Johnny Frank Morris, "JJ", passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 6,  2026.He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on June 10, 1952.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Eliza Morris, father,  Clayton Dixon, brother, Willie C. Morris, sisters, Dorothy Adams, Lossie M. McDuffie, Lucille, Flowers, Yvonne Bowles and Brenda Morris. He leaves to mourn two sisters, Willie M. Donaldson (K.C.), and Patricia Harris (Sylvester); special friends, Steve and Anne ...

Born on September 2, 1942, Dr. Frank Brown, Jr, transitioned peacefully on January 2, 2026, in his home on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. The oldest son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Brown, he was the third of six children born and raised in Perry, Florida. With both parents playing frontline roles in the ministry of the Church of God of Prophecy, firsthand knowledge of and full engagement in Christian values and living became the backbone of his childhood life. His adult life, ...

Robert Lee Simmons Jr., 59 of Perry, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida.  Service will be 1 PM Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Trinity House of Praise.  He is survived by his wife, Vonda Simmons of Perry; his sons, Robert Simmons III (Shantia) of Midway, Terrance Ford (Keshie) of Perry, Jermans Taylor (Brittany) of Warner Robbins, GA, JaCorbey Thomas of Tallahassee and Cornelius Johnson of Perry; his daughters, Jasmine Jones of Lake City, Tiffany Simmons ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Clarence Peter Bolden, born on March 3, 1949. Clarence was the beloved husband of Mamie Lee Bolden, with whom he shared 49 beautiful years of marriage. Their bond was a testament to true love and partnership. Clarence's life was marked by his unwavering devotion to his family. He was a rock for those who knew him, always reliable, always present. His quirky sense of humor was legendary, lighting up rooms and bringing joy to ...

Lucille Lester, 92 of Perry, passed away on June 28, 2024.   Viewing and visitation will be Friday, July 5, 2024 from 4 PM to 6 PM at New Bethel M.B. Church.  The funeral service will be 11 AM, Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Stewart Memorial A.M.E. Church in Perry with burial in the Springhill Cemetery.  Evans Walker Funeral Home of Perry, Florida is in charge of the arrangements.   She is survived by her daughters, Penny Hightower, Tremmie Robinson (Melville), ...