It is with our heart’s deepest sympathy that we respectfully announce the passing of County Commissioner Noah Lockley, Jr. Mr. Lockley, 72, of Apalachicola entered eternal rest Tuesday, November 14 at his home. A celebration of life, in Commissioner Lockley’s honor, will be held 11am on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Former Apalachicola High School Gym “The Matchbox.” Final & Professional services have been entrusted to Damien Davis & Evans Walker Funeral...

We sadly announce the passing of Shirley Mae Gudin.  Complete information to be posted soon.  

Our hearts are saddened to announce the passing of Precious Sweetheart Rhodes, a special companion and friend who left an everlasting paw print in the hearts of many who loved her. She leaves a plethora of “Precious” and “Sweet” memories with her mom, Cynthia Rhodes and a host of others who are mourning her departure.  The Celebration of Life: Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 5:00pm; 333 12th Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320 Services have been entrusted to the care...

It is with earthly sorrow that we announce the passing of BISHOP EMERITA ELLA B. SPEED, 103, of Apalachicola. God, in the unsearchable depths of His wisdom, translated Bishop Emerita Speed from the Church Temporal to the Church Triumphant, Monday, October 9, 2023 in Apalachicola. The celebration of life will commence 2pm Saturday, October 14, 2023 at St. Paul AME Church with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Bishop Speed will lie in state on Friday, October 13 from 12pm-2pm at St. Paul...

Pastor Wesley Smith, Jr., 65, of Panama City, FL pierced the sandy banks of time with his sword to study war no more on Monday July 31, 2023 in Panama City. A graveside celebration of life will commence 11am(eastern) Friday, August 11, 2023 at the Tallahassee National Cemetery. Pastor Smith will lie in state from 4pm-6pm (central) at New Beginnings AOTS Church (Panama City, FL)  on Thursday, August 10, 2023.    Professional services have been entrusted to the care and...

Viewing will be Friday, August 4, 2023 from 4 PM to 7 PM at Stewart Memorial AME Church. Service will be 11 AM, August 5, 2023 at Stewart Memorial Church.  Interment in Springhill Cemetery. 

Thelma Louise Pearson Terrell, 67, of Orlando completed life's course July 12, 2023 in Orlando. A celebration of life will be held 1pm on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at St. Paul AME Church with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, both in Apalachicola. Ms. Terrell will lie in state from 12pm to the hour of service on Saturday.  Professional services have been entrusted to the care of Damien Davis and Evans-Walker Funeral Home. 

Jacquelyn 'Jackie' Bolden-Watkins, 67, of Perry passed away on July 17, 2023.  Graveside service will be held 10 AM July 22, 2023, at Springhill Cemetery in Perry.  Viewing will be from 4 PM to 6 PM, Friday, July 21, 2023, at Evans Walker Funeral Home (907 Homer J. Smith Avenue).   Jackie is survived by her husband, Ira Watkins, Sr. of Perry, FL; her daughter, Ladaysha King of Perry, FL; sons, Gary Simmons, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL and Kenyada Simmons of Fort...

Aaron Price Jr., 58 of Perry, passed away on July 7, 2023.  Funeral service will be 10 AM Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Temple of God Church in Perry, Florida with future interment in the Tallahassee National Cemetery.   Viewing will be from 4 PM to 6 PM on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Evans Walker Funeral Home (907 Homer J. Smith Avenue).  Aaron is survived by his sons, Aaron Price III, and Akeem Dukarat Price; daughter, Kimbricka Adrena Dorshay Levrette; his mother, Susie...

Bobbie Gail Turrell, 63, of Apalachicola departed this earthly life Sunday June 18, 2023 in Apalachicola. The celebration of life service will be 1pm on Saturday, June 24 at St. Paul AME Church with burial to follow Snowhill Cemetery, both in Apalachicola. "Bobbie-Gail," as she was affectionately called, will lie in state at Kelley's Funeral Home on Friday, June 23 from 5pm-7pm and from noon until the hour of service on Saturday. Our continuous and fervent prayers are with her...