ARMETTA J. McMULLON
Armetta J. McMullon, 79, of 3700 E. 14th St., Panama City, Fla., passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999. Mrs. McMullon had been a resident of Bay County for 54 years, coming here from Port St. Joe, Fla. She was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith, a homemaker and minister. Mrs. McMullon is survived by her sons: Millard H. McMullon and wife Mary, David McMullon and wife Wanda and Jimmy McMullon and wife Belinda, all of Panama City; daughters, Ellonise Wilson and husband Jim of Panama City and Ruth Holland and husband Jerry of Pensacola, Fla.; sisters, Joyce Moews of Kansas City, Kan., and Nealie Barron of Panama City; a brother, Bill Aaron of Fountain, Fla.; son-in-law, the Rev. Ronald Garland of Fountain. Mrs. McMullon and her husband raised five nieces: Mary, Pansy, Esther, Aline and Dianne; eight grandchildren: Tina Guynn, Julie Smith, Steve Garland, DeeDee Parker, David Lee McMullon Jr., Melanie Roesle, Jessica Holland and Katie Holland; seven great-grandchildren: Courtney Guynn, Cody Guynn, Scotty Parker, Joshua Garland, Ricky Garland, Joshua McMullon and David Lee McMullon III. She is preceded in death by her husband Charlie McMullon and a daughter Carolyn Garland. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Straightway Christian Ministries Church with the Rev. Sammy Stewart, the Rev. J.W. Hunt and the Rev. Sammy Spence officiating. Interment will follow in Lynn Haven Cemetery. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Mr. Ronnie Pepper, Mr. Jerry Paulk, Mr. Gene Paulk, Mr. David Lee McMullon Jr., Mr. Steve Garland, Mr. Gerald Stallings, Mr. Charles Kent and Mr. Howard Pepper. Honorary pallbearers will be: Mr. Danny Guynn, Mr. Terry Paulk, Mr. Larry Halley and Mr. Larry Paulk. The family will receive friends at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

CLORA DEAN 'KITTY' McNARON
Mrs. Clora Dean "Kitty" McNaron, 72, of 5000 W. 18th St., Panama City, Fla., passed away Friday, Oct. 22, 1999, in a local hospital. Mrs. McNaron had been a resident of Bay County since 1961, coming here from Tallahassee, Fla. She was Methodist by faith, member of the Panama City Pilot Club, the Junior Women's Club and was a retired secretary for Gulf Coast Community College for 33 years. Mrs. McNaron is survived by her sons, Mr. Mike McNaron and wife Libby of Lynn Haven, Fla., and Ricky McNaron of Pine Bluff, Ark.; stepbrother, Ricky Ponder of Pine Bluff; grandsons, Ricky McNaron II of Lynn Haven and Elton Wayne Kolmetz Jr. and wife Brandi of Panama City; a great-granddaughter, Angel Leigh Kolmetz of Panama City; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Forest Lawn Cemetery Chapel of Love with the Rev. Charles Key officiating. Entombment will follow. The family will receive friends at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

H. NEWTON 'MAC' MCNEIL
H. Newton "Mac" McNeil, 74, beloved husband for 56 years of Voncile McNeil went to heaven Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999. He was at the home of his daughter in Arnold, Mo. Mr. McNeil was born in Bonifay, Fla., Feb. 10, 1925. He moved to Jacksonville, Fla., in 1945. He was a Jacksonville city fireman and owner and operator of McNeils Upholstery and Carpet Shop on Edgewood Avenue until retiring in 1970. After retiring, Mr. McNeil did volunteer work for bible colleges, children's homes and mission organizations. Before coming to Arnold in December 1998, he resided in Keystone Heights, Fla. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and Timothy Bible Class in Keystone Heights. Mr. McNeil is survived by his wife Voncile C. McNeil of Arnold; daughter and son-in-law, Jim and Sue Agnew of Arnold; and daughter, Debbie Pipkin of Breckenridge, Colo.; one sister, Myrtle Williams of St. Andrews, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Service will be held at Lang-Fendler Funeral Home on Monday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Bobby Rone officiating. Interment will be in Shepherd Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 4 to 8 p.m. Lang-Fendler Funeral Home
630 Jeffco Blvd.
Arnold, Mo.
636-296-5102

