Dorothy Lavern Hadden Obit
Dorothy Lavern Hadden, 77 of Chipley, passed away on January 28, 2025, at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City, Florida.
Dorothy was born on April 11, 1947 in Golconda, Illinois to Chester and June Elizabeth Gaskins. After numerous trips to the Gulf Coast, Dorothy made the Florida Panhandle her home in 1990, coming from Golconda, Illinois. Read More …

Vicki Renee Syfrett, age 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Doctor’s
Emma J. Hysmith, age 82, passed from this life Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay, FL. She was born in Chipley, FL on April 6, 1942 to Houston and Eva Jackson. Emma was a homemaker for her family.
Katherine Goolsby Schmidt, age 62, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was born in Boynton Beach, Florida on October 18, 1962 to Theodore Richard and Regina Veronica (Hanifin) Goolsby. Katherine was a homemaker for her family.
Eleanor Mae Nixon West, age 78, of Chipley FL passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
On Monday January 27, 2025, Lady Tiger Basketball hosted Lady Bucs from Dean Bozeman. Before the game senior girl basketball and cheerleaders were recognized. 
The McNeill family is deeply grateful for the overwhelming support shown by the community during the grand re-opening of Chipley Hardware. The event, held to mark the store’s revitalization under new leadership, was a testament to the town’s enduring spirit and commitment to local businesses.
On Friday Night January 17th, 2025, Holmes County Blue Devil men Basketball hosted Ponce De Leon men Basketball. Holmes County JV won their game, 24-51. Holmes County Varsity won their game, 47-49.