Taylor County High School Florida Alumni Obituaries

James K. Jim Lane 85 of Altoona died Monday morning January 5 2026 at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born March 20 1940 in Altoona a son of the late Kermit G. and Anne L. Ashburn Lane. He married Norma Jean Provosnick on June 19 1965 in Springdale PA. She preceded him in death on February 4 2021. S...

Rabrun Mickel "Michael" Palmer was born on January 1 1964 in Perry Florida the first baby of the New Year. He passed away on January 31 2026 in Tallahassee Florida. Michael is survived by his wife of many years Shonda Morris Palmer his sister Rita Phillips his daughters Jessica "Nikki" Nansi Palmer ...

Leonard R. DeStefano, known to his many friends and family as Lenny, passed away on December 17, 2025 in Deland, FL surrounded by his wife of 45 years, Nancy, and his two sons, John and James. He was born July 12, 1951 in Bronx, NY to Flora and Ralph DeStefano. After graduating f...

Ida Delores Lewis Taylor was born on June 3 1957 to the late James Lewis Sr. and Bessie Mae Mitchell Lewis of Anthony Florida. Ida received her formal education in the Marion County School System in Citra Florida graduating from North Marion High School class of 1975. She furthered her education at ...

Barbara Ann Capps Cooksey ObituaryBarbara Ann Capps Cooksey, age 87, of Lamont Florida passed away on January28, 2026 at her home.She was born August 3, 1938 in Taylor County Florida to Carlos and Louise Lee Capps.She graduated from Jefferson County High School in Monticello, Florida in 1956. Shemar...

Mrs. Alma S. Owens 88 born on November 30 1936 the Trumpet sounded and Alma S. Owens heard and answered the call of the Master for her final earthly appointment in the early morning hours on November 28 2025. Her strong faith in God began in early childhood resulting in her dedicating her life to se...

Joan Aileen Shoman age 87 passed away peacefully on Thursday December 25 2025 in Adams Nebraska leaving behind a legacy of love strength and devotion to her family. Funeral services will be held at 1100 AM on Wednesday December 31 2025 at the VansantMills Chapel in Clinton Missouri. Visitation will ...

Veronica JoAnne Lewis was born on Monday September 27th 1954 in Emporia Virginia to the late Evelyn Phillips and Walter L. Phillips Sr. She peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday January 1st 2026. Affectionately known as JoAnne by all who loved her she was a woman of quiet strength...

Yarmouth Sarah Ann Morazzini Richards 84 of Portland Street died at her home on Saturday February 20 2010 in the presence and care of her two daughters following an 11year battle with a variety of cancers. Sarah was born in West Boylston Massachusetts in 1925 graduated from its high school in 1944 ...

Johnnie Michael Taylor affectionately known as "Mike" was born on Trinkaloe Road Elizabeth City N. C.to the late Rev. John Taylor Jr. and the late Mary Matilda Spence Taylor on April 16 1959 He departedthis life on August 27 2024. Mike had one brother to precede him in death Robert Taylor. Mike b...

Mary Louise Edmunds passed away on October 21 2025 at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Sarasota. During those final days she was surrounded by comforted and cared for by her family and friends. Mary Louise was a graduate of Book High School and a resident of the Newtown Community for more than 60 ye...

Cecil Lavelle Buddy Myles was called to take his final rest on Wednesday July 2 2025. Cecil was born to his parentsJohn Osie Myles andDaisy B.Myles on February 4 1928 in Waycross Georgia. He was educated in the public school system of Waycross Georgia and graduated from Center High School in1952. Ce...

Mrs. Pearl Corinth Lewis Barnett was born to the lateTillman and Mrs. Maude Bolden Lewis on March 3 1928 inJacksonville Florida. She received her early education in theschools of Duval County including Boylan Haven School forGirls. She graduated from Stanton Senior High School in1945. Furthering her...

Faye Green Batten 81 went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday December 17 2025 and was surrounded by her loving family. Faye was born in Jacksonville Florida on February 25 1944. She was the daughter of the late Eustice Lay Green and Eula May Cutshaw Green. Graduate of Andrew Jackson High School class...

Mr. Robert James Oglesby Sr. who passed away on Tuesday July 29 2025 will be held Saturday August 9 2025 at 1100 a.m. at New Progress Missionary Baptist Church 3307 East Shadowlawn Avenue Tampa Florida 33610 with Pastor Maurice Taylor Officiating. Robert was born in Summertown GA on June 30 1944 to ...

Ms. Dorothy Mae Baker was born May 7 1937 in Jefferson County GA to the late Martha Taylor and the late Frank Strowbridge. She was the 1st of 8 children. She was preceded in death by her only child Jacqueline and siblings Alven Louise Leroy John and Carolyn. Our precious loved one peacefully transit...

Lawrence “Larry” Pope, 88, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. In keeping with Larry’s wishes, no services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Autry Funeral Home in Frankston.Larry was born on May 12, 1937, in Washington, DC, to Otis A. and Ruby (Trail) Pope. He grew ...

Terrence was born on June 10 1951 in Gladewater Texas to Eunice and George McCall. He was one of seven siblings who grew up in Sodus New York. He graduated from Sodus Central High School in 1969. After graduating he served as a Signalman in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War where he was ...

Emma Russell at the age of 79 passed away on Christmas Eve at her daughters home in Radford. A lifelong member of Bethel United Methodist Church she leaves behind a legacy of love and service unto the Lord. The youngest of six children born to Roy and Ora Lee Taylor Emma exemplified the life of a tr...

Trevor Michael Witt was born on May 13 1986 in Gainesville Florida to Stephen Michael Witt and Susan Elizabeth Adel. Trevor passed away suddenly on January 27 2026 at the age of 39. Trevor attended schools in Columbia County and graduated from Columbia High School in 2004. Trevor also attended class...