Obituaries

Dewey Addison Sr. Dewey Gilford Addison Sr., 86, known for his skills as a handyman and for selling his famous peanuts, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, at his home in Lake Butler. He was born on May 8, 1937, in Raiford to the late Lee and Erma Johns Addison. In his youth, he … Read more

James Breeden James “Billy” Hartwell Breeden, 91, of Melrose died Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, at Haven Hospice E. T. York Care Center in Gainesville. Survivors are his children, Charles W. (Mia) Breeden, Terry Ruth (Dewayne) Stidham, James M. (Ruth) Breeden and Theresa Webster; and extended family members. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Dec. 27, at … Read more

William Carter William Thomas Carter, 82, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, in Hartwell, Georgia. Known to his family and friends as “Bill,” he was born in Lawtey on Oct. 28, 1941, to Carl “Bub” and Mildred Carter and was raised off Carter Road, where he was more commonly known by his childhood nickname, “Tommy.” … Read more

Betty Allen Betty Jean Lawrence Allen died Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at the Middleburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, where she had resided for the last year of her life. She was born in Palatka in 1928 to William Robert Lawrence Sr. and Rosa Pink Lawrence. She graduated from Mellon High School in 1946. Her senior … Read more

Edwin Johns Mr. Edwin Franklin Johns, 85, of Starke passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville. He was born July 8, 1938, in Theressa to the late Thornton and Oweida Lucille (Hall) Johns and was a lifelong area resident. He was a member of Sampson City Church of … Read more

  Suzanne Austin Mrs. Suzanne “Susie” Austin, 64, of Melrose passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka.  She was born Dec. 16, 1958, on Long Island, New York to Gerard and Terry (Florio) Kissane. She was a homemaker and loved fishing and taking trips to Steinhatchee, but her … Read more

  Beverly Creighton Beverly Cruise Creighton, 81, of Lawtey, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, in Starke.  She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Paula Ralston; and one brother. Survivors are her husband, Paul Creighton; children, Diane (Rick) Hart, Michael (Lola) Creighton, Connie (Raymond) Williams, Christine Taylor, John (Joy) Creighton, Stephanie (Gilbert) Barrett; two … Read more

  Arnold Brice Arnold “Papa Jiggy” Clarence Brice Jr., 72, of Lawtey died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Syracuse, New York on July 15, 1951, to the late Arnold Clarence Brice Sr. and Marian Louise Brice. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Richard and Robert … Read more

Loyal Aldridge Jr. Rev. Loyal E. Aldridge Jr., 70, born on April 26, 1953, in Starke, passed on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. He attended the local schools of Bradford County. He was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. He was self-employed as the owner and operator of Rabbit Lawn Service. He leaves to … Read more