Mrs. Joyce Ann (Chambers) Summers, 74 Bristol, passed away Thursday, June 07, 2006 in Blountstown. Mrs. Summers was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania and had lived in Liberty County since 1957. She was of the Assembly of God Faith.
Survivors include:
1 Son- Bobby Ray Summers and his wife Debbie of Bristol
2 Daughters- Robin Dougherty of Bristol and Claudia Bennett and her husband Cecil of Bristol
1 Brother- Raymond Chambers and his wife Pat of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
2 Sisters- Ora Polansky of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania and Mary Louise Sanders of San Mateo, California
5 Grandchildren- Heather Richter and her husband Michael, Angela Snipes and her husband Chuck, Crystal Arnold and her husband Dusty, Trystan Summers and Winter
Vickers and her husband Luke
4 Great Grandchildren- Damon and David Snipes, Brayden Richter, and Aubrey Arnold
and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Friday, June 9, 2006 from the Lake Mystic Cemetery with Sister Pearl Edwards officiating. Interment
will follow.
Mr. George H. Switzer, 66 of Altha, FL passed away Thursday, June 8, 2006 in Blountstown. Mr. Switzer was born in Panama City and had lived in Apalachicola for most of his life, moving to Altha in 2000. Mr. Switzer had served in the US Air Force, and was a "jack of all trades" doing work in the funeral business, Trucking, Rental business and for Disney.
Survivors include:
3 daughters - Rhonda Page and her husband Huey of Apalachicola, Kristen Switzer and Tracy Tyson
2 brothers - Joe Switzer of Altha and Carl Lamb of Port St. Joe
3 sisters - Jenny Jones of Lakeland, Sue White of Mississippi and Ruth Brassard of Delaware and 5 grandchildren
Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM EST Sunday, June 11 from the Magnolia Cemetery in Apalachicola, FL with Reverend Dan Yoder officiating. The family will receive friends 6 - 8 PM Saturday, June 10 at the Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown.
Mr. Homer Gregory Padgett, 83 of Blountstown, passed away Monday, May 22, 2006 in Blountstown. Mr. Padgett was born in Calhoun County and lived here for three years, prior to his death, moving from Ocala. Mr. Padgett was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by one brother John Padgett
Survivors include:
1 son: Gregory Padgett Jr. of Blountstown and daughter-in-law Jeannine Rodgers
2 nephews: Wayne Padgett of Marianna and Richard Stephen Padgett of Sanford
1 niece: Janet Charlene Corbitt of Winter Garden
2 sisters: Linda Jackson and Rene Holderbach, both of Orlando
1 granddaughter: Sara Bushone and 4 step grandchildren- Bonnie, Eric, Angel and Catrina.
Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, May 29, from the Ocala Foursquares Church in Ocala. Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Eunice Thompson, 86 of Bristol, passed away, Wednesday in Pensacola. Mrs. Thompson was a native and life long resident of Bristol and was a member of the Lake Mystic Baptist Church in Bristol where she had served as pianist for several years as well as playing for Sumatra Baptist Church in Sumatra.
Survivors include:
A Son- Freddie Duggar and his wife Peggy of Bristol
A Daughter- Barbara Nell Alverson and her husband Al of Milton
2 Step Sons- James Eddie Thompson and his wife Nina of Panama City and Charles Thompson and his wife Dorothy of Chattahoochee
4 Grandchildren- Chuck Duggar and his wife Meg, Kimberly Vel Dink and her husband Fred, Michael Alverson and his wife Elke and David Alverson and his wife Nancy.
10 Great Grandchildren- Max Vel dink, Marygrace Duggar, Allen Duggar, Emory Duggar, Aimee Alverson, Amanda Alverson Faulk and her husband Richard, Melissa Alverson, Christian Benner, and Mercedes Benner.
A Great Great Grandson- Adam Faulk and 9 Step Grandchildren
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM EST Saturday, April 22, from the Lake Mystic Baptist Church in Bristol with Tommy Sumner officiating. Interment
will follow in the Lake Mystic Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7-8 PM EST Friday at the Adams Funeral Home in Bristol. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Lake Mystic Building Fund, PO Box 486 Bristol, FL 32321 or the Florida Baptist Children's Home 8415 Buck Lake Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32317.
