Obituaries

Mrs. Bessie D. Wynn, 108, of Blountstown, Florida, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Thursday, June 30, 2016, in Blountstown Health & Rehabilitation Center.
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Sylvia Kay Haught Gates passed away at home on June 30, 2016, in Fultondale, Alabama, at the age of 69.
Sylvia is survived by her husband, Frank Wayne Gates; daughters, Holley Annette Gates of Pelham, Alabama, and Gina Gates Averett and husband John of Tallahassee, Florida; and granddaughter, Olivia Kate Averett of Tallahassee, Florida.
She is preceded in death by her parents, O.B. and Louise Haught, of Lubbock, Texas, and sister, Gay Nelle McHugh, of Littleton, Colorado.
Sylvia was born on March 25, 1947, in Lubbock, Texas, to O.B. and Louise Haught. She graduated from Texas Tech University in 1969 with a degree in French. Following graduation, Sylvia travelled abroad while working for the Central Intelligence Agency. She then met Frank Wayne Gates and they married in 1970. Sylvia eventually settled in Blountstown, Florida, and worked at R.Y.S.C.O. Shipyard, the W.T. Neal Civic Center, and C&L Bank. She moved to Fultondale, Alabama, in 2003, when her position with the bank was transferred to Birmingham.
Sylvia was an extraordinary woman who overcame numerous medical challenges. Her strong will to live and faith in God was an inspiration to all who knew her. She loved music, travelling, and spending time with her family. Sylvia was a longtime member of the Blountstown United Methodist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir.
A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, July 6, at 11:00am at Blountstown United Methodist Church at 20500 West Central Avenue, Blountstown. Reverend Nicholas Hughes will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Sylvia's life. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Blountstown United Methodist Church.
The family would like to thank the U.A.B. Hospital and HTICU doctors and staff for their dedication.
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Geneva Pitts, 72, of Blountstown, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Panama City.
Geneva was born December 13, 1943, in Marianna to Willie and Effie (Jeter) Pitts. She lived most of her life in Blountstown and was cashier at Southern Express for many years. Her favorite pastime was fishing in Apalachicola River and arts and crafts.
Geneva was preceded in death by her parents; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bubba, William and Tommy Pitts; and five sisters, Rebecca, Mary Ann, Dorothy, Teresa, and Diane.
Geneva is survived by three sons, Randall Pitts of Blountstown, James Allen Peters and his wife, Dreama, of Altha, and Sylvester Peters, Jr. of Blountstown; a daughter, Sheila Ann (Peters) McFarland and her husband, Gerald, of Clarksville; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; a brother, Marion Pitts, and his wife, Bonnie, of Altha; and three sisters, Shirley White and Carolyn Gomillion, both of Blountstown, and Jenell Lemaster of Guntersville, Alabama.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 2, at Adams Funeral Home and the funeral will follow at 1:00. Interment will be in Dykes Cemetery in Grand Ridge.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (ph. 674-5449). You may offer the family condolences online at adamsfh.com. [Full Story »] 

Mrs. Vera Mae Anderson, 66, of Blountstown, FL, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016, in Tallahassee, FL.
Vera was born on September 16, 1949, in Blountstown to Lewis Lesley and Lola Vera (Gay) Capps. She worked for over 20 years as a lunchroom manager for the Calhoun County School System. Vera had lived in Blountstown all of her life and was a member of Word of Truth Church in Blountstown. She was a kitchen manager for over 20 years with the Florida Baptist Association.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Robert Junior Anderson; her parents, Lewis and Lola Capps; three brothers, Lewis Capps Jr., Heubert Jackson Capps, and Lewis Ray Capps; sister, Bernice Griffin; a daughter, Sherry Jean Anderson; and a grandchild, Morgen Anderson.
She is survived by five sons, Robert Dale Anderson and his wife, Cathy, of Cullman, AL, Roger Dewayne Anderson of Altha, FL, Charles Leslie Anderson and his wife, Rachel, of Cullman, AL, Derrick Wade Anderson and his wife, Carol Jean, of Altha, Anthony Ward and his wife, Starla, of Marianna, FL; four brothers, Charles Chason, of Myrtle Beach, SC, Billy Mac Capps, of Jackson Co., FL, Bobby Gene Capps, of Bay Co., FL, and Jimmy Wayne Capps, of Panama City, FL; three sisters, June McCardle, of Dothan, AL, Alice Faye Tipton, of Grenada, MS, and Joan Goins, of Stone Mountain, GA; and 14 grandchildren, Mathew Collin Anderson, Michael Dewayne Anderson, Chelsea Danielle Anderson, Ryan Dale Anderson, Bradley Wade Anderson, Zachary Thomas Anderson, Kaylin Marie Anderson, Ethan Charles Anderson, Abigail Jean Anderson, Trenton Lee Anderson, Levi Brandon Anderson, A.J Ward, Casey Ward, and Emily Ward.
The funeral service will be held Monday, June 27, at 7:00 PM (CDT) at Word of Truth Church in Blountstown, with Pastor Ron Baker and Pastor David Tipton officiating. Interment will be held on Tuesday, June 28, at 10:00 AM (CDT) at Magnolia Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Monday, June 27, from 6:00 PM until service time at 7:00 PM (CDT) at Word of Truth Church in Blountstown.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266). [Full Story »] 

Tanya Renee Whitfield, 23, of Altha, passed away Monday, June 20, at Bay Medical Center in Panama City. [Full Story »] 

Ms. Tanya Rene Whitfield, age 23, of Altha, FL, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016 in Panama City, FL. [Full Story »]