Gracie Juanita Nichols
May 15, 2026
Gracie “Juanita” Nichols, 92 years old, passed peacefully to her eternal home on Friday, May 15, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Juanita was born in Chipley, Florida on September 22, 1933 to T.J. and Eary Johns. She was the oldest of seven children; Eara Mae Johns, David Johns, Ann Hagans, Geraldine Hamilton, and Angus Johns. Her childhood was filled with many...
Nicholas Michael Sims
May 13, 2026
Born on October 20, 1979, Nicholas was known for his kind heart, love of gaming, and the many friendships he formed throughout his life. He especially enjoyed the gaming community, where he connected with friends from many walks of life and shared countless memories over the years.Nicholas is survived by his loving aunt and uncle, Leesa and Tim Chick, whose...
Jack Simonson
May 12, 2026
Former Bay District Schools Superintendent Jack Simonson, passed away early morning on May 12, 2026 surrounded by family members. Jack was born on November 15, 1943 in Macon, Georgia to parents John C. and Mary G. Simonson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Simonson. He is survived by three brothers, Robert...
David Buchanan
May 11, 2026
David Buchanan, 74, of Panama City Beach, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. He was born on June 11, 1951 and raised in Panama City. He graduated from Rutherford High School, worked various jobs, but soon felt God’s leading to full-time ministry which led him to Berkshire Christian College in Massachusetts. After graduation he served as Youth Minister,...
Randy Jay Windham
May 10, 2026
Randy Jay Windham, 63, of Panama City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026. He was born on May 31, 1962, in Panama City, Florida.
Randy was a devoted FSU football fan who spent many Saturdays on the sidelines cheering on his Seminoles. He dedicated his career to public service as a State of Florida Probation Officer beginning in 1989,...
Margie Ruth Williams
May 6, 2026
Margie Ruth Williams, 85, of Panama City, FL, died on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at North Okaloosa Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kelly Williams, husband, Danny, and son, Keith. She is survived by three sons, Ted Williams, Gary Williams and Greg Williams; two daughters, Angie Yeomans and Tamela Suggs; 13 grandchildren, Nicole Conrad, Jennifer Taylor,...
Douglas Alan Yarbrough
May 4, 2026
Douglas Alan Yarbrough (70) was born on March 1, 1956 in LaGrange, Georgia, which he hated because it meant he wasn’t a Texan. He passed away on May 4, 2026 in Panama City Beach, Florida, which he probably also hated because, again, not Texas.
Raised in Channelview and then Coldspring, he was a jack of all trades: mechanic, deputy sheriff, tow...
Carlton Wallace "C.W." Mauldin
May 3, 2026
Carlton Wallace “C.W.” Mauldin, 94, of Panama City, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in his home. He was born November 15, 1931 in Quincy, Florida. He was the retired owner of A-1 Dry Cleaners. He was a longtime member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Joyce Ann Mauldin;...
Nancy Jo Moore Bender
Apr 29, 2026
Nancy Jo Moore Bender, 73, died peacefully at home in her sleep on April 29, 2026.
She was born on July 16, 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents Lister Moore and Sheila Bell Moore and daughter Shana Faulkner. She is survived by husband George Bender of 51 years (March 22, 1975) daughter Tammy Berger and husband Justin, grandson...
John B. German Jr.
Apr 24, 2026
John B. German, Jr., 87, passed away on April 24, 2026.
He was born May 3, 1938, in Isabella, Tennessee. John will be remembered for his kindness, his devotion to God and his family, and as a proud veteran of the United States Navy.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Mary Jane German; his sister, Shelby Willcox; his...
Oscar Marion Smith
Apr 21, 2026
Oscar Marion Smith, 87, of Panama City, passed away on April 21, 2026. He was born on February 4, 1939 in Port St. Joe, Florida. He retired in 2001 from Arizona Chemical after 44 years of service. He was a member and usher at Lynn Haven Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Eda Smith;...
Jared Colby Sasnett
Apr 18, 2026
Jared Colby Sasnett, 34, passed away suddenly in a tragic accident on April 18, 2026, in Youngstown, Florida. Jared was born on February 23, 1992, in Bay County, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Esther Lott, and Francis and Emery Sasnett.
Jared is survived by his loving wife, Christina Sasnett, and their four daughters, Emilie, Eliana, Lareina, and Leticia,...
Sandra L. Barbaresi
Apr 17, 2026
Sandra L. Barbaresi, 68 of Panama City, FL, passed away peacefully Friday April 17th, 2026 with her closest family beside her as she took her last breath before leaving for Heaven.
Sandra, called Sandy for short had a kind and gentle nature but was also nicknamed “90 to nothin’” because of how quickly she was able to accomplish almost any task....
Robert Leroy Gainous
Apr 15, 2026
Robert Leroy Gainous, 90, passed away on April 15, 2026 in Gulf Breeze, Florida.
Born on October 14, 1935, he graduated from Port St. Joe High School in 1953, attended both FSU and UF, and then served in the Air Force in the late 1950s, stationed in Germany as a flight simulator instructor. He returned to Panama City, Florida, after the...
Judith Ellis Andrews
Apr 12, 2026
Judith Ellis Andrews of Panama City, Fl., died early Sunday morning April 12 at her home in St. Andrew. She was 80 years old and left behind 7 beloved cats and a younger sister with whom she shared life and retirement the past 30 years. She was a lover of God, a connoisseur of nature, an insightful, gentle person who...
William Frank Mullins
Apr 11, 2026
William Frank Mullins, 77, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. With heavy hearts and loving remembrance, the family honors the life of a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. His life was defined by quiet strength, unwavering love and a deep commitment to those he cherished.
He is lovingly survived by his devoted wife, Sandra Lee Mullins of...
Mary Evelyn Harries-Pruitt
Apr 10, 2026
Mary Evelyn Harries-Pruitt, age 85, passed away on April 10, 2026 in Panama City, Florida.
She was born on April 21, 1940 in Panama City, Florida to Bowden and Evelyn Harries. She was a seamstress who made draperies for many of Panama City's residences and businesses. Mary enjoyed painting, horses and exploring her family's history in Panama City region.
She is survived...
David Lawrence Gatchell
Apr 8, 2026
David L. Gatchell, 76, of Panama City, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. He was born on Dec. 15, 1949 in Zanesville, Ohio. He retired from Kmart after 33yrs as a sales associate and management. In his spare time, he loved playing guitar, trivia, crossword puzzles and rescued animals. He is survived by, his wife Rita Gatchell; 2 nieces...
Kimberly Ann Wiles
Apr 7, 2026
KIMBERLY ANN WILES
Kimberly (Kim) Ann Wiles passed away peacefully at her home on April 6th 2026 after a long illness. She was 54 years old.
Kim was born October 30th, 1971 in Long Beach California. She moved to Portage Michigan with her family when she was two years old. She attended Millwood Elementary School and Portage Central High School until she...
Maria "Rida" Gelzer Hatley
Apr 6, 2026
Maria “Rida” Gelzer Hatley was born on October 5, 1933, in Lloyd, Florida, and passed away on April 6, 2026, in Panama City, Florida.
As a young girl, Rida moved with her family to Marianna, Florida, where she was raised and educated. She later settled in Panama City, where she worked for Southern Bell Telephone Company for 17½ years before retiring.
During...