Mr. William A. Collins Jr. ‘Junior’, age 63, of Bonifay, Florida passed away June 13, 2026, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama. He was born October 6, 1962, in Bonifay, Florida to the late W. A. ‘Ace’ Collins and Hazel Mims Collins. In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Michael Sanders, his maternal grandparents, Henry & Amanda Mims, his paternal grandparents, Henry & Minnie Lee Collins, his aunts, Hazel & Pat Lewis, Eunice & Re

Ms. Frances Mabelle Bowers, age 97, of Bonifay, Florida passed away June 14, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 4, 1928, in Bratt, Escambia County, Florida to the late John Franklin Locke and Mary Ellen Woodard Locke. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, James A. ‘Cody’ Bowers, six siblings, Charlie Locke, Travis Locke, Cleo Locke, Joseph Locke, Foy B. Locke, Ray Locke, and Gladys Griffis; one g

Ms. Maxine Hodge Bush, age 93, of Bonifay, Florida passed away June 13, 2026, at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, Florida. She was born June 15, 1932, in Plant City, Florida to the late Maxwell Hodge and Lois Ellis Hodge. In addition to her parents, Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Eugene ‘Tommy’ Bush, three brothers, Kenny Hodge, Carthel Hodge, and Clifford Hodge, and one sister, Ernestine Grantham. Ms. Bush is survived by three sons, D

Mrs. Mary Gault Cairns, age 73, of Bonifay, Florida, passed away June 5, 2026, at her home. She was born on March 1, 1953, in Washington, Pennsylvania to the late Archie Clyde Gault and Alice Anna Hurley Gault. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by one niece, Michelle Coleman. For many years, Mary served as a teacher's aide at H.L. Johnson Elementary School in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. She loved the children she worked with as if they were her own, offe

Jerry T Skinner of Westville FL passed away peacefully on June 3rd, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 16th, 1958, in Geneva, AL. Jerry lived a life defined by hard work, kindness, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of country living. He found his greatest happiness outdoors, whether tending to his garden, working on his tractors, or enjoying the peace and beauty of rural life. His garden was a source of pride, reflecting the patience, care,

Mr. Winston H. Hudson, age 81, died at his home Friday, May 29, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Hudson and two sons, Steve Hudson and wife Mary Catherine of Bristol, FL, and Tim Harris and wife Bernice of Westville, FL; two grandsons, Corey Cavanaugh of Charlotte, NC and Noah Davis of Bellingham, WA and one granddaughter, Ella Davis of Bristol, FL; one sister, Laveeda Cutts of Byron, GA and one brother, Tommy Hudson and wife Geretha of Westville, FL; lots of nephews,

Mr. Willie Hilton Davis, age 80, of Caryville, Florida passed away May 20, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 16, 1945, in Washington County, Florida. Willie was preceded in death by his father, Aubrey Davis, his mother, Doris Boncile Murphy Herrington, his stepfather, John Dell Herrington, and one brother, Charles Davis. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Marilyn Davis of Caryville, FL; one son, Aubrey Davis of Lake Wales, FL; two stepchildren, Paula Owens and husband Ja

Ms. Dollie Belle Gillis, age 87, of Westville, Florida passed away May 19, 2026, at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama. She was born February 4, 1939, in Westville, Florida to the late Lewis Gordon Smith and Ruby Mae Hood Smith. In addition to her parents, Dollie was preceded in death by her husband, Angus Dee Gillis, two brothers, Allen Smith and Dewey Smith, and two grandchildren, Camron Kilpatrick and Jeremy Land. Ms. Gillis is survived by three children, Larry Gillis

Mr. Leroy Cooper, age 81, of Caryville, Florida passed away May 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 10, 1944, in Bay Minette, Alabama. Leroy was preceded in death by his father, Walter Benjamin Cooper, his mother, Catherine Thomley Cooper Wages, two brothers, Jerry Cooper and Clinton Cooper, and three sisters, Edna Carmley, Gladys Galloway, and Lettie Collins. Mr. Cooper is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bonnie Cooper of Caryville, FL

Mr. Stephen M. Burroughs, age 61, passed May 16, 2026, at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay, Florida. He was born on October 28, 1964, in Jacksonville, Florida. Stephen was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Delanor Burroughs, his mother, Lou Hazel Collins Burroughs, and one brother, John David Smith. Mr. Burroughs is survived by two uncles, Rev. Larry Collins and wife Ruth of Bryceville, FL and Joseph L. Collins of Panama City, FL; several nephews, cousi

