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Miscellaneous Bay County, Florida Obituaries

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CONNIE SUE EMANUEL
Mrs. Connie Sue Emanuel, 61, of Wewahitchka, Fla., died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999, at her home. Born in Bastrom, La., she was a longtime resident of this area. She was a homemaker and a member of the United Pentecostal Church. Mrs. Emanuel is survived by her husband, Randel C. Emanuel of Wewahitchka, Fla.; three sons: Randel E. Emanuel and wife Kim, Dennis L. Emanuel all of Wewahitchka, Fla., Daniel C. Emanuel and wife Ann of Panama City; two daughters: Pamela K. Foster and husband David of Wewahitchka, Gail M. Herring of Panama City; one step-daughter, Deborah Emanuel of Jacksonville, Fla.; three grandchildren: Ronald S. Cummings, Nathaniel D. Foster and Krystal C. Foster; three step-grandchildren: Stormie Hippensteal, Blake Burdeshaw, and Jake Burdeshaw. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 10:30 a.m. in United Pentecostal Church in Wewahitchka with the Rev. Wilfred Carter officiating and the Rev. Rodney Leaman assisting. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
785-8532
100 E. 19th St
Panama City, Fla. 32405

CONNIE SUE EMANUEL
Funeral services for Mrs. Connie Sue Emanuel of Wewahitchka, Fla., will be held today at 10:30 a.m. in United Pentecostal Church in Wewahitchka with the Rev. Wilfred Carter officiating and the Rev. Rodney Leaman assisting. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

JOHN PETE HAM
Mr. John Pete Ham, age 81, of 612 Powell Ave., Panama City, Fla., died Monday, Oct. 18, 1999, at his home. He had been a resident of the area for 51 years, coming here form Headland, Ala. Mr. Ham served his country in the U. S. Army in the Tank Division during World War II and packed and inspected parachutes with Civil Service. He was also a member of the Springfield United Methodist Church. He was a very special father and grandfather. Mr. Ham is survived by his Wife, Janell M. Ham of Panama City, Fla.; daughters: Charlotte Brannen and her husband Eddie and Susan Perry and her husband Scott, all of Lynn Haven, Fla., and Teresa Younglove and her husband Todd of Panama City, Fla.; sons: Jimmie Ham and his wife Geraldine, Dannie Ham, Ricky Ham and his wife Sharon, and Jerry Ham, all of Panama City, Fla.; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one-great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, at Springfield United Methodist Church with the Rev. Fred Melvin officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will include Mr. Ham's grandsons: Rich Word, Joey Brannen, David Tharp, Mike Cater, Ted Holland, Michael Cox, R.J. Loberger, and Matthew Younglove. The family will receive friends at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, today, Oct. 19, 1999, 6 to 8 p.m.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

DOROTHY MADDOX
Dorothy Maddox, 89, of Marianna died Sunday night, Oct. 17, 1999, in Akron, Ohio following a brief illness. She was born in Ormond Beach, Fla. She moved to Marianna in the late 1930's. Mrs. Maddox and her husband Woodie founded Maddox Funeral Home where she continued to work until shortly before her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodson A. (Woodie) Maddox in 1974. Funeral arrangements will be announced later this week by James and James Funeral Home. James & James Funeral Home
Maddox Chapel
Marianna, Fla. 32446
482-2332
4278 Lafayette St.

ELOISE HUTCHINSON POWELL
Eloise Hutchinson Powell, 64, of Panama City, died Saturday, Oct. 16, at her residence. Born in Silas, Ala., she moved to Panama City from Mobile, Ala., in 1967. Mrs. Powell was a nurse at the Lisenby Retirement Center and a member of the Springfield Community Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Annie Laura Hutchinson; and one brother, John "Jack" Hutchinson. Mrs. Powell is survived by her husband, Alton Lee Powell of Panama City; and three sons, William Stall, James Stall and Richard Jones of Panama City; four daughters, Rebecca Shippee of Panama City, Cynthia King of Virginia Beach, Va., Angela Cecil and husband Jamie, and Donna Blakemore all of Panama City; three brothers, James "Jim" Hutchinson and wife Jean of Mobile, Ala., Carlton Hutchinson and wife Jane of Savannah, Ga., and Bruce Hutchinson and wife Francine of Anniston, Ala., one sister Mary Louise Howard and husband James of Panama City; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Powell will be conducted Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 10 a.m. in the Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend J.W. Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends today, Oct. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
785-8532
100 E. 19th St
Panama City, Fla. 32405

