Nov 14, 2019

Patricia M. Coatney-King, 87, was ushered into the loving embrace of her Risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 14th, 2019, in North Richland Hills, Texas. Patricia was born August 9th, 1932, in Tampa, Florida. Patricia cherished her church family of over 60 years at Cedar Grove Baptist Church and ministered joyfully in many ways, including singing in...

Nov 12, 2019

Dareene Tibbetts Mattke of Panama City Beach, died Tuesday, November 12 of natural causes at age 88. She was predeceased by husband Gilbert Edward Mattke, Sr., parents Kelly H. Tibbetts and Althea Scott Tibbetts, and siblings Airley, Kelvin, Jimmy, and Alma Tibbetts. She is survived by siblings Ansley, Clifford, and Donny Tibbetts (Carolyn), sons Gilbert Edward Mattke, Jr. and...

Nov 12, 2019

Irma Elizabeth (Johnson) Simpson, age 87 of Panama City, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Irma was known to her family as Mama, Mom, Grandma Turkey, and Meme. Born in Panama City Beach, Florida on October 6, 1932, she was the daughter of Edith Hortense (Hinson) Johnson and her husband, Robert...

Nov 10, 2019

Charles David Land, 64, of Panama City, FL passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019. He was born on April 8, 1955 and grew up in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He worked locally as a Sales Agent for many years at Haney and Associates, Pitney Bowes and then later went to work for Frito-Lay. He was a longtime member of Northside...

Nov 8, 2019

Willard Lee Thomas (USN ret.), 85, of Panama City, died November 8, 2019. He was born September 5, 1934 at home on St. Andrews Bay in the beautiful community of Cromanton (now Tyndall AFB).He was the son of the late Caleb Nathaniel Thomas and Anna Harrison Thomas. After his education in the Bay County public schools, he enlisted in...

Nov 8, 2019

Mrs. Roma Sloan Fleming, age 95, of Lithia Springs passed away November 8, 2019. Roma was a long-time member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Panama City, FL, and also a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church in recent years. Roma was an avid gardener who also loved to cook. For 33 years, she volunteered her and time and talents...

Nov 7, 2019

Brian Richard Williams, 41, of Panama City, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019. He was born in Panama City on October 2, 1978. He was a 1997 Bay High School graduate. He was a avid fisherman and a phenomenal soccer player. He was a millwright with Texas Local Union 2232. He was preceded in death by his grandparents,...

Nov 5, 2019

Natanael F. Perez, 92, of Panama City Beach, FL passed away on November 5, 2019. He was born on January 20, 1927 in Cienfuegos, Cuba to Gloria O'Rielly and Fernando Pérez. He was currently residing in Riverview, FL. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Dalia Perez; two sons, Fernando Perez (Carlee), Fabian Perez (Yami); four grandchildren,...

Nov 4, 2019

Emma Lee Vinson Mason, 75, of Southport, FL went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 4, 2019. She was born on October 21, 1944 in Panama City, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Mason; her parents, Glen & Bertie Vinson; two brothers, Alfred Vinson and Travis Davis; two sisters, Myrtle Vinson and...

Nov 4, 2019

Nellie "Nell" Ruth Scott, 93, of Panama City, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019. She was born July 13, 1926 in Calumet, Oklahoma to Sherman & Florene Bramblett. She was the owner and operator of Scott Decorators. She was a member of St. Andrew Baptist Church, where she attended the Friendship/Shalom Sunday School Class. She was preceded in...

Nov 3, 2019

Kevin Merkley Davis, 50, of Panama City passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 in his home. He was born May 20, 1969 in Panama City. Kevin was a graduate of Rutherford High School. During his teen years he earned his Eagle Scout badge with the Boy Scouts. He worked as a Counselor for six years at Haven House...

Nov 2, 2019

Carolyn Ann Hagan, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2019 and has gone to be with the Lord. She leaves behind her husband of 63 years, Wayne Hagan; daughters, Anna Morris (James) of Panama City, Priscilla Hetherington (John) of Sugar Hill, GA; grandchildren, Sean and Lori Hetherington and Jamie George. She is preceded on her trip to...

Nov 1, 2019

This is the story of Donald Paul Tyler. Donald was a wonderful man that was loved, is greatly missed, and will always be cherished. Donald was an amazing husband, father, son, brother, and fisher of fish like no other.

Donald's story starts on March 30, 1956 in Hinesville, Georgia. He followed his big brother Michael Tyler (Daynna)...

Oct 31, 2019

Catherine "Cat" Zekas Del Rosso, 58, of Panama City, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019. She was born November 30, 1960 in Panama City. She was one of the most humane people you would ever cross paths with. She was a 1978 graduate of Mosley High School and was a former employee at Bay Medical Center. We will...

Oct 31, 2019

Frank A. Bodiford, 97, of Panama City, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019. He was born March 30, 1922 in Columbia, South Carolina. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a retired shift supervisor with Arizona Chemical Company. He was preceded in death by his wives, Ellen G. Bodiford, Christine K. Bodiford...

Oct 29, 2019

Katherine E. Collier Chafin, 89, of Panama City, FL passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. She was born on December 20, 1929 in Atlanta, GA to Samuel Ralph and Claudia Viola Collier. She worked as a Secretary at Gulf Coast State College. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Panama City where she attended the Bill...

Oct 26, 2019

Lottie Josephine Dzwierzynski, 98, of Panama City Beach, FL passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019. She was born on December 14, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan. Lottie was an active member at the St. Rocks Catholic Church in Flat Rock, Michigan and a member of New Boston Senior Citizens. She loved bowling and gardening. She was preceded in death...

Oct 19, 2019

Frances Windsor Burgess, 96, passed away October 19, 2019 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born on July 6, 1923 in Phenix City, AL.

Frances, Ralph and their daughter, Kelli, moved to Panama City, FL from Lubbock, TX in 1964. Ralph and Frances were both beloved members of the community. She retired from the Bay County Building Department...

Oct 19, 2019

Doris Hagan left to be with the Lord on October 19, 2019. She was born in Galliano, Louisiana to Piere and Salima Galliano in 1928, living there until 1947 when she married Panama City resident, Colon Hagan. She was the 11th of 12 siblings to pass away, survived by her sister, Henrietta Oster. She served as secretary at Hiland...

Oct 19, 2019

Jason Randall Dorman, 45, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019. He was born June 24, 1974 in Panama City and was a graduate of Bay High School. He is survived by his wife, Chelse Sitte Dorman; son, Dalton Randall Dorman; daughter, Kaylin Renee Dorman; parents, Randy & Linda Dorman; two aunts, Renee Battaglia (Pete) and...