Carolyn (Billie) Montgomery Martin was born in 1934, raised in Miccosukee, Fla., and graduated from Leon County High School. She was a long-time resident of Monticello, Fla., and passed away on Sept….
Category: Obituaries
Roger Mats Stadin
The world has lost a courageous, honorable, gentle and loving man. His wife, Alice, has lost her soulmate and best friend. On Oct.14, 2022, Roger Mats Stadin passed away at Thomasville Archbold…
Edward “Eddie” Assad
Our loving father, Edward “Eddie” Assad, born Aug. 19, 1923, left our lives on Oct. 14, 2022, at 99 years young. Eddie was born in Brownsville, Pa. He was raised in Brooklyn,…
Lavinia “Beanie” Albright
Lavinia “Beanie” Albright, of Monticello, Fla., went to her Eternal Home surrounded by the love of family on Sunday morning, Oct. 16, 2022, at her home. Lavinia celebrated her 100th birthday in…
Mary “Doll” Thomas
Mary “Doll” Thomas, 82, of Monticello, Fla., passed on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Graveside funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday in Texas Hill Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday at 1215 North…
Hosea “Tiny” Baulkman
Hosea “Tiny ” Baulkman, 70, passed unexpectedly at home on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Union Branch AME Church, 95 Lake Road, Monticello, with burial in…
Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Joyner
Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Joyner, 58, passed away on Oct. 16, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. She was born on Sept. 27, 1964, the daughter of Joseph Levi Brewton Jr. and Mary Katherine (Green)…
Jeanette Miller Thomas
Jeanette Miller Thomas, 66, of Tallahassee, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Services are at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, at St. Paul Primitive Baptist Church-Miccosukee, with burial at 12…
Willie James “Bubba” Geathers
Willie James “Bubba” Geathers passed on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, at New Bethel M.B. Church in Waukeenah, with burial in Springfield Cemetery…
Pettis Alpha “Toot” Bright
Pettis Alpha “Toot” Bright, 87, of Monticello passed in Madison, Fla., on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Graveside services are 1 p.m. on Saturday in Ashville Community Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday…
Ira Ray West Jr.
Ira Ray West Jr, 36, passed away on Sept. 25, 2022. He was born Sept. 29, 1985, in Pensacola, Fla., to Ira West Sr. and Cynthia “Renee” Barfield. Ira Jr. loved trucks,…
Clifford Ray Hewett
Clifford Ray Hewett, 81, passed away on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Cliff was born in Edison, Ga., and moved to Tallahassee after serving in the U.S. Air Force. He later moved to…
Lacola LaReda Vonshay Lewis
Lacola LaReda Vonshay Lewis was born to Brenda Thompson and Travis Brooks, Sr., on Oct. 27, 1987. “Cola,” as she was affectionately called, was always a very smart girl. She attended the…
Deacon Alfred Vangates April 2, 1930 – September 9, 2022
– The viewing will be held on Friday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at New Birth Baptist Church Cathedral of Faith International (2300 N.W. 135 St., Miami, Fla. 33167). -…
Elizabeth Louise (Betty Lou) Spaulding Hill
Elizabeth Louise (Betty Lou) Spaulding Hill passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 19, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Lloyd, with burial following…
Maude L. (Curry) LeMaster
Maude L (Curry) LeMaster who loved to be called (Momma) by everyone departed her loving family on September 8, 2022. Her soul will continue living on through her adoring family and friends….
Ashley Karen Simmons Hotz July 13, 1943 – August 29, 2022
Ashley Karen Simmons Hotz passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, at her home in Jefferson County, Fla., at age 79. She was born in 1943 in Pa., to the late CDR…
Ann Nora Bullock Duffack
Ann Nora Bullock Duffack, Cissie to family, slipped away peacefully on Sept. 1, 2022. A longtime resident of Monticello, Cissie was fiercely independent, quick with a smile, never met a stranger, and…
Michael F. “Scooter” Duncan
Michael F. “Scooter” Duncan, of Monticello, Fla., passed away on Aug. 26, 2022, at home. He was born in Waycross, Ga., on Aug. 24, 1957. He was the son of Harold and…
Arthur Wayne Felix
“May Heaven’s gates stand open for you. May a chorus of Angels greet you with welcoming songs of praise.” – Unknown Author Brother Arthur Wayne Felix, affectionately known as “Bo,” was born…