Brooks Conway Breslin and her beloved dog, Dixie, passed away April 29, 2012.
Brooks was born on September 10, 1986, in Tallahassee, FL. She received her GED from the Leon County School System and attended and received a certificate in Forestry from Lake City Community College. Brooks inherited a strong love of forestry from her Papa Hayes and always loved being in the great outdoors. She loved the family camp on the Chipola River and the family condo on the Gulf. Friends will easily remember Brooks by her quick wit, her contagious laughter and everlasting loyalty.
She is survived by her mother, Nancy Hayes Breslin; her sister, Elizabeth; her uncle and aunt, Burke and Eva Hayes; her aunt and uncle, Brooks Anne and Kenny Meierdierks; her uncle and aunt, George and Cindy Breslin. She is also survived by her cousins, Brooks and Katie Hayes, Marianne and Philip McMillan, Charlie and Annie Meierdierks.
Brooks was preceded in death by her father, Pete Breslin, her maternal grandparents, Brooks and Nan Hayes and her paternal grandparents, George and Alma Breslin.
A celebration of Brooks’ life will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 at Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1700 N. Meridian Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303. Interment will follow at Culley’s MeadowWood Memorial Park on Timberlane Road. Family will receive friends following the burial in the MeadowWood Room of the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Brooks’ name to Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservatory, 13093 Henry Beadel Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32312 (893-4153) or the charity of your choice.
Obituaries - Topics from April, 2012
OBITUARY NOTICE - Keel
Mrs. Tracey Renee (Alday) Keel, 39, of Altha, FL, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012, at her home in Altha.
Tracey was born on February 11, 1973, in Marianna, FL, and had lived in Calhoun County for several years, coming from Palmetto, FL. She was a homemaker and a member of the Protestant Faith.
Tracey was preceded in death by her daughter, Emily Nicole Keel.
Survivors include her husband, Benjamin Keel, of Altha; her mother and stepfather, Margie Helen Barfield and Vernie Barfield of Altha; her father and stepmother, Buddy Alday and Jennifer Alday of Altha; a daughter, Skyler Gabrielle Keel, of Altha; four brothers, Jamie Alday of Altha, Stacey Alday of Sneads, Jason Barfield of Bradenton, FL and Jeff Barfield of Bristol; and two sisters, Marie Hussy of Lumberton, NC and Kristen Barfield of Miami, FL.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 2, at 4 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Gailand Bay officiating. Interment will follow in Red Oak Cemetery near Altha. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 1, from 6 until 8 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Tracey was born on February 11, 1973, in Marianna, FL, and had lived in Calhoun County for several years, coming from Palmetto, FL. She was a homemaker and a member of the Protestant Faith.
Tracey was preceded in death by her daughter, Emily Nicole Keel.
Survivors include her husband, Benjamin Keel, of Altha; her mother and stepfather, Margie Helen Barfield and Vernie Barfield of Altha; her father and stepmother, Buddy Alday and Jennifer Alday of Altha; a daughter, Skyler Gabrielle Keel, of Altha; four brothers, Jamie Alday of Altha, Stacey Alday of Sneads, Jason Barfield of Bradenton, FL and Jeff Barfield of Bristol; and two sisters, Marie Hussy of Lumberton, NC and Kristen Barfield of Miami, FL.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 2, at 4 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Gailand Bay officiating. Interment will follow in Red Oak Cemetery near Altha. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 1, from 6 until 8 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Bowden
Ms. Patricia Kate (Smith) Bowden, 70, of Altha, FL, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012, in Panama City, FL.
Pat was born on May 22, 1941, in Blountstown, FL, and had lived in Calhoun County for most of her life. She retired from the Department of Revenue with the State of Florida with over 20 years of service. Pat also worked for the Department of Children and Family Services in Blountstown for a number of years. She was a 1959 graduate of Blountstown High School, a 1962 graduate of Chipola College and attended West Florida University in Pensacola. Pat was an avid Florida State Seminole fan; she loved NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.; but most of all, she truly loved her family. Pat was an active Cub Scout den mother for a number of years and she helped with the Boy Scouts. She was one of the first women to receive the Silver Beaver award.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, George Edward Smith and Dorothy Nell (Love) Smith; and a son, Scott Bennett Bowden.
