Obituaries
Vanessa Boulton Carlow
Feb 10, 2025
Vanessa Boulton (Drummond) Carlow was born in Washington DC on Valentine's Day in 1957. She died at the age of 65 on February 9, 2025 in Port St. Joe FL following a long illness.
Vanessa is survived by her son, Charles Clinton Carlow (Charlie), who lives in Calloway, FL. She is also survived by her sister, Sonia Drummond (Douglas Jones), her...
Ronald "Ronnie" David Martina
Feb 10, 2025
Ronald David Martina, more affectionately known as Ronnie passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at the age of 82. He was born on October 6, 1942 in Apalachicola, Florida where he was a lifelong resident and worked as a commercial fisherman. Ronnie was a passionate outdoorsman that loved hunting and fishing. He spent countless hours running his hounds and...
David Joseph Norville
Feb 7, 2025
David Joseph Norville age 64 of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 21, 1960.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Arrangements are entrusted to the caring staff of Comforter Funeral Home in Port St. Joe, Florida.
Alvin Charles King
Feb 7, 2025
Alvin Charles King, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at Chipola Health and Rehabilitation in Marianna, Florida on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the age of 88. Born on December 1, 1936, in Cabin Creek, West Virginia, Alvin's life was marked by resilience, dedication, and a deep love for his family.
Throughout his life, Alvin undertook many...
Mary Jo Bishop
Feb 6, 2025
Mary Jo Bishop, a cherished member of her community and a beloved family member, passed away at her home in Wewahitchka, Florida, on February 6, 2025, at the age of 56. She was on born on December 28, 1968 to Ronnie and Faye Bishop.
Mary Jo dedicated many years of her life working with the State of Florida, retiring from Gulf...
Carol Ann Finch
Feb 5, 2025
Carol Ann Finch age 61 of Wewahitchka, Florida passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at her home. She was born in Apalachicola, Florida on March 8, 1963 and spent most of her life working in the seafood industry. Carol enjoyed BINGO, fishing, drinking coffee and playing on her phone.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas Edward Hicks...
Charles Bernard "Bernie" Buzzett
Feb 3, 2025
Charles Bernard "Bernie" Buzzett of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Bernie was born April 3, 1945 in Port St. Joe. He attended Port St. Joe elementary and high school, graduating in 1963. Bernie attended St. Leo College in Dade City, FL and was a loyal employee at St. Joe Paper Company until they closed in...
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...
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