Obituaries

Bridget Nicole Scott

Bridget Nicole Scott

Jun 1, 2022

Bridget Nicole Scott, age 42 of Apalachicola gained her heavenly wings early before sunrise on Wed June 1, 2022. Native and True LOCAL to Apalachicola, she truly loved everyone and never met a stranger. Everyone knew and loved her for her kind, compassionate loving heart. She truly had a servants heart, making sure to take care of everyone around...

Melissa "Missy" Renee Mcclain

Melissa "Missy" Renee Mcclain

May 31, 2022

Melissa Renee McClain, affectionately known as Missy, age 56 of Eastpoint, Florida passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at her residence. She was born on May 20, 1966 in Carrabelle, Florida and spent her life in Franklin County. Missy enjoyed making crafts with shells and helping her husband at his shop. She was preceded in death by her...

Mike Ludlam

Mike Ludlam

May 28, 2022

Mike Ludlam, 69 of White City, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Douglas Slough in Wewahitchka, Florida. He was born in Phoenix City, Alabama to the late Perry and Frances Ludlam. Mike loved fishing, gardening, bee keeping, and tinkering with cars and trucks. He looked forward to daily walks and rides...

James  Witter

James Witter

May 26, 2022

James Witter, age 68 of Overstreet, Florida passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 27, 2022. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to the caring staff of Comforter Funeral Home.

Jeff Adam Savage

Jeff Adam Savage

May 26, 2022

Jeffrey Adam Savage, better known as Jeff age 45 of Eastpoint, Florida passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. He was born on July 27, 1976 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and spent most of his life in Franklin County. Jeff worked in construction and pipe lining for many years. He enjoyed exercising and working out. Jeff had a love...

Robert Jesse Bostdorf

Robert Jesse Bostdorf

May 23, 2022

Robert Jesse Bostdorf age 79 of St. Joe Beach, Florida transitioned from his earthly home to his eternal home on Monday, May 23, 2022. He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on March 23, 1943 to the late Glen G. Bostdorf and Beatrice E. Siple Bostdorf. Robert spent most of his life in Pennsylvania where he was a painting contractor...

William Herbert Loftus

William Herbert Loftus

May 22, 2022

William Herbert Loftus, age 84 of St. Joe Beach, Florida passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, May 22, 2022. He was born in Newark, New Jersey on March 3, 1938 to the late Herbert and Claire Loftus. William was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps SEMPER FI. He spent most of his life in...

Jason  Ivey Weathers

Jason Ivey Weathers

May 18, 2022

Jason Ivey Weathers age 35 of Wewahitchka, Florida passed away at his home on Wednesday, May18, 2022. He was born on January 29, 1987 in Panama City, Florida. Jason spent most of his life in Gulf County where he enjoyed fishing, reading science fiction and fantasy books. He was a talented mechanic and avid Florida Gator fan. Jason was...

Linda Faye Elkins

Linda Faye Elkins

May 18, 2022

Linda Faye Elkins age 77 of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at her home. She was born in Fleming, Kentucky on March 7, 1945 to the late Dewey Reed and Ethel Reed. Linda graduated with a Master’s Degree from Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky. She moved to Gulf County in the early 90’s...

Robert Earl Gardner

Robert Earl Gardner

May 16, 2022

Robert Earl Gardner, age 87 of Saint George Island, Florida passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, May 16, 2022. He was born in Watertown Massachusetts on May 9, 1935. "Bob" as he was known spent a large portion of life in Tallahassee and St. George Island, Florida. Bob was a career salesman for Economics Laboratories for over...

Margaret Norma Carter

Margaret Norma Carter

May 16, 2022

Margaret Norma Carter died peacefully in her sleep on May 16, 2022. She was born in Savannah, Georgia, on January 23, 1930. She was 92 years old. She was delivered by her grandmother Rachel, who was a midwife in Savannah, and who delivered hundreds of babies. She grew up living in Sylvester, Georgia, near her Aunt Sarah and Uncle...

Robert Edward  Best

Robert Edward Best

May 14, 2022

Robert Edward Best age 35 of Marianna, Florida passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Jackson Hospital. He was born in Dothan, Alabama on November 8, 1986. Robert spent most of his life in Chattahoochee and Marianna. Robert was a 2006 graduate of Sneads High School. He then continued his education at Chipola College, studying Computer Information Technology....

James Richard Todd Sr.

James Richard Todd Sr.

May 13, 2022

James Richard Todd Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed on to his heavenly home on Friday, May 13, 2022 at his home in Howard Creek, Florida, surrounded by family and friends. James was a kind, gentle, and loving man; a Marine from the “Agent Orange” Vietnam era. He was married forty years to his wife and best...

Velma "Kitty" Norris

Velma "Kitty" Norris

May 12, 2022

Velma “Kitty” Norris, age 81, of Wewahitchka, Florida, peacefully passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 12, 2022. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on May 29, 1940 to the late Charles Edward Musser and Marvel Christina Hegle. She attended nearby Holt High School. At the age of 15 her family moved to Florida. Velma then spent a...

Emmie Louise Mccoy

Emmie Louise Mccoy

May 9, 2022

Emmie Louise McCoy age 80 of Marianna, Florida went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, May 9, 2022. She was born in Ridge Springs, South Carolina on November 4, 1941 to the late Sidney Kirkland and Elise Pilot Kirkland. Emmie spent her adult life in Marianna where she worked and retired from Russell’s Sewing Factory as a...

Mark "Runt" Wayne Moses

Mark "Runt" Wayne Moses

May 3, 2022

Mark Wayne Moses affectionately known as “Runt” passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at the age of 58. He was born in Port St Joe, Florida on November 4, 1963 to the late George Lovett and Glenda Joyce Moses. Runt was a lifelong resident of Apalachicola, Florida and was of the Christian Faith. He worked for Duke Energy as...

Keith Tillery

Keith Tillery

Apr 29, 2022

Keith Tillery age 61 of Wewahitchka, Florida passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 in Blountstown, Florida surrounded by his family. He was born in West Blocton, Alabama on November 30. 1960 to the late Wallace Floyd Tillery and Susie Louise Blake Tillery. Keith moved to Gulf County in 1965 and spent his life here. He was the owner...

Carl Faron Bastek

Carl Faron Bastek

Apr 26, 2022

Carl Faron Bastek age 62 of Marianna, Florida passed away at his residence on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware on December 22, 1959. Carl spent most of his life in Elkton, Maryland before moving to Jackson County in 2005. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1977. Carl was owner of Clear-Span Buildings, where...

Charles Autrey Anderson

Charles Autrey Anderson

Apr 25, 2022

Charles Autrey Anderson age 53, formerly of Franklin County, Florida passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at his home in Bristol, Florida. He was born in Opp, Alabama on October 26, 1968 to the late Gene Autrey Anderson and Julia Hooten Anderson. Charles moved to Bristol in 2008. He was a truck driver by trade and enjoyed fishing....

Catherine Elaine Harris Gallion

Catherine Elaine Harris Gallion

Apr 24, 2022

Catherine Elaine Harris Gallion age 65 of Eastpoint, Florida passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 in Panama City, Florida. She was born in Michigan on August 10, 1956 to the late Vern M. Harris and Virginia Kay Ford Bean. Catherine moved from Kentucky to Eastpoint in 2006. Catherine loved to work and was of the Christian faith. She...