RICHARD STEPHEN MCNABB
Richard Stephen McNabb, 69, of Boston and Panama City Beach, Fla., died Friday at his home in Wayland, Mass., after a lengthy illness. Mr. McNabb was a thoroughbred horse trainer, purchasing agent and jazz devotee. Born in Boston, he attended Mission High School, Boston Latin and a graduate of Commerce High School. After serving in the U.S. Army, Mr. McNabb at the age of 21, was the youngest trainer of throughbred horses in New England and Canada. During the 1950's and 1960's he journied the race track circuit throughout the Northeast and Florida. In the 1970's he was chief trainer of two year olds at Del Ray Training Center for race track horses in Florida. In the 1980's, he was merchandise-shipping manager for the Jack Nicklaus Enterprises in the Southeast area. Until 1998, he was food and beverage director and purchasing agent at Bay Point Resort and Country Club in Panama City Beach. He is the husband of Joanne (Perry); brother of the late Betty McGonagle; son of Stephen "Casey" McNabb. He is survived by his mother, Bernice of Wayland, Mass.; nieces: Heather and Jessica of Wayland, Mass., Susan (Beran) of San Rafael, Calif., Jennifer (Pickett) of Natick, Mass., Paula of New York City and nephew, Stephen of Framingham, Mass. Interment will be held at Palm Beach Memorial Gardens in Lantana, Fla. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Metro West Hospice, 85 Lincoln St., Framingham, Mass. 01701.

ETHEL AGNES KELLEY SMITH
Mrs. Ethel Agnes Kelley Smith, 91, of 1424 W. 11th Street, Panama City, Fla., died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, in a local nursing home. Born in Holt, Fla., she moved here in 1946 from Crestview, Fla. She retired from Lisenby Hospital where she was registered nurse. She was also a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church. Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her husband, Herman Smith and her parents Arthur Noah Kelly and Agnes Cutts Kelley. She is survived by one son, Gene A. Kelley of Panama City; two sisters: Velma Stricklin of Crestview, Fla. and Eunice Hoffman of Corvella, Ore.; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ed. Britain officiatin. Graveside services will follow at 1 p.m. in Old Holt Cemetery, Holt, Fla. with the Rev. John Spivey officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

JANE SULLIVAN
Mrs. Jane Sullivan, 68, died Sep. 26, 1999, in Panama City, Fla. Mrs. Sullivan was born Dec. 7, 1932, in Panama City, Fla. She was an analyst for the Department of the Defense, a member of the Moose Lodge and Methodist by faith. Survivors include her husband, John L. Sullivan Jr.; son, Robert S. (Sherrill) Sullivan of Covington, Ga.; daughters: Kelly Sullivan of Marietta, Brenda Griffin of Pensacola; and two grandchildren. Graveside service will be held today Sept. 29 at Stockbridge City Cemetery. Rainer Funeral Home
Stockbridge Chapel
106 East Atlanta Rd.
Stockbridge, Ga. 30281
770-474-7967

MYRTICE LOUISE TINDELL BOZEMAN
Mrs. Myrtice Louise Tindell Bozeman, 52, of Youngstown, Fla., died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999 in a local hospital. Born in Port St. Joe, she was a lifetime resident of Florida. She was a homemaker and a member of Springfield Community Church. Mrs. Bozeman is preceded in death by her father, Robert D. Tindell. She is survived by her husband, Arthur A. Bozeman of Youngstown; her mother, Mirtie Tindell of Youngstown; two sons, Arthur A. "Andy" Bozeman II and wife Carol of Panama City, Robert Mark Bozeman and wife Leslie of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Roger D. Tindell and wife Patsy of Youngstown, Ronnie A. Tindell and wife Judy of Bayou George; two grandsons, Daniel and Drew Bozeman; one granddaughter, Anjolene Bozeman and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Oct.1, at 11 a.m. in Springfield Community Church with the Rev. J.W. Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Lt. Howard Peoples Jr., David Garner, Chief John Sword, Sgt. David Barnes and Tony Harris. Honorary pallbearers will be all employees of Washington County Correctional Institution. 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.

