Kimberly Alsabrook-Scramm
Kimberly Diane Alsabrook-Scramm, 52, was a resident of Keystone Heights for most of her life. Born in Columbus, Georgia on Sept. 25, 1971, she passed away with her family by her side in Gainesville, on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Kim was hospitalized for several years, battling a long-term illness. Known throughout the community as a humanitarian with a giant heart for animals, she opened a pet rescue called “Last Chance Renegades at Schramm Farms” in 2010. She believed every stray or abandoned creature, regardless of breed, deserved a fighting chance. From feral raccoons to house cats, her home was open to all that needed healing. Kim created a popular Facebook series called “Farm Notes,” which included tips on animal husbandry and championed local rescue shelters. Fans already miss her wild stories of Simon the foul-mouthed African Grey and daily laughing- goat pictures. But most of all, Kim is missed for her wild personality and generous heart.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Dale Schramm; son, Kolton Levi Alsabrook; parents, Kenneth Douglas Alsabrook Sr. and Barbara Gunter Alsabrook; two siblings, Tonya Alsabrook (William Kenneth) Gibbs, Kenneth Douglas (Elaine Lynn) Alsabrook II, Tracy Samson (married to Steve Greer); and the following nieces and nephews (listed in age order), Brittany Gibbs (Scott Brian) Frew, and their two children, Greyson Kenneth Frew and Cora Elizabeth Frew, Kenneth Brighton (Torri Dawn) Gibbs, Jacob (Holly) Shearsby, and their children, Sara Greer and Analise Greer, Kenneth Douglas Alsabrook III, and Hayden Cooper Alsabrook.
There will be an opportunity to visit with the family at Kenny and Elaine’s home, 6794 Little Rain Lake Road, Keystone Heights 32656, on Friday, Sept. 20, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
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Raymond Fink
Raymond Agustus Fink met his Savior face to face on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at his brother’s home in Jacksonville, just days shy of his 62nd birthday. Born Sept. 21, 1962, in Long Island, New York, he grew from a hopeful child into a quiet, yet generous, man, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege to know him. He dedicated his professional life as a welder and heavy equipment operator for the Bradford County Road Department, where his commitment shone through in every project he undertook. His hands, always capable and steady, built not just roads, but pathways for others, a testament to his caring nature. Beyond the confines of work, he found solace and joy in the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid fisherman and gardener, relishing the beauty of the great outdoors. With a guitar in hand and a song in his heart, he frequently serenaded friends and family, his passion for music intertwining seamlessly with his profound love for witnessing and sharing the teachings of Jesus Christ. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, James Judson Fink Sr. and Delores Ann Normoyle Turner.
He is survived by a loving daughter, Leveta (Russell) Oxby, residing in Tennessee; and three cherished grandchildren Cloe, Joseph, and Evan, whose laughter and joy brought him immense pride. His siblings, James Judson Jr. of Brooker, John Anthony Fink of Jacksonville, Dorothy Lorane (Paul) Barnett of Aster, and Barbara Jane O’Brien of Lake Butler, carry forth his legacy, holding dear the memories they created together.
To honor his memory, a visitation will be held at Archer-Milton Funeral Home in Lake Butler on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. at the same location. He will be laid to rest immediately following the service at Crosby Lake Cemetery in Starke next to his parents. Pastor Kent Williams of Nolan Ridge Church will officiate the service.
Archer-Milton Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Raymond Fink. 386-496-2008 www.archerfuneralhome.com
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Rodney Hall
Rodney Phillip Hall of Starke, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at 7:20 p.m. in the presence of his wife, sons and grandchildren at the age of 93. He was born Nov. 26, 1930, in Bradford County. He was the son of Clyde and Laura (Joyner) Hall. Laura came from Georgia to teach school, teaching in Duval, Clay and Bradford counties. Clyde was a third-generation Floridian from Alachua County, who came to Bradford County as a child and became a farmer. Rodney Hall had two sisters, Marjorie (Hall) Packham and Carrie Mae (Hall) Ritch, both now deceased. Mr. Hall married Janice (Dansby) Hall from Starke, who was born in Ozark, Alabama. Rodney and Janice have two sons, Stephen P. (Becky) Hall of Keystone Heights and Richard D. (Lorene) Hall of Kingsley Lake. In addition to his wife and sons, he is survived by his grandchildren, Christopher (Brianna) Hall of Ocala, Daniele (Brennan) Beckham of Starke, Tiffany (Preston) Rhoden of Keystone Heights, and Stephanie (Robert) Reed of Starke; step granddaughter, Nicole (Richard) Canipe of Starke; great- grandchildren, Curtis Reed, Nora Reed, Adalynn Rhoden, Blake Beckham, Rylee Beckham, and Liam Hall; and step great- grandchildren, Wyatt Canipe and Josie Canipe.
