Stella S. Macys, 88 of Sunny Hills went home to be with the Lord August 30, 2010 at her residence.

       She was born April 29, 1922 in Kaunas, Lithuania to Stasys and Ieva Vitkauskas.  She had lived in Sunny Hills since 1986 coming from Chicago, Ill. She was an inspector for Western Electric and also a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church.

       She is survived by her husband of 59 years Vic Vytas Macys of Sunny Hills; son: Richard V. Macys of Lockport, Ill.; 2 daughters: Sister Mary J. Macys, SND deN, PhD.  of Louisville, Ky. and Victoria Rima Concannon of Crestwood, Ill.; brother:  Alex Vitkus and wife Dana of Palos heights, Ill.; 2 nephews Paul and Raymond Vitkus.

       Funeral services will be held 11AM Friday September 3, 2010 at St. Theresa Catholic Church with Msgr. Francis Sczckutowicz officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary cemetery with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley directing.

        Family will receive friends 10AM Friday September 3, 2010 at St. Theresa Catholic Church.

Obert Funeral Home of Chipley in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

 

Mr. Thomas Anthly Brownell, Sr., age 84, of Westville, Florida passed away August 29, 2010 at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay, FL.  He was born December 27, 1925 in Westville, FL to the late Thomas B. and Annie Drake Brownell. 

     In addition to his parents, Mr. Brownell is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Carol Reed Brownell; two brothers, James Brownell and Douglas Brownell; one sister, Millie Brownell. 

     He is survived by five sons, Tobe Brownell, Sr. of Sneads, FL, Douglas Brownell and wife, Brenda of Geneva, AL, Wayne Brownell and wife, Terry of Westville, FL, Jeff Brownell and wife, Phyllis of Geneva, AL, James Brownell of New Middletown, IN; one daughter, Mary Barton and husband, Russell of Westville, FL; one brother, John W. Brownell of Westville, FL; one sister, Bessie Landis of Miami, FL; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 

      Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Hickory Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Stacey Stafford and Rev. Dan Padgett officiating.  Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

 

George Earl Davis, age 63 of Cottondale, passed away Friday, August 27th, 2010 in the Southeast Regional Medical Center in Dothan. Mr. Davis was a native of Chipley and had been a resident here most of his life. He was a retired truck driver and a member of the Sapp Community Holiness Church in Cottondale.  

     Survivors include his Wife; Lillian B. Davis of Cottondale, two Sons; Douglas Earl Davis of Lincoln, Arkansas and George Anthony Davis of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., one Daughter; Melissa Ann Davis of Cottondale, three Grandchildren and one Great Granddaughter.

     The family will receive friends Monday, August 30th from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 31st at 11:00 A.M. in the Sapp Community Holiness Church with the Rev. Robert Simmons and Rev. Gerald Vickery officiating. Interment will follow in the Sapp Community Holiness Church Cemetery. Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Mr. William ‘Bill’ J. Mahan, age 77, of Bonifay, Florida passed away August 26, 2010 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama.  He was born December 1, 1932 in Hartford, Alabama to the late P.W. and Ada Bell Johnson Mahan.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Mahan is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann Parrish Mahan and one son, William Dave Mahan. 

      He is survived by two sons, Steve Mahan and wife, Dorothy of Graceville, FL and Wade Mahan and wife, Venus of Mebane, NC; one daughter, Lori Spradlin and husband, Dennis of Bonifay, FL; one daughter-in-law, Linda Mahan of Sunny Hills, FL; one sister, Sally McWhorter of Trenton, GA; nine grandchildren, William Mahan, Angela Pettis, Dusty Snodgrass, Danielle Rea, Christapher Mahan, Kylie McDuffie, Ray Spradlin, Josh Spradlin, Jeremy Spradlin; seven great-grandchildren. 

     Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday, August 30, 2010 at Peel Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Presley officiating.  Interment will follow in the Bonifay City Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home directing.

 

 

 

 

Mr. Joe Chipfus Segers, Jr., age 76, of Bonifay, Florida passed away August 25, 2010 at his home.  He was born October 23, 1933 in Bonifay, FL to the late Joe Chipfus Segers, Sr. and Kodie Minnie Palastine Capps Segers. 

     Mr. Segers is survived by his wife, Sybil Whitaker Segers of Bonifay, FL; four sons, Ricky Segers of Bonifay, FL, Ronnie Segers of Bonifay, FL, Alan Segers of Graceville, FL and Steven Segers and wife, Tina of Bonifay, FL; one daughter, Donna Segers of Bonifay, FL; two brothers, J.W. Segers of Pensacola, FL and Buck Segers and wife, Sharon of Caryville, FL; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. 

     Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, August 28, 2010 at New Smyrna Assembly of God Church with Rev. Mike White and Rev. Michael Tadlock officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing. 

 

 

 

Bessie Lee Mitchell, age 94, of Bonifay, Florida passed away August 25, 2010 in Bonifay.  She was born August 10, 1916 in Bonifay, FL to the late Angus and Nita Dees Lee.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mitchell is preceded in death by her husband, T.J. Mitchell.  She is survived by four sons, Ray Neal Mitchell and wife, Ellen of Bonifay, FL, Marvin Mitchell and wife, Marilyn  of Westville, FL, James Arthur Mitchell and wife, Becky of Geneva, AL, Lee Roy Mitchell and wife, Dianne of Bonifay, FL; three daughters, Ruth M. Vickers and husband, Bill of Bonifay, FL, Rebecca Thompson and husband, Doferice of Westville, FL, Betty Johnson and husband, Al of Bonifay, FL; one sister, Susie Lee Bolin of Macclenny, FL; 21 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, August 27, 2010 at Carmel Assembly of God Church with Rev. Tommy Moore, Rev. Jonathan West and Rev. Jerry Moore officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

Marcel Albert, 92, passed away Monday, August 23, 2010 at his residence in Harlingen, Texas.

      Marcel was born and raised in Paris, France.  He had a mechanical bent and after high school went to work for Renault building gear boxes.  He developed an interest in flying and was accepted for military pilot training.  In 1938 as a sergeant he began to fly.  Albert earned his pilots badge flying biplanes and then was sent to Istres for advanced training.

      In 1939 his flying skill led to a post at the Centre Instruction Chasse at Chartres where he flew fighters, including the French built Bloch 152, Morance Saulnier 406 and the American built Curtis Hawk 75.  In 1940, he was posted to flying France ’s newest fighter the Dewontine 520.  On May 10 the Germans invaded France and May 13 the squadron entered action where he eventually served in three different air forces.  On May 14, Albert shot down a Dornier 17 bomber.  Later in the day he shot down a Messercshmitt ME 109 but it was not confirmed.  The French government soon sent his squadron to North Africa .  When the Vichy French forces came into conflict with the RAF, Albert decided to fly to freedom and soon he and two other pilots flew to Gibraltar and surrendered their aircraft.  After 4 attempts to reach England by ship, Albert made it and was thrown into jail!  He was soon released and joined the RAF.  Albert flew 47 missions with the RAF.  Albert was soon leading his squadron as a sous lieutenant.  In June 1943, he scored his first victory in Russia .  As the Soviet army pushed the Germans west, Albert’s score steadily rose.  In recognition of his combat and leadership abilities, he became one of the few foreigners ever to receive the USSR ’s highest award for valor, the Gold Star and title “Hero of the Soviet Union ”.  At wars end he finally was promoted to Captain with 23 confirmed victories during 262 combat missions.  In 1946 at a test center while practicing for an air show, he crashed but was not seriously injured.  He was then sent to Czechoslovakia as Air Attaché.  In Prague, he met his future wife, an American who worked at the US Embassy.  Albert soon left the military and in 1948 with his wife, he moved to the United States where he managed a chain of restaurants.  Albert was a former resident of Chipley, FL and in 2008 moved to Harlingen, Texas

     Funeral services will be held Monday, August 30th, 2010 at 10 A.M. at the graveside in Wachob-Forest Lawn Cemetery in Chipley with the Rev. George Sammut officiating. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

 

Floyd Jones, age 55 of Chipley, passed from this life August 21, 2010 at his home.  He was a native of Woodriver, Illinois and has lived in Chipley for the past 15 years moving here from Southport.  He was a carpet installer and was self employed.  He was survived by two sons, Michael Stephen Jones of Caryville, Fl. and Brian Cover and wife Amy of Illinois.  One daughter; Amy Jones of Chipley, Fl. He is preceded in death by brother, Thomas Jones and survived by four brothers, Casey and wife Pam Jones of Panama City, Butch and wife Karen Jones of Lynn Haven, Bill and wife Barbara Jones of Fairgrove, Mo.  Mike and wife Elizabeth Jones of Rocgaee, Germany.  2 sisters Tina and husband Danny Cox of Southport and Kathryn M. Milhome of Grimes, Al. and a beloved dog named Lady.  He had one grandchild, Logan Cover.  Family thanks all friends and family for their support during Mr. Jones’s illness.  There will be no services Memorialization will be by cremation.  Brown Funeral Home in Chipley is in charge of the arrangements.

 

 

 

Mark Anderson Rhodes, age 53, passed away at home on August 12th, 2010. He was born in Panama City, FL on August 28th, 1956 to Fred and Gloria Rhodes. They lived in Butler, AL for two years and then the family moved to Augusta, GA. In 1965, the family moved to Baker, LA. Throughout his childhood, Mark participated in baseball, football and basketball. He graduated from Baker High School in 1974 with a football scholarship to Northwestern State University. After college, he moved to Orlando, FL where he trained and worked for Picadilly. He then moved back to Baker, LA and helped his father in the seafood and restaurant business, Rhodes Seafood. In 1990, he moved to Ocean Springs, MS and began working for US Food Service. In Ocean Springs, he met Kelly Thaxton and married on October 7th, 1995. They have three children, Matthew, Chase and Hannah. Mark worked for US Foods until his death winning many awards including Salesman of the Year. As Mark’s children grew, he participated in their lives and sports. He coached numerous sports teams, cheering on not only his own children but an entire community of children. His latest dream of a lifetime was met when he coached his son’s Little League team to the state championship this year. Mark enjoyed all sports be adored his New Orleans Saints and LSU Tigers. Mark was a big man but no bigger than his heart. Everyone he met was a potential friend not only in his everyday life, but field of business. If Mark gave his word to a friend, family member or business associate, he meant it. He would do whatever it took to make that promise true. Mark loved his parents, sister and brother. But most of all, he loved his wife, Kelly and three children. They were his life. There was not anything he would not do for his family and friends. He was a hands on Daddy and participated in his children’s lives every moment. He was well respected in the community and loved by all. We will all miss him dearly.
      Mark is preceded in death by his Mother, Gloria Anderson Rhodes; his paternal grandparents, Fred and Mary Rhodes; maternal grandparents, Rual and Allie Anderson.
      He is survived by his wife, Kelly Thaxton Rhodes; children, Matthew (13), Chase (11) and Hannah (11) Rhodes; father, Fred L. Rhodes and wife, Fern; sister, Fredda Rhodes Lamonte; brother, Jay John Rhodes and sister-in-law, Rachel Rhodes; nephews, Ryan Lamonte and Austin Lamonte; neices, Brooke Rhodes and Alana Rhodes.
      A visitation will be on Monday, August, 16, 2010 from 5:00 p.m until 8:00 p.m. at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home.
      Funeral services will be on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the East Campus of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will be in Crestlawn Memorial Park, Ocean Springs.

     In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to: Mark A. Rhodes Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund at any Hancock Bank.

 

 

 

 

Billy Donald Griffeth Sr., 80, of Westville, passed away August 18, 2010, at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center.  He was born in Oconee County, Ga., on July 8, 1930, to the late William Hoyt and Hattie Mae Scott Griffeth.  He served in the U S Army 440th Transportation Company in the 1950’s as part of the post World War II occupation of Europe.  He had been a resident of Westville since 2006, and was previously a resident of Panama City for 38 years.

     In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Jesse Paul Griffeth and sister Sybil Angelyn Farmer.

     He is survived by his wife of 55 years Betty Ann Cape Griffeth of Westville;  daughter , Marsha Best and husband  Jim of Westville;  son, Billy Griffeth Jr. and wife Allison of Alabaster Ala.;  and one sister Helen Raye Fuller of Winterville, Ga.  He is also survived by nine grandchildren:  Christina Jesson Schave, Kaye Jesson Lewis, Ashley Griffeth, Wesley Griffeth, Sarah Best, Hannah Griffeth, Billy Donald Griffeth III ( Donny),  Harrison Griffeth, Dylan Griffeth;  and one great-grandchild, Spencer Lewis.

     Funeral services were held Aug. 21 at Hickory Hill Baptist Church in Westville, with the Rev. Chris Nelson and the Rev. Dan Padgett officiating.  Burial followed in the Hickory Hill Church Cemetery, with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay directing.

 

 

 

Max Leonard 'Len' Seaver, was born on Christmas Eve, 1929, in a large frame house on Montrose Street, Clermont, Florida - the present site of the Clermont Police Station. He often said that his mother named him Max Leonard as a means of striking back for ruining her Christmas. Len and his wife JoAnn lived in Chipley for 14 years.

     Len is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jo Ann House Seaver, a beautiful, caring spouse - the greatest caregiver a man could ever hope to have. Also surviving are his five children, Phyllis Michele of Anchorage, Alaska, Patty Seaver of Alexandria, Virginia, Pam (Morgan) Booth of Groveland, Florida, Peggy (Rick) Hand of Eagle River, Alaska and Phillip (Suzy) Seaver of Roswell, Georgia; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a relative, Cathy Hooks Pope of Marceline, Missouri, who lived in the Seaver household for many years and whom Len and his wife regard as their own. Len is also survived by his three sisters, Nelle Seaver of Clermont, Florida, Betty Magruder of Lakeland, Florida and Dot Lassiter of Gainesville, Florida.

     He is a descendant of a Clermont pioneer family. His mother, Winnie Hooks Seaver was born in Clermont, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hooks, who were charter members of the Clermont Methodist Church, and who also donated the property for the original church. His father, R. P. Seaver was a barber who opened a barber shop on Montrose Street in 1913, and labored there for 60 years before retiring. He sold the shop to William Daw and it is now the oldest, continually operating business in Clermont. His brother, Oakley Seaver, for whom Oakley Seaver Drive is named, was affectionately known as "Mr. Clermont." Len was amused by the fact that he never created an identity of his own, but was known by most people as "Oakley's Brother," - a title he cherished. His sister, Nelle Seaver, is Clermont's oldest living, native born resident. His great grandfather, Herring Hooks, built the first dwelling in Clermont at what is now, the corner of Hooks Street and Lakeshore Drive. He graduated from Clermont High School in 1947, and participated in all sports, though he is quick to admit - - with no great skill. He was fortunate to have as a team mate, his long time friend, Bob Cantwell, one of the finest athletes to ever graduate from Clermont High School. In 1957, he was appointed as an agent for the Cities Service Oil Company, and seven years later he left the company to form an independent oil company, SeaVic Fuel Service, with his friend and hunting/fishing partner, Gilbert Vickers. The business prospered and he later left to form a citrus packing house in Tarrytown, Florida with John Posey. The timing for this endeavor was less than perfect as they experienced a freeze of some consequence, seven of the eight years that the packing house was operational. The final freeze was the coup de grace for Len, and he left Florida to move to Madison, Georgia where he managed a Badcock Furniture Store. Jo Ann joined him in Madison. After leaving the furniture store, he joined Paul and David Ratner as a Manufacturer's Rep - a dream job. He loved and admired both Paul and David who were to him, generous to a fault. They allowed him to call on customers throughout most of the U. S. and also into Canada. He also enjoyed a friendly, competitive sales relationship with his sales colleague, Dennis Perkins. He always enjoyed a tour of the pillow factory where he could visit with his friends in the factory. Prior to their return to Central Florida, Len and Jo Ann lived in the country near Chipley, Florida on a farm owned by Jo's sister, Dorothy Kindred, and helped with farm chores. They developed a large circle of friends in Chipley, friends who still maintain contact. What a great group of special people!! One of the joys in Len's life was singing - especially choir work. He sang in five different Methodist choirs, Clermont, Florida - Groveland, Florida - Madison, Georgia - Clayton, Georgia - and Chipley, Florida. He enjoyed performing solos at wedding, funerals, and in church specials and cantatas. A bout with thyroid cancer ended his singing, which he referred to as the biggest disappointment in his life.

     If you would like to give a gift of flowers, please know that they will be appreciated, for the Seaver Family enjoys the beauty of flowers. If you prefer another option, a gift to either of the following will also be appreciated: Oakley Seaver Kiwanis Scholarship Fund CO - Harold Cummings 1977 Brantley Circle Clermont FL 34711 Cornerstone Hospice 2100 Oakley Seaver Drive Clermont FL 34711. Thanks for the memories!!

     Funeral Services was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at the 1st United Methodist Church, Clermont. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. till service time. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery, Clermont. Becker Funeral Home, Clermont, FL, is serving the family.

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Helen Potter King, 80, of Philadelphia, PA., a native of Vernon, Florida, passed away Aug. 11, 2010 at her residence.

      A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to Noon on Thursday, Aug. 19th in the Cooper Funeral Home Chapel in Chipley, Florida.  Interment will follow at 1 p.m. in the Sylvania Cemetery, Vernon, with Cooper Funeral Home directing and the Rev. L.V. Farmer officiating.

     Survivors include three Children:  Patricia King of Philadelphia, Earl and Kenneth King of Santa Ana, CA; Sisters, Thelma Jenkins of Panama City, Loray Hardy Davis of Hartford, Conn. and Clydicie Lenard Williams of Philadelphia; Brothers, Clarence Eleweise Potter of Vernon, FL and Matthews Jackie Potter of Hartford, Conn., along with many other relatives and friends.

 

 

 

Mildred Yates Farrior, age 95 of Chipley, passed away Saturday, August 14th, 2010 in the Northwest Florida Community Hospital. Mrs. Farrior was born October 18th, 1914 in Chipley to the late J.E. and Leola (Britt) Yates and had been a life-long resident of Chipley. She was a retired school teacher and will be lovingly remembered by the many, many students she taught in the second grade at Kate M. Smith Elementary School. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chipley, a member of the Chipley Women’s Club and the Daughters of The American Revolution.

     In addition to her Parents, she is predeceased by her Husband; Dan Farrior, a Brother; Rex T. Yates, a Sister; Bera Yates Owens and a Nephew; Dr. J.T. Owens.

     Survivors include several Nieces and Nephews.

     Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 17th, at 2:00 P.M. in the First Baptist Church in Chipley with the Rev. Michael Orr officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to services. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements.

 

 

 

 

Barbara Ann Morris, age 69 of Chipley, passed away, Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan. She was born July 10th, 1941 in Chipley to the late George D. and Annie Lee (Martin) Morris. Barbara was a former restaurant owner, former employee of Westpoint Stevens, and a member of Blue Lake Baptist Church.

     Survivors include one Daughter; Riva Wingate of Wausau, one Sister; Shirley Josey of Chipley, two Grandchildren and one Great Grandchild.

      The family will receive friends, Sunday evening, August 15th, from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 16th, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel, with the Rev. Troy Lee Walsingham officiating. Interment will follow in Piney Grove Cemetery. Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Dolores Vivian Ross Mains, age 85, of Westville, Florida passed away August 11, 2010 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama.  She was born November 18, 1924 in Covington, Kentucky to the late Robert Lee and Maude Glacken Ross. 

     Mrs. Mains is survived by her husband, William J. Mains of Westville, FL; one brother, Tom Ross and wife, Kathy of Florence, KY; one sister-in-law, Daisy Mains of Cincinnati, OH. 

     Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Peel Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eugene Skipper officiating.  Interment will follow in the Campground Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

 

Master Peyton Aaron Brown, 20 month old son of Brittany Porchia and Thomas Brown IV, formerly of Chipley, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2010 in the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City, Florida.

      Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 15th at the Yes, Lord Deliverance COGIC in Chipley with Elder David Woods, Jr. officiating.  Interment will follow in the Southside Cemetery in Chipley, with the Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley directing.

     Beside his parents:  Brittany and Thomas; survivors include his brother and sisters: Akeree Potter, Messiah Brown and Layla Brown; maternal grandparents: Kathryn (Day) Ayres and Roy L. Porchia; paternal grandparents:  Stephanie Brown and Thomas Brown III; maternal great-grandparents:  Janel Andrews and Edgar (Mamie) Porchia; paternal great-grandparents:  Jackie Massaline and Robert (Bertha) Massaline; aunts and uncles:  Sharoi Porchia, Shakellia Porchia, Gary Ayres II, Nicolas Ayers, and Lanecia Brown; along with a host of cousins and other aunts and uncles, laving family and friends.

      The remains will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the services.  Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley.

 

 

 

 

Mrs. April Nicole Lee, age 30, of Bonifay, Florida passed away August 8, 2010 in an automobile accident in Vernon, FL.  She was born April 21, 1980 in Dothan, Alabama. 

     She is preceded in death by her father, Aaron “Buddy” Melvin Todd, Jr. and maternal grandparents, Parker and Lois Wells. 

     Mrs. Lee is survived by her husband, Tony Lee of Bonifay, FL; one son, Rivers Lawton Lee of Bonifay, FL; mother, Denise Harmon of Caryville, FL; two brothers, Chad Harmon and Cody Harmon both of Bonifay, FL; one sister, Faith Harmon of Bonifay, FL; paternal grandparents, Aaron and Millar Todd, Sr. of Caryville, FL; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jimmie and Donna Lee of Bonifay, FL; one brother-in-law, Shawn Lee and wife, Misty of Bonifay, FL; one sister-in-law, Tanya Seley and husband, Carl of Ebro, FL; several nieces and nephews.       Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at Calvary Hill Pentecostal Church with Rev. Tim Bush officiating.  Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

John W. Fuller,79, of Chipley, Florida, passed away  August 8, 2010 at St. Joseph in Tampa, Florida. John was a native of Washington County. He was born on June 4, 1931 in Vernon, Florida to John Henry and Bessie (Gilbert) Fuller. He was a Retired Transit Specialist with the Florida Department of Transportation. He was a graduate of Vernon High School. He served in the Military with the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was of the Baptist Faith and a member of the First Baptist Church, Chipley, Florida.

     Mr. Fuller is survived by his wife Louise Fuller, Chipley, Florida. Two Daughters: Mary Gay Bateham, Jacksonville, Florida. Vanessa and Daniel Strickland, Chipley,Florida. One Son: Harry Hammond and wife Deborah of Panama City, Florida. One Sister: Carolyn Parish and husband James of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. Also, surviving is Five Grandchildren. Four Step-Children: Susan Blount, Kenny Nicholas and Beth Ellison all of Texas and Vickie Nicholas Martin of Westville, Fl. Seven Step-Grandchildren.

     Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Orr officiating. Interment will follow in the Vernon City Cemetery, Vernon, Florida with Brown Funeral Home, Chipley, Florida directing. The Family will receive friends from 6 until 8 P.M. on Monday August 9, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home (Brickyard Road Chapel) Chipley, Florida. Flowers are being accepted or those wishing may make donation to the Shuler Fund in c/o of the First Baptist Church, Post Office Box 643, Chipley, Florida in the memory of John W. Fuller.

     Those asked to serve as active Pallbearers are Rodney Frazier, Bobby Grice, Denny Wood, Jerry Campbell, Frank Kreis and Don Brown. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

Willie Mae Holland, 85 of Westville died August 7, 2010 at her residence.  She was born September 6, 1924 in Coffee County Alabama to David and Nora Green Stokes. She had lived in Westville since 1973 coming from Centre County Pennsylvania. She was a homemaker and of the Assembly of God faith.

     She was preceded in death in death by her parents; husband Ben Holland and son Marvin Lucas.

     She is survived by a son Christopher Doyle Lucas of Dickson, TN; two daughters Gloria Joyce Klinefelter of Beech Creek, PA. and Sharon Sampson of Westville, Fl.; grandchildren: Bobby Joe, Amanda, Matthew, Mark, Scott, Peggy Jean, Christopher, Alicia, Timothy, Mary and Thomas; great grandchildren: Caitlin, Nicholas, Logan, Madison, Zachery, Matthew, Michael, Andrew, Heather, Christian, Shelby and Cheyenne; great great granddaughter: Caylyn.

     Graveside funeral services will be held 9AM Tuesday August 10, 2010 at Glenwood cemetery with the Rev. Vince Spencer officiating with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley directing.

 

 

 

Mae Blount, age 78, of Hartford, Alabama passed away August 7, 2010 at Noland Hospital in Dothan, Alabama.  She was born February 15, 1932 in Holmes County Florida to the late George Washington and Lizzie Sellers Hewitt. 

     In addition to her parents, Ms. Blount is preceded in death by three brothers, Archie, Andrew, Marion and five sisters, Margaret, Isabel, Dee, Annie, Opal. 

     She is survived by two daughter, Wanda Taylor and husband, Buford of Panama City, FL and Peggy Yeoman and husband, LaDew of Hartford, AL; one son, Eddie Blount and wife, Faye of Panama City, FL; one sister, Ada Curry of Caryville, FL; one brother, Joe Hewett and wife, Beatrice of Port St. Joe, FL; seven grandchildren, Eric, Anthony, Erica, Dustin, Makayla, Angela, Christopher; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. 

     Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Peel Funeral Home Chapel in Bonifay with Rev. Mitch Johnson officiating.  Interment will follow in the Sellers Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

 

 

Brenda Nalls Bennett, age 50 of Bonifay, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2010 in Bonifay. Brenda was born November 18, 1959 to the late Charles and Exa (Spence) Nalls. She had been a resident of Bonifay for the past 30 years, moving there from Chipley. She was a homemaker and was of Assembly of God Faith.

     In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by a Sister; Billie Nalls.

     Survivors include two Sons: Jeremy Sasser and Todd Birge both of Bonifay, one Daughter; Talena Sasser of Bonifay, one Brother; Eddie Nalls of Chipley, two Sisters; Rosie Williams and Pollie Peoples both of Bonifay and four Grandchildren.

     The family will receive friends Sunday evening, August 8, 2010 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 9th, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel with the Rev. James Barwick and Rev. Ike Steverson officiating. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Mr. Lester Rhynes, age 100, of Chipley, Florida, passed away at his home on July 29, 2010.  He was a native of Jackson County and had resided in Washington County most of his life.  He was a Deacon of Jerusalem Baptist Church in Chipley.  He owned and operated Rhynes Grocery Store for over 69 years.  He cut and sold firewood to all families in the county and surrounding areas.  He was a landlord to many families, a Community Icon and someone upon whom people relied for numerous services.

     Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7th at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Chipley, with Rev. Price Wilson, Rev. Cleve Wedderburn, Rev. Malcolm Nelson and Rev. L.V. Farmer officiating.  Interment will follow in the Southside Cemetery in Chipley, with Cooper Funeral Home Chipley directing.

     Survivors include his children:  Arrie (Bruce) Carthon of Newark, NJ, Otis (Shirley) Rhynes of Cocoa, FL and Oscar (Joyce) Rhynes of Chipley;  Sisters: Eva (Robert) Brown of Marianna, FL, Clydie (Cecil) Howard of Pensacola, FL and Ida Macon McLemore of Haines City, FL; Brothers: Monroe Rhynes of Marianna, FL and Sylvester Rhynes of Kansas City, MO; 23 grandchildren, 73 great grands and 82 great great grands.

     The Remains will lie in repose at the Church one hour prior to service.  Cooper Funeral Home, Chipley, FL

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Joseph Benjamin Wilcox, age 90, of Bonifay, Florida passed away August 3, 2010 at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay, FL.  He was born May 26, 1920 in Gaskin, Florida to the late John Thomas and Lavada Wilkerson Wilcox. 

     In addition to his parents, Mr. Wilcox is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Maude Caswell Wilcox; one son, Tommy Wilcox; one sister, Gladys Agerton; two brothers, Coy Wilcox and A.W. “Arye” Wilcox. 

     Mr. Wilcox is survived by one step-daughter, Doris Spears and husband, Jack of Bonifay, FL; one step-son, Johnny Johnson and wife, Dian of Westville, FL; 3 grandchildren, Martin C. Spears and wife, Kellie, Lori S. Willyoung and husband, Eric, Shelia J. Kelley and husband, Mike; 7 great-grandchildren, Bradley Wise, Shawna Wise, Caroline Cartwright, Seth Willyoung, Madison Willyoung, J.D. (James Daniel) Spears, Devin Spears; 2 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. 

     Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, August 5, 2010 at Hatcher Cemetery in Freeport, Florida with Rev. Shelly Chandler officiating.  Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

 

Rosa Lee Hicks, age 63 of Wausau, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010 at her home. Rosa was born July 19, 1947 in Hartford, Alabama to the late Henry L. and Erlene (Hall) Crawson. She had been a resident of Washington County for the past 40 years and was a homemaker and former lunch room worker at Vernon High School. She was a member of Christian Haven Church.

     Survivors include one Son: Archie Hicks of Wausau, three Step-Sons; T.J. Hicks of Wausau, Kerry Hicks of Orlando and Bill Hicks of Cullman, Alabama, three Step-Daughters; Cindy Zabell of Vernon, Rebecca Mizell of Wausau and Susan Brazenton of Panama City, three Brothers; James Crawson of San Antonio, Texas, Dutch Crawson of Marianna and Alvin Crawson of Bonifay, one Sister; Dora Sosebee of Cornelia, Georgia and several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Step-Grandchildren and Step-Great Grandchildren.

     The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, August 3, 2010 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel with the Rev. Carlos Finch and Rev. Bob Hicks officiating. Interment will follow in Wausau Memorial Gardens. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Betty Jean Delaisse, age 83 of Chipley, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010 at the Washington Rehab and Nursing Center in Chipley. She was born January 11, 1927 in St. Petersburg, Florida to the late Frazier and Virginia (McGuire) Clayton. Mrs. Delaisse was a former secretary with Holiday Inn, General Electric and Modern Trend Construction and had been a resident of Chipley for the past 11 years, coming from the Florida Keys. She was a member of the Sunnyhills Baptist Church.

     In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her Husband; Amos Delaisse, a Daughter; Betty Jo Delaisse and a Sister; Charlotte Wiggins.

     Survivors include three Daughters; Darlene Buckbee and  Husband George of Chipley, Donna Jean Mayfield and Husband Doug of Ft. Myers, Florida and Susan Gragg and husband Kevin also of Ft. Myers, one Sister; Dorothy Gooravin and husband Richard of Lake Placid, Florida, five Grandchildren and four Great Grandchildren.

      The family will receive friends Friday evening, August 6, from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel with the Rev. Mike Swingle officiating. Cremation will follow. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Coy Russell Clewis, 70, of Ebro, Florida passed from this life on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Panama City, Florida. He was born on May 2, 1940 to James A. and Clara A. (Redmon)  Clewis in West Bay, Fl. He was married to his wife Cleo Clewis  on August 3, 1989  He worked at the Sawmill and also oystered, patched nets and shrimped. He loved to fish, worked on fishing nets and ride the roads. Had a great love for Strawberry Milkshakes.

     Survivors include his wife  Cleo Clewis, West Bay, Florida. 1 Son: Coy Clewis Jr. and wife Pam, Leeds, Alabama. One Step Son: Olando “Junior” Ward, Pine Log Creek, Fl. Two Step Daughters: Mary Lou Byrd and husband J.C., Pine Log Creek, Fl., Lounell Sovel and her husband, James, Pine Log Creek, Fl. 1 Brother: James E. Clewis and wife Pat, Syracuse, New York, Adopted Brother: Wallace Dale Powell, Ponce de Leon, Florida. 3 Sisters: Evelyn Bozeman, West Bay, Florida, Gladys Kirkland and husband Jerome, West Bay, Florida and Betty Sue Brookins, Opp, Alabama. 8 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren.

     He was preceded in death by his parents,  two sisters Bobby Joyce Clewis and Vernie Roughton and a Great Grandson Lucus Garrett Bartlett.     

     Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at the Pine Log Community Church with Rev. Rossie Bryant and Rev. Kevin Bartlett officiating. Interment will follow in the Gunlock Cemetery, with Brown Funeral Home directing.  The family will receive from 6 until 8 P.M. on Friday, July 30, 2010 at the Pine Log Community Church.  Family and friends may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net

 

 

 

 

John Rawlings III, 58, of Sunny Hills died Sunday July 25th at Bay Medical Center.  A native of Bentonville Arkansas, John served in the Air Force during the Vietnam conflict and later in the Arkansas Army National Guard. John was a journeyman electrician, for his adult life and while semi-retired drove a school bus for the Rogers Independent School District in Arkansas.  John spent his time both in Arkansas and Florida and enjoyed the outdoors and particularly fishing.

     He was preceded in death by his father Eugene C. Lauer of Sunny Hills, his sister Belinda Jean Romanovich of Chipley, and his sister Deborah Kay of Ft. Worth, Texas.

     Survivors include his mother Rae Lauer of Sunny Hills, his son Lucas Gabriel of Lawrence Kansas, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

     A memorial will be held at First Baptist Church in Bentonville, Arkansas on Friday August 6th at 2 pm.  Obert Funeral Home of Chipley in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

 

Chuck Lamar Norton, age 53 of Chipley, passed away Monday, July 26, 2010 in Marianna, the result of a boating accident. Chuck was born in Marianna, Florida on December 11, 1956. He worked as a surgical technician and lived to fish.

     He is survived by his Parents; Leslie and Shirley Norton, Sister; Debbie Spivey and Brother-In-Law; Troy Spivey, Daughter; Barbie Norton Doman and fiancé Simpson Stephens, Son; Christopher Wesley Norton, Step-Daughter; Sharon Jandula and Son; Hardy, significant other; Nell Adkins and her three Sons: John Kleintland, Brian Adkins and Houston Adkins, Grandchildren; Tyler Ray Doman, Trevor Lee Doman, Brooke McKynzie Wolford, Christopher Seth “Bubbie”Norton, Andrew Chayce Norton ,William Douglas Wise, and Shelby Lynn Stephens. His Niece; Jessica Klindt and family, his Nephew; Paul Pounce and Son ; Jullian, other loved ones; Haley Patterson, McKensie Wasson and L.T. “Buddy” Wasson and his precious puppy; Harley.  

     The family will receive friends Thursday, July 29, from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 30, at 11:00 A.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Chapel with the Rev. Ben Hull officiating. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Vida Pearl Brown, 72 of Chipley, Florida, passed away July 25, 2010 in Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley.  She was a native of Argyle and a long time resident of Washington County.  She was a member of 5th United Holiness Church where she served in several capacities.

     Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 31st at the 5th United Holiness Church in Chipley, where she served as Mother of the Church. The Rev. Billy Wilson and The Rev. Price Wilson will officiate.  Interment will follow in the Southside Cemetery in Chipley, with Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley directing.

      Survivors include a daughter and grandson, Christine Stevenson of Chipley and Vitas Stevenson of Tallahassee, Florida; 11 brothers and sisters, Earnestine Tanner, Robert and Paralee Jackson of Michigan City, Indiana, Margaret Jackson, Leonard Jackson, Alvin Jackson, Melvin and Bobby Jackson of Chipley, Francis Jackson, Donald and Marilyn Jackson of Ocala, Florida, and many other relatives and friends.

 

 

 

William Donald Taylor, age 69 of Wausau, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in the Washington Rehab and Nursing in Chipley. Born October 30, 1940 to the late George W. and Lilla Jane (Rogers) Taylor, he was a life-long resident of Washington County. Mr. Taylor was a retired heavy equipment operator.

     In addition to his Parents, he is predeceased by a Brother; Doyle Taylor. Survivors include one Son; Timmy Taylor of Wausau, one Daughter; Kim Taylor of Wausau, one Sister; Maidelene “Maidy” and her Husband Dalton Carter of Wausau and four Grandchildren.

     Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel with the Rev. Roger Dale Hagan and Rev. Danny Burns officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Interment will follow in Wausau Memorial Gardens with Brown Funeral Home of Chipley directing. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

George Douglas “Dick” Sowell passed away Saturday, July 24, 2010, at Bay Medical Center, Panama City, Fl. Mr. Sowell was born December 16, 1937, the third child of five children, to the late Charley & Ruby Sowell of Chipley, Fl. After High School and Jr. College, where he played football, Mr. Sowell served in the U.S. Navy. He lived and worked in Port St. Joe, Fl., until he was injured in an industrial accident in the late 1970’s, which caused him to need & receive a kidney transplant in 1982. He was always so grateful & thankful for this new lease on life, and was trying to confirm that he was the longest living recipient of transplanted kidney with over 28 years of living after kidney transplant surgery.

     He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie, step son: Randy Hall, Brother; Charles W. Sowell, and sister-in-law; Martha Sowell.

     Survivors include two sons; Doug (Candace) and George Sowell of Port St. Joe, Ex-wife; Ava, mother of his two sons, Two stepsons; Tony Hall of Chipley and Danny Ray Hall of LA., numerous step-grandchildren & great-grandchildren, sister; Doris Strickland (Daryal) of Port St. Joe, and two brothers; James R. Sowell (Louise) & Aubrey Sowell (Alexa) of Marianna. He also had numerous nieces and nephews and a special friend; Ada Mills of New Marshfield, Ohio. He was known by all as “Dick”, a loving father, brother, uncle, and an avid Gator fan. He will be greatly missed.

     Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel with the Rev. Jason Sowell officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Interment will follow in Oakie Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Mr. Gary Clark Gates, age 76, of Bonifay, Florida passed away July 24, 2010 at Select Specialty Hospital in Panama City, Florida.  He was born September 9, 1933 in Yukon, West Virginia to the late Russell and Kathleen Smith Gates.  Mr. Gates began his illustrious military career in 1954 and served his country proudly for 24 years in the United States Army.  He served in Vietnam and was part of the United Sates Army First Special Forces Group, Ryukyu Islands, Okinawa, along with many more endeavors while in the Army.  After leaving the Army in 1978, Mr. Gates owned and operated several small businesses.  Mr. Gates was a proud member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Owner – Handlers Association, Charter Member of Twin State Kennel Club and North Bay Clan of the Lower Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe. 

     He is survived by his wife, Beth Anne Colyer Gates of Bonifay, FL; three sons, Rockland Allen Gates of Bonifay, FL, Freddie Ray Hubbard of Bonifay, FL, Gary Lee Hubbard and wife, Joanna of DeFuniak Springs, FL; two daughters, Debbie Bostrum and husband, Jeff of Riverside, CA, Cindy Jarmamillo and husband, Mike of San Luis Obispo, CA; ten grandchildren, Justin Jarmamillo of San Luis Obispo, CA, Kelsey Bostrum of Riverside, CA, Bradley M. White and wife, Joy of Lexington, NC, Lori Hubbard Holland and husband, Jimmy of Esto, FL, Reva Sapp Eubanks and husband, Jonathan of Charleston, SC, Jonathon R. Hubbard of Bonifay, FL, William M. Hubbard of DeFuniak Spring, FL, Micah M. McLendon of DeFuniak Springs, FL, Mariah M. McLendon of DeFuniak Springs, FL, Myranda M. McLendon of DeFuniak Springs, FL; two great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Marlene Eubanks of Charleston, SC and Caleb Mitchell Holland of Esto, FL.

     Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Peel Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Holland officiating.  Internment will follow in the Bonifay City Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

Ms. Grace Ann Smith, age 74, of Vernon, Florida passed away July 18, 2010 at her home.  She was born March 27, 1936 in Medford, Massachusetts.  A memorial service will be 5:00 PM Friday, July 23, 2010 at her home on Windsong Lane.  Peel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

Maston Barden of Bonifay, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2010, after a short illness.  Mr. Barden was born on December 22, 1917, at Black, Alabama, and lived in Bonifay his entire life.  He formerly owned and operated the Evans Department Store in Bonifay with his wife.

     He was preceded in death by Eula Lee Ross Barden, his beloved wife of more than 70 years, and his parents, Charles and Annie Lou Barden. 

     He is survived by his brother Millard Barden and his wife Lucille of Union Grove, Alabama, his brother Claude Barden and his wife Suzanne of Lexington, South Carolina, his sister Anne Whitehurst and her husband Lonnie of Columbus, Georgia, sister-in-law Grace Atkinson of Tallahassee, Florida, ten nieces and nephews, and numerous great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

     Mr. Barden served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II in North Africa, Sicily and Italy with the Second Corps and the Fifth Army.  Thereafter, Mr. Barden was actively involved in civic affairs in the Bonifay and Holmes County area. He served on the Bonifay City Council from 1958 until 1964 and was one of the founders of the Holmes County Development Corporation, an entity formed to assist new industry in Holmes County.  Mr. Barden served in the Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary for 30 years and was active in the American Legion.  At the time of his passing, he was treasurer of the Bonifay Gideon’s organization.

     Visitation for friends and family will be held on Monday, July 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Peel Funeral Home at 301 E. Evans Avenue in Bonifay.  Services lead by Reverend Shelley Chandler and Reverend Jeep Sullivan will be held at the First Baptist Church of Bonifay on Tuesday, July 20 at 10 a.m., with internment to follow at the Bonifay City Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Mr. Barden’s memory to the Gideon’s, the First Baptist Church of Bonifay or the Baptist Children’s Home of Florida. 

 

 

 

Donald Wayne Grizzle 54 of Greenhead passed away July 15, 2010 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City.  He was born March 4, 1956 in San Antonio, TX to Donald Lane and Valeta Brannon Grizzle. He had lived in Greenhead for the past 14 years coming from Southport. He was a mechanic for McKenzie Tank Lines Inc. and of the Baptist faith. He also served as a Merchant Marine.

     He was preceded in death by his parents.

     He is survived by a daughter: Valeta Carleen “Punkin” Grizzle of Greenhead; step son: Dennis Hallock of Athens, Ala.; sister: Donna Marie Toole (Joel) of Alford; nephews: Chris “Pod” Salter and Joseph “Jo Jo” Toole; nieces: Hope Toole and Nora Dunham.

 

 

 

Ms. Annie Oneta Cook, age 92, of Bonifay, Florida passed away July 17, 2010 at her home.  She was born June 5, 1918 in Bonifay, Florida to the late Chesley A. and Annie Leola McCullough Barber. 

     In addition to her parents, Ms. Cook is preceded in death by her husband, Loran L. Cook; daughter, Annie Lou Watford; son, Lonnie Rex Cook; grandson, Michael Watford; five brothers and two sisters. 

     Ms. Cook is survived by three sons, Paul Cook and wife, Jackie of Ocala, FL, Charles Cook and wife, Sandra of Cookeville, TN, Phillip Cook and wife, Freida of Bonifay, FL; five daughters, Evelyn Berkley and husband, Don of Panama City, FL, Berneice Street of Bonifay, FL, Barbara Hauffe and husband, Earl of Bonifay, FL, Mary Heiney and husband, Terry of Laguna Beach, CA, Delores Stricklen of Bonifay, FL; one brother, Earl Barber of Chipley, FL; 24 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren. 

     Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 19, 2010 at St. John Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Charles David Cook and Rev. Ottis Whitehead officiating.  Internment will follow in the St. John Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

Edna Belle Peacock, 84 of Chipley went home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2010 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City.  She was born June 19, 1926 in Bonifay to Daniel Raymond and Mollie Lavern Cumbie. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She was a devoted Christian lady serving Christ since childhood. She loved her church but her greatest love was her family.

     She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Curtis Peacock, two brothers: Odice Upton Cumbie and Doyle Raymond Cumbie.

     She is survived by a son Larry Peacock (Mona) of De Funiak Springs, Fl; two daughters: Gloria Abbott(Billy) of Chipley, Karen Corbin of Alford; three sisters: Ouida Jones (Hilton) of Old Town, Fl., Ovida Bell of Panama City and Iris Peacock (Fred) of Hartford, Ala. 5 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great great  grandchild.

     Funeral services will be held 11AM Monday July 19, 2010 at Shiloh Baptist Church with Revs. Gary Wiggins and Shawn Caraway officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley directing.

     Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Shiloh Baptist Church.

     Flowers are accepted or those wishing may make contributions to the Shiloh Baptist Church Building Fund.

 

 

Carmela “Millie” Howard, age 88 of Chipley passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in the Bay Medical Center in Panama City, Florida. Born July 13, 1922 in Lynn, Massachusetts to the late Anthony and Mary P. (Picariello) Coviello, she was a former receptionist for the George Washington University Hospital in Washington D.C. She had been a resident here for the past 36 years and was of Catholic Faith.

     In addition to her Parents, she is predeceased by her Husband; James Howard.

     Survivors include one Brother; Charles J. Coviello and his wife Roberta of Derry, New Hampshire, two Sisters; Mae McIntire of Leesburg, Fla., Margaret Kelso and Husband Joseph of Peabody, Massachusetts and several nieces and nephews.

     Funeral services will be held Monday, July 19, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. in the St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church with the Rev. George Summut officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services in the church. Interment will follow in Wachob-Forest Lawn Cemetery in Chipley. Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

Winifred M. 'Winnie' Gilpin, 76 of Chipley, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at a local hospital.  She was born in Hamilton, Bermuda, and had lived in the Panama City area since  1972.  She worked in sales at TG&Y, the BX at Tyndall AFB and at Ritz Food Stores.

     She was predeceased by her husband, Norman J. 'Jack' Gilpin, Sr.; and a son, Donald Gilpin.

     Survivors include her four sons, Kenneth Gilpin (Gabrielle) of Jacksonville, Fl., Bobby Gilpin of Panama City, David Gilpin (Donna) of Chipley and Norman Gilpin Jr. (Helen) of Southport; brother, David Mathias of Devonshire, Bermuda; grandchildren, Tawnya, Kenneth Genea, David, Shannon, Tyler and Josh; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.  A time of visitation and remembrance will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 17 at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Panama City, Fl.

 

 

 

John Bryant Benson, 61, of Chipley, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010 surrounded by loved ones.  He was retired from Children & Family Services of Panama City, Florida.

      He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Merle and J.B. Benson of Chipley.

      A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 17 at Greenwood Cemetery in Chipley.

      Arrangements are being handled by Brock's Home Town Funeral Home in Callaway, Florida.

 

 

Karen Lynn Mersereau, 62, of Chipley went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2010 at her residence.  Karen was born in Fort Lauderdale, Fl on October 3, 1947 to Charles and Rebecca Shepperson. She had lived in Chipley for the past four years coming from Winter Haven, Fl. She was also a member of Grace and Glory  Worship Center.

     She is survived by her parents; two sons: Clifford Aron Wilkinson(Lindsay) of Davenport, Fl. and Bradley Jason Mersereau of Chipley. daughter: Lynnette Shanae Wilkinson of Winter Haven, Fl. sister: Janis McPhail (Ray) of Chipley. six grandchildren: Andrew, Rebecca, Matthew and Darin Wilkinson and Christopher and Kevin Johnson.

     Funeral services will be held 11AM Tuesday July 13, 2010 at Grace and Glory Worship Center with Pastor Debbie Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Baptist cemetery with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley directing.

     Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Grace and Glory Worship Center.

 

 

 

Myrelle (Ninny) Simmons, age 84 of Chipley, passed from this life on Friday, July 9, 2010  in Chipley. Born December 11, 1925 in Chipley to the late J.C. and Marie (Jones) Brock, she was a life-long resident of Chipley. She was a former dispatcher for the Division of Forestry and a member of the Wausau United Methodist Church.

     In addition to her Parents, she is predeceased by her Husband; Felton Simmons.

     Survivors include four Daughters; Linda Shelby and her husband Jerry of Pensacola, Sue Dietz of Chipley, Mary Ann Warren of Chipley and Patty Galloway of Dothan, Alabama, two Brothers; Jimmy Brock of Chipley and Ronnie Brock and his wife Joey of Sunny Hills, Fla., two Sisters:  M.E. Roberts and husband Malcom of Mobile, Alabama and Janice Walsingham of Chipley, eleven Grandchildren, twenty two Great Grandchildren and two Great Great Grandchildren.

     The family will receive friends Sunday evening, July 11, 2010 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel. Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 12th, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. in the Wausau United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dalton Ott and Rev. Malcom Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in Wausau Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brown Funeral Home of Chipley. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

Else Gough Morris, age 99 of Chipley, passed away Friday, July 9, 2010 in the Washington Rehab and Nursing Center in Chipley. Born, March 29, 1911, in Vause Norway to the late Richard and Johanne (Olsen) Vetland, she was a homemaker and was of Catholic Faith. She had been a resident here since 1962, coming from New Jersey.

     Survivors include two Brothers; Theodore Vetland and his wife Betty of Lynn Haven and Reidar Vetland and his wife Lucy of Venice, Florida.  

     Memorialization will be by cremation with private services being held at a later date. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

Mrs. Betty Levenia Sellers, 70, of Headland, Alabama passed from this life on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at her home in Headland, Alabama. Mrs. Sellers was born July 17, 1939, to Johnny H. and Leora J. (Bush) Clark in Blountstown, Florida. She was a Holiness Faith.

       Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 10, 2010 in the Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel, Chipley, Florida with the Rev. James Barwick and Rev. Roger Dale Hagan officiating. Interment will follow in the Orange Hill Methodist Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home directing.

     The Family will receive friends from 6 until 8 P.M. on Friday, July 9, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel. Chipley, Florida.     

     Survivors include One Son: Timothy Hutchins and wife Beverly of Hanes City, Florida and Thomas Hutchins and wife Georgeanna, Graceville, Florida. One Daughter:  Tammi Griffin and husband Jessie, Headland, Alabama. Two Brothers: Oneil Clark and wife Myrtice, Chipley, Florida. Sam Franklin Clark and wife Janice, Jacksonville, Florida. One Sister: Eunice Jordan, Tenino, Washington. Seven Grandchildren and Five Great Grandchildren and One more due any day. Many Neices and Nephews. Special Neices Brenda Clark and Valera Smith and Special Nephews Gordon, Jeffrey and Glen Clark.  Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net

 

 

 

Mr. Jerry Lee Anderson went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at the age of 63.He was a member of Spring Valley Holiness Church.He was born in Bay County, Fla, on September 25, 1946, to Alva and Lois Anderson. Jerry was an Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War from 1966-1968.

