James Charles “JC” Phillips Sr.

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JC peacefully passed away on October 21, 2022, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Melody of Prattville, AL; his children, Shannon Barczak and her husband, William Barczak of Marshall, AR; James Charles “Chuck” Phillips Jr. and his fiancé Cassandra Farmer of Montgomery, AL; Tommy Lee Phillips of Prattville, AL; daughter-in law, Maegan Phillips of Millbrook, AL; his grandchildren, James Charles Phillips III and his wife KyLee of UT; Mackenzie Phillips of ID; Andrew Phillips of OH; Aiden Phillips of Millbrook, AL; great-grandson, Malakai Phillips of UT; sister Margie Barfield and her husband Vernie Barfield of Altha, FL; brother RL Phillips and his wife Bobbie Phillips of Altha, FL; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Allie and Lonnie Phillips; brother, Donald “Nig” Phillips; brother, Ronald Phillips; and sister, Rochelle Creamer. 

JC’s story began in Altha where he was the fourth of six children. He attended Altha School and then enlisted in the US Army at age 19. After the military he settled in Blountstown for several years before moving to Alabama. He worked as a salesman for many years in different fields before founding the Phillips Extermination Company. After retiring and selling the business, JC realized the retired life was too dull for his liking, so he established a new business, Mel’s Pest Control where he worked until he passed away. JC was a kind man that always had a smile and a joke for everyone he met, especially the ladies. He always had a funny story to tell and there was usually a scheme up his sleeve. He always put his family first and loved them fiercely. He found something in common with everyone he met and was loved by anyone that got a chance to talk with him. This fact is evident by the scores of lifelong customers and lifelong friends he made throughout his incredible journey.

There will be a memorial for JC at Peavy Funeral Home 20367 NW Evans Ave, Blountstown, FL on Saturday December 3rdat 11am – 1pm. It will be followed by a church service and a pot luck dinner at Blountstown  Community Church 16345 Co Rd 69, Blountstown,   FL. The family invites all to attend as we close the final chapter on JC’s story.

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Orval Lee Roberson, age 93, of Altha, Florida, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022. Orval Lee was born July 4, 1929, in Campbellton, Florida, to Sherman and Elnora Roberson. He lived in Campbellton until he joined the Navy on July 16, 1946, and served in the Navy until February 16, 1950. Orval Lee was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Orval Lee worked for the Florida Department of Transportation until he retired after over 30+ years. He served as Mayor of Altha for two terms. He was a member of the Masons, Moroco, Shaddai, and Hadji Scottish Rites bodies and York Rite., where he was an active member until his health declined. He was also active in Eastern Star. His many hobbies, included fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Rebecca Joann Roberson. He is survived by daughters Joan Bookman and husband Michael of Tampa, FL, Jana Whitehead and husband Sam of Altha, FL; grandchildren Joseph and wife Deanna Branton of High Springs, FL; Kelly and husband Stephen Tarantino of Rockville Center, NY; great grandchildren, Stephanie, Cassandra, and Kierra; great-great grandchildren Javon and Jayleigh. Family will receive friends Saturday, November 26, 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. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emerald Coast Hospice or the charity of your choice.

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Mr. Gary Jay Button, age 56, of Hosford, FL passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at his home. Gary was born on November 30, 1965 in Willow Springs, Missouri to Gearld and Shirley (Campbell) Button and had lived in Liberty County since 2020 coming from Cumberland City, TN. Gary worked as a logger, truck driver, carpenter and also worked with the Liberty County Road and Bridge Department. He was a member of Mt. Zion UPC Church in Hosford, FL. Gary enjoyed woodworking, cooking, shopping, fishing, camping and most of all he truly loved his family. Survivors include, two sons, Johnathan Button and wife, Amber; Daryl Button and wife, Kimberly, one daughter, Tiffany Miller and her husband, John; two brothers, Elvis Button; James Button; two sisters, Zona Gould; Joanna Sanford and husband Leon; four grandchildren, Kimberlynn Button, Brilynn Button, Malachi Button, and Wyatt Miller. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Gearld and Shirley (Campbell) Button, and one brother, Carl Button. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, November 27, 2022 at 3:00 pm (EST) at Mt. Zion UPC Church in Hosford, FL with Pastor Aaron Elkins officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 27, 2022 from 2:00 pm (EST) until service time at 3:00 pm (EST). Interment will follow in Sanders Cemetery in Hosford, FL. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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James Carl Chafin, Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 in Dothan, AL with his loving family by his side. James, known to family and friends as “J. Carl”, was born on October 17, 1953 in Jacksonville FL to the late James Carl Chafin, Sr. formerly of Blountstown and the late Pansy Martin Chafin, formerly of Altha. In 1981, he married the love of his life, Susan Denham of Orlando, FL. Shortly after, they made their home in Altha. As he had a strong passion for helping others, J. Carl was employed in the Mental Health field most of his life, retiring from the State of Florida in 2008. J. Carl, a talented musician, was known for his singing and guitar playing abilities all his life, writing many hundreds of songs and playing with numerous local talents in his younger days. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Carl Chafin, Sr. and Pansy Martin Chafin, and a sister, Shirley Snyder of Columbia, SC. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Susan Denham Chafin, son Corey Ryan Chafin and wife Samantha, son Cale Denham Chafin and wife Lauren, grandchildren Charlotte Chafin, Caroline Chafin, Tripp Chafin, Demi Chafin, sister Pamela Chafin Roach Motes of Jacksonville, FL and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL is in charge of all arrangements.

