Obituaries
Dorothy Wellene Coxwell
Mrs. Dorothy Wellene Coxwell, 77, of Blountstown, FL, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014, in Panama City, FL.
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Earn Jimmy Flowers
Earn Jimmy Flowers, 79, of Bristol, Florida, passed away Friday, September 19, 2014, at his home.
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Norman Hall
Norman Hall, 70, of Bristol, Florida, passed away Friday, September 19, 2014, in Bristol.
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Carmen Anna Krom
Carmen Anna Krom, 103, of Panama City Beach, Florida, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014, in Panama City.
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Rudolph Smola
Rudolph Smola, 95, of Clarksville, FL, passed away early Wednesday morning, September, 3, 2014, at his home.
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Obituary- Smola
Rudolph Smola, age 95, of Clarksville, FL passed away early Wednesday morning, September, 3, 2014 at his home.
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Obituary- Coxwell
Mrs. Dorothy Wellene Coxwell, age 77, of Blountstown, FL passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014 in Panama City, FL.
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OBITUARY - Hall
Norman Hall, 70, of Bristol, Florida, passed away Friday, September 19, 2014, in Bristol.
He was born July 11, 1944, in Rabon, Alabama to the late Hubbard and Lugenia (Stacey) Hall. Norman came to live in Bristol in 1983 and worked in the florist business for most of his life. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He loved God and was of the Protestant faith.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his son, Derick Hall; and his sister, Della Amos.
Survivors include his wife, Judy (Israel) Hall, of Bristol; eight sons, Darell Hall of Georgia, Tony Hall and his wife, Yolanda, of Bay Minette, Alabama, Daniel Hall, Bobby Hall, Brandon Hall, Johnathan Hall, Caylob Hall and Coleby Hall, all of Bristol; a daughter, Courtney Hall, of Bristol; grandchildren, Jennifer Jerkins, Ethan Hall, and Zachary Hall; great-grandchildren, Makayla Mounixay, and Addison Farnell; a brother, Hubbard Hall, Jr., and his wife, Martha, of Raymond, Alabama; three sisters, Edna Brown of Bristol, Nell Bryant of Blountstown, Florida, and Kathy Dabney of Bristol.
A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 23, in Lake Mystic Cemetery in Bristol with Claude McGill, Sr. and Claude McGill, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (ph. 674-5449). You may offer the family online condolences at adamsfh.com. [Full Story »]
He was born July 11, 1944, in Rabon, Alabama to the late Hubbard and Lugenia (Stacey) Hall. Norman came to live in Bristol in 1983 and worked in the florist business for most of his life. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He loved God and was of the Protestant faith.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his son, Derick Hall; and his sister, Della Amos.
Survivors include his wife, Judy (Israel) Hall, of Bristol; eight sons, Darell Hall of Georgia, Tony Hall and his wife, Yolanda, of Bay Minette, Alabama, Daniel Hall, Bobby Hall, Brandon Hall, Johnathan Hall, Caylob Hall and Coleby Hall, all of Bristol; a daughter, Courtney Hall, of Bristol; grandchildren, Jennifer Jerkins, Ethan Hall, and Zachary Hall; great-grandchildren, Makayla Mounixay, and Addison Farnell; a brother, Hubbard Hall, Jr., and his wife, Martha, of Raymond, Alabama; three sisters, Edna Brown of Bristol, Nell Bryant of Blountstown, Florida, and Kathy Dabney of Bristol.
A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 23, in Lake Mystic Cemetery in Bristol with Claude McGill, Sr. and Claude McGill, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (ph. 674-5449). You may offer the family online condolences at adamsfh.com. [Full Story »]
OBITUARY - Johnson
Lloyd Patrick Johnson, 64, of Bristol, Florida, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014, in Bristol.
He was called Mr. Pat and Big Foot by those who loved him. He was born in Dothan, Alabama, May 4, 1950, to the late Lloyd and Ruby (Nelson) Johnson. He was Liberty County School Bus Barn Operator and Head Mechanic for many years (an accomplishment of which he was proud). Mr. Pat also assisted with Liberty County Mosquito Control, was owner of Johnson’s Automotive, and was an avid motorcyclist. Mr. Pat went to George Wallace Community College and Harley Davidson Motorcycle School and was an excellent mechanic. He could build or fix anything but his true passion was motorcycles. He was an honest and hardworking man and loved his family deeply.
