Category: Obituaries

Ollie Dell Alexander Minton Parrish was born on Sunday, Feb. 17, 1935, to the late Willie Bradford Alexander Sr. and the late Inez Ross-Alexander in Jefferson County. She and her two brothers…

Timothy Howard Peary, 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, May 7. A devoted husband and father, he is survived by his wife, Suzanne; his son, Chris; daughter-in-law,…

Donald “Donnie” Michael Montesano, Jr., age 56, of Dowling Park, Fla., passed away on April 19, 2022. He is survived by his sons, Travis Montesano (Laurie) and Matthew Montesano (Mari); daughter, PJ;…

Robert Collins Smith, “Bobby,” age 83, of Monticello, Fla., passed away peacefully on May, 11, 2022, at the Big Bend Hospice House in Tallahassee. Bobby was a man of great faith who…

Betty Joe Flatt, 69, passed away on May 14, 2022, in Monticello, Fla. She was born on December 12, 1952, in Baker, Fla., the daughter of Alonzo and Mildred (Courtney) Spencer. Betty…

John Phillip Shealey Sr. of Corydon, Iowa, and previously of Monticello, Fla., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2022, at his home in Corydon. Phil was born on October 15, 1946,…

On May 3, 2022, Jane Moore, age 82, of Madison, Fla., entered eternal life with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on December 5, 1939, in Jefferson County Fla.,…

Jerry L. Melton, 64, died on April 28, 2022, at his home. Mr. Melton was born April 1, 1958, in Mobile, Ala. to George and Voncille Melton. Jerry attended East Central Community…

Pency Anne Willie Lastinger (Pennie) of Lloyd, Fla., passed away April 26, 2022, while living with her daughter in Dahlonega Ga. Pennie was born on March 20, 1943, and raised in the…

Hassie Elizabeth Porter, 93, passed away on May 2, 2022, in Monticello, Fla. She was born on December 4, 1928, in Fayette, Ala., the daughter of Isaac Fletcher and Lillie (Hollingsworth) Chambless….

Thomas Bo Joyner Jr., 57, of Lloyd, Fla., passed away on April 28, 2022. Bo lived up to the meaning of his name, “to come and to go.” An outdoorsman, he enjoyed…

Janet Lee Wadsworth, 88, passed away on April 29, 2022, in Monticello, Fla. She was born on March 28, 1934, in Port Jefferson, N.Y., the daughter of Harold and Beatrice (Kurdt) Hoxie….

Minnie Mae Reed was born in Tallahassee, Fla., on June 21, 1959, to the late Julius Chaney Seabrooks and Mabel Mathews. The caring and compassionate professionals of Hagan Funeral Service (175 North…

The Reverend Dossie Bivins, Jr., 70, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed there on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Homecoming services will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, at Gethsemane M.B. Church, with burial…

Beverly Jean Davis, 64, of Lamont passed into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Funeral services are 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, in Mt. Olive P.B. Church,…

Gordon Lee McCleery, 76, passed away on April 16, 2022, in Monticello, Fla. He was born August 30, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Fred G. and Velicia (Darrow) McCleery. Gordon served…

With Sonny’s work here all completed, he left on March 2, 2022, to join friends in his Heavenly home. William Andrew Couver was born to Gus and Blanie Couver on March 14,…

Bonnie Merritt Wilder, 92, passed away on April 16, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. She was born November 13, 1929, in Graceville, Fla., the daughter of William C. and Etta B. (Kellum) Merritt….

With Sonny’s work here all completed, he left on March 2, 2022, to join friends in his Heavenly home. William Andrew Couver was born to Gus and Blanie Couver on March 14,…

On Feb. 12, 1982, Shad Robert Bowman, the son of Robin Avrett and James Bowman, made his appearance in the world. At the prime age of 40, Shad’s life unexpectedly ended and…