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Dorothy Fleck

Dorothy Fleck

Jul 22, 2024

Dorothy Weaver Sandusky Fleck, known affectionately as Dottie, passed away on July 22, 2024, in Blountstown, Florida at the age of 80. Born on November 3, 1943, in Perry, Georgia, to Homer Edward and Mabel Ellis Weaver, Dottie lived a life marked by devotion to her family, community and faith.

Dottie graduated from Perry High School and pursued higher education at...

Jerry W. Daniels

Jerry W. Daniels

Jul 20, 2024



Jerry Wilmer Daniels, 79 of Blountstown, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home. Jerry was born in Bonifay, Florida to the late Ovid Daniels and Orblee Henderson. Jerry come to Calhoun County in 1974 as a coach for the Blountstown Tigers. He spent his 37-year career as a teacher in the classroom, a coach on the field and...

Austin Dewayne Forte

Austin Dewayne Forte

Jul 16, 2024

Austin Dewayne Forte, 26 of Blountstown, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Gainesville. Austin was born January 5, 1998, in Tallahassee, Florida to Anthony Forte and Joni Bodiford. Austin was diagnosed as a child with a heart disease that would limit him through his life but fought through and was blessed with twenty-six years. He loved watching and cheering...

Eddie Thomas Cooper

Eddie Thomas Cooper

Jul 12, 2024

Eddie Thomas Cooper, 85 years old of Blountstown, passed away July 12, 2024 with his family by his side at UF Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.

Shortly after graduating from Altha High School he began his life long career of 57 years in Dredge Operations where his responsibilities ranged from working as a Deckhand, Deck Captain, and Leverman before earning his prestigious...

Tracy Dale Burke

Tracy Dale Burke

Jul 12, 2024

Tracy Dale Burke went to his Heavenly home to be with Jesus, July 12, 2024. Tracy was born in Terrebonne Parrish, Louisiana September 22, 1972, to the late Warren and Betty Burke and was a lifelong resident of Hosford, Florida. Tracy enjoyed family time around a meal, picking at everyone and cracking jokes. He loved his freedom without boundaries, exploring...

Timothy Copeland

Timothy Copeland

Jul 4, 2024

The world lost a beloved husband, father, son, brother, cousin and uncle, Timothy A. Copeland Jr. on July 4th, 2024. Timothy tragically passed away due to a drowning accident. A devoted father to seven children, Timothy was known for his unwavering love and commitment to his family and friends. His kind heart and warm smile touched all who knew him....

Steven "Bear" Boatwright

Steven "Bear" Boatwright

Jul 3, 2024

Steven “Bear” Boatwright, 74 of Eastpoint, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Port St. Joe. Steven was born July 17, 1949, in Eastpoint to the late Levi and Eva Mae Boatwright where he spent his working years as a commercial fisherman. Steven loved being on the water and fishing as well as hunting in his spare time. He also...

Bruce Wayne Hall

Bruce Wayne Hall

Jun 29, 2024

Bruce Wayne Hall, 61 of Blountstown, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024. Bruce was born in Pensacola, Florida on September 11, 1962, to the late James and Glennie Hall. He was working as a heavy equipment operator for I.C. Contractors and spent most of his free time with his grandchildren that he loved dearly.

Other than his parents, Bruce is also...

Cindy Smith

Cindy Smith

Jun 29, 2024

Cindy Lee Smith, 64 of Hosford, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at her home. Cindy was born in Tampa, Florida on May 31, 1960, and had lived in Liberty County most of her life. She was a homemaker and loved reading and herb gardening.

Survivors include her husband, William Smith; her cousins, Dorothy Sewell, Dawn Lynn Rentz and Clint Pullam...

Jearldean Brunn

Jearldean Brunn

Jun 28, 2024

Jeraldean Brunn, 84 of Blountstown, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, in Blountstown. Jeraldean was born October 13, 1939, in Kinard to the late Ozelle and Winnie Daniels. She attended Frink High School and was a registered nurse until her retirement.