Preceding him in death were his parents and his sister, Sherra.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy, and daughter, Jessica Johnson, of Bristol; three sisters, Sandra Holmes of Ozark, Alabama, Glenda Smith, and Barbara Iosm of Memphis, Tennessee; and a host of other family members.
Family will receive friends Thursday, September 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m. CT at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown. A memorial service will follow at 6:30 p.m. CT in the Chapel of the funeral home with Glenn Wood officiating.
The family is accepting, flowers but you may make contributions to Liberty County School Sports Complex, P. O. Box 429, Bristol, Florida 32321.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). You may send condolences to the family at adamsfh.com. [Full Story »]
He was called Mr. Pat and Big Foot by those who loved him. He was born in Dothan, Alabama, May 4, 1950, to the late Lloyd and Ruby (Nelson) Johnson. He was Liberty County School Bus Barn Operator and Head Mechanic for many years (an accomplishment of which he was proud). Mr. Pat also assisted with Liberty County Mosquito Control, was owner of Johnson’s Automotive, and was an avid motorcyclist. Mr. Pat went to George Wallace Community College and Harley Davidson Motorcycle School and was an excellent mechanic. He could build or fix anything but his true passion was motorcycles. He was an honest and hardworking man and loved his family deeply.
Preceding him in death were his parents and his sister, Sherra.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy, and daughter, Jessica Johnson, of Bristol; three sisters, Sandra Holmes of Ozark, Alabama, Glenda Smith, and Barbara Iosm of Memphis, Tennessee; and a host of other family members.
Family will receive friends Thursday, September 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m. CT at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown. A memorial service will follow at 6:30 p.m. CT in the Chapel of the funeral home with Glenn Wood officiating.
The family is accepting, flowers but you may make contributions to Liberty County School Sports Complex, P. O. Box 429, Bristol, Florida 32321.
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OBITUARY - Redd
Mrs. Margie I. Allen Redd, 88, of Lynn Haven, FL, passed away Monday, September 8, 2014.
She was born in Two Egg, FL, to Harris and Victoria Allen. Margie met the love of her life, Winston Redd, and they lived in Calhoun County most of their lives. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, homemaker and business owner in Blountstown, as well as a long-time member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She loved God, working in the church, singing in the choir, and teaching young people. In her later years, Margie enjoyed family, fishing, western movies and reading Louis Lamour novels.
Margie was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Winston L. Redd.
She is survived by her children, Patricia Redd Collier and husband, Kenneth, Betty Ann Redd Marler and husband, Jerry, Wayne and Sue Redd, Neva Redd Marshall and late husband, Garland Marshall; her grandchildren, Jason McKay and wife, Kathleen, John McKay and wife, April, Joy Marler Masters and husband, Clay, Maggie Marler Wattenbarger and husband, Kevin, Portia Redd Huston and husband, Michael, Monica Redd Reeves and husband, Kris, Angie Marshall Hosford and husband, Mike, and Adam Marshall. Granny Margie also leaves many sweet great-grandchildren, Aria and Darby McKay, Grace, Marianne and Bennett Masters, Avery Wattenbarger, Lenox and Emelyn Huston, Aubrey Reeves, Josh, Madison and Brittany Marshall, and Kaitlyn and Makenna Hosford; and a special friend, Debbie Register. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Mrs. Redd's family will be at the home of Betty and Jerry Marler, 114 Margaret Circle, Lynn Haven, FL 32444.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at Macedonia First Baptist Church, 20300 NE Macedonia Rd., Blountstown, Thursday, September 11, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Roger King and Rev. David Woods officiating.. Her family will receive guests at the church from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00. Mrs. Redd's grandsons will serve as her pallbearers.
Kent-Forest Lawn, 2403 Harrison Avenue, Panama City is in charge of arrangements (ph. 763-4694 or online at www.kentforestlawn.com). [Full Story »]
She was born in Two Egg, FL, to Harris and Victoria Allen. Margie met the love of her life, Winston Redd, and they lived in Calhoun County most of their lives. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, homemaker and business owner in Blountstown, as well as a long-time member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She loved God, working in the church, singing in the choir, and teaching young people. In her later years, Margie enjoyed family, fishing, western movies and reading Louis Lamour novels.
