Odean Armstrong

Odean Armstrong, 82, of Blountstown, FL passed away Friday May 5, 2023. Odean was born February 2, 1941, to Thomas and Willie Adkins Armstrong in Blountstown, FL. Odean and her mother shared a love for plants and grew some of the most beautiful violets.  Odean also helped her mother with the rearing of all 6 nieces and 1 nephew while her sisters worked. Odean would keep them busy playing with Barbie Dolls as she sewed and designed all kinds of beautiful outfits for the barbies. Odean’s sisters (Deceased Bonnie Abbott) of Blountstown, Josephine Johnson of Bristol, and Julia Shuler of Bristol. Nieces & Nephew - Eddie Abbott, Rachel Abbott McCoy, Tammy Abbott, Teresa Johnson Cauley, Delilah Johnson Stewart, Stacey Shuler Roddenberry, Kim Shuler Davis, Lisa Shuler Sellers. Graveside funeral services will be held at Hasty Pond Cemetery Thursday May 11, 2023, at 2:00 PM (CT) with Reverend Michael Morris officiating. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Lucille Dickey Story, 86, of Graceville, FL passed away Sunday May 7, 2023. Lucille was born February 15, 1937, to John and Evie Dickey in Abe Springs. She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading and crocheting, and truly loved her family. Lucille was a great southern cook that would offer all that came to her home something to eat.  She believed in and loved God with all her heart. She is preceded in death by her father, John Dickey; mother, Evie Sculley Dickey; brothers, Johnny and Bobby Dickey; sisters, Mittie, Hazel, and  Olie; son, Willie Coxwell, Jr.; husband, John Henry Story; ex-husband, Willie Coxwell Sr., son-in-law, Linnie McCraken; grandson-in-law, Ron Hosford. Survivors include son, Terry Joe Coxwell of Jacksonville, FL; daughters, Helen McCracken of Orlando, FL, Cathy McCracken and David of Winston Salem, NC, Rennie Joan Breen of Jacksonville, FL, Sally Coxwell of Graceville, FL; daughter-in-law, Valerie Coxwell of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Charlotte Prewitt of Gulf Breeze, FL; 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Family will receive relatives and friends Friday May 12, 2023, at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown, FL from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM CT. Funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM CT with Reverend Michael Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Nettle Ridge Cemetery in Blountstown, FL. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

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Theresa Marie Brown, age 54, passed away Thursday May 11, 2023. Theresa was born January 30, 1969  to Joe Elser and Gail Napoli in Tampa, FL. She was a member at Sunny Hill PH Church and enjoyed fishing, hunting arrowheads, arts, and working with her flowers. Theresa loved helping people and spending time with her beloved dogs, Lucy and Emanuel. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Elser Sr. She is survived by husband, Stephen Brown; parents, Ruben and Yolanda Sosa, Barbara Brown; siblings, Lisa Keene, Joseph Elser Jr., Joy and Kevin Hand, Cathy and Tony Hunt, Rachel Kirkland, Ray and Donna Brown, Mark Brown; children, Lacy MacLean, Thomas and Elizabeth MacLean, and Kaylee Felly; grandchildren, Brittany, Victoria, Alyson Swain, Cory Pickron, Marshal McCourt, Talia MacLean; uncles, Michael R. Napoli, Frank Riley; aunt, Florence Napoli; cousins, Rob, Michelle, Luca Dominque Gelcich, Michael Napoli Jr., and Shawn Keene II; many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends and relatives Thursday May 18, 2023, at 10:00 AM CT at Sunny Hill PH Church in Altha, FL. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM CT with Reverend Sonny Coburn officiating. Interment will follow at Sunny Hill Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Mary Ann Jackson, age 78, of the Alliance Community, FL passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at her home. Ann was born August 4, 1944, in the Alliance Community, FL to Lonnie and Beatrice Wimberly. Ann lived in Jackson County the majority of her life and was a member of Mt Olive Baptist Church. She enjoyed working with her flowers and in her yard, especially burning the leaf pile, and spending time with her beloved dog, Pete. Ann was the worship leader at Mt Olive Baptist Church and had a love for gospel music. She worked for many years at Altha Farmers Co-op and loved visiting with people in her community. She had a strong faith and enjoyed sharing that with others. She was preceded in death by her parents Lonnie and Beatrice Wimberly; husband of 59 years, Roy Douglas Jackson I; brothers, Lonnie Wimberly Jr., J.Y. Wimberly; sisters, Evelyn Spivey, Joyce Larock, Betty Wimberly, Audry Hagan. Survivors include son, Roy D. (Ross) Jackson II and Brenda of Altha, FL; daughter, Bonnie Jackson Seay and Charlie of Port St Joe, FL; grandchildren, Turner and Emily. Family will receive friends Saturday, May 20, 2023, starting at 10:00 AM CT at Mt Olive Baptist Church in Altha, FL. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM CT with Reverend Bob Davis officiating. Interment will be at Mt Olive Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Lloyd “Jack” Husband Jr. (64), of Wewahitchka, passed away on May 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Jack Husband, Sr. and his mother, Betty Ann Husband. He is survived by his wife, of 44 years, Sandra Husband; son, Jack Husband (Christy Husband); daughters, Judith Husband (John Wiley), Jessica Price; brother, John Husband. Jack loved people and had a host of friends and family that were very special to him. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his grandchildren, Wyatt, Kate, Connor, Garrett, Waylon, and Rylee. Jacks was a dedicated volunteer fireman in Wewahitchka and enjoyed helping others. He was a member of the Shriner’s and local Masonic community. He spent most of his life working at Arizona Chemical. Recently, he worked at Jerry Pybus Electric. He made lifelong friends at both endeavors. Jack was charismatic and known for his witty comments and jovial spirit. Jack loved the outdoors, specifically fishing, hunting, boating, and camping with friends and family. He enjoyed sports, especially softball and baseball, and truly loved watching his children and grandchildren play. A graveside service will be held at Buckhorn Cemetery on Friday May 26, 2023, at 2:00 PM CT. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Wewahitchka Volunteer Fire Department.   

