Obituaries
Danny Lamar McGee
Dec 6, 2024
Danny Lamar McGee age 58 of Port St. Joe, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Friday, December 6, 2024. He was born in Manhattan, New York on July 13, 1966 to the late James McGee and Edith Best.
Danny graduated from Port St. Joe Jr/Sr High, Class of 1984 and was a manager for the PSJ Football team....
Betty Lorene Heath
Dec 4, 2024
Betty Lorene Heath, age 82, passed away on December 4, 2024 in her hometown of Port St. Joe, Florida. Born on June 3, 1942, Betty was the cherished daughter of the late Carl and Mae Dees.
Betty dedicated much of her life to her career as the owner of a salon, where she touched the lives of many through her skill...
Ronald Elmo Howell
Dec 4, 2024
Ronald Elmo Howell age 83 of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida passed away in Wewahitchka, Florida on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was born on August 2, 1941 in Prestonsburg, KY.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are entrusted to the caring staff of Comforter Funeral Home in Port St. Joe, Florida
Leidy Monroe Smith Jr.
Dec 2, 2024
Leidy Monroe Smith Jr., a beloved husband, father, brother, friend, passed away peacefully at home in Port. Joe, Florida, on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the age of 53, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 14, 1970, in Kileen, Texas, Leidy carried a spirit that was as vast as his talent. He embarked on a journey to Florida...
Harold Gill "Capt. Gill"
Dec 2, 2024
Harold Howard Gill Jr., affectionately known as Capt. Gill, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the age of 83, after a lengthy illness. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 24, 1941.
Capt. Gill was a proud merchant marine and dedicated many years to seafaring, navigating vast oceans and embracing the calling of the sea. He was...
Frederick "Fred" Buck Sawyer
Nov 26, 2024
Frederick "Fred" Buck Sawyer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Apalachicola, Florida, on November 26, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on June 16, 1935, in the same town that would embrace him throughout his life, Fred was a devoted member of the community and a cherished presence among family and...
Helen M. Neel
Nov 24, 2024
Helen M. Neel, age 84, born on September 30, 1940, in Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home in Port St. Joe, Florida, on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Helen's life was deeply rooted in her entrepreneurial spirit, achieving fulfillment as a self-employed restaurant owner in Oklahoma.
Helen is remembered for her warm heart and dedication to family. She is survived by her...
Nellie M. Smith
Nov 23, 2024
Nellie M. Smith was born on February 20, 1940, in Wewahitchka Florida, and remained a beloved fixture in her hometown until her peaceful passing on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the age of 84. With a heart full of love and a spirit that brightened the lives of all around her, Nellie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, cherishing...
William "Billy" Eli Fortune
Nov 22, 2024
William Eli Fortune, affectionately known as Billy, was born on July 11, 1973, in Marianna, Florida. He passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 in Alford, Florida, surrounded by his loving family.
Billy was a cherished individual who touched the lives of everyone he met, leaving an incredible mark on those fortunate enough to know him. Facing significant challenges throughout his...
Buford John Griffin (WWII VETERAN)
Nov 17, 2024
Buford John Griffin, a cherished father, grandfather, and dedicated WWII veteran, departed peacefully from this life at his residence in Port St. Joe, Florida, at the age of 99 on Sunday, November 17, 2024. He was born on July 31, 1925, in Washington County, Florida.
Buford led a long and industrious career, dedicating over twenty years of his life to working...
Danette Joyce Freeman
Nov 15, 2024
Danette Joyce Freeman age 56 of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024. She was born on November 30, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Arrangements are entrusted to the caring staff of Comforter Funeral Home in Port St. Joe, Florida
Betty C. Powell
Nov 13, 2024
Betty C. Powell age 95 of Barnesville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in Panama City, Florida. She was born on June 30, 1929 in Zebulon, Georgia.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Arrangements are entrusted to the caring staff of Comforter Funeral Home in Port St. Joe, Florida.
Barbara Ann King
Nov 13, 2024
Barbara Ann King, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in Tallahassee, Florida at the age of 66. Born on March 6, 1958, in Port St. Joe, Florida, Barbara was a dedicated member of her community and family.
For many years, Barbara worked in accounts receivable at the Franklin County School Board, where her commitment...
Gwen D. Hardee
Nov 12, 2024
Gwen D. Hardee, of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away tragically on November 12, 2024, at the age of 64. She was born on April 21, 1960, in Athens, Alabama.
Gwen was a faithful Christian, embodying the teachings and values of her faith throughout her life. Her devotion to her beliefs was not only a cornerstone of her identity but also...
David Elliott Kelly Jr.
Nov 7, 2024
Retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major David Elliott Kelly Jr. departed this world on the 7th of November, 2024, at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of and intelligence that will echo in the hearts of his loved ones and all who had the privilege to know him. Born in the quaint town of Burlington, Wisconsin, on March 31,...
Fred Leroy Jones
Nov 2, 2024
Fred Leroy Jones age 94 of Port St. Joe, Florida went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 2, 2024. He was born in Havana, Florida on September 28, 1930 and moved to Gulf County soon after grade school. Leroy loved God and attended church at Oak Grove Assembly of God for many years....
Anthony James Taranto
Oct 31, 2024
Anthony James Taranto, lifelong resident of Apalachicola, Florida, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born to the late Madeline Tortora and Joe Taranto on August 12, 1932. In his youth, Anthony learned about dedication, serving others, and hard work. He worked alongside his parents in the Seafood Industry which he...
Deborah J. Meadows
Oct 24, 2024
Deborah J. Meadows, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and, left this world peacefully on October 24, 2024, in Port St. Joe, Florida. Born on November 21, 1951, in Memphis, Tennessee, Debbie embodied kindness and creativity throughout her life, making a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing her.
For twenty years, Debbie dedicated herself to serving others as...
Henry Ivey Banks
Oct 14, 2024
Henry Ivey Banks, age 60 of Telogia, Florida, passed away with his wife at his side at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on Monday, October 14th, 2024 after a 20 year battle with heart failure. He was born on October 22, 1963.
He is proceeded in death by his parents William David Banks and Carrie June Henry...
William "Bill" Henry Mcdaniel
Oct 11, 2024
William Henry McDaniel, affectionately known as "Bill" of Wewahitchka, Florida departed this life on Friday, October 11, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Bill was born on December 31, 1959 to the late Jimmy and Joyce McDaniel. The second of four children born to this union. We often joked that his momma said, "he had to...
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