Louie Deese
Louie Deese, age 85, of Altha, FL passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. Louie was born September 5, 1936, to Wiley and Millie Deese in Fayette, AL. He had lived in Altha most of his life, was of the protestant faith, and enjoyed mowing grass, tinkering in his shop, mechanicing, and gardening. Most of all Louie truly loved his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Millie Deese; wife, Betty Deese; daughter, Charlene Wright, granddaughter, Aaleigha Register; grandson, William Gay; brothers and sisters, Frances, Jeanetta, Opal, Bama. He is survived by his son, Rev. Henry Timothy Gay and Linda of Franklinton, LA; daughters, Gail Deese of Altha, FL, Tammy Keller of Grand Ridge, FL; brothers, Houston Deese and Gwen of Altha, FL, Huey Deese and Joyce of Marianna, FL, Dewey Deese and Jerry of Cottondale, FL; sisters, Victoria Watson of Dellwood, FL, Sarah Breedlove and JR of Hazelhurst, GA, Betty Joyce Corbin of Cottondale, FL; 8 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; numerous great-great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday August 11, 2022, at 11:00 AM (CT) at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown, FL. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 PM (CT) with Rev Tim Gay officiating. Interment will follow at Sunny Hill Cemetery in Altha, FL. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL
Gus Tiff McClellan
Gus Tiff McClellan, age 63, of Clarksville, FL passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022. Tiff was born on October 17, 1958, in Marianna, FL to Gus and Syble McClellan and had lived in Calhoun County his whole life. Tiff was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening, loved FSU football, but most of all, truly loved his family. Tiff was preceded in death by his father, Gus McClellan; mother, Syble Bridges McClellan; brother-in-law, Andy Nichols. Survivors include wife, Sharon McClellan of Clarksville, FL; sons, Chase McClellan and Mary Sue of Clarksville, FL, Sam Clay of Grand Ridge, FL; daughters, Tiffany Roddenberry and Bryan of Tallahassee, FL, Jennifer Benton and Billy of Sneads, FL; sisters, Chris Nichols of Blountstown, FL, Tanya Smith and Sammy of Blountstown, FL; grandchildren, Kyle, Haley, Alex, Ava, and Drew. Family will receive friends Friday August 5, 2022, at 1:00 PM (CT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM (CT). Interment will follow at the McClellan Family Cemetery in Frink, FL. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.
Peggy Lynne Peddie
Peggy Lynne Peddie, 67 of Kinard, Florida went home to the Lord on Friday, July 29, 2022.
She was born in Brooksville, FL on November 17, 1954 to Jack Rush and the late Annie Lena Rush. She was preceded in death by her mother and a grandson, Taylor Graham Tillman.
She is survived by her husband of 22 years, James Peddie; father, Jack Rush; two stepdaughters, Ginger Peddie Tillman (Dan) and Susan Peddie Tillman; two grandchildren, Tylher Tillman (Tanner) and Gage Aaron Fenner; one sister, Laura Webber; one brother, Jack Russ Jr. (Stephanie); five nieces, Lena Leverett (Lamont), Jamie Lambert (Art), Lily Rush, Robin Short, Christie Smith; and one nephew, Brett Powers.
Peggy served the Lord through street and prison ministry for eighteen years. She received her Minister’s license through International Pentecostal Holiness. Her last word for each of us is from Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at New Harvest Fellowship Church in Wewahitchka on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 10:00 am CST.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida.
Billy Joe Lynn
Billy Joe Lynn, age 41, of Altha, FL passed way Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in Altha, FL. He was born on March 29, 1981 to Wayne Lynn and Betty (Cole) Lynn and had lived in Altha all of his life. Billy Joe loved all sports, fishing and hunting, most of all he truly loved his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Lynn and sister, Dianne Bramblett. Survivors include, mother, Betty (Cole) Lynn of Altha, FL, two daughters, Emily Lynn of Altha, FL, Melanie Lynn of Altha, FL, three brothers, David Lynn and wife Heather of Altha, FL, Michael Lynn of Altha, FL, James Lynn of Altha, FL, one sister, Sandra Capps and husband Chad of Bristol. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 29, 2022 at 3:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dwayne Tolbert officiating. Interment will follow in Edenfield Cemetery in Altha. The family will receive friends Friday, July 29, 2022 from 2:00 pm (CDT) until service time at 3:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.
Lillian Verlie Fant Bramblette
Lillian Verlie Fant Bramblette, 87 of Altha, Florida passed away on July 15, 2022. Lillian was born April 24, 1935, to Albert and Trudie Fant in Calhoun County, where she lived her whole life. Lillian was a homemaker who enjoyed the chance to feed her grandchildren, to keep the neighborhood kids, to be in the outdoors, and to go fishing. She was a member of Travelers Rest Freewill Baptist Church. Lillian is preceded in death by her parents Albert and Trudie Mae Brooks Fant, grandchild, Benjamin Bramblette, siblings, Robert, Edward, and Eugene Fant, Julia O’Bryan, Beneva Mayo, Carolyn Anemos. Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Clydus Bramblette Jr. of Altha, FL; children, Verlie Bass of Lynn Haven, FL, Benny (Charity) of Chipley, FL; grandchildren, Michelle Bass of Panama City, FL, Matthew Bramblette (Christin) of Panama City, FL, Elizabeth Dorman (John) of Altha, FL, Colton Bramblette of Chipley, FL; Great grandchildren, Pyper, Harper, Dominic, Colby, Scarlytt; twin brother, William Fant, Sr of Marianna, FL; sisters, Dollie Fant Mercer (Gene) of Sneads, FL, Thelma Fant of Marianna, FL, Karen Blackburn (Lloyd) of Clarksville, FL, Jennie Stricker of Altha, FL. Funeral services will be held Thursday July 21, 2022, at 10:00 AM (CT) at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. 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.
