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Henry Allen Hudson
Sep 17, 2013
Henry "Poochie" Allen Hudson, age 67 of Youngstown, Florida, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013 in the Bay Medical Center. Henry was born June 4, 1946 in Chipley, Florida to the late Maxwell and Mabel (Hall) Hudson. A quality control inspector for private contractors, he was also a Vietnam veteran having served with the U.S. Air force. He had been...
Harvey Wilton Kolmetz
Sep 15, 2013
Harvey Wilton "Pops" Kolmetz, born at Hinsons Crossroads, FL., August 7, 1932, passed from this life Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Grandview Assisted Living in Bonifay, FL. surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Kolmetz was preceded in death by his parents, Elam and Cora (Hinson) Kolmetz; his loving wife of 57 years Elouise "MeMe" (Smith) Kolmetz; one brother, Milton E....
Norman C. Smith
Sep 6, 2013
Norman C. (Smitty) Smith, age 89 of Caryville, Florida, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 in the Bay Medical Center in Panama City, surrounded by his loving family. Smitty was born June 29, 1924 in Gardner, Florida to the late Joseph Wesley and Pauline (Whisnant) Smith. He had been a resident of Caryville for the past four years, moving there...
Robert (Rob) William Strukel
Sep 4, 2013
Robert (Rob) Strukel, age 29 of Chipley, Florida, passed away Wednesday, September 04, 2013 in the Bay Medical Center in Panama City as the result of an accident. Rob was born September 4, 1984 in Aurora, Illinois to Robert Edward and DeAnna (Volbrecht) Strukel. He had been a resident of Washington County since 1995, coming from Illinois. A construction worker,...
Virginia Mae Chew
Aug 30, 2013
Virginia Mae Chew passed away at her home on Friday, August 30, 2013.Mrs. Chew was born on May 10, 1921, in Mansfield, OH, to the late Charles and Margaret Court Sanderson. On May 31, 1952, she married Richard Chew, who preceded her in death on June 7, 2007. Virginia was retired after many years of administrative work with the federal...
Beulah June French
Aug 30, 2013
Beulah June French, age 79 of Sunnyhills, Florida, passed away Friday, August 30, 2013 in Panama City. Mrs. French was born May 16, 1934 in Rockwood, Tennessee to the late, Eric and Pearl (Hamby) Sharp. She was a former restaurant and grocery store owner in Sunnyhills. Survivors include; her husband, Merritt French of Sunnyhills; one son, Larry Ross of New...
Frederick Paul Schneider
Aug 28, 2013
Frederick P. Schneider, age 66 of Chipley, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013 in Panama City. Frederick was born May 20, 2013 in Buffalo, New York to the late Phillip and Alberta (Borgias) Schneider. He was a purple heart recipient, having served with the U. S. Navy in Vietnam. He had been a resident of Washington County for the past...
Mattie Pearl Newsome
Aug 20, 2013
Mattie Pearl Newsome, age 81, passed from this life Monday, August 20, 2013 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital. She was born Cottonwood, AL. on May 15, 1932 to John Tom and Mattie (Blackmon) Moody. Mrs. Mattie worked as a store clerk. She was a life time resident of Washington County and a member of Blue Lake Baptist Church. Mrs. Newsome...
Charles Robert Cartwright
Aug 20, 2013
Charles Robert Cartwright, age 64, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at his home in Graceville, FL. Charles was born October 25, 1948 in Graceville, FL. He was a resident of the Jackson County and Washington County area all of his life and worked on Pool Enclosures for a living. Mr. Cartwright was preceded in death by his father Robert...
Ann M. Gossette
Aug 18, 2013
Ann M. Gossette, age 87, passed from this life Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital. She was born in Paris, France on February 12, 1926 to Antoine and Francine Lustrait. Mrs. Gossette worked as a master seamstress. She has lived here since 1998 coming from Naples, Fl. and was of the Catholic faith. Ann is survived by...
