Mrs. Doris L. Vann of Greenwood, Florida transitioned from this earthly home on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. She was a member of Greater Buckhorn Baptist Church.

She was an educator for 35 years for Jackson County School Board with a tenure at F. M. Golson Elementary School.

Funeral service will be Monday, August 27, 2018, at12 Noon at Greater Buckhorn Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Joseph Curry, Rev. Delanor Myrick, Rev. Felix Long Jr., Rev. Freddie Roulhac and Pastor William Harvey, officiating.

The body will lie in repose from 11:00 AM until time for the service. Interment in the church cemetery.

Vann Funeral Home in charge of the service.

The viewing will be held on Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 2-6 PM.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories a loving and devoted husband: Grover C. Vann Jr. of Greenwood, Florida

1 Daughter: Kemandra (Cyrus) Vann of Orlando, Florida

2 Granddaughters: Ja’Niyah and Chavanni Hill both of Orlando, Florida

2 Sisters: Ollie Bell and Orleavy Morris both of Greenwood, Florida

2 Brothers: AB. (Sheffie) Long of Orlando, Florida and John (Barbara) Long of Donaldsonville, Georgia

Jeanette Wells Berry, 87 of Esto, Florida passed away, Monday, August 27, 2018 at her residence.

Ms. Jeanette is a native and lifelong resident of Holmes County. She was a 1951 graduate of Holmes County High School. In her early years she worked with VanHeusen Corporation and then became owner/operator of Wells Grocery in Esto. Later she went to work with Sony Corporation from where she retired. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Esto.

A Home-going service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, August 30, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Esto with Bro. Byron Faircloth and Bro. Robert Goodman officiating. Burial will follow in Esto Community Cemetery with James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville directing.

Family will receive friends at the church on Thursday, 1 p.m. until time of service.

Predeceased by her parents James Omer “J.O.” Wells and Lizzie Pearl Watford Wells, husband Robert Berry, Jr., three brothers Alfred, Malcom and Billy Wells, two sisters Inez Galloway, Lynette Crutchfield.

She is survived by three sisters Martha Register, Marianna, FL, Louise McGowan and Frances Kirkland, Esto, FL, a host of nieces and nephews.

Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.jamesandlipford.com

Jonathan “Johnny” Brewer, 55 of Graceville passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 28, 2018, in Malone, Florida.

Johnny was born in Oneonta, AL on August 21, 1963. He was a family-man and loved spending time with them and especially watching Auburn football, “War Eagle”. Johnny was employed with GALO Enterprises where he has worked for several years.

A Celebration of His Life will be held 6 p.m., Friday, August 31. 2018 at the Chapel of James & Lipford Funeral Home with Rev. Chester Padgett officiating.

Family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, 4 p.m. until time of service.

He was preceded in death by his mother Imogene Phillips Brewer.

Survived by his beloved wife Mary Deese, father Carlton Wade Brewer, Graceville, grandmother Florence Chastain, Daleville, AL, three children Jonathan Eugene Brewer, Jr., Graceville, B.J. (Kaci) Hughes, Dothan, AL, Amy (Daniel) Smith, Fadette, AL; one brother Carlton Wayne Brewer, Tullahoma, TN, one sister Tammy Hollister, Newton, AL; and nine grandchildren.

Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.jamesandlipford.com

Joseph Clayton Boutwell, 61, of Marianna, was called home to the Lord, Saturday, August 11, 2018.  

Proceeded in death by his mother Ruth Little’s his father Carlton Boutwell his sister Jesse Barfield and his wife Pam Boutwell .

He is survived by his brother, Norman Boutwell; sister, Joy Boutwell; three daughters, Natasha Boutwell, Tonya Richter and husband, Kenneth, and Alexis Donaldson; seven sons, Wade Boutwell, Edward Boutwell and wife, Agussa, Allen Nesmith, Ryan Donaldson, Brandon Donaldson, Josh Boutwell, and Austin Boutwell; grandsons, Wyatt Boutwell, Eli Boutwell, Juan Medley, Matthew Medley, Justin Nesmith, Sebastian Chaputa, Kenneth Richter III, and Jeremy Richter; granddaughters, Christina Moore, Destiny Johns, Heaven Boutwell, Kimberly Wood, Kacelynn Robertson Boutwell, Kate Medley, Maria Medley, Amy Nesmith, and Katie Nesmith; great grandchildren, Bransen Johns and five others; special friend, Lynda Joyner as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A service of rememberance will be at 11:30 am Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.

