David Lawrence Gatchell
Apr 8, 2026
David L. Gatchell, 76, of Panama City, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. He was born on Dec. 15, 1949 in Zanesville, Ohio. He retired from Kmart after 33yrs as a sales associate and management. In his spare time, he loved playing guitar, trivia, crossword puzzles and rescued animals. He is survived by, his wife Rita Gatchell; 2 nieces...
Kimberly Ann Wiles
Apr 7, 2026
KIMBERLY ANN WILES
Kimberly (Kim) Ann Wiles passed away peacefully at her home on April 6th 2026 after a long illness. She was 54 years old.
Kim was born October 30th, 1971 in Long Beach California. She moved to Portage Michigan with her family when she was two years old. She attended Millwood Elementary School and Portage Central High School until she...
Maria "Rida" Gelzer Hatley
Apr 6, 2026
Maria “Rida” Gelzer Hatley was born on October 5, 1933, in Lloyd, Florida, and passed away on April 6, 2026, in Panama City, Florida.
As a young girl, Rida moved with her family to Marianna, Florida, where she was raised and educated. She later settled in Panama City, where she worked for Southern Bell Telephone Company for 17½ years before retiring.
During...
Joseph Williamson Horn, Jr.
Apr 2, 2026
Joseph Williamson Horn, Jr., beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather passed away April 2, 2026. He was 87. Joe was born on December 11, 1938, to Joseph Williamson Horn, Sr. and Ida Marie Dowling Horn. He attended Carroll High School in Ozark, Alabama, where he was Beta Club president, played French horn in the band, and earned the rank of...
Scott Edward Streichert
Mar 26, 2026
Scott Edward Streichert went to be with our Lord on March 26, 2026 surrounded by his family.
Scott was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Edward Streichert. He is lovingly remembered by his mother, Mary Carol Streichert, grandmother, Mary Nell Butzke, brother, Matthew Streichert & sister-in-law, Nicki Streichert; his brother, Michael Streichert & Jennifer Roy and his special friend Mike...
Lois Jean Rose McLeod
Mar 22, 2026
Lois Jean Rose McLeod
August 18, 1938 - March 22, 2026
Our mother was born in Murray Kentucky, but moved to Tucson, Arizona very early in her life, as her family needed to find a dryer climate for her sister who was struggling with severe asthma and allergies. Mom met our Dad, who was stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, at a...
Robert David "Bobby" Conner III
Mar 17, 2026
Robert David “Bobby” Conner, III, age 82, of Panama City, Florida passed away on March 17, 2026. He was born in Panama City at Lisenby Hospital, September 9, 1943.
Bobby attended Auburn University and Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa. After college he worked in Atlanta for a short time and then returned to Panama City to join his father at Howell...
Beverly Alba Beall McDaniel
Mar 14, 2026
Beverly Alba Beall McDaniel, 84 passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026. She was born on Oct. 18, 1941, in Brewton, Alabama, to Charlie and Alice Till Larkin Beall. She was a playful child who loved her hometown and was often found adventuring outdoors with her best friend Beth, playing in ditches and pretending to be Lewis and Clark.
In 8th...
Harold Eugene "Gene" Parris
Mar 13, 2026
Harold Eugene “Gene” Parris, 89, of Panama City, Florida and Asheville, North Carolina, passed away March 13, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Parris, his mother, Viola Parris, and sister, Glenna Dillingham.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa, his daughter, Kendall “Lee” Sanchez, his son-in-law, Jason Sanchez, his grandson, Calvin Sanchez, and his sister-in-law, Beverly Lawrence and...
Robert Franklin Hurst
Mar 9, 2026
Robert Franklin Hurst, known as Bob, of Panama City, Florida passed away at the age of 97 on March 9, 2026, at Chester Sims Veterans Home. He was the devoted husband of the late Sarah Huggins Hurst, who preceded him in death on August 16, 2024, and they are now reunited. He is survived by his three loving children. His...
Jill Crosby
Mar 2, 2026
Jill Crosby, 39, passed away 2 March, 2026 at her home in Youngstown, Florida. She was born in Payson, Utah on 15 March, 1986.
She was very driven and earned several degrees and certifications in the social work field. She devoted her life to caring for others as a social worker and treatment counselor. She loved her coworkers and considered them...
Gerald "Jerry" W. Thompson
Feb 28, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” W. Thompson, 94, passed away peacefully at the Bailey Center on 02/28/2026 surrounded by loved ones. He never met a stranger and always had a smile and willingness to talk to anyone he met. His love for his family was evident and many of them, both local and from out-of-town, visited him in his last days.
Jerry was born...
Joan Ann Tatum
Feb 28, 2026
Joan Ann Tatum, age 87, of Dameron, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026.
She was born on January 6, 1939, the daughter of Joseph Spencer Bradburn and Ruth Madeline Bradburn, both of whom preceded her in death.
Joan was married to the love of her life, Jerry E. Tatum, for 43 wonderful years until his passing. Together, they built a...
Nhien Thanh Tran
Feb 27, 2026
Nhien Thanh Tran, 93, of Lynn Haven, Florida, passed away peacefully in the evening of Friday, February 27, 2026. He was born on October 7, 1932 in Bac Lieu, Vietnam and married the love of his life, Tuyet Ha Thi Bui on March 23, 1955. Nhien is preceded in death by his wife.
In his early years, Nhien was a Colonel...
Robin Lewis Hobbs
Feb 26, 2026
Robin Lewis Hobbs, 65, of Panama City Beach, Florida passed away at his home on February 26, 2026. Robin was preceded in death by his parents George F. Hobbs and Jean Fendley Hobbs and his oldest brother, Terry Dykes.
Survivors include sons Lance Hobbs (Amber) of Daleville, Alabama and Jared Hobbs (Nicole) of Albany, Oregon, granddaughter Tarja and grandsons Titus, Raiden,...
Frederick "Fred" Lee Womack
Feb 26, 2026
Frederick “Fred” Lee Womack, 52, of Panama City, Florida, who is forever in our hearts, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. He was born January 11, 1974.
Fred graduated from Bay High School in 1992. He was known for his dedication to family and friends, hard work, kind, loving, and humble nature. He was an avid outdoorsman and lover of...
Joe Branch Kennon
Feb 25, 2026
Branch Kennon (born Joe Branch Kennon), 82, of Panama City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. He was born in Quitman, Georgia on February 4, 1944 to Thomas Jason Kennon and Josephine Ward Kennon. He lived a full, accomplished, and joyfully competitive life filled with family, friends, patients, and colleagues who all enjoyed his talent for storytelling, quick...
Carolyn Watts Mitchell
Feb 25, 2026
Carolyn Watts Mitchell, 82, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 25, 2026. Born July 18, 1943, in Panama City, Florida, to Irvin and Frances Watts, Carolyn lived a life marked by love, conviction, and an unmistakable spark that made her unforgettable.
Vivacious and full of life, Carolyn was a woman of deep beliefs and unwavering strength of character. She...
Marion Patrick "Pat" Adams
Feb 24, 2026
Marion Patrick Adams, known to family and friends as Pat, a life-long resident of Bay County and St. Andrews passed away on February 24, 2026. He was born to Joseph and Ann Adams on December 13, 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his two sons, Yates Adams - oldest, Albert “Elmo” Adams –...
Betty Jean Sullivan
Feb 18, 2026
Betty Jean Sullivan, 87, of Panama City, FL passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. She was born on March 20, 1938 in Chipley, FL to James and Rosie Brown. She and her husband, Max were retired business owners having worked in the drywall, crane service and outdoor advertising fields. She was a member of Hiland Park Baptist Church where...