Dr. Ralph Edward Peterson

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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...

Thelma Louise Paulk

Thelma Louise Paulk

Oct 13, 2013

THELMA LOUISE PAULK Thelma Louise Paulk, 86, of Panama City, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013. She was born August 2, 1927 in Holmes County, Florida. Mrs. Paulk was a member of the Central Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Jason Paulk. She is survived by her three daughters, Elaine Grant (Don), Paula Householder (Jeff),...

Ruth Peacock Funchess

Ruth Peacock Funchess

Oct 13, 2013

RUTH PEACOCK FUNCHESS Ruth Peacock Funchess, a longtime resident of Panama City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 13, 2013 in Tallahassee, Florida. Ruth was born in Dothan, Alabama, on July 3, 1928 to Wright R. and Euradell Peacock. She moved to Panama City with her parents and brother, Jimmy, in the mid-40s and...

Lena Mae Sasser

Lena Mae Sasser

Oct 12, 2013

Lena Mae Colley Sasser, 90, of Panama City, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013 in Community Health and Rehabilitation Center. She had been a resident of Bay County since 1943, moving here from Geneva, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard M. Sasser Sr. She is survived by 8 children, Roy E. Sasser Sr. (Annette) of Chipley,...

Shirley Mckeithen Corley

Shirley Mckeithen Corley

Oct 9, 2013

Shirley McKeithen Corley, 78, of Panama City, passed away on Wednesday, October 09, 2013. She was a lifelong resident of Panama City and was Presbyterian by faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Corley. She is survived by 2 daughters, 2 brothers and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Friday at 10...

James C. "Doc" Dupree

James C. "Doc" Dupree

Oct 5, 2013

"Absent from the body and present with the Lord." This event happened to "Doc" DuPree on October 5th, 2013, at 6:38 A.M. at St. Vincent's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Mavis Hayes DuPree, two daughters, Patty Petersen and husband Rick Petersen, Phyllis Platte and husband Roger Platte. He had four grandchildren,...

Billie Jean Snellgrove

Billie Jean Snellgrove

Oct 5, 2013

BILLIE JEAN SNELLGROVE Billie Jean Snellgrove, 69, of Panama City, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013. She was born June 5, 1944 in Panama City to Bill & Mary Elizabeth Snellgrove. She is survived by her brother, Larry Snellgrove (Wanda); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday in the...

Will Ray Thomas, Jr.

Will Ray Thomas, Jr.

Oct 4, 2013

WILL RAY THOMAS, JR. Will Ray "Slick" Thomas, Jr. passed away on Fri, Oct 4th, 2013 at the age of 86 in Panama City, FL. Slick was a highly decorated pilot in the United States Air Force; a veteran of WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War; and a long-time resident of Lynn Haven, FL. He was born in...

Ruth Marion Hudson

Ruth Marion Hudson

Oct 4, 2013

MAJOR RUTH MARION HUDSON Major Ruth Marion Hudson, 86, of Panama City Beach, was Promoted to Glory on Friday, October 4, 2013 at Panama City Nursing Center. She was born on September 25, 1927 in Oceanside Long Island, New York. She was a Major with the Salvation Army, retiring in 1986, after 40 years of service. She had been a...

Jack Gunter

Jack Gunter

Oct 2, 2013

JACK E. GUNTER Jack E. Gunter, of Panama City Beach, Florida passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013. Jack was born May 26, 1934 in Broughton, Illinois to the late William Henry Gunter and Maude Alice Robinson Gunter. Jack retired from the Navy and then served 10 years in the Merchant Marines. Jack loved to travel and he enjoyed reminiscing at...

Amanda Perkins Holland

Amanda Perkins Holland

Sep 30, 2013

AMANDA PERKINS HOLLAND Amanda Perkins Holland, 94 of Panama City, passed away Monday, September 30, 2013. Mrs. Holland was originally from Alexander City, Alabama. Mrs. Holland had a lovely smile and an inspiring laugh. She was active in First Presbyterian Church and her community until failing health caused her to decrease her activities. Even during this latter time, Mrs. Holland...