Estelle Jones

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Mrs. Estelle Jones, age 90, of Clarksville, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her home in Clarksville, Florida. Estelle was born on June 4, 1930 in Alabama to John Dewey Smith and Hettie (Mixon) Smith. She had lived in Calhoun County most of her life. Estelle was a member of Poplar Head Baptist Church in Clarksville, Florida. She genuinely loved her family and her church family. Estelle is preceded in death by her parents John Dewey Smith and Hettie (Mixon) Smith, husband Lamar Jones, son Greg Jones, and great grandson Christopher Bontrager. She is survived by: Daughter: Vivian Holley and D.J. of Clarksville, Florida; Sister: Velita McFarland of Montgomery, Alabama; Grandchildren: Brian, Julie, Jana, and Valerie; Great grandchildren: Jolene, Landon, Sara, Mary, Benjamin, and Ariel. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 graveside at Poplar Head Baptist Church Cemetery at 2:00 PM (CST) with Rev. Allan Austin officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 1:00 PM (CST) graveside at Poplar Head Baptist Church Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida. 

Betty Napier Holloway, 94, passed away peacefully on March 15th, 2021 at her home in Wewahitchka, FL. Betty was born on June 8th, 1926 in Collins, MS. Ms. Holloway was preceded in death by her husband Harrell Holloway, Sr. and daughter Mary Elizabeth Holloway. She is survived by her two children, Virginia Holloway Finch (Don) and Harrell “Hal” Holloway, Jr. (Cristy). She had five grandchildren Gary Herring (Shannon), Holly Smith (Justin), Harrell “Hank” Holloway, III (Morgan), Jacob Holloway and Kenna Grice (Andrew); six great grandchildren, Jessica Smith (Quentin), Justin “Jay” Smith, Jr., Sydney Herring, Abe Grice, Claire Covington Holloway and Laurel Grice and two great-great grandchildren Kanon Smith and Kopelan Jay “KJ” Smith. Ms. Holloway was a teacher for fifty plus years, a faithful member of the United Methodist Women, Delta Kappa Gamma, the Wewahitchka Woman’s Club and a loyal member of the First United Methodist Church in Wewahitchka. Ms. Holloway loved to stay in touch with her family, friends and former students by writing letters, visits and talking to them on the phone. She also loved to study the Bible. Her family describes her as their “rock” and “the glue” that keeps them together. She touched so many people’s lives, truly caring for others more than herself. Even the slightest acquaintance was made to feel special by her. Though Ms. Holloway is no longer with us she will never be forgotten. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 graveside at Jehu Cemetery at 4:00pm (CST) with Rev. Jeremy Pridgeon officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 at 3:00pm (CST) graveside at Jehu Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church in Wewahitchka, FL. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

Faye Constance (Connie) Godwin, age 78, passed away peacefully March 19, 2021 after surviving a miraculous 21 years with a heart transplant. She was born October 15, 1942 to Henry and Myrtice Chason and married Cary Von Godwin in 1961. They recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. She was a loving wife, Mom, and Mimi to her family. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Altha. For many years, Connie worked as a substitute teacher in the Altha School System and finished her professional career working for a number of years with Nations Bank in Blountstown, Florida. Connie loved to cook and enjoyed cooking for family gatherings and church events. She loved spending time with her eight grandchildren and passed on her love of cooking to many of them. Connie is survived by her husband, Cary Von Godwin, brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Peggy Chason, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Raymond and Diane Jerkins; her three children and their spouses, Kyle and Judy Godwin, Jonathan and Debbie Godwin, and Jeff and Nancy Moon; and grandchildren and spouses, Jacob Godwin, Casey Godwin, and Matthew Godwin, Alex and Caitlin Godwin, Andrew Godwin, Kayla and Daniel Henao, Cheyenne Moon, and Chason Moon. All of these she loved and touched deeply. Please join us in celebrating her life on March 23, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Altha First Baptist Church in Altha, Florida. Visitation will take place at 12:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Graveside will follow at the New Shiloh Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the UF Health Shand’s Heart Transplant Fund: Donate to UF Health Shands Heart Transplant. The family would like to thank those who donate, so please enter: caryjgodwin@gmail.com under “Recipient’s Email.” Thank you. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida. 

