Peel Funeral Home, 301 East Evans Avenue, Bonifay, FL (2026)

04/20/2026

JANET CLARK

Ms. Janet Clark, age 65, of Bonifay, Florida passed away April 17, 2026, at home. She was born on December 25, 1960, in Dothan, Alabama. Janet was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Clark and two brothers, Gregory Cecil Clark and Michael Edward Clark.

Ms. Clark is survived by her mother, Eileen Clark; her daughter, Carmen Lewis and husband Steve; two grandsons, Vance Lewis and Dylan Lewis; one sister, Cathy Clark Rivenbark; one niece, Ashely Ramsey and husband Peter; great nephew and great niece, Clark Ramsey and Cecilia Ramsey; two aunts, Shirley Taylor and Nadine Thomley; special friend, Dianne Sconiers-Bush.

A private family graveside service was held at 11:00 AM Sunday, April 18, 2026, in the family cemetery at New Concord Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements.

04/14/2026

Shirley S. Gray

Shirley Sapp Peterson Gray of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully at age 87 on April 2, 2026.

Born Shirley Jean Sapp on February 20, 1939, in Bonifay, Florida, Shirley lived a life defined by warmth, resilience, and an unmistakable gift for love. From her early years on a Florida farm to a life that spanned Alabama, Colorado, California, New York, Arizona, and Texas, she brought joy, laughter, and connection wherever she went.

Shirley married twice. She married Wayne A. Peterson and they had three daughters. She later married Robert T. Gray. Throughout her life, Shirley was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. She raised her three daughters with strength, humor, and unwavering love, creating a home Jilled with laughter, music, and encouragement. Later in life, she became “Mimi” to her grandchildren, a role she cherished deeply, showing up faithfully for their lives and surrounding them with affection, celebration, and her famous French toast breakfasts.

Throughout her life, Shirley built meaningful friendships and pursued her work as a paralegal and legal secretary with curiosity and dedication. She engaged with the world around her—always reading, always learning, and always connecting with others. Her faith journey was thoughtful and personal, but above all, her life was a living example of love in action. And that love will remain with all who knew her.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Shelton R. Sapp, and Wilna Louvern Sowell; stepfather, Joel C. Sowell; her brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Brenda Sapp; and her daughter, Wendy E. Peterson.

She is survived by her daughters, Margot P. Copps (Dave) of Dallas and Lori P. Rose (James); of McKinney, and her beloved grandchildren, Austin and Spencer Copps of Dallas, and Brooke and Trevor Rose of McKinney.

A small family service will be held on Friday 3:00 PM, April 17, 2026 at Live Oak Cemetery in Bonifay, Florida, under the direction of Peel Funeral Home.

04/14/2026

FREDERICK SHERMAN-WAYNE COLE

Mr. Frederick ‘Fred, Uncle Fred Fred’ Sherman-Wayne Cole, age 60, of Bonifay, Florida passed away April 4, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 19, 1965, in Gary, Indiana. Mr. Cole was preceded in death by his mother, Andrea Lee Pope Cole Ours, his stepfather, Eugene ‘Gene’ Ours, and daughter, Xanadu Juanita Cole.

Mr. Cole is survived by his wife, Valerie Cole; one sister, Rosemary ‘Rose’ Cole; three brothers, Bruce Cole, Erick Cole, and Justin Ours and wife Carrie; nieces and nephews, Nicholas Hevesy and Michelle, Alex Hevesy, Kasey Cole, Andrea Ours, Kennedy Ours, Emberley Ours, and Emmitt Ours; one great niece, Cecilia Hevesy.

Funeral services were held 2:00 PM Monday, April 13, 2026, at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev. Wesley Adams officiating. Interment followed in the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematoy in charge of arrangements. The family received friends one hour prior to the service from 1 to 2 PM at Bethlehem Baptist Church.

04/10/2026

Glenda Clemmons Hawkins

Glenda Clemmons Hawkins of Bonifay, Fl passed from this life to her heavenly home on April 4, 2026, at the age of 64. She was born in Holmes County, FL on July 22, 1961, to Hubert and Geraldine Clemmons and worked as a nurse for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed buggy rides in the country, going antiquing, and looking at old magazines.

Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, as well as one brother, Bud Clemmons, and two sisters, Tip Clemmons and Cynthia Clemmons.

