Elsie L. Dennis

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Elsie L. Dennis, 90, of Blountstown passed into the loving hands of Jesus on Friday, November 18, 2022, in Blountstown. She was born in Enterprise, LA, February 23, 1932, to John H. Hatcher and Artie O. (Branning) Hatcher and lived in Blountstown most all of her life.

Elsie was a talented Cosmetologist for more than 55 years. She had a natural God given talent and love for hairstyling and skin care. Elsie was dedicated to her customers, their well-being and needs. She loved her family and was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Elsie also had a “green thumb” and loved plants and flowers of all kinds. She loved animals of all kinds and always had cats and dogs as family pets. She took in many strays and provided them with a loving home and wonderful care. 

Survivors include her husband, Guinn Ray Dennis of Blountstown; daughter Donna Eldridge and husband, Michael of Blountstown; son Terry Hatton and wife Terri of Blountstown; grandchildren Kimberly Eldridge Waller and husband, Jay of Tallahassee; Kurt Eldridge and wife Kristy of Blountstown, Jason Hatton and wife, Kelly of Dothan, AL; Joseph Hatton and Christopher of Bascom, Aimee Wood and her husband Cole of Malone, Seth Revell of Fair Oaks, CA., Amanda McHalsky and husband Kris of Spring, Texas, Jason Dennis of Spring, Texas, and eleven great grandchildren.

Elsie was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Nora Bell Dorch, Dorothy Strickland, Pauline Guilford and brothers, John Hatcher, Luther Hatcher, and Willard Hatcher and her stepson Guinn Ray Dennis II.

Contributions in memory of Elsie may be made to Partners for Pets, P.O. Box 315, Marianna, FL 32447 or Florida Baptist Children’s Home P.O. Box 8190, Lakeland, FL 33802-9963, or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929.

Services to honor Elsie’s life will be held at Peavy’s Funeral Home on Friday, November 25, 2022, at 11:00 CST. Visitation will be at 10:00 CST at Peavy’s Funeral Home. Reverend Tim Rhodes will be officiating the service. Interment will follow at Pine Memorial Cemetery. 

The family extends our sincere and humble thank you to all the staff at Blountstown Health and Rehab and Dr. Misbah Farooqi for their daily loving and kind care provided to our sweet precious wife, mother, and grandmother. These were difficult days for Elsie and her family. Thank you for every act of love and kindness that helped make this journey easier. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Edna Ruth Young, 77, of Blountstown, FL, passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 with her daughters by her side. Ruth was born on April 27, 1945 in Frink, FL to VL and Lois Blackburn. Ruth was a graduate of Blountstown High School. After high school she married and focused her life on being a loving mother to Dedra and Jeris. Ruth was a devout Christian who dedicated many years of her life to missionary work, both overseas and stateside. She lived in Georgia and worked for Edward Jones Investments before transferring and later retiring to Panama City, FL to be closer to her family. After moving back home, she was reunited with her childhood sweetheart, James. Ruth and James were married February 20, 2016 and resided in Blountstown, FL. She is survived by her mother, Lois L. Blackburn and husband, James Young Sr, daughters Dedra Bouchard (and Mike), and Jeris Barbee. Grandchildren Kathryn Hall (and Joseph), Jessica Falgout (and Henry), Bridget Barbee, Tyler Daniels, Francis Bouchard (and Mindy), and Kayla Bouchard. Step children Danny (and Gail), Edwin, Colby (and Jessica) Young, and Angela Braxton. As well as 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, one due to be born on her birthday. Ruth is also survived by her brother, Windle Blackburn (and Daphine), one nephew, Brian Blackburn (and Leigh) and one niece Melissa Smith (and Keith) along with many other nieces and nephews. Ruth is preceded in death by her father, VL Blackburn and one grandson, Charles Benjamin Barbee III. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 11:00 AM (CT) at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Peavy Funeral Home from 10:00 AM (CT) until service time at 11:00 AM (CT). All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown. FL. 

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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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Bert Anderson Harden, 95, of Blountstown, FL, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Bert was born on March 16, 1927, in Calhoun County to Luther and Ruby Harden. He was in the US Navy during WWII and then worked for the International Paper Company for 30 years. Bert was a member of Gateway Baptist Church, apart of the Marianna Ham Radio Club, and a member of the Masonic order. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, traveling, talking and visiting with friends, his grandchildren, and eating good fried catfish with coleslaw and hushpuppies. Most of all Bert truly loved his family. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Harden, brother, James Harden, sisters, Rosalee Halley and Grace Holley. Bert is survived by daughters, Vicky Sims of Alford, FL, Helen Harden of Lynn Haven, FL, Meg Mattix and Walter of Birmingham, AL; 4 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Family will receive friends 10:00 AM (CST) on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Gateway Baptist Church in Blountstown, FL. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM (CST) with Rev Ryan McDougald officiating. 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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Edward Glenn Hall went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2022. He lived out his 65 years fully here on this Earth. Glenn was a long-time resident of Wewahitchka, Fl where he passed peacefully in his home with family. Glenn was born on September 19, 1957 in Jacksonville, Fl to Arthur Jack Hall and Mary Lou Ritchey. Glenn was a brother to 6 siblings with whom he loved and got into mischief with. He married his beautiful wife Sonjia Deniese Shirah on September 19, 1980. Their 42 years together produced two amazing children, Nicholas Arthur Hall and Spring Nicole Hall. Glenn spent part of his life in the auto glass business where he was awarded the Hero Award followed by living a trucker’s life where he became a Million Miler with Melton Truck Lines and an Ambassador with Knight Transportation. From there he went on to work for Shelton’s Trucking where he was not only a driver but became their Flatbed 101 instructor and helped establish their Ambassador Program. He was a beloved coach of baseball, basketball, volleyball and softball to many athletes throughout the years instilling confidence, values and the love of the game. Glenn was an avid lover of his family first and foremost, FSU, Golf, motorcycles, all things water related, Christmas and helping others. Glenn is survived by his wife Sonjia Hall, son Nick Hall and wife Heather Hall, daughter Spring Hall and future son in law Rob Dorman, grandchildren McKenzie Hall, Carter Holcombe, and Ella Rey Hall, his mother Mary Lou Hall Sparks, sister Cyndi Thomas and husband Ron, brother Andy Hall, sister Susan Sandlin, sister Luvennia Halus and husband Scott, sister Paula Lindsay and husband Danny, brother-in-law Roy J. Shirah and wife Veronica, cousin Renee Ramer and husband Phil, cousin Jennell Logan and husband Freddie, and multitudes more nieces, nephews, and cousins as well as countless numbers of friends. He is predeceased by his father Arthur Jack Hall, brother John Hall and wife Becky Hall, his father-in-law Roy Shirah and wife Ina Shirah, and sister-in-law Danney Shirah. Service to be held on December 14, 2022 from 6-8 PM at Peavy Funeral Home 20367 NW Evans Ave, Blountstown, Fl 32424. The family request attire to be FSU or bright cheery colors (no black) with optional dinner after at El Jalisco in Blountstown. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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BLOUNTSTOWN'S OLDEST AND FINEST    

