Avon Burch On Sept. 21, 2013, Avon Burch passed away at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on Oct. 1, 1937, in Washington County and was preceded in death by his father Daniel Elvin Burch, mother Dovie Grantham Burch and granddaughter Veronica Thind. He served in the U.S. Navy and was retired from Sprint Telephone Company. He was a loving husband and father and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His hobbies were fishing, hunting and gardening. He was a member of Northside Assembly of God Church in Bonifay and loved his church family.
Avon is survived by his wife of 48 years, Foye Lawrence Burch; one daughter, Vicki Burch Tanaka; sons, Steven Burch, Brent and wife Tonya Burch, and Allen and wife Heather Burch and seven grandchildren, Brock, Tyler and Bailey Burch, Victoria Tanaka and Vivek Thind, and Emma and Zachary Burch. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m., Sept. 28, 2013, at Northside Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Ed Bell and the Rev. Chuck Glass officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Covenant Hospice, 4215 Kelson Avenue Suite E, Marianna, FL 32446.
Harvey W. Kolmetz Harvey Wilton and deceased “Pops” Kolmetz, wife Windell and born at Hinson’s sister-in-law Letha Crossroads, Aug. C. Kolmetz and 7, 1932, passed deceased husband from this life Milton of Chipley Sunday, Sept. 15, Friends and 2013, at Grandview family were invited HARVEY W. to a celebration Assisted Living KOLMETZ in Bonifay, of his life from 5-7 surrounded by his p.m, on Tuesday, loving family. His family Sept. 17, 2013, at Brown will carry cherished Funeral Home, Brickyard memories of his clever Road Chapel with the full sense of humor and funeral service at the First his love of family. Mr. United Methodist Church Kolmetz retired from the of Chipley on Wednesday, Florida Department of Sept. 18, 2013, at 10 a.m. Transportation after 33 The family greatly years of service. He was appreciates the love, a member of the First kindness, and compassion United Methodist Church shown by the staff at where he was a member of Grandview Assisted the Men’s Bible Class for Living. We love you all, 50 plus years. especially Cathy, Ronnie, Mr. Kolmetz was Donna and Al. preceded in death by his Special recognition parents, Elam and Cora to Covenant Hospice (Hinson) Kolmetz; his of Marianna for their loving wife of 57 years, kindness and the Elouise “MeMe” (Smith) professional care in his Kolmetz; one brother, last days particularly, Milton E. Kolmetz and one Karen Burnett. Finally, a sister-in-law, Windell M. very special “Thank You” Kolmetz. to Dr. Frank Crockett and He is survived by Dr. Mark Byard of Dothan, his daughter, Rhonda Ala. for their medical (Kolmetz) Creel and expertise and loving care. husband David of Chipley; The family welcomes one son, Stanley “Keith” flowers. Donations can Kolmetz and wife Joanne be made to First United of St. Augustine; one Methodist Church of granddaughter, Leah Chipley 1285 Jackson K. Green and husband Ave. Chipley, FL 32428 or Marcus of Chipley, and the to Covenant Hospice of two loves of his life, great Marianna, FL. 4215 Kelson grandchildren, Marley Ave., Suite E., Marianna, Isabelle Green and John FL 32446. Family and Ross Green of Chipley, FL. friends may sign the online He is also survived by his register at www.brownfh. brother, Earl Ray Kolmetz net.
Ave L. Watson Mrs. Ave Lee Watson, 99, of Caryville, passed away Sept. 11, 2013, at Washington County Nursing and Rehab in Chipley. She was born Oct. 18, 1913, in Dale County Ala., to the late John Berry and Charity Hendrix Shiver. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Watson; one son, J.W. Watson and seven siblings, Buddy, Buster, Acey, Roxie, Blondell, Nettie and Franklin. Mrs. Watson is survived by her daughter, Barbara Pate and husband Jerry of Caryville; four
grandchildren, Sherry and Ronnie Raper, Matthew Pate, Sarah and Michael Hightower and Jerri Ann Pate and five greatgrandchildren, Braeden and Morgan Raper, Payton and Michaela Hightower and Austin Pate. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at Peel Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Alan English officiating. Interment followed in the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home directing. Family received friends from 10 to 11 a.m., at Peel Funeral Home.
