Kelley Funeral Home

05/31/2026

We are heart broken to announce the passing of Paula Ann D***s. We ask you join us in uplifting her family in our prayers.

Paula Ann Wilson D***s was born on April 28, 1953, in Apalachicola, Florida, and passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2026, in Apalachicola.

Paula was a graduate...

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05/29/2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Scott Tucker. Please join us as we uplift his family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.

Charles Scott Tucker

Charles Scott Tucker, lovingly known to family and friends as Scott, was born on September 17, 1965, to the l...

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05/29/2026

We are exceptionally proud of each graduate, whose determination, dedication, and drive have been duly recognized.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice secured the freedoms we often take for granted, and their courage will never be forgotten.

As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, may we also take a moment to reflect on those Gold Star families carrying the weight of loss each and every day.

From all of us at Kelley Funeral Home, we extend our deepest gratitude to the fallen heroes and the families who continue to honor their legacy. 🇺🇸❤️

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13

05/18/2026

William Francis Reakes, 73, of Carabelle, Florida, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. He was born April 13, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. He moved with his family to Melbourne, Florida in 1965 and graduated from Melbourne High School in 1971. He is predeceased by his father, Gary Thoma...

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05/10/2026

For all those facing Mother’s Day with an ache in their hearts, we lift this prayer.

Heavenly Father,

On this Mother’s Day, we pray for every heart that is missing a mother’s love. For those whose moms now rest in Your eternal care, wrap them in Your peace and comfort.

When memories bring both smiles and tears, remind them that love does not end with death. The nurturing hands that once held them, the prayers their mothers whispered, and the love they gave so freely remain forever woven into their lives.

Lord, grant strength to those who find today especially difficult. Surround them with cherished memories, the support of loved ones, and the assurance that You are near to the brokenhearted.

Thank You for the gift of mothers and the lasting legacy of their love. May those who miss their mothers today feel Your presence and find comfort in knowing that love lives on forever.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

“To the world, she may have been one person, but to you, she was the world.”

On this Mother’s Day, we lovingly remember all mothers who are held close in our hearts and missed beyond words. 💐💕

05/04/2026

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mrs. Loretta Ost. Please join us in prayer for her sons and all of her other extended family.

Full obituary forthcoming.

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04/15/2026

Pamela T. Sullivan-Boecker

Pamela T. Sullivan-Boecker, beloved wife and devoted life partner of Larry Boecker, was a woman whose presence brought color, warmth, and genuine joy into the lives of so many. She passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida, at the age of 82,...

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04/02/2026

John “Colby” Carpenter, 74, of Apalachicola, passed away on March 24, 2026, in Carrabelle after a battle with liver cancer.

John was born in 1951 in Boston, Massachusetts, to John Colby Sr. and Jane Joyner Carpenter. John was raised in Cape Cod and fell in love with the water at an early age...

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03/26/2026

Dennis Carter Houseman
1946–2026

Dennis Carter Houseman passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at his home in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Dennis was born in 1946 to the late Ernest Carter Houseman and Gloria Buzier Houseman. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Cliff Sutton....

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