Tallahassee, FL Obituaries

On the evening of August 3, 2026, at 8:24 p.m., Benny Rex Helms was welcomed Home into the presence of Jesus Christ after courageously living with Lewy body dementia. While our hearts grieve his absen...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dr. Gail T. Galasko, age 83, on Monday, August 3, 2026. Dr. Galasko was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and attended Johannesburg Gi...

Verdie L Merritt of Tallahassee, FL, passed away on August 2, 2026 at TMH after a lengthy illness. She was 84 years old. The daughter of the late Othell Chason and Farris Harlow, Verdie was born in ...

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Gerald Hampton Stoutamire, affectionately known to family and friends as “Jerry”, passed away peacefully, at the age of 87, surrounded by the love of those closest to him. Jerry was born on November 6...

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Valerio "Val" Poliuto of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, at the age of 85. He will be remembered fondly for his profound kindness and his friendly, outgoing attitude tow...

Judy Jones Powell, 78, of Tallahassee, Florida, peacefully completed her earthly journey on July 31st, 2026. A compassionate soul whose warmth touched many, Judy began her life's story in Marianna, Fl...

Greta Mae Vores passed on July 29, 2026, at the age of 93, having been born on November 10, 1932, and residing in Tallahassee, Florida.

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." — Psalm 23:6 Ruth Evelyn Ahrens (Innes), 92, passed away peacefully on July 27,...

Judith Ann Fairweather born August 21, 1939 lived a beautiful, fulfilling life to the age of 86. During the early hours of July 29, 2026 Judy left this earthly home to be reunited with loved ones such...

John Ray Roberts, 90, passed away peacefully on July 24th, 2026 leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy of love, hard work, and devotion to his family. John Ray was a man who fou...

Kanchanben Subhagchandra Shah passed on July 27, 2026, at the age of 94. Kanchanben lived in Crawfordville, Florida. A Funeral Service will be held at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, 1737 Riggins...

Lana Marie Antone, 20, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away on July 26, 2026. She was born in Ruidoso, New Mexico on November 06, 2005 and was a proud enrolled member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe of ...

Susan Bernstein Stauber, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, teacher, and friend, passed away on July 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She lived a li...

Robert Edward Dunn passed on July 16, 2026, at the age of 84, having been born on February 8, 1942, and residing in Crawfordville, Florida.

Elizabeth Anne (Smith) Strickland entered into rest Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 3:22 AM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Ivan Assembly of God. The family will receive frien...

John Ray McConnell, 64, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on July 21, 2026. He was born on August 3, 1961, in Tallahassee. John graduated from Godby High School with the Cla...

Thomas M. “Tom” Johnson, 74, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2026, surrounded by the love and care of his family at Big Bend Hospice. Tom was born in Quincy, Flori...

RICHARD DONALD “DICK” COURTEMANCHE October 19, 1939 - July 18, 2026 Richard Donald “Dick” Courtemanche of Tallahassee, Florida, and formerly from Parrish, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on ...

“I have fought the good fight, I’ve finished the race, I have kept the faith.” ~2 Timothy 4:7 It was in the fullness of time, June 27, 1935, Mildred Reid Hall was destined to be born as a servant to ...

Peggy Osborne Thrasher Peggy was born in Owensboro, Kentucky in 1940 to parents Hugh & Jean Osborne. Peggy was an only child. She married the love of her life, John “Jack” Thrasher, on March 21, 1959...

Patricia Ann Chatwood, a devoted mother, grandmother (Grammy) and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 18th, 2026 at the age of 82. Born in Pueblo, Colorado on September 1, 1943 to Wal...

Heaven just got a little louder and a lot more fun. Patrick Robert Mahoney, 58, passed away on July 17th, 2026 in Tallahassee Florida surrounded by love and family. Pat was born on June 27th, 1968 i...

Syed Rahat Husain passed on July 16, 2026, at the age of 86, and was a resident of Tallahassee, Florida. Funeral Prayers will be held at Islamic Center of Tallahassee, 3617 Old Bainbridge Road, Tal...

