All Obituaries

38 For I am  persuaded, that  neither death, nor life,  nor angels, nor  principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. ~ Romans 8:38-39 Patricia Ann Davis Roberts was granted the gift of life on August 2, 1952 through the parentage of the late George & Celestia (Jones) Davis in Caryville,...

Deacon Wilford Peterson was born on April 16, 1957 in Bonifay, Florida to the late Geraldine Watford Peterson and the late John C. Peterson.   Being raised in a Christian home, he accepted Christ at an early age.  A couple of years ago he rededicated his life to Christ and was ordained a Deacon at Lifeline Kingdom of God Ministries, where he served faithfully in his office, even through his sickness up until his passing.  He was a pillar to the community, loyal to everyone he...

Eugene Harris, of Bonifay, Florida, transitioned into life eternal on October 13, 2020 in the Bonifay Nursing & Rehab. Center.  He was 70 years old.  Eugene was born on December 10, 1949 in Georgia, to the late Elijah & Leola (Brown) Harris.  He was employed with the City of Bonifay for many years. He leaves to cherish his memories his grandson and his family: Zach Brown, and mother & grandmother: Tosha Swain & Peggy Swain, all of Bonifay, Florida; brother:...

Living Field Marshall was born April 18, 1942 and raised in Andalusia, Alabama to the late Phil and Addie Marshall. He attended Andalusia public schools. He was a Christian and attended church at Johnson’s Temple First Born Holiness Church of Chipley, FL. Living Field had a grand personality, he loved to laugh and joke around.  He was known by various names; Marshall, Dimmie, Doc, Jimmy, and One Pon. He was a dedicated, hard-working man from an early age.  He took pride in...

Mother Ella Ree (Douglas) Jenkins, of Ebro, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2020 in the comfort of her home.  She was 89 years old and a native of Ebro, Florida.   Mother Jenkins was born on August 31, 1931 to the late Charlie & Tiny (Smith) Douglas in Ebro, Florida.  She was a cook for Washington County Head Start for many years before retiring.  Mother Jenkins was married to the late Bishop Richard Jenkins, Sr., and assisted him in the...

Mother Ida Mae Cotton, of Chipley, FL, went home to be with the Lord on September 28, 2020 in the Capital Regional Medical Center of Tallahassee, FL.  She was 92 years old and a life-long native of Chipley, FL.   Ida Mae was born on October 1, 1927 in Chipley, Florida to the late Hosea Potter and Anna Bell. She was a member of the Grant Tabernacle A.M.E. Church of Chipley, Florida and served in numerous capacities.  Ida Mae retired from the FL. Dept. of Health in Washington...

Helen Williams, of Bonifay, FL, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2020 in the Bay Medical Center of Panama City, FL.  She was 64 years old and a native of Bonifay.  Helen was born on May 12, 1956 to the late Elijah and Aretha (Brown) Williams in Bonifay, FL.  She was a member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Bonifay, FL, and was retired in the field of Corrections and Education.  She leaves to cherish her memories two loving daughters: Tonya...

Mother Petroya C. Hogan, of Ponce de Leon, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2020 in North Okaloosa Medical Center of Crestview, Florida. She was 79 years old and a native of Caryville, Florida.  Petroya was born on December 29, 1940 to the late Levi & Eunice Chambers in Caryville, Florida.  She attended Washington County Public Schools in Caryville and Chipley, Florida. After traveling the world and retiring from Walgreens in Houston, Texas, she...

Mrs. Queen Elizabeth (Shephard) Douglas, of Freeport, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2020 in the Sacred Heart Hospital of Mirimar Beach, Florida.  She was 71 years old and a native of Freeport.   Queen was born on July 10, 1949 to the late Eartha L. & Ella E. Shephard in Freeport, Florida.  She as a member of the St. Stephens Baptist Church of Freeport, Florida, and a member of the Former City of Freeport Town Planter’s...

Ms. Rachel Lee (Watson) McNeil, of Chipley, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2020 at her home.  She was 75 years old and a native of Panama City, Florida.  Rachel was born on February 23, 1945 in Panama City, Florida to the late Calvin & Anna (Davete) Watson. She was a retired telephone operator and a member of the Grant Tabernacle A.M.E. Church of Chipley, Florida.  She leaves to cherish her memories two daughters: Denise (Keith) Wells of Ft....