Billy Joe Abbott Obit
Billy Joe Abbott, known to many as “Buck,” passed away peacefully at his home on April 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 12, 1938, in Jay, Florida, and raised in the Round Lake area. Billy was a proud graduate of Cottondale High School.

Jerry Wallace Fears, born on September 1, 1948, in Chipley, Florida, passed away on April 4, 2026, at the Washington Nursing and Rehab Center in Chipley, Florida. Jerry was a hardworking man who enjoyed many simple pleasures throughout his life.
On Monday April 6, 2026, Vernon Lady Jackets hosted the Lady Wildcats in a home conference game. Final score was 12-9, Lady Wildcats win.
He Is Risen
Donald L. Harrison Sr. was born on December 1, 1949, in Chipley, Florida. He passed away on April 3, 2026, at Bay Medical Hospital in Panama City, Florida. Donald spent the majority of his life in the place where he was born and raised, surrounded by the community he loved.
On Friday April 3rd, 2026, Pastor Barbara Lee, All Things New Worship Center, was the guest speaker on Friday of Holy Week. Following the Sermon everyone enjoyed a variety of soups, sandwiches, desserts, and fellowship.
On Thursday April 2nd, 2026, Chipley Lady Tigers Hosted Cottondale Lady Hornets in a non-conference game. Final score was 3-0, Lady Hornets win.
On Thursday April 2nd, 2026, Pastor Buddy Burke, Sunny Hills Chapel, was the guest Speaker on Thursday of Holy Week. Following the sermon everyone enjoyed a variety of soups, sandwiches, desserts, and fellowship.
On Wednesday April 1st, 2026, Brock McCoy from First Baptist Chipley was guest speaker and Ellis Wimberly lead everyone in song on Wednesday of Holy Week. Following the sermon everyone enjoyed a variety of soups, sandwiches, desserts, and fellowship.
Grace Othella Shealy, age 95 of Tallahassee, FL passed quietly from this life on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. She was born on August 18, 1930 in Sarasota, FL to the late Oliver Gill and Gracie Corbett Gill.