All Obituaries

Lets remember and honor Eula’s 91 years of life.   Born December 15, 1934 in Lineville, Alabama to “Tump” McClain and Mary Ruff McClain. She was the youngest of 18 children. Eula attended school in Lineville, Alabama and gained valuable life long skills while growing up.   In God’s perfect timing she met Milton Heflin. A World War II Veteran. In two weeks time they decided to embark on a life-long journey of marriage. For over 50 years they honored that ...

Robert E. Parris, Sr., was born on June 12, 1943, to the late William and Doretha Parris. He was one of 17 children born to this union. He was married to Sharon Parris who preceded him in death. From this union, three children were born; two daughters, Odessa Scott (Weirsdale, FL) and Treva (preceded him in death), and one son, Robert Parris, Jr. Robert was a cherished member of the Marion County community and held the name of “Mayor” of Weirsdale. He leaves to cherish his ...

Linda McCullough, a woman whose life radiated warmth, faith, and boundless love, peacefully entered eternal rest on Friday, March 27, 2026. Her gentle spirit, a comforting presence to so many, has now reunited with our Lord, welcomed at Heaven's gate by her beloved parents, Mr. Roosevelt (Gooley) and Mrs. Lillie Mae McCullough, and her dear sister, Sharon McCullough.   Born on August 1, 1956 in the river side community of Palatka, Florida, Linda was the cherished firstborn of eight ...

Major Leonard Norman Jr. was the sixth of seven children born to the union of the late Major Leonard Norman Sr. and Nancilla Vivian Brown Norman. Major was educated in the Marion County Public School System. He graduated from North Marion High School in the year of 1986, where he excelled in several activities and sports and was the starting quarterback for his high school team, as well as a fierce point guard on the basketball team. Immediately following high school, he headed to Orlando, ...

Jacquelyn Yvonne Shuler, 85, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida. Born on January 28, 1941, Jacquelyn lived a life dedicated to education, community, and faith. A proud graduate of Howard High School’s Class of 1959, Jacquelyn pursued higher education with distinction, earning an Associate of Arts degree from Hampton Junior College and a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida A&M University. She furthered her studies by obtaining a Master of Science ...

Sister Jo Ann Young was born in Dunnellon Florida on May 3, 1948 to Elijah Thomas Young and Willie Mae Brown Young. Her parents, a brother (James Blanford, Jr.) and two sisters, (Constance Yvonne Young Scott and Dollie Mae Young Brown) preceded her in death. Church Affiliation: Sister Young accepted Christ at an early age, joining First Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, and was Baptized in 1963 under the pastorate of the late Rev. James Brooks. She sang in the choir, ushered and worked in ...

Arizola leaves behind a legacy of loving memories with her beautiful children: Bridgette, Portia (Wynton), Tyrone (Demetrise) Becky (Roderick), Angela, Johnny and Damian Anton; 28 grandkids; 15 great grandkids and 2 great-great grandkids; sibling: Bernard Wheeler; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  

A Time to be Born Debra Joyce Norris-Franklin was born on January 15, 1952, to Albert Norris, Sr., and Florence Dixon-Norris in Ocala, Florida. A Time to Live Debra was educated in the public schools of Marion County, and she graduated from the last segregated class of Howard High School (Wild Bulls) in 1969. She was baptized at an early age at Greater Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. She married Nathaniel Bonzell Franklin, Sr. She had two children, Darrell Franklin, Sr., and Demetrius ...