David Scott Hupp

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Mr. Terry Smith of Kinard, FL passed away from this life to life eternal on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Terry had just turned 65 years of age. Terry was born on September 7, 1957, in Dothan, AL to the late Ollie and Martha (Hodges) Smith. He moved to Blountstown, FL with his parents in 1967. He graduated from Blountstown High School and upon completion of high school, Terry joined the United States Air Force. He served his country with pride and honor for the next four years of his life. Terry was a bomb technician at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX and in Homestead FL. Terry continued his career with Anders Equipment Company in Blountstown, FL where he worked alongside his father, (Mr. Ollie). Terry enjoyed a reputation of the best mechanic around. Some even thought he was better than his father, although Terry would have never admitted to that. In 2012 Terry went to work with Calhoun County Road and Bridge Department. He remained there until the end of 2019. Terry retired to care for his wife who had become disabled. Terry was an avid outdoorsman. He loved spending time on any riverbank, especially the Chipola River. He loved fishing, hunting, swimming, and camping out with his friends and family. He had a love for nature and outdoors. Terry never could stand being indoors for long times. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Martha (Hodges) Smith; step-grandson, Julian Eagle; brother, Jimmy Smith; nephew, Randy Lee Hughes. Terry leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Terri Lynn Coleman Smith of Kinard, FL; stepson, Aaron Eagle II of New York State; stepdaughter, Melody Symons and husband, Dan of Milton, FL; brothers, Glenn Smith and wife, June of Altha, FL; Tommy Smith and wife, Doris of Perry, GA, and Johnny Rex Smith and wife, Liz of Lucedale, MS; sister, Virginia Hughes and husband, Roy of Hartford, AL; three step-grandchildren, Jenny Williams and husband, Brandon, Cody Olson and Anna Rose Symons of Milton, FL; three step-great-grandchildren, Paisley, Archer, and Oakland Williams of Milton, FL. Terry also leaves behind a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Very special friends Bruce and Connie Glaze. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 10:00 AM (CDT) at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Memorialization will be by cremation. Anyone wanting to make a Memorial Donation in Terry’s memory can do so to any animal Shelter in your area or to the American Cancer Society. Following the service, a gathering for family and friends will be held at the home of Glenn and June Smith in Altha, FL. The family would like to thank River Valley Nursing Home for the excellent care Terry received for the week he was there before his passing. A very special thanks to nurses Ski, Kelsey, Christan, Meriann, also to Audrey and Jennifer. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Jessie M. Shiver Doyal died on September 18, 2022, at 98 years old. She was born on October 5, 1923, on Ashley Shiver Rd, Altha, Fl. Her parents were Ashley Roberts Shiver and Mary Elizabeth Parish Shiver of Altha, Fl. 

Jess had 4 brothers and 3 sisters who predeceased her, brothers, Jullian (Lillian), Jay (Annie Mae), Theron (Bea), and Oliver (Helen); sisters, Vera (Alvin), Inez (John), Maude (Patrick).  She was blessed to love many nieces and nephews who hold her dear. 

Jess was an excellent hardworking student.  Teachers soon realized how capable and eager Jess was to learn.  Jess was moved up grade levels as the school realized her level of academic knowledge and she graduated from Altha High School at 16 years of age. 

As a young high school graduate with no funds for college, Jess moved to Blountstown to work in a café and live with her mother’s cousin. One day in late January 1942 her life changed forever.  A handsome military man walked into the diner for a cup of coffee as he began making daily trips from Tyndall to the Tallahassee base.  Jess walked over with a friendly smile and a coffee pot and six weeks later a beautiful love story was born. 

