Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Lake City

01/17/2026

Justin Scott Roberts, 39, of Lake City, Florida, passed away on January 9, 2026. Justin was born on November 21, 1986, in Lake City, Florida, and was the son of Randal Clay Roberts and Debra Jean Rushing. He lived a life marked by dedication to his family and those closest to him. Shortly after graduating high school, Justin enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served with the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Benning, Georgia. During his service, he was deployed to Iraq from 2007 to 2008. His military service was a source of pride and honor throughout his life. Justin is survived by his partner, Deven Ashley LiDiestri of Opelika, Alabama, and his children, Kollyns Kate Roberts, Justin Ryder Roberts, Myla Jewell Roberts, Faith Daya Roberts, Jayzen Kensie Roberts, Sadie Noelle Roberts and Kyzleigh Renee Roberts. He is also survived by his parents, Randal Clay Roberts and Debra Jean Rushing; stepparents Maria Louise Roberts and Ralph Wesley Rushing; and siblings Christopher Clay Robert and Jennifer Lynn Harrington. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Shirley Jean Munoz and Anita Mary Scott. Justin Scott Roberts will be forever missed and loved.

Funeral service date and times are pending. Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Lake City is honored to serve the Roberts family.

01/11/2026

🤍Cremation is a choice many families in North Florida are considering today. Cremation is often paired with meaningful memorial services and personal tributes. At Guerry Forbes Funeral Home, we guide families through every option with clarity, respect, and care, helping you create a service that truly honors your loved one. Cremation is not a replacement for remembrance; it’s simply one of many ways to celebrate a life.

Contact us to discuss cremation options and planning. For three generations, our family has been honored to serve North Florida with compassion, dignity, and care.

📍Lake City Location:
2659 SW Main Blvd
386.753.2414
www.guerryforbesfhlakecity.com

📍Macclenny Location:
420 East Macclenny Avenue
904.259.4600
www.guerryforbesfuneralhome.com

01/04/2026

🥳Happy Birthday to Hawke Forbes! His commitment to integrity, and his love for his family and community are unmatched!

🤍Happy Birthday to Hawke Forbes! A strong leader, an amazing husband, and the best bonus dad.

At GFFH, we are so grateful for the compassion and integrity you bring to everyone around you.

🥳Join us in celebrating Hawke today!

01/01/2026

James Gregory Cheshire, a lifelong resident of White Springs, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the age of 58. He was born in Lake City to the late Leon Horace Cheshire and Ollie Jane Dunaway Cheshire and was a graduate of Hamilton County High School. Mr. Cheshire was a diesel mechanic and was employed by Nextran Truck Centers of Lake City for twenty-four years. In his free time, he enjoyed rebuilding transmissions and motors from his home and dirt track racing, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed attending Long Branch Congregational Methodist Church of White Springs, where he was a member.

He is survived by his wife: Angela S. Cheshire of White Springs; his children: Brittany (C.J.) Teggart of Fort White, Shelly Koontz of Fort White, Joey Rourkes of Lake City, Amber Howard, Kristi Howard and Chase Howard, all of White Springs; brother: Christopher Cheshire of White Springs; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held 11:00am, Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Long Branch Congregational Methodist Church of White Springs with Reverend Randy Ogburn officiating. Interment will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery, White Springs. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00pm, Friday, January 2, 2026, in the chapel of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Lake City, 2659 SW Main Blvd., Lake City. Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Lake City is honored to serve the Cheshire family.

12/31/2025

🤍Happy New Year from our GFFH family to yours!

12/22/2025

✨Merry Christmas from our family to yours.

“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.’”
Luke 2:10

✨This Christmas season, we are reminded that even in moments of loss, God’s promise of hope, peace, and great joy remains. May the light of Christ’s birth bring comfort to every heart.

From all of us at Guerry Forbes Funeral Home, we wish you a blessed Christmas!

12/21/2025

Words can’t even describe how amazing of a little girl she was. So beautiful and bright and full of love and joy. She loved her brother Sebastian (Bubby) so much playing with him and his toys every night and spending time with him. She enjoyed running around playing with her friends and family and dancing around. But most of all she loved being silly and filling the room with her beautiful smile and wonderful laugh.

She is survived by her mother Allison Giardina and father Steven Giardina; her brother "Bubby" Sebastian Giardina; grandmother Sherry Padgett Giardina and grandfather Charlie Giardina; great grandparents Edith and Jimmy Padgett; many aunts and uncles, cousins and the entire baseball family. A celebration of life will be held on 10:00am, January 3, 2026 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 22297 State Road 47, Ft. White, Florida with Pastor Danny Rogers officiating.

Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Lake City is honored to serve the Giardina family.

