JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDAN www.jcfloridan.com Obituaries Marianna Chapel Funeral Home 3960 Lafayette Street Marianna, Florida 32446 Phone 850-526-5059 / V\ Ernest Paul Braxton, Sr. Val-=: Ernest Paul Braxton, Sr. 84 of the Alliance Com- munity, passed away on June 5, 2012 at his resi- dence following and ex- tended illness. He was born May 25, 1928 to, the late Melton Braxton and Clara Toole Braxton of Cottondale, FL. Mr. Braxton was a retired Navy Chief with service of 20 years. He also retired from Chipola College after teaching electronics for 10 years. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Sthe Alliance Community. He was preceded in death by a son, Ernest Paul Braxton, Jr. his parents, his brother James Aaron Braxton, his sisters Miriam Moore and Eloise Evans. Mr. Braxton is survived by his wife of sixty years, Elizabeth Pittman Braxton; one son Zachary Luther Braxton; two grandchildren Ethan Paul Braxton, (Erika and son Hilton), and Taylor Robert Braxton; four broth- ers M.C. Braxton (Johnnie), Moses Braxton (Joyce), Da- vid Braxton (Margie), and Joe Braxton; three .sisters, Eunice McCall, Esther "Ro- bin" Braxton, 'Alice Mer- chant (Coy Ray). Graveside services for Mr. Braxton will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, June 8,2012 in Pinecrest Memo- rial Gardens with the Rev. Ed -Masterson officiating. Military honors will be pro- vided by the United States Navy Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, the family request that contri- butions be made to Cove- nant Hospice of NW FL 4215 Kelson Avenue., Suite E, Marianna, FL 32446 or Lovedale Baptist Church Building Fund 6595 Lovedale Road, Bascom, FL. 32423. Expressions of sympathy, may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com. Lanier-Andler Funeral Home 8261 Hwy 90 E. Sneads, Florida 32460 850-593-9900 Gladys Merle Bundy Gladys Merle Bundy, 98, of Sneads, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at the Court- yard in Marianna. A native of Blakely, Georgia, she had lived in Sneads since 1952. She was a member of Sneads First United Meth- odist Church and a mem- ber of Chattahoochee Golden Days Club. She worked for the Florida State. hospital as a Psychi- atric Aide before retiring. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. E. Bundy and her daughter, Nedra Bundy Standland, Trail From Page 1A other things. The trail will be featured in several Florida Trail As- sociation newsletters and on its website www.florida trail.org. For its biography on the Florida Trail in Cal- houn County, the associa- tion not only described the trail's features, but the fea- tures of the county itself. "We're hoping that by developing and providing these trails the city of Mar- ianna can be a destination location for folks wanting to hike the trail," said Kent Wimmer, director of pro- grams and policies for the Mr. Ben Hall of Malone, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at SAMC. He was 83. Mr. Hall was born on Oc- tober 3, 1928 in Malone, the son of the late Simon Ellis Hall'and Ada Granger Hall. He was a longtime member of Friendship Baptist Church in Malone, where he held many offices including Training Union director, Sunday School Teacher, Building Commit- tee Chairman and served as an active Deacon since 1968. He loved his church family. . Mr. Hall operated his farm north of Malone for 63 years. The Hall family was awarded Farm Family of the Year in 1982. Mr. Hall served on the Board of Directors for the Florida Foundation Seed Produc- ers, was a past member of the Board of Directors of the Jackson County Farm Bureau, and was a member of the Jackson County Cat- tlemen's Association, Flori- da Peanut Producers Asso- ciation, and Harmory Ma- sonic Lodge. He. was an honorary member of the Malone FFA Chapter anid served on the Extension Advisory Committee. He was inducted into the Uni- versity of Florida IFAS/NFREC Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2007. He "There were a lot of different people who can together to make this happe." Ron Peterson, -chair of trail association chapter Florida Trail Association. Activities held at the trail can also be found at the Panhandle website of the association at meetup. com/hiking-central-pan- handle. Ron Peterson, the chair of the Panhandle chapter of the Florida Trail Asso- ciation, said the trail was worked on by everyone from locals to association members. two sisters and a brother. She is survived by one son, Ronnie Bundy and wife Laura of Chattahoochee; two