VICKIE LAMBERSON
Mrs. Vickie Lamberson, 44, of 113 Bellamy Circle, Port St. Joe, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, at her residence. Born in Augusta, Ga., she moved to Port St. Joe in 1974 from Tallahassee, Fla. She was a kindergarten teacher at Faith Christian School and was also a member of Grace Baptist Church where she was a very active youth leader. Mrs. Lamberson is preceded in death by her father, Leo Lewis. She is survived by her husband, Rick Lamberson of Port St. Joe; one daughter, Kim Lamberson of Port St. Joe; one son, Ricky Lamberson of Port St. Joe; her mother, Nan Turza and husband, Ted of Port St. Joe; one sister, Cheryl Roberson and husband Keith of Winter Park, Fla.; father and mother-in-law, Dick and Jean Lamberson of Port St. Joe; two brothers-in-law: Mark Lamberson and wife Sarah of Port St. Joe and Scott Lamberson and wife Sandra of Port St. Joe; one sister-in-law, Carole Donner and husband Bob of Tallahassee; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Lamberson will be conducted today, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. EST at Long Avenue Baptist Church with Pastor Bruce Duty officiating and Pastor Marty Martin assisting. Interment will follow in Holly Hill Cemetery. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Tommy Pitts, Bob Funderburk, James Craig, Craig Seay, Robert Vinson and Tom Davidson. The deacons of Grace Baptist Church will be honorary pallbearers: Dennis Geoghagan, Johnny Mize, Odell Mize, Dan Christie and Liva Monterio. Gilmore-Southerland Funeral Home
Port St. Joe, Fla. 32456
229-8111
507 10th St.

CYRIL A. POACHER
Cyril A. Poacher, age 88, of Suffolk, England, passed away Sept. 21, 1999. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linna Vera Poacher. He is survived by his daughter, Ursula and son-in-law, Jim Hixson of Panama City; step daughter, Daphne and son-in-law Ken of England; four grandchildren: Linna Rogers of Pensacola, Rhonda (Gene) Miller, Tracey Hixson and Paul Hixson of Panama City; and four great-grandchildren: James and Gregory Miller, Ross Rogers and Colby Hixson. A funeral is planned in England.

EARLIE LEE BAKER
Deacon Earlie Lee Baker, 50, of 1621 Fortune Ave., died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Panama City. He attended the public schools of Bay County and was a Rosenwald/Bay High graduate of the class of 1968. He worked in the Bay County school system for 29 1/2 years until his illness, and was part owner of the Wayside Grill. He was ordained as a deacon in 1992 at Jesus Only Tabernacle Church and had been a faithful servant to the Lord, at his church home and to the Florida State Council of the Pentecoastal Assemblies of the World where he took part in the auditing committee. He is survived by his loving wife, Evangelist Lillian Baker of Panama City; five sons: Kenny of Miami, Ray of Pittsburg, Pa., Darrell, Greg and Gary all of Panama City; a daughter, Tammy Coplin of Colorado Springs, Colo.; eight grandchildren: a brother, Hubert Baker Jr. (Olivia) of Panama City; a sister, Linda Fay Baker of Panama City; two uncles: Herbert Baker of Miami and Alonozo Baker Jr. (Willie) of Pittsburg; four aunts: Lola Mae Baker and Mabel Lucas both of Panama City, Gladys Reynolds of Philadelphia, Pa. and Verdell Burk of Miami; three great-aunts: Maime Dudley of Verno Beach, Mary Cotton and Willie Barkley both of Jackson County; mother-in-law, Wiltha Mae Lewis of Panama City; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Deacon Baker will be held Saturday, Sept. 25 at noon in Jesus Only Tabernacle Church with Bishop Earl Parchia officiating. Interment to follow in Hillside 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 9 a.m. until service time. The family will receive relatives and friends at 1621 Fortune Ave. Peoples Funeral Home
Marianna, Fla. 32446
Arthur E. Cutler, L.F.D.
482-2233
523 Orange St.

