OBITUARIES

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.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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