Sherry Quattlebaum Butterworth
May 4, 2026
Sherry Quattlebaum Butterworth passed away at her home in Bonifay, Florida on May 4, 2026, she was 64 years old.
Sherry was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Butterworth, her parents, and her sister Mary Frances Newman.
Survivors in her children: Charlie Butler (Ashley) of Tennessee, Gene Brock of Bonifay, Florida; siblings: Larry Quattlebaum (Kim) of Westmoreland, Tennessee and Patty Willis...
Christine Ann Guyer
May 28, 2026
Christine Ann Guyer, born July 20, 1967, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away on May 28, 2026, in Chipley, Florida. She wasn’t just another face behind the bar—Christine was a favorite bartender across numerous local spots like La Que, Sam's, Chainsaws, Norma Jean's, Ray's Place, and The Cat's eye. Wherever she worked, she brought her unique spark—no-nonsense but full of...
Hulan Stephen Carter
May 28, 2026
Hulan Carter, 86, of Chipley, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2926 surrounded by his loving and devoted wife, Patricia. A devoted family patriarch, Hulan was always a stout protector and a man of remarkable strength who lived a life defined by hard work, quiet integrity, and deep love for his family and the land.
Born and raised with a...
Shelby Jean McElligott
May 19, 2026
Shelby Jean McElligott, 89 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on May 18th, 2026 at her home. She was born on October 23rd, 1936 in Chipley, FL to the late Leslie and Lillian (Sapp) Harrell.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John McElligott and her daughter, Mary Gay Bateham. Survivors include her daughter, Vanessa...
Tytus Ashley Terrell
May 12, 2026
Tytus Ashley Terrell, a sweet baby boy, was born and peacefully went to be with Jesus on May 12, 2026, in Panama City, Florida. Though Tytus’s time on earth was very brief, his presence was deeply felt by his loving family from the very beginning.
Tytus was stillborn, a precious little soul who never experienced any pain in this life. He...
Jerry Campbell
May 12, 2026
Jerry Campbell, 82 of Cottondale, Florida passed away on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026. He was born on June 7th, 1943 in Jackson County, Florida to Wallace and Lena Justice Campbell.
Jerry was a graduate of Cottondale High School, Class of 1961. He retired from Florida Department of Transportation in 2003 with 35 years of service and also served 6 years in...
Doris A. Bray
Apr 30, 2026
Doris A. Bray was born in Dover, New Jersey on March 9, 1933, the daughter of the late William and Hilda (Radmore) Zalasky. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Douglas Bray, and sons Douglas Apgar, David Bray and daughter Dawn Bray. She leaves behind sons Daniel Apgar and Darryl Bray; daughters Debra Farley, Donna Hightower, and Darla...
Geraldine L. Finch
Apr 29, 2026
Geraldine L. Finch, a cherished and devoted woman whose life was marked by love, kindness, and a spirited zest for simple joys, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, in Wausau, Florida. Born on May 10, 1948, in Merritt Island, Florida, Geraldine’s presence enriched the lives of all who knew her.
Geraldine found pleasure in the delicate beauty of lilies, the...
Lawrence Eugene Malloy
Apr 27, 2026
Lawrence Eugene Malloy, affectionately known as Larry, passed away at his residence on April 27, 2026. Born on July 30, 1972, in Tampa, Florida, Larry lived a life marked by dedication, love, and an unwavering commitment to those he held dear.
A tireless hardworker, Larry was the proud owner of a tile flooring business where he worked closely alongside his son...
Brad Kirkland
Apr 24, 2026
James Bradley Kirkland (Brad) died peacefully at home in Dothan, AL on Friday evening, April 24th 2026. Brad was born in Marianna, FL on August 22, 1959 to the late Patricia Ann Kirkland and Rex Rollan Kirkland.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Sheila Laney Kirkland; His eldest son, Justin Bradley Kirkland; His youngest son, Jared Laney...
James Quinton (Pete) Birdyshaw
Apr 21, 2026
James Quinton (Pete) Birdyshaw, age 95, of Chipley, Florida went to be with the Lord Jesus and his loving wife of Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Pete lived in Ocoee, Florida for more than 70 years with his wife, Dorothy. They were married 73 years as of August 13, 2023. Pete was born January 30, 1931 in Lawrenceburg, TN to James...
John Reed Walsingham
Apr 15, 2026
John Reed Walsingham, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay, Florida. Born on September 10, 1951, in Panama City, Florida, Reed’s life was marked by devotion to family, faith, and service.
Reed retired in January of 2017 after a distinguished career spanning 30 years with...
Ralph Douglas Toole
Apr 14, 2026
Ralph Douglas Toole, a devoted husband, respected farmer, longtime Sunday School teacher, and dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Chipley, passed away peacefully at his home on April 14, 2026. Born on December 27, 1942, in Jackson County, Florida, Mr. Toole’s life was marked by commitment to family, faith, and his community.
Ralph married Freda Owen on June 21,...
Norma Kathryn Burke
Apr 10, 2026
Norma Kathryn Burke, known to many as Kathy, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 12, 1952, in Tampa, Florida. Kathy lived a full and meaningful life, marked by her dedication to family, work, and the many simple joys she cherished.
Kathy worked for the United States Postal...
Hazel Marie Pippin
Apr 9, 2026
Hazel Marie Pippin, born on January 13, 1926, in Wausau, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, Florida. She was 100 years old.
Hazel dedicated much of her life to caring for children, serving as the Director at Imagination Station Daycare in Tallahassee, Florida for over 25+ years. Her work there touched the...
Kimberly Pyfrom Patterson
Apr 7, 2026
Kimberly Lynn “Kimmie” Pyfrom Patterson, preceded by her parents Joyce and Albert Pyfrom Jr. She is survived by her siblings; Earnest Pyfrom, Panama City, Florida, Dorothy Pyfrom Odom, Chipley, Florida and Joy Pyfrom Crawford Navarre, Florida; her children, Amanda Patterson Demaree, Navarre, Florida, Phillip Andrew Patterson, Chipley, Florida, and Adam Cistere Patterson, Wichita, Kansas and eight grandchildren as well as,...
Billy Abbott
Apr 4, 2026
Billy Joe Abbott, known to many as "Buck," passed away peacefully at his home on April 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 12, 1938, in Jay, Florida, and raised in the Round Lake area. Billy was a proud graduate of Cottondale High School.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army. Billy built...
Jerry Wallace Fears
Apr 4, 2026
Jerry Wallace Fears, born on September 1, 1948, in Chipley, Florida, passed away on April 4, 2026, at the Washington Nursing and Rehab Center in Chipley, Florida. Jerry was a hardworking man who enjoyed many simple pleasures throughout his life.
Jerry had a deep love for fishing, farming, and gardening. He found joy in nurturing his fruit trees, which he took...
Donald L. Harrison Sr.
Apr 3, 2026
Donald L. Harrison Sr. was born on December 1, 1949, in Chipley, Florida. He passed away on April 3, 2026, at Bay Medical Hospital in Panama City, Florida. Donald spent the majority of his life in the place where he was born and raised, surrounded by the community he loved.
Donald was a hardworking man who ran his own heating and...
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...
