Category: Obituaries

Gertrude (Trudy) Whitty Gamble was born on July 14, 1928, to her parents, Edith and John Whitty, in Lee, Fla. After graduating from Florida State University (FSU), she met and married her…

Willie Galvester Thomas, 80, of Greenville, Fla., passed away in Tallahassee, on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 23, at New Bethel AME…

“Someone So Special Can Never Be Forgotten” Ernest “Mac” McAllister, 78, of Madison, Fla., departed this earthly life on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. Visitation and celebration of life services were held at…

“Her Children Arise and Call Her Blessed” ~ Psalm 31:28 Surrounded by the mutual love of family, Missionary Luneal Savage Alexander, 72, of Pinetta, Fla., willingly crossed from time into eternity on Saturday,…

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Joyce Elaine Brown Bethea. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov….

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and loaded down with burdens, and I will give you rest.”-Matt 11:28 Mrs. Kathryn Cobb Washington, 77, of Detroit, Mich., by way of Greenville, Fla., quietly transitioned…

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:” -2 Timothy 4:7 Raleigh B. Barfield, affectionately known as “Ralo,” 73, of Madison, Fla., answered the…

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.”  -Psalm 23:4 Yvonne Lee Peek Johnson, 74 ,of Madison, Fla.,…

Eddie Dean McCray, 69, of Greenville, Fla., went home to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Public viewing and visitation will be held from…

Mr. James Thomas Vocelle, III, age 71, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Madison, Fla. James was born on June 4, 1953, in Vero Bech, Fla.,…

“To Be Absent from the Body and to Be Present with the Lord.” ~ 2 Corinthians 5:8 Mr. John Barfield, 69, of Madison, Fla., began a new and promising chapter in eternal…

“Father, I Stretch My Hands to Thee, No Other Help I Know” Nellean Wilson Griffin, 78, of Perry, Fla., quietly transitioned from her labor to enter the glory of the Lord and…

Jimmie Earl Ragans, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.  A Madison native, Jimmie was born on Aug. 24, 1938.  Known for his hardworking, determined and caring…

Doris “Ernie” Ernestine Terry Sparkman, 68, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, after extended illnesses. She was born on April 11, 1956, in Lee, Fla., to Ernest Terry and Doris Johnson…

Enoch Davis passed away peacefully at home in Morrow, Ga., on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. His remains were viewed on Monday, Oct. 21, from 1 p.m. until 7…

“I Shall Wear a Crown … Soon as I Get Home.” Mrs. Edna Mae Adams Pride, 70, of Madison, Fla., quietly transitioned from her earthly life to receive her crown of victory,…

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of William “Keith” Quick, Sr., 65, on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend He was…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Anita Burnett, who left us on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Greenville, Fla., at the age of 90. Born…

On Monday evening, Sept. 23, 2024, Joye Courtney Stokes, passed away in Tallahassee, Fla., at the age of 88 years old. She will be remembered as a devoted Christian, mother and wife…

“There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day….” ~2 Timothy 4:8 Mother Essie Mae White Black, 73, of…