Mr. Hall served on the Bradford County School Board for 24 years and was the Board Chairman for many of those years. He also served as a Vice-Chairman of the Florida School Board Association. He was employed by the DuPont Corporation for 33 years as a surveyor, production supervisor, employee-relations supervisor and training supervisor. He retired from the U.S. Army and served over 41 years with the U.S. Army Reserves and Florida Army National Guard. During those years, he spent considerable time on active duty. After retirement from Dupont and the Army, he was employed by the Florida Department of Military Affairs as a museum design supervisor and museum curator. He was of the Christian faith and a longtime member of Hope Baptist Church, located in his community of Theressa. Beginning in 1947, he served as the church song leader, training-union superintendent, Sunday school teacher, grounds-committee member and building-committee member.
The family will receive friends at DeWitt C. Jones Chapel of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home on Friday, Sept. 20, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 21, at Hope Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Hope Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors.
Arrangements are by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home of Starke, 904-964-6200 www.jonesgallagherfh.com.
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Jack Lakes
Jack Benjamin Lakes, 93, of Penney Farms passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. A devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and member of the community, he will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and zest for life. Jack retired from Flagler College in St. Augustine after serving as the vice president of business administration for 22 years. He oversaw all operational aspects of the college during his tenure. Before joining Flagler College, he dedicated more than 25 years of honorable service to the United States Marine Corps, retiring with the rank of major and earning commendations for his distinguished service. A true lover of the outdoors, he found great joy in fishing and boating, often spending weekends on the water, casting a line, and soaking in the beauty of nature. His passion for woodworking was evident in the beautiful pieces he crafted with care and skill, each one a testament to his artistry and dedication. He was a master gardener with expertise in cultivating vibrant flowers, vegetables, and greenery. His gardens were not only a place of beauty, but a sanctuary for friends and family to gather. For many years, Jack also took great pride in raising African Grey parrots, whose lively personalities matched his own vibrant spirit. He and his wife, Shirlie Lakes, shared a love for adventure and travel, frequently exploring new places in their RV. They relished the freedom of the open road and the excitement of discovering new destinations. In addition to these passions, he was a dedicated reader, eagerly awaiting the release of every new John Grisham novel, often immersing himself in the world of legal thrillers with enthusiasm and curiosity. He was predeceased by his first wife, Shirlie S. Lakes; his second wife, Carolyn Hinson Lakes; his sons, Greg and Randy Lakes; and grandsons, Brett and Kyle Mclaughlin.
He is survived by three of his children, Jack Benjamin Lakes Jr., Janet Lakes Kittinger, and Karen Lakes Mooneyhan; his siblings, Jere Underwood, Jeff Underwood, and Judi Underwood; two grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren.
A graveside Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 10:30 a.m. at Jacksonville National Cemetery to celebrate his remarkable life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jack Benjamin Lakes’ honor to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (t2t.org).
Arrangements were 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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Twilla Massingill
Twilla Sue Massingill, 60, died at her son’s home in Lake Butler on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. She was born May 6, 1964, in Clermont, grew up in Worthington Springs and was a graduate of Union County High School, Class of 1982. She was preceded in death by her mom, Patsy Roberts; her dad, Benjamin “Red” Roberts; and her brother, Kevin Roberts.
Survivors are her son, Zedric (Deanna) Merritt; two grandchildren, Hunter and Emily Merritt; and her former husband, Reid Massingill.
