Mr. Ricky Foster, 55, of Altha, FL, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011, in Marianna, FL.
Ricky was born on February 21, 1956, in Calhoun County and had lived in Calhoun and Jackson Counties for all of his life. He was a carpenter and a member of her Holiness Faith.
Ricky was preceded in death by a niece, Nancy.
Survivors include his parents, Thomas Eugene and Nancy Maebell Foster, of Altha; two sons, Daniel and Joshua Foster, of Jackson County; two brothers, Tommy Foster of Clarksville and Tyler Foster of Altha; three sisters, Wanda Saldana, Annette Edenfield and Carolyn Foster, all of Altha; nieces, Stephanie, Debbie and Amanda; nephews, Shane, Stacy, Jeremy, Jared and Travis; great nieces and nephews, Jess, Baleigh, Morgan, Dylan, Belle and Addie.
Private family funeral services were held with Dr. Shawn Williams officiating.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Obituaries - Topics from November, 2011
OBITUARY - Bess
Rev. Dr. Tommy Gene Bess, born January 31, 1950, passed away on November 21, 2011, in Rockford, Illinois.
He was the sixth child of nine siblings born to Susie Jane Bess Beckwith and Horace Beckwith in Graves Creek, FL, both of who preceded him in death. The family later relocated to Blountstown, where he grew up preaching the word to everyone, and, therefore, accepted Jesus as his savior. He attended Calhoun County schools and graduated Mayhaw High's Salutatorian of the 1969 graduating class.
He attended the Florida Memorial College, in Miami; there he earned a Bachelor of Elementary Education Degree. He also met his wife (deceased) Thomasina Kelly. To this union, two daughters were born. Tommy was very active in the college community. He was elected Student Government Association President, he was a member of the Glee Club, and he pledged into the brotherhood of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
After graduation, for several years, he made his home in Ft. Myers, where he taught school. Later, he accepted a job in Indiantown, Fl., and made this his permanent home. Dr. Bess was ordained as the pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in 1975. He worked tirelessly, in the Martin County community, the church, the school system, and actively ministered to the needy, the sick, community leaders, politicians, and school officials until his health began to fail.
He leaves to cherish his beloved memory two daughters, Tanjanette Bess and Tanjanelle Bess; one grandchild, Devin Melton; 11 siblings, brothers, Gene Bess, Ralph Bess, Minister Ernest C. Beckwith; sisters, Ellieen Lee, Almeter Wilson, Apostle Melody Peterson, Rev. Patsy Maxson, Tanguela Johnson, Geanette Bacon, Pastor Rosetta Baker and Betty Beckwith; one uncle, Bishop J.B. Beckwith; and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3, at 1 p.m. (CT) at St. Mary's Baptist Church in Blountstown. Interment will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery in Blountstown. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday, December 3, at 11 a.m. until service time.
All arrangements are under the direction of Chandler's Funeral Home, 7775 Tallahassee Highway, Attapulgus, Georgia 39815.
He was the sixth child of nine siblings born to Susie Jane Bess Beckwith and Horace Beckwith in Graves Creek, FL, both of who preceded him in death. The family later relocated to Blountstown, where he grew up preaching the word to everyone, and, therefore, accepted Jesus as his savior. He attended Calhoun County schools and graduated Mayhaw High's Salutatorian of the 1969 graduating class.
He attended the Florida Memorial College, in Miami; there he earned a Bachelor of Elementary Education Degree. He also met his wife (deceased) Thomasina Kelly. To this union, two daughters were born. Tommy was very active in the college community. He was elected Student Government Association President, he was a member of the Glee Club, and he pledged into the brotherhood of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
After graduation, for several years, he made his home in Ft. Myers, where he taught school. Later, he accepted a job in Indiantown, Fl., and made this his permanent home. Dr. Bess was ordained as the pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in 1975. He worked tirelessly, in the Martin County community, the church, the school system, and actively ministered to the needy, the sick, community leaders, politicians, and school officials until his health began to fail.
