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Mary "Louise" Richards McDaniel

Mary "Louise" Richards McDaniel

Oct 24, 2026

Mary “Louise” Richards McDaniel, age 76, passed from this life Saturday, October 24, 2026 at her home. She was born in Sneads, Florida on January 15, 1953 to Will Bamburg and Mary Evelyn (Tindel) Richards. Louise was a Homemaker for her family.

She is preceded by her parents, her brother; Britton Richards, and her sister; Jeannie Warwell.

Louise is survived by her...

Ben C. Gilbert

Ben C. Gilbert

Oct 21, 2026

Benjamin “Ben” C. Gilbert Sr., age 92, of Chipley, FL passed away on October 21, 2026 at his residence. He was born on June 22, 1934 in Washington County, Florida to E.F. (Fred) Gilbert and Elia Williams Gilbert.

Ben is preceded in death by his parents and all four siblings. No longer apart, he joins in eternal life his wife of...

Cindy Watkins

Cindy Watkins

Oct 20, 2026

Cindy Watkins, age 65, of Chipley, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2026 at her residence.

Cindy was born June 26, 1961 in Sunbury, Pennsylvania to the late Charles Propst and Shirley Sanders Propst. She worked for many years as a CNA for Washington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center as well as a Clerk for Tom Thumb....

Elaine Lenora Tiller

Elaine Lenora Tiller

Oct 7, 2026

Elaine Lenora Tiller, 86 of Bonifay, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2026 at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama.

Elaine was born on January 26, 1940 in Bonifay, Florida to the late Earl Charlie Cook and Lucile Baxter Cook. A lifelong resident of the Florida Panhandle, Elaine was a woman of faith and a longtime member...

Brenda Sue Jackson

Brenda Sue Jackson

Oct 6, 2026

Brenda Sue Jackson, age 66, passed from this life Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at her home in El Reno, OK. She was born in Chipley, Florida on February 5, 1960 to Houston and Eva (Hancock) Jackson. Brenda worked as a kitchen aid at Northwest Florida Community Hospital.

She is preceded by her parents and her 4 sisters; Emma Highsmith, Myrtle Liger,...

Toby Kenneth Pasman

Toby Kenneth Pasman

Oct 1, 2026

Toby Kenneth Pasman, 32, of Chipley, Florida went home to be with his Lord on October 1, 2026. He was born in Traverse City, Michigan to Pamela and Jerry Pasman on July 9, 1994 .

He had a great love and passion for hotwheels, the Titanic, planes, aviation and trains. He loved music but especially Michael Jackson’s music. Toby had a...

Gloria Faye Duncan

Gloria Faye Duncan

Sep 29, 2026

Gloria Faye Duncan, age 89, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026 at Vitas Healthcare Hospice in Panama City, Florida. She was born January 15, 1937 in Cottondale, Florida to Rev. Roy and Lois Walters. She is survived by her brother, Leon Walters of Lynn Haven, Florida.

She graduated from Chipley High School in 1954 where she starred in basketball, volleyball,...

Abigail E. Whitfield Karlo

Abigail E. Whitfield Karlo

Sep 28, 2026

Abigail Whitfield Karlo, born June 14, 1942, went to receive her heavenly wings on September 28, 2026.

Gail was married to her second husband, the love of her life, Jim Karlo, for 41 years. She is the mother of Dewey Ballard Jr., Donna Buettner, Pamela (Brian) Brown, Jimmy (Michelle) Ballard, and bonus mom to Cindi (Stretch) Madascy, and Steve Karlo.

Gail has...

Patsy Alesa Lee

Patsy Alesa Lee

Sep 26, 2026

Patsy Alesa Lee, 65, of Chipley, Florida, passed away on September 26, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Patsy was born on February 16, 1961, to the late James and Inez Cagle. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and woman of faith who cherished her family deeply. Patsy was also musically gifted and served as the church pianist...

William Keith Carter

William Keith Carter

Sep 25, 2026

William Keith Carter was born on May 29th, 1970 and passed away on September 25th, 2026.

He was born and raised in Wausau, Florida. He graduated from Chipley High School in 1989. He was an automotive mechanic and was loved by all.