Memorialization will be by cremation with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Ramona S. Foster, 60, of Marianna, Florida, passed away at her home August 25th, 2018. 

Ramona was born on July 10, 1958 in Washington, Indiana. She has been a resident of Jackson County Florida since 1987. Ramona retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons with over 20 years of service. 

She is survived by three daughters, Renee (David) Voorhies of Spencer, Indiana, Shannon Green of Grand Ridge, Florida, and Tricia Roach of Jeffersonville, Indiana; nine grandchildren, Daltton (Jessika), Ryan, Aden, Jameson, David Voorhies, Noah, Maddy, Sam Green, and Miaka Hernandez Roach; one great granddaughter, Rowan Voorhies; one brother, Billy Foster of Indiana; two sisters, Angie Foster of Indiana and Jeanette Foster of Marianna, Florida, and one uncle, Bob (Lynne) Pride of Indiana. 

Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 2, 2018 at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel in Marianna, Florida with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.

A second service will be held in Washington, Indiana at a later date. 

The family has requested in lieu of flowers, please donate in Ramona’s honor to:

Attn: Celebrate Recovery, Evangel Worship Center, 2465 Pebble Hill Rd. Marianna FL, 32446.

James Moore of Bonifay, Florida passed away on September 4, 2018. He was 90 years old. Mr. Moore was born in Geneva, AL on January 3, 1928 to the late J.P. and Pinkie Donaldson Moore.  Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lucille Moore, and his beloved grandson, James Tyler Moore.  In addition to his wife, grandson and parents, he is preceded in death by seven brothers, Ocie Sr., Otis J., Arthur, Hubert, Jearl, Curtis, and Donald Ray Moore; two sisters, Lois Lee and Lalay Whitaker.

Survivors include his devoted wife, Helen Harris Moore of Bonifay, FL; one son, James Timothy Moore, Sr. and wife, Mary Ann of Tallahassee, FL; one daughter,  Brenda Dianne Owen and husband, Jempsey of Bonifay, Fl; two grandsons, James Timothy Moore Jr. and wife, Ashley; Christopher Todd Owen; one granddaughter, Jamie Dianne Edwards and husband, Cody; two great grandchildren, Madeline Tyler Moore and Tristan Cody Edwards;  Mr. Moore is also survived by stepson, Roger Harris and wife, Kathi; stepdaughter, Regina Yoder and husband, Greg;  step grandchildren include Cliff Harris and wife, Renee,  Rihanna Henderson and husband, Phillip and Rachael Burch; two sisters, Donna Faye Williams, and Geraldine Baxley; numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be at  2 p.m.,  Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Carmel Assembly of God Church in Bonifay with the Rev. Tommy Moore and Rev. Jerry Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel of Marianna directing and overseeing arrangements. The family will receive friends at Carmel Assembly of God Church,  Friday, September 7th from 6 to 8 p.m.  Expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com.

Mr. Edward Allen Pollock, of Greenwood, Florida went to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 1, 2018 in the Bay Medical Center Covenant Hospice Care in Panama City, Florida.

 Mr. Pollock was a member of New Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church.  

Homegoing services will be held on Friday, September 7, 2018 at 10:00 AM from the sanctuary of the New Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church located at 5239 New Liberty Hill Road in Bascom, Florida, with Elder Dr. Nelson Wilson (Pastor), Reverend Joseph Curry, and Reverend Leroy McLeroy officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.  Vann Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 

Mr. Pollock will lie in repose at the church from 9:00 A.M. until time for the service.

The viewing will be held Thursday, September 6, 2018, from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Vann Funeral Home. 

