Aubrey Lee Miller
Jul 12, 2026
Aubrey Lee Miller, age 78, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026. He was born on July 6, 1948.
Aubrey was a proud 1966 graduate of Hamilton High School. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he faithfully served his country for 21 years as a radar mechanic. His military service was one of his greatest sources...
Billy Clyde Snipes
Jul 7, 2026
Billy Clyde Snipes, 81, of Jennings, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, at Haven Hospice in Lake City, Florida.
Billy was born on September 21, 1944, in Hahira, Georgia, to the late Arthur and Louise Garner Snipes. One of seven children, he lived a life centered on faith, family, and service to his community.
He was the devoted husband of...
Billie Jean Weaver
Jul 7, 2026
Billie Jean Hunter Weaver, age 85, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Suwannee Valley Nursing Center in Jasper, Florida.
Billie was born on November 7, 1940, to the late William "Son" Hunter and Olivia "Dolly" DeLoach Hunter. She was a lifelong resident of Echols County. Billie was a seamstress and homemaker and was of the...
Christopher Adam Kinsey
Jul 1, 2026
On July 1st, 2026, Christopher Adam Kinsey, 49, of Echols County, Georgia, was welcomed into the warm embrace and eternal care of our Heavenly Father. Born on July 9th, 1976, to Ronald and Lisa Kinsey, Christopher grew into a man whose warmth, humor, and bright spirit made life richer for everyone blessed to know him.
To his family, Christopher was a...
Ronald Darley Kinsey
Jul 1, 2026
On July 1st, 2026, Ronald Darley Kinsey, 72, of Echols County, Georgia, finished his earthly walk and was welcomed into the arms of our Heavenly Father. Born on March 20th, 1954, in Valdosta, Georgia to Paul Wesley Kinsey Sr. and Grace Darley Kinsey, Ron grew up as the youngest brother in a lively, loving family. His gentle nature, quick humor,...
William Dariel Kato
Jun 26, 2026
William D. Kato (Bill) 87, of White Springs Florida passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Bill was born on May, 30, 1939 in Alma Georgia to the late Elmer and Nellie Kato.
Bill was a jack of many trades. The one career he chose was truck driving. He drove for 42 years, where he...
Harry "Trammell" Reid III
Jun 24, 2026
Harry "Trammell" Reid, III, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, following an extended illness. He was 59 years old.
Born on December 31, 1966, in Gainesville, Florida, Trammell was the beloved son of the late Harry Trammell Reid, Jr. and Mary Lou Owens Reid. He loved his mother deeply, and the bond they shared remained a constant source of strength...
Jesse "Teddy" Gilbert Caruthers Jr.
Jun 20, 2026
Jesse G. Caruthers Jr., 71, passed away peacefully at home on June 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on October 29, 1954, Jesse was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, public servant, and man of steadfast faith. He spent many years in the cattle industry, proudly served his community as a County Commissioner for 12 years and was...
Helen Deloris Rodgers
Jun 19, 2026
Helen Deloris Rodgers, 77, of Wellborn, Florida, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at HCA Florida Lake City Hospital while in the compassionate care of Haven Hospice.
Born on October 14, 1948, Helen was the daughter of the late Riley Harper and the late Louise Small. She retired from Levi Strauss after many years of dedicated service. Helen was a loving...
James Darryl Bass
Jun 19, 2026
James Darryl Bass, 65, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Born on April 16, 1961, in Palatka, Florida, Darryl was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, and friend. On June 28, 1980, he married the love of his life, Josephine "Jo" Bass. Together they shared 43 wonderful years of marriage, raising their two daughters,...
Lloyd "Buck" Frederick Arthur Sr.
Jun 16, 2026
Lloyd Fredrick Arthur, known to so many as "Buck," passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 16, 2026, at the age of 93, at the Lake City, Florida VA. He was a man who lived a full and remarkable life, one built on hard work, quiet strength, and a deep love for the people around him.
Buck was born on...
George Edward Clay Jr.
Jun 9, 2026
On June 9, 2026, George Clay passed away peacefully at home. George was born in Arcadia, Florida, on November 3, 1929, to George and Willie Bell Clay and grew up in Jasper, Florida. He entered the Navy in 1946 and served honorably for 23 years retiring with the rank of Chief Petty Officer in 1969. While enlisted, he earned a...
Ernie "Jake" Edwood Blanton Jr.
Jun 7, 2026
Ernie “Jake” Edwood Blanton Jr., 70, passed away suddenly at his home on June 7, 2026.
Jake was born on October 16, 1955, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Ernie Blanton Sr. and Joyce Weldon. He married his loving wife, Priscilla Sue Blanton, and together they raised three sons and built a life centered on family and faith.
Jake worked for Occidental (Nutrien)...
Jasper "Jay" Thomas Bridges III
May 27, 2026
Jasper "Jay" Thomas Bridges III, 77, of Jasper, passed away peacefully at Haven Hospice on May 27, 2026, following a lengthy illness.
Jay was born in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late Tom and Doris Bridges. A 1966 graduate of Hamilton County High School, he spent much of his life working in the timber industry as a landowner, logger, and timber purchaser.
Jay...
Mary K. Herndon
May 17, 2026
Mary K. Herndon passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Nashville, Georgia, to Bernice and Pauline Simmons, Mary later made her home in Clyattville, Georgia, where she married the love of her life, Ola Junior Herndon. The two shared 61 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in 2024. Together...
Guadalupe Ortega Jr.
May 13, 2026
Guadalupe Ortega Jr. passed away on May 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at the Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, Georgia, after a long and hard battle with cancer.
He was born on March 10, 1980, in Naples, Florida, to Guadalupe Ortega Sr. and Pureza Ortega. In 1989, the family moved to Jennings, Florida, where Guadalupe was raised and later...
Lori Ellen Crews Peace
May 9, 2026
Lori Ellen Crews Peace, 58, "Mama," a resident of Clinton, LA, died on Saturday, May 9, 2026. She was a native of Jasper, FL.
There was a visitation at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Zachary, LA, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 1 p.m. until memorial services at 3 p.m.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Glen Lafayette Peace,...
Riley John "Johnny" Huchingson
May 9, 2026
Riley John “Johnny” Huchingson passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 9, 2026.
Johnny was born on August 3, 1962, in Largo, Florida, to the late Stafford Huchingson and Doris Johnson. A true Floridan at heart Johnny loved anything that involved the water - whether it was fishing on the Gulf or spending peaceful days out on the river. He...
Martha Dees Morgan
May 8, 2026
Martha Dees Morgan, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home on May 8, 2026, surrounded in love by her son and daughter.
Martha had a lifelong love of academics, sports, art, and music. She was the Valedictorian of White Springs High School, Class of 1956, Miss White Springs High, and an exceptional basketball player. She married her high school sweetheart,...
Wendell Waters
Apr 29, 2026
Wendell Waters passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at Big Bend Hospice Center in Tallahassee following a battle with cancer.
He was born on May 21, 1957, to Maureen and Riley Waters and was raised in Jasper, Florida. In 1991, he married the love of his life, Donna Waters, and together they spent 26 years raising their family before her...
