Mrs. Emma L. Leeks, of Marianna, FL formerly of Bascom, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 om the Chipola Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at New Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church 5239 Liberty Hill Rd Bascom, FL 32423 with Rev. Joseph Curry, Rev. Deon Johnson, Rev. Willis Long and Elder Dr. Nelson Wilson Pastor Officiating. 

Interment will be in the New Liberty Hill cemetery.

Vann Funeral Home will be in charge of the service.

The viewing will be held Friday, December 8, 2017 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Vann Funeral Home.

Mrs. Leeks will lie in repose at the church from 10:00 A.M. until time for the service.

She leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond and precious memories, a family:

Two Sons: Darryl McKay of Jacksonville, FL and Michael Barnes (Kim) of Orlando, FL

Two Sisters: Sallie Long (Chester) of Tallahassee, FL and Nell Sinclair of Tampa, FL

Sisters-in-Law: Audrey Leeks of Marianna, FL, Helen Leeks of Fayetteville, NC and Josephine Leeks of Miami, FL

Brother-in-Law: Jim H Smith of Bascom, FL

Aunt: Eldorado Smith of Bascom, FL

Numerous Grandchildren

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many sorrowing friends.

Mr. Thomas Lee Ephriam, Sr. age 72 of Marianna, FL transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was a member of the Jerusalem African Methodist Episcopal Church and a retired Educator with the Washington County School Board.

Funeral services will be held Saturday December 02, 2017 at 12:00 noon from the sanctuary Jerusalem African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 2055 Highway 73 Marianna, FL 32448 with Reverend Carlos Redding (Pastor), Reverend Travis Ephriam, Reverend A.L. McGlockton officiating. Interment in Orange Hill Cemetery. Vann Funeral Home in charge.

Mr. Ephriam will lie in repose from 11:00 AM until time of service. A viewing will be held Friday, December 01, 2017 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories:

A Loving and Devoted Wife: Vinnie Ephriam of Marianna, FL

Two Sons: Thomas Ephriam Jr of Tallahassee, FL and Travis Ephriam (D’Leisha) of Marianna, FL 

Daughter: Kristi Kincaid (Curtis) of Jacksonville, FL

Two Sisters: Clara Scott (Aaron) of Ft. Walton, FL and Annie Brown (James) of Marianna, FL

Four Grandchildren

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.

Bill Duncan was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 20, 1936, and he passed away on November 27, 2017. Bill played in the Duncan Downbeats Band, which helped support him through college. He attended The University of Michigan for two years. He received his business degree after two years at Detroit University. Bill became employed with the Government in the U.S. Customs Office in Detroit, Michigan. While working for U.S. Customs in Philadelphia he went to Temple University Law School. He became District Director in Saint Louis, Missouri. After fourteen years, Bill transferred to Washington, D.C. in the International Division of Customs. While in the International Division, Bill designed a program to train other countries how to computerize their customs. He implemented his program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia where numerous foreign governments received instruction in computerizing their customs systems.

Bill is survived by one brother Jack Duncan, and one sister Diane Bieber both from Michigan. Bill was married to Mary F. Duncan on January 18, 1958. They had three children; Bill A. Duncan and wife Karen of Arnold, Missouri, Kathryn Werner and husband Bill R. of Nashville, Tennessee, Elizabeth Marsella and husband Dr. Richard Marsella of Crawfordville, Florida. Bill and Mary have seven grandchildren; Tina, Mary, Robert, Richard, Joshua, Nathan, and Brianna, one great grandchild, Maxton. Bill and Mary are members of Ascension Lutheran Church. He was a member of the Marianna Lions Club, and the AARP Tax Free group for Marianna for a number of years.

A Memorial service for Bill will be held 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 11, 2017 in the Ascension Lutheran Church with Reverend Steve Mazzaferru officiating.

Family will accept flowers or you may make donations to Ascension Lutheran Church at 3975 Hwy 90, Marianna, Florida 32446

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com. 

Nina Evans Sims was born in Marianna, Florida on January 13, 1943 and died on December 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Millard Fillmore Evans, who died when she was 4 years old, and her mother, Oveta Stephens Evans who died in 1995. She is survived by her three adoring children and their spouses: Myla and Todd Wahlquist, Jinger and Jim Deason, and Joshua and Sara Sims. She is also survived by her sister, Phyllis Sakamoto of Arizona. Nina’s grandchildren, Evan, Elyse, and Preston Wahlquist and Karley and Madison Deason were her dearest treasures and her greatest source of joy. She was a devoted mother and grandmother above all else in her life. Nina was a source of guidance, comfort, inspiration and assurance to her children and grandchildren and countless others that called her Aunt Nina, Mrs. Sims, and friend.

