Kimberly E. Kim Smith, 42, of Lawtey, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. Kim was born on July 4, 1974 in Gainesville, Florida to Larry Clyde White and Lois Marie Owen. She lived in Lawtey for six months after moving from Graham, Florida. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Kim…
Earl H. Smith, Jr. Captain Smith age 88, of Alachua, Florida, passed peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 at the VA Medical Center, Gainesville, Florida. He was born on Oct. 23, 1928 in Homestead, Florida to the late Earl H. Smith Sr. and Sophie Ann Tallbacka Smith. The Smith family was the first residents of…
Judy Layfeld was an avid Gator baseball fan; she enjoyed the adventures of life, and was a graduate of Ft. White High, and a retired federal employee. Judy is resting peacefully with many loved ones who preceded her in passing. She is the beloved daughter of Maxie and Evelyn Feagle; wife of Thomas Layfield; sister…
Mrs. Ella Mae Hart, age 66, of Lake City, Florida, passed away, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in the Haven Hospice of the Suwannee Valley following an extended illness. A native of Jacksonville, Mrs. Hart had been a resident of Alachua County for many years prior to moving to Lake City. She retired from the University…
Mark Edward Hoffmann, 58, passed away at home on Nov. 13, 2016. He was born Sep. 7, 1958 in Mill Valley, California, to Edward and Marceita Hoffmann. He attended Buchholz High School in Gainesville, Florida, and went on to earn his bachelors degree in psychology from the University of Florida, and a masters degree in…
Merlyne Swilley Brooker, age 71, peacefully passed away into her heavenly home on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 with her family by her side. Merlyne was born in Alachua, Florida on Nov. 26, 1944 to Ivey and Elise Swilley. She graduated from Gainesville High School in 1962, worked as a legal secretary and then helped found…
Ronald Irvin Emerson, age 79, of Alachua, Florida, went to be with the Lord and his heavenly family on Oct. 29, 2016 as a result of an auto accident. He was loved and cherished by his wife of 58 years, Marsha Hester Emerson; his son Greg Emerson (Susan) of Alachua; daughters Robin Watson (Archie) of…
Shirley Mae (Faulkner) Larsen, age 88, passed away at Hunters Crossing Place under the care of Haven Hospice in Gainesville, Florida, on Oct. 13, 2016. Mrs. Larsen was born on Aug. 11, 1928 in Gurnee, Illinois, to Floyd and Gladys (Wilkelman) Faulkner. She was married to Howard Larsen on May 27, 1950. A talented homemaker,…
James Earl Williams, 86, longtime High Springs resident passed away Sunday, Oct. 16, at North Florida Regional Medical Center. He was a longtime member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church where he was an ordained Elder and served as a Deacon. He was an electrician at the University of Florida for many years and later…
Lola E. Brooks, age 69, of High Springs, Florida, passed away on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. Mrs. Lola was a lifelong resident of High Springs. She owned and operated Alices Parkside Restaurant for several years and was a member of Vision Tabernacle Church in High Springs. Mrs. Lola is survived by a daughter, Marie Abner…
