Larry Crawford
Larry Lorenza Crawford, 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in Gainesville surrounded by his family. He was born April 23, 1946 in Starke to Zary and Reba Crawford. He was the youngest child of 10, with four brothers and five sisters. He graduated from Bradford High School, then attended college at Brigham Young University. After school, he went on to own and operate many businesses; he was a true entrepreneur. While being his own boss, he had the chance to work alongside his children and family and he loved being able to do that. He loved Florida Gator football and being outdoors. Most of all, he loved his family. He will be dearly missed by them.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Mary ‘Denise’ Crawford; children, Terri (Daren) Williams, Traci (Matt) Waters, Chad (Sarah) Crawford; grandchildren, Delaney Crosby, Landen Waters, Brooklyn and Claude Crawford, Josh, Tyler, Kara, and Lisa; brother, Ronald Crawford; and many nephews and nieces.
A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to Haven Hospice.
PAID OBITUARY
Roger Gilmore
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS Roger Dale Gilmore, 71, of Keystone Heights died at his home on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. He was born in Palatka on Sept. 15, 1950, to the late Marshall and Mildred (Bohannon) Gilmore. He graduated from Clay High in 1969, then served in the United States Air Force.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Arrangements are by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 340 E. Walker Drive, Keystone Heights, 352-473-3176 www.jonesgallagherfh.com
Patricia Lape
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS Patricia “Pat” Ann Lape, 74, of Keystone Heights passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay County in Middleburg with her loving family by her side. She was born in Gainesville on Aug. 17, 1947, to the late Gordon Parker and Dorothy Glisson Parker. She was raised in Gainesville, where she resided while attending school. She married the love of her life, David William Lape, in 1989 and they enjoyed 33 years of happy marriage. She and David enjoyed their time in Jacksonville, where they raised their sweet children. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, whose main passion in life was her family. She took pride in tending to her family and their needs, and thoroughly enjoyed being a homemaker. In 1996, they made Keystone Heights their forever home, where they had a peaceful property, and she enjoyed gardening. She enjoyed the aesthetics and sweet fragrance of her flowers, and the simpleness of country living. She loved her Lord and Savior, and enjoyed attending the in-home assembly church, which was of the Pentecostal faith. More than anything, she loved spending time with her family and making precious memories. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Linda Faye Parker; son-in-law, Michael Elliott; and sister-in-law, Dee Glisson.
She is survived by her loving husband, David Lape, of Keystone Heights; children, Linda L. Elliott and Sharon P. Daugherty, both of Keystone Heights, Denise (Archie) Bennett of Callahan, and David Tetstone of Keystone Heights; stepson, Christopher (Cherie Hodges) Lape of Jacksonville Beach; brother, Kenneth Glisson of Keystone Heights; grandchildren, Christopher, Joshua, Matthew, Chelsey (Ron), Amber (Matt), Eric, Becky, Michael, Stephen, Lydia, Riley, Alan, Brandon, Ryan, Kayla, David, and Caitlyn; and great-grandchildren, Jayden, Ronald “Little Ron”, Raiden, and Carson; along with numerous extended family members and friends, who she loved dearly.
A graveside Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 2, at 11 a.m. at Dedan Cemetery, 13883 SW C.R. 231, Brooker, with Pastor Jerry Daniel officiating.
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
Ida Mast
LAKE BUTLER Ida Mabel (Bear) Mast, 73, of Lake Butler, went home to her eternal reward on Friday, March 25, 2022 after suffering a heart attack. She was born on June 2, 1948, in Lima, Ohio to Clarence S. and Mary E. (Brunk) Bear. She grew up in Ohio and on April 6, 1974, married Lawrence (David) Mast. The two surrendered their lives to Christ and spent their 48 years of marriage in faithful service to God and others. They had six children, who she loved dearly. She showed the love of Jesus to many through cooking, sewing, and helping others. She also enjoyed traveling, camping, and flowers. In 2004 they moved to Lake Butler from North Carolina to help plant the Sante Fe Mennonite Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lily; her parents; and brothers, Gaylord, Raymond, Frank, and Willis Bear.
She is survived by her loving husband, Lawrence (David) Mast of Lake Butler; sons, Ivan (Jennifer) Mast of Virginia, LaVern (Evelyn) Mast of Lake Butler, Wendell (Jodi) Mast of North Carolina, Dwayne (Lynelle) Mast of Arkansas, and Dwight (Susita) Mast of Lake Butler; grandchildren, Gwenette, Brooke, Joelle, Kaden, Mindy, Lucy, LaVaughn, Trenton (Brooke), Colton, JoLyn, Regan, Bailey, Jackson, McKenzie, and Keaton; siblings, George (Mary Ellen) Bear and Stanley (Virginia) Bear all of Ohio, Louise (Ernest) Birky of Oregon, and Arvilla (Richard) Frieson of California; sisters-in- law, Verba Bear of Ohio, Judy Bear of Alberta, Canada, and Elmeda Bear of Lake Butler; and a host of extended family.