Glenda is survived by three Children: Julie Pettis (Olen) of Chipley, Fl, Bobby Hawkins Jr. (Melissa) of Billings, Montana, and Triston Yeager-Hawkins (Robert) of Pensacola, Fl. Five Grandchildren: Jacob, Jadyn, and Judson Pettis, and Isabella and Mia Hawkins; two sisters, Susie Clemmons Walters (Dewayne) of Bonifay, FL and Kathaleen Clemmons Mounce (John) of Paducah, Kentucky; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In accordance with her wishes, no formal funeral will be held. A private family ceremony will be held at a later date.

04/10/2026

SAMANTHA FRANCINE GODDIN

Miss Samantha Francine Goddin, age 45, of Bonifay, Florida passed away March 13, 2026, in Dothan Alabama. She was born on May 10, 1980, in Geneva, Alabama.

Miss Goddin is survived by three sons, Christian Franklin, Dalton Mancill, and Ashton Mancill; her mother, Charlene Griggs; her father, James Willie Goddin Jr.; one sister, Cynthia Goddin; one niece, Maliah Marie Nielsen; two nephews, Arius Joseph Nielsen and Aiden Samuel Nielsen.

Memorialization was by cremation with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements.

04/07/2026

CAROLYN VIRGINIA COATNEY

Ms. Carolyn Virginia Coatney, age 87, of Ponce de Leon, Florida passed away April 6, 2026, at her home. She was born April 21, 1938, in Washington County, Florida to the late Robert Bell and Willie Mae Davidson Bell. In addition to her parents, Ms. Coatney was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Amos Coatney and five siblings, Kathleen, Thomas, Louise, Margret, and Kenneth.

She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories, and is reunited with her beloved husband, Ernest, with whom she shared 68 years of marriage. She found great joy in the simple pleasures of life, especially cooking and reading. Above all else, she cherished her family, holding a deep and abiding love for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Time spent with them was her greatest treasure, and the memories they created together will be forever held close in their hearts.

Ms. Coatney is survived by her two daughters, Debbie Wilson and husband Kris and Lisa Bulriss and husband Hector; four grandchildren, Heather Swanson and husband Mike, Tabitha Myers and husband Tracy, Erica Lewis and husband Josh, and Shawn Donahoe; seven great-grandchildren, Courtney, Kai, Brodee, Trenady, Tessa, Trent, and Anderson; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, April 10, 2026, in the Peel Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory directing. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 2 to 3 PM at Peel Funeral Home.

04/07/2026

KATHY ANN BRAXTON

Kathy Ann Braxton of Bonifay, Florida passed from this life to her Heavenly Home on April 4, 2026 at the age of 68. She was a lifelong resident of Bonifay. She was a 1975 graduate of Holmes County High School and still tried to keep up with many of her classmates.

Kathy worked for the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office beginning in 1977 through 1983, then again from 1989 to 2016. She worked for six different Sheriffs during those years. From 1983 through 1988 she worked at the Holmes County Extension Office.

Kathy enjoyed going to various church events. She attended Carmel Assembly of God on Sunday morning and West Bonifay Baptist Church on Sunday night. She delighted in cooking and taking food to others. She also enjoyed her flowers and working in her yard. She loved Jesus Christ with all her heart and wasn’t ashamed to tell others about Him.

Kathy was preceded in death by her husband and best friend of 46 years, Jed Braxton; her parents, W.J. and Etta Mae Bradley; one sister, Patricia Gayle Bradley; and father and mother in law, Tommy and Ruth Braxton.

Kathy is survived by her daughter Bethany Riley and husband Shawn of Slocomb, Alabama; grandsons Luke and Josh Riley of Slocomb, Alabama; sister Janice Richards and husband Terry of Bonifay, Florida; sisters in law, Jennifer Braxton and Lota Kay Braxton, both of Chipley, Florida; Nieces Tanya Champion and husband Jason; Terri Lee and husband Bryan; Ashleigh Taylor and husband Dave; Nephews David Bryant and wife Lea, and Jamison Cullifer. She was also survived by several great nieces and nephews and her Son-in-Laws parents, Carlos and Janice Riley.

Funeral services will be held at Carmel Assembly of God Church on April 8, 2026. Visitation will begin at 1:00 with the service following at 2:00. Burial will be at Carmel Assembly of God Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home directing.

04/07/2026

LINDA DIANNE DRIVER

Ms. Linda Dianne Driver, age 78, of Westville, Florida passed away April 4, 2026, at her daughter’s home. She was born on April 19, 1947, in Westville, Florida to the late Randell Cullifer and Pauline Newton Cullifer. In addition to her parents, Dianne was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Steve Driver.