Survivors include one son, Derry Bowden, of Altha; one daughter, Karla Nichols, and her husband, Hank, of Clarksville; three brothers, George Smith, Jr. and his wife, Carolyn, of Orange Park, FL, Roger Smith of Blountstown, and Rodney Smith and his wife, Tina, of Blountstown; one sister, Kathy Johnson, and her husband, Sammy, of Chattahoochee; four grandchildren, Heather Varnum of Bristol, Nicholas Hansford and girlfriend, Summer Attaway, of Blountstown, Laine Nichols and Hayden Nichols, both of Clarksville; three great-grandchildren, Peyton, Cadence and Ridge, all of Bristol; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday May 1, at 11 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jim McIntosh officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Monday, April 30, from 6 pm until 8 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Pat was born on May 22, 1941, in Blountstown, FL, and had lived in Calhoun County for most of her life. She retired from the Department of Revenue with the State of Florida with over 20 years of service. Pat also worked for the Department of Children and Family Services in Blountstown for a number of years. She was a 1959 graduate of Blountstown High School, a 1962 graduate of Chipola College and attended West Florida University in Pensacola. Pat was an avid Florida State Seminole fan; she loved NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.; but most of all, she truly loved her family. Pat was an active Cub Scout den mother for a number of years and she helped with the Boy Scouts. She was one of the first women to receive the Silver Beaver award.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, George Edward Smith and Dorothy Nell (Love) Smith; and a son, Scott Bennett Bowden.
Survivors include one son, Derry Bowden, of Altha; one daughter, Karla Nichols, and her husband, Hank, of Clarksville; three brothers, George Smith, Jr. and his wife, Carolyn, of Orange Park, FL, Roger Smith of Blountstown, and Rodney Smith and his wife, Tina, of Blountstown; one sister, Kathy Johnson, and her husband, Sammy, of Chattahoochee; four grandchildren, Heather Varnum of Bristol, Nicholas Hansford and girlfriend, Summer Attaway, of Blountstown, Laine Nichols and Hayden Nichols, both of Clarksville; three great-grandchildren, Peyton, Cadence and Ridge, all of Bristol; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday May 1, at 11 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jim McIntosh officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Monday, April 30, from 6 pm until 8 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Mann
Mary Whitesides Mann of Eastpoint, Florida passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at the age of 87.
Mary was born in Hickory Grove, South Carolina, moved to Port St. Joe, Florida in 1990, and moved to Eastpoint last year to be with her daughter. She earned a doctorate degree and was a daycare operator for Nanny’s Daycare in Port St. Joe for seventeen years. She was a member of Oak Grove Assembly of God Church in Port St. Joe where she taught Missionettes and was a Sunday school teacher for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Watt Mann, Jr.; her parents, Horace Madison and Bessie Blanche (Pratt) Whitesides; and a son-in-law, Don Adkison.
She is survived by a son, John Mann and his wife, Cindy of Wewahitchka, Florida; two daughters, Sylvia Adkison of Eastpoint and Sandra Hanna and her husband, Dannie of Blythewood, South Carolina; eight grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. ET, Friday, April 27, at Oak Grove Assembly of God Church in Port St. Joe with Reverend Dave Fernandez and Reverend James Wiley officiating.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
Mary was born in Hickory Grove, South Carolina, moved to Port St. Joe, Florida in 1990, and moved to Eastpoint last year to be with her daughter. She earned a doctorate degree and was a daycare operator for Nanny’s Daycare in Port St. Joe for seventeen years. She was a member of Oak Grove Assembly of God Church in Port St. Joe where she taught Missionettes and was a Sunday school teacher for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Watt Mann, Jr.; her parents, Horace Madison and Bessie Blanche (Pratt) Whitesides; and a son-in-law, Don Adkison.
She is survived by a son, John Mann and his wife, Cindy of Wewahitchka, Florida; two daughters, Sylvia Adkison of Eastpoint and Sandra Hanna and her husband, Dannie of Blythewood, South Carolina; eight grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. ET, Friday, April 27, at Oak Grove Assembly of God Church in Port St. Joe with Reverend Dave Fernandez and Reverend James Wiley officiating.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Leonard
Charles Denis Leonard, Sr., age 86, passed away on March 30, 2012, in St. Augustine after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Panama City and raised in Blountstown, he was a fourth generation Floridian.
