James Patrick Kearney
Nov 20, 2013
JAMES PATRICK KEARNEY James Patrick Kearney, 90, of Panama City died on November 20th at Community Health and Rehab Center. He was born April 29, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY where he spent his younger years and a resident of Panama City, FL for the past 65 years. As a veteran of WWII, he participated in the Normandy invasion while serving...
Anthony Hill
Nov 15, 2013
ANTHONY DYER HILL Anthony Dyer Hill died Friday, November 15, in Lakeland, Florida, at 97. In 1916, on a mild April day in Thomson, Georgia, a baby boy was born to Otis and Essie Hill. Little Tony was their firstborn son and they loved him dearly. He grew up in Thomson, graduated from high school there, and joined the Navy...
Paul Gibson Little
Nov 9, 2013
Paul Gibson Little Paul Gibson Little, 58, of Panama City Beach, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2013. Paul was born on July 15, 1955 in Mobile, Alabama. He was a Certified Financial Planner and beloved father. Always a diligent fisherman and hunter, his soul will forever rest peacefully in the ocean. He was a member of Eastgate Christian Fellowship...
Billy Gene Blount Sr.
Nov 9, 2013
Billy Gene Blount, Sr., 79, of Panama City, passed away November 9, 2013 in his home. He was born on March 29, 1934 to Lester T. and Callie Mae Blount. He was a retired chemist for the International Paper Company. He was a lifelong resident of Panama City and was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. He served in...
Althia Ann Stafford
Nov 6, 2013
ALTHIA ANN STAFFORD Althia Ann Stafford, 90, of Callaway, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013 in her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" Benton Stafford; daughter, Janet Floyd; son-in-law, Archie Floyd and grandson, Archie, Jr. Ann is survived by her son, James "Buddy" Benton Stafford, Jr. and his wife, Lynne; daughter, Jennifer Stedman and husband,...
Houston Coleman Malone
Nov 5, 2013
HOUSTON COLEMAN MALONE Houston Coleman "C.H." Malone, 88, of Panama City, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at the Chester Sims Veterans Nursing Home. He was born April 17, 1925 in Crooked Oak, Alabama to Houston and Lydia Mae Malone. He had been a resident of Panama City since 1955. He served in the United States Army during World...
Robert "Bob" Wayne Forrest
Nov 5, 2013
Robert "Bob" Wayne Forrest USAF Retired Robert "Bob" Wayne Forrest died on November 5, 2013 in Panama City, Florida. He was born March 19, 1939 Sullivan, Kentucky. Bob was retired from the military after 21 years of service. He was stationed at many bases throughout his career (Turkey, Thailand, Africa, Johnston Island and why not Minot). He served in aircraft...
Joseph Paul Walker
Nov 2, 2013
JOSEPH PAUL "JOE" WALKER Joseph Paul "Joe" Walker, 85, of Panama City, passed to new life on Saturday, November 02, 2013. He was born July 31, 1928 in Panama City, Florida to John & Ollie Walker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Floy Crittendon Walker; his parents; brothers and sisters-in-law, John Walker Jr. and wife Beatrice, Jack Walker...
Helen Williams Hill
Oct 31, 2013
HELEN WILLIAMS HILL Helen Williams Hill died Thursday, October 31, in Lakeland, Florida at 89 due to cardiac arrest. On October 24, 1924, in Geneva, Alabama, Sanford and Sallie Williams welcomed their second daughter into the world and named her Sallie Helen. Little Helen grew up in Noma, Florida, and graduated from high school in Bonifay. At 21, she worked...
Ruth Widincamp Mccrary
Oct 29, 2013
RUTH WIDINCAMP McCRARY The Angels came to take Ruth McCrary, 95, of Panama City, home to Heaven on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. She was born on August 14, 1918 in Panama City and had been a resident here all of her life. She was a homemaker. She was member of the First Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in...
Dr. Ralph Edward Peterson
Oct 28, 2013
Dr. Ralph Edward Peterson, M.D. Dr. Ralph Edward Peterson passed away on Monday, October 28, 2013, in the arms of his eldest daughter, Laura Peterson. He fought a long and hard battle with cancer, and passed peacefully at age 82 at his condominium overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Kraft Peterson, his sister...
Norman Francis Allemore, Jr.
Oct 28, 2013
Norman Francis Allemore Jr. Norman Francis Allemore, Jr., 79, of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away on Monday, October 28, 2013. He was born December 13, 1933 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Norman F. and Anna Belle Allemore, Sr. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He had been a resident of Port St. Joe since 1936...
Albert J. Lehmeyer, Jr.
Oct 27, 2013
ALBERT J. LEHMEYER, JR. Albert J. Lehmeyer, Jr. passed away at Mathison Retirement Home on October 27, 2013. He was 81 years old. He is survived by his wife, Jane (Dugan); daughters, Mary Ellen Pozen and Anne Marie Lehmeyer; son-in-law, Jeffrey Pozen; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Michael and many loving extended family members and friends. He is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio...
Betty Louise Swandol
Oct 26, 2013
Betty Louise Swandol, 76, of Panama City, FL passed away peacefully Saturday, October 26, 2013. Betty spent her life as a loving mother and devoted wife. She was a faithful member of Callaway Baptist Church. Mrs. Swandol is survived by her one daughter, Dianna Melton and husband, Robert, of Panama City Beach; two sons Frederick Swandol and fiancé Sara Davila,...
James Leigh Creary
Oct 24, 2013
JAMES LEIGH CREARY James Leigh Creary, 49, of Panama City, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013. He was born October 5, 1964 in Panama City. He was a 1982 graduate of Bay High School. He was a member of the Millville Advent Christian Church. He was a former server for TGI Friday's and was currently working at Margaritaville Restaurant. He...
Charles B. Holden, Jr.
Oct 23, 2013
Charles B. Holden Jr. Charles B. Holden, Jr., 61, of Bunker Hill, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. He was born on September 17, 1952. He retired from the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie Holden. He is survived by his daughter, Natasha Holden; two sons, Charles and Michael Holden; sister,...
Carolynn Ann Daniels
Oct 20, 2013
CAROLYNN ANN DANIELS Carolynn Ann Daniels, 78, of Panama City, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 in her home. She was born on June 8, 1935 in Tuscumbia, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Daniels; and her five siblings. She is survived by her two sons, Ken Daniels and Greg Daniels. Per her request, memorialization will...
James E. Phillips
Oct 20, 2013
James E. Phillips James E. "Jimmy" Phillips, 88, of Parker went to be with his Lord on October 20, 2013. He was preceded by his dear wife, Mildred S. Phillips. He is survived by his beloved son Jim and family, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was also blessed with many wonderful friends. He was a Navy combat veteran who served...
James Gillis Lee, Sr.
Oct 18, 2013
James Gillis Lee Sr. James Gillis Lee Sr. passed away on Oct. 18, 2013, after a brief illness, in the loving arms of two of his sons. He was born on July 11, 1927 to Aimee Peacock Lee and Wayne Edmend Lee. Jim was educated at Bay High School in Panama City, and during this time he also worked at...
Michael "Mike" Bates
Oct 14, 2013
MICHAEL LEE "MIKE" BATES Michael Lee "Mike" Bates, 53, of Youngstown, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013 in his home after a long battle with cancer. Mike was born on February 8, 1960 in Painesville, Ohio. He worked as the Director and Lead Investigator of the District 14 Medical Examiner's Office. He was a member of the FDIAI and...