Tallahassee, FL Obituaries

Kirk McNealy Barnette, born on March 14, 1966, passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 59. Kirk was a resident of Tallahassee, Florida.

Natalia Udalova passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 63. She was born on December 1, 1962. Natalia was a resident of Tallahassee, Florida.

Born on January 31, 1919, in Hinson, Florida, Dores was the daughter of Mary Lanier Laing and Samuel David Laing. She moved to Tallahassee in 1938 where she attended Lively Tech and received training...

Robert Alan Costello, known to friends and family as Bob, was born on June 24, 1946, in Abington, Pennsylvania. Bob’s song ended here on earth on February 3, 2026, but its echo remains in our hearts ...

Myra Dubose Simmons passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born on November 15, 1937. She was a resident of Tallahassee, Florida.

R. Bruce Bickley, Jr. (August 20, 1942 – February 6, 2026) Bruce Bickley was born on August 20, 1942, in New Rochelle, NY. Raised in Tennessee and Kentucky, he attended Anchorage Public School and E...

Diane Mink Parr, age 78, died on February 6, 2026, at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, Florida, after a lengthy illness. She was born Sandra Diane Faggart to Farrell and Juanita Faggart on October 30...

Kyle Joseph Coville entered eternal rest in the early morning on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in Tallahassee, Florida at age 27. Kyle was born in Annapolis, Maryland and spent the majority of his life i...

Douglas Davis Sikes, born on May 30, 1943, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 82. He was a resident of Crawfordville, Florida.

George William "Bill" Coppenger of Tallahassee, Florida passed away on February 2, 2026. He was born in Jacksonville Florida on January 13, 1958 to Jack and Juanita Coppenger and was their only child....

Emiko Yamamoto Gilleon passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 103. Born on December 7, 1922, Emiko was a resident of Tallahassee, Florida.

Marshall Ervin Rudd, born on May 24, 1951, passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 74.

Rachel Turpin Durland, born on August 13, 1938, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 87. A Celebration of Life will be held at Tallahassee National Cemetery, located at 5015 Apalachee Pkwy...

Diane Whitman DeFelice (1943 – 2026) passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, she graduated from Leon High School and Florida State University, where she earned a ...

Born November 30, 1922 in Ft Myers, FL. She was the daughter of James E. Johnson (Ed) and Mae Hunt Johnson. She passed away peacefully in her home at age 103 on January 31st with her family present. ...

Donahue Henry Schmidt, born on May 6, 1940, passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 85. He was a resident of Tallahassee, Florida. A memorial service with military honors will be held at the T...

Boyer, George Bailey II (Bus) 95 years old, peacefully passed on January 28th in Tallahassee, Florida. He was born July 14th, 1930, in Dayton, Ohio. George was a veteran of the US Navy and spent most ...

Judith Renwick, 80, passed away on January 24, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida. She was born in Beverly, Massachusetts, on March 26, 1945, to the late Julia (Laquanti) and Joseph Musumeci. Upon gradua...

Robert “Harry” Scott, 91, of Tallahassee, FL, passed away on January 25, 2026. He was born in Dalhart, Texas on June 28, 1934. Harry graduated from Texas A&M University where he served as Corps Chapl...

Carole Cozart Dale, 91 of Tallahassee, Florida went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 23, 2026. She was born in Gallup, New Mexico on November 2, 1934. Carole went back to school in 196...

Sanjit Kumar Datta, of Tallahassee, Florida passed away on January 25th, 2026 at the age of 91. Sanjit came to Tallahassee from Calcutta, India in 1975. He was a television graphics artist at WFSU-TV...

Mary Katherine Clayton, born on October 11, 1947, passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 78. Mary Katherine Clayton was a resident of Crawfordville, Florida.

Manuel Bas, born on May 15, 1933, passed away on January 25, 2026, at the age of 92. Full obituary coming soon.

Dr. James Calvin Smith, Jr. (Jim), 97, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at the Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House in Tallahassee on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Jim ...

Laurence Vereen "Larry" Maybin, 81, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away on January 23, 2026. Born February 2, 1944, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to Robert Henry Maybin and Dorothy Smith Maybin, Larry...

