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Joseph Woodrow Kennedy

Joseph Kennedy age 45 of Panama City, Florida passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 following an illness.

Joseph was born October 10, 1978 in Niceville, Florida to Cecil Woodrow Kennedy and Karen Melton. Joseph enjoyed spending time with his family, watching Florida Gator Football, cooking and eating, talking on the phone, playing racing video games and fishing.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents and brother Phillip Kennedy.

Leaving to cherish his memories are his wife of 19 years, Shannon Stephens; brother David Bray and sister-in-law Jessica Bray, brother Adam Kennedy; step daughter Mackenzie Stephens; nieces Tiffany Ramirez, Jasmine Bray, Kira Bray, Jada Bray; great nieces and nephews Hunter, River, Avery, Lorenzo, Lukey and Beleanor; best friends Kim Reeves and Lisa Davis.

Tonja Duckett Kelley

Tonja Kelley age 70 of Newville passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at her home. A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Crestlawn Cemetery in Cowarts, Al. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Tonja was born January 14, 1954 to Preston Duckett and Mary Ellen Kirkland Duckett. She had a love for animals and devoted her life to rescuing them. She enjoyed cooking, crafting and sewing.

She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother Greg Duckett.

Survivors include her husband of 36 years, Shelby Kelley; sons Jimmy Kelley, Kirby Kelley, Joshua Jones (Stacey Tarnowski-Jones); daughters Denise Lennicx (Dr. Paul Lennicx), Carie Peeples (Matthew), Shelby Courtney Hobgood (Kyle); numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family hopes anyone moved by her story would please send their condolences as a donation to the “Best Friends” animal rescue charity .

Grady Wayne McBride

Grady McBride age 79 of Midland City passed away at his home, Friday, May 24, 2024.

Grady was born January 31, 1945 to Leonard Eugene McBride and Nannie Mae Crowl McBride. He was employed with Kroger 46 years. He enjoyed watching Alabama football, working crossword puzzles and taking walks and doing the grocery shopping. He was known to be good with numbers.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter Angelia Michelle McBride; grandson Richard Jones; granddaughter Heather Walker; brothers Gary McBride, Gene McBride; Kenneth McBride; sister Doris McBride.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Linda Lee Meeks McBride; sons Roger D. McBride (Angelia), Stephen W. Walker; daughters Mona Lee Jones, Pamela Denise Mittel; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brothers Glen McBride, Jerry McBride; sisters Pat Sexton (Harold), Sherry Dueul, Cathy McBride.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to American Cancer Society.