Durward Cadle
STARKE Durward Delmont “Mont” Cadle of Starke passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville. He was born May 4, 1934, in Rhodell, West Virginia, the only child of the late Robert A. “Gus” and Garnet Wood Cadle. He learned his trade of automobile body work at an early age and went to work at Montgomery Motors the day after graduation. He retired from Smith Transfer/America Carrier when the shop closed. He and his wife, Laverna, retired to Florida in 1997. They have attended the Sampson City Church of God for many years.
He is survived by Laverna Grizzell Cadle, his wife of 67 years; his sons, Monte Dale Cadle of Phoenix, Arizona, and Robert Eugene (Jennifer) Cadle of Charleston, West Virginia; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services were held at Archer-Milton Funeral Home on Saturday, April 9, with Pastor Gene Bass officiating. Burial followed Crosby Lake Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home, Lake Butler 386-496-2008 www.archerfuneralhome.com
Song of Solomon 5:16: “This is my beloved, this is my friend.”
PAID OBITUARY
Betty Dortch
LAKE CITY Betty Marie Dortch, 85, of Lake City, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022.
A celebration of life gathering will be held at Ms. Dortch’s home at 2855 SE C.R. 252, Lake City, 32025, on Saturday, April 16, at 2 p.m. All friends and family are welcome to attend.
Deborah Hanlon
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS Deborah (Debby) Wilkes Hanlon, 74 of Keystone Heights passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 in Starkewhile fiercely battling many medical challenges. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on Feb. 15, 1948 and grew up in Miami in the house behind her future husband, Reg. She went to Southern College in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and to Columbia Union College in Maryland; later becoming a teacher, wife, mother, friend and an Eshet Chayil, which is a Woman of Valor, a Proverbs 31 woman. “Darlin,” as she was known by many, was one of a kind; to be loved by her was to be truly blessed. We will cherish our many memories, and we, thankfully, are left with the remembrance of her smile and her love. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmo Wilkes: mother, Julia Wilkes; brothers, Joseph Wilkes and Herbert Wilkes; sister, Ann Schwab; son, Reginald Hanlon IV; granddaughter, Savannah Santos; and mother-in-law, Frances Hanlon, who she thought of as her second mother.
She is survived by her childhood friend and husband of 52 years, Reginald Hanlon III; son, Todd (Kristie) Hanlon; daughter, Elizabeth (Mike) Masters; and grandkids, and loved ones, Hope Masters, Collin Masters, Sam Hanlon, Cohen Hanlon, McKenzie Santos, Rod Hanlon, Alicia Hanlon, Matthew Hanlon, Jennifer Hanlon, Lonnie (Bev) Carney, and Bill Alvarez.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home, Lake Butler. 386-496-2008 www.archerfunerlahome.com
PAID OBITUARY
Charles Howard
LAKE BUTLER Charles Howard, 68, of Lake Butler, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at his home. He was born May 8, 1953, in Lake City, to Canova and Shirley (O’Steen) Howard. He was a lifelong resident of Union County. He was a true outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and anything on the farm. He loved life and his family. He was a unique man. He had a heart of gold on the inside and tough as lighter knot on the outside. He’d give you the shirt off his back and maybe a middle finger or two. He had a way to make you smile and want to be around him all day; and a way to make you madder than a hornet and slam the phone down or stomp off fighting mad. Probably his favorite pastime was to tell you how you messed it up, and how you ought to have done it. He was never scared of a good scrap and didn’t know how to back down from a challenge. He was who he was. He didn’t sugar coat himself or anything he said and you always knew where you stood with him. God surely broke the mold when he made him, which is good because the world never could have handled two, but it is sad because he was a one of kind and will be dearly missed by his family and those who truly knew him. He was preceded in death by his son, Chuck Howard.
He is survived by his son Zeb (Georgie) Howard of Lake Butler; grandchildren, Tatum, Gage, and Peyten Howard all of Lake Butler; his parents, Canova and Shirley Howard of Lake Butler; and brothers, Andy (Gigi) Howard, John (Melanie) Howard, and David (Ruth Ann) Howard.
A graveside service was held on Sunday, April 10, at Elzey Chapel Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home, Lake Butler. 386-496-2008. www.ArcherFuneralHome.com
PAID OBITUARY
Kelly Mullen
Kelly Jo Mullen, 67, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, March 25, 2022. She was born on Dec. 15, 1954, to the late Richard and Elayne Mullen in Antigo, Wisconsin. Her parents owned a motel there and she would work helping her mother in the motel. At an early age, she had a love of horses; and she had several horses during her lifetime that she dearly loved and cared for. She was in competitions with her horses and won trophies and ribbons. She attended school in Wisconsin and later moved to Melbourne where she graduated high school. She went to college at Barry University and graduated in 1988 with a bachelor’s degree in professional studies. She had several jobs throughout her life from driving a truck, engineering, and a quality analyst in medical software. She moved to Union County in 2000 and designed, supervised, and assisted with building a barn, pole barns, large carport, and installing fencing around her property. She bred, trained, and raised Arabian horses. She designed and supervised the building of her home. Before her health declined, she was out mending fences, riding her horses, and driving the tractor. She wanted her two horses, Kaltronna and Tron, to be well taken care of upon her death and arranged for trusted friends to care for them. She had many friends that she thought of as her family. She was an avid Green Bay Packers and Florida Gators fan.
