Obituaries
Ray Odis "Roy Jones" Likely
Feb 1, 2025
Ray Odis “Roy Jones” Likely was born March 25, 1942 in Evergreen, Alabama and was reared in Port St. Joe, FL. He was preceded in death by his loving parents Sanford and Emma Jones, Elizabeth Likely and Newton Benjamin.
Roy joined Thompson Temple First Born Holiness Church at an early age, where he received his firm spiritual foundation that would prepare...
Marion L. Thompson
Jan 30, 2025
Marion Louise Thompson (Estano), 92, of Panama City, Florida, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Marion was born on April 5, 1932, in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts.
Marion is preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Minnie (Kimball) Estano, her husband Vernon Thompson, her son Gary S. Hulsman, her granddaughter, Christina Hand (Hulsman), her great grandson...
Lori Carlisle
Jan 27, 2025
Lori Carlisle age 51 of Panama City passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025. She was born on July 1, 1973 in Birmingham, Alabama.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are entrusted to the caring staff of Comforter Funeral Home in Port St. Joe, Florida.
Larry Glen Whitfield
Jan 27, 2025
Larry Glen Whitfield, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and a military veteran, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the age of 86 in Port St. Joe, Florida. Born on August 22, 1938, in White Bluff, Tennessee, Larry's life was marked by his commitment to his family, service to his country, and a long-standing professional career.
Larry served his...
Thomas “Tom” Eugene Cranford
Jan 23, 2025
Thomas Eugene "Tom" Cranford, age 92, of Port Saint Joe, Florida died January 23, 2025. He was born in Smyrna, Georgia on April 15, 1932, the son of the late William Givens Cranford and the late Mary Ruth Ireland Cranford. Following high school, Tom joined the United States Army and faithfully served his country during the Korean War. Later, Tom...
Phillip R. Hatcher
Jan 23, 2025
Phillip R. Hatcher age 81 of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away in Panama City, Florida on Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born in Albany, Georgia on July 19, 1943.
Memorialization will be by cremation per his wishes.
Arrangements are entrusted to the caring staff of Comforter Funeral Home in Port St. Joe, Florida.
Betty Jean Dawson
Jan 16, 2025
Ms. Betty Jean Dawson age 79 of Port St. Joe, Florida transitioned to life eternal on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
Betty Jean McCray Dawson was born in Cordele, Georgia to parents, Vella Mae Dismuke and Eddie McCrae. She spent her formative years in Cordele with her mother, stepfather, Jim Paul and a large extended family that included her beloved grandmother, aunts,...
Towan Peters Kopinsky
Jan 15, 2025
Towan Peters Kopinsky, a lifelong resident of Port St. Joe, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in Panama City, Florida at the age of 60. Born on December 29, 1964, in Waynesboro, Mississippi, Towan's early life was marked by a profound connection to her community, which she served with dedication throughout her career.
Towan embarked on her professional journey...
Charles Thomas Clardy
Jan 13, 2025
Charles Thomas Clardy, 93, died peacefully at his home in Wadley, Alabama on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on February 6, 1931.
Charles is survived by his wife of seventy-three years, Mary Lenohr Brown; his son and daughter in law, Thomas A. and Amanda Clardy; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death...
Jayme Dee Votaw
Jan 12, 2025
Jayme Dee Votaw, born on October 29, 1974, in Alliance, Ohio, passed peacefully at home in Eastpoint, Florida, on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the age of 50.
Jayme wore many hats throughout her life, working as a paramedic and engaging in the hospitality industry for many years. She was known for her caring nature and dedication to helping others.
In her...
James “Ed” Edward Creamer
Jan 11, 2025
James Edward “Ed” CreamerDecember 11, 1933-January 11, 2025Ed Creamer passed away peacefully, January 11, 2025 at the age of 91. Born December 11, 1933, he called Port St. Joe home his entire life.Ed attended Port St. Joe High School and played football for Coach Marion Craig. He also met the love of his life Dorothy “Dot” Sealey. After High School,...
Robert L. Bush
Jan 8, 2025
Robert L. Bush, a cherished husband and father, passed away at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the age of 49. Born on February 13, 1975, in Alabama, Robert was a dynamic individual whose spirited personality left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Robert graduated from Marianna High School and dedicated 18 years of his...
David "Dave" Bruce May Sr.
Jan 3, 2025
OBITUARY OF DAVID BRUCE MAY SR.
David Bruce (Dave) May Sr., a beloved longtime resident of Port St. Joe, Florida, died peacefully on January 3, 2025, after a life well-lived. Over a span of 92 years, he was a loving son, brother, husband, uncle, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who touched so many people with his wisdom, patience, integrity, wit, and...
Ronnie Lee Coatney
Jan 3, 2025
Ronnie Lee Coatney age 73, a simple man with a big heart, passed away peacefully at his home in Apalachicola, Florida on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born on June 18, 1951 in Perry, Florida, Ronnie lived a life filled with love, laughter, and the joy of simple pleasures.
For many years, Ronnie worked as a semi driver for seafood companies, taking...
Malcolm G. Clark II
Jan 2, 2025
Malcolm G. Clark age 70 of Dacula, Georgia passed away in Panama City Beach, Florida on Thursday, January 2, 2025. He was born on July 26, 1954.
Arrangements are entrusted to the caring staff of Comforter Funeral Home in Port St. Joe, Florida.
Edward Joe Metcalf
Dec 31, 2024
Edward Joe Metcalf, 71, of Overstreet, FL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 31, 2024. Ed was born to Jesse James and Frankie Marie (Hicks) Metcalf on June 27, 1953, in San Antonio, TX. While his father served in the military, he and his two brothers Jesse (Marilyn) Metcalf and Jay Metcalf became inseparable, that bond...
Erika M. Adam
Dec 29, 2024
In Loving Memory of Erika Adam
March 27, 1936 – December 29, 2024
Erika Adam, affectionately known as "Oma," passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 27, 1936, in Hollstadt, Germany, Erika lived a remarkable life shaped by resilience, devotion, and love.
As a child growing up in Germany during World War II, Erika faced...
Stephen "Steve" Wayne Garey
Dec 28, 2024
Stephen "Steve" Wayne Garey, age 72, born on January 8, 1952, in Macon, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at his residence in Wewahitchka, Florida, where he had called home since 2014. An accomplished electrician by trade, Steve was known for his unwavering dedication to his work and his remarkable ability to connect with others.
Steve lived life to...
David "Bicycle Dave" Lee Bollinger
Dec 27, 2024
David Lee Bollinger, affectionately known as "Bicycle Dave," departed this world on Friday, December 27, 2024, in the charming coastal town of Port St. Joe, Florida, a place he embraced as home for the past two decades. He was born on December 26, 1967, in Syracuse, New York and spent his childhood in California.
A painter by trade and a craftsman...
Patricia Dunn Sherwood
Dec 26, 2024
Patricia Dunn Sherwood passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital on December 26, 2024 with her daughter, Lisa, grandson Justin, and great grandson, Kai, by her side.
She was born in Donaldsonville, Georgia on May 23, 1929. After attending the Washington Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia, she attended the University of Texas in Austin where she became one of the Texans. It was...
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