On March 4, 1942, USAF Master Sargent Milton Wilson Doyal of Houston, Texas married Jessie M. Shiver Doyal of Altha, Fl.  Her parents gave permission since she was 18 and her mother made a posey of sweet yellow Jonquils for her bouquet. It was the beginning of a loving marriage with two people who genuinely believed in each other.  The horrible days of war soon came, and Milton was away training for war or leaving for war.  Each day it was his practice to end these stressful times with a letter to Jess and mailed from wherever as soon as he was able.  Jess received the treasured letters while she was back at the farm on Ashley Shiver Rd caring for their first baby, Pete Milton Doyal and hurriedly writes her love back each night.  The war continued.  Milton came home when his tour was in for a break.  Off again to war training with a new baby arriving, another boy, Perry Eugene Doyal.  Times were tense. The worst of times and the best of times.  The letters continued to come from Milt.  Jess hurrying to write and send with 2 young baby boys to love and hold.  It wasn’t easy being an Air Force wife, Jess Doyal was perfectly suited to be the strong and determined support that was needed to keep a family going while hard work was always the daily routine.  Truly, they were a couple living in the greatest generation.  As the Korean War began, James Thomas was born in 1950.  They were so enjoying watching this baby growing and learning together, but at 8 months old, Milt headed for Korea to fly with his team for 52 missions.  Still, the nightly notes kept arriving and Jess smiled after 10 years of marriage she always knew his heart was with her and the family. 

As the years went by Milt was hard at work as part of Strategic Air Command.  Test Piloting, helping write training information, and training flight teams on the new inflight refueling procedures beginning for the first time in Air Force history. At home, the last baby was born, and it was a girl, Mary Elizabeth Doyal. The world was at peace, and this was the only baby Milton and Jess watched grow together.  She was named after Jess’s mom and was called Beth and sometimes Betsy at home.

Jess was devasted at the death of Milton Wilson Doyal who died of cancer on September 18, 1972, after 30 years of marriage. He was 55.  For a time, she was inconsolable.  Her hardest grief was when she saw the hurt and pain in her 3 sons 29, 28, 22, and her daughter 15. 

Jess rebuilt her life. She knew and believed life is good. She became involved in so many activities with her grandchildren all the time. Coming to Granny’s and Great Granny’s was a big deal. She was fond of calling them My Brian Doyal, My Chris Doyal, My Richard Doyal, My Matthew Doyal, My Amanda McGhee, My Stephen Doyal, My Stephanie Alderman, My Meagan Peluso, My Courtney Doyal, and My Marcus Doyal Register. 17 great grandchildren adored by their Great Granny and 2 extra-extra special great-great grandsons! 

Jessie Doyal worked and retired from Bank of America in Blountstown.  She enjoyed working with all departments in the bank and loved to meet the public and the long-term customers of the bank.  She was known by her presence and outgoing and friendly style.  She started each week with one red rosebud in a vase that she picked up at the florist on her way to work each Monday.  One young lady traveling from Atlanta to Oregon on the same flight as Jess hollered to her from another area of the plane. “Hey Ms. Jess!  I used to work with you!  I learned you could have class and style and still be a nice person from you!  I loved your rosebud every Monday morning, too!”  She was traveling with the Senior Citizens.  Others on the plane clapped for her to receive such a wonderful complement. 

She loved the Senior Citizens of Calhoun County.  She received so much from them plus all her new friends, and she gave them 15 years of Volunteer work that she truly enjoyed each day at the luncheons. 

She used to dance with her husband and loved dancing.  She began to learn how to Square Dance and Round Dance.  She loved it.  Jess Doyal had a great smile especially at an FSU football game. She was an FSU Seminole Fan and a season ticket holder for 47 years.  They celebrated her at the home game on October 5th when she turned 95.  When she got up on her 98th birthday, she made her bad, dressed, and came out the door doing a little fun jig.  Her daughter loved it and joined her.

Jess Doyal loved life.  She is now loving Eternal Life with the Lord and her family above. Milton Wilson Doyal died on September 18, 1972, and Jessie M Doyal joined him on September 18, 2022. 

You are welcome to join our family to celebrate the life and legacy of Jessie M. Doyal Friday September 23, 2022, from 6:00 PM (CT) until 8:00 PM (CT) at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 24, 2022, 11:00 AM (CT), with a viewing starting at 10:00 AM (CT). Interment will follow at Victory Hill Cemetery in Altha, FL. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

FOR FLOWERS CALL SHIVER'S FLORIST, 850 674 8191 OR 850 674 4788. BLOUNTSTOWN'S OLDEST AND FINEST.

