Linda Dianne Keith

  Gloria Jean Smith, age 74, of Blountstown, FL passed away, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at her home. Gloria was born on December 18, 1944 in Marianna, FL to Lumen and Faye Strength and had lived in Calhoun and Liberty Counties for most of her life. She was a retired LPN and CNA with over 15 years of service working at Calhoun-Liberty Hospital and also Blountstown Health and Rehab. Gloria enjoyed writing, reading her bible, loved caring for people, riding horses and quilting. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Smith, son, Daniel Smith, sister, Betty Blount, parents, Lumen and Faye Strength, granddaughter, Lacy Ammons Kirkpatrick. Survivors include, two sons, David smith of Blountstown, FL, Derek Smith of Blountstown, FL, one daughter, Debra Ethridge of Blountstown, FL, Five grandchildren, Michael Ammons, Kayla Simmons, Cameron Smith, Jessica Gartin and Jerry Ethridge, thirteen great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Tony Legear officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Sunday, June 16, 2019 from 1:00 pm (CDT) until service time at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.  

Barbara Ann Whitfield, age 73, of Blountstown, FL passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 in Blountstown. Ann was born on January 1, 1946 in Altha, FL to Jordan Guy and Pearl (Keel) Guy and had lived in Calhoun County for most of her life. She was a homemaker, and along with her husband a cross country truck driver with the handle of Lady Trapper. Ann also worked as a secretary bookkeeper for the Calhoun County Adult School for 10 years. She loved sewing, cooking, Florida State Football and especially loved and was so very proud of her family. She attended the Abe Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Jordan Guy and Pearl (Keel) Guy; husband, Jimmy Carl Whitfield; son, Jimmy Carl Whitfield, Jr.; brothers and sisters and other family members, Buddy Guy and Judy; J. R. O’Brian; Foots Wilkerson; Mary Bowden; Dorothy Tipton and John; Travis Guy and Nellie. She is survived by, 3 Daughters: Renee Wallace and husband, Ricky of Altha, FL; Brenda Green and husband, Henry of Bristol, FL; Julie Suber and husband, Terry of Bristol, FL; brother: James Guy and his wife, Janice of Crestview, FL; sisters: Willie Mae O’Brian of Tallahassee, FL; Emily Marie McGee of Panama City, FL; Lois Bennett of Altha, FL; Betty Wilkenson of Monticello, FL; Johnnie Sellers and husband, Johnny of Bristol, FL; Audrey Peddie and husband, Tony of Bristol, FL; Hester Coyne and husband, Tim of Virginia; grandchildren: Brooke Ashley Everett, Chelsea Marie Travis and husband, David, Keaton Whitfield Suber and Hannelore Dillan Green. Funeral services will be held Friday June 21, 2019 at 10:00 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown with Reverend Dewayne Tolbert officiating. Interment will follow in Victory Hill Cemetery in Altha, FL. Family will receive friends Friday, June 21, 2019 from 9:00 am (CDT) until service time at 10:00 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral home Chapel. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

Mrs. Jo Etta Williams Henson, age 93, of Blountstown, FL passed away June 26, 2019 at the Manor in Bluewater Bay, Niceville, FL surrounded by her children. She had been resident of Blountstown for 54 years. Mrs. Henson was born September 22, 1925, to the late James Lee Williams and Nettie Josephine Holland in Burnt Hickory, Paulding County, GA. With Mrs. Henson’s RN training she worked at a hospital in Cartersville, GA where she met her husband, the late John B. Henson. She not only stitched up his cut hand but she stitched up his heart, too. And those stitches held for 44 years. The devotion she had as a wife and as a mother was without measure. Mrs. Henson is preceded in death by her husband, John B Henson, infant son Joseph Lee Henson, brother Thomas Chesley Williams of Dallas GA and sister Inez Meadows of Jackson, GA. She is survived by her sons John Paul Henson (Gaylan) Blountstown, FL, Danny Lee Henson (Beth) Ellisville, MS and daughter Donna Jo Kinzelman (Matt) of Destin, FL . Three grandchildren, Evan Paul Henson, Tallahassee, FL, Lindsey Camille Collis (Jim), Lake Havasu City, AZ and Matthew Joseph Kinzelman, Kirkland, WA. One great grandchild, Charlene (Charli) Adele Collis. One sister,Faustine (Hugh) Wilson, Dallas GA, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 30, 2019 at 2:00 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dewayne Tolbert officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown. Family will receive friends Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. The family wishes to thank the dedicated and loving staff at The Manor at Bluewater Bay in Niceville FL and Emerald Coast Hospice for providing our Mom the best of care and cherished friendships. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

