Obituaries

Nov 6, 2018

Barbara Ann Pettis Hall (Bobbie), age 70, of Vernon Florida, peacefully passed from this life Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 at Tallahassee Memorial in Tallahassee Florida, where she lost a hard fought battle against ovarian cancer. She was born on April 12, 1948 in Panama City Florida to Roy Pettis Sr and Mamie Jewel Brock (Taunton).

Bobbie was...

Nov 6, 2018

A loving, devoted mother. Loved by all.

Catherine Ann Bodie, born October 12, 1934 in Washington County, Florida, deceased November 6, 2018.

Catherine raised two devoted sons, Stan McClain, and Eddie McClain, in Vernon, Florida.

Catherine later became a lifelong resident of Enterprise, Alabama, where she attended church and had many friends throughout...

Oct 26, 2018

Jon M. May, age 82, passed from this life October 26, 2018 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL. He was born in Milton, Florida on February 2, 1936 to Sam D. and Jahaza (Williams) May. Jon worked as a AT@T Technician for 30 years and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death...

Oct 24, 2018

Karen Stubbs, age 72 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on October 24, 2018.  She was born on December 21, 1945 to the late Sol and Rose Buckalter in New York.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her former husband, Sy Steinman.  Survivors include, husband, Claude Stubbs of Chipley, FL, one son,...

Oct 24, 2018

James "Bo" Albert Ussery Sr., age 60 of Chipley, FL passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018.  He was born on October 16, 1958 to the late Albert and Mary (Hutchinson) Ussery in Wauchula, FL.

Bo was a lifelong resident of the Chipley area.  He started his career at West Florida Electric Cooperative on July 17, 1987 and...

Oct 24, 2018

David R. Street, age 83, passed from this life Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital. He was born in Chipley, FL on March 16, 1935 to Rubin J. and Mary Frances (Robinson) Street.

David is survived by his sons; Steven David Street and Richard Keith Street, his daughters; Robin McDowell, Kathy Rhodes, and Karen Starnes,...

Oct 22, 2018

A Celebration of Life Service to honor the memory of Attorney Wayne Gregory Braxton will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the Chipley First Baptist Church located at 1300 South Boulevard. Immediately following the service there will be a time of fellowship and dessert refreshments....

Oct 16, 2018

Murray Jean Foran, age 64 of Cottondale, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.  She was born on October 19, 1953 to the late Daniel and Eloise (Torrible) Johnstone in Jacksonville, FL.

Murray Jean is survived by her husband, Freddie Foran of Cottondale, FL, one son, James D. Foran and wife Donna K. McCoy...

Oct 14, 2018

Deon Lee Kinney, age 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, October 14, 2018. He was born in Los Angeles, CA, on February 23, 1935, to Daniel Patrick and Lee Deon McDaniel Kinney. Deon worked as a Press Printer for Standard Paper Box Company, and was a veteran of the Armed Forces, serving in the...

Oct 9, 2018

Willie J. Carnley, age 93, passed from this life Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at Northwest Florida Community Hospital. He was born in Geneva County, Alabama, on July 3, 1925, to Joseph Randall and Leon Dalton (Strickland) Carnley. Willie loved gardening and fishing.

He is preceded in death by his son, Willie Earl Carnley, and one granddaughter, Sasha...

Oct 8, 2018

Margaret E. Whitfield, age 79, passed from this life Monday, October 8, 2018 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL. She was born in Austell, GA on August 19, 1939 to Ralph and Anna Sue (Smalley) Godfrey.

Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, her husband; James Whitfield and her brother; Hank Godfrey.

She is...

Oct 7, 2018

Linda Sue Molnar, age 74 of Bonifay, FL passed from this life on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on November 11, 1943 to the late Jeff and Bertha Mae (Guy) Long in Washington County, FL.

Linda has been a resident of the Washington and Holmes County area since...

Oct 5, 2018

Brenda Q. Lane, age 67 of Graceville, FL passed from this life on Friday, October 5, 2018 at her home.  She was born on August 20, 1951 in Bonifay, FL to the late William and Rhoda (Pitts) Quattlebaum.

Brenda is a lifelong resident of the Jackson and Washington County area and she is a member of the...

Sep 30, 2018

William B. Dilmore, age 85 of Marianna, FL passed from this life on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at his home.  He was born on May 29, 1933 to the late Daniel Birt and Fannie Lee (Burch) Dilmore in Cottondale, FL.

Along with his parents William is preceded in death by his brothers, Willard Dilmore and Melton Dilmore,...

Sep 23, 2018

Robert H. Massey, age 88 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Bay Medical Sacred Heart in Panama City, FL.  He was born on June 30, 1930 to the late Robert J. and Myrtle (Jones) Massey in Birmingham, AL.

Robert served the Lord for many years Pastoring at Country Oaks Baptist...

Sep 20, 2018

Lucille Griffin Collins was born in a farmhouse south of Chipley, FL on June 21, 1933 to Susan and Joe Griffin.  She graduated from Chipley High School having lettered three years in basketball and where she met her future husband at a 4H event.  She was married over 65 years to Thomas A. Collins from Bonifay and spent most...

Sep 19, 2018

Jean C. Harrison, 96, of Chipley, FL went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 19th, 2018.  She was born to the late William and Mabel Cain on May 9, 1922, in Elba, AL. She moved from DeFuniak Springs, Florida to Chipley, Florida in 1968 following her marriage to the late Ulysse Harrison.  She retired from the Washington County...

Sep 17, 2018

William "Bill" Thomas Mathis Jr., age 84, passed from this life Monday, September 17, 2018 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital. He was born in Tampa, FL on March 23, 1934 to William Thomas Mathis Sr. and Sallie Modena (Greene). Bill had retired from Bellsouth and was a resident of Washington County since 1972 coming from Fort Lauderdale, FL. He...

Sep 16, 2018

Earl Ray Kolmetz, age 80 of Chipley, FL passed away peacefully Sunday, September 16, 2018 surrounded by his family. Earl Ray was born at Hinson's Crossroads on January 31, 1938 to Elam and Cora (Hinson) Kolmetz.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 47 years, Windell Mainer Kolmetz, and his brothers, Milton and...

Sep 12, 2018

Bobby Joe Phillips, age 78, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, surrounded by friends and family. Bobby Joe was born on February 23, 1940, in Wausau, FL, to Homer and Lucille Carter Phillips.

Bobby Joe was a marine electrician, and a veteran of the armed forces, having served in the United States Navy. Bobby...