Life Celebrations

Mr. O’Neal Myrick, Sr., age 73, of Graceville, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2023 in Dothan, Alabama. He was born on January 14, 1950 in Graceville, Florida to Andrew and Bonnie C. Myrick. O’Neal was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Cynthia Myrick; a daughter, Carrie Myrick and two brothers: Donnell Myrick and Odell McCarty. He is survived by his children: O’Neal Myrick, Jr., Oda Lee Myrick, Sonja Myrick all of Graceville,...

Samuel Lewis Bowden, Sr. affectionately known as “Sonny” was born on November 13, 1959, in Jackson County Florida to Mary Lee Curry and Frank Pittman. Sonny was a multi-talented, self taught professional handyman that could repair anything.  Sonny was a friendly, very sociable person that made lifelong friendships with everyone he met.  During his life on earth, he enjoyed fishing, mechanic work, carpentry camping and watching FSU football games, but above all, he...

Mr. Michael Anthony Williams, age 64, of Bonifay, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Michael served his country in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge. He was the son of Elijah Sr., and Aretha Brown Williams who preceded him in death: He was also preceded in death by two children: Michael and Jermaine Williams; a brother: Elijah Williams, Jr.; sisters: Helen Williams and Ann Killings. He was of the Baptist Faith and a member of the Mt....

   Mr. James Edward Shanks age 72 of  Graceville, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 13, 2023 at the Southeast Health Care  in Dothan, Alabama. No Services are planned at this time but will be announced later by Chrsitian Memorial Chapel of Graceville, Florida and Memorialization will be by Cremation.   

Jaries “Spoody” Johnson, Sr. was born to Mr. James Johnson and Mrs. Emma D. Lewis Johnson on January 21, 1941 in Jackson County, Florida. He worked for and retired from the Bay Line Railroad with over 20 years of service. Although, by nature, he was somewhat a quiet person, he enjoyed telling jokes which always brought a smile to your face. He was an avid lover of country music and taught himself how to play the harmonica. He was actually very good. His love for country music...

Earnest Liddell Young III, "Pokey" was born on Sunday, May 17th 1981, in Marianna, Florida to Earnest Young, Jr. “Bug or Disco”, and Rosalyn Barkley Young. He was baptized at an early age and was a member of Third United Holiness Church in Graceville, Florida. Earnest was an active choir member during his youth. Earnest “Pokey” graduated from Graceville High School in 2001, where he loved playing football. After graduating high school Earnest moved to...

Everything Mom How did you find the energy, Mom To do all the things you did, To be teacher, nurse and counselor to me, when I was a kid. How did you do it all, Mom, Be a chauffeur, cook and friend, yet find time to participate, I just can’t comprehend. I see now it was love, Mom That made you come whenever I’d call, Your inexhaustible love, Mom And I thank you for it all.   Mildred Pittman’s life began June 23,1933, in Graceville, Florida. She was born to...

Brother Walter Lee Campbell, Sr., was born October 17, 1922 to Cam Campbell and Willie C. Campbell in Walton County, Florida. He was united in marriage to Hattie Lee Barron in 1952. To this union three children were born. Walter Lee Campbell, Jr., Rozzie Mae Campbell and Clarence Edwin Campbell. He owned and operated a television repair  shop, worked at the shipyard and retired from the International Paper Company in Panama City, October 31, 1987 after 43 years of service. He...

“Servant of God Well Done” Sergeant 1st Class Andrew Hayes   Sunrise:                Monday, August 18, 1947 Sunset:                 Friday, December 16, 2022 Married:              Monday, Nov. 21, 1977 to Suk Hayes Parents:             ...

On the 4th Sunday of April 1927, which happened to be the 24th day of the month, a baby girl was born to Henry Louis and Ola Mae Coleman. They named this child Louise. She was born in Sumter County, Georgia, on the Martin Family Farm in the Marietta Community of Andersonville. Just shy of two years after her arrival, the stork visited again with another girl named Rosa Lee.  The Colemans realized that Georgia at that time, was not a place their young family could prosper, so on the...