Archer-Milton Funeral Home

12/27/2025

Traver Lane Tetstone was born on March 13, 1992, in Gainesville, Florida. He was a good ol' boy through and through, living life with a big heart and a whole lot of love for his family. Tragically, he left this world on December 21, 2025, but not without leaving behind a legacy that will always be remembered amongst those who knew him.

Traver worked hard in construction and farming. People knew him for his cheerful attitude and undeniable knack for bringing folks together for a good time. Whether he was out fishing, tinkering with motorcycles, or listening to his favorite tunes, Traver knew how to live life to the fullest.

As a young man, Traver had a passion for baseball. His talents on the field were matched only by his love for his family, who were always by his side no matter what.

He is survived by his parents, Dickie Tetstone and Lori Reid, and his siblings, Troy Tetstone, Sr., Krystal Reid, Kassie Lynn Reid, and Hunter Tetstone. Traver was also beloved by his many nieces and nephews: Troy, Jr., Braxton, Wyatt, Allison, Trinity, Kania, Kaylee, Alix, Matthew, Ethan, C**ten, Meya, Travis, and Blair, who will carry his memory with them always. He is also survived by a host of extended family and friends.

Traver is preceded in death by his brother, Travis Tetstone, and grandparents Hubert and Joyce Tetstone.

A visitation to celebrate Traver's life will be held on December 28, 2025, from 2 PM to 4 PM where friends and family can gather to share stories and laughs, remembering the joyful spirit of a man who brought so much love into the world. This will be followed by a funeral service on December 29, 2025, at 11 AM, both will be held at Archer-Milton Funeral Home in Lake Butler, Florida.

Though he may have left us way too soon, Traver Lane Tetstone’s legacy of love and laughter will live on in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to know him. Rest easy, Traver, you’ll never be forgotten.

12/26/2025

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12/25/2025

Have the happiest Christmas! May your day be filled with laughter, fun, festive activities, and the presence of those you love.

12/24/2025

Most of us are familiar with A Christmas Carol, the tale of an old man and his ghostly visitors. But do you know the real-life struggles that inspired the story? Discover more in the article below!

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12/24/2025

Billy Melvin, a loving husband, dad, papa, and great-papa, was born on November 20, 1948, in Crestview, Florida. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 22, 2025, while at Clear Sky Rehabilitation Hospital of Lake City Florida, following an illness.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Anne B. Melvin, and his older brother, J.D. Melvin, all from Lake Butler, Florida.

He is survived by his wife, Gail Melvin; his daughters, Elaine (Jon) Buchanan and Dessie (David) Calihou; his grandchildren, Nikki Doan, Rayla Horn, Robin (Erica) Buchanan, and Aaron Horn; and his great-grandchildren, Emmett Horn, Waylon Buchanan, and T.J. Horn.

Billy proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He later retired from the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, where he worked as a counselor in Talladega, Alabama.

A lifelong athlete, Billy played football, basketball, baseball and ran track for Union County High School. He spent most of his life in Lake Butler, Florida. He was an avid Union County Tiger, born and bred. He always supported them by buying their latest Tiger apparel. When they won the state championship Billy had his sister in law go get him the state championship shirt he was in Talladega at the time and couldn’t stand the thought of not having one.

Billy loved his daughters and grandchildren more than anything. Saturdays usually meant Gator football and his wife’s famous wings. As the boys got older, their friends were always welcome, and Billy treated them like his own. He didn’t miss a chance to give someone a hard time or get a laugh, and being PAPA and GREAT PAPA was his favorite role.

Billy will be remembered for the life he built with his family and the memories they shared together.

Friends and family are invited to a visitation for Billy on Friday, December 26, 2025, from 6pm - 8pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 1:00pm. Billy will be laid to rest immediately following the service at Dekle Cemetery will military honors. Archer-Milton Funeral Home is honored to serve the Melvin family during this difficult time. 386-496-2008 www.archerfuneralhome.com

12/24/2025

All of us here at Archer-Milton Funeral Home wish our friends and neighbors peace, joy and all the best the holiday has to offer. May this season of giving and spending time with family bring you joy and happiness not just today but throughout the year. And may God's grace be with you.

12/22/2025

12/21/2025

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12/19/2025

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12/17/2025

Vibrant cookware can brighten up your kitchen and make it feel more inviting! This article shares creative tips for choosing colorful pieces that blend style and function.

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12/16/2025

Wreaths Across America Day honors our fallen military members across the nation with a wreath of remembrance placed on their final resting place. Anyone can participate, and if you’d like to sponsor a wreath, simply go to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. Today, we remember and express our eternal gratitude for the courage and sacrifice of our honored dead.

12/16/2025

Edwin L. "Tiny" Crews, age 81 of Lake Butler, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2025, at North Florida Regional Medical Center. Born in Raiford, Florida, on January 6, 1944, to the late James and Noreen Dukes Crews, Edwin embraced life with a strong work ethic and an infectious spirit that touched everyone around him.

For over thirty years, Edwin dedicated his work to the University of Florida Horticulture Department. His love for growing vegetables and sugar cane was no mere pastime, but a passion. His annual sugar cane grinds, where friends and family gathered to share laughter and enjoy the fruits of his labor.

Edwin was the kind of man who could light up a room with his outgoing nature and quick wit. He had a gift for delivering one-liners that would leave you in stitches, and his humor never failed to brighten the heaviest of days. Every moment he was able to hunt and fish gave him great pleasure. Edwin loved the Lord and was a longtime member and deacon of Hauge Baptist Church. When his health began to decline, he attended Canvas Church with his family where his spirit of serving never wavered.

Family meant everything to Edwin. He took tremendous pride in his children: Lucinda Ann Crews, Mark (Rebecca) Crews, Kim (Billy) Hart, Wes Ogden, Hazen (Marfa) Ogden, and Connie (Clark) Gladden. They were the apples of his eye, and the love he held for them was matched only by the love he had for the ones that called him Granddaddy—Bailey, Alaina, Amelia, Maverick, Cassie (Chase), Billy (Megan), Sam, Camille, Wyatt, Josue, Jason, Isaiah, Russell, C**t, Gunner, and Caroline. He also became great-grandfather to little Bodi, whom he had anxiously awaited his arrival.

Edwin also leaves behind his sisters, Sharon (Phillip) Berry and Ethelia (Joseph) Perry, along with a host of nieces and nephews, who shared in his laughter and love. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Noreen Dukes Crews, and his siblings, Elaine Lewis and Colen Crews.

Family and friends are invited to gather in his honor at Archer-Milton Funeral Home in Lake Butler, Florida. Visitation will take place on December 18, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, followed by a funeral service on December 19, 2025, starting at 11:00 AM. Edwin will be laid to rest immediately following the service at Fort Call Cemetery.