Mrs. Nellie Guy, 82, of Altha, FL, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013, in Tallahassee, FL.
Nellie was born on November 16, 1930, in Altha, and had lived in Calhoun County all of her life. She was a retired lunchroom lady with the Calhoun County School System with over 20 years of service. Nellie will be remembered by the thousands of children she served lunches to at all the Calhoun County lunchrooms. Nellie was a member of Sunny Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church in Altha.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Travis Guy; son, Wayne Guy; grandson, Ralph Yoder, Jr.; and brother, James W. O’Bryan.
Survivors include her son, Travis Earl Guy, and his wife, Arletha, of Mt. View, CA; two daughters, Bonnie Pitts and her husband, Marion, of Altha, and Charlotte Grimes and her husband, Phillip, of Blountstown; sister-in-Law, Billie M. O’Bryan, of Altha; three grandchildren, Michelle Pitts Yoder of Altha, Kathy Pitts Futrell of Geilenkirchen, Germany, and Deeanna Noel Grimes of Blountstown; three great-grandchildren, Madison Wynne Yoder, Laney McKenna Yoder and Morgan Jennifer Yoder, all of Altha.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 1, at 2:00 pm (CST) at Sunny Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church in Altha with Reverend Larry Broome officiating. Interment will follow in Sunny Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 31, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
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Shirley Janet Branton
Mrs. Shirley Janet Branton, 76, of Altha, FL, passed Tuesday night, January 15, 2013, in Tallahassee, FL.
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OBITUARY - Fleeman
Hollis J. Fleeman, 83, of Clarksville, Florida, was born September 12, 1929, and went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 26, 2013.
Mr. Fleeman served in the United States Air Force from 1947 to 1965 and was of the Baptist Faith.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Hollis Benjamin and Pearly Mae (Marr) Fleeman, and a sister, Betty Matthews.
Hollis was a loving husband and father. He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Katherine Walters Fleeman; daughters, Patty Fleeman, Karen Bryant and her husband, Belvin, and Becky Shuler, all of Clarksville, Donna Golden and her husband, Jerry, of Bremen, Georgia; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; a brother, Randall Fleeman, of Kennesaw, Georgia, and a sister, Doris Barrett, of Acworth, Georgia.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 850-674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
Mr. Fleeman served in the United States Air Force from 1947 to 1965 and was of the Baptist Faith.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Hollis Benjamin and Pearly Mae (Marr) Fleeman, and a sister, Betty Matthews.
Hollis was a loving husband and father. He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Katherine Walters Fleeman; daughters, Patty Fleeman, Karen Bryant and her husband, Belvin, and Becky Shuler, all of Clarksville, Donna Golden and her husband, Jerry, of Bremen, Georgia; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; a brother, Randall Fleeman, of Kennesaw, Georgia, and a sister, Doris Barrett, of Acworth, Georgia.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 850-674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Smith
Robert Allen Smith, 70, passed away at his home in Blountstown, Florida, on Wednesday, January 23, 2013.
Robert was born in Blountstown on October 29, 1942, and graduated from Blountstown High School. He worked as a carpenter for many years before going to work for Blountstown Supply where he worked for 15 years. Later, Robert went to work at Tatum’s Hardware where he worked until the time of his illness. He was an active member of Rivertown Community Church. His passion was God’s word and sharing it with others. He spent 31 years teaching Bible study classes at area prisons, leading Sunday school classes and small groups. He was a loving husband and a fun-loving father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Beneva Smith, and two infant grandchildren, Rocky Justice and Clara Dawn Phinney.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 50 years, Clara Smith, and their children, Pauline Schrock and husband, Duane, of Fairhope, Alabama, Paul Smith and wife, Melody, of Blountstown, Florida, Pamela Detweiler and husband, Philip, of Blountstown, and April Phinney and husband, Tony, also of Blountstown; grandchildren, Matthew, Jennifer, and Zachary Schrock, Noelle, Cameron, and Karis Smith, Katie, Karissa, and Caleb Detweiler, and Brett and Jacob Phinney.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 26, at Rivertown Community Church in Blountstown with Reverend Kevin Yoder officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, January 25, in the church Life Center.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Gideons International, P. O. Box 765, Blountstown, Florida 32424.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
Robert was born in Blountstown on October 29, 1942, and graduated from Blountstown High School. He worked as a carpenter for many years before going to work for Blountstown Supply where he worked for 15 years. Later, Robert went to work at Tatum’s Hardware where he worked until the time of his illness. He was an active member of Rivertown Community Church. His passion was God’s word and sharing it with others. He spent 31 years teaching Bible study classes at area prisons, leading Sunday school classes and small groups. He was a loving husband and a fun-loving father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Beneva Smith, and two infant grandchildren, Rocky Justice and Clara Dawn Phinney.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 50 years, Clara Smith, and their children, Pauline Schrock and husband, Duane, of Fairhope, Alabama, Paul Smith and wife, Melody, of Blountstown, Florida, Pamela Detweiler and husband, Philip, of Blountstown, and April Phinney and husband, Tony, also of Blountstown; grandchildren, Matthew, Jennifer, and Zachary Schrock, Noelle, Cameron, and Karis Smith, Katie, Karissa, and Caleb Detweiler, and Brett and Jacob Phinney.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 26, at Rivertown Community Church in Blountstown with Reverend Kevin Yoder officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, January 25, in the church Life Center.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Gideons International, P. O. Box 765, Blountstown, Florida 32424.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Bussey
Ben Bussey, a depression era child, was born on January 4, 1926, in Jacksonville, Florida, and was raised in St. Mary, Georgia.