Nina was a striking beauty and had a gorgeous singing voice, performing in choirs and on stage, but education was her first priority from an early age. She followed her passion for science and education to earn a Bachelors from Florida State University in Science Education and later a Master’s degree started at Louisiana State University and completed at Troy State University in Secondary Science Education. Nina had a brief tenure working as a teacher in Holmes County High School, Bay County High School, and Golson Elementary School, but spent more than 30 years teaching various sciences in Marianna, Florida, first at Marianna Middle School and then at Marianna High School. She was awarded Jackson County Teacher of the Year in 1989. Nina later taught for 10 years in Leon County at Godby High School.

Outside her family, Nina was most treasured by her thousands of students for her life-changing gifts as a teacher of science. Nina had a way of making science relatable to students of all interest and achievement levels. She made it fun and engaging and even silly when needed to demonstrate the beauty of those truths that shape our physical world. Nina was able to reach the least engaged students and the most engaged simultaneously and inspire them to learn and marvel with her- a truly gifted teacher. Many students will remember the SSSS or the Super Simple Sims Specials - a small slip of paper with 5 questions that popped up frequently to check her student’s understanding of the material! Nina knew her students as individuals and took an interest in their lives, many crediting her for success in careers of medicine, engineering and research. She worked tirelessly before and after school mentoring students in science research and she accompanied them to local, state, and international science fair competitions. Nina was a champion of science and of her students. She taught so many family members and made those who were not actual family feel that they were. It is no wonder that entire graduating classes often referred to her as Aunt Nina.

The family prefers donations be made to Big Bend Hospice in place of flowers. Nina will be celebrated in a private ceremony with immediate family only. Please visit www.bevisfh.com to share your memories of Nina Sims to be included in a book in her honor.

William Alan Drew age 50, of Marianna passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Marianna and worked for Shores Construction.

William is survived by his Mother Lyvonne McAllister and husband Tom of Marianna, son John Coty Drew and wife Amanda of Marianna, daughter Regina Nichole Lipford and husband Donald of Marianna, ex-wife Wonda Carroll of Marinna, brother John Christopher Drew of Marianna, sister Sheila Vonell Bennett and husband Michael Sr., of Panama City, FL, 8 grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for William will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 9, 2017 in the Marinna Chapel Funeral Home.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com

Walter Glenn Edwards went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2017. He was 86. He was retired from PRIDE Industries with the State of Florida.

A native of Sneads, Florida, he was born on May 18, 1931.  He attended Sneads High School and graduated in 1949.  He married Margaret Brown on December 9, 1952, three days before reporting for active duty in the U.S. Army.  They were happily wed for 45 years.  On July 19, 2003, he married Rebecca Walker.  They were married for 14 years.

Glenn was a member of the American Legion Post 241 in Sneads, Florida.  He proudly served in the Honor Guard. He was also a member of Masonic Gee Lodge #21 in Chattahoochee, Florida. He was a Mason for 52 years and was a past Grand Master Mason.

Glenn was a lifetime member of the Sneads First United Methodist Church.  He served in many capacities at SFUMC as Administrative Board Chairman, Chairman of the Trustees, Sunday School Superintendent and a host of other offices and was a member of the United Methodist Men.  He was known as the “candyman” because he always had a peppermint ready to hand out to everyone.

 He is survived by two daughters: Glynda Edwards and Rhonda Dykes (husband Charles) and one son Toby Edwards (wife Sara) all of Sneads.  Two grandsons: Michael Dykes of Sneads and Jay Cox (wife Jaime) of Tallahassee.  Four great grandchildren: Amber Dykes of Sneads, Reid and Keller Cox of Tallahassee and Harmany Capps of Sneads. Two brothers: Guy Edwards (wife Faye) and Bobby Edwards both of Sneads. One stepson and one stepdaughter. A host of nieces and nephews and his special furry friend Zoe.

The family is asking in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Sneads First United Methodist Church Sound System Fund.