Mr. Preston Bledsoe II, 33 of Blountstown, passed away Wednesday afternoon in Blountstown. Mr. Bledsoe was born in Starkville, Mississippi and had lived in Blountstown for the past 6 years. He had been a custodian at Blountstown High School and was a manager at McDonalds. He was a minister leading revivals in the area, preaching the word of God where he was called. Preston was a member of the Blountstown First Pentecostal Holiness Church and was an avid outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by his mother Shirley Faye Bledsoe.
Survivors include his loving wife: Miranda "Christy" Bledsoe of Blountstown
5 Children- Gabriel and Starla Faye Bledsoe of Blountstown, Dakota, Marshall, and Heavenly Grace Bledsoe of Canton, Mississippi
His Father- Reverend Preston Bledsoe Sr. and stepmother, Valetta of Fountain, FL
2 Sisters- Kathy Edwards and her husband Scott of Maven, Mississippi, and Shirley Jo Stephens and her husband Tommy of Dallas, Texas
A half brother- Michael Bledsoe of Cleveland, Tennessee
Many friends and his church family
Memorial services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, April 22, from the Blountstown First Pentecostal Holiness Church with Reverend David Goodman officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Friday at the Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown. Flowers will be accepted or contributions can be made to the Bledsoe Memorial Fund, PO Box 281, Blountstown, FL 32424
Mr. Robert "Scooter" Darrel Lewis, 14 of Bristol, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2005 in Tallahassee, FL. "Scooter" was born in Tallahassee and was a lifelong resident of Bristol. He was a 9th grader in Liberty County school and enjoyed fishing, hunting, antique cars and cooking outdoors. He had been in JROTC and was a Ranger. He worked at the Doobie Brothers Restaurant in Bristol and attended the Bristol Christian Church.
Survivors include:
His parents - Bob and Mary Lewis of Bristol
4 sisters - Amy Gibbons, Linda Gail Neil, Barbara Ann Volt and Shelly Lewis of Bristol
1 Grandmother - Lottie Mae Lewis of Blountstown
Devoted cousin, like a brother - Jason Hayes
A special nephew - Brannon "Doodle Bug" Lewis
Several aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Sun Lewis and grandparents Doodle and Betty Jo Hayes.
Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM EST Thursday, January 27 from the Bristol Christian Church on HWY 20 in Bristol. Interment
will follow at the Telogia Baptist Church Cemetery in Telogia. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 PM EST Wednesday, January 26 at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Bristol. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 643-5410 adamsfh.com
Mr. Judson B. Elkins Jr., 86 of Hosford, passed away Friday, January 21, 2005 in Tallahassee. Mr. Elkins was born in Eldorendo, Georgia and had lived in Hosford most of his life. He was a retired pipe fitter for Richold Chemical Company and a member of the Mt. Zion United Pentecostal Holiness Church in Hosford. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the US Army. During his service he was awarded the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
Survivors include:
His wife- Betty Jane Elkins of Hosford
1 Son- Aaron "Buddy" Elkins and his wife Virginia of Hosford
2 Daughters- Vicky Coleman and her husband Gene of Hosford and Pattie Joiner and her husband Raymond of Moncks Corner, S.C.
4 Brothers- Earl Elkins of Bainbridge, GA, Jimmy Elkins of Blountstown, Joseph Elkins of Sumatra, and Lane Elkins of Odessa, FL
4 Sisters- Peggy Nix of Bainbridge, GA, Bonnie Jarrell of Pascagoula, MS, Joan Stacy of Blountstown and Martha Sue Parramore of Chattahoochee.
10 Grand children and 7 Great Grandchildren
Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM EST Monday, January 24, from the Mt. Zion United Pentecostal Holiness Church in Hosford with Reverend Ron Baker officiating. Interment
will follow in the Elkins Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Sunday at the Adams Funeral Home in Bristol. 674-5449 adamsfh.com
Mr. Michael Gene Wise, 28, of Blountstown, Florida, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2005 in Tallahassee, Florida. Mr. Wise was a native and life long resident of Blountstown and a student at Chipola Community College.
