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Irene Ware Beasley

Irene Ware Beasley

Jan 22, 2026

In Loving Memory of Irene Beasley

A gentle spirit, calm and kind,With grace that time can’t steal,Irene walked this earthly roadWith love she made us feel.

Her smile spoke comfort without words,Her presence brought us peace,A steady light in moments dark,A faith that did not cease.

She gave with care, she loved with truth,Her heart was warm and wide,A quiet strength, a guiding...

Doctor Randall Choice III

Doctor Randall Choice III

Jan 19, 2026

United States Veteran Doctor Randall Choice III“DOCK”“Whatever You Do, Work Heartily, as for The Lord” -Colossians 3:23

“May the Work I’ve Done Speak For Me”

Doctor Randall Choice III, commonly known as to as “Dock,” was the son of Reverend Doctor R. Choice and Mother Annie Mae Stephens Choice. He was born in Greenville, Florida, on January 13, 1938. Not only did his...

Bobby Joe Clemons, Sr.

Bobby Joe Clemons, Sr.

Jan 19, 2026

Bobby Joe Clemons, Sr.“SNAPPER”September 18, 1944 - January 19, 2026“The Steps of a Good Man Are Ordered By the Lord” ~Psalm 37:23

Bobby Joe Clemons, Jr., affectionately known as “Snapper,” was born on September 18, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Cleave Clemons and Jewel McLaughlin Aires. He was subsequently raised with loving care and devotion of his grandparents, Edward “Rim” and...

Valentine Ashmore Nicholson

Valentine Ashmore Nicholson

Jan 16, 2026

Valentine Ashmore NicholsonMarch 2, 1931 - January 16, 2026“Whoever Liveth and Believeth in Me Shall Never Die” -John 11:25

Valentine Ashmore Nicholson, the beloved daughter of George Willie Ashmore and Essie Edwards King, was born on March 2, 1931, in Port Gibson, Mississippi. Although she was her mother’s only child, she was a loving sibling to her blended family of four...

Dorothy Mae Hayes Bryant

Dorothy Mae Hayes Bryant

Jan 12, 2026

Dorothy Mae Hayes BryantJULY 18, 1941 – JANUARY 12, 2026“Eternal Life… That’s what I’m Working For…. Eternal Life”

Dorothy Mae Hayes Bryant, affectionately known as “Dot”, was the beloved daughter of Sallie Floyd Hayes and Charlie Hayes, Sr. She was born on July 18, 1941, in Tallahassee, Florida. She was a lifelong resident of this community.

Dorothy accepted Christ at an early age...

Deaconess Lola Richardson McGhee

Deaconess Lola Richardson McGhee

Jan 12, 2026

“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 (KJV)

Deaconess Lola Richardson McGhee, the beloved daughter of Charlie Richardson and Rosa Lee Frazier, was born on October 14, 1934, in Madison,...

Deaconess Burnell Weatherspoon Ivory

Deaconess Burnell Weatherspoon Ivory

Jan 8, 2026

Deaconess Burnell Weatherspoon Ivory“It is Well With My Soul”

Deaconess Burnell Weatherspoon Ivory, fondly known as “Nell,” was the youngest daughter of M.C. Weatherspoon and Addie Frazier Weatherspoon. She was born on December 14, 1954, in Madison, Florida. She, along with her siblings, grew up in the Plant Sub Community, a neighborhood where their extended family members and neighbors were concerned...

Ashley Emlia Smith Peterman III

Ashley Emlia Smith Peterman III

Jan 7, 2026

Ashley Emilia Smith Peterman IIISeptember 4, 1991 - January 7, 2026

Ashley Emilia Smith Peterman III, a powerhouse of advocacy, intellect, and love, was the beloved daughter of Michael and Sonya Smith. She was born on September 4, 1991, in Panama City, Florida, and resided there during her formative years. The family later established their permanent residency in Tallahassee, Florida.

Education and...

John Wesley Armstrong, Jr.

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...

Aneta Juliette Mateo

Aneta Juliette Mateo

Jan 4, 2026

In Quiet Service, A Life Well LivedWith grace in her spirit and purpose in her stride,Aneta walked this world with truth as her guide.A servant by calling, steadfast and wise,She labored in justice where integrity lies.

Through careful words and measured care,She shaped the work entrusted to her hands, always fair.A guardian of order, a voice calm and clear,Serving the people...

Sharon Yvette Oliver Freeman

Sharon Yvette Oliver Freeman

Jan 4, 2026

In Loving Memory of Sharon Freeman

When God saw the road before youGrow heavy beneath your feet,He gently whispered, “My child,Your journey here is complete.”

With loving arms, He called you homeFrom burdens no longer yours to bear,And placed you in His perfect peace,Wrapped in grace beyond compare.

Your life was a blessing,Your memory a treasure,Your love a gift that time cannot erase.Though...

James E. Russ

James E. Russ

Jan 3, 2026

In Loving Memory of James R. RussFebruary 14, 1966 – January 3, 2026

On a winter day your journey paused,Yet love still speaks where silence draws.Born with a heart both kind and true,You walked this world the way few do.

Through changing years and shifting skies,You met each day with steady eyes.In simple moments, strong and deep,Your presence gave us things to...

Reginald Fitzgerald Lewis

Reginald Fitzgerald Lewis

Jan 3, 2026

...Reggie lived fully, laughed freely, and loved deeply …

REGINALD FITZGERALD LEWIS began his earthly journey on November 11, 1964. He was the second born son of the late Tommie Lewis, Jr. and Verdell Glee Lewis. The couple raised REGINALD, along with his older brother Graylin, in Wakulla, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his father, Tommie Lewis, Jr., his paternal...

Minnie Joyce Garner Hamilton

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.

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

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

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.

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

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...

Anna Williams

Anna Williams

Dec 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Anna Williams

A life of grace, so softly lived,A heart that loved, a soul that gave.In quiet strength, in gentle ways,Anna left light upon every path she paved.

Her laughter warmed, her kindness healed,Her words brought calm, her presence peace.She loved without condition or end,And taught us how to give, not cease.

Though earthly days have reached their close,Her...

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