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Richard Joseph Higbee

Richard Joseph Higbee

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...

Thelma M. Henley

Thelma M. Henley

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,...

Mary Richter Enfinger

Mary Richter Enfinger

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...

Lael Ray Jackson

Lael Ray Jackson

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...

Michael G. Dodgion

Michael G. Dodgion

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...

Raymond Pettis

Raymond Pettis

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:...

John Alton Christmas

John Alton Christmas

Oct 18, 2019

John Alton Christmas, age 75 of Cottondale, FL joined his son, his parents, his brothers and his sisters to celebrate his Heavenly Father's love and rewards Friday, October 18. 2019. Alton, as he was known by most of his family and friends, was born February 10, 1944 near Cottondale, FL to the late Ellis Harry Christmas and Mattie...

Dr. Vance Kenyon Weidle, Jr. “Doc”

Dr. Vance Kenyon Weidle, Jr. “Doc”

Oct 17, 2019

Dr. Vance Kenyon Weidle, Jr. "Doc" was born August 22, 1936 in Great Bend, KS and passed away at his home in Marianna, FL on October 17, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents Vance Weidle Sr. and Helen Bales Weidle Kinderdick.

Doc is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruth Reece Weidle; sister...

Delora Ann Haddan

Delora Ann Haddan

Oct 14, 2019

Delora Ann Haddan, age 75, passed from this life October 14, 2019 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City, FL. She was born in Chipley, FL on August 8, 1944 to Willis and Nettie (Toole) Smith. Delora is preceded in death by her parents, her two sisters; Dorothy Worthington and Margaret Hicks. She is survived by her husband;...

Peggy Jo Cauley Pate

Peggy Jo Cauley Pate

Oct 13, 2019

Peggy Jo Cauley Pate, age 82, passed from this life on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, FL.  She was born on August 6, 1937 to the late Windal and Jessie Lee (Casey) Cauley in Vinegar Bend, AL.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by one brother, Windal L. Cauley,...

Martha Doris Pippin

Martha Doris Pippin

Oct 12, 2019

Martha Doris Pippin passed away on October 12, 2019.  Doris was born in Chipley on January 30, 1925.

She was preceded in death by her son, Dennis Pippin. She is survived by her loving daughters, Carol Huffman of Chipley, Ann Freeman and her husband Steve, of Havana Florida, Brenda Bruner of Chipley, and Elaine Tolbert of Woodville,...

Curtis E. Saunders

Curtis E. Saunders

Oct 11, 2019

Curtis E. Saunders, age 86, passed from this life on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on February 9, 1933 to Rev. Clarence E. and Gladys (Smith) Saunders. Hurricane Michael did much damage to his home so he relocated to Grandview Assisted Living in Bonifay, FL.

Curtis graduated...

Videll Everett Park

Videll Everett Park

Oct 3, 2019

Videll Everett Park, age 89, died October 3, 2019, in Panama City, FL. She was born in Washington County, FL and is preceded in death by her parents Whit and Mittie Everett, husband Elree Park, son Taft Park and wife Sherry, daughter Kathryn "Kitty" Huggard, sister Marilyn Carter and Ann Long, brothers Whit Everett, Wallace "Levey" Everett, Bob Everett...

Donna Janice Kelsey

Donna Janice Kelsey

Oct 2, 2019

Donna Janice Kelsey, 63, departed this life on October 2, 2019 from a long term-illness.  She was born on May 12, 1956.  Janice, as commonly known, loved her flowers, animals and the ocean.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Riggs and her father, J.B. Wilson, a brother, Bobby Wilson, her sister, Carolyn Brock and...

Bernice L. Thompson

Bernice L. Thompson

Sep 25, 2019

Bernice L. Thompson, age 96 of Alford, FL, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at her home.  She was born on December 25, 1922 in Alford, FL to the late Pharo and Reathey (Brock) Seay.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Buford Thompson and step son, Lenny...

Teresa G. Bryan

Teresa G. Bryan

Sep 25, 2019

Teresa G. Bryan, age 70 of Chipley, FL, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Washington Nursing and Rehab Center.  She was born on December 26, 1948 to the late Frank and Ruth (Morris) Barnett in Lexington, KY.

She is survived by her sister, Jean Bryan and husband Terry of Orlando, FL, daughters, Christine...

Edna Rose Bock

Edna Rose Bock

Sep 25, 2019

Edna Rose Bock, age 83 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born on December 5, 1936 to the late Daniel Kelly Anderson and Mable (Hooks) Anderson in Louisville, KY.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband,...

Robert Earl Walker Jr.

Robert Earl Walker Jr.

Sep 19, 2019

Robert Earl Walker Jr., age 68, passed from this life September 19, 2019 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL. He was born in Dania, Fl. on September 17, 1951 to Robert Earl, Sr. and Clara M. (Wheeler) Walker. Robert lived in Fountain, Florida and worked at Home Depot on Back Beach Road. He is preceded in death by his...

Harold E. Gainey

Harold E. Gainey

Sep 17, 2019

Harold Eugene Gainey, age 75, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at his home with his family by his side.  He fought a good fight and finished his race.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents Wilburn and Erma Lee Gainey.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years; Elsie...

Edward T. L'Heureux

Edward T. L'Heureux

Sep 10, 2019

Edward T. L'Heureux of Chipley passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Southeast Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama.

Edward was born February 6, 1950 in Lakeland, Florida to the late Robert and Rosemary (Martin) L'Heureux. After retiring from Praxair in Okeechobee, he moved to Chipley in 2010. Edward was a member of Faith Community Church located in...

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