MARJORIE J. HOWARD
Mrs. Marjorie J. Howard, 84, of Lynn Haven, Fla., died Monday morning, Aug. 30, 1999, in a local hospital. Born is Webster County, Ga., she moved here in 1943 from Georgia. She was a switchboard operator for Sears Roebuck Company and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lynn Haven where she was a member of Friendship Sunday School Class. Mrs. Howard is preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm M. Howard; three sisters: Agnes K. Mixon, Ruth K. Taylor and Iris K. Covington; two brothers: Elliott F. King and Ray King. She is survived by one brother, David King of Arizona; one sister, Mary K. Bennet of Alpharetta, Ga.; brother-in-law, Edward Covington of Hartwell, Ga.; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. in Smith-Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Doug Pennington officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Honorary pallbearer will be all retirees of Sears Roebuck Co. and members of Friendship Sunday Class. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 5 to 7 p.m. The family would like to to express a special thanks to Dr. W. Gregory Bruce, Dr. Vickie Harrell, Dr. Jay Beiswanger, Gulf Coast Medical Center staff of 2nd Floor South and the Intensive Care Unit. Smith-Southerland Funeral Homes
Lynn Haven, Fla. 32444
265-2115
1112 Ohio Ave.

ROSE EVELYN HOWARD
Mrs. Rose Evelyn Howard, age 91, of Clarksville, Fla. and a former resident of Panama City, Fla. died Sunday night Aug. 29, 1999. Mrs. Howard was born in Hopewell Center N.Y. and had lived in Clarksville since 1996. She was a homemaker and was a member of the United Presbyterian Baptist Church in Canandaigua, N.Y. She was a member of Eastern Star Chapter in Canandaigua, a member of Geneva White Shrine of Jerusalem and a 50 year member of Hopewell Grange. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald James Howard; a son, David Eugene Howard and a sister, Mrs. John R. Means. Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Dottie Howard of Clarksville; two grandchildren: Angela Vana Howard and Matthew John Daniel Howard; and one great-grandchild, David Alex Howard. Funeral services for Mrs. Howard will be this evening, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. CDT at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Vickery officiating. Graveside services will be held Friday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. EDT at Woodlawn Cemetery in Canadaigua, N.Y. Peavy Funeral Home
Blounstown, Fla. 32424
674-2266
420 Evans Ave.

MAMMIE ELIZABETH MCGRAW
Funeral services for Mrs. Mammie Elizabeth McGraw, will be held today at 10 a.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Leon Franklin, Elder J.C. Stanaland and Mr. Steve Southerland II officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

VERLON HICKS ROWELL
Funeral services for Mrs. Verlon Hicks Rowell, age 76, of 335 W. 35th Court, Panama City, Fla., who died Saturday, Aug. 28, 1999, will be held 10 a.m. today, Sept. 1 at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J. Reid Cameron officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, Sept. 1 from 9 to 10 a.m., an hour before service time. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

PAULINE ZACHER
Pauline Zacher died Monday, Aug. 30, 1999, at her residence. She was born in 1920 in Akron, Ohio, the loving daughter of Clarence and Lucy Doble; loving sister of Delbert, Violette, Katherine, Charlotte and Nona; loving mother and life teacher of Judy Keil and husband David, David Zacher and wife Beverly, Daniel Zacher, Gary Zacher, Arlene Zacher and husband Bob Gilmore, Becky Zacher Oberst and husband Tim and Lenny Zacher Jr. She was a loving grandma and life teacher to 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Pauline lived with her son, Lenny Zacher, in Panama City Beach, moving here from Richfield, Ohio in 1987. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

MILDRED JUANITA BORDEAUX
Mrs. Mildred Juanita Bordeaux, age 77, of 129 W. Leslie Lane, Panama City Beach, Fla., formerly of Elizabethtown, N.C., died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 1999, at a local hospital. She was a member of Faith Christian Family Church of Panama City Beach. Mrs. Bordeaux is survived by her husband, Toribio A. Alvarez of Panama City Beach, Fla.; three sons: Robert Bordeaux of Baton Rouge, La., Mack Bordeaux of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Milton Bordeaux of Panama City, Fla.; her mother, Bessie Ivey of Wilmington, N.C.; sisters: Janet Turbeville of Wilmington, N.C. and Salema Simmons of Southport, N.C.; brother, Olin Ivey of Southport, N.C.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept 11, in Elizabethtown, N.C. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