He leaves to cherish his beloved memory two daughters, Tanjanette Bess and Tanjanelle Bess; one grandchild, Devin Melton; 11 siblings, brothers, Gene Bess, Ralph Bess, Minister Ernest C. Beckwith; sisters, Ellieen Lee, Almeter Wilson, Apostle Melody Peterson, Rev. Patsy Maxson, Tanguela Johnson, Geanette Bacon, Pastor Rosetta Baker and Betty Beckwith; one uncle, Bishop J.B. Beckwith; and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3, at 1 p.m. (CT) at St. Mary's Baptist Church in Blountstown. Interment will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery in Blountstown. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday, December 3, at 11 a.m. until service time.
All arrangements are under the direction of Chandler's Funeral Home, 7775 Tallahassee Highway, Attapulgus, Georgia 39815.
OBITUARY - Proctor
Mrs. Betty Jane Proctor, 68, of Bristol, FL (Rock Bluff Community), passed away Sunday morning, November 27, 2011, at her home.
Betty was born in Rock Bluff and had lived in Liberty County all of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God Faith.
Survivors include fiancée, Richard Burke, of Hosford; a son, William Kim Nowling, and his wife, Angelia, of Blountstown; a stepson, Raymond Pelt of Eastpoint, FL; two daughters, Lisa Carreon and her husband, Jorge, of Bristol, and Audie Callejas of Hosford; three brothers, Charles Junior Proctor and his wife, Opal, of Cottonwood, AL, Jerry Proctor and his wife, Annie, of Bristol, and Bill Proctor and his wife, Brenda, of Ashford, AL; three sisters, Jean Handlen and her husband, David, of Azle, TX, Edna Cramlet and her husband, Cork, of Palm Desert, CA, and Marie Cumbie and her husband, Ralph, of Cairo, GA; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 30, at 1 pm (EST) from the graveside at Rock Bluff Cemetery in the Rock Bluff Community. Interment will follow in the Rock Bluff Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 29, from 6 pm until 8 pm (EST) at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Betty was born in Rock Bluff and had lived in Liberty County all of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God Faith.
Survivors include fiancée, Richard Burke, of Hosford; a son, William Kim Nowling, and his wife, Angelia, of Blountstown; a stepson, Raymond Pelt of Eastpoint, FL; two daughters, Lisa Carreon and her husband, Jorge, of Bristol, and Audie Callejas of Hosford; three brothers, Charles Junior Proctor and his wife, Opal, of Cottonwood, AL, Jerry Proctor and his wife, Annie, of Bristol, and Bill Proctor and his wife, Brenda, of Ashford, AL; three sisters, Jean Handlen and her husband, David, of Azle, TX, Edna Cramlet and her husband, Cork, of Palm Desert, CA, and Marie Cumbie and her husband, Ralph, of Cairo, GA; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 30, at 1 pm (EST) from the graveside at Rock Bluff Cemetery in the Rock Bluff Community. Interment will follow in the Rock Bluff Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 29, from 6 pm until 8 pm (EST) at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Fuqua
Reverend Edgar Fuqua, 85, of Blountstown passed away early Saturday morning, November 26, 2011, in Panama City, FL.
