Obituaries

May 10, 2023

Linda G. Green, age 76 of Chipley, FL went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. She was born on December 7, 1946 in Tinley Park, IL to the late Frank and Dorothy Gustafson.

There is so much to say about Linda's life…but simply she was a...

Apr 30, 2023

Brenda Kaye Bruner gained her wings on April 30th, 2023. Brenda was born in Port Arthur Texas on January 8th, 1958.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Martha Doris Pippin, her father, Bascom Haley Pippin, and her brother, Dennis Pippin.

She is survived by her loving daughters Felicia Nickels of Chipley FL, Ashley...

Apr 29, 2023

John William "JW" Kellum, age 78 of Panama City Beach, FL passed from this life on Saturday, April 29, 2023. He was born on September 3, 1944 in Geneva County, AL to the late Roy Kellum and Lois (Sellers) Kellum.

JW was a Chipley High School Graduate...

Apr 28, 2023

Eleanor Yvonne Johnson, age 74, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Friday, April 28, 2023. She was born on January 7, 1949 in Bradenton, FL to the late James Fleming Brooks and Mildred (Singletary) Brooks.

She was a loving Nana. Devoted to her family, always...

Apr 26, 2023

Linda Lothella (Bryant) Marshall, age 82, of Vernon, FL passed from this life April 26, 2023 at her home. She was born August 4, 1940 in West Bay, Florida to Achey Clyde Bryant and Effie Mears Bryant.

Linda was a long time member of New Hope Methodist Church. She loved her family, sewing, and baking. She was...

Apr 26, 2023

Kathleen Bruner Taylor, age 85 of Graceville, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. She was born on May 4, 1937 in Jackson County to the late JD Bruner and Eula Mae (Fowler) Bruner.

Kathleen loved the lord. She loved gospel music, cooking, sewing...

Apr 25, 2023

David Feitsma Jr., age 83 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on April 25, 2023 at his home. He was born on July 10, 1939 in Cedar Knowles, NJ to the late David Feitsma Sr. and Lillian (DeBlock) Feitsma.

David was Presbyterian by faith. He worked...

Apr 23, 2023

Benjamin "Ben" Joe Brock, age 29 of Grand Ridge, FL passed from this life on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 5, 1993 in Marianna, FL to Billy J. Brock Sr. and Norma J. (Moody) Brock.

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Apr 19, 2023

Yon Z. Bowlin, age 94, of Chipley, FL passed away from this life on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital. He was born June 29th, 1928, in Bonifay, FL to the late Allen and Sarah (Anderson) Bowlin. He was the youngest of 13 children, being Y.Z. of the "Alphabet family".

He served in the...

Apr 19, 2023

Laura H. Coleman, age 73, of DeFuniak Springs, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at North Okaloosa Medical Center.  She was born on August 29, 1949 in Bonifay, FL to the late James Tolva Harrell Sr. and Annie Lee (Lowe) Harrell.

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Apr 13, 2023

Joan Theresa Foor, age 89, passed from this life Thursday, April 14, 2023 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, Florida. She was born in New York on March 23, 1934 to William and Jean (Romaniello) Morgan.

Joan was of Christian faith.  She enjoyed working in her yard taking care of her many rose bushes and visiting...

Apr 5, 2023

Doyle B. Rabon, age 86 of Graceville, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.  He was born on April 20, 1936 in Chipley, FL to the late Warren F. Rabon and Maggie (Sasser) Rabon.

Doyle worked for many years as a maintenance supervisor over local golf courses most recently at Dogwood Lakes Golf Course...

Mar 29, 2023

Edna Louise Ogburn, 97, of Chipley, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 29. Edna was born in Washington County, FL, on June 10, 1925, as the oldest of eight siblings.  Her mother died in childbirth with the youngest, and Edna raised her younger siblings as her own.  She took great joy in spending time...

Mar 29, 2023

Janet B. Toole, age 72, of Chipley, FL went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.  She was born on May 16, 1950 in Lexington, NC to the late Cecil H. Bush and Elma Grace (Kirkland) Bush.

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

Mar 29, 2023

The beautiful Iris Camellia Cleveland Williams, 79, of Chipley, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Bonifay Nursing home, with her sweet devoted Granddaughter Kay, by her side.

Camellia was born to Hugh and Doris Cleveland April 14, 1943 in Brunswick, Georgia. The eldest daughter of five siblings, her childhood was spent in Elberton and Hartwell, Georgia...

Mar 18, 2023

John "Butch" Austin Hirst, age 82, of Cottondale, FL passed from this life on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at his home.  He was born on August 29, 1940 in Miami, FL to the late John Hirst and Hazel (Gracie) Hirst.

Butch is survived by his wife, Nancy (Stanford) Hirst of Cottondale, FL, his children, Medea Callahan, Blaine...

Mar 17, 2023

Alto Carroll, age 78, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023. He was born March 11, 1945, in a home in Wausau, Florida to Samuel and Julia (Barfield) Carroll.

He graduated from Vernon High School in 1963 and joined the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War as a Staff Sergeant E5. In 1969, he married...

Mar 11, 2023

Maggie Jeanette Floyd, age 86, of Cottondale, FL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 11, 2023.  She was born on April 24, 1936 in Jackson County to the late William Brannon and Julie Luella (Coley) Brannon.

Maggie is a lifelong resident of the Jackson County area and she was a member...

Mar 10, 2023

Mitchell L. Oliver, age76, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Friday, March 10, 2023.  He was born on December 1, 1946 in Miami, FL to the late Sidney Leon Oliver and Georgia (Sumner) Oliver.

Mitchell has been a resident of the Washington County area since 1995.  He worked for the Bay County Sheriff Office as...

Mar 6, 2023

Connie Lynn McDill, age 74, of Youngstown, FL passed from this life on Monday, March 6, 2023.  She was born on October 6, 1948 in Mississippi to the late Lawrence Shafer and Sylvia (Cage) Shafer.

Connie is survived by her son, Troy Strahl and his significant other Jenn Garrett of Youngstown, FL, two brothers, William Shafer and...