JOHN CURTIS COLEMAN
Mr. John Curtis Coleman, 66, of 916 Helen Ave., Panama City, Fla., died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, at a local hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Coleman had been a resident of Panama City since 1962 moving here from Milton, Fla., and was a member of Set Free Pentecostal Church. Mr. Coleman was born the 9th child of eleven to the late Blanth and Rosa Coleman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucile Walker-Coleman; one son, Billy J. Walker and six brothers and sisters. He is survived by two sisters: Lyndora Smith (Oscar) of Milton, Vera Lee (Henry) of Portsmouth, Va.; and two brothers: Freddie and Clifford Coleman of Pensacola; three daughters: Annie Williams (Sylvester), Gwendolyn Edwards (James), Lillie Cook (William); one son, Mikel Scott of Panama City; seven granddaughters: Lakeisha Williams, Tamara Ward, Lanika Love, Keri Cook, Michelle Edwards of Panama City and Katrina Cook-Brinkley (Del Roy) of Toccoa, Ga.; six grandsons: Terrence Lowder (Darnice); James Edwards, Jay Broxton Jr., William Cook Jr., Keidric Cook and Robert Cook (Brandy) of Panama City; Anthony Edwards (Tyron) of Tennessee; sisters-in-law: Mrs. Loreen Mathis of Panama City, Mrs. Susie Walker of Dothan, Ala.; brother-in-law, the Rev. Samuel Walker of Dothan; thirty great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. He is also survived by a dear friend, Durekus Mack. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. in New Beginnings Assembly of Saints Church, 662 Cone Ave., Panama City, Fla., with the Rev. Alphonso Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Redwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 916 Helen Ave., Springfield, Fla. Battle Memorial Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32401
763-4951
1123 Martin Luther King Blvd.

LOUISE TUCKER HARDY
Louise Hardy, retired teacher, died Wednesday morning Sept. 22, 1999, at her home in Panama City, Fla. She was 91. Born Louise Ellen Tucker, on July 30, 1908, in Haverhill, Mass., she spent her young life in Merrimac, Mass., where she graduated from high school. Following her graduation from Merrimac High, Louise attended Framingham Normal School where she received her teacher's certificate. She taught elementary school during the Depression years in Seabrook, N.H., and Merrimac, Mass., following in the footsteps of her mother, Anne Hosford Tucker, former Superintendent of Schools in Merrimac. On June 30, 1930, Louise married her high school sweetheart, Malcolm Lewis Hardy, who had come to Merrimac from Hope Farm in Goshen, Vt., near Bradford, Vt. They moved to Tarrytown, N.Y., in 1938 where her husband started his career in aviation and learned to fly. In 1942 they moved to Waynesboro, Pa., during which time their son Lewis was born and they purchased the local airport. Throughout World War II they operated a Naval Air training program at the airport. After her husband's death in 1953, Louise returned to teaching in the Waynesboro School Districts and taught there until her retirement in 1975. Following her retirement, she moved to Panama City to be near her son. Louise was a great collector of books on a wide range of subjects. She was a prolific writer and her many friends and family will remember receiving her notes written in perfect penmanship. Family genealogy was a passion and her research took her to all corners of New England. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favored charity. A graveside service will be held at Upper Plains Cemetery in Bradford, Vt., at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26. Louise will be buried there with her husband and infant daughter, Lois Anne Hardy. She is survived by one son, Lew Hardy and wife Gayle of Panama City Beach; grandchildren: Doug Hardy and his wife Paula and Michelle Faulkner and her husband Joey, all of Birmingham, Ala., Lyn Phillips and Jared Phillips and his wife Patricia, all of Panama City Beach; great-grandchildren: Samuel S. Hardy and Scott Hardy, both of Birmingham and L.J. Phillips of Panama City Beach; and a niece, Joyce Tucker Silberling and her husband Robert of Thousand Oaks, Calif. She was preceded in death by a brother, Elsworth Tucker. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

MICHAEL ANTHONY LOWERY
Mr. Michael Anthony Lowery, 41, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at his home. A native and lifelong resident of Port St. Joe, he served in the National Guard, and was a member of the Church of God in Christ. Mr. Lowery was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Lowery Sr. Survivors include his mother, Ruth S. Lowery; his grandmother, Laura Skanes; his children: Tomica Lowery; Tequlilla Lowery, Lequlilla Scott, Teleshia Colvin, Sharita Lowery, Nakita Lowery, and Craig Lowery; one grandchild; his brothers and sisters: Carolyn (Clarence) Horne, Gwendolyn Lowery, Linda Myers, Sandra (Robert) Bryant, Elaine Addison, and Bradley Lowery Jr.; special friends: Michael Speights, Michael Jefferson, Marvin Benjamin, Eddie McKiney, Gene Hill, and Henry Hogue; and a host of friends, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. EDT Saturday, Sept. 25 at the Church of God in Christ, with interment to follow in Forest Hill Cemetery. He will lie in state at the church today from 6 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 12 p.m. until funeral time. Comforter Funeral Home
Port St. Joe, Fla. 32456
227-1818
601 Long Ave.

