Obituaries

Henry Ivey Banks

Oct 14, 2024

Henry Ivey Banks, age 60 of Telogia, Florida, passed away with his wife at his side at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on Monday, October 14th, 2024 after a 20 year battle with heart failure. He was born on October 22, 1963.

He is proceeded in death by his parents William David Banks and Carrie June Henry...

William "Bill" Henry Mcdaniel

Oct 11, 2024

William Henry McDaniel, affectionately known as "Bill" of Wewahitchka, Florida departed this life on Friday, October 11, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Bill was born on December 31, 1959 to the late Jimmy and Joyce McDaniel. The second of four children born to this union. We often joked that his momma said, "he had to...

James Michael Foster

Oct 8, 2024

James Michael Foster age 68 of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was born in Ohio on October 5, 1956.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

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

Stephen Irwin "Richard" Smith

Oct 8, 2024

Stephen Irwin Richard Smith, better known as “Richard” to his family and friends passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the age of 74. He was born on January 1, 1950 and was a lifelong resident of Apalachicola, Florida. Richard was a faithful follower of Jesus; serving as a Deacon for twenty-five years at United Baptist Church in...

Hattie Peral Hunter

Sep 30, 2024

Hattie Peral Hunter, age 53, of Wewahitchka, Florida, passed away on September 30, 2024. She was born on February 24, 1971, to Charles Maxwell Fisher and the late Sheila Ann Fisher. Affectionately known as "Pearl," Hattie was a devoted wife, mother, educator, and friend whose impact will be felt for generations to come.

At the...

Richard Dunham O'Donnell

Sep 28, 2024

On Saturday, September 28th, 2024, Richard Dunham O’Donnell died after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family, wife Estelane Stokes O’Donnell, son Richard Stokes O’Donnell, daughter Sydnee JoHannah O’Donnell.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents Richard W. and Gloria O’Donnell.

He is survived by, brother and...

Donna Smith Kirkland

Sep 28, 2024

“We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.”

Donna Smith Kirkland, 62, of Graceville left this earth for her Heavenly home on Saturday, September 28, 2024

Donna attended Graceville High School and went on to have an expansive...

Herman "Hutt" Joseph Bastek

Sep 28, 2024

Herman Joseph Bastek age 90, better known as “Hutt”, passed away at his home in Cottondale, Florida on Saturday, September 28, 2024. He had resided there since 2000 after moving from Blackstone, Virginia where he had spent time ranching and running a business. Hutt was born in New Castle, Delaware on October 8, 1933 to the late Alexander Bastek...

Michael William Parrish

Sep 27, 2024

Michael William Parrish age 69 of Apalachicola, Florida passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024. He was born on October 26, 1954 in Port St. Joe, Florida to the late George Washington Parrish and Mary Agnes Tharpe Parrish. Michael worked as a contractor and became the first General Contractor in Franklin County. Michael enjoyed woodworking and was very talented...

Woodrow "Duke" Wilson Butler Jr.

Sep 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Woodrow Butler, Jr. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the age of 76. Woodrow was born November 10, 1947 in Altha, Florida to parents Woodrow and Eunice Butler.

Woodrow met the love of his life and beloved wife, Willie Butler of 39 years. Woodrow,...

Charles Guard

Sep 19, 2024

Charles Guard age 65 of Port St. Joe, Florida passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024. He was born in California on July 20, 1959.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Arrangements are entrusted to the caring staff of Comforter Funeral Home.

Sandra Faye Averill

Sep 19, 2024

Sandra Faye Averill age 80 of Wewahitchka, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2024. She was born in Hosford, Florida on July 17, 1944 to the late Marlin F. Odom and Mary Love Sanders. Sandra spent most of her life in Chicopee, Massachusetts where she owned a security business and attended Bethany Assembly...

Dwight L. Lisenbee

Sep 11, 2024

Dwight Louis Lisenbee, born on September 20, 1941, in Opelika, Alabama, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024, at the age of 82, in Port St. Joe, Florida. Surrounded by love and comfort, Dwight left this world after a long life filled with dedication, hard work, and love for his family.

Dwight is survived by...

Scott Allen Staggers

Sep 11, 2024

Scott Allen Staggers age 55 of Apalachicola, Florida passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at his residence. He was born in West Virginia on September 17, 1968 and moved to Franklin County, Florida in 1998 where he began working as a cook. Scott worked at Blue Parrot, The Grill, and most recently, The Owl in Apalachicola. He enjoyed...

Joyce Williamson

Sep 3, 2024

Joyce Williamson, 91, of Port Saint Joe, Florida passed away on September 3, 2024 with her family by her side. Born on June 4, 1933 in Washington, DC. Joyce was the daughter of the late Sam and Ruth Hinegardner. Joyce graduated from Anacostia High School and in her life had many careers, the last of which was modeling. For...

William "Bill" Marvin Sealey

Sep 1, 2024

Wlliam Marvin Sealey (Bill, Billy, Wild Bill) passed on to his next adventure on Sunday, September 1st, 2024 following complications from heart disease. A long time resident of Tyler, Texas, Bill served the medical community for over forty five years as a CRNA providing quality anesthesia care for his patients. Bill had many hobbies about which he was passionate;...

Wanda Bronson Owens

Aug 27, 2024

Wanda Bronson Owens age 70 of Wewahitchka, Florida transitioned to life eternal on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

She was born in North Carolina on July 8, 1954.

Visitation will be held Carter's Temple First Born Church in Wewahitchka, Florida on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 1:00 P.M. Central Time until 2:45 P.M. Central...

Anthony Joseph "A.J." Massa

Aug 24, 2024

Anthony Joseph Massa age 85, formerly of Fort Walton Beach and most recently Lynn Haven, Florida passed away in Port St. Joe, Florida on Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was known to everyone as A.J., born in Philadelphia PA on June 5, 1939. His family moved to Miami Florida when he was a small child.A.J. was a rebel in...

Jean Hunt

Aug 23, 2024

Jean Hunt age 79, formerly of Panama City Beach , Florida passed away in Port St. Joe, Florida on Friday, August 23, 2024.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 29, 1944.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are entrusted to the caring staff of...