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Greta Annette Lawrence

Greta Annette Lawrence

Jul 22, 2026

Greta Annette Lawrence, age 92 of Panama City, Florida went home to Jesus Christ her Savior on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. She died peacefully in her home. She had lived many years in Chipley, Florida.

Greta was born on May 11, 1934 in Donaldsonville, Georgia to the late Ewart Justice and Ollie (Grant) Justice.

Along with her parents, Greta is preceded in...

Annabelle "Anna" Wright

Annabelle "Anna" Wright

Jul 5, 2026

Annabelle (Anna) Wright, 66, of Alford, Florida was unexpectedly received into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Anna was born on June 14, 1960 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to the late Ward Charles Wright Jr. and the late Nettie Ann Wright (Sommerfeld).

Anna was a loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A skilled carpenter, she...

Lisa Myers

Lisa Myers

Jul 1, 2026

Lisa Myers, 61 of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully from this life on July 1, 2026 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Lisa was born on February 12, 1965 in Selma, Alabama to the late Louis William Myers Sr. and Evelyn Myers Lackey (Reeder). She faithfully served her country for over 28+ years in the Air Force Reserve...

Rebecca Ann Schils

Rebecca Ann Schils

Jun 27, 2026

Rebecca Ann Schils, 64 of Chipley, passed from this life on June 27, 2026 at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City, Florida.

Becky was born on December 19, 1961 in Lompoc, California to Hamp and Ruby Lee (Hatcher) Parker. A resident of the Florida Panhandle since 1964, she worked as an LPN for many years and had a true servant's...

Jerry Thomas Strickland

Jerry Thomas Strickland

Jun 25, 2026

Jerry Thomas Strickland, born November 2, 1951, in Defuniak Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, in Chipley, Florida.

Jerry grew up in Ebro, Florida and was a proud graduate of the 1971 class of Vernon High School. He met the love of his life, Nina Hayes Strickland in 1972 where he gained a mother-in-law who was one of...

George Wesley Cleveland Jr.

George Wesley Cleveland Jr.

Jun 25, 2026

George Wesley Cleveland Jr. age 76 of Chipley , passed away peacefully on June 25th 2026.

He was born January 26 ,1950 in Hattiesburg , MS and moved to Chipley , FL in 1958 where he attended Kate Smith Elem. and then later graduated from Chipley High School in 1968. As a teenager he worked for Mr. Hollis Toole at the...

Virginia Carol Barber

Virginia Carol Barber

Jun 21, 2026

Virginia Carol Owens Barber, 92, slipped away Sunday morning, June 21st, into the presence of her Saviour. She was born to Thomas Elrie and Gladys Pippin Owens April 9, 1934 in Washington County, Florida.

The oldest of three girls, she became the farm help and tomboy who squirrel-hunted with her daddy and helped in the wartime garden to feed extended family....

Norma Jean Brock

Norma Jean Brock

Jun 19, 2026

Norma Jean Brock, 66 of Cottondale, passed from this life on June 19, 2026 at HCA Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City, Florida.

She was born on March 1, 1960 in Chipley, Florida to the late John T. Moody and Eunice Watkins Moody. A lifelong resident of the Florida Panhandle, Norma was a self described “Redneck” and she embodied that lifestyle...

Imelda R. Taylor

Imelda R. Taylor

Jun 10, 2026

Imelda R. Taylor was born on February 4, 1929 in Washington County, Florida. She passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, Florida. 

Imelda loved the simple joys in life, like crocheting, reading, and doing yardwork. Imelda spent more than 20 years working in the cafeteria at Vernon High School. She loved people and was...

James Richard Redmon

James Richard Redmon

Jun 8, 2026

James Richard Redmon was born on November 23, 1946, in Campbellton, Florida at home, and passed away on June 8, 2026, in Cottondale, Florida. He lived a full, honest life marked by simple pleasures and hard work.

James was an Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War, and his dedication to his country was something he quietly held close. After...