Margie was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Winston L. Redd.
She is survived by her children, Patricia Redd Collier and husband, Kenneth, Betty Ann Redd Marler and husband, Jerry, Wayne and Sue Redd, Neva Redd Marshall and late husband, Garland Marshall; her grandchildren, Jason McKay and wife, Kathleen, John McKay and wife, April, Joy Marler Masters and husband, Clay, Maggie Marler Wattenbarger and husband, Kevin, Portia Redd Huston and husband, Michael, Monica Redd Reeves and husband, Kris, Angie Marshall Hosford and husband, Mike, and Adam Marshall. Granny Margie also leaves many sweet great-grandchildren, Aria and Darby McKay, Grace, Marianne and Bennett Masters, Avery Wattenbarger, Lenox and Emelyn Huston, Aubrey Reeves, Josh, Madison and Brittany Marshall, and Kaitlyn and Makenna Hosford; and a special friend, Debbie Register. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Mrs. Redd's family will be at the home of Betty and Jerry Marler, 114 Margaret Circle, Lynn Haven, FL 32444.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at Macedonia First Baptist Church, 20300 NE Macedonia Rd., Blountstown, Thursday, September 11, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Roger King and Rev. David Woods officiating.. Her family will receive guests at the church from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00. Mrs. Redd's grandsons will serve as her pallbearers.
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OBITUARY - Johnson
OBITUARY: Jerry M. Johnson, Sr.
Bristol, Florida
April 16, 1935 – September 6, 2014
Jerry Mack Johnson, Sr. completed his life’s work and went to be with the Lord, his father, his mother, his son, and many other relatives and friends on Saturday, September 6, 2014. He was 79-years-old at the time of his death.
Jerry was a loyal husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, friend, teacher, coach, and educator. He was born in New Brockton, Alabama, on April 16, 1935, as the youngest child of David and Vannie Johnson. Jerry spent his youth working at various jobs, including harvesting cotton and tobacco in South Alabama. Jerry attended Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Alabama, where he played basketball, football, and baseball until he graduated in 1953. While at Enterprise High School, Jerry set numerous school and state records in basketball. He later attended Troy State University, where he played basketball and was on the tumbling team. He graduated from Troy with his Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1957 and later earned his Master’s Degree from Troy.
Jerry met his wife, the former Peggy Early of Samson, Alabama, at Panama City Beach in 1954, where they spent hours dancing at the former “Hang Out”. Later, they danced their way to the altar on March 7, 1959, and were married for 55 years until death they did part. Jerry and Peggy enjoyed spending many hours with their dear friends watching ballgames, fishing, hosting fish fries, teaching his children to water ski at their summer home on Lake Mystic, and spending yearly vacations at Panama City Beach with family, as well as taking yearly excursions with friends. They were the parents of three children: Jerry M. Johnson, Jr. “Jay” (deceased), Gloria Gay, and Jeff. Jerry was extremely involved in his children’s lives and enjoyed watching both Jay and Jeff play all sports at Liberty County High School and later watching Jeff play baseball at Gulf Coast Community College and the University of Central Florida. He was proud to see Gay cheer for the Bulldogs and compete in numerous beauty pageants, as well as being a leader of her Education Class at Florida State University. He instilled in his children a great work ethic and “never quit” attitude. Jerry was proud to have been able to see his oldest son, Jay, serve in the United States Air Force and then move back to Bristol, Florida, to raise his three sons. His son, Jeff, carried-on the family tradition by coaching football and baseball at Liberty County High School, and Jerry was proud to follow Jeff as he successfully served as the Head Baseball Coach at Chipola College for 18 years. Jerry spent many hours mentoring his daughter, Gloria Gay, who followed in his footsteps as a teacher, school administrator, and Liberty County Superintendent of Schools.
Jerry took the responsibility of educating and coaching young people very seriously, and his love for them didn’t end when the school bell rang or when the last whistle was blown. He spent many hours talking with his students and players and mentoring them. He and Peggy provided housing for several young men during their teen years and kept their doors open to any child in the neighborhood who wanted an afternoon snack or a glass of iced tea, as well as enjoying over 50 children who stayed in Peggy’s home daycare service. Jerry loved spending time with his seven grandchildren and great grandson, including riding them all “piggy back”, taking them fishing and hunting, riding in the golf cart, and teaching them all how to swim and drive.