Charles Eugene "Gene" Hempstead
Charles Eugene "Gene" Hempstead, Jr., 85, went to his Heavenly Home, Monday, July 11, 2022. Gene was born on June 22, 1937 in Birmingham, Alabama to Charlie and Hazel Hempstead. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church, a Commercial Oil Field Diver and Deep-sea Welder, U.S. Marine, Brother Mason/Shriner/Scottish Rite, Taxidermist, and worked on a Shrimp Boat in his younger years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles "Charlie " Eugene Hempstead, Sr. and Hazel Robinson Hempstead; sister, Charlene Hempstead Crouch and brother-in-law, Ron Prevatt. Gene is survived by his loving, faithful, wonderful wife, Rebecca "Becky" Hempstead; children, Kenny Hempstead; Melissa and David Hargrove; Ken and Michelle VanDeren; grandchildren, Colby Hargrove and Kaylah; Austin "AJ" Hempstead; Caleb and Kaitlyn VanDeren; great grandchild, Makaila VanDeren; sister, Kay Hempstead Prevatt, and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 11:00am (EST) with Service to follow at 12:00pm (EST), Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Corinth Baptist Church 15816 Moore Street Hosford, FL. At Gene's request, leave your coats and ties at home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Corinth Baptist Church or Gideon's International.
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Ray Allen Hansford
Ray Allen Hansford, Jr, 60, of Marianna, Florida passed away on July 7, 2022. Ray was born on December 6, 1961, to Ray Allen Hansford, Sr. and Barbara Ann Strickland Hansford in Calhoun County, FL. He lived in the Alliance Community most of his life and enjoyed fishing and his trade of farming. Ray is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Russ Hansford, grandparents, Jack and Lela Strickland, and Charles and Kate Hansford.
Survivors include brother, Rick Hansford of the Alliance Community and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Monday July 11, 2022, at 10:00 AM (CT) at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM (CT). Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Altha, FL. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida.
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Tom Watson Woodham
Mr. Tom Watson Woodham, age 83 of Bristol, FL passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Pensacola, FL. Tom was born on October 16, 1938 in Bristol, FL to William J. Woodham and Mittie (Kelly) Woodham and had lived back in Bristol for the past three years. Tom proudly served In the United States Armed Forces for over 20 years. He truly loved his family, fishing, and the outdoors. Tom was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Oklahoma Sooners Football. He is preceded in death by his parents, William J. Woodham and Mittie (Kelly) Woodham; brothers, Robert, Bill, Aaron and James Woodham; sisters, Betty Linzy and Juanita Marshall. Tom was a member of Lake Mystic Baptist Church in Bristol, FL.Survivors include, wife, Shirley Jeanette Woodham of Bristol, FL, two sons, Joey Ray Woodham of Lawton, OK; Rick Parrish and his wife, Sharmon of Bristol, FL; three daughters, Olivia Jean Baggett and her husband, James of Blountstown, FL; Tracy Haller and her husband, Craig of Beloit, KS; LaLonnie (Lynn) Woodham of Lawton, OK; one brother, William Woodham and his wife, Margie of Bristol, FL; three sisters, Mary Jane Dawson of Bristol, FL; Jimmie Morris and her husband, Jimmy of Blountstown, FL; Henrietta Hobby of Bristol, FL; 17 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 15, 2022 at 11:00 am (EST) at Lake Mystic Baptist Church in Bristol, FL with Reverend Cody Watson and Reverend Chris Goodman officiating. Interment will follow in Meachum Cemetery in Bristol, FL. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am (EST) until service time at 11:00 am (EST) at Lake Mystic Baptist Church. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.
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Winona V. Morris
Winona V. Morris, age 91, passed away July 5, 2022. Winona was born February 5, 1931, to Homer and Culla Mae Nichols in Clarksville, FL, where she lived her entire life. She was a member of Poplar Head Baptist Church, enjoyed sewing, flower gardening, cooking, baking cakes and pies, but she truly loved her family. Winona is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Roy Morris, and son, Dennis Morris. Survivors include son, Gary Morris and wife, Sherry of Clarksville, FL; grandson, Tillman Morris of Clarksville, FL; nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Friday July 8, 2022, at 10:00 AM (CT) at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM (CT) with Rev. Eugene Mullins 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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John Wood Yon (J.W. Yon II)
John Wood Yon (J.W. Yon II), 81 of Blountstown, Florida passed away on June 29, 2022. J.W. was born on February 4, 1941, to Mode and Emily Yon in Scotts Ferry, Florida. He grew up in Calhoun County and worked in the logging business most of his life. He enjoyed fishing, motorcycle riding, go-kart racing, and spending time with family. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Judy Yon of Blountstown, son, Keith Yon of Blountstown, daughter, Janet Yon Barton and husband Mike of Blountstown, brother, Jimmy Yon and wife Tootsie of Kinard, grandsons Joey Barton of Kinard, Kevin Barton and wife Lori of Clarksville, granddaughters, Julie Underwood of Altha, Kristin Yon of Compass Lake, Kaycee Yon of Marianna, great grandchildren, Hunter and Luke Barton of Clarksville, Jadelyn and Jorja Underwood of Altha, Easton Neel and Raelyn Waldron of Marianna. The family will receive friends Friday July 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM (CT) at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM (CT) with Reverend Dwayne Tolbert officiating. Internment will follow at the Yon Family Cemetery in Blountstown, FL. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida.
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