Mrs. Rita Griffin, 65, of Altha, FL passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012, in Panama City, FL.
Rita was born on October 19, 1946, in LaPorte, IN. She and Olan were married on May 26, 1973, in LaPorte and moved to Altha in 1977. She was a homemaker and, as a child, baptized at LaPorte Missionary Baptist Church in LaPorte.
Rita was preceded in death by her mother, Lenora Evans, and a sister, Gloria Evans.
Survivors include her husband, Olan Griffin, of Altha; her father, Rollie Evans, of LaPorte, IN; a stepson, Todd Griffin, of FL; a brother, Larry Evans, and his wife, Karen, of Michigan City, IN; a sister, Geri Marganti, of LaPorte, IN; her mother-in-law, Ella Griffin; and several nieces and nephews
God saw you were getting tired,
and a cure was not to be,
So He put His arms around you,
and whispered “Come to Me”.
With tearful eyes we watched you,
and saw you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly,
we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hardworking hands at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 12, at 2:00 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend David Goodman officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown, FL. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 11, from 5 until 7 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home. A memorial service will be announced at a later date in LaPorte, IN.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Obituaries
OBITUARY - Whittington
Mrs. Ernie Whittington, 75, of Tallahassee, FL, passed away Saturday morning, February 4, 2012, in Blountstown, FL.
Ernie was born on October 8, 1936, in Ponce De Leon, FL, and had lived in Blountstown for the past one and a half years, coming from Tallahassee. Ernie was a waitress and a receptionist for Walmart. She was a member of Bible Believers Church in Tallahassee.
Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Mooney and her husband, Tim, of Bealton, VA, and Tammy Barrow of Tallahassee; one sister, Merle (Sutton) Pollock, and her husband, Robert, of Okeechobee, FL; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday February 8, at 2 pm (CST) from Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Carlton Baggett and Wayne Sutton officiating. Interment will follow in Edenfield Cemetery in Altha. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 8, from 1 pm (CST) until service time at 2 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Ernie was born on October 8, 1936, in Ponce De Leon, FL, and had lived in Blountstown for the past one and a half years, coming from Tallahassee. Ernie was a waitress and a receptionist for Walmart. She was a member of Bible Believers Church in Tallahassee.
Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Mooney and her husband, Tim, of Bealton, VA, and Tammy Barrow of Tallahassee; one sister, Merle (Sutton) Pollock, and her husband, Robert, of Okeechobee, FL; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday February 8, at 2 pm (CST) from Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Carlton Baggett and Wayne Sutton officiating. Interment will follow in Edenfield Cemetery in Altha. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 8, from 1 pm (CST) until service time at 2 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Jenks
Mrs. Margaret Ann Jenks, 60, of Wewahitchka, FL, passed away Sunday morning, February 5, 2012, in Panama City, FL.
Margaret was born on August 30, 1951, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and had lived in Wewahitchka for most of her life. She was a retired CNA, working with Robinson Retirement Home. She was a member of the New Life Beginnings Holiness Church in Wewahitchka.
Margaret was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtice Barton, and a son, Charles Raymond Jenks.
Survivors include her father, J. Frank Bailey, of Kinard, FL; two sons, Tim Jenks and his wife, Greta, of Scotts Ferry, FL, and Jason Jenks of Wewahitchka; one daughter, Delores McDaniel, and her husband, Ray, of Wewahitchka; five brothers, Tommy Wayne Bailey and Tony Frank Bailey, both of Florida, Kevin Bailey of Wewahitchka, Phillip Bailey and Scotty Bailey, both of Kinard, FL; one sister, Shawn Pitts, and her husband, Lonnie, of Kinard; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held 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).
Margaret was born on August 30, 1951, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and had lived in Wewahitchka for most of her life. She was a retired CNA, working with Robinson Retirement Home. She was a member of the New Life Beginnings Holiness Church in Wewahitchka.
