Charles Guy Attaway

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  Jessie Aaron Pitts, age 90, of Kinard, FL passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his home. Jessie was born on January 27, 1930 in Calhoun County to George Washington Pitts and Rozellar (Daniels) Pitts and had lived in Calhoun County all of his life. Jessie was a retired logger and enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading Western Books and loved to tell his stories. Most of all he truly loved his family. Survivors include, wife, of 65 years, Myrtice Ellen (Todd) Pitts of Kinard, FL, five children, Jessie Pitts and wife, Lori Anne of Kinard, FL; Terrie Stone and husband, Ronnie of Blountstown, FL; Chris Croker and husband, Jon of Kinard, FL; Carrie Deese and husband, Dewayne of Blountstown, FL; Randolph Pitts of Kinard, FL, brothers and sisters, Roy, Clifford, Clifton, Barnum, Willard and Lillie Mae Williams, nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 24, 2020 at 10:00 am (CDT) from the graveside at Cypress Creek Cemetery in Kinard with Reverend Wyatt Shiver officiating. Interment will follow. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.  , age 90, of Kinard, FL passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his home. Jessie was born on January 27, 1930 in Calhoun County to George Washington Pitts and Rozellar (Daniels) Pitts and had lived in Calhoun County all of his life. Jessie was a retired logger and enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading Western Books and loved to tell his stories. Most of all he truly loved his family. Survivors include, wife, of 65 years, Myrtice Ellen (Todd) Pitts of Kinard, FL, five children, Jessie Pitts and wife, Lori Anne of Kinard, FL; Terrie Stone and husband, Ronnie of Blountstown, FL; Chris Croker and husband, Jon of Kinard, FL; Carrie Deese and husband, Dewayne of Blountstown, FL; Randolph Pitts of Kinard, FL, brothers and sisters, Roy, Clifford, Clifton, Barnum, Willard and Lillie Mae Williams, nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 24, 2020 at 10:00 am (CDT) from the graveside at Cypress Creek Cemetery in Kinard with Reverend Wyatt Shiver officiating. Interment will follow. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.   

On Friday, July 24th, 2020, Gordon Parker Revell transitioned from his life here on earth to his heavenly home with his Lord and Savior. Gordon P. Revell was born on August 8, 1931 to Oren M. Revell and Ethel Mae (Dollie) Harrell at their home in Bristol, Fl. He was the youngest of their five children. He adopted a “can do” attitude early in his life and developed a strong work ethic from childhood. As a youngster he pumped gas in Lewis Ramsey’s gas station, but was too short to check the oil and wash the windows. While still in high school he went house to house collecting food scraps for his pigs, which he fed every morning before school. As a young man he also worked at E.H Strickland’s grocery store where he learned many skills, not the least of which was meat cutting. One day, a friend, John E. Fairchild, came by while he was cutting meat and suggested that Gordon Parker join him at Chipola College. He went to school for a while, then decided to join the Air Force. For the next few years he was stationed in Maine as a radar operator. After that he vowed to never cross either of the two rivers boarding Liberty County for any length of time. He graduated from Florida State University in the 1950’s with a degree in Elementary Education, and began his teaching career at Hosford School. Two years later he became the fifth and sixth grade teacher and principal of the school in Telogia. Attending school at Troy State University during the summers, he earned his master’s degree in Supervision and Administration. In 1960, a new elementary school was built in Bristol and he was appointed principal, staying there for the remainder of his career until he retired in 1993. Gordon Parker Revell was known for his infectious smile, lively conversations, energy and enthusiasm, as well as his friendliness (he never met a stranger), his deep faith in God, love for his family and friends, and for being a loyal fan of LCHS and FSU football. He particularly enjoyed raising cows and jogging up and down the roads of Liberty County, speaking to anyone who happened by. He was an active member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Bristol. He was also a member of the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce and a director of C&L Bank in Bristol. He owned and operated Liberty Intermediate Care Facility in Bristol for over 20 years.In February, 1958, Gordon Parker Revell married Willie (Billie) Gunn. Together they raised four children and enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Gordon Parker Revell was predeceased by his parents, brothers; Oren M. Revell Jr., and Jack S. Revell, sister; Alma Lee Revell Callaway, and a son, William Monte Revell. He is survived by his wife, Billie Revell, daughter Harriet Revell (Joey) Brady, and sons Parke Revell and Matt (Bess) Revell, five grandchildren; Troy (Haley) Brady, J.Larin Brady (J.K) Musgrove, Brooke Revell, Monte Revell, Amber Revell (Bailey) Singletary, four great grandchildren; Parker Brady and Ada J. Musgrove, Anderson and McKinnon Brady; a brother, Harrell Wood Revell, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins that were a big part of his life. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 26th at 9:00 AM (EDT) at Eureka Cemetery in Orange (Liberty County). All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to First Baptist Church of Bristol Building Fund in memory of Gordon P. Revell.  
 