     Mr. Anderson leaves behind a loving wife of 39 years, Brenda Anderson; daughter Carmen Moon and husband, Wade. Jerry was blessed with two grandchildren, Avery and Gracie Moon. He also is survived by five sisters, Annette Munson, Charlotte Seley and husband McArthur; June Strickland and husband Jimmy; Peggy Kennedy and husband John; Jackie Bishop and fiance Skip; and six brothers, Adron Anderson and wife Leodis; ArthurAnderson and wife Joey; Marvin Anderson and wife Joyce; Roy Anderson and wife Marie; John Anderson and wife Jill; and Tom Anderson. Jerry was also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

     He was preceded in death by his parents Alva and Lois Anderson. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 9, 2010 at Spring Valley Holiness Church with the Rev. Horace McCormack, Rev. Rossie Bryant and Rev. Edward Mike officiating, his final resting place will be at Ebro Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Spring  Valley Holiness  Church starting at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 8, 2010 until time for service. Pall bearers will be Allen Seley, Carl Seley, Tony Mike Strickland, Greg Anderson, Skip Roggenkamp, and Aulton Byrd. Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net

 

 

 

 

Mr. Felix Scott Mertes, age 47, of Bonifay, Florida passed away July 5, 2010 at his home.  He was born May 31, 1963 in Dothan, Alabama to the late Bernard Myrm and Myrtle Louise Knight Mertes. 

     Mr. Mertes is survived by his wife, Teresa Jean Baxley Mertes of Bonifay, FL; three sons, Rusty Mertes, Robert McKenzie, Kevin Crawford all of Bonifay, FL; two daughters, Lorenda Williams and husband, Monty of Caryville, FL and April Cotton and husband, Scotty Hyatt of Ashford, AL; four brothers, Butch Mertes of Midland City, AL, Steve Mertes and wife, Linda of Dothan, AL, Craig Mertes of Bonifay, FL, Dennis Mertes and wife, Ann Lois of Cottonwood, AL; one sister, Sheila Casey of Headland, AL; three grandchildren, Jeslyn, Donavon, Zane; mother-in-law, Mary Brown Baxley of Bonifay, FL; several nieces and nephews. 

     Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Peel Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lawrence Eubanks and Rev. Greg Jordan officiating.  Internment will follow in the Union Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

 

Robert Jackson Foxworth, age 22 of Chipley, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010 in the Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, as the result of an auto accident. A native of Milton, Florida, he had been a resident of Chipley for the past 12 years, coming from Winder, Georgia.  He was a painter and member of the Sapp Community Holiness Church.

     Survivors include his Parents; Calvin and Sandra (Cooper) Foxworth of Chipley, his Maternal Grandmother; Dorothy Anne Cooper of Chipley, his Paternal Grandmother; Betty L. Foxworth of Chipley, his Paternal Grandfather; J. R. Foxworth of Vernon, two Brothers; Matt Cooper of Graceville and Stephen Foxworth of Chipley.

     The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 7, 2010 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel.

      Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 8th at 10:00 A.M. in the Rock Hill Church with the Rev. Cloys Joiner officiating. Interment will follow in the Rock Hill Cemetery under the direction of Brown Funeral Home of Chipley. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

James Payne Sr., age 77 of Chipley, passed away Monday, July 5, 2010 in the Select Specialty Hospital in Panama City. Born, May 11, 1933 in Chipley to the late Joseph and Udell (Sasser) Payne, he had been a resident here for the past 24 years coming from Palm Harbor, Florida. He was a retired truck driver and was of Baptist Faith.

    Survivors include his wife of 53 years; Geraldine Payne of Chipley, three Sons; James Payne Jr. and his wife Renee of Chipley, David Payne of Chipley and Joe Payne and his wife Sue of Jellico, Tennessee, three Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.

     Memorial services will be held Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Brown Funeral Home, Main Street, with the Rev. Mike Orr officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net

 

 

 

 

Lois Ann Smith, age 73 of Bonifay, passed away Friday, July 2, 2010 in the Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center. Born June 2, 1937 in Romney, West Virginia, to the late Jack and Evelyn (Clem) McIntosh, she had been a resident here for the past 15 years, coming from Anderson, Missouri. She was a housekeeper for the Council on Aging in Bonifay, a member of The Guild in Bonifay and a member of the Gully Springs Baptist Church in Bonifay.

      Survivors include three Sons; James Dennison of Kenner, La., Mark Dennison of Arlington, Texas and Timothy Dennison of Birmingham, Ala., four Daughters: Leslie Goneke of Bonifay, Diane Shultz of Lovekin, Colorado, Vicky Sellars of Zephyrhills and Brenda Matthews of Anderson, Missouri, three Brothers; Gerald McIntosh of Ft. Ashby, West Virginia, Fred McIntosh of Naples, Fla. and Michael Shipley of Winchester, West Virginia, sixteen Grandchildren and thirteen Great Grandchildren.

      Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. in the Gully Springs Baptist Church in Bonifay with the Rev. Tim Hall officiating. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

Mr. Coy Conell Steverson, age 89, of Bonifay, Florida passed away July 1, 2010 at his home.  Mr. Steverson served in the Army during World War II and was a dairy farmer in Holmes County.  He was born August 11, 1920 in Holmes County Florida to the late Hardy Mack and Edna Jane Dudley Steverson. 

     In addition to his parents, Mr. Steverson is preceded in death by his wife, Ila Ruth Blocker Steverson; a son, Coy Lamar Steverson; three brothers, Bascom Steverson, H.L. ‘Louie’ Steverson, Lester Steverson; two sisters, Sally Wells and Eunice Parish.  Mr. Steverson is survived by two daughters, Judy Bradshaw and husband, Jimmy of Bonifay, FL and Betty Isabelle and husband, Bernard of Pensacola, FL; four grandchildren, Brian Bradshaw and wife, Jennifer, Renee Bradshaw, Suzanne Canon and husband, Steve, Julie Harmon and husband, Robert; three great-grandchildren, Addison, Carter, Tristan; a special thanks to caretaker, Marilyn Laster and Covenant Hospice Staff.   

     Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, July 4, 2010 at Little Rock Assembly of God Church with Rev. Thomas Ealum, Rev. Ike Steverson and Rev. David Lamb officiating.  Internment will follow in the Little Rock Assembly of God Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.  Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice of Marianna, 4215 Kelson Avenue Suite E, Marianna, FL 32446.

 

 

Ms. Lilia Marie Clark, age 102, of Bonifay, Florida passed away July 1, 2010 at the home of her daughter-in-law.  She was born May 17, 1908 in Bonifay, FL to the late Charlie and Loni Retherford Paul. 

     In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Clark; a son, Langford Webb; a granddaughter, Jackie Meadows. 

     Ms. Clark is survived by a son, Fons Webb and wife, Susann of Sacramento, CA; a daughter, Jackie Behrendt and husband, Glenn of Punxsutawney, PA; a daughter-in-law, Dorlis Webb of Bonifay, FL; two half-sisters, Lillian Brannon and Edna Williams both of Bonifay, FL; 20 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 62 great-great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews and a community full of friends. 

     Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Carmel Assembly of God Church with Rev. Tommy Moore, Rev. Jack Faircloth and Rev. Jesse Hobbs officiating.  Internment will follow in the Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

 

Ms. Susie Catherine Booth, age 78, of Bonifay, Florida passed away June 27, 2010 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, FL.  She was born March 30, 1932 in Bonifay, FL. 

     Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Pleasant Hill Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Bush officiating.  Internment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

Maureen D. Boles, age 68 of Chipley, passed away Friday, June 25th, 2010 in the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City. Born December 11th, 1941 in Chipley to the late Grady and Lavonia (Ward) Dean, she was a retired office manager with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. She had been a resident of Chipley for the past five years, coming from Tallahassee, Florida and was a member of the Blue Lake Baptist Church in Chipley.

     In addition to her parents; she is predeceased by a Son; David Boles. Survivors include her Husband; John Boles of Chipley, one Son; Mark and  wife Linda Boles of Tallahassee, one Daughter; Lisa Sanderson of Tallahassee, four Grandchildren; Tyler Boles, Anthony Blackburn, Johnathan Blackburn and Shanelle Sanderson. 

     The family will receive friends Sunday, June 27, 2010 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main St. Chapel, in Chipley. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 28, 2010 at 11:00 A.M.  in the Chapel of Brown Funeral Home, Main St., with the Rev. Tim Owen officiating. Interment will follow in Shiloh Cemetery in Chipley with Brown Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

Era Conway, age 89 of Chipley, passed away Friday, June 18, 2010 in the Northwest Florida Community Hospital. Mrs. Conway was born May 7th, 1921 in Chipley to the late Alex and Ida Mae (Chesnut) Slay. She was a life-long resident of Chipley, a homemaker and Member of the New Prospect Baptist Church.

     In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her Husband; James S. Conway, one son Mark Conway and  a Grandson; Jayme Shumaker.

     Survivors include two Sons; Michael Conway and his wife Teresa of Chipley and James Conway of Chipley, two Daughters; Marcia Thomas of Marianna and Janice Shumaker of Chipley, eleven Grandchildren, thirteen Great Grandchildren and two Great Great Grandchildren.  

     Funeral services will be held Friday, June 25th, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery with Charles Shumaker officiating. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

Runell Tharp Virginia Penny Solomon, age 62 of Pelham, Georgia, passed away Monday, June 21st, 2010 in Douglasville, Georgia as the result of an auto accident.  Born June 6th, 1948 in Ruskin, Florida, to the late Arthur Lee and Lucy Louise (Hykes) Tharp, she had been a resident of Pelham for the past four years, coming from Clearwater, Florida. She was a former store manager for Dillard’s in Douglasville and was a former resident of Chipley.

     Survivors include two Sons; Michael Penny and his Wife; Heidi of Pelham, Ga. and Greg Penny of Phoenix City, Ala., three Sisters: Betty Foxworth, Sharlyn Tharp and Joyce Carter all of Chipley, three Grandchildren; Christopher Penny, Kaitlyn Penny and Matthew Johnson, her Step-Mother; Daisy Tharp and a step-Brother; Ronnie Wright.

     The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 24th, 2010, at 10:00  A.M. in the Rock Hill Church with the Rev. Cloys Joiner officiating. Interment will follow in Rock Hill Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home of Chipley in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

Ms. Lillian Lucile Baxter Cook, age 91, of Bonifay, Florida passed away June 21, 2010 at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay.        Funeral services will be 9:00 AM Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Berean Baptist Church with internment following in the St. John Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.  Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

Denise Irene Kennedy, 55 of Slocomb, Al, died June 21, 2010 at the Signature Healthcare in Graceville.  She was born February 27, 1955 in York, PA to Henry and Grace Bear. She had lived in Slocomb for the past  16 years coming from Pennsylvania.

     She was preceded in death by her sister ,  June Bear.

     She is survived by her parents; 2 brothers Jeffrey and Scott Bear of York, PA; 3 sisters Sharon Stein, Darlene Witter and Shonna Nace all of York, PA.

     Memorialization will be by cremation with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Pauline Wright Donaldson, age 93 of Chipley, passed away Monday, June 14th, 2010 as a resident of long term care at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley. She was preceded in death by her parents; Jesse and Joannah Wright, her Husband; Bruce Jefferson Donaldson, infant Son; Olin and oldest Daughter; Barbara Ann. Survivors include Daughters; Carolyn Sue and Phyllis Jane, a Son; Larry Bruce, several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.  Memorialization will be by cremation, no services are planned and the family requests privacy. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the 3rd floor skilled nurses unit at Northwest Florida Community Hospital, all employees including housekeeping where she worked for 13 years at the old hospital location and Covenant Hospice who provided extra comfort since February 19th of this year. If you would like to leave a memoriam to the preceding earth angels or to First Baptist Church  illuminating anxiety and depression, thank you. Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements.

 

 

 

Zachary Alan Ray Harris, Zac, to those of us who loved him, left this world to live with Jesus on June 13, 2010. Zac was born on October 14, 1987 at Flower’s Hospital. Zac graduated Chipley High School with honors and went on to complete his associates degree from Chipola College . Zac was currently enrolled at Chipola College and had the plan to transfer to F.S.U. Zac was an avid football player and F.S.U fan. Zac played football throughout his life and was a fierce competitor and accomplished player. Zac has many friends and family he leaves behind.

     Zac lived at Orange Hill with his mother, Donna Jo Kent, his sister Amber Harris Issacs, and his only niece Allanah Ray. Zac nick named Allanah “Chuckie” and that is all he ever called her by. Zac’s maternal grandparents are Brady and Naoma Foran and the late Donald Ray Kent. Zac’s father Alan along with his stepmother Linda lived in Tallahassee. Zac has four stepbrothers, Japeth, Jared, Joey, and Josh Baker. Zac’s paternal grandparents are the late Thomas Zachary and Faye Harris. Zac has many special friends whom he loves and always thought the world of. Zac was a special child who grew up into a wonderful, smart, handsome man. Zac’s dry wit was always a source of joy to those he was around. Zac had a bigger than life personality and although he is at peace now, there will never another son, brother, uncle or grandchild who could ever be missed any deeper. Rest in peace our sweet, smart, beautiful child, look down upon us and smile, we will see you soon. Godspeed.

     The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 16th from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel.

     Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 17 at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road. Interment will follow in New Orange Baptist Church Cemetery. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangement. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.  

 

 

Charley Earnest Hicks, Sr., age 74 of Chipley, passed away Monday, June 14th, 2010 in the Northwest Florida Community Hospital. A native of Geneva, Alabama, he had been a resident of Chipley for the past 23 years, coming from West Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Hicks was a retired plaster worker, a member of the Bricklayers Union #1 and was of Baptist Faith.

    Survivors include his wife of 51 years; Thora Lee Hicks of Chipley, two Sons; Carnelious Kelly of Virginia and Charley Hicks Jr. of Williston, Fla., one Daughter; Mary Earnestine Adams of Chipley, two Brothers; Dewey Hicks of Chipley and Hubert Hicks of Georgia, three Sisters: Clarenda Bowls of Southport, Fla., Tera White of Panama City, Florida and Flora Hicks of Graceville, Fla., eight Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren.

     The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 18th, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road, with Harry Barton officiating. Interment will follow in Wachob-Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

Carl George Hull, 72 of Vernon passed from this life June 15, 2010 at his residence.

     Carl was born August 29, 1937 in Sandpoint, Idaho to George and Gladys Hull. He had lived in Vernon since 2000 coming from Clarksville, Fl.  He was of the Baptist faith.

     He was preceded in death by his parents; step son Chuck Bauscher and sister Janice Hull.

     He is survived by his wife Margie Hull of Vernon; daughter Debi Frazier of Idaho; step son Rick Bauscher of Tennessee; step daughter Lisa Strickland of Wewahitchka, Fl; three brothers Frank Hull of Orlando, Fl., Don and Larry Hull of Idaho; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

     Memorialization will be by cremation with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

Mr. James Elton Rogers, age 60, of Bonifay, Florida passed away June 14, 2010 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama.  He was born April 17, 1950 in Holmes County Florida to the late Clyde Smithson and Sarah Elizabeth French Rogers. 

     In addition to his parents, Mr. Rogers is preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Pitts and Loys Phillips; one brother, Lonnie Rogers; father-in-law, Richard Webber; sister-in-law, Laura Webber. 

     Mr. Rogers is survived by his wife, Brenda Susan Huttoe Rogers of Bonifay, FL; a son, Gerald Rogers and fiancée, Jessica Hughes of Caryville, FL; two brothers, Leamon Rogers and wife, Ethel of Bonifay, FL and Frank Rogers and wife, Elaine of Bonifay, FL; two sisters, Helen Mancill and husband, Gerald of Bonifay, FL  and Margaret Harris and husband, Melvin of Bonifay, FL; a devoted and loving mother-in-law, Hazel Webber of Bonifay, FL; a host of nieces and nephews and valued friends. 

     Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at Union Pentecostal Church with Rev. Michael Goodson officiating.  Interment will follow in Sellers Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

 

Rosetta Briggs, 93, of Bonifay, Florida, passed away on June 13, 2010 in the Bonifay Nursing & Rehab Center.  She was a native of Holmes County and was of the Baptist Faith.  She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, serving in many capacities.

      Graveside services and interment will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Bonifay Cemetery with the Rev. Henry Taylor officiating and Cooper Funeral Home directing.

       Survivors include her sons:  Roland Briggs, jr. (Betty) of McKinney, Texas, John W. Briggs (Doris) of Reston, Virginia, and Robert D. Briggs of Los Angeles, California; daughter:  Mae Hill-Briggs of Bonifay, Florida; grandchildren:  Lisa and Tim Bronson, and Tiffani Briggs; one great-grandchild:  Shantui Bronson; along with other relatives and friends.

 

 

Ms. Florine Leavins Mixon, age 88, of Bonifay, Florida passed away June 12, 2010 at her home.  She was born March 30, 1922 in Bonifay, Florida to the late Lige and Heddie Williams Leavins. 

     In addition to her parents, Ms. Mixon is preceded in death by her husband, Alex Mixon; son, Ralph Mixon; grandsons, Gerald Ray Mixon and Tracy Mixon; several brothers and sisters. 

    She is survived by six sons, Elmer Mixon and wife, Joan of Donalsonville, GA, Delmer Mixon and wife, Diane of Esto, FL, Edward Mixon and wife, Delia of Bonifay, FL, Royce Mixon and wife, Gale of Bonifay, FL, Delbert Mixon and wife, Marilynn of Bonifay, FL, Roy Lee Mixon of Bonifay, FL; three daughters, Ellen Carnley and husband, Maxi of Esto, FL, Helen Gibson and husband, Edward of Graceville, FL, Corene Ratliff and husband, Ronald of Bonifay, FL; 100 plus grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. 

     Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Monday, June 14, 2010 at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Steve Boroughs officiating.  Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

Aleisha Dawn Tipper, 37 of Cottondale went home to be with the Lord on June 9, 2010 at her residence.  Dawn was born July 18, 1972 in Dothan, Ala. She was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Chipley High School class of 1990.

     She was preceded in death by a sister Laura Lynn Tipper, maternal grandparents Hillary and Mamie Obert and paternal grandparents Earl and Collie Tipper.

     She is survived by her father Leonard Tipper of Cottondale, Fl; mother and step father Betty Branham (Harold)  of Chipley, Fl; step sister Tina Jernigan (Eddie) of Chipley, Fl; step brother Scott Branham (Jennifer) of San Antonio, TX; “Granny” Edna Odom; four special aunts: Angie Dixon, Inell Cutchins(Charles), Dessie Franklin (Bill) and Doris Harrell (Ronnie); a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

     Funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday June13, 2010 at Sapp Holiness Church with the Revs. Phillip Gainer and Danny Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Hill cemetery with Obert Funeral Home Chipley, Fl directing.

     Family will receive friends 6-8PM Saturday June 12, 2010 at Sapp Holiness Church.

 

 

 

Mr. William Andrew Leavins, age 76, of Ponce de Leon, Florida passed away June 9, 2010 at West Florida Hospital in Pensacola, Florida.  He was born July 9, 1933 in Holmes County Florida to the late Andrew Jackson Leavins, Jr. and Hazel Lorean Padgett Leavins. 

     In addition to his parents, Mr. Leavins is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Leavins; one brother, Frank Holley; step-father, Dan Holley.         

     Mr. Leavins is survived by two sons, Raymond Leavins and wife, Joan of Ponce de Leon, FL and Ryan Leavins and wife, Kelly of Ponce de Leon, FL; three daughters, Wilma Scott and husband, Gary of Ponce de Leon, FL, Wanda Brown and husband, David of Ponce de Leon, FL, Linda Mahan of Sunny Hills, FL; one brother, Charles Holley of Belle Glade, FL; three sisters, Matilda Moon of Ponce de Leon, FL, Melbalene Porter of Ponce de Leon, FL, Hazel Harcus of Westville, FL; 11 grandchildren, Junior, Angela, Kevin, Kelly, Wendy, Dustin, Daydra, Brason, August, Ryder, Christian; 5 great-grandchildren. 

     Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Old Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Cemetery with Rev. Gary Scott officiating.  Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.  Memorial contributions may be given to the Holmes County Historical Society.

 

 

Rev. Lenor Muriel Register, age 90, of Vernon, Florida passed away June 8, 2010 at Washington Rehab and Nursing Center in Chipley, Florida.  She was born December 7, 1919 in Vernon, Florida to the late Samuel Barton and Jenny Bea Henderson Reno.  In addition to her parents, Rev. Register is preceded in death by her husband, Lehman Register and a son, Joseph Nevil Register.  She is survived by a son, Coleman Register and wife, Diann of Vernon, FL; three grandchildren, Dennis Register and wife, Sally; Scott Register and wife, Kim; Joey Register and wife, Melissa; 6 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Vernon Evangelistic Church with Rev. Keith Mashburn officiating.  Internment will follow in the Ebenezer Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

Mr. Jessie Edwards, 91 of Vernon, passed away June 7, 2010 in the Bonifay Rehabilitative & Nursing Center.  He was a native of Washington County and was of the Baptist faith.

      Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 12th at St. Luke A.M.E. Church in Vernon, with Minister E.T. Mike and Elder John O. Brown officiating.  The Rev. Reba Sorey, Pastor. Burial will follow in the St. Luke Memorial Garden Cemetery in Vernon with The Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley directing.

       Survivors include a son:  Thomas Edwards (Pearlie); daughter, Catherine Potter, all of Ebro, Florida; grandson Kenneth Edwards (Carol) with whom he raised and many other relatives and friends.

       The remains will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.

 

 

 

Robert Benjamin Holland Jr., 65 of Westville died June 6, 2010 in the VA hospital in Biloxi, Ms.

Ben was born March 1, 1945 in Dothan Alabama, the second of three sons of Mae Gainer Holland and Robert B. Holland of Chipley.

Ben attended schools in Washington County and graduated from Chipley High School with the class of 1963. He served in the U.S. Army attaining rank of Captains. He was a combat Veteran of the Vietnam conflict.

     Ben was preceded in death by his parents.

     He is survived by his wife, Willie Stokes Holland of Westville, Fl., Sons, Robert and John Holland of Chipley, John William Holland of Daphne, Al.; Two brothers, Bill Holland and wife Nancy of Molino, Fl., Pat Holland and wife Valerie of Jasper, Al.; granddaughters Jeana, Ansley, and Jennifer Holland; grandsons Chandler and Adrian Holland; stepchildren, Sharon Simpson of Westville, Gloria Klinefelter of Pennsylvania,  Christopher Lucas of Tennessee; step grandchildren , Bobby Joe, Amanda, Matthew, Christopher, Aliaca, Timothy, Mary , and Thomas.

     Funeral services will be held 11AM Friday June 11, 2010 at Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev.  Tim Owen officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery with Obert Funeral Home of  Chipley directing.

     Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

 

 

 

 

Wilwes Franklin Vaughn, 23 of Caryville went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2010 at his residence.  He was born December 22, 1986 in Plantation, Florida to W. F and Kathee Vaughn. He had lived in Caryville since 2001 coming from West Virginia. He was a 2005 graduate of Vernon High School and a member of Calvary Hill Pentecostal Church.

     He was preceded in death by his grandparents: George Franklin “Pete” and Mildred Ellen Cook Vaughn and Kennith Lee and Julia Ann Holstein.

     He is survived by his parents; two brothers: Kennith “Kenny” Vaughn of Caryville and William Jason Vaughn of Broward County Fl. Several aunts, uncles and two nieces.

     Funeral services will be held 10AM Thursday June 10, 2010 at Calvary Hill Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Tim Bush officiating. Burial will follow in St. Johns Cemetery in Bonifay with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley directing.

 

 

 

Gene Charles Shults, Sr., age 80 of Sunny Hills, Fla., passed away Saturday, June 5th, 2010 in the Bay Medical Center. Mr. Shults was born March 22, 1930 in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Nathan and Florence (Bush) Shults. He was a retired physicist, a systems engineer with I.B.M. and was a published author. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in Korea and was of Christian Faith. He had been a resident of Sunny Hills since 1993, coming from Outer Banks, North Carolina.

     Survivors include his wife; Carol Shults of Sunny Hills, four Sons: Cdr. Eugene Charles Shults, Jr. of Ambler, Pennsylvania, Mark Nathan Shults of Mustang, Ok., Eric Michael Shults of Somerset, Kentucky and Christopher Thomas Shults of Atlanta, Ga., four Daughters; Patricia Ann Shultz of Sunny Hills, Doreen Carol Vescelius of St. Paul Minnesota, Kimberly Diane Kearney of Allentown, Pa. and Jeanie Elilzabeth Shults of Panama City Beach, Florida, one Sister; Mary Theresa Lis of Atlanta, Ga., a Brother-in-Law; Clayton Saaracen of Naples, Fla., thirteen Grandchildren and three Great Grandchildren.

     The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, June 8th, 2010 from 5 to 7 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel.

     Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 9th at 10 A.M. in the Chapel of Brown Funeral Home, Main Street . Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Sunnyhills with military honors.

     Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

Michael Steven Hawk, age 53 of Springfield, Florida, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010 in the Gulf Coast Medical Center. Born, August 23rd, 1956 in Panama City to William E. and Ruth (Anderson) Hawk, he was a welder and a U.S. Army veteran.

     Survivors include his Parents; William E. and Ruth Hawk of Goose Creek, South Carolina; his wife; Hope Ann (Cole) Hawk of Panama City, two Sons; Thomas Donald Hawk and Sean Michael Hawk both of Pensacola, Fl. and one sister: Linda Carpenter of Goose Creek, South Carolina.

     Memorial services will be held Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel in Chipley with the Rev. Phillip Gainer and Rev. Gene Carpenter officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services. Memorialization will be by cremation.

     In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Emerald Coast Hospice, 107 West 19th Street, Panama City, Fl. 32405.

     Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

Ms. Edna Ruth Jones, age 86, of Bonifay, Florida passed away June 5, 2010 at Joyce White Adult Care in Bonifay, FL.  She was born July 17, 1923 in Westville, FL to the late Willie Turner and Etna White Sheffield. 

     In addition to her parents, Ms. Jones is preceded in death by her husband, Ben Jones; a son, Mack Jones; a brother, Perry Sheffield; two sisters, Ollie Smith and Jewell Andrews. 

     She is survived by her two sons, Jack Jones and wife, Flynn of Westville, FL and Jerry Jones and wife, Cecilia of Santa Rosa Beach, FL; a daughter, Patricia Polston and husband, Lomax of Westville, FL; 12 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. 

     Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Reedy Assembly of God Church with Rev. Rodd Jones and Rev. Kenneth Bradley officiating.  Internment will follow in the Reedy Assembly of God Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

 

Mr. Ralph O’Dell Slaughter, age 67, of Ponce de Leon, Florida passed away June 4, 2010 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay,  Florida.  He was born February 18, 1943 in Westville, Florida to the late Alcus and Myrtle Harrison Slaughter.  He is survived by his daughter, Lena Leavins and husband, Raymond of Ponce de Leon, FL; a brother, William Slaughter of Westville, FL; three sisters, Margaret Mixon of Wetsville, FL, Marie Harrell of Westville, FL, Flossie Holmes of Panama City, FL; 1 Grandchild.  Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday, June 7, 2010 at Pleasant Ridge Church Cemetery with Rev. Gary Scott officiating.  Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Mr. James C. ‘Jake’ Marell, age 84, of Bonifay, Florida passed away June 5, 2010 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, AL.  He was born October 2, 1925 in Holmes County Florida. 

     He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Daisy Love Clark Marell; wives, Lenora Marell and Amanda Johnson; brothers, Arlee Marell and Deward Marell; sister, June Eubanks. 

     Mr. Marell is survived by a son, Roger Marell and wife, Letha of Bonifay, FL; a daughter, Wanda Langford of Bonifay, FL; a brother, William Marell and wife, Jean of Lake Wales, FL; step-children, Mitch Johnson and wife, Barbara of Bonifay, FL and Kathy Dozier and husband, Bill of New Hope, FL; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren. 

     Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Monday, June 7, 2010 at Peel Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in the Bonifay City Cemetery.  Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL in charge of arrangements. 

 

 

Victoria Dedinas,  88, of Sunny Hills passed from this life on June 5, 2010 at her residence.  She was born in Kybartai, Lithuania to Juozas and Sofia  Zubrickas. She had lived in Sunny Hills since 1980 coming from New York City. She was member of St. Theresa  Catholic Church, the St. Theresa Lithuanian Choir and the Lithuanian American Organization.  

      She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony Dedinas, son Stanley Dedinas and brother Vitas Zubrickas.

     She is survived by a son Vitas Dedinas of Sunny Hills; brother Zinas Zubrickas of Lithuania; two grandchildren: Leonard Steven Dedinas(Lindsey) of Fort hood, TX.  and Adam “Matt” Dedinas of Panama City, Fl; great grandchild Braeden Dedinas of Panama City, Fl.

     Funeral service will be held 11AM Wednesday June 9, 2010 at St. Theresa Catholic Church with the Msgr. Francis Sczckutowicz officiating.      Burial will follow in Calvary cemetery with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley directing.

     Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

 

 

Sarita Latrell Jett, 52 of Chipley, Florida, passed away May 29, 2010 in the Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley.  She was a native and life long resident of Washington County and of the Baptist Faith.  She was a graduate of Chipley High School Class of 1975.  She attended Pensacola Junior College and was one of the assistant managers of KFY in Chipley for more than 10 years.

        Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 5th at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Chipley, with the Rev. Price Wilson and the Rev. Cleve Wedderburn officiating.  Interment will follow in the Northside Cemetery in Chipley with Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley directing.

        Survivors include her Mother, Marvis Jett; Companion, Robert Merriel; Son, Jacques Jett; Sisters, Karen Rhynes, all of Chipley; Wetonia Hinson, (Prince), Gainesville, Florida; Brother, Jacques Jett of Tampa, Florida; Aunt Betty Weston, Newark, N.J.; and many other relatives and friends.

         Visitation at Cooper Funeral Home will be at 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Friday in the Cooper Funeral Home Chapel.  The body will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.

 

 

Jeannette Ann Mahometa, age 90, of Chipley passed away May 27, 2010 at Washington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Chipley, Florida.  She was born June 26, 1919 in Chicago Illinois to John and Helen Bogusy Malek. 

     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Mahometa. 

     She was survived by three daughters: Sharon Rothbauer of Hoffman Estates, Illinois; Linda MacLellan of Sunny Hills, Florida; and Carol Echevarria and her husband Jose of Sunny Hills; one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. 

     Memorialization was by cremation with Peel Funeral Home, Bonifay in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Mr. Charles Wintson Cosson, age 39, of Caryville, Florida passed away May 26, 2010 at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee, Florida.  He was born December 22, 1970 in Brewton, Alabama. 

     He is preceded in death by his father, William Benjamin Cosson, father-in-law, Rusty Pettingill and grandparents. 

     Mr. Cosson is survived by his wife, Trina Lee Cosson of Caryville, FL; four sons, Jeremiah ‘J.C.’ Cosson, Payton Cosson, Jericho ‘Eli’ Cosson, Grayson Cosson all of Caryville, FL; two daughters, Nicole Cosson and Jennifer Cosson both of Caryville, FL; mother, Barbara Thomas Cosson of Westville, FL; one brother, James Cosson and wife, Mary of Westville, FL; one sister, Irene Griggs and husband, John ‘Tater’ of Ponce de Leon, FL; mother-in-law, Betty Lou Pettingill of Caryville, FL; father-in-law, Jimmy Conner and wife, Sandi; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. 

     Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, May 30, 2010 at Gritney Baptist Church with Rev. Rodd Jones and Rev. Carl Gay, Jr. officiating.  Interment will follow in the Caryville City Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

Kyle Logan Bartram, 15, of Chipley, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010 in Chipley. He was born January 25, 1995 in Jacksonville, Florida to John and Pamela (Adams) Bartram. Kyle was a student at Vernon High School. He was of the Catholic Faith. He was survived by his parents, one brother; Eric (Cameron) Bartram, and grandparents; Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Grady.

     Memorial Services will be held 6:00 P.M. Friday, May 28, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Kelly officiating.       Memorialization will be by cremation. Brown Funeral Home in Chipley is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.    

 

 

Iva Lou Curry, age 90, of Bonifay passed away May 26, 2010 at her residence in the Pittman Community in northern Holmes County. She was born January 16, 1920 to Joseph Dupree and Eula James Retherford Sowell in Bonifay.

     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Aubra Curry; five brothers, George, Malcom, Johnny, Bud, and Earl Sowell; one sister, Edna Smith; and two grandsons, Scotty and Shannon Curry. 

     She was survived by four sons and their wives, Ronnie Curry and Sharon of Bonifay; Joe Curry and Gloyce of Westville, Fla., Dennis Curry and Shelby of Bonifay, and Danny Curry and Maureen of Bonifay; one daughter and her husband, Marcille Lewis and Jerome of Grand Ridge, Fla.; one sister, Louvern Brown of Bonifay; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. 

     Funeral services will be held May 28, 2010 Friday 10:00 AM East Pittman Free Will Baptist Church and Cemetery.  The reverends Donald Gainey, Gary Taylor and Ike Steverson will officiate with Peel Funeral Home directing.  Visitation will be held at East Pittman Baptist Church Thursday 6-8 PM May 27, 2010.

 

 

Alvie Eugene Pippin, age 70, of Bonifay, passed away May 22, 2010 at his residence.  He was born February 20, 1940 to the late Alvie Alto  and Verbie Lee Branton Pippin in Callahan, Fla.  He was survived by his wife, Shirley Margaret Steverson Pippin of Bonifay; four sons and their wives: Mike Pippin and Angela of Bonifay, Jeff Pippin and Kim of Omega, Ga., Kevin Pippin and Marilyn of Naples, Fla., and Paul Pippin and Donna of Graceville, Fla.; one daughter and her husband: Debbie Richards and Brad of Rehobeth, Ala.; one brother, Royce Pippin of Bonifay; four sisters: Margery Pettis of Chipley, Fla., Carol Finnell of Cleveland, Tenn., Betty Lloyd of Samson, Ala. and Helen Hamm of Crawfordville, Fla.; 15 Grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held May 27, 2010 Thursday 11:00 AM at Little Rock Assembly of God with interment in the church cemetery.  The reverends Ike Steverson and Ben Peters will officiate with Peel Funeral Home directing.

 

 

Mary Kathryn Davis, age 72, passed away May 18, 2010 in Perry, Fla.  She was born April 28, 1938 to the late Carris Edwin and Lillie Beatrice Slay Stevens in Chipley, Fla. 

     She was survived by two sons: DeWayne Brown and his wife Lynn of Bonifay, Fla. and Dan Brown of Hartford, Ala.; three daughters: Sharon Williams and her husband Gary of Mayo, Fla., Debbie Clemmons and her husband Kenneth of Winter Haven, Fla., and Cynthia Brown of Palm Coast; two brothers: Eddie Stevens of Bonifay and Howard Stevens of Nashville, Tenn.; one sister, Clara Llewellyn of Arlington, Tex.; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

     Funeral Services were held May 23, 2010 Sunday 2:00 PM at Union Hill Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery in Holmes County Florida.  Rev. Maurice R. Jenkins officiated with Peel Funeral Home directing.  

 

 

Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Glenn Creamer, age 52, of Bonifay, passed away May 19, 2010 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay. 

     Memorialization by cremation  followed a memorial service May 21, 2010 at First Baptist Church, Bonifay with Rev. Jeep Sullivan and Rev. Shelly Chandler officiating.

     He was preceded in death by his parents John William & Frances Coburn Creamer. 

     He was survived by three sisters: Connie Moore of Bonifay, Nancy Diane Miller and Barbara Jean Dalon of Georgia;  three brothers: Terry Wade Creamer, John Larry Creamer  and Doanld Wayne Creamer all of Georgia.

      Peel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

Cupidean Norwood, age 86 of Chipley, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010, in the Washington County Convalescent Center. Mrs. Norwood was born October 28, 1923 in Coffee County, Alabama to the late Ivey and Susie (Langford) Smith. She had been a resident of Chipley since 1961 coming from Graceville. She was a homemaker and was of Protestant Faith. Survivors include several nieces and nephews.       

     Memorialization will be by cremation.

     Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

Shirley Jean (Kirkland) Richardson, age 54 of Wausau, passed away Monday, May 17th, 2010, at her home. Mrs. Richardson was born June 27, 1955 in Panama City, Florida to Alver and Cornelia (Davis) Kirkland. She had been a resident here most of her life and was a homemaker and of Holiness faith. Other than her Parents, she is pre-deceased by her husband; David Gene Richardson, a brother; Roger Kirkland and a sister; Suzie White.

     Survivors include one Son; Jeffrey Anderson of Southport, Fla. one Daughter; Ashley April Register of Wausau, Fla., five Brothers; Joby Kirkland and wife Frances of West Bay, Jerome Kirkland and wife Gladys of West Bay, Rex Kirkland and wife Shirley of Panama City Beach, Mitchell Kirkland and wife Merlene of West Bay and Johnny Kirkland and wife Patricia of West Bay, four sisters; Erline Hall of Wewahitchka, Ann Byers and husband Jimmy of Memphis, Tenn., Hope Phillips of Panama City Beach, Joan Singletary and husband Dalton of Crystal Lake, Fla. and two Grandchildren; Blake Evan Register and Noah Elisha Anderson.

     The family will receive friends Monday, May 24, 2010 from 5 to 7 P.M. at the West Bay Community Holiness Church, Hwy 388 in West Bay. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 25, at 10 A.M. in the West Bay Community Holiness Church with the Rev. Wesley Hall and Rev. Joby Kirkland officiating. Interment will follow in Wausau Memorial Gardens with Brown Funeral in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Gladys Irene Eldridge, age 84, of Westville, Florida passed away May 18, 2010 at her home.  She was born April 15, 1926 in Hacoda, Alabama to the late Eddie and Allis Ward Lawrence.  Mrs. Eldridge is survived by her husband, Daniel Delois Eldridge of Westville, FL; a daughter, Bettie Louis Gilmore and husband, Gaston of Geneva, AL; two sons, Freddy Eldridge and wife, Ada of Ponce de Leon, FL and L.D. Eldridge of Westville, FL; a sister, Mary Nell Odom and husband, Alton of Geneva, AL; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.  Services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Peel Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Dale Hagan officiating.  Interment will follow in the Hickory Hill Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing. Serving as pallbearers will be Jerry Eldridge, Keith Eldridge, Brandon Eldridge, Brady Gilmore, Gaston Gilmore and Charlie Tate.

 

 

 

Nora Jane Brock, age 64, of Vernon, Fla. passed away May 15, 2010 in Pensacola, Fla. She was born in February 15, 1946 to John William and Leah Martin Wilson in Chipley, Florida.  She was a retired Vernon school teacher in the Washington County School District. 

     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Theodore Wilson and brother-in-law, George Green. 

     She was survived by her husband, Charles Edward Brock of Vernon; three sons: Joey Brock and his wife, Pam of Vernon, Eddie Brock and his wife, Debbie of Vernon, Tommy Brock and his wife, Sally of Chipley; one daughter, Melissa Whitson and her husband, Kent of Chipley; two brothers; Frank Wilson and his wife, Sue, and Wesley Wilson and his wife, Celleste  all of Thomasville, Ga.; two sisters, Phyllis Brittle and her husband, Park of Tallahassee, Fla. and Margaret Green of High Springs, Fla.;  11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

     Funeral services will be held May 18, 2010, Tuesday 10:00 AM at Vernon Evangelistic Church with burial to follow in Ebenezer Church Cemetery.

     The reverends Alan English and Alcus Brock will officiate.  Visitation with family and friends will be held at Vernon Evangelistic Church 6-8 PM on Monday May 17, 2010.  Peel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  

 

 

 

 

Ms. Tina Jo Holley, age 48, of Ebro, Florida passed away May 14, 2010 at her residence.  She was born May 11, 1962 in Panama City, FL.

      She is preceded in death by a son, Jason Payne. 

      Ms. Holley is survived by her mother, Yvette Strickland Holley; father, Leamon Holley; daughter, Tiffany Bennett and husband, John; 3 grandchildren, Jayden Bennett, Gage Bennett, Meadow Rain; two brothers, Geroame Holley and Jamie Holley and wife, Ronda all of Ebro, FL; several nieces and nephews. 

      Memorial services will be 6:00 PM Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Ebro Community Center.  Peel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 

 

 

 

 

Willie Ray Jr. Corbin, age 46 of Graceville, passed away Monday, May 10th, 2010 at his home. He was born December 30th, 1963 in Chipley to Billy Ray and Wanda (Smith) Corbin.

     Mr. Corbin had been a resident of Graceville for the past three years, coming from Chipley. He was a self-employed restaurant operator, a life-time member of the National Rifle Association and was of Pentecostal Holiness faith.

     He is predeceased by a Son; Jessie Ray Corbin.

     Survivors include his Parents: Billy Ray and Wanda Corbin of Chipley; his wife: Wendy Corbin of Graceville; two Sons: Justin James Corbin of Chipley and Kyle Rayler Corbin of Graceville; one Daughter: Gabrielle Rannee Corbin of Lancaster, S.C.; one Brother: Scotty Corbin and wife Hope of Vernon; three Sisters:  Carolyn Corbin of Chipley, Teresa Downs and husband Beryl of Chipley and Lisa Davidson and husband Phillip of Chipley.

    The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 12, 2010 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 13th, at 2:00 P.M. in the Calvary Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church in Vernon with the Rev. Tim Bush officiating. Interment will follow in Sapp Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home directing. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Lillie Belle Meeks, age 83 of Cottondale, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010 in the Southeast Regional Medical Center in Dothan.

     Mrs. Meeks was born February 11, 1927 in Cottondale to the late Emanuel David and Annie Lee (Morris) Taylor, she was a life-long resident of Cottondale, a former cashier for Piggly Wiggly Grocery and a member of the Piney Grove Baptist Church in Cottondale. 

     In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband; Lambert Meeks.

     Survivors include one Daughter; Ermma Fillingim and her husband Bill of Milton, Fla., one Brother; Farrell Taylor and his wife Jolene of Cottondale, one Sister; Lee Taylor, a Granddaughter Ashley Cummings and her husband Stephen and a Great Granddaughter; Mackenzie Cummings.

     The family will receive friends Thursday evening, May 13th from 5 to 7 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel.

      Funeral services will be held Friday, May 14th, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. in the Piney Grove Baptist Church in Cottondale with the Rev. Richard Elligson officiating. Interment will follow in Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

      Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

Lillian (Lil) Wheaton of Sunny Hills, passed away Friday, May 07, 2010 in the Northwest Florida Community in Chipley. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, she had been a resident of Sunny Hills since 1973. She was a charter member of the First Baptist Church in Sunny Hills and a retired administrative Assistant for the Deltona Corporation.

     Survivors include two Sons; Larry Smith of Sunny Hills and George T. Smith of Jessup, Maryland, four Grandchildren and two Great Grandchildren.

     Memorial Services will be held Thursday, May 13th, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. in the Sunny Hills Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Swingle officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services. Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Bunyan D. Hammock, age 90 of Sunny Hills, passed away Sunday, May 9th, 2010 in the Bay Medical Center. Mr. Hammock was born June 18, 1919 in Houston County, Alabama to Emmett A. and Mary Bertha (Strickland) Hammock. He had been a resident here most of his life, he was a farmer and member of the Spirit of Holiness Church in Sunny Hills.

      In addition to his parents, he is pre-deceased by a Son; Daniel Hammock.

     Survivors include his wife of 63 years; Carleen Hammock of Sunny Hills, four Sons: Dwain D. Hammock of Sunny Hills, Emmett A. Hammock of Sunny Hills, David B. Hammock of Sunny Hills, and Paul B. Hammock of Sunny Hills, two Daughters; Catherine E. Crick of Adairsville, Ga., and Zondria L. Hammock of Sunny Hills, twenty-two Grandchildren and thirty seven Great Grandchildren.

     The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Spirit of Holiness Church in Sunny Hills, funeral services will be held Thursday, May 13th, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. in the Spirit Of Holiness Church in Sunny Hills with the Rev. Winford D. King officiating. Interment will follow in Hammock Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home of Chipley in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Jeanette Gandy, 80, of Chipley, Florida passed from this life on Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Washington Rhab. and Nursing Center in Chipley, Florida.  Mrs. Gandy was born on February 15, 1930 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, to Ira and Edna (Gainey) Henderson. She had resided in Chipley, Florida since 1961 coming from DeFuniak Springs, Florida. She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of the  First Baptist Church in Chipley, Florida.

            Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at the First Baptist Church, Chipley, Florida with the Rev. Michael Orr officiating. Interment will follow in the Southwide Baptist Church Cemetery in DeFuniak Springs, Florida with Brown Funeral Home Directing.

            The Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. on Monday, May 10, 2010 at the First Baptist Church, Chipley,Florida. 

            She is preceded in death by her Parents and also One Brother Lynn Henderson, Two Sisters Willie Dee Cuchens and Wilma Cuchens. Survivors include her husband Wallace C. Gandy, Chipley, Florida. Two Sons  Royce Clifton and wife Nancy Gandy, St. Augustine, Florida and Tony Wallace Gandy and Carol Bailey, Ocala, Florida.Three Sisters: Maveen Bruner, Caryville, Florida, Anneice and husband Ava Baker, Choctaw Beach, Florida and Carolyn Austin, Smyrna, Georgia. Three Grandchildren Ryan Clifton and wife Tracy Gandy, Kristen Gandy and Carson Gandy.

              Family and friends may sign the online registry at www.brownfh.net

 

 

 

 

Ronnel E. Pippin went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 7, 2010.  He was born March 18, 1944, in Chipley and lived in Bay County for 38 years before moving to Wausau in 2002.  He was a member of the Grace Assembly of God Church in Chipley.

 Ronnel loved to fish, work in his garden and in his yard.  He was a supportive and loving husband, a devoted father to his children and grandchildren.  Those who knew Ronnel will long remember his caring, and selfless devotion to his family and friends, his deep love of nature and compassionate spirit.  He was a retired electrician from the Paper Mill, Smurfit-Sone Container Corp. in Panama City where he worked for 38 years.

       He was preceded in death by his father R.E. Pippin; first wife, Patsy Pippin; and son, Wesley Pippin.

       He was survived by his mother, Elousie Pippin of Graceville; sister, Mary Pippin of Bascom; wife of 28 years, Penny L. Pippin of Wausau; son, Ronnie L. Pippin and wife Cristina, of Yelm, Washington; son, Reed D. Pippin of Panama City; stepson, John Zemlin III and wife Jennifer of Lawton, Oklahoma; and stepdaughter, Stephanie Jowers and husband Jason of Panama City; eight grandchildren, Christopher Zemlin, Caitln Jowers, Gary Pippin, Noah Zemlin, Daniel Jowers, Sarah Pippin, David Pippin and Dylan Zemlin.

        Pallbearers will be cousins, Gerald Worley, Dale Worley, Gene Worley, Craig Pippin, Kyle Pippin, Kenneth Pippin, Earl Pettis, Dwayne Pippin and Roy Charles Pippin.

        The family will receive family and friends at Grace Assembly of God in Chipley from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2010. 

        Funeral services will be at the Grace Assembly of God in Chipley at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 with Pastors Dallas Pettis, T.A. Green and Donnie Jackson officiating.  Interment will be at Marvin Chapel Cemetery in Graceville.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Emerald Coast Hospice Care.

        

 

 

 

Ralph Woodrow White, 67 born April 15, 1943 in Columbus, GA. passed away Thursday May 6, 2010 in Marianna, Fl,. Ralph had been a long time resident of the Marianna area since 1948. He was a 1961 graduate of Marianna High School. He was larger than life and mostly known by the nickname “Possum Trot”. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

          He was preceded in death by his parents W.H. and Lecil Louise White, brother William Gerald “Billy” White, niece Star Daniels Gilbert and son Shelton Lee White.

          He is survived by a son Ralph White of Orange Park, Fl.; 2 daughters: Lisa Ivey and Tina Fuller both of Panama City, Fl.; Long time companion  JoAnn Callais; 5 grandchildren; sister: Barbara Daniels and husband Paul of Chipley.; two nieces Talitha Douglas and Tiffany Worthington as well as many friends.

          Funeral services will be held 2PM Monday May 10, 2010 at James and Sikes Maddox Chapel. Burial will follow in Possum Trot cemetery with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley directing.

          Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at Maddox Chapel.

          Obert Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

 

S. Bryan Register  83, of Chipley went home to be Lord on May 4, 2010 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital.

     Bryan was born June 8, 1926 in DeFuniak Springs, Fl. to Stephen Herman and Rosa Pearl (Teston) Register. He was a graduate of Washington County High School in 1945. He worked odd and end jobs until he got a job with the Pensacola News-Journal delivering newspapers in 1948. He delivered news papers in Chipley from 1948 until 1972. He was the Washington County Supervisor of Elections from 1953 until 1960. He bought the greyhound bus station plus a gas station 1972.He sold gas and operated the bus station until 2000 when he retired. He was also a member of Grace Assembly of God Church and attended Blue Lake Baptist Church on occasions.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 53 years Evelena Tew Register, and grandson Neal Herman Register.

     He is survived by three sons: Stephen Bryan Register Jr. and wife Ella of Chipley , Thomas Greely Register of Jacksonville, Fl., Mark Allen Register and wife Cathy of Bonifay; daughter  Oreva Latima Lessard and husband Patrick  of Pace, Fl.; grandchildren: Casey Johns (Tommy), Beth Register, Stephen Register, Brittany McKinney, Rob Waterson(Yvette), Thomas Register, Andrew Register(Kindra), Patrick and Robert Lessard, Katrina Hinson(Jessee), Jason Guy(Tiffany) and Toni Register. Great grandchildren: Cooper, Faith, Ava, Hayden, Karson, Kyle, Zach, Jordan, Madyson, Rylee and Payton.

     Funeral services will be held 11AM Thursday May 6, 2010 at the Grace Assembly of God church with the Rev. Dallas Pettis and Rev. Tim Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood cemetery with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley directing.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Grace Assembly of God church.

Flowers are accepted or those wishing may make contributions to Grace Assembly of God church or to Covenant Hospice  4440 Lafayette Street Marianna, Fl 32446.

    The family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Lapuz for his guidance during this time. A special thank you to the nurses at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital for all your care for our father.  Also, a special thank you to the employees of the Washington County Nursing and Convalescent Center , who looked after our father for the past few years. You are very special people.

 

 

 

 

Estell Stiller, 96, of Wausau, Florida died Monday, May 3, 2010 at home. She was born September 15, 1913, to the late Charlie Rudd and Sara (Sapp) Rudd. She was a lifelong resident of Wausau, Homemaker, and a member of Wausau Assembly of God Church.

     She was preceded in death by two sons; Curtis L. Spence, Doyle Lee Spence, one step son; John W. Stiller, one daughter; Exa Shawley, one brother; Lloyd Rudd, four sisters; Lillian Park, Macy Harris, Roberta Prichard, and Naomi Gainer.