Margaret was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtice Barton, and a son, Charles Raymond Jenks.
Survivors include her father, J. Frank Bailey, of Kinard, FL; two sons, Tim Jenks and his wife, Greta, of Scotts Ferry, FL, and Jason Jenks of Wewahitchka; one daughter, Delores McDaniel, and her husband, Ray, of Wewahitchka; five brothers, Tommy Wayne Bailey and Tony Frank Bailey, both of Florida, Kevin Bailey of Wewahitchka, Phillip Bailey and Scotty Bailey, both of Kinard, FL; one sister, Shawn Pitts, and her husband, Lonnie, of Kinard; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held 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).
OBITUARY - Wiley
Heidi Nicole Wiley, 28, of Wewahitchka, FL, passed away Thursday night, February 2, 2011, in Wewahitchka.
Heidi was born on February 24, 1983, in Panama City, FL, and had lived in Wewahitchka all of her life. She had worked as a CNA and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her mother and father, Martha and Charles G. Wiley of Wewahitchka; and one brother, Charles G. Wiley, II, of Savannah, GA.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 7, at 2 pm (CST) at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Wewahitchka with Reverend Nikki Davis and Reverend Joey Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Roberts Cemetery in Honeyville, FL. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February, 7, from 12 pm (CST) until service time at 2 pm (CST) at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Wewahitchka.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Heidi was born on February 24, 1983, in Panama City, FL, and had lived in Wewahitchka all of her life. She had worked as a CNA and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her mother and father, Martha and Charles G. Wiley of Wewahitchka; and one brother, Charles G. Wiley, II, of Savannah, GA.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 7, at 2 pm (CST) at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Wewahitchka with Reverend Nikki Davis and Reverend Joey Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Roberts Cemetery in Honeyville, FL. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February, 7, from 12 pm (CST) until service time at 2 pm (CST) at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Wewahitchka.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Taylor
Mrs. Patricia S. (Patti) Taylor, 58, of Tallahassee, FL, passed away Friday night, February 3, 2012, at her mother’s home in Clarksville, FL.
Patti was born on September 21, 1958 in Ft. Walton Beach, FL and lived in Tallahassee for the past several years. She was a retired Registered Nurse working with Tallahassee Memorial Home Healthcare. Patti was a 1971 graduate of Blountstown High School and received her BA degree in nursing from Tallahassee Community College. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Tallahassee.
Survivors include her mother, Bea Ross of Clarksville, FL; one Son, Ross Taylor, of Tallahassee, FL; three sisters, Deborah Taylor and Donna Taylor, both of Tallahassee, FL, and Ginger Hyland of Ft. Walton Beach, FL.
Memorial services 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 (674-2266).
Patti was born on September 21, 1958 in Ft. Walton Beach, FL and lived in Tallahassee for the past several years. She was a retired Registered Nurse working with Tallahassee Memorial Home Healthcare. Patti was a 1971 graduate of Blountstown High School and received her BA degree in nursing from Tallahassee Community College. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Tallahassee.
Survivors include her mother, Bea Ross of Clarksville, FL; one Son, Ross Taylor, of Tallahassee, FL; three sisters, Deborah Taylor and Donna Taylor, both of Tallahassee, FL, and Ginger Hyland of Ft. Walton Beach, FL.
Memorial services 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 (674-2266).
OBITUARY - Capps-Gordon
Garrett Curtis Capps-Gordon
Fourteen year old Garrett Curtis Capps-Gordon, of Tallahassee and Bristol, went to Heaven on Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Tallahassee.
Garrett was born in 1997 on his mother’s birthday, the seventeenth of April. In his early years, he lived and attended school in Bristol. For several years he has lived in Tallahassee and has most recently attended Montford Middle School where this year he was a member of the eighth grade class.
After school, Garrett greatly enjoyed being a member of a local youth rowing crew. Early this past December, Garrett and his crew won their division in a state rowing competition in Tampa, FL. Garrett and his entire crew returned to Tallahassee wearing enormous smiles and gold medals around their necks to the admiration of their friends and family.
