Obituaries

Jan 13, 2024

Frank S. Buckbee, age 75, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on January 13, 2024 at his home.  He was born on November 14, 1948 in Miami, FL to the late John R. Buckbee and Margaret E. (Smith) Buckbee.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Maggie Buckbee.

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Jan 13, 2024

Kyle Woodard Ray departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on January 13, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends and we all rejoice in his ascension.

Kyle's story begins in his beloved Chipley Florida. He was born on February 17, 1962 in Dothan Alabama to parents...

Jan 13, 2024

Christine Marie (Owens) Miller, 70, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024 at her home in Wausau, Florida. She was born on January 28, 1953 in Clearwater, Florida.

She was preceded in death by husband Leo Joseph Miller Sr., brother, Michael Owens, mother, Patsy (Leemon) Owens, and father Julian Owens.

She is survived by sisters,...

Jan 5, 2024

Anna M. Hall, age 87, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Friday, January 5, 2024.  She was born on February 28, 1936 in Newtown, OH to the late Joseph C. Middlebrooks and Josephine (Brown) Middlebrooks.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Gary Hall Sr., two brothers...

Dec 31, 2023

Dolly V. Mitchell, age 68, passed from this life on December 31, 2023 at Blounstown Heath and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on September 9, 1955 in Panama City, FL to the late James David Parish and Freida Louise (Savage) Parish.

Dolly is survived by her son, Michael Riley and wife Amanda of Chipley, FL, one grandson,...

Dec 21, 2023

John W. Jeter, age 67, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at his home. He was born in Grandridge, Florida on April 7, 1956 to Tommie and Johnnie (Weeks) Jeter.

John is preceded by his parents, 3 brothers; Johnnie Franklin Jeter, Flalke Jeter and Carl Jeter, and his sister; Elizabeth Boutwell. His is survived by his wife;...

Dec 16, 2023

Stanley Lamar Carmichael, 57, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Hartford, AL to the late Lonnie Carmichael Sr. and Lillie (Jones) Carmichael.

Stanley is a lifelong resident of the Chipley area and has worked for the Department of Corrections since 2006.

He...

Dec 15, 2023

Gordon Warren, Jr., age 87, passed away December 15, 2023, after a long illness. He was born in Chipley, Florida on January 12, 1936 and was the only child of Gordon Warren and Merial Louise ("Sue") Mahon Warren.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Gordon is survived by his wife of 65 years,...

Dec 8, 2023

David Matthew "Mack" Woods, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2023.  He was born in Panama City, FL to the late Lonzo Woods and Barbara (Raffield) Woods on October 6, 1961.

His given name was David Matthew Woods but he was called Mack (Like the Truck, Not the Tool) by...

Dec 5, 2023

John "Wallace" Johns, 70, resident of Panama City, FL passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. God's grace brought him home after months of battling cancer….he passed peacefully in hospice care. First and foremost, he knew our Savior Jesus Christ and was ready for his eternal home. He served in the United States Navy, led a very colorful life,...

Dec 3, 2023

Bonnie Wilks Aukema passed from this world to her eternal home on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital surrounded by many of her beloved family.

She and her husband, Art along with their children worked side by side for many years building a successful dairy farm.  She and Art were partners in everything from...

Nov 30, 2023

Paul B. Lewin, age 82, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at his home. He was born in New York on June 2, 1941 to Edward A. Lewin and Mildred (Tanase).

Paul has lived in Chipley, Florida for the past 8 years. He loved photography, traveling out west and classical music.

Paul is preceded...

Nov 27, 2023

Henry Eugene Martin Sr., age 78, passed from this life Monday, November 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Oxford, North Carolina on July 22, 1945 to Henry Martin and Mary Elizabeth Greer.

Henry worked as a Professional Truck Driver.

He is preceded by his parents. Henry is survived...

Nov 24, 2023

Thomas Wayne "Tom" Gurley, age 80, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Friday, November 24, 2023.  He was born on July 29, 1943 in Corinth, MS to the late Thomas R. Gurley and Reba (Lamb) Gurley.

Tom's career spanned over 50 years in radio and media broadcasting.  A talented Disc Jockey,  he was on air...

Nov 18, 2023

Ava Nell Sandberg, age 88, passed from this life on November 18, 2023 at Washington Nursing and Rehab Center.  She was born on March 26, 1935 in Herculaneum, MO to the late Edward K. Stephenson and Katherine (Penick) Stephenson.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Allen Sandberg, one brother, Harold Stephenson,...

Nov 10, 2023

Rachel Diane Manning McMurry, 75, of Chipley, FL, passed from this life on Friday, November 10, 2023.  She was born on September 6, 1948 in Birmingham, AL to the John Manning and Jewel Tisdale Manning.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Jerry (Jug) McMurry.

She is survived by her children,...

Nov 9, 2023

Oneil Clark, age 94, passed from this life Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Doctors Memorial Hospital at Bonifay, FL. He was born in Havana, Florida on July 14, 1929 to Johnnie and Eleoria (Bush) Clark.

Oneil is preceded by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Myrtice (Parish) Clark, his daughters, Valera Smith...

Nov 9, 2023

Stephen Wayne Anderson, age 73, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Vitas Hospice in Panama City, Florida. He was born in Panama City, Florida on May 31, 1950 to Millard and Maggie (Harden) Anderson. Wayne will be greatly missed.

He is preceded by his parents, his brother; Winnon Ray Anderson and his sister; Auline Turner....

Nov 7, 2023

Holly Bonifay, age 58, passed from this life Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Vitas Hospice in Panama City, Florida. She was born in St. Joseph, Michigan on March 11, 1965 to Betty Brady.

She retired as a cashier from Walmart.

She is preceded by her parents. Holly is survived by her husband Richard Bonifay and...

Oct 23, 2023

Krystyna Malinowska, age 85, of Sunny Hills, FL passed from this life on Monday, October 23, 2023.  She was born on October 7, 1938 in Poland to the late Alexander Malinowska and Zofia Rafalik.

Krystyna came to America in 1972 and has been a Sister of Catholic Faith for 68 years.  She has been a resident of...