Visitation will be on Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be held Monday, December 11, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Sneads First United Methodist Church.  Interment will follow at Pope Cemetery.  Masonic Rites will be given in his honor by the Masonic Lodge and full military honors will be presented by American Legion Post 241.

Lanier-Andler Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Virginia Hollis Woodham 103, passed from this life on December 5 in Chipley, Florida. On March 29, 1914, she was born “across the river” from Altha, to Charles Meggs Hollis and Amanda Trickey Hollis. After graduation from Altha High School, she earned her teaching certificate and taught in a one room school in Carr during the 1930’s. In 1935 she married James Basil Woodham and later moved to Chipley in 1941. During World War II, she became employed by and eventually retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed cooking and baking bread for her family. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Chipley. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband and a daughter Betty Jean Stokes. Her survivors include a son J. Meggs Woodham of Chipley, four grandchildren; Michael Stokes (Rachel) of Hohenwald, Tennessee, Jay Woodham (Rachel) of Tallahassee, Matthew Woodham (Jessica) Of Graceville, Sarah Hutchins of Chipley, Audra Harlan (Lee) of Dodge City, Kansas and a host of great grandchildren.  Brown Funeral Home of Chipley, FL are in charge of arrangements.

George W. Tyus, 77, of Two Egg Florida died Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Jackson Hospital.

Mr. Tyus was a lifelong resident of Jackson County Florida.  After 27 years of service, he retired from the Jackson County School board as a Maintenance Worker and Electrician.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Mary Lou Tyus; one daughter, Ronda Tyus Murphy; one granddaughter, Devin Victoria Tyus; his parents, Elijah and Sally Tyus; two brothers, Jeff Tyus and Alfred Tyus; five sisters, Lula Applewhite, Martha Harrison, Vivian Blount Bell, Clara Williams, and Mary Edenfield.

He is survived by two sons, Rodney Tyus and wife, Kelley and Rex Tyus and wife, Paula both of Marianna, FL; three brothers, Thomas Tyus and wife, Elaine of Grand Ridge, FL, Phillip Tyus of Marianna, FL, and Harold Tyus and wife, Barbara of Dothan, AL; close family friends, Jackie Edenfield and husband, John of Two Egg, FL; 16 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Welcome Assembly of God Church in Dellwood, FL with Rev. Steven Subel, Rev. Harold Tyus, and Max Tyus officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home directing.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to a charity of your choice.

Vada Glass Burroughs, 83, of Cottondale went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Jackson Hospital.

A native of Cottondale, Mrs. Burroughs had resided in Pahokee, FL from 1966 to 1998. Afterwards, she lived in Lake City, FL until 2003 when she returned to Cottondale. She was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church in Lake City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Council and Soonie Glass; six sisters, Mary Bell Glass, Ethel Christmas, Doris Jean Bishop, Vitana Williams, Louise Glass, and Vera Turner; two brothers, Mack Glass and Howard Glass; one son Jerry Thomas Burroughs and a great granddaughter, Patricia Louise Britt.

Survivors include her husband and friend of 66 years, William M. Burroughs of Lake City, FL; five sons, William F. Burroughs (Roxanne) of Gainesville, FL, Gary C. Burroughs (Jeannette) of Cottondale, FL, Rodger D. Burroughs of Okeechobee, FL, Michael L. Burroughs (Geneva) of Lake City, FL, and Charles Dean Burroughs (Jennifer) of Parker, CO; two sister, Emma Christmas (Coy) and Ella Thrash (Howard); 12 grandchildren, Tammy, William, April, Mary, Lavada, Tommy, Heather, Brent, Erin, Michael, Mandy, and Becky; 22 great grandchildren, Kristen, Caycee, Kalley, Chloe, Haley, Mary Grace, Jeanna, Victoria, Gregory, Gary, Madelyn, Grant, Cale, Gracie, Abi, Genny, Joshua, Emily, Carter, Tate, and two more on the way; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2017 at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel with James Gray Braxton, Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church in Cottondale FL., officiating. Interment will follow in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Cottondale, FL with James & Sikes Funeral Home directing.  

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Maddox Chapel.

Virginia Faye Imel, 86, of Marianna, FL, died Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Signature Healthcare at the Courtyard in Marianna, FL.

Faye was a member of The Red Hats Society in Marianna, FL. She was a member of Marianna First Assembly of God for many years. Faye loved to sing, travel, and host friends & family in her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Robert Imel; one son, Mark Imel; one sister and two brothers.

