Idell Boyett
Idell Durban Boyett, 89, died on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022.
She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Boyett (Ben) Atkinson and Angela (Litch) Boyett; a sister, Betty Durban Williams; a brother, Richard (Maryann) Durban; and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be at the Dewitt C. Jones Chapel at 12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, with a service to follow at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Kingsley Lake Baptist Church Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 620 E. Nona St., Starke, 32091. www.jonesgallagherfh.com
Mary Hamilton
Mary Martha Hamilton, 85, of Keystone Heights passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.
A graveside service will be held, Thursday, Oct. 13, at 12 p.m. at Keystone Heights Cemetery with Mr. Erik Schwartz officiating.
Arrangements are under the care of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home 340 E. Walker Drive, Keystone Heights, 32656. 352-473-3176 www.jonesgallagherfh.com
Russell Kingsbury
Russell Harris Kingsbury, 68, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. He was born to the late Russell and Patricia Hayes Kingsbury and raised in Bradenton. Having his own shop in Bradenton, he made his living doing upholstery work. In his spare time, he and his wife would coach softball and baseball. He would cook for the Pop Warner teams and make his famous “Rusty Burger.” He also ministered to inmates through a prison ministry for several years. If he wasn’t helping others, he loved being outdoors, either hunting or fishing. He and his family moved to Lake Butler in late 2021 and have enjoyed the small-town life. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Joyce Carnahan.
He is survived by his wife, Fawn Kingsbury; his children, Richard (Stacey), Leah, Tyler, Angel, and Robert; his grandchildren, Lindsay, Jessica, Corey, Alleah, Alphonso, and Darius; and a host of extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, Oct. 16, at his church, Fellowship Baptist Church, Raiford, immediately following the morning service.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home, Lake Butler. 386-496-2008 www.archerfuneralhome.com
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Ronnie Kirkland
Sadly, with a broken heart, I share that Ronnie L. Kirkland, 72, of Starke passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. I can face tomorrow because of God’s amazing grace and the promise of John 3:16. He and his brother were born in Waycross, Georgia. Their parents, Alvin W. and Ann E. Kirkland, moved to Starke when the boys were quite young. They enjoyed their childhood pals and had many fond memories and stories of going fishing, swimming lessons, playing ball, bouncing and jumping on a trampoline and going shrimping with their family. The two entrepreneurs picked up empty soda bottles and traded them at the corner store for frozen sweet treats. The hard work paid off as they had enough change left to see the matinee at the Florida Twin Theater every Saturday! Even as a youngster, he always had a good work ethic. He would cut grass and do odd jobs around the neighborhood. He worked part-time at Western Auto while attending high school and was so proud when he earned enough to buy a brand-new truck! He graduated from Bradford County High School in 1968. He had several jobs before starting his long career with Hercules, Inc. He loved his job and was eager to do anything asked of him. He had excellent mentors and listened to their advice. No job was too small. From his humble start as a floor sweeper, he worked his way up to mechanic, welder, shop foreman, camp supervisor and forester. He loved the outdoors and the smell of “lighter stumps.” He was an avid hunter and fisherman until his health became an issue. He also loved to read, especially anything to do with history. During his heart rehabilitation, he taught himself to knit and made beautiful Afghans and lap throws. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Steve.
He leaves his wife of over 42 years, Melody, with many beautiful memories. Always and forever… until we meet again….
Arrangements are by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home of Starke. 904-964-6200
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Cecil Outlaw
Cecil Hugh Outlaw, 78, of Keystone Heights passed away on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.
No services will be held at this time.
Arrangements are under the care of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 340 E. Walker Drive, Keystone Heights, 32656. 352-473-3176 www.jonesgallagherfh.com
Alma Padgett
Alma “Nugie” Servility Padgett, 87, of Lawtey passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Lawtey on Oct. 31, 1934, to the late Theodore Crews and Annie Mae Bell Crews. She was born and raised in Bradford County. As a teenager, she met the love of her life, John Thomas Padgett, and they were happily married on Oct. 9, 1954. She enjoyed a short career at Starke Uniform where she served as a quality-control technician, but, more than anything, she enjoyed her time as a homemaker, tending to her family. She attended the Logo Church where she enjoyed serving her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and reading the Bible. She also loved spending time with her family, shopping, and going out to eat. She was greatly loved and will be forever missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Annie Mae Bell Crews; her loving husband of 27 years, John T. Padgett; sons, Thomas Padgett and Charles Padgett; daughter, Mary Jane Johnson; brothers, Denvil Crews, Archie Crews, and Wayne Crews; and sisters, Annie Lee Smith and Shirley Crews Padgett.