Edgar was born on September 2, 1926, in Brewton, AL, and had lived in Calhoun County since 1959. He was a retired Pentecostal Holiness Minister with 42 years in the ministry, pastoring several Pentecostal Holiness Churches in our area. Edgar was a graduate of the Holmes Theological Seminary in Greenville, SC. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Fuqua, of Blountstown; two daughters, Wanda Day and her husband, Larry, of Panama City, FL, and Freida Ritter and her husband, John, of Bristol, FL; one brother, Damon Fuqua, and his wife, Bernice, of Gulf Shores, AL; five grandchildren, Denise Day, Mike Shuler, John Ritter, Cristy Shuler and Amanda Powers; five great-grandchildren, Kayla Shuler, Courtnee Shuler, Jeremy Powers, Jr, Jennifer Powers and John Powers.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 29, at 2 pm (EST)/1 pm (CST) at the Bristol Church of God in Bristol with Reverend Terry Blackburn officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 29, from 1 pm (EST)/12 pm (CST) until service time at 2 pm (EST)/1 pm (CST) at the Bristol Church of God. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bristol Church of God Bread of Life Ministries, P.O. Box 14, Bristol, FL 32321.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Edgar was born on September 2, 1926, in Brewton, AL, and had lived in Calhoun County since 1959. He was a retired Pentecostal Holiness Minister with 42 years in the ministry, pastoring several Pentecostal Holiness Churches in our area. Edgar was a graduate of the Holmes Theological Seminary in Greenville, SC. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Fuqua, of Blountstown; two daughters, Wanda Day and her husband, Larry, of Panama City, FL, and Freida Ritter and her husband, John, of Bristol, FL; one brother, Damon Fuqua, and his wife, Bernice, of Gulf Shores, AL; five grandchildren, Denise Day, Mike Shuler, John Ritter, Cristy Shuler and Amanda Powers; five great-grandchildren, Kayla Shuler, Courtnee Shuler, Jeremy Powers, Jr, Jennifer Powers and John Powers.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 29, at 2 pm (EST)/1 pm (CST) at the Bristol Church of God in Bristol with Reverend Terry Blackburn officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 29, from 1 pm (EST)/12 pm (CST) until service time at 2 pm (EST)/1 pm (CST) at the Bristol Church of God. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bristol Church of God Bread of Life Ministries, P.O. Box 14, Bristol, FL 32321.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Smith
Rex Norman Smith of Blountstown passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011, in Panama City at the age of 49.
Rex was a lifelong resident of Blountstown and he was a millwright.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Smith.
Survivors include his companion, Norma Martinez, of Blountstown; three sons, Robbie Wayne Smith and Ryan Lee Smith, both of Huntsville, Alabama, and Reece Glendon Forehand of Wewahitchka; two grandchildren, Jessie and Lala Martinez; his mother, Eileen Kovex; two sisters, Rayleen D. Anderson of Chipley and Kelley Michelle Middleton of Blountstown; nieces and nephews, Kenneth and Kevin Anderson, and Andrew and Shelby Middleton.
A memorial service was held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 25, in the Chapel at Adams Funeral Home.
Adams Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). On-line condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
Rex was a lifelong resident of Blountstown and he was a millwright.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Smith.
Survivors include his companion, Norma Martinez, of Blountstown; three sons, Robbie Wayne Smith and Ryan Lee Smith, both of Huntsville, Alabama, and Reece Glendon Forehand of Wewahitchka; two grandchildren, Jessie and Lala Martinez; his mother, Eileen Kovex; two sisters, Rayleen D. Anderson of Chipley and Kelley Michelle Middleton of Blountstown; nieces and nephews, Kenneth and Kevin Anderson, and Andrew and Shelby Middleton.
A memorial service was held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 25, in the Chapel at Adams Funeral Home.
Adams Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). On-line condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Waldroff
Mr. Gary Allen Waldroff, 58, of Altha, FL, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011, in Altha.
Gary was born on November 24, 1952, in Blountstown and had lived in Calhoun
County all of his life. He was a candy and cracker salesman and was a care worker at Bristol Youth Academy. He was of the Baptist Faith.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Allie Mae Waldroff, and a brother, Danny Gene Waldroff.
Survivors include two brothers, Charles Waldroff and Stanley Waldroff and his wife, Gail, of Altha; one sister, Alene Grice, of Altha; a sister-in-Law, Carolyn P. Waldroff, of Blountstown; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 26, at 2:00 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dwayne Tolbert officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Altha.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Gary was born on November 24, 1952, in Blountstown and had lived in Calhoun
County all of his life. He was a candy and cracker salesman and was a care worker at Bristol Youth Academy. He was of the Baptist Faith.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Allie Mae Waldroff, and a brother, Danny Gene Waldroff.
