Trevor Alan Ferguson

Trevor Alan Ferguson passed away unexpectedly at Shady Grove Methodist Church on Wednesday September 27, 2023. Alan was born in Northern Ireland to James and Mary (Simpson) Ferguson on November 4, 1945. He was always proud of his Irish roots. He came to the United States when he was nineteen years old and joined the US Navy, serving 4 years. He was called into the ministry in 1996 and served at Chumuckla Methodist Church. Alan went to Asbury Seminary in Orlando, FL. He then served several churches in Alabama before coming to Springfield Methodist Church as pastor where he served 10 years. He was presently serving as pastor at Grand Ridge Methodist Church and Shady Grove Methodist in Grand Ridge, FL. He served as Chaplain at the Correctional Institution in Panama City. Alan was known for counseling with people in need and was passionate about the truth of God’s Word. Alan was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He will be very missed by all his loved ones. Alan is survived by his wife, Garilyn; sister, Olive Graham; daughter, Kristen Bain; four sons, Steven, Matthew, and Andrew Ferugson and Aaron Burdon; four grandchildren, Devon, Thomas, Jordan, and James. Family request in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Calling Ministry, Johannes and Lena Ebner, Missionaries at P.O. Box 450476 Kissimmee, FL 34745. Visitation will be held Sunday October 1, 2023, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM (CT) at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be Monday October 2, 2023, at 12:00 PM (CT) at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Grand Ridge, FL. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Mr. Gary Lynn Duncan, age 67, of Clarksville, FL passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, in Clarksville, FL. Gary was born on March 7, 1956, in Wewahitchka, FL to Othella Sewell.  He had lived in Clarksville, FL most of his life. Gary was a businessman who owned North Florida Diversified and Panhandle Machine Shop in Clarksville, FL for over 30 years. He enjoyed being outdoors, loved hunting and fishing, and appreciated old cars. Gary was a member of the Protestant faith. He was preceded in death by his wife Judy, and a sister. He is survived by, sons, Chris Duncan and wife Wandee of Blountstown, FL, Justin Duncan and wife Tiffany of Cottondale, FL; daughter, Samantha Johnson and husband Steve of Blountstown, FL; 2 brothers; 1 sister; grandchildren, Shelby, Keegan and fiancé Sydnee, Carson, Tate, and Gavin; great grandchildren Gracie, Aubree, Greyson, and Samuel. A memorial service will be held Friday September 29, 2023, at Gateway Baptist Church at 1:00 PM CT with Reverend Dewayne Tolbert officiating. 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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Kyle Kenneth Brooks, age 80, passed away Friday September 22, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Kyle was born in Mobile Alabama to W. Arthur and Esther B Brooks, the family then moved to Andalusia, Alabama and then to Panama City, FL where he spent the remainder of his childhood. Kyle served his country in the Army, then went on to manage Winn Dixie stores for several years before becoming Owner/Operator of Brooks Bait & Tackle for 37 years in Callaway, FL. His passion was tournament bass fishing thru multiple clubs and National Trails, with many successful winnings. He loved spending time with his family and giving back to his community. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtice King Brooks; Father, W. Arthur Brooks; Mother, Esther B Faye Brooks; Sister, Dean Seigel; Grandson, Dakota Brooks; Great Granddaughter, Payton Pettis. He is survived by his son, Hays(Melanie) Brooks of North Augusta, SC; son, Stephen(Kayla) Brooks of Chipley, FL; son Bobby Adams of Fountain, FL; daughter, Lisa(Charlie) Pettis of Wewahitchka, FL; brother, Dwayne(Robbie) Brooks of Millville, FL; brother, Donnie Brooks of Hiland Park, FL; brother, Ronnie Brooks of Hiland Park, FL; grandchildren, Kaden Brooks, Chesley Brooks, Xander Brooks, Xavian Brooks, Tiffany(Aaron) Brock, Krystal Pettis, Chelsey(Kenny) Ardire; great grandchildren, Keersten Easter, Kylee Easter, Zander Ardire, Madi Brock, Graci Brock, Gunner Brock, and Corbin Ardire; nephew, Kenneth(Carrie) Brooks of Hiland Park, FL; niece, LaReina(Jason) Ammons of Millville, Fl; nephew, Rodney(Aimee) Brooks of Lynn Haven, FL; niece Dorinda(Randy) Mueller of Alton Illinois; niece, Cheryl Siegel of Tallahassee, FL and multiple great nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends and relatives Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 6 to 8 PM CST at Glad Tidings Church in Wewahitchka, FL. Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 10 AM CST at Buckhorn Cemetery in Wewahitchka, FL with Pastor Joey Smith officiating. All Arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.  

