Mr. Terry S. Mercer, age 50, of Hosford, FL passed away early Sunday morning, June 16, 2013 in Blountstown, FL. Terry was born on January 21, 1963 in Quincy, FL and had lived in Liberty County for most of his life. He was an electrician by trade. Terry was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Thomas Mercer and a grandson, Ethan John-Colt O’Bryan. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Survivors include,
Wife, Linda Mercer of Hosford, FL
Mother, Betty Jean Mercer of Hosford, FL
Two sons, Sterling Mercer and his wife, Savannah of Blountstown, FL
Thomas Mercer and his wife, Lindsey of Gainesville, FL
One daughter, Della Mercer and Johathan Dunlap of Hosford
One brother, James Douglas Mercer of England
Two sisters, Nancy Jean Mercer of Hosford, FL
Linda Doreen Mercer of Kentucky
Three grandchildren
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 11:00 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Stevie O’Neal officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Creek Cemetery in Liberty County. The family will received friends Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 6:00 pm (CDT) until 8:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.
Obituaries
OBITUARY - Arnold
Johnnie J. Arnold of Hosford, Florida passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at the age of seventy-seven. He lived in Liberty County for most of his life and he was of the Baptist faith. Johnnie retired in 1993 as a heavy equipment operator for the State Road Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn and Annie (Johnson) Arnold and a sister, Charlotte Potter.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-one years, Alice of Hosford; a son, Daniel A. Arnold of Ft. Myers, Florida; and several nieces and nephews and other extended family.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. ET, Saturday, June 15 in the Chapel at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown with Reverend Francis Carlisle officiating. The family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. ET, Saturday at the funeral home.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-one years, Alice of Hosford; a son, Daniel A. Arnold of Ft. Myers, Florida; and several nieces and nephews and other extended family.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. ET, Saturday, June 15 in the Chapel at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown with Reverend Francis Carlisle officiating. The family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. ET, Saturday at the funeral home.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Weston
Eva Delores Sewell Weston, 85, of White City, FL, was called Home by her Heavenly Father on Friday, May 31, 2013.
Eva was born on June 15, 1927, in Altha, FL, to John Henry and Mary Baggett Sewell. She was a long-time and faithful member of the First Baptist Church of White City. Eva was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a pillar of strength in her church and the White City community. First and foremost, a wife, mother and homemaker, she was also a retired Gulf County school bus driver.
Eva was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Randy Weston; and siblings, Blondell, Paul, J.C., Green, Harmon, Jewell, Mizie, Euni, Gracie, Ruby, and Clevie.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Claude R. “Gundy” Weston; three sons, Mike Weston and Cynthia Ellen of Panama City, Greg Weston and Becky of Wewahitchka, Kenny Weston and Barbara of Bristol; a daughter-in-law, Karla Weston, of Port St. Joe; two brothers, William Earl “Buddy” Sewell and Angie of Blountstown, Fate Sewell and Alice of Altha; a sister, Johnnie Maddox of Altha; three sisters-in-law, Marlene Sewell of White City, Robbi Sewell of Greensboro, Barbara Tyre of Altha; and one brother-in-law, Gene Ryals, of Altha. She leaves behind nine beloved grandchildren, Randall, Robert, Mark, Ryan, Alicia, Wendy, Shelly, K.W., and Nicole. Eva was blessed with 17 great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, as well as many wonderful life-long friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, June 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM EDT at the First Baptist Church of White City. Funeral services were on Monday, June 3, at 11:00 AM EDT, also in the First Baptist Church of White City, and were conducted by her pastor, Reverend Nick Davis. Interment followed at the Holly Hill Cemetery, Port St Joe, FL.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the First Baptist Church of White City or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements were under the direction of Southerland Family Funeral Homes, Panama City, 32405, ph. (850) 785-8532.
Eva was born on June 15, 1927, in Altha, FL, to John Henry and Mary Baggett Sewell. She was a long-time and faithful member of the First Baptist Church of White City. Eva was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a pillar of strength in her church and the White City community. First and foremost, a wife, mother and homemaker, she was also a retired Gulf County school bus driver.