Mr. L. Miles Eldridge, age 97, of Blountstown, FL passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 in Blountstown, FL. Miles was born on January 9, 1922 in Ponce De Leon, FL to Marion Webster Eldridge, Sr. and Mary Emma (Murphy) Eldridge and had lived in Calhoun County for most of his life. Mr. Eldridge was a pilot, flight instructor, educator and insurance agent. He was a man of many sports abilities. He was an avid tennis player, golfer and swimmer. And he loved to garden. One of the things he was most proud of though was being a veteran. He was a fighter pilot during World War II with the 24th Fighter Squadron. Miles was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters, Marion Columbus Eldridge; Mary Alice Johnson; E. Moody Eldridge; Hattie Montgomery; Evelyn Gaskin; Marion Webster Eldridge, Jr.; Sandra Wynn and Majia Eldridge. Survivors include, wife, Mariaah (Peck) Eldridge of Blountstown, FL, three daughters, Pam Hand and husband, Ronnie of Blountstown, FL; Pat Mullins and husband, Jim of Tallahassee, FL; Cathy Kimbrel and husband Glenn of Blountstown, FL, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Friday, July 19, 2019 at 12:00 pm (EDT), 11:00 am (CDT) at the VA National Cemetery at 5015 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32311. In lieu of flowers the family would like contributions be made to Blountstown United Methodist Church or to Covenant Hospice. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.     

Ina Josephine Shirah, age 89, of Wewahitchka, FL passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at her home in Wewahitchka. Ina was born on October 30, 1929 in Gulf County, FL to Lee Roy Griffin and Callie (Butler) Griffin and had lived in Gulf County for most of her life. She enjoyed gardening, quilting and embroidering, reading, fishing and cooking for her family. Ina was a member of the Assemby of God Faith and was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Shirah; parents, Lee Roy Griffin and Callie (Butler) Griffin; brothers, Rufus Lee and Willie Griffin; sisters, Ida Lee, Lucille and Agnes. Survivors include,One son, Roy Junior Shirah and wife, Danney of Wewahitchka, FL, one daughter, Sonya Hall and husband, Glen of Wewahitchka, FL, one sister, Audrey Smith of Port St. Joe, FL, five grandchildren, Nicholas Hall, Spring Holcombe, Kimberly Shirah, Roy David Shirah and Daniel Shirah, three great-grandchildren, McKenzie, Carter and Ella Ray

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 10:00 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jack Strader officiating. Interment will follow in Cypress Creek Cemetery in Kinard. The family will receive friends Friday, August 2, 2019 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. 