JAMES B. CARLISLE JR.
Lt. Col James B. Carlisle Jr. (Ret. U.S. Army), 68 of 108 Hombre Circle, Panama City Beach died Tuesday evening, Aug. 31, 1999, in a local hospital. Born in Jackson, Miss., he moved here in 1974. He was a retired Lt. Colonel serving in the U.S. Army and completed two tours in Vietnam and one tour in Korea. Lt. Carlisle is survived by his wife, Rosemary Carlisle of Panama City Beach; two sons, Jeff Carlisle of Dickson, Calif., and James B. Carlisle III of Panama City Beach; one daughter, Debra Childree of Warner Robins, Ga.; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted today, Sept. 2 at 5 p.m. in Southerland Funeral Home with Mr. Steve Southerland II officiating. Southerland FamilyFuneral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

GERTRUDE B. HILL
Mrs. Gertrude B. Hill, 92, of Detroit, Mich., died Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, in Detroit. She was a former resident of Panama City. She was formerly a member of the Church of God in Christ in Panama City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Deacon Johnny Hill, and two sons, Watson and Jack Austin. She is survived by two daughters, Willie Lee Allen (John) of Merritt Island, Fla., and Idella Craft (Willie) of Detroit; 10 grandchildren: Michael Cron (Lori) of San Angelo, Texas, Greg and Sophia Cross, both of Detroit, Lois Spencer (George), Stella Baker, John Allen Jr. (Joy), Fred Allen, Jerry Allen and Ronald Allen, all of Merritt Island, and Anthony Austin of San Diego, Calif.; 14 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Thomas Hill (Catherine) of Panama City and Charlie Hill (Ora Mae) of Wewahitchka; two sister-in-law, Josphine Hill of Panama City and Mattie Mae Hill of Wewahitchka; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service for Mrs. Hill will be Friday, Sept. 3, at 11 a.m. in St. John Freewill Baptist Church in Wewahitchka with Dr. Willie E. Bell officiating. Interment will follow in Williamsburg Cemetery in Wewahitchka. The body will lie in state at the church from 9 a.m. to time of service. The family will receive relatives and friends at 1619 E. Ninth Court in Panama City and 200 Hill Circle in Wewahitchka. Peoples Funeral Home
Marianna, Fla. 32446
Arthur E. Cutler, L.F.D.
482-2233
523 Orange St.

MARJORIE J. HOWARD
Mrs. Marjorie J. Howard, 84, of Lynn Haven, Fla., died Monday morning, Aug. 30, 1999, in a local hospital. Born in Webster County, Ga., she moved here in 1943 from Georgia. She was a switchboard operator for Sears Roebuck Company and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lynn Haven where she was a member of Friendship Sunday School Class. Mrs. Howard is preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm M. Howard; three sisters: Agnes K. Mixon, Ruth K. Taylor and Iris K. Covington; two brothers: Elliott F. King and Ray King. She is survived by one brother, David King of Arizona; one sister, Mary K. Bennet of Alpharetta, Ga.; brother-in-law, Edward Covington of Hartwell, Ga.; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. in Smith-Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Doug Pennington officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The following gentlemen will serve as active pallbearers: Bill Black, Ken Bragdon, James Barnes, Macon Miller, Edris Whitehurst, Larry Villars, Bill Fox and Tom Coffey. Honorary pallbearer will be all retirees of Sears Roebuck Co. and members of Friendship Sunday Class. The family would like to to express a special thanks to Dr. W. Gregory Bruce, Dr. Vickie Harrell, Dr. Jay Beiswanger, Gulf Coast Medical Center staff of 2nd Floor South and the Intensive Care Unit. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2012-A, Lisenby Ave., Panama City, Fla. 32405 or the building fund at First United Methodist Church of Lynn Haven in memory of Mrs. Howard. Smith-Southerland Funeral Homes
Lynn Haven, Fla. 32444
265-2115
1112 Ohio Ave.