     She is survived by one son; Richard Thomas Stiller of San Antonio, Texas, three daughters; Lois Smith of Wausau, Fl., Yvonne Jones of Wausau, Fl., Marvell Tiller of Wausau, Fl., one step daughter; Merle Jones of Chipley, Fl., seventeen grandchildren, thirty-three great grandchildren, fourteen great-great grandchildren, five step grandchildren, and six step great grandchildren.

     Services will be held 10:00 A.M Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel with Reverend James Barwick and Reverend T.A. Greene officiating. Interment will follow at Wausau Memorial Garden Cemetery in Wausau. Brown Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.  

     The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, May 5, 2010 from 6 to 8:00P.M at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Covenant Hospice at 4440 Lafayette St., Marianna, Florida. 32446.

      Friends and family may sign the online registry at www.brownfh.net.          

 

 

 

 

Violet Zelda Rhodes, age 71 of Chipley, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010 at her home. She was born April 7, 1939 in Bonifay to the late Eddie and Elizabeth (Taylor) Usery of Chipley. Mrs. Rhodes was a life-long resident of Chipley, a homemaker and a member of the Grace & Glory Independent Church in Chipley.

     In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her Husband; Paul Rhodes and a Son; Henry DeWayne Rhodes. 

     Survivors include two Sons; Lamar and his wife Julie Rhodes of Ft. Myers, Fla. and their children,  Joelee, Shannon and Timothy Rhodes, Son; Allen and his wife Melissa Rhodes of Chipley and their children; John, Allen Jr. and Micola. Four Daughters; Carolyn and husband Richard Miller of Ashford, Ala. and their children; John Wayne, Justin and a deceased son Lloyd Jr., Daughter; Melinda Drummond of Chipley and son Patrick, Daughter; Wanda and husband Roy Beebe of Midland City, Ala., and children Roy Jr. and Ryan, Daughter; Pam and her husband Jesse Durrance of Graceville, Fla., and children; Kristi, Kaitlin, Sarah and Jesse Jr.,children of the late Son; DeWayne Rhodes and wife Ruthie; Mandy, Shawn, Ashley, Kayla and Michael, twenty-four Grandchildren and 21 Great Grandchildren. One Brother; Eugene Usery, three Sisters; Edna Pearl Chestnut, Edna Merle Pettis and Ruth Helen Thomas all of Chipley. 

     Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 5th at 2:30 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main St. Chapel with Rev. Debbie Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley. Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements.

     The family will receive friends at their home, 619 Pear St. Chipley. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Melvin Lee Kane, age 60 of Vernon, passed away Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 in the Northwest Florida Community Hospital. A native of Junction City, Kansas, he had been a resident of Vernon since 1999. Mr. Kane was a retired Staff Sergeant with the U. S. Air Force and a member of American Legion Post 356 in Lynn Haven.

     Survivors include his wife; Rose Marie Kane of Vernon, his Mother; Mabel Helen Kane of Junction City, Kansas, two Sons: Walter Raymond Kane of Destin, Fla. and Melvin Lee Kane Jr. of Junction City, Kansas, two Brothers; Steve Kane of Junction City, Kansas and Gene Kane of Phoenix, Arizona, three Sisters: Pat Hartung of Junction City, Christian Ryan of Junction City and Sharon Booker of Wichita, Kansas, one Step-Son; Mark F. Tharp of Panama City, Fla., three Step-Daughters; Latrel Mossburg of Fountain, Fla., Theresa Carrington of Panama City Beach and Deborah Hayes of Panama City Beach and ten Grandchildren.

 

  Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 6th, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main St. Chapel,  Chipley, with Rev. Bob Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Wachob-Forest Lawn Cemetery In Chipley with military honors at graveside. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening May 5th, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, Main St. Chapel.

     Those wishing to do so, may make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64105. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.  

 

 

 

 

Frances Turner Martin, 84, passed away on April 30, 2010.  She passed away at (her second home) Doctors Memorial Hospital, in Bonifay, after a long fight with cancer. 

     Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, May 03, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Bonifay with Rev. Jeep Sullivan and Rev. Steve Boroughs officiating. Interment will follow in the Bonifay City Cemetery.

     “Fran” was born June 23, 1925 in Bedford, Virginia to the late Henry and Vernie Turner.  She grew up there with a brother, John Turner, and three sisters Margaret Key, of Bedford, VA and the late Anne Gray and Nancy Reid.  She was married to the late Nelson Johnson from Bedford, VA and had her first son Nelson Johnson, Jr. Nelson (Bo) presently resides in Richmond, VA.  Frances then went on to complete Nurses Training at the University of Virginia in Charlottsville and graduated in 1955 with her RN degree.  On a brief visit back to Virginia, she met her present husband Otis Randall (Reb) Martin, serving in the US Air Force.  They married in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 9, 1961 while traveling to California.  They had the first of their two sons, Joseph in 1962 and then Benjamin in 1964.

     She accompanied her husband throughout his 28 year military career on military assignments from California, Virginia, Alaska, and finally Florida.  She held a wide range of jobs during her storied 52 year career in the nursing profession.  She RELUCTANTLY retired from the nursing profession in 2008 from Doctors Memorial Hospital, after working there 30 years.  ‘Ms. Fran’ started as a staff RN in 1978 and worked her way up to Director of Nursing in 1981.  She also served as Director of Nursing at Bonifay Nursing Home 1984-1985.  She then came back to her beloved ‘Doctors Memorial’ in 1986 and worked night shift in the SCU there until her retirement.  It is hard to fathom the thousands of patients she lovingly took care of in those 52 years and the lives she has ‘touched’, including her Many, Many co-workers spanning that 52 years.

     Fran is survived by Reb, her loving husband of 49 years; three sons, Nelson Johnson Jr., Joseph Martin and wife, Penny and Ben Martin and wife, April; eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

 

 

 

 

Barbara Ann Taylor Sasser, age 58, passed away May 1, 2010 at her home with her family by her bedside.  She was born July 3, 1951 to the late Richard and Gladys Taylor. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by husband: Jerry Sasser, sister: Margie Taylor and brother: Benny Taylor. 

   She is survived by three daughters:  Ginger Sasser, Sandy and husband Bryan Thurman, Toni Sasser, all from Chipley, Florida. 

sisters: Brenda Lewis and Cricket Worley, both from Bonifay, FL; brothers: Marty Taylor, Bonifay, FL and Lee Taylor, Dothan, AL and five grandchildren.

      Funeral services will be held at Bethany Baptist Church on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 2:00 P M with burial following in the Bethany Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home, Phone 850-547-3841, POB 686, Bonifay Florida in charge of Arrangements

 

 

 

 

William Mitchell, 72, of Chipley, FL passed away Thursday, April 29, 2010 at a local hospital. William was the co-founder and co-owner of Mitchell Brothers Roofing. He enjoyed farming and spending time with family and was a member of Victory of Faith Fellowship Church. William was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
      He is preceded in death by his parents, Tillious and Mary Julia Mitchell and a brother, Robert Mitchell.
      William is survived by his wife, Maxine Mitchell; 2 sons, Bill Mitchell (Teresa) and Wayne Mitchell (Trish); 3 daughters, Lisa Donn (Robert), Robin Margules (Joel), and Holli Smith (Terry); 2 brothers, Roscoe Mitchell (Lucille) and Bunyon Mitchell (Judy); 3 sisters, Jean Syfrett, Geri Messick (Amos), and Jeffie Palmer; 1 sister-in-law, Grace Mitchell; 14 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.
      Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Sand Hills Baptist Church with Bro. Keith Gann officiating. Interment will follow at Victory of Faith Fellowship Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church.

 

 

 

 

Minnie Lee Thibos, age 88, of Chipley, Florida died Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at her home. A native of Chipley, Florida, she was born in Caryville, Florida to William and Lillian (Harcus) Ellis on February 28, 1922. She was a Dispatcher for L & N Railroad and a member of the Chipley Church of Christ. She was survived by one son; Charles Thibos and wife Deborah of Key Largo, Florida, one daughter; Pat Lawman and husband Michael of Tampa, Florida, one brother; Earl Ellis of Iron City, Georgia, five grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Wes Webb officiating. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home of Chipley in charge of the arrangements. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Emerald Coast Hospice, 4374 Lafayette, Street, Marianna, Florida 32446. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Feliksas Bociunas, age 93 of Sunny Hills, passed away Sunday, April 25th, 2010 at his home. A native of Lithuania, he had been a resident of Sunny Hills for the past 27 years, coming from Montreal, Canada. He was a retired sheet metal worker and was a member of the St. Theresa Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife; Bronislava Bociunas of Sunny Hills, one Son; Vytas Spuduls and his wife Teresa of Ontario, Canada, one Granddaughter; Sylvia Spuduls of Ontario and one Grandson; Paul Spuduls of Ontario.

Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, April 29th, 2010 at 11 A.M. in the St. Theresa Catholic Church with the Monsignor Francis Szczykutowicz officiating. Interment will be held in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The family will receive friends one hour prior to Mass at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

Mrs. Opal Blackburn Everett, age 84, of Bonifay died April 26, 2010, while residing in the Northwest Florida Community Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Care Center, Chipley, FL.

     She was born December 12, 1925 in Holmes County to Floyd Green Blackburn Sr. and Cennie Mae Bryant Blackburn, who predecease her in death.  She is also predeceased by husband, Joe Brady Everett; a step-mother, Deniece Lucas Hilton Blackburn; brother, Floyd Green Blackburn Jr. of LA; sister, Helen Mae Tate of Winter Haven, FL; granddaughter, Jesse Raven Wilcox and son-in-law, Bobby Wilcox both of Bonifay, FL.

     Opal was the beloved mother of five children, Darlous Ellis and husband, Jerry; Susan Furr; Ersil G. Everett and wife, Theresa; Sharee Wilcox all of Bonifay; and Dennis Everett and wife, Jo Ann of Marianna, FL; much loved grandmother to six grandchildren, Ayshia E. Hatcher and husband, Jason; Tia E. Morris and husband, Johnny; Shane Furr; Brooke Everett-Cook and husband, Shann; Kelsey E. Welch and husband, Steven; and Katie M. Everett; precious “Little Granny” to six great-grandchildren, Caroline Hatcher, Mary-Ellen and Clark Morris, Jackson and Everett Welch, and Laurel W. Cook; two brothers, James M. Blackburn of Immokalee, FL and Randall Blackburn and wife, Sarah of Slocomb, AL; two sisters, Dorothy B. Vann and husband, Raymond of Hartford, AL and Martha Jo Hendrix and husband, R.J. of Graceville, FL; ten nieces and eight nephews.

     She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Bonifay, FL.

     Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Bonifay City Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Martin officiating.  Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

 

Mr. Clinton Cooper, age 63, of Vernon, Florida passed away April 23, 2010 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, FL.  He was born September 1, 1946 in Robertsdale, AL to the late Walter Benjamin Cooper and Cathern Thomley Cooper. 

          In addition to his parents, Mr. Cooper is preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Cooper; daughter, Shirley Treman; sister, Edna Carnley; brother, Jerry Walter Cooper. 

          He is survived by a son, Clinton Cooper, Jr. of Bonifay, FL; a daughter, Mary Sue Deserior of Tampa, FL; three sisters, Gladys Galloway, Vitana Gordon, Lettie Collins and husband, Wilford all of Vernon, FL; two brothers, Leroy Cooper and wife, Bonnie and Leon Benjamin Cooper both of Vernon, FL; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

           Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Unity Baptist Church with Rev. Wesley Hall officiating.  Interment will follow in the Unity Baptist Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

 

Opal Edwards Padgett passed away peacefully on April 24, 2010, surrounded by her loving family, at her home in Westville, FL.  Opal was born in Apalachicola, Florida on May 23, 1925 to the late H.A. Edwards Sr. and Nell Eubanks Edwards.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Charles Quinton Padgett.  They operated a portable feed mill and ran a cattle farm for many years in the Hickory Hill Community.

            Opal was Baptist by faith and a long time member of Hickory Hill Baptist Church.  Opal was also preceded in death by her brothers H.A. Edwards Jr. and Sherwood Edwards, twin sister Rachel Edwards and grandson Jason Wyrosdick.

            Opal is survived by sisters Jerry Harmon of Bainbridge, GA and Joyce McNeal of Westville, FL, children Sandra Wyrosdick and husband Pete, Wanda Lou Burgess and husband Danny, Charles Daniel Padgett, Peggy Gill and husband, Benny, grandchildren John Wyrosdick, Kelsey Pitts, April Danielle Suggs all of Westville, Jeffery Pitts of Bonifay and Bret Gill of Lake Butler, five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.  Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

            The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm in the sanctuary of Hickory Hill Baptist Church on Sunday, April 25, 2010.  Memorial services will be 3:00 PM on Monday, April 26 at Hickory Hill Baptist Church, Westville, FL.

            Pastors Chris Nelson, Dan W. Padgett and Stacy Stafford will be officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

            Special thanks to daughter Peggy Gill for the special care and devotion she gave during our mother’s extended illness.

 

 

 

Jack Evans, age 80, passed from this life Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Bay Medical Center. He was born in Centerpoint, Indiana on October 27, 1929 to Arthur and Rufina (Crafton) Evans. Mr. Evans was a laborer of foundry and retired from Bridgetport Brass Co. He has lived here since 1997 coming from Indianapolis and was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Evans was a life time member of the VFW and a member of the Lions Club. He is preceded in death by 4 brothers Donald, Richard, Bill, and Carroll Evans. Mr. Evans is survived by his wife of 58 years Eula J. Evans of Chipley, Fl. 2 sons David B. Evans of Concord, Michigan and Mark D. Evans and wife Suzy of Newman, Ga. 1 brother Marion M. Evans and wife Patt of Los Alamos, New Mexico. 1 sister Madge Weaver and husband Tim of Brazil, Ind. 2 grandchildren Nathan and Lauren. Funeral services will be held 3 pm Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Danny Burns officiating. Memorialization by cremation. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net

 

 

Sandra “Sandy” James Clark, 65 of Chipley, went home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2010 at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan.

     Sandy was born January 28, 1945 in Birmingham, Ala. to Sinclair and Linnie James. She had lived in Chipley since 1976 coming from Birmingham.  She retired from Northwest Florida Community Hospital after 24 years of service. She was also a member of Blue Lake Baptist Church. She lived life to the fullest, had a giving heart and a smile for everyone she met. But most of all she was a loving Mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

     She was preceded in death by her parents.

     She is survived by two daughters: Pam Miner and husband Dan of Chipley, Christy Arndt and husband Jonathan of Chipley; son Jimmy Clark of Bonifay; Fiancé: Dennis Gay of Chipley; two brothers: Mike James of Greenwood and Schuyler Woods of Fort Walton Beach; two sisters: Angela Harr of Chipley and Linda Fulgum of Randolph, Ala.; six grandchildren :Dani Miller and husband Travis, Kyli Miner, Brenan Clark and wife Heather, Jacob Arndt, Amanda and Shelby Clark; four great grandchildren: Ashtyn and Hailey Miller and Kaelyn and Brianna Morris.

     Funeral services will be held 5PM April 24, 2010 at  First Baptist Church in Chipley with the Rev. Mike Orr officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley directing.

     Family will receive friends 6-8PM Friday April 23, 2010 at First Baptist Church.

 

 

Mrs. Shirley Ann Sharp Williams, 57 of Greenwood, Florida passed away April 17, 2010 at her residence.  She was a native of Chipley and of the Baptist Faith.

      Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 26 at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Chipley with the Rev. Willie Long and the Rev. Price Wilson officiating.  Interment will follow in the Northside Cemetery in Chipley with Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley directing.

      Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Glen Williams, Sr., Children:  LaCherol Williams and Glenn Williams, Jr. (Talia), all of Greenwood, Florida; Sisters:  Joyce Massaline, Rosetta Sheffield (Kennedy), Angela Sharpe, Annie Peterson, Eva Roulhac (Qualie), all of Chipley; Brothers:  Alvin Sharpe of Chipley and Raymond Sharpe (Pastor Mary) of Brookwood, New York;  Mother-in-Law:  Mrs. Johnny Williams of Marianna and many other relatives and friends.

      The remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to service and visitation at Cooper Funeral Home will begin at 10 a.m. through 9 p.m. on Sunday.

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Mildred Bernice Church, age 96, a former resident of Vernon, FL passed away April 18, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Jacksonville, Florida.  She was born March 15, 1914 in Argenta, Illinois.  She is preceded in death by her father, Chester Hott; mother, Edith Six Hott Clifton; husband, Clarence Delbert Church; son, Richard Allen Church; son and daughter-in-law, Delbert and Sharon Church; brother, Franklin Lee Hott.  Mrs. Church is survived by one daughter, Gloria Wells and husband, Joe of Jacksonville, FL; 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.  Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Vernon City Cemetery.  Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

Mrs. Catherine Marie Lee, age 77, of Bonifay, Florida passed away April 19, 2010 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL.  She was born January 12, 1933 in North Weymouth, Massachusetts to the late Francis and Katherine Marie Deery.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lee is preceded in death by a son, Scott Gautreau and step granddaughter, Kristi Lee Helm.  Mrs. Lee is survived by her husband, James Huey Lee of Bonifay, FL; two daughters, Kathleen Scott and husband, John of Abbeville, AL, Karen A. Entress and husband, Bradley of Graceville, FL; five sons, Michael Gautreau and wife, Carolynn of Webb, AL, Mark Gautreau and wife, Melissa of Dothan, AL, Craig Gautreau of Rochester, NH, Keith Gautreau and wife, Debra of Woonsocket, RI, Eric Gautreau and wife, Darcey of Conway, NH; one brother, William Deery and wife, Helen of North Weymouth, MA; 29 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren; step children, Bobby Lee and wife, Kathy of Bonifay, FL, Barbara Miller and husband, Larry of Bonifay, FL, Terry Lee and wife, Virginia of Bonifay, FL, Jan Stafford and husband, Michael of Bonifay, FL, Brenda Elmore of Bonifay, FL; 11 step grandchildren and 22 step great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, April 23, 2010 at Peel Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Moore officiating.  Interment will follow in the Live Oak Assembly of God Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

Robert Earl Grantham, 63 of Chipley passed from this life on April 18, 2010 at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center.

     He was born in Hartford, Ala. to Hershel and Blanche Grantham. He had lived in Chipley most of his life where he worked as a farmer and also for the ARC of Chipley. He also attended New Prospect Baptist Church. Most of  all he was a Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his father Hershel Grantham, brothers Tim and Bobby Gene Grantham and a sister Ann Neel.

     He is survived by his wife Belinda Grantham of Chipley;  mother Blanche Grantham of Chipley;  two sons Ricky Wood and wife Carol of Bonifay, Ronald Wood and wife Misty of Caryville; two daughters Tracy Mitchell of Biloxi, Ms. And Jaime Russell of Sullivan, IL.; five brothers Charles Grantham and wife Juanita of Marianna, Donnie Grantham and wife Patty of Chipley, Larry Grantham and wife Gayle of Chipley, David Grantham  and wife Cathy of Chipley, John Grantham and wife Ann of Chipley; sister Alyce Grim of Chipley;  grandchildren Chelsea ,Brandon and Blake Mitchell, Terry Lee Jr., Michael, Robert and Kaitlyn Russell, Brianna and Madison Wood and Michael Lee.

     Funeral services will be held 10 AM Wednesday April 21, 2010 at New Prospect Baptist Church with Rev. Kermit Soileau officiating. Burial will follow in Piney Grove cemetery with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley directing.

      Family will receive friends 6-8 PM Tuesday April 20, 2010 at New Prospect Baptist Church.

      In lieu of flowers contributions may be made Obert Funeral Home C/O Belinda Grantham- 1556 Brickyard Road Chipley, Florida 32428.

 

 

 

Mrs. Lessie Carter, age 99, of Pensacola, FL passed away April 11, 2010.  Lessie was born in Bonifay, FL November 9, 1910 to Walter and Macy Ham and later moved to Pensacola in 1987.  She was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church.  Lessie was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Macy Ham; her husband, Johnny Carter; 3 brothers; 2 sister; 1 granddaughter; 1 great-granddaughter.  She is survived by her daughter, Merle Idell Hildreth and husband, Ray; brother, Purvis Ham; sister, Ruby Lee Frier and Ornell Ham; 3 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 5 great great-grandchildren, 1 great great great-grandchild.  Funeral services were 11:00 AM Friday, April 16, 2010 at Bethany Baptist Church.  Interment followed in the church cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.  Memorial donations can be made to the Covenant Hospice.

 

 

 

Mrs. Jean Barnett Ketcherside, age 80, of Bonifay, FL passed away April 12, 2010 at her home.  She was born June 22, 1929 in Westfield, New Jersey to the late Charles and Catherine Pratt Barnett.  She is survived by a daughter, Jody Litchford and husband, Hal of Orlando, FL and four grandchildren.  Memorialization by cremation with Peel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

Mr. John Mahometa, age 92, of Chipley, Florida passed away April 13, 2010 at his home.  He was born May 24, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Alex Mahometa and Mary Stastula Mahometa.  He is survived by his wife, Jeannette Ann Malek Mahometa of Chipley, FL; three daughters, Linda MacLellan of Sunny Hills, FL, Sharon Rothbauer of Hoffman Estates, IL, Carol Echevarria of Sunny Hills, FL.  Memorialization by cremation with Peel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Polly Harrell Biddle, 95 died Sunday April 18, 2010 at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital.

      Polly was born in Chipley, daughter of the late John Pryor and Elvie Braxton Harrell, on April 29, 1914.  She was predeceased by her infant brother, Earl, and her sister, Mary Nan Stewart, of Tallahassee , FL.   

      She was a graduate of FSCW (now FSU) with a B.A. in Foreign Languages, and earned a Masters degree from Auburn University . She was a former foreign languages teacher in Washington and Bay Counties, before moving to Columbia, SC, upon retirement.  In addition to being a teacher and the mother of five children, Polly was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church, a Life Member of the Presbyterian Women of the Church, an avid gardener, world traveler and lifelong student.  She believed as Cicero did, that “He who has a garden and a library wants for nothing.”  Her favorite Bible verse was Proverbs 3, vs. 5 and 6. 

     Polly is survived by her sons, Byron (Lucretia) of Vernon, FL; John (Ann) of Chapin, SC; and Mark of Panama City, FL; and her daughters, Lucy Stallings (Al) of Chapin, SC, and Cindy Williams (Fred) of Blythewood, SC; thirteen grandchildren, and many great grands, who adored their GrandPolly; and her brother-in-law, Alban Stewart, of Tallahassee, FL. 

      A graveside service will be held 11AM Tuesday April 20, 2010 at Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley, FL with the Rev. David Darrow officiating. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. To honor Polly, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 658 5th St., Chipley, FL  32428 or Thornwell Orphanage, PO Box 60, Clinton, SC  29325.  Obert Funeral Home in Chipley, FL, is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

Jane Locke Summerall, age 74, of Graceville, Florida passed away April 16, 2010 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, Fla.  She was born December 8, 1935 in Haines City , Fla. to James Leonard and Florence Orms Locke.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Summerall.  She was survived by her two daughters: Dorothy (Steve) Mahan of Graceville and Debbie (Phillip) Meeks of Westville, Fla.; two sons: David (Debbie) Summerall of Orlando, Fla. and Danny (Nellie) Summerall of Salt Springs, Fla.; one brother: Nelson Locke of Victor, Calif.; and one sister: Rosa Lee Bushnell of Joplin, Mo.; 10 Grandchildren and 21 Great-Grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 19, 2010 in the Peel Funeral Home Chapel Bonifay with Rev. Janet German officiating.  Internment was in Owens Cemetery in Arcadia, Florida on Tuesday April 20, 2010 with Peel Funeral Home directing.

 

 

 

Etha Mae Weeks Owen went home to be with the Lord on April 15, 2010 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital with her family at the bedside.

   She was born in Holmes County, Florida on May 28, 1917 to Mary (Maggie) Kirkland Weeks and Alonzo Polk Weeks. Mrs. Owen grew up in the Holmes Creek area and taught school locally for several years before joining her husband in operating a furniture business, from which they later retired. She was a charter member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Chipley, where she served as a Sunday School teacher for many years.

   She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Owen; an infant son, Ernest Franklin Owen, Jr.; her parents, Alonzo Polk Weeks and Mary (Maggie) Kirkland Weeks; two brothers, Alonzo Polk Weeks, Jr. and John Wesley Weeks; and two sisters, Gracie Miller and Loraine Gouaux.

    Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Flossie and Thomas Porter of Chipley and Freda and Ralph Toole of Chipley; one sister, Magdalene Pettis of Bonifay, four grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

    Family will receive friends at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Chipley on Sunday, April 18, 2010, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Chipley on Monday, April 19, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Ben Hull and Reverend Michael Orr officiating. Interment will follow at the Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home directing.  

     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 308, Chipley, Florida 32428. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net

 

 

 

Billy “Bill” D. Talton, 79 of Chipley passed from this life on April 15, 2010 at his residence.

     Bill was born in Atlanta, Ga. to Luther and Vesta Marie Talton.  He retired from the Washington County School Board as a mechanic.  He was also of the Baptist faith.