Dianne Driver retired after thirty years of dedicated service as a teacher at Bonifay Elementary School, where she touched the lives of countless students. Diane found joy in the simple pleasures of life, especially reading and quilting, and she cherished her time spent watching old movies. She was married for 58 years to the love of her life, Steve Driver, sharing a lifetime of love and devotion. The light of her life was her grandchildren, whom she loved deeply. She also treasured her monthly cousins’ luncheons, where laughter and family bonds were always in abundance.

Ms. Driver is survived by two children, Mark Driver and wife Heather of Minneapolis, MN and Paula Dixon and husband Ron of Graceville, FL; one sister, Judy Connor and husband Bill of Hartford, AL; two brothers, Paul Cullifer and Frank Cullifer both of Westville, FL; five grandchildren, Josh Dixon, Joley Dixon, Jacob Driver, Hannah Driver, and Lucas Driver; four great-grandchildren, Roxy Dixon, Asher Dixon, Joshua Dixon, and Kencade Dixon; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Campground Church with Rev. Brent Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Campground Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1 to 2 PM at Campground Church.

04/06/2026

DAVID EARL RUSSELL

Mr. David Earl Russell, age 76, of Esto, Florida passed away April 4, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 27, 1949, in Phenix City, Alabama to the late James Carroll Russell Sr. and Daisy Louise Sellers Russell. In addition to his parents, Mr. Russell was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Dee Russell, four brothers, Franklin Russell, Howard Russell, Samuel Russell, and James C. Russell, and one sister, Frances Berry.

Mr. Russell is survived by two daughters, Melissa Turbeville and husband Frank of Bonifay, FL and Cassie Conrad and husband Paul of New Paris, IN; five grandchildren, Ashley Weiland and Alex, Austin Conrad and Maria, Morgan Conrad and Jason Weldy, Mishayla Turbeville and Baker McInvale, and Emilee Zook and Andrew; four great-grandchildren, Charlie Weiland, Gabriel Weiland, Lilian Weiland, and Walter McInvale; three brothers, John D. Russell of Blountstown, FL, Norman P. Russell of Esto, FL, and Joey Register of Columbus, GA; one sister, Carolyn Fagan of Guyton, GA; numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 11, 2026, in the Peel Funeral Home Chapel with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 9 to 10 AM at Peel Funeral Home.

04/02/2026

TAMMY LYNN FARMER RENARD

Ms. Tammy Lynn Farmer Renard, age 57, of Dothan, Alabama passed away March 27, 2026, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan. She was born on January 16, 1969, in Geneva, Alabama to the late Edwin Eugene Farmer and Delma Lynn Gainey Farmer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Renard and one nephew, Steven Bates.

Ms. Renard is survived by two sons, Shawn Hysmith and Michael Hysmith; two daughters, Chelsea Hysmith and Cierra Hysmith; several grandchildren; one sister, Patricia Sasnett and husband Daniel; nieces and nephew, Heather Bridges, Joshua Enfinger, Haley Bates, and Katie Lamb.

A graveside service was held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in the Bonifay Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements.

03/28/2026

NETTIE AUDREY IRENE SHIELDS

Ms. Nettie Audrey Irene Burch Shields, age 99, of Bonifay, Florida passed away March 27, 2026, at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay. She was born on December 23, 1926, in Geneva, Alabama to the late Charles Sumpter Burch and Emma Irene Burch. In addition to her parents, Ms. Shields was preceded in death by her husband, Vernie ‘Bo’ Shields and three siblings.

Ms. Shields is survived by three children, Jerry Shields, Janice Justice, and Diane Vanlandingham and husband Randy all of Bonifay, FL; three grandchildren, Alex Shields, Sherie Cunningham, and Teresa Golden; four great-grandchildren, Cierra, Tristan, Brittany, and Laylie, and one great-great-grandchild, Eva.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, March 30, 2026, in the Peel Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Live Oak Assembly of God Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 9 to 10 AM at Peel Funeral Home.

03/24/2026

RUTH CENELLA GRANTHAM

Ms. Ruth Cenella Grantham, age 58, of Bonifay, Florida passed away March 21, 2026, at her home. She was born on January 1, 1968, in Winter Haven, Florida. Cenella was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Reed Grantham, and two siblings, Ruth Marcelle Kelly and Samuel Brant Grantham.

Cenella is survived by her mother, Ruth Pope Sapp; her fiancé, David Phillips; two daughters, Heather Butler and Bridgett Raby; three siblings, Teresa Chapman, Darlene Gibson, and Tommy Pope; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Winterville Assembly of God Church with Rev. Mitch Johnson officiating. Interment followed in the Steverson Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements. The family received friends one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11 AM at Winterville Assembly of God Church.

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