Strong & Jones Funeral Home, Inc. | Tallahassee, FL

Obituaries

Passed 1/18/2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Alphonso Lacey. Alphonso Lacey, 73 peacefully transitioned on January 18, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Lacey; three sons, Aaron, Antoine and…
2/19/1952 - 1/17/2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Dwight Williams. Dwight Williams was born February 19, 1959 in Miami, Florida to the Late Judge Williams Sr. and Beulah Chandler. He was a 1972 graduate…
4/14/1942 - 1/13/2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Susie Mae Gilliam. Susie Mae Gilliam, she was born in Leon County, Tallahassee, Florida on April 14, 1942, to the late Ike and Pansy Gilliam. Susie…
Passed 1/10/2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Ola Jackson Jiles Smith. Ola Jackson Jiles Smith, 87, died Saturday, January 10, 2026. Graveside service will be 11:00 A. M. FRIDAY, January 16, 2026 at…
Passed 1/9/2026
Marjorie Nicole Nims, 56, passed on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 9, 1969, in Syracuse, New York, to Theodore Nims Jr. and Gloria Ann Lee Nims, and was the…
6/25/1953 - 1/8/2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Theatrice Lenard Mordica. Theatrice Lenard Mordica, 72, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Funeral service will be 1:00 P. M. Saturday, January 17, 2026 at…
10/19/1951 - 1/7/2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. James Moses Spencer. James Moses Spencer, 74, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Graveside service will be 12:00 (Noon) TUESDAY, January 20, 2026 at the…
Passed 1/7/2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Alton Felton Williams Alton Felton Williams was born on August 9, 1949 to the late Mr. James Cecil and Beatrice Williams in Lake Wales, Florida. He is…
12/30/1945 - 1/6/2026
Obituary for Elizabeth G. Dennis (Liz) It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth G. Dennis (Liz). Elizabeth was born in Tallahassee, Florida, on December 30, 1945. She was the daughter of…
Passed 12/18/2025
It is with deep heartfelt sadness; yet great spiritual joy that we announce our brother, Derrick S. Nelson, was awarded his wings to go “Home to Glory” on December 18, 2025, in Tampa, FL. Derrick was born unto the…
Passed 12/14/2025
Jay L. Cook Jr. 67 5/22/58-12/14/25 Tallahassee, FL It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Jay L. Cook Jr. Also known as Beaver to most. Beaver, a native of Lynchburg, VA. Moved to Florida at the age…
1/16/1955 - 12/12/2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Mickel Alexander Brinson. Mickel Alexander Brinson, 70, died Friday, December 12, 2025. Funeral service will be 10:00 A. M. Saturday, December 20, 2025…
Passed 12/6/2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Pansy Lee Jones. Pansy Lee Jones was born on March 4, 1951, to the late Preston Sr. and Pancy Jones. She was converted in 1968 and joined Hickory Hill…
Passed 12/3/2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sister Mary Frances Williams. Sis. Mary Frances Williams entered eternal rest on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. God, in His infinite mercy, came and granted…
10/17/1950 - 12/3/2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Donald Eugene Yant. Donald Eugene Yant, 75, died Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Funeral Service will be 1:00 P. M. Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Strong…
Passed 12/3/2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Leo Field Foster Sr. Leo Field Foster Sr. , the son of the late Ray Foster and Mary Wells Bryant was born February 14, 1933 in Tallahassee, Florida (Leon…
Passed 12/2/2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Jacqueline Footman. Jacqueline Footman, 60, died Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Memorial service will be 11:00 A. M. Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Strong…
1/7/1971 - 11/30/2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Lonorris Dejuan Whittaker. Lanorris Dejuan Whittaker was born in Tallahassee Florida on January 7, 1971. He was the son of Annie Marie Whittaker Barnes…
Passed 11/27/2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Marjorie Lamb Vactor. Marjorie Lamb Vactor answered the Master’s call on November 27, 2025 and took her rest in Him. She was born in Midway, Florida to…
8/17/1943 - 11/25/2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Barbara Jean Corley. Barbara Jean Corley, 83, died Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Funeral service will be 3:00 P. M. Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Old…
5/25/1936 - 11/15/2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Marcellus “Pete” Long Sr. Marcellus "Pete" Long Sr. , 89, was called home to eternal rest in hospice care at Big Bend Hospice Inc. on Saturday November…
5/21/1948 - 11/13/2025
It is with profound sorrow, yet steadfast faith in God’s promise, that we announce the homegoing of Ms. Jacquelyn Twanna Collins. Ms. Collins, age 77, peacefully transitioned from this earthly life on Thursday,…
11/10/1929 - 11/12/2025
Janie Lee Gaskins, 96, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Graveside service will be 11:00 A. M. Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Hickory Hill Cemetery, 5233 County Road 12. Viewing will be from 12:00 (Noon) to 6:00 P.…
Passed 11/9/2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Lester Smith. Lester Smith was the son of the late Virginia Smith and Joe Smith. Lester was born January 15, 1922 in Brooks County Georgia. He was…
Passed 11/6/2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Willie R. Pitts Willie R. Pitts, 67, died Thursday, November 6, 2025. Memorial service will be 1:00 P. M. WEDNESDAY, November 12, 2025 at Strong &…
Passed 11/4/2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Acardio Tamark Herring. Acardio Tamark Herring 32, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Funeral service will be 11:00 A. M. Saturday, November 15, 2025 at St.…