Survivors include two brothers, Charles Waldroff and Stanley Waldroff and his wife, Gail, of Altha; one sister, Alene Grice, of Altha; a sister-in-Law, Carolyn P. Waldroff, of Blountstown; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 26, at 2:00 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dwayne Tolbert officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Altha.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Davis
Joe Reese Davis was gently held in God's arms as he made his escape from this world into Heaven, where he is free from pain and the suffering of Alzheimer's disease.
Originally from Blountstown, due to failing health, Joe Reese had lived in Whitsett, NC for the last 4 years. Joe Reese was retired from the Air Force after serving his country for 23 years, and had a second career with the USPS for 19 years. He was a hardworking man and always provided well for his family. He had a great love for music & especially enjoyed singing Southern Gospel. Beloved husband, father, brother & grandfather Joe Reese was born to Mary Sue Williamson & George Washington Davis on Nov. 13, 1930, in Telogia Fla.
Joe Reese is survived by his wife of 59 years &11months, Margaret Aultman Davis, son Reese Davis & wife Patti of Six Mile SC, daughter Millie Vaughan of McLeansville NC, one brother Tommy Davis & wife Barbara of Quincy Fl.,5 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 27, at 2:00 pm (CST) at Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church in Blountstown with Reverend Roger King officiating. Interment will follow in the Nettle Ridge Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 26, 2011 from 6:00 pm (CST) until 8:00 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.
Originally from Blountstown, due to failing health, Joe Reese had lived in Whitsett, NC for the last 4 years. Joe Reese was retired from the Air Force after serving his country for 23 years, and had a second career with the USPS for 19 years. He was a hardworking man and always provided well for his family. He had a great love for music & especially enjoyed singing Southern Gospel. Beloved husband, father, brother & grandfather Joe Reese was born to Mary Sue Williamson & George Washington Davis on Nov. 13, 1930, in Telogia Fla.
Joe Reese is survived by his wife of 59 years &11months, Margaret Aultman Davis, son Reese Davis & wife Patti of Six Mile SC, daughter Millie Vaughan of McLeansville NC, one brother Tommy Davis & wife Barbara of Quincy Fl.,5 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 27, at 2:00 pm (CST) at Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church in Blountstown with Reverend Roger King officiating. Interment will follow in the Nettle Ridge Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 26, 2011 from 6:00 pm (CST) until 8:00 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.
OBITUARY - Frangoulis
Nancy Lee Frangoulis of Bristol passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 in Blountstown at the age of 76.
Nancy was born November 11, 1935, in Washington, D. C. to the late Charles and Gladys Diehl. She was a member of Bristol United Methodist Church and was a homemaker and photographer assistant for her late husband, Minas Frangoulis.
She was also preceded in death by a grandchild, Kelly Watts; a brother, Charles Diehl, Jr.; and a sister, Ester Braley.
Survivors include four daughters, Linda Haines of Bristol, Christine Peacock of Altha, Vicki Watts and her husband, Chuck, of Laurel, Maryland, and Julie McCluskey and her husband, Ron, of Panama City; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Thelma Eichman and Doris Finch of Leesburg, Florida, and Naomi Gould of Ottumwa, Iowa.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 27, at the Bristol United Methodist Church.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). On-line condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
Nancy was born November 11, 1935, in Washington, D. C. to the late Charles and Gladys Diehl. She was a member of Bristol United Methodist Church and was a homemaker and photographer assistant for her late husband, Minas Frangoulis.
She was also preceded in death by a grandchild, Kelly Watts; a brother, Charles Diehl, Jr.; and a sister, Ester Braley.
