Obituaries

Thomas Roland Wilcox, Sr.

Thomas Roland Wilcox, Sr.

Jul 24, 2025

Thomas Roland Wilcox, Sr. 86 passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Roland was born on March 14, 1939, in DeFuniak Springs, FL, to Coy Lee and Cora Lee Wilcox, who proceeded him in death.

Roland married Kathy Ventry Wilcox on Aug. 2, 1959. They enjoyed (almost) 66 years of marriage. He was an active member...

John "Bill" Freeman

John "Bill" Freeman

Jul 17, 2025

John “Bill” Asbury Freeman 94 of Havana, Florida, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at First Baptist Church Havana. His family will receive friends one hour before the service at 12:00 Noon. The interment will follow the service at...

Kristopher Karl "Kris" Huber

Kristopher Karl "Kris" Huber

Jul 15, 2025

Kristopher Karl Huber passed on July 15, 2025, following a lengthy illness from frontotemporal dementia. He died in Dowling Park, FL at the Good Samaritan Center, he was 66 years old.

He was born on November 14, 1958 in Miami, Florida, the second son of Wilmer F. Huber, Jr. and Christa Beierling Huber.

Kris is preceded in death by his father Wilmer...

Pamela Moore NeSmith

Pamela Moore NeSmith

Jul 14, 2025

Pamela Moore NeSmith, 73, of Havana, Florida, passed away peacefully after a courageous 13-year battle with cancer.

Pam was born on May 27, 1952, in Donalsonville, Georgia. The daughter of the late Leslie M. Moore and the late Paula Daniels Moore.

Pam moved to Havana as a young child and made it her lifelong home. She graduated from Havana High School and...

Robert John Vandenburg

Robert John Vandenburg

Jun 23, 2025

No service planned at this time.

Clebourn " C.B. " Griner

Clebourn " C.B. " Griner

Jun 16, 2025

Clebourn " C.B. " Griner, 92 of Havana, Florida, passed away on June 16, 2025, at TMH Big Bend Hospice Care.

The funeral service for Mr. C. B. Griner will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Faith Funeral Home Chapel in Havana. His family will receive friends after the service. The interment will follow at 1:00...

Gary Thomas Randall

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...