John Franklin Fletcher Obit

John Franklin Fletcher, 83 of Chipley, Florida went home to be with the Lord on July 26, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Frank was born on August 15, 1939, in Cedar Key, Florida to Ellie D. and Mary Magdalene Fletcher. As a young man, Frank grew up in Port St. Joe, Florida and was awarded for outstanding accomplishments in athletics. He earned a full scholarship to Southern Union State Community College in Wadley, Alabama. Read More …

Chalk It Up

It’s almost time for school to start back, but we still have one Friday left – August 4th!  In celebration of the last Friday of “the Summer”, Washington County Historical Society invites young and old to a free event – chalking the sidewalks under the pavilion! Read More …

Edward H. Franklin Jr. Obit

Edward H. Franklin Jr., age 84, of Chipley, FL went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 24, 2023, following a brief illness. He was born May 20, 1939, in Pensacola, FL to the late Edward H. Franklin Sr. and Nola (Burnham) Franklin. Read More …

Agnes C. Long Obit

Agnes C. Long, age 85, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Doctor’s Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, Florida. She was born in Dundee, Mississippi on October 3, 1937 to Ephraim and Arbie May “Chaspeen” Graham. Read More …

Mr. Deaner Obit

Mr. Deaner was born on July 11, 1936 in Danville, Pennsylvania, son of the late Haydn M. and Grace R. (Engle) Deaner. He was pre deceased by his brother, Dr. Richard Deaner of Dana Point, CA. Mr. Deaner was raised in Fall River, Massachusetts, and was a member of the Durfee High School graduating class of 1954. Read More …

The Scarecrows

t’s almost that time of year!  It’s another hot Summer, but folks are thinking about Fall and some leaves are beginning to turn.  All that means that the scarecrows will soon start showing up in downtown Chipley in anticipation of “Archeologists at the Museum History Fest & Scarecrow Building Contest.”  Both events are scheduled for Saturday, September 23rd at the Washington County Historical Society in downtown Chipley. Read More …