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...

Dec 27, 2016

Mrs. Charles H. (Violet) Fischer, 101, of Panama City passed away on December 27, 2016.  She was born in Ft. Sumner, New Mexico October 6, 1915, after high school she moved to Clovis, New Mexico where she resided until moving to Panama City, Florida in 1972.  After an early career as a hairdresser she was a devoted wife and...

Dec 26, 2016

John G. Dean III, 71, of Panama City, FL passed away on Monday December 26, 2016. He was born May 14, 1945 at Tyndall A.F. B.  He graduated from Bay High School in 1963 and went on to complete his education at the University of West Florida. He was a computer scientist at the Naval Base in Panama City...

Dec 26, 2016

Samuel T. "Sam" Newton, 66, of Panama City Beach, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016.  He was born June 10, 1950 in Dothan, Alabama to Frank & Rudean Newton.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Kerri Bonds and a sister, Melanie Newton.  He is survived by his wife, Martha Laird "Marti" Newton; son, Dean...

Dec 24, 2016

Roberta Mae Wells Nay, 84, passed to her heavenly home on December 24, 2016. She was born March 23, 1932 to Harold Wells and Betty Agans Wells Hancock in Trenton, New Jersey. Roberta loved her family, Samantha the cat and she collected birds and light houses as her hobby.  She loved to travel, play tennis and enjoyed time down...

Dec 24, 2016

James "Jim" Clifton Green Sr., 58, of Panama City, passed away on December 24, 2016 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida due to complications of Congestive Heart Failure.    He was born on October 24, 1958 in Bainbridge, Maryland to Bobby Dean & Mary Frances Green.  He worked as a cabinet maker throughout his adult life.   He owned and...

Dec 20, 2016

Virginia W. "Ginger" Evans is absent from the body and present with the Lord. She was born Virginia Lou Womble July 31, 1945, in Newport News, VA to Elred Thomas Womble and Mary Lee (Williamson) Womble; she was reared and educated in Tarboro, North Carolina. In 1963, Ginger moved to Virginia Beach and pursued a career in hair dressing....

Dec 17, 2016

David Edward Mixon, 58, of Panama City, FL passed away on Saturday December 17, 2016. He was born on February 18, 1958 in Eglin AFB, FL to Billy and Inez Mixon. He was a self-employed painter.  He is survived by his Fiancé, Cindy Morris; three children, William Hill (Ashlie), David Joseph Mixon, Christina Rose Mixon; three grandchildren; four brothers,  ...

Dec 17, 2016

Captain Kenneth E. Frederickson's final voyage ended on Saturday December 17 th .  Born March 15th, 1959, he graduated Lexington High School in 1977, and joined the Navy where he served nine and a half years. He attained a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Alabama and worked for the Department of the Navy in...

Dec 16, 2016

Betty Willis Westcott was called to her heavenly home Dec. 16, 2016 by her Savior and Lord. "God's Holy Spirit raised her up, so she could stand on mountains; He raised her up to walk on stormy seas;  She was strong when she was on His shoulders; He raised her up to more than she could be. Strength and...

Dec 11, 2016

Joseph Fleming "Joe" Chapman, III (1938 – 2016)

Joseph Fleming "Joe" Chapman, III of Panama City, Florida, died on Sunday, December 11, 2016, surrounded by his family.  He was 78.

Joe was born August 4, 1938 to Joseph Fleming Chapman, Jr. and Gladys Alford Chapman.

Joe was raised in a household...

Dec 8, 2016

Carla Sue Reid (Carla Morris) found eternal peace on Thursday evening, December 8, 2016, in Panama City, Florida.

Carla was born in Panama City on July 9, 1954, to Jack and Lucile Morris and two older brothers, Terry and Jerry. Raised in the Cove in Panama City, she was a proud alumna of Bay High School. After...

Dec 7, 2016

Agnes Mary Glasgow, 86, of Panama City Beach, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 in her home.  She is survived by her loving husband, Robert "Bob" Glasgow; two daughters, Mary Harding (Larry), Lisa Martinez (John); 4 grandchildren, Tamara, Jonathan, Christina, Lydia and a brother, Duke Labaczewski. The family is having a private service at a later date in...

Dec 7, 2016

Joe Frank Moore, 87, of Panama City, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Joe was born in Darlington, FL. on June 28, 1929 to the late Glen and Ella Rae Russ Moore. He attended Leonia Elementary School, Walton High School, University of Florida, Hemphill Diesel School, Gulf Coast Community College, and Florida State University.

Joe began working...

Dec 6, 2016

Lester Leo Proctor, 91, of Parker, Florida passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016.  He was born August 15, 1925 in Farmdale, Florida to Will & Ollie Proctor.  He was an electrician for International Paper Company retiring in 1987after 43 years of service. He had been a lifelong resident of the area and was a member of the Parker...

Dec 6, 2016

Betty Corine Houser, 82, of Callaway, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 in her home.  She was born October 4, 1934 in Cottondale, Florida to W.T. & Mittie Watson.  She had been a resident of the area since the 1960's moving here from Jackson County, FL.  She was a member of the St. Andrew Assembly of God Church. ...