LEONA (BUNNY) MAHLER
Mrs. Leona (Bunny) Mahler, born in Nashville, Tenn., died on Sept. 22, 1999. She moved to Wewahitchka in 1979. Mrs. Mahler was a graduate of Vanderbilt University, a chemist with W. R. Grace Co., and taught in Nashville area schools. She was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, vice-regent of St. Joseph Bay Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and was a member of Wewahitchka Womens Club. She is survived by her husband, George of Wewahitchka; her daughter, Elizabeth of Destin; two sons: Dr. Fred W. Mahler of Nashville and Dr. George S. Mahler of Greenville, S.C. Services and burial will be in Nashville on Sept. 25. Local services are provided by Comforter Funeral Home. Comforter Funeral Home
Wewahitchka Branch Chapel
Wewahitchka, Fla. 32465
639-2271
Highway 71

MARIE PREZIOSI
Marie Preziosi, of Lynn Haven, died Tuesday, September 21, 1999, at Gulf Coast Hospital. Marie was born in Southhampton, N.Y., on Aug. 30, 1963. She was a March of Dimes poster child for the Eastern Suffolk Co. N.Y. chapter in 1965. Marie attended elementary schools on Long Island, N.Y., and in Chipping Norton and Upper Heyford, England. She graduated from Holy Nativity Episcopal School, and was a 1981 honors graduate of Mosley High School. She attended Gulf Coast Community College, Hillsbourough Community College and was a graduate of Florida State University, Tallahassee. While attending college she was a volunteer at the University of South Florida Medical School and at Gulf Coast Hospital. She was a former dispatcher for the Lynn Haven Police Department, and was currently employed at Sallie Mae as a customer service representative. Marie was also self-employed as an independent beauty consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics. Marie leaves her parents, Al and Jo Preziosi, of Lynn Haven; sisters: Adele Preziosi of Sacramento, Calif., and Barbara Rahl of Lynn Haven; brothers: Patrick Preziosi and wife Julie of Fort Mitchell, Ky., and Allan and wife Joanna of Panama City; nieces: Claire Preziosi, Sophia Preziosi, Katie Rahl, Gianna Preziosi, Lindy Preziosi, Alana Preziosi; nephews: Sidney Van Ness, Chris Rahl and Alex Rahl and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She wilI be memorialized this evening, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Lynn Haven with the Rev. Fred Keith officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Marie Preziosi Memorial Fund at First Presbyterian Church, 810 Georgia Ave. Lynn Haven, Fla., 32444 or to your favorite charity in her name. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

ISA A. RAMILO
Isa A. Ramilo, age 88, of National City, Calif., was laid to rest Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Panama City. Graveside services were conducted by Father Marty Bratek, St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church and Pastor Ron Ball, Woodlawn United Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Little Chapel of the Roses, Glenn Abbey Memorial Park, Bonita, Calif., with Father Louis Fischer officiating. Mrs. Ramilo died Saturday, Sept. 4, at Balboa Naval Hospital, San Diego, Calif. She was born May 14, 1911, in the Philippines and had been a U.S. resident since 1972. Survivors include two sons: Iluminado Alcarez of San Diego, Calif., and Manolo Guillamun of Manila, Philippines; five daughters: Norma Hassell of Orlando, Zenaida Hoffman of Glendale, Ariz., Olivia Baber of Panama City, Pros Gill of Twentynine Palms, Calif., Alicia Fajardo of Manila, Philippines. Mrs. Ramilo leaves behind 28 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren. The family thanks friends in California, Florida, and the Philippines for the flowers, cards, letters, and expressions of sympathy extended during their time of grief.

