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 dedicated four years to serving his country with the Army and Merchant Marines. His honorable military service shaped him into the determined and resilient man he became. After returning from his military duties, he settled in Lake Butler and embarked on a fulfilling career as a handyman. He took great pride in his work and gained a reputation for being reliable, skilled, and kind-hearted. Fishing was one of his greatest passions; especially going down to the riverbank. With a green thumb, he also had an impressive garden that flourished under his care. However, what truly made his heart swell with happiness was gathering loved ones together for fish fries or cookouts. No matter the occasion, he ensured everyone felt welcomed and appreciated. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings, Barbara Ann Opachick, James Addison, Paul Addison, and Hargart Addison.
He is survived by his children, Sheryl (Mike) Bielling, Linda Sumner, Lisa (Daniel) Tollefsrud, Kim Addison, and Dewey Addison Jr.; grandchildren, Adrian Hurst, Shanell Harrell, Mathew Cowger, Tony Cowger, Marcia Williams, Brittney Gaskins, Daniel Tollefsrud, Savanna Tollefsrud, and Ayden Addison; great-grandchildren: Jayden Jenkins, Graci Jenkins, Madilynn Holland, Ryland Gaskins, De’Asia Harris, Lilynna Cowger, Khloe Cowger, and Gabriele Cowger; sister, Pauline Prescott; and a host of extended family and friends.
Visitation services were held on Thursday, Jan. 4, at Archer-Milton Funeral Home. The funeral service will be on Friday, Jan. 5, at 1 p.m., also at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home. 386-496-2008 www.ArcherFuneralHome.com
PAID OBITUARY
George Fleming Jr.
George Warren Fleming Jr., 70, of Keystone Heights died at his home Wednesday, Dec 20, 2023.
Survivors are his children Melissa Campbell, George Fleming III, and Damian Fleming; siblings, Kathy Swearingen and Michael Fleming; and numerous grand and great-grandchildren.
There are no scheduled services at this time.
Arrangements are by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 340 E. Walker Drive, Keystone Heights 32656. 352-473-3176. www.jonesgallagherfh.com
Jeanette Hendricks
Jeanette Hendricks, 93, of Lake Butler passed away on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at Windsor Manor in Starke. She grew up in High Springs, the baby girl of Raymond and Ethel Ryals. She played basketball for the High Springs “Sandspurs” and graduated from High Springs High School in 1949. In the spring of 1951, on a visit with her brother and sister-in-law in Dunedin, she met Bryan Hendricks, a country boy from Union County who was working for the railroad after his tour of duty in the Navy. They were married on Nov. 18, 1951. In just a few years they became parents to three children: Stephen (1953), Linda (1954), and Joe (1956). Seemingly overnight, she went from a carefree teenage girl to a young mom with a husband, and three babies, with bottles and diapers everywhere. Admittedly, she had to learn to cook quickly since she said she didn’t even know how to boil water. When the kids started school, she began her 32-year career driving a school bus for the Union County School District. She loved her job and had great rapport with kids. She quickly became the primary driver on class field trips, band, FFA and athletic trips. She knew the best route through the woods to Dixie County or down the interstate to Orlando or Atlanta. She was “Google Maps” before Google Maps was invented. Her favorite role began when she became a grandmother. She was the taxi driver for all the grandkids to dental appointments, she was the nurse when they got sick at school, and she was the errand runner when they needed a sheet of poster board or a few dozen cupcakes. “Grannie” was the ‘go- to’ person for whatever was needed. She was at every steer show, recital, ball game, graduation, wedding or birthday party. She loved all family activities. Sunday dinner after church was a family tradition that she had established and cherished. She loved Christmas Eve brunch, Hendricks Family Thanksgiving, birthday parties and cookouts at the lake. She was always ready for an adventure. If anyone mentioned the words “let’s go” or “trip,” she was ready! All she needed to do was grab her purse, the bag that she kept packed, and head out the door. She welcomed in every new family member and was actually at the hospital when almost every one of her 20 great-grandchildren were born. She was not impressed with the trappings of style or status. She had no idea who Liz Claiborn or Louis Vuitton were. She was perfectly content with a dress or purse from Penney’s or Belk’s. She loved to serve others in her family, her church or neighborhood. She was a worker in the trenches, cooking, cleaning and caring for others. She was never interested in recognition or praise, she just loved people. She was an amazing example of someone with a servant’s heart, reflecting Christ’s love for others. In the last few months, as her dementia worsened, she tended to tell you exactly what she thought, not mincing any words. This strong, determined inner strength carried her through many of those 72 years of marriage and child-rearing, when she said that she would just go out behind the barn, have a good cry, and then “carry on.” She never understood why today’s wives and mothers have to go on weekend getaways and shopping trips to cope with today’s problems. “They need to stay home and take care of their families,” she often declared. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Bryan; her parents; Raymond and Ethel Ryals; her sister, Betty (Lowman) Beville; and brother, Robert (Johnnie) Ryals.
She is survived by her three children, Stephen (JoAnn) Hendricks, Linda (Phillip) Johns, Joe (Debbie) Hendricks; seven grandchildren: Stephanie (Danny) Christmas, Blake Dicks, Jason (Angie) Hendricks, Jodi (Jeff) England, Kellie (Jessie) Rhoades, Stacie (Richard) Cason and Brad (Sarai) Dicks; 20 Great grandchildren, Macy, Evan, and Molly Christmas, Seth (Haley), Gage, and Jordan Hendricks, Ella, Grant, Jesse, and Kenna Dicks, Lexi England, Tanner, Judd and Tripp Connell, Andie Jo Rhoades, Landon, Clayton, Allie, Alston and Aubrie Cason; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, David & Ann Hendricks, Vernon & Janet Hendricks, Donald & Lois Hendricks, and Pam Hendricks. A multitude of nieces and nephews lovingly called her “Aunt Net.”
