Jerry Edward Fender, age 68, of Jasper, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Lake City Medical Center in Live Oak, Fla. Jerry was born in Adel, Ga., but spent his…
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Nelly Krosschell Roberson
Nelly Krosschell Roberson, age 86, of Jasper, passed away at her home in the early morning hours on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Nelly was born on April…
Barbara Jean Baker
Barbara Jean Baker, a devout Christian, died on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. She was a woman of great faith and love. Barbara Baker, also affectionately known as Mrs. B, was born in…
Norman Williams Loges
Norman Williams Loges, 70, of Live Oak, passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born in 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended elementary school in Akron…
Gertrude Marie Anderson
Gertrude “Gertie” Marie Anderson, age 89, of Leesburg, passed away at her home on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Gertrude was a native of Jasper, born on Nov….
Live Oak Church of God hosts “Taking it to the Streets” BBQ dinner
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Live Oak Church of God, located at 9828 US-129, will be hosting a “Taking it to the Streets” BBQ dinner on Saturday, Feb. 27, to kick-off an…
Jack Cox
Jack Cox, age 74, of Jasper, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at the home of his daughter, Cindy. The Hamilton County native and lifelong resident was born on July…
Linda May Music
Linda Music, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Mayo, following a lengthy illness. She was born to the late Martin and Lydia Hauch…
Living Faith Crusade at Melody Church
By Starr Munro Riverbend News Melody Church has announced a free event beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 27 with multiple services featuring Reverend Kenneth W. Hagin and his wife Lynette Hagin as the speakers….
Born For This Purpose book signing to be held
By Joan Holmes-Radford Contributor A newly released book by Joan Holmes-Radford, Born For This Purpose, tells the story of this author’s long journey down the endless trail of grief. The author is…
Imogene Ratliff
Imogene Ratliff, age 88, of Live Oak, passed away on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, in the Suwannee Valley Care Center, in Lake City. Ratliff was a Live Oak native who enjoyed bowling,…
Janet Clinton
Janet Clinton, age 88, of Live Oak, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at Suwannee Health Care in Live Oak. She was born in Thomasville, Ga., moving to Live Oak 31 years…
William “Tommy” Thomas Cordle, Jr.
William “Tommy” Thomas Cordle, Jr. was born Aug. 24, 1965 at the Live Oak Hospital. He died peacefully at The Surrey Place in Live Oak, on Dec. 31, 2020. He was 55…
Grace Baptist Church AWANA kids “shop” for their family
By Ramsey Sullivan Riverbend News On Wednesday, Dec. 16, to get ready for Christmas, the children and youth in the Grace Baptist Church AWANA were given the opportunity to go “shopping” for Christmas…
Georgene Winona Taylor
Georgene Winona Taylor, age 74, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020 at her home in Live Oak near Dowling Park. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday,…
Carol Lynn Smith Skeen
Carol Lynn Smith Skeen, 65, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice) in Lake City, Fla., following an extended illness. She was the daughter of…
James “Jim” Decator Beaty
James “Jim” Decator Beaty went home to be with Jesus on Dec. 5, 2020, at age 88. He was a hard-working man who loved his family, his Lord and his country. His…