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Earl Eugene Robbins

Earl Eugene Robbins

May 25, 2024

Earl Eugene Robbins, 66 of Marianna, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, at his home. Earl was born in Kokomo, Indiana on June 5, 1957, to the late Clifton Robbins Sr. and Betty Waldron. He was a block mason and enjoyed doing small engine repairs and fishing. He was an avid Gator fan and Green Bay Packers Fan. He was...

Robert Yon

Robert Yon

May 23, 2024

Robert Yon, 85 of Altha, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Blountstown. Robert was born March 20, 1939, in Blountstown, to the late Edward and Ivory Yon. Robert joined the United States Air Force straight out of high school and served for twenty years. After his military service he worked as a truck driver and was an avid reader....

Neil Arthur Johnson

Neil Arthur Johnson

May 21, 2024

Neil Arthur Johnson, born on April 11th, 1955, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on May 21st, 2024. Born and raised in Minneapolis to his loving parents, Norita and Arthur Johnson, Neil's sense of duty and adventure led him to serve his country in the United States Navy from 1975 to 1979. Serving on the USS Constellation, he exemplified honor...

Terry Watson

Terry Watson

May 21, 2024

Terry Curtis Watson of Wewahitchka, Florida and formerly of Highland View, Florida passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the age of 65. He was born in Leesburg, Florida on September 14,1958 to the late James Curtis Watson and Mary Frances Watson. Terry had a passion for classic hot rods and enjoyed working on them. He was a hard...

Mary Frances Williams

Mary Frances Williams

May 19, 2024

Mary Frances Williams, 79 of Altha, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at her home. Frances was born March 11, 1945, in Blountstown to the late Howard and Cassie Newman and was a librarian in Bay County libraries for twenty-three years. She had a passion for reading and also loved to paint and collect art. She was a member of...

Leroy Edwards, Sr.

Leroy Edwards, Sr.

May 16, 2024

Leroy Edwards, Sr. 88 of Bristol, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Blountstown. Leroy was born July 31, 1935, in Alabama to the late Wessley and Lucy Edwards and was a logger most of his life and enjoyed mechanic work on the side.

Leroy is survived by his loving sons, daughters, siblings and many many grandchildren. He will be missed...

Loran Dean Tyre

Loran Dean Tyre

May 10, 2024

Loran Dean Tyre, 47, beloved husband, Daddy, and Friend to many, of Blountstown, Florida passed unexpectedly on May 10, 2024, in Blountstown. Loran "LT" was known for his kindness, hard work, big contagious smile, as well as being quite an athlete and avid card player.

Loran attended Blountstown high school where he played basketball, baseball, football, and was very popular amongst...

Roy Lamar Flanders

Roy Lamar Flanders

May 9, 2024

Roy Lamar “Fatcat” Flanders, 60 of Altha, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Marianna. Roy was born December 17, 1963, in Albany, Georgia to Felix and Helen Flanders and was a welder. He was an avid outdoorsman; hunting and fishing anytime he got the chance. He enjoyed people and sharing stories and especially his Aunt Juanita Chance’s coconut cake....

Ruth E Todd

Ruth E Todd

May 7, 2024

Ruth Todd, 81 of Monticello passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Tallahassee. Ruth was born in Faceville, Georgia August 14, 1942, to the late Lonnie and Mary Emanuel and was a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her husband Ellis Todd; her son, George Todd, her brothers, John and Henry Emanuel; her sisters, Mary Ethel Emanuel and Olie Mae...

Heidemarie Rydeard

Heidemarie Rydeard

May 6, 2024

Heidemarie Rydeard, 82 of Panama City, and formerly of Blountstown, passed away Heidemarie Rydeard, 82 of Panama City, and formerly of Blountstown, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, in Panama City. Heidi was born February 9, 1942, in Keil, Germany and was able to escape Nazi Germany just ahead of the soviet invasion as a small child during World War...

