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

March 3, 1932 – July 24, 2026 Mary Helen Cook, age 94 of Bonifay, Florida formerly of Apopka, Florida went to be with her Lord at her home on July 24, 2026. Mary is preceded in death by her precious husband, Homer Cook, her parents, and siblings. Mary is survived by her sons Ed Cook, Craig Cook (Dee), and daughter Frances Reynolds (David), granddaughter-her pride and joy, Holli Reynolds (Chad), great-grandson Ean Reynolds (fiancé Mallory) and many loved nieces and nephew

Ms. Michele Greene Vuolo, age 57, of Panama City, Florida passed away July 20, 2026, at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City. She was born on September 20, 1968, in Panama City, Florida. Michele was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, David and Ruby Parish and one uncle, Odell Parish. Michele lived life with an infectious smile and a vivacious spirit that drew people to her wherever she went. Michele genuinely loved others, never met a stranger, and foun

Mr. Hershel Gene ‘Uncle Buck’ Carnley, age 74, of Bonifay, Florida passed away July 18, 2026, at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama. He was born on January 24, 1952, in Bonifay, Florida. Hershel was preceded in death by his father, Ira Gene Carnley, his mother, Syble Stafford Sellers, and one brother, Bobby Ray Carnley. Mr. Carnley is survived by his wife of 51½ years, Lana Carnley; his special children, Devon Mercer and wife Jenny, Tasha McKay and husband

In Loving Memory of Jordan Dioniso Young August 1, 2005 – July 11, 2026 Jordan Dioniso Young, age 20, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 11, 2026. Jordan was born on August 1, 2005, the cherished son of Holly Harless and Joseph Young III, and the beloved stepson of Jerry Harless Jr. and Heather Gouge. Growing up with a deep and enduring love for God, Jordan lived his life with a kind heart, a vibrant spirit, and an infectious energy

Mrs. Ocie Dorch Howell, age 88, of Vernon, Florida passed away July 15, 2026, at her home. She was born on November 10, 1937, in Vernon, Florida to the late Johnny Dorch and Henry Mae Goodson Dorch. In addition to her parents, Ocie was preceded in death by three brothers, NJ Dorch, Don Dorch, and Jack Dorch, two sisters, Ollie Brock and Orie Simmons, one grandson, Jason Howell, and one great-grandson, Finn Dowell. Ocie was a beloved wife, mother, and Granny who cherished

Mr. Donald Erwin Crutchfield, age 79, of Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away on July 11, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 20, 1946, in Graceville, Florida to the late Chester Crutchfield and Mary Lynette Wells Crutchfield. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by one brother, Ronnie Crutchfield and one sister, Carolyn Vela. Mr. Crutchfield is survived by his wife, Earline Crutchfield of Dawsonville, GA; one daughter, Amy Rozar and husband Avery o

Mr. Ray William Medley, age 87, of Bonifay, Florida passed away July 10, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 15, 1939, in Fordyce, Arkansas to the late William Fletcher Medley and Esther Lee Parrish Medley. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by two brothers, Guy Medley and Don Medley. Mr. Medley is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret Medley; one son, Nicholas Medley and wife Jennifer; two grandchildren, Wesley Medley and Connor Medley; one

Joan Brock Ausley, 83, of Panama City, FL, passed away on July 7, 2026. Joan was born to Leavy and Bernice Brock on September 27, 1942, in Lake Wales, FL. She attended Bay High School and later earned her bachelor’s degree from Troy University and her master’s degree from Florida State University. She met the love of her life, Jerry Wayne Ausley, while in college, and they later married and spent more than 60 years together. Most of their time together was spent in Bonifay, F

Ms. JoAnne Fuller DeVane, age 92, of Panama City, Florida passed away July 2, 2026, at Mathison Retirement Community in Panama City, Florida. She was born on May 18, 1934, in Union Springs, Alabama to the late Curtis Eugene Fuller and Katie Lee Cotton Fuller. In addition to her parents, JoAnne was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Haroll Marquette DeVane, a son-in-law, James R. Bailey Jr., three brothers, Rev. Gene Fuller, Rev. Roy Fuller, and Jerry Fuller, one sister,

Ms. Hazel Holley Harcus, age 81, of Bonifay, Florida passed away June 29, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 23, 1944, in Bonifay, Florida to the late Dan William Holley and Hazel Lorean Padgett Holley. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by three sons, Billy Ray McMillan, Bradley McMillan and James Michael McMillan, three brothers, William A. Leavins, Franklin Holley, and Charles Holley, and two sisters, Matilda Moon and Melbalene Porter. Ms.

Ms. Monette Parrish French, age 90, of Bonifay, Florida passed away June 27, 2026, at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab. She was born on July 8, 1935, in Bonifay, Florida to the late Jessie E. Parrish and Eunice K. Steverson Parrish. In addition to her parents, Monette was preceded in death by her husband, Thaniel French, her daughter, Mona French Cross Littleton, her son, Jerry ‘Buddy’ French, her daughter-in-law, Cindy French, two brothers, Robert Parrish and Cecil Parrish, and t

Mr. Joshua ‘Josh’ Brandon Crutchfield, age 40, of Bonifay, Florida passed away June 24, 2026, at his home. He was born on July 3, 1985, in Panama City, Florida. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jack and Martha Lucas and paternal grandparents, Chester and Lynette Crutchfield. Josh is survived by his parents, Charles and Debbie Crutchfield, one brother, Lucas Crutchfield and wife Ashley, his nephew, Liam Crutchfield, and several aunts, uncles, and cou