Obituaries
Search Obituaries and Share Condolences
Patricia Ann Mitchell Armstrong
May 24, 2019
Patricia Ann Mitchell Armstrong, age 67, of Vernon, FL passed from this life on Friday, May 24, 2019 at her home. She was born on April 15, 1952 to the late Thomas McGough and Willie Earl (Martin) McGough in Abilene, TX.
She is survived by her loving husband, Glenn Armstrong of Vernon, FL, one son, William Robert...
Rudolph E. Desautels Jr.
May 18, 2019
Rudolph E. Desautels Jr., age 81, passed from this life Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island on January 2, 1938 to Rudolph E. and Irene (Clavet) Desautels Sr. Rudolph served in the Air Force as a A1C from January 13, 1955 to January 13, 1963....
Mary Lois Carter
May 15, 2019
Mary Lois Carter, age 86, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at the Bonifay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 14, 1932, to the late George Smith and Pansy Taylor Smith, in Wausau, FL.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Ricky Carter;...
Fannie Tisdale
May 14, 2019
Fannie C. Tisdale, age 87 of Chipley, FL went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She was born on August 23, 1931 to the late George and Pearly (Neese) Giles in Escambia County, AL.
Fannie loved to sing and sang for many years as part of The Old Fashion Quartet. She met...
Mary Lou Holley
May 13, 2019
Mary L. Holley, age 86 of Graceville, FL passed from this life on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Signature Health Care Nursing Home in Graceville, FL. She was born on November 28, 1932 in Slocomb, AL to the late Elbert and Callie (Parker) Gentry.
She is preceded in death by four brothers and sisters. Survivors include, son,...
John Henry Block
May 12, 2019
John Henry Block, age 79 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital. He was born on April 29, 1940 to the late Herman and Wanda (Naples) Block in Castana, IA.
John has been a resident of the Chipley area since 1990 coming from Iowa and served...
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...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries when they are posted.
About Brown Funeral Home & Blue Lake Crematory Obituaries
Brown Funeral Home & Blue Lake Crematory offers a collection of obituaries for Chipley, FL. We conduct funeral services throughout Florida that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.