Linda Joyce Thomas, age 74, of Blountstown, FL passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022. Linda was born on September 29, 1947, to Harold and Louise Howell and had lived in Calhoun County most of her life. She was an Assistant Director Librarian with the Calhoun County Library. Linda was a member of Frink Baptist Church, enjoyed painting and reading but truly loved her family. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Rev. Dan Thomas of Blountstown, FL; son, Jason Thomas of Blountstown, FL; daughter, Nanci Maupin and James of Blountstown FL; brother, Bobby Powell and Linda of Deltona, FL; sister, Kay Haynes of Vancouver, WA; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jessica, and John. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am (CT) and the funeral service will begin at 11:00 am (CT) with Pastor Cole Thompson officiating. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.
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Hilton “Lamar” Edenfield, age 72, of Blountstown, FL, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Lamar was born January 23, 1950, to James Gordon and Katie Ann Edenfield. He had lived in Calhoun County most of his life, graduating from Altha High School in 1968. Lamar was proud to have played basketball while at Altha and was a part of the only team to win a district championship. He attended Enterprise Junior College and Troy State University on a basketball scholarship. He spent 4 years in the National Guard, then was a logger and truck driver. Lamar loved the outdoors and really enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. But most of all he truly loved his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Gorden and Kate Edenfield. Survivors include, wife, Pamela (Pam) Kirkland Edenfield of Blountstown, FL; sons, Jason Edenfield and Tonda of Clarksville, FL, Jake Edenfield and Kristen of Chipley, FL; daughters, Tara Crumpler and Steve of Marianna, FL, Dara Taylor and Jeff of Blountstown, FL; brothers, James Ruben Edenfield and Linda of Hosford, FL, Donnie Edenfield and Donna of Altha, FL, Willard Edenfield and Annette of Altha, FL, Greg Edenfield and Hilda of Altha, FL; sisters, Annette Bontrager, of Blountstown, FL, DeLora Ann Doyal, of Grovetown, GA, Deborah Goin of Jacksonville Beach, FL, Rachel Durden and Garry of Grand Ridge, FL; grandchildren, Erika, Bret, Bryce, Sterlin, Hailey, Waylon, Hudson, Ridge; great grandchildren, Hilton, Melton, Audri’Ann, Jordyn; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family will receive friends Wednesday June 22, 2022, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM (CT) at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 10:00 AM (CT) at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ken Kirkland officiating. Interment will follow at Edenfield Cemetery in Altha, FL. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.
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Vera Huggins Dudley, 94, of Altha, FL, passed away, July 24, 2022. Vera was born November 8, 1927, in Westville, FL to Curtis and Ettie Belle Huggins. Vera was a homemaker who lived in Calhoun County most of her life. She was a member of the Frist Assembly of God in Blountstown, enjoyed sewing and reading, but truly loved her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis Huggins, and Ettie Bell Huggins; husband, Ira Dudley; brothers, James Huggins, and Bud Huggins. Vera is survived by sons, Jim Dudley of Altha, FL, Gary Dudley of Mossy Pond Community, FL; daughters, Theresa Sewell and Doug of Clarksville, FL, Angelia Dudley of Gautier, MS; brother, Horace Huggins and Yoshie of Blountstown, FL; sister, Elma Mullins of Blountstown, FL.; 3 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren. Family will receive friends at 1:00 PM (CT) until service time at 2:00 PM (CT), Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Michael Morris officiating. Private family interment will follow. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida.
