Obituaries

Jun 2, 2025

Mary Frances Tindell age 91, of Indian Springs in Marianna, FL formerly of Cottondale, FL passed away June 2nd, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.

Ms. Mary was born in Jackson County on April 22nd, 1934 to the late Allen David Hargrove Sr. and Eula Mae (Sapp) Hargrove.

She is preceded in death by her...

Jun 2, 2025

Joann Grimes Slay, 81, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 2, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born in Chipley, Florida, on November 20, 1943, the only daughter of the late Joseph and Bennie Davis Grimes.

She is survived by her brother, Henry Grimes (Susan), her only son, Kelley Davis Slay (Kelly), her cherished granddaughters,...

Jun 1, 2025

Deborah "Susan" Street was born on September 27, 1955, in Ft. McClellan, Alabama, but spent most of her life in Panama City, Florida—a community she loved deeply.

She met her husband, Bobby Street, as they attended St Andrew's Church of God. They began their courtship in the summer of 1978 and quickly knew they wanted to spend...

Jun 1, 2025

James Kenneth McFatter passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2025. He was 91 years old.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ranzy and Mae McFatter, along with his brother T.L. McFatter, his sister M.E. Adkinson, and his oldest son Kenny Earl McFatter.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years,...

May 30, 2025

Hilton V. Jones, 61 of Chipley, Florida, passed from this life on May 30, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Hilton was born on October 7, 1963 in Dothan, Alabama to Karon M. Jones and Anna Ruth Coker.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Milton Jones; grandson: Elijah Henderson....

May 29, 2025

James Raymond Pippin, 86 of Chipley, went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2025 at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City, Florida.

Raymond was born on July 3, 1938 in Chipley, Florida to Quincy and Civie (Dilmore) Pippin. He was an avid Florida State Football fan and enjoyed golf in his younger...

May 27, 2025

Carmen J. Adams, age 81 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on August 25th, 1943 in Bonifay, FL to the late Virginia (Kowitz) Griffin.

Carmen is a lifelong resident of the Chipley area and was the owner of the Pick...

May 26, 2025

Deloris Ann Collins (Cowgill), 80, of Chipley, FL, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on May 26, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 31, 1945, in Wilson, Arkansas, Deloris was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, John...

May 26, 2025

Linda G. Ford, age 73 of Graceville, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2025 at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City, Florida.

Linda was born on August 10, 1951 in Plant City, Florida to John and Florence (Morris) Gill. She worked for State Farm Insurance and was a faithful member...

May 22, 2025

On May 22, 2025, at 2:20 in the afternoon, Johnnie René Sharp (Hancock) passed away at a Panama City hospital after complications arose from a surgical procedure that was performed three days earlier.

Johnnie was 64 and was born to John Wesley Hancock and Mary Jane Sowell in Graceville, FL on January 3, 1961. She grew up...

May 18, 2025

Patrick Joseph Higgins, 78 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Sunday, May 18th, 2025 at Washington Nursing and Rehab Center.  He was born on February 19th, 1947 in Rockland, MA to James and Leah (Warsh) Higgins.

Patrick moved to Florida in the 1980s and eventually moved to the Washington County area to live closer to...

May 13, 2025

Robert Gene Hysmith, age 66 of Chipley, FL passed away on May 13th, 2025 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL.  He was born on November 21, 1958 in Chipley, FL to the late Fillmore and Emma (Jackson) Hysmith.  He has been a lifelong resident of the Chipley area.

He is preceded in death by his parents.  ...

May 12, 2025

William F. Ross Jr., age 78 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Monday, May 12th, 2025 at his home.  He was born on July 13, 1946 in Montgomery, AL to the late William Ross Sr. and Elizabeth (Pardon) Ross.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by three sisters, Joyce Ross, Carolyn Armstrong...

May 8, 2025

Shiela Waldron Sloan Garland passed away on May 8th, 2025, at the young age of 59, in her home surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born on November 8th, 1965, in Sebring, Florida to Jerry Waldron Sr and Barbara Ann Waldron. Shiela graduated from Vernon High School and continued her education at Chipola Jr. College. She spent...

Apr 25, 2025

Joanne C. Johnston, age 64, passed from this life Thursday, April 25, 2025 at Gulf Coast Medical Hospital in Panama City, FL. She was born in Bathe, New York on May 20, 1960 to John Calvin Carr and Jean (Fredrick) Carr. Joanne worked as a Manager at McDonalds.

She is preceded by her father. Joanne is survived...

Apr 23, 2025

Regina K. Tucker, age 86 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital.  She was born on April 4th, 1939 in Lincoln, IL to the late Warren and Delores (McMonagle) Chandler.

She is survived by her son, Scott Tucker (Ginny) of Wichita, KS, her daughter, Vivian Bradford (David)...

Apr 14, 2025

Mary Sue Johnson Ward was born June 22, 1943 in Kinston, AL. She was the oldest of 6 children of the late Clant and Mabel Johnson of Alabama.

Mary Sue moved to Marianna with her family in 1957. She is a 1961 class graduate of Marianna High School.

She is preceded in death by her...

Apr 13, 2025

Eva Mae McKinnie Joiner, age 86, passed from this life on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at her home. She was born in Sebring, Florida on May 9, 1938 to John Wesley Thomas McKinnie and Bessie Charlottee (Godwin) McKinnie.

She grew up in the nearby town of Lake Placid. On October 8, 1957 she married Cloys Joiner where...

Apr 8, 2025

Ann Farmer Johnson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on September 3, 1931, to Jesse and Madie McCoy Farmer, she grew up in Headland, AL. After graduating high school, she attended Troy State Teacher's College in Troy, AL, earning a B.S. degree in Elementary Education.

Apr 6, 2025

Sara "Linda" Fuqua Tyre, age 79 of Chipley, FL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 6, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on April 11, 1945 in Montgomery, AL to the late Ernest and Malinda (Gardner) Fuqua. She married her loving husband Jerry Tyre on April 14, 1972.  Linda was...