Obituaries

Mildred H. Strawn passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 in Jackson County, Florida. She was born December 8, 1918 in Blountstown, Florida to John M. and Dora (Parish) Hall. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of sixty-seven years, E. Clyatte Strawn; two brothers, John Earl Hall and E. Carl Hall; and one sister, Margaret Hall. [Full Story »] 

Helen Mears Hathaway, age 83, of Blountstown passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 in Blountstown. Born in Marianna, November 27, 1932, Helen was the daughter of the late John and Addis (Gable) O’Bryan. She was a homemaker and was custodian for Blountstown First Baptist Church for several years. She was a member of Rivertown Community Church. [Full Story »] 

R. D. Sewell, age 76, of Hosford passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 in Blountstown. Born in Kinard, October 9, 1940, R. D. was the son of the late Lark and Annie (Osborne) Sewell. He was a saw mill operator and was a member of Mt. Zion United Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was an avid fisherman. [Full Story »] 

James Richard “Ricky” Hires, age 57, of Blountstown passed away Saturday, November 19 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Born in Marianna, June 21, 1959, Ricky was the son of James Grover Hires and Louise (Stewart) Hires. [Full Story »] 

Pauline Young, age 93, of Blountstown passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 in Blountstown. Born in Adel, Georgia, August 2, 1923, Pauline was the daughter of the late William L. and Julia Davis. She was a homemaker and was a member of Revival Tabernacle Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. B. Young and her son, Dallas Sellers.
Survivors include a son, Johnny Sellers of Hot Springs, Arkansas; a daughter, Linda Wise of Tallahassee; many grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, November 23 at the Fusion Church in Bristol. Services will follow at 1:30 ET in the church with Reverend Darryl Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449 and you may offer the family condolences online at adamsfh.com.

James Richard “Ricky” Hires, age 57, of Blountstown passed away Saturday, November 19 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Born in Marianna, June 21, 1959, Ricky was the son of James Grover Hires and Louise (Stewart) Hires. He was a shop mechanic foreman for Rental, Inc. Ricky was a member of Abe Springs Baptist Church and was a volunteer fireman for Nettle Ridge Fire Department.
Ricky was preceded in death by his father, James Grover Hires.
Survivors include his wife, Valarie Hires of Blountstown; his mother, Louise Hires, also of Blountstown; his son, Jason Hires of Bristol; two daughters, Kayla Carnley and her husband, Jeffery of Esto, Florida and Genia Burke and her husband, Macky of Hosford; seven grandchildren, Rosa, Jarret, Sara, Tommy, Greenley, Peyton, and Cadence; a brother, Billy Hires and his wife, Patricia of Blountstown; and a sister, Betty Pitts and her husband, Allen, also of Blountstown.
The family will receive friends 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 23 at Adams Funeral Home with services to follow in the Chapel with Reverend Allen Pitts officiating. Interment will be in Abe Springs Cemetery.

Adams Funeral Home is in charge of services. Phone 674-5449 and you may offer the family condolences online at adamsfh.com.

Mildred H. Strawn passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 in Jackson County, Florida. She was born December 8, 1918 in Blountstown, Florida to John M. and Dora (Parish) Hall. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of sixty-seven years, E. Clyatte Strawn; two brothers, John Earl Hall and E. Carl Hall; and one sister, Margaret Hall.
She is survived by her daughter, Marie Ann Granger, her husband, Sidney Granger; her son, Edwin C. Strawn, his wife, Lynn; six grandchildren, Carylee Granger Sewell, Greg Granger, Bill Strawn and wife Lori, Chris Strawn and wife Karen, Billy Strawn and wife Lisa, Patrick Strawn and wife Jennifer; nineteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Hall of Dothan, Alabama and Bonnie Hall of Lynchburg, Virginia; numerous nephews and nieces.
Mildred graduated from Calhoun County High School (now Blountstown High School) in 1936. She attended Florida State College for Women (now Florida State University) and received her teaching certification and taught school in Calhoun County at Kinard School and Macedonia School. She worked side by side with her husband in the Strawn and Son Variety Shop for over twenty-five years.
She was a long-standing member of Gateway Baptist Church, a Sunday School teacher, and worked with the youth and Girl’s Auxiliary program. When she attended First Baptist Church of Blountstown, she was instrumental in getting the Girl’s Auxiliary started. She was an active member of the Women’s Missionary Union at both churches. She belonged to the Gideon’s International Auxiliary for over fifty years. She was a seventy-five-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, where she served as Worthy Matron for two different years.
The family will receive friends and family, Friday, November 25, 2016 at Adams Funeral from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CT. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. CT November 26, 2016 at Adams Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Reverend Roger King. Interment will be at Pine Memorial Cemetery with an Eastern Star Graveside service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gateway Baptist Church Youth Fund, 17667 Main Street North, Blountstown, FL 32424 or The Gideon’s International Memorial Bible Fund, P. O. Box 765, Blountstown, FL 32424.

Adams Funeral is in charge of the arrangements. Phone is 674-5449 and you may offer the family condolences online at adamsfh.com.

Helen Mears Hathaway, age 83, of Blountstown passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 in Blountstown. Born in Marianna, November 27, 1932, Helen was the daughter of the late John and Addis (Gable) O’Bryan. She was a homemaker and was custodian for Blountstown First Baptist Church for several years. She was a member of Rivertown Community Church.
In addition to her parents, John and Addis O’Bryan, Helen was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Mears; two brothers, Fred O’Bryan and James O’Bryan; and a sister, Allie Mae Raybon.

Survivors include five sons, Steve Mears and his wife, Pat of Blountstown, Bill Mears and his mate, Betty of Marianna, Clinton Mears and his mate, Lori, Jackie Mears, and Donald Mears, all of Blountstown; two daughters, Betty Hodge of Blountstown and Shirley Davis of Bristol; twenty-seven grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a sister, Doris Tyre and her husband Fred of Grand Ridge; a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews; and a special caregiver, Crystal Brangan.
The family will receive friends 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 25 at Adams Funeral Home.
Services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Interment will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Altha.

Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449 and you may offer the family condolences online at adamsfh.com.

Derrell Packwood Bowden, Jr. (Derry), age 54, of Clarksville, FL passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 in Panama City, FL. [Full Story »]