Imogene Burkett Bontrager, 55, of Marianna, Florida, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 26, 2013.
Imogene was born October 21, 1957, and raised in Blountstown, Florida, by her parents Grady and Lovie Burkett. She graduated from Blountstown High School in 1975. In 1976 she married her high school sweetheart, Daniel Bontrager. She was a loving wife and mother who was devoted to her children and a large extended family. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, traveling, and raising deer on the family farm.
Imogene was preceded in death by her father, Grady Burkett. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Daniel; her daughter, Mandy Bontrager Brewer and husband, John Brewer; a son, Travis Bontrager; her mother, Lovie Burkett; and her siblings, Gregory Burkett, Volena Barfield, Delores McDougald, and Lawana McDonald.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, July 29, 2013, at Evangel Worship Center in Marianna, Florida, with Pastor LaVon Pettis officiating. Burial will follow at Nettle Ridge Cemetery in Blountstown, Florida, with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.
The family received family and friends from 4:00 - 6:00 PM on Sunday, July 28, at Evangel Worship Center, 2645 Pebble Hill Road, Marianna, Florida 32448.
Flowers are welcome as well as donations to Covenant Hospice, 4215 Kelson Ave. Suite E, Marianna, FL 32446
Expressions of sympathy may be made online at http://www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com/
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Obituaries - Topics from July, 2013
ELDER Sammy Joe Peterson
Elder Sammy Joe Peterson of the Hugh Creek Community of Blountstown, Florida, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Saturday, July 20, 2013, in Covenant Hospice at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, Florida.
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Mary Caroline (Leonard) Yates
Mrs. Mary Caroline (Leonard) Yates, 94, of Blountstown, FL, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013, in Tallahassee, FL.
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OBITUARY - Branton
Mrs. Margaret Pauline O’Bryan Branton, age 82 of Altha, FL passed away early Tuesday morning, July 23, 2013 at her home in Altha. Pauline was born on January 9, 1931 in Altha and had live there all of her life. She was owner and operator of Pauline’s Beauty Shop for over 25years and also retired from Walmart. Pauline was a member of the Altha First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Coy and Mildred O’Bryan, son, Jimmy (Shot) Branton, grandson, Billy Reeder, granddaughter, Kristen Branton.
Survivors include,
One son, David Branton and his wife, Mollie of Altha, FL
One daugher, Diane Branton of Port St. Joe, FL
One brother, Sonny O’Bryan and his wife, Linda of Blountstown, FL
Grandson, Justin Branton
Great-grandchildren, Jayce Parker McClendon and Kain Branton Parrish
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 4:00 pm (CDT) at the Altha First Baptist Church with Reverend Brian Williams and Reverend Jim McIntosh officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 24, 2013 from 3:00 pm (CDT) until service time at 4:00 pm (CDT) at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Altha. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.
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Survivors include,
One son, David Branton and his wife, Mollie of Altha, FL
One daugher, Diane Branton of Port St. Joe, FL
One brother, Sonny O’Bryan and his wife, Linda of Blountstown, FL
Grandson, Justin Branton
Great-grandchildren, Jayce Parker McClendon and Kain Branton Parrish
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 4:00 pm (CDT) at the Altha First Baptist Church with Reverend Brian Williams and Reverend Jim McIntosh officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 24, 2013 from 3:00 pm (CDT) until service time at 4:00 pm (CDT) at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Altha. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.
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OBITUARY - Daniels
Jake Money Daniels, beautiful infant son of Kin and Christina Daniels of Fernandina Beach, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville. He was 8 pounds 6 ounces and 21.5 inches long. Jake will be loved and missed forever and will always be our little buddy.
He was predeceased in death by his aunt Beverly Daniels earlier this year.
Besides his parents, Jake leaves behind his maternal grandparents David and Dianne Money of Panama City, FL his paternal grandparents Kinneth Sr. and Marian Daniels of Kinard, FL, his Uncles and Aunts, Keith and Connie Daniels of Blountstown, FL and James Daniels of Panama City, FL and his four cousins, Ashley Daniels, Jared Daniels, Aaron Daniels and Alanna Daniels
Funeral Services will be held from the graveside in Green Pine Cemetery with pastor Adam Beach presiding.