Eva was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Randy Weston; and siblings, Blondell, Paul, J.C., Green, Harmon, Jewell, Mizie, Euni, Gracie, Ruby, and Clevie.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Claude R. “Gundy” Weston; three sons, Mike Weston and Cynthia Ellen of Panama City, Greg Weston and Becky of Wewahitchka, Kenny Weston and Barbara of Bristol; a daughter-in-law, Karla Weston, of Port St. Joe; two brothers, William Earl “Buddy” Sewell and Angie of Blountstown, Fate Sewell and Alice of Altha; a sister, Johnnie Maddox of Altha; three sisters-in-law, Marlene Sewell of White City, Robbi Sewell of Greensboro, Barbara Tyre of Altha; and one brother-in-law, Gene Ryals, of Altha. She leaves behind nine beloved grandchildren, Randall, Robert, Mark, Ryan, Alicia, Wendy, Shelly, K.W., and Nicole. Eva was blessed with 17 great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, as well as many wonderful life-long friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, June 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM EDT at the First Baptist Church of White City. Funeral services were on Monday, June 3, at 11:00 AM EDT, also in the First Baptist Church of White City, and were conducted by her pastor, Reverend Nick Davis. Interment followed at the Holly Hill Cemetery, Port St Joe, FL.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the First Baptist Church of White City or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements were under the direction of Southerland Family Funeral Homes, Panama City, 32405, ph. (850) 785-8532.
OBITUARY - Barber
Elizabeth G. “Lizzie” Barber, age 57, of Bristol, Florida passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013 in Blountstown, Florida. Lizzie lived in Bristol all of her life and was a 1973 graduate of Liberty County High School. She worked in Administration for the U. S. Forestry Service for many years and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bristol. Lizzie was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Monroe and Dorothy (Smith) Barber and a brother, Joe Barber.
Survivors include two brothers, Charles Barber of Bristol and Gerald Barber and his wife Debra also of Bristol; three sisters, Ann Brinkley and her husband Joe of Bristol, Linda Barber also of Bristol, and Wanda Harpley and her husband Cary of Tallahassee, Florida; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
Survivors include two brothers, Charles Barber of Bristol and Gerald Barber and his wife Debra also of Bristol; three sisters, Ann Brinkley and her husband Joe of Bristol, Linda Barber also of Bristol, and Wanda Harpley and her husband Cary of Tallahassee, Florida; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Pitts
Ronnie Pitts, age 69, of Altha, Florida passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013. Ronnie was born in Clarksville, Florida, was a graduate of Frink High School, and worked as a millwright superintendent for BE&K.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; father O. E. Pitts; and a sister, Pam Kepke.
Survivors include daughters, Lisa Hobby and her husband Collis, Jr. of Clarksville and Renee Odom and her husband Steve of Bristol, Florida; grandchildren, Brandon Pitts, Kayla Hobby, Misty Ramsey, and Rhyanna Creamer; great-grandchildren, Swayde and Carter Ramsey and Jeremiah Mayo, as well as several others who called him Papa; his mother, Lucille Pitts of Clarksville; two sisters, Peggy Karshner and Wanda Carter of Louisiana; his companion of seven years, Betty Davis and her daughters, Jessie Bentley, Rebecca Phillips and her husband Chris, Casey Bird, Tiffany Nobles and husband Ben; and many grandchildren that loved him very much.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 3, in the Chapel at Adams Funeral Home. Visitation was held on Sunday.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; father O. E. Pitts; and a sister, Pam Kepke.
Survivors include daughters, Lisa Hobby and her husband Collis, Jr. of Clarksville and Renee Odom and her husband Steve of Bristol, Florida; grandchildren, Brandon Pitts, Kayla Hobby, Misty Ramsey, and Rhyanna Creamer; great-grandchildren, Swayde and Carter Ramsey and Jeremiah Mayo, as well as several others who called him Papa; his mother, Lucille Pitts of Clarksville; two sisters, Peggy Karshner and Wanda Carter of Louisiana; his companion of seven years, Betty Davis and her daughters, Jessie Bentley, Rebecca Phillips and her husband Chris, Casey Bird, Tiffany Nobles and husband Ben; and many grandchildren that loved him very much.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 3, in the Chapel at Adams Funeral Home. Visitation was held on Sunday.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - McClellan
Mr. Jimmy McClellan, 69, of Blountstown, FL, passed away early Friday morning, May 24, 2013, at his home.