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     Ronn Byron Shelton, age 64, of Fountain, FL passed away Friday July 24, 2020 in Dothan, AL. Ronn was born on September 19, 1955 in Marianna, FL to James Dolphus Shelton and Virginia Evelyn (Potts) Shelton and had lived in Fountain all of his life. He was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing the harmonica and music, telling his funny stories where he was the life of the party. Ronn was preceded in death by his parents, James Dolphus Shelton and Virginia Evelyn (Potts) Shelton. Survivors include, wife, Weleska Shelton of Fountain, FL, son, William Wesley (Billy) Bass and his wife, Joey of Fountain, FL, two daughters, Melba Hall and husband, Johnny of Fountain, FL, Jacklyn Berens and husband, Michael of Fountain, FL, one Brother, Jonn Shelton of St. Marks, FL, three sisters, Romona Osborn and husband, Delbert of Lynn Haven, FL, Anita Shelton of Altha, FL, Jamie Sasser and husband, Darrel of Panama City, FL, four grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 10:00 am (CDT) from the graveside at New Shiloh Cemetery in Altha with Reverend Jim Sharkey officiating. Interment will follow. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.    

  Mr. David Marcus (Smiley) Smith, age 64, of Blountstown, FL passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Blountstown. David was born on April 1, 1956 in Panama City Florida to Comer and Jewel (Wooten) Smith and had lived in Clarksville for 30 years coming from Panama City, Florida. David was an avid fisherman, hunter and was a wild game processor. He also enjoyed cooking for family and friends and helping his community. David was owner and operator of David Smith heating and air for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Comer and Jewel Smith, his wife Marilyn Smith and a brother Linwood Smith. Survivors include, brothers, Grady Smith his wife, Mary Lou of Tallahassee, FL, Math Smith and wife, Gracie of Panama City, Hilton Smith and wife, Linda of Rough and Ready, CA, Jimmy Smith and wife, Judy of Lynn Haven, FL, Larry Smith and wife, Karol of Punta Gorda, Belize, stepchildren, Phillip, Jennifer and Melanie, numerous step grandchildren and great-grandchildren, loving companion, Betty Nichols of Clarksville, FL. Family Only Funeral Services will be held for Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 10:00 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bill Mayo and Clifford Newsome officiating. Interment services will be open to anyone who would like to attend following the chapel services at Pippin Cemetery in Clarksville, FL. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

