Augustus Davis Aikens, Sr., 87, entered peacefully into eternal life with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.

He was born on Feb. 11, 1923, the firstborn child of Samuel Augustus Aikens and Minnie Roberta Morgan Aikens in Orlando. The family moved back to Madison when he was a toddler.

Augustus ("A.D."/ "Sonny Boy") accepted Christ at a very early age and became a member of High Antioch A.M.E. Church in the Cherry Lake community. From this strong Christian foundation, he made the Word of God the final authority in his life.

He attended the public schools in Madison County and left Madison County Training School to enlist in the United States Army during WWII. After his honorable discharge from the military, he returned home enriched by the experience and with numerous stories about Fort Hood, Texas and Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.

Later, A.D. moved to West Palm Beach and worked in the dry cleaning business with his uncle, Jeff Morgan. After living several years in West Palm Beach, he returned to Madison County and married his high school sweetheart, Lucile Balloon, on Sept. 5, 1946. He encouraged and supported her goal of obtaining her Bachelor's and Master's degrees as well as other teaching certifications.

A.D. worked hard on the family farm growing vegetables, livestock, tobacco and cotton. Known for his "Grade A" summer produce, customers looked forward to his seasonal crops each year. He and Lucile instilled this strong work ethic in their children. Not only was he a farmer, but he also learned the trade of shoe repair, and was the neighborhood barber and repairman of both cars and farm equipment. Many can remember him for operating and managing the local Cargo gasoline station for many years. Prior to his retirement, A.D. worked as a security guard at various Valdosta locations.

An active member of High Antioch A.M.E. Church, Bro. Aikens served as a trustee, class leader, church treasurer, Lay Organization member, and Pro-tem of the Steward Board. He was faithful and dedicated to all of his church responsibilities. His tireless efforts to make the sanctuary and church grounds ready for service were vitally important. He was delighted to work in the various capacities and took great pride in maintaining the church in excellent repair and made sure that it was completed in a timely manner. This concern and love for his church remained a priority until his death.

His son, Chester, made it possible for A.D. to continue to worship at High Antioch during his past year and a half residency at Suwannee Health Care Center in Live Oak. He remained a dedicated and concerned member who chaired special programs, specifically Minnie Aikens Day. He also traveled annually to Jacksonville for Leona Daniels Day at the New Fountain Chapel A.M.E. Church until last May.

A.D. also served, with pride, in the PallBearer's Society, where he held several leadership positions and was present at all quarterly and annual meetings until his health began to fail in 2009.

Lucile, his loving wife of more than 63 years, preceded him in death on Jan. 8, 2010.

A.D. and Lucile were the proud parents of five children whom they taught the necessities of life and the importance of an education. In order to build a strong foundation and prepare them for the world, he administered tough love whenever there was a need. A.D. is survived by his children: Barbara Aikens-Stephens, Orlando, Judge Augustus D. Aikens, Jr.(LaGrande), Tallahassee, Dr. Chester A. Aikens (Jean), Jacksonville, Rhonda Lucile Moore (Ronnie), Greenville and Katrina A. Aikens (Jerome), Madison.

The delight of his life were his twelve grandchildren, whom he cherished: JaWanda, Arters "Tip", Jasmine, and Shaka Stephens, Orlando; Kaneitra S. Williamson,P.A. (Keith), Winter Haven; Rev. Augustus D. Aikens, III (Brandy), Tallahassee; Tara Jihad (Ismail), Atlanta; Adrienne Greer (Alfred), Summerville, S.C.; Brice Aikens, Esq., Orlando; Karel Aikens, Tallahassee; Chet and Chae' Aikens, Jacksonville.

His great-grandchildren are Hope, Aniyah, and Madysen Aikens, Khalil, Khamal, and Ruth Jihad, Chance, Jade, Janae and Amari Stephens, Aiden, Alden and Ashton Greer.

Other survivors to cherish his memories include sisters Mattie A. Bowles and Lillian A. Balloon (Rev. Dozier J. Balloon, Jr.), Madison; brother Daniel G. Aikens (Irene), Daytona Beach; sisters-in law, Lillie B. Nesbitt, Madison, Nellie Balloon, Tampa and Leola Garvander (Arne), Richfield, Minn. and brother-in-law, Ulysses "Buddy" Balloon, Tampa.