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Joe Pat McFarlin, 75, of Fountain, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 16, 2023. Joe was born October 5, 1947, in Lubbock, Texas, to Patsy Dee McFarlin and Geneva Louise McFarlin. Joe was preceded in death by both parents, Patsy Dee McFarlin and Geneva Louise McFarlin. He is survived by his only daughter, Jen (McFarlin) Mendel and son-in-law Bradly Mendel. His two granddaughters, Taylor Shaffer (Mendel), her husband, Chance Shaffer and Payton Mendel. A great grandson, Dominick Mendel. 

Joe was a 27-year Veteran of the US Navy. He served in Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm. He climbed the ranks from an E-1 through E-9 before commissioning as a Warrant Officer. As a Navy Diver and Explosive Ordinance Disposal Warrant, he served with distinction. Directly following his service in the military, he became a Police Officer for the Charleston Police Department. He completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Southern Illinois University in 1995. 

He loved motorcycles, horses, adventure and good times with friends. He spent his life making memories. He was truly grateful for time spent with the people he loved. 

His final resting place will be at Whispering Pines Memorial Cemetery in Charleston, SC. Memorial service will be held at the Peavy Funeral Home Saturday June 24, 2023 at 10:00 AM CT. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Mrs. Bonnie Myrl McDonald, age 89, of Altha, FL passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at her home in Altha. Bonnie was born on March 19, 1934 in Altha to Luther Soloman and Ethel Rebecca (Creamer) Holland and had lived in Altha for a good part of her life. Bonnie loved reading her Bible, watching the animals in her yard, and her flowers. Most of all she loved her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Solomon and Ethel Rebecca (Creamer) Holland, brothers, Terrell Holland and Earl Holland, sisters, Mildred Newsome; Margaret Todd and Marie Boals, grand son-in-law, Brian Bieler. Bonnie was a member of Victory Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church in Altha, FL. Survivors include, husband, Guilford McDonald of Altha, FL, one son, Nathan MacDonald and wife, Amanda of Lynn Haven, FL, two daughters, Toni Corlett of Altha, FL, Danielle Pando and husband, Jonathon of North Carolina, 10 grandchildren, Tiffany, Lorrie, Jasmine, Nikki, Christian, David, Wendy, Kaden, Grace and Nate. 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Victory Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church with Reverend Dwayne Tolbert officiating. Interment will follow in Victory Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, July 2, 2023 from 1:00 pm (CDT) until service time at 2:00 pm (CDT) Victory Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Jack Langham, age 89, of Panama City, FL passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. Jack was born on January 2, 1934, in Paul, AL to Marion and Ruby Doris Langham. Jack loved reading on theology, psychology, philosophy, history, and many other topics. He loved music, playing the guitar and singing while his wife played the piano. He pursued physical fitness through martial arts at various times, jogging and working out at the gym throughout his life. He was a devout Christian and loved his church. He loved his family and enjoyed family gatherings. Jack was preceded in death by both parents, 1 sister Glenda Mathews and 1 brother Winston Hudson. He is survived by his wife Janice Johnson Langham, his daughter Teresa Marroletti, his son Jackie and his wife Rita Langham and son Johnny Langham, his grandchildren Jay Adkisson, Janice Waller, William and Gracie Harris, Rhiannon Brown Carter, Jeremy Langham and 1 great-grandchild Tyler Leturmy Brown. He is also survived by 2 sisters Cecilia Blalock and Camille Fiveash and 2 brothers Dean Hudson and Michael Jones and numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends and relatives Saturday June 1, 2023, at 9:00 AM CT at Cypress Creek Baptist Church in Kinard, FL. Funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM CT. Interment will follow at Cypress Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers you can donate to an Alzheimer's Research Association or a charity of your choice. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

