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

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.

03/24/2026

JODIE TOOLE HELMES

Mrs. Jodie Toole Helmes, age 49, of Geneva, Alabama passed away March 22, 2026, at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. She was born on September 27, 1976, in Winter Garden, Florida. Jodie was preceded in death by her father, G.M. Toole, her mother, Patsy Sue Close Toole, and one nephew, Andrew James Toole.

Jodie attended Lake Weir High School in Ocala, Florida, where she made lasting friendships and enjoyed being involved in school activities. She was a spirited participant in powder puff football and found great joy in singing in the choir.

Above all, Jodie’s greatest love was her family. She was a devoted wife and mother to her husband and two boys, whom she adored beyond measure. Her love only grew as she became a grandmother, treasuring every moment spent with her grandsons.

Mrs. Helmes is survived by her husband, Donnie Helmes of Geneva, AL; two sons, Cody Blackburn and Ashlee of Opp, AL and Alexander McLean and Lea of Geneva, AL; three grandsons, Maxwell McLean, Carson Finedore, and Braylon Huckabaa; her brother, Harley Eugene Toole of Belleview, FL; three sisters, Luci Toole King and Kevin of Geneva, AL, Patricia Lillian Smith and Lester of Ocklawaha, FL, and Suanna Mae Peters and Kenneth of Atmore, AL; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Friday, March 27, 2026, at Smith Chapel Assembly of God Church with Rev. Zach Dodson officiating. Interment will follow in the Smith Chapel Assembly of God Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Smith Chapel Assembly of God Church, 2549 Smith Chapel Road, Bonifay, Florida 32425.

Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Sullin, Charley Toole, P J Helms, Christopher Blackburn, Johnathan Helmes, and Joshua Metcalf.

03/19/2026

MARY ‘JO’ MARSHALL WILLIAMSON

Mrs. Mary ‘Jo’ Marshall Williamson, age 71, of Bonifay, Florida passed away March 19, 2026, at HCA Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City, Florida. She was born on December 25, 1954, in Dawson, Georgia to the late Duke Chappell Marshall and Vivian Wilhelmina Weirse ‘Willie’ Marshall. In addition to her parents, Jo was preceded in death by her son, John Randy Schramm Jr., her brother, Duke Chappell ‘Bucky’ Marshall Jr. and one nephew, Thomas ‘Tom’ Marshall.

Mrs. Williamson is survived by her husband, Larry Williamson of Bonifay, FL; her daughter, Kimberley Spivey and husband Andy of Blackshear, GA; one daughter-in-law, Erin Schramm of Panama City, FL; step-son, Derrick Williamson of Bonifay, FL; four grandchildren, Claire Spivey of Blackshear, GA, Lily Spivey of Blackshear, GA, Sarah Schramm of Panama City, FL, Lucy Dare of Panama City, FL; three step grandchildren, Chevy Williamson of Tallahassee, FL, Trinity Williamson of Bonifay, FL, and David Williamson of Bonifay, FL; one sister, Susan Lunsford of Brunswick, GA; one niece, Wendy Stephens of Ludowici, GA.

A graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM Sunday, March 22, 2026, in the Bonifay Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1 to 2 PM at Peel Funeral Home, 301 E. Evans Ave. Bonifay, Florida 32425.

03/17/2026

THOMAS GEORGE BOSWELL

Mr. Thomas George Boswell, age 83, of Bonifay, Florida passed away March 16, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 7, 1942, in Bonifay, Florida to the late Columbus George Boswell and Lois Crutchfield Boswell. In addition to his parents, Mr. Boswell was preceded in death by three brothers, Marvis Boswell, Richard Boswell, and James Boswell.

Mr. Boswell is survived by his wife of 64 years, Josephine Boswell; three children, Sheila Boswell, Angela Boswell Lingerfelt and Jamie, and Gerald Boswell; four grandchildren, Nevaeh Boswell, Faith Lingerfelt, Destiny Lingerfelt, and Charity Lingerfelt; two brothers, Walter Boswell and Delton Boswell; one sister, Alta Boswell Grubbs; numerous nieces and nephews.

