OBITUARIES

Apr 26, 2025

Mr. Kenneth L. Wilcox, 66, of Williston, Florida, passed away on April 26, 2025.

He is survived by his mother, Ethel Mae Wilcox, 4 Siblings, Gena Wilcox, Carlton Wilcox, Sr., Dwayne Wilcox(Patricia), and James Wilcox(Colleen).

Apr 21, 2025

Mrs. Eula Mae Blake, 70, of Alachua, Florida, passed away on April 21, 2025.

She is survived by her husband, Glenn Blake Sr., 5 Children: Glenn Blake Jr., Quintina Jenkins, Sharee king, Richard Addison, and Antonio Bostick, and 1 godson: Jerimiah Joyner. 

Apr 20, 2025

Sunrise                                  Sunset

Feb 14,1949                       April 20, 2025

Oliver Louis Williams Sr. Was Born To The Late Rev. Ernest & Mammie Willaims Who

Proceeds Him In Death.

Oliver Graduated From Williston Vocational High School In 1966, and he Served In...

Apr 18, 2025

Apr 15, 2025

Pastor Sonja M. Strachen, 56 of Ocala, Fl. transitioned from labor to reward on April 15th, 2025.

She is survived by her husband Bishop Alvin Strachen Jr; 16 Children; Antonio Speed Jr, Kevis Williams( Shamell), Kayla Taylor, Valarie Pete, Rodney Pete, Shatoria Pete( Antonio Lewis), Tia Strachen(Kenny), Breana Dieudonne (Annecy), Alexis Fernandez, Devonte Chambers, Javonte Strachen, Natianna Strachen, Kiarra Strachen, Josiah...

Apr 9, 2025

   1978 - Ernest Gulley Jr. - 2025

Ernest Gulley Jr. was born June 15, 1978, at Alachua General Hospital in Gainesville, Florida to late Ernest Gulley Sr.(Preceded him in death on October 4, 2020) and Florence Gulley.

Ernest was raised in Archer, Florida and attended Alachua County Public School. Worked as a Tile Setter a trade he leaned from his father.

Ernest...

Apr 8, 2025

Mrs. Emmie was born on June 26, 1942, to the late Margretta Jones Haynes and Paul Haynes. She was One(1) of the Twelve(12) children to this union.

Emmie was a homemaker who had a special passion for helping others. She was a mother of seven(7) children, Six(6) of them preceded her in death.

She leaves One(1) daughter, Joyce Emma Days(Pastor Ron) and...

Apr 3, 2025

Mar 18, 2025

Elder Emory Wade Greenlee was born on November 21, 1942, to the late Thomas Hugh

Greenlee and Emma Payne Greenlee in Pinetop, Glen St. Mary’s, FL. He is affectionately known as “Uncle Wade” to many who loved and cherished him.

Emory graduated from Williston Vocational High School in Williston, FL, and proudly served more than 2 years in the United States Army.

In...

Mar 16, 2025

Mar 10, 2025

Adolphus Lee Penny Jr. “A.J.” was born on March 22, 1984, to Adolphus and Donna Penny Sr in Gainesville, FL. He was a truckdriver receiving his Commercial Driver License (CDL) in 2018. He started his own trucking company Penny Trucking LLC in 2018 with his sister Candace.

He leaves to cherish his memories his son Brendon Penny, his significant other Amanda...

Feb 23, 2025

1939 Life Story 2025

Deacon Alvin “SUG” Nelson

 A Time to be born:

Alvin Nelson was born on June 28, 1939, to the late Alvie and Linar Nelson in Inverness, Florida. 

 A Time to Rest:

 Alvin transitioned on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in the Timber Ridge Nursing and Rehab Care Center.

 My Younger Years:

Alvin’s family had a small farm in Inverness, Florida. He...

Feb 7, 2025

Jan 19, 2025

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; In Him will I trust Psalm 91:1-2

REFLECTIONS OF LIFE

In Loving Memory of Queen Hester Gary

Queen Hester Gary, born February 25, 1940, in Bronson, Florida, was the...

Jan 19, 2025

Reflection of Life

I’m At Peace, My Soul Is Resting, I’m Free…

Pandora Campbell Bull 

 

Alpha: Born to her parents: John Jr. and Mary Agnes Campbell

Friday, February 26th, 1954, In Washington, Georgia.

 Education: Marion County, Public Schools

 Matrimonies: Robert Weathers, and Roger Bull

 Vocations: Purdue Poultry, All Saint Early Learning Center, and Kidsville2000, Inc.

 Spiritual Affiliation: St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Florida 

Omega: Saturday January 18th, 2025, at 3:27 PM

PAM Health...

Jan 17, 2025

Life Reflections

Kenneth Dwayne Traylor was born October 15, 1965 in Los Angeles, California to Delores McCray and Kurtis Traylor. He relocated to Gainesville, Florida at the age of 6 and attended Alachua County Public Schools and graduated from Eastside High School in 1984.

 Kenneth continued his education at Tennessee State University immediately after high school in the early 80’s before returning...

Jan 15, 2025

OBITUARY 

Mr. Kevin Orlando McBride (affectionately known as Kev-Mac) was born August 17, 1983, in Wurzburg Germany. He graduated from Mainland High school class of 2001. His previously and current employment was US Food service, and Uber.

Kevin was preceded in death by his grandparents Isadore and Betty Lee and Vernie B Sr. and Edna McBride. His Stepfather Kenneth L Moten Sr....

Jan 5, 2025

Our Angel

Vivian Inez Holloman

1966 “PENNY” 2025

 

Vivian Inez Holloman, who was affectionately known to her family and friends as “PENNY” was born to the late Cecil Holloman and Betty Johnson on February 27, 1966, in Chiefland, Florida. 

Vivian worked at Hardee’s in Chiefland, Florida in her years of strength and was led to Christ under the leadership of Pastor Donnell Sanders.

Vivian was...

Jan 5, 2025

Remembering Our Beloved

Mrs. Verda Mae Roberts Johnson

1930 “Lit Bit” 2025

 

Mrs. Verda was born on February 8th, 1930, in Williston, Florida to her loving parents Mr. Leroy “Butcher” Roberts and Mrs. Sandra Silla Watson Monroe. 

At a young age Mrs. Verda Mae “Lit Bit” gave her life to Christ. Her favorite pass time was reading the bible and learning the word of...

Dec 22, 2024

Mother Patsy Ann Franklin

A TIME TO BE BORN

Patsy was born October 16, 1950, to the late Medrow Smith, Sr., and Mattie Lue Howard in Pickens, Mississippi. Patsy was later born again as a Christian where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and later served as Head Mother at Unity Temple International Fellowship, Williston, Florida.

EDUCATION

She graduated from Lexington...