Obituaries

Sep 19, 2022

Bobby R. Padgett, age 84 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Monday, September 19, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 20, 1937 in Atmore, AL to the late Richard Padgett and Rosa (Stuckey) Padgett.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Julaine Padgett, three brothers,...

Sep 18, 2022

Mark Alan Kriser, 67, of Chipley, Florida, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Panama City, Florida.

Mark was born March 6, 1955 in Homestead, Florida. He loved to sail, enjoyed watching gulf coast sunsets, and loved spending time with friends and family.

Mark is survived by Chris Traughber, his loving partner of 7...

Sep 18, 2022

Mr. Jerry E. Miller of Cottondale, Florida and formerly of Dothan, Alabama, entered Heavens Gates on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family and in the arms of his loving wife.

Jerry was a loving and dedicated husband, father and Grandpa. He mentored and helped many people throughout his lifetime. He had...

Sep 12, 2022

Johnnie G. McClain, age 82 of Altha, FL passed from this life on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Gulf Coast regional Medical Center.  She was born on July 1, 1940 to the late John Wesley Corbin and Alma (Davis) Corbin.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry McClain, one daughter, Debra Downing, granddaughter, Elizabeth Christmas and husband...

Sep 9, 2022

Myra Porter Saunders passed from this life on September 9, 2022, at Northwest Florida Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit, in Chipley.

Myra was born in the Orange Hill Community of Washington County on December 31, 1934, to Felton and Myrtle Kent Porter.

She became a Christian at the age of twelve and remained active in...

Sep 3, 2022

On September 3rd, 2022, Lillian Justice Carlton, of Tallahassee, FL, graduated up to glory and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was 95.

Lillian was born in Cottondale, FL on November 3rd, 1926 to William T. and Mary M. Justice. She was the youngest of eight siblings. Lillian grew up...

Aug 30, 2022

Dwight (Bo) Birge born Jan 23,1953 in Chillicothe, Ohio Father: Huston Birge (former Chief of Police Chipley) Mother: Leora Birge and passed from this life August 30, 2022.

He was preceded in death by both parents, his paternal grandparents, his maternal grandparents, his two brothers Steve Birge and Hugh Birge.

He is survived by his...

Aug 24, 2022

Shirley Griffin Street, 86, of Panama City, Florida, entered into her eternal rest on August 24th, 2022. She was born September 11, 1935 in Wausau, Florida to John and Allie (McAdams) Griffin.

Shirley is survived by her daughter Dottie Sue Mallory (Adolph), her son Bobby Neal Street (Deborah), grandsons Adon Mallory, LTC Aaron Mallory, Rev. Joshua Street,...

Aug 17, 2022

Leroy Eddie Tucker, age 63, of Vernon, FL stepped into heaven August 17, 2022. Leroy served his country in the National Guard. He is preceded in death by his parents: Ralph and Louise (McFarland) Tucker of Vernon, FL, his brother-in-law: Sam Hagan, sister-in-law: Carole Harrison Tucker, nephews; Logan Ransdell, Michael Strickland and Jeffrey Hagan, and one niece: Sheena Cook...

Aug 10, 2022

Charles Lamar Adams was born on September 5, 1925, to Charley Clayton Adams and Floy Brookins Adams in Jackson County Florida. He was the fifth of seven children born to them. He has one living sibling, Dwight Adams.

Charles graduated from Graceville High School in 1942. He attended Auburn University for a couple of weeks before turning...

Aug 8, 2022

Carolyn June Clark, age 89, of Chipley, FL went to be with her Savior in Christ Jesus on August 8, 2022.  She was born on March 14, 1933 in South Carolina to the late Frank B. Watkins Sr. and Kathleen (Oshields) Watkins.

She went by Carolyn W. Clark and she lived her life to the fullest for...

Aug 6, 2022

Leonard Francis Hinson Sr., age 80, of Chipley, FL went to his heavenly home on Saturday morning, August 6, 2022.  He was born and raised at Hinson's Cross Roads to Theron and Jesse Hinson on November 30, 1941.

He was a proud Valedictorian of Vernon High School and then furthered his studies at Florida State University, majoring...

Aug 3, 2022

Kathleen Bette Thurber, age 78, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City, FL. She was born on January 29, 1944 to Anibel Nobrega and Bella Costa. Kathleen had her own greyhound business.

She is preceded by her parents, her husband; Raymond Thurber and her brother; Dennis Nobrega. She is survived...

Jul 29, 2022

Mamie E. Sapp, 83 of Southport, FL passed away at her home on July 29, 2022.  She was born December 19, 1938 in Southport to Leroy and Mary Alice Ellis.

Mamie retired from Northwest Florida Community Hospital as Personnel Director after many years of service.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Sapp, her parents...

Jul 18, 2022

Margery Ellen Helms Pettis, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 18, 2022.  She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born on April 2, 1943 in Georgia to the late Alvie and Verbie (Branton) Pippin.

She is a lifetime resident of Washington County and she...

Jul 10, 2022

Dorothy F. Nicholas, age 84 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Sunday, July 10, 2022.  She was born on April 17, 1938 in Dellwood, FL to the late JC Kittrell and Stella (Waters) Kittrell.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Nicholas, one brother, AJ Kittrell, two sisters, Nell...

Jul 9, 2022

Alma Iris Owens Land, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in the long-term care unit at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, Florida. Iris was born at Orange Hill, Washington County, Florida, on September 8, 1930, to John Wesley and Cora Dee Atwell Owens. She was a longtime resident of Washington...

Jul 3, 2022

Samuel E. Newsom, age 88 of Franklin, LA passed from this life on Sunday, July 3, 2022.  He was born on January 7, 1934 in Chipley, FL to the late Samuel Newsom and Maranda (Rogers) Newsom.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Fannie Lou (Moody) Newsom, two daughters, Martha Newsom...

Jul 1, 2022

Scott Royal Moore, age 54 of Cottondale, FL passed from this life on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL.  He was born on December 6, 1967 in Meriden, CT to Royal E. Moore and Judith M. (Boutilier) Moore.

Scott was a man of many talents.  For the past 5 years he's been...

Jun 29, 2022

Faye Mashelle Owens, age 64 of Caryville, FL went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.  She was born on October 31, 1957 in Bonifay, FL to the late Presley Owens and Doris (Jones) Owens.

Along with her parents she is preceded by one granddaughter, Caitlyn Porter.  Survivors include, two sons, Tony Watts...