Mrs. Christeen Porter Murphy, age 84, of Caryville, Florida passed away at home surrounded by her family on September 29, 2026. She was born on August 3, 1942, in Washington County, Florida to the late Curtis Porter Sr. and Willie Mae McGahee Porter. In addition to her parents, Christeen was preceded in death by one daughter, Teresa Uline Murphy, one son, Kenneth Ray Murphy, father of her children, Hilton Murphy, three brothers, Curtis Porter, John Henry Porter, Pete McGahe

Ms. Mary Waldeine Pitts Leavins, age 93, of Bonifay, Florida passed away September 23, 2026, at her home. She was born on March 25, 1933, in Bonifay, Florida to the late Jesse James Pitts and Mary Esther Curry Pitts. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, James Hoover Leavins, a granddaughter, Colleen Keese, and several siblings. Ms. Leavins is survived by four daughters, Beverly Ann Leavins of Bradley, FL, Dianne Bowman and husband Mickey

Mr. Zaine Anthony Thompson, age 11, of Fountain, Florida passed away at home on September 18, 2026. He was born on April 6, 2015, Marianna, Florida. Zaine was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Allen Thompson, his brother, Camden James Thompson, maternal grandmother, Brenda Gail Johnson Fitzgerald and Henry and maternal grandfather, Danny Johnson. Zaine is survived by his mother Shauna Johnson; four brothers, Michael Allen Thompson, Jonathan Gregory Thompson, Joey Ra

Mr. Camden James Thompson, age 13, of Fountain, Florida passed away at home on September 18, 2026. He was born on February 20, 2013, in Tallahassee, Florida. Camden was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Allen Thompson, his brother, Zaine Anthony Thompson, maternal grandmother, Brenda Gail Johnson Fitzgerald and Henry and maternal grandfather, Danny Johnson. Camden is survived by his mother Shauna Johnson; four brothers, Michael Allen Thompson, Jonathan Gregory Thomp

Mrs. Brenda Gail Johnson Fitzgerald, age 62, of Fountain, Florida passed away at home on September 18, 2026. She was born on January 10, 1964, in Thomasville, Georgia to the late Charles Fulghum and Mary Clemmons Fulghum. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Francis Fitzgerald, one son, Benjamin Johnson, two brothers, Eddie Fulgham and Gary Fulghum, and two grandsons, Camden Johnson and Zaine Johnson. Brenda is survived by one dau

Mr. Henry Francis Fitzgerald, age 65, of Fountain, Florida passed away at home September 18, 2026. He was born on November 22, 1960, in Baltimore, Maryland. Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Gail Johnson Fitzgerald, his father, Lacy Fitzgerald, one son, Henry Francis Fitzgerald Jr., and one sister, Mallory Fitzgerald. Mr. Fitzgerald is survived by his mother, Virginia Fitzgerald; seven children, Patrick Fitzgerald, Virginia Fitzgerald, Cristy Sphere, Jessica

Miss Dana Florene Gibson, age 40, of Bonifay, Florida passed away September 16, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 29, 1985, in Pensacola, Florida to the late Edward Donell Gibson and Helen Mixon Gibson. Dana is survived by her sister, Donna Gibson; niece, Mara Anderson; nephew, Jared Anderson; special niece, Arabella Waldron; special brother, Lamar Anderson; birthday twin, Terri Waldron; special cousin, Michael Austin; along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, e

The Legacy of a Hard-Working Cowboy John Kevin Amerson April 23, 1979 – September 16, 2026 Some men leave behind a name. Some leave behind a business. Some leave behind accomplishments. But every now and then, God gives us a man who leaves behind a legacy, one that lives on in the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. John Kevin Amerson was that man. Born on April 23, 1979, to Pat and Fran Amerson, Kevin grew up with a cowboy's heart. As a young man, he cha

Elliot Donell LeCompte, age 80, of Coffee Springs, Alabama went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, Florida. He leaves behind his son, Ashley W. LeCompte and Tami, (his wife) of Tipton, OK, two grandchildren, Kelly LeCompte and Jeremy LeCompte of Kinston, AL, and one great-grandchild, Ivy Rose LeCompte. Donell is survived by his siblings: Shirley LeCompte (Judy) of Eugene, OR, Adrian LeCompte of Springfi

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Merrill Thomas Beasley, age 89, of Panama City, Florida passed away on September 10, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 17, 1936, in Elba, Alabama. Mr. Beasley was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Rosa Kendrick Lee, his father, Homer Lee, and two siblings, Annette Boston and husband Bobby and Sammy Lee and wife Carolyn. Mr. Beasley is survived by his loving wife of seventy-one and a half years, Waulene Beasley; his son,

