William "Bill" Roberts

William "Bill" Roberts

Jan 9, 2013

WILLIAM S. "BILL" ROBERTS William S. "Bill" Roberts, 74, passed away peacefully in a local hospital on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cullomburg, Alabama on October 8, 1938. He graduated from Southern Choctaw High School in Silas, Alabama in 1957. After graduating, he moved to Panama City. Bill retired with Independent Life/American...

Billie K. Chatoney

Billie K. Chatoney

Jan 3, 2013

BILLIE K. CHATONEY Billie K. Chatoney, 74, of Southport, passed away at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2013 into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior. She was precious to those who knew and loved her and will be forever in our hearts and greatly missed. She was born August 9, 1938 in Delta City, Mississippi. She attended...

Joe Alexander Taylor

Joe Alexander Taylor

Jan 2, 2013

JOE ALEXANDER TAYLOR Joe Alexander Taylor of Panama City died Wednesday, January 2, 2013. He was a retired lineman for Gulf Power Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Panama City. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Belle Taylor; daughter, Annie Ruth Taylor; and son, Joe A. Taylor, Jr. He is survived by...

Virginia Temple Ware

Virginia Temple Ware

Jan 2, 2013

VIRGINIA TEMPLE WARE Virginia Temple Ware, 72, of Panama City, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in her home. She was born June 2, 1940 in Whynot, Mississippi. Mrs. Ware was a member of the First Baptist Church of Panama City and she was a volunteer for many organizations. She was preceded in death by her husband, Captain Sandy Ware;...

Martha Hicks Smith

Martha Hicks Smith

Dec 31, 2012

Martha Hicks Smith, 93, of Panama City, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012. She was born on June 2, 1919 in Tallahassee, Florida to Dr. T.J. & Mary Hicks Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Joseph Washington Smith Jr., 2 brothers, Willard Hicks, T.J. Hicks Jr., and 2 sisters, Mary Lee Coleman and Cecil...

Mary Alice Cameron

Mary Alice Cameron

Dec 30, 2012

MARY ALICE CAMERON Mary Alice Cameron, 80, of Panama City, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012. She was born February 9, 1932 in Covington County, Alabama. Miss Cameron was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lynn Haven. She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Mae Cameron. She is survived by her three sisters, Rose...

Juanita Williford Fleming

Juanita Williford Fleming

Dec 28, 2012

JUANITA WILLIFORD FLEMING Juanita Williford Fleming, 93, of Port St. Joe, passed away Friday, December 28, 2012. She was born May 19, 1919 in Noma, Florida to Walter & Rachel Williford and was raised in Millville, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Rev. Julian C. Fleming, Sr. and her son, Julian "Happy" Fleming, Jr....

Cecil Allen Roell

Cecil Allen Roell

Dec 27, 2012

CECIL ALLEN ROELL Cecil Allen Roell, 85, of Southport, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2012 in his home. He was born July 14, 1927 in Spencer County, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his children, Terry Roell (Peggy), Scott Roell, Lisa Fitzsimons; companion, Rebecca Deason; five grandchildren, Rodney Roell, Michael Roell,...

Gerald "Don" A. Draper

Gerald "Don" A. Draper

Dec 22, 2012

Don Draper passed away while vacationing in Germany on December 22, 2012. Don was born in Austin, Texas. He enlisted in the Navy in 1960 and began his impressive diving career in 1961. He served in a variety of diving commands around the Pacific including two operational tours in South Vietnam. There he earned the Bronze Star Medal with the...

Marian L. Jasperson

Marian L. Jasperson

Dec 18, 2012

Marian L. Jasperson, 66, of Land O' Lakes, FL, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. She is survived by her loving, devoted husband of 32 years, Harold C. Jasperson, Jr.; between the two of them they had 5 children, 3 daughters, Lori Graham (Billy), Lisa Lawrenson and Kay Stephens (Mike); 2 sons, Mark Jasperson (Theresa)...

