Obituaries

Christine “Cricket” was born in Archer, Fl on October 25,1941 to parents Doc Elijah Bailey and Eliza Walls who preceded her in death. She was the third of four children. Cricket was a lifelong resident of Gainesville, Fl. She departed this earthly realm on April 15, 2024, after a long battle with an illness. She attended Lincoln High School in Gainesville, Florida. She worked many years as a nursing assistant. Cricket retired from Tacachale Center where she worked for 27years...

Cynthia Macon was born July 10, 1958, to parents Lonnie White and Mable Johnson who preceded her in death.  She departed this earthly realm on April 4, 2024. She was educated in the Levy County School system. Class of 1976 at Chiefland High School.  She retired from the School Board in Food Services.  She loved going to football games, gardening and doing crossword puzzles. Cynthia leaves behind to mourn her passing her loving husband Xavier Macon, Five children: (1...

MacArthur Warren Jr was born on 2/22/81 to the late MacArthur Warren Senior and Debra Warren.  MacArthur was raised by his parents and his loving grandmother Mrs. Lillie Wilson whom he adored.  After her passing he took up the torch of being the welcoming environment. Mac could cook delicious meals just like his grandmother!  He made sure the “dirt road “was always the way his grandmother intended it to be. A home for all in need of love, food, a bed, or...

Rev Willie F Cunningham Sr was born on April 1, 1939 in Deerfield Beach, Fl to the late Ulysses Cunningham Sr and Louise Jones Cunningham.   On November 2, 1958 he joined in Holy Matrimony to Rhodella Powers Cunningham. In their union four children were conceived.  Mrs. Rhodella remained by his side faithfully during their 65 years of marriage.  Rev Cunningham attended school in Broward County.  He was employed by Tacachale Center for over 30 years. Rev Cunningham...

Kenneth Copeland was born October 11, 1965, to Fred and Doris Copeland who preceded him in death. He departed this earthly realm on March 29, 2024. He was educated in the Dixie County School system. He was actively involved in football and baseball. He went on to work for the Suwanee Lumber Company and Resolute Lumber LLC for almost 30 years. His interests and hobbies include fishing, hunting, and making sling shots. He enjoyed working out with free weights to keep in shape. Kenneth leaves...

Chester Foster Player was a graduate of the Lincoln High School Class of 1959. He also attended Bethune Cookman College.  Chester was one of the Gainesville four who initiated the civil rights movement which resulted in the integration of the movie theaters and restaurants in the city. He was an avid Florida gator fan who loved gator football and basketball. He was preceded in death by son, Baron Player. He is survived by two sons Dimitri and Romney Player, a devoted brother...

Adeleke Opeyemi Olawale Olubunmi Osoba “Wale” was born on September 2, 1955, to the late Moses Olaitan Osoba (father) and Mrs. Patience Mosunmade Olubunmi Osoba (mother)  Nee (Maiden Name) Olufioye, in Lagos Nigeria, West Africa.  He was preceded in death by his brother Segun Osoba.   Wale was educated throughout his Primary education in Lagos, Nigeria and Secondary at Lagos City College, Sabo, Yaba. In early 1983, Wale relocated to Atlanta, GA in the United...

Jermaine Lamorris Godbolt, Jr began he life’s journey on May 5, 2005 to Parents: Latoya and Lawrence McClendon  Father: Jermaine Lamorris Godbolt Sr Jermaine was a senior at Newberry High School.  He received his Forklift license at AMI with his safe server license.  Jermaine loved basketball, football, dancing and rapping.  He loved hanging with his special friends: Cora Haven, Marcus Cheebers and Tileak Roberts Jermaine accepted Jesus Christ and was baptized...

Isadora L Marion, age 66 of Gainesville, Florida transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly destination on March 23, 2024 at Shands Hospital.  Isadora was born in Gainesville, FL to the late Vera G. McCoy and John D. McCoy. Isadora was a graduate of Buchholz High School.  She retired from the University of Florida as a custodian lead in the housing division after 32 years of service. Isadora leaves beautiful memories in the hearts of her children: Isadora Marion,...

In Loving Memory of Obasegun Olupona Olumuyiwa Today, we gather to pay tribute to a remarkable soul, Reginald Byrd, known to many as Obasegun Olupona Olumuyiwa. Born on November 16, 1952, in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Olupona was raised in Belvedere, Delaware, where his journey through life was marked by dedication, creativity, and a profound connection to his African heritage. Olupona’s early years were shaped by his education at Absalom Jones Elementary,...