Fairlene Everett Godfrey
May 12, 2019
Mammie Fairlene Everett Godfrey, 88 of Chipley, Florida peacefully left this world May 12, 2019 with her family by her side at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital.
Fairlene was born on March 20, 1931 to Fairfax and Liffie Everett on Bonnett Pond Road in Vernon, Florida. She graduated from Vernon High School in 1949, and married the...
Cecil Devon Ayers
May 10, 2019
Cecil Devon Ayers, age 65 of Cottondale, FL passed from this life on May 10, 2019 at Washington Rehab and Nursing Center in Chipley, FL. He was born on September 23, 1953 to the late Rufus and Sylvia (Ellis) Ayers in Orange County, FL.
He is survived by one son, Benjamin Ayers, two daughters, Amanda Byram and...
Linda Faye Rhodes
May 8, 2019
Linda Faye Rhodes, age 71, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. She was born on December 29, 1947 to the late Robert and Mary (Holley) Newsome in Chipley, FL.
She is a lifelong resident of the Chipley area and was a member of the Church of...
Bonnell Sapp
May 7, 2019
Bonnell Sapp greeted a new day and his Maker on May 7, 2019 after an extended illness. His illness robbed him of mobility but left him the ability to enjoy his last months in his favorite spot- in front of the television with a view of cardinals, wrens and Indigo buntings at feeders outside his window. He watched traffic...
Evelyn M. Joiner
May 4, 2019
Evelyn M. Joiner, age 99, passed from this life Saturday, May 4, 2019 at her home. She was born in Washington County, FL on November 10, 1919 to Hamp and Celestine (Mock) Monk.
Mrs. Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, her husband; O.D. Joiner, one daughter; Betty S. Sisson, and one great granddaughter; Kayley Flowers....
Janice King Melvin
May 2, 2019
Janice King Melvin, age 76, passed from this life on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at her home in Chipley, FL, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 19, 1942, in Alford, FL, to the late Burris D. Coley and Loney Melvin.
Michael Christopher Brock
May 1, 2019
Michael Christopher Brock, age 40, passed from this life Wednesday, May 1, 2019. He was born in Panama City, FL on April 8, 1979 to Michael Jerry Brock and Sun Ho Lee.
Michael worked in landscaping and loved his family dearly.
He is survived by his parents, his wife; Christen D. Brock, one son; Michael...
Charles R. Barker
May 1, 2019
Charles R. Barker, age 88, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. He was born on August 27, 1930 in Winter Haven, FL to the late Terrell and Clara (Crutchfield) Barker.
Charles has been a resident of Chipley for 13 years coming from Melbourne, FL. He was a 32 Degree Mason, a...
Karin Bush Dunn
Apr 26, 2019
Around noon on April 26, 2019, Karin Bush Dunn, age 76, passed from the loving arms of her husband into the loving arms of her Lord. Her earthly battles over, her pain finally relieved. Blessed be the name of the Lord. She was born in Pensacola, FL to Stokes and Ruth (Brock) Bush.
She was pre-deceased by...
Roswell “Rocky” Burrows Palmer
Apr 18, 2019
Roswell "Rocky" Burrows Palmer, age 81, passed from this life Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 21, 1937 to Elbert and Ruth "Smethurst" Palmer. Rocky is preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Gale Palmer and one sister; Sharon Robertson. He is survived by his two sons; Chris Palmer...
Jj Gilbert
Apr 10, 2019
Jackson Jewel "JJ" Gilbert, age 89, passed from this life Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at his home. He was born in Cottondale, FL on June 24, 1929 to Jackson Jewel and Nelrea (Hinson) Gilbert.
JJ was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church. He was a Sergeant stationed in Korea and was a personal Chauffeur for a...
Jeanne Zimmerman Bevis
Apr 10, 2019
Jeanne Zimmerman Bevis, age 93, past from this life at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital, in Chipley FL, on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. She was born on December 20, 1925, to the late George and E. Louise Zimmerman, in Rochester, New York. Jeanne earned her living as an Administrative Associate for the Coca-Cola Company; she has also been a...
Horace Hoss Russell
Apr 7, 2019
Horace "Hoss" Russell, age 57 of Bonifay, FL passed from this life on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Doctors Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 12, 1961 in Panama City, FL to the late Leo and Maxine (Harris) Russell.
Hoss is a lifelong resident of the Washington County area. Along with his parents he is preceded...
Gerald Gilmore
Apr 6, 2019
Gerald Gilmore, age 71, passed from this life Saturday, April 6, 2019 at his home. He was born in Panama City, FL on April 1, 1948 to John Wesley and Vera Mae "Schuman" Gilmore.
Gerald worked in his life as a heavy equipment operator, pool installer and commercial fisherman. He was in the United States Marine Corp...
Rhonda Lynn Kinkle
Apr 2, 2019
Rhonda "Buffy" Kinkle, age 45, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 14, 1973 to the late Robert Dorsey, of Vernon, FL, and Sharon Dorsey Shirah, of Chipley, FL; her adopted parents are the late Calvin Sloan Sr. and adopted mother, Kay Sloan Green, of...
Wastel "Sonny" Balkcom
Mar 26, 2019
Wastel S. "Sonny" Balkcom, age 78, passed from this life Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at his home in Chipley, FL, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 21, 1941, in Graceville, FL, to the late Blanton and Jennie May Watford Balkcom.
Sonny is a life-long resident of Northern Florida. He earned his living as...
Edward Otis Sowell
Mar 25, 2019
Edward "Otis" Sowell, age 86, passed from this life Monday, March 25, 2019 at his home. He was born in Chipley, FL on July 24, 1932 to Charles and Gladys "Ellis" Sowell. Otis is preceded in death by his parents and one brother; Johnny Sowell. He is survived by his wife; Ander Jean Sowell, one daughter; Brenda Sheffield, 3grandchildren,...
Paul E. Dennis
Mar 21, 2019
Paul E. Dennis, age 87 of Vernon, FL passed from this life on March 21, 2019 at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, FL. He was born on July 30, 1931 to the late Paul S. and Alma (Williams) Dennis in Marshall, MO.
Paul has been a resident of the Washington County area for many years. After High...
Douglas Martin Harris
Mar 21, 2019
Douglas Martin "Marty" Harris, age 60, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at his home. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on October 17, 1958 to Dean Arthur and Betty Lou (Nicolaysan) Harris.
Marty is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sisters; Dana Hamway of Chipley, FL, DiAnn Harris of Altha, FL,...
George R. Paul
Mar 19, 2019
George R. "Bob" Paul, age 57 passed from this life on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born July 20, 1961 to the late George Paul and Lucille (Lawson) Paul in Bonifay, FL.
George was a lifelong resident of Holmes County and was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church. He also served in the National Guard...
