Peel Funeral Home, 301 East Evans Avenue, Bonifay, FL (2025)

09/04/2025

CAROLYN LAND MEDLEY

Ms. Carolyn Land Medley, age 81, of Bonifay, Florida passed away on September 2, 2025, at her home. She was born on November 4, 1943, in Chipley, Florida to the late Coy V. Land and Sallie Cook Land. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Don G. ‘Donnie’ Medley and one sister, Laverne Knight.

Ms. Medley is survived by two sons, Jeff Medley and wife Melody of Bonifay, FL and Lance Medley and wife Melissa of Bonifay, FL; four grandchildren, Daniel Medley and wife Haley, Austin Medley and wife Jasley, Hayes Reddoch and wife, Rachel and Shaye Reddoch; six great-grandchildren, Gracie Medley, Haven Medley, Jasper Wells, Jacey Wells, Journey Wells and Johnsie Wells; one brother, Roy Land and wife Rosetta; one brother-in-law, Robbie Knight; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, September 5, 2025, at First Assembly of God Church Bonifay with Rev. John Chance 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 10 to 11 AM Friday at First Assembly of God Church Bonifay.

09/01/2025

LINDA SUE WATSON

Ms. Linda Sue Watson, age 84, of Westville, Florida passed away August 31, 2025, at Wiregrass Medical Center in Geneva, Alabama. She was born August 4, 1941, in Anniston, Alabama to the late Benjamin Franklin Boone and Rachel Dullene Bain Boone. In addition to her parents, Ms. Watson was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Watson and one grandson, Charles Michael Watson.

Ms. Watson is survived by three sons, Robert Edward Watson and wife Taris of Murphy, NC, Bruce Allen Watson and wife Tammy of Westville, FL, and Gary Wayne Watson and wife Melinda of Westville, FL; three grandchildren, Bruce Lee Watson, Taylor Phillips, and Courtney Brunson; six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Campground Church. Interment will follow in the Campground Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 3:30 to 4:00 PM Wednesday at Campground Church.

08/30/2025

PAMELA SUE PITTS

Ms. Pamela ‘Pam’ Sue Pitts, age 50, of Westville, Florida passed away August 28, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1974, in Geneva, Alabama. Pam was preceded in death by her father, Charles Edward Pitts, maternal grandparents, Wesley and Maggie Mae Palmer and paternal grandparents, John B. and Louise Pitts.

Ms. Pitts is survived by her mother, Linda Sue Pitts of Bonifay, FL; her sister, Jennifer Covell and husband, David of Bonifay, FL; her fiancé, Eddie Melton of Westville, FL; her best friend, Eric Minger of Westville, FL; several uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Pam earned her Associate of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Gulf Coast College. She devoted much of her life to working with children. Pam began her career with Head Start, where her compassion and patience touched countless young lives. Later, she continued her service through Tri-County Services, where she made a difference in her community. In addition to her work in education and community services, Pam later became a small business owner, operating Clean-N-Tidy.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at The Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ of Caryville. Interment will follow in the Caryville City Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Peel Funeral Home.

08/25/2025

DONALD HENRY SHAFER

Mr. Doanld ‘Don’ Henry Shafer, age 90, of Bonifay, Florida passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025. He was born February 4, 1935, in Princeton, Indiana. Don was an Air Force Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient. Don spent forty-four years in the military where he worked as an aircraft mechanic. Upon retirement from the military, Don opened Bid-A-Wee Storage and Pack N Ship business in Panama City Beach, Florida. Once Don retired from his business he spent his time on his small farm with his wife, Jennifer Smith Shafer in Bonifay, Florida. Don is survived by his wife, Jennifer ‘Jenny’ and his two daughters, Natasha Dawn Roembach and Theresa Lichauco, as well as a stepdaughter, Summer Odem and a stepson, Lionel Smith and five grandchildren.

A celebration of Don’s life will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, September 4, 2025, at The Tabernacle at Shafer Farms. Don will be laid to rest in the Shafer Cemetery in Bonifay, Florida.

In lieu of flowers the family request cards.

08/21/2025

IRVIN KELLER BRYANT

Mr. Irvin Keller Bryant, age 73, of Caryville, Florida passed away August 21, 2025, at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida. He was born September 1, 1951, in Black, Alabama. Mr. Bryant was preceded in death by his father, Irvin Guyte Bryant, his mother, Ruth Spann Champion, and two brothers, Andy Champion and William ‘Bill’ Champion.

