Minnie Jewel Taylor Obit
Minnie Jewel Taylor, age 102, passed from this life Monday, October 20, 2025 at Community Health and Rehab Center in Panama City, FL. She was born in Randolph County, Georgia on June 22, 1923 to A.E. and Annie Bell (Daniels) Brown. Read More …

It was a great weekend for our local high school bands as both the Pride of Vernon Band and The Chipley Spirit of the Tiger Band took the field at Tommy Oliver Stadium for the FBA District II Marching MPA.
It was a tough night on the scoreboard for the Vernon Yellow Jackets, who fell to Central 51-8 on Friday October 17, 2025, but beyond the final score, the night was all about honoring the Yellow Jackets’ senior class in their final home game of the season.
On Friday Night October 17, 2025, Homecoming for the Chipley Tigers, Tigers hosted the Destin Sharks.
On Friday October 17, 2025, the path of the, “2025 Homecoming Parade”, was lined with folks from near and far. Some ready for football
Ander Jean Sowell, age 87, passed from this life Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 at her home. She was born in Washington County, Florida on June 30, 1938 to Ander and Ada (Carter) Taylor. Ann was a homemaker for her family. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working in her yard.
On Friday October 10th, 2025, Chipley Tiger Football hosted the Port St. Joe Sharks, teams went in at the half with a score 7-13. Final score was 14-29, Chipley Tigers win.
On October 10, 2025, Chipley Lady Tigers recognized their senior volleyball players: Sarayah Hogan, Sadayah Hogan, Alaina Finch, Jazlynn Risinger, Brenlea Thornton, Addyson Suggs, and Lillian Leonard.
On Thursday October 2nd thru Saturday October 4th at Memorial Field on Veteran’s Boulevard in Bonifay, Florida, the rodeo was kicked off with a parade down Waukesha St.
Youth Chair Linda Pigott reported over 200 potted plants have been delivered to 2nd and 3rd graders at Kate Smith Elementary.