Glenn Allen Thurman passed on July 13, 2026, at the age of 72, having been born on August 11, 1953, and residing in Tallahassee, Florida.

Eric Zapata Baltazar was born May 11, 1973, in Milwaukee, WI, to Emerlinda (Zapata) and Efren Baltazar, both of Pampanga, Philippines. He completed our family of four, joining his older sister, Edith....

Dr. Cayetano Garcia Santos, 87, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, at his home in Tallahassee, Florida surrounded by his two sons and daughter-in-law. He was born on December 2, 1938, in the Bu...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia “Pat” Ann Conner, age 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Pat passed away on July 13, 2026, in Talla...

Michael (Mike) W. Easley, 78 of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away of complications from rheumatoid arthritis and pulmonary fibrosis on July 13, 2026. He was a native of Defiance, Ohio, born on August ...

Georgia Ann Stahl, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, at the age of 85. Georgia was born on September 26, 1940, in Portland, Oregon, to Ralph Hayes and Myrtle Stevenson...

Marian Jean McFarland, 97, was born May 19, 1929, in Florida, and passed away on July 9, 2026 in Valdosta, Georgia. Marian devoted 30 years to serving as a school teacher in Orlando, Florida—work ma...

Marjorie Faye Greene (95) of Tallahassee died on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the care of Big Bend Hospice and in the presence of loving family. She was the beloved mother of Will Jackson (June Wrigh...

On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Bonnie Louise Ollis Smith of Tallahassee, FL peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family at the age of 85 years. Bonnie was born August 2, 1940, in Charlotte, N...

Alan Wallace Van Lewen passed on June 28, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on November 13, 1936, Alan Wallace Van Lewen was a resident of Tallahassee, Florida.

Marx Alexander Higgins passed on March 13, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on May 21, 1964, Marx was a resident of Tallahassee, Florida.

Ricky Allen Fisher, 80, passed away peacefully at home in Tallahassee, FL on July 9, 2026 after a battle with cancer. He was born in Silver Spring, Maryland on June 9, 1946. Ricky graduated from Drexe...

Thomas "Tom" Lamar Waters, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on August 4, 1934, in Level Plains, Alabama, to Sydney and Mil...

Bea Sauls, 96, of Tallahassee Florida, went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 6th, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born in Bainbridge, Georgia on August 6th, 1929, to Benny and Eva Spooner. ...

Andrew Clem York passed on July 7, 2026, at the age of 90, having been born on December 30, 1935, and residing in Apalachicola, Florida.

Thomas Irving Gebora passed on July 4, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on April 30, 1939, Thomas was a resident of Tallahassee, Florida.

Alice Alday James, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 2, ...

Lisa Roche Boyd of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home, after an extended battle with cancer, in the early morning hours of July 4, 2026. She was born on May 1, 1967, in Atlanta,...

Cynthia Gonzalez Wright passed on July 1, 2026, at the age of 68. Cynthia lived in Tallahassee, Florida.

Charles Myers Jones, 69, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at the family home in Tallahassee, Florida, surrounded by family and loved ones. Charles was born on December 28, 1956, in Coral Gable...

Betty Jean Dudley, 88, of Tallahassee, FL died at home on July 1, 2026. Born in Honolulu, HI, she grew up in Tallahassee, FL where she graduated from Leon High School. She met and married USAF airm...

Thomas Hunter Hess passed on July 2, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on November 22, 1949, Thomas was a resident of Monticello, Florida.

Daniel Erwin Beck passed on June 30, 2026, at the age of 81, having been born on June 13, 1945.

Charlene Marie Whittle (née Goldfarb), age 51, passed away on July 1, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida. Born on June 23, 1975, in the same city she called home throughout her life, Charlene was surrounde...

Anne Nelson of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away on June 29, 2026, at the age of 100. She was preceded in death by her husband, Huey Ray Nelson, and is survived by her children, Marian Nelson of Minn...