OBITUARIES

Dec 5, 2023

George “Robert” Rackley was born in Altha FL on October 30, 1964, to G.W. Rackley and Peggy Martin. He joined them in heaven on December 5, 2023, at the age of 60. He spent his early years with his family in Altha, and as a young adult he entered Sunland. With the assistance of Habilitative Services, Robert was able to...

Dec 4, 2023

Chester Lyvoyd Jeter, 82 of Grand Ridge, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 4, 2023, in Grand Ridge, Florida. Lyvoyd was born December 6, 1940, in Grand Ridge to the late Chester and Nellie Jeter and had lived in Jackson County most of his life. He was a member of the Shady Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church...

Nov 23, 2023

Emma Bontrager, 81 of Blountstown, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, in Clarksville. Emma was born June 7, 1942, in Nowata, Oklahoma to the late Edward J. and Sovilla Yoder.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Ora (infant) and Alva Yoder. Survivors include her husband Jonas Ray, her sons, Timothy, Titus, Philip, and Dan (Melonie)...

Nov 23, 2023

Luquita Sapp Whitfield, 90 of Ashford, Alabama, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, at her home. Luquita was born August 27, 1933, in Blountstown, Florida to the late Early and Fannie Mae Sapp. She was a homemaker and an elderly caregiver and of the Assembly of God faith.

Other than her parents Luquita is preceded in death by her sister,...

Nov 19, 2023

Joseph Michael DeVuyst, 84 of Altha, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, in Marianna. Joeseph was born August 12, 1939, in Midland Park, New Jersey to the late Raymond and Dorothy DeVuyst. Joseph lived in New Jersey for several years where he graduated High School and joined the United States Army. After several years in the Army he begin working...

Nov 11, 2023

On November 11, 2023, Jimmy Maxwell Waldorff, Sr. (“Mr. Maxie”) passed away peacefully at his home with his wife of 70 years, Betty, at his side along with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Maxie was born in Altha, FL, on December 15, 1933, to George and Jimmie Waldorff. Despite being born during the difficult times of the Great Depression,...

Nov 10, 2023

Beverly Jean O’Bryan, 71 of Bristol, passed away Friday in Blountstown. Beverly was born January 18, 1952 in Panama City to the late Wilmer and Christine Arrant. She worked as an elderly caretaker at an assisted living facility for many years.

Survivors include her sons, Tommy O’Bryan and his wife Katie and Wade O’Bryan and his wife Becky; her daughters, Norma...

Nov 6, 2023

Nov 6, 2023

Jerilyn Shuler Ammons, 65 of Bristol, Florida, peacefully passed from her earthly home on November 6, 2023. Jerilyn was born November 3, 1958, in Marianna, Florida to Jerry Wade Shuler and Ruby Lee Shuler (Varnum). She lived in Liberty County for most of her life, and in McClenny, Florida for a short time as a child. She attended Baker and...

Oct 31, 2023

Pauline Stokes, 95 of Blountstown passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at her home. Pauline was born July 24, 1928, in Altha, to the late James Ira and Florence Sewell and was in real estate sales in our area for about thirty-five years. Pauline had many seasons of life that included rearing 4 wonderful children and always admonished them in...

Oct 29, 2023

June Belanger, 86 of Marianna, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at her home. June was born June 7, 1937, in Altha, Florida to the late Amaziah and Martha Waldroff and had worked as a secretary for River Valley Health and Rehabilitation for many years until her retirement. June was a huge Elvis fan and especially enjoyed his gospel music....

Oct 29, 2023

Helen Doran Brown, 85, of Bristol, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Tallahassee, Florida. Helen was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 14, 1937, to the late Harry and Iva Doran and has lived in Liberty County most of her life. Helen had a high school education (where she played the drums in the band) and later in life,...

Oct 26, 2023

Joyce Eileen Johnson, 72 of Bristol, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, at her home. Joyce was born June 13, 1951, in Augusta, Georgia to the late Bud Johnson and Marilyn Fenn. She attended Lively Technical College where she received her cosmetology license and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church in Bristol....

Oct 15, 2023

David Albert Tucker, 72 of Bristol, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Marianna. David was born June 9, 1951, in Blountstown to the late James and Cletter Tucker. David lived in Bristol most of his life and was a truck driver until his retirement.

Other than his parents David is preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Yon, Donald Tucker,...

Oct 15, 2023

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Oct 3, 2023

Trevor Shane Doran, 34 of Altha, passed away October 3, 2023. Trevor was born May 13, 1989, in Tallahassee, Florida to Vicki Waldroff Fowler of Altha and Michael Doran of Edgard, LA. Trevor came into this world with an exuberance for life which never faded. Seldom did he meet a person he didn’t like. He learned from his granddaddy that...

Sep 28, 2023

Audrey E. Goshen, 81 of Pensacola, Florida and formerly of Blountstown passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 in Pensacola. Audrey was born in Panama City on November 22, 1941, to Daniel and Ruth Ellis. She spent her formative years in Panama City but later, she spent her married life moving around, living in Alabama, Alaska, California, and eventually retiring...

Sep 24, 2023

Carol K. Strickland, 75 of Bristol passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, in Tallahassee. Carol was born in Flatwoods, Kentucky, May 5, 1948, to the late Austin and Pauline Kincaid. She served as the Liberty County Tax collector for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed going camping and traveling and especially spending time with her family. She always looked...

Sep 23, 2023

Robert E. Melvin, 74 of Blountstown, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023. Robert was born February 24, 1949, in Clarksville, Florida to the late Leonard Lee and Lillie Mae Melvin. Robert was a long-distance truck driver ever since he was old enough to get his CDL license and after retirement worked delivering local dump truck loads wherever they were needed....

Sep 8, 2023

Jose C. Rangel, 71 of Bristol, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023, in Tallahassee. Jose was born December 20, 1951, to the late Antonio and Florentina Rangel and had lived in Bristol for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Emelia Rangel, nine children, three brothers, four sisters, fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

A time of reflection to honor Jose’s life will...