Jul 24, 2025

Ronnie Lee Efird June 23, 1947 – July 24, 2025

Ronnie Lee Efird, 78, of Panama City, Florida, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on July 24, 2025. Born in Ft. Worth, Texas on June 23, 1947, Ron lived a life marked by unwavering faith, service to his country and community, deep...

Jul 24, 2025

Betty Lou Fraley Townsend, 79, of Panama City, FL, passed away on July 24, 2025 after a long illness. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Amy Fraley, a sister, Delores (Bobby) Martin, a brother, Fred Fraley, a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Townsend, paternal grandparents, Jim and Rhoda Fraley, maternal grandparents, Salathiel and Florence Cook, and several nieces...

Jul 20, 2025

Melba Ruth Hatcher,93, of Panama City Beach, FL passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was born on September 4, 1931 in Holmes County, FL to Mary Alice and Arthur Dewitt Newsome. Melba was the owner and operator of Learning Tree Daycare Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" J. Hatcher; son, Gary Lynn...

Jul 18, 2025

In Loving Memory of Nicholas Evans Lunsford

January 8, 1942 – July 18, 2025

Nicholas Evans Lunsford, 83, of Lynn Haven, FL passed away on July 18, 2025. Born on January 8, 1942, in Panama City, Florida, Nicholas was the beloved son of Willa Virginia and Wallace Evans Lunsford.

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Jul 18, 2025

Jasper Earl Ray, Jr., 73, of Panama City, FL passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. He was born on June 12, 1952 in Fort Hood, Texas to Mary and Jasper Ray, Sr. He served in the United States Army. Interment will be in the Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, Texas at a later date.

Jul 15, 2025

Jossie Mae Blailock,80, of Panama City, FL passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. She was born on August 12, 1944 in Panama City to Willie and Linnie Walters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Tillman Blailock and one brother, David Walters. She is survived by one son, Garry Blailock; three siblings, Johnny Walters (Jerry), Liz...

Jul 15, 2025

Nellie Lawrence Laird Johnson December 8, 1933-July 15, 2025

Nellie was born to Ouida and Edward Lawrence on December 8, 1933 at the rural Jackson county home of her maternal aunt and uncle back when doctors still made house calls. She had fond memories of growing up at the farm with her dear friend Gloria...

Jul 14, 2025

Diana L. Atkinson (Kangas), 84, of Panama City, FL passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1940 in Rockford, IL to John and Ebba Kangas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin F. Atkinson (Retired CMSGT USAF). She is survived by her daughters, Renee C. Kiah, Carmen Hillerich and husband, Robert;...

Jul 14, 2025

Ronald Eugene Hanold

April 7, 1949 – July 14, 2025

Ronald Eugene Hanold, aged 76, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. Born in Kane, Pennsylvania, and raised in Tampa, Florida, he was a dedicated husband and father of three. He was known for his unwavering commitment to family, providing devoted care to loved ones...

Jul 12, 2025

Obituary for Jerry Lee O'Neal

October 29, 1945 – July 12, 2025

Jerry Lee O'Neal, 79, of Panama City, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in the city where he was born and spent his life.

Born on October 29, 1945, Jerry was...

Jul 12, 2025

Aline W. Youngblood, 88, of Panama City, FL passed away on July, 12, 2025. She was born on March 4, 1937 in Point Washington, FL. She was a graduate from Bay High School. She loved taking care of her family and reading her bible. Aline was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Youngblood. She is survived by three...

Jul 10, 2025

Virginia Lee Fischer Noten has lost her long battle with Alzheimer's. She was the daughter of Francis and Leona of Chatham, New Jersey.  She was surrounded with love by her husband, Henry, daughters, Debby, Laurie, Joanne and grandchildren, Alexis and Michael as well as her son, Steven.  There wasn't a more sweet caring selfless woman.  She will be deeply...

Jul 10, 2025

Michael Donald Reed, aged 72, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. He loved the Lord and served Him faithfully. He served joyfully in various ministries for many years such as a Bus Ministry where he would go and pick up kids and take them to church. He also was involved in a prison ministry for...

Jul 7, 2025

The Honorable C. Douglas Brown Sr. (Ret.) September 19, 1934 – July 7, 2025

Judge C. Douglas Brown Sr., 90, of Panama City Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025. Born in McComb, Mississippi, to Edna Mae and Edgar Clyde Brown, Doug lived a life marked by service, intellect, music, and devotion to family....

Jul 6, 2025

Anita Louise Thompson Segler, 84, a lifelong resident of Panama City, FL passed away on July 6, 2025. She was born on November 16, 1940 in Panama City to John S. and Louise Spencer Thompson. Anita was a 1958 graduate from Bay County High School and a 1962 graduate of Florida State University. She worked as a Home Economics...

Jul 4, 2025

Francis Cole Bedell, born on August 6, 1958, in Troy, New York, passed away peacefully at 66 years old in Panama City, Florida, on July 4th, 2025. A proud veteran, Cole honorably served in the United States Army from 1976 to 1985. Following his military service, he built a successful career at Honeywell, where he worked from 1994 until...

Jun 30, 2025

Jesse Lafayette Dula, Jr., 95, went to sleep in the Lord on June 30, 2025.   He was born on June 16, 1930, to Jesse Lafayette Dula, Sr., and Alma Baines in Asheville,  North Carolina.   After graduating from high school, Jesse worked as a machinist at Rock Bit Corporation until he enlisted in the Air Force in 1951.  Jesse was...

Jun 30, 2025

Sarah A. Johnson, 82, of Altha, FL passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025. She was born on May 4, 1943 in Cordova, Alabama to Rodney and Sarah Johnson. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Tina Ivey and Karla Ivey. She is survived by one daughter, Keela James; grandchildren, William "Willy" Evans, Heather Buckner (Scott), Jennifer Davis,...

Jun 29, 2025

Joetta F. Taulbee, 84, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025. She is survived by her daughters, Christina Worthington and Angela Stover; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was a caring person and loved by everyone. She will be deeply missed. She is home now with the Lord.

Jun 28, 2025

Betty L Gore

September 13, 1935 – June 28, 2025

Betty L. Gore, 89, of Grant, Alabama, went to be with the Lord June 28, 2025.  Betty was raised in Holmes County, Florida, by Cyrus and Bessie Vaughan. Betty was the second of 8 children, having 5...