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Alice Gwendolyn Turner, 64 of Altha Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning June 22, 2023. Alice was born on August 26, 1958, in Marianna, Florida to her mother Barbara Hand and her father Alvin Williford. Alice was preceded in death by her mother, father, and late husband Troy Turner. She is survived by her daughter Euteava Ellis and her son Chris Ellis, her brother, Greg and her sister, Terri, her grandchildren, Terri Gerard and husband Jared Gerard, Tristen Ellis and wife Sierra Ellis, Cayla Viele, Aryan Ellis, Fox Blake-Ellis and wife Stephanie Blake-Ellis, Ethan Ellis, and Stormi Burden, and her great grandchildren Jasper and Piper Gerard, Kasen and Arabella Ellis, Tucker Henry, Levi Alexander, Inocencio and Killian Rivera, Asher Brown, Ira and Ezra Viele. Alice enjoyed going to car shows and taking weekend trips out of town. Alice was a loving mother and grandmother. She was always up for time spent with her loved ones. Family will receive friends and relatives at 1:00 PM CT Thursday June 29, 2023, at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM CT with Reverend Allen Nichols officiating. Interment will follow at Chipola Cemetery in Altha. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

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Mrs. Betty Lois Newsome, age 83, of Kinard, FL passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 in Youngstown, FL. Betty was born on June 9, 1940 in Blountstown, FL to John Monroe Arrant and Senella (Jones) Arrant and had lived in Calhoun County most of her life. She worked at the Calhoun County Senior Citizens and worked as a Pole worker for a number of years. Betty enjoyed feeding and watching the birds, gardening, watching Soap Operas. She truly loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, John Monroe Arrant and Senella (Jones) Arrant, husband, Cecil Newsome.Survivors include, one son, John Keith (J.K.) Newsome and companion, Wendy Flowers of Kinard FL, one daughter, Sandy Griffin and her husband, Joe, of Youngstown, FL, five grandchildren, Ashley Wood and her husband, Zhon; Kyle Griffin and his wife, Danielle; Jacob Newsome and his wife, Betsie; Zachery Newsome and his wife, Jessie and Wesley Newsome and his wife, Leigh. 14 great-grandchildren, Tristan, Khole, Elijah, JoJo, Jonathan (J.P.), Audrey, Lucas, Julia Mae, John Charles (JC), Jonas, Quinn, Branson, Scarlett, Blaine and Josie Pearl. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 11:00 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10:30 am (CDT) until 11:00 am (CDT) at Peavy funeral Home Chapel. The service will conclude at the funeral home, anyone wishing can follow the Hearse to the cemetery, no services will be held at the cemetery. Interment will be at Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown, FL. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. 