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Hoyt Joiner, age 91, of Bristol, FL passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at his home. Hoyt was born October 27, 1931, in Dry Springs, Florida to James Joiner and Rachel (Stewart) Joiner and lived in Liberty County most of his life. He served in the United States Air Force for four years, worked at Saint Joe Paper Mill, and was a deputy for Liberty County under, Sheriff Cloyce Rankin, he also was the owner and operator of J & S Vault Monument company, after retirement, he went on to work at Liberty County Waste Management. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends. Hoyt was a member of the Lake Mystic Baptist Church in Bristol FL, where he served as a deacon of the church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Polly (Summers) Joiner; his parents; and eleven siblings. Survivors include one son, Clifford Joiner of Bristol, FL; one daughter, Blanche (Joiner) Traylor and husband, Jimmy of Bristol, FL; one sister, Ola Cavens of Memphis, TN; one sister-in-law, Peggy Duggar of Bristol, FL; grandchildren, Karrie Hosey and husband, Reggie of Orlando, FL; Jeremiah Waller and wife, Mary of Bristol, FL; Shawna Small and husband, Matt of Maine; Candice Dean of Woodville, FL; great-grandchildren, Austin Waller, Caydan Waller, Garrett Lewis, Jake Traylor, Alyssa Small, Morgan McClendon, and Emma Dean; great-great-grandchildren, Haizley Jenkins and Westin Ayer. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. (EDT) from the graveside at Eureka Cemetery in the Orange Community in Liberty County with Reverend Jerry Chumley officiating. Interment will follow. The family will accept flowers but anyone wishing to make contributions can do so to the Lake Mystic Baptist Church Building Fund or to Covenant Hospice. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Mrs. Myra S. Shiver, age 82, of Jackson County, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at her home in Greenwood. Myra was born on December 17, 1940, in Jackson County to I.H. and Elmira (Waldroff) Stone and had lived in Jackson County all her life. She was a retired postmaster with the United States Postal Service for several years. Myra enjoyed fishing, watching old movies, shopping, and working in her flower garden. Most of all, she truly loved her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, I.H. and Elmira (Waldroff) Stone; grandson, Lance Brock; two brothers, John and I. H. Stone; and two sisters, Violet Becton and Ann Dykes.  Survivors include her husband, John Mark Shiver of Greenwood, Florida; four sons, Mark Branch and wife, Rhonda, of the Shady Grove Community, Bill Branch and wife, Jenine, of Tallahassee, Florida, John Mark Shiver, Jr. and wife, Gaylon, of Tallahassee, Florida, and Douglas Wade Shiver and fiancé, Emily, of Greenwood, Florida; two daughters, Angie Smith of Clarksville, Florida, and Christy Bloechl and husband, Jeff, of Graceville, Florida; two sisters, Mary Ella Jessen of Lake City, Florida, and Patsy Sneads of Sneads, Florida; 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild on the way. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. (CDT) at Shady Grove Methodist Church with Reverend Allan Fergerson officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida. 

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Daniel Robert Thomas, Age 81, of Blountstown passed away, Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at his home. Daniel was born October 21, 1941, to Fred and Emerea Thomas in Pomona Park, FL. He was a member of Frink Baptist Church and also served as a pastor in numerous other churches in his 67 years of service including Hill Crest Baptist, Altha First Baptist, Frink Baptist. Daniel was also a part of the Kawanis Club, assistant fire chief in Altha, enjoyed hunting and fishing, volunteered with the Calhoun County Senior Citizens and the Department of Children and Family Services. Daniel is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 55 years, Joyce Thomas; 3 brothers, Everett (Buck) Thomas, Billy Raut, Leslie (Buddy) Thomas; 3 sisters, Edna Barnes, Catherine Tyler, Dorothy (Dot) Hilton; Survivors include son, Jason Thomas of Blountstown; daughter, Nanci Maupin of Blountstown; sisters, Louise Mew of Palatka, FL, Lois (Cookie) Mauldin of Pomona Park, FL; grandchildren, Elizabeth Maupin, Jessica Thomas, John Maupin. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 29, 2023, at 10:00 AM CT at Macedonia Cemetery with the family receiving friends from 9:30 AM until service time. Interment will follow. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