Survivors include one son, Russell Eric Imel and wife, Delynn Imel, of Winter Haven, FL; one daughter, Maria Spurlock and husband, Greg Spurlock, of Marianna, FL; one brother, Dennis Brightwell of Indianapolis, IN; two grandchildren, Zachery and Caleb Spurlock.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 17th, 2017 at James and Sikes Maddox Chapel. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.

The Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Maddox Chapel.

James D. “Danny” Calloway, 65, of Marianna, formerly of Malone, died Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Jackson Hospital.

Danny was born on June 13, 1952 in Panama City, FL.  He lived most of his life in Jackson County, FL where he enjoyed farming, fishing and hunting.  Danny served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 14 years.  He was a truck driver for several years, and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Malone, FL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil & Janice Calloway.  

Danny is survived by his wife, Jan Calloway of Marianna; his daughter, Morgan “Monkey Doo” Taylor and husband, Brad; two step daughters, Teneil Lucious & Stormi Clemmons;  Brothers, Chuck Calloway and wife, Angie, Kim Calloway and wife, Sharron; sister, Myra Messick and husband,Dane; several grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Friendship Baptist Church with Pastors Gary French and Danny Sumerlin officiating. Interment will follow in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Erma Jean “Tinky” Cunningham, age 79, a lifelong resident of Grand Ridge, Florida departed from us December 11, 2017 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama.  “Tinky” loved fishing, gardening, cooking and caring for her cats.

She was preceded in death by her parents Johnie and Bell Stephens; four brothers; CJ, Archie, Wilber and Shorty and two sisters Bertha and Allie.

Erma is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 53 years, John Cunningham; one daughter, Shirley Cunningham; one sister Lenora Steadman (Norman) and several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to Funeral Services from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM CST on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at El Bethel Assembly of God Church in Grand Ridge, FL.  Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 AM CST with Rev. Clinton Howell officiating.  Interment Services will follow at Dykes Cemetery.

Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads, Florida (850) 593-9900 is in charge of the arrangements.

Kathy Rogers McAlpin, 54 of Greenwood, Florida, has gone to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 10, 2017. She passed peacefully into His arms. A native of Jackson County, Kathy had been a resident of this area her whole life. Kathy was a caring person from the time she woke up ‘til the she went to sleep. She was a chef at Day Springs Christian Academy and loved to fish.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William P.  and Mary Daniels Rogers, her husband Ronnie “Gene” McAlpin, sisters Linda Griffin, and Vivian Canady.

Kathy is survived by three step sons, Kevin Gene, Jimmy Gene, and Anthony Gene, brother Donnie Rogers and wife Martha Jo of Cypress, FL, sister Connie Weygandt of Inverness, Florida, nieces and nephews; Alana, Angie, Michelle, Cindy, DD, Melissa, Chelsea, Zachary,  David, and Jaden. She is also survived by a host of great nieces and nephews.

Services for Kathy will be held at 1:00 P.M., on Thursday, December 14, 2017 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the New Hope Cemetery in Dellwood. Family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. until time of service.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.

Mrs. Lela Bell Jones, age 83, of Lakeland, Florida and formerly of Jacob City, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 2, 2017 in Lakeland, FL.

 She was a native of Jackson County and a member of the Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Jacob City.

  Mrs. Lela Bell Jones, of Lakeland, Florida and formerly of Jacob City, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 2, 2017 in Lakeland, Florida.

 She was a native of Jackson County and a member of Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Jacob City, Florida.

 She was born on February 10, 1934 to Monroe and Mazel Mack who preceded her in death.

She was married to Willie Jones who also preceded her in death.

 From that union she is survived by her children seven daughters: Shirley Davis (Ronald Sr.), Debra Torres (Anthony), Carolyn Jones, all of Lakeland, Florida, Mary Sherman (Leon), of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Martha McNealy of Palm Beach, Florida, Lela Smith (Hilliard), of Atlanta Georgia, Gwen Jackson (Homer) of Panama City Beach, Florida and six sons: Larry Mack of Jacob City, Florida, Willie Lee Jones (Elvia), Jackie Jones (Jacqueline), Michael Jones (Tiffany) all of Atlanta, Georgia, Johnny Jones and John Jones both of Lakeland, Florida. She is survived by three sisters: Annie Lee Henderson (Samuel, deceased) and Christoria Pittman (David) all of Jacob City, Florida, Margaret Craft (William, deceased) of Lakeland, Florida; and five brothers: Henderson Mack (Connie) of Plant City, Florida, Will Mack (Essie, deceased), Samuel Mack, Johnny Mack (Brenda, deceased), and Howard Mack (Sue) all of Lakeland, Florida; one sister-in-law, Barbara Haddock of Tallahassee, Florida; forty-seven grandchildren and fifty-eight great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews relatives and friends.