12/15/2025

Daisy Mae Jones of Lake City passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 93. Born in Lake City to the late Leon and Eva Mae Finley Jones, Ms. Jones was a lifelong resident. An accountant by trade, she owned and operated Daisy’s Tax Service for over sixty years. Ms. Jones enjoyed growing lilies and raising chickens and ducks and sold her flowers and eggs from her home. She was a longtime member of Lake City Church of God and enjoyed attending services.

She is survived by her son: Ronald (Kelly) Jones of St. Petersburg; grandson Lance (Lindsey) Jones of Lake City; step-grandchildren: Kristyn Miranda and James Miranda; great grandchildren: Sloane Jones and Stella Jones; and a sister: Mary Pearl Ellzey of Lake City.

Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Thursday, December 18, 2025, in the chapel of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home, 2659 SW Main Blvd., Lake City with Reverend Carl Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lake City. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Lake City is honored to serve the Jones family.

12/09/2025

Sandy Saccomano Spradley, age 68 of Lake City, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025. A lifelong Columbia County resident, she is the daughter of the late Eugene and Daisy Franks Saccomano. Mrs. Spradley worked as a teacher’s assistant in the Fort White School System for a number of years and was also a store clerk employed by S & S Foods for a period of time. She was a member of the Ichetucknee River Baptist Church and enjoyed shopping and going to the beach.

She is survived by her husband of forty-five years: Ralph Spradley Sr.; son: Ralph Spradley Jr. of Lake City; daughter: Kelli Nicole Spradley and stepdaughter: Stephanie (Jason) Thomas, all of Lake City; grandsons: Jaiden Brett Potter, Landen Nicholas Potter, and Zachary Reese Williams; and a host of other family members. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister: Patricia O’Neal.

The Spradley family will host a celebration of Sandy’s life on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Deep Creek Community Center, 11934 North US Hwy 441, Lake City, Florida, from 4-6:00pm.

Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Lake City, 2659 SW Main Blvd., Lake City is honored to serve the Spradley family.

12/09/2025

Rebecca Ann Kleinhenz, lovingly known as Becky, was born on May 22, 1962, in Tallahassee, Florida, and was received into the arms of Jesus in Humble, Texas, on December 4, 2025.

For 37 beautiful years, Becky was married to the Love of her life, Steven Kleinhenz. Together they built a family grounded in faith, overflowing with laughter, and rich in love. She was a devoted mother to her beloved children, Philip Kleinhenz and Stephanie Garza and a proud “Mimi” to her grandchildren, Emma and Judah Garza. Becky is survived by her father, Vep Hudson, and her siblings, Philip Hudson and Patricia Sandoval, each of whom she loved deeply.

A true servant at heart, Becky dedicated her life to uplifting and nurturing others. She was a gifted worshipper who played the piano, sang, directed children’s choirs, and taught Sunday school. She poured herself into ministry as a children’s pastor and faithfully embraced the calling of being a homeschool mother. Her legacy of compassion, faith, and service will live on in the countless lives she touched. Becky will be remembered for her steadfast love, joyful spirit, and unwavering devotion to her family and to the Lord.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00pm, Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Fort White Cemetery, Fort White, Florida.

Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Lake City is honored to serve the Kleinhenz family.

12/08/2025

Patricia Ann Ogburn (nee Register) of Lake City, Florida died December 4, 2025. She was proceeded in death by her husband Caulie Ogburn, her mother Sena May Register, her father Willie Rock Lee, her sister Sharon Kinder, her brother William Lee, and her son Michael Roy Fields. She leaves behind her son Tommy Wayne Fields, her aunt Jewel Register, and her granddaughters Cecilia Waters and Amanda Fields.

A graveside service will be held 2:00pm, Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Oak Grove Cemetery, 1007 NE Needmore Road, Columbia County, Florida.

Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Lake City is honored to serve the Ogburn family.

12/06/2025

Mr. Gerald Percy Pearce, age 82 of Lulu, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025. Born in Lake City to the late Nathan and Bernice Tyre Pearce, Mr. Gerald was a lifelong Columbia County resident and a 1961 graduate of Columbia County High School. He was employed by the Florida State Department of Corrections and for more than twenty-five years was a corrections officer at Florida State Prison in Raiford, Florida. He will be remembered as never meeting a stranger, as he loved people and enjoyed conversation. Mr. Pearce was an avid Florida Gator football fan and loved to read. He enjoyed being outside, working in his yard and going fishing. He is survived by his wife of sixty-one years: Carolyn Pearce and his daughter, Sandra Pearce of Lulu. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother: Melvin Pearce and sister: Annie Mae Goulet.

No services are planned at this time. Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Lake City is honored to serve the Pearce family.