Survivors include four daughters, Linda Haines of Bristol, Christine Peacock of Altha, Vicki Watts and her husband, Chuck, of Laurel, Maryland, and Julie McCluskey and her husband, Ron, of Panama City; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Thelma Eichman and Doris Finch of Leesburg, Florida, and Naomi Gould of Ottumwa, Iowa.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 27, at the Bristol United Methodist Church.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). On-line condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Carter
Mr. Samuel E. Carter, Sr., 84, of Altha, FL, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at his home.
Samuel was born on December 30, 1926, in Calhoun County and had lived here all of his life. He worked in construction for over 25 years and worked for the Calhoun County Road Department for 11 years. Samuel was a veteran of WWII, serving in the United States Navy. He was of the Holiness faith.
He was preceded in death by a son, Sammy Carter; brother, Emmett Carter, Jr.; and two sisters, Jeanette Sunday and Lucille Taylor.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Maggie Carter, of Altha; a daughter, Sharon Conyers, and her husband, Marty, of Altha; nephews, Donnie and Ronnie Taylor, both of Defuniak Springs, FL; nieces, Mary Lou Griner and Linda Anderson, both of Defuniak Springs; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 20, at 2 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dan Yoder officiating. Private interment was held at the Carter Family Cemetery.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Samuel was born on December 30, 1926, in Calhoun County and had lived here all of his life. He worked in construction for over 25 years and worked for the Calhoun County Road Department for 11 years. Samuel was a veteran of WWII, serving in the United States Navy. He was of the Holiness faith.
He was preceded in death by a son, Sammy Carter; brother, Emmett Carter, Jr.; and two sisters, Jeanette Sunday and Lucille Taylor.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Maggie Carter, of Altha; a daughter, Sharon Conyers, and her husband, Marty, of Altha; nephews, Donnie and Ronnie Taylor, both of Defuniak Springs, FL; nieces, Mary Lou Griner and Linda Anderson, both of Defuniak Springs; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 20, at 2 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dan Yoder officiating. Private interment was held at the Carter Family Cemetery.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Ward
Mr. James LZ Ward, 71, of Marianna, FL, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at his home.
James was born on April 19, 1940, in Jackson County and had lived there for part of his life. He was a retired chief engineer working on offshore oil rigs. James served in the United States Navy for 12 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, L.Z. Ward and Minnie Belle (Peacock) Ward; and a daughter, Sally Deenia Ward.
Survivors include one son, Jamie Ward, and his wife, Paula, of Orlando, FL; one daughter, Lisa Rees, and her husband, Jay, of Grand Ridge, FL; two brothers, Tommy Ward and his wife, Ruby, and Gary Ward and his wife, Dorothy, all of Altha; three sisters, Sonja Finlay and her husband, Ben, Phyllis Whidden, and Darlene Vickery and her husband, Donald, all of Marianna; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
No services are planned. Memorialization will be by cremation.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
James was born on April 19, 1940, in Jackson County and had lived there for part of his life. He was a retired chief engineer working on offshore oil rigs. James served in the United States Navy for 12 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, L.Z. Ward and Minnie Belle (Peacock) Ward; and a daughter, Sally Deenia Ward.
Survivors include one son, Jamie Ward, and his wife, Paula, of Orlando, FL; one daughter, Lisa Rees, and her husband, Jay, of Grand Ridge, FL; two brothers, Tommy Ward and his wife, Ruby, and Gary Ward and his wife, Dorothy, all of Altha; three sisters, Sonja Finlay and her husband, Ben, Phyllis Whidden, and Darlene Vickery and her husband, Donald, all of Marianna; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
No services are planned. Memorialization will be by cremation.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Reeder
William Nathan (Bill) Reeder
Mr. William Nathan (Bill) Reeder, 62, of Altha, FL, passed away Sunday night, November 13, 2011, at his home surrounded by family and friends after a short battle with cancer.
