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 …

Justin Allen Leavins, 38 of Bonifay, Florida, passed from this life on July 23, 2023.
Frances Juanita Johns, age 92, of Fountain, FL went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was born on September 6, 1930 in Wausau, FL to the late Johnny Johnson and Frances (Walters) Johnson.
Lionel J. Young, of Marianna, Florida, passed away on July 20, 2023. He was 82 years old and had been battling esophageal cancer.
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.
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.
The Washington County Historical Society was open and welcomed visitors during Sip-and-Shop last night. Vintage clothing, hats and accessories were gathered, and visitors enjoyed dressing up and having a fun photo op.
Joe Earl Collins II, age 55, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. He was born December 3, 1967 in Marianna, Florida to Joe Earl and Eileen (Pipkin) Collins.