Additional survivors who affectionately called him "Uncle" and regarded him as a second father figure include Phyllis P. Andrews, Dr. Stanley E. Pearson, Vanessa B. Hughes, Marvella B. Brown, ViElla B. Lindsey, Daniel G. Aikens, Jr., Martha A. Mitchell, Irene A. Taylor, Iris A. Singletary, Patricia and Joyce Sapp, and numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends.

Because of A.D.'s commitment to his family, dedication to his faith and helpfulness to neighbors and friends, he will be deeply missed.

His faith never wavered and he knew the power of prayer. His steadfastness has earned him a rightful place with the Master. For a job well done, may he now celebrate his victory in reaching his heavenly home,

The family received guests on Monday, Dec. 27, from 5-7 p.m. at High Antioch A.M.E. Church in Cherry Lake. The funeral fervice was held on Tuesday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church - 576 West Dade Street in Madison, with burial. at the High Antioch Church Cemetery.

Ganzy Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Eva McCullough Luber passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010, in Madison.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 1, 2011, at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Beggs Funeral Home.

When Eva finished high school, she worked for J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI in Washington, D.C. She then spent many years serving on the mission field in various areas of Central America. Eva was also a well-known evangelist for the Church of God throughout the southeastern United States. She retired from ministry because of ill health and, upon recovering, became manager of the Lucile Holton Department Store in Madison.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Franklin McCullough; mother, Mable McCullough Hemphill; stepfather, Alfred H. Hemphill; husband, Charles K. Luber; siblings: George McCullough, Floyd McCullough, James Ernest McCullough, Lucile McCullough Holton, Virgil O'Neil McCullough, and James Archie McCullough. She is survived by a brother, Raymond F. McCullough, and wife, Lois, of Valdosta, Georgia: Sister, Betty McCullough Bowers, and husband, Jim, of Inez, Kentucky; sister-in-law Jimmie Lou McCullough of Camp Hill, Pa.; and sister-in-law Charlene McCullough Moore of Cleveland, Tenn.

Four nieces and nine nephews and several great nieces and nephews also survive.

Reverend L. C. Hicks, 95, was called to his eternal home on Monday, December 27, 2010, in Panama City.

Visitation with family and friends was on Thursday, December 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 31, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Midway Baptist Church in Lee.

Chatman was born September 5, 1915 in Lee, where he lived for most of his life. He farmed for many years and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. His passion, however, was sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, which he did at every opportunity. He pastored a number of small churches in North Florida and South Georgia for more than 40 years of gospel ministry in the Southern Baptist Convention. He also taught Sunday School and served in various mission projects throughout his life.

Chatman was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Gladys Sevor Hicks; his parents, Manning and Mandy Thomas Hicks; a brother, Cecil (and wife Audrey); a sister, Gracie Hicks Webb (and husband Carl); and a grandson, Sherrill Hicks, Jr.

He is survived by a sister, Corene Hicks Frier and a brother, Manning Hicks, Jr. (wife Letha).

He is also survived by a daughter, Vivian Hicks Smith (husband Jim); grandson, David Simmons and great-grandsons, Blake and Trevor); and two sons: Delbert, granddaughter, Robbyn Whitlock, great-granddaughters, Alexis and Cierra; (granddaughter, Greer Blanton (husband Travis) and great-grandsons Kai and Silas; and Sherrill (wife Luci); granddaughter Ivy (husband Matt) and grandson Dayton.

Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Margie Dillard Fuqua, 77, of Marianna, passed away December 28, 2010, at home.

She was born on May 15, 1933, in Altha, to Matthew and Dovie Messer Dillard and graduated from Altha School. Margie graduated from Florida State College for Women with a degree in Home Economics. She married Harry Fuqua and taught school for several years. After moving to Gainesville, they began raising their family and she worked as a social worker. After moving back to Marianna and later to Calhoun County, she continued working as a substitute teacher and in the family convenience store business.

Margie delighted in her three grandchildren and they were the highlights of her later years. She was also very active on her computer and filled much of her time researching items of interest and emailing friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her five brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her two sons, Matthew Fuqua and wife Pam, and Jonathan Fuqua and wife Julie; three grandchildren, Harrison, Emily and Ellory Fuqua, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is related to the Jimmy Davis Family of Madison and the Albert Davis Family. They are cousins to Harry Fuqua.

Graveside services were held on Thursday, December 30, at 3 p.m. (CST) at Pinecrest.