He leaves to cherish his precious memories a loving and devoted family:

A Brother: Jeremiah (Katherin) Pollock Jr. of Greenwood

2 Sisters: Voncile (Grady) Johnson of Marianna, Florida and Lourine (Moses) Hartsfield of Greenwood, Florida 

Eugene Crews, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 27, 2018 in the comfort of his home.  He was 77 years old and a native of Campbellton, Florida. 

Eugene was born on September 2, 1940 to the late Frank and Ardie Mae Crews in Jackson County, Florida.  He attended the St. Paul High School, graduating in the Class of 1958.  Upon his completion of high school, Eugene enlisted in the United States Army where he served for two (2) years.  After serving his country honorably, Eugene became employed with the United States Postal Service where he retired from after 30 years of employment.  

Having a deep love for Christ, Eugene grew up in the St. Paul A.M.E. Church of Campbellton, Florida.  After his move to Philadelphia, he became a faithful member of Allen A.M.E. Church where he served as a deacon, and a trustee of the church.  He loved the Lord and exemplified it in the way that he lived his life. 

He leaves to cherish his precious memories his beloved son: Vincent Crews (Veronica); two (2) grandsons: Vincent Crews, Jr. and Cornelius Crews; one (1) granddaughter who preceded him in death: Pernell Crews; eight (8) great-grandchildren; sister-in-law: Nadine Crews of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; three (3) nieces: Thawanda Renee Crews (Zannie), Jacqueline Brown (Jerome), Elaine Pittman (Tony); two (2) nephews: Tony Crews (Rachel) and Jason Crews; along with a host of great & great-great nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. 

Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Betty Sue Crews, Herbert Otis Crews, Leroy Crews (Margaret), Annie Lou Pittman (Benjamin), Johnnie Lee (Willie Ann) Crews; niece: Shirley Pittman; and nephew: Frankie Crews. 

A Service of Remembrance will be held 11 AM CST, Monday, September 10, 2018 from the grounds of the St. Paul Cemetery of Campbellton, Florida with Rev. L.V. Farmer, officiating.  Committal Services and Military Honors will follow the service with Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley, Florida, directing.  

Public Viewing for Eugene will be held from 12 Noon – 9 PM CST, Sunday, September 9, 2018 in the Cooper Funeral Home Chapel of Chipley, Florida.  The remains will lie in repose at the cemetery 1hr prior to services on Monday.  Friends may sign the guestbook online at www.cooperfchchipley.com. 

Sherry Millicent (Whitfield) Echols, of Bonifay, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2018 in the Bay Medical Care Center of Panama City, Florida.  She was 67 years old and a native of Panama City, Florida. 

Sherry was born on October 24, 1950 to Mae Bell Williams and the late Henry Whitfield in Panama City.  She was of the Methodist faith and a member of the Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church of Panama City and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant with National Health Care for numerous years. 

She leaves to cherish her memories four (4) children:  Lashunda Edwards of Bonifay, Florida, Quennon Echols of Moorhead, Minnesota, Anthony Echols of Phoenix, Arizona, and Gemel Cook of Panama City, Florida; six (6) grandchildren and one (1) great- grandchild;  mother: Mae Bell Williams of Panama City, Florida; four (4) sisters: Carolyn Foster (Eugene), Cynthia Goode, both of Dallas, Texas, Doris McNabb (James) of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Mavis Whitfield of Panama City, Florida;  three (3) brothers: Charles Whitfield of Long Beach, California, James Whitfield and Jerome Whitfield, both of Panama City, Florida;  along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  

A Celebration of Sherry’s Life will be held 1 PM CST, Saturday, September 8, 2018 from the sanctuary of the Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church of Panama City, Florida with pastor, Rev. Michael Johnson, Elder Terry Whitehurst, Rev. David Rhone, Sr., and Rev. Barbara Brinson, officiating.  Committal Service will follow in the Hillside Cemetery with Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley, Florida, directing. 

Public viewing will be held 2 hours prior to services on Saturday at the church.  Friends may sign the guestbook online at www.cooperfhchipley.com. 

