Obituaries

Feb 14, 2023

Rhoda E. Henderson, age 73, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Washington Rehab and Nursing Center.  She was born on April 25, 1949 in Fort Walton Beach, FL to the late Eugene Dykes and Myrtle Marie (Yohn) Dykes.

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

Feb 13, 2023

Lottie Nell Haney, age 84 of (Bunker) Vernon, FL passed from this life on Monday, February 13, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born on November 8, 1938 in Malone Florida to the late Joseph Richard Grice and Minnie Mae (King) Grice.

She was married to John Henry Haney (Bo) on October 17 th...

Feb 4, 2023

Barbara Jean Penny, age 74, of Pinellas Park, Florida, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Magnolia Gardens Assistant Living Facility. Barbara Jean was born May 10, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Arthur Penny Sr. and Mildred Kynie (Coley) Penny.

A former beautician and artist, Barbara Jean had been a resident of Florida most of...

Jan 27, 2023

Wanda K. Hanson, age 75 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on January 27, 2023 at Jackson Hospital.  She was born on April 22, 1947 in Chipley, FL to the late James H. Payne and Frankie W. (Jensen) Payne.

Kay, as her friends knew her, moved back to Chipley in 2012 coming from McHenry, IL.

Jan 26, 2023

Felton G. Daniel, age 81 of Cumming, GA passed from this life on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Accent Care in Cumming, GA.  He was born on March 5, 1941 in Cairo, GA to the late Felton R. Daniel and Ella Rae Thomas (Daniel).

Felton served in the United States Navy and after his time in the...

Jan 22, 2023

Glenda Faye McDonald, age 75 of Dothan, AL passed from this life on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at her home.  She was born on May 12, 1947 in Panama City, Fl to the late Gladys Inez Denton.

Glenda worked for the Bay County School Board as a Custodian for years before her retirement.

She is...

Jan 16, 2023

Shirley Tharp (Maxwell) age 75, Passed away January 16, 2023 in Bristol, Tn.

She graduated from Cottondale High School in 1965 and finished Lively Technical School in Tallahassee.

She worked as a Worker's Compensation Supervisor for Florida Department of Labor. One of her greatest joys was working with the Veterans. She enjoyed bowling and attended...

Jan 14, 2023

Buena Faye Singleton, age 86, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She was born in Alford, Florida on June 16, 1936 to James Joe and Mary Ester (Cumbaa) Melvin.

Faye is preceded in death by her parents and her husband; William "Bill" Singleton Jr.

She is survived by her son; William Mike Singleton and...

Jan 8, 2023

Thelma Tharp, age 93 of Chipley, Florida, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Washington Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born June 1, 1929 in Washington County, Florida to the late Hasten Owens and Jewell (Hagan) Owens. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband; Jack Tharp, brother; T.J. Owens and her sister;...

Jan 8, 2023

Lonnie Thomas Cropper, age 68, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Gulf Coast Medical Hospital in Panama City, FL. He was born in Salisbury, Maryland on March 5, 1954 to Warren Cropper and Phoebe Inez Rothwell.

Lonnie retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Hospital Corpsman. He later went on to earn his...

Dec 31, 2022

Joan Peterson Riley, age 74 of Cottondale, FL passed from this life on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Signature Healthcare at the Courtyard in Marianna, FL.  She was born on November 20, 1948 in Bonifay, FL to the late Hilton L. Peterson and Roxie Mae (Whitehurst) Peterson.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by...

Dec 31, 2022

Margaret Gail Kittrell Gunter joined her husband Bill Gunter in heaven on December 31, 2022.

Gail was born April 23, 1945, in Pensacola Florida to Frank and Maggie Kittrell. She graduated from Chipley High School in 1963 and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Miami. She would become one of the first...

Dec 14, 2022

Pauline Hollon Joiner, age 95 of Chipley, FL went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on March 21, 1927 in Houston County Alabama to the late James Lucious Hollon and Lennis (Varnum) Hollon.

She is preceded in death by her loving...

Dec 10, 2022

Jerry Waldron Sr., age 77 of Bonifay, F L passed peacefully from this life in his home on S atur day, December 1 0 , 2022.  He was born on December 1, 1945 in Sebring, FL to the late Harvey Waldron and Lettie Lucile (Keen) Waldron. H e was a resident of the Holmes and Washington County area since...

Dec 6, 2022

Brandi Ann Gilbert, age 44, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.  She was born on October 12, 1978 in Marianna, FL to the late Kenneth Gilbert and Linda (Singletary) Pohlman.

Brandi served as the store manager for Subway in Chipley.

She is survived by her daughter, Kalee Gilbert of...

Dec 5, 2022

Melba Shouppe, age 96, passed away peacefully and entered into Heaven on Monday, December 5, 2022 at her home in Dothan with her family by her side. She was born in Henry County, Alabama.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Bessie Avant, her husband, Louie Shouppe, her grandson, Cade (Wheeler) Shouppe, her younger sisters, Imogene...

Dec 4, 2022

Mary Frances Shores Fussell, age 96, went to her heavenly home Sunday, December 4, 2022. She was born in the Hard Labor Community of Washington County on February 12, 1926 to William Henry Shores and Mary Elizabeth Sellers Shores.

Mary is preceded by her husband John Julius Fussell, her brothers, Isaac Shores, Ira Shores, Joe Shores, Daniel...

Dec 3, 2022

William Griffin Jr., age 32 of Dallas, TX passed from this life on Saturday, December 3, 2022.  He was born on July 6, 1990 in Marianna, FL to William Griffin Sr. and Selena Sue (Starkey) Payne.

William was a loving father and had a passion for motorcycles.

He is survived by his parents, one son,...

Nov 28, 2022

Cathy Peel, age 67, of Chipley, FL went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 28, 2022.  She was born on September 21, 1955 in Chipley, FL to the late Walter M. Hutchinson and Fredda (Campbell) Hutchinson.

Cathy is a Chipley High School graduate, Class of 1973.  She furthered her education at Chipola College where...

Nov 25, 2022

Melinda Brown-Robinson, age 59, of Graceville, FL passed from this life on Friday, November 25, 2022 at her home.  She was born on September 3, 1963 in Portsmouth, VA to Norman V. Brown and Mildred (Allen) Brown.

She is preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by one daughter, Ina Kellner and husband Charles of...