Visitation will be 3:00 PM-7:00 PM, Friday, December 15, 2017 in the M. Sue & Rodney D. Pittman Memorial Chapel, 5441 Cooper Street, Graceville, FL.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM, Saturday, December 16, 2017 at St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, Jacob City, FL.

Mrs. Jones will be laid to rest in the church cemetery under the directions of Christian Memorial Chapel of Graceville.

Jonathan D. McCall, 83, of Marianna died Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. McCall was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War and served aboard the USS Power DD839 from 1952 to 1956 as a Torpedo man. He was a civilian for the U.S.A.F. Aerospace Metrology Center from 1969 to 1993. During this time, he received awards and recognition in 1986 from the Department of the Air Force. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed.

Mr. McCall is survived by his wife, Mary McCall; one sister, Naomi Thompson (James) of Dublin, GA; five children, Marvin (Donna) of Marianna, Ronald (Brenda), Tamara (Roger), and Timothy all of Newark, OH; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 o’clock, Saturday, December 16, 2017 at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with James & Sikes Funeral Home directing.The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.

Expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.Jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com

Mrs. Arlene M. Smith, of Marianna, FL, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Friday, December 8, 2017 in Jackson Hospital.

She was a member of the St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church of Marianna, FL. She received her early education in the Duval County School System; secondary education from Florida Memorial College of St. Augustine, FL, receiving her B.S. Degree; and received her Master’s Degree from Troy University.  She began her true passion in life, becoming an educator, first in Nashville, GA and later transferring to Jackson County School where she retired after 30 years. 

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. Jason Clayton, Rev. Joe Tripp, Rev. Dovie Lewis, Rev. Francis Menchion and Rev. Ronald Mizer, Pastor Officiating.

Interment will be in the Orange Hill Cemetery, Marianna, FL

Vann Funeral Home will be in charge of the service.

The viewing will be held Friday, December 15, 2017 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Vann Funeral Home.

Mrs. Smith will lie in repose at the church from 10:00 A.M. until time for the service.

She leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond and precious memories, a loving family:

Three Daughters: Gail Watkins of Jacksonville, FL; Corliss Coverdell of Marianna, FL and Corliss Smith of Greenville, SC

Two Sons:  Henry Smith of Jasper, FL and Gerald Smith of Marianna, FL

Sister: Marion Young of Jacksonville, FL

Numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Great Great Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many sorrowing friends.

Miss Ashleigh Breanna Varn, 19, of Grand Ridge, FL, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017.

Ashleigh was born on February 2, 1998, in Dothan, Alabama.  She attended Sneads High School where she was loved by many.  She was Teen Miss Sneads, Miss Pink Cares and an outstanding role model for all young women.  She loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, baking and decorating cakes, creating one of a kind wreaths and spending time with family and friends.  She was also an avid animal lover.  Ashleigh had a heart of gold and would go out of her way to help anyone. 

Ashleigh was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Carolyn Allen.

Ashleigh is survived by her parents, John and Melissa Varn of Grand Ridge, FL; a “best friend & sister”, Jewel Smith of Pensacola, FL; maternal grandfather, Nelson Allen of Sneads, FL; maternal great grandmother, Helen Allen of Grand Ridge, FL; paternal grandmother, Judy Varn of Grand Ridge; paternal grandfather, Lea Varn and his wife Christine of Jacksonville, FL; two aunts, Nelwyn Luman and her husband Jon of cypress, FL and Julie Kent of Grand Ridge, FL; three uncles, Nelson Allen, Jr and his wife Amy of Sneads, FL, Quitman Varn and his wife Rebecca of Sneads, FL, Keith Varn and his wife Scarlett of Chattahoochee, FL; Eric Wekesser and his wife Kristie of South Carolina; her Godparents, Ricky and Ellen Blankenship of Grand Ridge, FL; ten cousins, Russell Allen, Ella Allen, Drake Luman, Kennice Luman, Keirstyn Varn, Braden Varn, Taylor Varn, Ashtyn Varn, Aubrey Hanson, Stephen Hanson and Tyler Wekesser as well as many other loved ones and friends especially in the Class of 2017. 

