All Obituaries

      Hollis Devon Jackson, Sr. of Vernon Florida is the son of Hardie Daniel Jackson, Sr. (Deceased) and Geraldine Jackson. The fourth, out of five children, he was the youngest son of a strong, hard-working Black Family. His upbringing and teachings from home and the rural area of Washington County, shaped him to achieve, excel and overcome life challenges and obstacles.       Hollis started his education in Washington County and graduated from Vernon High...

    Ret. SFC James Lorenzo Patrick, of Columbus, Georgia, answered the call of his Lord & Savior on April 23, 2020.  He was 50 years old and a native of Chipley & Panama City, Florida.       “Renzo”, as he was affectionately known, was born on August 25, 1969 to Vernita Williams and Jimmie D. Patrick. Being raised in a Christian home, he developed a relationship with Christ at an early age and accepted him as his Lord &...

      Johnnie Dale Gilmore, of Chipley, Florida, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on April 16, 2020 in Bonifay, Florida.  He was 63 years old.        Johnnie was born on August 8, 1956 to the parentage of Lavada Summerset in Chipley, Florida.  He was employed with the Goodwill Industries in Chipley, Florida.         Those left to cherish his memories include his two sisters: Mary Lee Williams of...

      Richard Timothy Lewis Kent, of Chipley, Florida, transitioned from the earthly life to eternal life on April 11, 2020 in the comfort of his home.  He was 63 years old and a veteran of the U.S. Army.         "Tim" , as he was affectionately known, was born on June 7, 1956 to the parentage of the late Irene Lewis and Thomas Kent in Chipley, Florida.  He was employed with the Washington County Newspaper as a Pressman for many...

Master Sergeant Alphonso E. Daniel, United States Air Force (Ret.), of Chipley, Florida, answered the call of the Savior on April 6, 2020.  He was a native of Roanoke, Virginia.    Alphonso was born to the late Richard & Flossie (Barksdale) Daniel in Roanoke, Virgina.  Alphonso was raised in a Christian home, therefore he accepted Christ as his personal Savior.  He was a member of Grant Tabernacle A.M.E. Church, Chipley, Florida.  He served as a Steward,...

Rolando Tyshawn Brown, of Vernon, Florida, answered the call of the Savior on March 28, 2020.  He was 31 years old.   “Shawn”, as he was affectionately known, was born on October 17, 1988 to the parentage of Miriam (Bush) Barradas and Terence Brown in Bay County, Florida.  He was educated in the public-school system of Washington County, FL; graduating in the Vernon High School Class of 2007.  A few years after graduation, Shawn made the heroic decision to...

Helen Chestnut Bell, of Ponce de Leon, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2020.  She was 70 years old and a native of Walton County, Florida.   Helen was born on June 17, 1949 to the parentage of Jessie Chestnut and Daisy Amious in Walton County, Florida.  She was educated in the public-school system of Walton County, Florida.  Being raised in a Christian home, Helen accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was a member of Holy Pentecostal Tabernacle...

Sylvia (Brooks) Powell-Leonard, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.  She was 64 years old.   Sylvia was born on December 12, 1955 to Sylvester Brooks and Barbara Jean Tensley in Chipley, Florida.  She was a nurse and the assistant Pastor of the Mt. Calvary True Holiness Church of Chipley, Florida under the leadership of Bishop Richard Jenkins, Jr.     She leaves to cherish her memories her husband: Marvin Leonard of Trenton, New...

     Deacon L.C. Campbell, of Chipley, Florida, answered the call of his Heavenly Father, and transitioned from this earthly life on February 21, 2020.  He was 76 years old and a native of Dothan, Alabama.       Deacon Campbell received the precious gift of life on July 20, 1943 in Dothan, Alabama to the parentage of Lonnie Lee and Pensula Campbell.  He was educated in the public-school system of Houston County Alabama, attending Carver High...

     Mr. Bobby Earl Merriel, of Chipley, Florida, entered eternal life on Monday, February 17, 2020.  He was 56 years old and a lifelong native of Chipley, Florida.       “Pee Wee”, as he was affectionately known, begun his earthly journey on March 28, 1963 in Chipley, Florida to the parentage of Dorothy J. Roulhac and Johnny R. Kennedy.  He was educated in the public-school system of Washington County, Florida and was a jack of all...