BENJAMIN HENRY KIRKLAND
Mr. Benjamin Henry Kirkland, age 89, of 337 College Ave., Panama City, Fla., died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, at a local nursing home. He was an active member of the Immanuel Baptist Church, former choir member, and taught a men's bible class. Mr. Kirkland was a Panama City Commissioner for 12 years, from 1962-1974. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gertrude Kirkland of Panama City, Fla.; two daughters: Carolyn Clagett and her husband Dick and Marilyn Butler and her husband Bud, all of Panama City, Fla.; a son, Dr. Frederick Kirkland and his wife Sandra of Pensacola, Fla.; seven grandchildren: Robin Dayton of Panama City, Fla., Dennis Clagett of Klamath Falls, Ore., Cliff Butler, Andrew Clagett, and Kevin Clagett all of Panama City, Fla., Brett Kirkland of Gainesville, Fla., and Laquita Kirkland of Pensacola, Fla.; two sisters: Lelah Chestnut and Lillie Bedsole, both of Panama City, Fla.; a special friend and brother-in-law, Adolph Bedsole of Panama City, Fla.; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3 at Immanuel Baptist Church with Bro. Bob Johnson and the Rev. Adolph Bedsole officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are Mr. Kirkland grandsons: Cliff Butler, Andrew Clagett, Kevin Clagett, Bobby Kirkland, Marlon Kirkland, and Prichard Cutshaw. Honorary pallbearers will include: Adult 5 Sunday School Dept. at Immanuel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, today, Sept. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. If you wish contributions may be made to the Renovation Fund at Immanuel Baptist Church, 216 College Ave., Panama City, FL 32401. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

CAROLYN DIANN RYAN
Mrs. Carolyn Diann Ryan, age 50, of 201 Hugh Thomas Dr., Callaway, Fla., died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999 at a local hospital. She had been a life-long resident of the area and was a member of Callaway Assembly of God Church. She was the first lady police officer on the road in Bay County and was most recently employed as manager by Po Folks in Callaway. She was also a cheerleader sponsor for the Callaway Rebels for four years, 1994-1998, worked for the City of Callaway for four years, and was the coach and president of the Eastside Girls Softball League of Callaway for five years. Mrs. Ryan is survived by her husband, Kenneth W. Ryan of Callaway, Fla.; daughters: Tammy Michelle McCormick Harrison of Caryville, Fla., Samantha Dianne McCormick Eilf of Ft. Meyers, Fla., and Patricia Jo Ryan of Callaway, Fla.; sons: Sean Patrick Ryan of Callaway, Fla. and Kenneth Patrick Thompson of New York City, N.Y.; sisters and brother: Virginia P. Graham and Edna M. Myers, both of Panama City, Fla., William David Penton of Pagosa Springs, Colo., and Sherry Price of Kentucky; twelve grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 3 at Callaway Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Bobby Thompson, the Rev. J. W. Hunt, the Rev. Jim Kirkland, and the Rev. Tillman Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Asked to serve as active pallbearers: Tommy Sims, Lt. Lowell Russ, Alan Swindell, Joey Hall, John Klingsmith, and Mike Jacobs. The family will receive friends at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home today, Sept. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. The family will be staying at the home of Edna Myers, 3600 3rd St., Springfield, FL. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

JAMEY RACHAEL SCOTT
Baby Jamey Rachael Scott of Panama City Beach, died Aug. 31, 1999, in a local hospital. Jamey is survived by her parents, Ray and Kim Scott of Panama City Beach; paternal grandmother, Ivy Scott of Chipley; maternal grandmother, Marlene Williams of Panama City; maternal grandfather, Leo Kuczenski of Panama City; two sisters: Sally Scott and Sarah Scott both of Panama City Beach; two uncles: Gene Scott of Chipley and Frederick Scott of Palm Beach; three aunts: Dianne Tuzinkiewicz of Panama City, Sharon Scott of Chipley and Cindy Williams of Panama City and numerous cousins. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Freddie Scott and maternal grandfather, Leroy Williams. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Sept. 3 at 3 p.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Weaver officiating. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

PAULINE ZACHER
Pauline Zacher died Monday, Aug. 30, 1999, at her residence. She was born in 1920 in Akron, Ohio, the loving daughter of Clarence and Lucy Doble; loving sister of Delbert, Violette, Katherine, Charlotte and Nona; loving mother and life teacher of Judy Keil and husband David, David Zacher and wife Beverly, Daniel Zacher, Gary Zacher, Arlene Zacher and husband Bob Gilmore, Becky Zacher Oberst and husband Tim and Lenny Zacher Jr. She was a loving grandma and life teacher to 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Pauline lived with her son, Lenny Zacher, in Panama City Beach, moving here from Richfield, Ohio in 1987. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Funeral services will be held on today, Sept. 2, 1999 in Fairlawn, Ohio with Billows Funeral Home directing. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