John Kerry “Tater” Kirkland, 49, a lifelong resident of Sneads, Florida passed away at home, peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.  John, or as everyone knew him “Tater” was a simple man with a big heart.  He loved his family and was one of the biggest FSU fans you would ever meet. After retiring from the State of Florida, John did small engine repairs and bridge construction. He was known for being able to build and fix anything and was always working on something.  He loved to bream fish and when he wasn’t doing that, he was building smokers and cookers, and hanging out with friends by the fireside.   

John is survived by his devoted caretaker and mother, Rita Kirkland; one son, Daniel Kirkland and his mother Brenda Green of Altha, FL; one sister, Katherine Leigh and husband Donnie of Sneads, FL; one brother, Scott Kirkland and wife Tammy of Sneads, FL; one uncle, Larry Johnson and wife Brenda of Sneads, FL; three cousins, Randy Johnson and his wife Melissa and children Keely and Ethan of Sneads, FL, Tara Beloat and her husband Justin and children Mary and Jacob of Navarre, FL and Josh Johnson of Sneads, FL; six nieces, Allie Leigh, Karlie Leigh, Avery Leigh, Teri Ann Farris and husband Chad, Brandy Williford and husband Jason, Brandy Kutchey; six great-nieces, Shiley Coulliette, Addison and Abigale Farris, Haley and Kayla Williford and Hannah Kirkland; three nephews, Jeremy and Damon Leigh, David Lee Kirkland, and two great-nephews, Gabe Coulliette and Lincoln Summerlin,

John was preceded in death by his father Joel Kirkland; two uncles, Charles Johnson and Burl Johnson; one nephew, Jarid Kutchey.

Visitation will be held Thursday, September 6, 2018 at McAlpin Funeral Home in Sneads, FL from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Central Time.  A Celebration of Life Home Going Service will be held Friday, September 7, 2018 at Sneads Assembly of God in Sneads, FL at 11:00 AM Central Time with Rev. Bill Mayo and Rev. Juno Douglas officiating.  Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery with McAlpin Funeral Home directing.

Mr. Ralph E. Smith, 63, of Marianna died Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Sunland Center.

 Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Sunland United Chapel. 

Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.

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

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

Michael Wayne Harris, 71, of Alford, FL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 4, 2018.  Mike was born on January 23, 1947, in Panama City, FL, to John William “Bill” Harris, Sr. and Pauline (Vickery) Harris.  Mike was preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers:  John, Dan, Jan, and Jerry.  Mike is survived by his wife, Carolyn; and their four children: Kelly, of Marianna, Jared and Reed, of Orlando, and Holly, of Panama City; eight grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home.

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

Margaret “Margie” Agnes Sims age 86 of Graceville passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at her home. She was born in Rhode Island on October 29, 1931. Margie has lived in Graceville for the past 66 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Graceville. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and watching Little League Baseball.

Margie was preceded in death by her parents; James E. Spelman and Gladys Carter Spelman; husband, Jim Sims Sr. and son Jim Sims Jr. She is survived by her sons; David Sims, Charles Sims (Twila) and Steve Sims (Donna); daughters, LuAnne Arnold (Ricardo Melendez) and Dianna Garcia (Daniel); grandchildren, Greg Arnold (Terre(, Kevin Arnold (Georgia), Derrick Arnold (Amy), Colby Sims, Darah Tisdale (Justin), Brandon Ducker, and Justin Ducker (Tiffany); great Grandchildren, Chase Arnold (Dara), Andrea Arnold, Brantley Arnold, Emma Kate Arnold, Wiley Beachamp (Meghan), Jon Beachamp (Kendra), Alexis Ducker, Alivia Ducker, Zane Ducker, and Della O’Brian; great-great grandchildren, Fenton Beachamp, Annabella Beachamp, and Bristol Beachamp. 

Funeral services for Margie will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018 in the Williams Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Marvin Chapel Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 7, 2018 in the Williams Funeral Home.

Williams Funeral Home of Graceville are in charge of the arrangements. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.williamsfhs.com

Mr. Chatman Adams, affectionately called Sarge, of Marianna, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 20th at home.  He was 92 years old.

 He was born in Blountstown, Florida, where he attended and graduated from the public school system before joining the United States Armed Forces, serving during wartime.  He served in the Army, Air Force and Air Force Guards before retiring, receiving an Honorable Discharge.

