Obituaries

Feb 12, 2025

Linda Nell Goodson, age 81 of Wausau, FL went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on January 12, 1944 in Wausau, FL to the late Ira and Corene (Simmons) Carter.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, Michael Carter,...

Jan 26, 2025

Katherine Goolsby Schmidt, age 62, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was born in Boynton Beach, Florida on October 18, 1962 to Theodore Richard and Regina Veronica (Hanifin) Goolsby. Katherine was a homemaker for her family.

She is preceded by her parents, her husband; David Schmidt and her brother; Ted Goolsby. Katherine...

Jan 25, 2025

Vicki Renee Syfrett, age 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, Florida. She was born in Panama City, Florida on January 30, 1959 to Calvin and Mamie (Ellis) Sapp.

Vicki was a proud graduate of Florida State University, a diehard Nole during the highs and lows. She was a...

Jan 25, 2025

Emma J. Hysmith, age 82, passed from this life Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay, FL. She was born in Chipley, FL on April 6, 1942 to Houston and Eva Jackson. Emma was a homemaker for her family.

She is preceded by her parents, her husband; Fillmore Hysmith and her brother;...

Jan 20, 2025

Edward Durel Evans, age 68, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at his home. He was born in Panama City, Florida on March 17, 1957 to Herbert H. and Collie Mae (Harden) Evans. Edward was retired Air Force where he worked as a Air Craft Crew Chief.

He is preceded in death by his parents. Edward...

Jan 19, 2025

Eleanor Mae Nixon West, age 78, of Chipley FL passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

She was born on July 2, 1946, in Chipley, Florida to Woodrow and Rosetta (Riley) Nixon. Eleanor is predeceased by her parents; her husband, Billy West; her siblings; Gilford Nixon, Milford Nixon, and Wilma Nixon Richardson. She...

Jan 18, 2025

Deborah Godfrey Farrell, age 66, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at her home.  She was born on December 21, 1958 in Orlando, FL to the late Richard and Peggy (Winnings) Watkins.

Deborah has been a resident of Chipley for several years coming from Orlando and worked as a teacher here...

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

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 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 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...