Mr. William Jesse Peacock, Jr., 82, of Panama City, FL, passed away early Sunday morning, October 28, 2012, in Panama City.
William was born on June 1, 1930, in Altha, FL, and had lived in Panama City since 1970, coming from San Antonio, TX. William was a 1949 graduate of Blountstown High School. He retired with 20 years of service in the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean and Vietnam eras. William also retired from Civil Service and the Bay County School Board where he was a bus driver. He was of the Baptist Faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Peacock; a sister, Agnes Inez Diamond; four brothers, James, Burl, Earnest, and J. Walter Peacock.
Survivors include his daughter, Shirley Adams, and her husband, Larry Wayne, of Lynn Haven, FL; five sisters, Lois Stewart of Pensacola, Edna Earl Kimbro and her husband, Enzor, of Pensacola, Alice Ward of Port Saint Joe, Dannie Bracewell and her husband, Joe, of Blountstown, Mildred Hudson and her husband, Ray, of Gulf Breeze; three grandchildren, Nathan Wayne Adams and his wife, Jennifer, of Lynn Haven, John Michael Adams of Callaway, and Ryan Wesley Adams and his wife, Nina, of Crestview; and four great-grandchildren, Hudson, Elizabeth, Isabella and Ethan.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 30, at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Tim Rhodes officiating. Interment will follow in Boggs Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 30, from 1:00 pm (CDT) until service time at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
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Marty Burke
Mr. Marty Burke, 51, of Southport, FL, passed away after a long illness Monday, October 15, 2012, at his home.
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Willie Earl Gay
Willie Earl Gay, 79, of Dellwood died Saturday, October 20, 2012, at Jackson Hospital.
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PATRICIA W. McCLELLAN
Patricia (Pat) W. McClellan, born October 19, 1945, passed away October 7, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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OBITUARY - Carpenter
William “Bill” Lynn Carpenter, 66, of 165 Culpepper Dr., Cobb, GA., died at his residence Tuesday, October 9, 2012.
A native of Leesburg, FL, he was born September 27, 1946, the son of the late Lynn and Mary Louise Smith Carpenter. Mr. Carpenter was a member of the Gateway Baptist Church in Blountstown, FL, and was employed as the manager at Lake Shore Marine. He served on the U.S.S. Saratoga during the Vietnam War. He loved gardening and the beach.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 10, at Lake Shore Marine at 3:00 PM. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society, c/o Ann Harris, 1801 Rose Avenue, Americus, Ga. 31709.
Survivors include his daughter, Becky Carpenter of Blountstown; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Jim Minor of Odessa, FL and Eva and Burke Hayes of Blountstown; two brothers and sister-in-law, Clarence and Cindy Carpenter of Purcellville, VA, and Ray Carpenter of Inverness, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts and memories by visiting www.greghancockfuneralchapel.com.
Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel is in charge of these arrangements.
A native of Leesburg, FL, he was born September 27, 1946, the son of the late Lynn and Mary Louise Smith Carpenter. Mr. Carpenter was a member of the Gateway Baptist Church in Blountstown, FL, and was employed as the manager at Lake Shore Marine. He served on the U.S.S. Saratoga during the Vietnam War. He loved gardening and the beach.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 10, at Lake Shore Marine at 3:00 PM. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society, c/o Ann Harris, 1801 Rose Avenue, Americus, Ga. 31709.
Survivors include his daughter, Becky Carpenter of Blountstown; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Jim Minor of Odessa, FL and Eva and Burke Hayes of Blountstown; two brothers and sister-in-law, Clarence and Cindy Carpenter of Purcellville, VA, and Ray Carpenter of Inverness, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts and memories by visiting www.greghancockfuneralchapel.com.
Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel is in charge of these arrangements.
OBITUARY - Jarrell
Ada M. Jarrell of Hosford, Florida, passed away Monday, October 8, 2012, in Blountstown, Florida at the age of 75.
She was born in Hosford April 12, 1937, to the late Olin and Era (Bullock) Sanders. She was a homemaker and was a member of Mt. Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church.
She is survived by her husband, Claiborn; a daughter, Sandra Kay Jarrell, both of Hosford; a sister, Nancy Willford, and her husband, Jackie; and a nephew, Sean Willford, all of Tallahassee, Florida.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. ET, Friday, October 12, in Hosford Cemetery with Reverend Aaron Elkins officiating. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, October 11 at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at www.adamsfh.com.
