Robert Lewis Priest (Bob) 78, passed away peacefully April 30, 2024, at his home in Lake City, Fl. He was born January 30, 1946 to William Henry and Minera Helen Mahfuz Priest in Miami, Florida. Bob joined the Army in 1966 and served with honor until 1969. In 1971 he married Kay Marie Dillashaw and moved to Lake City in 1972 where he would raise his family. Bob spent the better part of 40 years working at Hillandale Farms. Bob coached his sons in little league baseball and watched...

Kent Maynard Elder, Sr. died peacefully at home on April 30, 2024, at the age of 82, just four months after his wife, Laveenia passed away unexpectedly. He is already greatly missed. Kent will be remembered as a kind and loyal friend who never hesitated to help friends and family in any way he could. He had a wonderful sense of humor, a great love of the outdoors, and boundless energy. He was always at work; always on the go. Kent was often seen working on the family land in Lake City, or...

Stephen Gregory Cassady, Sr. beloved partner, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on April 30th, 2024, at the age of 72. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Born on September 14, 1951, Stephen was a kind-hearted and compassionate man who approached each day with a positive attitude. He excelled as a craftsman through his hard work and dedication. There was nothing he could not build. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, and helping others in any way he...

  Helen McRay was born on April 9, 1933.  She quietly transitioned from her temporary residence to her eternal, forever home early Monday morning, April 29, 2024. Helen and her husband moved to Lake City, FL in 1976, and this has been her home for the past 48 years.  Forty-eight years seems like a long time to some, but actually very brief when you consider she is now in her permanent home with the Lord for ETERNITY. Helen did not have college degrees hanging on the wall,...

Ms. Leona Sarah King Moates, 79, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at her residence following an extended illness. She is the daughter of the late Raiford and Sarah Register King. Ms. Leona is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-one years James R. Moates, one grandson John Christopher Herndon, and one great-grandson Franklin James Moates. Ms. Leona was a lifelong resident of Lake City and was a lifetime member of Deep Creek Advent Christian Church she enjoyed spending time with...

Mr. Hubert Rex Curry, 84, of Lake City, went to be with his savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 25, 2024.  Hubert was born in Ponce DeLeon, Florida to the late Kern and Estelle Curry.   Hubert enjoyed gardening, feeding the deer, drag racing and spending time with family.   He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rae Curry of Fort White, son Shawn Curry of Fort White, daughter Tina Ferguson (Johnnie) of Lake City, granddaughter Amanda Ferguson of Lake...

Mrs. Suzanne C. Melton, 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024.  A native and lifelong resident of Lake City, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Louise Bedenbaugh Colley. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who enjoyed living on the river, spending time with her family, and directing and participating in church activities. Suzanne was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jim Melton, in 2014.   Suzanne is survived by her children,...

Mr. Raymond Edward Mengle, 61, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice) in Lake City, FL following an extended illness. He is the son of the late Raymond and Carol Byers Mengle. Raymond is preceded in death by his wife Nancy Mengle and one sister Dawn Kuhr, and one nephew Joshua Saye. He had made Lake City his home for the past seven years after moving from Volusia County. Raymond enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, especially...

Michael "Mike" Ray Dockery, age 68, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024. Mike was born in Lake City, Florida to Don and Cecile Dockery in 1955. Mike attended school in Columbia County and entered the United States Army in 1973. After his service, he began a career in the construction industry. Later in life he fell in love with buying, restoring and selling vintage muscle cars. He enjoyed spending quality time with Pam, his wife of 23 years, whom he loved...

Linda Hatcher Crews, 69, of Lake City passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Willowbrook ALF in Lake City. A native and lifelong resident of Lake City, she was the daughter of the late Charles Lee and Betty Lou Melton Hatcher. Linda was an avid Florida Gators fan, loved going to the beach, spending time with her family, cross stitching and was a member of Gateway Baptist Church in Lake City. Linda was preceded in death by her husband Rudy A. Crews in 2019.   Linda is survived by her...