Charley Glenn Basford

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  Mr. John Rex Martin, Sr., age 63, of Blountstown, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at his home. Rex was born on August 1, 1957 in Blountstown, Florida to Jep Martin and Maggie (Stone) Martin. He was an automotive mechanic. Rex enjoyed hunting and fishing, gardening, woodworking and carpentry. He had lived in Blountstown for most of his life. Rex was a member of the Christian faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jep and Maggie Martin, and his beloved wife Peggy. Survivors include: son: John Rex Martin, Jr. and wife. Dana of Tallahassee, Florida, brothers: Rocky Martin and wife, Judy of Bristol, Florida, Lucky Martin of Hosford, Florida, nephew; Chris Martin and wife, Renee Martin and their children; Justin and Drew Martin. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM (CST), at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Tim Faircloth officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from 10:00 AM (CST) until service time at 11:00 AM (CST)at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow at Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown, Florida. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida.    

   Bonnie M. Johnson (Mickey), age 74, of Clarksville, FL passed away Friday, January 8,2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Mickey was born in Ocala, FL on August 2, 1946 to Bonnie and Myrtice (Howard) Johnson and had lived in Clarksville for the past 42 years. Mickey grew up in Dunnellon, FL and graduated from Dunnellon High School in 1964. Mickey enlisted in the US Army on January 3, 1965. After basic training and Advanced Individual Training as an Infantryman, he attended parachute jump school at Ft. Benning, GA. Upon completion of jump school, he was assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade. In August 1965, he was sent to the Republic of Vietnam, where he was wounded in combat and was awarded the Purple Heart. Upon completing his tour in Vietnam, he was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg, NC. While at Ft. Bragg, he transitioned into the US Army Special Forces (Green Berets). In August 1969, Staff Sergeant Johnson returned to Vietnam with the 5th Special Forces Group and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Achievement in Ground Operations Against Hostile Forces. After completing his second tour in Vietnam, he was transferred to the 8th Special Group at Ft. Gulick in the Panama Canal Zone. In 1972, Mickey returned to Dunnellon, FL, where he attended college and worked as a police officer. In May of 1975, he was catastrophically injured while riding a horse and was confined to a wheelchair for the remainder of his life. After his injury, he served as a city councilman, and then mayor, of Dunnellon, until he relocated to Clarksville, FL with his parents and two children in 1979. Mickey received his license to preach the Gospel on July 14, 1982, and graduated from the Baptist Bible Institute in Graceville, FL. For many years, he served as Associate Pastor of Poplar Head Baptist Church. He also served as an interim pastor and filled in at many area churches. He and his wife Sylvia attended Open Arms Assembly of God. Mickey was an avid horse lover and owned many horses, mules, and donkeys over the years. He was an active member of the Panhandle Saddle Club and attended area horse shows for many years. He shared this passion for horses with his family, and his influence is still evident today. Mickey loved his family dearly, and for many years, devoted much of his time to his daughters and nieces. On January 20, 2007, Mickey and his wife Sylvia were married. Sylvia was a loving and devoted wife, and never left his side. Mickey was preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie and Myrtice Johnson and a special grandson, Ryan Flowers. He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia Johnson of Clarksville, FL, daughter Amy and husband Dave Steedman, of Ocala, FL, daughter Lori and husband Chris Flowers of Kinard, FL, grandchildren Karissa Scott, Meagan Steedman, and Blair Steedman, great grandson Kanaan Scott, brother Mike Johnson and wife Brenda, of Clarksville, FL, nieces Bonnie Richards, Tessa Garnett, and Amanda Dehn, and several great nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at the Poplar Head Baptist Church cemetery with Reverend Charles Coley and Reverend David Baker officiating. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.  The family request in lieu of flowers donation can be made to Open Arms Assembly of God building fund, 9996 Smith Tower Road, Clarksville, FL 32430.   

