All Obituaries

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...

James Lynn Beard, age 57, Bowling Green, Florida; formally of St. Marks, Florida, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 of massive heart attack. James was born March 21, 1962 in Portsmouth, Virginia to parents; Harold (Jim) Lynn Beard and Merlene Mayfield Beard. He is survived by: 2 Sons: William (Billy) Beard, Alabama and Harley Davidson Beard, Pinellas Park, Florida; 1 Daughter: Tonya Marie Beard, Pinellas Park, Florida. Mother: Merlene Mayfield Beard, Woodville, Florida. 2 Brothers: Alvin...

Wanda Faye Reiter, age 70 passed from this life on August 15, 2019 at St. Vincent's Riverside, Jacksonville, Florida.  Wanda was born on August 17, 1948 in Hahira, Georgia.  She is under the care of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston Georgia. 

Stephanie Cheryl Deason, age 52 passed from this life on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Cheryl was a longtime resident of Tallahassee, Florida. Born in Midwest City, Oklahoma to parents Harold and Ruth "Evans" Deason. She will be cremated and family will make arrangements for her ashes at a later date. Direction and guidance are under care of Forbes Funeral and Cremation Services, 2758 Coastal Hwy., Crawfordville, Florida 32327. 850-926-4407

Gernard Alard Gowdy, 87, passed away Monday early morning, August 12, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Gernard was a life long resident of Crawfordville, Florida, a member of the Pioneer Baptist Church in Crawfordville. He served in the US Army, 1952 to 1954 - Korean Conflict. A Chef from 1954, started at Wakulla Spring and ended in 1999 @ Wakulla Springs with various restaurants in between. He was a people person that enjoyed meeting new faces and loved his family greatly. Gernard was...