Category: Obituaries

“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…

“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 Jessie Bethedra Stephens Parker, 85, of Gainesville, Fla., quietly…

Mrs. Elesta Clemons Pritchett, 94, of Greenville, Fla., finished her earthly course on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Homegoing services will be held at 3 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Madison Church…

Jimmy Williams, 61, of Madison, Fla., passed in Valdosta, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 28, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Shiloh M.B. Church. Interment…

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…

Jimmie S. Cone, Sr., born Dec. 17, 1941, of Greenville, Fla., entered into rest on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. A proud U.S. NAVY Veteran (1960-1964), serving aboard the USS NOA DD841 during…

Tommy Lee (Fowler) Cone went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at the age of 99 1/2 years old. Born on Jan. 21, in Clearwater, Fla., in 1925,…

“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10 Minister Charlene Kathleen Howard, “Chogo”, 41, of Tallahassee, Fla., embraced her eternal peace on Sunday, Sept. 15,…

Laredo Medders Pickles, known by the family as “MaPick”and “Granny”, of Madison, Fla., left her temporary home on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.  Laredo was born on March 25, 1942, in Madison, Fla.,…

Harold Clinton Jackson, Jr., 72, of Tallahassee, Fla., passed on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m., at the TILLMAN OF TALLAHASSEE CHAPEL…

William “Bill” Rabon was born on January 5, 1953, to parents W.L. and Frances Rabon. He grew up in Monticello, Fla., with his siblings Wanda, Johnny and Sherry. Bill completed his education…