Mrs. Etta Mae Taylor, 83, died on April 21, 2014, surrounded by her loving family.
Etta Mae was born on August 11, 1930, in Calhoun County, Florida, the daughter of the late Lemuel and Leila (Pitts) Smith. She was predeceased by her husband, Blanchard “Cooter” Taylor; daughter, Mary Ann Taylor Harrison; sisters: Bernice Taylor, Sybil Tabor, and Verna Bradley; and brothers: Raymond and Harry Smith.
Etta is survived by her daughters: Norma (Ray) Salis of Tallahassee, and Betty (Ellis) Nichols of Clarksville; son, Jim Taylor of Scotts Ferry; son-in-law, Chick Harrison, of Lafayette, Louisiana; brother, Willard (Linda) Smith, of Blountstown; and sister, Erma Smith Walden, of Blountstown.
Etta Mae is also survived by 12 grandchildren: Michelle Harrison, Traci Harrison Melacon, Rhonda (Keith) Harrison Savoy, Kim Harrison Storms, Tonya (Chad) Salis Martin, Pete Salis, Taylor (Linda) Salis, Shana Taylor Carson, Jamie Taylor, Gina (Will) Frye Miller, Claudia Nichols Newsome, and Bart Nichols; 17 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren with another one due in May 2014.
Etta Mae worked many years at the Calhoun County Courthouse in the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Tax Collector’s offices and with the State Farm Insurance Agency in Blountstown.
There will be a graveside service at the Pine Memorial Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. (CST) on Thursday, April 24, on Highway 71 South in Blountstown.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
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OBITUARY - Hagan
Mr. Harry S. Hagan, 77, of Blountstown, FL, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014, in Marianna.
Harry was born on June 6, 1936 in Young Harris, Georgia, and had lived in Blountstown since 1989, coming from Perry, FL. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Germany. Harry started his educational pursuit in journalism and broadcasting at University of Georgia and graduated from Loyola University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Harry and his wife Cathy have owned and operated WYBT and WPHK Radio Station in Blountstown. Prior to that, Harry managed radio and television stations in South Carolina, Ohio, Washington, D.C. and New York. He attended Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Blountstown.
Survivors include his wife, Cathy Hagan, of Blountstown; children, Harry Hagan III, Diane Hagan Scherff and Christine Hagan of Florida and Lee Anne Hagan of South Carolina; and grandchildren, Brandon and Savannah Scherff of Florida, and Lance and Landon Hagan of South Carolina.
Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, April 22, at 4:00 pm (CDT) at Saint Francis of Assisi of Catholic Church with Father Chuck Collins officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation.
The family will receive friends Monday, April 21, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
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Harry was born on June 6, 1936 in Young Harris, Georgia, and had lived in Blountstown since 1989, coming from Perry, FL. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Germany. Harry started his educational pursuit in journalism and broadcasting at University of Georgia and graduated from Loyola University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Harry and his wife Cathy have owned and operated WYBT and WPHK Radio Station in Blountstown. Prior to that, Harry managed radio and television stations in South Carolina, Ohio, Washington, D.C. and New York. He attended Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Blountstown.
Survivors include his wife, Cathy Hagan, of Blountstown; children, Harry Hagan III, Diane Hagan Scherff and Christine Hagan of Florida and Lee Anne Hagan of South Carolina; and grandchildren, Brandon and Savannah Scherff of Florida, and Lance and Landon Hagan of South Carolina.
Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, April 22, at 4:00 pm (CDT) at Saint Francis of Assisi of Catholic Church with Father Chuck Collins officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation.
The family will receive friends Monday, April 21, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
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OBITUARY - Land
John Land, 85, of Kinard, Florida, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014, at his home.
John was born in Kinard, October 18, 1928, to the late Fred and Sudie (Kemp) Land. He was retired from his pulpwood business and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He attended Cypress Creek Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Helen (Lolley) Land, of Kinard; three sons, Charles Miles and his wife, Brook Ann, of Kinard, Steve Miles and his wife, Imogene, of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Jeff Miles and his wife, Denise, of Panama City, Florida; two daughters, Debbie Kemp and her husband, Franklin, of Kinard and Jeanie Miles of Panama City; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Stella Burnham of Chiefland, Florida, Myrtle Irving of Panama City and Betty Cloud and her husband, James, of Grand Ridge, Florida; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, April 18, at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 19, at Cypress Creek Cemetery in Kinard with Reverend Daniel Merritt and Chaplain Jack Howell officiating.
