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11/17/2025

11/14/2025

If you become incapacitated, who will make medical decisions on your behalf? By setting up a healthcare power of attorney, you get to decide! Learn more about this important document by reading the article below.

A healthcare power of attorney plays an important role in making sure your medical wishes are followed. Learn more here!

11/12/2025

Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year? Check out this helpful article on how to keep hosting simple without skipping any of the holiday magic! cutt.ly/secrets-to-simplified-hosting

11/12/2025

To all our veterans, thank you for your service and for protecting the freedoms we all enjoy. We know that it was not easy on you or your family to serve our nation, so we want to honor you and humbly thank you for all that you’ve done and made possible for us and for our country. Blessings on you and yours!

11/11/2025

Robert “Bob” Boyd, age 69, of High Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025. He was born on April 10, 1956, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Augustus R. Boyd, and Anne (Gaynor) Boyd.

Bob was an avid golfer and a proud member of the Maple Dale Country Club in Dover, Delaware. He loved to travel, especially to Las Vegas and the Caribbean, and enjoyed taking road trips with his beloved wife, Ruthann. His passion for life and adventure was matched only by his dedication to his work. Throughout his career as a sales manager in both the automotive and furniture industries, Bob built an impressive network of colleagues and friends who will always remember him.

A lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan, Bob took great pride in witnessing his team win not just one, but two Super Bowls during his lifetime, a joy he shared with friends and family alike.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents Augustus R. Boyd and Anne (Gaynor) Boyd; and his sister Barbara Ann Ryan (Gary).

Bob is survived by his wife of 28 years Ruthann L. Boyd; his sons, Justin Boyd, Matthew Van Name (Carrie), Nathan Van Name (Carrie), and Kyle Van Name; his daughter Michelle Minnich (Jeffrey Knippenberg); his brother, Stephen Boyd (Mary); sister Karen Riley (Donald); and his aunt Sister Elizabeth Gaynor. He is also survived by 9 wonderful grandchildren, Miles, Coen, Ellis, Clara, Lillian, Ana, Addy, Averie, and Aspyn; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Bob will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his laughter, love, and legacy will live on in the hearts of those he touched.

11/11/2025

At first, it was called Armistice Day, in honor of the veterans who fought in World War I. Later, the name was changed to Veterans Day, but the purpose remains the same. Today, we set aside a specific and honored time to remember the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. We honor your sacrifice and courage.

11/07/2025

Are you a veteran who was honorably discharged? If you are, check out this informative article about 5 key burial benefits you and your family should know about. Then, if you have questions, give us a call or stop by. We've helped countless veterans in our community take advantage of all the benefits they are entitled to receive.

If you're a veteran, you should check out these 5 key veteran burial benefits. They can help your family honor your life and save money!

11/05/2025

Do you have a hidden (or not so hidden) appreciation for 80s fashion? Check out this article for a short timeline of the best fashion trends from the decade. Which one do you wish would come back? cutt.ly/1980-1989-fashion

11/03/2025

From the Calonge Family:

Our loving mom, Patricia Ann Calonge, 80, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025. She married the love of her life at the age of 19. She had 6 beautiful children and loved them with all her heart. She was a dedicated wife and mother, working alongside her husband for many years at their auto body shop and wrecker service in Tampa, FL while also taking care of their children. They moved to Trenton, FL in 1984 for a slower pace of life. They wanted to enjoy spending time with their children as much as possible. Family was everything to them. She worked at Bethel Baptist Church as the secretary for several years then at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida as a claims processer and eventually retired from there. She loved the Florida Gators, pro football, and Jesus. Her hobbies were quilting and sewing.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years of marriage, Gilbert Calonge, her daughter, Rebecca Calonge, her son, Gilbert Calonge, Jr., daughter-in-law, Rosemary Calonge, her three brothers and one sister.

She is survived by her children, Jeannie Wheaton (Sam) of Lutz, FL; Virgina Gamble (Jack) of Chiefland, FL; Jennifer Marshall of Spring Hill, FL; and Johnny Calonge, of Homosassa, FL; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service to honor Patricia will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family invites friends for a visitation 1 hour prior at 12:00 PM. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Watson-Milton Funeral Home. (352)463-8888 www.WatsonMilton.com

11/01/2025

Fall has come. With it, Daylight Saving Time. Don’t forget to turn those clocks back!