Obituaries

Nov 27, 2021

Mr. James Oris Williams "SHORTY" 1961 - 2021

Born on March 5, 1961, to Chandler Williams, Sr., and Annie Ree Williams was their precious baby boy, James Oris Williams, who brought much joy into their lives. He was a lifelong resident of Madison, Florida. His parents, together with his brother: Willie Chandler Williams,...

Nov 22, 2021

"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." – Psalm 23:4

Willie Howard Solomon, Jr. brought much happiness and joy into the household of Willie Howard Solomon, Sr. and Fannie White Solomon on April 18,...

Nov 21, 2021

Mother Louise Mathews Branom FEBRUARY 26, 1931 – NOVEMBER 21, 2021 "The Lord Is My Shephard …" – Psalm 23

On February 26,1931, Mother Louise Mathews Branom came into the world, not only to bless her parents, Joseph Mathews and Evelyn Jones Mathews Hadley, but to also to be a blessing to the community. She...

Nov 20, 2021

Mother Mattie Lue Thompkins Townsend AUGUST 2, 1935 – NOVEMBER 20, 2021 "FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD …" JOHN 3:16

On August 2, 1935, Mother Mattie Lue Thompkins Townsend entered the world as the ninth child born to Porter Thompkins and Julia Moore Thompkins. She was a lifelong resident of the Madison County, FL...

Nov 11, 2021

Egbert Augustus Campbell Sr.

Was born to the parents of Enid Adlam and Theophilus Campbell in Colon, Republic of Panama.

Egbert attended Abel Bravos School in Colon. He migrated to the United States and resided in Richmond California with his oldest Brother and later attended Berkeley University of California. Where he...

Nov 4, 2021

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." – Proverbs 3:5-6 Deacon Willie Alexander "Tub" 1948-2021

Proud parents Jimmy Alexander, Sr. and Mary Robinson Thomas of Madison County, FL welcomed Willie Alexander into their...

Oct 28, 2021

"For me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain!" – Philippians 1:21

Alpha Omega Jackson, the son of Adean Ward and Ronnie Jackson, was their New Year's Day bundle of joy, born on January 1, 1978. He was a lifelong resident of Madison, FL. Preceding him in death were his father: Ronnie; his...

Oct 25, 2021

"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me!" – Psalm 23:4

Stanley George Simmons, the adorable baby boy of F.J. Simmons and Alice Moore Simmons, was welcomed into the Simmons family on October...

Oct 25, 2021

"His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord!" Matthew 25:21

Deacon William M. Wormack, Sr. "Mack" June 4, 1929 - October 25, 2021...

Oct 21, 2021

Mr. Enrique Fermin Mederos Franchi Alfaro 1951 –2021

Mr. Enrique Fermin Mederos Franchi Alfaro was born in Cuba on July 13, 1951. However, for the past 40 years he was a resident of Cherry Lake and the Madison County, FL community. His brother Rene Monzote preceded him in death.

Oct 20, 2021

Oct 1, 2021

Get your motor runnin' Head out on the highway Lookin' for adventure And whatever comes our way ...

James and Ruby Lee Pride of Madison, Florida, became the proud parents of James Edward Pride on July 13, 1948. Although James grew up in Madison, he relocated to Sarasota, FL, as a young adult and lived...

Sep 30, 2021

"May the works I've done speak for me. When I'm resting in my grave, there is nothing to be said; May the works that I've done, Speak for me."

On March 6, 1952, William Alexander, Sr. and Nellie Mae Williams Alexander proudly welcomed their only daughter, Mary Martha Alexander, to join the family...

Sep 28, 2021

"This is my story; this is my song Praising my Savior all the day long!"

Mother Lorata Frazier Franklin, affectionately known as "Gold", was born to Mary Frazier and Simp Johnson on January 21, 1940, in Madison, Florida. She resided in this area her entire life. Preceding her in death were...

Sep 22, 2021

Life's Reflections "To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven." - Ecclesiastes 3:1

A TIME TO BE BORN: On December 10, 1959, a beautiful bouncing baby girl was born to (the late) Harold Sr. and Edith Royal Bryson in the "City Beautiful,"Orlando (Orange County), Florida. Beverly attended the...

Sep 22, 2021

"Savior, Savior Hear my humble cry While on others Thou art calling Do not pass me by"

Maxine Louise Lewis was the precious baby girl born to Hood Lewis and Marie Smith Lewis on July 31, 1949, in Madison, FL. She was dearly loved and welcomed into...

Sep 18, 2021

Sister Mary McLeod Williams April 30, 1951 – September 18, 2021 "Clyde"

"Farther along we'll know all about it Farther along we'll understand why Cheer up my brother live in the sunshine We'll understand it all by and by."

Mary McLeod Williams affectionally called "Clyde", was born April 30,...

Sep 17, 2021

Mother Mary Johnson Hall "Honey Hall" 1928-2021 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4

Mother Mary Johnson Hall was born to Joe Johnson and Julia Johnson on October 16, 1928, in Madison, Florida, where she remained a lifetime resident. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons:...

Sep 9, 2021

Darlene LaKaye Branch 1960 – 2021 ~I'm going to a place where I'll have nothing, but just walk around, walk around heaven all day~

Darlene LaKaye Branch was born April 11, 1960, and grew up in Madison, FL. However, she resided in Tallahassee, FL her entire adult life. Affectionately known as Kaye, she was one...

Sep 3, 2021

Evelyn Lee Ward 1951 – 2021 "And I'll cherish the old rugged cross Till my trophies at last I lay down And I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown"

Evelyn Lee Ward, affectionately called "Bo", was the daughter of William Ward, Sr. and Erma Lee Haynes....