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Bert Leon Hull
Nov 24, 2022
Bert Leon Hull, age 87, passed from this life Thursday, November 24, 2022 at his home. He was born in Miami, Florida on February 13, 1936 to William and Aline (Banks) Hull. Bert worked as a crane operator.
He is preceded by his parents, one son, Mike Hull, two brothers and five sisters. Bert is survived by...
Grover Lee Purnell
Nov 24, 2022
It is with a heavy heart that the Purnell family announces the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, and friend Grover Lee Purnell. On the 24th of November, 2022, Grover left this world peacefully at the age of 58, surrounded by his loving family and friends after a decades-long battle with multiple illnesses.
Grover was born...
Michael Wayne Brumley
Nov 23, 2022
Michael Wayne Brumley, age 53 of Marianna, FL went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 10, 1969 in Cabarrus Concord in North Carolina to the late William Davis Brumley Jr. and Helen EuJean Triece.
Michael made his living as...
Augina Collins
Nov 16, 2022
Augina Collins passed from this life Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at her home with her family. She was born in Chipley, Florida on December 14, 1933 to Clyde and Willie L. (Hyatt) Hodges.
She is preceded by her parents, her husband James Collins, son, Jerry Collins, brothers; James Hodges, Richard Hodges, Tony Hodges and Donnie Ray Hodges,...
Wayne Davidson
Nov 14, 2022
Robert "Wayne" Davidson, age 72, of Sunny Hills, FL passed from this life on Monday, November 14, 2022 as a result of bladder cancer. He was born on February 5, 1950 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Buster Davidson and Arlonia Eucela (Morris) Davidson.
Wayne spent his early childhood in Grapevine, KY which always held a special...
Shirley Louise Bullock
Nov 11, 2022
Shirley Louise Bullock, age 79, of Chipley, FL went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 11, 2022. She was born on April 5, 1943 in Lancaster, OH.
She is survived by her loving husband, Richard Bullock of Chipley, FL, two sons, Richard Bullock Jr. and wife Leia, Chris Keene; one daughter, Patricia Keene; two...
Dan Hiley
Nov 11, 2022
Daniel "Dan" Hiley, age 73 of Caryville, FL, passed from this life on Friday, November 11, 2022 at the Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born on November 22, 1048 in Pensacola, FL to the late Alton P. Hiley Sr. and Martha (Sansing) Hiley.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brother,...
Virginia A. Kent
Nov 9, 2022
Virginia A. Kent passed from this life November 9, 2022 at a memory care assisted living facility in Panama City Beach, Florida. She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on June 27, 1922 to Robert Ray and Nellie Louise (Skemp) Moore. Virginia was a homemaker for her family and she was also a beautician.
She is preceded...
Ronnie Bush
Nov 7, 2022
James Ronald "Ronnie" Bush, age 55 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Monday, November 7, 2022 at his home. He was born on November 14, 1966 to Bob and Faye (Rich) Bush in Chipley, FL.
Ronnie is preceded in death by his father, Bob Bush. Survivors include his mother, Faye Bush of Dothan, AL, one...
Mike Kirkland
Nov 6, 2022
William "Mike" Kirkland, age 65, of Vernon, FL passed from this life on Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was born on April 20, 1957 In Port St. Joe, FL. to the late James Rudolph Kirkland and Mamie (Newsome) Kirkland.
Mike was an avid fisherman. He fished commercially for years and also did carpenter work on the side....
Deliah Sullivan Coleman
Oct 29, 2022
Deliah Sullivan Coleman, born September 21, 1929 in Ozark, Alabama to Fonzo Lee "Frank" and Lola Laws Sullivan.
We moved around a lot during the early years, always in Georgia or Alabama. One year I attended three different schools. In 1945 we moved to Chipley, Florida in the middle of my 10 th grade school year. I...
Kerry Wilkie Carlton
Oct 23, 2022
Kerry Wilkie Carlton, age 70, passed from this life Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, Fl . He was born in Lakeland, Florida on July 17, 1952 to Lewis Bascom and Barbara June (Wilson) Carlton.
Kerry was one of a kind in so many ways. He was a true warrior, mentor and...
George Franklin Williams
Oct 19, 2022
George Franklin Williams passed away peacefully in his home on October 19, 2022. George was born on April 9, 1931 in Chipley, Florida. He was married 63 years to Bonnie Williams, who he referred to as the love of his life. Bonnie passed before him on April 1, 2015. George is survived by his son, George Alan Williams and...
Gracie Inez Boyd Laney
Oct 13, 2022
Gracie Inez Boyd Laney, age 99, passed from this life Thursday, October 13, 2022 at her home. She was born in Baxley, Georgia on March 27, 1923 to Horace and Gracie (Smith) Crapps.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband's; Warner Anthony Boyd and William Laney, her brother, Tommy Capps and sister-in-law, Loretta Crapps,...
Barbara Harrington Waddell
Oct 13, 2022
Barbara Harrington Waddell was called home by the Lord on October 13, 2022. She passed while surrounded by her loving family that will miss her dearly.Barbara was born in Quincy, Florida on February 25, 1943 to Isaac and Catherine Harrington. She lived in Chipley most of her life. Barbara had two children, Billy and Barbie, that were her pride...
Priscilla Mae Soles
Oct 13, 2022
Priscilla Mae Soles, age 79, passed from this life Thursday, October 13, 2022 at her home. She was born in Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania on March 8, 1943 to Curtis Paul and Charlotte Marie (Nain) Soles.
She is preceded in death by her parents and four sisters; Charlotte M. Provchy, Ruth Ann Soles, Linda D. Early and Anna...
William "Bill" Gunter Jr.
Oct 11, 2022
William H. Gunter, Jr. "Bill" left this earthly world to join his heavenly Father on October 11, 2022.
Bill was born December 6, 1948, to the late William H. Gunter, Sr. and Carolyn Rivers Gunter. He graduated from Chipley High School in 1966, obtained his Bachelor of Business from the University of West Florida, and ultimately, earned...
Wayne C. Hardy
Oct 3, 2022
Wayne Carl Hardy, age 88, of Chipley, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2022.
Wayne was born January 15, 1934, son of the late Ila J. Hardy Culp and Milage Hardy and brother to the late, Glen Hardy. Wayne was a member of the Florida National Guard, retired ATT/Bellsouth employee. He enjoyed fishing, Daytona 500, telling...
Richard F. Kneiss
Oct 2, 2022
LTC "R" Richard F. Kneiss (Dick), 86, of Chipley, Florida, died Sunday, October 2, 2022, at his home. He was born on July 14, 1936, and was raised in Elyria, Ohio. He graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio and completed his Master's Degree at American Technical Institute in Texas.
During his 20-year military career Dick...
John "Joe" Kenneth Drummond
Sep 28, 2022
John "Joe" Kenneth Drummond, age 79, passed from this life Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Signature Health Care in Graceville, Florida. He was born in Jackson County, Florida on April 13, 1943 to William Orell and Jimmie (Edwards) Drummond. Joe was a Farmer and Pentecostal by faith.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister,...
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