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Mr. Ralph Donald Gregory, Donnie, 83, of Deltona, passed away on October 31, 2022. Donnie was born in Sumatra, FL on October 5th, 1939 to Donald and Louise Anthony Gregory. He was the first of 11 siblings, 4 boys and 7 girls. He was always so proud of his family and where he came from. He told us all stories that you could tell came straight from the most special place in his heart. He grew up with the love of his life Marjorie, and were high-school sweethearts, whose love never wavered. They both graduated from Liberty County High School and then were married July 20th 1962. Donnie and Margie had 3 boys together, before moving to Central FL, where Donnie started Gregory Bros. Inc. (his 4th baby) in 1986. Donnie and Margie lived out their lives in Deltona, Fl, where they became grandparents, great grandparents, and eventually Donnie was a great-great grandfather. That job they were the best at! Donnie was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marjorie, his parents Donald and Louise, his brother Jimmy, his sister Frankie, and his brother Mack. Donnie is survived by his large loving family of 3 sons Robert, Mitchell, and Byron; 4 grandchildren Kristina, Micah, Whitney, and Hope; 9 great grandchildren Kayla, Danella, Kenslea, Tristan, Jaser, Alaric, Ava, Noah, and Sloan; 2 great-great grandchildren Dean and Laramie Mae; sisters and brother, Sandra, Trisha, Linda, Jack, Marsha, Paula, and Dorothy. We would like to thank everyone who has helped in any way and has been there for Donnie and our family during the last few years and during this time as well. Please join our family to remember him. Funeral services will be held Sunday November 13, 2022 at Sumatra Baptist Church in Sumatra, FL at 1:00 PM (EST). Family will receive friends from 12:30 PM (EST) until service time. Interment will follow at Sumatra Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida.

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Janie May Hand Hobbs, 69, of Altha, Florida. Janie was born in the Alliance community, on May 1st, 1953 to Seebron and Maxine Hand. She had the rare distinction of being delivered by Dr. Dowling. She was one of 8 children.  She grew up in the Red Oak community.  She graduated from Blountstown High school in 1971. She lived in Miami, FL, Kansas, as well as Germany and many other places before moving back home to Calhoun County to settle down. She was a cosmetologist for the state in Chattahoochee.  She worked as a nurse for many years at The Parthenon in Blountstown as a LPN and in Chattahoochee for the State Hospital. She worked night shift most of her career and she was a night owl even on her days off. She led a quiet life keeping to herself and visiting family. She had many siblings and she made sure to visit them all frequently. She was an avid reader of all things romance. She was a gardener, who believed in the “set it and forget it method”. She really did love plants, African violets and roses were her favorites. She was a single mom, which is the hardest job in the world, to Bo and Lynette. She loved her grandchildren Braddock, Molly and Jack Hobbs, Eve and Asa Miller. She loved to go thrifting or to yard sales with her grandchildren. And instilled a love for thrifting in her own children as well.  She was known to sit on her porch and wave at cars and “holler” at her neighbors. She loved people and getting to talk to anyone. She often would sit up at Smith’s grocery store and talk to whoever was fortunate to be at the store that day. She was preceded in death by her father, Seebron C Hand and mother, Erma Maxine Hand. Her much loved brother Joesph Daniel Hand. As well as sisters Rebecca Hand Duggan and Rose Hand Booth. She was survived by her sisters Jesse Ehrich, Susan Hand, Sara Simmons and Frank Hand. Her children, Bo Hobbs and Wife, Jackie, children Braddock, Molly and Jack Hobbs.  Daughter Lynette and husband, Jeremy, children Eve and Asa Miller. We would like to thank all of the staff at Blountstown Health and Rehab for their kind care to our mom. The countless hours spend encouraging her, loving her and praying for her. She thought the world of all of you. To her nurses, thank you for your kindness to our mom. To Covenant Hospice, thank you for the love and professionalism you showed to her in her last days. To all of her cousins and friends who visited and prayed for her, thank you. Mama loved you each so much, she spoke of each of you by name and shared so many memories with us. Memorial services will by held Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 5:00 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Memorialization will by cremation. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

