Obituaries
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
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Samuel J. Williams
Gene Barfield
Douglas P. Ray
The Honorable members were Diocese Bishop added. It was Samuel James from this church Williams MTH was that the nucleus born to the late of our churches James and Iola in Columbus, Williams on June 1, Ga., was born. 1928 in Newville, In 1973 he was Samuel J. Ala. He received sent to Neal’s Williams his high school Temple F.B.C., diploma from which stands as the Jackson County the West Florida Diocese Institute of Marianna. He Headquarters located volunteered for service in Panama City where in the U.S. Navy during he served for 40 years. the closing years of WW A beautiful dining room, II, 1945-1946. He then parsonage, central air served for two years in conditioning, padded the U.S. Army during the pews, and carpeted floor Korean Conflict, 1951-1953. were added. His call He was a member of the into the ministry and Grand Masonic Lodge. the preparatory years Bishop Williams was following his call was employed with Southern under the leadership of the Bell Telephone Company late Bishop W.L. Johnson and was instrumental at Johnsons Temple F.B.C. in helping break down of Chipley. the walls of segregation He was recognized that involved skilled and in the 1989 “Who’s Who unskilled employees. He, in Americas Christian was one of the first two Leadership”. Bishop black cable splicers in Williams possessed Pensacola, and was the personal qualities of first black cable splicer in personal integrity, Panama City and Chipley. responsibility, enthusiastic He was also the first black vitality, response capacity, male supervisor with and personal stability. Southern Bell Telephone He honestly offered Company in Panama himself to draw out the City a position he held genuine feelings of others for more than 14 years coupled with respect for until his retirement on the differences between Nov. 1, 1987 with 31 years persons offering salvation and 8 months of service. through Jesus Christ. Bishop Williams accepted Bishop S.J. Williams was Christ as his personal united in holy matrimony Savior in 1956 under the to the late Elect Lady pastorate of Elder J.S. Berta L. Williams of the Shepherd where he served West Florida Diocese as an ordained deacon. in 1954. Being a man of He was called into the God he loved his wife for ministry and received the over 56 years with all of ordination for an ordained his heart and gave the Elder and began working same love to their five in the field of evangelism children, grandchildren effectively preaching the and great-grands. Elect Gospel of Christ. Within Lady Williams preceded the arena of The First him in death on Sept. 11, Born Church of the Living 2011. On Friday, Sept. 6, God, Inc. he served in the 2013, Bishop S.J. Williams following capacities: Union was called to his heavenly Director, Youth President, home to receive his rest and Presiding Elder, and and rewards. Superintendent of the He was preceded in Auxiliary Convention all of death by his son, Minister the Panama City District. Robert Leroy Blount; He was a member of siblings, Mattie Lou the First Born Church Culver, Corine Wynn, Seminary Training School Bertha Swain, James in Waycross, Ga., where Cecil Davis, Gertrude he earned his diploma Walker, Mary Lou Davis, in Christian Education, and Louise Patterson. a Bachelors of Theology He leaves to carry and a Masters of Theology. on his legacy his loving In 1997 he was elected and caring children, to the office of Diocese Deacon Wayne Blount Bishop and served as the (Brenda) of Houston, Bishop of the West Florida Texas, Prophetess Phyllis Diocese until his demise. Lee of Columbus, Ga., Under his pastorate, he Deaconess Renee Brooks was sent to Marianna (Clifford) of Phenix City, to pick up the pieces of Ala., and Evangelist a church that had been Vanessa Rhynes of left without a pastor and Chipley; one beloved the new construction of brother, Deacon Mordecai the building had ceased Williams (Cassandra) of and the member’s Chipley; sisters-in-law, spirit had been broken. Mary D. Shackelford Through much prayer, of Orlando, Claretha fasting, teaching, and the Marshall and Sarah preaching of the gospel, Catherine Moore both of the members faith was Chipley; along with a host built up and developed a of grandchildren, great“can do attitude”, which grandchildren; special led to the new building friends, Diocese Deacon being completed and Eddie Harris of Panama named in his honor, City and Elder Floyd Williams Temple F.B.C. Harper of Chipley and He served as pastor numerous god children, of Cottonton F.B.C. of nieces, nephews, cousins, Cottonton, Ala., where he the Neal’s Temple Church provided leadership and Family and the members brought revival to the of the West Florida church and many new Diocese.