   Ronald (Ronnie) Seaman age 61 of Altha, FL passed away Thursday July 30, 2020 in Tallahassee, Fl. Ronnie was born April 28, 1959 in Catskill, NY to Donald Collier Seaman and Lillian Marion (Mattice) Seaman and live most of his life in Calhoun County. He was a monument maker by trade. In his spare time he loved to be outside working in his flower garden or just being under God's sun. His most valuable trait was spending time with his family.  Day or night his family knew they could pick up the phone and he would be there. Or if you just needed an ear, he would sit there and listen to anything you had to say. Family was everything to him. You could always see him reading a book or watching his favorite preacher on the TV. He loved God and was never ashamed to show it. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Collier Seaman and Lillian Marion (Mattice) Seaman, three grandchildren, Zakaria, ZeMia and Zechariah Whaley, brother, Donald Seaman, sister, Mary Seaman. Survivors include, wife of 40 years, Agnes Seaman of Altha, Fl. two sons, Raymond Adrain and wife Rebecca of New York, Kenny Seaman of Blountstown, FL, one daughter, Candace Whaley and husband Daral of Tallahassee, FL, he was the sun and moon to his 7 grandchildren. Each one held a piece of his heart!, two brothers, Al Seaman and wife, Camille of New York,  Ralph Seaman and wife, Sandra of Blountstown, FL, one sister, Eileen Cataldo and husband, Lenny of Blountstown, FL, mother-in-law, Mary Jane Layfield of Blountstown, FL, sister-in-law, Valeria Seaman of Clarksville, FL, brothers-in-law, Mitchell Phillips and wife, Marsha of Blountstown, FL and Randy Durden of Denver, CO, good friend of the family, Rex Tucker of Altha, FL, several nieces and nephews. No 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, FL.    

     Edward Jones,92, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his daughter’s home surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Onice Ramsey Jones. He was born in Cottondale, Florida on December 5th, 1927 to Gilbert E. Jones and Jeanette Baldwin. He is survived by his children Onaleah (Bill) McClellan, Selene (Rob) Payne, Daron (Daniella) Jones, and Theron Jones. He was the proud grandfather of Jeff McClellan, Jacen Jones, Kaeley (David) Cruz, Meagan Jones, and Shayna Payne. He is also survived by his sister Floretta Baker, brother George Jones, and numerous nephews and nieces. Enlisting in the Navy when he was very young, he made it his career, working as a welder on the USS Bushnell and USS H. W. Gilmore, even as an undersea welding diver and trainer. He retired after 20 years, moving his family back to Bristol, where he opened his own welding business and auto parts store. He also ran a shipbuilding company in Newport, Florida. He was a member of Bristol Pentecostal Holiness Church and a Mason for many years.The viewing will be held at 1:30-2 pm EST.on Saturday, August 1st at Bristol Pentecostal Holiness Church, with the funeral following at 2 pm EST. Interment with full military honors will immediately follow at Lake Mystic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Wounded Warriors Project at woundedwarriorsproject.org. All Arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

 Billy B. Roberson age 89, of Bristol Florida passed away August 6, 2020 at home. Billy was born on April 15, 1931 to Sherman and Elnora Roberson. He met his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth Bragg at Campbellton School. They were married January 26, 1949. They enjoyed 71 years of marriage together. While still a young man, and perhaps to impress his future bride, Billy earned the nickname “Firefighter” after rescuing the high school band’s instruments from a blaze his junior year. Several years after graduating, he embarked on a career at the Florida Forestry Service, where he worked for 42 years before retiring as the District Area Supervisor on April 22, 1993. In the heat of those fires Billy, was blessed to forge enduring personal relationships, as a friend and later mentor to many colleagues across the state and their families, as he would with anyone who spent any amount of time with him. From baiting fishhooks, to fighting fires, to teaching his grandchildren how to drive, Billy was always quick to offer his wit and wisdom to anyone who he thought would benefit from it. They called him by many names, “Billy,” “Daddy,” “Granddaddy,” “Uncle Billy,” “Brother Billy,” and “Mr. Billy”. He was great at being all of those things: he dearly, dearly loved his many nieces and nephews who survive him, loved his church family at the First Baptist of Bristol, and also loved his social circle – which seems to consists of every resident in Liberty and Calhoun counties – and loved to gather at the Apalachee Restaurant. Billy was a coach for the Dixie Youth Baseball. As much as he loved them, he so did love the Lord, and did everything a man of faith will to serve as an example to his community.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Elnora Roberson, two sons, Johnny and Andy Roberson, great-granddaughter, Mikayla Stevens.  Survivors include, wife, Elizabeth Roberson of Bristol, FL, children, Sue Wold (Walt) of Bristol, FL; Glenda Stevens (Mike) of Blountstown, FL; Mike Roberson (Patricia) of Metarie, LA; Ann Robeck (Mike) of Tallahassee, FL, brothers, Orval Lee Roberson (JoAnn) of Altha, FL and Johnny Roberson (June) of Jacksonville, FL, grandchildren, Willie Wold (Donna), Bruce Wold (Rena), Nathan Wold, Jennifer Hudgins, Domingo Guevara, Amber McNealy (Reginald), Michelle Thrasher (Alan), Beth Stevens, Matt Alford (Susan), Mason Alford (Stacy), great grandchildren, William Wold (Karina), Mary Jo Wold, Cody Whitmire (Lacey), Megan Wold, Mady Guevara, Ayden Hudgins, Waylon Hudgins, Emily Childress, Corey Thrasher, Dixson Thrasher, Dylan Thrasher, Memphis Thrasher, Evan Jones, Xavier McNealy, Kamari McNealy, Kaison McNealy, Elleigh McNealy, Macy Alford, Daisy Alford, Rosie Alford, Henry Alford, Edith Alford, great-great-grandchild, Ruari Whitmire, a special friend, Dr. Misbah Farooqi. Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 2:00 pm (EDT) at the First Baptist Church in Bristol with Reverend Matt Basford officiating. Interment will follow at the First Baptist Church Cemetery in Campbellton, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Bristol Building Fund or to Covenant Hospice. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.   