He began working at the age of 9 as a school janitor for $8 a month, and then contracted to run the school furnaces. When his family moved to Waycross, Georgia, he had a paper route until he entered the Navy at the age of 17. As a member of “The Greatest Generation,” he served in the United States Navy during WW II as a radioman first class on a light aircraft carrier, the USS Monterey, and a destroyer escort, the USS John M. Bermingham.
As A WW II veteran, Ben attended FSU on the GI Bill and lived in the Dale Mabry barracks and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. While attending FSU, he met Violet Bateman of Bristol, Florida, whom he married in 1949. This 46-year marriage was blessed with four sons: Charles (Stephanie) of Mobile, Alabama; Karl of Houston, Texas, Wayne (deceased); and Paul (deceased). Violet and Ben had three grandchildren: Neal Bussey, Ross Bussey, and Tara Bussey Jennings (Joshua); and two great-grandchildren, Joshua Wilson and Kayleighanna Jennings.
Ben loved motorcycles, watching golf, and fishing on the Tom Bigbee River. In the fall, Saturdays were dedicated to FSU football, and in the summer, to the Atlanta Braves. His passion was following the stock market.
Ben worked as an accountant and retired from the State of Alabama after working as an administrator in the state hospital system. Upon his retirement in 1980, he and Violet relocated to Calhoun County where he was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Blountstown, serving as a Deacon, Sunday school teacher and choir member. He was a founding member of the Grumpy Old Men’s Club, a community service group dedicated to service of the elderly. He was a Lions Club officer and member for many years.
Violet passed away unexpectedly in 1994. In February 1995, he married Shirley Johnson Stone. Through this marriage he gained three step-daughters: Janice Kirkland (Dennis), Patsy Parker (Joe), and Linda Arrant (Steve); and became Papa Ben to six step-grandchildren and sixteen step-great-grandchildren.
In his twilight years, Ben enjoyed smoking a pipe, spoiling Sassy cat and eating Babe’s (Shirley) cooking.
The family wishes to express gratitude to family friend Darryl Taylor for his faithful visiting.
At his home on Sunday, January 13, Ben returned to his Heavenly Father.
Services will be held Tuesday, January 15, at 10 a.m. CST at Peavy Funeral Home and interment will follow at the Lake Mystic Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Peavy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Convenant Hospice.
Peavy Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements (ph. 674-2266).
He began working at the age of 9 as a school janitor for $8 a month, and then contracted to run the school furnaces. When his family moved to Waycross, Georgia, he had a paper route until he entered the Navy at the age of 17. As a member of “The Greatest Generation,” he served in the United States Navy during WW II as a radioman first class on a light aircraft carrier, the USS Monterey, and a destroyer escort, the USS John M. Bermingham.
As A WW II veteran, Ben attended FSU on the GI Bill and lived in the Dale Mabry barracks and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. While attending FSU, he met Violet Bateman of Bristol, Florida, whom he married in 1949. This 46-year marriage was blessed with four sons: Charles (Stephanie) of Mobile, Alabama; Karl of Houston, Texas, Wayne (deceased); and Paul (deceased). Violet and Ben had three grandchildren: Neal Bussey, Ross Bussey, and Tara Bussey Jennings (Joshua); and two great-grandchildren, Joshua Wilson and Kayleighanna Jennings.