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

03/16/2026

JANE DELORES MCCREARY

Ms. Jane Delores McCreary, age 81, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida passed away March 13, 2026, at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City, Florida. She was born on December 28, 1944, in Elkton, Maryland to the late William Davis and Ruth Ann Simmons Davis. In addition to her parents, Ms. McCreary was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Paul McCreary, one daughter, Janice McCreary, two brothers, Johnny Davis and James Davis, and one sister, Frances Burroughs.

Ms. McCreary is survived by two daughter, Lisa McCreary of DeFuniak Springs, FL and Cindy Riale of Washington DC; one son, Robert Davis of Owensboro, KY; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; four sisters, Elsie Poore, Linda DiRubbio, Carol Davis, and Ruthann Davis; one brother, William ‘Billy’ Davis; numerous nieces and nephews.

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

03/14/2026

Annie Monette Ward

Annie Monette Ward, age 90, of Bonifay, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on March 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on October 3, 1935, Annie Monette Ward lived a life devoted to her family and to the simple joys that brought happiness to those around her. She was known for her warm heart, her caring spirit, and her ability to make everyone feel welcome. Monette cherished spending time with her loved ones and created many treasured memories through family gatherings and time shared together.

She had a passion for cooking and took great pride in preparing meals for family and friends. Monette also enjoyed shopping, arts and crafts, and sewing, hobbies that reflected her creativity and love of making things with her hands.

Monette was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Gene Ward; her sons Rickey Gene Ward (Martha) and Harold Dewayne Ward; her grandson Dustin Dewayne Ward; her parents, Annie Blackburn Watford and William Mancy Watford; and her sisters Inez Regan Watford, Lila Merle Regan, Myrtle Watford Miller, and Pauline Watford Williams.

She is survived by her loving sons and cherished daughters-in-law James Byron and Gail Ward and Roger and Misty Lynn Ward.

She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren: Kevin Trent Ward and Julie Ward Bodie (John) (children of Rickey Gene Ward); Ciera Ward Halstead (Logan), Cheyenne Ward, and Hailey Hinton (children of James Byron Ward); and Rachel Elizabeth Ward Peters, Hunter Chase McLendon-Johnson (Kate), and Roger Dewayne Ward (Anna) (children of Roger Ward).

She is also survived by her brothers Ronnie Watford (Judy) and Rodney Watford (Janice) along with many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, extended family members, and friends who will miss her dearly.

Monette will be remembered for her kindness, her strength, and the deep love she had for her family. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Her family finds comfort in the many memories they shared with her and the love she gave so freely throughout her life.

We would also like to thank Peel Funeral Home for taking care of all the arrangements, making this difficult time a little easier. Mr. Roger Devon Whitaker for all the loving support, prayers, and guidance he has given us these past few months. Emerald Coast Hospice Care and specifically; Mendy, Robin, Laurie, Nicole, Marquette, and especially Tammy. Thank you for your kindness, unwavering strength, and continued support thru this chapter in our lives. We are forever grateful.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at East Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1 to 2 PM at East Mt. Zion Methodist Church.

03/10/2026

MILDRED LOUVENIA JONES MUSIC

Ms. Mildred Louvenia Jones Music, age 85, of Bonifay, Florida passed away March 9, 2026, at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City, Florida. She was born on April 9, 1940, in Wauchula, Florida to the late Harrison C. Jones and Hazel Dailey Jones. In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by two children, Karen Parris and Aaron Music, two siblings, Melvin Jones and Bettie Sue Blow, and one great-grandchild, Mica O’Neal.

Mildred Music was a kind and giving soul who spent her life helping others whenever she could. She found great joy in serving people and sharing small acts of kindness that made a big difference in the lives of those around her. Mildred had a special talent for making crosses, which she lovingly created and gave away as gifts. Each cross was a reflection of her faith and her desire to encourage others. She was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord and lived her life guided by that faith. Above all else, Mildred had a deep love for her animals, and she cared for them with great devotion.

