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Robert H. Massey

Robert H. Massey

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...

Lucille Griffin Collins

Lucille Griffin Collins

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...

Jean C. Harrison

Jean C. Harrison

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...

William Thomas Mathis Jr.

William Thomas Mathis Jr.

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...

Earl Ray Kolmetz

Earl Ray Kolmetz

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...

Bobby Joe Phillips

Bobby Joe Phillips

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...

Cheryl R. Nighbert

Cheryl R. Nighbert

Sep 11, 2018

Cheryl R. Nighbert, age 74, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at her home in Youngstown, FL. Cheryl was born on August, 21, 1944, in Washington, D.C., to the late Fay Nell Lay.

Cheryl is preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by her sons: Charles Shields of Panama City, FL, and...

Samuel Biggs

Samuel Biggs

Sep 9, 2018

Samuel Biggs, age 41, passed from this life on Sunday, September 9, 2018, surrounded by the love of his brothers and sister. Samuel was born on October, 23, 1976, in Panama City, FL, to the late Vernon Edward and Violet Elaine Biggs. Samuel was a graduate of Trigg County High School in Cadiz, KY, and was the proud owner...

Ira D. Stiller Jr.

Ira D. Stiller Jr.

Sep 6, 2018

Ira D. Stiller Jr., age 53, passed from this life Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the University of Alabama Hospital. He was born in Defuniak Springs, FL on March 8, 1965 to Ira D.

Stiller Sr. and Judy (Armstrong) Vickers. Ira worked as a Corrections Officer. He is survived by his father; Ira D. Stiller Sr. and wife...

Deborah C. Andrews

Deborah C. Andrews

Sep 3, 2018

Deborah C. Andrews, age 61, passed from this life Monday, September 3, 2018 at her home. She was born in Chipley, FL on December 26, 1956 to Billy Ray and Ozie Marie (Strickland) Andrews. Deborah graduated from Holmes County High School 1975, attended Chipola Jr. College in 1976 and Pensacola Jr. College Police Academy in 1977. She worked for...

Edith Finch

Edith Finch

Aug 30, 2018

Edith Finch, age 84, of Marianna, FL, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 30, 2018.  She was born on May 21, 1934 in Bremerhaven, Germany.

Edith is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Cleavon Finch. She is survived by two sons: Mark Finch and wife Robbie, and Gary Finch and...

Delia E. Peterson

Delia E. Peterson

Aug 28, 2018

Delia E. Peterson, age 91 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, August 28, 2018.  She was born on November 25, 1926 to the late Howard and Lucille (Roden) Keplinger in Sheffield, AL.

Delia is preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Peterson.  Survivors include, two sons, Tommy Peterson and wife Joan of Chipley,...

John J. Mccormack

John J. Mccormack

Aug 27, 2018

John J. McCormack, 95, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 27, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 8, 1922, Mr. McCormack enlisted in the Army in 1943 and became an Aviation Cadet. After completing pilot training in Texas, he was commissioned as an officer and sent to England as a C-47 pilot where he participated in...

Inez Slay

Inez Slay

Aug 25, 2018

Inez Slay, age 87 of Chipley, FL went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, August 25, 2018.  She was born on May 31, 1931 in Jackson County, FL to the late Felix and Eula (Mashburn) Mayo.

Inez is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Slay, one brother, Rex Mayo, two sisters, Doris Fussell...

Scott Edward Senterfitt

Scott Edward Senterfitt

Aug 20, 2018

Scott Edward Senterfitt, age 47 of Daphne, FL passed from this life on Monday, August 20, 2018.  He was born on May 13, 1971 in Pensacola, FL to the late Eddie V. Senterfitt and Barbara E. (Ferguson) Senterfitt.

Scott was a lifelong resident of the Chipley area before moving to Daphne and worked for 20 plus years...

Curtis Leslie Spence

Curtis Leslie Spence

Aug 19, 2018

Curtis Leslie Spence, age 76, passed from this life Sunday, August 19, 2018, at his home in Chipley, FL. He was born in Ozark, AL, on January 23, 1942, to the late Curtis Leslie, and Estelle Rudd Spence. Curtis served in the United States military for 21 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother,...

Leslie Norton

Leslie Norton

Aug 18, 2018

Leslie Norton, age 83, passed from this life to be with his Savior on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Bay Medical Center, in Panama City, FL. He was born in Jackson County, FL, on March 25, 1935, to the late Elbert and Annie Lee (Ussery) Norton. Leslie made his living in the field of construction.

Leslie is...

Katie Louraine Sullivan

Katie Louraine Sullivan

Aug 13, 2018

Katie Louraine Sullivan, a retired Jackson County School Lunch Room Manager, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018. Katie was born in Jackson County, moved away in her early twenties and raised a family of her own and was known as a mother to many. She was well respected and very much loved by all that knew her. She was...

Ricky Dean Suggs

Ricky Dean Suggs

Aug 2, 2018

Ricky Suggs, age 65, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, August 2, 2018. He was born in Bonifay, Florida, on August 7, 1952, to Millidge and Minnie Belle Suggs. Ricky worked as a Department of Corrections Officer for the State of Florida.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister,...

Wanda Jankowski

Wanda Jankowski

Aug 2, 2018

Wanda Jankowski, age 93, passed from this life Thursday, August 2, 2018. She was born in Poland on February 18, 1925 to Frank and Magdalana (Zynck) Zurek. Wanda moved her from Chicago in 1985 and was a member of the St. Theresa Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband; Frank Jankowski. Wanda is survived...

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