Coaching was Jerry’s passion. Jerry began his career as a physical education teacher and football and basketball coach in Hartford, Alabama in 1957. He later accepted a coaching job in Opp, Alabama, until he, Peggy, and Jay moved to Bristol, Florida, in 1960. He coached basketball, football, and track at Liberty County High School and also taught physical education, driver’s education, and swimming lessons from 1960 until 1972, when he became the Principal of Liberty County High School. He proudly served as the Principal for 7 years until he was elected as Liberty County Superintendent of Schools in 1980 and served in this capacity until 1988. Jerry returned to the classroom in 1988 until he was elected again as Superintendent of Schools in 1992. He retired from education in 2000. His proudest accomplishments included taking his 1968-69 Football Team to the “Final Two” (Florida High School State Football Runner-Up), being instrumental in getting the Liberty County High School Athletic Facility built in 1975, and helping mold the lives of hundreds of students and student-athletes during his 40 year career in education.
Jerry is survived by: Peggy E. Johnson (Wife); Gloria Gay Uzzell (Daughter); Jeff Johnson (Son) and wife Nancy; Cathy Johnson Goetz (Daughter-in-Law); Doris McDurmont (Sister); Tommy Johnson (Brother) and wife Dixie; and seven Grandchildren: Kyle; Joel; Christy; Lucas; Owen; Shelbie; and Cydney. The circle of life also includes one Great Grandchild: Camden, and a host of Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by David Johnson (Father) and Vannie (Mother), and his first-born son, Jerry M. Johnson Jr. “Jay”.
Jerry was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Bristol, Florida. He enjoyed his retirement years entertaining his buddies at his hunting camp near the Apalachicola National Forest, fishing, watching football, golfing, and chatting with his friends at the “Liar’s Table” at the Apalachee Restaurant (where there was never a dull moment).
Final services will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 11:00 AM (EST) at the First Baptist Church of Bristol, Florida. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, from 10:00 AM (EST) until the service time at 11:00 AM (EST) at the First Baptist Church. Todd Wahlquist of Bevis Funeral Home, (850)643-3636, www.bevisfh.com, is assisting the family with their arraragements.
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Bristol, Florida
April 16, 1935 – September 6, 2014
Jerry Mack Johnson, Sr. completed his life’s work and went to be with the Lord, his father, his mother, his son, and many other relatives and friends on Saturday, September 6, 2014. He was 79-years-old at the time of his death.
Jerry was a loyal husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, friend, teacher, coach, and educator. He was born in New Brockton, Alabama, on April 16, 1935, as the youngest child of David and Vannie Johnson. Jerry spent his youth working at various jobs, including harvesting cotton and tobacco in South Alabama. Jerry attended Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Alabama, where he played basketball, football, and baseball until he graduated in 1953. While at Enterprise High School, Jerry set numerous school and state records in basketball. He later attended Troy State University, where he played basketball and was on the tumbling team. He graduated from Troy with his Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1957 and later earned his Master’s Degree from Troy.
Jerry met his wife, the former Peggy Early of Samson, Alabama, at Panama City Beach in 1954, where they spent hours dancing at the former “Hang Out”. Later, they danced their way to the altar on March 7, 1959, and were married for 55 years until death they did part. Jerry and Peggy enjoyed spending many hours with their dear friends watching ballgames, fishing, hosting fish fries, teaching his children to water ski at their summer home on Lake Mystic, and spending yearly vacations at Panama City Beach with family, as well as taking yearly excursions with friends. They were the parents of three children: Jerry M. Johnson, Jr. “Jay” (deceased), Gloria Gay, and Jeff. Jerry was extremely involved in his children’s lives and enjoyed watching both Jay and Jeff play all sports at Liberty County High School and later watching Jeff play baseball at Gulf Coast Community College and the University of Central Florida. He was proud to see Gay cheer for the Bulldogs and compete in numerous beauty pageants, as well as being a leader of her Education Class at Florida State University. He instilled in his children a great work ethic and “never quit” attitude. Jerry was proud to have been able to see his oldest son, Jay, serve in the United States Air Force and then move back to Bristol, Florida, to raise his three sons. His son, Jeff, carried-on the family tradition by coaching football and baseball at Liberty County High School, and Jerry was proud to follow Jeff as he successfully served as the Head Baseball Coach at Chipola College for 18 years. Jerry spent many hours mentoring his daughter, Gloria Gay, who followed in his footsteps as a teacher, school administrator, and Liberty County Superintendent of Schools.