    Mr. Allan Craig Shiver, age 72, of Boling Springs, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Craig was born on April 8, 1948, in Lexington, North Carolina to John Earl and Virginia Louise (Leonard) Shiver. He worked as a school teacher and educator for 48 years. Craig had lived in the Spartanburg area of South Carolina for the last 35 years after leaving Blountstown. He enjoyed computers, working with his church, cooking, and genuinely loved his family. Craig was a member of Unity Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: brothers: Mark Shiver and Myra of Greenwood, FL; Douglas Grant Shiver of Clarksville, FL; sister: Brenda Shiver of Grand Ridge, FL; nieces and nephews: Angie Smith, John Shiver Jr., Douglas Shiver, Christy Bloechl, Craig Lipford, and Alan Shiver. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January12, 2021, graveside at Nettle Ridge Cemetery in Blountstown, Florida at 1:00 PM (CST) with Rev. Bob Hayes officiating. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida.    

   Tina Marie Walden, 73, of Melbourne, Florida passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Advent Health in Celebration, Florida. Tina was born January 16, 1947 in Kinard, Florida to the late Alton Capps and Florida Capps. After meeting the love of her life, Donald Walden, husband of 55 years, Tina left Kinard and together they went on many adventures around the world. In 2002, Don and Tina decided to settle in Melbourne, Florida and build a home full of love, laughter, magical moments for her grandbabies and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee in the morning. Survivors include her husband, Donald Walden of Melbourne, her son Michael Walden and his wife Carlene of Milledgeville, Georgia, daughter Stacey Warner and husband John of Melbourne and daughter, Marisa Amick and husband Marcus of Melbourne. Grandchildren, Kristen Capps, Chloe Amick, Matthew Warner, Caitlin Amick and Ashley Warner. Sisters Lynda Garner and husband Keith of Jacksonville, Dagmar Capps-Reed and husband Jim of Tallahassee, Pamela Williams and husband Greg of Panama City. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 23, 2020 at 1:00 pm (CST) from the graveside at Magnolia Church Cemetery in Altha with Joe Hand and Glenn Walden officiating. Interment will follow. The family will receive friends Monday, November 23, 2020 from 10:00 am (CST) until 11:00 am (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.    