Clen Allen Wilson, known by those who loved him as Smokey, age 66, of Blountstown, Florida, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022. Clen was born October 8, 1956, in Paris, IL to Leroy Wilson and Geraldine Jones. He lived in Blountstown for the last 35 years and was a carpenter by trade, a craftsman who has left his mark on so many homes and projects in the local community through his trade. He also worked for more than 30 years as the Maintenance Supervisor at the W.T. Neal Civic Center. Clen enjoyed all nature activities especially kayaking, fishing, and camping. He loved animals, especially his golden retriever, Sassy Lass and his blue pit, Nicholette. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Geraldine, brother, Michael, and his sister, Rebecca. Survivors include, son Clen Wilson and Paula of Carbon, IN; daughters, Shelley Maurer and Derrick of Indiana, Allison Landis and Nathan of Virginia; grandchildren, Heidi, Bethany, Abbie, Thaddaeus, Zoe, Jaxon, Gwen, Clen Jr. and Skyler, ex-wife Dana Ayers and current partner Tambra Connelly. 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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Jose Luis Grande Guzman, age 90, of Bristol, Florida, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022. Jose was born December 22, 1931, in El Salvador and moved to Liberty County in 2000. He loved and enjoyed talking and preaching the Word of God. Jose also enjoyed baptizing people in the name of the Lord. He loved reading his bible, playing his guitar, and singing for the Lord. Survivors include children, Orlando Grande and wife of Australia, Olivia Grande of California, Luis Grande and wife El Salvador, Juan Grande and wife Bristol, Carlos Grande and wife of Greensboro, Isreal Grande and wife of Greensboro, 14 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. Graveside funeral service will be at 1:00 PM (EST) Monday December 19, 2022, at Bristol Cemetery with Rev. Derek Causseaux officiating. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Daniel Wayne Stephens, age 37, of Marianna, Florida, passed away from heart failure, Thursday, December 22, 2022. Daniel was born February 23, 1985, in Jackson County to Charles Wayne and Becca Williams Stephens. Daniel grew up in the Hasty Pond Community and enjoyed farming and cattle. He never met a stranger and his gift for gab was enjoyed in several counties. Big “D” as he was known, enjoyed fishing, cattle sales, and attending Claire’s Cow Shows. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Wayne Stephens. Survivors include, Mother, Becca Stephens, brothers, Jason (Gail) Stephens and Bradley (Olivia) Stephens, grandparents, Lester and Helen Williams and Barbara (Danny) Cox, niece Hayley, nephew Ben, very special niece, Claire, uncles, aunts, cousins, and more friends than can ever be listed. Family will receive friends at 10:00 AM (CST) Friday December 30, 2022, at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown, FL. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM (CST) with Rev Roland Gilliland and Rev Dewayne Tolbert officiating. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Laura Ann Carpenter, age 79, of Blountstown, FL passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in Panama City, FL. Laura was born on July 2, 1943, in Jasper, AL to Charles William and Elodia Morgan Schwendeman and had lived in Calhoun County for most of her life. She worked with the State of Florida in the WICK Program. Laura was a member of Abe Springs Holiness Church and enjoyed playing bingo on her computer. Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome (Jerry) Carpenter, Sr., parents, Charles William and Elodia Morgan Schwendeman, 2 stepsons, Darryl and Dennis Carpenter, granddaughter, Ashley Carpenter, sister, Charlene Walker, and brother, RD Schwendeman. Survivors include, son, Jerry Carpenter Jr., of Blountstown, FL, stepsons, Danny Carpenter of Tallahassee, FL, Gerald Carpenter of Tallahassee, FL, Michael Carpenter of Tallahassee, FL, 5 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends Saturday, January 7, 2022, at 12:00 PM (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial service will follow at 1:00 PM (CST) with Reverend Michael Morris officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family request no flowers, contributions may be made to Abe Springs Holiness Church Building Fund, 12579 SW County Road 275, Blountstown, FL 32424. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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