Betty Jean Wigal Sullivan
Feb 18, 2026
Betty Jean Sullivan, 87, of Panama City, FL passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. She was born on March 20, 1938 in Chipley, FL to James and Rosie Brown. She and her husband, Max were retired business owners having worked in the drywall, crane service and outdoor advertising fields. She was a member of Hiland Park Baptist Church where...
Bryant S. Bishop
Feb 17, 2026
Bryant S. Bishop, age 92, of Panama City, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026. He was born on May 20, 1933, in Panama City, Florida, to Avery and Doris Bishop, who preceded him in death.
Bryant was also preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Bishop. He is survived by his brother Douglas Bishop and sister-in-law Joan, and numerous...
Pamela Emily Rudloff
Feb 12, 2026
Pamela Emily Rudloff
“I was born in England on November 10th, 1936, and died on February 12th, 2026. Survived by my husband of 62 years Steven Rudloff, my four daughters; Carol Oliver (Mike), Paula Pearish, Devon Rudloff-Daffinson (Michael), Mandi Rudloff Chesser (Jay) , brother Barry Petri (Madelyn) as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
All of you that know...
Alfonso Tuzinkiewicz
2026
Alfonso Tuzinkiewicz, 92, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of devotion to family, dedication to his profession, and a deep love for the simple joys of life.
Born on August 12, 1933, in Argentina, Alfonso carried with him a strong work ethic and quiet determination that shaped the course of his life. He proudly served in the Army from 1959...
Duke Pearson
Feb 8, 2026
Duke Christian Pearson, 82, of Panama City Beach, FL passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026.Known affectionately as “Pop” and “Papa,” Duke was a devoted husband and kind grandfather. He was a passionate Christian who cherished reading his Bible. Over the past six+ years, his health limitations restricted his church attendance, but he found solace in watching various pastors on...
Linda Hess Long
Feb 8, 2026
Linda Hess Long, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, in Panama City Beach, Florida, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born July 20, 1938, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to Thomas Clifton Davis and Ruby Bryant Davis. She graduated from Bay High School in 1956 while also working at an ice cream store on Harrison Avenue, so she could...
Ann Virginia Roderick
Feb 5, 2026
Ann Virginia Roderick, 82, of Lynn Haven, FL passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She was born on April 12, 1943 in Newport, Rhode Island to Manuel and Mabel Cordeiro. She was a 1960 graduate from Rogers High School. She was a retired Support Group Commander Secretary with Tyndall Civil Service. Ann is preceded in death by her son,...
Divina Manuel Julius
Feb 4, 2026
Divina Julius, 61, of Panama City Beach, FL passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. She was born on December 10, 1964 in Samar, Philippines to Benedicto Manuel and Nonita Aquino. She is survived by her husband, Tarek Julius. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 11 am – 1 pm at Wilson Funeral Home.
Vera Stockman Sanders
Jan 30, 2026
Vera Stockman Sanders, age 93, of Panama City, Florida, passed away on January 30, 2026.
She graduated from Bay High School in 1951 followed by business college in Montgomery, AL, an experience that laid the foundation for her professional life. She had a long career as a bookkeeper, where her intelligence, precision, and attention to detail were evident in everything she...
Vonceil Brown Boswell
Jan 27, 2026
Vonceil Boswell passed away on January 27, 2026 at 92 years of age. She was born May 30, 1933 in Millville, Fla. She was the youngest daughter of Alexander and Mary Pearl Brown. One brother, Frank (Geraldine) Brown of Panama City, Fla., and four sisters, Odessa (Loftin) Day of Callaway, Fla., Mozelle (Larry) Hess of Hammond, Ind., Roma (Dick) Boswell...
Martha Surles Homola
Jan 25, 2026
Martha Homola passed away on January 25, 2026 at 97 years of age. She was born March 10, 1928, on the Bellagio Plantation in East Carroll Parish, Lake Providence, Louisiana, a daughter of Blondelle and Alphy Pittman Surles. Martha had three brothers, James, Albert, and Walter, and a sister, Evelyn, all of whom are now deceased.
Martha played a clarinet in...
Gary Alexander Henderson
Jan 22, 2026
Gary Alexander Henderson, 75, of Panama City passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 surrounded by family after a long illness. Gary was born in Tallahassee to Alexander Henderson and Eloise Waldorff Barber. He was the oldest of five children. He enlisted in the US Army to proudly serve his country in 1970. He attended basic training at Fort Jackson, SC....
Phyliss Grace Sherman
Jan 21, 2026
Phyliss Grace Sherman, age 96, of Panama City, Florida, passed away January 21, 2026.
She graduated from Lakeview High School, Chicago, Illinois in 1946, followed by Chicago Teachers College, a graduate in 1948.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband; Walter "Wally" Sherman, her parents; Henry and Stella Bohlke, her sister; Penelope Kopp, and brothers; Leonard Bohlke and Howard Bohlke.
She...
Dolly Holden Anderson
Jan 21, 2026
Dolly Holden Anderson, 81, of Chipley, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 21, 2026, in Panama City, Fla. She was born on Sept. 22, 1944, in Panama City to the late Charles and Mary Clyde Holden.
Dolly was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Vernon Anderson...
Carla Nicolette Rietkerk
Jan 19, 2026
Carla Nicolette Rietkerk, age 54, of the District of Columbia, passed away on January 19, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Born on February 9, 1971, Carla N. Hunt lived a life defined by resilience, compassion, and an unwavering devotion to her family and friends. Her warmth, strength, and generosity touched countless hearts...
Randolph Paul Thomason Jr.
Jan 19, 2026
Randolph Paul (Randy) Thomason, Jr., 40, of Panama City, Florida, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born August 2, 1985, in Lafayette, Louisiana. He was a 2003 graduate of Godby High School in Tallahassee, and attended Tallahassee Community College. He enjoyed playing music whether it was the piano, guitar, drums, or saxophone. His senior year, he wrote...
Linda Smith Caron
Jan 18, 2026
Linda Smith Caron, 79, passed peacefully on January 18, 2026 with family in Theodore, AL. She was born November 12, 1946 in Providence RI and lived her youth in Rhode Island and Connecticut. Linda graduated from Wethersfield High School and continued her education earning a Bachelor's degree in English from Conn College.
She became a technical editor for the defense industry...
Ronald Allen Frost
Jan 15, 2026
Ronald A. Frost (Ron) of Bayou George, Florida passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on January 15, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Leland and Caroline Mildred Frost (Hutchinson), brothers Gene Elvin and Donald Leland Frost, son Steven Alan Frost, and daughter in law Nan Frost.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years,...
Carolyn Straughn Turner
Jan 11, 2026
Carolyn Straughn Turner, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and proud military spouse, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, on her 87th birthday.
Carolyn was born on January 11, 1939, to her loving parents, P.A. and Sara Straughn. She was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Calvin Turner, with whom she shared 67 wonderful years of marriage built on love,...
Sonja Ann Wester
Jan 11, 2026
Sonja Ann Wester, 86, of Callaway, FL, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 11, 2026. She was born in Bonifay, FL to Dick and Ida Branton on August 3, 1939. Sonja was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Glynn Wester, brother Doyle Branton and sister Joyce Platt.
Sonja graduated from Bay High School and attended...