Obituaries

Sep 4, 2023

Wanda S. Lear, age 79 of Youngstown, FL passed from this life on Monday, September 4, 2023.  She was born on December 13, 1943 in Kingsport, TN to the late Ralph B. White and Clara (Thornburg) White.

Wanda has been a resident of this area since 1994.  She is a member of Holmes Creek Baptist Church and...

Aug 29, 2023

David Allen Carter Sr. Age 83 went to be with the Lord on August 29th, 2023.

He was proceeded in death by his Parents, Vola Allen Carter (his Father) & Norma Jo Carter (his Mother), Thomas Wayne Carter (his Brother), Jonathan Craig Carter (His son).

He is survived by his Loving Wife, Linda Lou Carter...

Aug 28, 2023

Margie L. Ricks, age 94 of Winter Garden, FL passed from this life on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Health Central Park Nursing and Rehab Center. Margie was born on October 19,1928, in Chipley, FL to the late Louis and Nora (Creamer) Sasser.

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

Aug 18, 2023

Douglas Shane Smith Sr., 56, of Chipley, FL passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 in Carencro, LA of natural causes.  He was born on August 16, 1967 to the late Janie Redmon and spent most of his childhood with his grandparents, the late Lloyd and Mary "Peggy" Redmon of Chipley, FL who adored him.

He graduated Chipley...

Aug 11, 2023

Lois Barfield Pettis, age 90, of Wausau, FL passed from this life on Friday, August 11th, 2023.  She was born on August 10th, 1933 in Washington County to the late John R. Barfield and Rannie (Miller) Barfield.

Lois is a longtime resident of Washington County and a member of the Wausau Assembly of God Church.

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Aug 10, 2023

Clarence R. Collins, age 63, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at his home.  He was born on September 14, 1959 in Washington County, FL to the late Leroy Collins and Bonnie (Creamer) Collins.

He is a long time resident of the Washington County area and worked as a General Contractor....

Aug 8, 2023

Rita Jean Waller, age 77, of Bonifay, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.  She was born on February 8, 1946 in Panama City, FL to the late Leroy Riley and Frances (Johnson) Riley.

She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Wendell Riley, Mikie "Shaggy Boy" Riley.

Survivors include,...

Jul 24, 2023

Edward H. Franklin Jr., age 84, of Chipley, FL went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 24, 2023, following a brief illness. He was born May 20, 1939, in Pensacola, FL to the late Edward H. Franklin Sr. and Nola (Burnham) Franklin.

Ed worked at St. Joe Paper Mill in the 1970s until it...

Jul 23, 2023

Frances Juanita Johns, age 92, of Fountain, FL went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 23, 2023.  She was born on September 6, 1930 in Wausau, FL to the late Johnny Johnson and Frances (Walters) Johnson.

Juanita or "Nita" as her friends knew her has been a lifelong resident of this area and worked...

Jul 21, 2023

Mr. Deaner was born on July 11, 1936 in Danville, Pennsylvania, son of the late Haydn M. and Grace R. (Engle) Deaner. He was pre deceased by his brother, Dr. Richard Deaner of Dana Point, CA. Mr. Deaner was raised in Fall River, Massachusetts, and was a member of the Durfee High School graduating class of 1954. He received...

Jul 20, 2023

Agnes C. Long, age 85, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, Florida. She was born in Dundee, Mississippi on October 3, 1937 to Ephraim and Arbie May "Chaspeen" Graham.

Agnes is preceded by her parents, her husband; John D. Long, her daughter; Helen Luecke, her brothers and sisters; Mary, Janey,...

Jul 20, 2023

Lionel J. Young, of Marianna, Florida, passed away on July 20, 2023. He was 82 years old and had been battling esophageal cancer.

Lionel was born in Ozark, Alabama, to Lionel Young, Sr., and Sara Nelle Covington Young. He grew up with sisters Nancy, Sara, and Mary on Panama City Beach. As a teen, he loved spending...

Jul 18, 2023

Ronald A. Noss, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at his home. He was born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania on June 21, 1944 to Elmore and Irene (Kircher) Noss.

Ronald serviced his Country in the United States Army and worked most of his career afterwards in construction and flooring.

He is leaving behind...

Jul 18, 2023

Mrs. Susan A. Belcher 71, a resident of Compass Lake in the Hills, Alford, FL died July 18, 2023 at home. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years Earl (Chuck) Belcher, her sons Michael Cannata (Katie), Jared Belcher (Kelly) and Kerri Cannata, all reside in CT with grandchildren...

Jul 18, 2023

Joe Earl Collins II, age 55, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Tampa, Florida.  He was born December 3, 1967 in Marianna, Florida to Joe Earl and Eileen (Pipkin) Collins.

Joe worked for Lykes Bros. Inc. for 32 years as a professional agricultural engineer.  He served as Senior Vice President, responsible for all agricultural operations in...

Jul 17, 2023

Martha Bowen McKnight, born February 15, 1920, in Columbia County, Florida, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2023 at the age of 103 years. Martha had lived in Chipley for most of her life and always called it home.

She graduated from Chipley High School in 1937, attended Florida State College for Women majoring...

Jul 10, 2023

Hacoda, Alabama mourns the loss of one of its own, Reginald Curry Simmons, who passed away on July 10th, leaving behind a legacy of service, compassion, and unwavering love for his family. Born in Hacoda in 1937, Reginald was the epitome of a true gentleman, impacting the lives of those around him through his profession as a pharmacist, as...

Jul 10, 2023

Mary J. Searcy, age 85, of Chipley, FL went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 10, 2023.  She was born on June 11, 1938 in Chipley, FL to the late Clayton Sowell and Roxie (Parker) Sowell.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Edgar S. Searcy, one son, Jimmy...

Jul 4, 2023

Clarence Eugene "Gene" Halley Jr., age 77, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 at Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center.  He was born on June 20, 1946 in Alliance, FL to the late Clarence Eugene Halley Sr. and Ruby Bozeman Jackson.

Gene attended Florida State University and graduate with a BS degree...

Jul 2, 2023

Polly A. Palmer, age 78, passed from this life on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City, Florida. She was born in Geneva, Alabama on July 23, 1944 to W.R. and Margaret (Smith) Grantham.

She is survived by her daughters; Kimberly Curelea and Kerry Gordon, her son; Mark Kirby, two sisters; Sue...