Obituaries

Sep 28, 2024

On Saturday, September 28th, 2024, Richard Dunham O’Donnell died after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family, wife Estelane Stokes O’Donnell, son Richard Stokes O’Donnell, daughter Sydnee JoHannah O’Donnell.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents Richard W. and Gloria O’Donnell.

He is survived by, brother and...

Sep 28, 2024

“We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.”

Donna Smith Kirkland, 62, of Graceville left this earth for her Heavenly home on Saturday, September 28, 2024

Donna attended Graceville High School and went on to have an expansive...

Sep 27, 2024

Michael William Parrish age 69 of Apalachicola, Florida passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024. He was born on October 26, 1954 in Port St. Joe, Florida to the late George Washington Parrish and Mary Agnes Tharpe Parrish. Michael worked as a contractor and became the first General Contractor in Franklin County. Michael enjoyed woodworking and was very talented...

Sep 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Woodrow Butler, Jr. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the age of 76. Woodrow was born November 10, 1947 in Altha, Florida to parents Woodrow and Eunice Butler.

Woodrow met the love of his life and beloved wife, Willie Butler of 39 years. Woodrow,...

Sep 19, 2024

Sandra Faye Averill age 80 of Wewahitchka, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2024. She was born in Hosford, Florida on July 17, 1944 to the late Marlin F. Odom and Mary Love Sanders. Sandra spent most of her life in Chicopee, Massachusetts where she owned a security business and attended Bethany Assembly...

Sep 19, 2024

Charles Guard age 65 of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024. He was born in California on July 20, 1959.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Arrangements are entrusted to the caring staff of Comforter Funeral Home.

Sep 11, 2024

Dwight Louis Lisenbee, born on September 20, 1941, in Opelika, Alabama, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024, at the age of 82, in Port St. Joe, Florida. Surrounded by love and comfort, Dwight left this world after a long life filled with dedication, hard work, and love for his family.

Dwight is survived by...

Sep 11, 2024

Scott Allen Staggers age 55 of Apalachicola, Florida passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at his residence. He was born in West Virginia on September 17, 1968 and moved to Franklin County, Florida in 1998 where he began working as a cook. Scott worked at Blue Parrot, The Grill, and most recently, The Owl in Apalachicola. He enjoyed...

Sep 3, 2024

Joyce Williamson, 91, of Port Saint Joe, Florida passed away on September 3, 2024 with her family by her side. Born on June 4, 1933 in Washington, DC. Joyce was the daughter of the late Sam and Ruth Hinegardner. Joyce graduated from Anacostia High School and in her life had many careers, the last of which was modeling. For...

Sep 1, 2024

Wlliam Marvin Sealey (Bill, Billy, Wild Bill) passed on to his next adventure on Sunday, September 1st, 2024 following complications from heart disease. A long time resident of Tyler, Texas, Bill served the medical community for over forty five years as a CRNA providing quality anesthesia care for his patients. Bill had many hobbies about which he was passionate;...

Aug 27, 2024

Wanda Bronson Owens age 70 of Wewahitchka, Florida transitioned to life eternal on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

She was born in North Carolina on July 8, 1954.

Visitation will be held Carter's Temple First Born Church in Wewahitchka, Florida on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 1:00 P.M. Central Time until 2:45 P.M. Central...

Aug 24, 2024

Anthony Joseph Massa age 85, formerly of Fort Walton Beach and most recently Lynn Haven, Florida passed away in Port St. Joe, Florida on Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was known to everyone as A.J., born in Philadelphia PA on June 5, 1939. His family moved to Miami Florida when he was a small child.A.J. was a rebel in...

Aug 23, 2024

Jean Hunt age 79, formerly of Panama City Beach , Florida passed away in Port St. Joe, Florida on Friday, August 23, 2024.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 29, 1944.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are entrusted to the caring staff of...

Aug 23, 2024

Barbara Ann Kinley age 67 passed away in Port St. Joe, Florida on Friday, August 23, 2024.

A full obituary is forthcoming.

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

Aug 21, 2024

George Oliver Lautt Jr., born on June 24, 1967, in Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on August 21, 2024, at the age of 57.

He joins his father, George Oliver Lautt Sr., in eternal rest.

George is survived by his beloved daughter, Destiny Lahani Lautt, and his cherished grandchildren, Grayson Cloud...

Aug 20, 2024

Cullen Klindt Zethmayr age 86 of Wewahitchka, Florida passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Illinois on August 19, 1938.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Aug 20, 2024

Stephanie (Stevie) Rae Hoopes Renna of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at the age of 68. She was born in Rivera, California on January 10, 1956 to the late Thomas Charles Hoopes and Shirley Mae Kelly. During her childhood, Stephanie lived in California, Ohio, and Florida. In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she met the...

Aug 20, 2024

Early on August 20, 2024, Kenneth C. Bland (67), our beloved husband, daddy, and brother was translated from this life and received into glory by his Heavenly Father.

He was preceded in death by, his father, John D. Bland Sr.; mother, Helen Pearl Bland; brothers, John D. Bland Jr., Robert E. Bland, and H. Samuel...

Aug 18, 2024

Debra V. Fincher age 68 of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. She was born on August 15, 1956 in Marietta, Georgia to the late Morris Leonard Veitch and Ollie Veitch Barmore. Debra spent most of her life in Woodstock, Georgia where she worked as a dental assistant and homemaker. Debra and her husband...

Aug 17, 2024

Audrey Jenkins Silva 72, of Apalachicola, Florida passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 in Panama City surrounded by her loved ones. Audrey was born on June 25, 1951 in Apalachicola, Florida to the late Charles Frank and Alberta Brown Jenkins.

Audrey was proceeded in death by both parents and siblings, Rex Jenkins, Buddy Jenkins, Robert...