All Obituaries

Thanksgiving this year was a blessed time, family from Tennessee and the area around here gathered at the house of Eric Ecklund. The family had time to share, laugh and remember. On Saturday November 30th, Eric passed away knowing how he was loved and appreciated by his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed their love, hugs, kisses and secrets just for his heart. Eric was born in Jamestown, New York on February 22, 1935 to Eric and Ester Ecklund, immigrants from Sweden. He enjoyed...

Willie Hutto, age 66 of Panacea, Florida, passed away at his home surrounded by friends and family. Willie loved his animal collection from his chickens to his hogs, but his best friend was his dog that never left his side. Willie was born in Tallahassee, Florida on March 14, 1953 to parents Willie and Maggy "Miriy" Hutto.  Family described Willie as the kindest, gentlest and giving man you could ever know. If you needed help with something, he would stop doing what he was...

Malysa Lynn McGuire age 42, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Capital Regional Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Malysa was a life long resident of the Tallahassee area and enjoyed the Florida sun and her family to the fullest of her heart. She loved fishing, scalloping and didn't really have a certain song that changed much how she enjoyed music and now and then singing when no one was watching. Malysa was a loving daughter, wife friend, and loved her two sons Trey and...

Connie S. Wireman, age 57 of Crawfordville, Florida, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019. Connie was born in Gary Indiana, September 17, 1962,  to parents: Harry and Louise Weyant. She is survived by her beloved partner Gene Brumbley, her three children: Russell (Stephanie) Weyant, Cassie (Greg) Hurley, and Eric Wireman. Her five grandchildren: Christin Olson, Xavier Olson, Annamarie Carnivale, Mariah Wireman, and Cayleigh Wireman. Her mother: Louise Weyant, her siblings: Jerry...

Leatha Lucille Mitchell, age 83, from Lanark Village, Florida passed away on October 7, 2019. She will be missed by family and friends.She was born on August 30, 1936 to parents James Sterling and Leatha Emil "Carson" Cuffman in Cleveland, Tennessee. Leatha was a loving mother to two daughters: Melinda Mitchell and Nancy McMahan. She dedicated her life to fine art and enjoyed sharing her paintings with many.  Leatha was a friend to many people through her years in school,...

Guy Nelson Mauldin, age 78, passed away October 1, 2019 at his home in Carrabelle, Florida surrounded by loved ones. Guy was born on March 14, 1941 in Norcross, Georgia to parents Jay Donald and Mildred Boling Mauldin. Guy graduated from Milton High School in Alpharetta Georgia and Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia before marrying Sharon Myers Mauldin. He was employed for 12 years as an accountant for Gulf Oil Company before going into business as an owner/operator of a...

Johnny Earl Hughes, age 60, passed away September 27, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Johnny was born 01/06/1959 in Dothan, Alabama to parents Lewis Hughes and Barbara Brown. Johnny enjoyed fishing, hunting, NASCAR racing, Florida State Seminole football and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by; father: Lewis Hughes, stepmother: Norma Hughes and nephew: Jayson Hughes. Johnny has left behind to cherish his memory; Children: Jonathan...

Debra Hall age 66, passed away September 23, 2019 at her home. Debra was born on May 8, 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa to parents Darrel and Margorie Speer. Debra will be cremated and her ashes will be laid to rest at a later date. Under the care of Forbes Funeral and Cremation Services, 2758 Coastal Hwy., Crawfordville, Florida. 32327. (850) 926-4407 Please visit the online website to add condolences, pictures or share a memory at www.forbesfuneralandcremationservices.com

Doris Barlow Maffei, 76, of Tallahassee, FL, passed away at home and entered into Heaven on Monday, September 16, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Anthony Maffei, her children, James Maffei, Tom (Amy) Maffei, Ashley (Jim) Parker, Lesley Maffei, Kimberley Kelly, and her 10 grandchildren, whom she adored more than anything, Monroe, Madison, Brayden, Avery, McKinley, Matthew, Jack, Malli, Caroline, and Owen. Born on October 25, 1942 in Queens, New York to Robert and...

Charles Pete Griggs,65 passed away at home in Sopchoppy, Florida on September 7, 2019. He was born in Cleveland, Tennessee to Cecil and Nancy "Greg" Griggs on July 24, 1954. Pete was a Vietnam Vet from 82nd Airborne Division. He moved to Florida in 1979 where he was employed at St. Marks Powder Plant for 23 years. Pete loved to fish, hunt and spend time with family and friend as well as helping other and making other laugh. He is survived by his wife Kitt Griggs of 30 years. One...