Jimmy was born on Feb. 25, 1944 in Altha, FL, and had lived in Calhoun County for most of his life. He was a retired corrections officer with the State of Florida with 14 years of service. He was a 1962 graduate of Blountstown High School and was a member of the 1962 State Champion Basketball Team. Jimmy was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict serving in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion. He was of the Protestant Faith.
Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Linda (Bamburg) McClellan, of Blountstown; a son, Frank McClellan, and partner, Arnie, and their two sons, Michael and Roman, of St. Petersburg, FL; a sister, Julia Roberts, and her husband, Charles, of Holly Hill, FL; a niece and nephew, Terry Ann Riale and her husband, Angelo, and Steve Roberts and his wife, Joanie, of the Daytona area; a great niece and nephew, Nicole Riale of Atlanta and A.J. Riale of Daytona; two stepdaughters, Valerie Nelson and her husband, Mike, of Navarre, FL, Barbara and Joe Lewis of Keithville, LA; grandchildren, Chloe and Will Nelson; Joseph and Jordan Lewis; a sister-in-Law, Sherry Upshaw, of Bossier City, LA; and a brother-in-Law, Steve Bamburg, and spouse, Donna, of Caushatta, LA.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 1, at 10:00 am (CDT) at Gateway Baptist Church in Blountstown with Reverend Roger King officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes c/o Blountstown High School, 17586 Main Street North, Blountstown, FL 32424.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Jimmy was born on Feb. 25, 1944 in Altha, FL, and had lived in Calhoun County for most of his life. He was a retired corrections officer with the State of Florida with 14 years of service. He was a 1962 graduate of Blountstown High School and was a member of the 1962 State Champion Basketball Team. Jimmy was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict serving in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion. He was of the Protestant Faith.
Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Linda (Bamburg) McClellan, of Blountstown; a son, Frank McClellan, and partner, Arnie, and their two sons, Michael and Roman, of St. Petersburg, FL; a sister, Julia Roberts, and her husband, Charles, of Holly Hill, FL; a niece and nephew, Terry Ann Riale and her husband, Angelo, and Steve Roberts and his wife, Joanie, of the Daytona area; a great niece and nephew, Nicole Riale of Atlanta and A.J. Riale of Daytona; two stepdaughters, Valerie Nelson and her husband, Mike, of Navarre, FL, Barbara and Joe Lewis of Keithville, LA; grandchildren, Chloe and Will Nelson; Joseph and Jordan Lewis; a sister-in-Law, Sherry Upshaw, of Bossier City, LA; and a brother-in-Law, Steve Bamburg, and spouse, Donna, of Caushatta, LA.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 1, at 10:00 am (CDT) at Gateway Baptist Church in Blountstown with Reverend Roger King officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes c/o Blountstown High School, 17586 Main Street North, Blountstown, FL 32424.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Johnson
Mr. Donald Thomas (Don) Johnson, 75, of Altha, FL, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Altha.
Don was born on January 1, 1938, in Americus, GA, and had lived in Altha since 1988, coming from Chipley, FL. He was a retired crop duster and was a United States Navy Pilot serving onboard the USS Intrepid Aircraft Carrier during the Vietnam Era. Don was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include his wife, Alberta Johnson, of Altha; a son, Tony Golden, and his wife, Chyrl, of Altha; a brother, Bobby Johnson, and his wife, Sarah, of Alabaster, AL; one niece, Michelle Trumbly, and her husband, Cliff; one nephew, Joel Johnson, and his wife, Pam; four grandchildren, Timothy Kitchen and his wife, Amy, Dusty Golden, Jenny Golden and Anthony Golden II (Tiny), all of Altha; and five great-grandchildren, K’Leigh, Logan, Cooper, Braelynn and Bryce.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 25, at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dwayne Tolbert officiating. Interment followed in the Sandy Mountain Cemetery in Bay County.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Don was born on January 1, 1938, in Americus, GA, and had lived in Altha since 1988, coming from Chipley, FL. He was a retired crop duster and was a United States Navy Pilot serving onboard the USS Intrepid Aircraft Carrier during the Vietnam Era. Don was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include his wife, Alberta Johnson, of Altha; a son, Tony Golden, and his wife, Chyrl, of Altha; a brother, Bobby Johnson, and his wife, Sarah, of Alabaster, AL; one niece, Michelle Trumbly, and her husband, Cliff; one nephew, Joel Johnson, and his wife, Pam; four grandchildren, Timothy Kitchen and his wife, Amy, Dusty Golden, Jenny Golden and Anthony Golden II (Tiny), all of Altha; and five great-grandchildren, K’Leigh, Logan, Cooper, Braelynn and Bryce.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 25, at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dwayne Tolbert officiating. Interment followed in the Sandy Mountain Cemetery in Bay County.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - A. Jacobs
Alayha Inez Jacobs, 4, of Bristol, Florida, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Donald Eugene Jacobs.
