Obituaries
Gary Thomas Randall
Jun 12, 2025
Gary T. Randall, 74 of Havana passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 12, 2025 at the Big Bend Hospice House in Tallahassee after an extended illness.
Gary was born on February 16, 1951 in Corning, NY to parents Lyman and Pauline (Townsend) Randall. Gary is the middle child of 5. He graduated from Corning East High School in 1969....
Jean Miller
May 30, 2025
Dinah Jean Hutchings Miller, 94, of Havana, FL. passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, in Pensacola, FL. surrounded by her family. She was born in Tampa, FL. April 5, 1931, to Richard Moir Hutchings and Dinah Louise Lighter (died 1934) and Clara Elizabeth Turner Hutchings. Jean graduated from Tampa Plant High School and was an Alpha Delta Pi at Florida...
Billy Roger Ward, Jr.
May 23, 2025
Billy Roger Ward, Jr. (Buster), 67, of Havana, FL., completed his life journey and peacefully ascended from this earth to join our Heavenly Father, while surrounded by loved ones and friends on May 23, 2025; at his home.
Billy was born on December 18, 1957, at Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital to
Billy Ward, Sr. and Virginia Ward in Brunswick, GA.
During high school, Billy...
Mike E. Smith
May 13, 2025
Michael (Mike) Edgar Smith, 64 of Bainbridge, GA, passed away on May 13, 2025, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
His graveside funeral service was held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Climax, GA. The family had a private viewing before the service.
Mike was born on September 1, 1960, in Clinton, South Carolina,...
Virginia Lee Coultas
Apr 27, 2025
Virginia Lee "Ginny" Coultas, 95, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida. Ginny’s life was marked by an easy-going nature that made everyone feel welcome around her. She remained contented through all circumstances—a testament to her deep faith—and radiated love and intelligence wherever she went.
Born on September 22, 1929, in Springfield, Illinois, Ginny was the eldest daughter...
Rex Gene Padgett
Apr 26, 2025
Rex Eugene “Gene” Padgett, 97, of Lake Talquin in Gadsden County, Florida, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, after a short illness. He continued work right up until April 17th, a week before his homegoing.
Gene was born January 10, 1928, in DeFuniak Springs, Florida to Charles Rex and Ethel Mae McBroom Padgett in DeFuniak Springs, FL.
Gene eventually moved to...
Roy Ferrol Duncan, Sr.
Apr 22, 2025
Funeral services for Roy Ferrol Duncan, Sr., 85, of Cairo, GA, are at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 25, 2025, at Family Worship Center, Cairo, GA. Pastor Johnny H. Moore and Rev. Jim Weaver will officiate. Services will conclude at the church. Private interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo, GA. Mr. Duncan passed away at his home on Tuesday, April...
Samuel Aaron Storey, Jr.
Apr 15, 2025
Samuel Aaron Storey Jr, 70, was born on May 29, 1954, in LaGrange, Georgia, to the late Samuel Aaron Storey Sr. and Cleo M. Cobb.
He was a beloved brother to Charlotte Prophet and Brenda Prophet. Samuel attended LaGrange High School and later answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Navy. He proudly served and...
Wilbur Earl Shidler
Apr 8, 2025
It’s with sadness that we announce that Wilbur Earl Shidler Sr. (Junior), 86, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, after a six-year battle with dementia. Wilbur was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 20th, 1938, where he lived before moving to Florida in 1990. He was an automotive mechanic by trade and spent much of his...
William Bruce Lynn
Apr 1, 2025
William “Bruce Lynn 59, of Tallahassee, FL, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at his residence.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Faith Funeral Home Chapel in Havana, FL, with Matthew Carnes (his nephew) officiating the service. Pallbearers include Brian Carnes, Josh Carnes, Matthew Carnes, Cody Volz, Brain Mock and Kaleb...
Georgie Ann Sharpton
Mar 24, 2025
In loving memory of our beloved mother, Georgie Ann Sharpton, who passed peacefully under hospice care on March 24, 2025.
Born August 25, 1961 in Quincy, Florida to parents Hershel and Evolene Scott. She was a devoted mother, friend, and much loved GiGi. She cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Kyle D....
William Bryant Jennings
Mar 17, 2025
William Bryant Jennings, 93, of Havana, FL husband of Marian Schmidt-Jennings passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, after a long illness. Bill was the pastor and choir director of Immanuel Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL for sixteen years. Born September 12, 1931, in Durham, NC, he graduated from Rock Hill High School, Mars Hill, Wayne State, and Wake...
Alton Burns Cromer
Mar 15, 2025
Alton Burns Cromer, 92, of Bainbridge, GA joined his Lord and Savior on March 15, 2025. Born in Royston, GA to Leona and Jack Cromer. He is survived by his wife and the love of his life of 72 years, Glenn Dora, one daughter, Janice Eakin (Mike) and one son, Bruce Cromer (Phyllis), his grandchildren Megan London (Ed), Brittany Varn...
John Francis Nelson
Mar 8, 2025
John Francis Nelson,74 of Coonbottom, Florida, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The family is planning a celebration of his life for a later date. He has requested his ashes to be spread into the Inlet on out going tide, at the Fort Pierce, Florida.
John was born on December 29, 1950, in Fort Pierce He is preceded in death...
Jose Lopez Olivera
Mar 7, 2025
The family is planning a celebration of his life for a later date.
Please check back with us ...
Faith Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements (850-539-4300 or www.faithfuneralhome.com)
Rayford Dave Lynn
Feb 26, 2025
Rayford Dave Lynn of New Smyrna Beach, Florida passed away on February 26th at the age of 70. Dave was born on August 28, 1954 on a “hot August night” in Birmingham, Alabama and moved with his family to Florida while in junior high. Dave graduated from New Smyrna Beach High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from...
Betty Jean Weeks
Feb 24, 2025
Our beloved Mother, Betty Jean Whitcomb Weeks, 94, of Tallahassee, FL, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 24, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Leland Weeks, her parents, William Taylor Whitcomb and Claudia Mae Crews Whitcomb, as well as her brother Harold Wayne Whitcomb. She is survived by her children William Guy Weeks...
Johnnie E. Kinard
Feb 21, 2025
Johnnie E. Kinard, 91, passed away on February 21, 2025 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Johnnie was born January 7, 1934 in Greenville, Florida to Johnny Rufus Eddins and Mattie Stacey Eddins. Johnnie worked for years at Frosty Morn Meat Packers and eventually managed Cato's in Quincy Florida for 17 years. Later in her career, she managed Sunshine Junior and...
Avril Ann Bass
Feb 8, 2025
Avril Ann Bass of Havana passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 in her home at the age of 92. Born on Feb 21, 1932, she was a native of Mobile, Alabama before moving to Tallahassee and finally Havana, Florida.
She was preceded in death by her father Herman Marston, mother Ethel Mae Chenoweth Marston, brother Sonny Marston, sister Ethel Mae...
Beau Matthew Fortune
Feb 8, 2025
Beau Matthew Fortune, 45, passed away on February 8, 2025, at the First Commerce Center for Compassionate Care in Tallahassee, Florida, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 16, 1979, in Tallahassee, Florida, where he spent his life as a lifelong resident of the area, including Woodville and Monticello.
Beau was known for his remarkable career in maintenance within...
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