Obituaries

Jan 17, 2025

Lawrence Howard Justin, age 75 of Vernon, FL passed from this life on Friday, January 17, 2025.  He was born on September 22, 1949 in St. Petersburg, FL to the late Lawrence L. Justin and Gertrude (Fraiser) Justin.

Lawrence served his country in the United States Marine Corps and after his military career became a truck driver....

Jan 10, 2025

Lindsay Payne, age 87, passed from this life Friday, January 10, 2025 in Chipley, Florida. He was born in Bonifay, Florida on September 24, 1937 to Lindsay Daniel and Beatrice (Sheffield) Payne. Lindsay worked for Eastern Airlines, was an aircraft mechanic at Whiting Field in Milton, FL, and was in the United States Air Force.

He is...

Jan 9, 2025

William Rudolph Corbus, age 91, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 in Chipley, Florida.  He was born on March 29, 1933 in Vallejo, California to the late Rear Admiral (Ret.) John and Alice Kirkland Corbus.  The son of a career naval officer, he lived in various locations, including twice in Coco Solo, Panama Canal Zone, during his childhood.  ...

Jan 8, 2025

Donald Gene Boop Jr., age  63, finished his journey here on January 8,2025 and has begun living his eternal life with his Heavenly Father. Don was born October 1, 1961  in Williamsport, PA. to Donald G Boop Sr and Janet Louise Harpster Boop.

He was survived by wife Wendy Boop, son Justin Boop, grandchildren, father Don Boop,...

Jan 7, 2025

Daniel Aldon Hall, age 51 passed from this life on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 in Jasper, Alabama.  He was born on September 7, 1973 in Fort Myers, Florida to John Hall Sr. and the late Elizabeth Coatney.

Along with his mother he is preceded in death by one sister, Loretta Hall.

Daniel is survived by...

Jan 7, 2025

Jimmy Worley, age 85 of Chipley, Florida passed from this life on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, Florida.  He was born on November 20th, 1939 in Chipley, Florida to the late Henry E. Worley and Lillie (Teal) Worley.

Jimmy is a lifelong resident of Chipley and he is a church member...

Jan 3, 2025

William Reeves Bowen, aged 65, passed away from this life on January 3, 2025.

William was born on January 29, 1959 at the Washington County Hospital in Chipley, Florida.  He is survived by his loving parents, Thomas and Saradee Bowen; Two brothers, Thomas, Jr. (Virgie) and Forrest (Jenny) and his sister, Mary and numerous nieces, nephews and...

Dec 29, 2024

Arthur Charles Butterworth, age 65 of Caryville, FL passed from this life on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at his home.  He was born on September 10, 1959 in Providence, RI to the late Arthur C. Butterworth and Kathryn (Serpernaunt) Butterworth.

Arthur has been a resident of the Washington and Holmes County area for many years.  Before retirement...

Dec 29, 2024

Elfreida Eureida Relihan was born February 26, 1954 and passed away December 29, 2024. Her maiden name Elfreida Eureida Huey.

She was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Elfreida is preceeded in death by her husband Thomas Paul Relihan. She leaves behind four brothers Lowell Huey, Billy Huey, Stanley Huey, Carl Huey, and...

Dec 19, 2024

Dale Roy Chancey, age 73 of Ponce De Leon, FL passed from this life on Thursday, December 19, 2024.  He was born on August 18th, 1951 at Mountain Park Hospital in St Petersburg, FL to the late David R. Chancey and Bertha (Royle) Chancey.

Dale graduated from Dixie Holland High School in St. Pete, FL in 1969...

Dec 10, 2024

Sybil Clark Pitts, 95, went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2024, in Miramar Beach, FL.

She was born August 7, 1929, in the New Providence Community south of Dothan, AL. The firstborn child of Carlton Clark and Ruby Wilson Clark, Sybil grew up in a farming family and often shared fond memories of...

Dec 9, 2024

Rosalind Jeanne Lusby Betts age 103 passed from this life on December 9, 2024 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, FL.

Jeanne was born in 1921 in Baltimore, Maryland to her late parents William and Gretchen Lusby.  She is also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Paul Syfrett.

Jeanne is survived by two daughters,...

Dec 6, 2024

Marlene Waller Brock, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, Florida.  She was surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born on August 22, 1935 to the late Herschel and Donnie Waller.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Kelly V. Brock.  She is survived by her...

Nov 26, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Ann Taunton, beloved mother, granny, great-granny, and cherished friend, who left us on November 26, 2024 at the age of 73. Born on October 3, 1951, to Robert H Whoolery and Annie C Kittrell. Joyce lived a life filled with love, creativity, and dedication to her family....

Nov 16, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Todd Charles Abbott, beloved father, grandfather, and businessman, who left us peacefully on November 16, 2024, at the age of 61. A man of great character, strength, and generosity, he touched the lives of all who knew him with his unwavering love for his family, passion for life,...

Nov 4, 2024

Charles Blake Chaney, age 92, of Vernon, FL passed from this life on Monday, November 4, 2024 at his home.  He was born on April 14, 1932 in Pike County, KY to George T. Chaney and Rissie (Adkins) Chaney.

Charles served his Country and retired from the United States Air Force moving to Vernon, FL with his...

Nov 1, 2024

Josephine Tummenelle, age 97, passed from this life Friday, November 1, 2024 at her home. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 24, 1927 to Charles Scappa and Lucy Vaccerlli. Josephine was a homemaker for her family.

She is preceded by her parents, her husband's; Daniel James Hayes and John Joseph Tummenelle, her daughter; Dawn...

Nov 1, 2024

Jimmy Ray Tice passed peacefully from this earth on November 1, 2024 at his home in Cottondale, Florida.

Jimmy was born May 31, 1953 in his family home in Kynesville, Florida . He was a 1971 graduate of Cottondale High School. Throughout his life, he was an avid bass fisherman, gifted carpenter, and an amazing husband, father,...

Oct 28, 2024

Timothy Allen Hicks passed away at the age of 53 on Monday, October 28, 2024 at his home in Wausau, Florida. Tim was born at home of natural childbirth in Chipley, Fl on November 17, 1971, to Jim and Margaret Hicks.

He was a proud graduate of Chipley High School and Troy State University.

Tim...

Oct 26, 2024

Harriet Irene Austin passed on to her heavenly home on Saturday, October  26, 2024.  She was born on May 29, 1924 in South Bend, Indiana to John Flatoff and Frances Pliszka.

Harriet owned a grocery store in Mishawaka, Indiana, where she was a meatcutter.  She and her family moved to a farm in Vernon, Florida in 1968.  ...