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Gwendolyn Segers Deese, 91, of the Red Oak Community, passed away on September 18, 023, at River Valley Rehab in Blountstown, FL. She was born in Chicago, IL on October 10, 1931, to Graves and Mary Hand Segers. They moved to Macedonia, FL in early 1933 and later to the Red Oak Community. Gwen attended both Macedonia and Blountstown High Schools. Faith in our Heavenly Father, love of family, sincerity and quiet demeaner were a few of characteristics that cemented lifelong friendships at her church, school, and community. At 15 years old, Gwen married Durward Parrish. She attended “night school" at Blountstown to earn her high school diploma after the birth of their six children. Due to the serious illness of her husband, Gwen’s treasured time caring for her young children and farm was divided when she went to work at Chattahoochee Hospital. She was 33 when Durward died, and Gwen became solely responsible for the family. Within a few months Gwen faced another tragedy when she lost her son in a farm accident. Her faith and strength never wavered.  She dedicated the next few years to the children and farm, leading them by example. Gwen did not slack in parenting duties, whether assigning chores, teaching a new skill, helping with homework, doctoring an injury, giving a hug, or discipline. True story-she wore a belt around her neck daily and any child misbehaving on the premises was subject to the sting. It is often joked about today, though not so funny back then. Her life was so intertwined with her passions; family, cooking, gardening, canning, crochet, sewing, and singing, always leading the music at church. She could do it all and well! Late summer 1968 Gwen was introduced to Houston Deese, father of four young children. She was 37 when their new lives together began. Her passions were a blessing to the blended family. For several years Gwen and Houston lived part time between Red Oak and Tallahassee. Gwen was employed by the State of Florida at Motor Vehicle and later retired from a Statistician position for the Dept of Commerce. Both Gwen and Houston devoted their love and energy to Magnolia Baptist Church. Whenever there was a church or family event you might find them both at midnight the night before in the kitchen preparing delicious dishes. RV travels with Houston as far as California, cruises to parts unknown, even weekends at Mexico Beach were all so memorable to her. She appreciated small things. She was tickled to discover a small “johnny jump up” blooming, a new calf, the sparkling sunlight in her grandchild’s hair, the croak of a green rain frog in her potted plant, a card or letter from an old friend. Her legacy to her family is John 13:34. Gwen is predeceased by her parents; a husband, Durward Parrish; sons, Graves and Raymond Parrish, Larry and Tommy Deese; grandsons, Chad and Jay Parrish; brothers, Graves Segers, Jr and Gerald D. Segers. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Houston Deese; sons, Dowling (Anita) and Fletcher (Debbie) Parrish of Red Oak, Weldon Parrish of Clarksville, Mickey (Debbie) Deese of Tallahassee; daughters, Garnet (Troy) Walden of Red Oak, Sandi Haggaman of Tallahassee; daughters-in-law, Barbara Parrish and Teresa Deese of Tallahassee; brother, Quincy (Marie) Segers of Cypress; and a very special “sister” Juanita Mears of Altha. Surviving grandchildren include Robyn P. Hill, Travis and Lane Parrish, Angela P. Berg, Taylon Parrish, Nathaniel, Ryan, and Loran Walden, Cody and Kyle Parrish, Tasha P. Scott, Trisha P. Tolley, Meagan P. Tanner, Jeremy and Shawn Deese, Jason Betts, Brad and Amber Deese, and Kelly Griffin; 29 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 11:00 AM (CT) with service time beginning at 12:00 PM (CT). Interment will follow at Magnolia Church Cemetery. Afterward family and friends are invited to join Gwen’s family for a meal at the Magnolia Church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Magnolia Church in honor of Gwendolyn Deese. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Phillip Giddeon McMillan, age 82, passed away September 17, 2023. Phillip was born January 4, 1941, to Ralph and Ruby McMillan. He was a Member and Deacon of First Baptist Church of Basom, on the Board of Directors of Back on the Farm Bible Conference Beech Mountain, NC, a former member of Campers on Missions. Phillip enjoyed visits with family and friends and loved telling stories and jokes. He worked as a truck driver and lastly with the Jackson County Road and Bridge Department. Phillip also enjoyed traveling and camping after retirement. Philip was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years Rebecca, and his parents Ralph and Ruby McMillan. He is survived by his daughter, Teresa Pike and her friend David Bryan; son, James and wife Misty Headland, AL; two grandsons, William and Lisa Cox of Bascom, Alan and Leeann Cox Norfolk, VA.; sister, Myra Simmons of Bay County; brother, Harry McMillan and wife Carol of Malone; host of family and friends who loved him and will miss him greatly. Memorial service will be held Saturday September 23, 2023, at 10:00 AM CT at the First Baptist Church in Bascom, FL. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Robert Shelton "Bob" Davis went home to be with the Lord on Sunday September 17th after a brief illness, surrounded by family. Born June 1st. 1943, Bob was a retired Classification Officer for the State of Florida Department of Corrections and recently served as Pastor at Mount Olive Church in Jackson County. An avid hunter and fisherman, Bob enjoyed the outdoors, and was a dedicated Florida State fan. Bob was a member of Grand Ridge Lodge #169 where in September of 1993 he was raised to Master Mason. In 1995 and 1997 he attained Worshipful Master at the same Lodge. He was also a member of Dixie Lodge #109 where he attained Worshipful Master in 2002 and was the District Deputy Grand Master in 2003. Bob was an educated man, gaining his Doctorate in Theology from Florida State University. He was preceded in death by his mother Inez Shiver, father John Henry Davis, and his son Robert "Robbie" Davis. He leaves behind his wife of 19 years Linda Holley Davis, daughter Lorri Davis, three step-sons Keith, Kevin and his wife Liz, and Timothy Parrish. Bob also leaves behind his brother John Davis and wife Ruth, two nephews Michael Davis and Brandon Davis, two nieces Tammy Eichberger and Teresa Davis, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Friday September 22, 2023, at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with visitation beginning at 10:00 am CT and service following at 11:00 am CT. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

