Obituaries

Nov 8, 2020

Mary Gay Bateham, age 61, passed from this life Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital. She was born in Marianna, FL on May 18, 1959 to John Fuller and Shelby Jean Harrell. Mary Gay was a CHS Graduate of Class 1977, a member of the First Baptist Church of Chipley, FL and a Graduate of Florida...

Nov 7, 2020

Jean Beall Neel, of Chipley, Florida, went home to be with her Lord on November 7, 2020.

Mrs. Neel was born on November 26, 1922 in Malone, Florida to Kitty and Roy Beall. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister and two brothers.

She was married to Edward Daniel "Buddy" Neel for...

Nov 4, 2020

Lois E. Bowlin, age 61 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Washington Nursing and Rehab Center.  She was born on October 31, 1959 in Louisiana to the late James and Phoebe Bowlin.

Born an only child, Lois loved her parents very much.  For 1 ½ years, Lois lived in Panama...

Oct 30, 2020

Samuel Hagan, age 75, passed from this life Friday, October 30, 2020 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, FL. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on February 16, 1945 to Warren G.  and Mary Olive (Bryan) Hagan.

Sam was a Christian. He loved God and his family. He was a Deacon at Blue Lake Baptist Church,...

Oct 27, 2020

Patricia passed away on Tuesday, October 27 th at home with her family.  She was born on April 3, 1941 in South Amboy, NJ to Richard and Margaret Johnson.  She lived in New Jersey until moving until Sunny Hills 21 years ago.

She was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church.  She is survived by Her husband,...

Oct 26, 2020

Marie D. Heart:  Ms. Heart was born in Jamaica, B.W.I. on February 18, 1930 to the late Amy and Alvin Bogle.

She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  Ms. Heart was Catholic by Faith.

She is preceded in death by her husband Wilfred D. Heart, two sons, Robert and Barrington Heart, and sister, Beverly Parente. ...

Oct 19, 2020

On Monday, October 19, 2020 Koreana Batson passed away. Koreana was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Koreana was born in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania with her sisters Brandi and Sharon.

She is preceded in death by her sister Laurie, her mother Katherine, and her father Ronald.

She is survived by her husband Murray W. Batson(Bill), her...

Oct 17, 2020

Amy Odom, 47, of Chipley, Florida passed peacefully on October 17 th , 2020 due to ongoing health issues.  She was born on May 14 th , 1973 in Dothan, Alabama to Jerry and Joyce Odom.  Amy was a lifelong resident of Chipley, Florida.

Amy was all smiles and never met a stranger.  She loved to meet...

Oct 13, 2020

Shirley "Grandma" Watson Hall died Tuesday, October 13, 2020 peacefully in her sleep. She was born in Cottondale, FL on May 27, 1946 to James Edward and Demarys Ethelle (Barfield) Watson. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Clyde Louie Hall and her daughter-in-law; Heidi Hatcher Hall.

She is survived by her son; Wendell...

Oct 13, 2020

Connie M. Hargrove, age 65 of Cottondale, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Southeast Medical Center.  She was born on May 17, 1955 in Graceville, FL to the late Buford and Hazel (Granger) Culbreth.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, Freddie Culbreth.

Survivors include,...

Oct 8, 2020

Ronnie Corbin, age 69, passed from this life Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Southeast Medical Center in Dothan, AL. He was born in Jackson County, FL on June 25, 1951 to Willie Cecil and Ruby Velma (Davis) Corbin. Ronnie had retired from working with the City of Chipley.

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

Sep 28, 2020

Barry M. Fuller, age 75, passed from this life Monday, September 28, 2020 at his home. He was born in Opp, AL on September 20, 1945 to Roosevelt and Sidney (Anderson) Fuller.

Barry is survived by his wife, Fran Fuller of Bonifay, FL, his children; Pebley Williams and husband Jack, Barry Fuller and wife Frances, Terry Fuller,...

Sep 27, 2020

Racing Legend, Francis "Frank" William Grill, was born on April 25, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama and passed away on September 27, 2020. Frank grew up in West End and attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic School where he was an alter boy.

Frank's love for racing started early in life, building and racing soap box cars with his brothers...

Sep 23, 2020

Elza Becket Garney, age 79, of Bonifay, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.  He was born on October 19, 1940 in Camden, AL to the late William Ray and Ardelia (Coleman) Garney.

He is survived by his loving wife, Geraldine (Ward) Garney of Bonifay, FL, son, Mark Garney and wife Audrey of Chipley,...

Sep 21, 2020

Ernie Lou Jernigan, age 80, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Signature Healthcare of North Florida.  She was born November 14, 1939 in Bonifay, FL to the late Willie and Flossie Mae (Yohn) Hendrix.

She is a lifelong member of the Holmes/Washington County area and was a member of the...

Sep 3, 2020

Winston Spencer, age 74, passed from this life Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Bonifay Florida.  Born on Christmas Eve, 1945 in DeFuniak Springs, FL to General Jackson and Rachael Spencer.

Winston Spencer is survived by his wife Betty (Finch) of 33 years, son Winston Terry Spencer, and daughter Gloria Gainey Paige, brothers, Morrell...

Sep 2, 2020

Michael Albert Lawrence, age 31, passed from this life September 2, 2020. He was born in Marianna, FL on July 1, 1989 to Michael Ewart Lawrence and Majorie Denise Jones.

Michael had started Lawrence Lawn Care and Home Remodel.

He is survived by his dad; Michael E. Lawrence and wife Linda I., his mother; Denise...

Aug 31, 2020

David Riley, age 60 was blessed to be married to the love of his life for 42 years.  David and his bride Sandra Syfrett Riley were elementary sweethearts.  Their love was radiant to anyone who knew them.

David passed into the arms of his Savior after a month long battle with Covid on August 31, 2020.

Aug 30, 2020

Clara M. Cioffi, age 88, of Wausau, FL passed from this life at Jackson Hospital on Sunday night, August 30, 2020.  She was born on December 13, 1931 in Deerfield, FL to the late Thelma Wheeler.

Along with her mother she is preceded in death by her husband, Erasmo Cioffi, one son, Robert Walker and three daughters,...

Aug 30, 2020

Jack Edward Daniels, age 75, passed from this life Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Gulf Coast Medical Center. Born to Robert and Zella Daniels, a twin of two boys, Joe Daniels. Raised in north Carolina, married Judy Lanning.

He enjoyed running coon dogs and raising a huge garden. Jack worked hard his whole life, up to his...