WILLIAM BEN TAYLOR SR.
Mr. William Ben Taylor, Sr., age 97, of 2008 1/2 2nd Plaza, Panama City, Fla., died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, at his daughter's home. He had been a resident of the area for 85 years, coming here from Graceville, Fla. Mr. Taylor was a commercial fisherman and attended Callaway Assembly of God Church. He is survived by his daughters: Margaret Hall of Panama City, Fla., Mary Taylor Pickles and her husband Robert of Cooks Bayou, Martha Melvinia Taylor Cottrell and her husband Shannon of Panama City, and Marie Elizabeth Smith and her husband George of Youngstown; sons: William Ben Taylor Jr. and his wife Carol of Youngstown, Dallas Winniard Taylor and his wife Marie of Apalachicola, Carlos Stephen Taylor and his wife JoAnn of Callaway, and Marty Donowan Taylor and his wife Lisa of Panama City; brothers and sisters: Harvey Taylor of Parker, Molly Millirons and Anna Lee Peoples, both of Panama City, and Beatrice Crews of Starke; sister-in-law, Claudia Dowdy of Panama City; nineteen grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., today, Sept. 24 at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev Dewey Myers officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: William Ben Taylor III, Dallas Winniard Taylor Jr., Marty Donowan Taylor Jr., Robert Pickles Jr., William Harvey Sapp Jr. and Stephen Wood. Honorary pallbearers will include: Taylor nephews, Millirons nephews, Fulghums nephews, Peoples nephews, Thomas McFatter, William Castor Jr., and Carlos Stephen Taylor. The family will will be staying at the house of Mr. Taylor's daughter, Martha Cottrell, 300 Mercedes Ave., Panama City, FL, phone 785-2840. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

JOHN CURTIS COLEMAN
Mr. John Curtis Coleman, 66, of 916 Helen Ave., Panama City, Fla., died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999 at a local hospital following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held today, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m. in New Beginnings Assembly of Saints Church, 662 Cone Ave., Panama City, Fla., with the Rev. Alphonso Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Redwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 916 Helen Ave., Springfield, Fla. Battle Memorial Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32401
763-4951
1123 Martin Luther King Blvd.

FRED MARTIN LUCK
Fred Martin Luck, 69, of Panama City, died September 22, 1999 in a local hosptial. He was a retired aircraft mechanic for U.S. Air. He had been a resident of Panama City for 6 years moving here from New York. He was a member of the Hampton Masonic Lodge 347 of Westmoreland, N.Y., a lifetime member of the VFW of Fultonville, N.Y., Zyra Shrine Temple of Utica, N.Y., and was a graduate of Fonda High School, Fonda, N.Y. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, where he received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal. He is survived by a son, Harold Luck of Callaway; three daughters: Melinda Abraham of Rome, N.Y., Deanna Cary of Kathleen, Ga., and Darlene Luck of Greenwich, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; and a brother, Gerald Luck of Rochester, N.Y. Memorial services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Ted Wright officiating. Those desiring to may make a contribution to the Masons, Shriners, or the VFW in memory of Mr. Luck.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
785-5272
214 Airport Road

JACKIE L. PITTS
Mr. Jackie L. Pitts, age 65, of 2417 E. 34th Place, Panama City, Fla., died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999 at his home. He had been a lifelong resident of the area. Mr. Pitts was a millwright for the Millwright Local Union No. 2471. He also was Pentecostal by faith and a member of the Moose Lodge No. 1389 of Panama City, Fla. Mr. Pitts is survived by his wife, Shirley J. Pitts of Panama City, Fla.; daughters: Jackqueline Dubrule and her husband Frenchie of Clewiston, Fla., Gwendolyn Pitts Langston and her husband Ellis and Kalissa Pitts Winter and her husband Bill, all of Panama City, Fla.; sons: Jackie Keith Pitts of Mobile, Ala., and Dan Mark Pitts of Panama City, Fla.; sisters: Evelyn Stancel and her husband Tommy of Port St. Joe, Fla., and Katie Loveland and her husband Morris of Burlington, N.J.; brothers: Billy W. Pitts and his wife Mary, Dalton Paul Pitts and his wife Bobbie Jo and Wayne M. Pitts, all of Panama City, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, at Evergreen Memorial Gardens with Bro. Eddie Dean Pitts officiating. Entombment will follow. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, Sept. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bay Medical Hospice, P.O. Box 1729, Panama City, FL 32402 or to the American Cancer Society Society, 2012 Lisenby Ave., Suite A, Panama City, FL 32405. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

