The library's Florida Newspaper Database is a good source for local obituaries for the years 2001 - 2016:
Click on E-RESOURCES on the
library's home page.
Scroll down to Florida Newspaper Database
(If outside the library, enter your library card # (the
bar code on the back of your card) as a password.
Click on Publication Search.
Enter the name of the newspaper and click on search (click on Search All Publications if you don't know the name of the newspaper you need).
Click on the name of
the paper in the results.
To the left, you will see a drop down menu with a year displayed. Use the drop down
menu to select the year. (note: the earlier years(1990's to 2000) of some publications do not include complete January-December coverage - some days/months are missing).
Click on a specific
day.
In the “search within
results” box enter last name , or last
name, first name, and click on the magnifying glass icon.
Click on Obituaries, and scroll through the listings to find the one you are looking for.
Notice the Tool menu to the right. Here you can print, email the
obit, etc.
These instructions can also be used for Florida and non-Florida newspapers in the Popular Magazines database, also found in our E-Resources.
