Lola Carlile-Nelson
Aug 21, 2026
Lola Carlile-Nelson, a longtime member of the Chipley community, passed away on August 21, 2026, weeks shy of her 98th birthday.
Born on September 10, 1928, Lola was the daughter of Albert F. Davis Sr. and Letha T. Reynolds. She grew up alongside her brother, Albert F. “Sonny” Davis, Jr, and sisters, Arlene Shaw, Evelyn Bylsma, and Libby Pape.
Lola married Louie...
Mary Beth Dronkers
Aug 8, 2026
Mary Beth Dronkers, of Wewahitchka, Florida, passed away on August 8th, 2026.
Mary was born to William and Elizabeth Longshaw on February 13, 1961, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. She grew up in Cerritos, California, alongside her four siblings. Mary attended Gahr High School, where she was a member of the marching band and played the clarinet.
Shortly after graduating from high...
Donald Lee Sellers
Aug 16, 2026
Donald Lee Sellers, age 83, of Chipley, Florida, transitioned from this life on August 16, 2026. He was born October 13, 1942, in Bean City, Florida.Donald devoted 25 years to the United States Army, (joining while still a teenager) rising through the enlisted ranks and serving his country through a long distinguished and decorated military career; to include numerous medals...
Mary M. Noss
Aug 15, 2026
Mary Margaret Shaffer Noss, 75 of Chipley, passed away peacetully on August 15, 2026 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born November 2, 1950, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania to the late Charles and Carrie Pear (Henry) Shaffer. Mary found joy in the simple things in life like roadside roses and tending to her garden.
Cooking comfort...
Tabathia A. Harrison
Aug 15, 2026
Tabathia A. (Miles) Harrison, age 77 of Chipley, went home to be with the Lord on August 15, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Tabathia was born on August 28, 1948 in Marianna, Florida to the late Artis Miles and Johnnie L. (Coulliette) Miles. She enjoyed drawing and making arts and crafts, as well as writing poems. Tabathia...
Donald Ray Crandall
Aug 11, 2026
Donald Ray Crandall, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at his home. He was born in Spokane, Washington on August 10, 1954 to William H. Crandall and Lois E. (Bradberry) Crandall.
Donald was a Retired Air Force Tech Sergeant. He loved his wife dearly and loved his tools, reese cups, Dr. Pepper, and flea markets. He liked people...
Barry Kemper Jefferson
Aug 10, 2026
Barry Kemper Jefferson, 66, passed away at his home from natural causes on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Originally of Birmingham AL and Keystone, AL, Barry was a strict and structured man who always provided well for his family. He was an accomplished and hard-working multi-skilled technician, having worked for Ford as a mechanic and factory worker, which sparked his deep love...
Mary Ann Mercer Rooks
Aug 8, 2026
Mary Ann Mercer Rooks, 94, peacefully passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026 at her home. She was just 17 days shy of her 95th birthday. She was born August 25, 1931 in Washington County, Florida. She was the fourth daughter of Laney and Ammer Mercer and was raised by Forrest and Belle Gilbert after the death of her mother.
Ann Rooks...
William "Bill" Richard Coley
Jul 30, 2026
William "Bill" Richard Coley passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at his home. He was born in Ozark, Alabama on January 21, 1945 to Sam and Ruby (Bagwell) Coley. Bill worked as a Air Craft Mechanic and served in the Army National Guard.
Bill is survived by his wife, Diana Coley, his children, Lisa Shirley and husband Danny, Thomas...
Tina M. Starling
Jul 28, 2026
Tina M. Starling, age 66, passed on Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 at her home in Santa Rosa Beach. She was born on March 12th, 1960 in Chipley, FL to the late William and Shelby Jean (Hutchins) West.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter Candace Beck and her grandparents, Johnnie B. Hutchins and Ida B. Hutchins.
She...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