Ben loved motorcycles, watching golf, and fishing on the Tom Bigbee River. In the fall, Saturdays were dedicated to FSU football, and in the summer, to the Atlanta Braves. His passion was following the stock market.
Ben worked as an accountant and retired from the State of Alabama after working as an administrator in the state hospital system. Upon his retirement in 1980, he and Violet relocated to Calhoun County where he was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Blountstown, serving as a Deacon, Sunday school teacher and choir member. He was a founding member of the Grumpy Old Men’s Club, a community service group dedicated to service of the elderly. He was a Lions Club officer and member for many years.
Violet passed away unexpectedly in 1994. In February 1995, he married Shirley Johnson Stone. Through this marriage he gained three step-daughters: Janice Kirkland (Dennis), Patsy Parker (Joe), and Linda Arrant (Steve); and became Papa Ben to six step-grandchildren and sixteen step-great-grandchildren.
In his twilight years, Ben enjoyed smoking a pipe, spoiling Sassy cat and eating Babe’s (Shirley) cooking.
The family wishes to express gratitude to family friend Darryl Taylor for his faithful visiting.
At his home on Sunday, January 13, Ben returned to his Heavenly Father.
Services will be held Tuesday, January 15, at 10 a.m. CST at Peavy Funeral Home and interment will follow at the Lake Mystic Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Peavy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Convenant Hospice.
Peavy Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Gavin
Robert James “Bob” Gavin, 73, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013, in Tallahassee.
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Southern University and served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean conflict. Bob had worked for Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, American Automobile Association, American Telephone and Telegraph, and Chrysler Corporation through the years and retired from Florida Department of Education as a computer analyst. He was a member of Jr. Chamber of Commerce in Clayton County, Georgia, American Red Cross in Tallahassee, and was active with the Wounded Warrior Program and Olympic Committee. He attended Immanuel Baptist Church in Tallahassee.
Preceding him in death were his parents, James A. and Martha Ethel (Jones) Gavin; a brother, Gerald Gavin; and a nephew, Jim Gavin.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Gavin; a son, George Gavin; and his mother-in-law, Reba Shields, all of Blountstown; sisters-in-law, Alice Gavin of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Rita Maupin of Blountstown; a nephew, Jamie Maupin, and his wife, Nanci, of Lynn Haven, Florida; a niece, Mary Saxer, and her husband, Tim, of Spencerville, Indiana; a great-niece, Elizabeth Maupin and great-nephew, John Maupin.
Graveside services were held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 12, in Pine Memorial Cemetery with Reverend Dan Thomas officiating. Interment followed.
Adams Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Southern University and served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean conflict. Bob had worked for Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, American Automobile Association, American Telephone and Telegraph, and Chrysler Corporation through the years and retired from Florida Department of Education as a computer analyst. He was a member of Jr. Chamber of Commerce in Clayton County, Georgia, American Red Cross in Tallahassee, and was active with the Wounded Warrior Program and Olympic Committee. He attended Immanuel Baptist Church in Tallahassee.
Preceding him in death were his parents, James A. and Martha Ethel (Jones) Gavin; a brother, Gerald Gavin; and a nephew, Jim Gavin.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Gavin; a son, George Gavin; and his mother-in-law, Reba Shields, all of Blountstown; sisters-in-law, Alice Gavin of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Rita Maupin of Blountstown; a nephew, Jamie Maupin, and his wife, Nanci, of Lynn Haven, Florida; a niece, Mary Saxer, and her husband, Tim, of Spencerville, Indiana; a great-niece, Elizabeth Maupin and great-nephew, John Maupin.
Graveside services were held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 12, in Pine Memorial Cemetery with Reverend Dan Thomas officiating. Interment followed.
Adams Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Rookey
David Arthur Rookey, Jr., 84, of Blountstown, Florida, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013, in Panama City, Florida.
He was born in Oswego, New York, July 23, 1928, to the late David Arthur, Sr. and Hazel (Eaton) Rookey. He was a restaurant equipment technician.
He is survived by a son, Rodger K. Rookey, of Pensacola, Florida; two daughters, Sharon A. Wellman of Mountain Home, Idaho, and Deborah Jean Engel of Blountstown.
