Obituaries

Aug 5, 2024

Donald R. Brown, age 83 of Chipley, FL went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 5, 2024. He was born at home on April 13, 1941, to the late Buford Brown and Cozie (Johnson) Brown. Their home was a log cabin located in the Blue Lake area of Chipley Fl.

Don held many important...

Aug 3, 2024

Roger L. Laney Jr was born on June 16, 1931, in Chipley, Florida to Roger L. Laney Sr. and Addie Mae Laney Caldwell.  He died peacefully at his residence in Chipley on August 3, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bettie Harrell Laney, and one brother, Wallace Laney. He is survived by his loving wife...

Aug 2, 2024

Charles E. Stevens Jr., age 53, passed from this life Friday, August 2, 2024 at his home. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on October 13, 1970 to Charles Stevens Sr. and Margie Alma (Golden) Stevens.

He leaves behind his wife, Jennifer Stevens, his son, Charles Stevens III and wife Katelynn, his granddaughter, Kennedy, his five sisters,...

Aug 2, 2024

Beverly Jo Woodham, age 74 of Graceville, FL passed from this life to her eternal home on Friday, August 2, 2024. She was born on August 17, 1949 in Miami, FL to the late Donald Messler and Audrey (Lowder) Messler.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Woodham and one brother,...

Jul 28, 2024

Marion Kenneth Yarbor, age 81, of Hinson's Crossroads, Washington County , Florida, passed on from this life July 28th 2024. He was born June 25, 1943, in Panama City, Florida.

He is predeceased by his mother Neta Ruth (Yates) Kolmetz and his step-father John Alfred Kolmetz. He is also predeceased by his sister Mary Sue (Yarbor) Romano....

Jul 27, 2024

James William Terry Flatt, "Jay", age 66, passed from this life on July 27, 2024.  Jay was born and raised in Nashville, TN, to Mack Dean Flatt Jr. and Deanna June Davis.

Jay graduated McGavock High School and then began a 30 year career in cosmetology and also real estate.  Jay loved music and was in a...

Jul 27, 2024

Jerry Eugene Odom, age 82 of Chipley, FL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 19, 1941 in Chipley, FL to the late Joe Odom and Annie Myrle (Tharp) Odom.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his daughter,...

Jul 24, 2024

Walter Lee Pitts, age 84, of Chipley, Fl went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.  He was born on August 30, 1939 in Washington County, FL to the late Mitchell Lee Pitts and Elifar (Hendrix) Pitts.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Pitts and one...

Jul 24, 2024

Jerry O'Neil Yongue, age 82, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on July 24, 2024 at his home with his loving family.  He was born on December 8, 1941 in Washington County, FL to Hubert L. Yongue and Arvie (Sapp) Yongue.

Jerry graduated from Chipley High School and then served as a member of the Florida...

Jul 23, 2024

Steven Marquis Shelley, age 44 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on July 23, 2024.  He was born on December 3, 1979 in Panama City, FL to Kenneth Shelley and Rebecca (Register) Shelley.

Steven was a loving father, husband and son.

He is survived by his parents, Kenneth Shelley and Rebecca (Register) Shelley, his...

Jul 21, 2024

James Burton Kent, 75, of Cottondale, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, July 21, 2024, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

Burton was born September 6, 1948 to Clarence Wesley Kent and Edna (Dilmore) Kent.

He was a draftsman and professional land surveyor, having spent the majority of his career with the Florida...

Jul 20, 2024

Connie Kathryn Thomas, age 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Connie was born on September 23, 1957, in Graceville, FL, to the late Milton Sasser and Virginia Adams Sasser.

Connie grew up in Chipley and graduated from Chipley High School in 1975. She...

Jul 18, 2024

Judy F. Sullivan, age 77, of Vernon, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on July 22, 1946, in Jackson County, FL, to the late Merrit Franklin Bruner and Alice (Gary) Bruner.  Judy was a lifelong resident of Washington County and graduate of...

Jul 14, 2024

Addie Ann Cartledge Christmas, 87, of Cottondale, Florida, passed away Sunday July 14, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Robert Bruce Christmas, Sr.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday July 17, 2024, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Chipley, Florida. Visitation with the family will be 9...

Jul 13, 2024

Nathan Jerome Shipes, age 76, passed from this life Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Southeast Medical Center. He was born in Dothan, AL on May 11, 1948 to Harry and Junice (Odom) Shipes.

Nathan was a retired Master Sergeant for the United States Army. He served after graduating in 1966 until 1969 and re-enlisted in 1974 until...

Jul 8, 2024

Edward Leslie Chadwell age 71, passed away peacefully at home in Chipley, FL on July 8, 2024.  Ed was born on July 15, 1952 in Zephyrhills, FL to his parents Robert Vernon "Bob" Chadwell and Eleanor Randolph Chadwell.

Although not a native of Washington County, he has lived here over 50 years and known many people in...

Jul 6, 2024

Jack M. Wainwright, Jr., 66, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024. Jack was born in Waycross, Georgia, September 13, 1957 to Jack M. Wainwright, Sr. and Carol B. Wainwright.

He resided in Waycross until 1974 when his family moved to Tallahassee "Hermie" was a character, always bringing laughter and sarcasm everywhere he went. Rarely would or could...

Jul 3, 2024

Doyle Carter, age 83 of Wausau, FL, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.  He was born on March 11, 1941 in Wausau, FL to the late Benjamin Carter and Savannah (Taylor) Carter.

Along with his parents, Doyle is preceded in death by one nephew, Julian Walizer.  He is survived by his son, Timothy Carter...

Jul 3, 2024

Dawn Ann Collins, age 62, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center.  She was born on January 11, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John Tummenelle and Josephine (Scappe) Tummenelle.

Dawn is survived by her mother, Josephine Tummenelle, two daughters, Ann Williamson, Alicia Collins, two...

Jul 1, 2024

Ms. Maude S. Parry went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 1, 2024 at the age of 86. She was a resident of Ebro, FL and a member of Spring Valley Holiness Church.

She was born in East Stroudsburg, PA on September 11, 1937 to Wayne R. Posten and Zona Mae Hart. Her stepmother was...