Obituaries

Albert Moroni Shuler, Jr., 75, of Bristol and Eastpoint, FL, passed away May 29, 2012 in the loving arms of his family.
He was born July 27, 1936, to Albert Moroni Shuler,Sr. and Lillie Louise Durham in Calhoun County Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Troy Wayne Shuler.
He is survived by his wife, Patti Summers Shuler, and children Dawn Dumas of Canton, GA, Craig Shuler of Bristol, FL, Kim Maddox of Headland, AL, Bubby Shuler of Bristol, FL, Sandy Shuler of Newberry, SC, Sue Seymour of Perry, GA, Summerann Miller of Cruger, MS, and Ronie Shuler III of Tallahassee, FL; 20 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his two brothers James E. “Pot” Shuler, of Bristol and Gary H. Shuler of Blountstown.
Named after his father, from an early age, his friends called him “Little Ronie.” Like his father, he was an avid hunter and fisherman who had a true love for the outdoors. Above all, he loved his dogs. He spent his lifetime buying, breeding, and training the perfect pack of dogs for whichever animal he sought. His dogs had to look the best, sound the best, and hunt the best. He hunted deer and fox, but he had a special love for bear hunting. Ronie Shuler hunted in style.
In his later years, he developed a passion for unique chickens. He enjoyed all parts of raising his chickens. From finding that special breed to his green egg laying Americaunas.
He had two constant companions, his wife Patti and his special little dog “Puddin.” They both remained by his side until he took his last breath.
Ronie had a spirit of adventure. In his lifetime, he was able to travel the world. A passionate historian, he would learn everything that he could about each destination before he traveled there. Not only did he have a great knowledge of the history of the world, but he was blessed to have been able to see much of it.
He attended Baylor Military Academy in Chattanooga, TN. His time at Baylor, greatly influenced the duration of his life. He left there prepared to earn a degree in Marketing at Florida State University, and go on to help build several businesses. Most notably Shuler Brothers.
He was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
The family is indebted to family and friends and Covenant Hospice for the love shown during this critical time.
Visitation will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Bristol at 5:00 pm EST. Services will follow at the church. Burial will follow at Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown, on Thursday, May 31. Family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local Covenant Hospice or The University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital where he was treated for his pancreatic cancer.

Mr. Rodney Dale Money, 76, of Bristol, FL, passed away Friday night, May 18, 2012, in Blountstown, FL. [Full Story »] 

J.R. Still, 63, of Port St Lucie, FL, and formerly of Westville, FL, passed away April 25, 2012, at the V.A. Medical Center in West Palm Beach, FL.

J.R. (Junior) was born June 20, 1948 in Bonifay, FL, to Reba Mallory and the late Travis Still. He graduated from Martin County Senior High School in June of 1966 and, in August 1966, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After completing Basic Training at Paris Island, South Carolina, and Advanced Training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, he volunteered for 18 months in Vietnam. He was part of one of the first groups of soldiers pulled out of Vietnam in the historic troop withdrawal ordered by President Richard Nixon. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps with the rank of Lance Corporal. Upon returning home, J.R. worked at Smiley's Dairy in Indiantown, FL, Register's Dairy in Graceville, FL, and Showell Farms in DeFuniak Springs, FL. J.R. learned the plumbing trade from his stepfather and later became a state licensed plumbing contractor who owned and operaterd Still Plumbing in Port St. Lucie for many years. He was an avid gardener who, along with his wife, spent many hours creating a beautiful backyard oasis that will continue to grow as a living legacy of his love for God and his family.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffery Mark (Buddy) Mallory, his stepfather, John C. Mallory, and his beloved brother, Dan Mallory.