Ashleigh will be greatly missed by all the lives in which she touched.

Visitation with family and friends will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM CST at Lanier-Andler Funeral Home in Sneads, FL.  Funeral Services will be held at Sneads Assembly of God Church on Friday, December 22, 2017 beginning at 10:00 AM CST with Rev. Juno Douglas and Rev. Gary Gable officiating.  Interment will follow at Dellwood Baptist Church Cemetery in Dellwood, FL.

Alvin Richner Jr., age 88 of Cottondale, went home to be with the Lord on December 18, 2017 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida.

Alvin was born on October 10, 1929 in Coalport, Pennsylvania to Alvin and Ethel (Templeton) Richner Sr. He was a resident of the Florida Panhandle since coming from Chicago, Illinois in 1991. He served in the United States Air Force. During his service he was apart of the Berlin Airlift, the Korean War, and worked as an Air Traffic Cotroller at Andrew Air Force Base before leaving the service. He was a member of the American legion Smith Kelly Post 100 in Marianna, Florida. He worked as a Switchman for Santa Fe Railroad for over 36 years before retiring. He was a member of Alford Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Alvin and Ethel Richner Sr.; his son: David Franklin Richner and his wife Rose and their children Nicholas and Brian; three brothers: Rudolph Richner, Raymond Richner, Charles Richner; three sisters: Donna Richner, Tressa Lemoine, Margie Mcquillen.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Therese Richner of Cottondale, Florida; daughter: Jeannette Matthews and husband Don of Cottondale, Florida; two sons: Bill Richner of Cottondale, Florida, John Alvin Richner of Cottondale, Florida; sister: Mona Kardolly of Pennsyvania; nephew: Stephen Kardolly of Pennsylvania; four grandchildren: Jennifer Long and husband Cody, Jeffery Baxley and wife Felicia, William Richner II and wife Ashley, Brandon Richner; four great grandchildren: Keira, Kaylin, Kinsley, Maxwell.

Graveside funeral service will be held 11A.M. Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Alford City Cemetery in Alford, Florida with Rev. Bob Johnson officiating. Obert Funeral Home of Chipley, Florida directing.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 2-4P.M. Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Obert Funeral Home in Chipley, Florida.

Mrs. Grace B. Lutley, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in the Panama City Nursing & Rehab. Center of Panama City, Florida.  She was 94 years old. 

She was born on July 22, 1923 to the late King and Millie Myrick Broxton in Caryville, Florida.  Being of the Christian Faith and of the Baptist denomination she was a member of the St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church of Caryville, Florida.  

She is survived by a sister: Eunice Phillips of Lynn Haven, Florida and her family;  along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

A Celebration of Grace’s Life will be held 11 A.M. CST, Thursday, December 21, 2017 from the sanctuary of the St. Mary A.M.E Church (Rev. Richard Davis, Pastor) of Caryville, Florida with Rev. Dr. Rufus Woods, Elder Tony Howard, Rev. James Johns, and Min. Duane Broxton, officiating.  Committal Services will follow in the Church Cemetery with Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley, Florida directing.  

Mrs. Lutley will lie in repose at the church on Saturday one hour prior to services.

Mrs. Vonda K. Kennedy of Chipley, Florida, passed away on December 16, 2017 in the Bonifay Nursing & Rehab. Center of Bonifay, Florida.  She was 51 years old. 

Vonda was born on May 13, 1966 to Myrtle Crook and the late Lifton Robinson, Sr., in Chipley, Florida. 

She is survived by her husband: Greg Kennedy of Chipley, Florida;  three children:  Candy Douglas of Ebro, Florida, Al’Terek Kennedy (Jennifer)  and Prince Douglas, both of Chipley, Florida; seven grands: Princess, Prince, S’rah, Jaylin, Parker, Syrius, and Jennessee;  mother: Myrtle Crook of Chipley, Florida; four brothers: Gary McIntyre, Alvester Crook (Christian), Bruce Robinson, and Lifton Robinson, Jr, all of Chipley, Florida;  two sisters:  Ella Crook of Chipley, Florida and Lucretia Clark of Miami, Florida; along with a host of other relatives and friends. 

Memorialization will be by cremation.