William "Bill" Robert Norton

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William (Bill) Robert Norton , 88, passed away quietly at his home on May 8, 2021 with his family at his side after a lengthy  illness.  Born January 21, 1933 to Leonard D and Era (Hamrick) Norton in Cleburne County, Alabama.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years Frances (Joyce) (Aultman) Norton: Three children Charlotte (Harry)White of Corpus Christi, TX, Valerie Nelson of Wewahitchka, FL and Thomas Norton of Temple TX: Three grandchildren Karen (Nathan) Spencer of Corpus Christi, TX, Celinda (Justan) Orrell of Portland, TX and Tyler (Brandi) Norton of Belton, TX: Six great-grandchildren Emma and Lauryn Walker both from Corpus Christi, TX, Dillon Spencer also from Corpus Christi, TX,  Colby and Caleb Orrell both from Portland, TX and Lydian Norton of Belton, TX., One sister Debra Waldrop and One brother Jerry Paul Norton both from Heflin, AL.  Randy Sasser came into Bill’s life and they developed a father/son relationship. They not only shared a passion for horses and horseback riding they also became best friends. William made the Military his career.  He served in the United States Navy for over twenty years and retired in Corpus Christi, TX in 1971. Later he moved to Wewahitchka, Fl and made it his home. He was Baptised in 2013 by Pastor Joey Ethridge.  He belonged to the Cedar Grove Posse for 15 years.  He worked at Lowes Home Improvement in Panama City, FL  where he was widely known as “Mr Bill” and retired from there after 20 years in 2016. No funeral services are planned at this time. Memorialization will be by cremation.  All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blounstown, FL Please join us in Celebrating his Life on May 15, 2021 at his home in Wewahitchka, FL at 2pm. Address: 137 Highwater Dr, 32465. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, DONATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH. The family would like to thank all who donate in WILLIAM’s name so please enter charlottew464@gmail.com under recipients email.  Thank you.

Malinda Lou (Curtis) Pope, 77 of Kinard, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2021. She was born March 22, 1944 in St. Johns, Michigan to Floyd Leland Curtis (deceased) and Dessie Hope (Hafelein) Curtis of Sarasota, Florida. She is survived by Roy C. Pope husband of 59 years, Kinard, Florida, and sister, Marilyn (husband Dallas, deceased) Seymour of Sarasota, Florida, brother, Floyd (Ursula) Lee Curtis of Palmetto, Florida and sister-in-law Bobbi Pope, Russellville, Arkansas.  She is a graduate of Manatee High School, Class of 62, Bradenton, Florida. Malinda was a member of Open Arms Assembly of God and was a faithful member of the worship team. Malinda loved to sing for the Lord and also wrote many of her own songs. She was dedicated to her family and was always telling everyone about her family and grandbabies. 

She is also survived by daughter Lori (David) Martin of Bradenton, Florida and two sons, Roy Allen Pope and Roger (Laura) Pope of Kinard, Florida. Nine Grandbabies: Traci (Kevin) Carberry, Jonathan and Michael Martin of Bradenton, Florida; Crissa Pope of Callaway, Florida, Vanessa Pope of Gainesville, Florida, Hunter (Shelby) Pope of Omaha, Nebraska, Ashley (Alex) Manning of Gainesville, Florida, Joshua and Daniel Pope of Kinard, Florida. Six Great Grandbabies: Meliah of Callaway, Florida; Isabella and Logan of Bradenton, Florida; Ashton of Omaha, Nebraska; Aviana and Oliver of Gainesville, Florida. Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and much more family from Michigan that she loved very much. You didn’t know Malinda without hearing about her family. 

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday May 22, 2021 at 10:30 am (CDT) at Open Arms Assembly of God in Kinard, Florida. There will also be a celebration of life held Saturday June 12, 2021 in Bradenton, FL the place and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers you can make a donation to the Open Arms Assembly of God/Missionaries in memory of Malinda Pope.  All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida.

