Obituaries

Jul 24, 2024

Walter Lee Pitts, age 84, of Chipley, Fl went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.  He was born on August 30, 1939 in Washington County, FL to the late Mitchell Lee Pitts and Elifar (Hendrix) Pitts.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Pitts and one...

Jul 24, 2024

Jerry O'Neil Yongue, age 82, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on July 24, 2024 at his home with his loving family.  He was born on December 8, 1941 in Washington County, FL to Hubert L. Yongue and Arvie (Sapp) Yongue.

Jerry graduated from Chipley High School and then served as a member of the Florida...

Jul 23, 2024

Steven Marquis Shelley, age 44 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on July 23, 2024.  He was born on December 3, 1979 in Panama City, FL to Kenneth Shelley and Rebecca (Register) Shelley.

Steven was a loving father, husband and son.

He is survived by his parents, Kenneth Shelley and Rebecca (Register) Shelley, his...

Jul 21, 2024

James Burton Kent, 75, of Cottondale, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, July 21, 2024, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

Burton was born September 6, 1948 to Clarence Wesley Kent and Edna (Dilmore) Kent.

He was a draftsman and professional land surveyor, having spent the majority of his career with the Florida...

Jul 20, 2024

Connie Kathryn Thomas, age 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Connie was born on September 23, 1957, in Graceville, FL, to the late Milton Sasser and Virginia Adams Sasser.

Connie grew up in Chipley and graduated from Chipley High School in 1975. She...

Jul 18, 2024

Judy F. Sullivan, age 77, of Vernon, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on July 22, 1946, in Jackson County, FL, to the late Merrit Franklin Bruner and Alice (Gary) Bruner.  Judy was a lifelong resident of Washington County and graduate of...

Jul 14, 2024

Addie Ann Cartledge Christmas, 87, of Cottondale, Florida, passed away Sunday July 14, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Robert Bruce Christmas, Sr.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday July 17, 2024, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Chipley, Florida. Visitation with the family will be 9...

Jul 13, 2024

Nathan Jerome Shipes, age 76, passed from this life Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Southeast Medical Center. He was born in Dothan, AL on May 11, 1948 to Harry and Junice (Odom) Shipes.

Nathan was a retired Master Sergeant for the United States Army. He served after graduating in 1966 until 1969 and re-enlisted in 1974 until...

Jul 8, 2024

Edward Leslie Chadwell age 71, passed away peacefully at home in Chipley, FL on July 8, 2024.  Ed was born on July 15, 1952 in Zephyrhills, FL to his parents Robert Vernon "Bob" Chadwell and Eleanor Randolph Chadwell.

Although not a native of Washington County, he has lived here over 50 years and known many people in...

Jul 6, 2024

Jack M. Wainwright, Jr., 66, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024. Jack was born in Waycross, Georgia, September 13, 1957 to Jack M. Wainwright, Sr. and Carol B. Wainwright.

He resided in Waycross until 1974 when his family moved to Tallahassee "Hermie" was a character, always bringing laughter and sarcasm everywhere he went. Rarely would or could...

Jul 3, 2024

Doyle Carter, age 83 of Wausau, FL, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.  He was born on March 11, 1941 in Wausau, FL to the late Benjamin Carter and Savannah (Taylor) Carter.

Along with his parents, Doyle is preceded in death by one nephew, Julian Walizer.  He is survived by his son, Timothy Carter...

Jul 3, 2024

Dawn Ann Collins, age 62, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center.  She was born on January 11, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John Tummenelle and Josephine (Scappe) Tummenelle.

Dawn is survived by her mother, Josephine Tummenelle, two daughters, Ann Williamson, Alicia Collins, two...

Jul 1, 2024

Ms. Maude S. Parry went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 1, 2024 at the age of 86. She was a resident of Ebro, FL and a member of Spring Valley Holiness Church.

She was born in East Stroudsburg, PA on September 11, 1937 to Wayne R. Posten and Zona Mae Hart. Her stepmother was...

Jun 25, 2024

Amy Lynn Fisher, age 41, passed away on June 25, 2024 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.  Amy was born on October 27, 1982, in Ft Sill, OK to her parents Russell Bazil and Linda Bradley.

If you knew Amy, then you knew how she had the ability to find best in everything.  Everyone always complimented her...

Jun 23, 2024

Johnnie Dietz Swearingen, age 92, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, Florida. Johnnie was born on November 20, 1931, in River Junction, Florida to her parents, Melvin and Philo Howell Dietz.

Johnnie had many fond memories of her childhood in Vernon, Florida including playing Lady Yellow Jackets Basketball at...

Jun 19, 2024

Jo Ann Caldwell, age 78 of Panama City Beach, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.  She was born on December 13, 1945 in Cartersville, GA to the late John B. Watkins and Josephine E. (Greene) Watkins.

Jo Ann had a great love for her family and friends. She also loved her animals. She donated...

Jun 15, 2024

On the 24th of October 1965, William, "Bill," Carr and Margret Anne Watson Carr gave the world a gift. No one was more excited than their daughter, Yolanda, when her daddy asked if she was ready for her surprise. Whole-heartedly believing she was about to be the sole owner of her own pony, watched, as he, beaming with pride,...

Jun 10, 2024

Courtney Pansy Renee Carter, age 31, went home to be with the Lord and her Dad on June 10, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. She was born June 25, 1992 to John and Brenda Carter.

Courtney is preceded in death by her Father; John Carter and Paternal Grandparents; Ambus and Marylin Carter.

Her memory will...

May 30, 2024

James Marlon Deal was born August 2, 1945 and passed from this life May 30, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. James who was known to many as "Bubba Deal" was a loving father, Poppy and friend to many.

James was born to Wesley and Annie Mae Deal. He served in the United States Navy...

May 28, 2024

Jimmie Lou Russell, age 80, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Tuesday morning, May 28, 2024 at her home.  She was born on October 16, 1943 in Chipley, FL.

Jimmie Lou was a lifelong resident of the Chipley area.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Chipley and also was a member of...