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Mr. Marion Norman Pickron, age 72 of Kinard, FL passed away, Monday, September 11, 2023 at his home in Kinard. Norman was born on Jan. 5, 1951 in Port St. Joe, FL to Jimmer Lee Pickron and Louella (Pitts) Pickron and had lived in Kinard most of his life. Marion Norman Pickron had many careers throughout his life. He  began with  basic training for the army. Norman also worked in the log woods ,and enjoyed driving the trucks, which lead him to eventually working  for Calhoun County Road Department for many years. Norman loved to make people laugh and to be around his grandchildren. Most of all, he loved his wife Priss, who was his best friend for over 38 years and the love of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmer Lee Pickron and Louella (Pitts) Pickron, wife, Mary Elizabeth Pickron, two brothers, Jimmer Lee Pickron Jr. and Tommy Lee Pickron, one sister, Wanda Sue Vickery. Survivors include, one daughter, Veronica Pickron; brother, James Howard Pickron; sister, Barbara Vickrey; five grandsons, Tristan Randall Wood, Travis Lee Wood, Iain Trace Pickron, Hunter Lee Moore and Ethan Wyatt Pickron; two granddaughters, Corey Annabeth Tre’Leigh Pickron and Serenity Vickery; one great-grandson, Asher Laine Pickron. Along with a host of neices, nephews, cousins, and other loving family. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse Church in Wewahitchka, FL with Pastor Rhonda Strickland officiating. Interment will be in Cypress Creek Cemetery in Kinard, FL. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September, 19, 2023 from 10:00 am (CDT) until 11:00 am (CDT) at the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse Church. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.  

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Patricia Mae Culpepper, age 78, of Marianna, FL passed away Friday, September 15,2023 at her home. Patricia was born on January 5, 1945 in Hattiesburg, MS to James Randell Hennis and Annie Drucilla Strickland and had lived in Jackson County for most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the Christian Faith. Patricia enjoyed fishing, going out to eat, riding around and going to flea markets. She also enjoyed trips to Mexico with her late husband, James Calvin Culpepper. She liked taking long walks but most of all she truly loved her family. Patricia is preceded in death her parents, James Randell Hennis and Annie Drucilla Strickland, husband, James Calvin Culpepper, four brothers and four sisters. Survivors include one son, Terry Richards and his wife, Becky of Marianna, FL, two grandchildren, Jeremy and Mikayla Richards both of Marianna, FL. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from the graveside at Compass Lake Cemetery in Jackson County. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm (CDT) until service time at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Compass Lake Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