Rebecca Joann Roberson, age 89, of Altha, Florida, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Joann was born September 18, 1932, in Chattahoochee, Florida to Sidney Louis and Florence Martin Creamer. She lived in Altha all her life and was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church. Joann was a beautician for 20+ years and a US postal worker for 10+ years. She was a member of the Eastern Starr and the Keep Calhoun County Beautiful Organization. Joann also volunteered at Helping Hands and was on the board of the Chipola Cemetery in Altha, FL. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, but truly loved her family. Survivors include, husband, Orval Lee Roberson of Altha, FL; daughters, Joan R. Bookman and Michael of Tampa, FL., Jana Whitehead and Sam of Altha, FL; grandchildren, Joseph and Deanna, Kelly and Stephen, Jesse; great grandchildren, Stephanie, Cassandra, Kierra; great-great grandchildren, Javon and Jayleigh. Family will receive friends Saturday September 17, 2022, at 9:00 AM (CT) at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. The memorial service will begin at 10:00 AM (CT). Memorialization will be by cremation. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

FOR FLOWERS CALL SHIVER'S FLORIST, 850 674 8191 OR 850 674 4788. BLOUNTSTOWN'S OLDEST AND FINEST.

Floretta Jones Baker, age 96, of Bristol, Florida, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022. Floretta was born February 21, 1926, in Graceville, Florida to Gilbert Edward Jones and Jeanette Baldwin Jones. She was a homemaker, a member of the First Baptist Church of Bristol, and enjoyed sewing, reading, cooking, and flower gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert Edward Jones and Jeanette Baldwin Jones; husband, Lindsey Baker; sister, Lilia Traylor; brothers, Edward Jones, J.T. Jones, Ted Jones. Survivors include, sons, Joel Baker of Bristol, Fl and Edward Baker of Bristol, FL; brother, George Jones of Crawfordville, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service will be held Wednesday September 14, 2022, at 11:00 AM (ET) at Nettle Ridge Cemetery in Blountstown, FL with Rev Matt Basford officiating. Interment will follow at Nettle Ridge Cemetery in Blountstown, FL. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.  

FOR FLOWERS CALL SHIVER'S FLORIST, 850 674 8191 OR 850 674 4788. BLOUNTSTOWN'S OLDEST AND FINEST.

David J. Chason, age 79, of Altha, Florida passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022. David was delivered by Dr. Dowling on July 16, 1943, in the Hasty Pond Community, Florida to TJ and Daisey M. (Mayo) Chason and lived his entire life in the area. He was of the protestant faith, enjoyed watching old westerns on TV, and loved his music. He is preceded in death by his father, TJ Chason, mother, Daisey M. (Mayo) Chason; stepmother Jean Daniels; stepsister, Kathy Koumalatsos; sister, Jane Beasley; special brother-in-law, Bill James. He is survived by his brothers, Tommy Chason and Wanda of Clarksville, FL and their children, Tobby, Susan and Caleb.  Keith Chason and Lisa of Altha, FL and their children, Ellen and Audra. Randal Chason and Tonya of Altha and their children, Blake and Hunter. Sisters, Shirley James of Hasty Marianna, FL and children, Sharon, Sheryl and Robin.  Diane Christian and Mark of Ft. Walton, FL and daughter, Ashley. Stephanie Koumalatsos Smith of Altha, FL and son, Jameson Alday. The Family would like to thank everyone at River Valley Health and Rehab for all their love, support and kindness shown toward the family during the time of David’s illness. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am (CST) Tuesday at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Gino Mayo officiating. Interment will follow in Page Pond Cemetery in Altha, FL. The Family will receive friends Tuesday, September 6, 2022, from 10:00 AM (CT) until service time at 11:00 am (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida.

  FOR FLOWERS CALL SHIVER'S FLORIST, 850 674 8191 OR 850 674 4788. BLOUNTSTOWN'S OLDEST AND FINEST.