Jasper "Jay" Thomas Bridges III
May 27, 2026
Jasper "Jay" Thomas Bridges III, 77, of Jasper, passed away peacefully at Haven Hospice on May 27, 2026, following a lengthy illness.
Jay was born in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late Tom and Doris Bridges. A 1966 graduate of Hamilton County High School, he spent much of his life working in the timber industry as a landowner, logger, and timber purchaser.
Jay...
Mary K. Herndon
May 17, 2026
Mary K. Herndon passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Nashville, Georgia, to Bernice and Pauline Simmons, Mary later made her home in Clyattville, Georgia, where she married the love of her life, Ola Junior Herndon. The two shared 61 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in 2024. Together...
Guadalupe Ortega Jr.
May 13, 2026
Guadalupe Ortega Jr. passed away on May 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at the Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, Georgia, after a long and hard battle with cancer.
He was born on March 10, 1980, in Naples, Florida, to Guadalupe Ortega Sr. and Pureza Ortega. In 1989, the family moved to Jennings, Florida, where Guadalupe was raised and later...
Lori Ellen Crews Peace
May 9, 2026
Lori Ellen Crews Peace, 58, "Mama," a resident of Clinton, LA, died on Saturday, May 9, 2026. She was a native of Jasper, FL.
There was a visitation at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Zachary, LA, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 1 p.m. until memorial services at 3 p.m.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Glen Lafayette Peace,...
Riley John "Johnny" Huchingson
May 9, 2026
Riley John “Johnny” Huchingson passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 9, 2026.
Johnny was born on August 3, 1962, in Largo, Florida, to the late Stafford Huchingson and Doris Johnson. A true Floridan at heart Johnny loved anything that involved the water - whether it was fishing on the Gulf or spending peaceful days out on the river. He...
Martha Dees Morgan
May 8, 2026
Martha Dees Morgan, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home on May 8, 2026, surrounded in love by her son and daughter.
Martha had a lifelong love of academics, sports, art, and music. She was the Valedictorian of White Springs High School, Class of 1956, Miss White Springs High, and an exceptional basketball player. She married her high school sweetheart,...
Wendell Waters
Apr 29, 2026
Wendell Waters passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at Big Bend Hospice Center in Tallahassee following a battle with cancer.
He was born on May 21, 1957, to Maureen and Riley Waters and was raised in Jasper, Florida. In 1991, he married the love of his life, Donna Waters, and together they spent 26 years raising their family before her...
Evan Clarke Howell
Apr 23, 2026
💙 Evan Clarke Howell ❤️
Our Forever Superhero ❤️⭐️💙
Evan Clarke Howell, our beloved son and Forever Superhero, passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 17 after a courageous journey with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and the many complications that followed at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Throughout every step of his journey, Evan’s unwavering faith...
Joyce Strother Carpenter
Apr 23, 2026
Joyce Carolyn Carpenter, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home on April 23, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
No services are planned at this time. She will be cremated, and her family will return her to South Carolina, where a private ceremony will be held in her honor.
James Harrell Reid
Apr 23, 2026
James Harrell Reid, retired Sheriff of Hamilton County, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, at the age of 79. The Hamilton County native was born on March 31, 1947, to the late Harry T. Reid and Kathryn Harrell Reid.
Sheriff Reid dedicated his life to serving others, both in his beloved Hamilton County community and throughout the State of Florida....
Debrah Ann Warren
Apr 20, 2026
Debrah Warren of Jasper, Florida, passed away on April 20, 2026, following a brief illness.
She was born in Thomasville, Georgia, on November 9, 1952, to David Enoch Lucas and Iris Ouida Lucas. Debrah grew up in Jefferson County near Monticello. She moved to Jasper when she was sixteen years old following the loss of her mother.
It was in Jasper where...
John Wendell Lee
Apr 17, 2026
John Wendell Lee, age 75, passed away at his home in Lake Park, Georgia, on April 17, 2026.
He was born on April 4, 1951, to Charlie Lee Jr. and Hazel Pollock, both of whom preceded him in death.
After graduating high school, John answered the call to serve his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he dedicated...
Doris E. Cone
Apr 15, 2026
Doris E. Cone (Williamson), of Jasper, Florida, passed away at home on April 15, 2026. She was born on March 22, 1946, in Suwannee County, Florida, to the late Exie E. Paul.
Doris was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose life was a testament to love, faith, strength, and devotion to family. She was married for 63 wonderful...
Edgar Curtis Wood
Apr 15, 2026
“Well Glory”
Edgar Curtis Wood (January 5, 1954 – April 15, 2026) grew up in Barney, Georgia. Throughout his life, he had many accomplishments, including owning a successful auto repair business and being “Pop,” “Daddy,” and a devoted husband to a loving family. But most of all, he was a faithful servant of God and Pastor to his church family at...
Don Wayne Reynolds
Apr 14, 2026
Don Wayne Reynolds, age 76, of Jasper, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on April 14, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer, with his beloved partner of 25 years, Brenda, by his side.
Born on October 12, 1949, Don was raised in Jasper, where he spent much of his life. He had a deep love for the outdoors and...
Kristie Lea Huffstutler
Apr 10, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kristie Lea Huffstutler, lovingly known as “Krissy,” who departed this life on April 10, 2026, at the age of 36.
Kristie was born on November 27, 1989. She was a devoted daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and friend who loved her family deeply. Krissy’s life was centered around those she cared...
Jose Hector Martinez Jr.
Apr 10, 2026
Jose Hector Martinez Jr., age 25, passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2026.
Jose was born on August 18, 2000. He attended Suwannee High School, graduating in 2019. He was known for his outgoing personality and his deep love for spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews, who meant the world to him. He especially loved going on...
Mary Verline Moody
Apr 10, 2026
Mary Verline Erskin Moody was born on October 5, 1940, in St. Matthews, South Carolina, to the late Charlie and Mary Erskin. Verline passed peacefully at her home on the morning of Friday, April 10, 2026, following an extended illness, surrounded by her loving family.
After the untimely passing of her mother, Verline stepped up at a young age to help...
Denise E. Register
Apr 10, 2026
Denise Elizabeth Register was born on August 2nd 1956 in Jasper, Fl, and ended her time here on Earth on April 10th, 2026 at the age of 69.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Loyd and Jackie Register of Jasper, Fl, and her great niece, Addie Beth Abell of Moultrie, Ga.
Denise is survived by her sister, Susan Bembry (Leonard)...
Juanna Annette Ball
Apr 9, 2026
Juanna Annette Ball, age of 80, passed away on April 9, 2026. She was born on November 3, 1945.
She is survived by her two daughters, Carin Guzman and Juanna Heath; her sisters, Cynthia Burnham, Sally Moore, and Patty McCarroll; and her brother, Joseph C. Hysmith. Juanna is also survived by her grandchildren, EJ Heath, Travis Cribbs, Gerald Cribbs, Matthew Cribbs,...
