Category: Obituaries

Stephen Edwin Garl (Steve), 79, of Monticello, Fla., passed away on May 4, 2025. Steve was raised in Bethel Park, Pa. He went to Bethel Park High School. He then went on…

Joe Espy Davis (89) of Lloyd, Fla., entered into his final rest and ultimate healing on Monday, April 28, 2025. He was born on Jan. 11, 1936 in Dothan, Ala., to the…

Alberta Dora Lamar Siplin, 82, of Monticello, Fla., passed on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Funeral services are 12 noon Monday, May 12, in Monticello Community Temple COGIC, Inc., with interment in Hickory…

Pamela Joy “Pam” Douglas, of Monticello, Fla., passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. She was born on Nov. 13, 1949, in Jacksonville, Fla., and raised in Jacksonville, Fla. Pam was a…

Linda Marie Kelly, 60, of Tallahassee passed on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Bethpage M.B. Church, with interment in the Church Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is…

Savannah Louise Odom King Bellamy, 73, of Monticello, Fla., passed at home on Friday, April 25, 2025. Homecoming services are 12 noon Saturday, May 3, at Greater Fellowship M.B. Church, with interment…

Frank Mitchell Howard, 86, of Monticello’s Ashville Community passed on Friday, April 25, 2025. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at New Zion M.B. Church, with burial in Ashville Community…

Dr. James Seymour Sledge went to meet his Lord and Savior shortly after his 100th birthday. He was the son of Rena and Lamar Sledge, born on Oct. 4, 1924. He attended…

Donny Kay Powell, 66, of Greenville, Fla., passed on Monday, April 14, 2025. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, in New Zion Cemetery, Greenville. Viewing-visitation is 4 p.m. to 6…

Deacon Edd Keaton, affectionately known as “Bubba,” was born in Monticello, Fla., on Jan. 6, 1953, to the late Aggie Bell Keaton Thompson and the late JB Williams. He was raised by…

Charles Parkhill Mays, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 13, 2025. In departing this world, he leaves behind a legacy as a devoted husband, beloved father and grandfather, respected…

James Harold Dyal, age 77 of Alma, Ga., passed away peacefully April 15, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla., surrounded by his family. He was born on June 9, 1947, in Alma, Ga., and…

On Dec. 21, 1962, in Monticello, Fla., a bright light entered the world – Reginald Rodell “Chuck” Watkins Sr. Born to the late Johnson and Mary Watkins, Chuck grew up in the…

Wanda Faye Watts was born June 10, 1952, to Emilie and Henry O. Alford in Opelika, Ala., and died April 13, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. She is survived by her daughter, Mignon…

With grief we inform you that Thomas Johnathon Griffin has passed away on Nov. 18, 2022. Born May 12, 1961. Passed at the age of 61. The loving son of Ruby and…

Lesa Ann Buzbee Henderson, 61, passed away on November 26, 2022, at her home in Lloyd, Fla.  Born and raised in Waukeenah, Fla., to Melvin and Betty Buzbee, she remained a lifelong resident…

James Lee Andrews was born on Nov. 18, 1951 in Monticello, Fla., to the late Joe and Sally Andrews. On Nov. 19, 2022 James was called home by the Master and now…

Ernestine Ford Raines, 74, of Monticello passed on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, at Memorial M.B. Church, with burial in Elizabeth-Dills Cemetery. Viewing-visitation…

Karen Roberta Jones Timms, age 62, retired Nurse from Cross Landings, passed away Nov. 12, 2022, in Monticello, Fla. Graveside services will be Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at 2 p.m., at Oakfield…

Harry James Parker, 70, of Wacissa, passed on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday at BethPage M.B. Church, with burial in the Church Cemetery. Viewing is 4-6 p.m….