OBITUARIES
Betty E Traylor
Mar 19, 2024
Betty Eubanks Traylor, 96 of Bristol, passed away peacefully on the evening of March 19, 2024. Betty was born August 9, 1927, in Bristol, Florida and was the youngest daughter of Byrd and Bertus Eubanks. She was a homemaker, mother and worked as a certified nursing assistant. She was a charter member of Forrest Hills Methodist Church in Quincy and...
James A. Mclendon
Mar 17, 2024
James A. McLendon, 86 of Blountstown passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Blountstown. James was born July 1, 1937, in Altha, Florida to the late Alex and Mandy McLendon and had lived his entire life in Calhoun County. James was a mechanic beginning his career with John McCoy and later spent twenty-five years working with the Calhoun County School...
Elbert Williams
Mar 13, 2024
William Elbert Williams, 95 of Hosford, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Blountstown. Elbert was born in Quincy, Florida to the late Horace and Hattie Mae Williams and was a Logger and an avid outdoorsman.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Allie B. Williams; his son, Bobby Ray Williams; a daughter, Hattie Inez Williams; a sister, Thelma Chason;...
Peggy Richter Eskew
Feb 28, 2024
Peggy Richter Eskew, 68 of Hosford, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2024, in Blountstown. Peggy was born December 17, 1955, in Quincy, Florida to the late Thermon and Blondie Ritcher. Peggy lived most of her life in Liberty County and worked as a cashier at Walmart until her retirement.
She is preceded in death by her brothers, Andy and Stevie Richter...
Michaele Ann Critchley
Feb 27, 2024
Michaele Ann "Shelli" Critchley, 62, of Panama City Beach, Florida, passed away on February 27, 2024. She was born on May 15, 1961, in Oregon, Ohio. Michaele, known to many as Shelli, was a loving and compassionate woman who never met a stranger. She was described as the most giving woman alive by those who knew her best.
Throughout her...
Yvonne Summers
Feb 22, 2024
Yvonne Summers, 88 of Bristol, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, in Tallahassee. Yvonne was born in Bristol on March 31, 1935, to the late L. D. Carson, Sr. and Sally Carson and as a lifelong resident of Liberty County.
Yvonne is preceded in death by her husband Bauchie Summers and her brother, Lewis D. Carson.
Survivors include her son, Jake Summers...
Daisy Verlene Plazarin
Feb 17, 2024
Daisy Verlene Plazarin went home to be with her Lord Jesus February 17, 2024, in Marianna, Florida. Verlene was born in Bushnell, Florida February 2, 1939, to the late William and Daisy Crawford. After working in the ministry and moving to various parts of Florida for several years, Verlene settled in the Marianna area in 1985 with her family. She...
Shirley H Butler
Feb 7, 2024
Shirley Houston Butler was born on June 13, 1934, in Daphne, Alabama to Pauline Alphonse and Melya Houston, and left this world February 7, 2024, at the age of 89 due to complications of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease after a brief hospitalization. She was a resident of Blountstown, Florida, and widow of Mr. Calvin Butler.
Shirley had an illustrious and multi-faceted...
Doris Davis Glass
Jan 27, 2024
Doris Davis Glass, 94 of Blountstown, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, in Blountstown. Doris was born October 14, 1929, in Live Oak, Florida to the late Samuel and Mardell Davis. A hairdresser by trade, she lived in Blountstown since 1958 and assisted her husband James in managing their plant nursery. She was a member of Christian Home Church in...
Zula Lillan Mae Booker
Jan 23, 2024
Zula Lillian Mae Booker, 59 of Altha, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at her home. She was born in Tampa, Florida, October 24, 1964, to the late Jimmie and Bessie Miller and was a homemaker.
Other than her parents, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Myrtle “Peanut” Wynn and Linda Miller.
Survivors include her husband of nineteen years,...
Clarissa Brantley
Jan 13, 2024
Mary Clarissa (Denmark) Brantley, 56 of Byrdstown, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at her home. Clarissa was born February 5, 1967, in Huntsville, Alabama to Keith and Mary Frances Denmark. She was a computer software developer.
Clarissa was preceded in death by her grandparents, James and Clarice Farmer and her mother Mary Frances Farmer Denmark.
She is survived by her...
Cathy R Terry
Jan 10, 2024
Cathy Rena “Catfish” Terry, 61 of Bristol, passed away January 10, 2024, in Bristol. Cathy was born August 12, 1962, in Rangely, Colorado to the late John and Viola Burns Terry.
Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Harold David Manning, Jr.; her brothers, John Thomas Terry and Raymond Earl Terry and her sister, Johnie Belinda...
James C. Glass
Jan 7, 2024
James C. Glass, 95, of Blountstown, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at his home. James was born November 20, 1928, in Kinard, Florida, to the late Cecil and Sallie Mae Glass. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He spent many years in the landscaping and nursery business and was a member of Christian Home...
Mary Alice Cumbie
Jan 5, 2024
Mary Alice Pendleton Cumbie, 76, of Apalachicola passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on May 12, 1947 in Little Rock AR to Alice Parker Pendleton and CE Pendleton, Sr. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend.
Affectionately known around town as “Miss Mary”, she was a...
Joseph Donald Kelsey
Jan 1, 2024
Joseph Donald Kelsey, 66 of Blountstown, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, in Tallahassee. Joseph was born November 18, 1957, in Madrid Spain to the late Joe and Nellie Ruth Kelsey. He was a project engineer for SMS.
Survivors include his wife, Debra Kelsey; his stepsons, Harry Patrick, David and Clyde Downs; his brother, Johnny Kelsey and his sister, Becky Bryant.
A...
Patricia Mcnair
Jan 1, 2024
Patricia Carolyn McNair, 70, of Altha, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, in Panama City. She was born October 18, 1953, in Blountstown, to the late Theo and Martha Strickland and was a long-time caregiver for the elderly. She was an amazing person, wonderful parent and the best Grandmother ever! She had the biggest heart and was one of the...
Cheryl Wood
Jan 1, 2024
Cheryl Lynn Wood, 73 of Clarksville passed away on Monday, January 1,2024 at home with her devoted husband, daughter and amazing hospice caregiver Emily by her side.
Cheryl was born August 10,1950 in Suffern, NY to John and Gloria (Call) Stillwell. Cheryl’s infectious smile, laughter and happiness were never questionable. Her bright cheer unveiled so many smiles to and from...
Zedoria Jones Thigpen
Dec 30, 2023
Zedoria Jones Thigpen, 78 of Tallahassee, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Tallahassee. Zedoria was born in Port St. Joe, Florida to the late Van and Addie Ruth Jones and was a retired cafeteria cashier and elderly caregiver. She lived in Tallahassee since 1997 and was of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include her sons, Danny Jones and Michel Ray Smith...
Charles A Richards
Dec 30, 2023
Charles A. Richards, 85 of Blountstown, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Panama City. Charles was born February 14, 1938, in Blountstown to the late Thad and Pearl Richards. He was a veteran, serving in the United States Air Force and later was the co-owner of Bryant Grocery and Saw Company in Blountstown. Charles also served his county as...
Annette Recker
Dec 27, 2023
Annette Recker, 38 of Fountain, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in Panama City. Annette was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Harry and Tammy Recker and was a homemaker. Other than her parents, she is also preceded in death by her daughter, Destiny Cowling.
Survivors include her son, Joshua Cowling, Jr; her companion for many years, Donald Samuels; her...
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