Obituaries

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

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,...

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...

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.  ...

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

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 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 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...