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John was born in Kinard, October 18, 1928, to the late Fred and Sudie (Kemp) Land. He was retired from his pulpwood business and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He attended Cypress Creek Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Helen (Lolley) Land, of Kinard; three sons, Charles Miles and his wife, Brook Ann, of Kinard, Steve Miles and his wife, Imogene, of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Jeff Miles and his wife, Denise, of Panama City, Florida; two daughters, Debbie Kemp and her husband, Franklin, of Kinard and Jeanie Miles of Panama City; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Stella Burnham of Chiefland, Florida, Myrtle Irving of Panama City and Betty Cloud and her husband, James, of Grand Ridge, Florida; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, April 18, at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 19, at Cypress Creek Cemetery in Kinard with Reverend Daniel Merritt and Chaplain Jack Howell officiating.
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OBITUARY - Clemmons
Mr. Carl T. Clemmons, 68, of Altha, FL, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014 in Panama City, FL.
Carl was born on May 20, 1945, in Altha and lived there all of his life. He worked in construction for a number of years and served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was of the Protestant faith.
Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Clemmons.
Survivors include his daughter, Tracy Clemmons, of Sneads, FL; brother, Earl Clemmons, and his wife, Margie, of Altha; four sisters, Louise Peacock and her husband, Edward, of Quincy, Edna Lord of Altha, Jean Dennis of Blakely, GA, and Margie Lewis and her Don of Sneads, FL; and one grandchild, Aiden Stephens.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 16, at 4:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dwayne Tolbert officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Altha. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 16, 2014 from 3:00 pm (CDT) until service time at 4:00 pm (CDT) 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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Carl was born on May 20, 1945, in Altha and lived there all of his life. He worked in construction for a number of years and served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was of the Protestant faith.
Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Clemmons.
Survivors include his daughter, Tracy Clemmons, of Sneads, FL; brother, Earl Clemmons, and his wife, Margie, of Altha; four sisters, Louise Peacock and her husband, Edward, of Quincy, Edna Lord of Altha, Jean Dennis of Blakely, GA, and Margie Lewis and her Don of Sneads, FL; and one grandchild, Aiden Stephens.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 16, at 4:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dwayne Tolbert officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Altha. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 16, 2014 from 3:00 pm (CDT) until service time at 4:00 pm (CDT) 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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OBITUARY - Chapman
Mr. Odis Chapman, 82, of Blountstown, FL, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014, at his home.
Odis was born in Calhoun County and had lived here for most of his life. He proudly served his country in the United States Army with over 20 years of service, serving during the Vietnam Conflict as a Sargent Major.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Effie Chapman, wife, Carolyn Chapman, 2 brothers, Curtis Chapman and Charles (Coot) Chapman, grandson, Jason Matthew Clinton, and daughter-in-law, Dianne Chapman.
Survivors include his son, Gary Chapman, of Blountstown; daughter, Phyllis Clinton, of Blountstown; three grandchildren, Shawna Koulesser, Bryan Jones and Zachary Chapman; and eight great-grandchildren, Waymond Koulesser, Gisella Crespo, Saniya Faith Tyler, Saeed Tyler, Justin Chapman, Brandon Jackson, Destiny Jones and Lillix Jones.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 19, at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Greg Varnes officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family will receive friends Friday, April 18, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm (CDT) 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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Odis was born in Calhoun County and had lived here for most of his life. He proudly served his country in the United States Army with over 20 years of service, serving during the Vietnam Conflict as a Sargent Major.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Effie Chapman, wife, Carolyn Chapman, 2 brothers, Curtis Chapman and Charles (Coot) Chapman, grandson, Jason Matthew Clinton, and daughter-in-law, Dianne Chapman.
Survivors include his son, Gary Chapman, of Blountstown; daughter, Phyllis Clinton, of Blountstown; three grandchildren, Shawna Koulesser, Bryan Jones and Zachary Chapman; and eight great-grandchildren, Waymond Koulesser, Gisella Crespo, Saniya Faith Tyler, Saeed Tyler, Justin Chapman, Brandon Jackson, Destiny Jones and Lillix Jones.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 19, at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Greg Varnes officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family will receive friends Friday, April 18, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm (CDT) 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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OBITUARY - Finuff
Hollis Earl “Buddy” Finuff, 64, of Bristol, Florida passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Hosford, Florida.
