Obituaries
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Passed 2/20/2025
Reginald Jerome Bouie, Sr. received the gift of life on January 31, 1962, to the late John Henry, Sr. , and Mary J. Bouie in Rochester, New York. He transitioned from his earthly home on February 20, 2025, in the HCA…
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Passed 11/10/2024
As we reflect on the beautiful life of Charita Nicole Collier, born January 28, 1985, and called home too soon on November 10, 2024, let us never forget her radiant spirit, deep faith, and enduring light. For 14…
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Passed 11/10/2024
Deacon Willie James Hand, Jr. received the gift of life on September 8, 1934, in Folkston, Georgia, to the late Willie James, Sr. , and Rosa Mae Hand. Deacon Hand accepted Christ as his personal Savior and became a…
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10/6/1944 - 10/22/2024
Annie Will Brown was born in Cottondale, Florida, to Warren and Letha Murphy, who both preceded her in death. After moving to Panama City, she was able to complete her education and began a 28-year career with Bay…
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Passed 10/16/2024
Lillie Lee Sargent’s race began on September 14, 1942, in Saco, Alabama, as the first born child of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Faison. She finished her course peacefully on October 16, 2024, with her beloved sister, Mildred,…
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Passed 9/29/2024
Mrs. Dorothy Dunn Boykins of Port St. Joe, Florida, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 29th at Ascension Bay Sacred Heart Hospital at the age of 71. She leaves a lifetime of love and treasured memories…
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Passed 9/25/2024
Mr. Frank Welcome of Panama City, Florida entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 25th in the Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was 92 years old. He leaves treasured memories with his wife,…
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Passed 7/28/2024
Evelyn Adelia Green first graced the world with her presence on July 14, 1952, in Panama City, FL. She was the cherished second child born to Milton Green and Exie Marie Jenkins Green. Adelia as she was affectionately…
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Passed 7/23/2024
Mr. Jerry Josh Burns of Panama City, Florida, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 23rd at the Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was 77 years old. Precious memories will forever linger with two…
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Passed 7/16/2024
Ms. Cleo Collins Mathis of Panama City, FL transitioned from this life on July 16th in the Ascension Sacred Heart Bay with her family at her side. She fought the good fight of faith She was 72 years old. Our beloved…
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Passed 7/12/2024
Our beloved father, brother and friend Mark Wright has passed from our presence to the presence of God. Though we mourn and miss him, we know that he is free of the pain and turmoil of this earth and has found the…
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Passed 4/3/2024
Ms. Karen Pleskovich, Panama City, Fl entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Community Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Panama City, FL. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will…
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Passed 3/23/2024
Mrs. Betty Jean Gaines, of Panama City, made her transition on March 23rd at home. She was 71 years old. Betty leaves a lifetime of love and treasured memories with her husband of 53 years, Jerry Gaines, Sr. of Panama…
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Passed 3/21/2024
Tom “LC” Keys Jr. , affectionately known as “Boot Buddy,” embarked on his remarkable journey of life on November 17, 1938, in Blountstown, FL (Calhoun County), born to the late Tom and Leona Keys. LC attended the…
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Passed 3/3/2024
Bernice Louise White, 87, of Panama City, Florida transitioned from this life on March 3, 2024. She was born April 19, 1936, to the late Jessie Mae and Lucius Bud Adams. After laboring in the workforce for many years,…
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12/10/1937 - 2/12/2024
Sister Betty Jewel Haisley Jefferson entered into eternal rest on Monday February 12, 2024 in Select Specialty Hospital at Bay Medical Center in Panama City FL. She was a native of Defuniak Springs and a resident of…
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Passed 2/11/2024
Sister Brenda Rouse entered into eternal rest on Sunday February 11, 2024 in Tallahassee, FL Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced later by the caring staff of Battle Mortuary of…
Passed 2/11/2024
Arlene ‘Brown’ Butler of Panama City, Florida, transitioned from life to eternal rest on Sunday, February 11, 2024, in Panama City, Florida. Mother Butler received the gift of life in Ebro, Florida, to the late George…
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Passed 2/1/2024
Alonzo Al Johnson was born on April 4, 1963, to the late Eveline B. Moore in Panama City, Florida. He made his transition of February 1, 2024 at the age of 60. Alonzo grew up in Panama City, where he attended school…
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12/29/1984 - 1/17/2024
Ms. Natasha A. Robinson received the precious gift of life on December 29, 1984, in Panama City, Florida, to Carlotta C. Young and Doug Robinson. She gained her wings on January 17, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, at the…
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Passed 1/7/2024
Ms. Ruby Lee Washington was born on November 15, 1948 to the late Mr. Dolphus and Mary Washington. Ms. Ruby, as she was affectionately called, was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and sister. She…
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10/3/1969 - 1/3/2024
God saw you were getting tired, and a care was not to be, so he put his arms around you, and whispered. “Come with Me”. With tearful eyes we felt your suffering and you slowly faded away. Although we loved you dearly,…
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Passed 12/21/2023
Robert S. Menfi, also known as Bingo Bob, passed away on December 21, 2023, at the age of 69, in Panama City, FL. Born on July 31, 1954, in Washington DC, Bob was a simple individual who led a modest life. Bob was a…
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Passed 12/17/2023
Mrs. Miko Dionne Ceasar was born May 10, 1967 in Panama City, Florida to the late Reto Williams and David Wells; and her grandmother, Willie Lee Green who raised her. Miko attended the public schools in Bay County and…
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Passed 12/10/2023
Mrs. Hazel D. Faison was called hon to be with the Lord on December 10, 2023. She was preceded in Death by her Father Rubin Dawson, Mother Ella G. Simmons, Husband David Faison Jr. Daughter Vernell Jones, Sons Wilbert…
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Passed 12/4/2023
Gloria Welcome Smith was born on March 18, 1945, to the late John Henry and Ella Rader Welcome in Panama City, Florida. She was preceded in death by her late husband, James “Pappy Joe” Smith, Jr. , and through their…