Culley's Meadowwood Funeral Home

George Gillespie, born on March 28, 1947 in Clayton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents Earl Brabson Gillespie and Sara Brice Vest Gillespie as well as his beloved wife, Glenda Jean King Gillespie, and loving son John Kerry Roberts. George is survived by his devoted brothers, Ed Gillespie, his twin brother Jim Gillespie as well as his cherished children, Rance, Lindy, Kevin and Kyle. He leaves behind a legacy of love in his seven grandchildren (Kennedy Bryce, Brenton, Jack, Victoria, Trent, Tricia and David) and five great-grandchildren (Oliver, Emma, Jake, Eli and Noah). A former college football...

Paula Pavlic Petrovich, 81, a resident of Tallahassee, Florida passed away at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare on December 12 after a brief illness. The daughter of the late Paul J. Pavlic and Jennie V. (Diute) Pavlic, Paula was born in Binghamton, New York on March 6, 1943. While a student at Johnson City High School, she excelled academically and was president of her senior class. Upon graduation, Paula briefly attended Harpur College (now Binghamton University), and later, after raising three sons, received an associate degree from Tallahassee Community College (now Tallahassee State College). Paula worked a number of jobs during her life including telephone switchboard operator and...

Betti Lawrence Rigdon, age 89, passed away, August 11, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida. She was born March 2, 1934 in New Orleans, LA. Betti grew up in Panama City where she attended Cove School and Bay County High School. She graduated from Florida State University in 1956. Although she lived in other places, she always considered Panama City home and loved the beaches and St. Andrews Bay. She is predeceased by her husband of 38 years, John "Nick" Rigdon. Betti and Nick moved to Tallahassee in 1988. She is survived by her loving daughters, Julie Roughton Murphree of Thomasville, GA and Laurie Roughton of Tallahassee, FL. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial...

Michael Bodin, 68, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away on May 6, 2023. Michael was born on March 28, 1955 to Don and Phyllis Bodin in Youngstown, Ohio. After graduating from Boardman High School in 1973, he went on to enlist in the United States Navy where he served as a Fire Control Missile Technician. When asked what Fire Control meant he would always respond "I did not put out the fires, I started them." After his military service, he went into the private sector, which launched a lifetime career working with technology. He eventually retired as a Senior Systems Design Analyst with CCLA (College Center for Library Automation) in 2019. In 1986, while working in New York for Leeds &...

Timothy M. Heikkila of Thomasville, passed away on April 26, 2023 with his wife, Monteen, at his side. He is survived by his wife; his daughter, Jessica Woolman and his granddaughter Tobin Woolman. A celebration of Tim's life will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 beginning at 11am at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home - Timberlane Road Chapel. Please visit www.culleysmeadowwoodfuneral.com to view his complete obituary and to leave condolences for the family.

Walter Smith Marder was born on May 26, 1938, in Morristown, NJ, to John and May Marder. He attended Bernards High School, followed by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he graduated in 1961 with a major in architecture. After college he joined the U.S. Navy and sailed the Atlantic on the U.S.S. Miller as a lieutenant. Back on land, he set off for San Francisco, where he worked as an architect, contributing both to the design of the iconic Transamerica Building and to a movement to unionize architects in the city. Through a mutual friend, he met Linna Ward, who spent the rest of her life by his side. They were married on September 30, 1972 at St. Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church in San...

John Dorsey, 84 passed away in Tallahassee, Florida on April 15, 2023, after a short illness. He was born in St. Louis, Mo., a son of the late Dr. Carl K. Dorsey and Jeannette R. Dorsey on December 20, 1938. His family later relocated to Morgantown, WVa where he attended Morgantown High School and WVU College earning a Bachelor's Degree. He then attended U.S. Navy Officers Candidate School and served in the Navy on active duty for three years and the Naval Reserves for several years completing his service as a Lieutenant. He subsequently moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida where he became a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser and Real Estate Broker. He ran his company, J.Dorsey Real...