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Edith Irene Killingsworth, age 79, of Abe Springs, went home to be with the Lord while her loving husband of 50 years was by her side, and her family surrounded her bedside, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in Gainesville, Florida. Edith was born on June 1, 1944, in Calhoun County, Florida to Jessie and Ivy (Pope) Roberts. She had lived in the Abe Springs Community of Calhoun County all her life. Edith was a devoted homemaker to her family. She loved watching wrestling, going to yard sales, looking at and reading cookbooks, going to thrift stores, but most importantly, she loved her family. She was a member of Abe Springs Baptist Church in the Abe Springs Community of Blountstown. Edith was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Ivy (Pope) Roberts; brothers, C.J. Roberts, Alvin Roberts, and Johnny Roberts; sister, Corrine Roberts; and sisters, Etta Mae Dean and Alice Jordan. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 50 years, Jimmy Killingsworth, of Abe Springs, FL, daughters, Melissa Peddie and husband Chris, of Bristol, FL, Melinda Womble and husband Roland, of Scotts Ferry, FL; sister, Bessie Nunnery, of Wewahitchka, FL; grandchildren, Chris Brown and wife Amy, Tim Brown and wife Jennifer, Jessie Brown, and Kayla Womble; great-grandchildren, Samuel, Jadyn, Grace, Timothy, Leira, Beau, and Raelynn; aunt, Dolly Guilford of Wewahitchka, FL. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 12:00 PM (CT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown, FL with Reverend Allen Pitts, Reverend Michael Morris, and Tim Brown officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel from 11:00 AM (CT) until service time at 12:00 PM (CT). Memorialization will be by cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Shands Hospital Burn Unit. (UF Health Office of Development, P.O. Box 100386, Gainesville, FL 32610. *Please indicate on your gift that it is directed to UF Health Shands Hospital Burn Unit, and that it is in Mrs. Edith Irene Killingsworth’s memory.) All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

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William Lennwood Harrison known as Knot. Born on 3/24/47- Died 9/11/23. Knot was a resident of Altha, FL. He is survived by his mother Agnes C. Harrison, Two brothers Jim and Bobby Harrison, 3 sons Jason, Jarrod, Johnathon. Eight grandchildren Tristan, Cheyenne, Hanna, Jona, Jordon, Jenni, Jarrod II, Jace.  Four great grandchildren Jackson, Jacklyn, Gabriella and Lane.

He was proceed in death by his Father James Carter Harrison. Knot was a proud Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Army. Knot has never missed a Christmas with his mother. His family will miss him dearly, as we will not get the phone calls from him just checking on us anymore. No services are planned at this time but will be announced at a later date. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

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Jackie Oliver Sewell, Age 80, of Altha passed away, Friday, Sept 8, 2023, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan Alabama. Jackie was born on March 15, 1943, in Orangeburg, South Carolina to Johnny and Alma Sewell. Jackie has lived in Calhoun County most of his life. Jackie was a superintendent in the oil fields for over 40 years and spent his last years managing his own timber tracts and doing some of his own logging. Jackie was preceded in death by his wife Sharon Sewell, his sister Margaret Tatum, his father Johnny Sewell, his Mother Alma Sewell, and Bear his beloved dog. Though we have said that our mother was the “Rock” of our family our father was the GLUE. You can search the world over, but you will never find anyone that truly Loved people the way our father did. He never met a stranger. He could be all the way across the world and find someone he was related to. He had a Heart of Gold, and he had a gift for talking for hours. He loved telling stories, and he always made you feel special and loved. He loved his family and community unconditionally and would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He was never judgmental, and everyone had worth in his eyes. He is an example of the kind of person that we should all strive to be! There is a hole that will never be filled with his passing, but we take comfort in knowing that he has been reunited with our mother in heaven. Please keep our family in your prayers for we are so lost without him. Survivors include son, Shannon Sewell of Altha; daughters, Tammy Young of Altha, Gail Ward and husband Byron of Marianna, Dana Cole and husband John of Altha; grandchildren, Sheridan, Cody, Taylor & husband Justin, Ciera & husband Logan, John Wayne, Courtney, Morgan, Cheyenne, and Alissa; great grandchildren, Trenton, Hailey, Raelynn, Elijah; special nieces and nephews, Sheri Taylor, Heather, John, Melissa, Susie, Teresa, Paula; best friend and brother-in-law Lloyd Tatum; best friend Darlene Tatum. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Page Pond Assembly of God. The viewing will be at 1:00 pm with services at 2:00 pm and Graveside to follow at the church. The family would also like you to join them for a fellowship meal following the services. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Mary Jane Layfield, 78, of Blountstown, Florida passed away Tuesday September 5, 2023. Mary Jane was born April 24, 1945, to Walter and Frankie Pullam in Qunicy, FL. She enjoyed collecting elephants, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and playing bingo. Mary Jane is preceded in death by her parents, Walter Pullam and Frankie Kever Pullam; 2 husbands, Jimmy Phillips and R.L. Layfield; daughter, Denene Phillips; son, James Walter Phillips. Survivors include her children, Randy Durden of Colorado, Mitchell Phillips and Marsha of Blountstown, Agnes Seaman of Altha; sister, Inita Holland and Joe of Tallahassee; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends and relatives Friday September 8, 2023, at 9:00 AM (CT) at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 AM (CT) with Reverend Michael Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Telogia. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida.