  On Monday, January 4th, 2021, Terrell (Terry) Edward Yon Jr. , reunited with his Mother and Father. The Angels of the Lord rescued Terry from the grip of complications created by the Covid-19 virus.Terry, the first born son of Lt. Col. Terrell E. Yon and Norma Elaine Eubanks Yon, was born on July 1, 1945, in the Army Hospital which was located at Dale Mabry Army Airfield in Tallahassee, Florida. At the completion of his Dad’s WWII tour of active duty, the family returned back home to Blountstown, Florida, in 1947.Terry spent his formative years in Blountstown doing the things a young man does in a ‘two traffic light’ small rural community. As a young boy he was taught to rise and shine. He attended the First Baptist Church.  Terry was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout. He pursued his first business adventure by seeking out opportunities and mowing yards. He later worked at his parent’s department store. During the summer of his teen years he worked on the state road department’s maintenance crew. This background contributed to the development of his work ethics.Life in Blountstown was not all work. He would hunt and fish with family and friends. He developed his early football and baseball skills.  He developed his time management skills when he served as the high school football team manager. When it became his turn as a player, he was the starting halfback for the Blountstown High School (BHS) ‘Tigers’ football team. All of these experiences would evolve and later be applied by Terry to become an entrepreneur.Upon graduating from BHS in 1963, Terry began to spread his wings to pursue the American Dream. Terry attended Chipola Jr. College for two years. During the summer of those two years he lived at Mexico Beach and worked at the Port St. Joe paper mill. All of his monetary accumulations during those years were used to purchase a 1965 Red Fastback Mustang with four in the floor. In the late summer of 1965, Terry packed up his Mustang and headed to the University of Florida (UF) to pursue a major in Pharmacy. At UF he joined the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, and as most guys did, he held various jobs and worked to pay school expenses. During his latter years at UF (1965-68), he was introduced by friends to Ms. Tyrene Richardson and they were later married in Gainesville, Florida on January 15, 1967. In the spring of 1968 he graduated from the UF with a BS in Pharmacy. With dollars saved by the married couple, they purchased a yellow Corvette Convertible, moved to Tallahassee, Florida, and he began working at Brown’s Pharmacy which was owned by Ralph Brown, a former Blountstown native.  The Mustang was handed down to his brother. In the next six years, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves. While living in Tallahassee, Terry and Tyrene had two children: Terra and Trey. Subsequently, the family moved to Blountstown to work and raise their family. As time progressed, Terry and W. L. Godwin became partners and operated Yon and Godwin Drugs. In the next chapter of his life, he started on a new frontier and worked with the Florida Pharmacy Association and was a national lobbyist for Walgreens. In these endeavors, he further polished his God given ability for engaging people, and the best was yet to come. Terry saw a need which created a vision. He compiled all the skills he had developed over the years, started a management consulting firm, and as President of Terry Yon & Associates, Inc. (TYA), he built a successful pharmacy repackaging business. TYA provided pharmacy dispensing services to government and private institutions. His general council was Robert Trammell, a Blountstown native and a best friend. His right hand man was Mitch McElroy.    Terry was involved with the Republican National Committee, was an avid Florida Gator fan, and was an active member and usher at the Destiny Worship Center in Miramar Beach, Florida. Terry adored his five (5) grandchildren. In retirement, he moved to the Destin/Santa Rosa Beach, Florida area, a part of Florida he learned to love in his early twenties.Terry was a great lover of man’s best friend. His canine companions in his latter years were: Sherman, Bear, Schermie, and Presley. In lieu of flowers, it is requested any remembrance be in the form of a donation to a local animal rescue operation or a national organization such as The Humane Society of the United States or ASPCA.If Terry could advise you today, he would say: “You do not know the day or hour of the second coming of the Lord. You do not know the day or hour of your passing. BE READY.”Terry is survived by: his daughter Terra Yon Sasser and husband Mackey, his son Terry Edward Yon, III (Trey), his brother D. Kenneth Yon and wife Ellen, his sister Nancy Elaine Yon Johnson and husband Jeff, his Aunt Eloise Eubanks Gholson, his Aunt Betty Ann Eubanks Cayson, his Uncle Ben Eubanks and wife Faye, his Aunt Bobbie Yon, by Jennifer Yon, by Tyrene Crisp, by a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews, and by his five (5) grandchildren who he loved dearly and to whom the torch is passed: Trevor Yon,  Spec. 4 Austin Yon U.S. Army, Madison Yon, Max Burgreen, and Kennedy Anne Burgreen.Terry was preceded in death by: Terrell Edward Yon (Father), Norma Elaine Eubanks Yon (His Beloved Mother), James (Bill) W. Yon (Grandfather), Lillie Mae Parrish Yon (Grandmother), Bennett T. Eubanks (Grandfather), Lois Brantley Eubanks Floyd (Grandmother), Addis Floyd (Step Grandfather), James (Billie) W. Yon, Jr. (Uncle), Angus Gholson (Uncle), Gerald ‘Bug’ Cayson (Uncle), Traycee Eubanks Cherry (Cousin), Deborah Cayson Hassig (Cousin), and Celeste Shuler Eubanks.A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Entombment will be next to his Father and Mother at the Nettle Ridge Cemetery on Highway 69 North of in Blountstown, Florida, in Calhoun County. Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements. Additionally, a memorial service will be scheduled on a date to be determined with the Destiny Worship Center in Miramar Beach, Florida. Contact the Destiny Worship Center for information on the Celebration of Life in honor of Terry.  