Survivors include:
His father - Royce Gene Wise of Blountstown
His mother and stepfather - Annie and Joseph Kimbrel of Blountstown
1 sister - Anna Regina Wise of Blountstown
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday January 15, 2005 from the Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown. Interment
will follow in the Pine Memorial Cemetery near Blountstown. The family will receive friends 6 - 8 PM Friday at the Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 674-5449
Mr. Jimmy Sangster, 61 of Altha, passed away Monday January 3, 2005 in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Sangster was a native and life long resident of Altha and was a retired truck driver. He served in the US Navy and was of the Pentecostal faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife Linda Sangster and his father J.D. Sangster
Survivors include:
His long time companion Joyce Sutton of Altha
2 Sons- Greg Sangster and Lisa Woodley of Des Moines, Iowa and Herb Sangster and his wife Jenny, also of Des Moines, Iowa
1 Daughter- Melinda Sangster of Blountstown
His Mother- Martha Baggett of Altha
2 Brothers- Robert and John Sangster both of Altha
3 Sisters- Jan Atwell and her husband Tommy of Altha, Sherri Grover and her husband James of Blountstown, and Debbie Barfield and her husband Miles of Altha
8 Grandchildren- Lee, Jake Ray, and Little Greg Sangster, Bryan and Rachel Wheeler, Cody Sutton and Cheyene Hill
1 Great Grandchild- Destiny Wheeler and a host of Nieces and Nephews
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Friday January 7, 2005 from the Sunny Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church near Altha with Reverend Chris Goodman and Robert Barton officiating. Interment
will follow in the Sunny Hill Cemetery. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 674-5449
Ms. Carrie Simmons, 78, of Blountstown, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2005 in Panama City. Ms. Simmons was born in Clarksville and had lived in Calhoun County all of her life. She was of the Pentecostal holiness faith and was a homemaker.
Survivors include:
1 son - Michael Simmons of Blountstown
3 stepsons - Tommy Simmons of Marianna, Troy Simmons of Port St. Joe and Bill Simmons of Hattiesburg, MS
2 Daughters - Josephine Williams of Panama City and Melissa Wittig of Tallahassee
2 Sisters - Maggie Carter of Clarksville and Ann McDaniel of Blountstown
15 grandchildren and several great grandchildren
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Sunday, January 9, 2005 from the Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown, with Reverend Dan Yoder officiating. Interment
will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery in near Blountstown. The family will receive friends 6 - 8 PM Saturday at the Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 674-5449.
Ms. Kathleen Brackins, 78, of Blountstown, passed away Friday, January 7, 2005 in Blountstown. Ms. Brackins was a native and lifelong resident in Calhoun County. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include:
3 sons - Franklin Faircloth of Blountstown, Robert "Stumpy" Brackins of Altha and Jackie Brackins of Barney, Georgia
1 daughter - Mary Harris of Bristol
3 brothers - Tommy Barfield, Emmett Barfield and Jimmy Barfield, all of Blountstown
1 sister - Ruby "Polly" Lee of Blountstown
9 grandchildren
2 step grandchildren
11 great grandchildren
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, January 9, 2005 from the Assembly of God Church in Blountstown with Reverend Michael Pressley officiating. Interment
will follow in the Macedonia Cemetery near Blountstown. The family will receive friends 6 - 8 PM Saturday, January 8 at the Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 674-5449.
Mrs. Ernestine S. Alexander, 79, of Lynn Haven, Florida, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, January 7, 2005 in Panama City. Mrs. Alexander was born in Citra, Florida and had lived in Bay County since 1969. She was an active member of the Springfield Community Church and belonged to the Eastern Star. Mrs. Alexander was a longtime Avon sales representative and devoted homemaker.
Survivors include:
Her husband - James Alexander of Blountstown
1 son - Garry Alexander of Blountstown
2 daughters - Cindy Dunn of Lynn Haven and her husband Tom, and Vicki Paul and her husband Steve, of Youngstown
8 grandchildren- Tracy, Teresa, Travis, and Andi Alexander, Ashley and Danny Gray, Angela Novak, and Kami Dunn.
6 great grandchildren- Danielle and Kayla Alexander, Jasmyn Hicks, Ramsey Berlund, Christina Gray and Katelynn Novak
She was preceded in death by 2 sons, James Houston Alexander and Larry Eugene Alexander.
Funeral services will be held 2: 00 PM Monday from the Sunny Hill Pentecostal Church near Altha with Reverend Chris Goodman officiating. Interment
will follow in the Sunny Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 - 8 PM Sunday at the Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 850-674-5449
