Obituaries

Dec 12, 2014

Biography

Brinson Wilford, 81, of Havana passed away on December 12, 2014. Born in Monticello, FL on August 2, 1933 to the late John and Annie May Lee Wilford. He served four years in the Navy from 1951-55. He retired from Liberty National Life Insurance Co. Member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Tallahassee FL. A late in life...

Dec 11, 2014

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Edwin Anthony Joyce, Jr. "Ed" from Tallahassee, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2014, at the age of 77 after a long battle with ALS. Ed was born in Hampton, Virginia in 1937 and later graduated from High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. Continuing his education, Ed received a Bachelors Degree in Biology from Butler University in 1959,...

Dec 6, 2014

Don Gibson of Havana, FL. passed away on December 6, 2014 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital from complications of open heart surgery. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Faith Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Danny Gibson (his brother) officiating. His family will have a reception immediately following the service at...

Dec 2, 2014

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Shirley F. Malas 93 of Tallahassee, FL. passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at her residence. The graveside funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 5 2014, at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Pompano Beach, Florida. Faith Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.

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Nov 29, 2014

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Mrs. Iris Sadler Harbin, 82 of Havana, FL. passed away on November 29, 2014 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. The funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on December 2, 2014 at Faith Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Eric Erskine officiating. A private family interment will be held at Woodland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5...

Nov 24, 2014

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Lois Jean Lieb, 81, of Tallahassee, FL. passed away Monday, November 24, 2014 at St. Augustine Plantation in Tallahassee. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 28, 2014 at Thomasville Road Baptist Church with Pastor Curtis Clark officiating, interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. (one...

Nov 19, 2014

Biography

Dorothy Jean Del Vecchio "Jean", from Havana, Florida passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the age of 77. Jean...as she is fondly remembered by family and friends, was not only an inspiration for others, but never missed an opportunity to live life to its fullest. As a student and athlete at Havana...

Nov 17, 2014

Biography

Stephen Andrew Poklemba "Steve" or "Poky," 78 of Havana, FL passed away on November 17, 2014 while aboard a cruise ship with his wife and dear friends. Even though it was his heart that caused his death, he had a heart of gold and full of love. Steve was born in Donora, PA on April 10, 1936 to...

Nov 12, 2014

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Donna Gail Hunter, 61 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Wednesday November 12, 2014. The graveside funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Concord Cemetery in Havana, FL. on Sunday, November 16, 2014 with Pastor Dennis Young Officiating the service. Faith Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements (850-539-4300 or www.faithfuneralhome.com) Mrs. Hunter retired...

Nov 11, 2014

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William Donnie Judah, Jr, 50 of Havana, FL. passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Big bend Hospice House in Tallahassee. The memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Faith Funeral Home in Havana. (850.539.4300 or www.faithfuneralhome.com) The family will receive friends after the service. His family request memorial contributions be...

Nov 9, 2014

Biography

Jeanne Bowen Nichols, 56 of Havana, FL. passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014 at her residence. Her family is planning a private memorial service for her at a later date. Mrs. Nichols was born July 28, 1958 in Tupelo, Mississippi the daughter of the late Gene Bowen and Virginia Roberts Bowen. She was a U.S. Air Force Veteran...

Oct 20, 2014

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Jewel Christine Dees Poppell, 87, of Havana, FL. passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 in Tallahassee. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Salem United Methodist Church in Havana, with a private family burial at Woodland Cemetery, Pastor Greg Doss officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 22, 2014...

Oct 19, 2014

John Joseph Gillan, 84 of Havana, FL. passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014 at his residence. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 24, 2014 at St. Thomas of the Apostle Church in Quincy, FL. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Faith Funeral Home in Havana...

Oct 11, 2014

William Jerry Perkins "Perk" 72, of Concord, FL. passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. The Celebration of his Life will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2014 at Faith Funeral Home in Havana (850-539-4300 or www.faithfuneralhome.com) with Pastor Eric Erskine officiating. Jerry was born June 8, 1942 in Bainbridge, GA. the son...

Oct 7, 2014

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Michelle Reeves Murkerson 55, of Tallahassee, FL. passed away October 7, 2014 at Big Bend Hospice House, following a lengthy illness. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Bible Believers Fellowship, with Pastor Dennis Young officiating. The interment will follow at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Tallahassee. The family...

Oct 7, 2014

Biography

Joy Marie Kent 51, of Havana, FL. went to live with our Lord on Tuesday, Oct 7, 2014 at Capital Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her husband, son and close friends. The Memorial Service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, Oct 18, 2014 at Faith Funeral Home in Havana (850-539-4300 or www.faithfuneralhome.com) Family will receive friends...

Sep 24, 2014

Donald Wesley Cable, 89 of Tallahassee, FL. passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at his residence. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2014 at Northwoods Baptist Church (with his son) Pastor Don Cable officiating the service. Interment will follow at Meadowwood Cemetery in Tallahassee. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be...

Sep 23, 2014

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Billy Ray Lewis, 72 of Havana, FL. passed away September 23, 2014 at his residence. The Celebration of his life will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Bible Believers Fellowship with Pastor Dennis Young Officiating. ( the church will be available for floral gifts and deliveries on Friday from 4 until 6:00 p.m.)...

Sep 14, 2014

Biography

Dona Sue O'Neal, 71 of Havana, FL. passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014 at her residence. The Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday September 20, 2014 at Faith Funeral Home Chapel in Havana, with pastor Bill Bess officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at White Dog Plantation. Dona was born May...

Sep 9, 2014

Biography

Bloxham Lynn Lewis 79 of Quincy went home to be with his Heavenly Father on the morning of Tuesday, September 9, 2014 surrounded by his family. Lynn was born December 9, 1934 in River Junction, Florida to the late William Bloxham Lewis and the late Jimmie Eloise (McDonald) Lewis. Lynn graduated from Gadsden High School in 1953, joined...