Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

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...