Obituaries

Oct 18, 2023

Thomas Richard "Tommy" Emerson, age 50, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at his home. He was born in Panama City, Florida on January 6, 1973 to Jack Nelson and Fredia Patricia (Morris) Emerson.

Tommy is preceded by his mother; Fredia Patricia Morris Curti. He is survived by his dad, his step-father; TJ Curtie, his wife;...

Oct 18, 2023

Thomas A Collins, a long-term resident of Winter Haven passed away on October 18, 2023 at the age of 90. Mr. Collins was born in Geneva, Alabama and was the son of John Thomas Collins and Pearl Victoria Rice.

He graduated Vernon High School and served in the U.S. Air Force deploying to Japan and Korea during...

Oct 17, 2023

Lorene W. Smith, age 86, passed from this life Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at The Court Yard Nursing Home in Marianna, FL. She was born in Altha, Florida on September 10, 1937 to Joseph Daniel and Roxie Anna (Brooks) Williams.

Lorene worked as a Teachers Aid for the Washington County School District.

She is preceded...

Oct 15, 2023

Myrtick Evelyn Devane Register was born on March 24, 1925 to William Franklin Devane and Sarah Victoria Langley DeVane in Cowarts, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents, Husband (Charles L. Register, Sr), her brother, three sisters, five half-sisters and one half-brother.

Evelyn graduated from Cottondale High School in 1943 as Valedictorian.  Later in life,...

Oct 15, 2023

Oscar Allen "Buck" Buchanan Jr., age 105, passed from this life Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his home. He was born in West Bay, Florida on June 3, 1918 to Oscar Allen Buchanan Sr. and Maudie Leander "Sowell" Buchanan.

Buck was a WWII Veteran and retired from the FDOT as an engineer.  After 35 years, he retired...

Oct 15, 2023

Sara J. Thomas, age 80, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at her home.  She was born on December 12, 1942 in Fort Myers, FL to the late Murray Thomas and Ruth Thomas.

She has been a resident of Chipley since 2011 moving from Graceville, FL.

Along with her...

Oct 10, 2023

Mary Frances McClain, age 83, of Chipley, FL went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.  She was born on July 27, 1940 in Jackson County, FL to the late Rudolph Kent and Beatrice (Vickery) Kent.

She is a lifelong resident of the Washington County area and worked most of her life as...

Oct 10, 2023

Samantha Yates McConnell, age 51, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at her home.  She was born on March 1, 1972 in Temple, TX to the late Delton Yates and Marilyn (Johnson) Yates.

She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Kevin Yates.  Survivors include her husband, Heath...

Oct 9, 2023

Cheryl Denise Bullard Reyes, age 60, passed from this life Monday, October 09, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Pensacola, Florida on May 28, 1963 to James H. and Catherine N. (Nicholas) Bullard.

Cheryl worked as a painter and was dearly loved by her family.  She loved horses and the ranch...

Oct 4, 2023

Edwina Y. Showers, age 85 of Chipley, Florida, passed away peacefully, Wednesday October 4, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones.  She was the daughter of William Edward Yates and Elvie Gainey Yates and sister to Charles "Chuck" and William "Bill" Yates, all of whom predeceased her.  She is the beloved mother of Andrea Hosley and Yvette Lerner,...

Oct 4, 2023

Annie Ruth Nabors, age 86, of Wausau, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.  She was born on February 17, 1937 in Birmingham, AL to the late Howard G. Nabors and Ollie B. (Davis) Nabors.

She has been a resident of the Washington County area since 2002 coming from Orlando, FL.  She is also...

Sep 30, 2023

Peggy M. Duty, age 76, passed from this life on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at her home. She was born in Georgia on May 13, 1947 to Charles Ed Wilson and Fannie Godbold. Peggy works as a CNA.

She is preceded by her parents, her husband; Walter Edward Duty and 4 siblings. She is survived by her...

Sep 23, 2023

Ralph Bronson, age 74, of Fountain, FL passed from this life on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at his home.  He was born on July 25, 1949 in Tampa, FL to the late Cade Luther Bronson and Josephine (Hall) Bronson Sloan.

He is survived by three brothers, Kenny Bronson (Blue), Sonny Bronson (Tammy), Ricky Bronson, one sister, Loretta...

Sep 22, 2023

Kenny Frank Day, 72, passed from this life on Friday, September 22, 2023.  Frank was born on June 22, 1951 in Solano County, California to his parents Kenneth and Myrtle Day.

He was a father, friend, and mentor to everyone he met and loved being around people.  While hunting and fishing were two of his favorite pastimes,...

Sep 21, 2023

Mr. Leon B Sexton, age 88, of Vernon, FL passed away from this life, September 21, 2023 at home.

He was born April 28, 1935 in Wausau, FL to Jurious W. and Sallie (Carter) Sexton.  Leon served in the United States Air Force for 30 years, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant.

Leon was predeceased...

Sep 18, 2023

Alma S. Pitts, age 78, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Monday, September 18, 2023.  She was born on June 26, 1945 in Elberta, AL to the late William Adelbert Blount and Cora Lee (Bradshaw) Blount.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harvey Pitts Sr., two brothers, Paul Blount, Raymond Blount,...

Sep 17, 2023

James "Ed" Toole passed from this life Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL. He was born on March 27, 1943 to Earley and Mary "Skinner" Toole. James worked as a building contractor most of his life and served in the United States Navy.

James is preceded in death by his parents, his son;...

Sep 17, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Garrett passed from this life Sunday, September 17, 2023 at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital. She was born in Holmes County but lived her life and graduated from Chipley. She was born to George T. and Delma (Land) Adkins. Libby was a hair stylist and she loved everyone she has ever worked for. She loved her family,...

Sep 7, 2023

Marlene Park-Coto passed away on September 7, 2023 at her home in Lexington, South Carolina.  She was born on March 28, 1957, to Evelyn and Lebron Nichols.  She was raised in Washington County and graduated from Vernon High School as Valedictorian of the Class of 1975 as well as a numerous other scholastic achievements.

She is preceded...

Sep 5, 2023

Colan Hood, age 82 of Chipley, Fl passed from this life on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at his home.  He was born on January 19, 1941 in Wausau, FL to the late Robert L. Hood and Lucy (Walden) Hood.

Colan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather; he was a kind and loving man who brought...