AMOS WILLIAM VAN DYKE
Mr. Amos William Van Dyke, 80, of Panama City, died Friday morning, Sept. 24, 1999 in a local nursing home. Mr. Van Dyke was a man of many talents. During his lifetime he was a merchant marine, saw combat in World War II as a master chief in the Navy and Vietnam as a civilian consultant. He attained a law degree practicing law in Atlanta, Ga., and was appointed Lt. Colonel, Aide De Camp, to Gov. Lester Maddox. He was also a Navy photographer at the NCSC and was a professional photographer and a writer for the Florida Anglers Society. Mr. Van Dyke is preceded in death by his wife, Lovere Marie, whom he adored. He left no known family except for a beloved sister-in-law, Louise Keller of West Virginia. He will be missed by his friends and adopted family, Michael and Phyllis Kidd and his associates in the Shriners of Bay County. Memorilization will be by cremation. Anyone desiring to make a donation may send it to the Shriners Crippled Children's Fund or the Shriners Burn Hospital for Children. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

PATRICIA MICHELLE "MICKY" MCLEMORE
Mrs. Patricia Michelle "Micky" McLemore, 35, of 806 N. Ninth Plaza, Panama City, Fla., died Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, at a local hospital. She had been a life-long resident of the area and attended Midway Baptist Church. Mrs. McLemore was an aid for the Bay County School Board. She is survived by her husband Willis T. McLemore of Panama City; a daughter Mariah Kathleen Newsom of Panama City; a sister Florence Love and her husband Mark of Hosford, Fla.; a half-brother Pat Cook of Tampa, Fla.; special care givers, Steve and Debbie Szulczynski and Jim and Dee Haney. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ken Finch officiating. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Mr. Steve Szulczynski, Mr. Jim McLemore, Mr. John Haney, Mr. Jim Haney, Mr. Garry Brendle and Mr. Joe Jegg. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Bay County School Transportation Dept., and special friends. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, Sept. 26, from 6 until 8 p.m.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
2403 Harrison Ave
Panama City, Fla. 32405

L.D. ANDERSON
Mr. L.D. Anderson, 73, of DeFuniak Spring, Fla., died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, in Panama City, Fla. Mr. Anderson was born in Walton County, Fla., on Jan. 13, 1926, and was the son of the late DeRow and Rosa Carroll Anderson. He was a life-long resident of Walton County and was also a member of West Bay Adventist Christian Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. L.D. enjoyed cooking for church and fundraising events. Mr. Anderson is survived by a daughter, Karen and son-in-law Gil Anderson of Westville, Fla.; and former wife Delma R. Anderson of Bonifay, Fla. Funeral service for Mr. Anderson will be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, in the Commander Funeral Home Chapel and at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, in West Bay Adventist Christian Church in West Bay, Fla. Burial will follow in West Bay Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 26, in the Commander Funeral Home Chapel, 21 W. Main St., DeFuniak Springs. Flowers are being accepted and contributions may be made to the West Bay Adventist Christian Church building fund or to a charity of you choice.
Comander Funeral Home
DeFuniak Springs, Fla. 32433
892-2821
3 West Main St.