 He leaves love and memories with one daughter, Dorothy Adams and husband Richard Robbins of Glenview, Illinois; one grandson, Zachary ‘Zac’ Robbins of Storrs, Connecticut; one granddaughter, Kai Robbins of Glenview, Illinois; three brothers, George Adams and wife Cathy, Larry Adams and wife Gene both of Tallahassee, Florida and Calvin Adams of Crawfordville, Florida; two sisters, Elvira Williams of Crawfordville, Florida and Dorothy Adams Harley of Marianna, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

 A Service of Remembrance for Sarge will be held Saturday, September 8th at 11a.m. at St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Blountstown where Rev. Angus Jackson is pastor and Pastor Michael Bell and Pastor Geraldine Sheard will be officiating.  Interment will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery with Military Honors provided by Hulburt Field Honor Guard with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home in Marianna, Florida.

Paul B. Davis, age 79 of Cottondale, went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2018 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was born on May 30, 1939 in Alford, Florida to Elton K. and Louie Ann Davis. He served his country in the United States Navy before returning to Florida from California in 1975. He will be remembered as an artist, avid fisherman,  musician, and also for his love of technology, especially computers. He attended Sapp Holiness Church in Cottondale, Florida where he served as a Deacon, and was a licensed Minister.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Elton and Louie Davis; two brothers: Leroy Davis and Willie Davis.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Judy Davis of Cottondale, Florida; two sons: Sven Davis and wife Angel of Compass Lake, Florida, Kim Alton Davis and wife Lori of Chipley, Florida; one daughter: Marquita Harden and husband Mark of Pace, Florida; two sisters: Dorothy Tharp and husband Charlie of Cottondale, Florida, Faithe Harris and husband Paul of Marianna, Florida; grandchildren: Alan Suskey, Erik Suskey, Lauren Fox, Farrah Davis, Olivia Davis, Addison Paul Davis, Hunter Harden, Beau Harden, Liam Harden: great grandchildren: Joanie Fox, Sarah Fox, Reis Suskey, Kiley; numerous nieces, nephews, and loved ones.

Funeral services will be held 10A.M. Monday, September 10, 2018 at Sapp Holiness Church in Cottondale, Florida with Rev. James Lewis and Rev. Robert Simmons officiating. Interment will follow in Sapp Holiness Church Cemetery. Obert Funeral Home of Chipley, Florida directing.

The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8P.M. Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Sapp Holiness Church in Cottondale, Florida.

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made in his honor to the Sapp Holiness Church Digital Sign Fund.

Mr. Robert Earl Reynolds, Sr. age 71, of Jackson, Georgia and formerly of Graceville, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 6, 2018 in Jackson, Georgia.

He was a native of Graceville and a former member of New Easter Missionary Baptist Church.

Robert leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Katie Maude Gordon of Orlando, Florida;  one son: Robert Earl Reynolds, Jr. of  Colorado Springs, Colorado; four sisters: Joann Latson and husband Lewis of Orlando, Florida, Edith C. Chatman and Helen C. Gordon both of Eatonville, Florida and Laurene D. Gordon of Cathelbell, Florida; three brothers: Jeffery D. Gordon of Altamonte Springs, Florida, Julious B. Gordon and wife Sandra of Apopka, Florida and Miguel E. Gordon and wife Shirley of Orlando, Florida; several nieces, nephews and other sorrowing relatives.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 11:00A.M. at the New Easter Missionary Baptist Church, 977 Hope Avenue  in Graceville, Florida with the Reverend Earnest Parker, Jr. officiating.

Interment will follow in the Graceville Community Cemetery under the directions of Christian Memorial Chapel of Graceville.

John Charles Rose, 41, of Cottondale, passed away at home, on Wednesday, August 8th, 2018.  

He was born and raised in West Palm Beach, FL.  He is survived by his parents, Joshua and Helen Rose; son, Anthony Rose; sister and brother in Law, Tammy and Dwayne Durham; grandmother, Hannah Rose-Drake; uncles, Vern Rose, Jim Morris and Stephen Bonanno; aunts, Helen Rose, Carolyn DeLeo, Lana Creel, and Sandee Ratz; cousins, Lisa Murray-Simone, Dana Murray, Andrew Rose, Nico Simone and Sage Simone and many life long friends.  If John befriended you he was a friend for Life. John touched many lives with his kindness and generosity.