Buddy was born in Mt. Pleasant, Florida, May 26, 1949, to the late Franklin Otis and Mary Esta (Ware) Finuff. He was a farmer and also a foreman for Liberty County Road and Bridge Department. Buddy was of the Baptist faith.
Buddy was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Donnie Mae (Coon) Finuff; his brother, John Harvey Finuff; and his sister, Catherine Faulkner.
Survivors include his son, Lamar Finuff and his wife, Chasity, of Hosford, and adopted son, Timothy Finuff, of Bristol; his step-son, Robert Lee Smith, of Tallahassee, Florida; two step-daughters, Barbara Schroll of Perry, Florida, and JoAnn Henning of Alaska and an adopted daughter, Shelly Arellano, of Perry; fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Finuff, and his wife, Carol of Altha, Florida; and a sister, Marion Christjansen, and her husband, David, of Atlanta, Georgia.
The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 ET, Thursday, April 17, at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. ET, Friday, April 18, at Hosford Cemetery with Reverend Arthur Wood officiating.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone is 674-5449 and you may offer the family online condolences at adamsfh.com.
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Buddy was born in Mt. Pleasant, Florida, May 26, 1949, to the late Franklin Otis and Mary Esta (Ware) Finuff. He was a farmer and also a foreman for Liberty County Road and Bridge Department. Buddy was of the Baptist faith.
Buddy was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Donnie Mae (Coon) Finuff; his brother, John Harvey Finuff; and his sister, Catherine Faulkner.
Survivors include his son, Lamar Finuff and his wife, Chasity, of Hosford, and adopted son, Timothy Finuff, of Bristol; his step-son, Robert Lee Smith, of Tallahassee, Florida; two step-daughters, Barbara Schroll of Perry, Florida, and JoAnn Henning of Alaska and an adopted daughter, Shelly Arellano, of Perry; fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Finuff, and his wife, Carol of Altha, Florida; and a sister, Marion Christjansen, and her husband, David, of Atlanta, Georgia.
The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 ET, Thursday, April 17, at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. ET, Friday, April 18, at Hosford Cemetery with Reverend Arthur Wood officiating.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone is 674-5449 and you may offer the family online condolences at adamsfh.com.
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OBITUARY - McKinnon
Grace McKinnon, 73, of Bristol, Florida, passed away Friday, April 11, 2014, in Blountstown, Florida.
Grace was born in Waterloo, Georgia, September 23, 1940, to the late John and Alice (Paul) Clements. Grace was a homemaker. She lived in Liberty County for the last 35 years and was of the Baptist faith.
Preceding her in death were here parents; her husband, Charles Morris McKinnon; her brother, Henry Batton; and her sister, Ann Hester.
Survivors include three daughters, Diane Langston and her husband, Willie ‘David,’ of Bristol, Lisa Crowe and her husband, Dennis, also of Bristol, and Gina Ihrke and her husband, Chris, of Gibsonton, Florida; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Kicklighter of Albany, Georgia, and Mickey Hinson of Vilas, Florida.
A graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. ET, Monday, April 14, at McKinnon Cemetery in Vilas with Reverend Tommy Sumner officiating.
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Grace was born in Waterloo, Georgia, September 23, 1940, to the late John and Alice (Paul) Clements. Grace was a homemaker. She lived in Liberty County for the last 35 years and was of the Baptist faith.
Preceding her in death were here parents; her husband, Charles Morris McKinnon; her brother, Henry Batton; and her sister, Ann Hester.
Survivors include three daughters, Diane Langston and her husband, Willie ‘David,’ of Bristol, Lisa Crowe and her husband, Dennis, also of Bristol, and Gina Ihrke and her husband, Chris, of Gibsonton, Florida; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Kicklighter of Albany, Georgia, and Mickey Hinson of Vilas, Florida.
A graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. ET, Monday, April 14, at McKinnon Cemetery in Vilas with Reverend Tommy Sumner officiating.
Adams Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). You may offer the family condolences online at adamsfh.com. [Full Story »]
OBITUARY - Walden
Mrs. Lila Mae Walden, 98, of Blountstown, FL, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014 in Blountstown.
Lila was born on September 30, 1915, in Frink, FL, and had lived in Calhoun County for most of her life. She worked as a tomato packer for a number of years and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Blountstown.
