Jerry Benjamin Hosey

Jerry Benjamin Hosey, age 59, of Bristol passed away on May 17, 2024. Jerry was born September 22, 1964, to Albert and Loura Hosey in Quincy. He lived in the area most of his life and worked as a carpenter. Jerry enjoyed fishing, the beach, playing the guitar and singing, gardening, and carpentry. He could always be found outside building something or working in his garden. He is preceded in death by his father, Albert Hosey and brother, Jimmy Hosey. Jerry is survived by his mother, Loura Hosey; son, Jerry B. Hosey II of Tallahassee; daughters, Heather Hosey and Dakota Boone of Bristol, Megan Paquette and John of Tallahassee; brothers, Jackie Hosey and Earlyne of Morven, James Hosey of Quincy, Jody Hosey and Brooks of Tallahassee; sisters, Janice Branson and Darold of Tallahassee, Judy Knerr and Rick of Tallahassee, June Moore and Taylor of Quincy; grandchildren, Summer, Sarah, Skylar, Sianna, Brantley, Autumn,  Oaklynn, Noah, and Nadeline. A visitation will be held Thursday May 23, 2024, at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel from 10:00 AM (CT) until 11:00 AM (CT). Graveside funeral services will follow at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery at 12:00 PM (CT). All arrangements are under the direction of Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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   Mr. Timmy Lee Koch, age 61 of Bristol Florida, Passed away May 23,2024. Timmy was born July 25,1962 in East ST. Louis, Missouri to Jimmy Lee Koch SR. and Winnora Gertrude (Smith) Koch. Throughout his life he worked in construction. Timmy currently resided in Bristol with his daughter, prior to that he resided in Hosford for most of his adult life. He loved fishing, riding, nature in all forms and most of all his family. He will be dearly missed by his lifelong love Patty Hall of Hosford FL; Daughters Patricia Turner, Brandy McDaniel, and Morgan Hall; Son in laws Micheal Turner, Charles McDaniel, and Timothy Lockhart; Grandchildren Braylon Turner, Alayna Turner, Tanner McDaniel, Weston Brown and many more family and friends. The Memorial service will be held Wednesday May 29, 2024, at 4:00 pm (ET) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel in his honor. The Family will receive friends from 3:00 pm (ET) to service time at 4:00) pm (ET) Wednesday May 29, 2024, at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

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     Theron C. Jones of Crawfordville Florida passed away on May 23, 2024. Theron was born in Tallahassee, Florida on December 6, 1969, as one of a set of twins, to Edward A. and Onice R. Jones. He was preceded in death by his father Edward A. Jones and mother Onice R. Jones Theron is survived by his sisters and husbands, Onaleah and Bill McClellan, Selene and Robbie Payne and his twin brother and wife, Daron, and Daniela Jones. He was an uncle to Jeffery McClellan, Kaylee Payne Cruz, Shayna Payne, Jacen Jones, and Meagan Jones. Theron enlisted in the Florida National Guard after graduating from Liberty County High School. He worked as a satellite communications system repair technician. After active-duty training, he attended the University of West Florida in Pensacola, where he earned a Bachelors of Science in Information Systems. Theron had a career working in database and document management for various companies over the past 30 years. Theron had a love of computer science and gaming. He spent time gaming online and in person with his friends and family. He loved being out on the water in Oyster Bay, on his boat. There will be a graveside service held at Lake Mystic Cemetery on May 28, 2024, at 1 pm EST. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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 Stacey Duggar (37) of Bristol Florida passed away Monday morning, May 27, 2024. She was a beautiful, sweet, kind and generous soul. The word no was rarely in her vocabulary because she would do anything for anyone that asked. She was a lover of movies with The Wizard of Oz always being her favorite classic. Her favorite people that she adored included Marilyn Monroe, Selena Quintanilla, and Colleen Ballinger. Stacey was survived by her Mother Debbie Duggar, Father Greg Duggar and Sister Stephanie Duggar, niece Cordeliah Grace Duggar, Grandfather James Marion Duggar, Uncle and Aunt Robbie and Sherri Barber and many more Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Friends and God children and fur baby Marilyn Monroe. She will be forever missed and is gone too soon. The viewing will be Monday June 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. (CT) in the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown, FL followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. (CT). Interment will follow at Lake Mystic Cemetery in Bristol, FL. A gathering for family and close friends will be at Robbie Barbers’ home (Betty Smith/Lunsford's across from the sawmill) after the graveside. In lieu of flowers we are asking for donations towards the funeral proceedings and headstone that can be paid directly to Peavy Funeral Home, Debbie, or sent to her PayPal account Duggardeborah@yahoo.com. Thank you everyone for your prayers and love. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home Blountstow

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Samuel Pierson Smith Jr, 79, passed away Thursday June 6, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home in Wewahitchka. Samuel was born June 29, 1944, to Samuel Pierson Smith Sr and Vera Smith in Panama City. Samuel enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was known as the catfish man in Wewa. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Donald and Billy Smith. Samuel is survived by his wife of 53 years Lillie Smith; son Brian Smith and wife Becky of Wewahitchka; daughters, Margaret Turner of Wewahitchka, Pamela Rouse of Wewahitchka; sisters Mary Anna Smith of Panama City, sister-in-law, Clara Smith of Panama City; 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Monday June 10, 2024, at Roberts Cemetery in Wewahitchka with the visitation starting at 1:00 PM (CT) and funeral at 2:00 PM (CT).  All arrangements are under the direction of Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown.  

