Obituaries

Charles Devaughn "Vaughn" Roberts

Jul 10, 2024

On July 10, 2024, Charles DeVaughn Roberts entered the gates of Heaven following a courageous battle with cancer.

Vaughn was born in Tifton, Georgia on January 6, 1941 and had fond memories of growing up in Georgia, spending time with his sibling and cousins. He moved to Port St. Joe, Florida in 1972 and lived the remainder...

Boyd "Lee" Foster Sr.

Jun 29, 2024

Boyd “Lee” Foster Sr, 86 of Altha, Florida passed away peacefully at home with his son, Boyd Jr, holding his hand on Saturday June 29, 2024 .He was born on August 8, 1937 to the late Howard Hal Foster and Fannie Williams Foster in Lenoir City, Tennessee.

He completed high school and served in the...

Mary Louise Rhames

Jun 26, 2024

Mary Louise Rhames age 77 of Clermont, Florida passed away in Melbourne, Florida on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. She was born in Creek County, Oklahoma on October 3, 1946 to the late William Depriest and Evelyn Roe Depriest.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Comforter Funeral Home.

John Rogers Grice Jr.

Jun 11, 2024

John Rogers Grice Jr. lifelong resident of Wewahitchka, Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at the age of 63. He was born on March 23, 1961 to the late John Rogers Grice Sr. and Susie Estelle Jenks Grice. As a young man, John enjoyed playing men’s softball and was an avid FSU fan. He always looked forward...

Doris R. Young

Jun 5, 2024

Doris R. Young age 85 of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at her residence.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

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

Joseph "Jobie" Eugene Barfield

Jun 2, 2024

Joseph “Jobie” Eugene Barfield passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024 at his home after an extended illness. He was born January 21, 1948 in Port St Joe to the late Hozie Ray and Sally Mohea Barfield. He attended Highland View Elementary, Port St Joe High School and Gulf Coast Community Collage after which he entered the Army.

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Carolyn Kling Allen

May 18, 2024

Carolyn Kling Allen of Port St. Joe, Florida, formerly of Jasper, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the age of 79. She was born in Menlo, Georgia, on April 17, 1945, to the late George Thomas Kling and Lula Whaley Kling. Carolyn moved to Gulf County three years ago and was a member of the First...

Jason "Mic" Mica Gainer

May 16, 2024

Jason Mica Gainer, better known as "Mic", lifelong resident of Cottondale, Florida passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the age of 58. He was born to the late Robert Jefferson Gainer Sr. and Martha Joan Dasinger Gainer on March 14, 1966, in Marianna and was a graduate of Cottondale High School. Over the years, Mic worked for...

Synthia "Sindy" Joan Foster

May 11, 2024

Synthia “Sindy” Joan Foster, 78 of Altha, Florida passed away peacefully while listening to the Eagles on Saturday May 11, 2024 at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. She was born on September 19, 1945 to the late Kenneth Walter Ames and Elsie Lorraine Hazelton in Cooperstown, New York.

She completed high school but later in life she...

Essie B. Hall

May 7, 2024

Mother Essie B. Hall, affectionately known as “Madear”, was the sixth child of nine siblings,

born on October 13, 1925 to the marriage of John Wesley Shine and Rilla Snow-Shine in

Dallas County, Selma, Alabama.

Mother Essie B. Hall, cradled in the arms of Almighty God who makes no mistake, she...

Mary Jane Wilson

May 6, 2024

Obituary is forthcoming.

Stephen Rucker Buchanan

May 6, 2024

Stephen Rucker Buchanan age 69 of WindMark Beach, Florida passed away at home on Monday, May 6, 2024. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 14, 1954 to the late Jack Buchanan and Margaret Eleanor Rucker Buchanan. Steve was raised in Jacksonville, Florida, lived in West Palm Beach and lived for many years in Dunwoody, Georgia until moving...

Lauren Nicole Tomlinson

May 5, 2024

Lauren Nicole Tomlinson age 23 of Port St. Joe, Florida was tragically taken from us too soon on Sunday, May 5, 2024. She was a loving young woman with a big heart and bright spirit with an affinity for animals and music.

Lauren was born in Panama City, Florida on February 8, 2001 and spent...

Terry Lee Franklin

May 3, 2024

In Loving Memory of Terry Lee Franklin

Terry Lee Franklin, 60, of Port St. Joe, Florida, was called to his eternal resting place on May 3, 2024. Born in Pansy, Alabama, on the first day of January in 1964, he was a beacon of kindness and devotion to all who had the pleasure...

Coleman "Cole" Walker Pippin

Apr 28, 2024

Coleman (Cole) Walker Pippin, 65, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Cole was born on March 4, 1959, to Galena and James Pippin in Wewahitchka, Florida. He is proceeded in death by his father James Pippin and his two brothers, Tim and Marty Pippin.

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Angelia Darline House

Apr 17, 2024

Angelia D. House of Crestview, Florida passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the age of 51. She was born in Port St. Joe, Florida on November 12, 1972 and resided there until 2010. Angelia loved fishing and going to the beach. She was known as a jack of all trades and was always tinkering with things and...

Steven Ike "Lz" Collinsworth

Apr 15, 2024

Steven Ike Collinsworth , also known as LZ, passed away peacefully at his home on April 15, 2024 at the age of 52.

Steven was born on June 15, 1971 to the late Brenda Iona Hayes and Rubin Dale Collinsworth. He was a lifelong resident of Gulf County.

He leaves behind...

Michael Wayne Langley

Apr 14, 2024

Michael Wayne Langley was born on June 8, 1960 and passed away on April 14, 2024 at his home comfortable just like he wanted. Michael was a hard-working oyster man. Who loved his family very much. In Michael's free time, he like to sit around with family and friends. He loved playing dice with anyone who wanted to sit...

John Dewayne Lee Connor

Apr 12, 2024

John Dewayne Lee Connor, better known as “John John”, age 19 of Wewahitchka, Florida passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. He was born in Luverne, Alabama on March 1, 2005 and spent a big part of his life in Georgiana, Alabama until moving to Gulf County in 2017.

John graduated from Wewahitchka High School in 2023...

Sandy Kaye Elders

Apr 9, 2024

Sandy Kaye Elders, age 49, went to be with the Good Lord on April 9, 2024. She was born on March 14,1975 in Opelika, Alabama. Sandy spent 38 years there in her hometown before she and her family made the move to sunny Mexico Beach, Florida. The beach was her serendipity. Anthony Elders was the love of her life....