Mar 27, 2019

Priscilla Aldrich,84, resident of the new hope area of Vernon since 1987, passed away on March 27, 2019. She had been in River Valley Nursing Home in Blountstown for one year and transferred to Bonifay Nursing Home and Rehab Center this past holiday season to be nearer her friends and "adopted family". Priscilla was active in the Florida Panhandle...

Mar 25, 2019

Doris Faye was the youngest of three siblings born to Reba and Samuel Nall of Providence, Kentucky. At the age of nineteen she married J.W. (Buster) Marks and had two children. In her early 20's she returned to school and obtained her nursing degree. She spent her entire working career at the Regional Medical Center in Madisonville, Kentucky as...

Mar 24, 2019

Raymond Leon Herring born 5/18/1941 passed away peacefully in Panama City Beach, FL on 3/24/19 at the age of 77. Raymond L. Herring is survived by his wife, Frances Herring of Panama City Beach, FL. Three Daughters, Susie Christie-McRae, Debbie Pierotti and Cindy Herring. Six Grandchildren, Timothy Ray Christie, Courtney Hughes, Sarah Langston, Malori Langston, Holli McRae and Wesley...

Mar 24, 2019

Helen Merrell Gray, 86, of Panama City Beach, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 in her home. She was born September 8, 1932 in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of Isaac & Laura Merrell. In her younger years, Helen was a swimsuit model for Myrt's Swimwear and Smith's Ladies Shop. She was the owner of Barnacles Barney's Convenience Store...

Mar 19, 2019

Elizabeth Jane "Libba" Brookins went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 19, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Brookins; daughter, Rebecca Jane; parents, Billy and Ann Wentworth; brother, Bill Wentworth; son-in-law, Tom Francis. She is survived by her daughter, Beth Francis; sons, Jody (Pat), Steve (Phyllis), Jess (Carla) Brookins; grandchildren, Cory (Erin)...

Mar 17, 2019

Robert Eugene Burch, 56, currently living in Boston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 17, 2019. He was born and raised in Panama City, the son of Russell Eugene Burch and Annie Louise Childers Burch. Robert graduated from Rutherford High School in 1980 and was a member of the varsity baseball team. He graduated...

Mar 16, 2019

Capt. Scott Adkison ("Augustus Scott Adkison"), age 55, of Panama City, FL, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Scott was born on May 9, 1963 in Morris, NJ. He was a young boy when his family moved to Marianna, FL where his mother, Shirley F. Adkison, and father, Capt. Augustus ("Gus") Max Adkison, assumed teaching positions at Chipola...

Mar 13, 2019

Glen Roy Connally Jr., 41, of Panama City, FL passed away on Wednesday March, 13, 2019. He was born on November 21, 1977 at Tyndall AFB to Glen R. Connally and Terri M Crawford. He went to School in Lynn Haven and graduated from Mosley High School. Glen spent most of his life in Panama City with the exception...

Mar 12, 2019

Larry W. McNeil, 74, of Panama City, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Larry was born on February 4, 1945 in Panama City, FL. He attended St. Andrews Elementary School, Jinks Junior High School, and was a 1963 graduate of Bay High School. He was a gifted and blessed man...

Mar 7, 2019

Richard "Dick" Alexander Phillips, 87, of Panama City, passed away March 7, 2019 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. He was born November 2, 1931 in Dallas, Texas. Dick worked in aviation electronics and retired from Hughes Aircraft. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah Alexander and Ammi Phillips; two sisters, Dale and Patsy. He is survived...

Mar 7, 2019

Hortense Harper Thurman, 85, of Lynn Haven, passed away March 7, 2019. She was born July 10, 1933 to Frank and Effie Harper. She was a member of the St. Andrew United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Thurman. She is survived by her son,...

Mar 7, 2019

Betty Whitaker Armel, 82, of Panama City Beach, FL passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019. She was born on October 12, 1937 in Birmingham, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Armel. She is survived by three children, Lisa Quirk (Pat), Edward Armel (Janice), Bradley Armel (Lynn); nine grandchildren, James Quirk, Kailyn Quirk, Kristin Quirk,...

Mar 6, 2019

Maxie Allen Bowden, 65, of Panama City, passed away March 6, 2019. He was born May 31, 1953 in Marianna, Florida to Dallas and Jeanette Bowden. He worked in the finance industry for 22 years. After retirement he went on to pursue his lifelong dream of starting his own business. He opened and operated Short Stacks diners, retiring in...

Mar 2, 2019

Kenneth Lynn Anderson Jr., 41, of Panama City, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019. He was born August 30, 1977 in Marianna, FL. He was preceded in death by his mother, Raylene Diane Smith Anderson. He is survived by his father, Kenneth Lynn Anderson Sr.; son, Kenneth "Trip" Lynn Anderson, III; brother, Kevin Ray Anderson (Tara); uncle, Lavoy...

Mar 2, 2019

Charles Rhein Floyd, 87, died in his Panama City Beach home on Saturday, March 2, 2019. He grew up in Ben Avon, Pennsylvania, where he was a small but tenacious guard on the football team. He then went on to graduate from the University of Pittsburg and joined the United States Air Force, where he had the opportunity to...

Mar 1, 2019

Captain John David Anderson, 71, passed away on Friday March 1, 2019 due to complications of an emergency surgery. He was born March 13, 1947 in Panama City, graduated from Bay High School in 1965. He was a third generation charter and commercial fisherman. He followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Virgil Anderson and Charles Stephen...

Feb 28, 2019

Katherine Marie Reed (1920-2019) Katherine Marie Reed, better known as "Billie" Reed was born January 13, 1920 to William H. Reed and Lou Ella (Harvey) Reed in Logan, West Virginia. Billie was 99 years old. Miss Billie grew up in Beckley, West Virginia and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. It was in Beckley where she was privileged to...

Feb 24, 2019

Delta "Det" M. Buckley Forbus

12 What shall I return to the LORD for all his goodness to me? 13 I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD. 14 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people. 15 Precious in the sight...

Feb 24, 2019

Robert (Bobby) Marion Higdon, Sr.

On Sunday, the world lost a true southern gentleman and a man whose actions proved him time and time again to be a man of integrity and one with a true love for his Lord and Savior. Robert (Bobby) Marion Higdon, Sr. passed away February 24th at the age of 89.

Feb 17, 2019

Rena Madge Hammett, 88 of Panama City, FL, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019. She was born on March 25, 1930 in Scottsboro, Alabama to Henry Grady Clemons and Tennie Mae Law Clemons. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Panama City for over 33 years. She was also an active member of the Panama...