After graduating from the University of Florida in 1949, “Charlie” and his bride Artie Flanders moved to South Florida where he worked in management for Southern Bell for 35 years. An avid fisherman and Gator fan, he was also active in community service. Organizations he was involved in included Methodist Men, Telephone Pioneers, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, UF Alumni Association (Charter Member) and United Way, often presiding over local chapters where they lived in Dade and Palm Beach Counties. He was also a veteran of WWII, having served in the Navy. In 2001 Charlie and Artie moved to St. Johns to be near family.
He was predeceased by his parents John Edwin and “Maggie” Self Leonard and in 2003 by his son who was named after him. He is survived by his wife Artie Leonard; brother Dan Leonard (Eloise); daughters Carolyn Love (Doug) and Marsha Bailey (Roger); grandchildren Shelley Baldwin (Mark), Scott Love (Jennifer), Heather Casteele, Mary Lee Lemonde (Adam), Jared Bailey and Jordan Bailey (Shannon); and ten great-grandchildren.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the National Parkinson Foundation.
After graduating from the University of Florida in 1949, “Charlie” and his bride Artie Flanders moved to South Florida where he worked in management for Southern Bell for 35 years. An avid fisherman and Gator fan, he was also active in community service. Organizations he was involved in included Methodist Men, Telephone Pioneers, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, UF Alumni Association (Charter Member) and United Way, often presiding over local chapters where they lived in Dade and Palm Beach Counties. He was also a veteran of WWII, having served in the Navy. In 2001 Charlie and Artie moved to St. Johns to be near family.
He was predeceased by his parents John Edwin and “Maggie” Self Leonard and in 2003 by his son who was named after him. He is survived by his wife Artie Leonard; brother Dan Leonard (Eloise); daughters Carolyn Love (Doug) and Marsha Bailey (Roger); grandchildren Shelley Baldwin (Mark), Scott Love (Jennifer), Heather Casteele, Mary Lee Lemonde (Adam), Jared Bailey and Jordan Bailey (Shannon); and ten great-grandchildren.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the National Parkinson Foundation.
OBITUARY NOTICE - Sanders
Thelma Louise Sanders, 78, of Hosford, Florida, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012, in Tallahassee, Florida.
She was born in Greensboro, Florida, to the late Kinch and Della (Durden) Arnold. She and her late husband, Eric T. Sanders, who she married April 3, 1953, lived in various parts of the United States as his job required at the time, but returned home to Liberty County after the birth of their daughter, Joy. From that time, Louise was a homemaker and also worked for several years as a teacher’s aide at Hosford School. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church of Hosford.
She was one of the happiest people on the planet, and always had a ready smile for everyone she met. The care and well-being of her family was always her number one priority and she enjoyed cooking, baking, and sewing for them. Louise loved music and singing and her family was used to her singing from the time she woke in the morning until she retired at night. She had many health issues over the past few years, some of which cost her her legs, but even through all of that she never lost her smile. She lived the last three years at Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation where she was a “social butterfly” wheeling around in her motorized wheelchair visiting with other friends both old and new. Even after the loss of her legs, she stated many times that she didn’t know the purpose that God had for her without her legs, but if she could be an example to someone else that you should never give up or feel sorry for yourself, then she would be the example that God wanted her to be.
She is survived by her daughter, Joy Sanders Hartsfield, of Crawfordville, Florida; two step-daughters, Glyndell Perri of Tallahassee and Jackie Hallman of Graceville, Florida; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Thomas Eustas Arnold, of Telogia, Florida; two sisters, Elma Arnold Kent of Branford, Florida, and Sarah Arnold “Boogie” Sauls and her husband, Bobby, of Abbeville, Alabama. She will be missed by a large family of cousins and a host of nieces and nephews who were all a very special part of her life; and also a very special friend, Marion Mercer, who was like a sister to her.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, April 25, at Corinth Baptist Church in Hosford with Kyle Peddie and Ken Hosford officiating. Interment will follow in Hosford Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, April 24, at Corinth Baptist Church.