 Mr. Kenneth Frank Perry, age 55, of Bristol, Florida, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 in Blountstown, Florida. Kenneth was born on November 8, 1956 in Goshen, Indiana to George Frank and Dianne (Ranne’) Perry. He worked as a common laborer. Kenneth had lived in Bristol, Florida for most of his life. He enjoyed fishing, loved his dogs, enjoyed off roading on his ATV, and genuinely loved his family. Kenneth was a member of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Frank G. Perry and Leah Dupuis Hammon, maternal grandparents August Ranne’ and Irene Wolanski Ranne’, uncle Tom McAllister, and sister-in-law Shannon Perry. He is survived by: Parents: George Frank and Diane Perry of Blountstown, Florida, wife: Tonya Perry of Bristol, Florida, stepson: Billy Jenson of Bristol, Florida, brothers: Michael Perry of Greenfield, IndianaJames Perry and Ellen of Bristol, FloridaNephews: Bryan Perry of Hawthorn, Florida, Ryan Perry of Scotts Ferry, Florida, Uncle: Richard Ranne’ and Debbie of Ormond Beach, Florida, and Several Cousins. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 3:00 PM (CST) at Gateway Baptist Church in Blountstown, Florida with Rev. Ryan McDougald officiating. Interment will follow in Nettle Ridge Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 15, 2021 from 2:00 PM (CST) until service time at 3:00 PM (CST) at Gateway Baptist Church in Blountstown, Florida. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida.    

Mr. Charles “Bob” Aubrey Sewell, age 65, of Hosford, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in Hosford, Florida. Bob was born in Telogia, Florida on December 1, 1955 to Curtis and Liley (Knights) Sewell. He had lived in Hosford, Florida all his life. Bob was an Automotive Mechanic. He was a member of Telogia Baptist Church. Bob enjoyed drag racing, paint and body work, and genuinely loved his grandchildren and family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Lilly Sewell. He is survived by: Wife: Debra Sewell of Hosford, Florida; Son: Jeremy Sewell and Michelle, of Hosford, Florida; Daughter: Candice Gibson of Hosford, Florida; Brothers: Clifford Sewell and Ruth of Hosford, Florida

 Larry Sewell of Tallahassee, Florida; Richard Sewell of Perry, Florida; Tony Sewell of Dothan, Alabama; Sisters: Ruby Miller of Dothan, Alabama

 Janice Hinson of Hosford, Forida; Grandchildren: Kenndrick Kent, Koda Kent, and Emma Sewell. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at 3:00 PM (ET) Graveside at Hosford Cemetery in Hosford, Florida with Mr. Ken Hosford officiating. Interment will follow at Hosford Cemetery, in Hosford, Florida. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 5:00 PM (ET) until 7:00 PM (ET) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown, Florida. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida. 

The world lost a beloved mother, sister, daughter, aunt and granny, Stephanie G. Elkins, on January 16, 2021. Stephanie battled cancer for 2 years, but it never stopped her from smiling and being in good spirits. Stephanie died in her home surrounded by family. Stephanie was born on December 10, 1969. She loved to shop, dress up and in her words “Look good”. Stephanie lived and worked in Blountstown her whole life. Her friends and family knew her as a kind, shy, and humble soul, always smiling and laughing. Stephanie was preceded by her late husband Jimmy Elkins. She was also preceded in death by her late mother Frankie Lockhart. Stephanie is survived by her father, Melvin Lockhart; 4 kids; Timothy, Jonathan, Raven and Sage; 7 grandkids, Jayce, Carson, Jalynn, Camden, Caspen, Serenity, and Mayah; 6 siblings, Melvin Lockhart Jr., Yolanda, Kenny, Cathy, Anthony, and Michelle. Friends and Family are invited to a short graveside ceremony to say a final goodbye to Stephanie at Hugh Creek Community Cemetery in Blountstown Florida on Sunday January 24, 2021 at 12:00 PM CST. Friends are invited to visitation on Saturday January 23, 2021 from 2:00 PM CST until 4:00 PM CST at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown, Florida. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Homer in Blountstown, Florida.