SAMUEL LOUIS STALLWORTH
Sammie Stallworth, 55, of Apalachicola, died unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999, at his home. A native of Port St. Joe, Mr. Stallworth had lived in Apalachicola for the past 20 years. He was a community leader and friend to many. He was the owner of the Two Spot Lounge in Apalachicola and sponsored the annual Christmas Parade/Santa Claus for the Hillside in Apalachicola. He was a member of the Knights of Phythians and was a Protestant. He is survived by his father, Otis Stallworth of Port St. Joe; his devoted companion, Nedra Jefferson of Apalachicola; six brothers: Henry Taft Stallworth of Orlando, and Theotis, Richard and Otis Jr. all of Tallahassee, Henry King Stallworth of Port St. Joe, and Calvin Stallworth of Titusville; two sisters: Annie Lois Byrd and Deborah Crosby, both of Port St. Joe; three grandchildren: Jalyn, Sydney, and Dexter Stallworth II; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Family will receive friends 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. EST, today, Oct. 19 at Kelley Funeral Home in Apalchicola. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Oct. 20 at New Bethel A.M.E. Church, Avenue "C," Port St. Joe. Interment will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery in Port St. Joe, Fla. Kelley Funeral Home
Apalachicola, Fla. 32320
653-2208
16th St. and Ave. H

MILDRED L. GARRETT
Mrs. Mildred L. Garrett, 88, of Panama City, Fla., died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999, in a local hospital. Born in Sylacauga, Ala., she moved here in 1945 where she spent her life devoted to her husband and children. Mrs. Garrett was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church of Panama City was the past president of the Progressive Women's Bible Class at the church. She served as secretary for the Bay County Mental Health Association for 12 1/2 years, was a member of the Women's Club of Panama City. Mrs. Garret is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. LaRua Garrett and one son, Thomas Tucker Garrett. She is survived by one son, David L. Garrett of Panama; one brother, Joe Spencer of Panama City; sister-in-law, Mrs. Lloyd Lightsey of Jacksonville, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Oct. 22 at 3 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery with Dr. Douglas Newton officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 to 3 p.m. before service on Friday.
Southerland Family Funeral Homes
785-8532 100 E. 19th St
Panama City, Fla. 32405

ARLENE FRANCIS GATES
Arlene Francis Gates, 37, of Oak Grove, Ky.. died at her residence Oct. 15, 1999. She was a member of New Birth Jerusalem C.O.G.I.C. where she was a member of the choir. Arlene was predeced by her father, Eddie Allen. Survivors include her mother: Eunice Gates of Panama City; two brothers: Arthur Gates of Clarksville, Tenn. and Timothy Odom of Panama City; three sisters: Vanessa Ponton of Virginia Beach, Va., Joyce Gates of Walforf, Md., and Solphia Rhodes of Gautier, Miss. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. in New Birth Jerusalem C.O.G.I.C with the Rev. Robert Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be today, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Foston Funeral Home
816 Franklin Street
Clarksville, Tenn. 37040
931-647-5451

