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Jahlani Stevon Geohegan
Sep 7, 2026
Jahlani Stevon Geohegan
“Almighty Son” | “Tank” | “J-Swift”
Jahlani Stevon Geohegan, affectionately known as “Tank” and “J-Swift,” was born in Tallahassee, Florida, and departed this earthly life on September 7, 2026. His name, Jahlani, carries the beautiful meaning “Almighty Son,” a name that became a part of the identity and story of a young man who was deeply loved and will...
Arlen Schibley Waites
Sep 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of Arlen Schibley WaitesDecember 2, 1944 – September 2, 2026
Today, we pause to honor and remember the beautiful life and lasting legacy of Arlen Schibley Waites, a beloved soul whose hands were gifted with both skill and creativity.
Arlen was a talented barber and artist, but those titles only begin to describe the woman she was. Through her...
Deacon J.D. James
Sep 2, 2026
Life Story “May Be Morning, Night, or Noon I Don’t Know Just How Soon That’s Why I’m Sending Up My Timber Every Day!”
DEACON J.D. JAMES, the beloved son of Valley and Easter Bell James, was born on May 28, 1952. He grew up under the guidance of his parents, his sisters, older brothers, and the watchful eyes of his village. He learned valuable skills...
Reverend Reginald Thaddeus Burke, Sr.
Sep 1, 2026
The Life & Legacy of Reverend Reginald Thaddeus Burke, Sr.
Reverend Reginald Thaddeus Burke, Sr., affectionately known as Reg, Reggie, Troop, and to so many simply as Pastor Burke, lived a life firmly rooted in faith, family, education, service, and an abiding love for people.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Reginald later moved to Homewood, Illinois, where he attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School. From his...
William Gartrell Harbeson
Aug 31, 2026
In Loving Memory of William Gartrell HarbesonAugust 8, 1948 – August 31, 2026
With heartfelt sympathy and compassion, we honor the life and memory of Mr. William Gartrell Harbeson, whose life journey began on August 8, 1948, and peacefully came to a close on August 31, 2026.
A life spanning 78 years is a journey filled with countless moments, relationships, memories, and...
Mazhari Jermani Johnson
Aug 29, 2026
Life Story of Mazhari Jermani Johnson
A Precious Gift ArrivesOn June 24, 2026, God blessed this world with a beautiful baby girl, Mazhari Jermani Johnson. From the moment she arrived, Mazhari filled the hearts of her family with a love that words could never fully express. Affectionately called “Angel” and “Sugga Mama,” she was a precious bundle of joy whose presence...
William McKinley Meeks, Jr.
Aug 28, 2026
His Life. His Service. His Legacy.William McKinley “Kenny” Meeks, Jr.
William McKinley Meeks, Jr., affectionately known as “Kenny,” began his earthly journey on April 6, 1965, in Tallahassee, Florida. He was born to the late William McKinley Meeks, Sr. and Gennieve Perry Meeks and was reared in a loving Christian home where the importance of faith, family, and togetherness was instilled...
Cornelia Ann Akins Taylor
Aug 25, 2026
Life’s Reflection of Cornelia Ann Akins Taylor
A Time to Be BornCornelia Ann Akins was born on January 16, 1949, in Ocala, Florida, to the late Robert Akins and Elvie Dempsey Akins. She was the youngest of four children born to Elvie Akins.
A Time to LiveCornelia, affectionately known as “Cookye” by her family and “Connie” professionally, grew up in Madison, Florida....
Mother Thelma Patterson Horne Thomas
Aug 24, 2026
The Life and Legacy ofMother Thelma Patterson Horne Thomas“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)
A Time to Be BornMother Thelma Patterson Horne Thomas, affectionately known as “Sis,” “Bird,” and “Pookie,” was born the first of eight children to the late Rev. Howard McAfee Patterson and Mother...
Benjamin Cedric Williams
Aug 22, 2026
The Life and Legacy of Benjamin Cedric Williams
Benjamin Cedric Williams was born on August 28, 1965, to Benjamin Williams Jr. and Deloris Williams Brown. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida A&M University and was a faithful member of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Tallahassee, Florida.
On October 30, 1997, Benjamin married his beloved wife, Cynthia A. Williams....
James David Free
Aug 19, 2026
A Loving Tribute from James David Free
To my beloved family,If I could leave you with one final message, I would want you to know how deeply I loved you. Every moment we shared, every laugh, every conversation, every challenge we faced together became a part of the life I was blessed to live.
My greatest joy was knowing that I was...
Reverend Antonio D. Jackson
Aug 17, 2026
Life and Legacy of Reverend Antonio D’Andre Jackson
Antonio D’Andre Jackson was born to the late John Jackson, Jr. and Alma Joyce Hall Jackson on August 26, 1968, in Tallahassee, Florida.
Tony was educated in the Public Schools of Leon County and was a 1986 graduate of James S. Rickards High School. He was an avid sportsman. He was a member of the...
Rosa Lee Clark
Aug 17, 2026
Rosa Lee Clark lived a life marked by compassion, service, and a genuine concern for the well-being of others. With caring hands and a servant’s heart, she devoted herself to the healthcare profession, serving as a medical assistant and phlebotomist. Her work was more than an occupation—it was an opportunity to bring comfort, reassurance, and kindness to those who needed...
Latrice Tyson-Debique
Aug 16, 2026
Latrice Shawndrell Tyson-DebiqueMay 20, 1975 – August 16, 2026
There are some lives that are remembered not simply by the years they lived, but by the love they gave, the joy they shared, and the light they brought into the lives of others. Latrice Shawndrell Tyson-Debique was one of those lives.
Born on May 20, 1975, in Quincy, Florida, to the now-late...
Gregory Glen Fordham, Sr.
Aug 16, 2026
Gregory Glen Fordham Sr.September 1, 1964 – August 16, 2026
Gregory Glen Fordham Sr., affectionately known to many of his friends as “Giddy,” was born on September 1, 1964, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Laverne Moore Revels and Tim Fordham. In 1998, Gregory made Middleburg, Florida, his home, where he would spend many meaningful years building memories with the people he loved...
Lillie B. Liggans
Aug 15, 2026
The Life and Legacy ofLILLIE B. EDWARDS LIGGANSMarch 22, 1939 – August 15, 2026
“Her children arise up, and call her blessed.” — Proverbs 31:28
A life of significance is measured not simply by the number of years lived, but by the lives touched, the lessons taught, the love shared, and the difference made along the journey. By every measure, Lillie B....
Mother Yvonne Wilson
Aug 12, 2026
The Life and Legacy ofMother Yvonne WilsonMay 13, 1935
There are some lives whose greatest testimony is not found in titles or earthly recognition, but in a lifetime of simply walking with God. Such was the beautiful life of Mother Yvonne Wilson—a praying woman, a faithful woman, and a woman whose 91-year journey became a living testimony of the keeping power...
Randall Wayne Cantwell
Aug 12, 2026
With profound sympathy, J.P. Moore Mortuary & Cremation Services joins the family and friends of Mr. Randall Wayne Cantwell in remembering a life that will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Mr. Cantwell departed this earthly life on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, leaving behind memories that time can never erase and love...
Kawonna Sherika Dumas
Aug 10, 2026
“She considered herself the luckiest person in the world—not because she had everything, but because she knew she was blessed.”
Some people spend a lifetime searching for happiness, while others discover that life’s greatest treasures are often found in the simplest places—in family, in laughter, in giving, in new experiences, and in making beautiful memories with the people you love.
KAWONNA SHERIKA...
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