George A. "Mac" Mclain

George A. "Mac" Mclain

Dec 13, 2010

GEORGE A. "MAC" McLAIN George A. "Mac" McLain (Capt. Mac), 83, of Panama City, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, December 13, 2010 in his home. He was born November 26, 1927 in Carrabelle, Florida. He worked as a distribution operator for Gulf Power from 1953 -1990. Since 1977, he also worked as a volunteer for the Bay...

Jeannette Wallace Griffin

Jeannette Wallace Griffin

Dec 11, 2010

Jeannette Wallace Griffin, 63, of Panama City, Florida, passed away December 11, 2010 at a local hospital. She was born September 7, 1947 to the late Waldo William Wallace, Jr. and Louisa Brewer Wallace of Panama City, Florida. She fought a long and hard battle with cardiac problems, which began in February 2007. She leaves behind her son, Michael James...

Berma Scott Ingram

Berma Scott Ingram

Dec 7, 2010

BERMA SCOTT INGRAM Berma Scott Ingram, 94, died peacefully at home in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, December 7, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ray Ingram; her parents, Mamie and Cook Scott and her sister, Doris Ferguson. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Ingram Sharp (Robert); grandchildren, Robin Sharp, Robert Ingram Sharp (Jana); great grandchildren,...

James Ashley Cherry

James Ashley Cherry

Dec 2, 2010

James Ashley "Jim" Cherry, 60, of Panama City, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010 in his home. He was born October 1, 1950 in Washington, NC to Agnes and Ashley Roberson Cherry. Jim was a dedicated community leader during his career as president of several Chambers of Commerce throughout the southeast. A beloved father, grandfather, husband, brother and friend, he...

Kenneth Earl Padgett, Jr.

Kenneth Earl Padgett, Jr.

Dec 2, 2010

KENNETH EARL PADGETT, JR. Kenneth Earl "Kenny" Padgett, Jr., 63, of Panama City Beach, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010 in his home. He was born June 12, 1947 in Panama City and was a graduate of the University of Florida Law School. He was a retired attorney. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Padgett; daughter, Lauren York and...

Yvonne Sanders Thompson

Yvonne Sanders Thompson

Nov 30, 2010

YVONNE SANDERS THOMPSON June 5, 1935 – November 30, 2010 Yvonne Sanders Thompson, 75, of Panama City, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2010. She was born June 5, 1935 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Lee "Bill" & Mamie Lucile Sanders; grandson, Kyle Jordan Thompson; granddaughter, Katelyn Marie Tillis, and sister, Billie Iris...

Margaret Sanders

Margaret Sanders

Nov 23, 2010

MARGARET SANDERS Margaret Sanders, 57, of Panama City, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010. She was born March 19, 1953 in Panama City and had been a lifelong resident of the area. She previously worked for the Bay County School System. She is survived by her husband, Julius Sanders; son, Corey Sanders and wife, Jaime; daughter, Sabrina Fleming and husband...

Joel Leslie Plough

Joel Leslie Plough

Nov 23, 2010

Joel, an attorney by education and a good Samaritan by heart, died from a massive stroke on Tuesday evening, November 23, 2010. He grew up in Panama City and graduated as co-valedictorian of Rutherford High School in 1975, where he participated in Debate, Tennis, Key Club, and Boy's State, among others. He graduated from Stetson University in Deland, FL in...

Frank Lucero

Frank Lucero

Nov 17, 2010

FRANK LUCERO Frank Lucero, 90, of Lynn Haven, Fla. passed away November 17, 2010 at Bay Medical Center. Frank Lucero graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Chicago, Illinois and retired as an Assistant Principal. He later moved to Panama City, Fla. to be near family. He spent many years as a volunteer at Medical Records Dept. at Bay Medical...

Lennie Killingsworth Wilson

Lennie Killingsworth Wilson

Nov 16, 2010

LENNIE KILLINGSWORTH WILSON Lennie Killingsworth Wilson, 98, of Panama City, Florida passed away November 16, 2010. She was born July 28, 1912 in Columbia, Alabama to Bishop Pierce and Emma Annie Davis Killingsworth. She graduated from Houston County High School in Columbia, Alabama in 1930 and attended nursing training in New Orleans. She had been a resident of Panama City...

