Archer-Milton Funeral Home

09/04/2026

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09/04/2026

What’s it like having a parent in the funeral industry?

We decided to ask the experts… our kids! 😂

Being a family-owned funeral home means that our children have grown up seeing a side of the funeral industry that most kids don’t. From hearing us talk about our work at the dinner table to understanding that caring for families is a big part of what we do, they’ve had a front-row seat to the life of a funeral home family.

So, we sat them down and asked a few questions about what it’s really like having parents who work in the funeral industry.

Their answers may surprise you… and some may make you laugh! ❤️

Take a few minutes to hear what they have to say. And remember, behind every funeral home is a family—and ours is no different.

09/01/2026

Mrs. Janey Bell Rowell passed away on August 27th, 2026, aged 90 in Odenton, Maryland. Janey was born in Starke, Florida, and was the youngest of ten children born to Levi and Lilian Beatrice Rhoden. Janey married James Benjamin Rowell on January 31st, 1953, and they lived in Gainesville for several years before moving to Starke. In 2003 they moved to Lake Butler to be closer to their son Randy.

Janey had two sons James Benjamin Jr. (Randy) who passed away in2015, and Douglas Edward. She was grandmother to Michael, Chip (James Benjamin III), Verity, Rebecca and Daniel and great grandmother to five great grandsons, Hugh, Caiden, Gavin, Oliver, and Wylder and three great granddaughters Caitlyn, Charley, and Kylie.

Janey enjoyed working in patient care in nursing homes until an injury led her to becoming a full-time homemaker. An avid genealogist, she also enjoyed working with her husband in their garden. Her family, her faith, and her friends were the important things in her life especially after her husband died in 2003. In 2021 she moved in with son Doug, in Maryland, but she made sure to talk regularly with her friends back home. In January this year Janey moved into Heart Homes memory care following some additional health challenges.

Janey was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in both her Florida and Maryland congregations and enjoyed fellowship with many people.

A graveside service and burial will take place at the Oak Grove Cemetery on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 10am.

Archer-Milton Funeral Home is honored to serve the Rowell family during this time. 386-496-2008 https://www.archerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/janey-rowell

08/31/2026

08/30/2026

Grief is a natural reaction to the pain of loss. All around us, people are grieving. They are mourning the loss of loved ones, pets, jobs, homes, and more. Today, be kind to those around you - you never know what they may be dealing with.

08/29/2026

Service for Nancy Kohutek

08/28/2026

Have you heard of funeral honorariums? If you haven't, check out this brief article that answers key questions about honorariums, including what they are and who receives them. And if you have more questions, just give us a call, and we'll provide the answers you need.

Did you know that an honorarium is customary when you perform specific roles at a funeral? Check out this article to learn more!

08/28/2026

Etta Wanell Lee, 83, of Lake Butler, FL passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026. She was born on March 3, 1943, at Camp Blanding, FL.

Wanell was adopted by George and Carolyn Sandel at the young age of 8 after her mother, Edith Brannen, passed away. She grew up in Worthington Springs, FL and enjoyed life on a farm.

She met the love of her life, James M. Lee, at a high school dance when she was 17 and they were later married. Wanell was mainly a stay-at-home mom raising 3 boys and a daughter.

With her children mostly grown she went to work at the Union County High School in the cafeteria and later worked with the special needs kids.

Wannell was very active in church teaching Sunday school and working with the youth group. She loved the outdoors and working in the yard growing plants and flowers. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren spending as much time as she could with them.

Wanell is preceded in death by her husband, James Lee; her mother Edith Brannen; adoptive parents Gary and Carolyn Sandel; and her brother Eddie Dekle.

Wanell leaves behind a family that will truly miss her. Her children Eddie (Becky) Lee, Joey (Christian) Lee, Gary Lee, and Lynell Lee; her grandchildren Alan (Angel) Lee, Ryan (Lauren) Lee, Amanda (Jason) Bradley, Misty (Adam) Graham, Wyatt Lee, Chase Lee, Cheyenne Lee, Michaelyn (Titus) Odom, Shelbi Sweat, Garrison (Cierra) Lee, Shane (Tiffany) Lee, Shanell Lee, and 17 great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Archer-Milton Funeral Home is honored to carry out Wanell's final wishes of cremation. 386-496-2008
https://www.archerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/etta-lee

08/27/2026

When the unexpected happens, you want to know there’s help nearby. That’s why our services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.

No matter when you need us, give us a call at (386) 496-2008, and we’ll be there for you!

08/26/2026

In Loving Memory of Nancy "Snookie" Kohutek (Shadd)

September 20, 1940 – August 25, 2026

Nancy "Snookie" Kohutek (Shadd), a beloved sister, aunt, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully in Brooker, Florida, on August 25, 2026, at the age of 85.

Born in Indiana on September 20, 1940, Nancy spent her early years building a foundation there before embarking on a new chapter in the late 1970s, when she moved to Canada. In the late 1980s, driven by a deep desire to be closer to her family, she made her final move to Brooker, Florida.

Nancy quickly rooted herself in the local community, where she became a familiar, comforting presence to neighbors and locals alike. An entrepreneur and dedicated worker, she owned Brooker Grocery for several years, serving her neighbors with pride. Later, she spent over 20 years as a devoted employee at Wards Supermarket, where her warm smile and hardworking nature left a lasting impression on generations of shoppers.

Nancy’s life was defined by the things she loved most: her family, the great outdoors, her deep affection for animals, and her unwavering faith in Jesus. An avid outdoorswoman, "Snookie" was truly in her element when she was fishing or hunting. Above all, she treasured the quiet moments spent surrounded by the people she loved.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Shadd, and Ernest and Juanita Fairfield as well as siblings Jack Fairfield, Alberta "Birdie" Jones and Kenny "BooBoo" Fairfield.

She is survived by a loving family who will miss her deeply, including her devoted siblings Dorothey Sarver of Crawfordville IN, Ernie Fairfield (Diana) of Crawfordsville, IN, Dennis Fairfield (Gladys) of Brooker, FL, Steve Fairfield (Jackie) of Calyton, NC and Karen Smith of Brooker, FL. Nancy also leaves behind many nieces and nephews whom she dearly loved.

Nancy’s warmth, adventurous spirit, and steadfast faith will be forever remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

A funeral service to honor Nancy's life will be held on August 29th at 11 AM at Archer-Milton Funeral Home, 55 N Lake Ave. Lake Butler, FL 32054.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association - Make A Donation | Alzheimer's Association https://share.google/tpS6XC5TnmLULEwCS

Archer-Milton Funeral Home is honored to serve Nancy's family during their time of loss. 386-496-2008 https://www.archerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/nancy-kohutek