Obituaries
OBITUARY - LEONA MAE SHEFFIELD
Ms. Leona Mae Sheffield, age 91, of Hosford, Florida passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014 in Blountstown, Florida. Ms. Leona was born in Tifton, Ohio, July 18, 1922, to the late Raymond and Francis O. (Johnson) Cook. She was a homemaker and was of the Lutheran faith.
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OBITUARY - Cauley
Phyllis A. Cauley, 67, of Altha, Florida, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Tallahassee, Florida.
Phyllis was a member of Glory Hill Community Church where she was choir director and Sunday school teacher. She was also involved with the Calhoun County Public Library Blountstown Branch where she worked in the Volunteers in Service to America, a family literacy program, from 1997 to 2000. She then worked the circulation desk in the library until her retirement in 2008.
Preceding her in death was her father, Marcus J. McGouirk, and her sister, Mary Edna Hill.
Survivors include her mother, Dorothy L. (Head) Champion, of Austell, Georgia; her husband, Charles, of Altha; her sons, John E. Holmes and his wife, Betty, Lamar Holmes and his wife, Kim, Keith Cauley and his wife, Shelia, Travis Cauley and his wife, April, all of Altha, and Trent Cauley and his wife, Kathy, of Blountstown, Florida; her daughter, Shaleen Murray, and her husband, Bobby, of Blountstown; 23 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her brother, Daniel McGouirk, and his wife, Barbara, of Wedowee, Alabama; her sister, Violet Smith, and her husband, Julian, of Austell; her friends, Elsie Cauley of Blountstown and Shirley Williams of Scotts Ferry; her church family; and several nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, April 25, at Glory Hill Community Church in Altha. Funeral services will also be in the church at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 26, with Reverend Riley Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery near Blountstown.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). You may offer the family condolences at adamsfh.com.
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Phyllis was a member of Glory Hill Community Church where she was choir director and Sunday school teacher. She was also involved with the Calhoun County Public Library Blountstown Branch where she worked in the Volunteers in Service to America, a family literacy program, from 1997 to 2000. She then worked the circulation desk in the library until her retirement in 2008.
Preceding her in death was her father, Marcus J. McGouirk, and her sister, Mary Edna Hill.
Survivors include her mother, Dorothy L. (Head) Champion, of Austell, Georgia; her husband, Charles, of Altha; her sons, John E. Holmes and his wife, Betty, Lamar Holmes and his wife, Kim, Keith Cauley and his wife, Shelia, Travis Cauley and his wife, April, all of Altha, and Trent Cauley and his wife, Kathy, of Blountstown, Florida; her daughter, Shaleen Murray, and her husband, Bobby, of Blountstown; 23 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her brother, Daniel McGouirk, and his wife, Barbara, of Wedowee, Alabama; her sister, Violet Smith, and her husband, Julian, of Austell; her friends, Elsie Cauley of Blountstown and Shirley Williams of Scotts Ferry; her church family; and several nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, April 25, at Glory Hill Community Church in Altha. Funeral services will also be in the church at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 26, with Reverend Riley Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery near Blountstown.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). You may offer the family condolences at adamsfh.com.
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OBITUARY - Smiley
The Lord called one of his angels home Monday April 21, 2014. Fe Langas Smiley, 53, of Altha, Florida, was born in Santa Rita, Guam, on September, 28, 1960.
In Fe's worldwide travels, she developed many lasting friendships, especially those in Altha, Tuscaloosa, Fort Polk, and Guam.
Fe is proceeded in death by her father Jose Banua Langas, of Santa Rita, Guam; mother, Anistina Guzman Langas, of Santa Rita, Guam; brother Joseph Langas, of Santa Rita, Guam; and sister, Vicenta Daniel (Estanislao Daniel deceased) of Santa Rita, Guam.
She is survived by her husband, Stephen Allen Smiley, of Altha; one son, Stephen Allen Smiley, Jr. of Altha; two daughters, Stephanie Faye Smiley of Tuscaloosa, AL, and Anisha Jolene Smiley of Altha, FL; four grandchildren, Anthony, Evan, Gracie, and Jadyn Smiley of Altha; sisters Gloria Salas (Frank Salas, deceased) of Agat, Guam, and Saturnina Leon Guerrero (Barney Leon Guerrero) of Talofofo, Guam; brothers, Nicolas Langas (Elizabeth Langas) of Barrigada, Guam, El Pidio Langas (Angela Duenas) of Mangilao, Guam, Sandy Langas (Tanya Langas) of San Francisco, CA; mother-in-law, Jennie Smiley Stricker of Altha; a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews; close friends of the family, the Gregg Family, Anjelica Nixon, and Christy Dozier.