BILLIE M. HALL
Billie M. Hall (Suter), age 69, passed away Oct. 16, 1999, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Billie was born Jan. 13, 1930, in Marvel, Ala., daughter of Lemuel and Dora Lee Groggins. Billie was head majorette at Montevallo High School. She led the inaugural parade for the governor in Montgomery, Ala. in 1947. Billie married Alton L. Hall and they had four children. Billie and Alton moved to Marietta where she was a beautician for many years. She loved dancing and sang beautifully. She and Al later retired to Panama City Beach, Fla. Billie loved fishing and crabbing. Billie loved everybody and all loved her for her sense of humor and feisty attitude. After Al passed away Billie remained in Panama City Beach for several years and spent the last few years in Salt Lake City with her son, Ed and daughter, Lynda. Billie was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Alton; sister, Gene; brother, Larry "DOC" Goggins; and son, Kenneth Wayne Hall. Billie is survived by two sisters: Shirley Thompson of Pea Ridge, Ala., and Sue Castleberry of Carrolton, Ga.; two sons: Alton L. Hall Jr. of Jemison, Ala., Edward H. Hall Sr. and daughter, Lynda Hall both of Salt Lake City. Billie was blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that she loved dearly. The grandchildren are: Todd Hall, Edward H. Hall Jr., Carmen Williams, Amber Edmund, Chelsea Hall, Larry Pierce, Kenny Sweat, Joshuah Hall, Cody Hall and Payton Hall. The great-grandchildren are: Scott Williams, Alex Williams and Ali Hall. Billie loved life and will be greatly missed by her family and all that knew her. Those can only be grateful for the time she shared with us and the life she so eagerly embraced. Funeral services will be held at Rocco's Funeral Home in Montevallo, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. The viewing will be Friday, Oct. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary
10600 South 1700 East
Sandy, Utah 84092

JOHN PETE HAM
Mr. John Pete Ham, age 81, of 612 Powell Ave., Panama City, Fla., died Monday, Oct. 18, 1999, at his home. He had been a resident of the area for 51 years, coming here form Headland, Ala. Mr. Ham served his country in the U. S. Army in the Tank Division during World War II and packed and inspected parachutes with Civil Service. He retired from Tyndall AFB after 30 years of service. He was also a member of the Springfield United Methodist Church. He was a very special father and grandfather. Mr. Ham is survived by his wife, Janell M. Ham of Panama City, Fla.; daughters: Charlotte Brannen and her husband Eddie and Susan Perry and her husband Scott, all of Lynn Haven, Fla., and Teresa Younglove and her husband Todd of Panama City, Fla.; sons: Jimmie Ham and his wife Geraldine, Dannie Ham, Ricky Ham and his wife Sharon, and Jerry Ham, all of Panama City, Fla.; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one-great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren: Danny Lee Ham and Kimberly Jo Perry. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, at Springfield United Methodist Church with the Rev. Fred Melvin and the Rev. David Halstead officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Will Oost, Chuck Knowles, Larche Hardy, James Glisson, Hollis Adams, Clarence Brogdon, and Paul Suggs. Honorary pallbearers will include Mr. Ham's grandsons: Rich Word, Joey Brannen, David Tharp, Mike Cater, Ted Holland, Michael Cox, R. J. Loberger, and Matthew Younglove; and his great-nephews: Brandon Ham and Brent Ham.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

ELOISE HUTCHINSON POWELL
Funeral services for Mrs. Eloise H. Powell of Panama City, will be held today at 10 a.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J.W. Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

KENNETH T. WILLIAMS
Mr. Kenneth T. Williams, Marine Engineer, U.S.A.F., (Ret.) of Parker, Fla., died Monday, Oct. 18, 1999. Born in Coolidge, Ga., he moved here in 1966 after retiring from the U.S.A.F. He was also a veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict. Mr. Williams was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Parker Masonic Lodge No. 142 and the Scottish Rite. Mr. Williams is preceded in death by a son, Andrew R. Williams. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Williams of Panama City; one son, Kenneth R. Williams of Smithville, N.C.; two daughters: Susan Beacham of Montgomery, Ala. and Lynn Keever of Decatur, Ga.; one brother, Eugene Williams of Niceville; two step-sons: Tom Galbreath of Vernon and Mac Galbreath of Milton; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Beach officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Masonic graverites will be conducted by the Parket Masonic Lodge No. 142. The lodge will open at 9 a.m. Thursday morning. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association in memory of Mr. Williams. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
785-8532
100 E. 19th St
Panama City, Fla. 32405