ANN GARRETT
Mrs. Ann Lell Garrett, 71, of Greenhead, Gla., died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, in a local nursing home. Born in Enterprise, Ala., she had been a longtime resident of this area. She was retired from Capt. Anderson's Restaurant after 23 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Vernon. Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, at 10 a.m. in the Smith-Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Pate officiating. Interment will follow in Lynn Haven Cemetery. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Smith-Southerland Funeral Home
1112 Ohio Ave.
Lynn Haven
850-265-2115

BENJAMIN HENRY KIRKLAND
Mr. Benjamin Henry Kirkland, 89, of 337 College Ave., Panama City, Fla., died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, at a local nursing home. He was an active member of the Immanuel Baptist Church, former choir member and taught a men's bible class. Mr. Kirkland was the owner of Kirkland's Laundry for 30 years and was a Panama City commissioner for 12 years, from 1963-1975. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Gertrude Kirkland of Panama City, Fla.; two daughters, Carolyn Clagett and her husband Dick and Marilyn Butler and her husband Bud, all of Panama City, Fla.; a son, Dr. Frederick Kirkland and his wife Sandra of Pensacola, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Robin Dayton of Panama City, Fla., Dennis Clagett of Klamath Falls, Ore., Cliff Butler, Andrew Clagett, and Kevin Clagett all of Panama City, Fla., Brett Kirkland of Gainesville, Fla., and Laquita Kirkland of Pensacola, Fla.; two sisters, Lelah Chestnut and Lillie Bedsole, both of Panama City, Fla.; a special friend and brother-in-law: Adolph Bedsole of Panama City, Fla.; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 3, 1999, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Brother Bob Johnson and Rev. Adolph Bedsole officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are Mr. Kirkland's grandsons: Cliff Butler, Andrew Clagett, and Kevin Clagett; and his nephews: Bobby Kirkland, Marlon Kirkland, and Prichard Cutshaw. Honorary pallbearers will include: Adult 5 Sunday School Department at Immanuel Baptist Church. If you wish contributions may be made to the Renovation Fund at Immanuel Baptist Church, 216 College Ave., Panama City, Fla., 32401. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
2403 Harrison Ave.
763-4694

Gertrude B. Hill
Mrs. Gertrude B. Hill, 92, of Detroit, Mich., died Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, in Detroit. She was a former resident of Panama City. Funeral services for Mrs. Hill will be today, Sept. 3, at 11 a.m. in St. John Freewill Baptist Church in Wewahitchka with Dr. Willie E. Bell officiating. Interment will follow in Williamsburg Cemetery in Wewahitchka. The body will lie in state at the church from 9 a.m. to time of service. The family will receive relatives and friends at 1619 E. Ninth Court in Panama City and 200 Hill Circle in Wewahitchka. Peoples Funeral Home
Marianna, Fla. 32446
Arthur E. Cutler, L.F.D.
482-2233
523 Orange St.

JAMEY RACHAEL SCOTT
Funeral services for Baby Jamey Rachael Scott, of Panama City Beach, will be held today at 3 p.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Weaver officiating. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

CAROLYN DIANN RYAN
Funeral Services for Mrs. Carolyn Diann Ryan, 50, of 201 Hugh Thomas Drive, Callaway, Fla., who died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 3, 1999, at the Callaway Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Bobby Thompson, the Rev. J. W. Hunt, the Rev. Jim Kirkland and the Rev. Tillman Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Asked to serve as active pallbearers: Tommy Sims, Lt. Lowell Russ, Alan Swindell, Joey Hall, John Klingsmith and Mike Jacobs. The family will be staying at the home of Edna Myers, 3600 Third St., Springfield, Fla. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
2403 Harrison Ave.
763-4694

WOODROW 'WOODIE' WILSON TEMPLETON
Mr. Woodrow "Woodie" Wilson Templeton, 87, of 136 N. Fifth Ave., Paden City, W.Va., died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, at a local nursing home. He has been a resident of the area for two years coming here from Paden City, W.Va. Mr. Templeton served his country in the U.S. Navy Sea Bees from 1943 until 1945 and was Methodist by faith. He is survived by his son Larry Templeton and his wife Nancy of Panama City, Fla.; sisters, Gertrude Scadden and Juinata Tayler, both of St. Marys, W.Va., and Frances Merico of Morgantown, W.Va.; a brother, Leroy Templeton of St. Mary W.Va.; a grandson, Scott Templeton of Panama City, Fla.; a granddaughter, Lisa Clary and her husband Bruce of Gainesville, Fla.; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at a later date in Paden City, W.Va. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
2403 Harrison Ave.
763-4694

