Mr. Gary F. Griffin Jr., 38 of Panama City, passed away Monday, March 07, 2005 in Panama City. Mr. Griffin was born in Perry, Florida and had lived in Panama City for the past several years and was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Cedar Grove.
Survivors include:
His wife- Michelle Griffin of Panama City
6 children- Tristan, Aleisa, and Alec Griffin all of Panama City, Jessica, Joanna, Jackie and their mother Teresa Eldridge all of Fountain.
Mother- Betty Louise Grover and her husband James Grover of Altha
His father - Floyd Griffin and his wife Glenda of Altha
2 Sisters- Bonnie Kornegay and her Husband Corvia of Altha
Charlotte Clemons and her husband Clint Clemons of Altha
2 Brothers Joe and Gene Griffin and his wife Samantha all of Panama City
Several Nieces and Nephews
Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM Wednesday, March 9, 2005 from the Old Shiloh Cemetery near Altha with Reverend Clint Clemons and Reverend Johnny Cromer officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Tuesday at the Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Evelyn Brooms McDaniel, 81 of Biloxi, passed away Wednesday, August 2, in Biloxi. Mrs. McDaniel was born in Coffee County, Alabama and was a long time resident of Bristol, Florida before moving to Biloxi with her son in 1993.
Survivors include:
A Son- Donnie McDaniel and his wife Jerri of Saucier, Mississippi
A Brother- Jerry Brooms and his wife Gladys of St. Cloud, FL
6 Grandchildren- Robin Sadler, Duane and Steven Wingate, Lisa, Jason and Jacob McDaniel
6 Great Grandchildren- Morgan and Cierra Hobby, Chance Sadler, Constance, Austin and Andrew Wingate
A Nephew- Rodney and Donald Brooms and her Niece Tina Matheny
Funeral services will be held 12:00 EST, Monday, August 7, 2006, from the graveside of Lake Mystic Cemetery in Bristol. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Sunday evening at the Adams Funeral Home in Bristol.
Mrs. Mary Arrant, 80, of Blountstown, Florida, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2006, in Blountstown. Mrs. Arrant was born in Pocahontas, Tennessee, and had lived in Blountstown since 1973 she was a homemaker.
Survivors include a Son, William Arrant of DeFuniak Springs, Florida; four Daughters, Linda Ramie of Immikee, Florida, Reba Mosher, Rebecca and Ricky Mosher, and Julie Arrant all of Blountstown, two brothers-W. C. and Dover Pence; and five sisters-Ruth Smith, Bertha Gilbreath, Margarette Crow, Viola Casey, and Pasty Huggins; ten grandchildren- David Bowen,Cary Arrant, Heather Neal, Colleen Arrant, Chloe Arrant, Mark Mosher, Rickey Mosher, Lisa Laing, Jason Hill and Jessica Jones; ten Great Grandchildren- Timothy Girardot, Hank Girardot, and Randy Girardot, Cherry Neal, Haleigh Tumminello, Connor Laing, Maya Hill, Isabella Jones, Crystal Bowen, and David Bowen, Jr.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown, Florida. Interment
will follow at the Wood Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home.
Mrs. Joyce Lenora Bateman, 68 of Kinard, FL passed away Sunday, July 16, 2006 in her home. Mrs. Bateman was born in Fort Myers, Florida and had lived in Marathon, Florida for most of her life. She had moved to Kinard, FL in March after retirement as a Pharmacy Technician for CVS Pharmacy in Marathon. Joyce was of the Catholic faith and a member of the San Pablo Catholic Church in Marathon.
