Obituary Listing

Oct 11, 2023

Kevin Lindley Murphy, a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on October 11, 2023, at the age of 61, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, humor, and cherished memories.

Born on December 14, 1961, in Valdosta, GA, Kevin was the son of Edward Arthur Murphy and Mildred Selph Murphy. Kevin grew up in Jennings,...

Oct 8, 2023

Joseph Glenwood Brown, passed away on October 8, 2023, at the age of 59, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories.

Joseph was born on June 6, 1964 to Joseph Brown and Mary Eunice Thompson in Valdosta, GA. A resident of Jennings, FL, he worked many years as a truck driver and retired to a quiet life....

Sep 30, 2023

Marian Futch Deas, of Jennings, FL passed from this life into heaven on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the age of 91.  The Cook County native was born on April 23, 1932, to the late Charlie and Georgia Futch.  She grew up in Cook County on the family farm.  Two of her favorite memories were picking blueberries and violets...

Sep 30, 2023

Walter Howell "Harry" Davis, Jr. of Jasper, FL, passed away, peacefully, on September 30th, 2023, surrounded by his family.  The City of Jasper was his home.  On June 20th, 1947, Harry was born in Jasper to Walter Howell Davis, Sr. and Gladys Corbett.  After graduating from Jasper High School, Harry began working on certification to operate sewage and water...

Sep 28, 2023

Cheryl Lee August of Jasper, FL, passed away peacefully on September 28th, 2023 after a lengthy illness.  Cheryl was born January 9th, 1962 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late George W. Stuhl and the late Alice J. Flaharty. Cheryl grew up in Jacksonville, FL where she attended Edward White High School. She spent many years working for Gulf Life...

Sep 24, 2023

Travis Shane Williams of Jasper, Florida passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, September 24, 2023 at the age of 53.   Travis was an only son born on November 18, 1969 to Janice Simmons Williams and the late Donald R. Williams. Travis was born in Valdosta, GA and grew up in Jasper, Florida.  He enjoyed attending Hamilton County High School...

Sep 21, 2023

Milton Wiggins of Jasper, FL passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Milton was born to James "Jim" Cleo Wiggins and Georgia Lee Thomas in August of 1937 in Ambrose, GA.  From there, they moved to Haines City, FL.  Growing up there, Milton attended Haines City High and in his senior year decided to join the Navy. Upon doing...

Sep 19, 2023

Wynelle Jackson Tyree was born March 26, 1934, in Jasper, FL, to the late Ralph Bates Jackson and Donna Fletcher Jackson. Wynelle grew up in Jasper and attended Jasper High School where she was part of the majorettes.  After graduation, Wynelle spent several more years in Jasper and became a loving mother to two sons, Timothy Tyree and Matthew...

Sep 6, 2023

Linda Louise Newsome Ehlert, age 81, of Jasper, Florida, peacefully entered her heavenly home after a brief illness. Surrounded by her children, she passed away at Haven Hospice in Lake City, Florida.

Linda was born in Jennings, Florida on May 6, 1942, to the late Joda and Lucile Newsome. She was the third of 11 children that...

Sep 3, 2023

Joyce Lynn Cellura of Manchester, NH passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 in Jasper, FL while visiting her family. Joyce was born in Manchester, NH to Joseph Dearborn and Cheryl Cushing.  Manchester is also where she grew up, graduated high school, and began volunteering as a candy striper at the age of 15. She enjoyed working in health...

Sep 2, 2023

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Carol Weeks of Jennings, FL, passed away in her home due to hurricane Idalia related circumstances on September 2, 2023.  Born in Ft. Wayne, IN, she is preceded in death by her parents, Art and Kay Rufner.  She leaves behind her loving husband, Lloyd Weeks...

Aug 28, 2023

Russell Moody, aged 74, of Jasper, FL, passed away on August 28th, 2023. Russell was born on November 5, 1948 in Valdosta, GA, to the late Cecil Moody and the late Myra Peeples. Russell served in the Army and worked with Good Year for 35 years, with the latter of those years serving as a manager. Russell enjoyed fishing...

Aug 28, 2023

Larry Gordon Henderson of Jasper, Florida passed away at the age of 71, battling cancer, on Monday August 28, 2023 at Concordia Villages of Tampa surrounded by close friends and family.

He is preceded in death by his dad, Allen Henderson and survived by his mother, Maxine Eldridge. He was a loving Daddy to his two daughters...

Aug 25, 2023

Jack Nathan Jenkins, aged 83, of Live Oak, FL passed away on August 25, 2023, at his home. Jack was born May 29th, 1940, in Live Oak, FL to the late Ned Jenkins and Effie Marie Simmons. Jack was retired from the City of Jasper. He was married to his wife of 30 years, Dinah Garlo Jenkins. Together, they...

Aug 23, 2023

Wilmer Lawrence Jones, III, aged 76, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on August 23rd, 2023. Wilmer was born on August 19, 1947, in Baltimore City, Maryland to the late Wilmer Lawrence Jones, II and Anna Ruth Perkins. He was married to the late Mary Hurd Jones.  Upon graduating high school, Wilmer enlisted in the Navy and attended college. After...

Aug 21, 2023

"Ben" Herbert Houston, age 84, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at his home in Jacksonville. Ben was born in Suwannee County and grew up in Live Oak, FL. He enlisted in the Air Force, and as a member of the Special Forces Group, served two tours in Vietnam.  After his time in the Air...

Aug 19, 2023

Bobby Warren Roberts, age 74, of Lake City, FL, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Bobby was born on January 10, 1949, in Lake City, FL to the late Otis Roberts and Eloise Markham. Bobby was married to his love, Janet Padgett for 44 wonderful years.  He had three children, two sons and one daughter.  A lifelong resident...

Aug 18, 2023

Thomas Allen Wiggins, age 80 of Jasper, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023, at North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Thomas was born on May 22, 1943, to the late Frank Staten Wiggins and Sally Powell Wiggins and grew up in White Springs with his brother and three sisters only a block from the White Springs...

Aug 16, 2023

Merton "Mac" McLain, age 96, of Valdosta, GA., passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Suwanee Valley Nursing Center.

Mac was born June 11, 1927, to the late Harold McLain and Ashley L. Alberta McLain in Oriskany Falls, New York. He lived life to its fullest and was often heard saying "If you follow all the...

Aug 7, 2023

Clarence Hampton, aged 93, of White Springs, FL, passed away on August 7th, 2023. Clarence was born on June 3rd, 1930 in Sumter County, FL, to the late Steve Henry Hampton and Queen Victoria Mercer Hampton. Clarence worked as a rubber liner. Clarence was an avid fan of fishing. He also enjoyed gardening and tending to his plants. Although...