J.R. is survived by his mother, Reba Mallory, of Westville, FL; his wife of 41 years, Pamela Voltz Still, of Port St Lucie, FL; three children, James Still and his wife, Maribell, of Port St. Lucie, Patrisha (Still) Barker and her husband, Daniel, of Port St. Lucie and Pauline (Ginger) Still and her fiance, Kyle Rarrick, of Jensen Beach, FL; three sisters, Marcy Owens and her husband, Brad, of Blountstown, FL, Sally Phillips and her husband, Greg, of Mossy Pond, FL, and Dottie Mallory Howard of Clarksville, FL; one brother, John Mallory, and his wife, Christine, of Clarksville; one aunt, Katie Parish, of Bonifay, FL; one uncle, Leonard Still, of Graceville, FL; three grandchildren, Luis Still, Ashton Rarrick and Ethan Still; five step-grandchildren, Stephen Rodriguez, Ashley, Jacquelin, Lindsay and Jayme Barker; two step-great-grandchildren, Jack Lowery IV and Layla Barker; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held May 20 at Hickory Hill Baptist Church in Westville, FL. Memorialization was by cremation.

Osey C. "Bud" Parrish, 74, beloved husband of Linda Fay, passed into eternal life on Monday, May 7, 2012.

A native Floridian and former resident of Broward County, he was born in Blountstown on November 24, 1937 to Chester and Edith Parrish. He was a Navy Veteran and worked in research and development in Information Technology during his professional career. 


In addition to his wife of 53 years, he is survived by their two children, Sharon and Glenn; five grandchildren, Danielle, Jonathan, Matthew, Emily, and Michael; his sister Joyce and his brother, Mike.

Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Leggett Funeral Home in Conway, AR (ph. 501-661-9111).

Mr. George Pelt, Sr., 94, of Blountstown, FL, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Blountstown.

George was born on February 26, 1918, in Calhoun County and had lived here all of his life. He, along with his wife, Jeanette, owned and operated Pelt’s Department Store in Blountstown from 1936 unit 1972. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the United States Army. George was an avid golfer and a member of the First Baptist Church in Blountstown.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Pelt, and a son, George Pelt, III.

Survivors include one son, Mark Pelt, and his wife, Denise, of Perry, FL; two daughters, Patricia Pelt Hodges and her husband, Jack, of Fanning Spring, FL, and Phyllis Bailey and her husband, Greg, of Blountstown; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held Sunday, May 6, at 2 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Bud Guilford officiating. Interment followed in Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown.

All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).

Mrs. Susie Mae (Wood) Mayo, 82, of Hosford, FL, and a former resident of Blountstown, passed away Monday, May 1, 2012, in Tallahassee, FL.

Susie was born in Douglas, GA, and had lived in Hosford since 2004, coming from Blountstown. She worked in a cigar factory and Russell’s Sewing Factory for a number of years. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Hosford and a former member of Blountstown Assembly of God Church in Blountstown. Susie was a member of the Older Wiser Leaders (OWL) at Corinth Baptist Church. She truly enjoyed attending Hosford Senior Citizens Association.

Susie was preceded in death by her husbands, W.R. Wood and Ransom J. Mayo; daughter, Marie Mayo Dykes; grandson, Danny Langston; and a brother, George Taft.

Survivors include two sons, James Mayo and his wife, Lucretia, of Bristol, FL, and Mike Mayo and his wife, Bonnie of Altha, FL; one daughter, Helen Langston, and her husband, Joe, of Hosford; step-brother, Richard Bradford, and his wife, Lynn, of Homerville, GA; two sisters, Carolyn Smith and her husband, Ted, of Homerville, GA, and Linda Griffis and her husband Holloway of Homerville, GA; grandchildren, Steve Langston and his wife, Heidi, David Langston and his wife, Diane, Wayne Mayo, Ricky Mayo, Terry Mayo and Dianne Dykes; great-grandchildren, Alisha Sadler, Kalan Langston and several other great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren, Makenna Patton, Gabe Patton and several other great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 4, at 3 pm (EDT)/2 pm (CDT) at Corinth Baptist Church in Hosford with Reverend Kyle Peddie officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Friday, May 4, from 2 pm (EDT)/1 pm (CDT) until service time at 3 pm (EDT)/2 PM (CDT) at Corinth Baptist Church in Hosford.

All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).