She will be greatly missed, but we know that we will walk with her again on golden streets one day.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
She was born in Greensboro, Florida, to the late Kinch and Della (Durden) Arnold. She and her late husband, Eric T. Sanders, who she married April 3, 1953, lived in various parts of the United States as his job required at the time, but returned home to Liberty County after the birth of their daughter, Joy. From that time, Louise was a homemaker and also worked for several years as a teacher’s aide at Hosford School. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church of Hosford.
She was one of the happiest people on the planet, and always had a ready smile for everyone she met. The care and well-being of her family was always her number one priority and she enjoyed cooking, baking, and sewing for them. Louise loved music and singing and her family was used to her singing from the time she woke in the morning until she retired at night. She had many health issues over the past few years, some of which cost her her legs, but even through all of that she never lost her smile. She lived the last three years at Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation where she was a “social butterfly” wheeling around in her motorized wheelchair visiting with other friends both old and new. Even after the loss of her legs, she stated many times that she didn’t know the purpose that God had for her without her legs, but if she could be an example to someone else that you should never give up or feel sorry for yourself, then she would be the example that God wanted her to be.
She is survived by her daughter, Joy Sanders Hartsfield, of Crawfordville, Florida; two step-daughters, Glyndell Perri of Tallahassee and Jackie Hallman of Graceville, Florida; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Thomas Eustas Arnold, of Telogia, Florida; two sisters, Elma Arnold Kent of Branford, Florida, and Sarah Arnold “Boogie” Sauls and her husband, Bobby, of Abbeville, Alabama. She will be missed by a large family of cousins and a host of nieces and nephews who were all a very special part of her life; and also a very special friend, Marion Mercer, who was like a sister to her.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, April 25, at Corinth Baptist Church in Hosford with Kyle Peddie and Ken Hosford officiating. Interment will follow in Hosford Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, April 24, at Corinth Baptist Church.
She will be greatly missed, but we know that we will walk with her again on golden streets one day.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Strong
Mr. Louis Edwin Strong, 96, of Blountstown, FL, went home to be with the Lord, Monday morning, April 16, 2012, in Blountstown.
Louis was born on April 12, 1916, in Hamden, Ohio, and had lived in Blountstown since 1976. He was a retired carpenter and a Veteran of WWII, serving in the United States Army.
Louis was preceded in death by his parents, Lee L. Strong and Florence B. Strong; his wives, Blanche L. (Turner) Strong and E. Darlene (Sharp) Strong; two sons, Karl W. Strong and David Strong, Sr.; one daughter, Judith L. Irish; his stepfather, Forrest B. Morgan; and two brothers, George C. Strong and Lee S. Strong.
His love of singing started in the 5th grade when he was picked to sing in the high school operetta called “Old King Cole” as one of the “Fiddlers Three.” He continued singing lead parts in operettas all thru high school. He played the French horn in the high school marching band and in the orchestra. He was very active in his church and loved singing. The first 32 years of his life, he was a member of the Church of Christ. For the next 30 years, he was a member and song director in the church of the Nazarene in Hillsdale, Michigan, Eustis, Florida, and Blountstown, Florida. He was a member of the Gulf Coast Community College-Community Chorus in 1987, 1988, and 1989.
Survivors include three sons, Louis E. Strong, Jr., Thomas W. Strong and John L. Strong, Sr.; three daughters, Delores L. Faircloth, Denise L. Horne and Patricia L. Davis; a stepdaughter, Carol L. Drews; and a stepson, Benjamin Dillon.
Memorial services will be held Friday, April 20, at 10 am (CDT) from the graveside at Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown with Reverend Don Henderson officiating.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Louis was born on April 12, 1916, in Hamden, Ohio, and had lived in Blountstown since 1976. He was a retired carpenter and a Veteran of WWII, serving in the United States Army.
Louis was preceded in death by his parents, Lee L. Strong and Florence B. Strong; his wives, Blanche L. (Turner) Strong and E. Darlene (Sharp) Strong; two sons, Karl W. Strong and David Strong, Sr.; one daughter, Judith L. Irish; his stepfather, Forrest B. Morgan; and two brothers, George C. Strong and Lee S. Strong.