All arrangements were under the direction of James and Sikes Funeral Home in Marianna.

Expressions of sympathy may be made online at jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com.

Margie Dixon Peacock, age 71, died Saturday, December 25, 2010, in Valdosta, Ga.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2010, at Beulah Baptist Church in Lee.

She was born and raised in Waycross, Ga. She had moved to Lee and was a homemaker and a member of Beulah Baptist Church,

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jack Peacock of Lee; one son, Steven Allan Peacock of Toledo, Ore.; one daughter, Eva Marie VanSickle of Lee; two sisters, Ester Lee of Waycross, Ga. and Geraldine Harrison of Virginia Beach, Va; and five grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents, Fannie Mae and Barney Dixon.

Rosa Lee Mills Malloy passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman, Georgia. Rosa Lee was born on October 7, 1914 in Monticello, Florida. Her parents were Alvin and Rosa Lee Shipman Mills. She was the youngest of six children.

Rosa Lee lived her entire life in Monticello. She attended the Jefferson County schools, attended Florida State College for Women and later graduated from Florida State Universitywith a B.A. in Education. She taught school for 35 years in Monticello.

Rosa Lee was a lifetime member of the Monticello Presbyterian Church where she served as Adult Sunday School Teacher, Bible School teacher, deacon, circle leader, and in the Women of the Church .

In her community she was a member of the Women's Club, Historical Association, Mignonette Garden Club, Jefferson Co. Library Board, and several bridge clubs. For 15 years she was a Red Cross volunteer at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, GA.

Rosa Lee married her high school sweetheart, Henry A. (Pappy) Malloy in 1940. They were married for 54 years until his death in 1994.

She is survived by her daughter Josephine Carlstrom of Lake Park, Georgia, her granddaughter Amy C. Johnson of Pensacola, FL. , grandson Henry M.(Hank) Carlstrom and wife Maia and great-grandchildren Dalton and Taylor of Pensacola, and grandson Matthew Mills Carlstrom and wife Lisa and great-grandchildren Jackson and Jacob of Leesburg, GA. , step- granddaughter Kerey Carpenter and her family Sheila Koenig(Glenn) and Shauna Heaberlin(John) and daughter Tristyn of Tallahassee, FL, and step grandson Robert Carlstrom and family of Michigan, her niece Jean Culpepper Pitts(Ronnie) and family of Panama City, FL. and nephews Bucky Mills(Nancy) and family of Alexander, VA, and Fraser Mill(Lisa) of San Francisco, CA.

Rosa Lee was preceded in death by her parents, her three brothers Fred Mills, Foy Mills and Olin Mills and two sisters, Eva Mills Culpepper and Alma Mills Foster, and nephews Warren Mills and Mike Mills.

Rosa Lee chose to donate her body for research at the University of Florida College of Medicine. A private burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Monticello or to a charity of your choice.

Maxwell-Miller funeral Home of Quitman, Ga. was in charge of arrangements.

Crocia Marie Reams, 66, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, at home in Greenville.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, in the Greenville Baptist Church. Rev. Art Beal and Rev. Tony Hill will officiate. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the Covenant Hospice, 5041 N. 12th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32054.

She was born in Wausau and had lived in Greenville most of her life. She was a secretary for Greenville Middle School for a number of years. She also was a member of Greenville Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, William E. "Speedy" Reams of Greenville; a son, William L. Reams of Greenville; four daughters, Jeanie Uludag (Feridun) of Tampa, Audra Reams of Smithsburg, Md., Gayle Mills (Chris) of Orange Park and Adele Johns of Greenville; two brothers, Lee Mercer of Ocala and O.L. Mercer of Sun City; two sisters, Nadine Morrell of Chattahoochee and Jeweline Sparks of Lake Park, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Clarence Donaldson leaves a lasting mark upon the many lives he touched in a community that he loved and served. Born to the late Oliver Donaldson, Sr. and the late Audrey Brown on December 1, 1942, Clarence was called home to be with the Master on December 8, 2010.

Clarence graduated from Madison County Training School in 1960. After graduation, he felt a need to serve his country by joining the US Army as an X-ray Specialist from December 11, 1964 until his honorable discharge on October 20, 1966.

Clarence was converted at an early age, and became an active and faithful member of Jeslamb A.M.E. Church. He was a pillar of his community and congregation by serving in many positions, including Church School Superintendant, member of the Trustee Board, member of the Usher Board, and member of the Pallbearer Lodge. Clarence was a vocal and active member of the Widows & Sons Masonic Lodge #9.

