Obituaries

May 23, 2024

Leah Louise Wetter Reagan, age 86 of Shalimar, Compass Lake and Palm Springs North FL passed from this life , May 23, 2024.  She was born in New York, NY on May 1, 1938, to the late Alexander Baer and Molly (Bernstein) Baer.

She was predeceased by her brother Daniel Baer and wife Gayson, her first husband...

May 14, 2024

Faye Wise Peel, age 71, of Chipley, FL went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, surrounded by her family who she loved dearly.  Faye was born on February 24, 1953 at the Chipley Hospital to the late Ambers O. Wise and Blanch (Hayslip) Wise.

She is preceded in death by her Father...

May 9, 2024

Deidre Darnell was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on May 9, 2024, age 90. She was born in Chipley Florida on November 22, 1933 to Erin (nee Godfrey) and William Darnell.

She attended elementary and junior high and high school in Chipley Florida where she was elected CHS FIRST homecoming queen in 1949. She went...

May 8, 2024

Kenneth Newton Wells Jr., age 75, passed from this life Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida. He was born in Hampton, Virginia on June 11, 1948 to Kenneth Newton Well Sr. and Josephine Lee (Brown).

Kenneth is preceded by his parents, his brothers; Charles Dixon Wells and Mike Wells, and his sister; Josephine...

May 6, 2024

Mary C. Whitworth, 95, of Chipley, FL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 6, 2024.  She was born on August 29, 1928 in Nashville, TN to the late Joseph E. Claytor and Ethel (Carter) Claytor.

Mary was the wife of the late preacher, Roy Whitworth, which was her most important job.  ...

May 6, 2024

Carrie R. "Mickey" Wilson, 97, of Chipley, FL went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 6, 2024.  She was born on June 18, 1926 in Ashford, AL to the late Rufus Rabon and Carrie (Johnson) Rabon.

In 1943 Carrie and her family moved to Chipley, FL where she started her senior year of school...

May 2, 2024

Lynn J. Bridges of Cottonwood, Alabama went to his heavenly home on May 2, 2024 surrounded by family and friends.

Lynn was a lifelong resident of Chipley, Florida born to John and Lucille (Woodham) Bridges in 1944. Lynn graduated from Chipley High School in 1962. He served in the Washington County Sheriff's Auxiliary and later the Florida...

May 2, 2024

Nina Danelle Fuller, age 60, of Bonifay, FL passed from this life on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay.  She was born on August 9, 1963 in Fort Lauderdale, FL to the late James F. Fuller and Dana (Brown) Fuller.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas...

Apr 20, 2024

Perry Cledus Penny, 75, of Newton died Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Born November 23, 1948 in Jackson County, FL, Mr. Penny was the son of the late Perry Mack Penny and Mattie Pearl Floyd Penny.  He worked as supervisor of production at Plantation Seed.

Survivors include his wife, Alice M....

Apr 17, 2024

Alice Gertrude Hoffmann Bullivant, 80, passed away on April 17, 2024, while maintaining her yard in the pristine condition that was her custom. Alice was known for her naturally vibrant red hair, her meticulous organization, and her blunt and honest personality. She was born on February 22, 1944 to Alfred and Gertrude Lange Hoffmann. Alice and her two brothers...

Apr 10, 2024

Emerson Clifford Iles Jr., age 76, passed from this life Wednesday, April 11, 2024 at his home. He was born in Findley, Ohio on July 14, 1947 to Emerson C. Iles Sr. and Ellen Carrie (McKee) Iles.

Emerson is preceded by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Martha Toole Iles, his sons, Gregory Iles and...

Apr 7, 2024

Rose Margaret Nelson, age 66, of Chipley, FL passed from this life at her home on April 7, 2024.  She was born on November 11, 1957 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Thomas Nelson Sr. and Louise (Lindsey) Nelson.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her father in law, Charles Jean Sr.

Mar 29, 2024

Eddie Pearson Barrentine Sr., age 79, of Graceville, passed from this life at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama on Friday, March 29, 2024. Eddie was born on July 5, 1944, in Marianna, Florida to Lemuel and Dollie (Alford) Barrentine.

The family moved to Chipley, Florida when Eddie was 6, and he lived there until he moved to...

Mar 28, 2024

John Francis McElligott, 89, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Thursday, March 28, 2024.  John was born in Vicksburg, MS to the late John McElligott, Jr. and Teresa (Hickman) Hullum.

John is also preceded in death by grandchild Cody McGoldrick, and step-daughter Mary Gay Bateham.

He is survived by his wife, Shelby Jean...

Mar 25, 2024

Ella Mae (Park) Rudd, 95, passed away March 25, 2024.  She was born November 13, 1928 at Orange Hill in Washington County, FL to Sampson and Lela (Barfield) Park.

She was retired from Northwest Florida Community Hospital Dietary Services and was a member of Bonnett Pond Community Church.  Ella Mae was also a loving mother and granny....

Mar 23, 2024

Verdell Johns Carter, age 94, passed from this life Saturday, March 23, 2024 at her home. She was born March 4, 1930 to the late Tom and Mary (Walters) Johns in Wausau, Florida. Ms. Verdell was a lifelong resident of Chipley and a member of the First Baptist Church of Chipley.

Ms. Verdell retired from the Northwest...

Mar 20, 2024

Henry Butler, age 91, passed from this life Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at his home. He was born in Altoona, Florida on August 20, 1933 to William M. and Mattie Elma (Chance) Butler.

Henry is survived by his sons; John Butler and wife Sandy, Kenneth Butler and wife Kattie, his daughters; Pam Butler and Vicki Butler, a...

Mar 19, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Neel, age 86, passed from this life March 19, 2024 Washington County Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born in Jackson County, Florida on February 24, 1938 to William Jepter and Leona Webb (Ingram) Webb.

Her memorial service will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 25, 2024 at Brown Funeral Home Chapel.

Mar 19, 2024

Martha Sue Waller, age 84, passed from this life Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay, Florida. She was born in Graceville, Florida on January 29, 1940 to Joseph Cephus Ward Sr. and Trudell (Skipper) Ward.

Sue is preceded by her parents, her husband; John Waller, her daughter; Joan Waller, her brothers;...

Mar 18, 2024

Patricia J. Smith, age 74, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Monday, March 18, 2024 at her home.  She was born on August 17, 1949 in Detroit, MI to the late Thomas Brown Jr. and Judy (Dout) Brown.

Patricia moved to the Chipley area in 1971 with her husband James H. Smith.  From 1985-2015 they...