His love of singing started in the 5th grade when he was picked to sing in the high school operetta called “Old King Cole” as one of the “Fiddlers Three.” He continued singing lead parts in operettas all thru high school. He played the French horn in the high school marching band and in the orchestra. He was very active in his church and loved singing. The first 32 years of his life, he was a member of the Church of Christ. For the next 30 years, he was a member and song director in the church of the Nazarene in Hillsdale, Michigan, Eustis, Florida, and Blountstown, Florida. He was a member of the Gulf Coast Community College-Community Chorus in 1987, 1988, and 1989.
Survivors include three sons, Louis E. Strong, Jr., Thomas W. Strong and John L. Strong, Sr.; three daughters, Delores L. Faircloth, Denise L. Horne and Patricia L. Davis; a stepdaughter, Carol L. Drews; and a stepson, Benjamin Dillon.
Memorial services will be held Friday, April 20, at 10 am (CDT) from the graveside at Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown with Reverend Don Henderson officiating.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Hatcher Morris
Susie Hatcher Morris, 65, of Blountstown, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012.
Susie was born in Gadsden, Alabama, but lived most of her life in Bristol. She was a graduate of Blountstown High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University. She was a substitute teacher for Calhoun, Gulf, and Liberty County schools and also worked for several years for the Liberty County Public Library. She was very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Bristol and especially enjoyed working in the Genealogy Department of the library.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Hatcher; a son, Alan Hatcher; and her father, Haywood Henderson, and her mother, Tressie Naomi Henderson Clark.
She is survived by her husband, Julian Morris, of Grand Ridge; four sons, Mark Hatcher of White City, Larry Hatcher, Jr. and his wife, Deborah, of Wewahitchka, Timothy Hatcher of Kampala, Uganda, and Steven Hatcher of Panama City; a daughter, Melissa Amaya and her husband, Mario, of Bristol; ten grandchildren; brothers, Bill Henderson and his wife, Margaret, of Jacksonville and Lentz Henderson of and his wife, Geri, of Beverly Hills, Florida; and a sister, Rebecca Henderson, of Bristol.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. EDT, Friday, April 20, from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Aaron Holloway officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Bristol. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. CDT, Thursday, April 19, at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
Susie was born in Gadsden, Alabama, but lived most of her life in Bristol. She was a graduate of Blountstown High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University. She was a substitute teacher for Calhoun, Gulf, and Liberty County schools and also worked for several years for the Liberty County Public Library. She was very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Bristol and especially enjoyed working in the Genealogy Department of the library.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Hatcher; a son, Alan Hatcher; and her father, Haywood Henderson, and her mother, Tressie Naomi Henderson Clark.
She is survived by her husband, Julian Morris, of Grand Ridge; four sons, Mark Hatcher of White City, Larry Hatcher, Jr. and his wife, Deborah, of Wewahitchka, Timothy Hatcher of Kampala, Uganda, and Steven Hatcher of Panama City; a daughter, Melissa Amaya and her husband, Mario, of Bristol; ten grandchildren; brothers, Bill Henderson and his wife, Margaret, of Jacksonville and Lentz Henderson of and his wife, Geri, of Beverly Hills, Florida; and a sister, Rebecca Henderson, of Bristol.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. EDT, Friday, April 20, from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Aaron Holloway officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Bristol. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. CDT, Thursday, April 19, at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Keel
Mr. Hubert Lee (Joe) Keel, Jr., 31, of Panama City Beach, FL ,and a former resident of Altha, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at his home.
Joe was born on June 1, 1980, in Marianna, FL, and had lived in Panama City Beach since 2003, coming from Altha. Joe was an auto mechanic and was of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Julie McBride and her husband, George, of Panama City Beach; his father, Hubert Lee Keel, Sr. of Altha; a brother, Bobby James Keel of Atlanta, GA; a sister, Barbara Edwards, and her husband, Joseph, of Freeport, FL; paternal grandmother, Betty Corbin Whitfield, of Blountstown; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 14, at 2 p.m. (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Terry Edwards officiating. Interment followed in the Red Oak Cemetery in Altha.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Joe was born on June 1, 1980, in Marianna, FL, and had lived in Panama City Beach since 2003, coming from Altha. Joe was an auto mechanic and was of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Julie McBride and her husband, George, of Panama City Beach; his father, Hubert Lee Keel, Sr. of Altha; a brother, Bobby James Keel of Atlanta, GA; a sister, Barbara Edwards, and her husband, Joseph, of Freeport, FL; paternal grandmother, Betty Corbin Whitfield, of Blountstown; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 14, at 2 p.m. (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Terry Edwards officiating. Interment followed in the Red Oak Cemetery in Altha.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Stevens
Infant baby girl, Mikayla Elizabeth Stevens, of Blountstown, FL, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Tallahassee, FL.