Mr. Lester Ray Tew, age 85, of Altha, Florida, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at his home in Altha, Florida. Lester was born on February 14, 1936 in Altha, Florida to Lester Tew and Sarah Jane (Flowers) Tew. He held several jobs during his life such as working in the ship yard, working at Altha Farmers Co-op, and working as a mechanic for Shelton Trucking. Lester enjoyed going to the Bay and gardening. He was a member of Glory Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church in Altha, Florida. He is preceded in death by his parents Lester and Sarah Jane Tew and his beloved wife Irene Tew. He is survived by: Sons: Allen Tew and Linda of Altha, Florida; Jason Tew and Teresa of Altha, Florida; Daughter: Rhonda Tucker and Buddy of Altha, Florida; Nine grandchildren; and Fourteen great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 11:00 AM (CDT) at Glory Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church in Altha, Florida with Reverend Riley and Erlene Adams officiating. The family will receive friend on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 10:00 AM (CDT) until service time at 11:00 AM (CDT) at Glory Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church in Altha, Florida. Interment will follow at Tew Family Cemetery in Altha, Florida. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida. 

Mr. Charles Wayne Martin, age 68, of Clarksville, Florida, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his home in Clarksville, Florida. He was born on April 23, 1952 in Bartow, Florida to Norman Gilbert Martin and Dora (Asball Martin). Wayne grew up in Port St Joe, Florida and Graduated from there prior to moving to Calhoun County, where he resided for the last 20 years coming from Decatur County, Georgia. He worked for the phone company, now known as Consolidated Communications, for 48 years. He attended Rivertown Community Church in Blountstown, Florida. Wayne loved the outdoors. He is survived by: Wife: Cynthia Hope Exum Martin, of Clarksville, Florida; Daughters: Melissa Bloodworth and Chad of Georgia; Nicole Lawrence and Mark of San Diego, California; LeAnn Steverson and Jake of Clarksville Florida; 

Son: Wade Wamble and Latisha of Marianna, Florida; Brother: Mike Martin of Crestview,  Florida; Sister: Lorene Skorup of Lakeland, Florida; Ten grandchildren: Grace Lawrence, Justin Countryman, Damon Countryman, Cirus Countryman, Elijah Powell, Laken Wamble, Ciera Wamble, Giovanni Wamble, Sergio Wamble, and Nick Hussey; Great grandson: Kaden Vann. 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 Blountstown, Florida. 

 Mr. Coy Jackson “Jackie” Brown, age 60, of Grand Ridge, Florida, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 in Grand Ridge, Florida. Jackie was born on August 10, 1960 in Calhoun County, Florida to Coy Gene Brown and Kathleen Marie (Strickland) Pullen. He was employed for many years with St. Joe Paper Company as a Heavy Machine Operator. Jackie loved the outdoors, loved farming and growing vegetables, cooking, and helping friends and family. Above all, he loved his family and adored his grandchildren. Jackie attended Abe Springs Baptist Church for many years and was a member of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by his Father Coy Gene Brown of Blountstown, Florida; sister Janet (Brown) Moore of Sneads, Florida; and Grandparents Mason and Lingo Brown and Webb and Dorothy Strickland of Blountstown, Florida. He is survived by: Mother: Kathleen Pullen of Grand Ridge, Florida; Son: Coy Brown II, of Blountstown, Florida; Daughters: Jennifer Lee and Jamie of Blountstown, Florida; Carissa Faith Brown of Grand Ridge, Florida; Mikayla Howland of Grand Ridge, Florida; Sister: Tammy Jackson of Sneads, Florida; Teresa Forbes and Ronnie of Clarksville, Florida; Grandchildren: Mikayla (Kayla Bug), Drake, Ashlynn, Jordan, Jensen, Marcella Molina, Robert Rosa, Deisy Rosa, and Esther Rosa; Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 2:00 PM (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown, Florida. Memorialization will be by cremation. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida. 