She is preceded in death by her husband Gary Brunn; a son, Gary Dewayne Brunn, and a daughter, Margie Brunn.

Survivors...

Donna Suess

Donna Suess

Jun 27, 2024

Donna Suess, 66 of Bristol, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Tallahassee. Donna was born in Cincinnati Ohio, September 29, 1957, to the late Donald and Glanna Kelley. She had lived in Liberty County for many years and was an office manager.

She is preceded in death by her husband Earnest “Skip” Suess.

Survivors include her son, Chris Beauchamp and his...

Ezra Ray Pickron

Ezra Ray Pickron

Jun 22, 2024

Ezra Ray Pickron, infant son of Dylan and Lydia G. Pickron passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024. Ezra was born in Tallahassee, Florida, August 27, 2022.

Ezra is preceded in death by his maternal great grandparents, Lydia Sanchez, Lee and Vivian Osmin as well as a great uncle Skip Vareschi.

Other than his parents Ezra also leaves behind his paternal great grandparents,...

Peggy Johnson

Peggy Johnson

Jun 22, 2024

Peggy Johnson, 86 of Bristol, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at her home. Peggy was born in Geneva, Alabama, May 17, 1938, to the late Tank and Lois Early. She was raised in Samson, Alabama where she enjoyed spending time with her siblings and cousins. She was active in the marching band, cheerleading and singing while in high school....

Vinodrai Patel

Vinodrai Patel

Jun 9, 2024

Vinodrai P Patel, born on December 9, 1934, in Pisad, Gujarat, passed away on June 9, 2024, at the age of 89. He was the cherished son of Purshottom and Rami Patel.

Vinodrai shared over 70 years of marriage with his late wife, Vijayaben. In 1984, he moved to Bristol, FL, where he resided for 37 years, becoming a beloved member...

James F Pippin

James F Pippin

Jun 8, 2024

James F. Pippin, 70 of Cottondale, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Dothan. James was born May 12, 1954, in Marianna to the late Jake and Ida Lou Pippin. After High School James joined the United States Navy and went to work at Abitibi in Blountstown soon after. He later became a correctional officer and retired with ACI after...

Debra Schwendeman

Debra Schwendeman

Jun 3, 2024

Debra Schwendeman, 70 of Bristol, passed away June 3, 2024 at her home. Debra was born in Blountstown on October 29, 1953, to the late Albert and Hazel Tanton. She lived in Bristol most of her life and was a member of the Bristol Assembly of God Church. She worked with the Calhoun and Liberty County Senior Citizens as a...

Geoffrey Alexander Thaw

Geoffrey Alexander Thaw

May 31, 2024

Geoffrey Alexander Thaw went home to be with his Lord on May 31, 2024 in Tallahassee. Geoffrey was born in Miami, Florida, March 30, 1973. He was the largest baby born in the hospital at eleven pounds eight ounces to that date. He lived up to that by his gregarious personality, loving all the friends that he made in school....

Ann Lee Weiler

Ann Lee Weiler

May 29, 2024

Ann Lee Weiler, 97 of Blountstown, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Ann was an only child born July 26, 1926, to the late John Ottis and Sarah C Gaff Sims on North Pear Street in Blountstown. She attended Blountstown High School and graduated in the class of 1944. After high school she attended Massey...

Dorothy Grantham

Dorothy Grantham

May 27, 2024

Dorothy Hill Grantham went home to be with Jesus on May 27, 2024, after a brief illness. Dorothy was born June 30, 1934, and was a homemaker unit the early seventies when she became a seamstress at Blountstown Manufacturing then later went to work with Russell’s in Marianna. She then settled into the family business with her husband and two...

Joanne M Dayan

Joanne M Dayan

May 25, 2024

Joanne “Jody” Dayan passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024, in Blountstown, Florida after a long battle with Dementia. Until her last breath, she maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, love of the Lord, love of her family and friends and was thankful for a long life filled with wonderful and varied experiences.

Jody was born on April 10, 1936, in...

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