A visitation was held on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Archer-Milton Funeral Home. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Jan. 4, at Lake Butler Church of Christ. She was laid to rest immediately following the service at Hendricks Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home. 386-496-2008 www.ArcherFuneralHome.com
PAID OBITUARY
Paul Jenkins Jr.
Mr. Paul Leon Jenkins Jr., born on Aug. 18, 1958 in Starke, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 at North Florida Regional Hospital in Starke. He was a graduate of Bradford High School. After graduating from college, he earned an associate’s degree. He served in the United States Army.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion AME Church in Lawtey. Interment will be held at the DeSue Cemetery in Starke (Pleasant Grove). Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 5, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the Carl and Elaine D Haile Memorial Chapel/Haile Funeral Home, 802 Oak St., Starke 32091 904-964-7905. The cortège will form on Saturday, Jan. 6, at 10:30 a.m. at the residence of Mr. Jenkins, 17927 N.W. 62nd Ave., Starke, 32091.
PAID OBITUARY
Joan McDonald
Joan Waters McDonald, 80, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at Haven Hospice in Lake City. She was born on June 9, 1943, in her beloved hometown of Lake Butler to the late Lonnie “L.V.” and Georgia Martin Waters. She devoted many years of service to the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office as a dispatcher, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of her community. Outside of work, she found happiness in gardening. Her green thumb was evident in the vibrant flowers and thriving plants that adorned her home. Tending to her garden brought her immense joy and allowed her creativity to bloom alongside the flowers she nurtured. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Dean Underhill; and siblings, Eloise Monds, Earl Waters, Alvin Waters, Mary Jane Waters, and Correne Stringer.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Peter McDonald; her children, Joan “Beth” (Bob) Boone of Lake Butler and Dale (Maria) Underhill of Starke; grandchildren, Jennifer (Justin) Hollingsworth, Samantha (Billy) Brooks, Dale Underhill, Athens Underhill, and Andrea Underhill; her great-grandchildren, Preston, Gracelyn, Tyrus, Rosie, Isaiah, Wesley, Ryker, and Benjamin; siblings, Ted (Jean) Waters, Robert (Pat) Waters, Margaret Stansel, Jeanette (Jake) Bielling, and Madeline (Mark) Richardson; and a host of extended family and friends.
On Monday, Jan. 8, friends and family will gather to pay their respects and celebrate her remarkable life. Visitation will take place from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Archer-Milton Funeral Home. This will be followed by a funeral service beginning 2 p.m. She will be laid to rest immediately following the service at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home. 386-496-2008 www.ArcherFuneralHome.com
PAID OBITUARY
Barbara Norman
Barbara Ann Norman, 87, of Starke, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born in Lee on April 24, 1936, to the late William Hinton Jackson and Louise Bass Jackson. She was raised in Lee and graduated from cosmetology school in Jacksonville. In the early 1960s she made Bradford County her forever home. She enjoyed a long successful career as a cosmetologist. She owned and operated her beauty salon for years and enjoyed styling hair for all the residents at Windsor Manor Nursing Home. One of her greatest honors was helping make loved ones at Archie Tanner Funeral Home beautiful for their families. She was a devoted wife to James “Buck” Norman and loyal companion to Jim Buehne for 18 years after Buck’s passing. She enjoyed adventures at sea on many cruise excursions and the peacefulness of fishing. For years she attended Pine Level Baptist Church and in the last six years became a member of Keystone Methodist Church. More than anything, she loved her family and especially loved spending time with her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Hinton Jackson and Louise Bass Jackson; and loving husband, James “Buck” Norman.
She is survived by her son, Tim (Joanie) Norman of Starke; companion, Jim Buehne of Starke; brother, Leroy “Roy” (Clifford) Jackson of Starke; sister, Joyce (Damon) Melton of Starke; grandchildren, Andrew (Brittany) Norman and Seth (Chelsea) Norman; and great-grandchildren, Emma, Kylie, Chase and Luca.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. at Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel with Rev. Melanie J. Fierbaugh officiating. Interment will follow at Crosby Lake Cemetery. The family will receive friends an hour prior at the funeral home.
Arrangements are 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
William Sewell Jr.
William Dennis Sewell Jr., 80, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023 after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, William D. Sewell Sr. and Ruth Leigh Suratt Sewell; and his sister, Peggy Harris.
Survivors are his wife, Shirley Dampier Sewell of Lake Butler; daughters, Tammy Ann Olive of Coco and Terry Ann (Darren) Smith; stepsons, Joseph (Tammy) Thomas and Frankie Lee (Sandy) Thomas; and two grandchildren.
Final memorialization will be by cremation.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home. 386-496-2008 www.ArcherFuneralHome.com
Ernest Vaughn
Mr. Ernest “Pete” Vaughn was born on Jan. 12, 1952, in Jacksonville and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023.
He is survived by his wife, Sheryl Vaughn; brother, Larry Vaughn; sister, Serena Phillips; niece, Lauren Atkins and nephew, Robert Vaughn.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