For flowers for Mrs. Shirah call Shiver's Florist 850 674 8191 or 850 674 4788

  Mrs. Alice Ann Sewell, age 75, of Altha, FL passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in Marianna, FL. Alice was born on March 2, 1944 in New Orleans, LA and had lived in Altha for most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Altha First Baptist Church. Alice was a devoted Christian and had many rolls at the church from serving the Lords Supper to the card ministry which included sending sympathy, birthdays and anniversaries cards.  She truly loved her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all her family. Survivors include, husband of 57 years, Fate Sewell of Altha, FL, two sons, Scott Sewell and wife, Marla of Altha, FL, John Sewell and wife, Amy of Altha, FL, two daughters, Rose Mary Swilley and husband, Craig of Altha, FL, Andrea’ Neel and Carlton of Altha, FL, one brother, Andy Guidera and wife, Arlene of Lacombe, LA, three sisters, Gail Stallings and husband, Bob of Kentucky, Donna Ball and husband, Beaver of South Carolina, Sue Meyers and husband, J.C. of Lacombe, LA , grandchildren, Whitney Blount and husband, Derek; Meagan Henson and husband, John Michael; Dusty Neel, Morgan Betts and husband, Greg; Emily Sewell; Johnny Sewell; Sydney Sewell; Holley Sewell; Bella Desrosier; Dawn Herring and Brad; Emma and Ashley Herring. Great-grandchildren, Grace Henson; Harper Henson; Ava Blount and Mikah Henson, a host of extended nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 5:00 pm (CDT) at the First Baptist Church in Altha with Reverend Brandon Witt and Reverend Allan Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in Chipola Cemetery in Altha. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 11, 2019 from 4:00 pm (CDT) until service time at 5:00 pm (CDT) at the First Baptist Church in Altha. The family request in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Emerald Coast Hospice, Altha First Baptist Church Building Fund, Baptist Children’s Home or to your favorite charity. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.   

   Justin Adam Barrier, age 22, of Wewahitchka, FL passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 in Lakeland, FL. Justin was born on February 11, 1997 in Panama City, FL to Tripp Barrier and Sharon (Thibodaux) Barrier and had lived in Wewahitchka most of his life. He was 2015 graduate of Wewahitchka High School where he was Salutatorian of his class. Justin Justin was attending Florida Polytechnic University where he will be receiving a posthumous Bachelors degree in computer engineering with an emphasis on Digital Logic Design. He loved going to car and motorcycle meets, working with computers, reading, woodworking and truly loved his family. He was of the Christian Faith. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and all who knew him. Survivors include, parents, Sharon and Tripp Barrier of Wewahitchka, FL, paternal Grandmother, Anne Barrier of Port St. Joe, FL, maternal grandmother, Hazel Thibodaux of Thibodaux, LA, he is preceded in death by grandparents, Whitfield Wade Barrier Jr and Leonard Joseph Thibodaux Sr., God father, Uncle Tyler Thibodaux of Thibodaux, LA, God mother, Aunt Gail Thibodaux and husband, Rick of Thibodaux, LA, aunt, Janet Becnel and husband, Jimbo of Thibodaux, LA, uncles, Leonard Thibodaux of Rockledge, FL, James Thibodaux and wife, Betty of Thibodaux, LA and Sonny Parker of Summit, MS, numerous cousins. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 3, 2019 at 10:00 am (CDT) at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Wewahitchka, FL with Reverend Joey Smith and Reverend Mike Dunn officiating. Interment will follow in Buckhorn Cemetery in Wewahitchka, FL. The family will receive friends Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 5:00 pm (CDT) until 7:00 pm (CDT) at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. There will be reserved seating area assigned for all of Justin’s classmates and teachers located behind the active pallbearers. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

Mr. Frankie R. (Frank) Suggs, age 81, of Altha, FL (Red Oak Community) past away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at his home. Frank was born on September 27, 1937 in Warsaw, FL to Hosie Suggs and Mattie (Johns) Suggs and had lived in Altha since 1980 coming from Indian Town, FL. Frank enjoyed hunting, gardening, eating good groceries and most of all loved his family. Frank served in the United States Army for two tours. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hosie Suggs and Mattie (Johns) Suggs, four brothers, Herman, J. Lee, Snip and Man Suggs. Frank attended the Red Oak Mennonite Church. Survivors include, wife, Anna Lou Suggs of Altha, FL two sons, Ronald M. Suggs and wife, April of Altha, FL, Carlton Reese Suggs and wife, Terry of Altha, FL, three grandchildren, J.R. Suggs, Ricky Suggs and Jenny Suggs, one great-grandchild-Isabella Suggs two step-grandchildren, Josh Underwood and Josh Mooney, five step-great grandchildren, J.T. Mooney, Paige Mooney, Hayden Mooney, Jaydelyn Underwood and Georgia Underwood. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 10:00 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Allan Nichols, Reverend Darrell Johnson and William Earl Sewell officiating. Interment will follow in the Hugh Comerford Cemetery in The Red Oak Community in Altha, FL. The family will receive friends Friday, June 7, 2019 from 5:00 pm (CDT) until 7:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

