Obituaries

Dana Michelle Earley

Aug 14, 2023

Dana Michelle Earley was born on August 25th, 1975, and was raised in Port St. Joe, Florida. She lived there until June 2002, when she married her husband Kevin, and she became Dana Michelle McGarry. Dana and Kevin each had a son prior to their meeting. Dana had Anderson Cole, born in 1997, and Kevin had Patrick Michael, who...

Chris Robert Hovind

Aug 14, 2023

It is with a heavy heart our family announces that Chris Robert Hovind, age 62, of St. Joe Beach, FL passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital in Panama City, FL. Chris was born on January 9, 1961, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Gerald and Mary (Harmston) Hovind.

As a...

Vickie Doreen Scheffer

Aug 8, 2023

In great sadness, we must announce the passing of Vickie Doreen Scheffer of Port St. Joe, FL. She passed comfortably in her sleep at the age of 59 on the morning of August 8, 2023. She was born July 12, 1964, in Port St. Joe, FL. The middle child of Houston and La’Verne Ramsey. She had an older sibling...

Billy Joe Rich Sr.

Aug 6, 2023

Billy Joe Rich, Sr., 88, of Port St. Joe, Florida, peacefully joined his wife, Betty Jo, as he passed through the gates of heaven to his eternal home on Sunday, August 6, at the Select Specialty Hospital, located in Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital, Panama City, Florida.

Bill was born in Donalsonville, Georgia, on July 27,...

Lonnie "L.C." Charles Ash Sr.

Jul 27, 2023

A legacy well remembered, Lonnie Charles Ash Sr. more affectionately known as L.C. entered into eternal rest on the late evening of Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Cross Shores Nursing Home in Port St. Joe, Florida.

He was born May 14, 1943 to Ella Mae Smith and stepfather, Henry Smith in Wewahitchka, Florida. L.C. was...

Danny Lee Spears

Jul 26, 2023

Danny Lee Spears Age 69, of Howard Creek, Wewahitchka Florida (formerly of Somerset, KY) passed from this life on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Wewahitchka, Florida.

Danny was born on March 21, 1954, in Somerset KY to the late Herman Eugene Spears Sr. and Ollie Mae (Hair) Spears. Also preceded in his death, Nephew Jimmy...

Everett Casey Nunery

Jul 25, 2023

Baby Everett Casey Nunery passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida.

He was a beautiful gift to his parents Colton and Taylor Nunery. He was born on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 and was called home to be with Jesus soon after. Although Baby Everett was only here for a short time, he lived a...

Emilia Jane Mcculley

Jul 19, 2023

Emilia Jane McCulley, 5 weeks old, passed away in the arms of her parents on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. She was born on June 14, 2023 and was the daughter of Joshua Allen McCulley and Roberta Belle Bouington.

Emilia was preceded in death by grandparents Allen and Eileen McCulley; aunt, Andrea McCulley; three cousins, Karese,...

Adelina Gallegos

Jul 18, 2023

Adelina Gallegos age 73 of Mexico Beach Florida passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Panama City. She was born on September 3, 1949.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

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

James John Lambert

Jul 18, 2023

James John Lambert age 78 of Port St. Joe, Florida passed from this life on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

Karl Heinz Bowen

Jul 16, 2023

After a long battle with cancer, Karl H. Bowen age 76, passed on from this world surrounded by his family that he loved so dearly. Karl was the true example of what it meant to be a servant of God. His faith was strong, and his heart was pure. Karl served in the United Stares Airforce in 1965, and...

Patricia J. Sadler

Jul 15, 2023

Patricia J. Sadler, lifelong resident of Apalachicola, Florida passed away at her home on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the age of 60. She was born in Tampa, Florida on February 27, 1963 to the late John Johnson and Inez Samples. Patricia was a very special person in the community and was loved by everyone. She would give you...

Mary Carolyn Peak

Jul 15, 2023

Mary Carolyn Peak, age 75, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2023 in her home in Highland View, surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn worked for many years at St. Joe Telephone and Telegraph Company as an operator. She started working at Gulf County Schools in 1979 at Highland View Elementary School as an office secretary....

Diana Boyer

Jul 12, 2023

Diana “Dana” Dement Boyer died July 12th at her home at 834 Bryants Landing Road, Wewahitchka, Florida. Her husband, George was at her bedside, holding her hand when she departed this world. She seemed to be at peace with herself and the world. She was 76 years old.

Her father, Bobby Dement had just come home to...

Janice G. Mckart

Jul 10, 2023

Janice G. McKart age 67 of Wewahitchka, Florida passed away on July 10, 2023.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Shirley Maurice Robb

Jul 8, 2023

Shirley Maurice Robb age 81 of Panama City, Florida passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023. She was born in Bay County on November 3, 1941 to the late Benjamin Murrell and Myrtle Bray Murrell. Shirley worked many years at Tyndall Air Force Base as a chef. She enjoyed watching Jeopardy and was an avid reader. Shirley loved her...

Jerry Lamar Peak

Jul 5, 2023

Jerry Lamar Peak, age 78, went to be with the Lord on July 5,2023 in Panama City, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was a 1964 graduate of Port St. Joe High School. At a young age, Jerry owned and operated Timco Gas Station in Highland View for many years. He continued his working career at Basic Magnesium and...

Jc Bradford

Jul 4, 2023

JC Bradford age 84 of West Point, Georgia went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. He was born in Yancy County, North Carolina on May 6, 1939 to the late Frank Bradford and Kittie Kate Silvers Bradford. JC worked for L&A Construction out of Hattiesburg, Mississippi as a Bridge Field Engineer. He helped in...

Alfred Vincent Myers Jr.

Jun 28, 2023

Alfred Vincent Myers Jr. age 71 of Cottondale, Florida passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Alfred was born in Welch, Virginia on September 19, 1951 to the late Alfred Vincent Myers Sr. and Margaret Castle Myers. Alfred had a great work ethic and a passion for cattle. He spent most of his life...

Julius Wesley Shackleford

Jun 27, 2023

Julius Wesley Shackleford age 70 of Port St. Joe, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Church of God in Christ (163 Avenue D, Port St Joe, FL 32456). Interment will...