sis- ters, Lucille Willis of Talla- hassee and Francis Mason of Eufaula, Alabama; four grandchildren, Kevin Bun- dy and wife. ,Beth of Chattahoochee, Butch Bundy and wife Vikki of Tallahassee, Sherri John- son and husband David of Marianna and Jamie Standland and wife Carol of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and six great- grandchildren and one son-in-law, Jimmy Standland of Marianna, FL. Visitation with the family will take place Friday, June 8, 2012, at 10:00 AM CDT at the Sreads First United Methodist Church :in Sneads with the Funeral Service to follow.at 11:00 AM CDT, with the Rev.'s Dr. Ernie Gray and Roland Rabon officiating. Com- mittal and Interment Serv- ices will follow at Pope Cemetery in Sneads. In lieu of flowers, contri- butions may be sent to Covenant Hospice, 4215 Kelson Avenue, Marianna, Florida 32446. Lanier-Andler Funeral Home of Sneads is in charge of arrangements. PH 850-593-9900 James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel 4278 Lafayette Street Marianna, Fl 3244 -850.482.23.32 "There were a lot of dif- ferent people who came together to make this hap- pen," Peterson said. Peterson said people can learn about a number of different natural features firsthand, from endan- gered plants and animals to sink holes, just by walk- ing this trail. "The. trail provides an opportunity for the folks of Marianna and Jackson County to learn to appreci- ate the wonders of nature," Peterson said. "It's really that simple. I hope it pro- vides an opportunity to people to get out of their chairs and away from their TVs and get some fresh air." BBQ From Page 1A Hightower Dilmore got married at a barbecue contest in Dothan last year. A minister and fellow contestant at the venue performed the ceremony under the awing of Dilmore's cook-rig. Dilmore cooks 35-40 contests every year, and has served as president of the Florida Barbecue Association. He is a consistent top finisher in that organiza- tion's events and in the Memphis Barbe- cue Network. In 2011, he was ranked No. 2 in the FBA and No. 6 in the nation based on points awarded in his FBA, MBN and Kansas City Barbecue outings. Dilmore entered his first barbecue contest, in 2006. and his family were recog- nized as a Florida Century Farm Family in 2002. SHe is preceded in death by his parents; son, Clint Warren Hall; and a grand- son, Cole Garrett. He was a cherished hus- band, father and grandfa- ther. Survivors include his be- loved wife of 67 years, Car- olyn Taylor Hall; son, Greg- ory Hall and.wife, Linda, of Malone; daughters, Anita Garrett and husband, Frank of Ozark; Lila Hayes and husband, Danny of Dothan; grandchildren, Steven Hall and wife, Tiffa- ny of Tallahassee; Ragan Hayes Whittington and husband, Kyle of Birming- ham; Clay Garrett of Bir- mingliam; Stacey Hall Liv- ingston and husband, Jo- seph of Dothan; and Hay- den Hayes of Dothan; a great-granddaughter, Anna Beth Livingston of Dothan. He is also survived by his sisters, Eunice Williams of Malone and Flora Askew of Grangerburg, Alabama; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be at 10 A.M. Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Friendship Baptist Church Malone with the Revs. Gary French and Van Clack officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Bap- tist Church Cemetery with James & Sikes .Funeral Home Maddox Chapel of Marianna directing. The family will receive friends Friday, June 8, from 5-7 p.m. at Friendship Baip- tist Church, 5507 Friend- ship Church Road, Malone, FL. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the build- ing fund at Friendship Bap- tist. Church 5507 Friend- ship Church Road, Malone, FL. 32445 Expressions of sympathy may be made online at ww wijamesandsikesfuneralho mes.com Mildred "Dolly" Seay MemorialservicesforMil- dred "Dolly" Seay, 83, will' be-held at St. Lukes Episco- pal Church, 4362 Lafayette St. Marianna, on June 9, 2012 at 11.am. The family will receive friends immediately after the service. James& Sikes Funeral Home MaddoxChapel 4278 Lafayette Street Marianna, Fl 3244 850.482.2332 Juanita J. Seay Graveside funeral serv- ices will be Friday, June 8, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Salem Free Will Baptist Cemetery. Visitation, Friday, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at James & Sikes. James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel 4278 Lafayette Street Marianna, Fl 3244 850.482.2332 Quinton E. Tyus Quinton E. Tyus, 53, of Sneads died Thursday, June 7; 1012 at his resi- dents. Arrangements will be an- nounced by James &. Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel. SUBMITTED PHOTO VF honors Randolph for 40 years of service Special to the Floridan VF Outlet employee Shirley Randolph was recently honored for completing 40 years of service with VF Corporation. At a party in her honor, guests shared . ake and ice cream, fellow associates at VF Outlet presented Randolph with :a hanging basket of flowers, and she was awarded with a ruby-and-diamond ring for her 40 years of service. Randolph began her career withVFC in June 1972, one week aftergraduating from Vernon High School. She started at the Vanity Fair manufacturing plant in Graceville as an examiner. I In 1985, when the. sewing facility closed, Randolph transferred to VF Out- let as a customer service clerk. She has remained at the Graceville location for the past 26 years and is currently em- ployed as retail service clerk in the la- dies' department. Randolph resides in Bonifay. with her husband; Nera. She has four sons: Nekia, Nero, Neris and Neredee. With eye on expansion, Florida COmmerce Credit Union changes name SpeciJl to the Fl:irjdan Websites, forms, member resources and communications materials will be Florida Commerce Credit Union in changed from "Florida" May received approval from the State to "First." The press re- of Florida Office of Financial Regulation lease advised current to change its name to First Commerce members to continue us- Credit Union. ing debit cards until they FCCU's volunteer board of directors expire or are renewed, and executive team, according to a re- and to use checks until cent press release, has their eye on con- Hudson the next re-order., tinued expansion for the not-for-profit When contacted by financial institution. phone Wednesday,- FCCU Jackson In its first step towards regional ex- County Executive Chuck Hidson con- parision, the credit union plans to'open firmed that updated signs for the Mari- a financial center in Thomasville, Ga. anna location were pending. this summer. Headquartered in Tallahassee for "We are firmly committed to offering 72 years, FCCU offers membership to the people of the region an alternative .those living or working in the following to large, for-profit banks beholden to Florida counties: Leon, Gadsden, Jef- Wall Street, the press release quoted ferson, Madison, Liberty, Wakulla, Jack- CEO Cecilia Homison as saying.' son, Holmes, Calhoun, Taylor, Washing- "This should be a rather smooth tran- ton and Walton; and Thomas County sition process, as we're only chang- in Georgia. For more information, visit ing one word of fte name, and the www.FirstCommerceCU.org; logo design essentially remains the FCCU's newest location is in Marian- same." na at 4472 Lafayette St. The branch can Throughout the summer, signage, be reached at 718-0081. RIBBON CUTTING AT HOSPITAL : "1 . -i ": '- ,l : A crowd gathers to participate in a Jackson County Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony June 1 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, signifying the official opening of the hospital's new lobby and the completion of a key component in the facility's renovation/ER expansion project. Smart Money Cohabitation raises legal questions DEAR BRUCE: What is the best way to protect oneself in an unmarried, long- 'term relationship? Does a cohabitation contract outweigh a will? Should one have both? h- READER, VIA EMAIL DEAR READER: There have been many court cases concerning palimony, and the best thing you can do is to find a competent attorney. Whether one could give a right to assets by contract and then take them away with a will is something I would not consider trying to resolve. You should have on-the-spot legal advice and, if necessary, update your arrangement with your "live-in." It is difficult enough to sort these things out when people are mar- Bruce tried. For the unmarried, Williams it can become a legal morass. Send questions to bruce@brucewilliams.com or to Smart Money, P.O. Box 7150, Hudson, FL 34674. Questions of general interest will be answered in fu- ture columns. Owing to the volume of mail, personal replies cannot be provided. Jackson County Vault & Monuments Quality S-rviw ul A/d fIrA Pricr Come Visit us at our NEW LOCATION 3424 West Highway 90 3 10 mle est from our previous location i 850-482-5041 i1 Pinecrest 3720 Caverns Road Marianna, FL 32446-1806 (850) 482-3964 FRIDAY, JUNE 8,2012 7Ar- Shirley Randolph was . recently honored for completing 40 years of service with VF Corporation LOCAL/BUSINESS