Obituaries

Nov 21, 2023

Theodore Stephen Turza more affectionately known as “Ted”, passed away peacefully

on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home in

Springfield, FL. He was a resident there for over 2 years. He was born in Cicero, Illinois on

November 6, 1929. Mr. Turza was a proud member of...

Nov 20, 2023

Ellin M. Harris age 80 of Howard Creek, Florida passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at her home.

A private entombment will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens, Georgia.

Arrangements are entrusted to the caring staff of Comforter Funeral Home in Port St. Joe, Florida.

Nov 17, 2023

Mary Frances Eddy age 78 of Apalachicola, Florida passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 in Blountstown, Florida. She was born on January 31, 1945 in Miami, Florida to the late Everett Thompson and Mary Thompson. Mary spent most of her life in Franklin County where she worked as a CNA and in the seafood industry for many years....

Nov 14, 2023

Rebecca Lynn Terry age 53 of Wewahitchka, Florida passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was born on March 24, 1970 in Panama City, Florida. Rebecca loved being outdoors fishing, camping, walking, and biking. She was also talented at arts and crafts, spending a lot of time painting and crocheting. Rebecca loved her little dog “Fats”.

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Nov 13, 2023

Troy Lynwood Gay, 85, of Kennesaw, GA passed away at his home Monday, November 13, 2023, after a five month battle with pancreatic cancer. Troy was born February 12, 1938, in Wewahitchka, FL to Tobe and Ruby Gay.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Martin "Buddy" Gay; sisters, Mary Ellen Marshall, and...

Nov 12, 2023

Charles Thompson Radcliff, 82, of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away November 12, 2023. He was born July 9, 1941 in Columbus, Georgia. Charles was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.

He proudly served in the National Guard of Columbus, Georgia. He was a member of several civic organizations through...

Nov 10, 2023

Johnnie Marie (Odom) Vathis made her debut on Tuesday, October 17, 1951 in Port St Joe, FL. She was welcomed into a loving family by her parents John and Ruth Odom and two very excited sisters, Wanda and Sue who had been anxiously awaiting her arrival.

Johnnie was a lifelong resident...

Nov 9, 2023

Katherine Z. Whitfield, lifelong resident of Gulf County passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the age of 73. She was born in Oklahoma on October 1, 1950 to the late Paul Zoski and Eileen Brown. Katherine was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and working in her flower garden.

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Nov 5, 2023

Timothy Glen Massey age 48 of Panama City, Florida passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. He was born and raised in Illinois until moving to Bay County in the 90’s where he worked as a roofer. Timothy enjoyed riding motorcycles, hanging out with friends around a bonfire, and spending time with his family. His children and grandson were...

Nov 4, 2023

Joyce Clara McDaniel (88) also known as "Mema" of Wewahitcka, Florida went home to be with

her Lord unexpectedly on Saturday, November 4th, 2023. Joyce was the wife of the late James G. McDaniel. She was born on March 23, 1935 in Queensbury, (London) England to the late Henry and Clara Littleboy of Margate, England. Joyce was...

Oct 31, 2023

Roy Francis Lanier age 74 of White City, Florida passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He was born in Marianna, Florida on November 11, 1948 to the late Ralph Anderson Lanier and Ethel Edith Mizner Lanier. Roy spent all his adult life in Gulf County where he attended White City Baptist Church and worked at the paper mill...

Oct 25, 2023

Kevin Alan Kirkendoll age 66 of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born on May 12th, 1957 in Trenton, New Jersey to the late Alvin Kirkendoll and Kathleen Hayes Kirkendoll.

Joining the United States Navy at a young age, he proudly served his country and it...

Oct 14, 2023

John Laurimore passed away peacefully on October 14th, 2023 with his family all around him at the Vitas

Hospice Health Care in Panama City, FL. The Vitas team was a blessing to us and provided loving care to John and our family. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. He was a...

Oct 14, 2023

Henrietta L. Cassell of Eastpoint, Florida passed away peacefully in her home on October 14, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 12, 1936 to the late Chesley Estes and Henrietta Polous Estes in Apalachicola, Florida.

Henrietta was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Chumney; father, Chelsey Estes; mother, Henrietta...

Oct 6, 2023

Brenda Lisa Rabecca Driggers, age 35 of Port Saint Joe FL of Overstreet went to be with the Lord on October 6th, 2023. She was born on October 19th,1987 in Pensacola, FL to Donna Lisa Pelt and Ronald Edward Driggers Sr and her Dad of 33 years Douglas Pelt. She was loved by many and had a heart of...

Oct 4, 2023

Henry Edward Harris Sr. age 79, better known as Edward to his family and friends passed away at his residence in Eastpoint, Florida on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was born on July 8, 1944 to the late Clarence Edward Harris and Nellie Cooper Harris. Edward spent his childhood and adolescence in Holmes County, Florida until moving to Franklin...

Oct 3, 2023

Ollie V Neel, age 89, of White City, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023, surrounded by her family at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Panama City, Florida. The daughter of the late William and Vallie Kennedy, Ollie was born in November 1933, in Alabama. Ollie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Sep 24, 2023

Brittney Jordana Dykes, more affectionately known to her family as Brippy, age 29, a lifelong resident of Wewahitchka, Florida, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was born on July 11, 1994 in Panama City, Florida. The void left in this world and in the hearts of her loved ones by her too soon departure from this life,...

Sep 19, 2023

Juanita Willis Powell, age 92, of Port St. Joe, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023, surrounded by family. Daughter of James Roy Willis, Sr. and Fosteen Spivey Willis, Juanita was born on January 9, 1931, in Blountstown, Florida.

Juanita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was preceded in death...

Sep 16, 2023

Mildred Louise Levins longtime resident of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away at her home on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the age of 80. She was born on June 10, 1943 in Polk County, Florida to the late J.B. Waters and Maggie Lewis Waters. Mildred spent most of her life working inside the home taking care of her...