Obituaries

Jan 14, 2026

Donald Andrew Rhodes, age 85, passed from this life Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Marianna Health and Rehab Center in Marianna, Florida.

He was born in Chipley, Florida on October 18, 1940 to James Andrew and Mannio Mayday (Morris) Rhodes. Donald served our Country in the United States Air Force.

He is preceded by his...

Jan 14, 2026

Jimmy L. Strickland, age 73, of Ebro, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Jimmy was born on September 16, 1952, in Bay County, Florida, to the late Villa and Edna Mae (McKinney) Strickland.

Jimmy loved spending time on the river and cherished talking about...

Jan 9, 2026

Anita Fay Taylor, age 70, of Panama City, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2026, at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay, surrounded by her loving family.

Anita was born on July 6, 1955, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, to the late John Henry Hill and Alma Jean (Knuckles) Hill. She attended Wausau Pentecostal Holiness...

Jan 4, 2026

Robert Frederick Kolmetz, age 99, of Cedar Grove, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Bonifay Nursing Home. He was born on September 24, 1926, to the late Frederick Nicholas Kolmetz and Maude Kolmetz.

Frederick was a graduate of Vernon High School, Class of 1944. He married the love of...

Jan 1, 2026

Lilly Mae Street, 86, of Chipley, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2026 at her daughter's home.

Lilly was born February 24, 1939 in Chipley, Florida to Andrew and Mary Harrell. She was of the Christian faith and attended Eastside Baptist Church in Vernon, Florida. Lilly attained her Master's of Nursing degree...

Jan 1, 2026

Christopher Andrew Glover, age 46, passed from this life Thursday, January 1, 2026. He was born in Los Vegas, Nevada on June 1, 1979. Chris worked as a Bridge Inspector. He was a Chipley High School Graduate of 1997 and a member of First Baptist Church in Chipley, Florida.

Chris is survived by his parents; Frank and...

Dec 30, 2025

David Lynn Martin, 74, of Vernon, Florida, passed away on December 30, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.

David was born on August 13, 1951, in Exeter, California, to Potter and Velma Esther (Frank) Martin. A resident of Florida for the past 40 years, David embodied what it meant to be a true outdoorsman—whether it...

Dec 28, 2025

Jerry Ronnie Hartzog, age 80, passed away on December 28 after an extended illness. He grew up in Chipley, Florida, the son of Dewey and Rena Hartzog. He graduated from Chipley High School, where he played basketball and was voted "friendliest" by the 1963 graduating class. After serving a stint in the U.S. Army and an adventurous career as...

Dec 27, 2025

Richard Doyle Burke, 74 of Chipley, went to be with his Heavenly Father as he was surrounded by his loving family and friends at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL on December 27, 2025.

Born in Tampa, Fl on June 21, 1951, to Tillman and Bonnie Burke, Richard graduated from Tampa High School and worked with his father...

Dec 26, 2025

Evelyn C. McFarland, 87 of Chipley, went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2025, at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, Florida.

Evelyn was born on August 12,1938 in Holmes County, Florida to Frank and Catherine (McDonald) Clark. A lifelong resident of Chipley, Evelyn was a faithful member of the First Free Will...

Dec 24, 2025

Thora Hicks, 90 of Chipley, passed from this life on December 24, 2025 at her home.

Thora was born in Okeechobee, Florida on January 26, 1935 to Archie and Annabelle (English) Whidden. She loved her family dearly, and her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. She will be sorely missed by those who knew and...

Dec 19, 2025

Yvonne V. Mercer Barnes, age 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama. She was born on April 8, 1928, in Wilson County, North Carolina, to Doc and Sadie (Worrell) Mercer.

Yvonne devoted her life to caring for others. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse and served...

Dec 18, 2025

John Thomas Watson, age 70, passed from this life to be with his Heavenly Father and beloved family on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his home, surrounded by those he loved. He was born on April 14, 1955, in Chipley, Florida, to James Edward and Demary's Ethelle (Barfield) Watson.

John rarely met a stranger and was a...

Dec 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Sue Wood. She faithfully served as a dedicated partner in ministry alongside her late husband, Reverend Robbins Lee Wood, for more than 67 years. Her impact on the lives of both young and old cannot be measured on this side of heaven.

Betty is survived...

Dec 12, 2025

Sandra La'Deare Jackson (Ward), age 72, of Caryville, Florida, formerly of Jacksonville, Florida, passed from this life on December 12, 2025.

Sandra was born on May 15, 1953 in Blakely, Georgia to Booker T. Jackson and Forrestine Lewis. Sandra will be missed by all and will live in our hearts forever.

She was preceded in...

Dec 7, 2025

James Thomas Rathel, age 62, passed from this life on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his home in Panama City, Florida. He was born in Chipley, Florida, on November 2, 1963, to Quay and Sara Jo (Aycock) Rathel. James worked throughout his life as a dedicated Land Surveyor.

He is preceded in death by his parents and...

Dec 7, 2025

Ruby Barrow Wilkinson, 95, of Chipley Florida passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Ruby was born November 29, 1930, to Aroster Wilson and Cordie Elizabeth Wilson. Ruby was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Ruby accepted Christ as her Savior at a young age while attending Salem Baptist Church, where her...

Nov 28, 2025

A much-loved husband, father, brother, and friend, Gary R. Owens, age 67, passed from this life on Friday, November 28, 2025, with his family by his side.

Born on August 14, 1958, in Panama City, Florida, Gary was a man of wisdom, faith, and unwavering guidance.

Gary was a devoted family man, a supportive friend,...

Nov 26, 2025

Darlene Sharon Reynolds, age 63 of Chipley, FL went home to be with the Lord on November 26, 2025.  She was born on September 8, 1962 in Macon, GA the late Leonard and Doris Green.

She was preceded in death by her baby sister, Cindy Larson.

Darlene is survived by her loving husband, Franklin Earl...

Nov 26, 2025

Lunell Docchio, age 92, passed from this life November 26, 2025 at her home. She was born in Wausau, Florida on January 31, 1933 to Dave Taylor and Carl (Miller) Taylor. Mrs. Lunell was a Real Estate Broker for Acquired Real Estate Company.

She is preceded by her parents, her husband, William D. Docchio and her 12...