When he was younger, Garrett attended Tolar School in Bristol and loved participating in local baseball and football leagues sporting the number “1” on his jersey. He especially loved visiting with friends and family. His special friends were his teachers and the Ray & Gwen McCoy family of Bristol.
Garrett was known and loved for his adventurous spirit by his friends and family. His daredevil antics are famous and provide many funny and entertaining tales among those who love him so well, particularly his five male first cousins. He loved to kayak, ride anything fast, bungee jump in the mall, and do almost anything that involved movement,
Garrett is survived by his parents James Gordon, Jr. and Jeanne Waggaman of Tallahassee, and Catrina Capps-Jordon and Kenneth Jordon of Bristol. His grandparents are Sonya M. Capps and the late Charles (Chuck) Capps of Bristol, James and Nona Gordon of Dothan, AL , Wayne and Elizabeth Taylor and John and Jane Waggaman all of Tallahassee. Garrett’s aunts and uncles are Curt and Paula Capps of Blountstown, Chad Capps of Bristol, and Jerri Gordon and Kevin Harrison and Craig Waggaman all of Tallahassee. Garrett is also survived by his best friends in the world-- his first cousins: Andrew, Austin, Aaron, Josh, Colton, Dakota, and London.
A memorial service will be held at Rivertown Community Church in Blountstown on Saturday, February 03. with a reception for friends and family following. Please call the church at 674-5747 for time or the family at 643-2556. No flowers please. Memorial for Garrett can be through memories and appreciation for his life.
Fourteen year old Garrett Curtis Capps-Gordon, of Tallahassee and Bristol, went to Heaven on Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Tallahassee.
Garrett was born in 1997 on his mother’s birthday, the seventeenth of April. In his early years, he lived and attended school in Bristol. For several years he has lived in Tallahassee and has most recently attended Montford Middle School where this year he was a member of the eighth grade class.
After school, Garrett greatly enjoyed being a member of a local youth rowing crew. Early this past December, Garrett and his crew won their division in a state rowing competition in Tampa, FL. Garrett and his entire crew returned to Tallahassee wearing enormous smiles and gold medals around their necks to the admiration of their friends and family.
When he was younger, Garrett attended Tolar School in Bristol and loved participating in local baseball and football leagues sporting the number “1” on his jersey. He especially loved visiting with friends and family. His special friends were his teachers and the Ray & Gwen McCoy family of Bristol.
Garrett was known and loved for his adventurous spirit by his friends and family. His daredevil antics are famous and provide many funny and entertaining tales among those who love him so well, particularly his five male first cousins. He loved to kayak, ride anything fast, bungee jump in the mall, and do almost anything that involved movement,
Garrett is survived by his parents James Gordon, Jr. and Jeanne Waggaman of Tallahassee, and Catrina Capps-Jordon and Kenneth Jordon of Bristol. His grandparents are Sonya M. Capps and the late Charles (Chuck) Capps of Bristol, James and Nona Gordon of Dothan, AL , Wayne and Elizabeth Taylor and John and Jane Waggaman all of Tallahassee. Garrett’s aunts and uncles are Curt and Paula Capps of Blountstown, Chad Capps of Bristol, and Jerri Gordon and Kevin Harrison and Craig Waggaman all of Tallahassee. Garrett is also survived by his best friends in the world-- his first cousins: Andrew, Austin, Aaron, Josh, Colton, Dakota, and London.
A memorial service will be held at Rivertown Community Church in Blountstown on Saturday, February 03. with a reception for friends and family following. Please call the church at 674-5747 for time or the family at 643-2556. No flowers please. Memorial for Garrett can be through memories and appreciation for his life.
OBITUARY - Dean
Yvonne Sanders Dean of Hosford passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012, in Blountstown at the age of 83.
