Marilynne R. Taylor

Dec. 27, 1934 – Aug. 12, 2015

Marilynne R. Taylor, 80, of Jennings, FL passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at the home of her daughter. She was born in Freeport, IL on Dec. 27, 1934, to Edward and Dorothy (Sender) Goldsmith. She attended Freeport Catholic schools and churches. She married James S. Taylor on January 26, 1954, at St. Catherine’s Church. She was a homemaker and worked at the W.T. Rawleigh Company for twenty-one years. Her pastimes were working jigsaw puzzles, gardening, fishing and spending time at her sister’s cabin near Barnes, WI.

She is survived by her son, Michael (Martha) Taylor, Freeport; daughter, Rosemary (Leslie) Smyth, Jennings; grandchildren, Christian, Michael and Samuel Smyth, Jennings and Rachael Smyth, Washington, DC; sisters, Nanci (Jack) Stabenow, Freeport/Palmetto, FL, Susan Myers, Lake Nebagamon, WI and Gretchen Goldsmith, Freeport.

She was preceded in death by her husband and brother, Michael Goldsmith, Peetz, CO.

A memorial service will be held graveside at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, E. South St., Freeport, IL., on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 11:00 am.

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