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Bonnie P. Hall, 88, passed away Monday June 10, 2024. Bonnie was born June 13, 1935, to Cary and Donie May Pelt in Jackson County. She had moved into the area in 1950 and was a member of the Blountstown United Methodist Church, where she was also part of the United Methodist Women. Bonnie enjoyed reading, playing the piano, and traveling. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl Hall; brothers, Julian Pelt, Daniel Pelt, Chester Pelt, Jim Pelt; sisters Lourene Crawford, Bea Stanko. Bonnie is survived by son, Steven Carl Hall and Melissa of Marianna; daughters, Peggy Diane Hall of Marianna, Jane Elizabeth Mills and Britt of Lynchburg, VA; brother, Michael Pelt and Betty of Mt Olive, NC; sister, Jeannette Townsend of Savannah, GA; grandchildren, Benjamin Hall and Jessica, David Mills, Hannah Mills; great grandchild, Lara Bonnie Hall. Funeral services will be held Thursday June 13, 2024, at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM (CT) until service time at 11:00 AM (CT) with Pastors Steve Warren and John King officiating. Interment will follow at Nettle Ridge Cemetery. The family has requested no flowers and asks that donations be made instead to Vitas Healthcare Hospice or Gideon Bibles. All arrangements are under the direction of Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

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Eleanor Culverhouse Ligon, age 83, of Bristol, Florida went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2024. She was born July 30, 1940, to Amos and Doris Culverhouse of Bascom, Florida. Eleanor was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Bristol, where she was actively involved in missions work, women’s ministry outreach programs, and enjoyed her weekly Bible study group. She worked in and out of the home until her retirement in 2002. Eleanor was the heart of her family and excitedly welcomed each new addition with open arms. Her favorite hobby was crocheting each new grand and great grandchild an afghan that she gifted to them at their birth. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, sister Emma Alice Culverhouse, brother James Culverhouse and sister Mary Culverhouse Gardner. She is survived by her husband, Edward Ligon of 27 years; children, Billy Smith (Polly) of Malone, Bruce Smith (Lisa Marie) of Bristol, Lara Smith Deason (Ronnie) of Bristol, Lisa Smith O’Bryan (Darryl) of Clarksville; grandchildren, Brandi Smith (Brandon), Brooke Smith Goodman, Holton Adams, Ashley Smith Nguyen (Anh-vo), LeAnne Smith, Alissa Deason Taylor, Daniel Deason (Kristen), Jay O’Bryan (Kristin), Jeremy O’Bryan (Tori), Jacob O’Bryan (Chelsea); ten great grands, Cathryn, Charlotte, Emma, Wendy, Eli, Brooklyn, Hallie, Miley, Leo, Adeline; sisters, Katie Culverhouse McKinnie, Vernette Culverhouse Dant, Virginia Culverhouse Curls; step children, John Ligon (Diana) of Illinois, David Ligon (Tracy) of California, Marjorie Ligon Davis (Jim) of Virginia. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church in Bristol Friday June 28, 2024. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM ET with the service starting at 11:00 AM ET. Interment will follow at Lake Mystic Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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  William Franklin Green, 80, passed away June 25, 2024, in Panama City. William was born October 17, 1943, to John Henry and Agnes Green in Calhoun County. He lived in the area his whole life and was of the Baptist faith. William was a logger who enjoyed being outdoors, bird and deer hunting, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, KP Green, sister Mary Agnes Green. William is survived by his sons, Alan Green of Clarksville, William Robert Green of Clarksville; the sons’ mother, Doris McCrone; brother, John Harvey Green of Bristol; grandchildren, Alena G. Green and Angelina Brobst. Graveside services will be held at Lake Mystic Cemetery Saturday June 29, 2024, with the visitation starting at 9:00 AM ET and service at 10:00 AM ET. All arrangements are under the direction of Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Lois L. Blackburn, 97, of Blountstown, passed away Saturday June 29, 2024. Lois was born May 20, 1927, to J.H. (Jim) and Lura Bailey in Frink. She enjoyed working in the yard with flowers or in the garden, and handcrafts like crochet. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, V.L. Blackburn; daughter, Edna Ruth Young; brothers, J Frank Bailey, Jimmy Bailey, Michael Wayne Bailey; sister Juanita McCoy; great grandchild, Charles Benjamin Barbee III. She is survived by her son, Windle (Daphine) Blackburn; grandchildren, Dedra (Mike) Bouchard, Jeris Barbee, Brian Blackburn, Melissa (Keith) Smith; great grandchildren, Francis (Mindy), Tyler Daniels, Kayla Bouchard, Kathryn (Joseph) Hall, Jessica (Henry) Falgaut, Bridget Barbee, Jessica (James) Rockhill, Alyssa Blackburn, Brianna Blackburn, Kolby Smith; great-great grandchildren, 18; sisters, Hazel Herndon, Mary Edna Whitehead, Betty Sue O’Connor, Yvonne Broom; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday July 3, 2024, at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM (CT) until service time at 10:00 AM (CT). Interment will follow at Pine Memorial Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