Merlon Moore Merlon Moore, David Ren and 70, of Marianna, his wife Antonia, passed away Gus, Mathew, Sunday, Sept. 15, CJ, and Jeremy; 2013, at Flowers three great Hospital in Dothan grandchildren, Ala. Mr. Moore was Zakoriah, born in Homes Amaliyah, and MERLON County on Oct. Elizabeth and MOORE 17, 1942. He lived three brothers, most of his adult Marlin, Melvin, and live in Marianna. He was Jimmy and his wife Ginger. retired from the Telephone Services will be held Company after 42 years of at 10 a.m., Saturday, loyal service. He loved his Sept. 28, 2013, at Carmel family and friends and also Assemble of God Church his time with the phone in Bonifay at 1485 Carmel company. Rd with the Rev. Tommy He is survived by his Moore officiating. Flowers loving wife of 51 years, are being accepted by Brenda Moore; two sons, the family. Robert Byrd David and Harold; one of Sunset Memorial daughter, Tammyann Park Funeral Home, and her husband Joe 334-983-6604, www. Faella; five grandchildren, SunsetMemorialPark.com.
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Henry Allen Hudson Henry “Poochie” Allen Hudson, 67, of Youngstown, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, in the Bay Medical Center. Henry was born June 4, 1946, in Chipley, to the late Maxwell and Mabel (Hall) Hudson. A quality control inspector for private contractors, he was also a Vietnam veteran having served with the U.S. Air force. He had been a resident of Youngtown for 39 years, moving from Chipley. Henry was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Professional Bullriders Association. In keeping with Henry’s casual manner, his funeral services will be the same. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by one brother, Maxwell Bronzell “Bubba” Hudson and two sisters, Voncile “Baby Doll” Estes and Idas “Dinki” Burns. Survivors include his wife, Margaret W. “Sissie” Hudson of Youngstown; one daughter,
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Angie “Turkey” Cox and husband Butch of Youngstown; one brother, Billie Merrell “Buddy” Hudson of Woodstock, Ala.; four sisters, Laverne “Sister” Freeman of Gulfport, Miss., Delena “Bug” Pettis of Bonifay, Lola “Pug” Heisler of Chipley and Mary Lynn Deal of Freeport; two grandchildren, Dixie “Runt” Cox and Falyn “Squirt” Cox. The family will receive friends Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Bear Creek Assembly Of God Church in Youngstown. Funeral services followed at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Anthony Teas and the Rev. Ben Armstrong officiating. Graveside services were held Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley. Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements. Friends and family may sign the online register at www. brownfh.net.
Lorrie A. Kilgore Mrs. Lorrie Ann Kilgore, 54, of Bonifay, passed away Sept. 16, 2013, at her home. She was born Sept. 29, 1958, in Miami. Mrs. Kilgore was preceded in death by her father, John Kilgore and son, Brandon Kilgore. Mrs. Kilgore is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Shelton of Bonifay; two daughters, Marianne Reynolds and husband Todd of Viera, and Leanne Hall of Dothan, Ala.; one brother, Ricky Shelton of Bonifay; one sister, Roxie
Hood of Bonifay and four grandchildren, Lance Reynolds, Bryce Reynolds, Reece Reynolds and Ryleigh Simmons. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, at Shady Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Eber Overly officiating. Interment followed in the Shady Grove Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home directing. Family received friends from 3 to 4 p.m., Thursday at Shady Grove Baptist Church.
Maudeen Miles Maudeen “Deen” Miles, 87, of Graceville passed away, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at Signature Health Care of North Florida in Graceville. Ms. Deen was born in Geneva County, Ala., on June 23, 1926, to the late Albert Spurgeon and Mamie Carroll Skinner. Ms. Deen was a dedicated helpmate to the love of her life, her late husband Otis Seabron Miles Sr. Together they opened the Western Auto and then renamed the store to Miles Furniture with the slogan “A little out of the way, but a lot less to pay!” Beloved mother grandmother, sister and aunt, Ms. Deen was a member of New Hope Assembly of God Church. Preceded in death by her husband; parents and brother Horace Skinner. She is survived by her devoted children, Seabron Miles Jr. and wife Sharon, Graceville
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and Gerald Miles and wife Judi, Panama City; brother, Dwight Skinner (Wanda), Duncan, Oka.; grandchildren, Seab Miles (Summer), Shane Miles (Dana), Kim Peaden (Kevin), Jerritt Miles and Jonathan Miles (Amanda); great grandchildren, Alyssa Miles, Zak Miles, Seth Miles, Kelsey Peaden, Kade Peaden, Cole Miles, Andrew King, Audrey Ketchem and Alex Ann Ketchem and one great great grandson, Landon Miles. Funeral service was at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, at New Hope Assembly of God Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery with James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville directing. Family received friends at the funeral home Sunday, from 4 to 6 p.m. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www. jamesandlipford.com.
