Obituaries & Obsequies Collection

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Funeral programs and obituaries are a great source for information. They can reveal birth dates, occupations, family history, if the individual belonged to any group or organization, the level of education, socioeconomic wealth, culture, and religion of individuals. This collection contains hundreds of funeral programs and obituaries. The majority of the programs belong to individuals who were members of the Tallahassee community. The programs date as far back as the 1800s and go into 2017.

Physical Location

Obituaries & Obsequies Collection, John G. Riley House Archives, Tallahassee Community College Library, Tallahassee, Florida.

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Robert Chapman Jennings

The obituary of Robert Chapman Jennings, who died October 1, 2014.
Katrine Stamper

The obituary of Katrine Stamper, who died October 1, 2014.
Herman Barber

The obituary of Herman Barber, who died September 30, 2014.
Rosie Lee Williams

The obituary of Rosie Lee Williams, who died September 30, 2014.
Cleveland Cummings, Sr.

The obituary of Cleveland Cummings Sr., who died September 26, 2014.
Brady H. Funn, Jr.

The obituary of Brady Hamilton Funn Jr., who died September 26, 2014.
Ronald O. Davis, retired FAMU theater professor, dies

An article remembering the life and career of former FAMU theater professor, Ronald O. Davis.
Katie Mae Banks Taylor

The obituary of Katie Mae Banks Taylor, who died September 24, 2014.
Louise Virginia Thomas

The obituary of Louise Virginia Thomas, who died September 24, 2014.
Nathaniel B. Saylor

The obituary of Nathaniel Bernard Saylor, who died July 29, 2014.