Obituaries

Dec 28, 2019

Mina Belle Lee, 98, longtime resident of Chipley, Florida went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2019 at Covenant Living Memory Care, Arvada, CO surrounded by loving family.

Mina Belle was born on June 25, 1921 in Lynn Haven FL to Rasmus and Nettie Nelson. She grew up on their dairy farm and later moved...

Dec 26, 2019

Aunt Alta Sewell Grimes, age 78, of Chipley, Florida passed from this life on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at HarborChase of Palm Harbor, Florida.  She was born on May 20, 1941 to the late Roy Sewell Sr. and Lockie B. (Kent) Sewell in Washington County, Florida.

She is a lifelong resident of the Chipley area.  Aunt Alta...

Dec 24, 2019

Johnny Rogers, age 72, of Blakely, GA, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Life Bright Community Hospital of Early County.  He was born on April 3, 1947 in Chipley, FL to the late Howard and Paulette (Griffin) Rogers.

He survived by his loving wife, Teresa Rogers of Blakely, GA, two sons, Barry Rogers...

Dec 24, 2019

Joshua Allan Ways, age 31, of Wausau, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at his home in Wausau.  He was born on September 7, 1988 to the late Richard Spencer Ways and Mary Ann (Gilbride) Ways in Alexandria, VA.

Along with his father he is preceded in death by his grandfather, William Ways,...

Dec 21, 2019

Phillip Dale Sausman, age 72, passed from this life Sunday, December 21, 2019 at his home. He was born in Confluence, Pennsylvania on January 7, 1947 to Harry M. and Helen (Frantz) Sausman. Phillip drove a gas truck when he was working and was in the United States Air Force.

He is preceded in death by his...

Dec 20, 2019

Maggie E. Kittrell was born on January 15, 1920. A lifelong resident of the Florida Panhandle. Ms. Maggie was a loving mother and homemaker for her family and a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church in Chipley and First United Methodist Church in Chipley in her later life.

She is preceded in death by her father Clifton...

Dec 13, 2019

Roberta Karen Walker, age 61 of Bonifay, FL passed from this life on Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Big Bend Hospice House in Tallahassee, FL.  She was born on December 21, 1957 to the late Robert Earl Walker and Clara Cioffi in Miami, FL.

Along with her father she is preceded in death by her brother,...

Dec 8, 2019

Timothy C. Clark, age 61, passed from this life Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. He was born in Panama City, Florida on August 27, 1958 to Michael and Carolyn (Watkins) Clark. Timothy worked for Southern Pacific as an Engineer.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Michael Clark, Jr. Tim is survived...

Dec 3, 2019

Richard Spencer Ways, age 57, of Wausau, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on May 6, 1962 to the late William W. Ways and to Barbara (Bennett) Rich in Alexandria, VA.

Along with his father, he is preceded in death by his...

Dec 2, 2019

Darrell D. Cline, age 58 of Ozark, AL passed from this life on Monday, December 2, 2019 at the Nolan Hospital in Dothan, AL.  He was born on March 31, 1961 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Barney and Lavina (Ryan) Cline.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by one brother, Donnie Cline and...

Nov 26, 2019

Shirley H. Gainey, age 78, of Cottondale, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL.  She was born on April 27, 1941 in Jackson County, FL to the late Allen David Hargrove and Eula Mae Sapp.

She is a lifelong resident of the Jackson County area.

Along...

Nov 20, 2019

Melvin James Jock passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his loved ones. He was a dedicated family man, loved his family through and through. A decorated Vietnam Veteran serving the Army's Special Forces. A service shall he held at Wausau Assembly of God on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 2:30 P.M.

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Nov 19, 2019

Lane, Jean Everett, age 91 passed away in Franklin, TN on Tuesday, November 19.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bryan and Loranzie Everett, her daughter, Marie Johnson Brady, and siblings Rayford Everett, Theron Everett, and Ann Everett Williams.

She is survived by her son-in-law, Richard R. Brady of Franklin, TN, granddaughter Stephanie...

Nov 19, 2019

Leonard Eugene Storm, age 83, of Cottondale, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Signature Health Care in Graceville, FL.  He was born on July 26, 1936 to the late Eugene and Lillian Storm in York, PA.

Leonard is survived by his loving wife, Barbara (Drummond) Storm of Cottondale, FL, two sons, Rodney...

Nov 19, 2019

Richard Joseph Higbee was born July 1st, 1947, in Ft. Madison, Iowa to Willard and Gracie Levine Higbee. Richard enlisted in the Army at age 17 during the Vietnam War. After attending Officers Candidate School, Richard went on to become the youngest Captain in the Army at the time of his commission at only 21 years old. It was...

Nov 18, 2019

Thelma M. Henley, age 56, of Vernon, FL passed from this life on Monday, November 18, 2019 at her home.  She was born on August 21, 1963 to the late Ogle Trent Jr. and Wand Lampley in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Along with her mother she is survived by two children, Amanda Henley and Marcus Henley, five brothers,...

Nov 17, 2019

Mary "Betty" Richter Enfinger, age 75, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at her home.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Amandus "Sport" Richter and Mamie Richter.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Morgan Enfinger; her two daughters Teresa Enfinger Barfield  and husband Tod Barfield and Gina...

Nov 6, 2019

Lael Ray Jackson, age 65 of Cottondale, FL passed from this life on November 6, 2019 at Flowers Hospital.  He was born on February 13, 1954 in Anchorage, AK to the late Ray Franklin Jackson and Eloise Claudia (Knapp) Jackson.

Lael is originally from Ashville, NC and has been a resident of Cottondale for the past few...

Nov 4, 2019

Michael Graham Dodgion, age 69 of Marianna, FL passed from this life on November 4, 2019.  He was born on November 3, 1950 in Falls Church, VA to the late Robert Graham Dodgion and Annie Marie Johnston.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his niece, Nancy Renee Dodgion.

He is survived...

Oct 23, 2019

Raymond Pettis, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Gulf Coast Medical Center, in Panama City, FL. Raymond was born April 17, 1933 in Wausau, FL, to the late Tolbert and Annie Pettis.

Raymond is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Voncile Pettis; his son, Timothy Pettis; brothers:...