She was retired from Florida State Hospital where she worked as a practical nurse. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, Olin and Era (Bullock) Sanders; and three brothers, Dewey, Buford, and Floyd Sanders.
Survivors include two sisters, Ada Mae Jarrell and her husband, Lavon, of Hosford, and Nancy Wilford and her husband, Jackie, of Tallahassee; a niece, Sandra Jarrell, of Hosford; a nephew, Sean Wilford, of Tallahassee; and special friends, Beverly Furches of Tallahassee and Betty Orama of Telogia.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. ET, Thursday, February 2, at Hosford Cemetery with Reverend Aaron ‘Buddy’ Elkins and Reverend Joshua Parker officiating.
Adams Funeral Home in Bristol is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). On-line condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
She was retired from Florida State Hospital where she worked as a practical nurse. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, Olin and Era (Bullock) Sanders; and three brothers, Dewey, Buford, and Floyd Sanders.
Survivors include two sisters, Ada Mae Jarrell and her husband, Lavon, of Hosford, and Nancy Wilford and her husband, Jackie, of Tallahassee; a niece, Sandra Jarrell, of Hosford; a nephew, Sean Wilford, of Tallahassee; and special friends, Beverly Furches of Tallahassee and Betty Orama of Telogia.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. ET, Thursday, February 2, at Hosford Cemetery with Reverend Aaron ‘Buddy’ Elkins and Reverend Joshua Parker officiating.
Adams Funeral Home in Bristol is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). On-line condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Schmidt
Mrs. Eva Gudrun Schmidt, born Christmas Eve, 1930, departed this world the morning of January 21, 2012, following a rich life full of adventure, travel, family and friends.
Eva was born in Västenede, Håsjö socken, Jämtland län, Sweden. She was the third of eight children born to Nils and Gunhild Lydén. She began her adventures early, leaving Sweden for the United States when she was 20 years old. After settling in Chicago, she worked as a dental technician and met her future husband, Arthur Schmidt, with whom she had three children, Linda, Peter, and Thomas. The family moved to Oregon in 1967, settling in Philomath in 1968.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Bosc, and her husband, Jeän Pierre, of California; two sons, Peter Schmidt of Blountstown, FL, and Thomas Schmidt and his wife, Susan, of Washington State; two grandsons, Ryan Schmidt and his wife, Amanda, of Alabama, and Pierre Bosc of California; three great-grandchildren, Derek, Katie and Cameron, all of Alabama; two brothers, Sture and Kalle, of Sweden; and one sister, Ingegerd, of Sweden.
No services are planned at this time. Memorialization will be by cremation.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 850-674-2266).
Eva was born in Västenede, Håsjö socken, Jämtland län, Sweden. She was the third of eight children born to Nils and Gunhild Lydén. She began her adventures early, leaving Sweden for the United States when she was 20 years old. After settling in Chicago, she worked as a dental technician and met her future husband, Arthur Schmidt, with whom she had three children, Linda, Peter, and Thomas. The family moved to Oregon in 1967, settling in Philomath in 1968.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Bosc, and her husband, Jeän Pierre, of California; two sons, Peter Schmidt of Blountstown, FL, and Thomas Schmidt and his wife, Susan, of Washington State; two grandsons, Ryan Schmidt and his wife, Amanda, of Alabama, and Pierre Bosc of California; three great-grandchildren, Derek, Katie and Cameron, all of Alabama; two brothers, Sture and Kalle, of Sweden; and one sister, Ingegerd, of Sweden.
No services are planned at this time. Memorialization will be by cremation.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 850-674-2266).
Obituary - Evans
Kenneth R. Evans, 74, of Christopher, IL, long time resident of Clarksville, FL, died at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at his home.