Bill was born on September 13, 1949, in Panama City, FL, and had lived in Calhoun County all of his life. He was a retired correctional officer with the Florida Department of Corrections and worked at Liberty Correctional Institution from 1994 to 2007. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed having breakfast with his buddies at the river and kickin’ it at Big Bend Sporting Goods. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, serving in the United States Army.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, W.C. Reeder; two sons, Tait and Billy Reeder; and a very special aunt, Jerline Berry.
Survivors include his mother, Estelle Dawson Reeder, of Altha; two daughters, Wendy Cay Reeder of Altha, and Dawson Reeder of Clarksville, FL; a granddaughter, Caylynn Reeder, of Altha; his significant other, Delores “Deanie” Faircloth; and a very special caregiver and friend, Francis Smith.
Memorial services will be held Friday, November 18, at 2 pm (CST) at the Altha Church of God in Altha with Reverend Glynn Dunham and Reverend Alan Nichols officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family will receive friends Friday, November 18, from 1 pm (CST) until service time at 2 pm (CST) at the Altha Church of God.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Mr. William Nathan (Bill) Reeder, 62, of Altha, FL, passed away Sunday night, November 13, 2011, at his home surrounded by family and friends after a short battle with cancer.
Bill was born on September 13, 1949, in Panama City, FL, and had lived in Calhoun County all of his life. He was a retired correctional officer with the Florida Department of Corrections and worked at Liberty Correctional Institution from 1994 to 2007. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed having breakfast with his buddies at the river and kickin’ it at Big Bend Sporting Goods. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, serving in the United States Army.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, W.C. Reeder; two sons, Tait and Billy Reeder; and a very special aunt, Jerline Berry.
Survivors include his mother, Estelle Dawson Reeder, of Altha; two daughters, Wendy Cay Reeder of Altha, and Dawson Reeder of Clarksville, FL; a granddaughter, Caylynn Reeder, of Altha; his significant other, Delores “Deanie” Faircloth; and a very special caregiver and friend, Francis Smith.
Memorial services will be held Friday, November 18, at 2 pm (CST) at the Altha Church of God in Altha with Reverend Glynn Dunham and Reverend Alan Nichols officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family will receive friends Friday, November 18, from 1 pm (CST) until service time at 2 pm (CST) at the Altha Church of God.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Johnson
Lucille W. Johnson, 100, of Bristol, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011, in Hosford.
She was born in Bristol January 2, 1911, to the late James “Jim” and Mary Elizabeth (Smith) White. She was retired as secretary at the Florida Department of Highway Safety. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bristol where she served as pianist. She was also a member of Blountstown Order of Eastern Star and Disabled American Veterans in Marianna.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Leo White, Clyde White, Lora White and Elmer White; her sisters, Laura Story and Wynona Revell; and a great-granddaughter, Tania Potter.
She is survived by her son, James Edison “Jimmy” Johnson, and his wife, Martha, of Bristol, a daughter, Chiquita Sanders Rudd, of Hosford; six grandchildren, Sharon Crews, Karen Sanders, Joan Johnson Wright, John T. Sanders, James Bo Sanders, and Jim Johnson; 11 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and one great- great- great- grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. ET, Tuesday, November 15, at Bristol United Methodist Church with Reverend John Jackson, Reverend Rick Stewart, and Reverend Coy Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Bristol Cemetery.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). On-line condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
She was born in Bristol January 2, 1911, to the late James “Jim” and Mary Elizabeth (Smith) White. She was retired as secretary at the Florida Department of Highway Safety. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bristol where she served as pianist. She was also a member of Blountstown Order of Eastern Star and Disabled American Veterans in Marianna.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Leo White, Clyde White, Lora White and Elmer White; her sisters, Laura Story and Wynona Revell; and a great-granddaughter, Tania Potter.