RICHARD ALFRED HATTON
Mr. Richard Alfred Hatton, age 71, of 4713 Alameda St., Callaway, Fla., died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999 at a local hospital. He had been a resident of the area since 1963. Mr. Hatton served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 24 years during World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam Era. He was also Methodist by faith and a member of AMVETS and the VFW. Mr. Hatton is survived by his children: William L. Hatton, Diana R. Hatton and Gayle Ann Hatton, all of Boise, Idaho; mother of children, Barbara Hatton of Boise, Idaho; a sister, Judy A. Richardson of Mobile, Ala.; a brother, William N. Hatton of Mobile; and ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Austin E. Hatton. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Key officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 4. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694 2403
Harrison Ave.

LEO JOSEPH GUETTLER SR.
Mr. Leo Joseph Guettler Sr., age 96, of Chipley, Fla., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley. He had been a resident of Chipley since 1963, coming from Fort Pierce, Fla. He was of Catholic faith and a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Chipley, Fla. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. today, Sept. 4, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with Father Pat Foley officiating. The burial will follow in Wachob Forest Lawn Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home officiating. Survivors include 16 children: Leo Joseph Guettler Jr. of Fort Pierce, Charles Martin Guettler of Vero Beach, Peter Francis Guettler of Fort Pierce, Charles Martin Guettler of Vero Beach, Peter Francis Guettler of Fort Pierce, Mary Kathryn Knight of Vero Beach, Michael Edward Guettler of Goshea, Miss., John Edward Guettler of Chipley, Rose Germaine Parker of Lee Summit, Mo., Bridgette Ann Sasser of Chipley, Helen Denise McEntyre of Chipley, Lillian Theresa Berry of Chipley, Jean Aileen Odom of Cottondale, Alfred Douglas Guettler of Chipley, William Abraham Guettler of Chipley, Walter James Guettler of Chipley, Daniel Gerard Guettler of Chipley and Mary Ann Scurlock of Cottondale; 52 grandchildren, one deceased grandchild; 85 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; four sisters: Florence Wiliams of Fort Pierce, Delores Jacquin of Fort Pierce, Sr. Rose Germain Guettler of Tallahassee, and Marie Joeffner of Fort Pierce. Brown Funeral Home
Chipley, Fla. 32428
638-4010
1068 Main St.

MARJORIE BELL SCHMIDT
Marjorie Bell Schmidt, 89, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999 at a local nursing center. She was born in Council Hill, Okla., lived in a number of states, traveling as a child with her widowed father, her two sisters and stepmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin E. Schmidt, whom she married in Amarillo, Texas, before making a home in Oklahoma City. A devoted wife and loving mother, much of her life also involved helping others as a civic worker. She was a member of many organizations in Oklahoma City, and later in Lawton. She was a member of Centenary Methodist Church before retiring to Panama City in 1977. She maintained a life membership in The Ladies Music Club of Oklahoma City. Her charitable spirit and accomplishments resulted in her nomination and inclusion in a number of reference books: The Book of Honor, 2nd edition, published by The American Biographical Institute; Personalities of the South, 9th edition; and several marquis publications. As a final tribute to her kindness, on March 23, 1995, a Lifetime Royal Patronage Medal from the Hutt River Principality was awarded to her under the Seal of Prince Kevin. She is survived by three sons: John H. Schmidt of Silver Springs, Md., Donald I. Schmidt of Santa Barbara, Calif., and D. Michael Schmidt of Panama City, Fla.; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 4, in Wilson Funeral Home with the Rev. Si Mathison officiating. Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
785-5272
214 Airport Road

RICHARD ALFRED HATTON
Mr. Richard Alfred Hatton, 71, of 4713 Alameda St., Callaway, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999 at a local hospital. He had been a resident of the area since 1963. Mr. Hatton served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 24 years during World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Era. He was also Methodist by faith and a member of AMVETS and the VFW. Mr. Hatton is survived by his children: William L. Hatton, Diana R. Hatton and Gayle Ann Hatton, all of Boise, Idaho; mother of children, Barbara Hatton of Boise, Idaho; a sister, Judy A. Richardson of Mobile, Ala.; a brother, William N. Hatton of Mobile, Ala. and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Austin E. Hatton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 5, 1999 at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Key officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