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.
He was born in Oswego, New York, July 23, 1928, to the late David Arthur, Sr. and Hazel (Eaton) Rookey. He was a restaurant equipment technician.
He is survived by a son, Rodger K. Rookey, of Pensacola, Florida; two daughters, Sharon A. Wellman of Mountain Home, Idaho, and Deborah Jean Engel of Blountstown.
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.
Joseph “Bill” Abbott
Joseph “Bill” Abbott was born March 29, 1934, at Broad Branch in Calhoun County and was called home Sunday, December 30, 2012.
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Martha Alexander Baggett
Martha Alexander Baggett, 85, of Altha, Florida, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012, in Altha.
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Avie Lou Tyre
Avie Lou Tyre, 91, of Blountstown, Florida, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012, in Shenandoah, Texas.
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OBITUARY - Peacock
Charles Franklin Peacock, 98, of Panama City, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013.
Mr. Peacock was born December 8, 1914, to the late James Pearson and Georgia Hagan Peacock in Altha, FL. In his earlier years, Charles was a surveyor and taught agriculture with the Calhoun County Extension Agency. He began working as a mechanic at Standard Oil Company in Panama City from 1950 until retirement. Following retirement, he enjoyed welding for a local construction company traveling around the southeast. He was a farmer at heart that showed through in his love for gardening. Mr. Peacock was gifted musically. He wrote songs, played the guitar and the harmonica. He was a member of the Sink Creek Masonic Lodge. Charles was a charter member of Midway Baptist Church in Panama City and later attended Cypress Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Kinard, FL.
Mr. Peacock is survived by his beloved wife of 75 years, Pera Lee Peacock; two sons, Charles S. "Stony" Peacock and wife, Sue Ann, Robert B. Peacock and wife, Kathy; four daughters, Charlotte Davis and husband, Jerrell, Carolyn Prows and husband, Rudolph, Pauline Morgan and husband, Buddy, Roberta Janas and husband, Bob; 14 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 7, at Southerland Family Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jim Hankins and Chaplain Virgil Tillman officiating. Burial followed immediately in Chipola Cemetery Altha. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Covenant Hospice.
Condolences may be submitted or viewed at www.southerlandfamily.com. All arrangements were under the direction of Southerland Family Funeral Home, 100 East 19th Street, Panama City.
Mr. Peacock was born December 8, 1914, to the late James Pearson and Georgia Hagan Peacock in Altha, FL. In his earlier years, Charles was a surveyor and taught agriculture with the Calhoun County Extension Agency. He began working as a mechanic at Standard Oil Company in Panama City from 1950 until retirement. Following retirement, he enjoyed welding for a local construction company traveling around the southeast. He was a farmer at heart that showed through in his love for gardening. Mr. Peacock was gifted musically. He wrote songs, played the guitar and the harmonica. He was a member of the Sink Creek Masonic Lodge. Charles was a charter member of Midway Baptist Church in Panama City and later attended Cypress Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Kinard, FL.
Mr. Peacock is survived by his beloved wife of 75 years, Pera Lee Peacock; two sons, Charles S. "Stony" Peacock and wife, Sue Ann, Robert B. Peacock and wife, Kathy; four daughters, Charlotte Davis and husband, Jerrell, Carolyn Prows and husband, Rudolph, Pauline Morgan and husband, Buddy, Roberta Janas and husband, Bob; 14 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 7, at Southerland Family Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jim Hankins and Chaplain Virgil Tillman officiating. Burial followed immediately in Chipola Cemetery Altha. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Covenant Hospice.
Condolences may be submitted or viewed at www.southerlandfamily.com. All arrangements were under the direction of Southerland Family Funeral Home, 100 East 19th Street, Panama City.
OBITUARY - Merwin
Mrs. Margaret A. Merwin, 68, of Blountstown, FL, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013, in Panama City, FL.
Margaret was born on December 5, 1944, in Hot Springs, SD and had lived in Blountstown for the past 26 years, coming from Tampa. She was a retired CNA from River Valley Health and Rehab Center, formerly Parthenon Health and Rehab Center.
Survivors include two sons, Mark Crellin of Blountstown and Roger Merwin; one daughter, Dede Brown, and her husband, Allen, of Blountstown; one brother, Gene Merwin, of Washington; eight grandchildren, Harry Brown and his wife, Rebecca, Steve Brown, Christopher Brown, Tyler Owens, Breanna Crellin, Amaya Petrantis, Justin Merwin and Lillie Brown.