   Steve Daniel Pumphrey, age 62, of Altha, FL went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 16, 2020 at his home. Steve was born on May 22, 1958 in the Rocky Creek Community in Marianna, FL to Alfred Pumphrey and Flora (Melvin) Pumphrey and had lived in Calhoun County most his Life. He was a Carpenter by trade and was a member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church in Marianna. Steve loved hunting and fishing and truly loved his family. He was preceded in death by two brothers Randall Pumphrey and Jim Pumphrey. Survivors include, wife, Pauline Pumphrey of Altha, FL, parents, Alfred Pumphrey and Flora (Melvin) Pumphrey of Marianna, FL, one daughter, Shannon Ammons and husband, Jeff of Hosford, FL, one son, Steven Pumphrey and wife, Melissa of Blountstown, FL, one brother, Luther Pumphrey and wife, Mary of Marianna, FL two sisters, Gloria Mercer and husband, Derek of Grand Ridge, FL, Gwen Barwick and husband, Coy of Clarksville, FL, seven grandchildren, Dustin, Dallas, Kendall, Jett, Trenton, Connor and Trace, sisters-in-law, Debbie Pumphrey and Frances Pumphrey, a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 1:00 pm (CDT) at Rocky Creek Baptist Church in the Rocky Creek Community in Marianna, FL with Reverend Luther Pumphrey and Reverend Jerome Harbart officiating. Interment will follow in Rocky Creek Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Saturday, July 18, 2020 from 5:00 pm (CDT) until 7:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.   