Survivors include her mother, Donna Jean Jacobs, and sister, Brianna Nicole Jacobs; her grandmother, Martha Jane Jacobs; her aunt, Lisa Armstong, and uncle, Kenney, and Aunt Renee and Steve Odom; cousins, Cody and Casey Chepa; and a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins and other extended family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. ET, Thursday, May 30, at Lake Mystic Baptist Church with Reverend Jerry Chumley and Reverend Coy Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Lake Mystic Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. E.T., Wednesday, May 29, at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Donald Eugene Jacobs.
Survivors include her mother, Donna Jean Jacobs, and sister, Brianna Nicole Jacobs; her grandmother, Martha Jane Jacobs; her aunt, Lisa Armstong, and uncle, Kenney, and Aunt Renee and Steve Odom; cousins, Cody and Casey Chepa; and a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins and other extended family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. ET, Thursday, May 30, at Lake Mystic Baptist Church with Reverend Jerry Chumley and Reverend Coy Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Lake Mystic Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. E.T., Wednesday, May 29, at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - D. Jacobs
Donald Eugene Jacobs, 63, of Bristol, Florida, passed away Friday, May 23, 2013.
Eugene was a carpenter and was a veteran serving in the United States Navy. He was a member of Lake Mystic Baptist Church.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Corba J. and Dorothy Inez (Bush) Jacobs; a granddaughter, Alayha Inez Jacobs; and a sister, Lavoris Kirkland.
Survivors include a daughter, Donna Jean Jacobs, and her mother, Martha Jane Jacobs, both of Bristol; a grandchild, Brianna Nicole Jacobs; a brother, Thurman Jacobs, of Bristol; six sisters, Rosa Lee Short of Tallahassee, Florida, Marie Green of Bristol, Sadie Lee Davis and husband, Jerry, of Chocowinity, North Carolina, Lois Pitts and her husband, Billy, of Kinard, Florida, Joyce Barker of Bristol, and Loretta Flowers, also of Bristol.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. ET, Thursday, May 30, at Lake Mystic Baptist Church with Reverend Jerry Chumley and Reverend Coy Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Lake Mystic Cemetery with full military honors. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 29, at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
Eugene was a carpenter and was a veteran serving in the United States Navy. He was a member of Lake Mystic Baptist Church.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Corba J. and Dorothy Inez (Bush) Jacobs; a granddaughter, Alayha Inez Jacobs; and a sister, Lavoris Kirkland.
Survivors include a daughter, Donna Jean Jacobs, and her mother, Martha Jane Jacobs, both of Bristol; a grandchild, Brianna Nicole Jacobs; a brother, Thurman Jacobs, of Bristol; six sisters, Rosa Lee Short of Tallahassee, Florida, Marie Green of Bristol, Sadie Lee Davis and husband, Jerry, of Chocowinity, North Carolina, Lois Pitts and her husband, Billy, of Kinard, Florida, Joyce Barker of Bristol, and Loretta Flowers, also of Bristol.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. ET, Thursday, May 30, at Lake Mystic Baptist Church with Reverend Jerry Chumley and Reverend Coy Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Lake Mystic Cemetery with full military honors. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 29, at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Bush
Richard Bush, 83, of Blountstown, died on Friday, May 17, 2013, in Tallahassee, FL.
The service will be at 2 PM Saturday, May 25, at Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Gretna with burial in the Greensboro Community Cemetery in Greensboro, Florida. Viewing will be from 3 PM to 8 PM, Friday, May 25, at Bradwell Mortuary in Quincy (850-627-3700).