     He is survived by his wife Dorothy “Dot” Talton of Chipley; son Richard G. Talton and wife Brenda of Chipley; 3 grandchildren Tiffany, Ethan and Kaylee Talton all of Chipley; brother and sister in-law Sam and Jane Allison of Clewiston, Fl; special niece Tanya Royal of Pascagoula, Ms.; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

     A special thanks to Mark Garney, Ted Campbell and the Covenant Hospice staff (Deonna, Jennifer and Karen)

Memorial service will be held 3PM Saturday April 17, 2010 at Obert Funeral Home.

      Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Covenant Hospice at 4440 Lafayette Street Marianna, Florida 32446.

Obert Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

 

Sarah Ruby Everett Campbell went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 14, 2010. She died peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was born November 27, 1922 in Washington County, Florida. She grew up in Chipley, Florida. She received her degree in education at Florida State University for Women in Tallahassee, Fl. Upon graduation she began teaching at Chipley High School in Chipley, Fl. She also taught for seventeen years at Floral Avenue Elementary in Bartow, Fl., where she was a resident for thirty years.          

        She is preceded in death by her husband John Campbell Jr.; her parents Albert M. Everett and Mae Brock Everett; and her brothers Carey Everett, Theodore Everett, and Russell Everett.

         She leaves behind a son Ted Campbell of Chipley, Fl. and a daughter Sarah Nell Campbell Robinson (Roger) of Brooks, Ga.; four grand-daughters ; Tara Campbell Yancey (Will) of Lakeland, Fl, Amber Campbell Church (Doss) of Asheville, NC, Kari Robinson Bell (Michael) of Senoia, Ga., and Lacie Robinson Sanders (Collin) of Ball Ground, Ga.; and six great grandchildren.

         She was a member of Pilot Club and worked as a volunteer at Bartow Memorial Hospital. She was a member of McCleod Presbyterian Church and 1st Presbyterian Church in Bartow, Fl. She retired to Chipley, Fl in the late 1980’s. She was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Chipley, Fl, where she was an active part of the Scarlett Circle and the hand bell choir.

          There will be a visitation at 10:00 A.M on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Chipley. A service will be held immediately afterward at 11:00A.M with Reverend David Darrow officiating. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery, with Brown Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Mr. Martin Edwin Coates, age 67, of Bonifay, Florida went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2010 at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center.  He was born May 17, 1942 in Holmes County Florida.  Mr. Coates was a Certified Public Accountant in Bonifay.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Bonifay Kiwanis Club and the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce.  He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Valton Coates and father-in-law, Raymond Tew.  Mr. Coates is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sara Jean Tew Coates of Bonifay, FL; mother, Edna Lou Price Coates of Bonifay, FL; three sons, Kendall Coates and wife, Majesty of Tallahassee, FL, Stacey Coates and wife, Gena of Dothan, AL, Kyle Coates and wife, Anita of Bonifay, FL; one sister, Jacquelyn Benton and husband, Gerald of Bonifay, FL; 9 grandchildren, Joey, Kade, Kailah, Kelden, Karolann, Sydney, Keaton, Marlee, Gabrielle; mother-in-law, Idoma Tew of Bonifay, FL; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Glenda Parish and husband, Odell of Bonifay, FL, Gloria Davis and husband, Earl of Kinston, AL, Gayle Belyeu of Bonifay, FL, Sharon Peel and husband, Herb of Bonifay, FL, Therisa Meadows and husband, Terry of Bonifay, FL; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.  Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Friday, April 16, 2010 at First Baptist Church Bonifay with Rev. Shelly Chandler, Rev. Jeep Sullivan and Rev. David Lauen officiating.  Interment will follow in the Bonifay City Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.  Memorial contributions may be given to First Baptist Church, 311 North Waukesha Street, Bonifay, FL 32425

 

 

 

Mr. Jessie Lavern Eldridge, age 84, of Bonifay, Florida passed away April 10, 2010 at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay, FL.  He was born June 13, 1925 in Stafford, Kansas to the late John William Eldridge and Rosa Belle Meireis Eldridge Yates.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Eldridge is preceded in death by his wives, Annie Gillispie Keenan Eldridge and Virginia Mae McGall Eldridge; two brothers, Paul Eldridge and Clifford Eldridge; one sister, Myrtle Irene Rust.  Mr. Eldridge is survived by one son, Stephan Eldridge and wife, Linda of Mesa, AZ; two daughters, Susan Creech of Newland, NC and Debra Rager of Mesa, AZ; one brother, Kenneth B. Eldridge and wife, Judy of Burns, OR; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; caregiver, Teri Kay Hausner and husband, Bob of Bonifay, FL.  Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Peel Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ed Bell, Rev. Chuck Glass and Speaker Chris Steverson.  Interment will follow in the Caryville City Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing. 

 

 

 

 

John Michael Porter, age 57 of Bonifay, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010 at his home. Mr. Porter was born in Chipley on July 17, 1952 to the late Roy and Martha Fears Porter. He was a Captain with the Florida Department of Corrections, a member of Blue Lake Baptist Church, a member of Orion Masonic Lodge # 40 in Chipley, A member of the Hadji Shrine in Panama City and a member of the Scottish Rite. Survivors include his wife; Sherrie Hodgins Porter of Bonifay, one Son; Michael Shawn Porter and wife; Jessica of Sneads, Fla., one Step-Son; John Cullen Voorhies of Bonifay, a Step-Daughter; Amme Crowley and husband Matthew of Rock Hill, S.C., one sister: Sue Hardin of Headland, Alabama, two half-sisters; Hortense Drummond of Georgia, Priscilla Foster of Greenville, S.C. and five Grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 11 A.M. in Blue Lake Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Lake Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel. Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

Belton "Flash" Ward went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday April 9, 2010. He was born in Lakeland, Florida on April 3, 1922. As a young boy his family had migrated to Gainesville, Florida where he would learn to wear the Ole Orange and Blue and became a lifelong Gator. He grew up to become a patriot of this country by serving for 22 years in the US Navy. After retiring from the Navy, he moved to Washington and worked for Boeing. He later decided to move back home where he went to work for long time friend Sonny Tillman where he managed Sonny's BBQ for many years. He and his wife Helen Rae Ward retired and moved to Panama City, Florida. He is survived by his daughter Furma Williamson, Husband Clark Williamson. Son Johnny Marshall Smith, Wife Jeana Smith. Grandson Furman Williamson, Wife Crystal Williamson. Great Grandchildren Kennedy Rae Williamson, and Leah Grace Williamson. The family will receive friends Monday, April 12, 2010, from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. Eastern, at the graveside in Evergreen Cemetery in Gainesville, Florida, with the Rev. John Kennedy officiating. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Marvin Taylor, age 53 of Chipley, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010 at his home. Mr. Taylor was born in Chipley on May 6, 1956 to the late Paul A. and Frances (Harris) Taylor. He was a life-long resident of Chipley and was a carpenter for A.B.C. Fence Company. Survivors include two Sons: Chris Taylor of Chipley, Will and his Wife Jenilee Taylor of Chipley, three Daughters; Mary Frances and Husband Byron Mitchell of Dothan , Diamond Taylor of Chipley, Farrah and Husband James Sanders of Chipley and eight Grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. in the Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel with the Rev. Michael Orr officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Interment will follow at Hard Labor Cemetery, with Brown Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Family is accepting flowers or in lieu of, donations are being accepted to assist with funeral expenses. Checks may be made payable to Browns Funeral Home C/O Diamond Taylor- 896 Kirkland RD, Chipley, FL 32428. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Lee Olin Duncan, Age 93, of Chipley, Florida passed from this life Wednesday, April 7, 2010 in Chipley, Florida. Mr. Duncan was born on October 11, 1916 in Chipley, Florida to Archie and Rebecca (Peel) Duncan.  Mr. Duncan was a Life Long Resident of Chipley, Florida. He was of the Baptist Faith and a member of the First Baptist Church, Chipley, Florida. Owned and Operated the Transplant Nursey, and also Duncan T.V. and Appliances in Chipley, Florida, Electronic Instructor at Washington-Holmes Technical Center and a Member of the Chipley Kiwanis Club for 57 years. He served in the Army Air Corp. during WWII in the Pacific Theatre.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Orr  officiating.  Interment will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home directing.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the services  at the First Baptist Church.  Mr. Duncan is survived by One Son, Phaethan Duncan, Chipley, Florida. One Daughter, Evonne and husband George Tharp, Crestview, Florida. One Step-Son Hugh Tobias, of West Virginia and One Step-Daughter Jan and husband Dave Moore, of Mississippi. One Sister Hazel Haddock Panama City, Florida. Two Grandchildren 2 Great Grandchildren, 6 Step-Grandchildren and 11 Step Great Grandchildren and Several Nieces and Nephews. Family and friends may sign the online register at brownfh.net   

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Olen Lee, 66 of Vernon, Florida, passed away April 6, 2010 in the Bay Center Nursing Home.  He was a native of Washington County.  Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 10th at McQueens Temple in Vernon, with Elder Willie E. Brown and Jr. Bishop John O. Brown officiating.  Interment will follow in the St. Luke Memorial Garden Cemetery in Vernon with Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley directing.  Survivors include Children:  Carla Lee Potter (Tyrone) and Jeffery Lee, both of Vernon; Sisters:  Emma Neal of Pensacola, Fl., and Ethel Sheran (Kent) of Los Angeles, California; Brother:  Otis Lee of Vernon; and God daughter:  L'Tonya Potter of Vernon; along with many other relatives and friends.  The Remains will lie in State at the Church one hour prior to services.

 

 

 

Mrs. Eulene Strickland Collins, age 71, of Vernon, Florida passed away April 5, 2010 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City, FL.  She was born July 29, 1938 in Bonifay, FL to the late Jim ‘J.D.’ and Ada Kelley Strickland.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Collins is preceded in death by a son, James Wesley Collins; 7 brothers, Claudie, Porter, Loise, Earnest, Junior, Jim, Tim; 7 sisters, Bertie, Minnie, Omie, Lena, Ruth, Margaret, Virginia.  Mrs. Collins is survived by her husband, Boyd Collins of Vernon, FL; one son, Wendell Collins of Vernon, FL; one daughter, DeWana Hightower Mullins of Vernon, FL; three sons-in-law, Cecil Mullins, Howard Hightower, Joe Forehand; brother-in-law, William Collins of Panama City, FL; 4 grandchildren, Christy, Michael, Brandon, Sheila; 5 great-grandchildren, Katie, Cole, Lexie, Payton, Michaela; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Ebenezer Baptist Church with Rev. Alan English and Rev. Wesley Hall officiating.  Internment will follow in the Ebenezer Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

Mrs. Maggie Horne, 72 of Chipley, Florida, passed away April 1, 2010 in the Washington Nursing & Rehab Center.  She was a native and life long resident of Washington County and of the Methodist Faith.  Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. CST on April 8 at Grant Tabernacle A.M.E. Church in Chipley with the Rev. Charles Flower and the Rev. Larry Brown, the Rev. L.V. Farmer and Pastor Brenda Kennedy Seymore officiating.  Interment will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Chipley, with Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley directing.  Survivors include her husband Howard Horne, Jr. of Chipley, brothers: Bishop Cecil (Clydie) Howard of Pensacola, Fl., Elder Michael (Brenda) Killings and Antonio Robinson, all of Chipley; along with special cousin Ida Mae Cotton and God daughter Tray Andrews and many other relatives and friends.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday in the Cooper Funeral Home Chapel.

 

 

 

Beatrice Wood, age 93 of Wausau, died Sunday, April 4th, 2010, at her home. She was born November 24, 1916 in Obrien, Fla., to the late Lummie and Margaret Pearl (Cothron) Allen. She had been a resident here for the past 67 years, coming from Clearwater, Florida and was a retired dietitian with the Northwest Florida Community Hospital. Mrs. Wood was a member of the Wausau Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she had served as a Sunday school teacher, a former Wausau City Council member, a former school teacher, a member of the Wausau Quilting Club, The Home Demonstration Club and part-founder of the Wausau Fun Day. In addition to her Parents, she is predeceased by her Husband; W. Lee Wood, a Brother; Marvin Allen and a Sister; Irma Ezell. Survivors include one Son; Robbins Lee Wood and wife Betty of Pensacola, Fla., two Daughters; Shirley Jean Finch and Husband Carlos of Wausau, Virginia Perkins and Husband William P. of Wausau and one Brother; Jack Allen of Oceano, California, nine Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 at 10 A.M. in the Wausau Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. James Barwick and Rev. Carlos Finch officiating. Interment will follow in Wausau Memorial Gardens with Brown Funeral Home directing, The family will receive friends Tuesday evening April 6th, 2010 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel. Those wishing to do so may make contributions to the Emerald Coast Hospice, 4374 Lafayette St. Marianna, Fla., 32446. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net

 

 

 

Johnnie Everette (Red) Davis, 87, died March 27, 2010 at his home in Blackshear, Georgia.
Mr. Davis was born in 1922 in Davisville, Florida and lived for many years in Chipley, Florida. He and his wife, Pauline, moved to Blackshear in 2006 to be near their daughter and family. Mr. Davis was a veteran of World War II and a graduate of the University of Florida with a Master’s Degree in agriculture.  He had a long career as a county agricultural extension agent in Chipley, Florida. He received the National Association of County Agricultural Agents’ Distinguished Service Award in 1967.  Mr. Davis is credited with obtaining Washington County, Florida’s designation as one of the first Rural Renewal Program areas in the nation. He was a charter member of the Chipley Kiwanis Club, secretary of the Washington County Cattleman’s Association for 15 years and a director and avid supporter of  Washington County 4-H Clubs.
Mr. Davis is survived by his wife of 67 years, Pauline McConnico Davis; two children, Martha Fey (Rick) of Blackshear and John R. Davis (Iris) of Greensboro, Florida. Survivors also include three grandchildren, Kelly Fey (James) of Richmond Virginia, Brian Fey (Jenna) of Blackshear, Adam Fey (Ashley) of Kingsland Ga., a brother, Henry P. Davis of Perry, Florida and three great-grandchildren, Brennan, Lauren and Olivia Fey of Blackshear.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 10th, 2010 at 4:00 P.M. at the Graveside in Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley. The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 4:00 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.   In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions may be made to: Hospice Satilla, 317 Plant Avenue, Waycross, Georgia, 31501 or to the H.P. Davis 4H Scholarship Fund, C/O Florida 4-H Foundation, 1100 E. Julia Street, Perry, Florida, 32347

 

 

 

Maggie Marie Hatcher Sasser, age 92, passed away April 4, at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital.  She was born July 16, 1917 in Houston County, AL and moved to Chipley as a young child.  She retired from the Washington County Hospital as Head Cook after 23 years. She was preceded in death by her parents:  Claude and Alice Hatcher; her husband, Jesse Sasser, daughter Annette Barnes, three sons, Gene Sasser, Donald Sasser and Jerry Sasser and 1 great-grandson.  She is survived by 5 sons: Bernard and wife Ruth Sasser of Chester, Virginia, J.T. and wife Dorothy Sasser of Chipley, FL; Jesse and wife Alice Sasser of Chipley, FL; Larry and wife Briggette Sasser of Chipley, FL; Wesley and wife Debra Sasser of Chipley, FL; 2 daughter-in-laws:  Barbara Sasser, Chipley, FL and Sandi Sasser, Archer, FL; 1 Son-in-Law: James and wife Dania Barnes.  She is survived by 21 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

 Family will receive friends Tuesday, April 6, 2010 form 6 PM until 8 PM at the Brown Funeral Home Chapel.

  Funeral services will be held in the Brown Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 10:00 A M with burial following in the Glenwood Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home, Phone 850-547-3841, POB 686, Bonifay Florida in charge of Arrangements

 

Anniebelle B. Phillips, age 90 of Chipley, died Sunday, April 4, 2010, in the Marianna Health and Rehab Center. She was born November 17, 1919 in Milton, Florida, to the late William B. and Clara (Granger) Phillips. She had lived most of her life in Marianna and had moved to Chipley in 1978. She was a homemaker and was of Methodist Faith. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her Husband; John L. Phillips. Survivors include one Son: Frank McHugh of Marianna and four Grandchildren, Jennifer, Brandi, Anna and Alaina. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the graveside in Riverside Cemetery in Marianna with the Rev. Stephen T. Potter officiating. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Mr. Hozell Donald Leavins, age 83, of Bonifay, Florida passed away April 2, 2010 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, Florida.  He was born July 31, 1926 in Bonifay, FL to the late Richard M. and Florence Pippin Leavins.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Leavins is preceded in death by two sisters, Erlene Kelly and Muriel Roberts.  He is survived by his wife, Dorothy ‘Dot’ Crutchfield Leavins of Bonifay, FL; two daughters, Regina Fisher and husband, Danny of Bonifay, FL and Jan Viau and husband, Tim of Milton, FL; two brothers, Carthell Leavins of Bonifay, FL and Durell Leavins and wife, Elaine of Phenix City, AL; one sister, Carrie Farmer of Bonifay, FL; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, April 5, 2010 at Peel Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Rich officiating.  Interment will follow in the Bonifay City Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

 

Ronald Lamar O’Keefe, 54 of Chipley went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2010 at his residence.

He was born October 28, 1955 in Mobile, Ala. He served proudly in the United States Army and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chipley.

He was preceded in death by his father Ralph O’Keefe and brother Lloyd Hopper.

He is survived by his life partner of 26 years Commie Odom of Chipley;  mother Matsie O’Keefe of Fort Walton Beach; 2 daughters Jessica Lynn O’Keefeof Chipley and Stacey Pierce of Carthage, TX; 3 brothers William Edward Dickinson of Mobile, Ala; Stephen Wayne O’Keefe of Destin; Edward Terrell O’Keefe of Fort Walton Beach; sister Diane Sisk of Fort Walton Beach; 3 grandchildren: Deven Hardy, Ashton Raabe and Dalton Pierce.

Memorial services will be held 11AM Wednesday April 7, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Chipley with the Rev. Mike Orr officiating.

Private interment will follow at Poplar Springs Cemetery with Military honors.

Flowers are accepted or donations can be made to the First Baptist Church.

Obert Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

 

Uearl Denward Locke, 76, of Alford,  Florida  passed from this life on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at this home. Mr. Locke was born on March 7, 1934 in Washington County Florida to Ernest and Susie (Kent) Locke.  He was retired as a Job Superintendent with Gulf Asphault Co. He was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 3, 2010 in the Chapel of Brown Funeral Home (Brickyard Road), Chipley, Florida with the Rev. Clinton Howell officiating. Interment  will follow in the Rock Hill Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home directing. The Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. on Friday, April 2, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home (Brickyard Road) Chipley, Florida. Mr. Locke is preceded in death by his Parents and also Two Brothers, William Earl and Charles Lewis Locke. Survivors include Three Sons: Ernest and wife Shannon Locke, Alford, Florida, Dean and wife Susan Locke, Alford, Florida and Randy Quinton Locke, Panama City, Florida. One Daughter: Debra and husband Ricky Brandon of Sycamore, Florida. One Brother: Euliss and wife Luwana Locke, Chipley, Florida. Three Sisters: Myrtie Kirkland, Marianna, Florida, Marie Brunner, Chipley, Florida and Betty Jean Locke, Orange Park, Florida. Four Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. Family and Friends may sign the online Register at wwwbrownfh.net

 

 

 

Mr. Tom Junior West, age 83, of Westville, Florida passed away March 30, 2010 at his home.  He was born June 13, 1926 in Westville, Florida to the late Tom and Bertie Jewel Brazile West.  In addition to his parents, Mr. West is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Bertha West.  Mr. West is survived by three sons, Mike West and wife, Cheryl of Palmetto, FL, Walter Sunderman and wife, Chan of Montgomery, AL, Don Sunderman and wife, Mary of Panama City, FL; one brother, George West of Westville, FL; one sister, Virginia Cooey of Freeport, FL; 11 Grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Friday, April 2, 2010 at Peel Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Wright officiating.  Interment will follow in the Westville Community Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, Fl directing.

 

 

Mr. James Benjy ‘Benny’ Taylor, age 51, of Ponce de Leon, Florida passed away March 27, 2010 at his home.  He was born February 25, 1959 in Apalachicola, Florida to the late Richard Lee and Gladys Merle Ward Taylor.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Taylor is preceded in death by a son, Jake Taylor and a sister, Margie Taylor.  He is survived by two brothers, Marty Taylor of Bonifay, FL and Lee Taylor of Dothan, AL; three sisters, Barbara Sasser of Chipley, FL, Brenda Lewis and husband, James of Bonifay, FL, Cricket Worley of Bonifay, FL; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Moore and Rev. Ed Barley officiating.  Interment will follow in the Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

Minnie Frances Miner Owens passed away March 25, 2010 at Washington Rehab and Nursing Center in Chipley, FL.  She was born February 17, 1925, in the Duncan Community of Washington County.  She attended school in Greenhead and Vernon.  She graduated from Graceville High School.  During World War II she worked in the ship yards in Panama City.  She then attended the Florida State College for Women.  It was there, in 1945, that Leon Owens borrowed his fathers’ car and drove to Tallahassee where he proposed to her and she accepted.  She was teaching 2nd grade at Vernon Elementary School when they were married in 1945.  She taught two years but her teaching career came to a halt in 1947 with the birth of a son, David, followed in 1948 with the birth of a daughter, Mary.   A short time later her husband, Leon, was employed by the Florida Department of Forestry.  They were stationed in Chiefland, FL.  While there they were blessed by two more children, Gregory in 1953 and Vera in 1955.  In 1955, they returned to Vernon with their children.  At the time our father worked for Trawick Construction and Mom went to work with the Department of Family Services.  A short time later Dad felt the call to enter the ministry.  While serving at Poplar Head Free Will Baptist Church, their family grew by one more member.  Son Gary was born in 1958.  Mom retired after a long and rewarding career with The Department of Children and Family Services.  Soon thereafter Dad retired and they enjoyed their retirement until his passing in 1992.  Mom was very active in her church and the community.  She was a member of Vernon Evangelistic Church.  She was a faithful servant of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was an inspiration to all who knew her.  She will be remembered as a person who cared for her fellow human beings.  When she saw a need she took action to provide help.  Even though she was a social worker by trade, she was a humanitarian by nature.  She was quick to respond to anyone in need and to lend a helping hand to all.  Furthermore she instilled these traits in her children.  She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Sallie Miner; her husband, Leon Owens; a sister, Cora Jean Miner; and grandson, Jeremy Owens.  She is survived by a son, David Owens and the Walker family of Deland, FL; daughter, Mary Steverson and husband, Bobby of Vernon; son, Gregory Owens and wife, Sammie of Chipley; daughter, Vera Kirkland and husband, Terry of Vernon; son, Gary Owens and wife, Laurie of Vernon; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; two sisters, Audrey Harris and husband, Richard of Clermont, FL and Jimmie Nell Williams and husband, Bill of Graceville, FL; one brother, Cecil Miner and wife, Diane of Vernon.   Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Vernon Evangelistic Church with interment following in the Vernon City Cemetery with Rev. Keith Mashburn.  Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.  Memorial contributions may be given to the Florida Baptist Children’s Home, 8415 Buck Lake Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32311.