Roxie Armstrong Roney

Roxie Armstrong Roney

Dec 17, 2012

Roxie Armstrong Roney, 68, of Fountain, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012 in her home. She was born February 3, 1944 in Wewahitchka, Florida. She was a retired custodian with the Bay County School System. She was a member of the First Pentecostal Church. She is survived by her husband, Willie Calvin Roney Sr.; 2 sons, Willie Calvin Roney...

Kenneth Burl Thomas

Kenneth Burl Thomas

Dec 15, 2012

Kenneth Burl Thomas, 54, of Panama City, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012 in his home. He was born March 20, 1958 in Panama City and had been a lifelong resident here. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Baptist Church. He loved to hunt, fish and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melissa...

Emmett Lee Harrison

Emmett Lee Harrison

Dec 9, 2012

EMMETT LEE HARRISON Emmett Lee Harrison, 89, of Lynn Haven, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012. He was born February 6, 1923 in Panama City and was a 1941 graduate of Bay High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He retired from Coca Cola Bottling Company in 1960 after 20 years of service. He...

Mary Howard Floyd

Mary Howard Floyd

Dec 8, 2012

MARY HOWARD FLOYD Mary Howard Floyd, 84, of Panama City, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2012 in her home. She was born on October 23, 1928 in Orlando, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Mary Howard; and her brother, Paul Howard. She is survived by her loving husband of sixty-six years, Clifton Floyd; four...

Mary Dale Collins Saunders

Mary Dale Collins Saunders

Dec 6, 2012

MARY DALE COLLINS SAUNDERS Mary Dale Collins Saunders, 66, of Panama City Beach, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012. She was born November 23, 1946 in Florence, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Preston Saunders and father, Dewey Collins. She is survived by her son, Robert Preston Saunders, Jr. (Christine); daughter, Kerri Barlow (Byron); mother, Lucille...

Carolyn Ann Parker Roberts

Carolyn Ann Parker Roberts

Dec 4, 2012

CAROLYN ANN PARKER ROBERTS Mrs. Carolyn Ann Parker Roberts passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at a local health care center. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Panama City. Mrs. Roberts was employed by the International Paper Company for over 44 years as order and billing clerk. She was a member of "The Paper Dolls" (retired...

Charlotte Salavani

Charlotte Salavani

Dec 3, 2012

Charlotte Salavani 1943-2012 Charlotte Salavani, 69, of Lynn Haven, FL passed into the promise of eternal life on Monday December 3, 2012. Mrs. Salavani was born on February 6, 1943 in Zurich, Switzerland. She immigrated to the United States in 1962. She was a strong woman, funny, Young-In-Heart with many talents & gifts, full of life, laughter, a giver, hospitable,...

George H. Williams

George H. Williams

Nov 28, 2012

GEORGE H. WILLIAMS Msgt. George H. Williams USAF retired, 84, of Panama City, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012. He was born January 16, 1928 in Tallassee, Alabama to George Robert & Myrtice Williams. He served in the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years and retired at the rank of Master Sergeant. Upon his retirement, he went to technical...

Maria Isabel Aranda

Maria Isabel Aranda

Nov 28, 2012

MARIA ISABEL ARANDA Maria Isabe1 Aranda, 84, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend surrounded by loved ones at home as she left peacefully to go to her eternal life. She leaves those of us who will always admire, love and cherish her memory: eight children, Juan, Sofia, Guadalupe, Lilia, Jaime, Anabel, Angelica...

Charles E. Duncan

Charles E. Duncan

Nov 27, 2012

CHARLES E. "CHARLIE" DUNCAN Charles E. "Charlie" Duncan, 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 27, 2012. He was born February 19, 1937 in Barton, Arkansas. He was a retired truck driver. He was a member and worked for Springfield Community Church for the past 15 years. He loved playing his bluegrass music. He loved...