Mr. Evans was born on September 26, 1937 in Kaufman, TX the son of James Ebert and Lottie (McKee) Evans. He married the former Rosie Robey on August 11, 1956, and she survives. Kenneth was a retired farmer and a Vietnam War U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a deacon at Poplar Head Baptist Church in Clarskville, FL and enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and traveling.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Rosie Evans, Christopher, IL, two daughters, Beverly Diane (Mike) Lancaster, Dothan, AL, Ricki K. Wilson, Royalton, IL, one son, Richard (Anita) Evans, Christopher, IL, ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three brothers, Floyd (Mary) Evans, Hobbs, NM, Loyd (Frances) Evans, San Angelo, TX, Leroy (Barbara) Evans, Amarillo, TX, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mr. Evans was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Dean Evans, one sister, Jean Henderson and one grandson, Luke Lancaster.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to Noon Saturday, January 28, at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory, Benton, IL. Funeral services will be held at Noon Saturday at the funeral home with Danny Robey officiating. Burial will be in the Franklin Cemetery, Whittington, IL with military rites performed by the Benton American Legion Post 280 and V.F.W. Post 5671.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, 204 Halfway Road, Marion, IL 62959 and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook.
Mr. Evans was born on September 26, 1937 in Kaufman, TX the son of James Ebert and Lottie (McKee) Evans. He married the former Rosie Robey on August 11, 1956, and she survives. Kenneth was a retired farmer and a Vietnam War U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a deacon at Poplar Head Baptist Church in Clarskville, FL and enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and traveling.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Rosie Evans, Christopher, IL, two daughters, Beverly Diane (Mike) Lancaster, Dothan, AL, Ricki K. Wilson, Royalton, IL, one son, Richard (Anita) Evans, Christopher, IL, ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three brothers, Floyd (Mary) Evans, Hobbs, NM, Loyd (Frances) Evans, San Angelo, TX, Leroy (Barbara) Evans, Amarillo, TX, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mr. Evans was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Dean Evans, one sister, Jean Henderson and one grandson, Luke Lancaster.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to Noon Saturday, January 28, at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory, Benton, IL. Funeral services will be held at Noon Saturday at the funeral home with Danny Robey officiating. Burial will be in the Franklin Cemetery, Whittington, IL with military rites performed by the Benton American Legion Post 280 and V.F.W. Post 5671.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, 204 Halfway Road, Marion, IL 62959 and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook.
Obituary - Carter
Verdella Martin Carter, 67, of Blountstown, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at her home.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday Janury 28, at 1 PM CST at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Blountstown with burial to follow in the St. John Cemetery. Viewing will be from 2 PM to 7 PM EST at Bradwell Mortuary in Quincy (850-627-3700).
She is survived by her brothers: Edward Martin and Troy Martin of Plainfield, NJ, Dallas J. Martin of Brooklyn, NY and Gregory Martin of Blountstown, FL; and her sisters: Willa Martin and Betty Hudson of Blountstown, FL, Mary C. Martin of Orange, NJ, Joyce Draper of Panama City, FL and Darlene Martin of North Carolina.
She was preceeded in death by her parents, George and Chris Anna Martin.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday Janury 28, at 1 PM CST at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Blountstown with burial to follow in the St. John Cemetery. Viewing will be from 2 PM to 7 PM EST at Bradwell Mortuary in Quincy (850-627-3700).
She is survived by her brothers: Edward Martin and Troy Martin of Plainfield, NJ, Dallas J. Martin of Brooklyn, NY and Gregory Martin of Blountstown, FL; and her sisters: Willa Martin and Betty Hudson of Blountstown, FL, Mary C. Martin of Orange, NJ, Joyce Draper of Panama City, FL and Darlene Martin of North Carolina.
She was preceeded in death by her parents, George and Chris Anna Martin.
Obituary - Anderson
Raymond L. Anderson, 69, of Fanning Springs, passed away at his home on January 22, 2012.
