Jan 26, 2017

Russell Loyd Craft passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017.

Mr. Craft was born in Early County, Georgia, August 27, 1922.  His parents were Edgar and Irene Worthy Craft, who had two other children, a son, Carl Craft, and a daughter, Ruby Craft Gilbert.

Mr. Craft later moved to Panama City, Florida where, in 1944, he...

Jan 26, 2017

Michele Marie Rowland, 59, of Panama City, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 in Austell, Georgia.  She was born December 22, 1957 in Union City, N.J.  She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Guzzardo; 3 children, Joe Guzzardo; Justin Guzzardo (Nicole); Christina Stigler (Brad); five grandchildren, Madison, Aidan, Mason, Nathan, Amina; one brother; four sisters and numerous...

Jan 25, 2017

Norma Lucille Carr McMurry, 84, of Lynn Haven, FL passed away on Wednesday January 25, 2017.

She was born on October 12, 1932 in Sulphur, OK, to Elmer G. and Vesta J. (Mink) Carr. At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and lived her life according to her faith. She was a member...

Jan 24, 2017

Donna Jean (Dibble) Wild

September 15, 1941- January 24, 2017

Donna, age 75, passed away peacefully at home after a short illness. Donna was born at home, on September 15, 1941 in Kingston, Michigan. She was the daughter of Earl and Sylvia (Streeter) Dibble. Donna was retired from Kingston Community Schools in Michigan.

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Jan 23, 2017

Annie Pearl "Lee" Pryor Balkom, "Nanny" was born August 28, 1915, in Darlington, Florida. She passed away on January 23, 2017, in Panama City, Florida.

She was predeceased by her husband, Claude Alton Balkom, son, W. Sherrill Balkom (Drusilla), son-in-law, Darnell Potter, siblings, Dora Smith (Harold), Gordon Pryor (Margaret), Marlin Pryor, Daffin Pryor, Charlie Pryor (Irene), Chapman...

Jan 23, 2017

Michael "Mike" David Knight, 66, of Lynn Haven, FL passed away on Monday January 23, 2017 in his home. He was born on March 19, 1950 in Panama City, FL to W.D. and Lillian Knight. He was a 1968 graduate of Bay High School. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Mike worked with Ken...

Jan 22, 2017

Ronald "Ronnie" Wayne Brown, 59, of Youngstown, FL passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the St. Andrews Primitive Baptist Church, 2100 Michigan Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Wilson Funeral Home.

Jan 21, 2017

Mildred Redmon Clark, Age 90, went home to be with her Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ on January 21, 2017. Born in Millville, September 1, 1926, she was the eldest child of Mr. C.H. (Haywood) and Mrs. Alma Mae Redmon. She was a graduate of Bay High School, Gulf Coast State College, and The University of West Florida (Summa...

Jan 21, 2017

Pearl McCart Davis, 74, of Panama City, FL passed away on Saturday January 21, 2017. She was born February 24, 1942 in Portland, FL to Henry and Cassie McCart. She was a graduate of Bay High School class of 1960. She was a member of the Hiland Park Baptist Church. She loved gardening and painting. She is preceded in...

Jan 21, 2017

Kenneth "Kenny" David Purvis Sr., 58, of Kinsey, AL passed away on Saturday January 21, 2017. He was born on November 28, 1958 in Panama City, FL to Rudolph and Lell Purvis. He was a former dispatcher for the Panama City Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Kenneth David Purvis Jr. He...

Jan 17, 2017

Alfred (Al) Stratton Lawrence III 9-6-1945/1-17-2017

Al Lawrence died on Tuesday, January 17, in Panama City. Born in Durham, NC, Al was the elder son of the late Rev Alfred Stratton Lawrence, Jr and Alma Lee Lawrence.

Al was preceded in death by his first wife Nancy Porter Lawrence and is survived by his wife...

Jan 14, 2017

Laudious Lawrence "Tommy" Thompson Jr., 86, of Panama City, FL passed away on Saturday January 14, 2017. He was born in Panama City, FL on February 27, 1930 to Laudious Lawrence and Zillah Hutchison Thompson. He was a Bay High School graduate in the class of 1948. He attended Florida State University where he was a part of the...

Jan 12, 2017

Nancy Cornelison Roberts, 87, of Panama City, Florida, passed away on January 12 th , 2017.

Nancy was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 25, 1929 to Annabel Rogers Cornelison and Ralph Wilbur Cornelison.  A graduate of Macalester College, she married Wilbur Cleveland Roberts in 1951 and moved to Lynn Haven FL where she quickly became an...

Jan 10, 2017

Mr. Douglas Lee Davis, Jr., age 73, of Lynn Haven,  passed away Monday morning in a local hospital following and extended illness.  At 73, he lived most of his adult life in Bay County.  In the mid to late seventies, he served as controller for a corporation formed by a group of local businessmen, headed by Tommy Thomas, Denver...

Jan 5, 2017

Frederick "Rick" Earl Hoover, 71 of Parker, FL passed away on Thursday January 5, 2017. He was born on November 19, 1945 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Bob and Billie Marie Hoover. He served in the United States Navy.  He is survived by his daughter Rody Hoover- Schultz (Patrick); grandchildren, Madison, Olivia, Campbell, Joseph, and Cooper Schultz; sister, Susan Hill;...

Jan 3, 2017

Autrey Gainer Hazzard, 95, of Southport, Florida passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She was a descendant of three pioneer families — the Gainers, Mashburns, and Porters. Autrey was known for her spirit and wonderful sense of humor. She enjoyed fishing and playing scrabble. She loved her family and had a...

Jan 2, 2017

Catherine Campbell Wells, 87, of Panama City, FL passed away on Monday January 2, 2017. She was born on October 11, 1929 in Port St. Joe, FL to Chauncey and Mary Campbell. She has been a resident of Panama City since 1930 moving here form Port St. Joe. She was a member of the Eastern Star and a graduate...

Jan 2, 2017

Janice Anderson Crocker, 79, of Panama City Beach, FL passed away on Monday January 2, 2017. She was born on February 3, 1937 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to Tom and Laura Anderson. She worked as a secretary for Nationwide Insurance Company.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elijah Huston Crocker; infant daughter, Laura Gilbert; son,...

Jan 2, 2017

Vera Elizabeth Sanders, 91, of Panama City, Florida, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016.  She was born January 26, 1925, in Brantley, Alabama to Bibb Gardner Morgan and Vera Wright Morgan. Vera moved from Brantley to Panama City in 1943. She was Baptist by faith. Vera was preceded in death by husband, M.A. Sanders, son, M.A. Sanders, Jr. and...

Jan 1, 2017

Ranay Maurine Shaw, 47,of Panama City, FL passed away on Sunday January 1, 2017. She was born on November 18, 1969 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ranay had a true love for saving dogs and started her own non-profit rescue called Hannah's Hope. She worked with various dog rescue groups throughout Florida. She was preceded in death by her father, Randy...