Oct 16, 2020

Emory George Ray, 89, of Panama City passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020.  He was born November 18, 1930 in Plains, Georgia.  He graduated from Lanier High School for Boys in Macon, Georgia.  He graduated from Mercer University and Florida State University. He taught at Colquitt County High School, Norman College and Gulf Coast State College. He was...

Oct 15, 2020

Michael K. Thomas, born September 23 rd , 1944, in Cincinnati, OH, went home to be with the Lord on October 15 th , 2020.  He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He leaves behind his beloved wife of 47 years, Donna D. Thomas, of Panama City, FL.  He also leaves behind ​​his son,...

Oct 13, 2020

Thomas Joseph LaBelle, 77, of Panama City Beach, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his home.  He was born April 17, 1943 in Holyoke, Massachusetts.  He was a retired restaurant owner.  He is survived by four children, Lisa Marie McKeon (Brian), Michael Anthony LaBelle (Lisa), Christopher LaBelle, Robert Dassler; three grandchildren, Ryan LaBelle, Jared Dassler and Callie...

Oct 9, 2020

Bayne Collins

On Friday morning, October 9, 2020, Bayne Collins, loving husband and devoted father, passed away at the age of 82.

Bayne was born on September 6, 1938 in Panama City, FL to Bruce and Agatha "Tincy" Collins. He received his Bachelor's of Architecture from the University of Florida, Master's of Urban and Regional...

Oct 9, 2020

Sonja was born on December 20, 1941 to Vernon and Irene Casperson in Middletown, Ohio. She has one sister, Deloris Tome who is also from Middletown. She was educated in the Middletown City school system graduating from Monroe High School in 1959.  She was active in Rainbow Girls, Four H Club and marching band.  She loved gardening and was...

Oct 6, 2020

Lisa Dannette Justice, 57, passed away at Shands Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Doc & Bessie Helms; Lester & Eula Justice; uncle, AL Helms, aunt Margaret Buschmeyer. She is survived by her parents, Daisy & Charlie Justice; brother, Brian Justice (Sara Lynn); nephews, Trent, Braden; life partner...

Oct 4, 2020

Sybil Kilpatrick Cooper, 90, of Panama City, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020.  She was born March 18, 1930 in Andalusia, Alabama.  She was a retired secretary for the Bay County School System.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter & Bobbie Lee Kilpatrick; her husband, Alonzo Thomas Cooper; three brothers, Aubrey Kilpatrick, Denzel Kilpatrick, Denmark...

Oct 2, 2020

Dorothy Davis Balkcom, 93, of Panama City, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 2, 2020.  She was born August 17, 1927 in Holmes County, Florida.  She attended Holmes County Schools and was a member of the Women's Basketball team at Holmes County High School before graduating in 1944. She retired from the Personnel Department at the...

Oct 1, 2020

Norman Paul Gross Jr. was called home unexpectedly, yet peacefully, to be with his Lord and Savior October 1, 2020.  Norman was a devoted father and exceptional friend to so many. Born June 29, 1946 in Panama City, Florida, he was the son of the late Norman Paul Gross, Sr., and Berniece Elizabeth Gross.

Norman graduated from...

Sep 28, 2020

Shirley Ruth McNeil, 78, of Panama City, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 in her home.  She was born January 19, 1942 in Panama City.  She worked as a lab technologist.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie M & Julia Mae Warren McNeil; three brothers, Walter McNeil, Larry McNeil and Julian McNeil. She is survived...

Sep 26, 2020

Cynthia Paulien Haire, 63, of Youngstown, FL passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020. She was born on May 14, 1957 in Jackson, Mississippi to Johnnie and Mona Wilson. She worked as the Branch Manager for First Franklin Finance. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was preceded in death by...

Sep 25, 2020

Mr. Walter Russell "Rusty" Stanley, age 70, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at his home in Panama City, Florida.

Mr. Stanley was born October 21,1949 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Walter J and Verlie R Stanley.

He was a graduate of Bay High School and Fayetteville State University. Rusty served honorably in the...

Sep 25, 2020

Mary Winifred Aitchison Davenport died on Friday September 25, 2020 in Panama City Florida surrounded by family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bert Davenport, her parents, Dagmar and Robert Aitchison, her sisters, Beverly Freund and Dagmar Trachsel and her daughter, Debbie Davenport.

She is survived by her daughters, Dagmar Davenport...

Sep 24, 2020

John Kimmey Locke, 76, of Panama City, passed away on September 24, 2020 at his home in Panama City after a long struggle with cancer. John was born in Kingsville, TX on January 6, 1944 to Jack T. Locke and Elizabeth Hutchison Locke. He was a long time resident of this area and graduated from Bay High School in...

Sep 23, 2020

Mary Lee Arnold Tappan Osborn, 99, died September 23, 2020 in Havana, Florida, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by family. She was born in Westville, Florida, September 22, 1921, to Marshall B. Arnold and Emma Arentha Cooey. She attended Holmes County schools graduating from Holmes County High School in 1939. Her young life was marked by involvement...

Sep 21, 2020

George W. Stuckey Jr. 94, of Panama City, passed away September 21, 2020.  He was born November 14, 1925 to George and Rosie Stuckey.  He served in the United States Navy, retiring after 22 years of service.  He served in two armed conflicts involving his country and was awarded several medals of honor. He was Baptist by faith and...

Sep 21, 2020

Nora Jean Davis Eshelman, 85, of Panama City, went home to be with her sweet Jesus, Monday, September 21, 2020.  She was born December 16, 1934, in Noma, Florida.

She was a proud graduate of the Tom P. Haney Nursing Program and retired as an LPN.   She was a charter member of Central Assembly of God church,...

Sep 17, 2020

Nickey "Nick" Lee Rabbe, 54, of Ponce de Leon, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020.  He was born April 19, 1966 in Peoria, IL.  He was a helicopter repair technician.  He enjoyed being outside and driving his challenger.He is survived by his wife, Christal Smith Rabbe; two sons, Johnathan Rabbe, Jacob Rabbe (Laura); four grandchildren, Matthew Rabbe, Weston...

Sep 16, 2020

Cleveland M. Steele, 92, of Panama City, passed away on September 16, 2020 in his home.  He was born September 13, 1928 in Escambia County, Florida.  He was a retired supervisor for Southern Bell.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Steele; daughter, Rebecca Martin; seven brothers, Marshall, Amand, Juber, Edward, Aaron, Roger, Raymond and a...

Sep 15, 2020

Mildred P. Martin, 93, of Niceville, FL passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. She was a long-time resident of Panama City and Lynn Haven.  She retired from Civil Service at Tyndall Air Force Base in 1987. She was preceded in death by her parents and nine siblings, three husbands, one son and two grandchildren. She is survived by...