BILLY FRANKLIN REYNOLDS
Billy Franklin Reynolds was born July 4, 1935, and died Oct. 21, 1999, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Stella Reynolds of Niceville. Mr. Reynolds is survived by his wife of 36 years, Shirley Mae "Cassidy" Reynolds of Mossy Head; son, David "D.D." Griggs and wife Vera Ann of Ponce de Leon, Fla.; daughters: Shirlon Turner and husband Donald of DeFuniak Springs, Rebecca J.R. Barker and husband Robert of Tallahassee and Debbie Floyd and husband Harold of DeFuniak Springs; mother-in-law and father-in-law Dud and Loca Mae Cassidy of Ponce de Leon; brother, Buck Reynolds and wife Alvina of Port Arthur, Texas; sisters: Joyce Crowley of Ponce de Leon, Eunice Flowers and husband Mack of Luverne, Ala., Margaret Kittrell and husband Lee of Fayetteville, N.C., and Flora Cagle and husband Ken of Tennessee; nine grandchildren: Billie Mae Jordan, Bernie "Benji" Rushing, Bradly Rushing, Bob Barker, Marti Wood, Drew Floyd, C.J. Griggs, Little Don Turner and Leslie Turner; two great-grandchildren, Jada Reynolds and Brett Turner; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 312 of Niceville for the past 26 years. He was a sergeant at Walton Correctional Institute for the past 10 years. Comander Funeral Home
DeFuniak Springs, Fla. 32433
892-2821
3 West Main St.

RANDALL LYNN CARR
Funeral service for Mr. Randall Lynn Carr, age 34, of 129 Arlington Dr., Panama City, Fla., who passed away Friday, Oct. 22, 1999, at his residence, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 25, at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lewis Rogers and Brother Pete Boyette officiating. Interment will follow at the Garden of Memories Cemetery. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Mr. Johnny W. Carr I, Mr. Johnny W. Carr II, Mr. Vincent Paul Carr, Mr. Chris Kline, Mr. Robbie Sirmon and Mr. Michael H. Kohler.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

ARTHUR VANCE HOOKS JR.
Arthur Vance Hooks Jr., 77, of Panama City, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999. Mr. Hooks was born in Charlotte, N.C. He graduated from Clemson University and served in the Army Corps of Engineers. He was a Veteran of World War II. He was an instructor at Fort Belvoir and author of one of the Engineering books there. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church for 34 years. Mr. Hooks began his railroad career with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Mr. Hooks moved to Dothan, Ala., in 1955 as assistant to the president of the Bay Line Railroad. He moved to Panama City in 1965 as vice-president of the Bay Line, assuming the office of president in 1968. He retired from the Bay Line in 1987 as chairman of the board, president and CEO. He spent his entire career in railroading, with the exception of 1975-1979 when he assumed the responsibilities of general manager of Worldwide Transportation with International Paper Co. in New York City, N.Y. His achievements include being president of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce, president of the Committee of 100, president of the Gulf Coast Community College Foundation and president of the Local Chapter of the American Red Cross. He served as a member of the board of directors of the Shortline Railways Association, Sunshine Jr. Stores and Commercial Bank of Panama City among others. He was a member of the Downtown Rotary Club and was a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a member of the Who's Who of American Businessmen. Mr. Hooks is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mildred J. Hooks; his children, Linda H. Brennan and husband, Jimmy of Montgomery, Ala., Gayle H. Greenwood and husband, Jim of Atlanta, Ga., A. Vance Hooks and wife, Karen, Henry T. Hooks and wife, Bess, all of Panama City; his brother, Kenneth L. Hooks and wife, Betty of Columbia, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; a great grandson; and a niece and nephew. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church with Dr. Doug Newton and Dr. Si Mathison officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today. Memorial contributions in Mr. Hooks name can be made to the First United Methodist Church Endowment Fund or the American Red Cross.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
785-5272
214 Airport Road

