Obituaries

Oct 22, 2024

Iris Hudson Moore passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, of natural causes at the age of 83. Born and raised in Washington County, Florida, she resided in Atlanta and Athens from 1959 to 2008 before moving to Saint Johns, FL to be closer to family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 39 years,...

Oct 21, 2024

Joe Earl Collins, age 91, passed away on October 21, 2024, in Bonifay, Florida.

Joe Earl was born on July 14, 1933, in Houston County, AL, to V.J. and Lotee Collins. He graduated from Vernon High School in 1951 followed by two years at Chipola Junior College where he received his A.A. degree in 1953. Joe Earl...

Oct 19, 2024

James Leslie Spence, age 52 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at his home.  He was born on September 27, 1972 in LaGrange, GA to the Curtis Leslie Spence and Louvern (Monk) Spence.

He was an avid baseball fan, not one team particular just the game of baseball.  He also enjoyed...

Oct 19, 2024

James Arthur Suggs, age 87 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at his home.  He was born on May 4, 1937 in Sarasota, FL to James Alexander Suggs and Avie Lou (Willis) Suggs.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one son, Gene Lee Suggs, two brothers, Smitty Willis, Bert...

Oct 18, 2024

Monica Rose Tharp, age 26 of Chipley, FL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 18, 2024.  She was born November 18, 1997 in Panama City, FL.

Monica loved her family and her church family.  She is a member the Lighthouse Holiness Church and was always overjoyed getting to hear the music.  ...

Oct 18, 2024

Geraldine Maxine Miles Spivey was born on October 17th 1932 to Hurtis Henry and Martha Sowell Miles.  She was welcomed home by her loving and devoted sister, Jimmie Lois Miles.

Geraldine and her family attended New Hope Assembly in Graceville, FL and Springhill Methodist out of Cottondale, FL before making Friendship Assembly in Chipley their home church.  ...

Oct 17, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Ralph Gates, known to many as Jerry, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on July 7, 1941, Jerry dedicated his life to serving his community and loving his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Bettye Gates, and his three sons, Chuck Patten (Kristine), Kevin (Deborah), and...

Oct 15, 2024

Alice Lou Merchant, age 86, of Cottondale, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on July 31, 1938 in Cottondale, FL on the family homestead to the late Melton C. Braxton and Clara (Toole) Braxton.

Alice grew up on her family farm in Cottondale,...

Oct 15, 2024

Terry Wayne Wilkes, 62, of Cottondale Fl, went home to be with his Lord & Savior on October 15, 2024. He was born on December 8th, 1961 to Elson and Hazel (Stewart) Wilkes in Troy, AL. He graduated from Cottondale High School in 1981 then went on to study Corrections. After retiring from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, he...

Oct 11, 2024

Dorothy 'Dot' Porter Brooks, 86 of Chipley, Florida went home to rest in the Lord in the early morning of October 11, 2024. Dot was born on August 2, 1938, at home on Orange Hill to Felton and Myrtle Porter.

Dot was a member of First Baptist Church in Chipley, FL. She was married to Douglas B....

Oct 9, 2024

Karole Dennise York, age 48, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at her home. She was born on July 23, 1976 in Gainesville, FL.

Karole was an intelligent, outspoken, charismatic person who kept everyone laughing with her dark sense of humor. She was a lover of Stephen King novels and a...

Oct 6, 2024

Dorothy Nell Peacock Gilbert, age 90, of Chipley, FL entered into eternal life at her residence at Gilberts Mill on Sunday, October 6, 2024.  She was born on August 17, 1934 in Jackson County, FL to Buddy and Clemmie (Lassister) Peacock.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Glen Peacock.  She was fortunate...

Oct 3, 2024

Shellie D. Foxworth, age 86, passed from this life Thursday, October 3, 2024 at his home. He was born in Chipley, Florida on June 25, 1938 to Shellie A. Foxworth and Eva (Hughes) Foxworth.

Shellie graduated from Chipley High School in 1956. He worked at delivering ice and running the movies at the drive in theater. Shellie...

Sep 29, 2024

Eddie Wayne Barfield, age 78 of Wausau, FL passed from this life on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Jackson Hospital.  He was born on November 10, 1945 in Marianna, FL to the late Wilbur Barfield and Vernell (Smith) Barfield.

He is survived by his two children, Blake Barfield and wife Kay of Wausau, FL, Whitney Dillingham and...

Sep 28, 2024

Warren H. Farmer, age 69, passed form this life Saturday, September 28, 2024 at North Okaloosa Medical Center. He was born in Chipley, FL on October 29, 1954 to James Buford Farmer and Betty Parker Farmer. Warren worked in construction, was a avid fisherman and loved his family dearly.

He is preceded by his parents, his sister;...

Sep 27, 2024

Reverend James Carlos Finch, age 84, passed from this life Friday, September 27, 2024 at Bonifay Nursing Home and Rehab Center. He was born in Washington County, Florida on February 7, 1940 to Brown Finch and Orene (Hicks) Finch. Carlos worked at DOT as a Heavy Equipment Operator and Supervisor. He was the founder and Pastor of Christian Haven...

Sep 25, 2024

Roger Sasser, age 85 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at his home.  He was born on April 1st, 1939 in Chipley, FL to the late Louis Sasser and Nora (Creamer) Sasser.

Roger served his Country in the United States Army and later worked for West Florida Electric until his retirement....

Sep 25, 2024

Jimmy Wayne Ackerman was born December 25,1930 in Orange County California to Louise A and George B. Ackerman. He passed from this life peacefully at his residence in Chipley, Florida on September 25, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Louise and George Ackerman and his brother Lowell Ackerman.

He is survived by his loving...

Sep 21, 2024

Teresa Ann Miles, age 76 of Chipley, FL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 21, 2024.  She was born on January 14, 1948 in Graceville, FL to the late Arthur Collins and Edna (Ward) Collins.

Along with her parents Teresa is preceded in death by her son, Neal M. Chestnut, one...

Sep 18, 2024

Terry Neal Brock, age 52 of Bonifay, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.  He was born on March 9, 1972 in Dothan, AL to the late James Brock and Joyce (Gilmore) Brock.

He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and one brother, Jason Brock.  Terry is survived by his loving wife,...