Lula Melton was born to James Melton and Geneva Thomas on August 28, 1964 in Orlando, FL.  Lula was raised in a loving home with five of siblings in Altamont Springs, FL.  In 1982, she graduated from Lyman high School, and entered into Seminole Community College.  She earned her associated degree in Early Education and Child Development in 1984.  Lula moved to Gainesville, FL in 1985, and in that same year gave birth to her first son, Timothy.  In 1987 she met the...

Mr. Donterius A. Washington of Gainesville, Florida passed away peacefully to be with his lord and savior Thursday, January 30, 2020.   Donterius Washington was born on July 16, 2004 to his mother, Kiri Thomas, father, Don Washington and Godmother Deborah White, in Gainesville, FL, where he attended school at Buchholz High.  He loved to play basketball and was inspiring to be just like his favorite player Stephen Curry. Donterius was loved and cherished by so many, he was an...

Mrs. Jane Ellen Driskell of Melrose, Florida peacefully passed away Monday, January 27, 2020. Celebration of life service for Mrs. Driskell will take place Monday February 3, 2020 at 10:30AM from Melrose United Methodist Church, 5807 Hampton Street Melrose, FL. Pastor Myra Carr. officiating;  Place of eternal rest will follow in Gods Garden.   The world is a better place from her contributions to Christianity and the joy she shared with...

Bella Ni’Vera Nikko Dumas was born to Desiree Monique Dumas, on January 14, 2020 in Palatka, FL. God sent a precious angel to bring Bella home on January 25, 2020 at shands UF in Gainesville, FL. Bella leaves behind a loving mother, Desiree Monique Dumas and two brothers Bentley Benis, and Amari Hayes. Grandparents: Rolaundus and Nichole Watson, of Johnson, FL and Broderick Dumas of Miami, FL. Great – Grandparents: Vera and Carl Reaves and Teressa McKinnon and Calvin...

Mary France Williams was born on October 18, 1941, to the late Raymond and Nellie Knight from Claxton Georgia.  Mary’s passion was to serve the Lord, family and others.  She humbly enjoyed her family, cooking and always being readily available to talk to anyone about life and the Lord.  Mary Frances Williams departed this life on Friday, January 24, 2020, surrounded by her family.  Mary was preceded in death by her daughters Jacqueline Louise Boykins – Clark...

John Steen Bellerjeau, Jr., known to some as “Bud” died peacefully in Ocala, Florida on January 14, 2020 at the age of 87.   John was born on March 27, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA to John and Florence Bellerjeau. Upon graduation from high school, John enlisted in the Navy in 1952. He received a service medal for his dedication to his country by serving as a part of the Navy’s hurricane hunters.    Upon completion of 4 years of service, he was honorably...

Mrs. Deborah Dianne Kaba of Casselberry, Florida passed away peacefully Saturday, January 11, 2020.  Her services will be announced later.

Mr. John William White the husband of Mrs. Patricia White of Hawthorne, Florida passed away peacefully Friday, January 10, 2020.  His services will be announced later.

LEWIS “ MAE BOOKIE” WILLIAMS LEWIS LEAVES TO CHERISH HIS MEMORIES:  TWO SONS; JASON ROBINSON, OCALA, FL, LEWIS WILLIAMS, JR., GAINESVILLE, FL.  ONE DAUGHTER; ERICA RICHARDSON, OCALA, FL.  TWO GRANDSONS: JAHEIM RICHARDSON, TYREE RICHARDSON, OCALA, FL, ONE DEVOTED BROTHER JOHN (JOEL) WILLIAMS (PEARL), ORANGE LAKE, FLORIDA. ONE GOD BROTHER, DANNY FLAGG (TONYA) GAINESVILLE, FL.  TWO AUNTS: ROSA SCOTT AND MARY SIMS, MASSILON, OHIO.  ONE NIECE; SHELIA...

Mr. James Curtis Blackwell of Newberry, Florida slipped away peacefully Tuesday, January 7, 2020.  His services will be announced later.