ARMETTA J. MCMULLON
Funeral service for Mrs. Armetta J. McMullon, age 79, of 3700 E. 14th. St., Panama City, Fla., who passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at the Straightway Christian Ministries Church with the Rev. Sammy Stewart, the Rev. J.W. Hunt, and the Rev. Sammy Spence officiating, with interment following at the Lynn Haven Cemetery. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Mr. Ronnie Pepper, Mr. Jerry Paulk, Mr. Gene Paulk, Mr. David Lee McMullon Jr., Mr. Steve Garland, Mr. Gerald Stallings, Mr. Howard Pepper and Mr. Charles Kent. Honorary pallbearers will be: Mr. Danny Guynn, Mr. Terry Paulk, Mr. Larry Halley and Mr. Larry Paulk. The family will receive friends at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 25.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

CLORA DEAN 'KITTY' McNARON
Mrs. Clora Dean "Kitty" McNaron, 72, of 5000 W. 18th St., Panama City, Fla., passed away Friday, Oct. 22, 1999, in a local hospital. Mrs. McNaron had been a resident of Bay County since 1961, coming here from Tallahassee, Fla. She was Methodist by faith, member of the Panama City Pilot Club, the Junior Women's Club and was a retired secretary for Gulf Coast Community College for 33 years. Mrs. McNaron is survived by her sons, Mr. Mike McNaron and wife Libby of Lynn Haven, Fla., and Ricky McNaron of Pine Bluff, Ark.; stepbrother, Ricky Ponder of Pine Bluff; grandsons, Ricky McNaron II of Lynn Haven and Elton Wayne Kolmetz Jr. and wife Brandi of Panama City; a great-granddaughter, Angel Leigh Kolmetz of Panama City; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Forest Lawn Cemetery Chapel of Love with the Rev. Charles Key officiating. Entombment will follow. The family will receive friends at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home today from 6 to 8 p.m.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

LOUISE E. RICE
Louise E. Rice, age 47, of Ringgold passed away Friday, Oct. 22, 1999, at a local hospital. Mrs. Rice lived most of her life in Panama City, Fla. She has lived in Ringgold for the last year. Mrs. Rice was preceded in death by her mother, Marie Reda Cox; and her sister, Teresa Leduc. Survivors include her husband, Jack Rice of Ringgold; two daughters, Linda Rice and Debbie Rice, both of Panama City, Fla.; four brothers, Jerry, David and Roger Leduc, all of New York, and Victor Leduc of Panama City. Funeral service will be today, Oct. 25, 1999, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Wallis-Stewart Funeral Home with Pastor Peter Reed officiating. The family wishes that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Wallis-Stewart Funeral Home of Ringgold is in charge of funeral arrangements.

MRS. EVA LEE WOOD
Mrs. Eva Lee Wood, 85, of Burgess Creek, passed away Sunday morning in Bay Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Calhoun County, she had been a resident of Gulf County for the past 67 years and was of the Protestant faith. Survivors include her husband, Charlie Joseph Wood of Burgess Creek; her children, James Broward Wood and wife, Barbara, of White City, Iduma Wingate and husband, Preston, of Mexico Beach, and Eleanor Strader and husband, Jack, of White City; six grandchildren, Phyllis Ahrent, Cyndi Ellzey, Paula Strickland, Charlie Wood, Alicia Whitfield and Dewayne Strader; seven great-grandchildren, Cody and Levi Strickland, Meghan and Ethan Ellzey, Zachrie and Julie Wood, and Jackie Whitfield; and one brother, James Bennett of Navarre. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. EDT Wednesday at the graveside in Holly Hill Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. David Nichols. Interment will follow. At her request, there will be no public viewing or visitation. Comforter Funeral Home
Port St. Joe, Fla. 32456
227-1818
601 Long Ave.

KAREN LEE BLANCO
Karen Lee Blanco, 47, of 3515 W. 19th St., Panama City, died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999, in a Pensacola, Fla. hospital. She worked at Bay Medical Center and Gulf Coast Hospital as a registered nurse. She had been a resident of Panama City since 1976. She was preceded in death by a brother, Kent Evans White. She is survived by a son, Jason Blanco; mother and father, Eloise and William White, all of Panama City; sister, Vicki White of Pensacola, Fla.; brother, Brian White; niece, Katrina White; nephew, Bradley White, all of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Raley officiating. Interment will follow in the Lynn Haven Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The family would like to thank Dr. Yonehiro and the Wound Care and Hyberbaric staff.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
785-5272
214 Airport Road