If anyone would like to make a donation in Jake’s memory, please donate to “Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep” infant bereavement photography at nowilaymedowntosleep.org
Please share his life story at www.oxleyheard funeral home.
OXLEY-HEARD FUNERAL DIRECTORS
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He was predeceased in death by his aunt Beverly Daniels earlier this year.
Besides his parents, Jake leaves behind his maternal grandparents David and Dianne Money of Panama City, FL his paternal grandparents Kinneth Sr. and Marian Daniels of Kinard, FL, his Uncles and Aunts, Keith and Connie Daniels of Blountstown, FL and James Daniels of Panama City, FL and his four cousins, Ashley Daniels, Jared Daniels, Aaron Daniels and Alanna Daniels
Funeral Services will be held from the graveside in Green Pine Cemetery with pastor Adam Beach presiding.
If anyone would like to make a donation in Jake’s memory, please donate to “Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep” infant bereavement photography at nowilaymedowntosleep.org
Please share his life story at www.oxleyheard funeral home.
OXLEY-HEARD FUNERAL DIRECTORS
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OBITUARY - Husband
Mrs. Bobbie Husband, 80, of Wewahitchka, FL, passed away early Monday morning, July 22, 2013, in Panama City, FL.
Bobbie was born on February 1, 1933, in Wewahitchka and had lived there most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the Methodist faith.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Husband, and a sister, Opal Stevens.
Survivors include one son, Thomas Bruce Husband, and his wife, Carolyn, of Wewahitchka; one daughter, Linda Joyce Husband, of Wewahitchka; one brother, Thomas Ford, and his wife, Cookie, of Jacksonville; one sister, Ann Suber, and her husband, Billy, of Wewahitchka; four grandchildren, William Todd Lawrence, Laura Suber, Sarah Lawrence, and Taylor Husband; three great-grandchildren, Laila Suber, Pierce Lawrence and Landon Suber.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, July 24, at 2:00 pm (CDT) from the graveside at Jehu Cemetery in Wewahitchka with Reverend Derrick Gerber officiating. Entombment will follow. The family will receive friends, Tuesday, July 23, 2013 from 6:00 pm (CDT) until 8:00 pm (CDT) at the Home of Bruce Husband, 1010 Old Dairy Farm Road, Wewahitchka, FL 32365. The family request in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to your favorite charity of choice. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.
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Bobbie was born on February 1, 1933, in Wewahitchka and had lived there most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the Methodist faith.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Husband, and a sister, Opal Stevens.
Survivors include one son, Thomas Bruce Husband, and his wife, Carolyn, of Wewahitchka; one daughter, Linda Joyce Husband, of Wewahitchka; one brother, Thomas Ford, and his wife, Cookie, of Jacksonville; one sister, Ann Suber, and her husband, Billy, of Wewahitchka; four grandchildren, William Todd Lawrence, Laura Suber, Sarah Lawrence, and Taylor Husband; three great-grandchildren, Laila Suber, Pierce Lawrence and Landon Suber.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, July 24, at 2:00 pm (CDT) from the graveside at Jehu Cemetery in Wewahitchka with Reverend Derrick Gerber officiating. Entombment will follow. The family will receive friends, Tuesday, July 23, 2013 from 6:00 pm (CDT) until 8:00 pm (CDT) at the Home of Bruce Husband, 1010 Old Dairy Farm Road, Wewahitchka, FL 32365. The family request in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to your favorite charity of choice. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.
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OBITUARY - Earnest
Joseph Wade Earnest of Hosford, Florida, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013, at the age of 70.
Wade was born in Recovery, Georgia, but lived most of his life in Hosford. He was retired as custodian of Hosford School where he served for 16 years. His favorite pastime was hunting and fishing. Wade attended Telogia Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Joseph Malcom Earnest.