No services are planned at this time. Memorialization will be by cremation.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Margaret was born on December 5, 1944, in Hot Springs, SD and had lived in Blountstown for the past 26 years, coming from Tampa. She was a retired CNA from River Valley Health and Rehab Center, formerly Parthenon Health and Rehab Center.
Survivors include two sons, Mark Crellin of Blountstown and Roger Merwin; one daughter, Dede Brown, and her husband, Allen, of Blountstown; one brother, Gene Merwin, of Washington; eight grandchildren, Harry Brown and his wife, Rebecca, Steve Brown, Christopher Brown, Tyler Owens, Breanna Crellin, Amaya Petrantis, Justin Merwin and Lillie Brown.
No services are planned at this time. Memorialization will be by cremation.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Crawford
Thomas Reid Crawford, 24, of Lynn Haven died Wednesday, January 2, 2013.
Reid was born November 3, 1988 in Dothan, AL. He grew up in Malone, FL, where he attended Malone Public School and then graduated from Marianna High School in 2007. Reid attended Chipola and Gulf Coast Community Colleges. He had a passion for the outdoors and loved being on the Chipola River.
Reid is survived by his mother, Beverly Crawford, of Lynn Haven; his father, James Crawford, and wife, Renee Attaway Crawford, of Altha; brothers, Ryan Crawford and Taylor Crawford, of Panama City; step sisters, Alexx Miles of Altha and Amanda Stripling of Crawfordville; and stepbrother, Michael Stripling, and his wife, Courtney, of Vilseck, Germany; beloved dog, Bentley; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 5, at Southerland Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Shelly Chandler officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting contributions be made to The Farm of Northwest Florida C/O Shelly Chandler 311 N. Waukesha Bonifay, FL 32425. Condolences may be submitted or viewed at www.southerlandfamily.com.
Southerland Family Funeral Home, 100 East 19th Street, Panama City, was in charge of arrangements.
Reid was born November 3, 1988 in Dothan, AL. He grew up in Malone, FL, where he attended Malone Public School and then graduated from Marianna High School in 2007. Reid attended Chipola and Gulf Coast Community Colleges. He had a passion for the outdoors and loved being on the Chipola River.
Reid is survived by his mother, Beverly Crawford, of Lynn Haven; his father, James Crawford, and wife, Renee Attaway Crawford, of Altha; brothers, Ryan Crawford and Taylor Crawford, of Panama City; step sisters, Alexx Miles of Altha and Amanda Stripling of Crawfordville; and stepbrother, Michael Stripling, and his wife, Courtney, of Vilseck, Germany; beloved dog, Bentley; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 5, at Southerland Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Shelly Chandler officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting contributions be made to The Farm of Northwest Florida C/O Shelly Chandler 311 N. Waukesha Bonifay, FL 32425. Condolences may be submitted or viewed at www.southerlandfamily.com.
Southerland Family Funeral Home, 100 East 19th Street, Panama City, was in charge of arrangements.
OBITUARY - Franklin
Penny Anita Mears Franklin, 50, born in Altha, Florida, and a resident of Tallahassee most of her adult life, lived April 10th, 1962 until January 2nd, 2013. Penny is described by loved ones as a free spirit, with childlike appreciation for life, and whose curiosity and sense of adventure led her to explore the deeper meaning to life, existence, politics, and spiritual truths. She was known well for her easy laughter, generous spirit, courageous heart and sunny disposition, touching those closest to her as well as those that came into her life even briefly. She enjoyed traveling internationally, visiting 13 countries during 2009, satisfying a lifelong interest in traditions and cultures different from her own. She was generous with her time and love with her family and friends, and is remembered for her kind gestures and good hearted conversation. In her own words, she had this to say about her life’s purpose: “I would like to truly touch and be a ‘transforming’ force in people. I want to also be transformed through our relationships. I want my life to be simple, but rich and deep.”
Penny is preceded in death by her father, Ernest Mears and her sister, Teresa Stilwell.
