Obituaries

Sep 13, 2021

Betty J. Spencer, age 81, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Washington Rehab and Nursing Center from a lengthy illness.  She was born on September 3, 1940 in Chipley, Fl to the late Broward and Martha Finch.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Sep 12, 2021

Obituary O.L. "Ole" Ellis Jr.

Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army Retired

Retired Chamber of Commerce Executive

O.L. "Ole"Ellis Jr. age 85 of Chipley, Fl. passed from this life on September 12, 2021. His life was marked by service to his nation, his community, and his family.

Ole was born on a family...

Sep 12, 2021

William "Bill" Graham Arndt, age 73 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Sunday, September 12, 2021.  He was born on September 14, 1947 in Derby, Connecticut to the late Gary and Barbara Delfoss.

Bill was raised in Broward County, FL.  He served our Country in the United States Army and was part of the Vietnam...

Sep 11, 2021

Gene Holley, age 65 of Chipley, FL passed from this life Saturday night, September 11, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on September 4, 1956 in Chipley, FL to the late Alfred T. Holley and Josephine (Lewis) Holley.

Gene spent his lifelong career working the lines of the utility companies.  He finished his career...

Sep 10, 2021

Ellan Christy Desalvo, age 50, passed from this life Friday, September 10, 2021 at her home. She was born in Wilmington, Delaware on July 18, 1971 to Charles and Bonnie (Parker) Desalvo. Ellan was a homemaker for her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her fiancé; Dewey Neil Denton, her...

Sep 8, 2021

Alexander Troy Clark, age 78 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at his home.  He was born on July 17, 1943 in Westville, FL to the late Frank and Catherine (McDonald) Clark.

Troy served his country in the United States National Guard for six years during the Vietnam War.  He also...

Sep 6, 2021

Sarah H. Hicks, age 80 of Bonifay, FL passed from this life on Monday, September 6, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on September 5, 1941 in Chipley, FL to the late Bobby Hicks and Mayoma (Sasser) Hicks.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn...

Sep 3, 2021

Ronald (Ronnie) F. Brock, 77 years of age, passed away on September 3rd, 2021.

Ronnie was born on April 5th, 1944 in Chipley, Florida to the late J.C. and Marie (Jones) Brock. He was the youngest of five children, all which preceded him in death. He was a 1962 graduate of Vernon High School in Vernon, Florida....

Aug 27, 2021

George Wayne Adkins, age 68, passed from this life Friday, August 27, 2021 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital. He was born in Holmes County, Florida on April 12, 1953 to George T. and Delma (Land) Adkins. Wayne worked as a Road Grader for Washington County.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter; Tonya...

Aug 22, 2021

Gordon Albert Rossborough, age 98, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Sunday, August 22, 2021.  He was born on May 8, 1923 in Hollis, ME to the late Robert M. Rossborough and Elizabeth McMurray Rossborough.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Rossborough.  Survivors include one daughter, Deborah...

Aug 21, 2021

Judy K. Strickland Messer, age 65, of Chipley went home to be with our Lord on August 21, 2021. Judy was born on September 12, 1955, in Chipley, Florida, to Vernon and Betty Strickland. Judy was of the Baptist faith. She worked as a manager at ECON Temporary Employment Staffing in Donaldsonville,...

Aug 20, 2021

Charlie S. Anderson, age 73, passed from this life Friday, August 20, 2021 at his home. He was born in Mullins, SC on May 3, 1948 to Charlie David and Mary (Sellers) Anderson. Charlie was a Coating Inspector for Gulf Interstate.

He is preceded in death by his parents. Charlie is survived by his wife; Brenda G....

Aug 14, 2021

Allan O. Williams, 80, of Chipley, Florida, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at VITAS Inpatient Hospice in Panama City, Florida. Mr. Williams was a native of Montgomery, Alabama, graduating from Robert E. Lee High School. Lovingly known as "The Music Man" to many, he was a loyal Troy State "Sound of the South" Alumni. His 45 year career...

Aug 13, 2021

Catherine Nobles, age 90, Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother passed peacefully in her sleep Friday, August 13, 2021 in her home in Ocala, Florida. Born in Lake City, Florida on February 6, 1931, Catherine was a loving wife to her husband Thomas Earl Nobles who proceeded her in death. She is a native Floridian and a Graduate of Leon...

Aug 8, 2021

William Henry Koch, "Billy" passed away peacefully in the arms of his life-long love, on Sunday morning, August 8, 2021 at his home in Chipley, Florida. While his death was completely unexpected by his loved ones, there is such peace in knowing that his Lord and Savior above called him home, all within His timing.

Billy was...

Aug 4, 2021

RICHARD D CHAPUT JR.

August 24, 1985 ~ August 4, 2021 (age 35)

Richard left his Beautiful daughter Ciara Renae Chaput, His Mother Donna Collins and spouse Michael Collins, His Father Richard Chaput Sr and Mary Fleming, Sister Cristie Leroux and Spouse Leah Leroux, Sister Jennifa McDonald and Spouse Dave McDonald, Sister Erica Feidler and...

Aug 1, 2021

Mrs. Vonceil Simmons Coggin, affectionately known to many as "Mama Ceil", 96, of Chipley, Florida passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 1, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Murl Coggin, her sisters Opal Grace and Elois; and her brother Wallace.

Survivors include: her son, Murl...

Jul 31, 2021

Phillip "Daryle" Hayes, passed away on July 31, 2021, at his home in Chipley, Florida surrounded by his loving family.  Daryle was born on June 18, 1955, in Chipley, Florida.

He graduated from Chipley High School in 1973 and married his wife Judy Williams Hayes in June 1975.  Daryle was preceded in death by his father, Royster...

Jul 26, 2021

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Sellers Centeno, age 68 of Chipley, Florida, a resident of Chipley, passed on Monday, July 26th, 2021.

Beth was the proud editor for The Chipley Bugle. Her days were devoted to updating the news and other events of Chipley, and other surrounding towns. Early in Beth's life, she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Secondary...

Jul 25, 2021

Joan Cochran Baxley, our mother, "Meemaw", sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at BNRC in Bonifay, FL.  She was born on the 28th of November in 1935, in Sylvester, GA.  Shortly after marrying she relocated to Florida to fulfill her dream of creating a big loving family.  She is survived by her children, Robert...