Obituaries

Aug 27, 2019

Wiley Paul Broom, age 75, passed from this life into his heavenly home on August 27th, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Paul was born May 16th, 1944 to Clarence and Annie Laura Sapp Broom on the family farm in the Glass Community north of Cottondale, Florida. For the next 18 years, he grew up in this close-knit...

Aug 23, 2019

William Jesse Ramirez, age 69, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Friday, August 23, 2019.  He was born on June 24, 1950 in Hartford, CA to the late Guerillmo and Maria (Lopez) Ramirez.

He's been a resident of the Chipley area for 30 years moving from California.  He is a member of the Church of...

Aug 22, 2019

Thomas Gerald Burlison, 72, earned his well-deserved angel wings August 22, 2019 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama.  He was born in Bonifay on October 6, 1946 and graduated in 1964 from Jordan High School in Columbus, GA.

Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the Navy and served his country proudly.  After returning from active duty, he...

Aug 17, 2019

Martha J. Damiano, age 64 of Alford, FL passed from this life on August 17, 2019 at Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center in Panama City, FL.  She was born on April 28, 1955 to the late Otis and Odessa (Hall) Clanton in Port St. Joe, FL.

She is preceded in death by her husband Louis J. Damiano. ...

Aug 9, 2019

Linda B. Smothers, age 75, passed from this life August 9, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL. She was born in Columbus, GA on December 9, 1943 to Israel and Bertie (Snellgrove) Baxter.

Mrs. Linda worked in the Supervisor of Elections Office for Washington County. She was a life-long resident of Washington County and...

Aug 6, 2019

Barbara J. Weakley, age 64 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.  She was born on July 21, 1955 in Clearwater, FL to William "Pete" Weakley and the late Maebelle (Creamer) Weakley.

Along with her Father, she is survived by her son, Richard Allen and wife Marilyn of Provo, UT, two daughters,...

Aug 2, 2019

Melissa Ann Davis, age 35 of Cottondale, FL passed from this life on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Tallahassee memorial Hospital.  She was born on June 24, 1984 to Douglas E. Davis and the late Vickie (Bryant) Davis in Bartow, FL.

Melissa is a lifelong resident of the Jackson County area and was raised all of her...

Aug 2, 2019

Linda Sexton, age 65 of Crestview, FL went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 2, 2019.  She was born on November 6, 1953 to the late Clay and Phyllis (Lee) Lockhart in Mingo County, WV.

Linda worked for a living serving our Country in the United States Army.

Along with her parents...

Aug 1, 2019

Beth E. Michaels, age 61, passed away Thursday night, August 1, 2019, at her home in Vernon, FL, surrounded by her loving family. Beth was born in Atlanta, GA, on January 12, 1958, to the late Harry Gentry and Iva Holley.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Richard M. Michaels. She is...

Aug 1, 2019

From her sweet Southern accent to her elegant stride and distinguished disposition, Betty Pleas Taylor was a genuine Southern lady. Her appreciation for the finer things in life was matched only by her love for family who will dearly miss her calling them, "darling."

Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on April 26, 1946 to parents Alex M. Pleas,...

Jul 29, 2019

Mona Faye Hawk, age 52 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Monday, July 29, 2019 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, FL.  She was born on May 3, 1967 to Henry Tuberville and the late Elouise (Dunn) Tuberville in Selma, AL.

Along with her mother Mona is preceded in death by her son, John David Wallace...

Jul 27, 2019

Elizabeth Aleen Hampton Bush, age 94, passed from this life Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital. She was born in Campaign, Tennessee on May 28, 1925 to Samuel and Katie (Swallows) Hampton.

Mrs. Aleen was a homemaker for her family, a member of the First Baptist Church in Chipley, FL and a member of...

Jul 24, 2019

Louverne Miles, age 81, passed from this life Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital. She was born in Hartford, AL on April 22, 1938 to Joseph W. and Carrie B. (Jones) Shirah.

Mrs. Miles has lived in Chipley, FL since 1994 and was Baptist by faith.

She was preceded in death by...

Jul 20, 2019

Leslie Earl Williams was born on January 9, 1964 and went home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Williams, and his brother, Jeffrey Williams.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Virginia Williams; wife of 24 years Debra Williams; two sons- Allen Williams...

Jul 19, 2019

Martha Marrero Terry, age 77, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019, at her home in Chipley, FL, surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born on May 5, 1942, to the late Fransico Rodriguez and Maria Ramos Rodriguez, in Manhattan, NY.

Martha is preceded in death by her parents, and her daughter, Marie Marrero. She is...

Jul 17, 2019

Glyn Howell Davis, age 79, of Graceville, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.  He was born on May 24, 1940 to the late Carlton and Ila (Howell) Davis in Jackson County, FL.

Glyn has been a lifelong resident of the Jackson County area.

Along with his parents he is preceded in...

Jul 16, 2019

Janice F. Baxley Baker went home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2019, while at the River Valley Rehabilitation Center in Blounstown, FL.

She was a lifelong resident of this area.  She was born on June 24, 1937 in Graceville, FL to the late James Elmer and Flora Dell Smith Baxley.

Janice is...

Jul 15, 2019

Flora Mae Patton, age 83, passed from this life Monday, July 15, 2019 at her home. She was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on July 6, 1936 to General Freeman and Mima (Nelson) Dodd.

Mrs. Flora has lived here since 1981 coming from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her...

Jul 14, 2019

Thomas D. Jackson, 77, raised in Chipley, FL, died on 14 th , July 2019. A private graveside service will be held at Rock Hill Cemetery. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of Arrangements.

He graduated from Chipley High School, Chipola Jr. College, and Troy University, and learned to fly in the U.S. Navy; then began his...

Jul 13, 2019

Kenneth Earl Robertson Sr., age 60, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on October 22, 1958 to Emmett A. and Demetra (Blurton) Robertson. Kenneth was self employed as a auto mechanic. He loved playing poker, traveling with his wife and being a grandfather. Kenneth is preceded...