55th Annual Wausau Funday and Possum Festival
On Friday, August 2nd, 2024, in Wausau FL. there were younger and older folks, many smiles, and yes, a few Possums. You might not have been in Wausau, for the Queen and King Contest, here are some images. Read More …

Jerry Eugene Odom, age 82 of Chipley, FL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 19, 1941 in Chipley, FL to the late Joe Odom and Annie Myrle (Tharp) Odom.
Marion Kenneth Yarbor, age 81, of Hinson’s Crossroads, Washington County, Florida, passed on from this life July 28th 2024. He was born June 25, 1943, in Panama City, Florida.
uly 29, 2024- Marianna, FL – Pilya Chaney and Rameya Pinkard, valued members of the Chipola Quick Care-Alford team, have been recognized as Jackson Hospital’s Employees of the Quarter. Chaney has dedicated eight years to Jackson Hospital, while Pinkard has contributed nearly four.
Steven Marquis Shelley, age 44 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on July 23, 2024. He was born on December 3, 1979 in Panama City, FL to Kenneth Shelley and Rebecca (Register) Shelley.
Jerry O’Neil Yongue, age 82, of Chipley, FL passed from this life on July 24, 2024 at his home with his loving family. He was born on December 8, 1941 in Washington County, FL to Hubert L. Yongue and Arvie (Sapp) Yongue.
Connie Kathryn Thomas, age 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Connie was born on September 23, 1957, in Graceville, FL, to the late Milton Sasser and Virginia Adams Sasser.
Founded in 1896, the First Presbyterian Church of Chipley saw its congregation gather in a new building on 4th Street and Watts Avenue by 1904. This church housed a significant bell, the fourth-largest bell produced by the C.S. Bell Company of Ohio, around 1898, costing approximately $165 (equivalent to nearly $5,000 today).
At Thursday Night Lights on July 18th, Chipley Garden Club’s Yard of the Month Chair Dorothy Odom presented the July 2024 Yard of the Month certificate to Bessie & Marcus Russ at 745 Orange Street. The Russes stay busy gardening in their yard and helping to bring beauty to our community. Bessie remarked, “I do the gardening, Marcus does the mowing!”
James Burton Kent, 75, of Cottondale, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, July 21, 2024, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.