He is survived by his wife, Christobel Marlow Bush, of Blountstown; daughters, Reta Faye Jordan (Bernie) of Easton, PA and Brenda Joyce Bush of Quincy; son, Dan Arnell Bush (Phyllis), of Panama City; sisters, Sallie Carter of Quincy and Brenda Mason of Greensboro; brothers, Hollie Bush of Quincy and Charlie Bush of Greensboro.
All arrangements are under the direction of Bradwell Mortuary of Quincy (ph. 850-627-3700).
The service will be at 2 PM Saturday, May 25, at Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Gretna with burial in the Greensboro Community Cemetery in Greensboro, Florida. Viewing will be from 3 PM to 8 PM, Friday, May 25, at Bradwell Mortuary in Quincy (850-627-3700).
He is survived by his wife, Christobel Marlow Bush, of Blountstown; daughters, Reta Faye Jordan (Bernie) of Easton, PA and Brenda Joyce Bush of Quincy; son, Dan Arnell Bush (Phyllis), of Panama City; sisters, Sallie Carter of Quincy and Brenda Mason of Greensboro; brothers, Hollie Bush of Quincy and Charlie Bush of Greensboro.
All arrangements are under the direction of Bradwell Mortuary of Quincy (ph. 850-627-3700).
OBITUARY - Hand
Mrs. Barbara Ann (Williford) Hand, 74, of Altha, FL, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at her home in Altha.
Barbara was born on May 6, 1939, in the Alliance Community and had lived in Altha for most of her life. She worked for the Lehigh Furniture Company in Marianna for a number of years and was a caregiver for several years. Barbara was a member of the Altha Church of God.
Survivors include one son, Greg Williford, of Altha; four daughters, Terri Mathis of Panama City, Darlene Folsom and her husband, Larry, of Marianna, Gwen Ellis of Panama City, and Wanda Jackson of California; one brother, Michael Ray, and his wife, Dianne, of Summerville, SC; two sisters, Alene Whitehead of Altha, and Edwina Johnston and her husband, Wes, of Altha; nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 18, at 11:00 am (CDT) at the Altha Church of God with Reverend Allen Nichols officiating. Interment followed in Chipola Cemetery in Altha.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Barbara was born on May 6, 1939, in the Alliance Community and had lived in Altha for most of her life. She worked for the Lehigh Furniture Company in Marianna for a number of years and was a caregiver for several years. Barbara was a member of the Altha Church of God.
Survivors include one son, Greg Williford, of Altha; four daughters, Terri Mathis of Panama City, Darlene Folsom and her husband, Larry, of Marianna, Gwen Ellis of Panama City, and Wanda Jackson of California; one brother, Michael Ray, and his wife, Dianne, of Summerville, SC; two sisters, Alene Whitehead of Altha, and Edwina Johnston and her husband, Wes, of Altha; nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 18, at 11:00 am (CDT) at the Altha Church of God with Reverend Allen Nichols officiating. Interment followed in Chipola Cemetery in Altha.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Ayers
Mr. William Armond (Bill) Ayers, Sr., 85, of Blountstown, FL, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, in Blountstown.
Bill was born on February 6, 1928, in Jackson County and had lived in Calhoun County for most of his life. He was a retired commercial and residential contractor and carpenter. During his many years, Bill constructed hundreds of homes and apartment buildings. He also worked on the Capital Building in Tallahassee, W.T. Neal Civic Center in Blountstown and the Jai Alai building in Chattahoochee. Bill gave numerous young men in our community their first jobs working in construction to earn money and build good character. Bill had a love for farming the land and watching it grow. He was a 1947 graduate of Blountstown High School and was a Veteran of WWII serving in the United States Navy. Bill was a member of the First Baptist Church in Blountstown.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Ayers; son, Billy Ayers; brother, Herbert Spencer Ayers; and sister, Katherine Smith.
Survivors include one son, Spencer Ayers, and his wife, Pam, of Blountstown; one daughter, Cynthia Aultman, and her husband, Jimmy, of Blountstown; one brother, James M. Ayers, and his wife, Dot, of Blountstown; three sisters, Jessie Mae Price of Blountstown, Abbye Faurot and her husband, Billy, of Blountstown, and Carolyn Dykes of Morgan City, LA; four grandchildren, Cindy Golden and her husband, Grant, Derek Aultman and his wife, Danielle, Crystal McClellan and her husband, Todd, and Stephen Ayers; nine great-grandchildren, Britt, Lane, Kaylin, Kelsey, Alex, Kaydan, Alicia, Will and Gabe; and two great-great-grandchildren, Mason and Konnor.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 19, at 3:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplin Ronnie Wright and Carlton Van Lierop officiating. Interment followed in Nettle Ridge Cemetery in Blountstown.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Bill was born on February 6, 1928, in Jackson County and had lived in Calhoun County for most of his life. He was a retired commercial and residential contractor and carpenter. During his many years, Bill constructed hundreds of homes and apartment buildings. He also worked on the Capital Building in Tallahassee, W.T. Neal Civic Center in Blountstown and the Jai Alai building in Chattahoochee. Bill gave numerous young men in our community their first jobs working in construction to earn money and build good character. Bill had a love for farming the land and watching it grow. He was a 1947 graduate of Blountstown High School and was a Veteran of WWII serving in the United States Navy. Bill was a member of the First Baptist Church in Blountstown.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Ayers; son, Billy Ayers; brother, Herbert Spencer Ayers; and sister, Katherine Smith.
Survivors include one son, Spencer Ayers, and his wife, Pam, of Blountstown; one daughter, Cynthia Aultman, and her husband, Jimmy, of Blountstown; one brother, James M. Ayers, and his wife, Dot, of Blountstown; three sisters, Jessie Mae Price of Blountstown, Abbye Faurot and her husband, Billy, of Blountstown, and Carolyn Dykes of Morgan City, LA; four grandchildren, Cindy Golden and her husband, Grant, Derek Aultman and his wife, Danielle, Crystal McClellan and her husband, Todd, and Stephen Ayers; nine great-grandchildren, Britt, Lane, Kaylin, Kelsey, Alex, Kaydan, Alicia, Will and Gabe; and two great-great-grandchildren, Mason and Konnor.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 19, at 3:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplin Ronnie Wright and Carlton Van Lierop officiating. Interment followed in Nettle Ridge Cemetery in Blountstown.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Sewell
Mary Sewell, 80, of Hosford, Florida, went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 19, 2013.
Mary was born July 26, 1932, in Quincy, Florida, to the late J. D. and Pauline (Chason) Elliott. She was a homemaker and was a member of Mt. Zion United Pentecostal Holiness Church in Hosford.
She is survived by her husband, R. D. Sewell, of Hosford; three sons, Robert Dowdy and wife, Connie, of Hosford, Gregory Lee Sewell of Louisiana, and Michael David Sewell of Hosford; three daughters, Hazel Marie Sewell of Hosford, Linda Carpenter and fiancé, Grant Landrum, of Blountstown and Meagan Sewell of Hosford; grandchildren, Robby Dowdy, Ashley Dowdy, Jonathan Erby, Hunter Carpenter, Hailey Sewell, Gavin Sewell, Eric Sewell, Beau Landrum, Blake Landrum, and Brooklynn Hunt; a brother, James David Elliott, and wife, Frances, of Telogia, Florida; two sisters, Florence Marshall and husband, T. W., of Sopchoppy, Florida and Geneva Powell and husband, Dick, of Belleview, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. ET, Wednesday, May 22, at Mt. Zion United Pentecostal Holiness Church with Reverend Aaron Elkins officiating. Interment will follow in Sanders Cemetery in Hosford. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, May 21, at Adams Funeral Home in Bristol, Florida.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
Mary was born July 26, 1932, in Quincy, Florida, to the late J. D. and Pauline (Chason) Elliott. She was a homemaker and was a member of Mt. Zion United Pentecostal Holiness Church in Hosford.