Patricia Ann Mcphaul

Patricia Ann Mcphaul

May 6, 2024

Patricia Ann McPhaul, 71 of Blountstown passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, in Tallahassee. Patricia was a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County. She was born February 12, 1953, to the late Edward Stacy and Bernice Whitfield. She served as a past director for the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce and was a member of New Beginnings Church.

Survivors include...

Alice Faye Marshall

Alice Faye Marshall

Apr 29, 2024

Alice Faye Marshall, 75, of Clarksville, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, in Blountstown, Florida. Alice was born July 15, 1948, in Altha to the late Rufus Franklin (Stormy) Weathers and Virginia Elvira (Mamie) Bailey Weathers. She lived in Calhoun County most of her life and was a member of Macedonia First Baptist Church. Alice graduated from Altha School in...

Shirley Musgrove Sangster

Shirley Musgrove Sangster

Apr 26, 2024

Shirley Fay Musgrove Sangster, 76 of Blountstown passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, in Blountstown. Shirley was a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County; born August 12, 1947, to the late William Musgrove and Sadie Grover Goff. She was a homemaker and had recently been attending Blountstown Community Church and previously Macedonia Baptist Church. She enjoyed puzzles, playing cards...

John Gordon Bryant, Jr.

John Gordon Bryant, Jr.

Apr 17, 2024

John “Johnny” Gordon Bryant Jr., aged 79, passed away on April 17, 2024, in Blountstown, Florida. Johnny was the son of Velma Bryant and John Gordon Bryant Sr. He was born January 18, 1945, in Blountstown and graduated Blountstown High School in 1965. He was drafted into the Army shortly thereafter serving proudly during Vietnam as a medic, though stationed...

Nannie Lou Mills

Nannie Lou Mills

Apr 13, 2024

Nannie Lou Mills, 102, passed away peacefully at her home on April 13, 2024. At her request no services are planned. Her family will honor and remember her privately. She was of the Baptist faith and loved the Lord and her family deeply. She will be greatly missed.

She was born May 15, 1921, in Houston County, Alabama to the late...

Fred Lewis Henson

Fred Lewis Henson

Apr 11, 2024

Fred “Freddie” Lewis Henson, 88 of Telogia, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Tallahassee. He was born in Franklin, North Carolina, March 15, 1936, to Fred and Gladys Henson. Fred moved from Franklin North Carolina in the early 60s to Plant City Florida where he owned and ran a service station for many years. He later went to work...

Cheryl Lynne Mayo

Cheryl Lynne Mayo

Mar 30, 2024

Cheryl Lynne Mayo, 61 of Blountstown, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, at her home. She was born in Blountstown, March 16, 1963, to Austin Hall and Jane Chafin and was a homemaker. Spending time with her family and grandchildren was very important to her and was always there for them. She will be greatly missed by those she leaves...

Loretta Adams

Loretta Adams

Mar 23, 2024

Loretta Adams, 91 of Pensacola, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Cantonment. Loretta was born May 8, 1932, in Dothan, Alabama to the late John D and Quillie Coker. She was a dedicated member of Olive Baptist Church for fifty-four years and served as landlord for many individuals and families in her rental properties.

She is preceded in death by...

Sherri Dewitte

Sherri Dewitte

Mar 20, 2024

Sherri Miles Dewitte, a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend passed away at the age of 62 on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born on November 7, 1961, in Charleston, South Carolina. Sherri was predeceased by her loving parents, AC and Grace Miles. Sherri is survived by her devoted sons, Ryan Connor of Marianna and Andrew Miles...

Henry Carr Smith

Henry Carr Smith

Mar 20, 2024

Henry Carr Smith, 73 of Blountstown passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, after two and a half years of illness. Henry was born August 18, 1950, in Blountstown, Florida to the late S.K. (Pete) Smith and Lighty McDaniel. He lived in Calhoun County all of his life other than his time serving his country in the United States Marines during...

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