A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 5:30 p.m. at Archer-Milton Funeral Home. Friends are invited to come and tell stories of their memories with her. Her final memorialization will be by cremation under the care and direction of Archer-Milton Funeral Home. 386-496-2008 www.archerfuneralhome.com
Doris Smith
Doris Bernice Smith, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at Windsor Health and Rehab facility in Starke. Born on Oct. 15, 1931, in Heilbron Springs, Doris was a gentle soul who carried a sweetness that touched everyone she met. Her hobbies of sewing and gardening brought her joy and fulfillment, but it was fishing—an activity she thoroughly enjoyed—that often led her to peaceful moments spent in nature, embracing the tranquility of the outdoors. A proud graduate of Bradford County High School, she remained curious and eager to learn, completing a few online college classes later in life. Her reserved yet warm personality made her a steadfast friend, and she was known for her kind spirit and loving nature. In her 55 years of marriage, she shared a deep and abiding love with her husband, Robert Ellis Smith Sr., who preceded her in death. Together, they raised a beautiful family filled with laughter and love. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Della Lang Norman; and her son, Robert E. Smith Jr.
Doris is survived by her loving children, William Turner Smith, Carol Lynne Thomas, and Dale Smith; along with her seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren, who all held her dear.
Family and friends were invited to celebrate Doris’s life and legacy during a visitation on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Archer-Milton Funeral Home in Lake Butler. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m. at Long Branch Baptist Church Cemetery in Jacksonville, where Doris will be laid to rest. Pastor Jay Baker will officiate the service.
Archer-Milton Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Doris Smith. 386-496-2008 www.archerfuneralhome.com
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Bradley Snow
Bradley “Brad” Austin Snow, a devoted family man, passed away at his home in Jacksonville on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at the age of 54. Brad was born in Jacksonville. At the age of 8, he moved with his family to Graham, where he lived until he was 14. At that time, he moved to Green Cove Springs. He went to school in the Bradford and Clay county school systems and later obtained his GED. He proudly served our nation as a Military Police (MP) in the Army from 1988–1992. He was honorably discharged after serving both stateside and overseas following the end of the Gulf War. He held several jobs in his civilian life, but his primary employer, dating back at least 30 years, was with ASAP Plumbing based out of Jacksonville, where his most recent title was vice president and operations manager for the lift- station division. Brad had many loves – God, spending time with his family, the Florida Gators, Jacksonville Jaguars, NHRA, and, most especially, bass fishing. But there was nothing he loved more than his only child, his daughter, Amber. He was a loving and devoted father to Amber and would stop at nothing to ensure she had a blessed and happy life. He was predeceased by his grandparents, William Snow, Lura Snow Robinson, J.B. Pedrick, and Mary Duke Pedrick.
He is survived by his mother, Vickie (Tim) Crews; father, Ronald (Susan) Snow; daughter, Amber Snow and her partner, Anthony Ratliff; sisters, Lorie (Doug) Martin, Angelina Crews, Jaclyn (Pete) Hinds, Nicole (Arend) Wesseling, Kim (Brent) Tull; and one brother, Tim “Bucky” Crews; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends that he loved dearly.
A memorial service to celebrate Bradley’s life will be scheduled at a later date.
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Gloria Starling
Gloria Marie Starling, 80, was born Jan. 7, 1944, in Bradford County to the late George and Mabel (Leach) Swanson. She passed away at her home on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. She was a resident of Kingsley Lake for more than 40 years. She earned her high school diploma and later became a bus driver for Bradford County Schools for 35 years, impacting many lives during that time. Gloria enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and was known for her delicious cooking skills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Starling; and brother, Michael Swanson.
She will be deeply missed by her son, Otis Starling; daughter, Cheri Starling (Randy Chesser); grandchildren, David (Gretchen) Brooks, O. J. Starling (Colleen Leebove), and William (Carla) Starling; as well as her great-grandchildren, Brianna Brooks, Caleb Brooks, Benton Starling, Baylor Starling, and Presley Faulkner. She is survived by her brothers, Robert and Alfred Swanson; niece, Jennifer Davis; great-nephews, Jacob, Joshua, and Jonathan Boulris, and Cody and Cade Swanson; as well as a great-niece, Ciera Arndt.
The funeral services to celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 1 p.m. at DeWitt C. Jones Chapel of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Conner officiating. Interment will follow at Kingsley Lake Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Gloria’s memory will forever be cherished by all those who knew and loved her. Rest in peace, Gloria Marie Starling.
Arrangements were by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home of Starke 904-964-6200 www.jonesgallagherfh.com.
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