Antoinette Ciampa
Aug 18, 2013
Antoinette Ciampa, age 93, passed from this life Sunday, August 18. 2013 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital. She was born in Brookland, New York on February 8, 1921 to Jerard and Lucy (Vaccerelle) Scappa. Mrs. Ciampa was a home maker. She is survived by her sister Josephine Tummenelle of Chipley, Fl. Disposition will be by cremation.
Monroe Jesse Justice
Aug 11, 2013
Monroe Jesse Justice, age 73, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Sea Breeze Health Care in Panama City, FL. Monroe was born October 3, 1939 in Chipley, FL. to the late Jesse and Pearlie (Dean) Justice. Mr. Justice is a lifelong resident of the Washington County area and owned his own Construction business. Monroe is preceded in death by...
Charles Roy Reeves
Aug 1, 2013
Charles Roy Reeves, age 74, went to be with the Lord and Savior on August 1, 2013. He was born in Dixon, Mississippi on November 2, 1938 to Thomas Cooper and Ethel Maude Grimes Reeves. Charles graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in forestry. Forestry was his passion. He served as the County Forester of Washington County where...
Bobby Hunt
Jul 26, 2013
Mr. Bobby Hunt of Durham, North Carolina, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 at his home. Mr. Hunt was born in Washington County, Florida, to the late Raymond Jasper Hunt and Beatrice Culpepper Williams. He was also predeceased by his wife, Ida Ruth Hunt. Survivors include: two sons, James Hunt and Kevin Hunt and wife, Perla; three grandchildren, Alan ,...
Peyton Joan Hedlund
Jul 24, 2013
Peyton Joan Hedlund, Infant child of Joseph Jr. and Kasey (Powell) Hedlund passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at Sacred Heart Health System in Pensacola, FL. Peyton is preceded in death by her grandmother, Beverly Joan Hedlund. Survivors include her parents, Joseph Jr. and Kasey (Powell) Hedlund; Paternal Grandfather, Joseph Hedlund Sr.; Maternal Grandparents, Jeff Powell and Becky Dunn; Paternal...
Katherine Hammock-Varnum
Jul 21, 2013
Katherine Hammock Varnum, age 90, a former resident of Greenhead, Fl., passed away July 21, 2013 at Wesley Manor in Dothan, Al. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at Brown Funeral Home, 1068 Main St. Chipley, Florida. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Interment will at Macedonia Cemetery. Friends and family may...
Gail Redmon
Jul 18, 2013
Gail Redmon, age 63 of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013 in Ft. Walton Beach. Gail was born July 15, 1950 in Tampa, Florida. A resident of Ft. Walton Beach, since 1999, she was a former truck driver and loved taking care of people and visiting casinos. Survivors include; one daughter, Melisa Jackson of Miramar Beach,...
Grace Theresa Usery
Jul 17, 2013
Grace Theresa Usery, age 87, of Orlando, Florida passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at home. She was born August 4, 1925 in Garfield, New Jersey to the late Daniel Veltri and Mildred (Stalfa) Veltri. Mrs. Grace made drill bits for the New York Twist. She is survived by 3 daughters; Marlene Usery MacRae of New Jersey, Gwen Brandes of...
Hadley Ella Dalayna Morris
Jul 16, 2013
Hadley Ella Dalayna Morris, Infant daughter of Lucas and Jessica Morris, of Chipley, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. Survivors include; her parents, Lucas and Jessica (Birge) Morris of Chipley; twin brothers, Easton and Weston Morris; Maternal Grandparents, Timothy and Mattie Birge of Vernon; Paternal Grandparents, James and Susie Morris of Chipley; Maternal Great...
Robert Lamar (Peewee) Gay
Jul 16, 2013
Robert Lamar (PeeWee) Gay, age 76, of Greenwood, Florida passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Noland Hospital in Dothan. He was born February 16, 1937 in Chipley, Florida to the late H.M Gay and Eunice ( Jenkins) Gay. Mr. Robert worked in the soil lab for the Department of Transportation in Chipley. He was predeceased by his parents and...
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