Survivors include his wife, Lynn Earnest, of Hosford; two sons, Danny E. Earnest and wife, Wendy, of Hosford, and Ronald W. Earnest and wife, Amy, also of Hosford; two daughters, Nina L. Moore and husband, Craig, of Daytona Beach, Florida, and Krystle L. Ross and husband, Michael, of Bristol, Florida; fourteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; his mother, Opal Neely, of Hosford; two brothers, Eugene Earnest of Hosford and Gerald Jones and wife, Linda, also of Hosford; two sisters, Hazel Pullam and husband, J.R., of Hosford and Dorothy Carroll of Bainbridge, Georgia; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, July 16, at Adams Funeral Home in Bristol. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. ET, Wednesday, July 17, in Hosford Cemetery. Interment will follow.
Adams Funeral Home in Bristol is in charge of arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
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Wade was born in Recovery, Georgia, but lived most of his life in Hosford. He was retired as custodian of Hosford School where he served for 16 years. His favorite pastime was hunting and fishing. Wade attended Telogia Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Joseph Malcom Earnest.
Survivors include his wife, Lynn Earnest, of Hosford; two sons, Danny E. Earnest and wife, Wendy, of Hosford, and Ronald W. Earnest and wife, Amy, also of Hosford; two daughters, Nina L. Moore and husband, Craig, of Daytona Beach, Florida, and Krystle L. Ross and husband, Michael, of Bristol, Florida; fourteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; his mother, Opal Neely, of Hosford; two brothers, Eugene Earnest of Hosford and Gerald Jones and wife, Linda, also of Hosford; two sisters, Hazel Pullam and husband, J.R., of Hosford and Dorothy Carroll of Bainbridge, Georgia; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, July 16, at Adams Funeral Home in Bristol. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. ET, Wednesday, July 17, in Hosford Cemetery. Interment will follow.
Adams Funeral Home in Bristol is in charge of arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
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OBITUARY - Deason
Wilford Monroe Deason of Bristol, Florida passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 at the age of ninety-one. Wilford was a lifelong resident of Bristol and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was also a member of the Lion’s Club, a Mason in Dixie Lodge 109 F&AM, and a member of the American Legion in Hosford, Florida. He was a Veteran of World War II serving in the United States Air Force. Wilford served as Liberty County Property Appraiser for twenty-four years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Abram and Julia Ethel (Peters) Deason, a brother Ralph Deason, sisters Lottie Peddie, Elsie Strickland and Lessie Revell.
Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Thelma of Bristol; a son, Michael (Dale) of Bristol; two daughters, Charis Thompson (Jack) of Gainesville, Florida and Sheila Shelton (Lamar) of Altha, Florida; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and a brother Carlos Deason (Ivaleen)of Quincy, Florida.
His love for his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as his community was evident to everyone he encountered. He was a hardworking man of integrity who also enjoyed gardening and cheering on the Florida Gators and he was deeply loved and will be dearly missed.
The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. ET, Monday, July 15 at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown. A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. ET, Tuesday, July 16 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Bristol with Bishop Buddy Money officiating. Interment will follow.
Gifts in memory of Mr. Deason may be made to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, c/o Marzuq Shrine Center, 1805 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303 or VFW Post 12010 for VFW National Home for Children, PO Box 243, Bristol, Florida 32321.
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He was preceded in death by his parents, William Abram and Julia Ethel (Peters) Deason, a brother Ralph Deason, sisters Lottie Peddie, Elsie Strickland and Lessie Revell.
Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Thelma of Bristol; a son, Michael (Dale) of Bristol; two daughters, Charis Thompson (Jack) of Gainesville, Florida and Sheila Shelton (Lamar) of Altha, Florida; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and a brother Carlos Deason (Ivaleen)of Quincy, Florida.
His love for his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as his community was evident to everyone he encountered. He was a hardworking man of integrity who also enjoyed gardening and cheering on the Florida Gators and he was deeply loved and will be dearly missed.
The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. ET, Monday, July 15 at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown. A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. ET, Tuesday, July 16 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Bristol with Bishop Buddy Money officiating. Interment will follow.
Gifts in memory of Mr. Deason may be made to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, c/o Marzuq Shrine Center, 1805 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303 or VFW Post 12010 for VFW National Home for Children, PO Box 243, Bristol, Florida 32321.
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