Samuel Lee Roddenberry, 86, of Tallahassee, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023. He was born to the late Edison and June Roddenberry on January 11, 1937 in Sopchoppy, Florida. The love of family came easy to him as Sam was the second of six children. His siblings, James, Babs Chase, Betty Barwick (deceased), Mark (deceased), and Mike Roddenberry, remained close to his heart. He graduated from Sopchoppy High School as Valedictorian and married his high school sweetheart, Nora Louise Edwards, on April 13, 1958. Sam started his career with the Florida Department of Transportation. His 33 year career cumulated with him serving as Florida's Turnpike Bureau Chief for 9 years. Having joined...

Mary Alyce Westendick was born on May 21, 1929, to Frank and Alyce Westendick at the lying-in hospital that was the former home of U.S. President William McKinley in Canton, Ohio. That same year, Mary arrived in Tallahassee, Florida, with her mother, father and two older siblings, Francis (Frank) and Helen. Growing up in Tallahassee, she attended Sealey Elementary School and graduated from Leon High School in 1948. Mary attended Florida State University and graduated in 1952 with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Mary then taught kindergarten at Samoset Elementary School in Bradenton, Florida, and retired after 37 years in 1990. She was a beloved teacher with a life-long...

Royce Steven Moore, 28, a resident of Tallahassee, Florida, died Monday, February 6, 2023. Royce was born in Carrollton, Texas. Royce is survived by his parents Randall and Michelle B. Moore, brother Kyle, sister Callie, grandparents Melvin J. Babin, William C. Moore (Sue), Marsha Garner-Woodrum (Marvin), uncles Todd Babin (Stacie), Guy Babin (Angie), Troy Babin (Camille), William D. Moore (Carol), Michael Moore (Corinne), aunts April Proffitt (Rodney), Jill Proffitt (Doug), and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Dolores P. Babin.Funeral Service will be held on March 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church at 1705 E. Peters Colony Rd,...

Richard "Dick" DeChene, age 84, was born into eternal life on January 14, 2023. He was born on August 26, 1938, to beloved parents Mary and Peter DeChene. Rich was predeceased by his wife Margaret (Cariola) DeChene in 1982 and predeceased by his wife Nadine (Bragg) DeChene in 2019. Richard was the loving father of Michelle (John) Hennessy, Bob (Kim), Jim (Kris), Jackie (Scott) Eckstein, Carolyn (Tony) Sidari, Darren Bragg and Adam (Mary Laura) Bragg; legendary grandpa of Catherine (Tim), Matthew (Brendan), Johnny (Sarah), Michael, Maggie (Dan), Jack, Grace, Megan (Chris), Amanda (Matt), Haley (Danny), Dominick, Samuel, Emma, Zach, Taylor (Jake) and Maggie; dearest great grandfather of...

Katharine "Kathy" Estelle Jones Siegendorf, 87, beloved teacher and devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend, died in Tallahassee, Florida, on December 29, 2022. She is survived by her loving daughter Stacey Siegendorf Butler; son-in-law Thad Butler; two granddaughters, Emily and Katharine "Kate" of Tallahassee, Florida; sister-in-law Sharon Jones of Laguna Woods, California; and five nephews and their families. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Estelle Brown Owen and Arthur Jones; half-brother, John Sanders; and brother, Kenneth Jones. Born on October 26, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Kathy attended Indiana University, where she graduated in 1957 with a degree in Education....

Norma Poppenseaker Kraft, 97, of Tallahassee, FL, passed away December 26, 2022. She was born on December 28, 1924, to the late Melvin and Marguerite Poppenseaker. Norma was a graduate of Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, IN. She married Vincent Kraft, who preceded her in death in 2016. Norma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Norma is survived by her children, Marcia Van Wingen (John), and Nancy House (Dave), 5 granddaughters, 15 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in Indianapolis, IN, on March 2, 2023. Memorial contributions may be made to: Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan...

Norma Poppenseaker Kraft, 97, of Tallahassee, FL, passed away December 26, 2022. She was born on December 28, 1924, to the late Melvin and Marguerite Poppenseaker. Norma was a graduate of Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, IN. She married Vincent Kraft, who preceded her in death in 2016. Norma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Norma is survived by her children, Marcia Van Wingen (John), and Nancy House (Dave), 5 granddaughters, 15 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in Indianapolis, IN, on March 2, 2023. Memorial contributions may be made to: Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan...