Survivors include her mother, Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Stevens of Blountstown; maternal grandmother and grandfather, Glenda and Mike Stevens of Blountstown; maternal great-grandmother and great-grandfather, Elizabeth and Billy Roberson of Bristol, FL; aunt and uncle, Michelle and Alan Thrasher, of Blountstown; cousins, Emily Corey, Dixon, Dylan and Memphis; numerous other relatives and friends.
Makayla was preceded in death by a special great uncle, Andy Roberson
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 14, at 4:30 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Kevin Yoder officiating. Interment will follow in Nettle Ridge Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends, Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 3:30 pm (CDT) until service time at 4:30 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Survivors include her mother, Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Stevens of Blountstown; maternal grandmother and grandfather, Glenda and Mike Stevens of Blountstown; maternal great-grandmother and great-grandfather, Elizabeth and Billy Roberson of Bristol, FL; aunt and uncle, Michelle and Alan Thrasher, of Blountstown; cousins, Emily Corey, Dixon, Dylan and Memphis; numerous other relatives and friends.
Makayla was preceded in death by a special great uncle, Andy Roberson
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 14, at 4:30 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Kevin Yoder officiating. Interment will follow in Nettle Ridge Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends, Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 3:30 pm (CDT) until service time at 4:30 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Anderson
Raylene D. Anderson, 51, of Chipley, Florida, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Chipley.
Raylene was born in Blountstown, Florida, to the late Ray and Eilleen (Kolvex) Smith. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Lynn Anderson, of Chipley; two sons, Kevin Anderson and his wife, Terra, of Villa Rica, Georgia, and Kenneth Anderson, Jr. of Chipley; three grandchildren; her sister, Kelley Michelle Middleton of Panama City, Florida; and brother-in-law, Lavoy Anderson of Panama City.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, in the Chapel at Adams Funeral Home with Reverend Rudy Olivo officiating.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
Raylene was born in Blountstown, Florida, to the late Ray and Eilleen (Kolvex) Smith. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Lynn Anderson, of Chipley; two sons, Kevin Anderson and his wife, Terra, of Villa Rica, Georgia, and Kenneth Anderson, Jr. of Chipley; three grandchildren; her sister, Kelley Michelle Middleton of Panama City, Florida; and brother-in-law, Lavoy Anderson of Panama City.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, in the Chapel at Adams Funeral Home with Reverend Rudy Olivo officiating.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Abbott
Eugene Abbott, 77, of Blountstown, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Blountstown.
Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Rosa Lee Abbott. He moved from Marianna to Blountstown in 2008 and was of the Holiness faith.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Rosa Lee Abbott. He moved from Marianna to Blountstown in 2008 and was of the Holiness faith.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Bailey
Lonzia (Frank) Bailey, Jr. passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012.
Frank is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon; sons, Keith, Chris and Spencer and daughter, Melody Bailey; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Blackerby and Cheryl Little.
Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 13, at 1 P.M. with a time of visitation from 11:00 to 1:00 P.M. at Emerald Coast Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road, N.E. Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com
His complete obituary will appear in our print edition next week.
Frank is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon; sons, Keith, Chris and Spencer and daughter, Melody Bailey; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Blackerby and Cheryl Little.
Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 13, at 1 P.M. with a time of visitation from 11:00 to 1:00 P.M. at Emerald Coast Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road, N.E. Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com
His complete obituary will appear in our print edition next week.
OBITUARY - Taylor
Mr. Ned Edward Taylor or “Uncle Ned” to all who loved him, our WWII hero and dear uncle went to heaven at age 86, on April 7, 2012. He died at his home as he wanted in Panama City, (Deer Point Lake).