Jerry took the responsibility of educating and coaching young people very seriously, and his love for them didn’t end when the school bell rang or when the last whistle was blown. He spent many hours talking with his students and players and mentoring them. He and Peggy provided housing for several young men during their teen years and kept their doors open to any child in the neighborhood who wanted an afternoon snack or a glass of iced tea, as well as enjoying over 50 children who stayed in Peggy’s home daycare service. Jerry loved spending time with his seven grandchildren and great grandson, including riding them all “piggy back”, taking them fishing and hunting, riding in the golf cart, and teaching them all how to swim and drive.
Coaching was Jerry’s passion. Jerry began his career as a physical education teacher and football and basketball coach in Hartford, Alabama in 1957. He later accepted a coaching job in Opp, Alabama, until he, Peggy, and Jay moved to Bristol, Florida, in 1960. He coached basketball, football, and track at Liberty County High School and also taught physical education, driver’s education, and swimming lessons from 1960 until 1972, when he became the Principal of Liberty County High School. He proudly served as the Principal for 7 years until he was elected as Liberty County Superintendent of Schools in 1980 and served in this capacity until 1988. Jerry returned to the classroom in 1988 until he was elected again as Superintendent of Schools in 1992. He retired from education in 2000. His proudest accomplishments included taking his 1968-69 Football Team to the “Final Two” (Florida High School State Football Runner-Up), being instrumental in getting the Liberty County High School Athletic Facility built in 1975, and helping mold the lives of hundreds of students and student-athletes during his 40 year career in education.
Jerry is survived by: Peggy E. Johnson (Wife); Gloria Gay Uzzell (Daughter); Jeff Johnson (Son) and wife Nancy; Cathy Johnson Goetz (Daughter-in-Law); Doris McDurmont (Sister); Tommy Johnson (Brother) and wife Dixie; and seven Grandchildren: Kyle; Joel; Christy; Lucas; Owen; Shelbie; and Cydney. The circle of life also includes one Great Grandchild: Camden, and a host of Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by David Johnson (Father) and Vannie (Mother), and his first-born son, Jerry M. Johnson Jr. “Jay”.
Jerry was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Bristol, Florida. He enjoyed his retirement years entertaining his buddies at his hunting camp near the Apalachicola National Forest, fishing, watching football, golfing, and chatting with his friends at the “Liar’s Table” at the Apalachee Restaurant (where there was never a dull moment).
Final services will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 11:00 AM (EST) at the First Baptist Church of Bristol, Florida. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, from 10:00 AM (EST) until the service time at 11:00 AM (EST) at the First Baptist Church. Todd Wahlquist of Bevis Funeral Home, (850)643-3636, www.bevisfh.com, is assisting the family with their arraragements.
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OBITUARY - Langston
Calvin C. Langston, 88, of Smith Creek, Florida, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014, in Tallahassee, Florida.