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Tedd Allen Niebel Jr. “Teddy” passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 9, 2022, at the age of 25 in Franklin Ohio. Teddy was born on June 25, 1996, in Miamisburg, Ohio. Teddy was a resident of Altha, Florida who loved spending time with his family. He loved fishing, eating, working on the sod farm, and coloring, but most of all, playing with his son River and spending time with his daughter Lizzy. Teddy is survived by his mother, Angela Niebel; son, River Niebel; daughter, Arabella Niebel “Lizzy”; wife, Stacy Bramblett, all of Altha, Florida, grandfather, Joseph Niebel, siblings include Kimberly Niebel, Stanley Mitchem, Timothy Phillips and wife, Kayla, Anthony Blommel, all from Ohio, Rickey Mitchem of Minnesota, Lynnette Mitchem, Angel Blommel Curran, Nirvonna Brown, and Zaven Stamper all of Altha, Florida. Teddy is preceded in death by his father, Tedd Niebel Sr. of Miamisburg, Ohio, grandmother, Judy Niebel of West Carrolton, grandmother, Donna Kennedy, and nephew, Dareian Blommel of Minnesota. Family will receive friends Friday June 24, 2022, from 10:00 AM (CT) until 11:00 AM (CT) at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM (CT). 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.
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Michael George Lindsey “Mike” passed away Monday June 20, 2022, age 61, at Southeast Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama. Mike was born March 15, 1961, to GP and Maxine Lindsey. He was a carpenter by trade, of the Baptist faith, loved fishing, swimming with Holden, and playing with his dog, Sheba. Mike was preceded in death by his father, GP Lindsey, mother, Maxine Lindsey, brothers, Danny Lindsey and Kevin Lindsey, brother-in-law PeeWee Tucker. Survivors include sister, Debra Tucker of Sumatra, FL, daughter, Ashley Huff of Altha, FL, grandson, Spencer Obrien of Altha, FL, nieces, Tonya Tucker of Marianna, FL, Lisa Vaughn of Sumatra, FL, Terra Lindsey of Blountstown, FL, Evelyn Bailey of Blountstown, FL, Jessica Anderson of Bristol, FL, nephew, Tommy tucker. The family is holding a fish fry on July 1, 2022, to help with expenses. They will be next to Ace Hardware in Bristol from about 8:00AM-1:00PM. They will also take orders for delivery to businesses at (850)274-9631. There has also been a Go Fund Me created for donations. A memorial service will be held July 3, 2022 at 3:00 PM (ET) at The Fusion Church with Michael Ammons and Lawrence Lindsey officating. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.
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Mildred Alene Ray Whitehead, age 85, went to be with the Lord Friday morning, June 24th, 2022. She was born on May 22, 1937 to William Albert “W.A.” and Alice Wimberly Ray in Alliance. She lived and attended school there until her family moved to Altha when she was in the 7th grade. She graduated from Altha High School in 1955, then continued her education at Massey-Draughton Business College in Montgomery, AL. Upon completion in 1956, she was hired as Secretary to the Personnel Director at St. Joe Paper Company where she worked until 1968 when she decided to return to school to become a teacher. She received her AA degree from Chipola Junior College then transferred to FSU and received her BS in Elementary Education in 1971. She taught 4th, Kindergarten & 2nd grades at Altha Public School during her 25 year career before retiring in 1996. After retirement she worked as a substitute teacher, election poll worker, assisted several elderly folks in the community, and devoted even more time to her growing family. She enjoyed working outside in the yard, traveling, attending church and family reunions, catching up with classmates as well as visiting and meeting new people. She was raised attending Mount Olive Baptist Church and later became an active member of the Altha Church of God. She was a Sunday School teacher for many years. Alene was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 52 years Johnny, Sister Barbara Hand, In-laws Chester & Lucille Whitehead, Floyd & Gladys Dennis, Frank & Mildred Edenfield, and Wes Johnston. She is survived by daughters Debra Guyler & husband Steve, Charlene Yon & husband Anthony; grandchildren Jennifer Goodson & Jon, Ashton Chancey & Richard, Sara Milotta & Vinny, Brianna Yon and Jay Yon; great grandchilden Dominic & Joey Milotta, Cambreigh & Tel Chancey; loving sister Edwina Johnston; baby brother Michael Ray & wife Dianne; several very special nieces, nephews & cousins and special caregiver Donnie O’Brian. The family wishes to thank her caregivers over the years, the Calhoun County Senior Citizens Association, & Emerald Coast Hospice for taking very good care of Alene over the last several years allowing her to remain at home. Funeral Services will be held at Altha Church of God on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Chipola Cemetery in Altha. Visitation will be held at the Church on Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.
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