Obituaries

Mar 19, 2018

Elton Ray Street Sr., age 88 of Tampa, FL passed from this life on Monday, March 19, 2018. He was born on March 16, 1930 to the late Ruben and Mary Street in Chipley, FL.

Ray as his friends knew him was a resident of Wausau, FL for many years.

He is survived by three...

Mar 17, 2018

Sally Marie Hollingsworth, age 73 of Panama City Beach, FL went home to be with Jesus and her loving husband Jack Hollingsworth. She was born on May 17, 1944 to the late Arthur and Renie Jean (Lindsley) Barnhart in Sterling, IL.

Along with her husband she is preceded in death by her step son, Sean Hollingsowrth.

Mar 16, 2018

Mattie Pearl Penny, age 90, passed from this life Friday, March 16, 2018 at The Courtyard Nursing Home in Marianna, FL. She was born in Malone, FL on November 16, 1927 to William Franklin and Litha Jane Floyd. Mattie Pearl worked as a seamstress. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband; Perry Mack Penny. Mattie Pearl...

Mar 16, 2018

Esperanza (Hope) Valenzuela Pacher passed away on March 16, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born in Marathon, Texas on January 3, 1931 to Pedro and Paz Valenzuela.

She was preceded in death by her siblings Larry Valenzuela, Frank Valenzuela, Marie (Valenzuela) White and Pola Valenzuela.

At an early age, her family...

Mar 9, 2018

Carolyn Joan Ritner, age 77 of Chipley, FL went home to be with the Lord on Friday night, March 9, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 27, 1940 to the late McKinnon Truette and Theda (Kirkland) Truette in Panama City, FL. Carolyn has been a resident of Chipley since 1953 moving from ponce de Leon,...

Mar 8, 2018

Sharon Shawley Day, age 61 of Graceville, FL passed from this life on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at her home. She was born on March 25, 1956 in Chipley, FL to the late Dean Shawley and Estelle (Cullifer) Shawley. Sharon is preceded in death by one sister, Brenda Land and one granddaughter, Gillian. Survivors include, her husband, Frank Day of...

Mar 4, 2018

Ralph Woodard Ray departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on March 4th, 2018. He is now rejoined with loved ones; He no longer suffers the fog that Alzheimer's created late in his life; he now knows everything completely. We rejoice in his ascension! He began his long life journey in the rural countryside near McCool, Mississippi...

Feb 26, 2018

Beverly Irene Booker Alford, 75, of Chipley, Florida was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on February 26, 2018 while in her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family. Born November 10, 1942 in Montezuma, GA to Joseph and Elizabeth Booker, Beverly was a loving and caring southern lady who touched the lives of all who knew her. Beverly graduated...

Feb 25, 2018

Lonnie Morris, age 89, passed from this life Sunday, February 25, 2018 at his home. He was born at Hinson Crossroads, FL on May 22, 1928 to Jay and Mittie (Hinson) Morris. Lonnie was a retired Bus Driver for Washington County School Board and a member of Blue Lake Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, his...

Feb 18, 2018

Buford L. Thompson, age 91 of Alford, FL passed from this life on Sunday, February 18, 2018. He was born on February 18, 1927 in Alford, FL to the late Benjamin B. Thompson and Lucinnie (Kent) Thompson. Buford is a lifelong resident of the Jackson County area and served in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by...

Feb 17, 2018

Johnnie Mae (Anderson) Wilson, age 72, of DeFuniak, FL, passed from this life on Saturday, February 17, 2018. She was born on August 13, 1945 in Bay County, FL, to the late John Daniel Anderson and Della Mae (Hardin) Anderson. Johnnie Mae is preceded in death by both parents, and husband Hutch C. Wilson. She is survived by: her sons,...

Feb 17, 2018

Ray Reynolds departed from his earthly life on Saturday, February 17, 2018, surrounded by family in Chipley, Florida. Ray was born on September 27, 1954, in Chipley, Florida to Willie Thomas and Bell (Hughes) Reynolds. Ray is predeceased by both parents; brothers: Shannon Reynolds, Lloyd Reynolds, John C. Reynolds, and Arlis Reynolds; and sisters: Annie Reynolds, and Vivian Ruth Reynolds....

Feb 16, 2018

Mildred "Sands" Long, age 79, passed from this life Friday, February 16, 2018 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital. She was born in Moniac, Georgia on December 23, 1938 to James and Fannie "Crawford" Sands. Mildred worked as a Bus Driver for the Washington County School Board and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chipley, FL. She is...

Feb 15, 2018

Salvatore Anthony Cassarino, age 75, passed from this life Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, FL. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut on January 17, 1943 to Thersa "Celio" Cassarino. Salvatore worked as a produce manager for Winnie Dixie and was a member of the Spring Valley Holiness Church in Ebro, FL. He has lived...

Feb 14, 2018

John Albert Wranik, age 84, of Chipley, Florida, passed away Wednesday. February 14, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family members. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on March 22, 1933 to the late Paul and Mary Wranik (Maria Prska Sieklik). John was the last of the first generation born in the USA. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps...

Feb 11, 2018

Ronald A. Techmanski, age 75, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Washington Rehab and Nursing Center. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 13, 1942 to Theodore and Beatrice "Hldik" Techmanski. Mr. Techmanski was survived by his son; Eric R. Techmanski and wife Brandy, 6 brothers; Toby Techmanski, Richard Techmanski, Noel Techmanski, Billy Techmanski, Mike Techmanski, and Ted...

Feb 10, 2018

Mary Agnes Luxon, age 64 of Ponce de Leon, FL passed from this life on Saturday, February 10, 2018. She was born on January 27, 1954 in Tampa, FL to the late James W. Luxon and Jane Leeds Kirkbride. She's been a resident of Ponce de Leon since 2000 after living most of her life in Pennsylvania. Mary is survived...

Feb 9, 2018

George Columbus Cook Jr., age 84 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Friday, February 9, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 14, 1934 to the late George Columbus Cook Sr. and Virgie Mary Douglas in Andalusia, AL. George served his country in the United States Navy and afterwards went into heavy equipment work where he...

Feb 8, 2018

Arvin Carlton Moore, age 80, of Lynn Haven, passed away late Thursday evening, February 8th, 2018 surrounded by his family at Bay Medical Center. He was born on Sunday, May 30th, 1937 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Louis Almon Moore and Jewel Olivia Moore (née Parker) and was the eldest of three children. In 1956, he married the love...

Jan 27, 2018

Mr. Calvin D. Sapp, 79, of Chipley, Florida passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018. Mr. Sapp retired from AT&T after many years of service. He was an avid Florida State Seminole fan, a private pilot, enjoyed bass fishing, and enjoyed playing Golf with friends. He was preceded in death by his Parents Harvey and Becky Sapp, and his brother Alvin....