Survivors include:
Her husband of 50 years - Freeman R. Bateman Sr. of Kinard, FL
Her mother - Violet Pettit of Ocoee, Tennessee
3 sons - Thomas L. Bateman of Marathon, FL
Timothy J. Bateman and his wife, Jodi of Castleberry, FL
Freeman R. Bateman, Jr. and his wife Lori of Leigh Acres, FL
2 daughters - Capt. Christina O. (Tammie) Taylor and her husband Capt. Thomas Taylor of Maui, Hawaii and Marie Clark and her husband Gary of Kinard, FL
1 brother - Ronnie G. Boggess and his wife Patsy, of Marathon, FL
1 sister - Clarice Arecco and her husband Eduardo, of Ocoee, Tennessee
4 grandchildren
3 step grandchildren
6 great grandchildren
5 step great grandchildren
Funeral mass will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 21, 2006 from the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Wewahitchka, FL with Father Tom Guido officiating. Interment
will follow at the Pine Memorial Cemetery near Blountstown, FL. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 20, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Wewahitchka, FL.
Mrs. Lucy Pat Adkins, 81 of Blountstown, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2006 in Panama City. Mrs. Adkins was a native and life long resident of Calhoun County as was of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include:
3 Sons- Roger Adkins and his wife Lois of Blountstown, Eugene Adkins and his wife Susan of Altha, and Clarence Adkins of Blountstown
3 Daughters- Ann Wolfe of Tallahassee, Louise Wommack and her husband Douglas of Tallahassee, and Lucille Adkins of Texas
1 Brother- George Pelt of Altha
2 Sisters- Cristelle Hill and Estelle McCoy both of Blountstown
10 Grandchildren- Julie Roper, Jennifer Pitts, Rhonda Denise Tipton, Richard, Betty, Chris and David Lee Adkins, Terry Hill, David Summerlin and Sammy Stewart.
22 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great Great Grandchildren
Funeral services will be held10:30 AM Friday, July 14, from the Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Interment
will follow in the Pine Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-9 PM Thursday at the Funeral Home.
Mrs. Dorothy Earlene White, 78 of Hosford, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2006 in Tallahassee. Mrs. White was a native and life long resident of Liberty County and was a member of the Mt. Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church in Hosford.
Survivors include:
2 Daughters- Barbara Melvin and Carolyn King both of Hosford
1 Brother- Leo Ventri and his wife Margaret of Tallahassee
2 Grandchildren- Kenny King and Cliff Langston
3 Great Grandchildren- Trammel Geiger, Ken King and Morgan Brown
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM EST Wednesday, July 5, from the Sanders Cemetery in Hosford with Reverend Aaron Elkins officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, at the Adams Funeral Home in Bristol.
Mr. George Norris Peddie, 89 of Bristol passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2006 in Panama City, FL. He had lived in Liberty county all of his life. Mr. Peddie was a carpenter and a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force during World War II. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Womble Peddie and one son, Terry Allen Peddie.
Survivors include:
1 son - Bobbie Norris Peddie and his wife Carolyn of Donaldsonville, GA
1 daughter - Sheryl Teresa Neel and her husband Charlie, of Bristol, FL
1 stepson - Willard Womble of Marianna, FL
2 stepdaughters - Faye Bates and Louise Grover, both of Altha, FL
1 sister - Joyce Bernell Kothe of Central Point, Oregon
4 grandchildren- Terry, Tony, and Tim Peddie and Alan Harrell
3 great grandchildren- Mathew, Grayson and Chad
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM EST Friday, June 30 from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Bristol, FL with Bishop Rick Johnson officiating. Interment
will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Bristol, FL. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 PM EST Thursday, June 29, at Adams Funeral Home in Bristol.
Mr. Huey Pierce Brantley, 67 of Bristol, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2006 in Blountstown. Mr. Brantley was born in Waukeenah, Florida and had lived in Liberty County since 1972. Huey had worked for the City of Tallahassee and had done fencing on the side for 19 years before retiring from the city and operating Brantley Fencing full time.
