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Bonnie M. Bush
Aug 21, 2016
Bonnie Bush passed from this life August 21, 2016 with a smile on her face. She is now singing and laughing with her sisters and brothers who went before, and most importantly, her Lord God, who she served with faithfulness all her life. She is survived by her two daughters Sue Atwell and Dottie McArdle (James). Those daughters had three...
William Bo Knapp
Aug 17, 2016
WILLIAM MELTON KNAPP – Affectionately known as "BO" William Melton Knapp – Age 72, of Graceville, FL passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at his residence in Graceville, FL. William was born April 1, 1944 in Mt. Vernon, Alabama, to Henry Pettus and Netia Mae (Pettis) Knapp. William lived many years there before relocating to Florida to live with...
Stanley Marion Porter
Aug 13, 2016
Stanley Marion Porter, age 61, died peacefully in Old Town, Florida on Saturday, August 13, 2016. He was born on June 30, 1955 in Dothan, Alabama to Leola Morris Porter and the late C.J. Porter. His family lived in Graceville and moved to Chipley in December 1955. Stan graduated from Chipley High School in 1973, from Chipola Junior College in...
Quay Rathel
Aug 11, 2016
Quay Rathel, age 78, passed from this life Thursday, August 11, 2016 at his home. He was born in Graceville, FL on October 11, 1937 to James and Ophelia "Miles" Vester. Quay worked as a surveyor and was in the National Guard. He was a life-long resident of this area and Methodist by Faith. Mr. Rathel is preceded in death...
Isaac Layne Erickson
Aug 7, 2016
Baby Isaac Layne Erickson passed from this life on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Isaac is the son of Clint Matthew Erickson and Misty (Cleveland) Erickson of Bonifay, FL, Paternal Grandparents, Mark and Miriam Erickson of Bonifay, FL, Maternal Grandparents, Gene Hand of Wausau, FL and Jessie Matthews of Chipley, FL, one brother, Tyler Erickson, two sisters, Megan and Isabella Erickson,...
Rev. Dr. Troy Lee Walsingham
Aug 6, 2016
The Rev. Dr. Troy Lee Walsingham of Dothan passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Flowers Hospital. He was 85. Funeral services will be held 2p.m., Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Grace and Glory Church in Chipley, FL with the Rev. Dr. Donal Walsingham officiating, and Rev. Dr. Sam Shumake assisting in the service. Burial will follow in Glenwood...
John W. "Captain Jack" Amick Jr
Aug 5, 2016
John Wallace "Capt. Jack" Amick Jr. Capt. Jack, formerly of Panama City, Florida passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at his daughter's home in Graceville, Florida at the age of 78. Born on September 6, 1937 to the late John W. and Louise Amick. Capt. Jack served in the U.S. Air Force and worked at the international Paper Company until...
Laura Lynn Jones
Aug 4, 2016
Laura Lynn Jones, age 56, passed from this life Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City, FL. She was born in Marianna, FL on May 28, 1960 to Davis Lavaughn and Maxine Viola "Richter" Pettis. Lynn did wood working at her home and has lived in this area all her life. She loved being outside....
Gregory "Greg" Allen Shores
Aug 3, 2016
Gregory "Greg" Allen Shores, age 50, of Chipley, passed away August 3, 2016, at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit (3rd floor). He was born April 29th, 1966 to Richard Eugene "Gene" Shores, Sr. and Hazel Harmon Shores in Washington County, FL. Greg was known for his kindness, good manners, contagious grin, and "How's your family?" He loved...
Iris "Swilley" Glover
Jul 31, 2016
Iris "Swilley" Glover, age 84, passed from this life Sunday, July 31, 2016 at her home. She was born in Plant City, FL on December 10, 1931 to Richard R. and Kadie "Horn" Swilley. Iris was a homemaker and a resident of Vernon, FL since 1985 coming from Plant City, FL. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Mrs....
Ola Florida Carter
Jul 31, 2016
Ola Florida Carter, age 95, passed from this life on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at her residence in Greenhead, FL. She was born on May 15, 1921 to the late John Syfrett and Ida (Hovey) Syfrett in White Oak, Washington County, FL. Ola is a lifelong resident of the Chipley area and was a church member at Independent Baptist Church....
Louise Mary Adkins
Jul 26, 2016
Louise Mary Adkins, age 89 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, FL. She was born on July 21, 1927 to the late Hilson Myers and Katie (Broxton) Myers in Panama City, FL. Louise is a lifelong resident of the Chipley area and worked as a C.N.A. at...
Gertrude Dunn Weaver
Jul 24, 2016
Mrs. Gertrude Dunn Weaver, at home and surrounded by her loving family, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016. She was born on February 10, 1919, in the Miller's Ferry Community, Vernon, Florida to Thompson F. and Lula Knight Dunn. At an early age, Mrs. Weaver knew that she was called as a teacher. She graduated from Vernon High School, passed...
Andrew (Ace) Frost
Jul 24, 2016
Andrew (Ace) Frost of Chipley, Florida went home to be with Our LORD on July 24, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Ace was a native Floridian and was born in Dania, Florida on August 8, 1933. He was a Korean War Veteran and served in the United State Army. He was the best place on Earth to live. He...
Alice Lorene Logue
Jul 19, 2016
Alice Lorene Logue, age 79 of Altha, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. She was born on October 15, 1936 to the late James Andrew Rhodes and Mannio (Morris) Rhodes in Chipley, FL. Alice was a Beloved GrannyNanny, Grandma, Gigi and Grandma Youge as her children and grandchildren knew her. She worked in Marianna, FL for...
Stanley W. Wisnioski Jr.
Jul 17, 2016
Brigadier General Stanley W. Wisnioski Jr., age 89, of Cottondale, FL went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 17, 2016. He was born on December 17, 1926 to the late Stanley W. Wisnioski Sr. and Helen Kiewicz. Stan began his military career at the age of 16 in 1943 with the United States Navy. After an 11...
Joan M. Stallings
Jul 16, 2016
Joan M. Stallings, age 83 of Sunny Hills, FL passed from this life on Saturday morning, July 16, 2016 at her residence. She was born on March 15, 1933 to the late John M. Weston and Catherine (Turner) Weston in St. Petersburg, FL. Joan is the daughter of the American Revolution and has been a resident of the Washington County...
Jim Frank Rogers
Jul 15, 2016
Jim Frank Rogers, age 68 of Wausau, FL passed from this life on Friday, July 15, 2016. Jim was born on November 14, 1947 to the late George Washington Rogers and Neta (Croft) Rogers in Wausau, FL. He is a lifelong resident of Wausau, FL and was retired employee from the State of Florida. Jim is survived by one son,...
Exa Bush
Jul 14, 2016
Exa Bush, age 100 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Thursday morning, July 14, 2016 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, FL. She was born on December 24, 1915 in Chipley, FL to the late Charles and Hester (Owen) Gainey. Exa is a lifelong resident of Chipley and worked as a nurse at the old Chipley Hospital. She...
Reba P. Sowell
Jul 13, 2016
Reba P. Sowell, age 91 of Petersburg, MI went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. She was born on May 19, 1925 in Overton County, TN to the late Joe Abner Poston and Emma (Carr) Poston. Reba is preceded in death by her loving husband, Doyle C. Sowell, six brothers and two sisters. Survivors include,...
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