Lila was preceded in death by her parents, James Walter and Alice Elizabeth (Summerlin) Griffin, and R. A. Walden; two daughters, Nancy M. Simmons and Nella Faye Hardison; four sisters, Nora Kirkland, Lula Jane McCoy, Elsia Mae Pippin and Alice Kelly.
Survivors include her son, Robert Walden, and his wife, Renee, of Blountstown; one brother, Daniel Griffin, of Port Saint Joe, FL; nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 12, at 11:00 am CDT at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Francis Carlisle officiating. Interment followed in Cypress Creek Cemetery in Kinard.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
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Lila was born on September 30, 1915, in Frink, FL, and had lived in Calhoun County for most of her life. She worked as a tomato packer for a number of years and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Blountstown.
Lila was preceded in death by her parents, James Walter and Alice Elizabeth (Summerlin) Griffin, and R. A. Walden; two daughters, Nancy M. Simmons and Nella Faye Hardison; four sisters, Nora Kirkland, Lula Jane McCoy, Elsia Mae Pippin and Alice Kelly.
Survivors include her son, Robert Walden, and his wife, Renee, of Blountstown; one brother, Daniel Griffin, of Port Saint Joe, FL; nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 12, at 11:00 am CDT at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Francis Carlisle officiating. Interment followed in Cypress Creek Cemetery in Kinard.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
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OBITUARY - Fleming
Mrs. June Fleming, 81, of Blountstown, FL, passed away early Saturday morning, April 12, 2014, at her home.
June was born on July 10, 1932, in Rome, GA, and had lived in Blountstown since 1961, coming from Jackson, AL. June truly loved being a member of the First Baptist Church in Blountstown where she served as church hostess, also serving on the bereavement committee and sang in the church choir. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Lee Fleming.
Survivors include her husband, Cleve Fleming, Sr., of Blountstown; two sons, David Fleming of Blountstown, and Cleve Fleming, Jr. and his wife, Donna, of Crawfordville, FL; one daughter, Gail Lytle, and her husband, Carl, of Helena, AL; four grandchildren, Carla Lytle Ladiner and her husband, Nick, Emily Lytle Maddox and her husband, Scott, Caitlin Tidwell and her husband, Stewart, and Patrick Fleming; two great-grandchildren, Caden Ladiner and Emalyn Ladiner; Mama’s three special angels, Donnie O’Bryan, Eleanor Bozeman and Jessica Roney; and special thanks to Covenant Hospice of Marianna.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 14, at 11:00 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Ronnie Wright and Chaplain Bob Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Monday, April 14, from 10:00 am until service time at 11:00 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Covenant Hospice, 4215 Kelson, Ave. 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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June was born on July 10, 1932, in Rome, GA, and had lived in Blountstown since 1961, coming from Jackson, AL. June truly loved being a member of the First Baptist Church in Blountstown where she served as church hostess, also serving on the bereavement committee and sang in the church choir. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Lee Fleming.
Survivors include her husband, Cleve Fleming, Sr., of Blountstown; two sons, David Fleming of Blountstown, and Cleve Fleming, Jr. and his wife, Donna, of Crawfordville, FL; one daughter, Gail Lytle, and her husband, Carl, of Helena, AL; four grandchildren, Carla Lytle Ladiner and her husband, Nick, Emily Lytle Maddox and her husband, Scott, Caitlin Tidwell and her husband, Stewart, and Patrick Fleming; two great-grandchildren, Caden Ladiner and Emalyn Ladiner; Mama’s three special angels, Donnie O’Bryan, Eleanor Bozeman and Jessica Roney; and special thanks to Covenant Hospice of Marianna.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 14, at 11:00 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Ronnie Wright and Chaplain Bob Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Monday, April 14, from 10:00 am until service time at 11:00 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Covenant Hospice, 4215 Kelson, Ave. 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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Albert Butler Chatham
Albert Butler Chatham of Altha, Florida, and State Road, North Carolina, died peacefully on April 3, 2014, after a long struggle with cancer.
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OBITUARY - Boals
Mrs. Alice Marie (Holland) Boals, 86, of Altha, FL, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Panama City, FL.
Marie was born on September 27, 1927, in Calhoun County and had lived here for most of her life. She was a homemaker and was of the Protestant faith.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Ethel (Creamer) Holland; husband, Xenophon Boals, Sr.; son, Xenophon E. Boals, Jr.; two brothers, Earl Holland and Terrell Holland; and sister, Mildred Newsome.
