John Wesley Armstrong, Jr.
Jan 5, 2026
A Life Well SownAt dawn he rose to greet the day,With steady hands and humble pride,Working the fields where orange treesStood tall beneath the Florida sky.
The soil knew his faithful touch,The sun his quiet strength,For every harvest bore his mark—A life of purpose, earned by length.
When labor’s call was gently stilled,He found his peace by flowing streams,Where waters whispered rest...
Minnie Joyce Garner Hamilton
Dec 25, 2025
SISTER MINNIE JOYCE GARNER HAMILTON"Weep if You Must But Weep Not as Those Who Have No Hope, For in Christ Jesus, There Is Hope and Eternal Life" 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-14
Sister Minnie Joyce Garner Hamilton, the beloved daughter of Eugene McCray and Ruby Garner, was born on December 5, 1948. Growing up in Perry (Taylor County), Florida, she earned her...
John Henry Johnson, Sr.
Dec 24, 2025
Built to LastWith strong hands and steady resolve,John Henry shaped more than stone and ground.He poured his strength into every day’s work,Laying foundations meant to stand through time.
A concrete finisher by trade,But a builder of life, love, and legacy by heart.From early mornings to weathered evenings,He labored with pride, patience, and purpose.
Each slab he smoothed, each surface made firm,Reflected the...
Victor Devon Davis
Dec 20, 2025
Victor Davis was born November 19, 1980 in Tallahassee, FL, the youngest son of Lennon and Annie Davis. He spent his entire life in Tallahassee where he graduated from Leon High School and attended Florida A&M University.
Victor thoroughly enjoyed watching sports (particularly football), reminiscing about his playing days as an outstanding athlete, and spending quality time with friends and family....
Doris Gordon Brown
Dec 16, 2025
A Life Gracefully LivedNinety-seven years of gentle strength,Of wisdom earned through time,A life stitched together with faith and love,And moments both humble and divine.
She walked with grace through changing days,A steady light, serene and true,Her presence spoke of quiet courage,In all she faced, in all she knew.
She gave her love without reserve,Her heart a shelter, safe and wide,A listening ear,...
Deacon Willie "Bubba" McFarland, Sr.
Dec 16, 2025
Deacon Willie Rogers McFarland, Sr.“Bubba”“Servant of God, Well Done!”
Deacon Willie Rogers McFarland, Sr. was born to Carlos Lee McFarland, Sr. and Hattie Lee Brown McFarland on July 6, 1952, in Madison, Florida. He was affectionately known by everyone as “Bubba.” He resided on the McFarland family farm in the Cherry Lake community of Madison, Florida until young adulthood. He later...
Benjamin Douglas Randolph
Dec 15, 2025
A Laborer’s LegacyWith steady hands and a willing heart,Benjamin met each day ready to build.From rising sun to setting light,He shaped the world through honest work and quiet strength.
He labored not for praise or gain,But for family, for purpose, for providing.Every beam lifted, every foundation laidCarried the mark of his dedication and pride.
His hands told stories words could not—Of long...
Jacarri Theorian Richardson
Dec 6, 2025
Jacarri Theorian Richardson"Carri"
Jacarrri Theorian Ricardson, affectionately called "Carri," was born on April 19, 2011, in Tallahassee, Florida. He was the youngest of three sons born to Melissa Vanette Thompson-Moore (Mitchum) The family resided in Madison, Florida, until 2015 when they relocated to Jacksonville, Florida.
God, for His on purpose and in His own way, uses anyone to accomplish His tasks. While...
John Lee Pride
Dec 5, 2025
Brother John Lee Pride“The Joy of the Lord is My Strength” ~Nehemiah 8:10
Brother John Lee Pride, the beloved son of James Pride, Sr. and Ruby Pride, was born on June 27, 1957, in Madison, Florida. He was reared with his four brothers in a close-knit neighborhood affectionately known as the Setzer’s Quarters where neighbors looked out for each other and...
James Leroy Bennett
Dec 1, 2025
“A Gentle Man, A Lasting Light”
In Loving Memory of Mr. James Leroy Bennett
A quiet strength, a steady hand,A faithful heart that chose to stand,Through storm and sun, through joy and pain,You loved us well, again, again.
You didn’t need a crowd or stage,No spotlight bright, no printed page—Your kindness was your truest song,A melody that lives on strong.
You showed us how...
Willie Thompkins, Jr.
Nov 28, 2025
Willie Thompkins, Jr."Jack" "Billie" "Papa"November 26, 1962 - November 28, 2025“Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day...” 2 Timothy 4:8
Willie Thompkins, Jr., born on June 26, 1962, in Madison, Florida,was the oldest son born to Willie Thompkins, Sr. and Easter Lee Thompkins. Duringhis...
Carrie Belle Brown Simmons
Nov 26, 2025
Carrie Belle Brown Simmons “Mabelle” October 9, 1950 – November 26, 2025 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” - 2 Timothy 4:7
Carrie Belle Brown Simmons, fondly called “Mabelle,” was the beloved daughter of Hayward Brown and Mamie Williams Brown. She was born on October 9, 1950, in Madison, Florida. Together with her parents...
Willie Ross
Nov 21, 2025
The Clock of LifeThe clock of life is wound but once, No man has power to tell Just when the hands will stop their course, At late, or early bell.
To live each hour with purpose true, With kindness, love, and grace, Is how a life leaves footprints deep That time can’t erase.
Mr. Ross walked his moments well, Through sunshine, storms, and song. Each tick he gave to family,...
Vontricia Denise Jackson Bruce
Nov 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, mother, and daughter, Vontricia Denise Jackson, who entered eternal rest on November 20, 2025, at the age of 6z. Born on May 2, 1963, Vontricia lived a life filled with love, beauty, style, and strength—leaving behind a legacy as radiant as her unforgettable...
Hattie Lee Hollingsworth
Nov 17, 2025
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Hattie Lee Hollingsworth08/18/1928 – 11/16/2025“To everything there is a season, and a time and purpose under the heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to pluck up that which is planted” Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
Hattie Lee Hollingsworth was born in Tallahassee, Florida, on August 18,...
Shorea Danyell Aikens
Nov 6, 2025
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Shorea Danyell Aikens, born on October 19, 1976, was the beloved daughter of A.C. Aikens, Jr. and Debra Ford. Not only was she nurtured by them, but also her close-knit family members, and other concerned members of her village. Their influence shaped...
Thomas Hicks
Nov 6, 2025
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Thomas Hicks, the son of Hardie Mae Hicks, was born on January 17, 1959. However, his grandparents, David Hicks, Sr. and Loma Hicks, raised him along with some of their other children in the Greenville community of Madison County, Florida....
Zanaa Da'Zariah Queen
Oct 30, 2025
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Zanaa Da'Zariah Queen August 7, 2009 – October 30, 2025
A Life of Light and Purpose
Zanaa Da'Zariah Queen, a published author and radiant young woman,...
William Spencer Vought, Sr.
Oct 22, 2025
William Spencer Vought, Sr. "Ricky" April 5, 1958 – October 22, 2025 "I've Been Changed, Healed, Freed, and Delivered"
William Spencer Vought, Sr., born on April 5, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was affectionately known as "Ricky." He was the youngest child born to William Spencer Vought and Laura Dell Johnson. While they reared...