Obituaries

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...

Jul 25, 2021

Sunday morning, July 25, 2021, heaven became the home of Mary Frances "Frankie" Boyett. In one beautiful moment, all of her faith was made sight. The body that robbed and failed her for many years became whole. Forever she will run, shout, leap and worship the Savior she loved and served faithfully all of her days.

Frankie...

Jul 16, 2021

Timothy George Walters, age 56 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Friday, July 16, 2021 at his home.  He was born on September 27, 1964 in Panama City, FL to the late William George Walters and Christale (White) Walters.

Along with his parents, Tim preceded in death by his loving wife, Nita Walters.  Survivors include,...

Jul 13, 2021

Linda Dean Tharp, age 76, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 13 2021. She was born to the late John Dean and Nancy Agnus (Reynolds) Dean on July 16, 1944 in New Orleans, LA.

She worked for years as Teacher's Aide at Kate Smith Elementary School in Chipley, FL.

She is preceded in death...

Jul 11, 2021

Barbara Grace Werner

Our beautiful 86 year young mother, grandmother, and dear friend died peacefully on July 11, 2021 in Pasadena, CA surrounded by family, love and music. She is survived by her three children – Susan Smiley (Jim McMenamin), Richard Smiley (Donna), and Monica Campitelli (Kirk), and three grandchildren – Jordan Smiley, Sydney Smiley, and Nicholas...

Jul 7, 2021

Elise "Lisa" Jerkins Herndon passed away on July 7, 2021 at her home in Bonifay, Florida.

She was the daughter of the late Wilson Goff Jerkins and Marguerite Miller Jerkins.

Elise was a graduate of Holmes County High School class of 1970. She held degrees from Chipola Junior College, University of West Florida, and a...

Jul 1, 2021

Patricia Eakin Willis, 73 loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed peacefully from this life on July 1, 2021 at home. She was born in January 7,1948 to

Annie Elizabeth Webb and Alfis O'Neal Thompson, Jr. She is retired from Bay County Emergency Services in 2003 as Communications Supervisor.

She is preceded in death...

Jul 1, 2021

Marty Olan Hinson, age 77, passed from this life on Thursday, 1 July 2021. He was born to Marty J. and Blondell Hinson on July 2, 1943, at Hinson's Crossroads in Washington County. He graduated from Chipley High School, Class of 1961 and grew up and spent most of his life in Chipley.  After graduation, he joined the US Air...

Jun 29, 2021

Dr. Samuel B. Miller of Chipley, Florida, passed peacefully on June 29, 2021, due to ongoing health issues.  He was born on September 8, 1951, in Hartford, Alabama, to Emmett and Clora Miller.  Dr. Miller is survived by his wife, Jackie Miller, daughter, Kristi Miller Novonglosky (Ron), stepdaughter, Tracie Hutcherson (Michael), grandchildren, Robert Konner Odom, Saylor Novonglosky, Ainsley...

Jun 23, 2021

Jack Street, age 93, passed from this life Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his home. He was born April 19, 1928 to Reuben Joshua and Mary (Robinson) Street. Jack worked as a Crane operator at a paper mill.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings; Ross Street, Maude Lee Kirkland, J.W. Street, Estelle...

Jun 21, 2021

(Family Revised) Charles Gale Roberts, age 74, of Chipley, Florida passed on June 21, 2021. Gale as he was known, though his personal preference was Charles, was born September 3, 1946 in Chipley, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert R. Roberts, Jr. and Ruby Carnell (Nell) Roberts of Chipley. Gale is survived by a brother,...

Jun 21, 2021

Ashley Nicole "White" Wakeley, Age 34 of Chipley, FL, grew up in Panama City & Southport, FL went Home to be with the Lord Monday, June 21, 2021.

A Celebration Of Life will be held at Lighthouse Evangelism Church, 18190 Railroad Avenue, Fountain, FL 32438 with Pastor Waylon Yates Officiating on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 11:00...

Jun 15, 2021

Sherry L. Howell went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, June 15, 2021.  She was born on July 25, 1959 in Tampa, FL to the late Quinton Lee Johnson and Lena Bell (Baker) Johnson.

Sherry's life was devoted to loving and taking care of the love of her life Leslie.  She had a sweet spirit...

Jun 12, 2021

Lola Patricia Wright's love of life did not end with her passing on June 12, 2021. It will continue on through her family, who will honor her memory and keep her infectious spirit alive by living each day to the fullest. Lola, born July 15, 1939 to Willie Perry and Effie Lee in Hartford, Alabama, devoted her life to...

Jun 10, 2021

David Steward Reed—February 20th, 1948—June 10th, 2021

David Stewart Reed passed away on June 10th, 2021 at the age of 73. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on February 20th, 1948 to parents Lillian Louise (Lee) Reed and Ralph (David) Reed.

In his teens, his parent's relocated to the Florida Panhandle where David enjoyed the...