A funeral to honor her will be held on Wednesday, March 30, at 2 p.m. at Christ Central in Lake City with Jason Miller officiating. She will be interred immediately following the funeral at Sante Fe Mennonite Church Cemetery. A visitation and viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 29, from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. and again from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Christ Central in Lake City.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home, Lake Butler. 386-496-2008. www.ArcherFuneralHome.com
PAID OBITUARY
Morris Norman
GRAHAM Morris ‘Wayne” Norman, 76, of Graham gained his wings on Monday, March 7, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside, in Jacksonville. He was born Aug. 19, 1945 in Raiford to Leamon and Beulah (Browning) Norman. He lived his entire life moving between Miami and Starke; eventually calling Starke his home. Prior to retirement, he worked in construction; building whatever you needed. He never met a stranger. If he knew you he would reminisce with you as long as you wanted. If by chance, he didn’t know you, he would still talk with you. And before the end of the conversation he knew your family member from selling them strawberries; or “Oh yeah, I put A/C work in their home.” Or, “I done a concrete job for them” and, in reality, he had. He was an avid fisherman; he told stories of how he caught fish by throwing a “stick of dynamite” in the water so all the fish would jump in the boat. His prize fish was a 13.75 pound bass that he caught in Kingsley Lake.
He is survived by his wife, Yvonne (Reed) Norman; children, Ronnie Norman of Gainesville, Elisha Norman of Graham; siblings, Marie Wilson of Starke, and Danny Norman of Lawtey; grandchildren, Tyler (Shelie) Palmer of Irmo, South Carolina, Taylor Palmer of Greenville, South Carolina, Nate Norman of Tampa, Zack Norman of Lake Butler; and a great-grandson, Maddox Osborne of Irmo, South Carolina.
His grand entrance into heaven will be celebrated on Friday, May 6, at 12 p.m. at the New Covenant Baptist, 863 E. Brownlee St., Starke.
PAID OBITUARY
Cornelia Simmons
LAWTEY Cornelia R. Simmons, 89, of Lawtey passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville. A lifelong resident of Lawtey, she attended the schools of Bradford County. She retired from Bradford County Hospital as a Certified Nurse Aide.
She is survived by two sons, Cleveland Simmons, and Bruce E. Simmons; two brothers: Haywood Randolph, and James Randolph; a sister, Mary Lewis; eight grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and grieving friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, in the True Vine Outreach Ministries Church, 422 St. Claire St., Starke. Interment will be at Peetsville Cemetery in Lawtey, under the direction of Haile Funeral Home Inc., 802 N. Oak St., Starke. Visitation will be Friday, April 1, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m at True Vine Outreach Ministries Church, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. The cortege will form at 10:30 a.m. at the residence of Mrs. Simmons on Saturday at 22561 NE Third St., Lawtey. All attendees are asked to wear a face mask and practice social distancing measures.
PAID OBITUARY
Shelby Snipes
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS Shelby J. Snipes, 84, of Keystone Heights passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Gainesville following a short illness. She was born May 30, 1937, in Kayford, West Virginia to Kenneth and Dreama (Pitt) Bradshaw. She was employed with Anchor Hocking Glass Container for many years until her retirement. She was a Southern Baptist and very active with her grandkids. Being outdoors working in her yard was a great passion of hers. She enjoyed life, and never met a stranger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Jerrimy Sumner; brothers, Russell, Gary, and Kenny.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 47 years, Gene Snipes of Keystone Heights; children, Timmy (Tina) Hackney of Green Cove Springs, Tammy Snipes (Charles ‘Stewart’) Browning, and Kevin Snipes all of Starke. She was lovingly called “Granny” by Jason, Garrett Hackney, Christopher Sumner, and Travis Ryan Horne; and great- grandchildren Paislee, Xavier Sumner and Elijah Sumner.
Viewing will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at the graveside, followed by services beginning at 2 p.m., with Pastor Rick Jackson officiating. Interment will be at Keystone Heights Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 340 E. Walker Drive, Keystone Heights, 352-473-3176. www.jonesgallagherfh.com
PAID OBITUARY
Thomas Stallings
Thomas H. Stallings, 93, of Jacksonville died on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He was born in Snow Hill, North Carolina on Aug. 2, 1928, to Thomas J. and Mary Alice Stallings. He served in the United States Navy for 23 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 2, at 11 a.m., at Hardage-Giddens, The Legacy Lodge, 4801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville FL 32207. Interment will follow at a later date, at Jacksonville National Cemetery.
Carrie Starling
LAWTEY Carrie Coburn Starling, 54, of Lawtey died on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
She is survived by her parents, Larry and Valrie Coburn; her husband, William Page Starling; children, Richard “Chris” Warren of Lawtey and Valarie Jackson of Maryville, Tennessee; brothers, Chuck (Jennifer) Coburn, Adam, Anthony, Brian; sisters, Carmella (Aurther) Johnson, Vanessa, and Joanna “Kayla”; and five grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke. 904-964-5757.
