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Bill Timmons

Bill Timmons

Oct 30, 2024

Pastor Bill Timmons, 77 of Altha, Florida passed away on the morning of Wednesday, October 30, 2024 with his devoted wife by his side. Bill was born to Calvin and Wilda Timmons on August 18, 1947 in Homestead, Florida. He was an Eagle Scout and kept his card in his wallet! Bill was saved at a very young age and...

Helen Virginia Glisson

Helen Virginia Glisson

Oct 28, 2024

Helen Virginia Glisson, 76 of Grand Ridge, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Helen was born September 13, 1948, in Altha, Florida to the late Leonard and Fausteen Varnum and worked as a registered nurse until her retirement. She enjoyed working in her flower garden, bird watching, hunting and fishing and most of...

Rocky J. Martin

Rocky J. Martin

Oct 13, 2024

Rocky J. Martin, age 71, of Bristol, Florida, passed away peacefully at Big Bend Hospice, Tallahassee, on October 13, 2024, with his family by his side. Rocky was born in Blountstown, Florida, on July 4, 1953, and moved to the Bainbridge, Georgia/Quincy, Florida area at when he was ten and eventually graduated from Shanks High School. He married his beloved...

Aaron Elrod

Aaron Elrod

Oct 9, 2024

Aaron Collie Elrod, 31 of Blountstown, passed away October 9, 2024, in Blountstown. Aaron was born February 29, 1992, in Tallahassee to Kathy and Lewis Elrod. Aaron lived in Blountstown most of his life and graduated from Blountstown High School and later worked for Gulf Oil Company for several years. Aaron loved spending time with family and friends and was...

Dempsey Eugene Buffkin

Dempsey Eugene Buffkin

Oct 8, 2024

Dempsey Eugene (Gene) Buffkin, age 76 of Westville, FL, passed away on October 8, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born May 20, 1948, in Pensacola, FL to Thomas and Doris Buffkin. As a child, he moved to Clarksville, FL and then eventually to Birmingham, AL where he graduated from Jones Valley High School. He...

Julian T Duncan

Julian T Duncan

Sep 23, 2024

Julian Duncan, 65 of Blountstown, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024. Julian was born in Jackson County, September 7, 1959, and had lived in Blountstown most of his life. Julian was a handyman and a jack of all trades. He enjoyed being outdoors and especially loved fishing and football.

Survivors include his mother, Vera Bodiford; his daughters, Jennifer Sapp and Tonya...

Judy Lynn Barber

Judy Lynn Barber

Sep 8, 2024

Judy Barber, 60, of Bristol, Florida passed away after a brief illness, on Sunday evening, September 8, 2024. Survivors include her sister Janice Watson and husband David of Quincy, FL; her niece Jenny Liabenow and husband Brandon of Alexandria, VA; her great-nephew and great-niece Michael and Heidi Liabenow of Alexandria, VA; her Uncle and Aunt Terry and Shirley Segers of...

John Paul Young, Sr.

John Paul Young, Sr.

Aug 31, 2024

John Paul Young, 66, of Tallahassee, entered into Eternal Life on August 31, 2024. John was born on January 22, 1958, in Monticello, Florida to Josephine Cornelia Young and James Paul Young. He was one of seven children and spent most of his early years exploring the woods with his brothers and fishing the mine holes near his childhood home...

Jimmie Lee Burkett

Jimmie Lee Burkett

Aug 27, 2024

Jimmie Lee Burkett, Sr. 79 of Apalachicola, FL passed away on August 27, 2024, after a long battle with dementia. Jimmie was born October 11, 1944, in Indian Pass, Florida to the late Alto Lee Burkett and Martha Jane Burkett. He was 1 out of 10 children. Jimmie graduated from Port St Joe High School in 1962 and served in...

Kinneth Daniels

Kinneth Daniels

Aug 25, 2024

Kinneth Daniels, 89 of Kinard, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at his home. Kinneth was born May 13, 1935, in Kinard to the late Joseph and Lillie Daniels. He was a lifelong resident of Kinard where he graduated high school in 1953 and started driving a bus for students to Chipola College and began taking classes himself and graduated...

Bettie Jo Bailey

Bettie Jo Bailey

Aug 19, 2024

Bettie Jo “B.J.” Bailey, 87 of Blountstown, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, in Panama City. B.J. was born August 20, 1936, in Slidell, Louisiana to the late Arturo and Betty Corazza. She joined the Air Force at a young age and served during the Korean Conflict. She later went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree in social work and...

Sue Roth

Sue Roth

Aug 14, 2024

Sue Roth, 79 of Telogia, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in Tallahassee. Sue was born January 6, 1945, in West Branch, Michigan and held many careers in her life but served primarily as the office manager for Liberty County Road Department until she decided to retire at the age of 72. Sue was spunky and loved her Bling. She...

George Frank Perry

George Frank Perry

Aug 12, 2024

George Frank Perry, 83 of Blountstown, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024. George was born July 15, 1941, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to the late Frank and Leah “Dupris” Perry. He was a construction worker and a caregiver for many years. He also owned “George’s Seafood” in Blountstown for many years before retiring.

Other than his parents, he is also preceded...

Sherri Lynn West

Sherri Lynn West

Jul 28, 2024

Sherri Lynn West, 65 of Altha, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at her home. Sherri was born in Salem, New Jersey, October 23, 1958, to Edward and Frances West. She lived in Calhoun County most of her life and was a claims specialist for many years until retirement.

Survivors include son, John West; a daughter, Crystal West; her mother, Frances...

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....

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