Madalene Wells Coggin Culpepper Obit
It is with deep sorrow that our family announces the passing of a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Madalene Wells Coggin Culpepper, 96, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, in her childhood home.

Marianna, FL – October 3, 2025 – Jackson Hospital proudly announces a historic advancement in patient care as Dr. Chai Arunakul, General Surgeon, performed the hospital’s first surgery using the state-of-the-art Da Vinci 5 Surgical System.
On Tuesday September 30th, 2025, the Chipley Lady Tigers hosted the Lady Tigers of Blountstown in a volleyball match that took the teams to a 5th tie breaking set.
Chloe Gilbert and Izabella Goodson have been appointed to serve as district representatives on the Florida 4-H State Executive Board.
On Friday night September 26th, 2025, Holmes County Blue Devils hosted the Chipley Tigers, on a rainy evening and a wet field. Half time the teams were even 0-0, final score of the game was 0-16, Blue Devils win.
On Friday, September 19th, 2025, the Vernon Yellow Jackets traveled to Monticello to face the Jefferson County Tigers. The Jackets fought hard but came up short, losing 42-0.
Chipley”s Annual Trunk or Treat
Roy Gene Foxworth, 76 of Chipley, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2025 at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama.
James Henry Gilmore Jr., 78 of Caryville, passed from this life on September 23, 2025 at his home.
In Celebration of a Life Well-Lived: Betty Elaine Peterson