KENNETH T. WILLIAMS
Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth T. Williams will be held today at 10 a.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Beach officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Masonic grave rites will be conducted by Parker Masonic Lodge No. 142. The lodge will open at 9 a.m. today. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

MARSHYA SHARNELLE LYNETTE WILLIAMS
Infant Marshya Sharnelle Lynette Williams of 2508 Minnesota Ave., Apt. F-224, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999, at her home. She is survived by her mother, LaShavia D. Ackron, and father, Marshall L. Williams of Panama City; two sisters, Marshavia Williams and Marcia Williams; and one brother, Jabaros Holmes; grandmothers, Catherine Manning and Helen (Ron) Ganga-Sing; grandfathers, Jessie Ackron and Marshall Williams; uncles, Travis Daniels and Jabbar Manning; aunts, Kenyatta Ackron and Tamika Ackron; great-grandmothers, Rosie Cannon and Marie Johnson; great aunts, Brenda (Jeffery) Critenden, Jeanett (Bobby) Floyd, Annie Ruth Brundidge (Jerome Brown), Phyllis Daniels, Willie Mae Ceasar, Carolyn (Keith) Williams, Tenna (Phillip) Randall, Rosetta (Michael) Rayburn, Diane Waddell, Edye Mae Pope, Shirley Arthur Ross, Quillar Ceasar, Teresa (Walas) Langs, Cynthia Langs and Ann Williams; great-great aunt, Mary Lee Mitchell; great uncles, Joseph Daniels, Carl (Luna) Daniels, Phillip Daniels, Leon Johnson, Nathaniel (Lena) Johnson, James (Patricia) Ceasar, Thomas (Amanda) Williams, John (Tina) Barnes, Josephus Williams Jr.; great-great-grandmothers, Mattie Ruby Ceasar, Mary Lizzie Ceasar (deceased) and Elizabeth Daniels; godparents, Cynthia Oates and Sheldon Oates and Brenda Showls and Chip Showls; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Infant Marshya Sharnelle Lynette Williams will be held Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, at 11 a.m. in the New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. L. David Glover officiating. Burial to follow in the Lynn Haven Community Cemetery. The remains will lie in state from 9 a.m. until service time. The family will receive relatives and friends at 2508 Minnesota Ave., Apt. F-224. Peoples Funeral Home
Marianna, Fla. 32446
Arthur E. Cutler, L.F.D.
482-2233
523 Orange St.

SARAH M. BALL
Mrs. Sarah M. Ball, 94, born Sept. 5, 1905, departed this life Oct. 16, 1999. Homegoing service will be held Friday, Oct. 22, 1999 at Benboe's Funeral Home, 416 W. Wright St., Pensacola, Fla., at 11 a.m. Family and friends may call one hour prior to service, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., on Oct. 22.

BILLIE M. HALL
Billie M. Hall (Suter), age 69, passed away Oct. 16, 1999, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Billie was born Jan. 13, 1930, in Marvel, Ala., daughter of Lemuel and Dora Lee Groggins. Billie was head majorette at Montevallo High School. She led the inaugural parade for the governor in Montgomery, Ala., in 1947. Billie married Alton L. Hall and they had four children. Billie and Alton moved to Marietta where she was a beautician for many years. She loved dancing and sang beautifully. She and Al later retired to Panama City Beach, Fla. Billie loved fishing and crabbing. Billie loved everybody and all loved her for her sense of humor and feisty attitude. After Al passed away Billie remained in Panama City Beach for several years and spent the last few years in Salt Lake City with her son, Ed and daughter, Lynda. Billie was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Alton; sister, Gene; brother, Larry "DOC" Goggins; and son, Kenneth Wayne Hall. Billie is survived by two sisters, Shirley Thompson of Pea Ridge, Ala., and Sue Castleberry of Carrolton, Ga.; two sons, Alton L. Hall Jr. of Jemison, Ala., Edward H. Hall Sr. and daughter, Lynda Hall both of Salt Lake City. Billie was blessed with many grandchildren and great-grand-children that she loved dearly. The grandchildren are: Todd Hall, Edward H. Hall Jr., Carmen Williams, Amber Edmund, Chelsea Hall, Larry Pierce, Kenny Sweat, Joshuah Hall, Cody Hall and Payton Hall. The great-grandchildren are: Scott Williams, Alex Williams and Ali Hall. Billie loved life and will be greatly missed by her family and all that knew her. Those can only be grateful for the time she shared with us and the life she so eagerly embraced. Funeral services will be held at Rocco's Funeral Home in Montevallo, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. The viewing will be Friday, Oct. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary
10600 South 1700 East
Sandy, Utah 84092

