Tallahassee, FL Obituaries

Richard Van Esselstine, 74, of Crawfordville, passed away on December 20, 2025. Richard was born January 2, 1951 in Morristown, New Jersey. He lived with his family in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey and ...

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Foley Lewis, age 93 of Tallahassee, FL, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 with her family at her side. Betty was a devoted wife of 58 years to her husband, Will...

Jeremy Paul Croft, born on September 26, 1983, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 42. A Celebration of Life will be held at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, located at 1737 Riggins Road...

Karen Lynn Denbroeder, aged 73, passed away on December 19, 2025. She was born on December 8, 1952. Karen was a resident of Havana, Florida.

Kathy Marie Herring was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Kathy was born on September 26, 1957, and passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025. Kathy was the first-born child of Fr...

William Ewart Vernon III, born on September 12, 1946, passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a resident of Tallahassee, Florida.

Barbara Jane Mullaney, born on October 12, 1940, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 85. She was a resident of Tallahassee, Florida. Full obituary coming soon.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our 92-year old father, Remo Catalano. Our dad was born an identical twin in a small village in Italy. Although a twin, he was one of a kind. ...

Elva Martin, born on October 15, 1926, passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 99.

Lucretia C. Messer, 81, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. Born in Live Oak, Florida, on March 10, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Reece and Elzie Curtis. Lucr...

Dr. John Robert Sanders, 78, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on December 9, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1947, in Clopton, Alabama, to Glen and Robbie Sanders, where his...

Robert Henry Dudzic passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born on March 8, 1951. Robert was a resident of Bainbridge, Georgia.

Robert Anthony Lotane, 67, passed away December 5, 2025, following a brief hospitalization after a stroke. Bob’s remarkable, rich, challenging life included significant highs and a few devastating lo...

Charles H. Alexander, a dedicated public health leader whose career touched lives across the nation, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025. Charles was born in Abilene, Texas and a graduate of ...

Georgann Oliver Hinton passed away peacefully at the age of 85 while visiting Panacea, Florida. She was born and lived her life as a Houstonian and was very proud to be a 7th generation Texan. She a...

Teddi Malone Watson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on March 30, 1949, in Macon, Georgia, Teddi spent most of her ...

Pamela Jean Adams, “Pam,” 82, of Sugar Hill, Georgia, passed away on November 29th, 2025. She formerly lived in Tallahassee and Plantation, Florida and was born and raised in Jacksonville, Illinois. ...

Michael James Swift, born on November 16, 1951, passed away peacefully under the care of Big Bend Hospice on November 25, 2025. He was 74. He is survived by his brother, Jonathan Swift, and a multitud...

E. Ray Hardy, age 94, of Panacea, Florida passed away on November 29, 2025. He was named Ernest Ray Hardy by his parents Paul and Mary Hardy of Lawsonham Pennsylvania and born on September 7, 1931. ...

L. Mae Stetler, aged 99, passed away on November 26, 2025. She was born on October 13, 1926. L. Mae Stetler was a resident of Tallahassee, Florida.

Quincy, Florida – Jeanette Colvin Sadbury, age 79, of Quincy, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 20, 1946, in Quincy, Florida, she...

Matthew James Brady Jr., aged 82, passed away on November 29, 2025. He was born on August 30, 1943. He was preceded in death by his son, Adrien. Matthew is survived by his spouse Wendy Devarieux. H...

James Timothy “Tim” Moore Sr., 74, former Commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and a legendary figure and icon in the Florida law enforcement community, passed away on November 26...

Kevin Michael Karnisky, a resident of Tallahassee, Florida, was born on September 1, 1969, and passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 56.

William R. “Bill” Cotterell Newsman William R. “Bill” Cotterell died unexpectedly Nov. 24. He was 82. As his wife, Cynthia Fuller, told the USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida that day, “He loved his family ...

