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Grace Othella Shealy
Mar 31, 2026
Grace Othella Shealy, age 95 of Tallahassee, FL passed quietly from this life on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. She was born on August 18, 1930 in Sarasota, FL to the late Oliver Gill and Gracie Corbett Gill.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, James Dewey Shealy, sisters, Cleo, Lorita, and Janet, and brothers, Orbidue, Charles...
Audrey Christine Powell
Mar 30, 2026
Audrey Christine Powell was born on January 21, 1950, in Tallahassee, Florida. She passed away on March 30, 2026, at Northwest Florida Community Hospital.
Audrey worked as a nurse from 1970 until 2015 at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center. She cared for many people throughout her career and was known for her kindness. She was also a die-hard fan of Florida...
Neta Glaze Owens
Mar 27, 2026
Neta Glaze Owens, born on January 10, 1929, in Fountain, Florida, passed away peacefully at the Marianna Health and Rehab Center in Marianna, Florida, on March 27, 2026. She was a cherished member of her community, devoted to both her family and her profession.
Neta dedicated her career to compassionate care, working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Jackson County...
George David Barrow
Mar 15, 2026
George David Barrow, a man whose life was marked by dedication, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to family and passion, passed away on March 15, 2026, at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, Florida. Born on November 1, 1962, in Williamsburg, Virginia, David carried forward a proud heritage of construction craftsmanship, a trade that linked him to generations before him....
Ronald D. Sloan
Mar 13, 2026
Ronald D. Sloan, born March 25, 1950, in Jackson County, Florida, passed away on March 13, 2026, at Vitas Healthcare in Panama City, Florida. He lived a simple, joyful life, filled with love for his family and the things he enjoyed.
Ronald was the last of his siblings. He loved fishing, especially bream fishing. When he was younger gardening was one...
Patricia Flood Spitzer
Mar 11, 2026
Patricia Flood Spitzer, born on February 18, 1942, in Salem, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Chipley. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who touched the lives of many with her presence and dedication.
Patricia worked as a beautician and enjoyed gardening, always finding joy in nurturing plants as she did with her family. She...
Wanda Carol Huffman
Mar 11, 2026
Wanda Carol Huffman, 74, passed away on March 11, 2026 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, FL. She was born on December 02,1951 in Chipley, FL.
Throughout her life, she was known for her kindness, strength, and for the love she shared with those around her.
She spent her years raising and caring for family andespecially enjoyed working in the yard...
Wanda Sue Jeter
Mar 9, 2026
Wanda Sue Jeter, a beloved member of the Wausau community, passed away on March 9, 2026, at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida. She was born on October 18, 1953, in Florida and lived in the Wausau area her entire life.
Wanda was a dedicated mother and grandmother, known for her caring nature. She had three children: her son Donnie Mathis and...
Ruth H. Thomas
Mar 9, 2026
Ruth H. Thomas, born on August 26, 1937, in Chipley, Florida, departed this life on March 9, 2026, at Gulf Coast Medical Center. She was a beloved figure whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew her.
Ruth lived a life filled with love and dedication, playing the cherished role of a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her...
Cloys C. Joiner Sr.
Mar 4, 2026
Cloys C. Joiner Sr., a respected minister, devoted husband, and cherished family man, passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 87, on the farm in Chipley, Florida, where he spent the majority of his life. He was born on August 4, 1938, in Chipley, Florida, to O.D. Joiner and Evelyn Monk Joiner.
Cloys’s faith journey began at a...
Sandra Elaine Johnson Wooten
Mar 2, 2026
Sandra Elaine Johnson Wooten, lovingly known as Sandy Lou, passed away on March 2, 2026. She was born on May 30, 1959, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sandy had a zest for life that was evident to everyone she met. Her blue eyes shone bright, and her spirit was truly infectious.
Sandy dedicated many years of her life working as a caretaker,...
Henry "Don" G. Todd III
Feb 24, 2026
Henry "Don" G. Todd III, born on November 19, 1962, in Carrollton, Georgia, to Henry Gordon Todd Jr. and Aline Meeks Todd, passed away at his home in Chipley, Florida, on February 24, 2026.
Don started his career in the concrete industry at the young age of 18 and continued to work in that field throughout his adult life. Known for...
Arcelon "Butch" J. Callais III
Feb 22, 2026
Arcelon "Butch" J. Callais III, born on December 26, 1946, in Golden Meadow, Louisiana, passed away on February 22, 2026, in Chipley, Florida. Butch lived a life filled with love and devotion to his family. He was a loving father and grandfather who always cherished spending time with his loved ones.
Butch's career as a boat captain for Tidewater in Louisiana...
Patricia Elaine (Holley) Luczaj
Feb 18, 2026
Patricia Elaine (Holley) Luczaj passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on February 18, 2026. She was born in Pierson, Florida on October 5, 1942. She had been married to Carey Raymond Luczaj since March 10, 1962. Patricia graduated from Vernon High School. She owned and operated Shipes Grocery for 15 years in New Hope, Florida. Patricia was...
Jerrie Lynn Crews
Feb 16, 2026
Jerrie Lynn Crews, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away on February 16, 2026, at Northwest Florida Community Hospital. She was born on December 13, 1949, in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Jerrie devoted her life to her family, nurturing deep connections with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Shannon Wray Foor and her husband Daryl;...
Jeffrey Sakemiller
Feb 13, 2026
Jeffrey Lynn Sakemiller,70, of Panama City, Florida, went home to be with Jesus on February 13th, 2026. Jeffrey was born in Lima Ohio on November 1st, 1955 to Wayne and Dolores (Corsaro) Sakemiller.
He was a beloved son, brother, father and friend, sharing the love of Jesus wherever he went. A kind and giving man, he would gladly offer you the...
Margaret Elaine Roche
Feb 13, 2026
Margaret Elaine Roche, a beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted community member, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center in Panama City, Florida. Born on March 7, 1952, in Harold, Florida, Margaret dedicated her life to nurturing her family and serving her community.
For over 30 years, Margaret made a significant impact in the Vernon...
Thomas R. Paine
Feb 12, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Thomas R. Paine, affectionately known as "Tommy," who left this world on February 12, 2026, at his home. Born on May 15, 1954, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Tommy lived a life filled with passion for the outdoors, family, and cherished hobbies.
Tommy's love for nature was evident in everything he did....
Jahazel Sunbrock Finnefrock
Feb 11, 2026
Jahazel Sunbrock, 86 of Pompano Beach, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2026 at her home.
Jahazel was born in 1939 and raised in Chipley, FL with an extended family in the area which was her heart during her school years and early married years, giving birth to 2 sons: Bobby Joe and Tommy.
Later she migrated...
Almaida Burgos
Feb 10, 2026
Almaida Burgos, born on August 8, 1930, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, at Jackson Hospital. A cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, Almaida's warmth and hospitality touched the lives of all who knew her.
Throughout her life, Almaida was known for her love of cooking, always preparing delicious meals and welcoming family into her home for gatherings, especially during the...
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