He moved to Panama City about 1985 from Orange, FL, just below Bristol, FL. He owned a grocery store and gas station there for many years and really enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow fisherman and hunters.
Uncle Ned was born and raised in Blountstown, FL to Hugh and Laura Yon Taylor. He had three brothers and four sisters. All of Ned’s brothers and sisters are deceased along with his parents. His brothers were Thaddous Taylor, Raymond Taylor and Jerry Lee Taylor. His sisters were Ruth Taylor Writch, Doris Taylor Velkey, Nina B. Taylor (his twin sister) and Gladys Taylor Buttram. He survived by five nieces and three nephews. His nieces are Peggy Writch Basinger, who lived with Uncle Ned for the past 12 years and took care of him with so much love. Other nieces are Debra Taylor and Donna Taylor both of Tallahassee, FL, Ginger Hyland of Ft Walton Beach, FL and Portia Doran of Virginia Beach, VA.
Our hero served in WWII in the Army, fought in France and over into Germany. He lost his right leg at the Battle of the Bulge at age 19 on March 3, 1945. He spent the next year in the hospital in Atlanta recovering. He didn’t talk about the war for many many years and never thought of himself as a hero. He was awarded many medals, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Ribbon, ETO Ribbon, Combat Infantry, Four Battle Stars and the Bronze Star Medal. Ned was a good quiet, solitary and intelligent man.
Being disabled didn’t keep him from doing anything. He fished, hunted, built a house and went to the beach with his family. Because he was disabled, he had a big giving heart to others with disabilities and gave generously to them. He gave to the DAV and individuals.
Although he had no church background growing up, he knew what it meant to be a Christian because of his family and friends. He loved watching Billy Graham and never missed a crusade. He and his niece would watch reruns. He prayed the sinner’s prayer and accepted Jesus as his savior in 2010. He was 84 years old then, so that proves how great and merciful the Lord is to continue to draw people late in their life.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 11, at 11:00 am (CDT) at Highland Park Assembly of Church on East Ave in Panama City, FL with Reverend Jason Lowery officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Boggs Cemetery in Blountstown, FL with Military Honors. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 10:00 am (CDT) until service time at 11:00 am at Highland Park Assembly of God Church. It would honor Ned if you gave to the local Wounded Warriors Project or the DAV.
Many thanks to an angel the Lord brought into our lives to help Peggy take care of Uncle Ned, Delois Fisher. We also thank Omni Nurses, Covenant Hospice personal, who cared for him with love and who gave great support to Peggy. Also thanks to Dr. Michael Gorniosky and his nurse, Holly and other personal at the Veterans Administration Clinic at Panama City Beach. Thanks to Dr. Angel Nunez and Dr. Tariq Mahmood.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
He moved to Panama City about 1985 from Orange, FL, just below Bristol, FL. He owned a grocery store and gas station there for many years and really enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow fisherman and hunters.
Uncle Ned was born and raised in Blountstown, FL to Hugh and Laura Yon Taylor. He had three brothers and four sisters. All of Ned’s brothers and sisters are deceased along with his parents. His brothers were Thaddous Taylor, Raymond Taylor and Jerry Lee Taylor. His sisters were Ruth Taylor Writch, Doris Taylor Velkey, Nina B. Taylor (his twin sister) and Gladys Taylor Buttram. He survived by five nieces and three nephews. His nieces are Peggy Writch Basinger, who lived with Uncle Ned for the past 12 years and took care of him with so much love. Other nieces are Debra Taylor and Donna Taylor both of Tallahassee, FL, Ginger Hyland of Ft Walton Beach, FL and Portia Doran of Virginia Beach, VA.
Our hero served in WWII in the Army, fought in France and over into Germany. He lost his right leg at the Battle of the Bulge at age 19 on March 3, 1945. He spent the next year in the hospital in Atlanta recovering. He didn’t talk about the war for many many years and never thought of himself as a hero. He was awarded many medals, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Ribbon, ETO Ribbon, Combat Infantry, Four Battle Stars and the Bronze Star Medal. Ned was a good quiet, solitary and intelligent man.