Constance S. Taylor, 93, passed away on November 23, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida. She was born in Sag Harbor, NY on September 24, 1932, to Angelo and Concetta Schiavoni. A graduate of Pierson High ...

Lorena Marie Sutherland was born on June 30, 1932, in Kokomo. She passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 93. Lorena was a resident of Tallahassee, Florida.

Roger Lea Gray, known to everyone as Lee, passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on December 18, 1948, in Danville, Virginia, he was the son of Henry Jackson Gray and Marion Doris né...

Glynn Y Alam, born on July 30, 1943, passed away on November 19, 2025, at the age of 82. Glynn was a resident of Tallahassee, Florida.

Kamlaben Patel, born on June 2, 1929, passed away on November 19, 2025, at the age of 96. A funeral service will be held at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, located at 1737 Riggins Rd, Tallahassee, ...

Dianna Norwood lived an incredibly full life for 62 years. It is with profound sadness that her family shares her passing on the evening of November 14, 2025, holding the hand of her beloved husband,...

Danesh Ighani passed away at the age of 77 in Tallahassee, FL on November 17, 2025. He was a member of the Baha'i Community in Leon County, he enjoyed nature and outdoor activities, walking, swimming...

David Dutschke, born June 5, 1960, in Western Kentucky, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved son of Walter Dutschke and Joan Harper, and devoted his life to being a st...

Kathleen “Kathie” Taylor, 78, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away on November 17, 2025. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Kathie filled her life with faith, family...

Ouida was born to Dennis and Lucille McClellan on June 13, 1929. She died at the age of 96 on November 13, 2025 at Hospice Care in Tallahassee, Florida. Ouida was valedictorian of her class at Monti...

Burton Frederick Mead passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on January 24, 1938. Burton was a resident of Tallahassee, Florida.

Benjamin (Ben) L. Miranda, a resident of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away at 1:35 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, due to complications during rehabilitation following open heart surgery. His fam...

Clifford Horace Warrick III, born on July 25, 1946, passed away on November 10, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a resident of Pavo, Georgia.

Sara Nelida Santisi, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025, surrounded by the love she poured so freely into the world. Born on August 18, 1941, in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, ...

“So don’t cry for me because life is done, Stalking the woods has just begun, Come spring may smiles adorn your face, Knowing I’ve gone h...

George Barney Chambley, 80, of Tallahassee, FL, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025. He was born on July 14, 1945, in Columbus, GA, to George Chambley and Maudie Thomasson. He was preceded in...

Steven K. Wilson of Panacea, Florida, passed away in Tallahassee, FL, on Nov. 9, 2025, at 81. He packed several lives into those eight decades—and what lives they were. Born in Atlanta in 1944 and r...

Amadeo “Mandy” Escueta, originally from Tiaong, Quezon, Philippines, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the age of 87. Mandy was a devoted father, grandfather, and community memb...

Paul Frederick Keith, 82, of Havana, Florida, passed away on November 6, 2025 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital with his wife of 51 years, Deberah, by his side. A devoted husband, father, and grandfath...

Dianne Hafley Dalby, 74, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on November 7, 2025. Dianne was born on July 24, 1951, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Roy and Wanda Hafley. She gradua...

Andrew “Andy” Fagnoni, 69, passed on November 6th, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida surrounded by loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary; and four siblings, Robert, Richard, L...

Kathryn K. Doyal Under the beautiful light of the full moon on November 4th, 2025, Kathryn Kapela Doyal lost her long and courageous battle with cancer. Kathryn was born on March 22, 1948 in Buffalo...

Lisa Janel Hill, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and devoted friend to many, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida, at the age of 51. Her life was a...

Noah Christopher Fletcher passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida. He was just 25 years old, and was deeply loved by his family, friends, and community. He is survived by his...

John Willis Hoover, Sr. 84, of Tallahassee, FL, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born on January 30, 1941, in Waycross, GA, to the late Emory Gilbert Hoover, Sr. and Belle James Hoove...