Obituaries

Peter Paul Solecki, jr.

Peter Paul Solecki, jr.

Nov 4, 2025

The funeral will be held at the  Panacea Community Cemetery, Panacea, Florida. Friday November 7, 2025 at 2:00 in the afternoon.

Billy Joe Tanner

Billy Joe Tanner

Sep 19, 2025

Billy Joe Tanner, Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on September 19, 2025 at the age of 87, surrounded by love and the gratitude of a life well lived. He is now resting with the Lord and we look forward to the day when we will see him once again.

Bill was born in High Point, NC, to...

Faye Allen Williams

Faye Allen Williams

Oct 30, 2025

Faye Allen Williams, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida at the home of her daughter, April, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Harlem Jenkins and Evelyn Clyde Peavy Allen, January 15, 1931, in the home of her maternal grandparents Magnus and Elizabeth Peavy in Hinson, Florida. After graduating from Havana...

Charles "Chuck" Malphurs, Jr.

Charles "Chuck" Malphurs, Jr.

Oct 27, 2025

Chuck Malphurs Jr. was born on March 18, 1956, in Tallahassee, FL. He was a loving Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, brother, Uncle, and a friend. A love of Nascar racing, his beloved western tv shows, fishing and motorcycles. A business owner, heavy equipment operator, and was versed in many other trades.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life,...

Amy Alicia Flournoy

Amy Alicia Flournoy

Oct 17, 2025

Amy Alicia Flournoy (also known as Lulla Bear) 57 of Havana, FL passed away Friday morning Oct. 17, 2025.

The memorial service will be held at 2pm Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Faith Funeral Home Chapel in Havana, (6972 Florida/Georgia Highway, Havana, Florida, 32333.

Amy was born on July 7, 1968. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, a friend....

Janice Rae Pickett

Janice Rae Pickett

Oct 16, 2025

With heavy hearts, the family of Janice Rae Pickett, 83, announces her passing on October 16, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

Born on November 29, 1941, to Norman and Arvine Davis of West Frankfort, Illinois, Janice grew up on the family farm alongside her older siblings, Dale and Annice. From an early age, she developed a deep love of animals and...

James Ronnie Cox

James Ronnie Cox

Oct 16, 2025

James Ronnie Cox, a man who lived his life guided by faith and family, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on October 4, 1945, Ronnie, as he was affectionately known, touched the lives of many with his warm spirit and kind heart.

Ronnie was a true Southern gentleman whose greatest joys were simple and...

Wallace Lamar Ulmer

Wallace Lamar Ulmer

Sep 24, 2025

Wallace Lamar Ulmer, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Wallace grew up in Quincy, Florida, where he met Helen, his “Havana Girl” and the love of his life. They were married in October 1958 and enjoyed 67 years together. Wallace was well known in the area for his auto paint and body skills and his love of...

Kenneth Wayne Patterson

Kenneth Wayne Patterson

Sep 16, 2025

Kenneth (Kenny/Papa) Wayne Patterson of Magnolia, Texas passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. He was born on December 17, 1945, in Ariton, Alabama and later moved to Haines City, Florida. Kenneth was the first child of Jimmie Ruth Medley Pappas and Joseph Christopher Patterson.Kenneth was the first generation in his family to attend college. He received an associate degree...

David Allen Templeton

David Allen Templeton

Sep 14, 2025

David (Dave) Allen Templeton, 86, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Linda Templeton for over 30 wonderful years.

Born in San Diego, California, Dave proudly served his country and faithfully served his community. He is survived by his beloved wife Linda; his children Chelsea Moas (Anthony), David Templeton (Desiree),...

Morrell Gwynn Hayes, Sr.

Morrell Gwynn Hayes, Sr.

Sep 12, 2025

Morrell Gwynn Hayes, Sr. of Cairo, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 12, 2025 at his home. He was born to the late Otis V. and Belle D. Hayes on February 22, 1936, in Climax, GA. He was 89 years old.

He was brought up and attended school in Cottondale, Florida. At the age of 17,...

Johnny Glenn Nall

Johnny Glenn Nall

Sep 8, 2025

Johnny Nall, 81, of Havana, passed away early Monday, September 8, 2025 of complications from multiple heart conditions.

Johnny was born May 19, 1944 in Miami, Florida. He graduated from Hialeah High School in 1962. Johnny was an avid outdoorsman. He grew up hunting and fishing in the Everglades as a young man and into adulthood. He also hunted in Texas...

Linda Ruth Allen

Linda Ruth Allen

Sep 6, 2025

Linda Ruth Allen, 87 of Havana, FL, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Faith Funeral Home Chapel in Havana. The family will receive friends one hour before the service, beginning at 10:00 AM on Wednesday.

Mrs Allen was born on...

William "Bill" Slabaugh

William "Bill" Slabaugh

Aug 30, 2025

William "Bill" Slabaugh was born in Hartville, OH on June 6, 1936. Bill resided in Havana, FL with his wife, Dorothy Slabaugh, of 71 years. His two daughters, Marcia Dutton (Richard) and Pam Brown (Harold), four grandchildren; Beth, Troy, Kristin and Kevin and eight great-grandchildren; Megan, Josh, Oceanna, Gabriel, Caleb, Ryan, Gracie and Riley.

Bill will be remembered for his kindness,...

Emma Jean Gamble

Emma Jean Gamble

Aug 27, 2025

Emma Jean Gamble of Midway, Florida peacefully entered into eternal rest on August 27, 2025, at age 88.Jean was welcomed into heaven by her husband, Charles Wilburn Gamble; her beloved parents, William Marvin Davis and Dessie Dimple Hunt; her dear brothers Lowell Wayne Davis, Sr. and Harold Lee Davis, and sister, Christine Davis Brandon.

Her legacy of love lives on through...

Martha Stephens Hitson

Martha Stephens Hitson

Aug 26, 2025

Martha Stephens Hitson, 95, of Gadsden County, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025. Born on December 6, 1929, to Roy and Gussie Stephens, Martha was a lifelong resident of Gadsden County and a cherished presence in her family and community.

Martha was the beloved wife of the late Bill Ray Hitson. Together, they shared 73 beautiful years of marriage...

Terry Burns Hunt

Terry Burns Hunt

Aug 25, 2025

Terry Burns Hunt, 85, of Havana, Florida went home to be with our precious Lord and Savior on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Terry was born on September 14, 1939 in Havana, Florida to the late Mark Hunt and Julia Bell Hunt.Terry served eight years in the US Air Force and Reserves during the Vietnam conflict. He retired from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital...

Robert "Bob" Donald Spooner

Robert "Bob" Donald Spooner

Aug 13, 2025

Robert “Bob” Donald Spooner 72, of Havana, FL. passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at his residence. Bob Spooner was a beloved husband, father, granddaddy, son, brother and friend. Bobby passed from this life into Heaven’s Glory.

The funeral service will be held at 3:00PM on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at LifePoint Church (1224 Pedrick Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32317). His...

Kenneth Roderick Forehand

Kenneth Roderick Forehand

Aug 9, 2025

A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

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...