She is survived by her son, James Edison “Jimmy” Johnson, and his wife, Martha, of Bristol, a daughter, Chiquita Sanders Rudd, of Hosford; six grandchildren, Sharon Crews, Karen Sanders, Joan Johnson Wright, John T. Sanders, James Bo Sanders, and Jim Johnson; 11 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and one great- great- great- grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. ET, Tuesday, November 15, at Bristol United Methodist Church with Reverend John Jackson, Reverend Rick Stewart, and Reverend Coy Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Bristol Cemetery.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). On-line condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Baker
Reverend George Beverly Baker, Jr. of Blountstown passed away Friday, November 11, 2011, in Blountstown at the age of 82.
He was born in Blountstown December 22, 1928, to the late George, Sr. and Flossie (Russ) Baker. He was a U. S. Veteran who served during the Korean conflict. He retired as Director of Maintenance and Operations at Compton Community College in California in 1992 and moved back to Blountstown in 1993. He was a member and past commander of Blountstown American Legion.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Isaac Baker and Robert Baker.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa; sons, Victor Baker of Oklahoma, Terry Baker of California, Trent Baker of California, Dwayne Baker of Tallahassee, and Dion Baker of California; daughters, Beverly Baker of Oklahoma, Linda Baker of Texas, Monica Gutierrez of Auburn, Alabama, Kellen Baker of Atlanta, Georgia, and Lecia Baker of Blountstown; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brothers, John Baker of Blountstown, Syerences Baker of Miami, Florida, and Carlton Baker of Lynn Haven, Florida; sisters, Loretha Jones of Blountstown, Mae Gant of Port St. Joe, Florida, Lois Miller and Flossie Gautier of Lynn Haven, Florida, and Dorothy Mauzy of Jacksonville, Florida.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, in the chapel at Adams Funeral Home with Reverend David Jones, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow with full military honors in Magnolia Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, at the funeral home.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Notes of sympathy may be made to the family online at www.adamsfh.com.
He was born in Blountstown December 22, 1928, to the late George, Sr. and Flossie (Russ) Baker. He was a U. S. Veteran who served during the Korean conflict. He retired as Director of Maintenance and Operations at Compton Community College in California in 1992 and moved back to Blountstown in 1993. He was a member and past commander of Blountstown American Legion.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Isaac Baker and Robert Baker.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa; sons, Victor Baker of Oklahoma, Terry Baker of California, Trent Baker of California, Dwayne Baker of Tallahassee, and Dion Baker of California; daughters, Beverly Baker of Oklahoma, Linda Baker of Texas, Monica Gutierrez of Auburn, Alabama, Kellen Baker of Atlanta, Georgia, and Lecia Baker of Blountstown; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brothers, John Baker of Blountstown, Syerences Baker of Miami, Florida, and Carlton Baker of Lynn Haven, Florida; sisters, Loretha Jones of Blountstown, Mae Gant of Port St. Joe, Florida, Lois Miller and Flossie Gautier of Lynn Haven, Florida, and Dorothy Mauzy of Jacksonville, Florida.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, in the chapel at Adams Funeral Home with Reverend David Jones, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow with full military honors in Magnolia Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, at the funeral home.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Notes of sympathy may be made to the family online at www.adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Capps
Mr. C. L. Capps, 74, of Blountstown, FL, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011, in South Carolina.
C. L. was born on October 8, 1937, in Calhoun County and had lived here all of his life. He was a retired well driller and worked at St. Joe Paper Company for several years. He was a member of Dixie Lodge #109 F&AM in Blountstown and was of the Baptist Faith.
C. L. was preceded in death by his son, C. L. Capps, Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Capps, of Blountstown; two daughters, Cindy Lollie and her husband, Terry, and Tammy Waldron and her husband, Bob, all of Blountstown; five grandchildren, Cal Hayes and his wife, Casey, Jarrod Waldron, Clarissa Cooper and her husband, Daniel, Ceairra Capps, all of Blountstown, and Corey Capps and his wife, Taylor, of Bristol, FL; three great-grandchildren, Rosa Bryanne Waldron and Avery Grace Cooper, both of Blountstown, and Kylynn Capps of Bristol.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 9, at 10 am (CST) at the First Baptist Church in Blountstown with Reverend David Goodman and Ben Yoder officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 8, from 6 until 8 pm (CT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
C. L. was born on October 8, 1937, in Calhoun County and had lived here all of his life. He was a retired well driller and worked at St. Joe Paper Company for several years. He was a member of Dixie Lodge #109 F&AM in Blountstown and was of the Baptist Faith.
