Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

Mar 17, 2024

Mr. Ronnie Alan "Ronzo" Ladd, 69, born February 12, 1955 of Camilla, GA left this world unexpectedly March 17, 2024 to reunite with loved ones who have gone before. Ronnie was born and raised in Chipley, FL where he spent the majority of his life. He most recently resided in Camilla, GA with family. He was preceded in death...

Mar 15, 2024

James Hall Smith, age 77, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Friday, March 15, 2024 at his home.  He was born on October 10, 1946 in Crystal River, FL to the late James F. Smith and Hazel P. (Sims) Smith.

James moved to the Chipley area in 1971.  He and his wife Pat were the...

Mar 13, 2024

Raymond Louis Faure, 79 of Panama City, Florida passed away of health complications on Wednesday March 13, 2024, in Panama City, Florida.  He was born in Passaic, New Jersey in 1945 to Parents Ruth B. Purcell and Louis G. Faure.

Ray grew up in Clifton, New Jersey and attended Clifton High School where he was actively involved...

Mar 11, 2024

John Cecil Morris, age 80, passed from this life Monday, March 11, 2024 at Bonifay Nursing And Rehab Center in Bonifay, FL. He was born in Chipley, Florida on August 11, 1943 to Russell and Inez (Wells) Morris. Cecil worked for the Department of Transportation and was in the Army National Guard.

Cecil is preceded by his...

Mar 8, 2024

Raeann Marie Evans, affectionately known as Sissy to her friends and family, passed away on March 8, 2024 at the age of 35 in Bonifay, FL.  She was born to the late Jerry and Joann Evans on January 19, 1989 in Brooksville, FL.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her grandparents, John Evans...

Mar 7, 2024

But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand." Isaiah 64:8

On March 7, 2024, Bebe Ellis joined her heavenly Father, her creator, and her work was complete. As an artist, Bebe approached life with an eye for detail and the...

Mar 4, 2024

Shirley Jean Dedge, 88, passed peacefully at her home in Chipley, FL, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday morning, March 4, 2024.

Shirley was born on her grandparents' farm in Wausau, FL on October 27, 1935 to Aline Tiller (Gray) and Pat Lassett. She was the granddaughter of Franklin Tiller and Kizzie Gainer of Mud Hill,...

Feb 27, 2024

Bobby Austin Williams Jr., 58, of Chipley, FL departed this world on February 27, 2024.  Bobby was born on November 9th, 1965 to Robert and Sharon Williams on an army base in Germany.  He grew up in Mississippi where he would also raise his own family.

Bobby was a well traveled man.  He enlisted in the Army...

Feb 27, 2024

John Edward Brundage, age 70, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, February, 27, 2024.  He was born on October 6, 1953 in Alexandria, LA to the late Calvin Daugherty and Mary Anna (Vandersypen) Brundage.

John served his Country in the United States Marine Corps and also worked for the United States Postal Service.

Feb 25, 2024

Darryl Clinton Finch, age 63, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on May 17, 1960 in Port St. Joe, FL to the late D.C. Finch and Altha Mae (Riley) Finch.

Along with his parents Darryl is preceded in death by...

Feb 23, 2024

William Glenn Alford passed from his life February 23, 2024 at his home. He was born in Tampa, Florida on April 3, 1947 to N.B. Alford and Ernestine Waugh.

William in preceded in death by his parents and his brothers; George Alford and Donald Weeks.

He is survived by his daughter's; Velzie Franklin, Brandy Sims...

Feb 22, 2024

Lisa Carol Larimer, age 59, of Ponce De Leon, FL passed from this life on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at her home.  She was born on November 2, 1964 in Fort Walton Beach, FL to the late Robert Jones and Helen (Lane) Jones.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her son, John Larimer.  ...

Feb 16, 2024

In Loving memory of Jessi Danielle Marlow-Trout left us too soon at the young age of 30 years old. She returned to our heavenly father Friday, February 16th, 2024. She was born at Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City Beach, Florida in 1993. She was preceded in death by her loving Great Grandparents, J. Daniel and Nina P. Brown,...