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Rev. Bill Pevy

Bill passed away peacefully in his sleep in the evening of October 30, 2022. He was born the sixth of nine children in Manatee County, FL on October 26, 1935. His parents, Archie and Corrine Pevy, lived with their children near the banks of the Manatee River. In his early years, he attended Bradenton Elementary School in Bradenton, FL. During Bill’s high school years, he and his mother accepted the gift of salvation at a tent revival, and Bill felt the call to preach. The Lord led him to Kernersville, NC, where he completed high school and attended Bible College at Southern Pilgrim College. While at Southern Pilgrim, he met the love of his life, Christine Cobb Pevy. They were married shortly after in the Kernersville Pilgrim Holiness Church on August 31, 1958. After graduation, he accepted a pastoral position at his home church in Bradenton, FL, and moved there with Christine in 1959. While pastoring there, the couple were blessed with two children. During the course of a 41-year preaching career, Bill filled the pulpit at Clearview Pilgrim Holiness Church in St. Petersburg, FL, Salem Wesleyan Church in Sneads, FL and Chantilly Wesleyan Church in Chantilly, VA. He proudly served in several positions on the Florida and Virginia Wesleyan Churches’ District Boards of Administration—including Florida District Secretary and Florida Director of Wesleyan Youth. After retiring in 2000, he and his wife moved back to Grand Ridge, FL to be closer to his children and grandchildren, where he continued to be involved in numerous community programs. He served as President of the East Jackson Ministerial Association and President of Sneads Carlisle Rose Garden Club. He was involved in numerous community Veterans Day parades, along with the installation of the memorial marker on HWY 90 in Sneads. He remained active in retirement at Salem Wesleyan Church, participating in the church choir and Men’s Group, and teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. He also served as the committee chairman for the East Jackson Relay for Life event in Sneads for several years. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Christine Pevy; his parents, Archie and Mary Corrine Pevy; a sister, Lorraine Cruthirds; and brothers, Ollice, Charles, Joseph, Russell, Tolliver “Tolly” and Wayne Pevy. He is survived by one sister, Bunny Askew, of Bradenton, FL; two children, Annette Pevy of Tallahassee, FL, and Alan Pevy and wife, Shay, of Sneads, FL; a foster son, Rick Wise and Tracy, of New Port Richey, FL; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Cunningham and husband, Cody, of Chapin, SC, and Georgia Pevy of Tampa, FL; Rick’s sons, Austin, and wife, Kassidy, and Adam, and wife, Melissa, Wise, all of New Port Richey, FL; great-grandchildren, James William “Billy” Cunningham, of Chapin, SC, and Kristopher, Liam, Jordan and Adeline Wise of New Port Richey, FL. In addition, a multitude of beloved nieces, nephews, adopted family members and friends all over the United States. The family will receive friends Thursday November 3, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 PM (CT) at Salem Wesleyan Church in Sneads, FL. Funeral service will be held Friday November 4, 2022, at 10:30 AM (CT) at Salem Wesleyan Church with Rev Dennis Waymire officiating. Interment will follow at Dykes 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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Helen Deloris McCourt, age 68, of Altha, Florida, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022. Helen was born May 19, 1954, in Richwood, WV to Charles and Nellie Sparks. She had lived in the Altha area for 21 years after moving from Clarksburg, WV. Helen was a homemaker, a member of the Baptist faith, and loved taking care of people. Survivors include, husband, Danny McCourt of Altha, FL; sons, Evan Lee Sparks of Mossy Pond, FL, Charles E. Thomas of Summersville, WV; brothers, William Sparks of Webster Springs, WV, Thomas Michael Sparks of Webster Springs, WV; several grandchildren. Memorialization will be by cremation with a memorial service at a later date. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Douglas Steven Tipton, age 63, of Altha, Florida, passed away Friday October 21, 2022. Doug was born February 4, 1959, in Ohio to Langlie Odell and Margaret Reynolds Tipton. He was a truck driver, who enjoyed his family, friends, dogs, and model trucks. Doug was a warm, loving, and amazing father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a person that looked past someone’s mistakes, always willing to love a person anyways. He helped those around him while neve accepting a thing in return. He was bullheaded and proud, choosing to live and die his way. He spent his days in his yard or inside watching sports or westerns with his dogs. When he wasn’t home, he could be found at the homes of his friends sharing a coffee and a story or out fishing with his son. He will be missed but his legacy of love will continue to be shared through all of us. He is survived by his son, Adam Lerch (Natasha) of Altha, FL; daughter, Jessie Chapman of Ohio; brothers, Gary Tipton and John Tipton both of Ohio; sister, Paula Tipton of Ohio; 7 grandchildren. Memorialization will be by cremation with a memorial service to be scheduled for a later date. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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