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Margery E. Pettis

Margery E. Pettis

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...

Dorothy F. Nicholas

Dorothy F. Nicholas

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...

Alma Iris Owens Land

Alma Iris Owens Land

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...

Samuel E. Newsom

Samuel E. Newsom

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...

Scott R. Moore

Scott R. Moore

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...

Faye M. Owens

Faye M. Owens

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...

Luther E. Hilty Iii

Luther E. Hilty Iii

Jun 28, 2022

Luther E. Hilty III, age 68 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at his home.  He was born on May 4, 1954 in Columbus, OH to the late Luther E. Hilty II and Janice (Foor) Hilty.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Susie Peach Brown....

Laura Catherine Galloway

Laura Catherine Galloway

Jun 25, 2022

Laura Catherine Galloway, age 82 of Vernon, FL passed from this life on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Flowers Hospital.  She was born on May 14, 1940 to the late Thomas S. Brown and Helen (Matarozzo) Brown.

Laura was born in Paterson New Jersey. Her family moved to Hialeah, Florida when she was 12 years old. In...

Charlotte A. Edwards

Charlotte A. Edwards

Jun 22, 2022

Charlotte A. Edwards, age 73 passed from this life on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.  She was born on November 6, 1948 in Wausau, FL to the late Robert Douglas and Macy (Finch) Douglas.

She is a lifelong resident of Washington County and served in the medical field at various hospitals in this area.

Along with...

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

Jun 20, 2022

Robert Johnson, age 84, passed from this life Monday, June 20, 2022 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, Florida. He was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on March 20, 1938 to Richard Paul Johnson and Margaret Emma Hansell. Robert had retired from the United States Air Force.

He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Ethel Stacey Long

Ethel Stacey Long

Jun 17, 2022

Ethel Stacey Long, age 89, passed from this life June 17, 2022. She was born in Deer Range, Alabama on September 14, 1932 to George A. Stacey and Nathalee Hobbs. Ethel worked as a seamstress at a sewing factory.

She is preceded by her two husbands; Herman Richard Padgett and George Long, her parents and one son;...

Robert Bruce Christmas Sr.

Robert Bruce Christmas Sr.

Jun 17, 2022

Robert Bruce Christmas, Sr., 88, of Cottondale, Florida, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday June 21, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Chipley, FL. Visitation with the family will be 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church prior to...

Dyon D. Lewis

Dyon D. Lewis

Jun 14, 2022

Dyon D'Shannon Lewis, age 52 of Dothan, AL passed from this life on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Flowers Hospital.  He was born on November 19, 1969 in Marianna, FL to the late Donald M. Lewis and Myrtice (Emmons) Lewis.

Dyon is survived by his son, Donald Lewis and wife Andrea of Dothan, AL, one brother, David...

Christopher Allen Fader

Christopher Allen Fader

May 30, 2022

Christopher Allen Fader, age 44, of Vernon, FL passed from this life on Monday, May 30, 2022. He was born on May 18, 1978 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, FL to Charles Allen Fader and Karen (Whitworth) Fader.

Chris has been a resident of this area for the past 10 years and he attended Chipley Church of...

Irvin Eugene Miller

Irvin Eugene Miller

May 27, 2022

Irvin Eugene Miller, age 80, passed from this life Friday, May 27, 2022 at his home. He was born in Madrid, Nebraska on April 7, 1942 to Jim and Eunice (Justice) Miller.

He was preceded by his parents and two brothers; Marty Miller and Beryl Miller. Irvin is survived by his wife Emma Miller, his daughter; Gina...

Derlia D. Adams

Derlia D. Adams

May 17, 2022

Derlia Diane Adams, age 75, of Alford, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Southeast Health Center.  She was born on January 2, 1947 in Vernon, FL to the late Nolan Finch and Edna R. (Cody) Finch.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Otis D. Adams, son,...

Eldora P. Hayes

Eldora P. Hayes

May 15, 2022

Eldora P. Hayes, age 90, passed from this life May 15, 2022 at her home. She was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky on March 11, 1932 to Grant and Edith (Elkins) Pelfrey. She worked in food services most of her life.

She is preceded in death by her parents, two children, Willard Franklin McCormick Jr. and Patricia Dianne...

Carl W. Davis

Carl W. Davis

May 14, 2022

Carl William Davis, age 68 of Vernon, FL passed from this life on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at his home.  He was born on January 14, 1954 in Neustadt, Germany to the late Carl H. Davis and Margaret (Letzelter) Davis.

Carl is survived by his two sons, John Davis and wife Carol of Chipley, FL, Matthew Davis...

Willie Lee Farris

Willie Lee Farris

May 14, 2022

Willie Lee Farris, age 73, passed from this life Saturday, May 14, 2022 at his home. He was born in Blakely, Georgia on August 29, 1948 to Ernest and Lillie Louise (Herring) Farris.

Willie is preceded by his parents, his brother; Lester Farris and his brother-in-law; Ted Craft. He is survived by his wife; Dora Farris, his...

Winona I. Vanlandingham

Winona I. Vanlandingham

May 6, 2022

Winona Irene (Chesnut) VanLandingham, affectionately known as "Winkie", died at the Signature Healthcare Nursing Home in Chipley on May 6, 2022 after an extended illness.

Our hearts are breaking because she is no longer with us but there is also joy in knowing that she is in heaven. She is pain free and she has seen the...

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