Survivors include three daughters, Shirley Rebecca Finn and her husband, Larry, of Largo, FL, Cynthia Ann Huisken and her husband, Bob, of Niceville, FL, and Alice Cleola King and her husband, Roger, of Blountstown; two sisters, Margaret Todd of Blountstown and Bonnie McDonald and her husband, Gill, of Altha; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 11, at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roger King officiating. Interment will follow in Victory Hill Cemetery in Altha. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 10, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266). [Full Story »]
Marie was born on September 27, 1927, in Calhoun County and had lived here for most of her life. She was a homemaker and was of the Protestant faith.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Ethel (Creamer) Holland; husband, Xenophon Boals, Sr.; son, Xenophon E. Boals, Jr.; two brothers, Earl Holland and Terrell Holland; and sister, Mildred Newsome.
Survivors include three daughters, Shirley Rebecca Finn and her husband, Larry, of Largo, FL, Cynthia Ann Huisken and her husband, Bob, of Niceville, FL, and Alice Cleola King and her husband, Roger, of Blountstown; two sisters, Margaret Todd of Blountstown and Bonnie McDonald and her husband, Gill, of Altha; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 11, at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roger King officiating. Interment will follow in Victory Hill Cemetery in Altha. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 10, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266). [Full Story »]
OBITUARY - Campbell
Allie Ruth Campbell, age 86, of Blountstown, Florida passed away Monday, April 7, 2014 at home. She was born September 25, 1927 in Tyrone, Georgia to Wyatt Alford and Claudia (Beaty) Singleton. She was a homemaker and a member of Blountstown Community Church.
She was preceded in death by parents; her husband Frank Campbell; and her son, Edward Campbell.
Survivors include four sons, Larry Campbell, Jerry Campbell, Ray Campbell, all of Blountstown and Richard Campbell of Bristol, Florida; four daughters, Margaret Danley and Carolyn Bartlett and her husband, Bill of Bristol, Linda Sue Keith and her husband, David of Jackson, Georgia and Gayle Godfrey of Dallas, Georgia; twenty grandchildren; sixty-two great-grandchildren; and seventeen great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family; and two special friends, Peggy Bright of Lake City, Florida and Shirley Smouse of Bristol.
The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 9 at Blountstown Community Church. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, April 10 at the church. Interment will follow in Nettle Ridge Cemetery.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone is 674-5449 and you may offer condolences to the family at adamsfh.com. [Full Story »]
She was preceded in death by parents; her husband Frank Campbell; and her son, Edward Campbell.
Survivors include four sons, Larry Campbell, Jerry Campbell, Ray Campbell, all of Blountstown and Richard Campbell of Bristol, Florida; four daughters, Margaret Danley and Carolyn Bartlett and her husband, Bill of Bristol, Linda Sue Keith and her husband, David of Jackson, Georgia and Gayle Godfrey of Dallas, Georgia; twenty grandchildren; sixty-two great-grandchildren; and seventeen great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family; and two special friends, Peggy Bright of Lake City, Florida and Shirley Smouse of Bristol.
The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 9 at Blountstown Community Church. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, April 10 at the church. Interment will follow in Nettle Ridge Cemetery.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone is 674-5449 and you may offer condolences to the family at adamsfh.com. [Full Story »]
OBITUARY - Barfield
William “Bud” Barfield, 55, of Altha, Florida, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Marianna, Florida.
Bud was born in Milton, Florida, January 23, 1959, to the late William Eugene and Mary Louise (Musgrove) Barfield. Bud lived most of his life in Altha and was a tug boat captain.
He is survived by two sisters, Melanie Tatum of Altha and Sister Linda and husband, Reverend Tim Gay, of Franklinton, Louisiana; an aunt, Annie Bell Buchanan, of Tallahassee, Florida; and nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Memorialization will be by cremation. Family and friends will gather for a celebration of life service at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, at Altha Recreational Park.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (ph. 674-5449) and you may offer the family condolences at adamsfh.com.
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Bud was born in Milton, Florida, January 23, 1959, to the late William Eugene and Mary Louise (Musgrove) Barfield. Bud lived most of his life in Altha and was a tug boat captain.