He was preceded in death by his parents William Brantley and his mother Thelma Fain, a brother, Franklin Brantley and a sister, Iris Taff
Survivors include:
His wife- Betty Brantley of Bristol
2 Sons- Tim Brantley and his wife Belinda of Bristol and Huey Brantley Jr. and his wife Clarissa of Nashville, TN
1 Daughter- Karen Mayo of Bristol
1 Brother- Terry Brantley and his wife Suzanne of Monticello
1 Sister- Carolyn Drawdy and her husband Tom of Tallahassee
3 Grandchildren- Timmy Mayo, and Casey and Colby Brantley and a host of Nieces and Nephews
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM EST Saturday, June 24, from the Bristol Church of God with Reverend Terry Blackburn officiating. Interment
will follow at 4:30 PM EST in the Waukeenah United Methodist Church Cemetery in Waukeenah. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM EST Friday at the Adams Funeral Home in Bristol. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Covenant Hospice 1545 Raymond Diehl Road Suite 102, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
Mr. E. Clyatte Strawn, 89 of Blountstown, passed away Monday, June 19, 2006 in Blountstown. Mr. Strawn was born in Boyd, Florida and had lived in Blountstown for many years. Clyatte graduated from Leon High School in 1938 where he excelled in athletics playing on the State Championship Football team. He also played baseball in Blountstown for the Blountstown Buccaneers. Clyatte was a very active member of the Gateway Baptist Church since 1968 serving as a Deacon and Church Training Director. He served in the Masonic Lodge for 60 years where he was a 32nd degree Mason. Clyatte also was a member of the Order of Eastern Star for 50 years and was a charter member of the Calhoun-Liberty Gideons. Clyatte was owner of Strawn's Variety Shop from 1946-1988 specializing in cabinets and various mill works. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific in the Merchant Marines.
Survivors include:
His wife- Mildred Strawn of Blountstown
1 Son- Edwin Strawn and his wife Lynn of Blountstown
1 Daughter- Marie Ann Granger and her husband Sidney of Blountstown
6 Grandchildren- Bill Strawn and his wife Lori, Chris and his wife Karen, Bill and his wife Lisa, Patrick and his wife Jennifer, Carylee Sewell and her husband Scott, and Greg Granger and his wife Jodi and 16 Great Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, June 22, from the Gateway Baptist Church in Blountstown with Reverend David Odum officiating. Interment
will follow in the Pine Memorial Cemetery with Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Wednesday at the Adams Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contribution can be made to the Gideons 20290 NE Hentz Ave. Blountstown, FL 32424 or the Gateway Baptist Church Building Fund 17667 Main Street North, Blountstown, Florida 32424.
Mr. Emmett Clayton McNeill, 64 of Tallahassee, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2006 at his home. He was born in Ashford, Alabama but had lived in Tallahassee for the past ten years. Mr. McNeill worked in road construction for Sandco, Inc. in Tallahassee, Florida.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P. M. EDT Monday, June 19, 2006 at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown, Florida with Reverend Don Hurst officiating. Interment
will follow at Hosford Cemetery in Hosford, Florida. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 P. M. EDT Sunday, June 18, 2006 at the Adams Funeral Home in Bristol, Florida.
Survivors include his wife Ada Belle McNeill
2 sons - Christopher Clayton McNeill and Daniel Patrick McNeill of Tallahassee, Florida
1 daughter - Suzanne Michelle McNeill of Tallahassee
7 brothers - David McNeill of Havana, Florida, Benny McNeill of Dothan, Alabama,
Joey Ray McNeill, Charles Ray McNeill, Michael "Frog" McNeill, Richard Dennis McNeill, and James Arthur McNeill of Ashford, Alabama
1 sister - Mary Merl Wright of Ashford, Alabama and five grandchildren
Mrs. Martha Abraham, 78 of Panama City, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2006. Martha was born in Altha and had lived in Panama City for the past 30 years renting real estate. She was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith.
Survivors include:
2 Sons- Marvin McDowell and his wife Ann of Phoenix, Arizona and Martin McDowell and his wife Lil of Summerville, South Carolina.
1 Daughter- Betty Obert of Panama City
7 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren and a host of Nieces, Nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, June 11, at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown with Reverend Johnny Jackson officiating. Interment
will follow in the Edenfield Cemetery near Altha. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Saturday evening at the funeral home.
