Verna May Kelaula Pahukoa Dykes, age 73, of Vernon, Florida passed away July 9, 2022, at her home. She was born May 5, 1949, in Makawao, Hawaii in Maui County. Verna was preceded in death by her mother, Flora Pahukoa Aquino, her father, Eusebio Aquino, her husband, Hayward Dykes, Sr., and one son,… Read More »
Join Real Florida Magazine for the 53rd Annual Wausau Possum Festival in Wausau, Florida on Saturday, August 6, 2022, as seen in Part 2 of these photos from the 2012 event by Paul Goulding Photography.
Christian “Chris” Koch was born in Jackson, MS in 1935 to Charles Herbert Koch and Frances Marie Hastings Koch. Eight years later, he was joined by his younger sister Connie. They grew up in a small, loving, close-knit rural community reminiscent of Mayberry, during the Great War. Chris often spoke lovingly of his idyllic childhood. … Read More »
More than 90% of crashes are preventable, according to National Driving statistics. Sue Trueman will instruct the AARP Smart Driver Course for area residents. Participants are updated regarding new traffic laws and rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and proven safety strategies. All participants receive a certificate to provide to their automobile insurer which… Read More »
The Board of Directors for Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida will meet in a regularly schedule session on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGBOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday, July 13, 202211:00 AM CTCONFERENCE CALL Call-in Number: 1-646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 882 7908 0824Passcode: 70332401 Purpose: TO REVIEW AND MAKE DECISIONS REGARDING COALITION BUSINESS If… Read More »
The City of Vernon, Florida has scheduled a Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 as seen in the video (below).
West Florida Electric Cooperative is seeking an Information Services Coordinator in the Graceville office. The ideal candidate should have good communication, computer, and time management skills. Accuracy, dependability and attention to detail are essential abilities. A high school diploma is required. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, July 20 at 5 p.m. Apply at www.westflorida.coop/careers.… Read More »
Mr. Ferrin Cox purchased The Graceville, Florida News just under 40 years ago, in 1983. Today’s edition (Wednesday, July 6, 2022) will be the first edition under new owner Samantha Reed Angerbrandt. Due to increasing cost of postage, printing, and gas, The Graceville News will be increasing its subscription cost on August 1,… Read More »
Glennis Whitaker departed this life on July 6, 2022, from her home. She was born December 29, 1946, in Bonifay, Florida to the late Omer Lloyd and Erma Myrleen (Register) Whitaker. Her surviving family includes one brother Roger Devon Whitaker and wife Dee; nephews David Whitaker and wife Melanie; Wesley Whitaker and wife… Read More »
Marilyn “Vondell” Kent, 65, of Amite, Louisiana, passed away the evening of July 4th at her childhood home in Kentwood, Louisiana after a valiant battle with breast cancer. Vondell was born in 1957 to Wiley and Karolyn Sue Blades. She graduated from Spring Creek High School, where she was awarded Miss SCHS in 1975. As… Read More »
As of Wednesday, July 7, 2022, the Jackson Couty, Florida School District has 47 vacancies in the Jackson County School District, including 22 teacher openings, 15 Bus Drivers, 4 Bus Monitors, 6 Paraprofessionals and other vacancies, including two mechanics for the bus barn.
They say that there is no such thing as a ‘free lunch’, but that’s exactly what the Holmes County, Florida Ministerial Association offered at the 18th Annual Patriotic Celebration on Sunday, July 3, 2022 in Bonifay, Florida. The free event at the Bonifay Recreation Center featured free food, entertainment and fireworks, as seen in Part 4… Read More »
They say that there is no such thing as a ‘free lunch’, but that’s exactly what the Holmes County, Florida Ministerial Association offered at the 18th Annual Patriotic Celebration on Sunday, July 3, 2022 in Bonifay, Florida. The free event at the Bonifay Recreation Center featured free food, entertainment and fireworks, as seen in Part 3… Read More »
James Dennis Carnley, age 84, of Bonifay, Florida passed away July 5, 2022, at Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center in Bonifay. He was born May 7, 1938, in Vernon, Florida to the late Manuel Alexander Carnley and Examae Adams Carnley. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by one son,… Read More »
Leo Joyner, 90 of Chipley, went home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2022 at his residence. Leo was born on April 9, 1932 in Washington County, Florida to George W. and Genola Griffin Joyner. A lifelong resident of the Florida Panhandle, Leo was of the Baptist faith and served 27+ years in… Read More »