Mr. Bryant is survived by one daughter, Terri Bullock and husband Matt of Sneads, FL; one grandchild, Hayden Bullock; one sister, Ruth Baker; several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Memorialization was by cremation with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements. A military service will be held 10:00 AM EST Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Tallahassee National Cemetery, 5015 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32311.

08/20/2025

BRITTANY MIRANDA LEE

Brittany Miranda Lee, age 28, of Bonifay, Florida passed away August 19, 2025, at her home. She was born on November 11, 1996, in Pensacola, Florida.

Brittany loved playing softball in high-school and after graduation decided to pursue a career in nursing. During nursing school, she fell in love with her best friend’s brother Kellan, and they became inseparable. Brittany began her nursing career at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center and had a passion for her residents there. Numerous of them became more than just residents they became family to her. She left a lasting impression on many family members of her residents due to her love and care for their family members. She loved riding four wheelers and side by sides with family and friends. She also loved all her fur babies of every form: dogs, goats, and cows. Brittany will be dearly missed by all who held her dear to their hearts. We love you, B.

Brittany is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Billy and Linda Forehand, maternal great grandmother, Stella Marlow, paternal great grandmother, Lyndol Lee, great grandparent-in-laws, Royce and Gwen Pippin and Carolyn Judd.

Brittany is survived by her husband, Kellan Sellers; her parents, Steven and Lynn Lee; two siblings, Tiffany (Daniel) Birge and Tyler (Ashleigh) Lee; paternal grandparents, Ronald and Cindy Lee; paternal grandmother, Sharon Lloyd; her in-laws, Ronnie and Dawn Sellers; sister and brother-in-law, JennaRaye (Austin) Folds; grandfather-in-law, Jerry Sellers; nephews, Timber Birge, Nathan Birge, and Terry Folds; niece, EmmiRaye Folds; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends that loved her dearly.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Friday, August 22, 2025, at Pleasant Grove Church, 2430 Shakey Joe Road Vernon, FL, with Rev. Mitch Johnson and Rev. Alan English officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Peel Funeral Home.

08/18/2025

JERRY WAYNE AUSLEY

Jerry Wayne Ausley, 84, of Panama City, FL, passed away on August 15, 2025. Jerry was born to Clarence and Mildred Ausley on December 3, 1940, in the community of Lytle, AL. He attended Samson High School and later graduated from Auburn University.

He met his wife, Joan Brock Ausley, while in college, and they later married and spent 60 years together. Most of their time together was spent in Bonifay, FL, where Jerry was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, Kiwanis Club, Holmes County Chamber of Commerce, and the Dogwood Lakes Country Club.

Jerry was an avid golfer and loved being on the golf course every chance he had. He learned to play early in his marriage and developed a passion for the game that grew over the years. He had a standing game every Saturday for many years and loved taking golf trips with his brother and friends.

He loved his Auburn Tigers, especially Auburn football. He attended many games in person but also watched them on television or listened to the radio if he couldn’t be there. He was always a fan, even when it wasn’t easy to be one.

Jerry worked for the Federal government for more than 30 years. He was with the United States Department of Agriculture in the Farmers’ Home Administration, which later became known as USDA Rural Development.

Throughout his life, Jerry was known as a kind and generous man who always helped those in need. He was very involved with his community and took great pride in helping to make the city of Bonifay and Holmes County shine.

The thing Jerry loved the most of all was his family. He loved nothing more in the world than spending time with his two beautiful grandchildren, his daughters, and his wife.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Joan Brock Ausley; his two daughters, Amy Ausley and Elizabeth Paige Rowell; his two grandchildren, Caitlin McNeilage, and Riley Rowell; his brother, Joe Ausley, and wife, Tril; his sister-in-law, Ann Ausley; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jack Ausley.
Visitation will take place at First United Methodist Church in Bonifay, FL, on August 20, at 10:00 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First United Methodist Church of Bonifay.

Peel Funeral Home in Bonifay, FL, is overseeing the arrangements.

08/15/2025

FRANK EVERETT

William Franklin ‘Frank’ Everett, age 84, born September 24, 1940, in Bonifay, Florida to Bryant and Harriett Smith Everett, passed from this life into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on August 14, 2025. Present at the time was his wife, Lillian.

He is survived by his wife, son Jim Everett (Jenni) of Alford, FL; brother Carl Everett (Annie) of Bonifay, FL; grandsons Carter and Seth Everett; stepsons Rick Cline of Bessemer, NC and Russel Cline (Teri) of Milan, MI; also Joyce Everett of Bonifay, FL; many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, and sister Krestine Gilley and previous wife Mary Everett.