She was born in Hosford April 12, 1937, to the late Olin and Era (Bullock) Sanders. She was a homemaker and was a member of Mt. Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church.
She is survived by her husband, Claiborn; a daughter, Sandra Kay Jarrell, both of Hosford; a sister, Nancy Willford, and her husband, Jackie; and a nephew, Sean Willford, all of Tallahassee, Florida.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. ET, Friday, October 12, in Hosford Cemetery with Reverend Aaron Elkins officiating. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, October 11 at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at www.adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Walters
Norman Richard “Ricky” Walters, III of Blountstown, passed away Monday, October 8, 2012, at his home.
Ricky was a longtime resident of Blountstown and was a Marine who served in the Vietnam conflict.
He is survived by his daughter, Jenna W. Girdler, of Marianna, Florida; three grandchildren, Ashton, Alexandra, and Christopher Girdler; and two great-grandchildren, Kamea Girdler and Kanaia Neal.
Memorialization was by cremation.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown was in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at www.adamsfh.com.
Ricky was a longtime resident of Blountstown and was a Marine who served in the Vietnam conflict.
He is survived by his daughter, Jenna W. Girdler, of Marianna, Florida; three grandchildren, Ashton, Alexandra, and Christopher Girdler; and two great-grandchildren, Kamea Girdler and Kanaia Neal.
Memorialization was by cremation.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown was in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at www.adamsfh.com.
Edward Earl Dean
Mr. Edward Earl Dean, 57, of Quincy, FL, and a former resident of Blountstown, FL, passed away Friday morning, September 28, 2012, at his home.
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Mary Hazel Duggar
Mary Hazel Duggar, 93, of Hosford, passed away on September 28, 2012, in Blountstown, FL.
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Joyce Ann McCardle
Joyce Ann McCardle, 78, of Malone, Florida, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012, in Dothan, Alabama.
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Sally McCrory
Sally McCrory of Blountstown, Florida, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at the age of 78.
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Clara Irma Nobles
Mrs. Clara Irma Nobles, 90, of Blountstown, FL, passed away early Monday morning, September, 24, 2012, in Blountstown.
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RAE PALMER SUMMERS SHULER
Rae Palmer Summers Shuler, 83, of Bristol, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2012, in her home.
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Phillip Tyre
Mr. Phillip Tyre, 39, of Tallahassee, FL, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 21, 2012.
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OBITUARY - Cumbaa
Sybil Joan Weeks Cumbaa, of Blountstown, passed away peacefully Monday, September 17, 2012.
She was born in Calhoun County and raised in Port St. Joe, Florida. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and her world revolved around her family.
She was preceded in death by her: parents, E.E. and Nancy Ferol Weeks and stepmother, Merle Weeks; siblings, Ronnie and Dorothy Weeks and Frances Martin.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Harry; daughters: Gwen (Andy) Proper; Janet Taylor; Latrell (Zane) Holbrook; and Maggie (Jamie) Strickland. Grandchildren: Catie Proper; Camilla & Savannah Taylor; Hannah, Hunter, Heath, Hayden & Halle Holbrook; and Sydney Strickland. Devoted Sister Margie Mason; Brothers James & Jerry Weeks; and Sister Gail Koch.
Services will be held Thursday, September 20, at 3:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Blountstown with Pastor Tim Rhodes officiating. Visitation will be at the church an hour before the service. Memorials may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital at www.stjude.org/ or a favorite charity. Interment will follow at Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown. Bevis Funeral Home of Bristol(www.bevisfh.com) handled the arrangements.
She was born in Calhoun County and raised in Port St. Joe, Florida. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and her world revolved around her family.
She was preceded in death by her: parents, E.E. and Nancy Ferol Weeks and stepmother, Merle Weeks; siblings, Ronnie and Dorothy Weeks and Frances Martin.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Harry; daughters: Gwen (Andy) Proper; Janet Taylor; Latrell (Zane) Holbrook; and Maggie (Jamie) Strickland. Grandchildren: Catie Proper; Camilla & Savannah Taylor; Hannah, Hunter, Heath, Hayden & Halle Holbrook; and Sydney Strickland. Devoted Sister Margie Mason; Brothers James & Jerry Weeks; and Sister Gail Koch.
Services will be held Thursday, September 20, at 3:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Blountstown with Pastor Tim Rhodes officiating. Visitation will be at the church an hour before the service. Memorials may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital at www.stjude.org/ or a favorite charity. Interment will follow at Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown. Bevis Funeral Home of Bristol(www.bevisfh.com) handled the arrangements.

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