Calvin was born in Perry, Florida, April 8, 1926, to the late Wade Hampton and Nellie Mae (Whiddon) Langston. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army from 1945 through 1947 and later retired from MR&R Trucking Company as a truck driver after twenty-six years of service. He was a member of Mt. Elon Baptist Church in Smith Creek and he was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his daughter, Donna Langston Fairbank; and a brother, Curtis L. Langston.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-five years, June Langston, of Smith Creek; three sons, Mark Langston and his wife, Carol, of Crawfordville, Florida, Greg Langston and his wife, Patsy, of Dothan, Alabama, and Bruce Langston and his wife, Dana, of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. ET, Tuesday, September 9, at Mt. Elon Baptist Church in Smith Creek. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. ET in the church with Reverend Gordan Beal officiating. Interment will be in Smith Creek Community Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32308 or Mt. Elon Baptist Church Building Fund, 2416 Smith Creek Road, Sopchoppy, Florida 32358.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements (phone 850-674-5449). You may offer the family online condolences at adamsfh.com. [Full Story »]
Calvin was born in Perry, Florida, April 8, 1926, to the late Wade Hampton and Nellie Mae (Whiddon) Langston. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army from 1945 through 1947 and later retired from MR&R Trucking Company as a truck driver after twenty-six years of service. He was a member of Mt. Elon Baptist Church in Smith Creek and he was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his daughter, Donna Langston Fairbank; and a brother, Curtis L. Langston.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-five years, June Langston, of Smith Creek; three sons, Mark Langston and his wife, Carol, of Crawfordville, Florida, Greg Langston and his wife, Patsy, of Dothan, Alabama, and Bruce Langston and his wife, Dana, of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. ET, Tuesday, September 9, at Mt. Elon Baptist Church in Smith Creek. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. ET in the church with Reverend Gordan Beal officiating. Interment will be in Smith Creek Community Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32308 or Mt. Elon Baptist Church Building Fund, 2416 Smith Creek Road, Sopchoppy, Florida 32358.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements (phone 850-674-5449). You may offer the family online condolences at adamsfh.com. [Full Story »]
OBITUARY - Rudd
Joseph ‘Joe’ Edwin Rudd, Jr., 48, of Hosford, Florida, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014.
Joe was born in Quincy, Florida, but lived most of his life in Hosford. He was a repairman and attended Corinth Baptist Church in Hosford. He was a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Tribe of North Florida.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Jina Felice (Pullam) Rudd; his father, Joseph Edwin Rudd, Sr.; his grandmother, Dorothy Holland; and two aunts, Bernadine Finuff and Hazel Duggar.
Survivors include his mother, Amber (Holland) Lollie, and her husband, Tommy, of Telogia, Florida; his son, Mannie Crump, of Bristol, Florida; two daughters, Jessica Rudd of Hosford and Taylor Shuler and her husband, Ethan, of Bristol; three brothers, Johnny Rudd and his wife, Marie, of Panama City, Florida, Amel Lollie and Drew Lollie of Telogia; his sister, Krystle Ross, and her husband, Michael, of Bristol; a niece and two great nephews.
A memorial service will be at Corinth Baptist Church Saturday, September 13, at 11:00 a.m. ET with Reverend Kyle Peddie officiating.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). You may offer the family online condolences at adamsfh.com. [Full Story »]
Joe was born in Quincy, Florida, but lived most of his life in Hosford. He was a repairman and attended Corinth Baptist Church in Hosford. He was a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Tribe of North Florida.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Jina Felice (Pullam) Rudd; his father, Joseph Edwin Rudd, Sr.; his grandmother, Dorothy Holland; and two aunts, Bernadine Finuff and Hazel Duggar.
Survivors include his mother, Amber (Holland) Lollie, and her husband, Tommy, of Telogia, Florida; his son, Mannie Crump, of Bristol, Florida; two daughters, Jessica Rudd of Hosford and Taylor Shuler and her husband, Ethan, of Bristol; three brothers, Johnny Rudd and his wife, Marie, of Panama City, Florida, Amel Lollie and Drew Lollie of Telogia; his sister, Krystle Ross, and her husband, Michael, of Bristol; a niece and two great nephews.
A memorial service will be at Corinth Baptist Church Saturday, September 13, at 11:00 a.m. ET with Reverend Kyle Peddie officiating.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). You may offer the family online condolences at adamsfh.com. [Full Story »]
OBITUARY - Smola
Rudolph Smola, 95, of Clarksville, FL, passed away early Wednesday morning, September, 3, 2014, at his home.
Rudolph was born in Belchertown, Massachusetts, and had live in Clarksville since 1981, coming from Granby, MA. Rudolph was a retired farmer and was of the Catholic faith.
He was preceded in death by beloved wife, Dorothy Smola; son, Joe Roy; parents, Peter Smola and Catherine Smola; sisters, Mary, Veronica, Stephanie, Gladys, Frances and Julia; brothers, Joseph, John, Walter, and Victor; and grandson, Shane Fay.