 

 

 

Pamela Lynn Johnson, age 56 of Lake Charles, Louisiana, died Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Lake Charles. A native of Panama City, Florida, she had been a resident of Lake Charles for the past four months, moving there from Vernon, Florida. She was a waitress and was of Assembly Of God Faith. Survivors include her Mother; Jan Mani and her husband Albert of Vernon, her Father; Fred Johnson and his wife Estelle of Vernon, her Paternal Grandparents; Levi and Ida Johnson, her Maternal Grandparents; Jessie and Ada Gilmore, two sons: Dustin Willieford and Cody Lee both of Houston, Texas, one Daughter; Amy Hauck of Murray, Kentucky, two brothers; Freddie Johnson of Sarasota, Fla. and Tim Johnson of Panama City, Fla., three sisters; Sandra Fielder of Tampa, Fla, Angela Johnson of Bossier, La., and Stephanie Johnson of Vernon, Fla. and four Grandchildren; Hunter, Madison, Alayna and Mikayla. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. in the Bonnett Pond Church with the Rev. Harry McClellan, Rev. Corbin Hicks, Rev. Danny Burns and Rev. Teddy Joe Bias officiating. Interment will follow in Bonnet Pond Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, March 26 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net

 

 

 

David Gene Richardson, age 72 of Wausau, died Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at his home. A native of Springfield, Fla., he had been a resident of Wausau for the past 21 years, coming from Orlando, Fla. Mr. Richardson had retired as a Master Sergeant from the U.S. Army, and was of Protestant faith. Survivors include his wife; Shirley J. Richardson of Wausau, one Son; Brian Richardson of Atlanta, Ga., one Daughter; Robin Richardson of Orlando, Fla., one Brother; Jack Richardson of Albany, Kentucky, one Step-Son; Jeff Anderson of Panama City, one Step-Daughter; Ashley Anderson of Wausau and 2 Grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 26th, at 2:00 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel with the Rev. Wesley Hall and Rev. Joe Kirkland officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 P.M. prior to services. Interment will follow in Wausau Memorial Gardens. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

Thomas Earl (Tom) Nobles, 77, of Ocala, Florida , died March 22 in Gainesville , Florida . Born in Punta Gorda , Florida on November 23,  1932 to Thomas Daniel Nobles and Abbigail Mathias, he was raised in Chipley , Florida graduating from Chipley High School . He was a veteran of the Korean conflict serving in the United States Navy aboard the USS Frank D. Evans, and after serving, graduated from Florida State University , receiving degrees in public administration and journalism.  After graduation, he was employed by Ring Power Corporation, later serving as the Coordinator for the Governor’s Highway Safety Commission and as Deputy Director of the Florida Department of Transportation. After public service, he was actively involved in the real estate and insurance fields, and retired from Anderson Columbia Contracting. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Tallahassee , Jackson Lodge #1, Morocco Shrine Temple , Optimist Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and the USS Frank D. Evans Association.  He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Catherine Smith Nobles, three children, Tommy (Pam) of Eastpoint , Florida ; Mark of Carrabelle, Florida ; Beth Waters (Dick) of Ocala , Florida ; his beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren; and an Uncle, Harris Nobles of Gainesville, Florida. Graveside services will be held at New Orange Baptist Church on  Saturday, March 27th at  1:00 P.M. (CDT).  Arrangements are being handled by Brown Funeral Home, 1068 Main Street, Chipley Florida (850) 638-4010. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net

 

 

Lillie Pearl Moates, age 85 of Chipley, died Friday, March 19th, in the Northwest Florida Community Hospital. A native of Geneva, Alabama, she had been a resident here for the past 30 years, coming from Carrabelle, Fla. Mrs. Moates had retired from housekeeping, with the Washington County Hospital and was a member of the Grace Assembly Of God Church in Chipley. She is predeceased by her parents; Early G. and Lela (Coe) Skipper and her husband; Barney Moates. Survivors include one Son; Robert E. Taylor and wife Myrtle of Picayune, Mississippi, three Daughters; Elsie Gainey and Husband Harold of Chipley, Janie Pattillo of Ocoee, Fla, and Virginia Ann Calhoun of Oviedo, Fla., one Brother; Early Danford and his wife Margaret of Bonifay, special friends;  Lucille and Mylane Searcy of Slocomb, Ala., 9 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 22, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. in the Grace Assembly of God Church in Chipley, with the Rev. Dallas Pettis officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Monday, prior to services. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

Patricia Ann Tucker, age 68, of Chipley, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in North West Florida Community Hospital in Chipley. She was a resident of Chipley for 6 years, coming from Hollywood , Florida . She was a Bar Tender at Jimbos. She was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Joseph the Worker and a member of the Moose Lodge in Miramar Beach for 40 years. Mrs. Tucker was survived by two sons; Bobby Dewayne Watson and wife Rose Marie of Hollywood, Fl., Scott Watson and wife Sandra of Pembroke Pines, Fl., one daughter; Stacia LaRue and husband Larry of Chipley, Fl., one sister; Cecilia Livingston of Vernon, Fl., and six grandchildren. Memorization will be by Cremation. Brown Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Friend and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

Virginia R. Quattlebaum, age 83, passed from this life Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital. Mrs. Quattlebaum was born in DeFuniak Springs, Fl. on April 14, 1926 to Edwin and Meroe (Andrews) Stanton. She worked for herself in childcare and was a lifelong resident of Chipley, Fl. Mrs. Quattlebaum was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church and was a avid person with the Council On Aging and worked at the election polls. She was preceded in the death by her parents E.F. and Meroe Andrews Stanton, one daughter Sandra Odom, and two brothers Lee Stanton and George Stanton Sr. Mrs. Quattlebaum is survived by three sons Steve Enfinger and wife Kathy of Newton, Ga., Steve Odom and wife Diane of Jonesborough, Ga., and Ronald Odom of Chipley, Fl. Three daughters Frances Quattlebaum of Chipley, Fl., Sherry Butterworth and husband Arthur of Carryville, Fl, Patty Willis and husband David of Chipley, Fl. One brother Sam Stanton and wife Dot of Chipley, Fl. One sister Meroe Camp of Chipley, Fl. 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday March 20, 2010 at New Prospect Baptist Church with the Dr. Kermit Soileau officiating. Interment will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home directing. Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, March 19, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home Chapel.  Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net

 

 

Lewis Henry Hauenstein, 54 of Vernon went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2010 at his residence.

Mr. Lewis was born in Meridian, Mississippi on December 31, 1955. He was a carpenter and a member of Wausau Assembly of God church.

He is survived by his wife Linda Hauenstein of Vernon; 2 sons Henry and David Hauenstein  of Vernon; daughter Alison Lynn Davis of Blackshear, Ga.; 2 brothers Tony Viola of Corinth, Ms and Frank Harper of Jackson, Ms; sister Lucille Hancock of Corinth, Ms; 2 grandchildren Mackenzie and Brooklyn Davis of Blackshear, Ga.;  step son Will Street of Vernon; 2 step daughters Nichole and Ashley Street of Chipley;

Memorial service will be held 2PM Friday March 19, 2010 at the Wausau Assembly of God Church with the Revs. Danny Burns, Monty Williams and Edward Williams officiating. Obert Funeral of Chipley is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Leamon Dewayne Revlett, 61 of Chipley passed from this life on March 18, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Birmingham, Ala.

Mr. Revlett was born in Pelzer, IN to Lewis and Maggie Revlett. He was retired from the United States Army where he worked with military intelligence.

He is preceded in death by his parents, son Geoffrey Revlett and daughter Jessica Revlett.

He is survived by his wife Linda Revlett of Chipley; son Steven Revlett of Chipley; daughter Brighetta Wolfe of Morriston, Fl.; two grandchildren David Austin Wolfe and Linda Faye Wolfe of Morriston, Fl.

Memorialization will be by cremation with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Janice Davidson, age 69 of Chipley, died Monday, March 15th, 2010 in the Bay Medical Center in Panama City. A native of Bonifay, she had been a resident here since 1993, coming from Columbus, Georgia. She was a receptionist with the State of Florida, at Falling Waters State Park and a caretaker for Clara Bailey of Vernon. Mrs. Davidson was a 1958 graduate of Vernon High School and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Survivors include her Husband; Billy Davidson of Chipley, one Daughter; Beverly Benson and husband William of Philadelphia and one sister; Joyce Bailey of Chipley. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main St. Chapel with the Rev. Alan English officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Memorialization will be by cremation. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net

 

 

 

 

Charles Allison Brisbin, age 50 of Caryville, died Friday, March 12th, 2010 at his home. A native of Baytown, Texas, he had been a resident here for the past three years. He was a self-employed welder and was of Methodist Faith. Survivors include his Parents; Charles and Nell Brisbin of Caryville, two Sisters; Cheryl Anglerud and husband Borje of League City, Texas and Stacy Florrow and husband Glen of Deer Park, Texas, two Nieces, two Nephews and one Great Niece. A celebration of his life will be held Thursday, March 25th, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. in the Lakeview Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Weeks officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

Mrs. Ella Viola Richards, age 86, of Noma, Florida passed away March 15, 2010 at Signature Healthcare of North Florida in Graceville, FL.  She was born February 25, 1924 in Noma, Florida to the late Samuel Thomas Dofus and Lidia Vermal Peacock Wilkerson.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Richards is preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Richards; one son, Rex Richards; one daughter, Doris Locklear; two brothers, Rosco Wilkerson and Roylee Wilkerson; two great-grandchildren, Harley Evans and Jessie Tice.  Mrs. Richards is survived by four sons, Billy Richards of Troy, AL, R.L. Richards and wife, Cornelia of Chipley, FL, Ronnie Richards and wife, Lisa of Dothan, AL, Mitchell Richards and wife, Bessie of Fadette, AL; five daughters, Evelyn Jennings and husband, Gordon of Newton, AL, Dorothy Mathis and husband, Norman of Graceville, FL, Dale Mitchell and husband, Larry of Noma, FL, Carolyn Hagans and husband, Jim of Esto, FL, Diane Lamb and husband, Rick of Coffee Springs, AL; 22 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, March 19, 2010 at Peel Funeral Home Chapel in Bonifay, FL with Rev. Scott Byrd officiating.  Interment will be 4:00 PM Friday, March 19, 2010 at Clarks Cemetery in Taylor, AL with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

Gladys Louise Hazard, age 96 of Chipley, died Saturday, March 13, 2010 in the Washington County Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born March 1, 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Albert N. and Louise Marie (Henle) Draa. She had been a resident here since 2005, coming from Panama City, Florida. Gladys was a homemaker and member of the St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Panama City. She is also predeceased by her Brothers; Clifford Draa and Nelson Draa, her Sister; Lota Wilde, and  Husband Norman H. Hazard. She leaves behind her Sons: Norman F. Hazard and wife Shirley of Chipley,Florida,  Patrick C. Hazard and wife Collette of Lynn Haven, Fla., one Sister; Judith Connelly of Cleveland. Ohio, five Grandchildren; Kathryn, Michael, Patrick, Danyelle and Jennifer and six Great Grandchildren. Memorialization will be by cremation. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

Neta G. Rogers Croft, age 94, passed from this life Friday, March 12, 2010 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital. She was born in Washington County on April 11, 1915 to John and Arizona (Posey) Griffin. Mrs. Croft was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Washington County. She was of the Freewill Baptist Faith. Mrs. Croft is preceded in death by one son George M. Rogers. She was survived by her husband John W. Croft of Wausau, Fl. Two sons Neal Rogers and wife Linda of Wausau, Fl. and Jim Rogers of Wausau, Fl. Two Daughters Bertha Artis of Johnstown, Pa. and Zonnie Jane Gibson and husband Dennis of Wausau, Fl. 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10AM Monday, March 15, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home Brickyard Road Chapel with the Rev. R.C. Smith and Rev. Buford Carter officiating. Interment will follow at the Wausau Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be held 3 to 5PM Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the Chapel. Family and friends may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

Mrs. Christilla ‘Chris’ Cooper Gay, age 63, of Caryville, Florida, passed away March 12, 2010 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, FL.  She was born October 16, 1946 in the Gritney Community in Holmes County Florida to the late Lewis Cleveland and Dellia Arnold Cooper.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gay is preceded in death by three brother, L.C. Cooper, J.D. Cooper, Earl Cooper; one sister, Edith English.  Mrs. Gay is survived by her husband, Cary Waine Gay of Caryville, FL; one daughter, Cindy Yancey and husband, Greg of Bonifay; one brother, Lafayette Cooper and wife, Iris of Bonifay, FL; four grandchildren, Courtney, Jillian, Scotty, Emily; one great-grandson, Christopher; many well loved nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, March 15, 2010 at Gritney Baptist Church with Rev. Rodd Jones, Rev. Edward Williams and Rev. Wayne Brannon officiating.  Interment will follow in the New Effort Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

Ezra Darius Tiller, age 71 of Bonifay, died Thursday, March 11th at his home. He was born April 29th, 1938, in Wausau, Florida to the late Marco and Zella Robinson Tiller, he had served with the U.S. Army National Guard,  and was of Methodist Faith. He was a retired asphalt inspector for the Florida Department of Transportation. Survivors include his Wife; Elaine Tiller of Bonifay, two Daughters; Joan and Husband Michael Dalton of Crawfordville, Fla., Janis and Husband Samuel Marshall of Bonifay, two brothers; Zebedee and Wife Laura Faye Tiller of Wausau and Noel Tiller of Chipley, one Sister; Loretta and Husband George Cook Jr. of Chipley, four Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 15th, at 3:00 P.M. at the Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Owen and Rev. Troy Lee Walsingham officiating. Interment will follow in Moss Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

John Foster, 94, was translated from time into eternity on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, Fla.
Mr. Foster was born in Bainbridge, Ga., and moved to Panama City in the 1940s. He lived in Bay County for more than 66 years.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 73 years, Sarah Stanley Foster. Mr. Foster was the father of five children, Lois Foster Major of Panama City, Fla., James Foster of Miami, Fla., Mary Foster Smith (Eddie) of Panama City, Fla., and Eddie Foster of Panama City, Fla. Mr. Foster was preceded in death by one son, John H. Foster. Mr. Foster also leaves his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren to cherish his memory. He also leaves his stepmother and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends to cherish his memory.
Visitation for Mr. Foster will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a..m. Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Providence Community Church, 5209 E. 11th St. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Providence Community Church with Bishop Russell Allen Wright Sr., pastor/eulogist. Interment will follow in Garden Of Memories.

 

 

Charles “Bill” William Cartee , age 60 of Sunny Hills went home to be with the Lord on March 10, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born February 5, 1950 in Asheville, NC to Charles Richard and Marie Stanton Cartee. He had lived in Sunny Hills for the past ten years coming from Andalusia, AL. He was Chaplin for the Sunny Hills Volunteer Fire Dept. and a pastor  in Georgia, Alabama and Colorado. He was also a member of Cypress Creek Community Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Ricky Gene Cartee.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years Betty Cartee of Sunny Hills; son Christopher “Chris” Charles Cartee of Sunny Hills; daughter Cheryl Bowers and husband Rickey of Tallapoosa, Ga.; sister Pat Parks of Ellijay, Ga.; grandson Benjamin William Bowers of Tallapoosa, Ga.;  mother-in-law Dorothy Austin of Bremen, Ga.; 3 nieces and 4 nephews; numerous foster children.

Local Funeral services will be held 7PM Friday March 12, 2010 at Cypress Creek Community Church with the Rev. James Vickery officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Out of town services will be held 3PM EST Saturday March 13, 2010 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Bremen, Ga. Burial will follow in the Bremen City Cemetery with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley, Fl in charge of arrangements.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Calvary Baptist Church.

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Emerald Coast Hospice 4374 Lafayette Street Marianna, Fl 32446.

 

 

 

Mrs. Arnice ‘Sue’ Kuykendall, age 90, of Bonifay, FL passed away March 6, 2010 at Washington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Chipley, FL.  She was born September 7, 1919 in Altoona, Alabama to the late Clarence and Lois Saye Jones.  Mrs. Kuykendall is survived by one daughter, Billie Sherrouse and husband, Claude of Bonifay, FL; three grandchildren, Calvin Sherrouse and wife, Marsha of Bonifay, FL, Carla Parrish and husband, Everett of Polk City, FL, Caye Tilton and husband, Willie of San Matio, FL; eight great-grandchildren, Cal and Michele Sherrouse, Monica and Pat Pitts, Carl and Kayla Sherrouse, Craig and Angela Sherrouse, Blake Parrish, Breanne Parrish, Woody Ayers, Cody Ayers; six great-great-grandchildren, MaCayla, Caleb and Carson Sherrouse, Patrick Pitts, Kinsley Sherrouse, Cayson Sherrouse.  Graveside service was Monday, March 8, 2010 at Socrum Cemetery in Lakeland, FL.  Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL in charge of local arrangements.

 

 

 

Mrs. Edith Pamela ‘Pam’ Spearman, age 54, of Bonifay, Florida passed away March 5, 2010 at her home.  She was born February 15, 1956 in Baxley, Georgia.  Mrs. Spearman is preceded in death by her father, Willard Willoughby.  She is survived by her husband, George Michael ‘Mike’ Spearman of Bonifay, FL; mother, Mavis Rowe Willoughby of Townsend, GA; son, Joey Contreras of Kingsland, GA; daughter, Christine Barrett Willoughby of Townsend, GA; brother, William Willoughby of Townsend, GA; sister, Billie Smith of Eulonia, GA.  Memorial service was 10:00 AM Monday, March 8, 2010 at Peel Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplin Gino Mayo officiating.  Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

Oswald Macune (Chip) Weeks, Jr. age 94, of Chipley, died Friday, March 5, 2010, in the Northwest Florida Community Hospital. Mr. Weeks was born November 24, 1915 in Ft. Myers, Florida to the late Oswald M. and Marie Stella (Sulter) Weeks. He had retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a former Staff Sergeant in the  U.S. Army, and a veteran of WWII. He had been a resident of Chipley since 1945 coming here from Holmes County, Fla. He is preceded in death by a Brother; Clarence Edward Weeks and a Sister; Marie B. Wilson. Survivors include a niece; Marie Bruner of Tallahassee and a nephew; Burton W. Wilson of Graceville and several great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 9th at 2:00 P.M. at  Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel with Bishop John Gilbert officiating. Interment will follow in Wachob-Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Chapel. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net

 

 

 

Carl Edward Jenkins, age 79, of Vernon, died Sunday, March 7, 2010 at home. Mr. Jenkins was born April 9, 1930 in Gulf County, Florida to James Jenkins and Mary (Galloway) Jenkins. He was a Motor Grader Operator for Washington County and a U.S Army Korean Veteran of the 7TH Calvery. He had been a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Bonifay Ward. Mr. Jenkins was preceded in death by his wife Myrtle Jenkins. He is survived by two daughters; Marsha Gillespie and husband Michael of Vernon, Florida, Carlene Evans and husband Joey of Vernon, Florida and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Bonifay Ward with Bishop Joshua Bowen officiating. Interment will follow at Jenkins Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Brown Funeral home Main Street Chapel. Friends and Family may sign the online registry at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

Mr. William ‘Bill’ Leonard Ezzell, age 80, of Panama City, Florida passed away March 3, 2010 at Bay Medical Center.  He was born August 14, 1929 in Brooksville, FL to the late Warren E. and Lucy Brown Ezzell.  Mr. Ezzell retired from the United States Air Force after 28 years of service and the AAFES after 20 years.  He attended Eastside Assembly of God Church.  His kindness and compassion were only exceeded by his generosity.  He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Blanche Lee Ezzell.  Mr. Ezzell is survived by his daughters, Sharon Jean Fullen of Casselberry, FL and Cindy Lou (Richard) Davison of Fredericksburg, VA; sons, Gene Ezzell of Panama City, FL and Leon Richards of Clearwater, FL; special friend, Betty Scott of Panama City, FL; grandchildren, Rebecca, Jessica, Marliese, Steven, Christina; great-grandson, William Matthew; sister, Katherine Carlisle of FL.  Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Peel Funeral Home Chapel in Bonifay with Rev. Dewey Myers officiating.  Interment will follow in the Ponce de Leon City Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

Mrs. Brenda Lynn Smith, age 59, of Bonifay, Florida passed away February 26, 2010 at her home.  She was born December 9, 1950 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  She is preceded in death by her father, Buster Keeton and mother, Virginia Williams.  Mrs. Smith is survived by her three grandchildren, Wendy Jasmine Smith, Lewis Wayne Smith and Lauren Nicole Parker all of Bonifay, FL; former husband and best friend, Jerry Smith of Westville, FL; daughter, Dana Parker and husband, Matthew of Bonifay, FL; best friend, Sam Papastathis of Atlanta, GA; brother, Jimmy Keeton of TX; brother and sister-in-laws, Angus and Dollie Gillis of Westville, FL, Bud and Cindy Smith of Atlanta, GA, James and Pat Smith of Westville, FL, Allen and Linda Smith of Westville, FL, Kenny and Sharon Smith of Westville, FL; several nieces and nephews; step-father, Bee Williams.  Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, March 5, 2010 at Evergreen Baptist Church with Rev. Mitch Holsonback officiating.  Interment will follow in the Camp Ground Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

 

Meta Narusevicius, 91, of Sunny Hills passed from this life on February 26, 2010 in Massachusetts. 

She was originally from Kaunas, Lithuania. She moved to America in 1961 from Wellington, New Zealand.  She had lived in Sunny Hills since 1986 coming from Boston, Massachusetts. She was also a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sunny Hills.

She was preceded in death by her husband Petras Narusevicius.

She is survived by her son Kurt Koles of Topeka, Kansas; daughter Lily Narusevicius of Manchester By The Sea, Massachusetts; two grandchildren Petrukas West of Manchester By The Sea, Massachusetts and Alexander Koles of California.

Funeral services will be held 11AM Friday March 5, 2010 at St. Theresa Catholic Church with Msgr. Francis Szczykutowicz officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley directing.

Family will receive friends 2:30-6PM Thursday March 4, 2010 at 4111 Linwood Drive Sunny Hills, Fl.

 

 

Mrs. Betty Jo (Sally) Page, 62, of Chipley, Florida, passed from this life on Thursday, March 4, 2010 in Panama City, Florida.  She was of the Holiness Faith. Mrs. Page was born on April 21, 1947 in Baxley, Georgia to Daniel and Evelyn (Williamson) Driggers, Jr. She is survived by her husband James Page, Chipley, Florida. Two Sons: Jimmy Ray and wife Angie Page, Freeport, Florida and Jerry Wayne and wife Lois Page, Panama City, Florida. Two Daughters: Janice and husband Donald Theus, Chipley, Florida and Crystal and husband John Pitts. Three Brothers: Wesley Thompson, Pinetta, Florida, David Thompson, Lake Park, Georgia and Amos Oquinn, Lake City, Florida. 5 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 8, 2010 at Gap Pond Cemetery, with the Rev. David Moon officiating. Interment will follow in the Gap Pond Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home, 1068 Main Street, Chipley, Florida.

 

 

 

Mrs. Mallie Cooks, 97 of Florida City, Florida and a native of Chipley, Florida, passed away Monday, March 1st at her residence. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. on Friday, March 5th at St. Joseph A.M.E. Church in Chipley with the Rev. Larry Brown officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley directing.  Survivors include several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.  The remains will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to services.

 

 

Mrs. Mary Nettles, 79 of Callaway, Panama City, Florida, passed away Feb. 28th at her residence.  She was a long time resident of Panama City and a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Springfield.  Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Paul A.M.E. Church with the Rev. Noah Parker officiating.  Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery with Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley directing.  Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law: Pinkie and George Lewis II of Callaway; step-daughters:  Mary Ann Nettles of Panama City and Laversie Nettles of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, two grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.  The remains will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to services.

 

 

 

Jack Phillip Cates, Jr. 64, of Vernon , passed away peacefully, March 2, 2010 at his home in Vernon , after a long battle with cancer.

Jack was born to Jack Phillip Cates, Sr. and Garnett Ford Cates Burleson, December 5, 1945 in Key West , Florida . He grew up in Key West and Hollywood , Fla. He attended Miami-Dade College . Jack proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Vietnam era. After being stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base, he returned to this area in 1979. He worked off shore as a hydraulic mechanic with Chevron USA and owned his own business, Cates Equipment Company. He is a member of Eastside Baptist Church of Vernon . Jack is preceded in death by his Father; Jack P. Cates, Sr. and is survived by his Mother; Garnett Burleson, his Wife of 21 years; Pam Cates; Sons: Jack Phillip Cates, III and Jason Cates, Step-Daughters; Niki Seley and husband Allen and Allison Brock, Grandchildren; Jack Phillip Cates, IV, Ashlee Cates and Anna Cates, Step-Grandchildren; Sy Seley, Olivia Cotton and Mikayla Cotton. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5 to 7 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Chapel. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 4th at 3:00 P.M. at Eastside Baptist Church in Vernon with the Rev. Mike Browning and Michael Brock officiating. Interment will follow in Vernon City Cemetery with military honors. Donations may be made in appreciation to Covenant Hospice, 4440 Lafayette St. Suite C, Marianna , Fla. 32446, or in memory of Jack to Florida Baptist Children’s Home, 8415 Bucklake Rd., Tallahassee, Florida, 32311 or the Gideons, 224 Hwy 273, Chipley, Florida 32428. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Hunter Alfred Gingrich was born into Heaven on February 20, 2010 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac , Michigan . Hunter is survived by his parents Alan and Melissa Gingrich of Leroy , MI ., Brothers: Lester Gingrich, Charleston , S.C. , Joey Gingrich, Leroy , MI and  Bobby Drew Jackson of Cottondale, Fl and sister Jessica Jackson of Cottondale , FL. He is also survived by his grandparents Alan Gingrich of Leroy , MI . and Patti Owens of Cadillac , MI ., Elmer and Mardelyn Tharp of Compass Lake , FL. , and Patricia Davis and Steve Mullis of Chipley, FL. His Grandmothers are Marie Reiter of Cadillac , MI ., Willie Myrl Davis of Cottondale, FL. and Lucille Tharp of Marianna, FL. He is also loved and will be missed by many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Hunter will be laid to rest with a private family ceremony at Maple Hill Cemetery in Leroy , MI . The family would like to thank all of the wonderful people who helped us so much during our time of sorrow. You are greatly appreciated. Hunter, your Mommy and Daddy love you so much and we will miss you forever. We will see you again one day little one. You are our tiny little angel

 

 

Mrs. Virginia Strickland Phillips, age 63, of Bonifay, Florida passed away February 26, 2010 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama.  She was born July 20, 1946 in Caryville, FL to the late John Thomas and Pearlie Mills Strickland.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Phillips is preceded in death by her husband, James Daniel Phillips; two brothers, Buddy Strickland and F.J. Strickland; one sister, Ouida Quick.  She is survived by four daughters, Melissa Smith and husband, Roy Hires of Bonifay, FL, Vicki Cooper of Bonifay, FL, Kimberly Robinson and husband, Stacy of Dothan, AL, Stephanie Stanford of Marianna, FL; five grandchildren, Kendra, D.J., Alicia, Aaron, Ashton; one great-grandchild, Dylin; three brothers, Clarence Carrol of Panama City, FL, Okley Strickland of Bonifay, FL, Oneal Strickland of Panama City, FL; six sisters, Teen Steverson of Bonifay, FL, Mutt Wood of Bonifay, FL, Mary Ann Berry of Bonifay, FL, Kathleen Keith of Palatka, FL, Ola Griffin of Noma, FL, Owene Laird of Gleendale, FL; several nieces and nephews; four stepsons, James, Albert, Jimmy, Samuel; four stepdaughters, Patricia, Regina, Annie, Mary; numerous step grandchildren.  Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Monday, March 1, 2010 at Church of Jesus Christ in Caryville, FL with Rev. Edward Williams officiating.  Interment will follow in the Caryville City Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.  Special thanks to Dr. Roland Spedale, Dr. Jay Murray, the Staff at Flowers Hospital and Doctors Memorial Hospital.