Mrs. Gladys Dixon Creech, age 93, of Wewahitchka, Fl, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at her home in Wewahitchka, Fl. Gladys was born on July 24, 1927, in Perry County, Kentucky to Eddie Dixon and Vina (Holcomb) Dixon. She worked as a saleswoman for her family’s jewelry store for many years. Gladys loved her family. She especially enjoyed shopping, cooking, and traveling the world with her husband during his time in the military. She was the last surviving sibling in a family of twelve. Gladys was a member of the Baptist faith. She had lived in Wewahitchka, Fl since 2014, coming to the area from Richmond, Kentucky. She is preceded in death by her parents Eddie and Vina (Holcomb) Dixon, eleven siblings, beloved husband Clyde Creech, son Henry Creech, and daughter Carol Creech Elam. She is survived by: Grandsons: Clyde Creech of Wewahitchka, Florida; Henry Creech of Wewahitchka, Florida; Granddaughters: Rhonda Lake and Billy of Wewahitchka, Florida; Michelle Fulner and Heather of Georgetown, Kentucky; Robin Renee Elam of Wewahitchka, Florida; Ten great-grandchildren; Four great-great-grandchildren; Numerous nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 10:00 AM (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown, Florida with the Creech family and friends officiating the service. Interment will follow at Buckhorn Cemetery in Wewahitchka, Florida. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 5:00 PM (CDT) until 8:00 PM (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida. 

  Mr. Durwin F. Goodman, age 73, of Blountstown, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Blountstown, Florida. Durwin was born on January 22, 1948 in Blountstown, Florida to James Marion Goodman and Lessie Clyde (Tew) Goodman. He worked in construction. Durwin had lived in Calhoun County, Florida for most of his life. He attended Rivertown Community Church also serving the youth group team and was a member of the Christian faith. Durwin was a member of The Loyal Order of The Moose and enjoyed attending meetings. He also loved fishing, hunting, spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Marion Goodman and Lessie Clyde (Tew) Goodman, beloved wife of 35 years, Dorene Mae (Blewett) Goodman, grandson Tyler Goodman, and siblings James "JM" Goodman, Marie Hutchton, Chester Goodman, Clifford Dowling Goodman, Lavaughn Allgood, Edwin Earl Goodman, Marles Hampton Goodman, Carolyn Duggar, Phillip Broward Goodman. He is survived by: Sons: Timmy Goodman wife Barbara, Durwin "Jay" Goodman wife Alley, Donald Goodman, Ronald Goodman, William Goodman; Daughters: Michelle Hoagland, Leslie Messer husband John, Sonia Nadel husband Marc; Brothers: Douglas Goodman wife Myra; Grandchildren: Brandon Smith, Brittnay Smith, Bryson Kirkland, Bailee Messer, Bryan Messer, JD Hoagland, Aimee Hoagland, Trevor Goodman, CJ Goodman, Emily Goodman, Kierstin Nichols, Emily Nadel, Sam Nadel.He is also survived by many more family friends he called his own and loved dearly. He has a host of nephews and nieces, cousins, church families, and many special friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM (CDT) at Rivertown Community Church with Pastor Dustin Malphurs officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 10, 2021 from 10:00 AM (CDT) until service time at 11:00 AM (CDT). Interment will follow at Nettle Ridge cemetery in Blountstown, Florida. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida. 

Mrs. Vina Carolyn “Carol” Elam, age 73, of Wewahitchka, Florida, passed away on April 4, 2021 at her home in Wewahitchka, Florida. Carol was born on December 26, 1947 in Hazard, Kentucky to Clyde Creech and Gladys (Dixon) Creech. She was a homemaker. Carol had lived in Wewahitchka, Florida since 2014, coming from Richmond, Kentucky. She was a member of Sounds of Freedom Apostolic Church in Wewahitchka, Florida. Carol loved yard work such as cutting the grass and burning trash, she also enjoyed shopping. Her favorite past time was going to church. She is preceded in death by her father Clyde Creech, husband Robin “Rob” Elam, brother Henry Creech, and sister-in-law Barbara Creech. She is survived by: Mother: Gladys Creech of Wewahitchka, Florida; Daughters: Rhonda Lake and Billy of Wewahitchka, Florida; Robin Renee Elam of Wewahitchka, Florida; Grandson: Tyler William Lake of Wewahitchka, Florida; Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 10:00 AM (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown, Florida with Rev. Michael Sewell officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday April 8, 2021 from 6:00 PM (CDT) until 8:00 PM (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown, Florida. Interment will follow at Buckhorn Cemetery in Wewahitchka, Florida. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida.