Obituaries
Priscilla Walker Paterson
Aug 25, 2025
Priscilla (Walker) Paterson passed away, surrounded by her family, on August 25, 2025, after a courageous 14-year journey with dementia. In her nearly 78 years, she touched countless hearts in a way that only Priscilla could — with sincerity, generosity, and joy.
Priscilla’s beauty and grace endured until her final days. She lived her life with a fierce devotion to her...
Barbara Porter Marshall
Aug 22, 2025
Barbara “Bobbie” Porter Marshall, 87, of Port St. Joe, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on September 14, 1937, in Apalachicola, Florida, to Richard Gibbs Porter Jr. and Ida Speed Porter, she was proud of her family’s deep heritage in Apalachicola. She was a graduate of Port St. Joe High...
Gary Francis Graham
Aug 21, 2025
Gary Francis Graham, longtime resident of Carrabelle, Florida passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the age of 68. He was born in Monroe County, Florida on May 8, 1957 to the late George Francis Graham and Addie Elizabeth Hubbard Graham. Gary loved being on the water and was a lifelong shrimper. He will be remembered for his smile...
Justin James Bellesbach
Aug 19, 2025
Justin James Bellesbach age 50 of Mexico Beach, Florida passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida. He was born on September 15, 1974 in California.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Arrangements are entrusted to the caring staff of Comforter Funeral Home in Port St. Joe, Florida.
James Larry Wright
Aug 18, 2025
James Larry Wright, 74, of Port St. Joe passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 in Jackson Hospital, Marianna, Fl. Larry was a native of Jackson County and a graduate of Cottondale High School. Following graduation, he joined the Army, serving 5 years and then joined the Navy and served 8 years. In April 1983 Larry graduated from Florida Department of...
Barbara Marie Martens
Aug 11, 2025
Barbara Marie Martens, age 70 of Milton, Florida passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, in Panama City, Florida. Born on April 29, 1955, in Newburgh, New York, Barbara spent her early years in this vibrant community where she graduated from Wallkill High School. She relocated to the panhandle of Florida, where she spent the last 40 years of her...
Jason Jacob Nichols
Aug 10, 2025
Jason Jacob Nichols, born on April 20, 1948, in Orlando, Florida, passed peacefully on August 10, 2025 in Ocala, Florida at the age of 77. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Susan Nichols, and is survived by many cousins from both the Herring and Nichols families. He held a special bond with Steve Ward, whom he cherished like...
Debra Ann Bailey
Aug 9, 2025
DEBRA ANN BAILEY, age 67, of Port St. Joe, Florida, passed away on August 9, 2025. She was born on October 5. 1957, to her mother, lona Smith, and father, James Bailey, and was affectionately known as "Deb" or "Debra-Ann”.
Very early in her childhood, Debra was taken in and raised as her own child by her sister, the late Emma...
Sylvinie Marie Ake
Aug 9, 2025
Sylvinie “Sybie” Marie Ake, born May 21, 1956 in Wewahitchka Fl., the daughter of Annie & Jake Hysmith. At the age of 69 she went to join her family in the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 50 years, Lyle Russell Ake, and her children Michael Adam Ake & wife Debra,...
Brad Causey
Aug 8, 2025
Brad Causey age 48 of Dalkeith, Florida passed away at his residence on Friday, August 8, 2025. He was born on October 11, 1976 in Wewahitchka, Florida and graduated from Wewahitchka High School. Brad was an avid outdoorsman that loved to fish and hunt. He was a very friendly and loving person who enjoyed talking and trading with people.
He was...
Carey Edgar Newton Sr.
Aug 8, 2025
Carey Edgar Newton Sr. age 82, of Wewahitchka, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 8, 2025. He was born October 5, 1942 in Grenada, Mississippi to the late Rev. Edgar LaVoy Newton and Mary Elizabeth Goodman Newton.
Carey graduated from the University of Florida in March 21, 1970 with a Bachelor of Building Construction Degree.
He spent the...
Timothy Harold Harvey
Aug 7, 2025
Timothy Harold Harvey, 66, of Gulf County, Florida, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Born in Port St. Joe, Tim was a lifelong resident of Gulf County.
He worked as a chemical plant operator for 40 years and spent over 20 years as a charter fisherman, sharing his love of the St. Joseph and Apalachicola Bays with others. Tim enjoyed...
Bobby Eugene Jackson
Aug 1, 2025
Bobby Eugene Jackson age 86 of Wewahitchka, Florida passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Ashville, North Carolina on August 23, 1938.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Arrangements are entrusted to the caring staff of Comforter Funeral Home in Port St. Joe, Florida.
Dorcus Geneva Skinner
Aug 1, 2025
Dorcus Geneva Skinner, known affectionately as Geneva, graced this world with her presence from June 29, 1938, until her peaceful departure on Friday, August 1, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida. Born in Clearwater, Florida, Geneva was a woman who lived her life with creativity and beauty, both in her surroundings and in the hearts of those who knew her. Having spent...
David Ricker Hodsdon
Jul 27, 2025
David Ricker Hodsdon, a beloved figure in his community, passed away at his home in Wewahitchka, Florida, on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on January 2, 1932, in Topsfield, Maine, David enjoyed a rich and fulfilling life defined by his unwavering love for God and family, and his passion for craftsmanship.
David spent approximately four years...
Earl Eugene Moody
Jul 27, 2025
Earl Eugene Moody age 53, life long resident of Jackson County passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Jackson Hospital in Marianna.
Earl was well known for his fun-loving personality and was often the life of the party. He always had a bubbly demeanor and a smile on his face that could light up a room. Earl was an assistant...
Jane Ruth Griffies
Jul 25, 2025
Jane Ruth Clark Griffies, lovingly known as Nana, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025 in Panama City Beach, Florida. She was 76 years old. A graveside ceremony will be held in her honor at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Oak Hill Cemetery with Allen Gray McMillan officiating.
Born in Talladega, Alabama, on January 11, 1949, Jane lived...
Charles "Skip" Hugh Griffies Sr.
Jul 24, 2025
Charles “Skip” Griffies, lovingly known as Papa Skip to his grandchildren and Coach Griffies to his student-athletes, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by family in Port St. Joe, FL. Born on April 15, 1945, in Macon, Georgia, Skip lived a life full of purpose, service, and compassion. A graveside ceremony will be...
Christopher David Weeks
Jul 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Christopher David Weeks January 18, 1993 – July 22, 2025
Christopher David Weeks, beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, and friend, passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 32. Born on January 18, 1993, Chris brought joy, laughter, and a deep sense of loyalty to all who knew him.
Chris was known for his kind heart,...
Betty Carolyn Ingram
Jul 21, 2025
Betty Carolyn Ingram, lovingly known as Carolyn or Betty Carolyn, passed away peacefully at her home in Wewahitchka, Florida, on Monday July 21, 2025, at the age of 75. She was born on October 11, 1949, in Port St. Joe, Florida and spent all of her life in Gulf County where she was a homemaker.
Betty Carolyn is survived by her...
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