He is survived by his parents, Bruce Carter and Diane Glasgow; his siblings, Kevin Carter and Kim Carter Standland all...

Shirley Faye Norton

Shirley Faye Norton

Sep 24, 2026

Shirley Norton passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026.

She was born on December 19, 1940 to Thomas Zachary Harris and Macy Evell Harris. Shirley devoted many years to serving her community, working for 30 years at Northwest Florida Community Hospital and 16 years at Clark Insurance.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leslie Norton; her children, Debbie Spivey...

Tobatha F. Davis

Tobatha F. Davis

Sep 20, 2026

Tobatha Davis September 20, 2026

On September 20, 2026, Tobatha Davis age 84, passed peacefully in her sleep and entered her eternal home, where her family finds great comfort in knowing she is now at rest in Glory with the Lord she loved.

Tobatha was a force to be reckoned with—in all the very best ways. A fiery redhead with a personality...

Lowell Howard Jr.

Lowell Howard Jr.

Sep 20, 2026

Lowell Howard Jr., age 72, passed from this life Sunday, September 20, 2026 at his home with his family. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on October 3, 1953 to Lowell Howard and Margaret (Crutchfield) Howard. Lowell enjoyed flying model airplanes, riding motorcycles and he loved his family.

He is preceded by his parents, his 2 sisters, his brother and three...

Robert Walter Zont

Robert Walter Zont

Sep 9, 2026

Robert (Robby) Walter Zont 01/08/1966 - 09/09/26

A beloved father and family member passed away Wednesday September 9th 2026. Robby was a funny, outgoing, and charismatic man, who loved motorcycles, cars, music, fellowship, and his daughter. He spent most of his time in Dothan Alabama where he raised his only daughter, and spent time with the friends he made along the...

Hazel Lucile Foxworth

Hazel Lucile Foxworth

Sep 9, 2026

Hazel Lucile Foxworth, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, at her home in Chipley. She was born on April 16, 1944, in Holmes County, Florida.

Hazel was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to travel the world with her husband, Jerry, and she especially enjoyed spending time in the Smokey Mountains. Those who knew her will remember the...

Dr. William "Bill"  Northcutt

Dr. William "Bill" Northcutt

Sep 5, 2026

Dr. William Bryan Northcutt, 96, passed away peacefully at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida, on September 5, 2026. 

Born on September 12, 1929, to William and Grace Northcutt, he was raised in Chipley, Florida. He began his career as a pharmacist in Chipley before later becoming a physician in Fort Myers, Florida.

 He was married to the late Marie Northcutt and...

Richard “Ricky” Delbert Padgett

Richard “Ricky” Delbert Padgett

Aug 26, 2026

Richard “Ricky” Delbert Padgett, 73, of Vernon, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born on November 23, 1952, in Dothan, Alabama, to Richard "RJ" Padgett and Bertha Jean Kolmetz Padgett. A lifelong resident of the Florida Panhandle, Richard worked as a cross-country truck driver and later got into real...

Lola Carlile-Nelson

Lola Carlile-Nelson

Aug 21, 2026

Lola Carlile-Nelson, a longtime member of the Chipley community, passed away on August 21, 2026, weeks shy of her 98th birthday.

Born on September 10, 1928, Lola was the daughter of Albert F. Davis Sr. and Letha T. Reynolds. She grew up alongside her brother, Albert F. “Sonny” Davis, Jr, and sisters, Arlene Shaw, Evelyn Bylsma, and Libby Pape.

Lola married Louie...

Donald Lee Sellers

Donald Lee Sellers

Aug 16, 2026

Donald Lee Sellers, age 83, of Chipley, Florida, transitioned from this life on August 16, 2026. He was born October 13, 1942, in Bean City, Florida.Donald devoted 25 years to the United States Army, (joining while still a teenager) rising through the enlisted ranks and serving his country through a long distinguished and decorated military career; to include numerous medals...

Mary M. Noss

Mary M. Noss

Aug 15, 2026

Mary Margaret Shaffer Noss, 75 of Chipley, passed away peacetully on August 15, 2026 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born November 2, 1950, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania to the late Charles and Carrie Pear (Henry) Shaffer. Mary found joy in the simple things in life like roadside roses and tending to her garden.

Cooking comfort...

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