EFFIE D. LIGHTSEY
Mrs. Effie D. Lightsey, 90, of Panama City, Fla., passed away Tuesday evening, Oct. 19, 1999 in a local nursing home. Born in North Carolina, she moved here in 1933 from Chattahoochee, Fla. She was a homemaker and a member of Hiland Park Baptist Church. Mrs. Lightsey is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Clifford C. Lightsey Sr., a grandson, Clifford Earl Brown and two brothers, O.J. Pierce and Van Pierce. She is survived by two sons, Clifford C. Lightsey Jr. and wife Elfriede and Robert E. Lightsey and wife Margurete all of Panama City; two daughters, Audrey Lightsey of Panama City Beach and Ida Mae Brown of Panama City; one brother, Nathan Pierce and wife Louise of Punta Gorda, Fla.; one sister, Lillian Wise and husband Austin of Savannah, Ga.; two sisters-in-law, Margo Pierce of Daytona Beach, Fla. and Marge Milligan of Charleston, S.C.; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

EFFIE D. LIGHTSEY
Funeral services for Mrs. Effie D. Lightsey will be held today at 10 a.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Pickerill officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: David Griffin, Larry Griffin, Charlie Brown, Brett Lightsey, Marvin Williams and Jack Alexander. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532 100 E. 19th St.

DOROTHY MADDOX
Dorothy Maddox, 89, of Marianna, died Sunday night, Oct. 17, 1999 in Akron, Ohio following a brief illness. A native of Ormond Beach, Fla., she grew up in Homestead and moved to Marianna in the late 1930s. She and her husband Woody founded Maddox Funeral Home, where she continued to work full time until shortly before her death. Mrs. Maddox was a Past Worthy Matron and fifty year member of Eastern Star Marianna Chapter No. 129. She was a member of Past Matron and Patrons Club, Mystic Ladies Club, Ladies of the Elks Club No. 1516 and the Wednesday Night Canasta Club. She became a member of First United Methodist Church in Marianna in 1939, was an active member of Friendship Club, Friendly Helpers Sunday School Class and the Golden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodson (Woody) A. Maddox in 1974. She is survived by two brothers, J.W. Conner of Melbourne and Thurman Conner of Pinellas Park, Fla.; three sisters: Louise Rogers of Akron, Ohio, Lois Jones of Sun City, Fla., and Marjorie McMahon of Canyon Lake, Calif.; 10 nieces and nephews: Sandra Lafferty, Reha Amigone, Patricia Keefe, James Gladieux, Deborah Conner, Gary Conner, Thomas Conner, Keith Conner, Michael McMahon and Rodney McMahon; extended family: Leland James, Sue Brock, Brenda Gibson, Steve James, Sadie Harris and Dorothy Padgett. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Frank Hyles officiating. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memory Gardens with James and James Funeral Home, Maddox Chapel of Marianna directing. An Eastern Star service will be held at 6:30 p.m. today, Oct. 21 at Maddox Chapel and the family will continue receiving friend until 9 p.m. James & James Funeral Home
Maddox Chapel
Marianna, Fla. 32446
482-2332
4278 Lafayette St.