Christine Ann Guyer

Christine Ann Guyer

May 28, 2026

Christine Ann Guyer, born July 20, 1967, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away on May 28, 2026, in Chipley, Florida. She wasn’t just another face behind the bar—Christine was a favorite bartender across numerous local spots like La Que, Sam's, Chainsaws, Norma Jean's, Ray's Place, and The Cat's eye. Wherever she worked, she brought her unique spark—no-nonsense but full of...

Hulan Stephen Carter

Hulan Stephen Carter

May 28, 2026

Hulan Carter, 86, of Chipley, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2926 surrounded by his loving and devoted wife, Patricia. A devoted family patriarch, Hulan was always a stout protector and a man of remarkable strength who lived a life defined by hard work, quiet integrity, and deep love for his family and the land.

Born and raised with a...

Shelby Jean McElligott

Shelby Jean McElligott

May 19, 2026

Shelby Jean McElligott, 89 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on May 18th, 2026 at her home. She was born on October 23rd, 1936 in Chipley, FL to the late Leslie and Lillian (Sapp) Harrell.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John McElligott and her daughter, Mary Gay Bateham. Survivors include her daughter, Vanessa...

Tytus Ashley Terrell

Tytus Ashley Terrell

May 12, 2026

Tytus Ashley Terrell, a sweet baby boy, was born and peacefully went to be with Jesus on May 12, 2026, in Panama City, Florida. Though Tytus’s time on earth was very brief, his presence was deeply felt by his loving family from the very beginning.

Tytus was stillborn, a precious little soul who never experienced any pain in this life. He...

Jerry Campbell

Jerry Campbell

May 12, 2026

Jerry Campbell, 82 of Cottondale, Florida passed away on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026. He was born on June 7th, 1943 in Jackson County, Florida to Wallace and Lena Justice Campbell.

Jerry was a graduate of Cottondale High School, Class of 1961. He retired from Florida Department of Transportation in 2003 with 35 years of service and also served 6 years in...

Sherry Quattlebaum Butterworth

Sherry Quattlebaum Butterworth

May 4, 2026

Sherry Quattlebaum Butterworth passed away at her home in Bonifay, Florida on May 4, 2026, she was 64 years old.

Sherry was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Butterworth, her parents, and her sister Mary Frances Newman.

Survivors in her children: Charlie Butler (Ashley) of Tennessee, Gene Brock of Bonifay, Florida; siblings: Larry Quattlebaum (Kim) of Westmoreland, Tennessee and Patty Willis...

Doris A. Bray

Doris A. Bray

Apr 30, 2026

Doris A. Bray was born in Dover, New Jersey on March 9, 1933, the daughter of the late William and Hilda (Radmore) Zalasky. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Douglas Bray, and sons Douglas Apgar, David Bray and daughter Dawn Bray. She leaves behind sons Daniel Apgar and Darryl Bray; daughters Debra Farley, Donna Hightower, and Darla...

Geraldine L. Finch

Geraldine L. Finch

Apr 29, 2026

Geraldine L. Finch, a cherished and devoted woman whose life was marked by love, kindness, and a spirited zest for simple joys, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, in Wausau, Florida. Born on May 10, 1948, in Merritt Island, Florida, Geraldine’s presence enriched the lives of all who knew her.

Geraldine found pleasure in the delicate beauty of lilies, the...

Lawrence Eugene Malloy

Lawrence Eugene Malloy

Apr 27, 2026

Lawrence Eugene Malloy, affectionately known as Larry, passed away at his residence on April 27, 2026. Born on July 30, 1972, in Tampa, Florida, Larry lived a life marked by dedication, love, and an unwavering commitment to those he held dear.

A tireless hardworker, Larry was the proud owner of a tile flooring business where he worked closely alongside his son...

Brad Kirkland

Brad Kirkland

Apr 24, 2026

James Bradley Kirkland (Brad) died peacefully at home in Dothan, AL on Friday evening, April 24th 2026. Brad was born in Marianna, FL on August 22, 1959 to the late Patricia Ann Kirkland and Rex Rollan Kirkland.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Sheila Laney Kirkland; His eldest son, Justin Bradley Kirkland; His youngest son, Jared Laney...

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