OLIVER (FRED) McKAY
The Rev. Oliver McKay, 86, of 410 E. 14th St., Lynn Haven, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 21, at his home. The Rev. McKay, Fred as he was affectionately called, loved live and all of its blessings. He was blessed with the ability to change the very worst of situations with his profound wisdom of God's Holy Words for all who needed them. The Rev. McKay was born in Jackson County, Fla., on March 3, 1913. He was the 14th child of the late Robert and Savannah McKay. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was also a member of the Knights of Pythias and an employee of International Paper Co. for 22 years. The Rev. McKay received Christ at an early age in Jackson County and was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. He moved to Panama City in 1952. He then joined Greater Friendship Baptist Church. He joined New Hope in May 1985. After receiving a call from God, he preached his trial sermon in 1988 and later became associate pastor and served faithfully until his health failed. On Dec. 20, 1941, the Rev. McKay and Mrs. Hettie Dudley joined in holy matrimony. Six children were born to this union. He will leave many to cherish and remember the love he shared with them: a loving a devoted wife Mrs. Hettie McKay; three sons: Arthur McKay of Newark, N.J., Frank McKay (Elma) of Sarasota, Fla., and William Gibson of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two sons preceded him in death, Willie McKay and Edward Charles McKay; raised up as his sons: Roy Chester Wilson (Rochella) of Lynn Haven, Michael Douglas Worlds (Alfreda) of Panama City, Fla.; nine daughters: Noreather McKay Turner, Bennie Mae Crummer, Dorothy McKay-Wright; Rose Regins of Lynn Haven, Linda Crutchfield (Tony) of Tampa, Fla., and Judy Denton (Willie) of Chicago, Ill.; and raised as a daughter Deeta L. Robinson (Carlos); preceded in death, Bessie Ruth McKay of Jackson County, Susie Lee Worlds of Panama City and Leonia Gipson of Lynn Haven; two sisters-in-law Cottie B. Patterson and Marie Hawkins, of Fruitland Park, Fla.; 32 grandchildren and to recognize among many Donald Johnson, Diana Jon, Sheila Gilbert, David H. Gipson, Anthony, Apel Gipson, Angela Myatt, Montell McKay, Don A. McKay, Frank P. McKay, Cedric McKay, Tony McKay, Glorida McKay, Louis Wright Jr., Roy Wilson Jr., Robert Wilson and Ashley Nicole Regins; 40 great-grandchildren; honorary adopted children Mary Louise, Clinton Anderson and friend Clarence Purnell; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral service for the Rev. McKay will be held Monday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. in New Hope Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Lemuel David Glover Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Zion Cemetery in Jackson County. Public visitation for viewing will begin today at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. A wake service will be held in the Battle Memorial Funeral Home Chapel from 7 to 8 p.m. today. The remains will lie in state one hour prior to service at the church. The family will receive friends at their residence 410 E. 14th St., Lynn Haven. Battle Memorial Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32401
763-4951
1123 Martin Luther King Blvd.

JACKIE L. PITTS
Mr. Jackie L. Pitts, 65, of 2417 E. 34th Place, Panama City, Fla., died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, at his home. He had been a life-long resident of the area. Mr. Pitts was a Millwright for the Millwright Local Union No. 2471. He also was Pentecostal by faith and a member of Moose Lodge No. 1389 of Panama City. Mr. Pitts is survived by his wife Shirley J. Pitts of Panama City; daughters: Jackqueline Dubrule and her husband Frenchie of Clewiston, Fla., Gwendolyn Pitts Langston and her husband Ellis and Kalissa Pitts Winter and her husband Bill, all of Panama City; sons, Jackie Keith Pitts of Mobile, Ala., and Dan Mark Pitts of Panama City; sisters, Evelyn Stancel and her husband Tommy of Port St. Joe, Fla., and Katie Loveland and her husband Morris of Burlington, N.J.; brothers: Billy W. Pitts and his wife Mary, Dalton Paul Pitts and his wife Bobbie Jo and Wayne M. Pitts, all of Panama City; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 27, at Evergreen Memorial Gardens with Bro. Eddie Dean Pitts officiating. Entombment will follow. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, Sept. 26, from 2 until 4 p.m. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bay Medical Hospice, P.O. Box 1729, Panama City, FL 32402 or to the American Cancer Society, 2012 Lisenby Ave., Suite A, Panama City, FL 32405. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave

WILLIE LEE RICHARDSON
The late Deacon Willie Lee Richardson was born March 14, 1912, in Bay County, Fla. He was the son of the late Charles and Cora Richardson. He departed his earthly life at Bay Medical Center Sept. 22, 1999. Early in life the decedent accepted Christ as his personal savior and joined a Missionary Baptist church. Later, he joined St. John Baptist Church where he remained a very faithful member until his demise. He was a member of the Golden Age Membership Club and served his church in many capacities during his long tenure of membership. He was one of eight men elected by the church to serve as members of the building committee for the construction of our present sanctuary. Also, he served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. The late Deacon Richardson was joined in holy matrimony to Ms. Mary on July 18, 1983. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife, Mrs. Mary Richardson; one sister, Mrs. Charlie Mae Manley and her husband Freddie of Hephzibah, Ga.; three brothers: Horace Richardson and his wife Anna of Newark, N.J., Freddie Richardson and his wife Patricia of Hephzibah and John Henry Richardson of Panama City; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Violet Robinson of Panama City and Mrs. Carrie Balom and her husband Thomas of Lakeland, Fla.; special niece, Ms. Beatrice Beverly of Los Angeles, Calif.; nieces: Mrs. Carolyn Saffold and her husband Whitte of Panama City, Mrs. Juanita Harrison and her husband Joseph of Lyawood, Calif.; niece, Ms. Carolyn Morgan of Lakeland; nephews: Robert J. Hawkins of Los Angeles, Ralph Packer of Detroit, Mich., Ronnie Brunson and his wife Sandra of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Chester Robinson of Panama City; and other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be Monday, Sept. 27, at 1 p.m. in St. John Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Rufus Wood officiating. Visitation will be today from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gainer Family Funeral Home Inc. Harry W. Gainer Jr. license funeral director. Gainer Funeral Home, Inc.
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4663
1613 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd

DELLA RILEY THOMPSON
A Memorial - Media Center Dedication Service for Mrs. Thompson will be held at Beach Elementary School Oct. 10, 1999, at 2 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Della Thompson Memorial Library Book Fund c/o AmSouth Bank, 720 Hutchison Blvd. Panama City Beach, FL 32467, Acct.# 3400954446.

VERA BELLE LILLY
Mrs. Vera Belle Lilly, 70, of Blountstown, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, in Panama City. Mrs. Lilly was born in Bronson, Mich., and had lived in Blountstown since 1967. She was a member of the Williams Memorial United Methodist Church and a retired schoolteacher. Survivors include: four brothers, Don Lilly of Blountstown, Calvin Lilly of Bronson, Mich., Lloyd Lilly of Avon Park, Fla., Gordon Lilly of Branson, Mo.; a devoted friend, Joyce Quinn of Blountstown; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Williams Memorial United Methodist Church near Blountstown with the Rev. Bob Bellman officiating. Interment will follow in the Williams Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, make contributions to Gideons Society or Williams Memorial United Methodist Church. Adams Funeral Home
Blountstown, Fla. 32424
674-5449
1115 Hwy. 71 N.

JOSEPHINE G. LUMBERT
Mrs. Josephine G. Lumbert, 89, of Lynn Haven, Fla., passed away Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, in a local hospital. Born in Bournedale, Mass., she moved to Lynn Haven in 1988 from Falmouth, Mass. Mrs. Lumbert was a salesperson in retail with the J.J. Newberry Company. She was also a Baptist by faith and a member of the Wampanoag Indian Tribe. Mrs. Lumbert is preceded in death by her husband, Everett F. Lumbert; two sons: Everett W. Lumbert and Richard L. Lumbert. She is survived by two daughters: Cynthia Marie Hall and husband George of Lynn Haven, and Eileen F. Graham, also of Lynn Haven; one brother, Warren Harding of Bournedale, Mass.; sister, Catherine Steinquist and husband Warner of Plymouth, Mass.; and a special nephew, Butch Greene, also of Plymouth, Mass. Mrs. Lumbert will be taken to the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home in Falmouth, Mass., for funeral services followed by burial in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Falmouth, Mass. Smith-Southerland Funeral Homes
Lynn Haven, Fla. 32444
265-2115
1112 Ohio Ave.

HELEN SHELTON MASON
Funeral service for Mrs. Helen Shelton Mason, 67, of 200 W. 17th St., Lynn Haven, Fla., who passed away Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, at a local hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Burney Enzor officiating, with interment following at the Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Mr. Kerry Cole, Mr. Michael Mason, Mr. Joe Morcate and Mr. Ross Shelton. The family will receive friends at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 27. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

PATRICIA MICHELLE 'MICKY' McLEMORE
Funeral service for Mrs. Patricia Michelle "Micky" McLemore, 35, of 806 N. 9th Plaza, Panama City, Fla., who passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, at a local hospital, will be held at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 27, at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ken Finch officiating, with interment following at the Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Mr. Steve Szulczynski, Mr. Jim McLemore, Mr. John Haney, Mr. Jim Haney, Mr. Garry Brendle and Mr. Joe Jegg. Honorary pallbearers will be: Bay County School Transportation Department and special friends. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