Dorthy (Nett) Janetta Aldridge Allen was born on August 29, 1937 at home in Waycross, Georgia. She was the middle child born to Richard Floyd and Stella Lucile Strickland Aldridge. She graduated from ...

Dr. James D. Geissinger, a local neurosurgeon, passed away on January 22, 2026, at age 88. Born in Pueblo, Colorado on February 23, 1937, he was the first born of Cynthia Ruth Geissinger and James D....

Dann Oliver Flynn, born February 13, 1956, passed away late Friday night, January 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with leukemia. He died peacefully at home, in the arms of his wife, Dianne, and su...

Funeral Services for Joyce Betts Ware, age 95, will be held Monday January 26 at 11:00 AM at Climax Baptist Church in Climax Georgia. A private burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Visitation w...

Alma Aretha “Rita” Asbel, age 70, passed away on January 19, 2026. Rita was born on October 1, 1955, to Alvin Branch and Alma Barnes. She grew up alongside her five siblings: Sonny Branch (preceded in...

Stephen Arthur Hammond, aged 85, passed away on January 18, 2026. Born on December 28, 1940, Stephen was a resident of Quincy, Florida.

Donald “Chip” Earl Hines Jr., 54, of Crawfordville, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2026. Born on October 9, 1971, in Tallahassee, FL, he was the son of Shirley Beane Hines and Donald Earl Hin...

Dr. Ralph Stuart Brower, an Emeritus Professor of Public Administration at Florida State University, passed away at the age of 78 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on January 15, 2026 in Tallahassee, F...

Freeman Dale Ashmore, 90, of Tallahassee, Fl passed away peacefully at Hospice House on Wednesday, January 14th. He was born in Gainesville, raised in Tallahassee with his family. He married and had ...

Nidia Gonzalez, born on October 19, 1935, in Cuba, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 90. She was a resident of Southport, Florida. Full obituary coming soon.

Ruth W. Weaver, lifelong resident of Tallahassee, passed away on January 14, 2026 at the age of 86. She graduated from Leon High School and went on to retire from the State of Florida. She was a dedi...

Cynthis Ann Adams, known to many as Cindy, left this life and entered her heavenly home on January 14th, 2026. Cindy was born in Tallahassee Florida on November 28th, 1958, to parents Roger Wayne Ada...

Dwight Ray Rhoden (79) passed away suddenly on January 10, 2026. He was born in Lake City, Florida and raised in Macclenny, the son of Maxie and Phillipie Rhoden, who predeceased him. Dwight served in...

Mary Elizabeth Plymale age 82 passed away peacefully January 12, 2026. She was born in Portland Oregon and up until recently lived in Monticello Florida. She is preceded in death by her parents Loui...

George Anthony Encizo, 84, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 10, in Tallahassee, Florida. George is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Karen Ann Encizo; his son,...

BENNIE CARLTON KEEL DECEMBER 26TH, 1934 – JANUARY 11TH, 2026 Bennie Carlton Keel, 91, a husband, father, writer, gardener, avid Florida State Seminoles ...

Harvey Henry Ewell passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born on January 12, 1938. Harvey was a resident of Tallahassee, Florida.

Paula Jean Rozofsky, age 40, of Tallahassee, formerly Perry and Omaha, died on January 10th, 2026. Paula died with a heart bursting with selfless love, a heart that physically beat its last long befo...

Dorothy F. Simke passed away on January 9, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida, at the age of 97. Dorothy, who was also known as Dottie, Miss Dorothy and Grandma Dorothy by those who knew and loved her, was...

Joseph Vallese, 81, of Monticello, FL, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, educator, coach, and lifelong athlete whose i...

Beverly Ruth Mienin Martincak passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 90. Beverly was born on July 3, 1935. She was a resident of Tallahassee, Florida.

Jonathan Michael Fabian died unexpectedly on January 4th, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida at the age of 58. Jon is survived by children, Conor Michael Fabian of North Glenn, Colorado; Alexandrea Rose F...

Scott Alfred Otte, born on November 22, 1962, passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 63. He was a resident of Tallahassee, Florida.

Margaret T Hamilton passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 100. She was born on August 27, 1925. Margaret was a resident of Tallahassee, Florida.

Betty Nell Rawsthorne, aged 71, passed away on January 6, 2026. Betty was born on February 25, 1954. She was a resident of Havana, Florida.