WOODROW CLARK
Woodrow Clark, age 86, of Panama City, died Monday, October 25, 1999, in his home. He was retired from International Paper Company. He was a native of Clarksville, Fla., and had been a resident of Panama City since 1942. He was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church and the Quarter Century Club of International Paper Co. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Clark; sisters: Virginia Levins, Mahalia Lewis, Myrtice Spencer; brothers: Emory Clark, John Clark, Ben Clark, Walter Clark, Burton Clark, Champ Clark. He is survived by two daughters: Vivian Jewel of Anderson, S.C., Peggy Davis of Panama City, and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
785-5272
214 Airport Road

EARL D. 'CHRIS' CHRISTENSEN
Lt. Commander Earl D. "Chris" Christensen, Retired, U. S. Navy, age 78, of 1217 Amherst Rd., Panama City, Fla., died Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999, at his home. He had been a resident of the area since 1963 and was a member of St. Dominic's Catholic Church. Lt. Commander Christensen retired from the U. S. Navy and was a member of the Chapter 3 Pearl Harbor Survivors. He was also a volunteer for 12 years for the Red Cross with the Pharmacy at Tyndall AFB. Lt. Commander Christensen is survived by his wife, Anita Christensen of Panama City, Fla.; a loving and devoted daughter, Regina Sims of Panama City, Fla.; step-sons: Kent Lyles of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Daryl Lyles and his wife Sherry of Fountain, Fla.; and grandchildren: Brent Sims, Kristi Sims, Eric Lyles, Elise Lyles, Chad Lyles, and Christopher Lyles. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Msg. William A. Crowe and the Rev. Lewis Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens with Military Honors accorded by the Coastal Systems Station. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Willis Morrison, Bill Hunter, David Riley, Vernon Dykes, Louis Ray, and Richard Coiner. Asked to serve as honorary pallbearers are: Chapter 3 Pearl Harbor Survivors, Staff of Satellite Pharmacy, and the American Red Cross Volunteers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, today, Oct. 26, 1999, from 5 to 7 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of Northwest Florida, 502 N. MacArthur Ave., Suite B, Panama City, Fla. 32401. A special recognition goes to Barbara Hagan for her devoted and loving care. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

SUSIE L. ELLIOTT
Mrs. Susie L. Elliott, 91, of 1904 Brown Ave., Panama City, died Monday, Oct. 25, 1999, in a local hospital. She had been a resident of Panama City since 1970 moving here from Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Elliott was a retired cashier with the Federal Reserve and a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Annette Williams of Panama City; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Martha Clegg of Decatur, Ga., and Mrs. Marie Troutman of Baltimore, Md.; two nieces; and one great-niece, Amanda Morris of Decatur, Ga. Funeral services for Mrs. Elliott will be conducted Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ed Brittan officiating. Interment will be in the College Park Cemetery in College Park, Ga. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
785-8532
100 E. 19th St
Panama City, Fla. 32405

ARMETTA J. McMULLON
Armetta J. McMullon, 79, of 3700 E. 14th St., Panama City, Fla., passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999. Mrs. McMullon had been a resident of Bay County for 54 years, coming here from Port St. Joe, Fla. She was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith, a homemaker and minister. Mrs. McMullon is survived by her sons: Millard H. McMullon and wife Mary, David McMullon and wife Wanda and Jimmy McMullon and wife Belinda, all of Panama City; daughters, Ellouise Wilson and husband Jim of Panama City and Ruth Holland of Pensacola, Fla.; sisters, Joyce Moews of Kansas City, Kan., and Nealie Barron of Panama City; a brother, Bill Aaron of Fountain, Fla.; son-in-law, the Rev. Ronald Garland of Fountain. Mrs. McMullon and her husband raised five nieces: Mary, Pansy, Esther, Aline and Dianne; eight grandchildren: Tina Guynn, Julie Smith, Steve Garland, DeeDee Parker, David Lee McMullon Jr., Melanie Roesle, Jessica Holland and Katie Holland; seven great-grandchildren: Courtney Guynn, Cody Guynn, Scotty Parker, Joshua Garland, Ricky Garland, Joshua McMullon and David Lee McMullon III. She is preceded in death by her husband Charlie McMullon; and a daughter Carolyn Garland. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 26, at Straightway Christian Ministries Church with the Rev. Sammy Stewart, the Rev. J.W. Hunt and the Rev. Sammy Spence officiating. Interment will follow in Lynn Haven Cemetery. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Mr. Ronnie Pepper, Mr. Jerry Paulk, Mr. Gene Paulk, Mr. David Lee McMullon Jr., Mr. Steve Garland, Mr. Gerald Stallings, Mr. Charles Kent and Mr. Howard Pepper. Honorary pallbearers will be: Mr. Danny Guynn, Mr. Terry Paulk, Mr. Larry Halley and Mr. Larry Paulk. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

