Category: Obituaries

Elizabeth Mavin Cobb, 76, of Monticello, passed into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Liz was a 1964 graduate of Howard Academy High School. Shewas a longtime caregiver…

Oscar Haynes Scruggs, 66, of Tallahassee, Fla. passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2021. He was born in Tallahassee on December 1, 1954 to Frederick Cason Scruggs and Agnes Thompson Scruggs. Oscar retired from UPS…

Linda Lee Joiner, 74, passed away peacefully at home June 18, 2021. Linda was born March 15, 1947 in Thomasville, Georgia to Blanche Ward and Lee Darby Varnedoe. She is survived by…

This year the recognition and celebration of Juneteenth has a special meaning in my heart. The fact that on June 19 the emancipation of those who were enslaved took place in Galveston…

Nathan Stephenson “Nate”Curtis II, age 85, of Madison, Fla., died June 9, 2021. Nate was born April 13, 1936, in Monticello, Fla., the son of Arthur Wilson Curtis and Martha Scruggs Curtis…

Leroy Beckwith Montgomery Sr. Leroy Beckwith Montgomery Sr. was born in Miami, Fla. to Floyd Montgomery and Carrie Beckwith on November 1, 1938. In his early childhood, he attended DA Dorsey High School which upon closing…

Mary Jane Houston, 60, of Monticello, passed on Monday, May 31, 2021. Houston had been a housekeeper prior to retiring. She lived to dote on her grandchildren. Cherishing her love are her…

Hannah Mae Ransom, 67, of Monticello passed unexpectedly on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Hannah earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Sociology/Social Work from Florida A&M University. She worked for the former…

Arthur “Charlie Brown” Henry, 53, of Tallahassee passed on Sunday, May 23, 2021. A Monticello native, Arthur enjoyed fishing, dancing, music and yard work. Survivors include his mother, Barbara Ann Henry (C.J.)…

Velva Ganzy McCann, 77, of Jacksonville, Fla. passed on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Velva was a 1961 graduate of Howard Academy High School, Monticello. She was a graduate of Suwannee River Junior…

Arthur “Paul” McClellan, Sr, 89, passed peacefully Thursday, May 20, 2021. Graveside Services were conducted Sunday, May 23 at Sardis United Methodist Church – Waukeenah Highway. Family and friends gathered following services…

Beverly Crowder, 64 of Monticello, Fla., passed away on May 10, 2021. Beverly was born in Lodi, Ohio on January 30, 1957. She graduated from Myrtle Beach High. Beverly married Daniel Crowder…

On August 23, 1999, Shereka L. Tice gave birth to a six pound baby boy named Tavoris Kenard Tice. Although born in Tallahassee, Tavoris resided in Jefferson County the majority of his…

Diana Charisse Miller Philemond, 60, of Palmetto, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2021. A garden memorial service in her honor will be held at 2 p.m….

John D. Brooks, 64, of Woodville, passed away on May 4, 2021. He was born and raised in Wacissa, Fla. and attended Wacissa Elementary school. Brooks was born to Albert and Janette…

Eleanor Margaret McCutcheon, 94, went to her Heavenly home, quietly and without pain on May 9, 2021. She was born July 5, 1926, the oldest child of James and Evelyn Canning of…

Dwight Jay Anglin, 69, passed away on April 27, 2021 in Tallahassee, Fla. Dwight was born September 19, 1951 to J.W. Anglin and Mary Frances Clyatt Anglin in Barstow, Cali. Dwight was…

Shaundrez Devonte “Big Boo” Ellis, 28, of Monticello, passed on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. A natural born comedian, Shaundrez was about everything technology-related and was big on social media, especially Facebook. He…

Margaret Maxine (Griffin) Avera, (Age 91) passed away at home on April 22, 2021. Margaret was married to Troy G. Avera, Sr., (Nashville, GA, Deceased) on Christmas Day, 1945. She and Troy…

Joan Davis Linn of Monticello, Fla. passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2021 at the age of 84. Joan was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, beloved sister and…