May 30, 2020

DeAnn Marie Melvin, 54, of Panama City, FL passed away on Saturday May 30, 2020. She was born on January 6, 1966 in Davisville, Rhode Island on the Naval Seabee Base. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Darell Melvin; four children, Bria Melvin, Ariel Blackmon (Steven), Alexis Melvin, Blake Melvin (Laci); five grandchildren,...

May 28, 2020

Tom Overby, 63, of Panama City, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 in a local hospital.  He was born October 9, 1956 in Nashville, Tennessee.  He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years retiring at the rank of Technical Sergeant.  After retiring from the Air Force, he worked as a service writer and manager at...

May 24, 2020

Richard George "Dick" Mathews, 85, of Lynn Haven, FL passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. He was born on September 12, 1934 in Compton, California and grew up in the Los Angeles area, graduating from San Fernando High School in 1952. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1954, retiring as Fighter Pilot at the age...

May 12, 2020

Mary T. Ciesielski, 100, of Panama City, Florida, passed away on May 12 th 2020. Born Mar. 22, 1920 in New Britain, Connecticut as Mary Stasiulewicz, she attended schools and worked in local industry until retiring to Florida with husband Ted in 1974.  She was an active member of the Altar Society at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic...

May 11, 2020

Local Professor Emeritus & Physicist dies at the age of 87

Dr. Anne Kernan, 87, of Panama City Beach, FL, passed away on May 11, 2020. She was born on January 15, 1933 in Dublin, Ireland. Her love of science and advancement of women in science started early in her life. She graduated college from The University...

May 11, 2020

Katherine Smith Palmer, 67, of Panama City, FL passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020. She was born on May 19, 1952 in Panama City, FL to Manly and Jewel Smith. She was a retired Pre-K teacher for the Bay County School System. She was a member of Millville Advent Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her...

May 9, 2020

Eric Ronald (Ron) Jones, age 73, passed away on May 9, 2020 after a long battle with Cancer. He is survived by his wife, Janet, of 53 years, son, Eric Jones, brother and sisters, Weyman Jones, Patricia Allen, Judy Booth and Rosemary Robinson. Ron began his television career at WTVM in Columbus, Georgia in 1966 as a cameraman and...

May 3, 2020

Ina Joy Wicker, 84, of Deerpoint Lake, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 6, 1935 in Panama City to Sylvanus & Verna Singletary. She was a member of Holy Nativity Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Billy Gene Wicker; son, Stephen Andrew...

Apr 29, 2020

Martha Louise Finch, 90, of Panama City, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in a local hospital. She was born December 23, 1929 in Pensacola, Florida to Alonzo Nathan Smith & Louise Smith. She was a former nurse for Dr. Clark Whitehorn's office. She loved to paint, draw, fish and write poetry. She was preceded in death by...

Apr 27, 2020

Virginia Sue Alberson, 85, of Hartwell, GA passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020. She was born on September 11, 1934 in Arab, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Alberson; parents, Jerry and Gertrude Leak; brother, Frank Leak. She is survived by three children, Loy Hughes (Sharon) of Monroe, GA, Jerry Hughes (Connie) of Monroe,...

Apr 23, 2020

Linda Carole Wilkerson Wallis, age 71, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Linda was born in Defuniak Springs, FL on June 16, 1948.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Thomas Wayne Wallis and her parents Ocelar and Ella Wilkerson. She is survived by her son, Theron (wife Paige and children, Sylvie...

Apr 22, 2020

Joyce K. Buttermore, 76, passed away peacefully at her home on April 22, 2020. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother and friend to many. Professionally, she was a public speaking professor at Gulf Coast State College for 35 years and served for 13 years as the chair of the Language and Literature division. She retired...

Apr 21, 2020

Doris Pauline Coram Conlan, 83, of Panama City, passed away April 21, 2020 in her home. She was born August 5, 1936 in West Bay, Florida to Lloyd Paul and Alma Coram. She was a retired registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack Conlan; and son, Lloyd Robert Faria; brothers, Lloyd Willard Coram, Joseph...

Apr 19, 2020

AJ 'Jimmy" Stephens, Jr., 76, of Panama City, FL passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at home. He worked at the papermill for 42 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to play golf. He was a member of St. Andrews Masonic Lodge #212. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred James &...

Apr 17, 2020

Patrick Leslie Jinks, 42, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020. Patrick was born and raised in Panama City FL. Patrick was a 1996 Mosley High School graduate. Patrick earned a bachelor's and master's degree in accounting from Florida State University. He began his career in Tampa FL with Deloitte & Touche and later served as the Director and...

Apr 15, 2020

In Loving Memory of Brenda Gail Ross Gordon May 12, 1948 – April 15, 2020 Brenda was born on May 12, 1948 to Oscar Ray Ross and Betty Mae Ross in Griffin, Georgia. She was the oldest of 3 girls. Brenda's first few years were spent in Griffin, Georgia. However, she grew up on 2945 Clifton Church Road SE,...

Apr 13, 2020

Barbara Ellen Worden of Lynn Haven, FL met our Savior face-to-face on Monday, April 13, 2020. She was at home with her immediate family by her side. Born in Newcastle, Pennsylvania, she grew up in Wyoming and attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie to fulfill her dream of becoming a teacher. After graduation, she started her career in...

Apr 13, 2020

Gloria Jean Roberts, 77, of Panama City, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 in her home.  She was born February 9, 1943 in Montgomery, Alabama.  Devoted wife, mother, daughter of our Lord, she was a faithful friend to many. She is most remembered by them for her soft-spoken, gentle spirit, and a perceptive heart for acts of service,...

Apr 12, 2020

Elma Guy Hollis went home to be with her Lord and Savior April 12, 2020 at the age of 98. She was born November 7, 1921 to Clarence Guy and Dovie Lee Carroll in Dothan, Alabama. Elma Guy was a member of First Baptist Church of Panama City since 1941. She taught Sunday School for 37 years. The family...

Apr 9, 2020

Betty Jo Wynn, 72, of Lynn Haven, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020. She was born June 21, 1947 in Franklin, Tennessee. She had been a resident here since 1982. She worked as a ERA agent for Brown McCoy Agency before going to work at Bay High School as a Special Education Teacher's Aide for 12 years. She...