EARL D. 'CHRIS' CHRISTENSEN
Lt. Comdr. Earl D. "Chris" Christensen, Retired, U.S. Navy, age 78, of 1217 Amherst Road, Panama City, Fla., died Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 at his home. He had been a resident of the area since 1963 and was a member of St. Dominic's Catholic Church. Lt. Comdr. Christensen retired from the U. S. Navy and was a member of the Chapter 3 Pearl Harbor Survivors. He was also a volunteer for 12 years for the Red Cross with the Pharmacy at Tyndall AFB. Lt. Comdr. Christensen is survived by his wife, Anita Christensen of Panama City, Fla.; a loving and devoted daughter, Regina Sims and her husband Tony of Panama City, Fla.; step-sons, Kent Lyles of Ft. Worth, Texas and Daryl Lyles and his wife Sherry of Fountain, Fla.; and grandchildren: Brent Sims, Kristi Sims, Eric Lyles, Elise Lyles, Chad Lyles and Christopher Lyles. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. today, Oct. 27, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Msg. William A. Crowe and the Rev. Lewis Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens with military honors accorded by the Coastal Systems Station. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Willis Morrison, Bill Hunter, David Riley, Vernon Dykes, Louis Ray and Richard Coiner. Asked to serve as honorary pallbearers are: Chapter 3 Pearl Harbor Survivors, Staff of Satellite Pharmacy and the American Red Cross Volunteers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of N.W. Florida, 502 N. MacArthur Ave. Suite B, Panama City, FL 32401. A special recognition goes to Barbara Hagan for her devoted and loving care.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

WOODROW CLARK
Funeral services for Mr. Woodrow Clark, age 86, of Panama City, who died Monday, October 25, 1999 in his home, will be held today at 11 a.m. in Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Active pallbearers are: Ray Conrad, Buddy Rehberg, George Wood, Joe Fleming, C.W. Mauldin and James Ray Brookins. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Adult II Sunday School Class and members of the Quarter Century Club.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
785-5272
214 Airport Road

ANN E. COX
Ann E. Cox, age 85, of Panama City, Fla., died Monday, Oct. 25, 1999 at her home. She was a native of Lexington, Ky., and recently moved to Panama City from Clearwater, Fla. She was a member of Cove Baptist Church. Mrs. Cox is survived by her husband, James W. Cox of Panama City, Fla.; her son, Dr. Sam L. Combs and his wife Laurie of Panama City, Fla.; her daughter, Connie Wilson and her husband Louis of Lexington, Ky.; four grandchildren: Jason L. Combs of Atlanta, Ga., Audrey C. Combs of Panama City, Fla., Steven L. Wilson and family of Nashville, Tenn., and Dina W. Williams and family of Columbia, S.C.; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30 at Milward Funeral Home Southland Chapel in Lexington, Ky. Interment will follow at Blue Grass Memorial Gardens. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Gilford Wagner, William Wagner, John Cox, Jason Combs, Steve Wilson and Trent Wilson. The family will receive friends locally at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, today, Oct. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Cove Baptist Church Construction Fund, 100 N. MacArthur Ave., Panama City, FL 32401.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

DONALD K. NELSON
Don K. Nelson of 3112 East US 12 Niles, Mich., died in his home on Oct. 2, 1999. He was a member of the VFW, Eagles, and a lifetime member of the American Legion. Mr. Nelson retired from Allied Signal-Bendix Missile Division in Mishawaka, Ind., to Panama City, Fla., where he owned Nelson's Restaurant and Lounge. After he sold the restaurant he moved to Niles, and traveled throughout the United States and Canada. Survivors include his wife, Mozell Nelson of Niles; son, Scott Nelson; daughter and son-in-law, Debby and Glen Alexander; granddaughter, Carla Alexander of Tallahassee, Fla.; grandson, Rusty Alexander of Panama City; mother, Marie Nelson; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Carolyn Nelson; brother-in-law, Norman Juddy of Lincoln, Neb. In Mr. Nelson's honor, donations may be made to Cass County Hospice, 3211/2 W. Delaware Street, Decatur, MI 49045-1106.