Services were held on April 13, at Morningstar Baptist Church, Lake Butler with Pastor Michael Divine officiating. Burial was at Fort Call Cemetery under the direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home 386-496-2008 http://www.archerfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, you can donate to Horses Without Humans Rescue, 6191 US 129, Bell, 32619. www.horseswithouthuman.org.
PAID OBITUARY
Ray Paddock Sr.
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS Ray Elliot Paddock Sr., 75, of Keystone Heights passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at UF Shands in Gainesville. He was born in Libertyville, Illinois to the late Robert Stuckney and Hellen Marie Neumann. He was raised in Libertyville and graduated from Lake Forest high school. Shortly after high school he joined the United States Air Force. On May 24, 1969 he married the love of his life, Mary Klein Paddock. Together they spent almost 53 wonderful years in many different locations around the United States. They settled in Keystone Heights in 1980 to make it their forever home. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, tinkering with different projects. He could fix anything he put his hands on. He treated everyone as a friend and truly had a heart for putting others needs before his own. More than anything, he loved his family and spent his life making sure they knew they were loved and protected. He was proceeded in death by his parents; his daughter, Helen Marie Paddock; and son Ray Paddock Jr.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary K. Paddock of Keystone Heights; children, Kathy Paddock of Keystone Heights; Diane (David) Rowland of Orange Park; daughter-in-law, Denai Paddock; brothers, Billy (Patty) Paddock, Donny (Lorrie) Paddock, Robert Paddock, Jimmy (Gay) Paddock, Richard (Carolyn) Paddock; sister, Sharron (George) Stang; and grandchildren, Taylor, Michael, Aiden, Colton, Ray III, Jensie, and Brett.
A graveside Celebration of Life was held on Friday, April 8, at Keystone Heights Cemetery with Rev. Michael Moore officiating.
Arrangements wer under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke. 904-964-5757. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.
PAID OBITUARY
John Rimes Jr.
WORTHINGTON SPRINGS On Friday, April 8, 2022, Captain John D. Rimes Jr., of Worthington Springs, took his final flight at the age of 85, leaving behind his crew: loving wife of 63 years, Lessie Rimes; daughter, Tammy Rimes of Colorado; sons, John (Betty) Rimes and Jeff (Keri) Rimes all of Worthington Springs; honorary son, Tiger “Ron” Rodrigue of Santa Rosa Beach; nine grandchildren, Saum, Shireen, Sierra, Caroline (Colby), Madison, Jonathan (Cassandra), Elliot, Miles (Anna), and Taylor; five great-grandchildren, Itsy, Chanel, Olivia, Alynna, Hunter; sister, Mary Lou (Tom) Carter of Orange Park; and a host of extended family.
Infamously credited with inventing copper wire because of his ability to stretch a penny, humble beginnings instilled a fiscal conservative nature in him. Born on Sept. 25, 1936, in Worthington Springs, to J.D. and Mary Rimes, he grew up in Worthington Springs and was a 1954 graduate of Union County High School. Desiring to further his education, he had to work to pay his way at the University of Florida. While at UF, majoring in agriculture economics, he joined the ROTC program. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Navy and began flight training at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola. During his service, he was stationed in Patuxent River, Maryland; Argentia, Newfoundland; and Jacksonville. He completed missions such as flying the Lockheed Constellation North Barriers between Iceland and Russia during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He returned to Jacksonville where he served as a Navy flight instructor. After he was Honorably Discharged from the Navy, his love for flying carried over into the civilian life where he was a captain for commercial airlines, National Airlines and Pan Am Airlines. He flew 727’s and DC-10’s both internationally and domestically for 23 years. He was a member of the Worthington Springs United Methodist Church and this is where he met the love of his life, Lessie Munn. In 1959, the couple married in that little church with $10 to their names. Hardships and financial struggles drove him to become an entrepreneur. He enjoyed developing, cultivating, and building various businesses that ranged from restaurants like The Iron Horse, apartment complexes, mobile home parks, air parks, garages, and ranching. His “what we need to do” mentality allowed him to be successful and provide for his family. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed gardening, ballroom dancing, telling jokes, and, of course, bargain hunting.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 15, at 11 a.m. at that same little church, Worthington Springs Community Church (formerly United Methodist Church). The family will receive friends for a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at the church. Services will be officiated by Brother Art Peterson. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made, in his honor, to the Worthington Springs Community Church or St. Jude’s Children Hospital.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home, Lake Butler. 386-496-2008. www.ArcherFuneralHome.com
PAID OBITUARY
Celia Spillman
Celia Katherine (Doverspike) Spillman was born on November 29, 1938 in Armstrong County, Redbank Township, PA and passed on to her Heavenly Father’s eternal Kingdom on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Palatka, Putnam County, FL. She was the daughter of Melvin Eugene Doverspike & Mable Marie (Miller) Doverspike.
