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Ronald A. Tompkins
Jul 1, 2020
Dr. Ronald "Ron" Allen Tompkins D.D., age 49, of Chipley, FL passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 3, 1971 in Lapeer, MI to the late Larry Tompkins and Janet (Roles) Tideman.
Ron had a Degree in Religious Education from Midwestern...
Terrell C. Reeder
Jul 1, 2020
Terrell Clifton Reeder (73) aka "TR" sailed from his earthly adventures and into heaven July 1st, 2020. He was born in Southport Florida to Hiram Clifton Reeder and Iris Gainer Reeder on February 4, 1947. He was preceded in death by his father Hiram (Cliff) Reeder and survived by his loving wife and best friend Juana Mary Gomez Reeder,...
John Claiborne Purnell
Jun 27, 2020
John Claiborne Purnell, aged 90, passed from this life on Saturday, June 27, 2020, with Hospice care, at his home in Chipley, Florida.
He was born in Red Level, Alabama on July 6, 1929 to Vernon and Stella Purnell.
John served his country in the United States Air Force for 22 years retiring at the...
John Thomas Pettis, Jr.
Jun 25, 2020
John Thomas Pettis Jr, left this life peacefully on June 25, 2020. He was born January 30, 1929 to John Pettis and Thelma Pettis Hickman. John, also known as Junior by many spent the first part of his working career at the Pop Cola Bottling Plant in Chipley. He later worked and retired from Florida Dept of Transportation as...
James Alton Clemmons
Jun 19, 2020
James Alton Clemmons was born at home just outside of Vernon, Florida on December 10, 1921 to Ernest Robert Clemmons and Florida Potter Clemmons whose ancestors before them were among the first pioneer families of the early 1800's to inhabit what is now present day Washington County. When he was age 7 the family moved to Chipley, Florida and...
Tammy Lee Nelson
Jun 15, 2020
Tammy Lee Nelson, age 56, of Bonifay, FL passed from this life on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, FL. She was born on October 5, 1963 in Chipley, FL to the late Harvey Lee Nelson and Katherine Louise (Coleman) Nelson.
Tammy was Baptist by faith. She had a passion for animals, she...
Charlotte M. Vogel
Jun 14, 2020
Charlotte Vogel, 85, of Chipley, Florida, passed away after a long illness at the Washington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Chipley, Florida on June 15 th , 2020.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held later at Grace and Glory Worship Center, Chipley, Florida.
Charlotte was predeceased by her loving husband, William Vogel, of 64...
Jennifer Hope Kent
Jun 7, 2020
Jennifer Hope Kent was born August 31, 1944, in Dothan, Alabama, to her parents, Leonard and Lola Gilbert. She was a member of the Class of 1962 at Chipley High School from which she graduated, along with her future husband, Howard. Hope, as she was known, obtained a BS in Education from Troy State University, with which she entered...
Wanda Hart Hinson
Jun 6, 2020
Wanda Hart Hinson, age 79, passed away peacefully from this life on Saturday, June 6th, 2020 surrounded by the love and comfort of her family and friends. She was born on February 12th, 1941 to John Henry and Dora Whitton Hart and was the youngest of 12 children.
She was valedictorian and a 1959 graduate of Ponce...
Bill Finch
May 31, 2020
James Ray "Bill" Finch, age 62, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his home. He was born on November 6, 1957 to the late James P. Finch and Emma E. (Norton) Finch in Chipley, FL.
Bill is a member of Shepherd's Gate Church and worked for Woodham Peanut Plant in...
Nannette H. Gaumer
May 31, 2020
Nannette H. Gaumer, age 66, passed from this life May 31, 2020 at her home with family. She was born in Washington D.C. on June 26, 1953 to Leroy Noble and Lorna (Shock) Matthews. Nannette is Methodist by faith.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother; Lawrence Matthews. Nannette is survived by her...
Kenneth Emmanuel Ruth
May 30, 2020
Kenneth Emmanuel Ruth (85) fell asleep in death May 30, 2020 at this home after suffering an extended time from many illnesses. He was born the third of five children on January 12, 1935 to Franklin Ruth Sr and Elsie Smith Ruth in Sumneytown, PA.
Ken led a full and active life. He started working early in...
Vivian "Granny" Waugh Milam
May 28, 2020
Vivian "Granny" Waugh Milam, age 73, passed form this life Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her home. She was born in Tampa, Florida on September 4, 1946 to William and Louise (Stalnaker) Waugh. Granny had retired from the family vinyl construction business.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Richard Milam, and her son;...
Elaine Anderson
May 25, 2020
Katie Elaine Anderson, age 90, of Ebro, FL passed from this life on Monday, May 25, 2020 at Chautauqua Health and Rehab Center in DeFuniak Springs, FL. She was born in Bay County in December of 1929 to the late Ira Sanborn Marshall and Acenath (Garner) Marshall. She was a long time member of the Sanctuary Church of Ebro,...
Wanda S. Corbin
May 21, 2020
Elwanda "Wanda" S. Corbin, age 78, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center. She was born on November 12, 1941 in Chipley, FL to the late George and Pansy (Usery) Smith.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Billy Ray...
Laura J. Stewart
May 19, 2020
Laura J. Stewart, age 79, of Westville, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 9, 1941 in Paoli, IN to the late Charles H. and Ina M. (de Witt) Clayton.
Laura has been a resident of Westville for the past 33 years moving...
Ellen P. Moody
May 16, 2020
Ellen P. Moody, age 96, of Panama City, FL passed from this life on May 16, 2020. She was born on May 24, 1923 in Orange Hill, FL to the late Samson and Lela (Barfield) Park.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Moody, one daughter, Melissa Waters, two sister,...
Roger G. Fugere
May 11, 2020
Roger G. Fugere, 61, of Vernon, FL, passed from this life on May 11, 2020 at his home. He was born on February 5, 1959 in Beverly, MA.
Roger served in the United States Air Force for 11 years. Â After his service he worked in air craft maintenance at Tyndall Air Force Base.
He is...
Camille Davis Ashley
May 7, 2020
Camille Davis Ashley went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Southeast Health Hospital. The daughter of Clayton and Virginia Davis, she was born October 31, 1948.
She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years Walter George Ashley of the home, daughter Teresa Newman Wallace and husband Ronnie Wallace of...
Daryl Scott Owens
May 4, 2020
Daryl Scott Owens, age 53, of Vernon, FL passed from this life on Monday, May 4, 2020. He was born on August 18, 1966 to the late Daryl Owens and Judy (Bruner) Sullivan in Marianna, FL.
Scott worked as a Mill Wright for many years. His favorite pastime was fishing and being with his family and friends....
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