A memorial service will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, September 14th, 2018  at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.                                                      

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

Nick Kirkland Wehner age 67 of Marianna passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018.  He was born in Okinawa on July 7, 1951. Nick had been a resident of the Sunland Center  for the past 50 years.  He enjoyed riding around on his scooter “Blue-Bomber”, tracking hurricanes, and spending time with his family.  Nick was an avid Atlanta Braves and Dallas Cowboys fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry O. Wehner Jr. and Carolyn K. Wehner; brother, Henry O. Wehner III. Nick is survived by his sister Helen Chumley (Doug) of Dallas, Texas.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

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

Sarah Ann Donnahoo, age 79 of Cottondale, went home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2018 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida surrounded by her loving family.

Sarah was born on December 28, 1938 in Cowpens, South Carolina to Herbert and Gladys (Cash) Johnson. She had lived in the Florida Panhandle for the previous 6 years, since coming from Boiling Springs, South Carolina, where she worked as a C.N.A. for Interim Home Health. She was a member of Alford Baptist Church in Alford, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Herbert and Gladys Johnson; husband: Jerry Dean Donnahoo.

She is survived by her four daughters: Colonel (USAF, Retired) Debra Donnahoo and Myrt Crowe of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, Karen Burnett and husband John of Cottondale, Florida, Michelle McAlhany and husband David of Greenville, South Carolina, Teri Basch and husband Doug of Chicago, Illinois; son: Jerry Donnahoo and wife Karen of Boiling Springs, South Carolina; two brothers: Jerry Johnson, Clyde Johnson; three sisters: Brenda Watkins, Emma Mabry, Margie Moore; eleven grandchildren: Caitlyn McAlhany, Avery McAlhany, Justin Donnahoo, Tara Pignato, Sara Evans, Casey Basch, Sydney Basch, Wendy Wheeler, Steven Ray, Jonathan Burnett, Tabatha Smith; ten great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held in her honor 11A.M. Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Alford Baptist Church in Alford, Florida with Rev. Bob Johnson officiating. Obert Funeral Home of Chipley, Florida in charge of arrangements.

Bernard Pittman, 83, of Sneads, Florida, passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 10, 2018.  He was an honest and genuine person, always willing to help anyone.  He was a hard working farmer, a proud Army veteran, and a loyal employee to Florida State Hospital for 39 years.  He loved to sucker fish, but most of all he loved his family.  

Bernard is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Carolyn Pittman; one daughter, Lisa Rabon and husband Norman of Sneads, FL, one son, Gary Pittman and wife Paige of Sneads, FL;  five grandchildren, Austin Pittman and wife Kristen, Dustin Pittman and wife Brandy, Gavin Pittman, Madison Rabon, and Mikayla Rabon, all of Sneads, FL;  two great grandchildren, Averie Pittman and Brent Pittman, of Sneads, FL;  four brothers, Enoch Pittman and wife Pat of Milton, FL, Wilmer Pittman and wife Judy of Canyon County, CA, Helton Pittman and wife Robbie of Munson, FL, Sherman Pittman and wife Pat of Munson, FL;  two sisters Louise Thomas of Munson, FL and Stella Jernigan of Munson, FL; many nieces and nephews, and a  very special caregiver Shirley Roqueplot.

He was preceded in death by his parents Hiram Pittman and Beadie (Phillips) Pittman; one brother, Horace Pittman; two sisters, Esther McCall and Ernasteen Carpenter.

Visitation for family and friends will take place at McAlpin Funeral Home Wednesday, September 12, 2018, from 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM CST.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Sneads Assembly of God at 11:00 AM CST with Reverend Juno Douglas officiating. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Grand Ridge, FL. Military Honors will be presented by American Legion Post 241 in honor of this Veteran. The family would like to acknowledge Emerald Coast Hospice for the attentive care and support given during this most difficult time.