C. L. was preceded in death by his son, C. L. Capps, Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Capps, of Blountstown; two daughters, Cindy Lollie and her husband, Terry, and Tammy Waldron and her husband, Bob, all of Blountstown; five grandchildren, Cal Hayes and his wife, Casey, Jarrod Waldron, Clarissa Cooper and her husband, Daniel, Ceairra Capps, all of Blountstown, and Corey Capps and his wife, Taylor, of Bristol, FL; three great-grandchildren, Rosa Bryanne Waldron and Avery Grace Cooper, both of Blountstown, and Kylynn Capps of Bristol.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 9, at 10 am (CST) at the First Baptist Church in Blountstown with Reverend David Goodman and Ben Yoder officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 8, from 6 until 8 pm (CT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Kimbrel
William “Doug” Kimbrel, 60, departed this world peacefully at his home on October 28, 2011.
Mr. Kimbrel was born and raised in Calhoun County, although he made Apalachicola his home for the past 34 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Charles and Dorothy Kimbrel of the Red Oak Community.
Mr. Kimbrel leaves behind his fiancée, Pam Burns, of Apalachicola; his daughters, Renea Kimbrel O’Bryan, of Bristol, FL, Chastity Kimbrel Sandusky of Marianna, FL, and Pamala Kimbrel of San Diego, CA; his stepson, Billy Riley, of Panama City, FL; his grandsons, Christian Kimbrel and wife, Tiffany, of Marianna, FL, and Michael Lowe of San Diego, CA; his granddaughters, Saige Kent of Blountstown, FL, and Kymberly Kent of Bristol; his sisters, Louise Dean and husband, Ed, of Greensboro, FL and Sara Alday and husband, Steve, of Altha, FL; his brother, James Charles Kimbrel, Jr. and wife, Christy; step-sisters, Janet O’pry of Greenwood, FL and Elaine Williams of Eastpoint, FL; step-brothers, Alton and Earl Mears; countless aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
At his request, a private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the American Heart Association, 1-800-242-8721 or online at donate.americanheart.org/ecommerce/aha .
Those wishing to extend a word of condolence may do so at www.heritagefhllc.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home in Panama City (ph. 850-785-1316).
Mr. Kimbrel was born and raised in Calhoun County, although he made Apalachicola his home for the past 34 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Charles and Dorothy Kimbrel of the Red Oak Community.
Mr. Kimbrel leaves behind his fiancée, Pam Burns, of Apalachicola; his daughters, Renea Kimbrel O’Bryan, of Bristol, FL, Chastity Kimbrel Sandusky of Marianna, FL, and Pamala Kimbrel of San Diego, CA; his stepson, Billy Riley, of Panama City, FL; his grandsons, Christian Kimbrel and wife, Tiffany, of Marianna, FL, and Michael Lowe of San Diego, CA; his granddaughters, Saige Kent of Blountstown, FL, and Kymberly Kent of Bristol; his sisters, Louise Dean and husband, Ed, of Greensboro, FL and Sara Alday and husband, Steve, of Altha, FL; his brother, James Charles Kimbrel, Jr. and wife, Christy; step-sisters, Janet O’pry of Greenwood, FL and Elaine Williams of Eastpoint, FL; step-brothers, Alton and Earl Mears; countless aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
At his request, a private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the American Heart Association, 1-800-242-8721 or online at donate.americanheart.org/ecommerce/aha .
Those wishing to extend a word of condolence may do so at www.heritagefhllc.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home in Panama City (ph. 850-785-1316).
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