Mr. Ralph Glenn Sapp, age 76, of Havana, Florida passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 in Tallahassee, Florida. Ralph was born on August 6, 1944 in Altha, Florida to Luke and Della (Brooks) Sapp and had lived in Havana for the past 25 years. Ralph retired from the United States Army and Navy with over 20 years of service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, gardening, woodworking, and genuinely loved his family. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents Luke and Della (brooks) Sapp; two brothers Marlon and Leon Sapp; and one sister M.J. Packer. He was of the Protestant faith. Survivors Include: Wife, Patricia Ann (Shaw) Sapp, of Havana, Florida; Two sons, Richard Sapp, of Havana, Florida; Russell Sapp and wife Lisa, of Atlanta, Georgia; Brother, Doyle Sapp and wife Cindy, of Maryville, Tennessee; Three sisters, Lois Sims, of Altha, Florida; Bonnie Pallone, of Navarre, Florida; Doris Mayham and husband Myron, of Tennessee; Four grandchildren, Luke, Kailey, Alliah, and Rachael. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at aa:00 AM (CST) from Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Old Shiloh Cemetery near Altha, Fl. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM (CST) until service time at 11:00 AM (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida. 

Mr. Clifford Melvin “Mel” Luton, age 83, of Clarksville, Florida passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, in Tallahassee, Florida. Mel was born on December 5, 1937 in Owensboro, Kentucky, to Perry and Artie Elizabeth (Allen) Luton. He was an Entrepreneur and owned several pawn shops in Panama City, Florida. Mel was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He had lived in Bay County since 1978 and had lived in Clarksville for the past three years. Mel loved the Lord and took every opportunity he had to witness and minister to others about Jesus Christ and one didn’t have to talk very long with him before he was telling them what God had done for him throughout his life. He attended Calvary Baptist Church in Panama City, Florida. He is survived by: Loving wife: Ella Luton of Clarksville, Florida; sons: Chris Luton and Tonja of Indiana, Mark Mallory of Blountstown, Florida; daughters: Gayla Wall and Eddie of Indiana, Jennifer Waters and Josh of Panama City, Florida; sister: Barbara Helm of Franklin, North Carolina; 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday January 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Melvin officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday January 26, 2021 from 1:00 PM (CST) until service time at 2:00 PM (CST). Interment will follow with only the immediate family attending at Herndon Cemetery in Clarksville, Florida. The family respectfully asks that COVID-19 protocol be respected and followed during the visitation and funeral service with masks and social distancing. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida. 

Mrs. Linda S. Doran Gainey, age 71, of Bristol, Florida, passed away on January 27, 2021 in her Bristol home surrounded by loved ones. Linda was born on January 4, 1950 in Niagara Falls, New York. She graduated from Boca Ciega High School in St. Petersburg, Florida. After high school she met and married her first love, Richard Lee Doran, and they settled in Liberty County in 1979. After her husband’s passing in 2002, she remarried in 2006 to Clyde E. Gainey. She is preceded by her husbands Richard Lee Doran and Clyde E. Gainey, and her mother Jean Allen Swann. Linda loved her church family and serving the Lord. She also enjoyed cake decorating, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by three daughters, Lisa and Bruce Smith of Bristol, Stephanie Doran and Frank Causey of Grand Ridge, Beth and Aaron Wood of Illinois, and a stepson Mike and Mary Jo Gainey of Blountstown, two brothers Bob and Jeanette Swann of Texas, and Doug and Sherry Swann of New York, and her Aunt Betty Allen of New York. She has 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 1, 2021 from 10:00 AM (EST) until 11:00 AM (EST) at Bristol Church of God in Bristol Florida and asks that COVID-19 precautions are to please be observed with masks and social distancing while in attendance. The family will have a private funeral service on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 11:00 AM (EST) after the visitation with Reverend Terry Blackburn officiating. Everyone is welcome to attend the interment service at Lake Mystic Cemetery, in Bristol, Florida, directly after the private funeral services are held. The family would like donations to be made to Covenant Hospice (Covenant Care, 5041 North 12th Street, Pensacola, Florida 32504), however; flowers will be accepted. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida.