Obituaries

Roger James Lammons

Roger James Lammons

Feb 23, 2022

Roger James Lammons age 73 of Port St. Joe Florida, formerly of Columbus, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. A military service will be held at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery at a later date. Local arrangements are entrusted to the caring staff of Comforter Funeral Home.

Charles Peter Wilson

Charles Peter Wilson

Feb 22, 2022

Charles Peter Wilson better known as Pete aged 64 of Apalachicola, FL passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. He was born in Apalachicola, FL on April 21, 1957 to Alma and Charles “Bud” Wilson. Pete spent his life on the water, and shared his passion with friends and family and professionally as an oysterman and charter boat captain....

Lorin "Dink" B. White

Lorin "Dink" B. White

Feb 21, 2022

Lorin B. White, better known as “Dink” passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at the age of 62. He was born on July 21, 1959 in Gulf County where he spent most of his life. Dink was a commercial fisherman by trade, and loved his work. He also enjoyed racing and riding motorcycles. He was preceded in death...

Michael J. Gratz

Michael J. Gratz

Feb 19, 2022

Michael J. Gratz age 75 of Elkhart, Indiana passed away in Panama City, Florida on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Memorialization will be by cremation. Services will be held in Indiana. Arrangements are entrusted to the caring of Comforter Funeral Home in Port St. Joe, Florida.

Ruthie M. Taylor

Ruthie M. Taylor

Feb 15, 2022

Ruthie M. Taylor age 80 of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. No services are planned at this time. Memorialization will be by cremation.

Davine "Dee" Dunn Hall

Davine "Dee" Dunn Hall

Feb 9, 2022

Davine Dunn Hall, age 64, affectionately known as “Dee” passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at her residence in Wewahitchka, Florida. She was born in Panama City, Florida on September 14, 1957. Dee was a dedicated homemaker and an amazing cook. She loved baking and preparing home cooked meals for her family. Dee enjoyed fishing, boat rides, flowers,...

John Wesley Sapp Sr.

John Wesley Sapp Sr.

Feb 8, 2022

John Wesley Sapp Sr., better known as “Thumper” age 84 of Apalachicola, Florida passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He was born in Washington County, Florida on March 19, 1937 to the late Thomas Monroe Sapp and Betty Idell Brown Sapp. Thumper spent sixty plus years in Franklin County where he worked as a fisherman, boat builder, and...

Miriam B. Dismuke

Miriam B. Dismuke

Feb 8, 2022

Miriam B. Dismuke age 85 of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in Panama City, Florida. She was born in Elba, Alabama on January 15, 1937 to the late Jim Mack Dismuke and Winifred Dyess Dismuke. Miriam graduated from Auburn University “WAR EAGLE” with a Bachelors Degree. While attending college, she opened the first...

John  Thomas "Tom" Ward Sr.

John Thomas "Tom" Ward Sr.

Feb 7, 2022

John Thomas Ward Sr. age 81, affectionately known as “Tom” of Beacon Hill, Florida passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. He was born in New Hope, Florida on October 28, 1940 to the late Russell Ward and Opal Hightower Ward. Tom spent most of his life in Panama City before moving to Gulf County in 2016. He was...

Freddie Lee Watkins Sr.

Freddie Lee Watkins Sr.

Feb 4, 2022

Freddie Lee Watkins Sr. age 63 of Fountain, Florida passed away at his residence on Friday, February 4, 2022. He was born on June 19, 1958 to the late James Charles Watkins and Harriet Pate. Freddie spent his childhood and early adult years in Port St. Joe, Florida. He spent most of his adult life in Bay County, Florida....

Charlotte  Elizabeth  Wright

Charlotte Elizabeth Wright

Feb 4, 2022

Charlotte Elizabeth Wright age 93 of Wewahitchka, Florida passed away at her residence on Friday, February 4, 2022. No services are planned at this time. Memorialization will be by cremation. Arrangements are entrusted to the caring staff of Comforter Funeral Home in Port St. Joe, FL.

Donald Ray Baker Sr.

Donald Ray Baker Sr.

Feb 3, 2022

Donald Ray Baker Sr. age 71, of Highland View, Florida passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, Florida. He was born on January 4, 1951 and spent most of his life in Gulf County, Florida. Donald proudly served his country in crash fire rescue in the United States Air Force. He was...

Mary Helen Ware

Mary Helen Ware

Feb 3, 2022

Mary Helen Ware age 69 of Andalusia, Alabama passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at River Valley Rehabilitation Center in Blountstown, Florida. She was born on April 7, 1952 to the late Joseph Franklin Davis and Mary Edna Lawson Davis. Mary spent most of her life in Andalusia where she attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She...

Timothy Depuy

Timothy Depuy

Feb 3, 2022

Timothy Depuy age 66 passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2022. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Comforter Funeral Home

Betty Jean  Helms

Betty Jean Helms

Feb 2, 2022

Betty Jean Helms age 83 of Jackson County, Florida went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Dothan, Alabama. She was born on February 19, 1938 to the late Charlie E. Johnson and Lorene Givens Johnson. Betty spent most of her life in Gadsden and Jackson County where she raised nine children....

Hazel J. Marie Gill

Hazel J. Marie Gill

Feb 1, 2022

Hazel J. Marie Gill age 81 of Panama City, Florida passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in Apalachicola, Florida. She was born in Lake City, Arkansas on August 7, 1940. Hazel spent many years in Eastpoint, Florida raising her family. She moved to Panama City, Florida when she married her late husband John Henry Gill where she attended...

Genevra Alexine Caple

Genevra Alexine Caple

Jan 31, 2022

Genevra Alexine Caple age 90 of Panama City, Florida went home to be with her Lord on Monday, January 31, 2022 in Blountstown, Florida. She was born in Helena, Montana on March 29, 1931 to the late Thomas Bullimore and Lola De Gifford Bullimore. Genevra loved going to church at Refuge Assembly of God Church in Parker. She was...

Tammy Vance Mayo

Tammy Vance Mayo

Jan 30, 2022

Tammy Vance Mayo age 55 of Wewahitchka, Florida passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at her residence. She was born on January 3, 1967. Tammy spent most of her life in Gulf County. She was of the Christian faith and adamant that her children knew how to pray. Tammy enjoyed crafting and painting. She loved her K-9 companion,...

Mary  Frances Rhames

Mary Frances Rhames

Jan 24, 2022

Mary Frances Rhames 75 of Stone Mill Creek, Florida passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born in Calhoun County, Florida on January 23, 1947 to the late George Charles and Dora Mae Dykes. Mary enjoyed fishing, ceramics, crocheting, embroidery, and “cheating” at cards. Her greatest love was being a memaw and a...

Keith Millender

Keith Millender

Jan 21, 2022

Charles Keith Millender age 68, lifelong resident of Eastpoint, Florida passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 in Panama City, Florida. He was born on December 9, 1953 in Carrabelle, Florida to the late Charles Bertell Millender and Evelyn Lucy Nell Shiver. Keith spent his life on the water, fishing, oystering, crabbing, and shrimping. He was known for being...