She is survived by her daughters, Holly Elyse Franklin and Hillary Nicole Franklin; Mother, Lucile Mears; siblings, Ronnie Mears, Tim Mears, Chris Sears, Sharon Pollard, and Elizabeth Holland; Grand-dog, Rio; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held, Saturday January 5, at 3 pm at Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home at 1753 Riggins Road in Tallahassee Florida. A private burial service will be held on Sunday, January 6, at 2 pm at Sunny Hill Church in Altha Florida.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Big Bend Hospice of Tallahassee Florida or to the American Cancer Society.
Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home in Tallahassee is in charge of arrangements (ph. 850-877-8191).
OBITUARY - Durham
Nancy Buchanan Durham, 82, of Blountstown, FL, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013, in Blountstown.
Nancy was born on July 6, 1930, in Rich Valley, Virginia, where she grew up in a loving home with five brothers. She received her B.S. Degree in Education from Radford College (then the Women’s Division of VPI) in Radford, Virginia and, in 1953, she made Blountstown, Florida, her home. She received a graduate degree in Institutional Supervision from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. She retired from the Calhoun County School System after 30 years of service where she was the Calhoun County Lunch Supervisor for eight years and for 22 years was a classroom teacher. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Blountstown and a loyal member of the Estelle Ramsey Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Joe F. Durham; daughter, Patty Durham Davis; parents Raymond M. Buchanan Sr. and Lila B. Buchanan; brothers, Richard C. Buchanan, Patrick M. Buchanan and Tate C. Buchanan; and sister-in-law Marcy Buchanan.
Nancy is survived by her son, Joe Ray Durham, and wife, Tanya, of Blountstown; daughter, Lynne Durham Adams, and husband, Carl, of Tallahassee; three grandchildren, Joseph and Sianna Davis of Marianna, FL, and Kelby Durham of Blountstown; two brothers, Raymond Buchanan and wife, Janavee, of Rich Valley, VA, and Preston Buchanan and wife, Arlene, of Cedar Bluff, VA; sister-in-law, Lois Buchanan, of Glade Spring, VA; four nieces, six nephews and their families; and many other relatives and friends who held a special place in her life.
The family extends its deep gratitude to the staff of Covenant Hospice, Marianna, and to the devoted personal caregivers for their kindness, care and attention to Nancy during her illness; to the church family of First Baptist Church of Blountstown, and to the wide circle of extended family and wonderful friends for their loving support.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 5, at 10:00 am (CST) at First Baptist Church in Blountstown, with Reverend Timothy Rhoads officiating. Interment will follow in Nettle Ridge Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Friday, January 4, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice, 4215 Kelson Avenue, Suite E Marianna, FL 32446.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Nancy was born on July 6, 1930, in Rich Valley, Virginia, where she grew up in a loving home with five brothers. She received her B.S. Degree in Education from Radford College (then the Women’s Division of VPI) in Radford, Virginia and, in 1953, she made Blountstown, Florida, her home. She received a graduate degree in Institutional Supervision from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. She retired from the Calhoun County School System after 30 years of service where she was the Calhoun County Lunch Supervisor for eight years and for 22 years was a classroom teacher. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Blountstown and a loyal member of the Estelle Ramsey Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Joe F. Durham; daughter, Patty Durham Davis; parents Raymond M. Buchanan Sr. and Lila B. Buchanan; brothers, Richard C. Buchanan, Patrick M. Buchanan and Tate C. Buchanan; and sister-in-law Marcy Buchanan.
Nancy is survived by her son, Joe Ray Durham, and wife, Tanya, of Blountstown; daughter, Lynne Durham Adams, and husband, Carl, of Tallahassee; three grandchildren, Joseph and Sianna Davis of Marianna, FL, and Kelby Durham of Blountstown; two brothers, Raymond Buchanan and wife, Janavee, of Rich Valley, VA, and Preston Buchanan and wife, Arlene, of Cedar Bluff, VA; sister-in-law, Lois Buchanan, of Glade Spring, VA; four nieces, six nephews and their families; and many other relatives and friends who held a special place in her life.
The family extends its deep gratitude to the staff of Covenant Hospice, Marianna, and to the devoted personal caregivers for their kindness, care and attention to Nancy during her illness; to the church family of First Baptist Church of Blountstown, and to the wide circle of extended family and wonderful friends for their loving support.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 5, at 10:00 am (CST) at First Baptist Church in Blountstown, with Reverend Timothy Rhoads officiating. Interment will follow in Nettle Ridge Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Friday, January 4, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice, 4215 Kelson Avenue, Suite E Marianna, FL 32446.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
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