Dec 3, 2024

Our Beautiful Mother

Dolores Faye Jeannotte Hazelwood, 77, Went Home to be with The Lord & Family Members on Tuesday December 3rd 2024. She was a loving & devoted Mother, Grandmother "Meemaw", Great-Grandmother & Sister. Dolores was born in Kansas City Missouri where she later moved with her parents to Beaverton Oregon where she was raised and...

Nov 30, 2024

James Earl Cochran, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 30, 2024.  Earl was born June 21, 1926 in Fort Pierce, Florida.  After the death of both his parents, he and his younger brother moved to the Florida Baptist Children's Home in 1935 at Arcadia, Florida.  He graduated from DeSoto County High School in...

Nov 28, 2024

Bobbie Jean Lee, 80, of Panama City, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024 in her home.  She was born August 4, 1944 in Selma, Alabama.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Panama City.  She was an avid seamstress and loved making her granddaughters clothes.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John &...

Nov 28, 2024

Sandra Brown, 78, of Youngstown, Florida, born July 27, 1946 passed away on November 28, 2024.  Left to cherish in her memory is her brother, John Williams (Joyce), sister, Donnelle McNeil (Michael), her daughters, Theresa Hathaway, Sharon Bayer (Tom), Chris Brown (Dana), Ashley Brown (Rich) and one son, John Short (Cheryl); eleven grandchildren, Jason (Jennifer), Victoria, Devin (Daunovan), Tyler,...

Nov 28, 2024

Gloria Ann Miller, 81, of Panama City Beach, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

She was born in Baltimore, MD, on February 22, 1943. Gloria said her greatness joy was spending time with her family, and her greatest accomplishment was having and raising her daughter and son. Gloria found joy in helping others. She created...

Nov 23, 2024

Wendell Owenby, 91, went to sleep in the Lord on November 23, 2024

He was born on April 22, 1933, to Troy and Blanche Owenby in Western North Carolina.

After graduating from Bay High School, Wendell enlisted in the United States Navy, fighting in the Korean Conflict. Following his naval assignment, he returned home to...

Nov 23, 2024

Jim Fulford

November 14, 1936 – November 23, 2024

Jimmy "Jim" Norman Fulford, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired), age 88, of Panama City, Florida died peacefully at home Saturday morning November 23, 2024.

Jim was born November 14, 1936 in Bonifay, Florida.  After graduating Holmes County High School, he joined the U.S....

Nov 21, 2024

ROBERT NOEL "BOB" BATES

4/27/1944 – 11/21/2024

Robert Noel "Bob" Bates, of Panama City, Florida, peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 21, 2024. He was born on April 27, 1944 in Alexandria, Virginia to Guy and Esther Mae Bates, who preceded him to heaven along with his sister...

Nov 17, 2024

Michael Jeptha Stokes, MD, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He devoted himself to God, family, and his calling as a physician, and he will be remembered for his faith, compassion, and dedication to those he served.

Born on March 8, 1951, in Dothan, AL, he grew up in Jackson County,...

Nov 16, 2024

Larry Rae Bartness passed away at home after a brief illness on Saturday, November 16, 2024. He was born in Fargo, North Dakota to Tillman and Beverly (Magloughlin) Bartness and resided in Dilworth, Minnesota until he retired from the North Dakota Air National Guard. In Florida, he owned and operated a car restoration business, ARC, and worked as an...

Nov 9, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Samuel King Murphy. Sam passed away on the 9th of November in Panama City, Florida at the age of 81.  Sam was born in Alabama in March of 1943 to parents Joseph Hanson and Miriam Corrine.  A few years later Sam, his brother James and...

Nov 9, 2024

James "Jimmy" Wilburn McNiel Sr., 79, passed away on November 9, 2024, in Lynn Haven, Florida. He was born on January 11, 1945. James dedicated his life to serving his community and cherishing his family.

James proudly served as a firefighter in Bay County, where his bravery and commitment to helping others were evident throughout his career....

Nov 7, 2024

Brian Wesley Wolff (1947-2024)

Brian Wesley Wolff, born March 22, 1947 at St. Peter's Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, died Thursday, November 7, 2024. Brian's spirit now is with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven & will join again his wife, Terry & family. His loving son, Ryan, and friends should remember Brian as...

Nov 6, 2024

Jo Pat Bailey Vickers, 72, of Panama City, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.  She was born February 28, 1952 in Panama City.  She was a retired educator having worked in the Bay County School System for over 40 years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul & Ida Mae Bailey and a son, Paul Lucas...

Nov 5, 2024

Carol Schneider Taylor June 24th, 1939 November 5th, 2024 "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." -- II Corinthians 5:8 In her final hour on this earth surrounded by her family, Carol Taylor went home to be with the Lord on November 5th, 2024. It was a peaceful and holy passing. Carol was...

Nov 1, 2024

The Reverend Julia Jane Coleman Phillips,95 (one day shy of 96!), of Panama City, Florida, died Friday, November 1st, peacefully in the company of her loving daughter, Susan, and in the comfort of her home. She was born on November 2nd, 1928, in Liberty, Missouri to Mathias Stephen Coleman and Florence Elizabeth Barkley Coleman. Julia learned the value of...

Oct 24, 2024

Sarah Angeline (Bullock) Stanaland was gently taken to her Heavenly Home and is now at peace in her Lord and Savior's almighty arms.  Her departure was October 24, 2024.

Sarah was a beloved wife, precious mother, sister, granny, aunt, cousin and sister in Christ Jesus our Lord. She was greatly loved by her family to all who...

Oct 24, 2024

Peggy Jane Dickson of Panama City, Florida, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 24, 2024 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Peggy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Panama City. She attended Sunday School, BTU and was a member of the Youth Choir. She enjoyed music especially traditional Christian hymns. She is preceded...

Oct 23, 2024

Roland Michael Foerch, 73, of Youngstown, FL, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.  A beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather.  Michael lived a life marked by adventures with his siblings, his love of dancing and a life of hard work as a Tankerman.  He enjoyed a warm beverage, cared a lot about his appearance, never met a stranger,...

Oct 22, 2024

Nancy F. Gray, 81, of Panama City, FL passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. A Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Nancy lived a life marked by her love for the beach, her flowers, and the cherished moments with her family and friends surrounded by the warmth of the sun. She was born on January 16, 1943 in Rome,...