WILLIAM LEE BROWN
Mr. William Lee Brown, 74, of 1234 Oak Ave., Panama City, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, at his home. He had been a resident of the area since 1981, coming here from Kingsville, Mo. and was Church of Christ by faith. Mr. Brown served his country in the U. S. Navy and U. S. Air Force during World War II and was also an electronic technician for Western Electric. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Brown of Panama City; son, Barry Neal Brown and his wife Carla of Pleasant Hill, Mo.; stepdaughter, Jennifer Zahnd and her husband Martin of Killen, Ala.; a brother, Joe Thomas and his wife Martha of Pegram, Tenn.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his son, Billy Brown. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Jack Reece officiating. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories with military honors conducted by Tyndall Air Force Base. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Greg Swindle, Gerald McCalister, M. C. Pippin, Dan Dick, Willard Anderson, Jim Holsombake, Bruce Breegle, Hal Burleson and Todd Thompson. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

SAMUEL A. BUCKNER
Mr. Samuel A. Buckner, 92, of 3406 Hwy. 390, Panama City, Fla., died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, at a local hospital. He had been a resident of the area since 1941 and was a longtime member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Mr. Buckner is survived by his wife, Clella Buckner of Panama City; a son, Jerry Buckner and his wife Brenda of Crystal River; a daughter, Dorothy Vickers and her husband John of Lynn Haven, Fla.; a sister, Jewel Shine of Atlanta; sister-in-law, Mrs. James Buckner of Panama City; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; special friends: Mrs. and Mrs. Carl Malcolm of Panama City; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Scott Tyman officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Ronald Buckner, Thomas Buckner, Jimmy Buckner, Keith Buckner, Steve Harless and Wayne Vickers. The family will receive friends at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home today from 6 to 9 p.m. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1905 W. 11th St., Panama City, FL 32401. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

ELBERT M. DAVIS
Mr. Elbert M. Davis, 79, of Wewahitchka, passed away Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, at his home. A native of Elberton Ga., he was reared in Fitzgerald, Ga., and lived in Wewahitchka the past 14 years. He was a member of VFW Post 8285, Al Menah Temple, Queen City Lodge 0761, and the Grand Council Cryptic Masons. Mr. Davis was retired from the U.S. Army as a sergeant, and proudly served his country in the liberation of Europe during World War II under Gen. Patton. He also participated in several major battles including the invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. Survivors include his wife, Martha; five daughters and two sons: Donna Johnson and husband Robert, Richard Davis and wife Lillie, Teresa Casteneda, Carol Porter and husband Steve, Mary Milton and husband Curtis, Leslie Hynson and husband Darrell, and Bobby Joe Shields; 12 grandchildren: Jamie, Timmy, Angie, Michael, Daniel, Brandon, Christy, Holly, Crystal, Stephanie, Jeremy and Jordan; and three great-grandchildren, Katlyn, Taylor and Brook. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, at Buckhorn Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Carlton Cain. Interment will follow with military honors. He will lie in state Tuesday at Comforter Funeral Home, Wewahitchka Branch Chapel, from 6 to 9 p.m. Comforter Funeral Home
Wewahitchka Branch Chapel
Wewahitchka, Fla. 32465
639-2271
Highway 71l

MRS. VERNA E. GILL
Mrs. Verna E. Gill, 71, of Panama City, Fla., passed away Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, in a local hospital. She moved here in 1991 from Houston, Texas, and was a Catholic by faith. Mrs. Gill is survived by her husband of 53 years, Mr. Arthur Gill; daughter, Arleen Curry; son, Gary Gill and daughter-in-law Kyong Gill; grandchildren, Matthew Gill, Lisa Curry, Kevin Curry, Steven Curry and wife Angie; great-grandson, Benjamin Curry; sisters, Loris Abshire and Betty Hebert; sister-in-law, Beatrice Moates. Mrs. Gill is preceded in death by her mother, Newoley Schexnider; father, Arcade Trahan; grandson, Gary Gill Jr.; and brother-in-law, Stanley Hebert. Funeral service for Mrs. Gill will be conducted today, Sept. 28, in the Southerland Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. with interment to follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Father David O'Shea will officiate. Southerland Family Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

B.W. CHILTON
B.W. Chilton, 81, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, at Nash General Hospital Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. today, Sept. 29 at Floral Gardens Memorial Park in High Point, N.C. with the Rev. Jim Robertson officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials or contribution can be made to your local Red Cross Chapter, Hurricane Floyd Relief.

SAMUEL E. HEISLER
Mr. Samuel E. Heisler, age 82, of 19618 Hwy. 231, Fountain, Fla., died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, at his home. Graveside funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 1, 1999 at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. The family will receive friends at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999 from 6 to 8 p.m. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.