Emory Fulton three sisters, Amy Kelley, 90, of Gohagan, Hazel Chipley passed Edmondson and away Thursday, Malona Bess Sept. 19, 2013, at and one brother, Northwest Florida Harmon Kelley. Community Survivors Hospital. include one EMORY F. He was born daughter, Ann KELLEY June 26, 1923, to the Kelley and husband late Theoter and Art Whitmer, of Bessie (Bundrick) Kelley in Houston, Texas; one son, Coffee County, Ala. Emory Larry Kelley and partner moved to Chipley in 1946. Elaine Nations of Lynn He worked in the Haven; one sister, Clara grocery business for 27 Kuklo; one brother, Randal years, which included Kelley; two grandsons, “The Superette,” a grocery Dr. Kelley Whitmer and store, he owned with a wife Michelle of Roanoke, partner in Chipley, from Va. and Tyler Whitmer 1957 to 1971. Emory worked of New York; three great for the Florida Department grandchildren, Blaine, Van of Transportation from and Shelby Whitmer. 1971 to 1985. He was The family received a member of the First friends Saturday, Sept. Baptist Church of Chipley, 21, 2013, from 5-7 p.m., at since 1947, where he Brown Funeral Home, was ordained a Deacon Brickyard Chapel. Funeral in 1962. He was known services were held Sunday, for his love of church Sept. 22, 2013, at 1:30 p.m., and family, a dry humor, at First Baptist Church storytelling, and unique in Chipley with the Rev. sayings some referred to Michael Orr officiating. as “Emoryisms”. Interment followed in In addition to his Glenwood Cemetery. parents, he is preceded Friends and family may in death by his wife, sign the online register at Dorothy Harrison Kelley; www.brownfh.net.
Tootsie Williams Ms. Tootsie Clearwater, Jason Williams, 90, Williams and passed from this Alicia Williams life to heaven on Brininger (Wil), Sept. 18, 2013, Chipley; five great at Southeast grandchildren, Alabama Medical Amber McGinnis, Center following a Autumn McGinnis, TOOTSIE sudden illness. Ms. Brian Williams, WILLIAMS Tootsie was born in Ashlyn Williams Graceville, on Jan. and Blaine 22, 1923, to the late Otho Woodham; sister-in-law Lewis Williams and Gladys Nick Williams, Graceville Sanes Williams. Beloved, and several nieces and wife, mother, grandmother, nephews. sister, aunt and friend, Ms. Funeral service was at Tootsie was adored and 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, respected by all who knew 2013, at the First United her. She was a graduate Methodist Church in of Graceville High School Graceville with Dr. Jason and a lifetime member Thrower and Bill Rimes of the Graceville First officiating. Burial will United Methodist Church. follow Marvin Chapel Ms. Tootsie will always Cemetery with James & be remembered by her Lipford Funeral Home beautiful smile, her kind in Graceville directing. words and most of all her Family received friends giving spirit of love. from 5- 7:30 p.m., Friday, She was predeceased Sept. 20, 2013, at the First by her parents; three United Methodist Church brothers, Buddy Williams, in Graceville. In lieu of J.I. Dykes and Nash flowers family request Williams and sister Odessa memorials be made in her McCall. memory to First United She is survived by her Methodist Church P.O. Box beloved husband, Arthur 376 Graceville, FL 32440, L. Williams; son, Arthur Salem United Methodist L. “Art” Williams, III Church 262 Tri County and wife BT, Monticello; Road Graceville, FL 32440 Louise Ross and husband or Carmel Assembly of Larry, Lake Panasoffkee; God Church 1485 Carmel three grandchildren, Church Road Bonifay, FL Tim McGinnis (Nicky), 32425.
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