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Clydus Bramblette Jr., 93, of Altha, Florida passed away Sunday September 3, 2023, at Sims Veterans Home. Clydus was born July 30, 1930, to Ollie Mae (Hall) and Clydus Greene Bramblette. Clydus, also known as “Pa”, was known for his love for plants and gardening, his love for fishing, and being a gentle, kind, and loving person to everyone he met, and he never met a stranger. Clydus is preceded in death by his wife of 71 years Lillian; his mom, Ollie Mae Shelton; his dad, Clydus Greene Bramblette; his stepfather, Thomas Everitt Shelton; his sister, Adrienne Branning; and grandson Benjamin Bramblette. Survivors include his children, Benny Bramblette (Charity) of Chipley, Verlie Bass of Lynn Haven; grandchildren, Michelle Bass of Panama City, Matthew Bramblette (Christin) of Panama City, Elizabeth Dorman (John) of Altha, Colton Bramblette of Chipley; great grandchildren, Pyper, Harper, Dominic, Colby, Scarlytt, and Mickayla; and multiple nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends and family Thursday September 7, 2023, at 10:00 AM (CT) at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM (CT) with Reverend Allan Austin officiating. Interment will follow at Travelers Rest Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida. 

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Steven Ray Koyle, age 72, of Bristol, Florida passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. Steve was born on April 28, 1951, to Dean H. and Marilyn Mitchell Koyle in Burley, Idaho.

Steve was raised by loving parents on the family farm in Willow Creek. He attended school at Burley High. After high school, he joined the Army and went to Germany, which he loved. After his military service, he went to work for Dayley Construction and later Bonneville Construction. He later retired from Keefe Supply Company with the prison system. Steve also ran River View R.V park in Bristol, Fl. While working overseas in the Philippines, he met Vilma Mahilum. They married and were later blessed with three children. They resided in Bristol, Florida and later divorced.

Steve had many adventures and lived all over the country. He enjoyed shooting guns, collecting knives, watching movies, and riding his golf cart with his grandkids; they were the joy of his life. He will be greatly missed by them. Steve was also big on helping others and making sure everyone else was taken care of first.

Steve was preceded in death by his grandparents, Silas and Hannah Koyle, and Raymond G. and Mildred Pace Mitchell.

Survivors include his son Steven Jr. and Jessie Koyle of Blountstown; his daughter, Stephanie and her husband John Jourdan of Blountstown; his daughter, Sarah Koyle of Bristol; his grandchildren, Aiden and Lane Jourdan, Kalani Koyle, and Jaxon Koyle; his parents, Dean H. and Marilyn Koyle; siblings, Lynnette and Greg O’Dell; Bart and Judy Koyle; Jan and Chris Bitton; Joyce and Russell Quigley; Brent and Michelle Koyle; and Brad Koyle all of Burley, Idaho. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces.

In lieu of flowers, you can make donations to the family for funeral costs in care of – Steven Jr. Koyle, Stephanie Jourdan and Sarah Koyle at P.O. Box 387, Bristol, Florida 32321.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 30th at 1:00pm central time at 10670 SR-20, Bristol, FL 32321. There will be a graveside service at Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley, Idaho to be announced later. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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