  Roberto Cruz Torres, age 81 of Brownsville, Texas passed away Tuesday, July 7,2020 in Tallahassee, Florida. Roberto was born in Brownsville, Texas on September 4, 1939 to Jesus Torres and Guadalupe Cruz Torres. He had a rich culture background that consisted of Mexican American and Native American background (Apache). He moved to Blountstown Florida in 1987 and later move to Altha Florida, were he lived the remainder of his life. There is a lot that can be said about Roberto “El Tomato” Torres. He was a man that loved his family. He loved them so much that he gave up everything in Texas to follow his kids to Florida to follow the American dream. Little did he know that through all his choices, a lot of beautiful unions were created, and his legacy began through his children and grandchildren. He was a good provider and a hard worker. He had good work ethics and perseverance that was beyond admirable. He loved his family very much and was proud and sometimes frazzled of his 9 children. He made many sacrifices to make sure that his children and his precious wife, Serafina Torres were always well provided for. During his life after retirement, he enjoyed fishing and continued working odd job here and there. He loved planting small crops around his house and making sure his wife had beautiful flowers in her garden. Even though he had these hobbies that he enjoyed so much, Making Serafina happy and serving the Lord brought out that million dollar smile that traveled for miles that would touch any soul that came in contact with him. Oh, did I mention he loved to sing for his beautiful bride and especially his Lord and Savior. Survivors include, 5 sons and 4 daughters, Miguel Romo of Brownsville, Texas, Ricardo Torres of Brownsville, Texas, Monica Alejos Torres of Altha, Florida, Roberto Torres Jr, of Altha Florida, Ezequiel “Chuck” Torres of Lee High Acres, Florida, Elias Torres of Tallahassee, Florida, Sarai Kent of Blountstown, Florida, Amanda Gingerich of Blountstown, Florida, and Amelia Flores from Altha, Florida and his beautiful Wife, Serafina Torres de Romo from Altha, Florida, 25 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren two and more great-grandchildren on the way. He will always be “Apa” to them in their hearts. He was loved dearly and will be greatly missed. To know that he is in Heaven with his loving parents, mother-in-law Margarita Vargas Romo and others he loved, is a comfort and such a blessing. Rest easy our precious “Apa”. That smile is surely big and brighter enough now to light up the world. Funeral services will be held Thursday July 23, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. (central time) for viewing and t 5:00 p.m. for funeral at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dough Gingerich officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Brownsville, Texas on 28th of July at 3:00 p.m. central. The family will receive friends and family Thursday 23rd at 4:00 p.m. until service time at 5:00 p.m. at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. Please use safety precaution as you pay your respects due toCOVID-19. , age 81 of Brownsville, Texas passed away Tuesday, July 7,2020 in Tallahassee, Florida. Roberto was born in Brownsville, Texas on September 4, 1939 to Jesus Torres and Guadalupe Cruz Torres. He had a rich culture background that consisted of Mexican American and Native American background (Apache). He moved to Blountstown Florida in 1987 and later move to Altha Florida, were he lived the remainder of his life. There is a lot that can be said about Roberto “El Tomato” Torres. He was a man that loved his family. He loved them so much that he gave up everything in Texas to follow his kids to Florida to follow the American dream. Little did he know that through all his choices, a lot of beautiful unions were created, and his legacy began through his children and grandchildren. He was a good provider and a hard worker. He had good work ethics and perseverance that was beyond admirable. He loved his family very much and was proud and sometimes frazzled of his 9 children. He made many sacrifices to make sure that his children and his precious wife, Serafina Torres were always well provided for. During his life after retirement, he enjoyed fishing and continued working odd job here and there. He loved planting small crops around his house and making sure his wife had beautiful flowers in her garden. Even though he had these hobbies that he enjoyed so much, Making Serafina happy and serving the Lord brought out that million dollar smile that traveled for miles that would touch any soul that came in contact with him. Oh, did I mention he loved to sing for his beautiful bride and especially his Lord and Savior. Survivors include, 5 sons and 4 daughters, Miguel Romo of Brownsville, Texas, Ricardo Torres of Brownsville, Texas, Monica Alejos Torres of Altha, Florida, Roberto Torres Jr, of Altha Florida, Ezequiel “Chuck” Torres of Lee High Acres, Florida, Elias Torres of Tallahassee, Florida, Sarai Kent of Blountstown, Florida, Amanda Gingerich of Blountstown, Florida, and Amelia Flores from Altha, Florida and his beautiful Wife, Serafina Torres de Romo from Altha, Florida, 25 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren two and more great-grandchildren on the way. He will always be “Apa” to them in their hearts. He was loved dearly and will be greatly missed. To know that he is in Heaven with his loving parents, mother-in-law Margarita Vargas Romo and others he loved, is a comfort and such a blessing. Rest easy our precious “Apa”. That smile is surely big and brighter enough now to light up the world. Funeral services will be held Thursday July 23, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. (central time) for viewing and t 5:00 p.m. for funeral at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dough Gingerich officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Brownsville, Texas on 28th of July at 3:00 p.m. central. The family will receive friends and family Thursday 23rd at 4:00 p.m. until service time at 5:00 p.m. at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. Please use safety precaution as you pay your respects due toCOVID-19.