Obituaries

Feb 2, 2022

Oscar Allen Johns, age 93, of Marianna, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.  He was born on September 3, 1928 in Wausau, FL to the late Oscar Johns and Beulah (Finch) Johns.

Oscar is survived by many cousins, extended family and friends.

A Private burial will be held at the Cross...

Jan 29, 2022

Imogene Syfrett passed away January 29, 2022 at the age of 93.  Imogene Mitchell was born on July 22, 1928.  She married John Paul (JP) Syfrett on November 12, 1944, and moved to White Oak where she lived for over 70 years.  She was the mother of eight children – Otis, Rebecca, Wesley, Brenda, Wallace, Jacob, Julia and Sandra. ...

Jan 24, 2022

Betty Lois Fears passed from this life Monday, January 24, 2022 at Washington Rehab and Nursing Center in Chipley, FL.  She was born in Washington County, Florida on December 12, 1930 to John "Jake" Thomas Pettis, Sr. and Thelma Pettis Hickman. Betty was a Homemaker for her family and owned Chipley Shoe Shop with her husband Wallace Lee Fears....

Jan 23, 2022

Ellis C. Boone, age 88, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his home.  He was born on September 30, 1933 to the late Bernard and Nell (Wall) Boone in Loxley, AL.

Ellis served in and retired from the United States Coast Guard.  He has been a resident here for the...

Jan 23, 2022

Marsha Kent-Rodriguez, 40, passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, at Capital Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee after a brief illness.

Marsha was born September 26, 1981, in Pensacola, Florida. Marsha, who came into the world nearly three months premature and weighing only a pound and 13 ounces, defied the odds with her fighting spirit, refuting those in...

Jan 16, 2022

Raymond Norris, age 82, passed from this life Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Barbour Medical Center in Eufaula, AL. He was born in Troy, AL on March 5, 1939 to Joe Tom ad Katie Merle (Sunday) Norris.

Raymond had a Master's Degree in Education.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Raymond is survived...

Jan 12, 2022

Waltena Shoraga, age 82, passed away of January 12, 2022 at Washington Rehab and Nursing Center in Chipley, Florida. She was born in Hamilton, Alabama on August 15, 1939 to Walter J. and Sarah (Harris) James. Waltena was a Machine Operator for Swisher Sweets. She greatly enjoyed Gardening, Shopping, Sewing and playing Mexican Train with her friends.

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Jan 10, 2022

Jeanette Goolsby Formby, age 90, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Southeast Medical Center. She was born on November 5, 1931 in Boynton Beach, FL to the late Walter Goolsby and Ella (May) Goolsby. Along with her parents, Jeanette is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Formby, one daughter, Cindi Johnson, one...

Jan 10, 2022

Timothy Neal Rose, 56, of Panama City, passed away on Monday, January 10th, 2022.

Timothy, better known as "Timmy", was born August 17, 1965 in Hialeah, FL. He later moved with his parents and siblings to Marianna, FL and continued to reside in the Florida Panhandle, settling primarily in the Panama City area.

Timmy was...

Dec 27, 2021

John E. Storm Jr., age 66 of Chipley, FL passed from this on Monday, December 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on February 11, 1955 in Panama City, FL to the late John E. Storm Sr. and Maggie L. (McKinney) Storm. John was a life-long  resident of Washington  County.

He...

Dec 26, 2021

Bobby M. Taunton, age 72, passed from this life December 26, 2021 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, Florida. He was born in Westville, Florida on September 30, 1949. Bobby was a retired boat Captain.

He is preceded in death by his mother; Dorothy P. Taunton. Bobby is survived by his wife; Joyce Taunton, his son; Bobby...

Dec 21, 2021

Sybil P. Moody, 89 of Wausau Florida, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at her home after a short illness.

Sybil was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a member of Wausau Assembly of God Church where she loved her church family. Sybil worked for the Washington County Hospital many years as a Respiratory...

Dec 17, 2021

Roger Bruce Harper was born to Wade Hampton Harper Sr and Mary Louise Banta Harper on January 21, 1934 in Savoy, Tx. Moved to Bonham, Tx and attended school there until high school graduation after which he joined the US Navy and served his country for four years. Roger attended University of Texas earning a degree in petroleum engineering. After...

Dec 13, 2021

Joann Blackstock, age 58, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Monday, December 13, 2021 at her home.  She was born on October 2, 1963 to the late John H. Waller and Martha (Ward) Waller in Graceville, FL.

Joann worked in Education for years at the Washington County School District.

Along with her father,...

Dec 11, 2021

Helen Jean Jones, age 82 of Ponce de Leon, FL passed from this life on Saturday, December 11, 2021.  She was born on August 14, 1939 in Jemison, AL to the late Roy and Grace (Glass) Lane.

Helen worked at First City Bank of Florida and was the Senior Vice President and Personnel Director.

Along...

Dec 10, 2021

Bruce Wayne Green, age 78, passed from this life Friday, December 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Campbellsburg, Indiana on June 19, 1943 to Bruce Wayne Green and Margaret H. Hughes.

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Dec 2, 2021

Berness E. Russ Jr., age 76 of Vernon, FL passed from this life on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, FL.  He was born on October 27, 1945 in Vernon, FL to the late Berness E. Russ Sr. and Enid (Tiller) Russ.

He is a lifelong resident of Vernon and a graduate of...

Nov 28, 2021

Allen Paul Timothy Rhodes went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2021.  He is the infant son of Allen Paul Rhodes Jr. and Jaclyn Suzanne (Bryant) Rhodes.

Along with his parents he is survived by his sisters, Chloe and Lilly Drummond; Paternal Grandparents, Paul and Sherry Bryant; Maternal Grandparents, Allen and Melissa Rhodes.

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Nov 24, 2021

Nina Eleanor Lane, age 88 of De Funiak Springs, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the Fort Walton Beach Medical Center.  She was born on September 3, 1933 to CG and Martha Lane in Graceville, FL.

Nina has been a resident of De Funiak Springs since 1998 moving from Fort Walton Beach. ...

Nov 22, 2021

Elois Riley, age 87, passed from this world to eternity on Monday, November 22, 2021. Her peaceful transition to Heaven was made with her family at her side.

Ms. Riley will be remembered by many as compassionate, giving, caring, hardworking, and God Fearing. She retired from her passion for caregiving in 1993 from Northwest Florida Community Hospital,...