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.
Adams Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). You may offer the family condolences online at adamsfh.com.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Donnie Mae Finuff
Donnie Mae Finuff, 69, of Bristol, Florida, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014, at her home.
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Dorothy Louise Dean
Mrs. Dorothy Louise Dean, 67, of Quincy, FL (Sycamore Community), passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014, at her home.
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Earlene Martin Jennings
Mrs. Earlene Martin Jennings, 83, of Clarksville, Tennessee, formerly of Bristol, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2014.
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OBITUARY - Weed
Kathryn “Kay” Weed, 91, of Blountstown, Florida, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014, in Tallahassee, Florida.
She was born August 12, 1922, in Tampa, Florida to the late James and Hattie (Sampson) Perdicaris. Kay taught English and Latin at Blountstown High School until her retirement in 1984. Someone said that she could speak to royalty because she studied English with Mrs. Weed. She was an active member of Blountstown First Baptist Church and did mission work in Africa, Russia, Spain, Indonesia, and Korea. She also worked in prison ministry at Calhoun Correctional Institute and was very active in Gideons International. Kay was an avid gardener.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 60 years, Forrest Weed.
She is survived by her son, Allen Robert Weed, and his wife, Dale, of Franklin, Tennessee; her daughter, Susan Kaye Pando, of Marietta, Georgia; three grandchildren, Ryan Weed and his wife, Keli, and Sofia and Louie Pando; two great grandchildren, Beckham and Penelope Weed; a brother, Jim Perdicaris, of Lakeland, Florida; and two sisters, Helen Eady, also of Lakeland, and Katina Perdicaris of Sarasota, Florida.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, at Adams Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, in Magnolia Cemetery with Reverend Tom Stallworth and Reverend Tim Rhoads officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International, P. O. Box 765, Blountstown, Florida 32424.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). You may offer the family online condolences at adamsfh.com.
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She was born August 12, 1922, in Tampa, Florida to the late James and Hattie (Sampson) Perdicaris. Kay taught English and Latin at Blountstown High School until her retirement in 1984. Someone said that she could speak to royalty because she studied English with Mrs. Weed. She was an active member of Blountstown First Baptist Church and did mission work in Africa, Russia, Spain, Indonesia, and Korea. She also worked in prison ministry at Calhoun Correctional Institute and was very active in Gideons International. Kay was an avid gardener.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 60 years, Forrest Weed.
She is survived by her son, Allen Robert Weed, and his wife, Dale, of Franklin, Tennessee; her daughter, Susan Kaye Pando, of Marietta, Georgia; three grandchildren, Ryan Weed and his wife, Keli, and Sofia and Louie Pando; two great grandchildren, Beckham and Penelope Weed; a brother, Jim Perdicaris, of Lakeland, Florida; and two sisters, Helen Eady, also of Lakeland, and Katina Perdicaris of Sarasota, Florida.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, at Adams Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, in Magnolia Cemetery with Reverend Tom Stallworth and Reverend Tim Rhoads officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International, P. O. Box 765, Blountstown, Florida 32424.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). You may offer the family online condolences at adamsfh.com.
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OBITUARY - Todd
Joshua Houston Todd, 82, of Blountstown, Florida, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014, in Blountstown.
Houston was born July 31, 1931, to the late Thomas A., Sr. and Carrie B. (Lollie) Todd in Altha, Florida. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was retired from Department of Corrections. Houston was a member of Victory Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, William Isaac Todd; a brother, Thomas A. Todd, Jr.; four sisters, Mary Skinner, Ada White, Minnie Arrant, and Lizzie Bell Todd; and a grandson, Daniel Isaac Todd.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Margaret (Holland) Todd of Blountstown; a son, Michael H. Todd, and his wife, Sonya, of Port St. Joe Beach, Florida; two daughters, Patricia Todd Marx and her husband, Michael, of Lexington, Kentucky and Harriet Todd Watson and husband, William “Bill,” of Crestview, Florida; five grandchildren, Matthew, Lea, and Josh Todd, Whitney Watson, and Jana Thompson; three great-grandchildren, Jordan, Emma and Ethan; four step-great-grandchildren, Chance, Mikayla, Kaitlyn, and Kelsey; and three sisters, Hazel Stephens and Linnie Smith of Blountstown and Myrtice Pitts and her husband, J. A., of Kinard, Florida.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, at Adams Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, in the Adams Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend David Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in Pippen Cemetery.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). You may offer online condolences at adamsfh.com.
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Houston was born July 31, 1931, to the late Thomas A., Sr. and Carrie B. (Lollie) Todd in Altha, Florida. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was retired from Department of Corrections. Houston was a member of Victory Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, William Isaac Todd; a brother, Thomas A. Todd, Jr.; four sisters, Mary Skinner, Ada White, Minnie Arrant, and Lizzie Bell Todd; and a grandson, Daniel Isaac Todd.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Margaret (Holland) Todd of Blountstown; a son, Michael H. Todd, and his wife, Sonya, of Port St. Joe Beach, Florida; two daughters, Patricia Todd Marx and her husband, Michael, of Lexington, Kentucky and Harriet Todd Watson and husband, William “Bill,” of Crestview, Florida; five grandchildren, Matthew, Lea, and Josh Todd, Whitney Watson, and Jana Thompson; three great-grandchildren, Jordan, Emma and Ethan; four step-great-grandchildren, Chance, Mikayla, Kaitlyn, and Kelsey; and three sisters, Hazel Stephens and Linnie Smith of Blountstown and Myrtice Pitts and her husband, J. A., of Kinard, Florida.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, at Adams Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, in the Adams Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend David Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in Pippen Cemetery.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). You may offer online condolences at adamsfh.com.
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OBITUARY - Barton
Mrs. Sallie C. Barton, 93, of Altha, FL, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at her home.
Sallie was born on October 3, 1920, in Holmes County, FL and had lived in Calhoun County for most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the Sunny Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Sallie was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Barton and a son, Joseph.
Survivors include three sons, Robert Barton and his wife, Gail, of Blountstown, Ralph Barton and his wife, Sherry, of Altha, FL, and Billy Barton of Altha; two daughters, Barbara Brown of Altha and Becky Young of Marianna; 15 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 14, at 10 am (CDT) at Sunny Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church in Altha with Reverend Rudolph Barnhill and Reverend Larry Broome officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Altha. The family will accept flowers but anyone wishing may make contributions to Covenant Hospice, 4215 Kelson Ave. #E, Marianna, FL 32446.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266). [Full Story »]
Sallie was born on October 3, 1920, in Holmes County, FL and had lived in Calhoun County for most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the Sunny Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Sallie was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Barton and a son, Joseph.
Survivors include three sons, Robert Barton and his wife, Gail, of Blountstown, Ralph Barton and his wife, Sherry, of Altha, FL, and Billy Barton of Altha; two daughters, Barbara Brown of Altha and Becky Young of Marianna; 15 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 14, at 10 am (CDT) at Sunny Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church in Altha with Reverend Rudolph Barnhill and Reverend Larry Broome officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Altha. The family will accept flowers but anyone wishing may make contributions to Covenant Hospice, 4215 Kelson Ave. #E, Marianna, FL 32446.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266). [Full Story »]
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