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Alton Burns Cromer

Alton Burns Cromer

Mar 15, 2025

Alton Burns Cromer, 92, of Bainbridge, GA joined his Lord and Savior on March 15, 2025. Born in Royston, GA to Leona and Jack Cromer. He is survived by his wife and the love of his life of 72 years, Glenn Dora, one daughter, Janice Eakin (Mike) and one son, Bruce Cromer (Phyllis), his grandchildren Megan London (Ed), Brittany Varn...

William Bryant Jennings

William Bryant Jennings

Mar 17, 2025

William Bryant Jennings, 93, of Havana, FL husband of Marian Schmidt-Jennings passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, after a long illness. Bill was the pastor and choir director of Immanuel Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL for sixteen years. Born September 12, 1931, in Durham, NC, he graduated from Rock Hill High School, Mars Hill, Wayne State, and Wake...

John Francis Nelson

John Francis Nelson

Mar 8, 2025

John Francis Nelson,74 of Coonbottom, Florida, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The family is planning a celebration of his life for a later date. He has requested his ashes to be spread into the Inlet on out going tide, at the Fort Pierce, Florida.

John was born on December 29, 1950, in Fort Pierce He is preceded in death...

Jose Lopez Olivera

Jose Lopez Olivera

Mar 7, 2025

The family is planning a celebration of his life for a later date.

Please check back with us ...

Faith Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements (850-539-4300 or www.faithfuneralhome.com)

Rayford Dave Lynn

Rayford Dave Lynn

Feb 26, 2025

Rayford Dave Lynn of New Smyrna Beach, Florida passed away on February 26th at the age of 70. Dave was born on August 28, 1954 on a “hot August night” in Birmingham, Alabama and moved with his family to Florida while in junior high. Dave graduated from New Smyrna Beach High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from...

Betty Jean Weeks

Betty Jean Weeks

Feb 24, 2025

Our beloved Mother, Betty Jean Whitcomb Weeks, 94, of Tallahassee, FL, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 24, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Leland Weeks, her parents, William Taylor Whitcomb and Claudia Mae Crews Whitcomb, as well as her brother Harold Wayne Whitcomb. She is survived by her children William Guy Weeks...

Johnnie E. Kinard

Johnnie E. Kinard

Feb 21, 2025

   Johnnie E. Kinard, 91, passed away on February 21, 2025 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Johnnie was born January 7, 1934 in Greenville, Florida to Johnny Rufus Eddins and Mattie Stacey Eddins.   Johnnie worked for years at Frosty Morn Meat Packers and eventually managed Cato's in Quincy Florida for 17 years. Later in her career, she managed Sunshine Junior and...

Avril Ann Bass

Avril Ann Bass

Feb 8, 2025

Avril Ann Bass of Havana passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 in her home at the age of 92. Born on Feb 21, 1932, she was a native of Mobile, Alabama before moving to Tallahassee and finally Havana, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her father Herman Marston, mother Ethel Mae Chenoweth Marston, brother Sonny Marston, sister Ethel Mae...

Beau Matthew Fortune

Beau Matthew Fortune

Feb 8, 2025

Beau Matthew Fortune, 45, passed away on February 8, 2025, at the First Commerce Center for Compassionate Care in Tallahassee, Florida, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 16, 1979, in Tallahassee, Florida, where he spent his life as a lifelong resident of the area, including Woodville and Monticello.

Beau was known for his remarkable career in maintenance within...

Carl Getzen Weatherford

Carl Getzen Weatherford

Feb 4, 2025

Carl Getzen Weatherford, 93 a dedicated craftsman and family man, passed away on February 4, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida. Born on November 26, 1931, in Newberry, Florida, Carl lived a life characterized by his commitment to his work and the deep bonds with his loved ones.

As a general contractor, Carl showcased his skills as a welder, carpenter, and electrician. He...

Margaret Bert Doll

Margaret Bert Doll

Jan 26, 2025

Margaret Bert Doll, 90, of Havana, Florida, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 26, 2025. 

She lived a fulfilled and joyful life, leaving behind a blessed and grateful family. Margaret was born July 16, 1934, to Marvin and Thelma Miller. She was the baby of the family, joining one sister Dot, and three brothers Bill, Bob, and Dan. 

She graduated...

Chris Gerald Barber

Chris Gerald Barber

Jan 18, 2025

Christopher (Chris) Gerald Barber was born in Tallahassee, FL on June 9, 2003, and on January 18, 2025, his life came to a tragic end. Chris was full of life, with big dreams to help people. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, cars, guns, music, and reading. He was an avid lover of animals.

He was survived by his Father, Daniel Barber (Jennifer),...

George Daniel Toney, Jr.

George Daniel Toney, Jr.

Jan 15, 2025

George Daniel Toney, Jr "Bo" born on December 7, 1951, in Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, in Havana, Florida. He was a devoted family man whose life was a testament to love and dedication to his wife, children, and grandchildren.

In his professional career, Bo served as a heavy equipment operator, demonstrating not only skill but also...

Lester Willy Williams

Lester Willy Williams

Jan 13, 2025

Lester “Willy” M. Williams (71) of Havana, FL died at home on Monday, January 13, 2025.

He was born in Tallahassee, FL in 1953 to George Williams Jr and Pearl Taylor Williams. Willy joined the army at age 17 and served 2 years in the Vietnam War. He made a career as a professional painter. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, and...

George Ann Byrd

George Ann Byrd

Jan 9, 2025

George Ann Byrd, age 70, gained her angel wings and went to be with her Savior peacefully on January 9, 2025, due to cancer. She was born May 11, 1954, The daughter of James and Tinnie Meredith. She married her high school sweetheart, and the love of her life, Lawrence Byrd, on May 19, 1972, just before high school graduation,...

Eric Onni Lahtinen

Eric Onni Lahtinen

Jan 5, 2025

Eric Onni Lahtinen age 74 of Havana, Florida passed away on January 5, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Eric was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Arthur Japhet Lahtinen and mother Lorine Brown Lahtinen. 

After graduating Nova High School, he traveled the US with his band before finally settling in Tallahassee, Florida. Eric married his spouse of 24 years, Betty...

Mary E. Willams

Mary E. Willams

Jan 3, 2025

Mary E. Williams 72, of Havana, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2025 surrounded by her family, at First Commerce Center for Compassionate Care (Big Bend Hospice at TMH).

The funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Faith Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow the service at Concord Cemetery, with Pastor Ryan Zearing...

Odene Brock Reilly

Odene Brock Reilly

Jan 2, 2025

Odene Brock Reilly 95, of Quincy, Florida, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, surrounded by her family at Marianna Health & Rehab Center. 

The family had a private funeral on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Nicholson-Freeman Cemetery, in Havana, Florida.

Our family would like to express our “Thanks” to each one of you for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult...

Eunice Porter Joiner

Eunice Porter Joiner

Jan 2, 2025

Eunice Porter Joiner, born on October 12, 1936, in St Petersburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at The Addison of Oakleaf Senior Living in Jacksonville, FL. She was a cherished figure in her family and community, leaving behind a legacy rich in accomplishments and memories.

Eunice and her family moved to Havana, FL in 1945. She attended Havana...

William Edward Petersen, Jr.

William Edward Petersen, Jr.

Jan 2, 2025

William (Bill) Edward Petersen Jr.

Bill graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1971 with a B.S. in Agriculture then later graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary in 2001 with a Master of Divinity. After his graduation from the University of Wisconsin he served in the U.S. Army from 1971- 1973. Upon his completion of service in the Army, He started what...

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