He was well known throughout the community and touched the lives of many. He was employed at Madison House for many years. Clarence served with the Madison County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy Sheriff from October 1977 until he retired on June 30, 2003, after 26 years of dedicated service to the Madison County Sheriff's Office and the citizens throughout Madison County. Clarence continued his Law Enforcement service for two additional years with the Madison County Sheriff's Office Reserves through 2005. Clarence was a faithful supporter of the Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranches. He was the proud owner and operator of Donaldson Small Engine Shop. He also worked for Madison County Recycling.

He leaves to cherish in memories: a devoted and loving wife, Eula Edwards Donaldson; One daughter, Tameka Bonner (Jerome) of Douglasville, Georgia; Five brothers, Enoch Donaldson (Louise) and Joseph Donaldson, Sr. (Dorothy Jean) of Wilmington, Delaware, Dr. James Donaldson of Washington, D.C., Albert Donaldson (Iola), and Chandler Donaldson (Josephine) both of Madison, Florida; Two sisters, Ollie Wall (Henry) of Wake Forest, North Carolina, and Julia Donaldson of Madison, Florida; Three brother-in-laws, Edward Nickson, Sr. of Panama City, Florida, Dave Edwards, Jr. of Valdosta, Georgia, and Thomas Edwards of Baxley, Georgia; Three sister-in-laws, Mary Donaldson of Ocala, Florida, Fala M. White of Madison, Florida, and Gertrude Edwards of Valdosta, Georgia; Two grandchildren, Julianne and Justin Bonner of Douglasville, Georgia; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. on December 18, 2010 at Mt. Zion AME Church 576 West Dade Street. Visitation will be on Friday, December 17, 2010 from 4:30 to 6:00 P.M. at Jeslamb AME Church 185 NE Almond Ave.

Services in trusted to Cooks & Cooper Funeral Home.

Lambert Dewitt Wiggins, 87, passed away in Pensacola, Florida on December 4, 2010 while visiting family. Dewitt had been living in Lee for the past six-years. After 64-years of marriage, his wife, Edna, passed away in June of 2010.

Dewitt was born in Conecuh County, Alabama. He served his country in the US Navy during WWII. After 25-years of employment, he retired from Monsanto in 1980. Dewitt was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, watching baseball, and drinking vanilla milkshakes. He also truly enjoyed spending time with his three children, 10 grandchildren (Jay Daniel, Nicole Roddenberry, Mandy Francis, David Michael Wiggins, Katie Wernette, Richie Wiggins, Lenny Galbraith, Allen Galbraith, Butch Galbraith, & Jackie Akers), and 18 great-grandchildren.

Dewitt was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Cross Wiggins; parents, Samuel J. and Etta Brown Wiggins; and eight siblings. He is survived by his three children, David Wiggins (wife JoeAnn) of Madison, Roy Wiggins (wife Rebecca) of Pensacola, and Rhonda Galbraith (husband Frank) of Lee. He is also survived by a brother, Elton Wiggins, and a sister, Cora Booker.

Funeral services were held on December 9, 2010 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Pensacola, Florida, with interment following at the Pleasant Home Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The Patriot Guard honored Dewitt's service to his country by providing a motorcycle escort for the funeral procession and US Naval Officers presented his oldest son, David L. Wiggins, with an American Flag. A 48-star flag that was presented to Dewitt's family following his brother's death during WWII was also displayed at the service.

The family wishes to thank Big Bend Hospice for their care and kindness for Dewitt and his wife during the past year. They would also like to thank Covenant Hospice of Pensacola for their assistance and care on December 4, 2010.

Francis Earl Casler, age 65, died Sunday in Tallahassee.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 10, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Beggs Funeral Home. Madison Chapel, with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Madison. The family received friends Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home.

He was born in Newark, New Jersey on September 9, 1945 and moved to Madison eight years ago coming from Cranbury, N.J.

He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Casler of Madison; two sons, Frank and Earl Casler of Hamilton, N.J.; two daughters, Tawny Casler of Madison and Lori Casler of Manchester, N.J.; eight grandchildren, Brayle, Ryan, Neal, Taylor, Samantha, Kira, Justin, and Addyson Casler; and one great-grandchild, MaKenzie; and mother-in-law, Blanche Johnson of Madison.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Casler.