Services will be held Saturday, April 26, at 4:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends Saturday, April 26, from 3:00 pm 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). [Full Story »]
In Fe's worldwide travels, she developed many lasting friendships, especially those in Altha, Tuscaloosa, Fort Polk, and Guam.
Fe is proceeded in death by her father Jose Banua Langas, of Santa Rita, Guam; mother, Anistina Guzman Langas, of Santa Rita, Guam; brother Joseph Langas, of Santa Rita, Guam; and sister, Vicenta Daniel (Estanislao Daniel deceased) of Santa Rita, Guam.
She is survived by her husband, Stephen Allen Smiley, of Altha; one son, Stephen Allen Smiley, Jr. of Altha; two daughters, Stephanie Faye Smiley of Tuscaloosa, AL, and Anisha Jolene Smiley of Altha, FL; four grandchildren, Anthony, Evan, Gracie, and Jadyn Smiley of Altha; sisters Gloria Salas (Frank Salas, deceased) of Agat, Guam, and Saturnina Leon Guerrero (Barney Leon Guerrero) of Talofofo, Guam; brothers, Nicolas Langas (Elizabeth Langas) of Barrigada, Guam, El Pidio Langas (Angela Duenas) of Mangilao, Guam, Sandy Langas (Tanya Langas) of San Francisco, CA; mother-in-law, Jennie Smiley Stricker of Altha; a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews; close friends of the family, the Gregg Family, Anjelica Nixon, and Christy Dozier.
Services will be held Saturday, April 26, at 4:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends Saturday, April 26, from 3:00 pm 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). [Full Story »]
OBITUARY - Waldron
Mr. Henry Clyde Waldron, age 89, of Clarksville, Florida passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at his home. Mr. Henry was born in Arcadia, Florida, July 20, 1924 to the late Mack and Elvie (Hagans) Waldron. He was a retired logger and was a member of Word of Truth Church in Blountstown, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Clyde Waldron.
He is survived by his wife of thirty years, Betty Jean (Timbs) Waldron of Clarksville, his son, Jerry Waldron, also of Clarksville; daughters, Melinda Waldron of Blountstown, Sue Bailey and her husband, Clyde of Blountstown, Janis Weiler and her husband, Jack of Blountstown, and Deanna Waldron of Greensboro, Florida; his daughter-in-law Chris Waldron of Clarksville; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; his sister, Zuella Dillinger of Arcadia; his step-children, Ricky Robbins of Tampa, Florida, Janet Boettjer of Blountstown, Roy Robbins of West Virginia, Earl Robbins and his wife, Brenda of Marianna, Florida, Clifton Robbins and his wife, Wendy of Newport News, Virginia, Sharon Booth and her husband, Harvey of Blountstown, Gary Robbins and his wife Cris of Virginia, and Betty Breelove of Pennsylvania.
The family will receive friends 10:30-11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 24 at Word of Truth Church in Blountstown. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Reverend Ron Baker and Reverend Francis Carlisle officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Clarksville.
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 is survived by his wife of thirty years, Betty Jean (Timbs) Waldron of Clarksville, his son, Jerry Waldron, also of Clarksville; daughters, Melinda Waldron of Blountstown, Sue Bailey and her husband, Clyde of Blountstown, Janis Weiler and her husband, Jack of Blountstown, and Deanna Waldron of Greensboro, Florida; his daughter-in-law Chris Waldron of Clarksville; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; his sister, Zuella Dillinger of Arcadia; his step-children, Ricky Robbins of Tampa, Florida, Janet Boettjer of Blountstown, Roy Robbins of West Virginia, Earl Robbins and his wife, Brenda of Marianna, Florida, Clifton Robbins and his wife, Wendy of Newport News, Virginia, Sharon Booth and her husband, Harvey of Blountstown, Gary Robbins and his wife Cris of Virginia, and Betty Breelove of Pennsylvania.
The family will receive friends 10:30-11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 24 at Word of Truth Church in Blountstown. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Reverend Ron Baker and Reverend Francis Carlisle officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Clarksville.
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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John James Arthur Finney
Mr. John James Arthur Finney, 35, of Blountstown, Florida, passed away on April 14, 2014.
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Cornelia Cole
Mrs. Cornelia Cole, 98, of Blountstown, FL, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Blountstown.
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OBITUARY - Taylor
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). [Full Story »]
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). [Full Story »]
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.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266). [Full Story »]
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.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266). [Full Story »]
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.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). You may offer the family condolences at adamsfh.com. [Full Story »]
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.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). You may offer the family condolences at adamsfh.com. [Full Story »]
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.
Adams Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). You may offer the family condolences online at adamsfh.com. [Full Story »]
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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