He was born in Soperton, GA and moved to this area 25 years ago from Blountstown. Raymond was a welder and enjoyed hunting, fishing and scuba diving.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Georgia Anderson; son Raymond (Terry) Anderson, Jr., both of Fanning; step daughters, Miranda Scott and Gloria Ehrhart, both of Tampa; stepsons, Michael Scott of Tampa, Max Scott of Fanning Springs, Daniel (Mary) Scoggins of Tampa, David Scoggins of Jacksonville; brother, Curtis Anderson of Immokalee; half brother, Jerry Powell, of Vidalia, GA; half sister, Bonnie Ray, of Tampa; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan 25, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM.
Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland, FL 32626, 352-493-0050. On line condolences may be sent through our website at www.hiers-baxley.com
He was born in Soperton, GA and moved to this area 25 years ago from Blountstown. Raymond was a welder and enjoyed hunting, fishing and scuba diving.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Georgia Anderson; son Raymond (Terry) Anderson, Jr., both of Fanning; step daughters, Miranda Scott and Gloria Ehrhart, both of Tampa; stepsons, Michael Scott of Tampa, Max Scott of Fanning Springs, Daniel (Mary) Scoggins of Tampa, David Scoggins of Jacksonville; brother, Curtis Anderson of Immokalee; half brother, Jerry Powell, of Vidalia, GA; half sister, Bonnie Ray, of Tampa; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan 25, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM.
Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland, FL 32626, 352-493-0050. On line condolences may be sent through our website at www.hiers-baxley.com
Obituary - Thomas
Johnny Edward Thomas, Jr., 59, of Albany, GA, died Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday January 24, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Ken Chancellor will officiate.
A native of Blountstown, Fl., Mr. Thomas had resided in Albany, GA. since 1978 moving from the Panama City, FL. area. He was owner and operator of Thomas Transportation. He was a member of the IHRA and Nettle Ridge Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Michelle Thomas, Albany, GA, two sons, James Edward Thomas (Karen), Joseph Edward Thomas (Melissa) both of Leesburg, GA., two daughters, Brandy Roland (David), Albany, GA., Donna Joiner, Thomasville, GA, his father, Johnny Edward Thomas, Sr., Albany, GA. and his mother, Dorothy Jean Dudley, Blountstown, FL, two sisters, Gailen Lock, Blountstown, FL, and Debbie Hatcher (Lamar), Marianna, FL. and eight grandchildren.
The family will receive friends after the services at Mathews Funeral Home.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday January 24, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Ken Chancellor will officiate.
A native of Blountstown, Fl., Mr. Thomas had resided in Albany, GA. since 1978 moving from the Panama City, FL. area. He was owner and operator of Thomas Transportation. He was a member of the IHRA and Nettle Ridge Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Michelle Thomas, Albany, GA, two sons, James Edward Thomas (Karen), Joseph Edward Thomas (Melissa) both of Leesburg, GA., two daughters, Brandy Roland (David), Albany, GA., Donna Joiner, Thomasville, GA, his father, Johnny Edward Thomas, Sr., Albany, GA. and his mother, Dorothy Jean Dudley, Blountstown, FL, two sisters, Gailen Lock, Blountstown, FL, and Debbie Hatcher (Lamar), Marianna, FL. and eight grandchildren.
The family will receive friends after the services at Mathews Funeral Home.
Obituary - Griffin
Mr. Edgar Gerald Griffin, age 77, of Marianna, FL passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2012 at his home. Gerald was born on February 5, 1934 in Clarksville, FL and had lived in Jackson County since 1974. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Gerald served in the United States Navy.
Survivors include,
One son, Jessie Griffin of Marianna, FL
Two brothers, Burl Griffin of Sneads, FL and Cecil J. Griffin of Rudy, AR
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 2:00 pm (CST) from the graveside at Shady Grove Cemetery near Grand Ridge, FL with Reverend John Miles officiating. Interment will follow. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 5:00 pm (CST) until 7:00 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.