He is survived by two sisters, Melanie Tatum of Altha and Sister Linda and husband, Reverend Tim Gay, of Franklinton, Louisiana; an aunt, Annie Bell Buchanan, of Tallahassee, Florida; and nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Memorialization will be by cremation. Family and friends will gather for a celebration of life service at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, at Altha Recreational Park.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (ph. 674-5449) and you may offer the family condolences at adamsfh.com.
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OBITUARY - Frock
Mrs. Dawn Reese Frock, 80, of Altha, FL, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Marianna, FL.
Dawn was born on February 28, 1934, in Florida and had lived in Altha since 2013, coming from Wildwood, FL where she was a resident for several years. She was retired from the State of Florida where she worked as a toll booth operator. She was a 1952 graduate of Altha High School.
Dawn was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Frock, Jr.,; mother, Mary Baggett; and brother, W.W. Pumphrey.
Survivors include two nieces, Dianne Adkins and her husband, Robert, of Altha, and Hanna Pumphrey of Panama City, FL; and one nephew, Woody Pumphrey of Altha.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 4, at 11:00 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Luther Pumphrey officiating. Interment will follow in Hickory Level Cemetery in Jackson County. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 3, from 5:00 pm (CDT) until 7:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
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Dawn was born on February 28, 1934, in Florida and had lived in Altha since 2013, coming from Wildwood, FL where she was a resident for several years. She was retired from the State of Florida where she worked as a toll booth operator. She was a 1952 graduate of Altha High School.
Dawn was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Frock, Jr.,; mother, Mary Baggett; and brother, W.W. Pumphrey.
Survivors include two nieces, Dianne Adkins and her husband, Robert, of Altha, and Hanna Pumphrey of Panama City, FL; and one nephew, Woody Pumphrey of Altha.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 4, at 11:00 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Luther Pumphrey officiating. Interment will follow in Hickory Level Cemetery in Jackson County. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 3, from 5:00 pm (CDT) until 7:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266). [Full Story »]
OBITUARY - Thompson
Robert Lee Thompson, 88, of Bristol, Florida, passed away Monday, March 31, 2014, in Tallahassee, Florida.
He was a member of Bristol First Baptist Church. Lee served in the United States Army during World War II and is considered a hero in the Battle of the Bulge. He staked his life to save fellow Americans who were penned down by a German battle tank. Lee was a member of the American Legion, Masonic Dixie Lodge #109, and Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 12010. In a formal ceremony in Tallahassee Lee was awarded the prestigious French “Legion of Honor” medal.
He was preceded in death by his foster parents, Lettie and Earl Brown; his wife, Bruce; his sons, Bobby Lee Thompson and William Allen Thompson; and his step-son, Everett Perkins.
Survivors include his step-son, Daniel Perkins of Daytona, Florida; daughters, Wanda Campbell and her husband, Billy of Chattahoochee, Florida and Deborah Peddie and her husband, Wayne of Bristol; his step-daughter, Judy Locke and husband Dale of Tallahassee; twelve grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and his sister, Helen King of Turlock, California.
The family will receive friends 10:00-11:00 a.m. ET, Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Bristol First Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. ET at the church with Reverend Roger Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at Bristol Cemetery with military honors.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone is 674-5449) and you may offer the family condolences at adamsfh.com.
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He was a member of Bristol First Baptist Church. Lee served in the United States Army during World War II and is considered a hero in the Battle of the Bulge. He staked his life to save fellow Americans who were penned down by a German battle tank. Lee was a member of the American Legion, Masonic Dixie Lodge #109, and Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 12010. In a formal ceremony in Tallahassee Lee was awarded the prestigious French “Legion of Honor” medal.
He was preceded in death by his foster parents, Lettie and Earl Brown; his wife, Bruce; his sons, Bobby Lee Thompson and William Allen Thompson; and his step-son, Everett Perkins.
Survivors include his step-son, Daniel Perkins of Daytona, Florida; daughters, Wanda Campbell and her husband, Billy of Chattahoochee, Florida and Deborah Peddie and her husband, Wayne of Bristol; his step-daughter, Judy Locke and husband Dale of Tallahassee; twelve grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and his sister, Helen King of Turlock, California.
The family will receive friends 10:00-11:00 a.m. ET, Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Bristol First Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. ET at the church with Reverend Roger Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at Bristol Cemetery with military honors.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone is 674-5449) and you may offer the family condolences at adamsfh.com.
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