A. C. 'PAT' REFF
Mr. A. C. "Pat" Reff, age 90, of 15935 Crestline Road, Fountain, Fla., died Monday, Oct. 25, 1999 at a local nursing home. He had been a resident of the area since 1975, coming here from Albertson, N.Y., and was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Fountain, Fla. Mr. Reff was a volunteer fireman with the Green Hills-Fountain Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as treasurer. He also served as treasurer for the Fountain Community Center and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Mr. Reff was very involved in the community of Fountain. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nelly Reff of Fountain, Fla.; a son, Dick Reff and his wife Marilyn of Rochester, N.Y.; three grandsons: Mitchell Reff and his wife Margaret, Michael Reff and his wife Diane, and Martin Reff, all of Rochester, N.Y.; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Fr. William Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Lewis Coss, James Fath, Gene Hedges, Thomas Hedges, Edwin Smith, and Ed Michaels. The family will receive friends at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home today, Oct. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Rosary Service to be held at 7 p.m.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

LOUISE E. RICE
Louise E. Rice, 47, of Panama City, passed away Friday, Oct. 22, 1999 in Ringgold, Ga. Mrs. Rice lived most of her life in Panama City, Fla. She has lived in Ringgold for the last year. Mrs. Rice was preceded in death by her mother, Marie Rita Cox; and her sister, Teresa Leduc. Survivors include her husband, Jack Rice of Ringgold; two daughters, Linda Rice and Debbie Rice, both of Panama City, Fla.; one sister, Diane Parker of Lynn Haven; four brothers: Jerry, David and Roger Leduc, all of New York, and Victor Leduc of Panama City. Funeral services were held, Oct. 25, 1999, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Wallis-Stewart Funeral Home with Pastor Peter Reed officiating. The family wishes that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

WILLIAM D. CROWE
Mr. William D. Crowe, 85, of Panama City, Fla., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999 in Glencove Nursing Pavilion. On Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, Mr. Crowe's family received a comforting message from the Lord having them read Psalms 34. Born in Lamar County, Ala., he moved here in 1976 from Springhill, La. He was retired from International Paper Company as a machinist. He was also a member of First Baptist Church of Panama City and Triple "L" Sunday School Class. Mr. Crowe is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ozelle M. Crowe and daughter, Julia Crowe both of Panama City. Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. in Evergreen Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Bruce Raley officiating. 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 Florida Baptist Childrens Home in memory of William D. Crowe. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

WILLIAM D. CROWE
Graveside funeral services for Mr. William D. Crowe of Panama City will be held today at 3 p.m. in Evergreen Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Bruce Raley officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Florida Baptist Childrens Home in memory of William D. Crowe. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

VIRGINIA HERNANDEZ
Former Bay County resident Virginia Hernandez, 91, died Oct. 25, 1999. She was born April 30, 1908 in Atlanta, Ga., and with her late husband Al, moved to Bay County in 1967. In 1992, she relocated to Sarasota, Fla., where she remained until her death. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Howell and Mrs. Clementine Fernander of Sarasota; and a son, Al Hernandez of Brooksville, Fla. She also leaves five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at Evergreen Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29 with the Rev. Bruce Raley of Panama City First Baptist Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to local or National Alzheimer's Association.

CATHERINE JONES PAUL
Catherine Jones Paul, 85, of Panama City, died Wednesday Oct. 27, 1999 in a local nursing home. She was a seamstress and owner of Catherine's Fabrics. She was a life-long resident of Panama City and a member of the Advent Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Ulyess D. Paul of Panama City; three daughters: Mary E. Creary and her husband Bill of Panama City, Polly C. Campbell and her husband Jerry of Havana, Fla., and Joan Napper and her husband French of Wewahitchka, Fla.; sister, Delma Doty; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Buchanan and the Rev. John Harper officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m at the funeral home.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
785-5272
214 Airport Road

JULIA SMITH
Julia Smith, 90, of 914 East 9th Street, Panama City, Fla., died Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999 in a Pensacola Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. today, Oct. 28 at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Pensacola with Junior Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.

