The Little Paper with the BIG TOOT
James Quincy “Jack” Barfield, age 86, passed from this life on Saturday, April 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a very blessed life. He was born in Chipley, Florida, on March 1, 1939, to Preston Roland and Flora Belle “Barkley” Barfield.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John Henry Barfield and Preston Roland Barfield Jr.; and three sisters, Bonnie “Louise” Barfield, Helen Ann Moore, and Shirley Jean Sanford. Read More …
Arlita was born on October 14, 1952, in Marianna, Florida, to James and Betty Avant. A lifelong resident of Washington County, she was a member of First Baptist Church in Chipley, Florida. She had a passion for shopping and loved every kind of sport. In her free time, she enjoyed crafting beautiful wreaths. Read More …
Nathan “Murray” Shipes, age 78, passed from this life Friday, March 21, 2025 at Washington Rehab and Nursing Center. He was born in Bonifay, Florida on April 25, 1946 to Thomas Nathan Shipes and Verba Thelma (Johnson) Shipes. Read More …
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Troy Johns, a beloved husband, brother, father and friend, who left us on March 11th 2025 at the age of 61. Read More …
Ruth Irene Shumaker Fielding passed away on March 3, 2025 at Southeast Health in Dothan Alabama.
Ruth was born in Chipley, Florida June 9, 1927, third daughter of Charles Henry and Doralie Cumbie Shumaker.
Katherine D. Sloan, 58 of Cottondale, went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Read More …
Donald Webster Lynch, 49 of Vernon, Florida, passed from this life on February 19, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Read More …
Linda Nell Goodson, age 81 of Wausau, FL went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 12, 1944 in Wausau, FL to the late Ira and Corene (Simmons) Carter.
Lawrence Howard Justin, age 75 of Vernon, FL passed from this life on Friday, January 17, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1949 in St. Petersburg, FL to the late Lawrence L. Justin and Gertrude (Fraiser) Justin.
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 …