She is survived by her husband, R. D. Sewell, of Hosford; three sons, Robert Dowdy and wife, Connie, of Hosford, Gregory Lee Sewell of Louisiana, and Michael David Sewell of Hosford; three daughters, Hazel Marie Sewell of Hosford, Linda Carpenter and fiancé, Grant Landrum, of Blountstown and Meagan Sewell of Hosford; grandchildren, Robby Dowdy, Ashley Dowdy, Jonathan Erby, Hunter Carpenter, Hailey Sewell, Gavin Sewell, Eric Sewell, Beau Landrum, Blake Landrum, and Brooklynn Hunt; a brother, James David Elliott, and wife, Frances, of Telogia, Florida; two sisters, Florence Marshall and husband, T. W., of Sopchoppy, Florida and Geneva Powell and husband, Dick, of Belleview, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. ET, Wednesday, May 22, at Mt. Zion United Pentecostal Holiness Church with Reverend Aaron Elkins officiating. Interment will follow in Sanders Cemetery in Hosford. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, May 21, at Adams Funeral Home in Bristol, Florida.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Simmons
Mr. Michael Lefate Simmons, 50, of Blountstown, FL, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 8, 2013, at his home.
Michael was born in Calhoun County and had lived here all of his life. He worked for a while at Mowrey Elevator and was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include one son, Michael Simmons, Jr., of Blountstown; one daughter, Jessica Coppock, and her husband, Timothy, of Clarksville, FL; two brothers, Troy Simmons of Port St. Joe, FL and Bill Simmons of Mississippi; two sisters, Melissa Wittig of Tallahassee, FL and Josephine Williams of Bay County, FL; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 12, at 2:00 pm (CDT) from the graveside at Magnolia Cemetery near Blountstown with Reverend R.L. Phillips officiating. Interment followed.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Michael was born in Calhoun County and had lived here all of his life. He worked for a while at Mowrey Elevator and was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include one son, Michael Simmons, Jr., of Blountstown; one daughter, Jessica Coppock, and her husband, Timothy, of Clarksville, FL; two brothers, Troy Simmons of Port St. Joe, FL and Bill Simmons of Mississippi; two sisters, Melissa Wittig of Tallahassee, FL and Josephine Williams of Bay County, FL; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 12, at 2:00 pm (CDT) from the graveside at Magnolia Cemetery near Blountstown with Reverend R.L. Phillips officiating. Interment followed.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Mullin
Ruth Eleanor Mullin, 89, of Blountstown, Florida, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Marianna, Florida.
Ruth was born in Freeport, Illinois, February 21, 1924, to the late Otto Carl and Clara (Buck) Ketelhut. She served in the United States Navy during World War II and later retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company where she worked as a long distant operator. Ruth was a born again Christian who dedicated her life to helping others and telling them about Jesus. She was a member of Travelers Rest Free Will Baptist Church in Clarksville, Florida, where she taught Sunday School, helped in prison ministry, and also was a volunteer at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement.
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Harold and Carl; and sisters, Gertrude, Pauline, Helen and Dorothy.
Survivors include two sons, Patrick Mullin of Blountstown and Timothy Mullin of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; a daughter, Charolette Januse, of Altha, Florida; two grandchildren; and a brother, Roger Ketelhut, of Wanawa, Wisconsin.
Ruth was not just a mother, but also a friend to her children and will be missed more than any words could ever express.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at Travelers Rest Free Will Baptist Church with Dr. Shawn Williams officiating. Interment followed in Travelers Rest Cemetery with full military honors.
Adams Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements (ph. 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
Ruth was born in Freeport, Illinois, February 21, 1924, to the late Otto Carl and Clara (Buck) Ketelhut. She served in the United States Navy during World War II and later retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company where she worked as a long distant operator. Ruth was a born again Christian who dedicated her life to helping others and telling them about Jesus. She was a member of Travelers Rest Free Will Baptist Church in Clarksville, Florida, where she taught Sunday School, helped in prison ministry, and also was a volunteer at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement.
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Harold and Carl; and sisters, Gertrude, Pauline, Helen and Dorothy.
Survivors include two sons, Patrick Mullin of Blountstown and Timothy Mullin of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; a daughter, Charolette Januse, of Altha, Florida; two grandchildren; and a brother, Roger Ketelhut, of Wanawa, Wisconsin.
Ruth was not just a mother, but also a friend to her children and will be missed more than any words could ever express.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at Travelers Rest Free Will Baptist Church with Dr. Shawn Williams officiating. Interment followed in Travelers Rest Cemetery with full military honors.
Adams Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements (ph. 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
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