Obituaries

Feb 12, 2019

Julie Marie Michelle Zarate, 53, left us on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 after a 5 year battle with appendiceal cancer. Born in Dallas, Texas, Julie was the first daughter of Raul Robert Zarate and Juanita Russell. She was a wife and mother, and lived in Texas until relocating to Tallahassee, Florida, where she had a successful career in the...

Feb 1, 2019

Andrew (Andy) Somerville was born on August 18, 1953 in London, England, and passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019, at his residence in Havana, FL.

Andy is survived by his wife of 30 years, Susan Somerville; and his four legged children Tom and AnnaBelle. His sisters Yvonne LaWarre (Richard) and Vickie Smith. Several nieces, nephews aunts,...

Jan 19, 2019

Lois Keren Lanfair Brown, 69, of Monticello, Florida, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Brynwood Center, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Monticello on December 16, 1949, a daughter of the late Otis Lanfair and Myrtle "Polly" Sims Lanfair. Also preceding her in death is a son, Leon Davis. She was a Christian,...

Jan 12, 2019

No services plan at this time.

Jan 11, 2019

Joyce T. Lee, 84 of Havana, FL, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019, at Big Bend Hospice House.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Havana First Baptist Church with Pastor Eric Erskine officiating. Private interment at Concord Cemetery. Faith Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements....

Jan 7, 2019

Funeral arrangement's pending

Jan 4, 2019

Earnest Henry Jarvis, 75, of Havana, FL, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 4, 2019.

A Memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2019, 2:00 pm at the small park behind Shuckers Oyster Bar on Lake Jackson: 4806 Jackson Cove Road, Tallahassee FL 32333. Casual attire requested. Earnest Henry Jarvis was born March...

Jan 3, 2019

Michael Otis Frazier, 79, of Havana, FL, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.

The memorial service will be at 1:00 on Monday January 7, 2019 at Faith Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bill Bess officiating the service. His family will receive friends after the service.

Michael Otis Frazier was born...

Jan 1, 2019

Paul "Hershel" Dalton, 91 of Havana, FL, passed away on January 1, 2019

The funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Faith Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dennis Young officiating.

The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service beginning at 12 noon until 2:00pm the day...

Dec 28, 2018

William J. Carty Jr. (Bill) surrendered to his 25-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis in Crestview, FL today to join his family in a better place. Bill was a draftsman for the State of Ohio for 27 years. He was a 30 year volunteer with the Red Cross Disaster Services and travelled in response to several natural disasters including Hurricanes...

Dec 20, 2018

Glenda Ellen Roudabaugh, age 68, quietly passed away December 20, 2018 surrounded by her three daughters: Amanda Smith [35], Rachel Roudabaugh [34] and Shauna Murphey [32]. Glenda was born June 21, 1950 in Houston Texas to Glen and Doris Scott. She is survived by her three brothers: Bruce, Mark, and Greg Scott; her three daughters: Amanda, Rachel, and Shauna;...

Dec 17, 2018

Doris Violet Rooks Lord, 91, of Tallahassee, FL passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 at Consulate Health Care. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Faith Funeral Home Chapel. A private interment will follow the service at The Tallahassee National Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Dec 5, 2018

Avis Beasley Stephens 90, of Concord, FL. passed away on December 5, 2018.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, December 10, 2018 at Faith Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gary Kent officiating the service. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior...

Dec 2, 2018

Dencel "Denny" Raymon Smith With great sadness the family of Dencel Raymon Smith announces his passing after a four year battle with cancer on December 2, 2018 at the age of 78. Born November 17, 1940 to Jesse Thedore and Elva Marie Smith in Salem Kentucky, he enlisted in the Army as an Armored Scout and Intelligence/Counter-Intelligence Sergeant and...

Dec 2, 2018

Frances “Faye” Albanese, 88, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2018. Faye was born on November 28, 1930, in Jackson County, to parents Dewey and Ethel Godfrey. Faye had a long career in food service, and enjoyed making delicious food for her family. Never one to be without a pet, Faye enjoyed the companionship of many...

Nov 28, 2018

Leo Poppell Durbin, life long resident of Gadsden County, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at her home, surrounded by family.

She was born November 5, 1928 to the late Brinkly and Ada Poppell of Havana, Fl.

Leo is survived by he husband of 71 years, Charles R. Durbin; Son Ron Durbin (Karen) and...

Nov 25, 2018

Havana

Marilyn Kaye Altomaro age 82 of Havana,Florida passed away Sunday November 25, 2018 at home surrounded by family. She was born November 18, 1936 in Niles, Michigan to Newton Jasper and Anne Rohrer.

Marilyn lived in Tampa, Florida and moved to Monticello, Florida in 1975. She then moved to Havana. She worked at Dept....

Nov 15, 2018

Gloria A. Prather, born August 19, 1937 in Oakland, California, passed away November 15, 2018 in Quincy, Florida. Her husband Robert, her children Michael (Kathy) and Susan (John), survives Gloria as well as four grandchildren: Andrea, Erik, Justin, and Megan.

Gloria grew up in the San Francisco Bay area, attended Contra Costa County Junior College (now known...

Nov 11, 2018

Kevin Hall was born on May 22, 1974 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He went to be with his LORD on November 11, 2018 at the age of 44. He was the son of Chester Hall and Helen Hamblin Hall. He was united in marriage to Sandra Kaye Williams. Kevin was a welder.

He was a light that lit...

Nov 9, 2018

Rhonda K. Thomas, 62, of Havana Florida passed peacefully at the Margaret Dozier Hospice House on November 9, 2018 after a brave battle with cancer.

Known to many as "Fluff", she was born on August 23, 1956 in Madison Florida where she grew up and went to school.

"Fluff" worked locally in Tallahassee, but will...