Obituaries

Rose Darling, 90, of Sebring, died Jan. 8, 2008, in Sebring.

Born in Danbury, Conn., she lived in Williston for nine years. She previously lived in Crescent City as well as Newberry and Gainesville. She worked as a desk clerk for Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge in Gainesville, and owned and operated the Palms Motel in Islamorada. She was a past member of the Sprite Club in New York, and enjoyed reading and doing needlework. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Williston.

Muriel Sandifer Burks, 90, of Gainesville, died Jan. 8, 2008, in Gainesville after an extended illness.

Born in Ocala, she lived in the town of Tioga for seven years as well as Gainesville for 27 years. She was an office assistant working for the University of Florida. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, where she belonged to the Fishermen Sunday School class.

She is survived by two sons, Jacob Burks and Donald Jouvenaz; two daughters, Joan Weber and Erin Garrison; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Cornelius Williams

Cornelius Williams, 83, died Dec. 31, 2007, at Williston Health Care Center.

Elaine G. Mitchell, 79, of Morriston, died Dec. 22, 2007, at Nature Coast Regional Hospital.

She moved to this area four years ago from Ellenton, where she showed horses for 18 years. She was co-owner and operator of Amik Run and Centaur Farms. She also enjoyed making uniforms for riders and horses as well.

She is survived by her husband, Almeron Mitchell of Morriston; one God-daughter, Laurie L. Wolf; and one brother, Charles Griffin.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Ann Mitchell.

Knauff Funeral Home of Williston is in charge of arrangements.