Ms. Music is survived by three children, Sharon O’Neal Myers of PA, James W. Music and wife Rhonda of Elmendorf, TX, and Christina Lynch of Fayetteville, NC; one sister, Jane Isaac of GA; three grandchildren, Shey Music, Kristi O’Neal, and Dondi Powell; several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Peel Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Steverson 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 Saturday at Peel Funeral Home.

03/06/2026

ALBERTA LOUISE MARSH INGLE

Ms. Alberta Louise Marsh Ingle, age 102, formerly of Bonifay, Florida passed away March 5, 2026, at The Neighborhood at Grove Park Memory Care in Dothan, Alabama. She was born on July 26, 1923, in Pennville, Indiana to the late Harold Clark Marsh and Margaret Irey Marsh. In addition to her parents, Alberta was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Williams ‘Pete’ Ingle, one grandson, ‘Chuckie’ White, her sisters, Judy Johnson and Betty Hall, a brother, Harold ‘Nuni’ Marsh Jr., and a half-brother, Frances Marsh.

Ms. Ingle is survived by her two daughters, Peggy Pelham and Jerry Pelham and Theresa Peacock and Kim Peters all of Dothan, AL; her ‘FAVORITES’ grandchildren, Robert ‘Bobby’ Bruner and Rebekah Savage of Birmingham, AL; one brother, Robert Allen ‘Bob’ Marsh of IN.

Alberta grew up in Penville, Indiana, where she spent much of her childhood with her grandparents. Her family traveled often due to her father owning and operating telephone companies. Eventually, the family settled in Sebring, Florida, where Alberta met the love of her life, Pete Ingle.

Alberta and Pete later moved to Bonifay in the summer of 1962 when Tri-County Telephone Company was sold and Pete was sent to manage the new Florida holdings. Bonifay would become the community where Alberta devoted many years of her life serving others and raising her family.

A gifted seamstress, Alberta lovingly made many of her own clothes as well as all of her daughters’ clothing. She was known for her talent, creativity, and attention to detail. Alberta was also very active in her community. She devoted countless hours to church activities, civic organizations, and many other local efforts that supported families and children.

Alberta lived many happy years in Bonifay before moving to Whitehall Assisted Living in Dothan to be closer to her two daughters. As her health declined, she later moved to The Neighborhood at Grove Park Memory Care, where she continued to be surrounded by loving care.

Throughout her life, Alberta maintained a strong personality, a positive outlook, and a determined spirit that left a lasting impression on everyone around her.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Bonifay First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ryan Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Bonifay Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 2 to 3 PM Tuesday at Bonifay First United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations maybe given to Bonifay First United Methodist Church, 202 North Oklahoma Street, Bonifay, Florida 32425.

03/05/2026

ROBBIE KAY OVERTURF

Ms. Robbie Kay Overturf, age 64, of Bonifay, Florida passed away February 22, 2026, at her home. She was born May 9, 1961, in Houston, Texas. Ms. Overturf was preceded in death by her father, John Steagall, her mother, Arla Smith Skarness, her husband, Stanley Overturf, one brother, Earl Christian Jr. and one sister, Tammy Thacker.

Ms. Overturf is survived by three children, Jennifer Joiner, Kim Huckaba Durham and Phillip, and Jermey Overturf and Timberlee; four grandchildren, Taylor Miller, Kylie Joiner, Elisa Durham, and Kayleigh Overturf; one great-grandchild, Emerson Shelton; four sisters, Pam Jalowy and Glen, Bobbie Jo Carter, Tracy Weber, and Cynthia Farmer; several nieces and nephews.

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

02/23/2026

MARIANNA K. DEAN

Ms. Marianna K. ‘Maria’ Dean, age 80, of Bonifay, Florida passed away February 22, 2026, at her home. She was born on January 11, 1946, in Germany. Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Dmytro and Paulina Baryluk Korodaj, her husband, Rev. Marvin Dean Sr., four brothers and one sister.

Ms. Dean is survived by two children, Paulette Chesire and husband Buddy, and Marvin Dean Jr. Along with one grandson, Marvin Dean III and Brittany and two great-granddaughters, Ruby Dean and Lily Dean.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, February 26, 2026, in the Harris Chapel Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements.

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