Sep 20, 2019

Edward Defield Gibson Jr. MD, 84, of Panama City Beach, FL passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019. He was born on February 28, 1935 in Louisville, KY to Edward and Imogene Gibson. He worked as a Medical Director and Psychiatrist for Life Management Incorporated for around 20 years. He was a competitive and good tennis player. Edward was...

Sep 17, 2019

Ruth Ann Harris went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 17, 2019 at the home of her son, Stephen; whom she had lived with for the past six years. Ruth Ann was born January 30, 1944 in Rye, New Hampshire to George Joseph Goodreau, Sr. and Ruth Marie Richards Goodreau. Ruth Ann Goodreau moved to...

Sep 17, 2019

JoAnn Elaine Meredith, 85, of Panama City, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. She was born on February 6, 1934, in Lucas, Kansas, to Harold W. Francis and Nora E. Crimen.

JoAnn was a Registered Nurse who graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama in 1978. She finished her nursing career at Gulf Coast...

Sep 16, 2019

Gene Howell Sapp, our beloved mother, died September 16, 2019 at the age of 93. She was born in Troy, Alabama on September 20, 1925 to Elinor Murphree and Gordon Howell. Her mother named her after her grandfather. Her family moved to Panama City in 1932, where they bought a home overlooking St. Andrews Bay. Gene started 2nd grade...

Sep 16, 2019

Harold Eugene Pyle, 90, of Panama City, Florida, passed away September 16, 2019. He was born March 25, 1929 in Columbus, Georgia. He served in the United States Air Force for 21 years. During his service he also volunteered at every state he was stationed in, which was 11 states and 4 foreign countries. He also was a volunteer...

Sep 15, 2019

Gloria Catherine Lankford. 96, of Panama City, FL passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019. She was born on September 17, 1922 in Columbus, GA, and was known to many of her loved ones as "Bootsie." She Loved to watch old classic movies and listening to country music. She attended Amazing Grace Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death...

Sep 13, 2019

Inez Smith Prather passed away peacefully late Friday night. She was born on December 22, 1927 in Oakey Streak, Alabama. Inez was preceded in death by her parents, James Henry Smith and Annis Posey Smith; her former husband, Solomon Prather; her brother, Leon; her sisters, Lillian, Nell, Rudy, Virginia, Frances and Willene; one grandson, Jason Prather; as well as...

Sep 11, 2019

Janis Lee Delk, 81, of Callaway, Fla., passed away September 11, 2019, in her home. She was born March 10, 1938, in Mojave, California, to Leslie and Ora Simpson. She graduated from Florida State University-Panama City campus with a bachelor's degree in business. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her...

Sep 11, 2019

Linda Vinson Miller, 75, of Lynn Haven, FL went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. She was born on November 6, 1943 in Southport, FL. She was a 1961 graduate of Bay High School. She attended the First Baptist Church of Lynn Haven. Linda was a member of the Eastern Star and a dedicated member...

Sep 10, 2019

Richard Jennings Youd was born April 2, 1993. He left this earthly life on September 10, 2019. He lives in heaven in the presence of his God and Savior and eagerly awaits the arrival of those he left behind. Richard is survived by his parents, Rachelle and Kevin Youd; his beloved sister, Ella Catherine; his loyal dog, Layla; his...

Sep 7, 2019

Dan Haddock, age 67, passed away on September 7, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Bonne, Daddy's girl and beloved daughter, Michelle, and he was the proud grandfather of Tori, Ty and Love. Dan was preceded in death by his father, Dan, Son, Dude and nephew, Jonathan. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his...

Sep 5, 2019

Jewel Wooten Smith, 100, of Panama City, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019. She was born January 28, 1919 in Walton County, FL and had been a resident of Panama City since 1946. She was a member of the Hiland Park Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Comer...

Sep 3, 2019

Hazel Ann Richardson Raines, 93, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in Panama City Beach, FL. She was born December 10, 1925 in Haddock, Georgia and lived most of her life in Columbus, Georgia. She was a 1944 graduate of Jordan High School. She was loan officer for First National Bank in Columbus for over 30 years. She...

Aug 27, 2019

Esther Marie Kunkle, 88, of Panama City, FL passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 7 pm in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6-7 pm prior to the service.

Aug 25, 2019

Carson Augusta Shores, 87, of Panama City, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 in his home. He was born April 6, 1932 in Alford, Florida. He served in the United States Army in the tank division during the Korean conflict. He worked for the St. Joe Paper Company for 42 years as a shift engineer. He enjoyed working...

Aug 24, 2019

Louis Ramon Powell, died Saturday, August 24, 2019 at St. Andrew Bay Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. He was born in Chipley, Florida to Cal Gene Powell and Eufaula Joiner Powell on November 21, 1933. After moving to Quincy, Florida and graduating from high school, he attended Florida State University. He married his high school sweetheart, Kay Overby...

Aug 20, 2019

Paul Earl Harris, 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. He was born on November 20, 1934 in Birmingham, AL. He moved to Panama City after he served in the United States Navy and went to work for Woolworths. He eventually became manager of Woolworth's in Tennessee. He returned to Panama City to work for W.T. Grant Department...

Aug 18, 2019

Frances Yates Dudley passed away peacefully on August, 18, 2019. She was 91 years old, born September 27, 1927 in Vernon, FL. She fell deeply in love with her high school sweetheart and was married for almost 66 years! Her career started as a switchboard telephone operator during World War II. She then worked in retail sales from selling...

Aug 18, 2019

Caroline Louise Long departed earth on Sunday, Aug. 18th, 2019. She was born on May 11th, 2002 in Panama City, Fl. She was a senior at Bozeman High School where she was the Yearbook Editor, a member of the soccer team, and a Diamond Girl. She is loved by her Mother, Catherine Gilmore-Merritt; her Father, Joshua Long; her Grandparents,...

Aug 17, 2019

April Alison Ashton Brown, age 40, passed away August 17 at Bay Medical with loving family members by her side.

She was born on January 31, 1979, to Brenda and Marcus Ashton in Brooklyn, New York. Panama City became their home and April attended Bay County schools.

April was predeceased by her mother, Brenda Faye...