Survivors include two sons, Chris Roy and his wife, Rebekah, of Clarksville; Roy Fay and his wife, Melissa, of Fyffe, AL; two daughters, Faye Smola of Tallahassee, FL, and Bonnie Cook of Blountstown, FL; two sisters, Sophie McDermott of Belchertown, MA, and Amelia Miller of San Diego, CA; eight grandchildren, Candace Ross, Andy Cook, Shelby Cook, Veronica Taylor, Morgan Searfoss, Shane Searfoss, Lindie Fay and Alisha Fay; and three great-grandchildren, Keygan Cooper, Laila Ross and MacKenna Ross.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorialization will be by cremation.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266). [Full Story »]
Rudolph was born in Belchertown, Massachusetts, and had live in Clarksville since 1981, coming from Granby, MA. Rudolph was a retired farmer and was of the Catholic faith.
He was preceded in death by beloved wife, Dorothy Smola; son, Joe Roy; parents, Peter Smola and Catherine Smola; sisters, Mary, Veronica, Stephanie, Gladys, Frances and Julia; brothers, Joseph, John, Walter, and Victor; and grandson, Shane Fay.
Survivors include two sons, Chris Roy and his wife, Rebekah, of Clarksville; Roy Fay and his wife, Melissa, of Fyffe, AL; two daughters, Faye Smola of Tallahassee, FL, and Bonnie Cook of Blountstown, FL; two sisters, Sophie McDermott of Belchertown, MA, and Amelia Miller of San Diego, CA; eight grandchildren, Candace Ross, Andy Cook, Shelby Cook, Veronica Taylor, Morgan Searfoss, Shane Searfoss, Lindie Fay and Alisha Fay; and three great-grandchildren, Keygan Cooper, Laila Ross and MacKenna Ross.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorialization will be by cremation.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266). [Full Story »]
OBITUARY - Holley
Mrs. Bessie Agnes Holley, 90, of Blountstown, FL, passed away late Wednesday evening, September 3, 2014, in Blountstown.
Agnes was born on October 26, 1923, in Bainbridge, GA, to Charlie and Gertrude Tipton. She was preceded in death by Johnie Hires, Edward Holley, one brother and three sisters.
She moved to Bristol when she was 14 years old, working as a maid, seamstress and cook. Then moved to Blountstown for the next 75 years working in food service at the Piggly Wiggly Deli, other local cafés, and as a care giver in nursing home facilities. She was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church, servant to God and to all who knew her. If you were with her you were made to feel special, like family. There was always an extra place at the table and a meal going out the door. She was a stern disciplinarine and she set the standard high for our family and the community on serving others and work ethics. She was an avid gardner and loved flowers.
Survivors include sons, Emmanuel Hires and family, and Shelby and Katrina Hires and family; a nephew, Donald Tipton and family; several other nieces and nephews; stepchildren, Betty Smith and family, Gloria Jean Cox and family, Lila Davis and family, Linda Davis and family; 41 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Holley will be held Monday, September 8, at 11:00 A.M. (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend David Goodman and Reverend Dwayne Tolbert officiating. Interment will follow in Nettle Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 10:00 A.M.until service time at 11:00 AM (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
The family requests either flowers or contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
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Agnes was born on October 26, 1923, in Bainbridge, GA, to Charlie and Gertrude Tipton. She was preceded in death by Johnie Hires, Edward Holley, one brother and three sisters.
She moved to Bristol when she was 14 years old, working as a maid, seamstress and cook. Then moved to Blountstown for the next 75 years working in food service at the Piggly Wiggly Deli, other local cafés, and as a care giver in nursing home facilities. She was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church, servant to God and to all who knew her. If you were with her you were made to feel special, like family. There was always an extra place at the table and a meal going out the door. She was a stern disciplinarine and she set the standard high for our family and the community on serving others and work ethics. She was an avid gardner and loved flowers.
Survivors include sons, Emmanuel Hires and family, and Shelby and Katrina Hires and family; a nephew, Donald Tipton and family; several other nieces and nephews; stepchildren, Betty Smith and family, Gloria Jean Cox and family, Lila Davis and family, Linda Davis and family; 41 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Holley will be held Monday, September 8, at 11:00 A.M. (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend David Goodman and Reverend Dwayne Tolbert officiating. Interment will follow in Nettle Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 10:00 A.M.until service time at 11:00 AM (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
The family requests either flowers or contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
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