Being disabled didn’t keep him from doing anything. He fished, hunted, built a house and went to the beach with his family. Because he was disabled, he had a big giving heart to others with disabilities and gave generously to them. He gave to the DAV and individuals.
Although he had no church background growing up, he knew what it meant to be a Christian because of his family and friends. He loved watching Billy Graham and never missed a crusade. He and his niece would watch reruns. He prayed the sinner’s prayer and accepted Jesus as his savior in 2010. He was 84 years old then, so that proves how great and merciful the Lord is to continue to draw people late in their life.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 11, at 11:00 am (CDT) at Highland Park Assembly of Church on East Ave in Panama City, FL with Reverend Jason Lowery officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Boggs Cemetery in Blountstown, FL with Military Honors. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 10:00 am (CDT) until service time at 11:00 am at Highland Park Assembly of God Church. It would honor Ned if you gave to the local Wounded Warriors Project or the DAV.
Many thanks to an angel the Lord brought into our lives to help Peggy take care of Uncle Ned, Delois Fisher. We also thank Omni Nurses, Covenant Hospice personal, who cared for him with love and who gave great support to Peggy. Also thanks to Dr. Michael Gorniosky and his nurse, Holly and other personal at the Veterans Administration Clinic at Panama City Beach. Thanks to Dr. Angel Nunez and Dr. Tariq Mahmood.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - McGhee
Bobby Lee McGhee, born February 29, 1944, in Brewton, AL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 9, 2012, at his home in Callaway, FL.
Bobby was preceded in death by his mother, Willene Partin McGhee; father, Ebb McGhee; one brother, Thomas McGhee; and his in-laws, Perry Yoder and Savilla Schrock Yoder.
He is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Alta Dawn McGhee; seven children, Karla Grantham and her husband, Donny Joe Grantham, of Blountstown, Stephen McGhee of Panama City Beach, Emmanuel McGhee and his wife, Jeanette, of Bristol, Savilla McGhee of Bratt, Perry McGhee and his wife, Amanda, of Blountstown, Christine Ayers and husband, Drew Ayers, of Blountstown, Bobby Joe McGhee of Callaway; seventeen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two brothers Johnny McGhee and Preston McGhee, both of Atmore, AL; and three sisters, Christine Parker of Trinity, TX, Betty Ann Peacock of Atmore, AL, and Angela DeVilbiss of Foley, AL; many brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews whom he loved very much.
The viewing will be held on Wednesday April 11, at Brock’s Funeral home on Hwy 22 in Callaway, FL, from 6 to 8 pm CST. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 12, at High Praise Worship Center at 7124 E Hwy 22 in Panama City, FL at 10:00 am CST with Reverend Joshua Gay officiating.
Flowers may be sent to Brock’s Funeral Home, 5907 Hwy 22, Panama City, FL, 32404. Memorials may be made to the family as a love offering in care of High Praise Worship Center.
Bobby was preceded in death by his mother, Willene Partin McGhee; father, Ebb McGhee; one brother, Thomas McGhee; and his in-laws, Perry Yoder and Savilla Schrock Yoder.
He is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Alta Dawn McGhee; seven children, Karla Grantham and her husband, Donny Joe Grantham, of Blountstown, Stephen McGhee of Panama City Beach, Emmanuel McGhee and his wife, Jeanette, of Bristol, Savilla McGhee of Bratt, Perry McGhee and his wife, Amanda, of Blountstown, Christine Ayers and husband, Drew Ayers, of Blountstown, Bobby Joe McGhee of Callaway; seventeen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two brothers Johnny McGhee and Preston McGhee, both of Atmore, AL; and three sisters, Christine Parker of Trinity, TX, Betty Ann Peacock of Atmore, AL, and Angela DeVilbiss of Foley, AL; many brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews whom he loved very much.
The viewing will be held on Wednesday April 11, at Brock’s Funeral home on Hwy 22 in Callaway, FL, from 6 to 8 pm CST. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 12, at High Praise Worship Center at 7124 E Hwy 22 in Panama City, FL at 10:00 am CST with Reverend Joshua Gay officiating.
Flowers may be sent to Brock’s Funeral Home, 5907 Hwy 22, Panama City, FL, 32404. Memorials may be made to the family as a love offering in care of High Praise Worship Center.
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