CHARLES ADRIAN ADAMS
Mr. Charles Adrian Adams, age 75, of the Carr Community died Wednesday in the Blountstown Health and Rehab. Center. Mr. Adams was born in Ozark, Ala., and was a retired radio technician with the Department of Transportation. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Travelers Rest Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Eulene Adams of Carr Community; one daughter, Susan Adams of Carr Community; three brothers: Lowell Adams of Panama City, Darrell Adams of Carr Community and Willie Jeff Adams of Fort Lauderdale; two sisters: Evelyn Attaway and Marlene Holley of Carr Community. Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. in Travelers Rest Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Derek Washington officiating. Interment will follow in Travelers Rest Cemetery with Adams Funeral Home of Blountstown directing. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home. Adams Funeral Home
Blountstown, Fla. 32424
674-5449 1115 Hwy. 71 N.

MILDRED L. GARRETT
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Mildred L. Garrett will be held today at 3 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery with Dr. Douglas Newton officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 to 3 p.m. before the service. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

GRACE BOLWARE NELSON
Mrs. Grace Bolware Nelson, 90, of 2140 E. Eighth Court died Friday Oct. 15, 1999, at her home. She was a native of Alexander City, Ala., and a resident of Panama City, for many years. She was preceded in death by three children: Grady Nelson, Lucky Nelson and Rufus Nelson Sr.; and a grandson, Rufus Nelson Jr. She is survived by two daughters: Ruth Harrell of Carol City, and Grace Spencer (Willie) of Miami; a son, Len Nelson (Beatrice) of Panama City; nineteen grandchildren: Grady Nelson (Martha), Linda Oliver, Gladys Seabrooks, Elizabeth Smith, Sonia Broxton (Duane), Nathan Smith and Len Nelson all of Panama City, Carolyn Lupkins, Debra Henley, Nelson Harrell, Margetta Spencer, Daryl Spencer, Willie Spencer and Bennie L. Spencer all of Miami, Connie Davis (Herman) of Pelham, Ga., Jimmie Harrell of Pensacola, and Linda Clark (Michael) of Beaufort, S.C.; two sisters-in-law: Willie Mae Bolware and Inez Bolware both of Panama City; 36 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Nelson will be held Saturday Oct. 23, 1999, at l p.m. in the Neals Temple First Born Church with Jr. Bishop Willey McQueen officiating. Interment to follow in Redwood Cemetery. The remains will repose at the Church this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until service time. The family will receive relatives and friends at 2140 E. Eighth Court. Peoples Funeral Home
Marianna, Fla. 32446
Arthur E. Cutler, L.F.D.
482-2233
2876 Orange St.

ANGEL LYNN NICOLE COX
Graveside funeral services for infant Angel Lynn Nicole Cox, who died Aug. 21, 1999 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, will be held today at 2 p.m. in Bayou George Cemetery with Mr. Steve Southerland II officiating. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

LILLIAN MOYE
Mrs. Lillian Moye, 84, of 123 Detroit Ave., Springfield, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999 at her home. She was a native of Jackson County, Fla. She accepted Christ at an early age. She moved to Panama City in the early 1930s. She married John Martin and to this union two children were born. Redell and Fred both preceded her in death. She united with First Mt. Moriah Baptist Church during the pastorate of the late Rev. Charles P. Price. She married Willie Moye Oct. 15, 1973, who also preceded her in death. Sister Moye leaves to cherish her memory one sister, Gussie Gainer of Panama City, and one brother, Raymond West of Cleveland, Ohio; eight grandchildren: Dewey Cromartie and Devan Cromartie both of Cleveland, Ohio, Pamela Cromartie of Germany, Fred, Frankie and Eric Martin of the Carolinas and Forest Martin of New Jersey; two grandchildren, Ricky and Russell Brown preceded her in death; 22 grandchildren, many many great-great-grandchildren; one niece who she raised as her daughter, Shirely McLeod; many other nieces and nephews and other relatives; two sisters-in-law, Jessie M. West and Katherine West; and a very devoted friend and neighbor, Bertha M. Johnson. Funeral services for Mrs. Moye will be held today, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. in First Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with the Rev. Harry Harper, officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery. Public visitation will begin at the funeral home at 10 a.m. this morning. The remains will lie in state one hour prior to services at the church. The family will receive friends at 123 Detroit Ave., Springfield. Battle Memorial Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32401
763-4951
1123 Martin Luther King Blvd.

