Obituaries

Jan 27, 2024

Charles Duwayne Melvin Sr, better known as “Little Charlie” passed on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the age of 53.He was born on April 5, 1970 in Wewahitchka, Florida and spent most of his life in Gulf County. Charles worked at the paper mill, operated heavy equipment, and was a talented carpenter. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing....

Jan 26, 2024

Walter "Wayne" Wyche age 73 of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at his residence. He was born on December 29, 1950 in Austin, Texas.

No services are planned at this time, memorialization will be by cremation.

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

Jan 26, 2024

Susan “Susie” Carol Rushing Susan Rushing or “Susie” age 46 of Port Saint Joe, Florida passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 26th 2024 with her family by her side. Susan was born in Anchorage Alaska on October 17, 1977 and moved to Port Saint Joe in the early 90s where she created a beautiful family and home...

Jan 23, 2024

George W. Simmons Sr. age 84, longtime resident of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away at home on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. He was born in Wausau, Florida on September 22, 1939 to the late Jesse Simmons and Georgie Morris Simmons. George was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. George attended Hope...

Jan 20, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Deborah M. Faircloth, a cherished mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, who left us peacefully on January 20, 2024, at the age of 72, in Apalachicola, Florida.

Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on October 5, 1951, to James and Gladys...

Jan 17, 2024

Mary Frank Bryant age 92, longtime resident of Eastpoint, Florida passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her home. She was born in Cairo, Georgia on June 12, 1931to the late Frank Hudson and Lonie Pyles Hudson. Mary was raised in Georgia where she lived on the farm and worked at the Roddenberry Pickle plant before moving to...

Jan 16, 2024

Katrine Paul Rogers, more affectionately known as Katie, age 86 of White City, Florida passed peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 with her granddaughter and grandson in Enterprise, Alabama. She was born in Holmes County, Florida on February 28, 1937 to the late Johnny William Paul and Tommie Ola Phillips Paul. Katie grew up in Bonifay,...

Jan 15, 2024

Robin Kelley Allen Shiver, better known as “Kelley” age 63 of Sumatra, Florida passed away in Tallahassee on Monday, January 15, 2024. He was born in Apalachicola on November 8, 1960 and spent most of his life on the water doing what he loved which was fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents...

Jan 11, 2024

Frances Joy Hudson Maggard, 81, of Port St. Joe, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2024. Frances was born in Clayton, Alabama on October 16, 1942. She is preceded in death by parents, Barnett and Joy Hudson; husband Edward Maggard, Sr.; eldest son Edward Maggard, Jr.; eldest brother James Hudson. She is survived by son...

Jan 8, 2024

Paul James McDaniel age 65 of Frink, Florida passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, He was born on September 4, 1958 in Port St. Joe and spent most of his life in Wewahitchka. Paul was a long time member of First Baptist Church and attended Westside Baptist with his mother. He worked at Eastern Shipbuilding Group in Panama...

Jan 8, 2024

William Joseph Banks, age 63 passed away surrounded by his family at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Compassionate Care Center on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born on May 6, 1960

He is proceeded in death by his parents William David Banks and Carrie June Henry Banks and his twin infant sons Joe and Joseph Banks....

Jan 6, 2024

Karen Marie Buddo, age 73, of Port St. Joe, Florida, passed away on January 6, 2024. She was born on May 29, 1950 in Hamilton, Ohio. The daughter of Louis Buddo and Imelda Buddo (Wocher). She graduated from Fairfield High School in 1969. At the time of her passing she was an independent artist and enjoyed spending time with...

Jan 5, 2024

Donna Elizabeth Cripes age 61 of Kynesville, Florida went home to be with her Lord on Friday, January 5, 2024. She was born in Lanett, Alabama on August 18, 1962 to the late Donald White and Linda Faye Kight. Donna had been a resident of Jackson County for forty plus years and was an active member of Cornerstone New...

Jan 1, 2024

William R. Shockey, 92, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 peacefully at his home with love ones by his side. Known to many as Bill or Billy Bob, he was full of life and shenanigans up to the end. He was the Mayor of Hatley Drive and that meant knowing all your business and the cities business. He...

Dec 31, 2023

Dennis Franklin Sullivan age 71 of Wewahitchka, Florida passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023. He was born on August 2, 1952 to the late Auther Sullivan and Ruby Katheryn Sullivan. Dennis spent most of his life in Bay and Gulf counties. He loved playing guitar with his band, fishing, and refinishing his boats.

He...

Dec 30, 2023

Evelyn Harcus or Nana, as everyone called her, age 90 of White City, Florida passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. She a was a faithful wife and mother and was married to her late husband Murdic for sixty-one years. Evelyn worked many years with the Gulf County School System and Campbells Drug Store. She was devoted to her...

Dec 27, 2023

Ms. Audrey Dale Sowell age 66 of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Panama City, Florida on March 24, 1957.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

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

Dec 26, 2023

Edwin Glenn Chewning, better known as "Buddy" passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 in Port St. Joe, Florida. He was born in Chamblee, Georgia on Aril 18, 1950 to the late Walter Glenn Chewning and Evelyn Garvin Chewning. Buddy grew up in Tucker , Georgia and graduated from Tucker High School. He then attended Furman University, earning his...

Dec 25, 2023

Wilfred “Butch” Arendt, 75, of Port St. Joe, Florida, a humble and dedicated servant of the Lord, passed away on December 25, 2023, in Panama City, Florida. He loved his family beyond measure. Butch was a man of his word and held himself to high standards. He excelled through hard work, perseverance and sacrifice. Butch was generous with his...

Dec 24, 2023

Betty Jo Holmes, longtime resident of Donaldsonville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at the age of 79. She was born on July 13, 1944 and spent most of her childhood in Wewahitchka, Florida. She married the love of her life, Wayne Holmes on April 17, 1964. Betty was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She...