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 in Lloyd. Viewing is from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, at 1215 N. Jefferson St. in Monticello. Tillman of Monticello (850-997-5553) is serving the family. Mr. Geathers was a retired logger, avid fisherman and a member of New Bethel. Survivors include his children, Emma G. Hall, Minnie G. Merritt, Emily G. (Roscoe) Greene, Claretha G. Ross and Frances G. (Frank) Hargrove, and Noble and Solomon Geathers; siblings, Charlie and Ollie Hughes, and Aline Johnson; 24 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren and countless other relatives and friends.