Survivors include,
One son, Jessie Griffin of Marianna, FL
Two brothers, Burl Griffin of Sneads, FL and Cecil J. Griffin of Rudy, AR
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 2:00 pm (CST) from the graveside at Shady Grove Cemetery near Grand Ridge, FL with Reverend John Miles officiating. Interment will follow. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 5:00 pm (CST) until 7:00 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.
Obituary - Pippin
Elsie Mae Pippin of Blountstown passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 in Blountstown at the age of 80.
She was born in the Alliance Community October 26, 1931 to the late Walter and Alice Elizabeth (Summerlin) Griffin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Coolidge Pippin, and two sisters, Lula Jane McCoy, and Nora Kirkland.
Survivors include her son, Jeff Pippin, and two daughters, Pam Ayers and Connie Pitts, all of Blountstown; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; a brother, Daniel Griffin, of Port St. Joe and a sister, Lila Walden, of Blountstown.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, in the Chapel at Adams Funeral Home with Reverend Dan Yoder and Reverend Francis Carlisle officiating. Interment will follow in Cypress Creek Cemetery in Kinard. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, at the funeral home.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. On-line condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
She was born in the Alliance Community October 26, 1931 to the late Walter and Alice Elizabeth (Summerlin) Griffin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Coolidge Pippin, and two sisters, Lula Jane McCoy, and Nora Kirkland.
Survivors include her son, Jeff Pippin, and two daughters, Pam Ayers and Connie Pitts, all of Blountstown; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; a brother, Daniel Griffin, of Port St. Joe and a sister, Lila Walden, of Blountstown.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, in the Chapel at Adams Funeral Home with Reverend Dan Yoder and Reverend Francis Carlisle officiating. Interment will follow in Cypress Creek Cemetery in Kinard. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, at the funeral home.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. On-line condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
Obituary - Bontrager Dewey
Gladys Bontrager Dewey of Covington, LA, 55 years of age, passed away on Thursday, Dec 15, 2011, at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans, LA.
Gladys was born in Canton, OH, to Annette Edenfield Bontrager of Blountstown, FL, and Orvill Bontrager of Tallahassee, FL. She will be forever remembered by her loving husband, William R. Dewey; her son, Jason Dewey (wife Jennifer), and grandson, Connor Dewey; as well as her sisters, Marti Coley and Stephanie Ryon, and brothers Steve Bontrager, David Bontrager, Wade Bontrager, and Scott Bontrager. She was also an adored aunt by her many loving nieces and nephews.
After receiving her Registered Nursing degree from Chipola College in Marianna, FL, Gladys served as a dedicated Director of Nursing at Metairie Healthcare in Metairie, LA. Because she was such an advocate for excellent patient care, Gladys was named the Louisiana Director of Nursing of the Year by the Louisiana Nursing Home Association in the fall of 2011.
Gladys was laid to rest in the presence of many family and friends in Restlawn Park Cemetary in Avondale, LA. She will be deeply missed by everyone.
Gladys was born in Canton, OH, to Annette Edenfield Bontrager of Blountstown, FL, and Orvill Bontrager of Tallahassee, FL. She will be forever remembered by her loving husband, William R. Dewey; her son, Jason Dewey (wife Jennifer), and grandson, Connor Dewey; as well as her sisters, Marti Coley and Stephanie Ryon, and brothers Steve Bontrager, David Bontrager, Wade Bontrager, and Scott Bontrager. She was also an adored aunt by her many loving nieces and nephews.
After receiving her Registered Nursing degree from Chipola College in Marianna, FL, Gladys served as a dedicated Director of Nursing at Metairie Healthcare in Metairie, LA. Because she was such an advocate for excellent patient care, Gladys was named the Louisiana Director of Nursing of the Year by the Louisiana Nursing Home Association in the fall of 2011.
Gladys was laid to rest in the presence of many family and friends in Restlawn Park Cemetary in Avondale, LA. She will be deeply missed by everyone.
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