Ernestine Kelley Berklite

Ernestine Kelley Berklite

Nov 14, 2010

Ernestine Kelley Berklite Ernestine Kelley Berklite passed away peacefully November 14, 2010. She was born May 10, 1929, in Evergreen, Alabama, and moved to Panama City with her family in 1934. Ernestine was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Ruth Kelley. Ernestine is survived by her spouse, Donald Berklite, and her stepdaughter, Joanna (Robert) Lawson and grandson, Joey...

L.W. "Low Water" Stafford

L.W. "Low Water" Stafford

Nov 13, 2010

L. W. "Low Water" Stafford June 21, 1925 - November 13, 2010 LW Stafford, 85, of Panama City, passed away quietly at his home Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, of natural causes. LW was born on June 21, 1925 in Westville, Florida where he attended school until the age of 14. The family later moved to Sweet Gum Head, which according...

Ruby Lorene Branning

Ruby Lorene Branning

Nov 12, 2010

Ruby Lorene Branning, 88, of Panama City, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2010. She was born September 11, 1922 in Loughman, Florida to Grover Cleveland & Shala Irby. She was a retired saleslady for JC Penney's. She had been a resident of Panama City for the past 60 years and was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. She...

Robert Austin

Robert Austin

Nov 12, 2010

ROBERT AUSTIN Robert Austin, 69, of Lynn Haven, passed away Friday, November 12, 2010 in his home. He was born May 23, 1941 in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his four daughters, Sheryl Austin-Somerville, Sonia Austin-Moore (Henry), Tracie Banks, Tina Harris; son, Scott Austin; companion, JoAnn Banks; 14 grandchildren,...

Sharon Mitchell Gallien

Sharon Mitchell Gallien

Nov 11, 2010

Sharon Mitchell Gallien, of Lynn Haven, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2010 in her home. She was born December 13, 1949 in Pell City, AL. She was a teacher with A. Crawford Mosley High School for twenty four years. She is survived by her husband, Ray Gallien; 2 sons, Hunter Ray Gallien, Colin Lee Gallien, parents, Arlie & Madeline...

Ruth Howell Hauser

Ruth Howell Hauser

Nov 10, 2010

Ruth "Ruthie" Howell Hauser went to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior on November 10th after a short battle with cancer. She was proud to have been born and raised in Bay County, the county settled and founded by her ancestors. She graduated Bay High School in 1957 and then attended the University of Alabama where she met her...

Lessie Mchenry Odom

Lessie Mchenry Odom

Nov 9, 2010

LESSIE McHENRY ODOM Lessie McHenry Odom, 90, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2010. She was born July 14, 1920 in Crenshaw County, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Odom and daughter, Betty O. Worley. She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Lare and husband John; son-in-law, Allen Worley and wife, Margena; six grandchildren, Rachel Bowles and...

William C. "Bill" Mckeithen

William C. "Bill" Mckeithen

Nov 7, 2010

WILLIAM C. "BILL" McKEITHEN William C. "Bill" McKeithen 71, of Panama City, FL passed away Sunday, November 7, 2010 at Bay Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Panama City, FL on December 24, 1938. He graduated from Bay High School in 1957 and then attended Auburn University. He worked for many years at International Paper Company...

Mary Richardson Perkins

Mary Richardson Perkins

Nov 7, 2010

MARY RICHARDSON PERKINS Mary Richardson Perkins, 75, of Panama City, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2010 in her home. She was born December 10, 1934 in Bay County. She was a member of Deer Point Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Perkins. She is survived by her two sisters, Pat Hewett and husband Bobby, Viola...

Thomas Cary Nelson

Thomas Cary Nelson

Nov 5, 2010

THOMAS CARY NELSON Thomas Cary Nelson, 47, passed away Friday, November 5, 2010 at his home. He was born September 22, 1963 in Pensacola, Florida. He was a graduate of Vernon High School, served proudly in the U.S. Air Force and was a faithful member of St. Andrew Baptist Church. He is survived by three sisters, Sandra Stanley, of Ebro,...