 

 

 

Mr. Phillip Winford White, age 42, of Chipley, Florida passed away February 24, 2010 at his residence.  He was born June 13, 1967 in Port St. Joe, Florida.  Mr. White worked for Arizona Chemical in Panama City.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Angela Michelle White; paternal grandfather, Ernest White; maternal grandparents, Bill and Berna Lou Duncan.  He is survived by one daughter, Angela Malynne White of Panama City, FL; parents, Winford and Margaret White of Bonifay, FL; paternal grandmother, Florene White; brother, Andy White and wife, Jamie of Bonifay, FL; niece, Marissa White and nephew, Haiden White.  Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 1, 2010 at Poplar Head Independent Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Leon Jenkins officiating.  Interment will follow in the Poplar Head Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

Mrs. Angela Michelle White, age 40, of Chipley, FL passed away February 24, 2010 at her residence.  She was born September 1, 1969 in Bartow, Florida.  Mrs. White worked for the Washington County School Board at Vernon Elementary School.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Winford White; paternal grandmother, Betty Bence; maternal grandfather, Homer Gipson.  She is survived by one daughter, Angela Malynne White of Panama City, FL; mother, Shirley Gipson of Vernon, FL; father, Terrell Ray Knight of Winter Haven, FL; maternal grandmother, Thelma Gipson of Vernon, FL; sister, Crystal Dion Davis & husband, Chris of Winter Haven, FL.  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 1, 2010 at Poplar Head Independent Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Leon Jenkins officiating.  Interment will follow in the Poplar Head Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

Wallace Robert Comegys, 85, passed away at his home in the Oakie Ridge Community, Tuesday afternoon, February 23, 2010. Mr. Comegys, formerly of St. Davids , PA , has lived in Seagrove Beach and Chipley , FL since 2006.  Mr. Comegys was born September 28, 1924 in Wilmington , DE , to the late Charles Percy Comegys and the late Louise Mildred (Wallace) Comegys. Wally was a WWII Army Air Force veteran, member of the Caterpillar Club, alumnus of the University of Delaware , and retired as Northeast Regional Development Manager for Rohm & Haas Company with 35 years of service. 

He is survived by his wife Genie (Johnson) Comegys and three daughters, Carla J. Comegys, Smyrna, GA, Karen A. Comegys (Robert W. Schuler, Jr.), Breinigsville, PA and Kathryn L. Comegys, Paoli, PA, twin sister Ann Haupt, St. Louis, MO; step-brother William (Relva) Reign, Hockessin, DE; step-sister, Janet Upton, Reading, PA; sister-in-law, Lola Yerby, Seagrove Beach, FL; three brothers-in-law Jim (Elaine) Johnson, Opp, AL, Tom (Lorraine) Johnson, Chipley, FL and Ralph (Gladys) Johnson, Chipley, FL; 23 nieces and nephews; 34 great nieces and nephews; and five great-great nephews.

Services will be at Oakie Ridge Baptist Church , Saturday, March 6, at 11:00 AM with visitation at 10:00 AM. The Rev. Pete Hyde of Santa Rosa Community Church and the Rev. Shane Hardesty of Oakie Ridge Baptist Church will be officiating. Lunch will follow for family and friends. Memorial contributions may be given to Emerald Coast Hospice at, 4374 Lafayette Street , Marianna , FL 32446 or 1419A Racetrack Road , Fort Walton , FL 32547 . Brown Funeral Home of Chipley in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

Ronald Allan (Round Man) Locke, age 48 of Chipley, died Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan. He was a native and life-long resident of Chipley, a self-employed heavy equipment operator and was of Baptist Faith. Survivors include two Brothers; Donnie Adams of Chipley and Randy Locke of Chipley, one Sister; Gina Stanland of Chipley. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel with the Rev. James Sharkey officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net

 

Mr. Gary LaDon Moore, age 48, of Daleville, AL passed away February 24, 2010 at his home.  He was born July 9, 1961 in Geneva, AL.  Mr. Moore is preceded in death by his father, Gerald Don Moore and mother, Edith Whitehead Hosmun.  He is survived by one sister, Margaret Morrow and husband, Douglas of Seymour, IN and an aunt, Nellie Jo Pitts of Bonifay, FL.  Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, February 28, 2010 at First Assembly of God Church in Enterprise, AL with Rev. Tommy Moore officiating.  Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL handling arrangements. 

 

Mrs. Gladys Riley Jackson, 86, of Alford, Florida passed from this life on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at her home.  Mrs. Jackson was born on March 4, 1923 in Washington County Florida to Cliff and Cora (Corbin) Riley. She was of the Holiness Faith and a member of the Sapp Holiness Church.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 27, 2010 in the Chapel of Brown Funeral Home, (Brickyard Road) Chipley, Florida with Rev. Cloys Joiner, Rev. Robert Simmons, and Rev. Ronnie Wright officiating. Interment will follow in the Sapp Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 P.M. on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home (Brickyard Road) Chipley, Florida. Mrs. Jackson is preceded in death by her Husband Molton Jackson and also 5 Brothers and 3 Sisters. Survivors include Three Sons: Thomas and wife Wanda Jackson, Alford, Florida, Robert and wife Shelia Jackson, Cottondale, Florida and Roger and wife Kathy Jackson, Cottondale, Florida. Two Daughters: Margaret and husband Frank Grimes, Cottondale, Florida, and Martha and husband Rudy Pippin, Alford, Florida. One Sister: Esther Sapp, Cottondale, Florida and Special Friend: Sister Mae Grantham, of Cottondale, Florida. 15 Grandchildren, 26 Great Grandchildren and 6 Great Great Grandchildren.

 

 

Virginia Drummond Paul, a resident of Bonifay, Florida, died Thursday, February 25, 2010 at her residence following a brief illness.  She was 91 years old. Funeral services will be at two o’clock pm Sunday, February 28, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church of Bonifay with Peel Funeral Home directing.  The family will receive friends in the sanctuary from one o’clock until two o’clock prior to the service.  Burial will follow in the Bonifay Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 477, Bonifay, Florida 32425 or Covenant Hospice, 4440 Lafayette Street, Suite C, Marianna, Florida 32446.

 

Mrs. Paul was born August 26, 1918, in Bonifay, Florida, to the late Addison Cephus and Estelle Peairs Drummond.  Virginia was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Peter Lloyd Paul, Jr., her parents, and two brothers, Addison Peairs Drummond and Dr. William Franklin Drummond.  She is survived by two sons, Peter Lloyd Paul III (Joanna Patterson) of Pensacola, Florida and Addison Drummond Paul (Melissa Parker) of Enterprise, Alabama; one grandson, Peter Lloyd Paul IV of St. Louis, Missouri; and a host of friends.

 

Virginia grew up in Bonifay where she attended the local public school and graduated with honors in 1935.  In 1939, she graduated with a Batchelor of Science degree with math and home economics being her main areas of study from Judson College in Marion, Alabama.  During her senior year, Virginia was honored as “May Queen” of the May Day Court.  Throughout her lifetime, her outer beauty was only overshadowed by her inner beauty.   She taught in the Holmes County School System and worked at the Bank of Bonifay prior to her marriage to Peter Lloyd Paul, Jr. on Easter Sunday, April 25, 1943.

 

Virginia was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Bonifay where she taught Sunday School in the children’s division and was a long time member of the Senior Adult Sunday School Class.  In the early 1970’s, Virginia’s talents were instrumental in creating the Chrismon ornaments (Christ’s monograms) for the church.  She was an accomplished homemaker who loved cooking, sewing, hostessing, needlepoint, and genealogy.  She often remarked that her favorite hobby was her family, and she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

 

 

 

 

Marilyn Anita Givens, of Westville, FL, lovingly called ‘MG’ by her husband of 56 years, Phil Givens, went to meet her Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Select Specialty Hospital in Panama City, Florida.  She was born January 10, 1933 in Gainesville, Florida to the late William ‘Bill’ Willie and Gladys Verona Skipper Bethea.  A forth generation born Floridian, Mrs. Givens graduated Cumlaude at the University of Florida and completed her Masters Degree in Education at the University of Miami where she was the Education Major to set the curve on the Masters Degree Comprehensive Exams.  Her 49 years of teaching included first grade through college, as well as, a consultant in the Special Education Department at the University of Miami.

 

Mrs. Givens is also survived by three sons, William Robert Givens of Westville, FL, Phillip Scot Givens and wife, Kim of Loxahatchee, FL, and Greggory Jon Givens of Shawnee, CO; four grandchildren, Stephanie, Stacie, Andrew, and Travis; one great-granddaughter, Makena; one sister, Carolyn Lightner of Naples, FL; one brother, Bill Bethea and wife, Peggy of Immokalee, FL.

 

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Peel Funeral Home Chapel in Bonifay, FL.  with Rev. Mike White officiating. Interment will follow in the Leonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Holmes County Florida with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.  Family will receive friends from 2-3 PM Saturday.

 

Charles Henry( Chuck) Kowitz, Lt. Col, USAF (Ret.)  44, of Chipley, Florida, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 13, 2010 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born in Chipley, Florida on March 31, 1965 to Ellner Jane Grady Kowitz and the late Edgar Joseph Kowitz. At age 14 he flew his first solo flight and received his pilot license. In the 10th to 12th grade, he served as an auxiliary member of the Civil Air Patrol as a radio and rescue pilot at the National Guard Armory. He graduated Chipley High School in 1983 with high honors, then attended Marion Military Institute and the Air Force Academy, graduating in 1988 as Second Lieutenant with a masters degree in Engineering. He served two tours in Desert Storm as a forward advisor, directing air strikes. After an esteemed military career, he retired in 2008 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was of the Catholic faith and was preceded in death by his Grandparents; Henry and Adeline Kowitz of Chipley and Charles William and Wray E. Withrow Grady of Live Oak, Fla. and his Father; Edgar Joseph Kowitz. Survivors include his Mother; Ellner Jane Grady Kowitz, of Chipley, one Brother; Dale Joseph Kowitz of Kuwait, his cat; Lacey, his four Aunts, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Charles loved flying airplanes and model planes. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 22, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the Saint Joseph The Worker Catholic Church in Chipley, interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, February 21, from 4 to 6 P.M. at the St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church. The family suggests contributions to the Science Department of Roulhac and Chipley High School or ROTC of Chipley High School. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net

 

 

 

Kent French, age 58, of Chipley, Florida passed away February 19, 2010 at Campbellton-Graceville Hospital in Graceville.  He was born January 20, 1952 in Lake City, Florida to Remus and Carol Lewis French.  He was retired form Florida Department of Transportation.  He was preceded in death by his father.  He was survived by his mother Carol and stepfather Paul French of Chipley; three sons, Jason French of Bonifay, Fla., Jeremy French and his wife Stacey of Bonifay, Adam French of Chipley; one daughter, Brittany French of Bonifay; one brother Robert Martin French and his wife Paulett of Chipley; one sister Marcia Jernigan and her husband Jimmy of Bonifay;  three grandchildren, Karlee French, Colby French and Casey French.   Funeral services will be held Monday 1:00 PM February 22, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church in Bonifay with burial following at Camp Ground Cemetery in Westville, Fla.  The reverends Ike Steverson and Tommy Moore will be officiating with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay directing. Visitation with family and friends will be held Sunday 6-8 PM February 21 at Peel Funeral Home Bonifay.

 

 

 

Mr. William Wayne House, age 57, of Caryville, FL passed away February 17, 2010 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, FL.  He was born July 16, 1952 in Chicago, IL.  He is survived by his father, Marshall P. House of Chipley, FL; brother, Paul House of Rockford, IL; three sisters, Shelly Lortie of Las Vegas, NV, Diane Trent of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Cheryl House of Chandler, AZ.  Memorialization will be by cremation with Peel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

Dianne Smith, 53, of Chipley, Florida, passed away Feb. 10, 2010 at Bay Medical Center, Panama City, Florida. She was a native of Washington County and of the Baptist faith.  Funeral service will at at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20th at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Chipley, with the Rev. Price Wilson, the Rev. Larry Brown and the Rev. Tony Davis officiating.  Interment will follow in the Northside Cemetery in Chipley with Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley directing.  Survivors include her companion Alfred Smith, Jr.; son Derrick Smith (Melissa) of South Carolina; nephews reared as brothers, Hayes Teri Robinson and Bruce Robinson of Chipley; and Aunt Paralee Robert Jackson of Indiana; along with many other relatives and friends.  The remains will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to services with Cooper Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

Mr. Hosey McClain, 73, a native of Bonifay, Florida, passed away Feb. 12, 2010 in a Bonifay Nursing Center. He resided in Jacksonville, Florida for over 20 years where he owned and operated the McClains Barber and Beauty Shop.  He was of the Baptist faith and was a Veteran of World War II.  Funeral service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20 at First Baptist Church in Bonifay with Elder Kelvin Johnson and Chaplain Earl Cooke officiating.  The Rev. Shelly Chandler is Pastor.  Survivors include his wife Katie McClain; daughters, Cynthia Jones (Johnny), Evelyn Jackson, both of St. Petersburg, Florida and Almarie Johnson of Jacksonville, Florida; stepchildren, Deanna Bartos (Kirk), Willie Johnson (Patricia, both of Jacksonville, Marvin and David Johnson (Renee), both of Springfield, Ma.; siblings, Annie Moore, Tim McClain Sr., both of Bonifay, James McClain, Columbus, Ga, Carolyn Tyler (Rev. Earl), Cathern Arnett, all of Ft. Walton Beach, Lesly McClain (Barbara), Crestview, Fl., Robert McClain, Sr., (Lettie), Jacksonville, Fl. and Doris Johnson, Boston, Ga.;stepmother, Vertie McClain of Bonifay; 19 grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.  Interment by cremation. The remains will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to service with Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley directing.

 

 

 

 

Mary Grace Stewart, age 66 of Chipley, died Saturday, February 13th, 2010 at her home. She was born June 14th, 1943, in Atlanta, to the late Julius and Mary Ann (Coker) Adams.  Mrs. Stewart had been a resident here for the past 25 years, coming from Fayetteville, Georgia. She was a former cook, a member of the Council on Ageing,  a member of the Divita Diailises and a member of the Oakie Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include her Husband, James Farris Stewart of Chipley, three Daughters: Debra Harris and Husband Wayne of Fayetteville, Ga., Ann Nicholson and Husband Mark of Fayetteville, Ga., Beth Songer and Husband Joey of Gainesville, Ga., two Sisters: Rose Ann Tibbetts of Jonesboro, Ga. and Elizabeth Paulines of Tampa, Fla. and 10 Grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday, February 15, 2010, from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 16th, at 2:00 P.M. in the Oakie Ridge Baptist Church, with the Rev. Donnie Hussey and Rev. Shane Hardesty officiating. Interment will follow in Oakie Ridge Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home Directing. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Gardis Eulene Pippin, 91, of Panama City, passed away Feb. 12, 2010.  She was born June 18, 1918, in Chipley.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 14th in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Panama City with the Rev. Charles Key officiating.  Interment will follow in Lynn Haven Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service.  Wilson Funeral is located at 214 Airport Road in Panama City.

 

 

 

 

Amos Joseph DeLaisse, 83, of Chipley, Florida passed from this life on Saturday, February, 13, 2010 at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital, Chipley, Florida. He was born on April 19, 1926 in Indiana to Henry Joseph and Grace Mae (Lampkin) DeLaisse. He was the Baptist Faith and a member of the Sunnyhills Baptist Church. Sunnyhills, Florida  Survivors include his Wife: Betty Jean DeLaisse, Chipley, Florida. Three Daughters: Donna Mayfield and husband Doug, Ft. Myers, Florida, Darlene Buckbee and husband George of Chipley, Florida and Susan Gragg and husband Kevin, Ft. Myers, Florida.  One Sister: Alma Lutgring and husband Donald, Georgetown, Indiana.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Chapel of Brown Funeral Home, 1068 Main Street, Chipley, Florida with the Rev. Mike Swingle officiating. Cremation will follow the services with Brown Funeral Home directing.  The Family will receive friends from 6 until 8 P.M. on Monday, February 15, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home, 1068 Main Street, Chipley, Florida. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

Hubert H. Sasser, age 89 of Chipley, died Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at his home. A native and life-long resident of Chipley, he had retired as a truck driver for the Florida Dept. of Transportation and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chipley. Mr. Sasser is preceded in death by his parents; Houston and Carrie Sasser and a Daughter; Helen Sasser. Survivors include his wife of 68 years; Edna M. Sasser of Chipley, one Daughter; Ellen M. Rowell of Marianna, three Grandchildren; Michael J. Rowell and wife Amy, Marie Laramore and Helen D. Gaut, six Great Grandchildren; Kayla Rowell, Hana Rowell, Mason Rowell, Anna Gaut, Miranda Gaut and Kaci Laramore. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 13th at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home, Main Street, with the Rev. Michael Orr officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

Mrs. Erie Mozelle Tindel Bridenback, age 91, a former resident of Holmes County Florida passed away February 7, 2010 at Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, Florida.  She was born October 2, 1918 in the Poplar Springs Community to the late Levy and Ada Worley Tindel.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bridenback is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas John Bridenback, Sr.; five brothers, Sam Tindel, Sanford Tindel, Bill Tindel, Johnny Tindel, Jerry Tindel; one grandson, Curt Bridenback.  Mrs. Bridenback is survived by three sons, Thomas John Bridenback, Jr. and wife, Teri of Jacksonville, FL, William Dennis Bridenback and wife, Tommy of Pensacola, FL, Michael L. Bridenback and wife, Margie of Tampa, FL; one brother, Paul Tindel of Biloxi, MS; one sister, Betty Brock and husband, Bill of DeFuniak Springs, FL; 7 grandchildren, Lisa, Meegan, Quinn, Andrea, Kerry, Nick, Tori; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, February 12, 2010 at First Baptist Church Bonifay with Rev. Shelly Chandler officiating.  Interment will follow in the Bonifay City Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.  Memorial contributions may be given to First Baptist Church, 311 North Waukesha Street, Bonifay, FL 32425 or your favorite charity.

 

 

 

 

Michael “Mike” Robert Fries, 42 of Chipley, Florida went home to be with the Lord on February 6, 2010 at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.Mike was born April 28, 1967 in Seattle, Washington. He was a 1986 graduate of Stevensville High School in Stevensville, Montana. He served in the United Sates Navy and was of the Protestant faith.  He is preceded in death by his father Arlan Fries.

He is survived by his wife Lori Lynn Fries of Chipley; mother Lorraine Fries of Missoula, Montana;  four sons: Logan, Landon and Morgan Fries all of Chipley and Jordan Good of Chipley; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: Don and Jan Good of Columbus, Mississippi.

Funeral services will be held 11AM Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Chipley, Florida with the Rev. Mike Orr officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood cemetery with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley directing.

Family will receive friends 6-8PM Friday, February 12, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Chipley.

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Linda Marie Burger, age 62, of Bonifay, FL passed away February 6, 2010 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, FL.  She was born February 14, 1947 in Birmingham, Michigan to Bruce and Leona Thomas Ramsey.  She is survived by her sons, James Burger of Tampa, FL and Jeff Burger of Bonifay, FL; one daughter, Dottie Burger Pippin and husband, Robin of Bonifay, FL; two brothers, Dale Smith of Birmingham, MI and Donnie Ramsey of Pontiac, MI; one sister, Charlotte Valance of Lake Orion, MI.  Memorialization will be by cremation with Peel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

Mrs. Lucille ‘Mandy’ Austin Sheffield, age 87, a former resident of Vernon, FL passed away February 5, 2010 in Savannah, GA.  She was born August 9, 1922 in Vernon, FL to the late Columbus Gerald and Mary Jane Bodie Austin.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sheffield is preceded in death by her husbands, Tonny Dalton Holstead and Fred Sheffield; two sons, Teddy Gene Holstead and Curtis Wilder Holstead; two daughters, Teresa Cooper and Catherine Lee Holstead; three brothers, Fred Austin, Sam Austin, A.G. Austin; one sister, Melbra Wright.  Mrs. Sheffield is survived by two sons, Bill Holstead and wife, Mary of Belton, SC and Tony Holstead of South Bend, IN; five daughters, Clara Withrow of Savannah, GA, Marie Fry of Vernon, FL, Nila Barrier of Elkhart, IN, Dina Rajski and husband, Martin of South Bend, IN, Annette Fielding of Vernon, FL; one brother, Reubin Austin and wife, Rose Mary of Vernon, FL; two sisters, Vonceil Martin of Vernon, FL and Amy Tomaio of Pensacola, FL; 70 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Unity Baptist Church and Cemetery with Rev. Lindsey Martin and Rev. Burt Worthing officiating.  Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, FL directing.

 

 

 

 

Willie James Barefield, age 69 of Chipley, died Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010  at his home. A native of Headland, Alabama, he had been a resident here for the past three years. He was a farmer, a U.S. Army veteran and was of Baptist Faith. Survivors include his Mother; Willie Mae Barefield, his Wife; Louverne Barefield of Chipley, three Sons: Willie Joe Barefield and wife Cherry of Chipley, Larry Barefield and wife Jennie of Chipley and Clint Barefield and wife Candy of Bonifay, two Brothers; Jimmy Barefield of Headland, and Jessie Barefield of Midland City, Ala., five Sisters; Bulah Mae Davis of Headland, Mabel Hutto of Headland, Sarah Brannon of Headland, Pam Roberts of Sarasota, Fla. and Betty Davis of Headland, six Grandchildren and three Great Grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road, with the Rev. Ernest Dupree and Bishop John Gilbert officiating. Interment will follow in the Wachob-Forrest Lawn Cemetery. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

James Thomas Brantley, age 63 of Chipley, died Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at his home. A native of Chipley, he had been a resident here since 1980, coming from New Orleans, La. Mr. Brantley was a retired nuclear engineer for the Southern Company and a member of the Chipley Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include his Wife; Judy Brantley of Chipley, two Daughters; Cynthia Georgian Brantley of Seattle, Washington and Melissa Caywood and Husband Richard of Bountiful, Washington, one Brother; Bruce Brantley of Grandridge, Fla., one Sister; Joan Deal of Chipley, two Grandchildren; Jeremy Igace Caywood and Bryan Thomas Caywood. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, February 5, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel. Services will be held 10:00 A.M Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Brown Funeral, Brickyard Road Chapel with Bishop John Gilbert officiating. Interment will follow at Hard Labor Cemetery. Friends and family may sign the online registry at www.brownfh.net

 

 

 

 

Beria Klein, 97, of Chipley, Florida died Thursday, February 04, 2010 at her home. She has been a resident of Chipley for the past 8 years coming from Lorton, Virginia. Mrs Klein worked for the Department of Agriculture for Washington D.C. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.

     Survivors include one sister: Myrtis Barr of Chipley, Fl. and nine nieces and nephews.

     Services will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home (Hwy 77) Chapel with Rev. Jerry May officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Friends and family may sign the online registry at www.brownfh.net

 

 

 

Susan Marie Hart, 56 of Chipley, Florida went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2010.  Mrs. Hart had lived in Chipley for the past five years coming from Fort Myers, Florida.  She was also a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Chipley.

     She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and May Newcomb and brother Freddy Newcomb.

     She is survived by her husband Mark Anthony Hart of Chipley, 3 sons: Lawrence LaBarre of Fort Myers, Florida, Allen Clarence Hart of Chipley and Benjamin Barry LaBarre of Korea. 4 brothers: Frank Newcomb of Pensacola, Florida, Arthur Tanguay of Lowell, Massachusetts, Gregory Newcomb and wife Lindy of Chipley, C.J. Newcomb of Lowell, Massachusetts. 4 sisters: Jessie Matthews of Bonifay, Florida, Laura and Robin Tanguay both of Lowell Massachusetts and Allison N. Bush and husband Mark of Chipley.

     Memorialization will be by cremation with a service of remembrance at a later date. Obert Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

Anna Marie Harrell passed away, Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at the great age of 93 in Acworth , GA , just 10 days short of her 94th birthday. Born in 1916 in Pittsburgh , PA. She was an only child, but had many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Melton Harrell and son, Charles Harrell.  Survivors include her sons, Melton Harrell (Deborah) Atlanta, GA, William Harrell (Robin) Acworth, GA, David Harrell (Sherry),  Lawrenceville, GA, Kenneth Harrell, Chipley, FL, and Eva Harrell, widow of  son, Charles, Cumming, GA. Other survivors include 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

     Anna was a long time resident of Chipley, FL, where she raised her family. A gentle woman with a love for plants, she operated her own nursery, Harrell’s Nursery for many years. People knew her plants as “the plants that grow”. She had a will to live, having been diagnosed with breast cancer in 1956 and subsequently given 6 mos. to live in 1981 due to another type of cancer.   

Her God and church were always dear to her. She was active in the establishment of Ascension Lutheran Church, Marianna , FL and Grace Lutheran Church in Bonifay FL.

    Funeral services are to be held, at 2 PM, Saturday, February 6, 2010, at Grace Lutheran Church in Bonifay followed by burial in Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 P.M. prior to services at the church.

     Her request was that donations be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 3309 U.S. 90, Bonifay, FL 32425, (850) 547-9898 in lieu of flowers.

Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.

 

 

 

 

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