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Loretta Tucker, age 55, of Altha passed away on August 3, 2023. She was born Sept 7, 1967, in Calhoun County to Opal Summerlin and Mancil Moody. She lived in Calhoun County all her life where she had her own business in housekeeping and was a member of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Mancil Moody, one brother, Jon Moody and her late husband, Larry Tucker. Survivors include her mother, Sandra Summerlin; two sisters, Angela Baldwin-Smith and Jill Guilford; two brothers, Tony Tucker and Shawn Moody; three daughters, Beth Shelton, Amanda Hamlin, and Danielle Tucker; nine grandchildren, Ashton and Corbin Shelton, Alexis Tucker, Brantley Hamlin, Cameron and Remington Pearson, Landon Tucker, Jason Cravens, and Aliyah McKinney. A memorial service will be held at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel Saturday August 12, 2023, with the family receiving friends and relatives from 12:00 PM CT until service time at 1:00 PM CT. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Benjamin Jefferson Bateman Jr. passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the age of 80. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Green Hills Funeral Home in Troy, Alabama, with Dr. Mallone Chandler officiating. A graveside service will be on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 11:00am EST at Lake Mystic Cemetery in Bristol, Florida. Family will meet friends there. 

BJ or Jay was born in Panama City, Florida, on March 10, 1943, to Benjamin Jefferson Bateman Sr. and Louise C. Bateman.  As a child, he lived throughout Alabama and Florida due to his father working with International Paper, then they settled in Blountstown, Florida, where he graduated high school. He attended Chipola Junior College, then Florida State University, where he met Betty Louise Bateman. They married on September 3, 1967. They moved to College Station, Texas, and he earned a Ph.D. in Physics from Texas A&M University focusing on cosmic radiation. Then, they moved to Troy in the early 1970’s to teach. 

He was a professor at Troy University where he taught for 45 years before recently retiring. While he taught, he was also the Director of the State Junior Academy of Science, which is a U.S. Army program that gave out scholarships to high school science students who were pursuing a degree in science. He was a member of First Baptist Church since 1970 where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He also attended Bush Baptist Church and was involved in the Torah Club. 

He was an Eagle Scout and a house parent at the Baptist Children’s home. As a physicist, he participated in the NASA Jove project doing research at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, with the space plasma group. He worked at Argonne National Lab in Chicago, Illinois, during the summers, he judged science fairs for the Junior Academy of Science, and he took pictures of Haley’s comet for Landmark Park. 

He enjoyed being a husband, father, a grandfather, teaching, being at Mother’s Day Out with Betty, doing science experiments with Alaina, piddling, reading or watching science fiction, astronomy, fishing, playing dominoes, and traveling.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Louise Bateman, and his parents, Benjamin Jefferson Bateman Sr. and Louise Chaffin Bateman. He is survived by his daughter, Christy Bateman; son, Geoffrey (Nickie) Bateman; granddaughter, Alaina Bateman; brother, Robert (Arlene) Bateman; niece, Leah Bateman; nephew, Michael (Lori) Bateman; many cousins, special friends, colleagues, and church family.

Honorary pallbearers are his Sunday school class and Torah Club. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.  All local arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Hazel Rudd, age 87, of Quincy, FL passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, in Blountstown, FL. Hazel was born on June 18, 1936, in Chipley, FL. She worked in the fabric department at Walmart as well as the deli at Publix. Hazel enjoyed playing bingo, going to church, watching Western movies, listening to Blue Grass Gospel, and shopping at Walmart. Most of all, she truly loved her family. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Raymond Rudd, daughter, Shelia Maxwell, grandson, Levi Rudd, and daughter-in-law, Gail Rudd. Survivors include, sons, Lamar Rudd and Jilma of Tallahassee, FL, Wendell Rudd and Cindy of Lynn Haven, FL, Chris Rudd of Douglas, GA; 19 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 1:00 pm (CT) at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Wendell Rudd officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm (CT) until service time. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Quincy, FL. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Angela M. D’Angelo, age 70, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, in Greenville, FL. Angela was born on October 18, 1953. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 28, 2023, at 2:00 pm (CT) at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Michael Morris officiating. Interment will be at Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown, FL. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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 Thomas “Tommy” Ray Fowler, Jr., 58, passed away with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at his home in Hosford, Florida. Born March 3, 1965 in Blountstown, Florida, Tommy is preceded in death by his mother, Georgia Evelyn Neel Spires. He was a hardworking, honest, and loving family man who wasn’t afraid to speak his mind. If Tommy liked you, you knew it, and if he didn’t like you, you knew that too. When he wasn’t spending time with his family, Tommy enjoyed being outdoors and hunting. Tommy is survived by his beloved wife, Amanda Fowler; two amazing daughters, Savannah and Rayleigh Fowler; his sister, Sonya Fowler Revell, and her husband, Dennis Revell; as well as his father, Thomas Ray Fowler, and his wife Linda Fowler.  A celebration of life will be held Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Corinth Baptist Church in Hosford, Florida with Reverend Kyle Peddie officiating. Interment will follow at Sanders Cemetery in Hosford, Florida. Visiting with the family begins at 2:00 pm (EDT) at Corinth Baptist Church with the ceremony beginning at 3:00 pm (EDT). Flowers, cards, etc., may be sent to Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida.  

