Death notices published by the funeral homes that serve Tallahassee and nearby towns, newest first, for the last 30 days. Each entry lists only the facts the funeral home has published: the name, the age where given, the hometown, the date of death and the service details. To read the full obituary, sign the guest book or send flowers, follow the notice link to the funeral home's own page.

Notices on this page come from Lifesong Funerals & Cremations, Tillman Funeral Home and Abbey Funeral Home. The list is checked every day; it was last updated Oct. 12, 2026.

Families and funeral homes can also submit an obituary to run in full on Tallahassee Local News, free of charge.

Recent notices

Week of Oct. 5

Week of Sept. 28

Jason Bernard Jefferson, 46

Of Tallahassee. Died Sept. 29, 2026.

  • Visitation: Friday, Oct. 9, 4 to 6 p.m., Tillman of Tallahassee Chapel, 4006 Crawfordville Road, Tallahassee
  • Celebration of life: Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m., Old West Enrichment Center, 2344 Lake Bradford Road, Tallahassee

Notice: Tillman Funeral Home

Dorothy Rene Brown, 91

Of Tallahassee. Died Sept. 28, 2026.

  • Visitation: Friday, Oct. 9, 4 to 6 p.m., Tillman of Tallahassee Chapel, 4006 Crawfordville Road, Tallahassee
  • Funeral service: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2 p.m., St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 2025 Keith St., Tallahassee

Notice: Tillman Funeral Home

Week of Sept. 21

Andrea Watson, 61

Of Tallahassee. Died Sept. 21, 2026.

  • Memorial service: Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m., Tillman of Tallahassee Chapel, 4006 Crawfordville Road, Tallahassee

Notice: Tillman Funeral Home

Week of Sept. 14

Arthenia Johnson Mills, 85

Of Tallahassee. Died Sept. 20, 2026.

  • Visitation: Friday, Oct. 2, 4 to 6 p.m., Tillman of Tallahassee Chapel, 4006 Crawfordville Road, Tallahassee
  • Celebration of life: Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m., St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 2025 Keith St., Tallahassee

Notice: Tillman Funeral Home

Curtis Leland, 80

Of Tallahassee. Died Sept. 16, 2026.

  • Visitation: Friday, Sept. 25, 4 to 6 p.m., Tillman of Tallahassee Chapel, 4006 Crawfordville Road, Tallahassee
  • Funeral service: Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m., Concord A.M.E. Church, 6658 Veterans Memorial Drive, Tallahassee

Notice: Tillman Funeral Home

Paul Jackson, 67

Of Tallahassee. Died Sept. 16, 2026.

  • Visitation: Friday, Oct. 2, 4 to 6 p.m., Tillman of Tallahassee Chapel, 4006 Crawfordville Road, Tallahassee
  • Funeral service: Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m., Kingdom Life Tabernacle, 1410 E. Indianhead Drive, Tallahassee
  • Burial: Monday, Oct. 5, 1 p.m., Tallahassee National Cemetery, 5015 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee

Notice: Tillman Funeral Home

Chief Apostle Howard Frank McMillan, Th.D., 83

Of Tallahassee. Died Sept. 15, 2026.

  • Visitation: Friday, Sept. 25, 3 to 6 p.m., Faith Christian Family Center, 310 Laura Lee Ave., Tallahassee
  • Funeral service: Saturday, Sept. 26, noon, Faith Christian Family Center, 310 Laura Lee Ave., Tallahassee
  • Burial: Monday, Sept. 28, noon, Tallahassee National Cemetery, 5015 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee

Notice: Tillman Funeral Home

John Henry Burke, 81

Of Tallahassee. Died Sept. 14, 2026.

  • Visitation: Friday, Sept. 25, 4 to 6 p.m., Tillman of Tallahassee Chapel, 4006 Crawfordville Road, Tallahassee
  • Graveside service: Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m., St. James Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 545 Scotland Road, Havana

Notice: Tillman Funeral Home

Week of Sept. 7

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find recent obituaries in Tallahassee?

This page lists the death notices published in the last 30 days by three funeral homes serving Tallahassee, updated every day. Each entry links to the funeral home's full obituary.

How do I submit an obituary to Tallahassee Local News?

Use the form at the foot of this page, or ask the funeral home to send it. We publish it as written, free of charge, after a phone or email check with the person who sent it.

Which funeral homes serve Tallahassee?

The notices here come from Lifesong Funerals & Cremations, Tillman Funeral Home and Abbey Funeral Home.

Why does this page not show the full obituary?

An obituary is written by the family or the funeral home and belongs to them, so we list the facts and link to the funeral home's page, where the full obituary, photos and guest book are.

How long does a notice stay on this page?

Thirty days from the date of death. The funeral home's own page keeps the obituary after that.

Submit an obituary

Anyone may submit a notice for a person who lived in or had close ties to Tallahassee or Leon County. Funeral homes can submit on a family's behalf and are named in the notice. We publish within one working day, after a phone or email check with the submitter. There is no charge.

Photos: reply to our confirmation email with a photo attached. We publish it with the credit "Photo: courtesy of the family" unless you tell us otherwise.

How obituaries work here

  • We publish what the family or funeral home sends, with a light copy edit for spelling. We do not add facts, causes of death or quotes.
  • We confirm every submission by phone or email before it goes live, to prevent hoaxes.
  • Notices stay online permanently. Service details are updated on request.
  • A notable death may also be reported as a news story; that is written separately from the record, and never presented as an obituary.