Mr. Glenn Eugene Rich, age 76, of Bonifay, Florida passed away May 7, 2026, at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City, Florida. He was born on September 8, 1949, in Tampa, Florida. Glenn was preceded in death by his father, Palmer Eugene Rich, his mother, Syble Earline Pippin Harcus, and his loving wife of 50 years, Brenda Miller Rich. Mr. Rich is survived by one son, John Bradley Rich and wife Erin of Tallahassee, FL; one grandson, Kevin Grady Rich of Tallahassee, FL;

Mrs. Paula Moreno Perez, age 58, of Bonifay, Florida passed away May 6, 2026, at her daughter's home in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. She was born June 29, 1967, in Rancho Agua Fria, Michoacán, Mexico. Mrs. Perez is survived by her husband, Jose Cornejo Jaimes; six children, Oralia Cornejo, Eva Lichner and husband Nicholas, Dolores Cornejo Perez, Martha Cornejo Perez, Lupe Cornejo Perez, and Jose Cornejo Perez; twelve grandchildren, Julisa, Yaquelin, Yareli, Jose, Mia, Sunny

Mr. Billy Joe Mitchell, age 59, of Caryville, Florida passed away May 4, 2026. He was born on August 6, 1966, in Marion County, Florida. Billy Joe was preceded in death by his father, Willie Mac Mitchell and two brothers, William Mitchell and Edward Connell. Mr. Mitchell is survived by his daughters, Cheyenne Mitchell and Summer Pippin; one grandson, Kole Riley; his mother, Edna Clarice Guerrant; his biological mother, Karen Moore; four sisters, Darla Sue Woods, Violet Mi

Ms. Dorothy Dale Forehand Chesnut, age 91, of Bonifay, Florida passed away April 30, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 7, 1935, in Washington County, Florida. Dorothy was preceded in death by her mother, Jessie Mae Thames Forehand, her husband, Jerry Edward Chesnut, and several siblings. Ms. Chesnut is survived by two daughters, Suzanne Paramore and husband Charles and Lisa Messer; one son, Arthur Robert Williams; four grandchildren, Sean Williams, Michael Willi

Mr. Richard Phillip Slay, age 75, of Bonifay, Florida went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 27, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on April 20, 1951, in Chipley, Florida to the late Houston Slay and Elvie Cutchins Slay. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by one brother, David Slay. Richard Slay was a man whose life was rooted in faith, love, and service to others. He devoted his life to sharing the message of Jesus Christ, le

Mr. Ronald Wayne Bailes, age 82, of Bonifay, Florida passed away April 26, 2026, at his home. He was born January 29, 1944, in Orlando, Florida to the late James Joel ‘Joe’ Bailes and Bernice Gladys Holt Bailes. In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Ray Bailes and James Howard ‘Bud’ Bailes, and two sisters, Joyce Gunther and Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Boroughs. Mr. Bailes is survived by his wife of 38 years, Judy Bailes; two sons, Ronald B

Mr. Coy Travis Bryan, age 83, of Bonifay, Florida passed away April 25, 2026, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama. He was born on January 30, 1943, in Caryville, Florida. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at New Smyrna Assembly of God Church. Interment will follow in the New Smyrna Assembly of God Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the

Ms. Denise Yvette Redmon Steverson, age 62, of Bonifay, Florida passed away April 24, 2026, at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, Florida. Yvette was born on February 16, 1964, in Bonifay, Florida to the late Carlton Lenor Redmon and Hazel Yvonne Gillman Redmon. Yvette is survived by one son, Joshua Anderson; two brothers, Nicholas Evan Redmon and Bobby Redmon; one sister, Jan Redmon-Fleming; several nieces and nephews. Memorialization will be by cremation with

Ms. Janet Clark, age 65, of Bonifay, Florida passed away April 17, 2026, at home. She was born on December 25, 1960, in Dothan, Alabama. Janet was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Clark and two brothers, Gregory Cecil Clark and Michael Edward Clark. Ms. Clark is survived by her mother, Eileen Clark; her daughter, Carmen Lewis and husband Steve; two grandsons, Vance Lewis and Dylan Lewis; one sister, Cathy Clark Rivenbark; one niece, Ashely Ramsey and husband Peter;

Shirley Sapp Peterson Gray of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully at age 87 on April 2, 2026. Born Shirley Jean Sapp on February 20, 1939, in Bonifay, Florida, Shirley lived a life defined by warmth, resilience, and an unmistakable gift for love. From her early years on a Florida farm to a life that spanned Alabama, Colorado, California, New York, Arizona, and Texas, she brought joy, laughter, and connection wherever she went. Shirley married twice. She married Wayne A.