Minnie Carolyn Kemp

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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.

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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.

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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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Mr. Billy Ray Austin, age 54, of Chattahoochee, Fl, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fl. Billy was born on February 22, 1968, in Blountstown, Fl to Ralph Austin and Wanda Sue (Mccoy) Spooner. He lived in the area all his life. Billy was a chef, restaurateur, and caterer by profession. He was a very spiritual man. Billy loved and adored life. He was a wonderful artist who loved painting and creating beautiful works of art through food. Billy loved animals, especially his beloved dog Honey and his favorite giant white Koi fish. He was the kindest sweetest spirited man who always had a kind word for people and whose only flaw was his inability to say “no”. He is preceded in death by: Grandparents, Robert and Lula Jane McCoy, and his dad, Hartly Spooner. He is survived by, beloved and devoted partner, Darrell Gibson of Chattahoochee, FL; mother, Wanda Sue Spooner of Altha, FL; sister, Tammie Matthews and husband Randall of Tennessee; nieces, Steffie and Rebecca; beloved dog, Honey. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 2:00 PM (CT) at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Peavy Funeral Home from 1:00 PM (CT) until service time at 2:00 PM (CT). All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown. FL. 

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Jerry Lee Choats of Hosford/Quincy Florida passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 2, 2022. Jerry is survived by his wife of 38 years Lynn Stewart Choats, and his only child, Regina Stewart Choats (JT) both of Hosford/Quincy Florida. He was a member of Telogia Baptist Church in Telogia, Florida. He was born on August 1, 1956 on an American Army base in Frankfort Germany. He was raised in Killeen Texas. Jerry was an MP Sergeant First Class in the United States Army from 1971 until 1976. He had a master’s degree from Central Texas College in law enforcement and criminology. He served as military police at Fort Hood in Killeen Texas. Jerry also served as a volunteer firefighter in Harker Heights Texas and was a current member of the Hosford Telogia Volunteer Fire Department in Hosford, Florida. Jerry was a very kind and generous person. He loved his family and never met a stranger. He loved to read books and fish. He was a long time employee of Auto Zone, working in Auto Zone stores across the panhandle of Florida. He considered his Auto Zone family as part of his own. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Gladys Choats of Killeen Texas, and his In-laws that he loved dearly Rev. Diamond Stewart and Alice Stewart of Quincy Florida. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren Adam Dorman, Christina Kent McCarty (Ashburn), Jake, Gracelynn, Bryson, AJ, Creedon, Paisley, Bentley, and Kennedy, 1 great grandchild, Ashburn William Mack McCarty Jr. due to be born in November 2022, Brother-in-law Alan Stewart and nephew David Stewart (Amber) of Quincy Florida. He had many acquired children including his son in law Joseph Shay Kent of Hosford Florida and his niece Candace Rosenberg. Two brothers Jeffery (Tyler) and John (BJ and Jackie), numerous nieces, nephews, and acquired children and grandchildren. Jerry was loved by so many in the Gadsden, Leon, and Liberty County areas.  His oldest brother James of Laplace Louisiana also passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 2, 2022 only 4 hours after Jerry. Memorial service will be. A memorial service will be held Thursday October 13, 2022, at 3:00 PM (ET) at Telogia Baptist Church. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida. 

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Mr. Louie Clifford Sutton of Apalachicola, FL, passed away on Friday, October 7,2022 at the age of 79.  He was born on April 24, 1943 in Quincy, FL, to L.C. Sutton and Minnie Merle (Deese) Sutton. Clifford was a man of many trades. He took over his father’s insurance route, worked for St. Joe Paper Mill, and was the co-owner of Eastpoint Pawn. Clifford enjoyed welding, bass fishing, deer hunting, and poker. He was preceded in death by his father L.C. Sutton, and mother Merle Pollock. He is survived by wife of 44 years, Lauralie Sutton, son Clifford Sutton of Mississippi, and legal guardian of Bradley Page, siblings Wayne Sutton and Carol (M.D.) of Blountstown, FL, and Buell Sutton and Cheryl of Okeechobee, FL, grandchildren Cliff Sutton and Emily Sutton, great grandson Waylon Sutton of Mississippi. Also left to cherish his memories are Red Sizemore and Sylvia and his special sister Michelle Sizemore. There are no funeral services planned at this time. 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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Mr. Steven Joseph Adams, age 58, of Panama City, FL, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Panama City, Florida. Steven was born on November 29, 1964, in Panama City, FL to Darrel Adams and Lois (Guilford) Adams. Steven was a musician and guitarist for the band The Kings. He was a fan of The Beatles. Steven loved to play chess. He owned his own business Screen Printing. He is survived by: Wife: Lisa Marie Adams of Panama City, FL, Brothers: Jeff Adams of Panama City, FL, and David Adams of Panama City, FL. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 2:00 PM (CST) Graveside at Pine Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Michael Morris officiating. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Walter Joseph “Joe” Carver, 78, of Altha, passed away on Wednesday November 2, 2022. He was born on August 10, 1944, in Bay County to William and Nadine Carver. Joe loved his country and proudly served in the Army. He continued serving his community by joining the Panama City Police Dept then the Bay County Sheriff’s Dept. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Nadine Carver. He is survived by his stepson Michael Rowan; two daughters, Angie Carver Wall (John) and Traci Carver Mayo; granddaughters, Krystyna Mount and Hailey Goldsberry; a very special niece, Jennifer “Chrissy” Goldsberry (Tim); two brothers, Greg Carver and Stan Carver (Lisa); four sisters, Diane Mills, Barbara Steedley, Betty Barfield, and Gail Carver; numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Carver Family Cemetery at 22982 NW Lake McKenzie Blvd Altha, FL 32421 on Sunday November 13, 2022, at 3:00 PM (CST). All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Barbara Carol Kelley, age 72, of Wewahitchka, Florida, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022. Carol was born June 24, 1950, in Panama City, Florida to Billy and Barbara Shirley. She lived in Wewahitchka most of her life and was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. Carol received her bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and her master’s degree from Troy University. She was a teacher and school psychologist for more than 40 years with the Gulf County School District. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Teaching Sorority. Carol enjoyed dancing, karaoke, shopping, traveling with her girlfriends, watching sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico, and watching the Florida State Seminoles especially Chief Osceola and Renegade. Most of all, Carol truly loved her family. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, William Herbert Shirley and Barbara Reinhardt Shirley; mother-in-law Erie P. Kelley; father-in-law, Oliver W. Kelley; brother-in-law, Oliver Gwynn Kelley; nephew, Michael Steven Miller. Survivors include, husband, Jerry Eugene Kelley of Wewahitchka, FL; son, Casey William Kelley of Wewahitchka, FL; sister, Susan Shirley Miller (Steve) of Marianna, FL; sister-in-law; Inez Kelley; nieces, April Langston (Kevin) of Greenville, FL, Catrina Crane (Richard) of Gulf Breeze, FL and Stephanie Miller Cortes (Jose) of Ocala, FL. Memorialization will be by cremation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Shriners. May Carol's life always be a blessing. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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