Johnny Marion Miller

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Johnny Marion Miller, age 80, of Altha, FL passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. Johnny was born June 30, 1942, in the Carr Community, FL to JA and Ruby Lee Miller. Johnny lived in Calhoun County most of his life and was a member of Page Pond Assembly of God. He was in the US Navy for over 4 years and then worked as a supervisor for Gulf Power for over 30 years. Johnny enjoyed fishing, gardening, and taking care of his grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents JA Miller and Ruby Lee Hitchcock Miller. Survivors include his wife, Sonja Miller of Altha, FL; daughter, Shelley Miller Smith of Leeds, AL; son, John and Sarah Miller of Altha, FL; brothers, Wilbur Miller of Lynn Haven, FL, Don and Mary Lou Miller of Clarksville, FL, Glenn and Neva Miller of Clarksville, FL; sister, Jeris Pitts and Mike of Albany, GA; grandchildren, Jason and Kim Smith, Jared Miller, David and Tanna Smith, Steven and Jessica Smith, Sterling Miller, Hailey and Christian Barnhart, and 9 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Saturday, February 4, 2023, beginning at 10:00 AM CST at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown, FL. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM CST with Dr. Charlie Fowler officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. Donations may also be made in his memory to Blountstown Heath and Rehabilitation Activity Department. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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William Bedford Livingston of Altha, FL, died at 10:00 PM Thursday January 2, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Dothan, AL. He was born on November 12, 1935, to Rollin Thomas and Mary Lessie Wright Livingston in Marianna, FL, the 7th child, and youngest son. Bill was employed by the Quincy Wire and Tallahassee International Airport. He spent his youth in Altha and attended Altha schools. After many years in the Quincy-Tallahassee area he married Frances Wheatley and returned to Altha, where enjoyed his tractor, pecan trees, and daily trips to see the river he loved. Bill joined the First United Methodist Church of Altha and was known as a loving kind man to everyone he met. He never met anyone he could not hold a conversation with and was never too busy to lend a helping hand. He loved his family and his little animals, of which he always had one at his side. Preceding him in death were his 3 wives, Helen Strickland Livingston, Gloria Ford Stoutamire Livingston, and Frances Ayers Wheatley Livingston, his parents, brothers, Lenard and Lorin Livingston, sisters, Tommy Ruth Brooks, Lenore Wade, and Wynell Blackman. Bill is survived by his brother Rollin Junior Livingston and will be missed by his friends and longtime companion Amy Kennedy, who cared for him many years. Visitation will be held Wednesday February 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM (CST) at the First United Methodist Church in Altha, FL. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM (CST) and with Police Chief Jimmy Baggett officiating. Interment will follow at Chipola Cemetery in Altha, FL. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Sandra Finch Adkison (Missy) was born on May 10th, 1972, at Marianna, Fl hospital and passed away peacefully at home on January 20th, 2023 with significant other David Todd and family and friends. Sandra (Missy) was raised in Harvey, Louisiana till the age of 10 when she moved with family to Wewahitchka, Fl and surrounding areas where she resided with family and many friends. She attended Wewahitchka High. Sandra was an avid crafter, as well as a very savvy shopper that loved a great deal, she was a wiz at anything electronic, she loved to collect anything antiques, but most of all her favorite pastime and hobby of all was spending time with family and friends. Sandra is preceded in death by her mother Bobbie Jean & John Finch both of Louisiana, her brother Gene Finch from Louisiana, her brother Greig Finch of Wewahitchka, sister Debbie of Louisiana, brother Allen of Louisiana, & cousin Grover Cruttchfield from Wewahitchka. She is survived by son Alex Adkison of Panama City, Thomas Adkison of Panama City, and Malcom Adkison as well as grandson Sebastian Adkison of Michigan, Sister Jeannette Lindsey of Wewahitchka, and Chucky of Louisiana,Christina Eddie and husband James Eddie III and their children Layla, Joseph, Clayton Eddie, Billy and Annie Gaskin their children Shaya, Avery, Ella, Lorein, and Kurtis Gaskin, Nicole Martin and children Aleigha, Gabrieal, Breighana, Emily, Isaiah, LeAnn Martin as well as numerous nieces and nephews from all areas. Sandra (Missy) was loved by so many and will be dearly missed her biggest request during this all was for people to celebrate her the way she was not grieve the person that passed so with that being said We are carrying out her wishes and having her celebration of life at her home on Saturday January 28th, 2023 starting around 2pm. Address is 22821 NW Watson Rd Altha, Fl 32421. Please come and help us celebrate this wonderful woman's life and make it a day we will all remember! All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