Ms. Ruth Carroll, age 89, of Vernon, Florida passed away September 12, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 5, 1937, in Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas. Ms. Carroll was preceded in death by her father, Benjamin Franklin Edwards, her mother, Zollie Mae Martin Elrod, her husband, Jack Carroll, five brothers, Charles Edwards, Troy Edwards, Johnny Edwards, James Edwards, and Billy Edwards, and two sister, Betty Vereker and Cecil Edwards. Ms. Carroll is survived by four d

Ms. Janice Marie Justice, age 78, of Bonifay, Florida passed away on August 19, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 27, 1947, in Geneva, Alabama to the late Vernie Albert Shields and Nettie Audrey Irene Burch Shields. In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Justice Sr. and one great-grandson, Jonah Shack Ms. Justice is survived by four children, Teresa Marsh and her daughter, Brittany Mayers and great-granddaughter, Eva Marie

Ms. Jeanne D’Arc Richard Welch, age 82, of Bonifay, Florida passed away August 15, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 7, 1943, in Fall River, Massachusetts to the late Alfred Richard and Lorraine Belanger Richard. In addition to her parents, Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, James ‘Jim’ Russell Welch and one brother, Raymond Richard. Ms. Welch is survived by four children, Joseph Figga and Gina, James Figga and Krysta, Nicole O’Brien and Mike, and Matt

Mr. James Randall Kirkland, age 82, of Bonifay, Florida passed away August 12, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 22, 1943, in Tavares, Florida to the late James Noah Kirkland and Lois Tew Kirkland. In addition to his parents, Mr. Kirkland was preceded in death by one daughter, Connie Kirkland, one grandchild, Danelle Walker, one brother, Robert Kirkland, and one sister, Jessee White. Mr. Kirkland is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn Wilson Kirkland; five c

Ms. Laura Lee Jones, age 67, of Chipley, Florida passed away August 9, 2026, at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama. She was born on February 13, 1959, in Miami, Florida. Ms. Jones was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Flowers and her mother, Gloria Delores Peters Eifert. Ms. Jones is survived by two sons, Justin Jones and Jared Jones; two sisters, Sheryl Rose and Debbie Flowers; two grandsons, Jared Lee Jones Jr. and Jacob Robert Jones; several nieces and nephews.

Gregory Winston Collins “Ox”, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 9, 2026. He was born on July 31, 1964, to Winston and Ruth Collins. He was preceded in death by his son, Donald Lynch, his maternal grandparents, William “Ox” and Sally Long, paternal grandparents Henry and Minne Lee Collins, uncles Buddy Long, Huey Long, Genie Long, Cecil Long, Randall Long, Whit Collins, and W.A. Collins, aunts Louise Smith, Lois Long, Nadine Hall,

Mr. Bobby Curtis Sapp, age 81, of Bonifay, Florida passed away July 31, 2026, at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama. He was born on October 28, 1944, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Sapp was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Richard Sapp, his mother, Katie Marie Yates Harrison, one son, Robert Curtis Sapp, one sister, Kay Marie Burton, and one brother, Bruce Raymond Harrison. Mr. Sapp is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda Sapp of Bonifay, FL; one daughter, Vonda

Mrs. Ella Mae Pate, age 79, of Bonifay, Florida, passed away August 3, 2026, at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama. She was born on December 2, 1946, in Bonifay, Florida to the late John Henry Clark and Susie Virginia Bush Clark. In addition to her parents, Ella was preceded in death by three children, one sister, Etta Aldridge and four brothers. Mrs. Pate is survived by her husband of 62 years, Thomas Pate Sr.; four children, Bill Pate, Sandra Morris and husband Erik, C

Mr. Stevie Mark Smith, age 57, of Bonifay, Florida, passed away July 23, 2026. He was born on August 22, 1968, in Geneva, Alabama. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Smith, his mother, Thelma Gibson Smith, and four siblings, Wayne Smith, Angie Grider, Kenny Smith, and Ricky Smith. Mr. Smith is survived by his significant other, Tammie Thomas Ellis; one daughter, Dana Smith; one son, Tyler Smith and wife Brittany; two grandchildren, Katherine Williams and De

Liam Hayes Hendrix was born into the loving arms of his family on July 15, 2026, at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama, and on that same day was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus in Heaven. Though his time on earth was brief, Liam’s life was deeply cherished and forever changed the hearts of those who loved him. He will always be remembered as a precious gift from God whose tiny footprints have left an everlasting mark on his family. Liam was prece