Shirley Wicker Wingate passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 in Tallahassee, FL. She was born on December 21, 1935 in Geneva County, AL to Benjamin Wicker and Minnie Moore Wicker.  Shirley graduated from Slocomb High School in 1954.  She married R. Austin Wingate on June 6, 1959 in Hartford, AL.  They resided in Bristol, FL for over 50 years and were members of First Baptist Church, Bristol.  She was a homemaker and worked for many years at Liberty Intermediate Care Facility.  In 2016, Shirley and Austin relocated to Tallahassee and joined Canopy Roads Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, J.W. and Ralph Butler; sisters, Louise Sanders and ClaraMae Kelly; and her husband, Austin.  Survivors include her children; daughters, Wanda Jackson (Randy) of Bristol, Sharon Haas (Bob) of Tallahassee; sons, Roger Wingate of Camilla, GA, Tim Wingate (DeeDee) of Tallahassee, and John Edwards (Cheryl) of New Port Richey; 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 11am CT at Union Baptist Church, Hartford, AL.  The family requests that mask and social distancing guidelines be observed.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Florida Baptist Children’s Home at fbchomes.org or Big Bend Hospice at bigbendhospice.org. Arrangement coordinated by Marlon Peavy of Peavy Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Lillian Elizabeth Goodman, age 87, of Crawfordville, Florida, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 in Tallahassee, Florida. Lillian was born on September 13. 1933 in Blountstown, Florida to Thomas Cook and Artie L. (Dawson) Cook. She graduated from Blountstown High School and attended Chipola Jr. College, graduating there with a degree in nursing. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Lillian had lived in Crawfordville for most of her life. She enjoyed cooking, tending her plants, reading, sewing, and genuinely loved her family, and above all loved Jesus. Lillian was a member of the Baptist faith and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Thomas B. and Artie L. Cook, her beloved husband Marles Hampton Goodman Sr., and siblings Mildred Kirkland, Artie Mae Gay, and Mary Kathryn Smith She is survived by: Children: Marles Hampton Goodman Jr., Michael L. Goodman Sr., Robert L. Goodman (Cynthia), and Delbert E. Goodman (Patricia) Grandchildren: Heather Goodman, Adam Goodman, Zachary Goodman, Allen Goodman, Mark Goodman, and Michael Goodman Jr.; six great grandchildren; Sister: Dora Kirkland; A host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM (CDT)/12:00 PM (EDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown, Florida with Reverend David Goodman and Reverend Chris Goodman officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 from 10:00 AM (CDT)/11:00 AM (EDT) until service time at 11:00 AM (CDT)/12:00 PM (EDT). Interment will follow at Ocheesee Cemetery in Calhoun County, Florida. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida. 

Mr. Hasten Bennett, age 82, of Blountstown, Florida, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021, in Blountstown, Florida. Hasten was born on January 11, 1939 in Clarksville, Florida to Coby and Vada (Boggs) Bennett. He was a tug boat captain for 43 years, and worked for various different companies throughout his career with the longest being International Paper Company. Hasten loved riding in the woods, fishing and hunting, riding his bicycle, being with his family, and especially playing with his grandchildren. He was of the Baptist faith. Hasten is preceded in death by his parents, Coby and Vada Bennett, beloved wife of over 30 years Mavis Annette Bennett, daughters Vada Renee Bennett and Renee Carnley, brothers, Steve Bennett, Hershall Bennett, and Cecil Bennett, and sisters, Beatrice Taylor and Earlene Cain. He is survived by: Sons: Kerby Bennett and Robie of Blountstown, Florida; Curtis Bennett and Jessica of Blountstown, Florida

Glenn Bennett and Stephanie of Blountstown, Florida; Daughters: Loraine McClellan and Hiram of Blountstown, Florida;  Peggy Shuler of Newberry, South Carolina; Brother: Wayne Bennett of Beaumont, Texas; Sisters: Virgina Peterson and Sam of Blountstown, Florida;  Vivian Guilford and Gene of Panama City, Florida; Elizabeth Bennett of Blountstown, Florida; Twelve grandchildren

Seven great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown, Florida from 11:00 AM (CDT) until 12:00 PM (CDT). There will be a private funeral service at a later time. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida.