Obituaries

Wayne Hanna

February 3, 2012

GREENSBORO – Wayne Hanna, 77, passed away Feb. 1, 2012 surrounded by his loved ones. A lifelong resident of Gadsden County, he was best known for his successful business interests and his commitment to public service. He was born in 1934 at his family’s home on Hanna Mill Pond Road near the Hardaway community. As a young man, he bought Shepard’s Mill in Greensboro, the last water-powered gristmill in Florida. During his nearly 20 years of ownership he transformed a small mill serving local customers into a successful wholesale grocery business serving stores throughout North Florida. From 1977 to...

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Dr. Walter Forrest Taylor

February 3, 2012

QUINCY – Dr. Walter Forrest Taylor, 87, passed away January 29, 2012. He was born Sept. 26, 1924 in Taylor Crossing, GA. He was a graduate of the Emory University School of Dentistry and practiced in the Quincy-Bainbridge area for almost 50 years before retiring in 1996. He was also a Captain in the Dental Corp of the US Army having served during the WWII and Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Forest Hills United Methodist Church in Quincy and was a lifetime member of the Willachoochee Hunting Club. He also served as President of the Northwest...

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Sidney I. Durant

January 31, 2012

CHIPLEY – Sidney I. Durant, 84, passed away January 30, 2012 in Chipley.  He was a native of Brooklyn, NY and lived in California for more than 30 years before moving to Chipley in 2006.  He was a man of many talents and passions, from planes and piloting them to his show dogs and horses. He was preceded in death by two grandsons, Cazzie Forbus and Micah Forbus. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Neely Durant of Chipley; four daughters, Melanie Durant of CT, Connie Keathley of Lake Wales, Candy Mulholland and Cammie Bowlin both of Tallahassee and...

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Garrett Curtis Capps-Gordon

January 31, 2012

TALLAHASSEE/BRISTOL – Garrett Curtis Capps-Gordon, 14, of Tallahassee and Bristol, went to Heaven on Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Tallahassee. He was born April 17, 1997 on his mother’s birthday.  In his early years, he lived and attended school in Bristol.  For several years he has lived in Tallahassee and has most recently attended Montford Middle School where this year he was a member of the eighth grade class.  After school, Garrett greatly enjoyed being a member of a local youth rowing crew.  Early this past December, Garrett and his crew won their division in a state rowing competition...

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Yvonne Sanders Dean

January 30, 2012

HOSFORD – Yvonne Sanders Dean, 83, of Hosford passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Blountstown. She was retired from Florida State Hospital where she worked as a practical nurse. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, Olin and Era (Bullock) Sanders; and three brothers, Dewey, Buford and Floyd Sanders. Survivors include two sisters, Ada Mae Jarrell and her husband, Lavon of Hosford and Nancy Wilford and her husband, Jackie of Tallahassee; a niece, Sandra Jarrell of Hosford; a nephew, Sean Wilford of Tallahassee; and special friends, Beverly Furches of...

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Hazel Janell Harrington

January 30, 2012

BRISTOL – Hazel Janell Harrington, 76, of Bristol passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at her home. She was born on March 2, 1935 in Blountstown and had lived in Bristol for the past 10 years coming from Ft. Myers. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Steve Wimberly of Ft. Myers; a daughter, Linda Goethe and her husband, David of Bristol; a sister, Daisy Rozine of Bristol; ten grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. Memorialization will be by cremation. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home...

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Eva Gudrun Schmidt

January 30, 2012

PHILOMATH, OR – Eva Gudrun Schmidt, born December 24, 1930, departed this world the morning of January 21, 2012, following a rich life full of adventure, travel, family and friends. She was born in Västenede, Håsjö socken, Jämtland län, Sweden, the third of eight children born to Nils and Gunhild Lydén. She began her adventures early, leaving Sweden for the United States when she was 20 years old. After settling in Chicago, she worked as a dental technician and met her future husband, Arthur Schmidt. The family moved to Oregon in 1967, settling in Philomath in 1968. Survivors include...

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Kenneth R. Evans

January 27, 2012
Kenneth R. Evans

Christopher, IL – Kenneth R. Evans, 74, of Christopher, IL, long time resident of Clarksville, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at his home.  He was born on September 26, 1937 in Kaufman, TX the son of James Ebert and Lottie (McKee) Evans.  He married the former Rosie Robey on August 11, 1956.  He was a retired farmer and a Vietnam War U.S. Air Force veteran.  He was a deacon at Poplar Head Baptist Church in Clarskville and enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and traveling. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Dean...

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Verdella Martin Carter

January 24, 2012

BLOUNTSTOWN – Verdella Martin Carter, 67, of Blountstown passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Chris Anna Martin. Survivors include four brothers, Edward Martin and Troy Martin, both of Plainfield, NJ, Dallas J. Martin of Brooklyn, NY and Gregory Martin of Blountstown; five sisters, Willa Martin and Betty Hudson, both of Blountstown, Mary C. Martin of Orange, NJ, Joyce Draper of Panama City and Darlene Martin of North Carolina. Services will be held on Saturday, January 28 at 1 p.m. CST at the New Hope Missionary...

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Raymond L. Anderson

January 23, 2012

FANNING SPRINGS – Raymond L. Anderson, 69, of Fanning Springs, passed away January 22, 2012 at his home. He was born in Soperton, GA and moved to Fanning Springs 25 years ago from Blountstown. He was a welder and enjoyed hunting, fishing and scuba diving. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Georgia Anderson of Fanning Springs; a son Raymond (Terry) Anderson, Jr. of Fanning Springs; two step daughters Miranda Scott and Gloria Ehrhart, both of Tampa; four step sons Michael Scott and Daniel Scoggins and his wife, Mary all of Tampa, Max Scott of Fanning Springs and David...

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