Louis A. Tucker was born November 1, 1924 in Richmond, and died December 25, 2022 in Tallahassee, Florida. He lived in Richmond until 1952, except for his Army Air Corp. service time, 1943-1946. He moved to Emporia, Va.in 1952 and lived there until 1974. He achieved a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and a Master's Degree in Business Management from the University of Richmond, and worked as an accountant from 1946 to 1953 for Clover Leaf Dairy, and David M.Lee and Co.in Richmond and Lassiter Buick Co. from 1952-1954 in Emporia. From 1954-1973 he owned and operated Emporia Office Supply Co. His memorial service will be Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 3pm available via Zoom ID 200 258...

WILMA R. JESTER (nee REHKOP) of Tallahassee, Florida and former resident of Desloge, Missouri was born on June 26, 1930 near Desloge to Homer and Edith (nee Richardson) Rehkop and died December 18, 2022 at Harbor Chase Assisted Living facility in Tallahassee at the young age of 92. Her parents, her husband Morton E. Jester, and four (4) siblings Ginard Rehkop, Hilda Pratte, Verna Faye Cross and Ruby Proctor precede her in death. She is survived by her two (2) sons, Gary (Fran) Jester of Crawfordville, Florida and Mark (Anne) Jester of Indianapolis, Indiana and her youngest brother Harold Dean (Myra) Rehkop of St. Charles, Missouri. Also by sister-in-law and great friend Jean Rehkop of...

Irving T. Felker, age 97, passed away on October 31, 2022. He is survived by his son Bill Coppenger (Kathy), grandson Andrew Coppenger (Kristi), and great-granddaughters Ruby and Abby. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 9 at 10:00 AM at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home on Riggins Road. A burial ceremony with military honors will follow at 1:00 PM at the Tallahassee National Cemetery. Please see www.CulleysMeadowWood.com for complete obituary and to share fond memories and expressions of sympathy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or a veterans' charity of your choice.

Irving T. Felker, age 97, passed away on October 31, 2022. He is survived by his son Bill Coppenger (Kathy), grandson Andrew Coppenger (Kristi), and great-granddaughters Ruby and Abby. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 9 at 10:00 AM at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home on Riggins Road. A burial ceremony with military honors will follow at 1:00 PM at the Tallahassee National Cemetery. Please see www.CulleysMeadowWood.com for complete obituary and to share fond memories and expressions of sympathy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or a veterans' charity of your choice.

Irving T. Felker, age 97, passed away on October 31, 2022. He is survived by his son Bill Coppenger (Kathy), grandson Andrew Coppenger (Kristi), and great-granddaughters Ruby and Abby. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 9 at 10:00 AM at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home on Riggins Road. A burial ceremony with military honors will follow at 1:00 PM at the Tallahassee National Cemetery. Please see www.CulleysMeadowWood.com for complete obituary and to share fond memories and expressions of sympathy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or a veterans' charity of your choice.

Rockney Akom, 76, of Tallahassee, Florida passed away on October 25th, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Big Rapids, Michigan on October 4th, 1946, to Francis and Gloria Akom. Rock graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1964. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy where he served as an electronics technician and radar repairman, which he enjoyed very much. Following four years of service and an honorable discharge from the Navy, he attended college at Stetson University in Deland, Florida. He was married to Elizabeth Ann Swanson on August 18, 1975, in Tallahassee. Rock was an extraordinary salesman for multiple companies including Mechanics Choice and Curtis...

Noel James Hardcastle, age 92, a proud Tennessean and long time resident of Florida, died peacefully on September 23, 2022. He was born on January 7th, 1930 on Union Hill to the late Antony Lycurgus Hardcastle and Carrie (Hitt) Hardcastle in Goodlettsville,Tennessee. He was retired from Pratt Whitney Aircraft. Noel is survived by four children, Kathleen "Kathy/Katie" Hardcastle Moeller (Harold Moeller), of Tallahassee, FL, Ronald Lee Hardcastle (Virginia "Ginny" Carlevaro Hardcastle) of Tallahassee, FL, Bruce Wayne Hardcastle (Laura Baxter Hardcastle) of Fort Mill, SC, and Gregory James Hardcastle (Beloria Parker Hardcastle) of Stewart, FL along with many adored grand children, great...