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William Riley Adams Jr., 65, a longtime resident of Calhoun County, sadly passed away on January 7th, 2023. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Adams, maternal grandparents Inez and Lloyd Hill, and paternal grandparents N.R. and Leona Adams. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Carrie Loraine Adams; his mother and father—The Revs' Erlene Hill-Adams and William Riley Adams Sr., of Altha, FL; his daughter, Kathryn Byrne of Conovor NC., his son, Dr. Rian Adams, of Panama City, and four grandchildren. Riley was an avid football fan, a die-hard Gators fan, and a well-known friend to many. Family will receive friends Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 1:00 PM (CST) at Glory Hill Community Church. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM (CST). All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

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Jerry Clemmons Harrell, 91, of Altha passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in Blountstown, Fl. Jerry was born January 28, 1931, in Altha to the late Harmon and Alice Harrell, the 5th of 9 children. Jerry is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Juanita (Lawrence) Harrell. Jerry’s surviving children are J. Wayne Harrell (Andrea Vance) & Sherry Marquez (Edward); surviving grandchildren Lia Harrell (Scott Schneider), Nicole Hand (Scott), Jessica Baker (Chip), Dylan Vance, Edward Marquez, Jr. (Chrissy); surviving great grandchildren Lydia, Alex, Mark, Zadie, Anna, Aubrey, Fauna and Asher. Jerry’s surviving siblings are Vera Bodiford of Blountstown, D.G. “Pete” Harrell (Joyce) of Altha and Dorothy Davis of Altha. Jerry joined the Navy at the age of 17 with permission from his dad, Harmon Harrell, February 13, 1948, to see the world. Jerry served aboard ship during both the Korean and Vietnamese war and retired from the US Navy as an Aviation Machinist’s Mate Senior Chief Petty Officer having served 22 years active duty. While serving in the Navy, Jerry also worked at a local airport in Brunswick, GA as an aircraft mechanic, where in lieu of pay, he received flying lessons and earned his private pilot’s license. Also in Agana, Guam he worked for Governor Flores for over a year as an aircraft mechanic and had access to the governor’s aircraft for personal use. After retirement, Jerry was employed as an Engine Mechanic Instructor at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL for just over a year. Jerry’s favorite hobbies were golfing, and deep-sea fishing. Family will receive friends Saturday January 21, 2023, at 10:00 AM (CST) at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM (CST) with Reverend Brandon Whit officiating. Interment will follow at Mt Olive Cemetery in Altha, FL. After the services a reception will be held at the First Baptist Church of Altha. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

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Mr. Vermire Jacobs, age 83, of Bristol, FL passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at his home. Vermire was born on July 8, 1939 in Bristol to Robert Jacobs and Idoma (Kever) Jacobs and had lived in Liberty County all of his life. He retired as a heavy equipment operator with the St. Joe company, Woodlands division in Hosford, FL. He was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith. Vermire enjoyed fishing, painting houses on the side, a avid Florida State Seminole fan but most of all he truly loved his family. He enjoyed preaching and spreading his love for the Lord to all that would listen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Jacobs and Idoma (Kever) Jacobs, his wife, Chiquita Jacobs, brothers, Alan; Theo and Ronnie Jacobs, sisters, Myrlene Bateman; Kathy Mayo; Zores Sumner; Fay Moore and Annette Johnson. Survivors include: two sons, Robert Jacobs and wife, Renee of Bristol, FL; David Jacobs and wife, Melissa of Bristol, FL, one daughter, Patrice Durden and husband, Matt of Bristol, one sister, Barbara Morgan of Foley, AL, 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Friday, January 13, 2023 at 11:00 am (EST) at Bristol Pentecostal Holiness Church with Reverend Chris Goodman and Reverend Coy Collins officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, January 13, 2023 at 10:00 am (EST) until service time. Memorialization will be by cremation. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

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Bernice Willis Hall, age 82, of Altha, FL passed away Friday December 30, 2022 in Altha. Bernice was born on January 8, 1940, in Altha, FL to Coy and Lessie (Mears) Willis and had lived in Altha all her life. She retired from the U.S. Post Office as Postmaster and was a Homemaker.  Bernice always tried to help everyone with all she could and placed everyone else’s needs in front of hers. She was loving and caring as could be asked to everyone. Whether you were family or a stranger in need. She truly loved her family. Bernice loved riding the side by side, her garden, rose garden and satsuma trees. She also enjoyed watching wildlife, and the mountains. Bernice was of the Christian Faith. She was preceded by her Parents and her Husband Polan Hall and son Tom Hall.  Survivors include daughter, Deborah Jeannie Nix and Husband Robert of Sneads, FL, sisters, Mavis Mills and Tommy of Altha, FL., Virginia Willis and Ronnie of Altha, FL., brother, James Willis of Marianna, FL., Grandchildren, Nikki, Eddie and Rhonda, Joseph and Kathryn, Christopher and LeAnne, and a wonderful abundance of great and great-great grandchildren. And several great and great-great-grandchildren coming soon. Special friends Ernie Baxter and Danny Carol Cole.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 11:00 am (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dewayne Tolbert officiating. Visitation will be at 10:00 am (CST) until service time. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Altha, FL. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.  

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