She was preceded in death by her eldest son, Michael R. Spillman, her father and mother and six siblings: Martha, Gerald, Truman, Savinna, Everett and, Roy Cedric. She leaves behind her husband, Larry E. Spillman, of 62 years marriage. She also leaves four children: (James) Cheryl Craig of Grayson, KY; Gayle May of Middleburg, FL; Katherine Spillman of Keystone Heights, FL; Stephen (Angelika) Spillman of Middleburg, FL.
Surviving grandchildren include, Robert Michael Adkins (Ashland, KY), James Michael Spillman (Lake Butler, FL), Soner (Stephanie) Acar (Jacksonville, FL), Hakim Acar (Germany); Zachary (Tiffany) Craig (Grayson, KY), Caleb (Alexis) Craig (Grayson, KY); C Sean May (Keystone Heights, FL); Craig Spillman (Keystone Heights, FL), James Spillman (Macclenny, FL), Benjamin (Zavannah) Ackman (Colorado Springs, CO),
Sarah Ackman (Lawtey, FL), Hannah Ackman (Middleburg, FL). Great-Grandchildren include: Caroline Craig, Everly Craig, Laney Craig, Adalyn Craig, Riley Craig, Lucas Xavier Barfield, Anastasia Raye Spillman, Brantley Permenter and Zandria Ackman. She also leaves three younger siblings: Harold (Joy) Doverspike, Ken (Judy) Doverspike and, Lyle (Barbara) Doverspike, all of Franklin, PA.
Celia was raised in the Nazarene faith and often sang in church services with her dad and siblings. She attended Franklin High School, Franklin, PA (Class of 1957) and participated in FFA, Girls’ Glee Club, the Literary Club, the Driving Club, was the FHA President and, was on the Jr. Prom Committee and the Candy Committee. She joyfully attended her 50th High School reunion and kept up with several of her high school classmates throughout her entire life. She met PFC Larry Spillman (US Army) in Washington, DC while she was employed as a file clerk for the CAA (now the FAA). They were married on June 9th, 1958 at the Nazarene Church in Franklin, PA.
She faithfully and lovingly raised five children: Michael R (Sabine) Spillman, (James) Cheryl Craig (Grayson, KY), Gayle May (Middleburg, FL), Katherine D. Spillman (Keystone Heights, FL) and, Stephen (Angelika) Spillman (Middleburg, FL). She attended First Baptist Church, Keystone Heights, prior to becoming home bound. While an active member, she enjoyed Sunday School, singing in the choir and participating in Women on Mission (formerly WMU).
She also enjoyed caring for the infants and toddlers at First Baptist Day Care. Her hobbies included stamp collecting, drawing, painting, sewing and quilting, cooking and canning, gardening and, decorating for Christmas. She will be sorely missed by all who loved and knew her. Arrangements will be made at a later date and time. You may donate to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in memoriam.
PAID OBITUARY
Gayle Todor
HOLLY HILL Gayle Moore Todor, 82, of Holly Hill, formerly of Starke, passed away in Edgewater on Saturday, March 26, 2022. She was born in Gainesville on Oct. 31, 1939 to the late Fred and Mary “Boyer” Moore. She was an active member of the Volusia County Gator Club. She was a long-time Florida Gator Football ticket holder, collected every type of UF memorabilia she could find, and even used the email handle “gatorgayle.”
She is survived by her children, Jeff (Sherry) Torode of Pompano Beach, Scott (Cecilia) Todor of St. Augustine, and Brad (Renee) Todor of Holly Hill; siblings, Chuck (Celia) Moore of Cooper City, Reeney Housman of Jacksonville, Mickey (Denise) Moore of Lawtey, and Jimmy Moore of White Springs; grandchildren, Jordan Torode, Harper Torode, Steven Todor, Stephanie Todor and Crystal Pickus; and one great-grandchild, Sage Megowan.
A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. on August 13 at Kingsley Lake Civic Center, 6109 Kingsley Lake Drive, Starke.
Arrangements are by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 620 E. Nona Street, Starke. www.jonesgallagherfh.com
PAID OBITUARY
Christy Wilkerson
LAKE BUTLER Christy Hilda Wilkerson, 61, of Lake Butler, died Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Haven Hospice in Lake City. She was born on April 13, 1960, to Abbie and Hilda (Fair) Pickett. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Nicki Crews; mother; sister, Abbie Pickett; and the father of her children, Billy Wilkerson.
She is survived by her son, Billy (Moon) Wilkerson of Lake Butler; five grandchildren; and a host of extended family.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home, Lake Butler. 386-496-2008. www.ArcherFuneralHome.com