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Mr. James Stanford (Monk) Tucker, age 73, of Altha passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Marianna, FL. James was born December 6, 1950, in Blountstown and had lived in Calhoun County all of his life. He was of the Protestant faith. James genuinely loved his children and grandchildren. He loved target practicing and fish baiting. James enjoyed tinkering with stuff, looking for arrow heads and had a green thumb. He also enjoyed eating his little Debbie cakes. James was preceded in death by his Parents, Morgan Tucker, and Carrie Elizabeth (Abbott) Tucker. Survivors include his loving wife of 35 years Jennifer Tucker of Altha, FL. Two sons Nick Tucker and girlfriend Ashley of Altha, Fl, Ronnie Tucker, and wife Breanne of Michigan. A daughter Carrie Tucker and fiancée Travis Foster of Altha, FL. Three brothers Morgan Tucker and wife Cora of Altha, FL. Earl Tucker and wife Betty of Altha, FL, Rex Tucker of Blountstown, FL. Sister Shirley Womble of Altha, FL, and eight Grandchildren Isabella, Phoenix Tucker, Spencer O'Bryan, Peighton, Dawson Tucker, Brody, Chase, and Elijah Foster. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 12, 2024, at 3:00 Pm (CT) Graveside at Tucker Family Cemetery in Altha, FL with Jason Tucker officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm (CT) at Peavy Funeral Home chapel. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Sylvia Gail Mears, 74, of Altha passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024. Gail was born at home on June 4, 1950, to James Paul and Georgia Lee Thomas of Altha, FL. She enjoyed working in her garden and watching the birds and butterflies. She also enjoyed watching her favorite TV shows along with any movies or shows that her son and daughter gifted to her. Sylvia was a member of Sunny Hill Pentecostal Church. She loved her daily bible reading and sending up prayers for family, friends, and loved ones. She also immensely enjoyed singing hymns and praises to the Lord. Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents, James Paul and Georgia Lee Thomas; sister, Georgia Faye Schoen; brother, James Larry Thomas; and her son, who she greatly missed, James David Henderson. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Tim Mears; son, Allen Henderson; and daughter, Belinda Thompson (Matthew); brothers, Roger Thomas (Gidget), and Gene Thomas. She will be interred at Sunny Hill Community Cemetery. The family will hold a private celebration of life.  All arrangements are under the direction of Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.  

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Barbara Jo Bailey was born December 6,1945 in Blountstown, FL. She was called home to be with her lord on Friday July 12, 2024. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents B.M. Bailey Sr. and Eron Bracewell Bailey, three brothers James Bailey, William “Rabbit” Bailey and B.M. “Sonny” Bailey Jr. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Jean “Dot” Bailey, brother, Joe Mike Bailey and a multitude of nieces and nephews. She was a lifelong member of Christian Home Church. Funeral services will be held Thursday July 18, 2024, at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown, FL. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM (CT) until service time at 2:00 PM (CT) with Pastor Author Wood officiating. Interment will follow at Nettle Ridge Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Edward “Ed” Louis Masterson, 76, of Malone, Florida, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Ed was the cherished husband of Patricia H Masterson, father of Shane (Donna) Masterson, Susan (Kyle)Jones, grandfather of Aaron Masterson, Ashley (Ben) Gates, Molly (Sage) BoWell, Kyler Jones, great-grandfather to Gavin Masterson, Charlie Gates and his brother, John Masterson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Masterson and Edna Huggins Mabis, Bedy Hurn (father-in-law) and Patrica Stojcich Hurn (mother-in-law). Ed was a devoted pastor for over 40 years, serving his congregation with unwavering faith and compassion. His dedication to his ministry was evident in his tireless work and the profound impact on the lives that he touched are so vast that we cannot even begin to list everyone that has loved him and he loved. From his time as Pastor in 7 different churches in Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana, to working as a professor at the NOBTS night school, to Chaplin for the State of Florida Corrections department at Liberty, Apalachee and Jackson Facilities…he has severed the Lord with Gladness. Outside of his pastoral duties, Ed was passionate about his family and photography. In his earlier days he loved to fish, hunt and golf. We are so proud of his Christian walk and how Jesus used him as a vessel to minister and touch so many. We are thankful for the mercy and forgiveness he demonstrated to us and others. We are grateful he would stand with us when no one else would! Not only was he a man of God but a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. We only shed tears of joy for we know he is walking with Jesus on the streets of gold. A celebration of Ed’s life will take place on August 9, 2024, at 2:00 pm CST, the family will start welcoming at 1:00 pm CST at Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Alliance, Florida, 5779 Hansford Road, Marianna, Florida. Friends and family are welcome to attend. All arrangements are under the direction of Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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