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Mittie Yvonne Neel, 72, of Blountstown, Florida, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at her home near Scott’s Ferry. Mittie was born December 19, 1950, in Marinna to the late Harry Ford Neel and Ethell Vernice (Rabon) Neel. She was a life-long resident of Calhoun County. She graduated from Blountstown High School in 1970 and Polk Community College in 1973 where she received a degree in Library Technology. Unable to find work in her degree area, Mittie worked for a number of years at Jim’s Steak House in Marianna. In April 1980, she was hired to work at the library in Blountstown. She quickly advanced her career and for many years, she held the position of Branch Manager and was known by County Commissioners as “Miss Library Lady”. She also served as a Notary Public. When she retired in September 2019, she was the Cataloging Services Manager. Mittie was a voracious reader and enjoyed painting in her spare time. Survivors include a brother, Harry Eugene Neel and his wife Cathy of Tallahassee, Florida; and a sister, Shirley Fay Neel Meaux and her husband, Donald of Gueydan, Louisiana. Also, her 101-year-old Aunt Beulah (Rabon) Deese of Jennings, Louisiana; four nephews: Donnie Meaux and wife, Kathy of Gueydan; John Neel and wife, Rebecca of Tallahassee; Justin Neel and wife, Melody of Tallahassee; Jared Neel and fiancée, Jessica of Tracy City, Tennessee. Also, a host of great- nieces and great-nephews, cousins, and other extended family. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 11:00 AM CT at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown, Florida. Family will receive friends from 10:00 am CT until service time. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Kimberly Michelle Flores, age 42, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Capital Regional Hospital in Tallahassee. She had been battling stage 4 colon cancer. She was born October 10, 1980, in Blountstown, to Rodney Kent and Frances Wilson. She married Olegario Flores Estrada on July 4, 1998, in Panama City. She worked as a caregiver for years inside and outside the home. Kim was always known for her warm smile and bright personality. Kim always brought kindness and laughter everywhere she went. There was not a single person she met that did not instantly feel loved and seen by her. Kim always had a special gift of making friends any and everywhere she went. She was proceeded in death by her mother Frances Wilson, father Rodney Kent, and her step father Elmer Dee Goff. She is survived by her daughters Olivia, Isela, Paola, her son, Rodrigo, her sister Tonya Kent (Mario Valdez), her nephews Peyton Gonzalez and Alex Valdez, and her niece Isabela Valdez. The family would like to thank the staff at Capital Regional Hospital for the amazing care they provided during this most devastating time. A memorial service will be held Monday September 4, 2023, at 2:00 pm CT at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with the family receiving friends from 1:00 pm CT until service time. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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Robert (Robbie) LaDon Duke Jr., age 49, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Al. He had a short battle with stage 4 colon cancer. He was born January 7, 1974, in Tallahassee, to LaDon and Alice Duke.  Robbie was known for his outgoing spirit. He loved his family dearly and was always there when they needed help. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents Milton and Vonnie Duke, and his Father Robert LaDon Duke Sr. He is survived by his mother, Alice Duke; Sister, Kimberly Prescott; Daughters, Brittany Duke-Coleman (Mason Coleman), and Alexis Duke (Ben Austin); Grandchildren, Alex Nichols, Alexis Coleman, Ian Coleman, Matthew Coleman, Bentley Austin and one on the way; his nephew Blake Prescott; Significant other Dede Drummond; and a host of beloved Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm CT at the Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with the family receiving friends from 1:00 pm CT until service time. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

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