Gene Barfield, and Abigail; 81, of Graceville three great passed away, grandchildren, Wednesday, Alexandria, Ian Sept. 11, 2013, and Aries; two at his residence brothers, Lloyd following an Barfield and extended illness. Clyde Barfield, Gene Mr. Gene was born Graceville; sister, Barfield in Graceville on Thelma Greer Sept. 29, 1931, to and husband the late Edgar Charles Jim, Pittsboro, N.C.; two and Minnie Lela Golden sisters-in-law, Agnes Barfield. A graduate of Barfield and Annie Graceville High School, Barfield and a host of Class of 1949, Mr. Gene nieces, nephews and attended the Baptist Bible cousins. Institute, now known as Funeral services Baptist College of Florida. were held at 2 p.m., Gifted in piano and the Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, bass guitar, Mr. Gene at Damascus Baptist was a music minister and Church with the Rev. musician in various local Johnny Jones officiating. churches over the past Burial followed in church several years. cemetery with James & He was rreceded in Lipford Funeral Home death by his sisters and in Graceville directing. brothers, Eva Brown, Olif Family received friends at Barfield, Jack Barfield, the church Sunday, from 1 Delmos Barfield, Lela p.m. until time of service. Mae Baggett, Edith Flowers accepted Adams and Carl Barfield. or family request He is survived by his those wishing to make beloved wife, Pat Barfield, memorials to The Graceville; son, Olen Gideons P.O. Box 308 Barfield and wife Gloria, Chipley, FL 32428 or Cottondale; daughter, Covenant Hospice 4215 Starla Dolihite and Kelson Avenue, Suite husband Brian, Navarre; E Marianna, FL 32446. nine grandchildren, Expressions of sympathy Jenny, Jill, Jana, Judson, can be made at www. Joni, Julie, Ashley, Jacob jamesandlipford.com.
Gladys R. Branning Gladys Rea Melvin Branning, 75, of Alford, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at Bay Medical center in Panama City. Gladys was born July 16, 1938, in Washington County to George Wesley and Roxie (Kent) Melvin. Gladys had lived in the panhandle since 1976. She worked as a seamstress for the Cottondale Sewing Factory. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Roxie Melvin; husband, Willard Branning; daughter, Wilma Mathes; brother, George Melvin and two sisters, Mary Merle Chance and Doylene Daniels. She is survived by her two sons, Willard Branning (Carol) of Kinston, Ala., and Daryl Branning of Alford; two daughters, Harriet Barnes (Freddie) of Steel City and Cheryl Branning-
Pilla of Lynn Haven; three brothers, James Melvin (Nancy) of Alford, Glen Melvin (Cheryl) of Castleberry and Tommy Melvin (Donna) of Arizona; three sisters, Brenda Isler (Bobby) of Alford, Edna Daniels of Alford and Diane Wade (Mark) of Ocala; sisterin-law, Iris Melvin; 12 grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, at Damascus Free Will Baptist Church in Marianna, with Pastor Ezra Caynor and the Rev. James Vickery officiating. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 16, 2013 at Damascus Free Will Baptist Church. Interment followed in New Salem cemetery in Kynesville. Obert Funeral Home of Chipley is directing.
Douglas Paul Ray, 72, of Ponce de Leon, passed away Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, at Bay Medical Center. He was born Aug. 13, 1941, in Pensacola. Douglas served his country faithfully in the United States Navy and was loved by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Betty Ray; brother, Jimmy Ray and granddaughters, Zoey and Arlie Marie Ray. Douglas is survived by his wife, Frances Ray; six children, Lonnie Gainey of Prosperity, Paula Gainey of Ponce de Leon, Linda Ray of Ponce de Leon, Joy Mixon and husband Raymond of Slocomb, Ala., Daniel Ray of Ponce de Leon and Cory Hardin of Ponce de Leon; five grandchildren; multiple brothers and sisters and numerous extended family. A time of visitation was
held Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, at Davis-Watkins Funeral Home, 1474 Highway 83 North, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, in the chapel of DavisWatkins Funeral Home beginning at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Kenneth Bradley officiating. Committal services followed at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery of Westville. Those serving as pallbearers were Lee Roland, Daniel Soto, Raymond Mixon, Jake Hayes, Herald Parker, Mack Gainey, and Daniel Roland. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.daviswatkins.com. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Davis-Watkins Funeral Home.
Richard C. Smith Richard Cameron Smith, Sept. 30, 1931, to Sept. 9, 2013. May he rest in peace. Many special thanks to Donna, Larry, Monique, Wendy and Twyla for the kind and loving care you gave to Richard. I could not have done it without you all. Special thanks to Community Home Health and Covenant Hospice for your professional and
loving care. Richard is survived by his wife of 26 years Anna C. Smith; three sons, Rodney (Carolyn), Randy (Cathy) and Paul (Mary); two granddaughters, Alice and Tara Smith; two sisters, Gloria Conrad and Barbara Smith; nephews, Rhett and Marshall Smith; best friend, Louie Davis. Peel Funeral Home in charge of cremation.
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William H. Turbeville Mr. William Howard Turbeville, 77, of Bonifay, passed away Sept. 9, 2013, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Ala. He was born May 1, 1936, in DeFuniak Springs, to the late Frank and Allie Turbeville. In addition to his parents, Mr. Turbeville was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Jean Turbeville; three brothers, Ray Turbeville, Ed Turbeville and Wilburn Turbeville and one sister, Evelyn Patterson. Mr. Turbeville is survived by two daughters, Barbara Holbert and husband Earl of Bonifay
and Jennifer Wright and husband Jim of Blacksburg, S.C.; one son, Ricky Jones of Bonifay; one brother, Tom Turbeville of Crestview; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at Peel Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ike Steverson officiating. Interment followed in the Bonifay Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home directing. Family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday at Peel Funeral Home.
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