GRACE BOLWARE NELSON
Mrs. Grace Bolware Nelson, 90, of 2140 E. Eighth Court, died Friday, Oct. 15, 1999 at her home. Funeral services for Mrs. Nelson will be held today, Oct. 23, at l p.m. in Neals Temple First Born Church with Jr. Bishop Willey McQueen officiating. Interment to follow in Redwood Cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church today from 10 a.m. until service time. The family will receive relatives and friends at 2140 E. Eighth Court. Peoples Funeral Home
Marianna, Fla. 32446
Arthur E. Cutler, L.F.D.
482-2233
2876 Orange St.

ROSA BELLE PARISH
Mrs. Rosa Belle Parish, 82, of Whitfield Hall, passed away Wednesday. She was a native and lifelong resident of Gulf County. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Parish of Whitfield Hill; two sons, Ronnie P. Adams and wife Ethel of Pearland, Texas, and Bobby Lee Adams Sr. of Whitfield Hill; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Whitfield of Whitfield Hill and Tom Whitfield of Houston, Texas; and two sisters: Ruby Cruser of Arcadia, Texas, and Allie V. Williams of Port St. Joe. The funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. EDT (1 p.m. CDT) today at White City Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Nick Davis. Interment will follow in the family plot in Cypress Creek Cemetery. She will lie in state at Comforter Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and at the church for an hour prior to the funeral. Active pallbearers will be: Bobby Lee Adams Jr., Rusty P. Adams, Charlie Pettis, B.R. Williams Jr., James Whitfield and Donny Whitfield. Comforter Funeral Home
Port St. Joe, Fla. 32456
227-1818
601 Long Ave.

EUGENE CARL ROEDIGER
Mr. Eugene Carl Roediger, age 72, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999. Mr. Roediger had been a resident of Bay County for four and a half years coming here from Wisconsin. He was retired as an air traffic controller for the FAA, served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and was a member of the Woodlawn United Methodist Church of Panama City Beach, Fla. Mr. Roediger is survived by his wife, his children, his brothers and sisters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at Woodlawn United Methodist Church with Pastor Ronald T. Ball officiating. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

ARTHUR I. BURGESS
Arthur I. Burgess, 85, of Tallahassee died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999. Mr. Burgess was born in Walton County and owned a residence in Panama City. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired from the Florida Department of Commerce after 22 years service. He was a member of Thomasville Road Baptist Church for more than 40 years and a charter member of American Disabled Veterans Chapter 5 in Tallahassee. Mr. Burgess is survived by his wife of 52 years Pauline Burgess; two daughters, Barbara Ann Agee and Suzanne Bentley, both of Tallahassee; a brother, Junior Burgess of DeFuniak Springs; a sister, Olean Davis of Fort Pierce; and two grandchildren, Heather Bentley and Austin Arthur Bentley, both of Tallahassee. Funeral service for Mr. Burgess will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at Culley's Meadowwood Timberlane Road Chapel in Tallahassee with burial at Culley's Meadowwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Culley's Meadowwood Timberlane Road Chapel. Memorial contributions in Mr. Burgess' name can be made to Thomasville Road Baptist Church Building Fund.
Culley's Meadowwood
Timberlane Road Chapel
Tallahassee, Fla.
(850) 877-8191

ARTHUR VANCE HOOKS
Arthur Vance Hooks, 77, of Panama City, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
785-5272
214 Airport Road


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