Christian Peterson [email protected] On Wednesday, Dec. 14, the ladies of First Baptist Church delivered a special surprise to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). The women had taken the time throughout the…
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Church news and information for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.
Corinth Baptist Church receives Walk-4-Life award
Grace McAlister [email protected] On Saturday, Oct. 8, the Pregnancy Care Center hosted its annual 5k Run/Walk 4 Life. This event allowed people of all ages to actively demonstrate their support for the…
The Christmas story
James H. Cagle Contributor “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of…
Eddie Blalock continues spreading the Gospel
Christian Peterson [email protected] Eddie Blalock was born in Saint Augustine, Fla., in 1956. Blalock was raised in the church by two godly parents. By the age of nine, he was baptized and…
Henry Asa Barker
Henry Asa Barker, 85, passed away on November 28, 2022, in Perry, Fla. Henry was born June 27, 1937, in Madison, Fla., to Eustice Barker and Annie Belle Campbell Barker. Henry lived…
Live Oak Church of God attends Encounter Conference
Grace McAlister [email protected] The Encounter Conference took place Friday, Nov. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 12. This is an event sponsored by the Florida Church of God Youth Department to train and equip…
Shyril Elizabeth Norris
March 1, 1950 – November 22, 2022- Shyril Elizabeth Norris, 72, of Suwannee passed away at Bedrock Nursing Facility in Lake City, Fla., after lengthy medical issues. Together, with her husband L.B….
Lighthouse Christian Center hosts veterans
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Saturday, Nov. 12, Lighthouse Christian Center, located at 772 N Hwy 51 in Mayo, took the time to honor Veterans. Veterans and residents from all over enjoyed the…
Michael Philip Wilson
Michael Philip Wilson (Mickey), 71, of Mayo, Fl., passed away on September 16, 2022, surrounded by his family after a long illness. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Tonya M….
New Harmony United Methodist Church to host guest speaker
Grace McAlister [email protected] Gilbert Macias of Miami, Fla., will be a guest speaker at New Harmony United Methodist Church on Sunday, Nov. 20. Macias is a concert pianist and will be bringing…
First-ever Diane Osburn Memorial Gospel Festival to take place at Ellie Ray’s RV Resort
Grace McAlister [email protected] The first-ever Diane Osburn Memorial Gospel Festival will take place from Friday, Nov. 11 to Sunday, Nov. 13, at Ellie Ray’s RV Resort. Diane passed away in her home…
Joy C. Koscher
Joy C. Koscher, 94, Jasper, Fla. passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. She retired from Southern Bell and her pets were everything to her. Mrs. Koscher is survived by her son:…
Emmie Joy Brooks
Emmie Joy Brooks, 13, of Columbus, left her earthly home at 8:32 a.m., Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Emmie was born January 15, 2009, in Columbus, Indiana,…
Randall Dean Corbin
Randall Dean Corbin, age 73, of Live Oak, Fla. passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at Haven Hospice in Lake City, Fla., with his wife by his side. He is survived by…
Marilyn Joyce Norris
Mrs. Marilyn Joyce Norris, age 78, of Wellborn, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 2, in Haven Hospice of Lake City, Fla. Mrs. Norris had resided in Wellborn all of her life. She was…
Carroll Norman Pearson
Carroll Norman Pearson, 89, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. Carroll was born in Mayo, Fla., where he graduated from Lafayette High School in 1951. After high school, he served in…
Lighthouse Christian Center to host Veteran Tribute
Grace McAlister [email protected] Whether they served in active combat or in a support role, Veterans have made many sacrifices for their country and its values. They willfully did this, whether they received…