HIRAM M. OWENS
Mr. Hiram M. Owens, 78, of Vernon, passed from this life on Saturday, Sept. 4, at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital. Mr. Owens was a Protestant by faith and attended Vernon Evangelistic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Zina Owens of Vernon; one son, Raymond Owens of Vernon; two daughters, Sonya Thomas and her husband R.C. of Freeport, and Nell Reynolds and her husband Coy of Panama City; two sisters, Ouida Williams of Pensacola and Helen Wray of Jacksonville; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 6, 1999 at 3 p.m. in the Vernon Evangelistic Church with the Revs. James White, Willis Hagan and Roy Douglas officiating. Burial will follow in the Vernon City Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home of Chipley directing. The family will receive friends at Brown Funeral Home Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. today. Brown Funeral Home
Chipley, Fla. 32428
638-4010 1068 Main St.

KENNETH D. WIDMER
Mr. Kenneth D. Widmer, 57, of 1704 Gainer Ave., Panama City, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999 at a local hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

NADINE ELIZABETH CARVER
Mrs. Nadine Elizabeth Carver, 73, of Altha, died Saturday in Jackson Hospital in Marianna. Mrs. Carver was born in Washington County and was a member of the Assembly of God faith. Survivors include three sons: Walter and Greg Carver of Altha and Stanley Carver of Chiefland; four daughters: Dianne Mills of Panama City Beach, Barbara Steedley of Ortna, Fla., Betty Barfield of Altha and Gail Carver of Winter Park; two brothers: Lindell McClain of Altha and Collivee McClain of Apalachicola; three sisters: Lorine Clements of Youngstown, Opal Chambers of Apalachicola and Nelmer Hallford of Altha; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Carver Cemetery near Altha with the Rev. Jerry Sapp officiating. Interment will follow. Adams Funeral Home
Blountstown, Fla. 32424
674-5449
1115 Hwy. 71 N.

LUSTY ARTHUR PARKER
Mr. Lusty Arthur Parker, 82, was born to John Thomas and Bertha Hoskins Parker in Cromanton, Fla. He was a longtime resident of Bay County and a member of the Parker Lodge No. 142 and of the Shaddai Temple of Panama City. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his parents, one older brother, and one sister, Ellen Parker Crea. He is survived by his wife, Myrtice Morgan Parker of Panama City; one daughter, Grace Parker Daniel and husband Bill of Helena, Ala.; one son, James Thomas Parker and wife Sharon of Montclair, Va.; one brother, Elmer Kenneth Parker and wife Mary Ann of Panama City; three grandsons: Ryan Parker, Bryan Daniel and Nicholas Daniel; four granddaughters: Caitlin Parker, Brooke Parker, Sharee Daniel Green and husband Will, and Ashley Daniel; one brother-in-law, Joseph Crea; three nephews and three cousins. Funeral services for Mr. Parker will be conducted Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, at 11 a.m. in the Parker United Methodist church. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Parker United Methodist Church building fund. Southerland Family Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

WALTER LEE WADE
Mr. Walter Lee Wade, 97, of 3913 Genoa Circle, Panama City, died at a local hospital. Mr. Wade is survived by his daughters: Mrs. Christine Conley of Thomaston, Ga., Mrs. Wanda Osbolt of Panama City, and Mrs. Jackie Celuska of Panama City; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Crossman of White Springs, Fla.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 6, 1999, at Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Southview Cemetery. Local arrangements are being handled by Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

WILLIAM TUTTLE LOEFFLER I
Mr. William Tuttle Loeffler I, 71, of 127 Serenade Lane, Panama City Beach, Fla., passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, in a local hospital. Mr. Loeffler had been a resident of Bay County since 1997 coming here from Atlanta, Ga. He was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Society of Plastic Engineers. Mr. Loeffler I is survived by his wife: Mrs. Rita Loeffler of Panama City, Fla.; daughters: Joan M. Brausch and her husband David of Midland, Mich., Roberta L. Geiger and her husband Richard, Elizabeth A. Loeffler and Virginia A. Gonzalez and her husband Carlos all of Atlanta; sons: William T. Loeffler II and his wife Kim of Atlanta, Michael J. Loeffler and his wife Michele of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and Patrick F Loeffler of Atlanta; 11 grandchildren; and brothers: John T. Loeffler and James R. Loeffler both of Minneapolis, Minn. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church with Father Carl Bagge officiating. The family will receive friends at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 7. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.