OBITUARIES

Dec 25, 2023

Dewey Lee Clemmons, Jr., passed in Marianna, FL, on December 25, 2023. He was 91 years old.

He was predeceased by his parents Ruby Pelham & Dewey L. Clemmons, Sr.; his sisters, Linda, Juanita, and Hilda; and his son Douglas and his first wife Margret. Dewey is survived by his son David and his second wife Talitha.

Dewey was a life-long...

Dec 23, 2023

Thelma Odell Fant, 84 of Sneads, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Marianna. Thelma was born April 16, 1939, in Altha, Florida, to the late Albert and Trudie Fant and was a homemaker.

Thelma is preceded by her parents as well as her brothers and sisters, Phillip Fant, William Fant, Dolly Mercer, Lillian Bramblett, Julia O’Bryan, Karen Blackburn, Beneva Mayo...

Dec 19, 2023

Austin Alexander Lake, 17 of Fountain, Florida passed away December 19, 2023, in Tallahassee. Austin was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado and was a student at Altha High School where he was a member of the weightlifting team. Austin loved playing video games with his brother and was a joy to everyone that knew him.

Austin leaves behind his parents, Christopher...

Dec 14, 2023

Jessie Loretta Sellers, 91 of Mobile, Alabama went home to be with her lord and savior Thursday, December 14, 2023, in Mobile. Loretta was born February 26, 1932, in Altha, Florida to the late Charles Green Sellers and Jessie Maude Sellers. She graduated High School and had dedicated her life to serving the Lord. She studied the Bible daily and...

Dec 12, 2023

Glen Scott, 74 of Cottondale, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, in Marianna. Glen was born July 4, 1949, in DeFuniak Springs, Florida to the late Charles and Unday Scott. In his early years he worked in the logging industry hauling pulpwood and later began a stump grinding business in 1995 with his brother and later branched out on his...

Dec 10, 2023

Parry Gordon Dolin, 86 of Altha, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Dothan. Parry was born July 24, 1937, in Beards Fork, West Virginia to the late Estes and Nannie Dolin. Parry attended Troy University where he received his bachelor's degree in guidance counseling. He lived in Altha since 1999 and was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church....

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,...