She is survived by her children, Ben (Elizabeth) Padgett, Betty (Jerry) Fishburn both of Lawtey, and Tammy (William) Hankerson of Starke; son-in-law, Ronnie Johnson of Lawtey; daughters-in law, Janet Padgett of Lawtey and Marlene Padgett of Starke; brother, Joey Crews of Lawtey; sisters, Carolyn (Michael) Hanks of Starke and Louvenia Williams of Florahome; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and several great-great- grandchildren.
A graveside Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, Oct. 14, at 11 a.m. at Lawtey Cemetery in Lawtey with Pastor Virgil Harper and Pastor Kris Elkins 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.
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Timmie Padgett
Timmie Edward Padgett, 68, of Starke died on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, at the UF Health/Shands Hospital in Gainesville.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela (Doss) Padgett; children, Kimberly (Chancy) Padgett and Keri Padgett, both of Starke, Kyndel Cooper of Starke, Holly Padgett (Ronnie) Spence of Middleburg, and Joshua Smith of Starke; and numerous other family members.
His funeral was held on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Archer-Milton Funeral Home in Lake Butler. Pastor Michael Conner officiated.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home, Lake Butler. 386-496-2008. www.ArcherFuneralHome.com
Nancy Roberts
Nancy Roberts, 88, a longtime resident of Starke and the surrounding North Central Florida area passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville. She was born on Aug. 23, 1934, in the big city of Hastings to the late Amos Newell and Miriam (Smith) Wyllys. Prior to retirement, she had owned and operated a sewing shop in Gainesville and Nancy’s Flowers in Starke. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Starke, an avid Florida Gator fan and known for her amazing stained-glass creations. She was also recognized as one of the Santa Fe College’s “Woman of Distinction” for our community.
Her survivors are her devoted husband of 70 years, George W. Roberts Jr. of Starke; their three children, Richard W. (Janet) Roberts of Palm Coast, Brenda R. (David) Kniseley and Charles “Scott” (Kim) Roberts all of Starke. She was also lovingly called “NaNa” by seven grandchildren, Lea, Tyler, JoBeth, Wesley, Priscilla, DarbyAnn, and Meghan; plus eight great- grandchildren and two on the way!
A visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 13, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the DeWitt C. Jones Chapel. The memorial service will be at 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Moore and Rev. Josh Reinken officiating. Interment will be at Crosby Lake Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make a financial donation to the Colonel Arley W. McRae Bradford Food Pantry, P. O. Box 1094, Starke, 32091.
Arrangements are by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 620 E. Nona St., Starke, 32091. www.jonesgallagherfh.com
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Gail Varnum
Gail Dawn Varnum, 65, of Hampton, died on Oct. 4, 2022, at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Peggy Sullivan; and brothers, George and Douglas Koehler.
She is survived by her husband, Ralph Steven Varnum of Hampton; children, Stanley Varnum, Misty Lawson, Miranda Varnum and Brad Varnum, all of Hampton; sister, Sherrie Gayle of MacClenny; brothers, Kenneth Koehler of Starke and Dale Koehler of Zephyrhills; and 22 grandbabies.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m. at Hampton Christian Church in Hampton.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke, 904-964-5757.
Richard Woodington
On Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, Richard Alan Woodington, beloved husband and loving father of three children, passed away at the age of 59. He was a graduate of Union County High School in Lake Butler. At the age of 19, he started what would become a nearly 40-year career at Interstate Batteries; first as a local route driver in Gainesville, then at the corporate offices in Dallas, Texas, and, for the last 26 years, as owner of the Interstate Battery Distributorship in Huntsville, Alabama. He was known by most as Alan, or “Woody” by his poker buddies. He loved SEC football, especially the Florida Gators. Every Sunday in the fall, you could catch him watching the Gators with his special visor on, coaching (yelling) from his seat while texting his big brother, Billy. He had an affinity for a good bourbon and playing poker or golf with his buddies, and most recently, his boys. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. While he loved these pastimes, he didn’t get to enjoy them as much because he never missed a chance to spend time with his kids and watch them doing what they love. He never missed a practice, game, school activity or dance competition. He was probably best known for his dry, quick-witted humor, fierce determination, and generous spirit. He seemed to always do the right thing and treated everyone he met the same.
He is survived by his wife, Karen; and their children, Graham (23), JD (20) and Elle (13); his brother, Billy (Pam) Woodington. mother-in-law, Lenora Graham; sister-in-law, Jennifer (Todd) Jagmin; nieces and nephews, Austin (Tara) Woodington, Ashlyn (Will) Burtle, Jimmy Jagmin, Jillian Jagmin and Audyn Woodington.
A funeral service to honor his life will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. at Harmony Free Will Baptist Church in Lake Butler. Immediately following the funeral service there will be a reception and visitation with the family in the fellowship hall of the church. He will be laid to rest at 4 p.m. at Elzey Chapel Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home, Lake Butler. 386-496-2008. www.ArcherFuneralHome.com
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