Mrs. Catherine "Cassie" O'Bryan Dabney, 20, of Bristol, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2006 in Bristol. She was born in Blountstown and was a lifelong resident of Bristol, Florida.
Cassie was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation. She was known by her patients, co-workers and employers as always smiling and having a bright outlook. Cassie loved to hunt and fish and was a loving newlywed.
She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Lake Mystic Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM EST Friday, June 16, 2006 at the Lake Mystic Baptist Church in Bristol, Florida with the Reverend Clyde Roberts officiating. Interment
will follow at Lake Mystic Cemetery in Bristol. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8:00 PM EST Thursday, June 15, 2006 at the Adams Funeral Home in Bristol.
She was preceded in death by her Uncle, Ray Eugene O'Bryan, Grandmother Zories Jacobs O'Bryan, Great Grandfather, Roy M. Clemmons, Great Grandmother- Thelma R. Clemmons, and Great Grandparents- Bill and Molly Shoemake
Survivors include:
Her husband - Lance T. Dabney of Bristol
Her parents - Richard "Ricky" and Tammy O'Bryan of Bristol
1 sister - Miranda Ashlen O'Bryan of Bristol
Grandparents - Shelby and Peggy Shoemake of Bristol, Elmer O'Bryan of Bristol and Johnnie Rich of Blountstown
Mother-in-law- Lisa McMillian and Father-in-law- Eddie Dabney
Several nieces, nephews and cousins as well as numerous friends, patients and co-workers at Blountstown Health & Rehabilitation.
Mr. Forrest Robert Weed, 85 of Blountstown, passed away Monday, June 12, 2006 in Tallahassee. Mr. Weed was born in Chicago, Illinois and had lived in Blountstown since 1956 moving here from Ohio. He attended Michigan State University where he as on the swim team and received his undergraduate in Forestry. He went on to receive a masters in Education from Florida State University. Forrest was a veteran of World War II serving in the US Air Force. He had worked for Firestone as a division supervisor and later taught Agriculture and Science in Wewahitchka. Serving God was one of Forrest's highest priorities. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Blountstown where he served as deacon for the past 40 years as well as a Sunday School teacher. He worked extensively in the mission field including work in Liberia, Russia, Spain, Indonesia, and Korea. He was very active in the Prison Ministry in Calhoun, Gulf and Liberty Counties and was a Gideon for the past 30 years.
Survivors include:
His wife- Kathryn Weed of Blountstown
1 Son- Allen Robert Weed of Franklin, Tennessee
1 Daughter- Susan Kaye Pando of Marietta, Georgia
1 Brother- Robert H. Weed of Port Huron, Michigan
3 Grandchildren- Ryan Weed and Louie and Sofia Pando
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Friday, June 16, 2006, from the Magnolia Cemetery in Blountstown with Reverend Tom Stallworth officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Thursday at the Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Gideons 20290 NE Hentz Ave. Blountstown, FL 32424 or you can visit www.gideons.org.
Mrs. Cloie Lee Johnson, 85 of Altha, passed away, Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at her home. Mrs. Johnson was a native and life long resident of Altha. She was a homemaker and a founding member of Victory Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church where she attended for 65 years. She was a very active member in her church, she started a women's auxiliary which is known today as willing workers and was a Sunday school teacher. Everything in her life was about her church and her God.
She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Johnson and a son Johnny Walker.
Survivors include 1 daughter, Marlene Blankenship and her husband Fred of Altha, Florida,
1 sister, Martha Abraham of Panama City, Florida
1 grandson Russell Dewayne Stewart and his wife Juli
1 granddaughter, Tonya Marlene O'Neal and her husband Ryan
2 great grandsons Hunter Barnes and Grant Stewart
1 great granddaughter, Cloielyn O'Neal
3 step-granddaughters, Tammy Brown, and Christy & Michelle Blankenship and a host of special nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, June 9, from the Victory Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church with Reverend Billy Wallace and Reverend Dewayne Tolbert officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 P. M. Thursday at the Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown. Interment
will follow in the Edenfield Cemetery in Altha, Florida.
