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 State College Library, Tallahassee, Florida.

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In Loving Memory Beatrice Jackson

The obituary and order of service for the funeral of Beatrice Jackson, who died February 10, 2016.
Homegoing Services for Celestiner "Lil Sister" McClendon Robinson

The obituary and order of service for the funeral of Celestiner McClendon Robinson, who died February 3, 2016.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Minister Arthur Lee Platt

The obituary and order of service for the funeral of Arthur Lee Platt, who died January 25, 2016.
John Pasco Swilley

The obituary of John Pasco Swilley, who died November 11, 2014.
Roosevelt Parker

The obituary of Roosevelt "Sambo" Parker, who died November 11, 2014.
Garfield Murray, Sr.

The obituary of Garfield Murray, Sr., who died November 10, 2014.
Sabrina Leon Davis

The obituary of Sabrina Leon Davis, who died November 9, 2014.
JoAnne Hall Rollins

The obituary of JoAnne Hall Rollins, who died November 8, 2014.
Lucille B. Charlton

The obituary of Lucille B. Charlton, who died November 7, 2014.
Sumpter Augustus "Booster" James, Jr.

The obituary of Sumpter Augustus "Booster" James, Jr., who died November 7, 2014.