Category: Obituaries

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….

Earl “Dennis” Poppell, 86, of Tallahassee, Fla., passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Nov. 3 after a six-year battle with dementia. Dennis was born on March 23, 1936,…

Freddie W. Bishop, 82, died Nov. 3, 2022.  Viewing will be on November 7, 2022, 10 a.m., at Central Baptist Church in Monticello, Fla., then services at 11 a.m.  Burial will follow at Greenwood…

Willie Pittman Williams, 89, aka “Brother” and “Bro Naz,” passed at home on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. Graveside services are at 11 a.m. on Saturday in Williams Family Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is from…

Pauline Richardson Mosley, 77, of Monticello, Fla., passed at home on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. on Monday at Bethel AME Church, 501 West Orange Ave., Tallahassee….

Jeanette Katrina Thompson-Washington was born on July 11, 1955, in Jefferson County, Fla., to the late John Henry, Sr., and Aggie Bell Keaton Thompson. Jeanette graduated from the Jefferson County public school…

Norman Warren Kinsey, age 74, of Aucilla, Fla., went home to be with his Lord on Oct. 23, 2022. He was born on May 24, 1948, to the late Jefferson and Rosa…

Paul Jones, 78, of Monticello’s Flat Woods Community, passed on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, in the Tallahassee National Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is 4-6 p.m. Thursday…

Curtis E. Woodson, 71, of Aucilla, passed on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Shiloh AME Church, with burial in Emory Cemetery, Aucilla. Viewing is 4-6 p.m….