Obituaries

Jan 8, 2024

William “Buddy” Edward McQuaig, 70 of Havana, FL passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024 at his residence. The graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Smyrna Cemetery in Gadsden County, 376 Hardaway Hwy., Chattahoochee, FL 32324. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Faith Funeral...

Jan 1, 2024

Nancy Annette Quinsey Elkins, age 71, of Chattahoochee, Florida, gained her Angel Wings with loved ones by her side on Monday, January 1, 2024 in Tallahassee, Florida.   

Nancy was born April 11, 1952 as the second daughter of James and Virginia Quinsey. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of...

Dec 29, 2023

No services are planned at this time.

Faith Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements (850.539.4300 or www.faithfuneralhome.com).

Dec 28, 2023

Edwin William “Bill” Bendert, 89, of Havana, FL passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Vitas Healthcare Hospice in Rockledge, FL.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Salem Methodist Church, 202 E. 9th Street in Havana at 11:00 a.m. Faith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (850-539-4300) or www.faithfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Bill Bendert was born on...

Dec 25, 2023

Carol, age 87, passed to her Heavenly Father and Living, Risen Savior on December 25, 2023.

Carol grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and graduated from University High in 1953. In 1957, Carol received her degree in Elementary Education from Louisiana State University. She was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and served as Vice President and Pledge Trainer for Epsilon...

Dec 5, 2023

Jimmie Wade McNeely was born in Jesup, Georgia on December 24, 1928, to Doris Henderson and Jim Tom McNeely. Jimmie was the first of four siblings that include: Patsy Jane, Rex M. and Freddie B. McNeely.

The McNeely family moved to Charleston, South Carolina during WW II so his father could work in the naval shipyard to support the war effort. By...

Nov 27, 2023

Evan Campbell Bryant, 35, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2023. Evan was a beloved son, brother and friend. He is survived by his mother, Marilyn McDermand (Mike), his father, John N. Bryant (Sally Cunningham), his daughter Ava; his sister Maddy Curley and her daughters, Katarina and Lucy, and an extended loving network of aunts, uncles and cousins, including his...

Nov 20, 2023

No service planned at this time.

Faith Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements (850.539.4300 or www.faithfuneralhome.com).

 

Nov 18, 2023

Charles Edward Wright, 80, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at his home in Havana, FL, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Atlantic City, NJ to the late Somers and Lucille Wright and grew up in Cape May Court House, NJ, where he graduated from Middle Township High School in 1962. His life...

Nov 17, 2023

Cynthia Gail Oliver (62) passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at her home in Tallahassee, FL.

 The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Faith Funeral Home 6972 Florida Georgia Hwy, Havana, Florida. Her family will receive friends after the service. Cindy was born on September 11, 1961 in Monticello, Florida. The daughter of...

Nov 15, 2023

 Sydney Marie Chaires, also known as Peggy, passed away November 15, 2023 at the age of 82.  She was born in Tallahassee, FL  on October 1,1941 to the late Louis Sidney Reeves and Blanche Marie Reeves.  The graveside service will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023 at White Church cemetery, Woodville, FL at 1:00 p.m..

 Peggy was preceded by her husband,...

Nov 13, 2023

Margaret Dale (Gorday) Mullins was born March 10, 1953 to Margaret Adelaide Murphy and William Bryant “Coach” Gorday.  She was the third of seven children and grew up in Pensacola Florida.  There she attended Escambia High School and caught the eye of an upperclassman, Cecil Mullins.  Upon Cecil’s return from Vietnam, Cecil and Dale were married and were together for...

Nov 13, 2023

No services are planned at this time.

Faith Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements (850.539.4300 or www.faithfuneralhome.com).

Nov 10, 2023

 Cecil Ocie Mullins was born on December 6, 1951, to Mildred Eloise and Doyle Cecil Mullins I. He attended Escambia High School, graduating in 1970. After, he enlisted in the Vietnam War, returning later to surprise his sweetheart, Dale, whom he married in July of 1972. Later he moved from Pensacola to Tallahassee to earn his BA in Criminology at Florida State...

Nov 8, 2023

 James D. Wester, known as Jimmy, Dad, Grandpa and Jim Jim, born August 4, 1938, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at age 85.   He was born to parents Elmer Cleve and Flora Belle Wester. Jim attended Albany High School in Albany, Georgia and later attended Georgia Tech graduating from Auburn University, where he played basketball.  He received a master’s degree at George Washington University.  Jim also served in the US Army Corps of Engineers at Fort Belvoir.  Jim worked in technology for many years, eventually owning his own company (Results Inc.) and holding leadership positions in others. He leaves behind a legacy of love and integrity with his family and friends.  He is survived by his wife Medora Wester of 22 years and children, James Jr. (Martha) and Ronald C Wester (Natalie), grandchildren, Lydia, AJ, Henry and Naree. His extended family, Chet Barret (Amy) and Cindy Beale, grandchildren, Lindsey (Russell), Meredith and Madison, great grandchildren Everett, and Wrenn, his many caregivers and especially Sherry Wright and Anthony Bostic, along with many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, beloved brother Cleve Wester, who was his hero and Greta, his faithful canine companion. To know Jim was to know joy and laughter. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and spent many hours involved with Boy Scouts of America where he was a scout leader supporting his sons in weekly adventures and, as a coach for Boy’s Club basketball. Jim also dabbled in horse racing and was a purveyor of land management with Results Tree Farm. He was an avid fan of the Auburn Tigers, and he loved the arts, specifically theatre and music. Jim was a member of the Washington DC Touchdown Club, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, Quail Unlimited, Havana Golf and Country Club, Stonebridge Golf and Country Club in Albany Georgia and Manor Country Club in Rockville, Maryland. Though his smile is gone forever and his hand we cannot touch, we still have so many memories of the one we loved so much. His memory is now our keepsake, with which we will never part.  God has him in his keeping and we have him in our heart. Donations in Jim’s memory can be made to Big Bend Hospice, First Presbyterian Church of Havana, Florida or the Alzheimer’s Association. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Faith Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements (850.539.4300 or www.faithfuneralhome.com).

Nov 3, 2023

James “Jim” Dewey Warner, 88, passed away peacefully Friday, November 3, 2023, at his home.

A visitation will be held at 10:00 am on November 9, 2023, with the memorial service beginning at 11:00 am, at Salem Methodist Church in Havana.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association (mbara.org).  Faith Funeral Home in Havana is handling arrangements (850-539-4300 or www.faithfuneralhome.com).

Jim...

Nov 1, 2023

Peggy Jean Hair, 66 of Havana, FL passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at her residence.

The Celebration of her Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Tallavana Church near Havana. (5910 Havana Hwy. Havana, FL 32333) with Pastor Randy Ross officiating the service. The family will receive friends after the service.

Peggy was born June 24,...

Oct 30, 2023

Janice Faye Farris, 85 of Havana, Florida, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at her residence.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Faith Funeral Home Chapel. The interment will follow at the VFW Cemetery in Tallahassee, with Pastor Marvin Snipes officiating the service. Active pallbearers include Brian...

Oct 29, 2023

Family is planning a Memorial Service for a later date.

Faith Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements (850.539.4300 or www.faithfuneralhome.com).

Oct 28, 2023

Clarence Randall ( Randy, PawPaw) Strickland, 63 of Havana, Florida passed away Saturday October 28, 2023.

The memorial service will be held at 2pm Saturday, November 11, 2023. The Visitation will be at 1pm. At Faith Funeral Home Chapel in Havana, (6972 Florida / Georgia Highway, Havana, Florida 32333)

Randy was born on June 4, 1960. He was a fan of NASCAR,...