Obituaries

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...

Aug 29, 2020

David Daniel Duffell, age 68, of Chipley died August 29, 2020 after battling a year of medical and health issues.  David was born on June 1, 1952 to Cecil D. and Onie B. Flowers Duffell in Pike County, AL.  He was raised in Alabama and Florida with most of his life spent in Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties.

Aug 24, 2020

Lanita Dale Varnum, age 92, of Greenhead, Florida passed peacefully from this life on Monday, August 24 th with her family at her side. She was born in Amory, MS. on November 6, 1927 to Elmer Grady Nicholson and Leola Dale Kendrick Nicholson.

Residing in Greenhead, FL for 72 years she was affectionately referred to as the...

Aug 21, 2020

Retha Fowler Upchurch

Retha was born on August 13, 1956 in Graceville, Florida and passed away on August 21, 2020.

She was predeceased by her parents Wynell and Lee Fowler and by her mother and father-in-law Madeleine and Percy Upchurch.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Dalton Lee Upchurch, by...

Aug 20, 2020

Betty Ann Drummond, age 81, passed from this life Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Washington County Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Cottondale, FL on April 15, 1939 to John H. and Vicie Lee Drummond.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents and 14 siblings.

She is survived by her brother; Freddie...

Aug 19, 2020

Doris Owens, age 79 of Wausau, Fl. went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Al.

Mr. Owens was born in Wausau, Fl on August 4, 1941 to John Owens and Cora Dee Atwell Owens. Mr. Owens was a long time resident of Wausau. He was a kind...

Aug 18, 2020

James Edwin Gasper, age 93 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on August 18, 2020 at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital.  He was born on May 24, 1927 to the late Walter Gasper and Opera (Curtis) Gasper in Stilesville, IN.

James moved to Chipley in 1932.  He served in the United States Air Force and worked...

Aug 16, 2020

Thomas Allen Rogers, age 84 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Sunday, August 16, 2020.  He was born October 13, 1935 to the late Allen Rogers and Bertha (Carter) Cope in Wausau, FL.

Mr. Rogers was a graduate of Chipley High Class of 1953 and was a member of the Wausau Assembly of God Church....

Aug 16, 2020

Louise R. Hughes, age 72, passed from this life Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL. She was born in Chipley, Florida on September 2, 1947 to Ralph and Ila Vee (Miller) Ritter.

Louise had worked at West Point Stevens and was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Cottondale, FL.

Aug 15, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Martin Blane Jones Sr. announces his passing on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the age of 65 years.

Martin will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 28 years, Laura, and their children, April Jones of Commerce, GA, Jason Grant of Marianna, FL, Blane Jones (Emily) of Chipley,...

Aug 6, 2020

Beverly Harris, age 70, passed from this life Thursday, August 6, 2020 at her home. She was born on Lewiston, Maine on July 28, 1950 to Kenneth and Effie (Jipson) Packard. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her three brothers; Kenneth Jr. and Chris Packard of Maine and Craig Packard of LA, three...

Aug 5, 2020

John E. Ogburn, age 73 of Graceville, FL passed from this life on August 5, 2020 at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital.  He was born on March 3, 1947 to the late Ernest Jordan Ogburn and Lovie Grace (Quick) Ogburn in Panama City, FL.

John served in the United States Air Force after high school and went...

Aug 1, 2020

Johns, Gladys Marie, 92, resident of Prattville, AL, was welcomed into heaven on Saturday, August 1, 2020.  A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, August 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Wausau Memorial Gardens cemetery in Wausau, Florida. Visitation will be held at graveside 30 minutes prior to the service.

Mrs. Johns was preceded in...

Jul 29, 2020

Grover Taylor, age 94, passed from this life Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his home. He was born in Denton, GA on August 28, 1925 to Burrell W. and Martha Ann Taylor.

Mr. Grover was a retired minister. He is preceded in death by his parents, His wife: Agnes Taylor, one son-in-law; Jim Carson, and three grandsons;...

Jul 29, 2020

Sarah J. Rabon, age 82, passed from this life Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Chipley, FL on August 30, 1937 to Stephen Merrett and Claudie Mae (Martin) Creamer. Sarah was a homemaker for her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, one son; Kenneth W. Rabon,...