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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,...
Bobby R. Padgett
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,...
Mark A. Kriser
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...
Jerry E. Miller
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...
Johnnie G. Mcclain
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...
Myra P. Saunders
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...
Lillian Justice Carlton
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...
Dwight “Bo” Birge
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...
Shirley G. Street
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,...
Leroy Eddie Tucker
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...
Charles Lamar Adams
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...
Carolyn J. Clark
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...
Leonard F. Hinson Sr.
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...
Kathleen Bette Thurber
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...
Mamie E. Sapp
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...
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