Obituaries

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...

Jun 30, 2023

Mary L. Pasman, age 93, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, FL.  She was born on December 24, 1929 in Plainwell, MI.

Mary was a kind, generous, and caring person. While raising three children of her own, Mary fostered over 40 kids from Kalamazoo county...

Jun 26, 2023

Alene Miller Waldorf, age 99, of Santa Rosa Beach, FL passed from this life on Monday, June 26, 2023.  She was born on April 16, 1924 in Wausau, FL to the late James Franklin Pitts and Lillie (Rudd) Parks.

The simplest pleasures of life brought great joy to Alene.  She loved to quilt, go on long walks,...

Jun 23, 2023

Billy (Bill) Ray Giddiens passed away peacefully at his home in Chipley FL June 23, 2023. He was born February 24, 1939 in Panama City FL to Nellie Everitte and Christopher Giddiens.

Bill joined the United States Navy at an early age, retiring from the Navy in 1977.  He then pursued a career with the Washington County...

Jun 16, 2023

Deborah (Debbie) S. Yglesias, age 63, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Friday, June 16, 2023, at her home with her family.  She was born on July 9, 1959 in Miami, FL to the late Cecil E. Scruggs and Thelma (Presnell) Scruggs.

Debbie is survived by her loving family: her husband, Michael Yglesias, two daughters,...

Jun 15, 2023

Maleah ReyAnn Eliana Braxton, 19 months old, went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, June 15, 2023.  She was born on November 16, 2021 in Gainesville, FL to Jamie Braxton and Charity (Lee) Braxton.

Maleah is survived by her loving family, her parents, Jamie Braxton and Charity Braxton, one sister, Makenna Braxton, three brothers, Mason...

May 31, 2023

Linda Bass Nellums went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 after a short illness.  Linda was born on April 11, 1946 to the late Lester and Margaret Bass of Graceville, FL.

She is survived by her son, James Nellums Jr. and wife Cathy, grandchildren, Jessica Richter and husband Jeff, Jackie...

May 27, 2023

Charles William "Bill" Knight passed away on May 27th, 2023 at the age of 81 after an arduous battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia.

Bill was born in Winter Haven, FL in 1941 to Charles Roswell Knight and Beatrice Keller.  Both the Keller and Knight families migrated from Michigan to Dunedin, FL in the 1920s. In 1955, the...

May 23, 2023

Jean D. Christmas, age 71 of Cottondale, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on July 17, 1951 to the late James P. Graham and Delores (Skaggs) Graham in Prentiss, MS.

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

May 20, 2023

David Bryan Bray, age 63 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Saturday, May 20, 2023.  He was born on May 10, 1960 in Summerville, NJ to Douglas M. Bray and Doris A. (Zalasky) Bray.

David worked in construction as a metal mechanic, most recently as a Supervisor for Southern Wall Systems.

He is...

May 16, 2023

Sandra K. Riley, age 76, passed from this life Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at her home. She was born in New York on June 5, 1946 to Leonard V. and Catherine Mae (Carey) Caruso.

Sandra is preceded by her parents, her husband; Wendell Riley, and two sons;...

May 14, 2023

Armin Alexander, age 76, passed from this life Sunday, May 14, 2023 at southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama. He was in Munich, Germany on August 21, 1946. Armin parents were George and Eleanore (Geist) Deraney.

Armin is...

May 13, 2023

Tina Pettis Pendleton, age 56, passed from this life Saturday, May 13, 2023 at her home. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 30, 1966 to N.B. and Louise (Johns) Pettis. Tina was a CNA and loved helping others.

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May 11, 2023

Charlotte was called home on the afternoon of Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the age of 86.  She was born on Orange Hill in Chipley, FL on March 13, 1937, the only child of Reece and Willie Mae Kent.  She is survived by her daughter Suzanne Waymire and husband David of Alabaster, Al, and her son Wesley Sapp and wife...