As a young man, Frank became “the man with the star” working for the Rich’s Texaco in Bonifay on Highway 90. Then after twenty plus years in management positions with IGA, he retired to enjoy small town living. He loved Bonifay and later Chipley.

Frank enjoyed an intimate relationship with Pine Hill Church and the memories of having helped build it at the age of 12, carrying cinderblocks to the masons as they worked.

Services will be held at Pine Hill Church, Bonifay, on Monday, August 18, 2025. Receiving of friends 10:00 AM and service 11:00 AM, interment Pine Hill Cemetery following.

The family wishes to thank VITAS Hospice Care, especially Frank’s nurse, Angela Land, who gave greatly appreciated care and comfort in his final days.

08/14/2025

SHEILA ANN KELLY

Ms. Sheila Ann Kelly, age 56, of Bonifay, Florida passed away August 13, 2025, at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay. She was born on July 6, 1969, in Birmingham, Alabama. Ms. Kelly was preceded in death by her father, Paul Kelly, her mother, Judy Ann Nowling, and her brother, Joey Kelly.

Ms. Kelly is survived by two daughters, Taylor Kelly and Cody Stephenson of McMinnville, TN and Lauren Johnson and Jeremiah Johnson of Cookville, TN, along with three grandchildren, Amelia, Elias, and Pharen.

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

08/11/2025

DEBRA STAFFORD

Ms. Debra Stafford, age 67, of Dothan, Alabama passed away August 10, 2025, at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama. She was born March 27, 1958, in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Debra was preceded in death by her father, John Wayne Stafford, her mother, Bertha Morris Schell, one sister, Paula Stafford, and one brother, Richard Stafford.

Ms. Stafford is survived by one son, Bryan Adams and Scout of Marianna, FL; ten grandchildren, Austin, Chloe, Colton, Shyla, Cejay, Nick, Zoe, Joseph, Braydon, and Johnlloyd all of Marianna, FL; one sister, Sandra Wilson and Mitch of Westville, FL; her stepmother, Jimmie Gale Stafford of Westville, FL; several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 5:00 PM Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Campground Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements.

08/06/2025

LEWIS DURELL ELDRIDGE

Mr. Lewis Durell Eldridge, age 31, of Bonifay, Florida passed away August 2, 2025. He was born on July 14, 1994, in Marianna, Florida. Lewis was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Ray Eldridge, one sister, Christina Eldridge, maternal grandfather, Louis Gears, paternal grandfather, Leon Howard Eldridge, paternal grandmother, Annie Eldridge Spence, and paternal grandfather, Papa James Durell Spence.

Lewis is survived by one son, Creek Durell Eldridge; his mother, Lee Ann York and husband Joe; four siblings, Cecil Ray Eldridge II and wife Connie, Elizabeth Henderson and husband Jeff, Charles Q. Eldridge, and Mary Caitlyn Stacey and husband Dustin; uncle and aunt, Leon and Jennifer Eldridge; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; maternal grandmother, Jo Ann Gears

A celebration of life service will be held at 6:00 PM Friday, August 8, 2025, in the Peel Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 5 to 6 PM Friday at Peel Funeral Home. Memorialization will be by cremation following the service.

08/06/2025

MICHAEL ROSS ‘MONK’ FOREHAND

Mr. Michael Ross ‘Monk’ Forehand, age 68, of Bonifay, Florida passed away August 4, 2025, at Southeast Health Medical in Dothan, Alabama with his loving daughter Heather by his bedside. He was born November 26, 1956, in Mount Pleasant, Michigan to the late Lonnie Cleveland Forehand and Martha Ellen Mullin Forehand both of Holmes County Florida.

In addition to his parents, Monk was preceded in death by his son, Kyle Anderson Forehand 1982-2006 of Wisconsin and a half sister, Shirley Ann Mullin 1937-2006.

Monk is survived by his daughter, Heather Dawn Forehand Leonhardt of Wisconsin, his significant other, Mary Espey of Florida, and four grandchildren, Mason William Scott Forehand, Savannah Leonhardt, Phoenix Leonhardt, and Boston Leonhardt all of Wisconsin, along with several cousins and extended family.

A time of celebration and sharing memories of Monk’s life will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, August 16, 2025, in the Bethlehem Community Church Fellowship Hall, 1622 Bethlehem Church Road, Bonifay. Memorialization will be by cremation with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Southeast Health Medical staff in the Neurocritical Care Unit and Comfort Care for their exceptional care, compassion, and support during this difficult time.

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