Nov 12, 2023

Thomas Lea Hall Sr., 74, of Panama City, passed away peacefully at his home on November 12, 2023. He was born January 13, 1949, in Panama City to William Troy and Sarah Jane Hall. He lived in Panama City most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his children, Tommy Hall...

Nov 11, 2023

Danz Frederick Hain Blasser, 71, of Lynn Haven, Florida, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Noland Hospital in Dothan, Alabama. He was born on September 13, 1952, in Staten Island, New York, to Edward Franklin Blasser and Phyllis Ellen Seidel.

Danz served for 20 years in the United States Air Force as a Slavic Crypto...

Nov 11, 2023

JoAnn Slifer (Nee Fletcher)

June 13, 1930 – November 11, 2023

Age 93, of Panama City passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at St. Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing Home of Bay County, Florida. Born in Mount Vernon, IL, and lived in Panama City during her later years. JoAnn was a beautiful, loving soul...

Nov 10, 2023

Angus Eli "Sam" Johns, 82, of Panama City passed away on November 10, 2023.  He was born December 21, 1940 in Chipley, Florida. Sam was preceded in death by many family members and friends.  Everyone that knew him knew he was an avid fisherman.  He will truly be loved and missed by many family and friends.  As per Sam's...

Nov 8, 2023

Erling Russell Wilkinson, 68, of Panama City, FL passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He was born on January 7, 1955 in San Jose, California to Russell and Navilla Wilkinson.  Erl served in the United States Air Force from 1974-1993 before making Panama City his permanent home. After retirement from the Air Force, he then went on to...

Nov 8, 2023

Betty Jean Agro, 90, of Panama City Beach, FL passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. She was born on August 26, 1933 in Cleveland, Mississippi to Ollie and Louise Franks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Francis Agro Jr.; son, Ronald Anthony Durastanti; two brothers, Eugene Franks and Timothy Wayne Franks. She is survived by...

Nov 6, 2023

1926 - 2023

Mary "Frances" Gilbert, 97, affectionally known as "Granny", of Panama City, Florida, peacefully transitioned to her eternal home on Monday, November 6, 2023.  She was born on September 27, 1926 in Bainbridge, Georgia, the daughter of George and Collie Mae (Alday) Earnest, who predeceased her as well as her brothers Sidney, Gans and Chalmos.  ...

Nov 5, 2023

Our loving matriarch Yvonne Yates, 86 years old, of Lynn Haven, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Yvonne was born September 6, 1937, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to William and Alma Irene Lynn.

Yvonne had a tenacious, merciful, and humble spirit, which was formed in part by her childhood. As the youngest of...

Nov 4, 2023

Gloria Gregoria Gomez March 19, 1951 – November 4, 2023

Gloria Gregoria Gomez was born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas Mexico. She was the daughter of Salomon Gomez and Bernarda Garcia (both deceased).

Gloria is survived by her daughter, Sylvia "Patty" Farris (Bill), and granddaughter, Jacqueline Farris. Gloria is also survived...

Nov 3, 2023

Patricia Anne (Patty) Segler died peacefully on November 3, 2023, at St. Vincents Hospital in Jacksonville, FL surrounded by her children. Patty was born in 1930 in Jersey City, NJ to Franklin Fay and Carol (Aylsworth) Yearsley. She grew up in Tampa and Jacksonville, FL and was Valedictorian of the 1948 Landon High School Class. After two years at...

Nov 2, 2023

"Jesus Loves You"

Major Lorraine Belle Leeson Delaney was born on December 22nd, 1928, in Shinnston, WV to Clyde and Opal Drain Leeson. It was at The Salvation Army where she met the love of her life, Elwood Donald Delaney. Elwood and Lorraine were married at ages 15 & 13 in Parkersburg, WV....

Oct 28, 2023

Sandra Louise Kurbec, 70, of Callaway, FL passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. She was born on March 17, 1953 in Kansas to Robert D. and Kathryn H. O'Hare Sr. She was a retired School Teacher at Cedar Grove Elementary School. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Callaway Ward. Sandra was...

Oct 20, 2023

Richard Lee Lovel, Jr. passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, in Panama City, FL at the age of 96.

He was born September 8, 1927, in Luxello, TX.

Richard spent his younger days riding motorcycles around south-central Texas. He loved to visit dance halls and fancied himself quite the singer. Joining the WWII effort at...

Oct 14, 2023

Rebecca Laurel Newburn Stewart

Died October 14, 2023 at the Lynn Haven Florida home she shared with her husband, after a two year fight with end stage liver disease (NASH). Becki was 72 years old. Her husband, retired USAF Captain Jay Stewart; children Jon Grevich and his wife Cindy Chia of Kuala Lumpur...

Oct 14, 2023

Keith Edward Burelle, 53, of Panama City Beach, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas E. Burelle, two grandfathers, Edward N. Burelle, Clyde J. Payne, grandmother, Emma Ruth Burelle.  He is survived by his mother, Brenda P. Burelle, sister, Brea A. Burelle, grandmother, Betty W. Payne and cousin, Alexis Jernigan...

Oct 12, 2023

TOMMY MITCHELL COOLEY, SR. (1938-2023)

Tommy Mitchell Cooley, Sr., 85, passed away on October 12, 2023. He was born on February 24, 1938, in Alford, Florida. Tommy graduated from Bay High School in 1957 where he was president of the Sophomore and Junior classes and president of the Student Government. He attended the University of...

Oct 12, 2023

Stephanie Dawn DeVaney, 62, of Southport, FL passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. She was born on August 26, 1961 in Tuscaloosa, AL to Floyd and Yvonne Sturdivant. She has been a resident of Bay County for 30 years. She worked at both People's First and Tyndall Federal Credit Union as a Loan Processor/Closer. She was preceded in...

Oct 5, 2023

James Wade Byers, 84, of Palm Harbor, FL, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 5, 2023. He was born on June 14, 1939, in Montgomery, AL to William Henry and Mary Jeannette Byers. He was a graduate of Bay High School, class of 1957.  He worked for Crawford and Company Insurance for almost 40 years. James...

Oct 4, 2023

Betty Kyzer Brannon, 83, of Lynn Haven, FL passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. She was born on January 19, 1940 in Tuscaloosa, AL to Robert and Ollie Kyzer. She worked as an Administrative Secretary for Arizona Chemical. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Brannon; her parents and one brother, Aubrey Kyzer. She is survived...

Oct 2, 2023

Dorothy Jane Johnson Morgan, 90, of Youngstown, FL passed away Monday, October 2nd, 2023, peacefully at her home.

Dorothy was born in Panama City, FL, May 2, 1933 and lived in Bay County her entire life. While working as a secretary at Tyndall AFB, she met the love of her life, Vincent Morgan.  After completion of his...