 Sara Burns Cody Gaskin was born on January 3rd, 1926 in Selma, Alabama.  She was the first child to be born in Selma in 1926 so her parents were given a gift certificate for groceries at one of the Selma grocery stores.  I am sure this came in handy since she was born weighing in at a little over 13 pounds. She was somewhat of a tomboy growing up.  She could often be found playing with the children at the Selma Methodist Children’s Home that was only a block from her house.  Sara graduated from Huntington College in Montgomery, Alabama with a major in English Literature and a minor in Physical Education in 1948.  She and several of her classmates came to north Florida straight out of college to teach.  She taught in Blountstown for a year, Port St. Joe for a year, Parker for a year and then moved back to Blountstown to teach. She married Jack in 1953 and gave birth to a son, Bill, in 1954 and to a son, Ben, in 1957.  Shortly after Ben was born, Sara went to work for the State of Florida in the Welfare Department.  She retired from the State in the early 1980’s.  At the time of her retirement, she was the Supervisor of Welfare for seven counties at started in Chattahoochee and ended in Apalachicola. She was an active member of the Blountstown United Methodist Church and the Blountstown UMW. She enjoyed flowers and plants and took great pleasure in propagating African Violets from her own cuttings to share with family and friends.  She also enjoyed making pound cakes for people.  She picked up painting after she retired and became a rather prolific painter of country life scenes. Sara is proceeded in death by her husband, Jack, her son, Ben, her brother Gene and his wife Betty, her parents Howard and Madge Cody and numerous friends like Midge Eldridge and Fran Mayo. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that those of you that would like to make a contribution is Sara’s memory, please contribute to the Blountstown United Methodist Church to aid in the repairs from Hurricane Michael, or to a United Methodist Children’s Home or to a charity of your choice that aids in disaster relief. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 2:00 pm (CDT) at the Blountstown United Methodist Church with Reverend Nick Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in Nettle Ridge Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 12, 2019 from 1:00 pm (CDT) until service time at 2:00 pm (CDT) at the Blountstown United Methodist Church. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.  

Eunice M. (Cooper) Griffin, age 85, of Blountstown, FL passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her home. Eunice was born on October 30, 1933 in Tarpon Springs, FL to Marion Oscar Cooper and Myrtle Lee (Boone) Cooper and had lived in Blountstown since 1992 coming from Liberty County. She was a homemaker and a member of Kinard Community Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert (Shorty) Griffin, three brothers, James, Herman and Bobby Cooper. Survivors include, two sons, Donnie Griffin and wife, Edna of Newington, GA, Tommy Joseph Griffin of Bristol, FL, two daughters, Lois Jean Perkins of Blountstown, FL, Patricia Dianne Lee of Blountstown, FL, one brother, Billy Cooper and wife, Marilyn of Woodville, FL, seven grandchildren, James Barrs and wife Tammy of Tallahassee, FL; Chase Barrs of Panama City, FL; Tommy Greist and wife, Chastity of Perry, FL; Donald Greist of Gainesville, FL; Rebekah Shepard and husband, Mike of Rincon, GA; Adam Griffin of MS; Taylor Arnold of Live Oak, FL, nine great-grandchildren, her beloved dog, Phil, best friend, Nancy Story of Blountstown, FL. Private family funeral services will be held Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11:00 am (CDT) from the graveside at Cypress Creek Cemetery in Kinard, FL with Sister Edna Griffin officiating. Interment will follow. The family will receive friends Friday, June 14, 2019 from 6:00 pm (CDT) until 8:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.