Obituaries

Jul 17, 2025

Chenoah Rayne Brister Born in Tallahassee, Florida to Phillip Brister and Sherrel Howard. Chenoah Rayne Brister was a bright light in our lives with a spirit full of joy, laughter, and kindness. She grew up in Tallahassee, FL where she attended Bond Elementary School. She loved attending school which brought out her fun, creative, and spontaneous side. Although shy at...

Jul 15, 2025

Mr. Marlon DaVay Williams, Sr. was born on December 18, 1966, in Tallahassee, FL at the FAMU Hospital to Joe Williams and Lettie Mae Miller. Marlon passed away on the evening of July 15, 2025, in Tallahassee.  Marlon was educated in Leon County Schools, where he attended Rickards High School and FAMU High. Though he left school before graduating, he...

Jun 6, 2025

Linda D. Cofield, born in Merry Hill North Carolina on October 3, 1958, to the late Beulah Allen Cofield and Henry E. Cofield transitioned from this world on June 6, 2025. The beloved mother of two, a grandmother, and great grandmother, Linda’s torch still shines through her doting son, Allen Wilson (Andrea) of Tallahassee, Florida, loving daughter, Latonya Hammonds of...

May 1, 2025

Apr 17, 2025

Sargent Frank Edward Allison was called home to eternal rest on April 17, 2025. Born in Tallahassee, Florida, and raised in the close-knit community of The Alley, Frank was the beloved son of the late Henry Lee Allison and Essie Veatrice Allison.

Frank received his formal education at Florida A&M University High School, where he laid the foundation for a life...

Mar 20, 2025

Amecia Denise Brooks, age 54, of Havana, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with a long-term illness.

Amecia was born on December 8, 1970, to the late Virginia Weston and Alonzo Weston Sr. in Havana, Florida. She was raised in a home filled with love and strong values, which shaped...

Mar 18, 2025

Feb 14, 2025

On February 14, 2025, The Angel of Death visited our father and freed him from all sickness and pain as he so peacefully slipped away in his sleep. Tom Kelly, Sr, (affectionately known as “DeDe” to others and “Big Baby” to his children) was born in Tallahassee, Florida on December 6, 1940, to the late Jack Kelly, Sr. And Emma...

Feb 13, 2025

Jan 20, 2025

Georgia Lee McMillian-White was born on May 22, 1963, in Tallahassee, Florida, to the late Emma Mae Coefield-Little and George Lee McMillian. She was raised in Leon County, where she attended public schools before graduating from Rickards High School with the Class of 1981. On Monday, January 20, 2025, Georgia peacefully transitioned into eternal rest, surrounded by the love of...

Jan 16, 2025

Cornell Anderson, a beloved father, companion, brother, and friend, was called home to eternal rest on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Born on November 6, 1951, in Colquitt, Georgia, Cornell was raised in the Allen Subdivision of Tallahassee, Florida, as the youngest son of the late Marie Jones Anderson. Cornell was a proud graduate of the Florida A&M University (FAMU) High...

Jan 10, 2025

Dec 27, 2024

Catherine G. Henson was born on April 7, 1935, in Decatur County, Georgia, to the late Lewis and Louella Gibson. On December 27, 2024, God called a peaceful and beautiful angel to His heavenly garden. At an early age, Catherine accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and joined St. Mary’s AME Church in Climax, Georgia. She remained a...

Dec 23, 2024

Karter Breon Smith, a vibrant and spirited young soul, was born on March 24, 2010, inahassee, Florida. He left this world far too soon on December 23, 2024, in Thomasville, Georgia. Karter’s infectious smile and boundless energy touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege to know him.

He was the beloved son of Shantorria Herring (Musa Harris) and Magarret...

Dec 19, 2024

Carlton Jerome Davis, affectionately known to many as “Red,” peacefully transitioned on December 19, 2024, in Tallahassee, Florida. Carlton was born on January 4, 1954, in Midway, Florida, to Curtis and Doris Davis. He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Davis Jr. Carlton graduated from Havana Northside High School in 1973 and pursued higher education at Florida A&M...

Dec 10, 2024

August 5, 1964 – December 10, 2024 Catherine Elaine Rush-Alabi, lovingly known to many as Cathy, transitioned to eternal rest on December 10, 2024. She was born on August 5, 1964, in Leon County, Florida, to the late Lena Mae Lewis and Hurley D. Rush Sr. Catherine was preceded in death by her cherished mother and three beloved siblings, Patricia...

Nov 30, 2024

Willie Lee Love, born on July 1, 1930, in Wakulla Florida, and a cherished soul in Lakeland, Florida, passed from this world on November 30, 202. She was a lovingaker whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her Willie Lee had an extraordinary ability to create a environment for her family which was the cornerstone her...

Nov 12, 2024

Willie Eddie "Jody" Maxwell, a devoted father and cherished friend, was born on February 10, 1957, in the warm embrace of Havana, Florida. He took his final journey on November 12, 2024, in Tallahassee, Florida. A man of remarkable character, Jody is remembered for his contributions to the workplace and the boundless generosity he extended to those around him. A...

Oct 24, 2024

Aaron William Storey began his journey of life on February 9, 1983, in New Orleans, Louisiana, born to the late Kathleen Pate Storey and Willie Albert Storey. On October 24, 2024, Aaron was called home and is now in the eternal embrace of his parents and loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories that will...

Oct 22, 2024

A devoted father, hardworking, energetic, protector, unselfish, and a jack of all trades are just a few characteristics that describe Reuben J. Randolph, Jr. His busy life came to a tragic end due to a work-related incident on October 22, 2024. Reuben was born on April 11, 1993 in Tallahassee, FL to Reuben J. Randolph, Sr., and Rhonda Cotton. Being...