Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

Dec 22, 2023

Cleo R. Smith Jr. age 76 of Wewahitchka, Florida passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 in Panama City, Florida.

He was born near Okeechobee, Florida on September 10, 1947.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

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

Dec 19, 2023

Stanley Orville Carico, passed away peacefully and received his promised reward with his Lord and Master on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in Port St. Joe, Florida. A native of Dayton, Ohio he was born on December 31, 1943. Mr. Carico was a proud combat veteran of the United States Army serving gallantly in the Republic of Vietnam 1967-1968. Stanley...

Dec 19, 2023

Janice “Sweetpea” Whitaker age 74 of Eastpoint, Florida went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. She was born on September 6, 1949 in Blakely, Georgia and moved to Franklin County when she was twelve. Janice spent many years working as a CNA for various facilities. She was dedicated to her Lord and Savior; enjoyed going...

Dec 17, 2023

On May 13, 1965 Jack and Bonnie Whitehurst welcomed an 8lbs, blue eyed girl into the world. Her name was Selitta Montez, affectionately called Monk by her family. She would be the fourth of five children. On August 31, 1990, Monk would go on to marry Dale Davis and together they began a new family, which would also include...

Dec 13, 2023

Stephen John Holmes, 75, of McDonough, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born in Sutton Bridge, England and moved to the United States at the age of 6. He served in the United States Marine Corps where he was a decorated combat veteran having participated in the Vietnam War. He retired from Clayton County Public...

Dec 12, 2023

Christopher M. Greenwood age 30 of Wewahitchka, Florida passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at his residence. He was born on December 22, 1992 in Key West, Florida and moved from Marathon, Florida to Gulf County in 2004. He worked as a correctional officer at various facilities since 2016 and was a member of The Church of Jesus...

Dec 12, 2023

Mary Margaret Scott age 84 of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City, Florida. She was born in Hoboken, New Jersey on April 18, 1939. Mary spent a good portion of her life in New Jersey where she was very active in her community organizations. She played...