WILLIAM M. COWAN
Lt. Col. William M. Cowan, retired, U.S.A.F. of 638 Driftwood Drive, Lynn Haven, Fla., died Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999 at his home. He had been a resident of the area since 1972, coming here from Colorado Springs, Colo. He was Espicopalian by faith and served his country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Era. Mr. Cowan was the past president of A.F.A., a Paul Harris Fellow in the Lynn Haven Rotary and past president, and former chief ground school instructor at Sowell Aviation. He is survived by his wife, John Ella Grigsby Cowan of Lynn Haven; his daughters: Patricia A. Yarborough and Mary Hill vanderLann, both of Lynn Haven, two sisters: Mary Hill Warner and Hanah Needon, both of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; grandchildren: Kenney Wallace, William Yarborough, Brian Yarborough, Kris vanderLaan, Rachael Yarborough and Lyndsey vanderLaan; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Bill Hunter officiating. Full military honors conducted by Tyndall Air Force Base. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 2012 Lisenby Ave., Suite A, Panama City, Fla. 32405.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

ROBERT LEE EXLEY
Mr. Robert Lee Exley, age 67, of 402 New York Ave., Lynn Haven, Fla., died Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999 in a local hospital. He was a native of Augusta, Ga., but had been a resident of Bay County for the past 32 years. He was co-owner of Fran's Travel, a decorated veteran of the Korean War serving with U.S. Army 3rd Airborne Rangers and a member of the V.F.W. Mr. Exley was also a member of Harry Jackson Masonic Lodge No. 314, the Shaddai Temple, the Moose Lodge, and the Elks. He retired from the FAA in 1979. He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Fran W. Exley, and is survived by Clara Register, a life partner; his two daughters: Mrs. Kare Rector of Panama City Beach and Mrs. Ellyn Newgreen of Tallahassee; granddaughter, Keleigh Rector of Panama City Beach; a grandson, Austin Newgreen of Tallahassee; and a son-in-law, Terry Newgreen of Tallahasse. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Love Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery with Masonic Rites to be conducted by the Harry Jackson Lodge No. 314. The lodge will be open a hour prior to service time. Asked to served as active pallbearers are the Roadrunners of Shaddai Temple. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, Oct. 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flower, donations may be made to Shaddai Crippled Childrens Fund.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

CLARENCE ANGUS HAND
Mr. Clarence Angus Hand, 81, of Springfield, Fla., died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999 at his home. Born in Marianna, Fla., he moved here in 1950. He was a farmer, a member of Springfield Community Church and a member of the C.B. Club. Mr. Hand is preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Daniel Hand, and a son, Ellis Chester Hand. He is survived by one son, Clarence H. Hand and wife Lynda of Springfield, Fla.; three daughters: Wynell "Nell" Paul and husband Amos, Verna H. Gilver all of Springfield and Erline Long of Southport; one brother, Doug Hatcher of Houston, Texas; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lester Whitehead officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

ALEX PALMAN KING
Mr. Alex Palman King, age 66, of 182 Comet Ave., Callaway, Fla., died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999 in a local hospital. He had been a lifelong resident of the area. Mr. King retired in 1993 from Stone Container. He was a member of the Springfield United Methodist Church and a member of the Quarter Century Society Inc. He was also an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener. Mr. King served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Jackie S. King of Callaway, Fla.; sons: Timothy D. King and his wife Linda and Paul D. King and his wife Debbie, all of Parker, Fla., and Joel F. King and his wife Pam of Callaway, Fla.; a sister, Leanna Wagnerman and her husband Johnny of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; a brother, Phillip King of Millville, Fla.; and grandchildren: Michael King, Christopher King, Kristen King, Ashley M. King, Brooke N. King, Tyler P. King and Miles King. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Fred Melvin officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are Mike Raney, David McMullon, Gus Wise, Keith Marshall, Joey Broxson, Bobby Hill, Jimmy Hill and Ronnie Hill. Honorary pallbearers will include: Sid Barfield, Harold Ethridge, Bert Gwaltney, Al Moore, J.L. Clanton, Ray Warren, Joe Taylor and Chester Fletcher and all past and present employees of the lab at Stone Container. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, Oct. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.