MYRTICE LOUISE TINDELL BOZEMAN
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtice Louise Tindell Bozeman, 52, of Youngstown, Fla., will be held today at 11 a.m. in Springfield Community Church with the Rev. J.W. Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Lt. Howard Peoples Jr., David Gardner, Chief John Sword, Sgt. David Barnes and Tony Harris. Honorary pallbearers will be all employees of Washington County Correctional Institution. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

BETTY RUTH PORTER BUSH
Ms. Betty Ruth Porter Bush, age 74, of 16800 River Oak Road, Fountain, Fla., died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999 at a local nursing home. She had been a resident of the area since 1987, coming here from Apopka, Fla. Ms. Bush loved the outdoors, to fish, and to read. She also loved country music and to dance. Ms. Bush is survived by her children: Lawrence Dale Porter and his wife Debra of Springfield, Fla., Linda Gail May and her husband Jimmy of Panama City Beach, Fla., Judy Diane Taylor of Panama City, Fla., Johnny Beale Bennett and his wife Annie and Virginia Dare Duncan and her husband O.J., all of Winter Haven, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a former husband, John C. Bennett of Winter Haven, Fla. She was preceded in death by a son, David Lamar Porter and a husband, Lawrence Hubert Porter. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Mutter officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Thursday, Sept. 30, from 1 to 2 p.m. an hour prior to service time. The family will receive friends immediately after the service at the home of Judy Diane Taylor, 1028 Oxford Drive, Panama City, Fla. Ms. Bush's cremains will be interned at Vickery Cemetery in Marianna, Fla., Saturday, after a private family service. Kent-Forest Lawn
Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

LOUIS FUGICH
Louis Fugich, 52, of Mason, Ohio, died suddenly Sept. 28, 1999. Funeral services will be at 11.am. in Shorten and Ryan Funeral Home, 400 Reading Road, Mason, Ohio.

GORDON CARPENTER
Dr. Gordon Carpenter, 86, passed away last week in Trenton, Ga. He was born in Dover, Del., and was a missionary pastor. He established the evanglistic ministry mission program "That They May Hear." Dr. Carpenter is preceded in death by his wife, R'Neill Carpenter, four sons and one brother. He is survived by one brother, Don L. Carpenter and three sisters: Margaret Bowman, Marian Richardson and Katy Harryman. Funeral services were held at George Earp and Sons Funeral Home in Kansas City, Mo., on Sunday, Sept. 26. Those desiring may make donations to one of Dr. Carpenters many mission programs. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

SAMUEL E. HEISLER
Mr. Samuel E. Heisler, age 82, of 19618 Hwy. 231, Fountain, Fla., died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999 at his home. He was a Chief Machinist Mate with the U.S. Navy for 21 years and was also a Pearl Harbor Survivor during World War II. Mr. Heisler was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivior's Association, past president of the Florida State Firemans Association, and former chief of the Green Hills-Fountain Volunteer Fire Dept. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Electa "Billie" Heisler of Fountain, Fla.; a son, Jack Heisler and his wife Pat of Altamonte Springs, Fla.; a sister, Frances H. Lennard of Pelham, Ga.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Heisler was preceded in death by a son, James Heisler; sisters: Lela Willis, Anne Brown and Ruby Taylor; and a brother, Frank Heisler. Graveside funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 1 at Evergreen Memorial Gardens with Full Military Honors conducted by the Coastal Systems Station. Interment will follow. Asked to serve as honorary pallbearers are: members of the Pearl Harbor Survivor's Association and members of the Green Hills-Fountain Volunteer Fire Dept. The family will receive friends at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Thursday, Sept. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch, Boy Ranch, FL 32064. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

GRADY R. HARTZOG JR.
Grady R. Hartzog Jr., 68, passed away Sept. 27, 1999 in Jacksonville, Fla. The family will hold a private memorial service. Interment will follow in Auburn, Ala. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Fla. 32257.

BARBARA JONES
Mrs. Barbara Jones died Wednesday, Sept 29, 1999 as a result of an automobile accident in Alabama. Funeral services are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

ETHEL AGNES KELLEY SMITH
Mrs. Ethel Agnes Kelley Smith, 91, of 1424 W. 11th St., Panama City, Fla., died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, in a local nursing home. Born in Holt, Fla., she moved here in 1946 from Crestview, Fla. She retired from Lisenby Hospital where she was registered nurse. She was also a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church. Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her husband, Herman Smith and her parents Arthur Noah Kelly and Agnes Cutts Kelley. She is survived by one son, Gene A. Kelley of Panama City; two sisters, Velma Stricklin of Crestview, Fla. and Eunice Hoffman of Corvella, Ore.; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ed. Britain officiatin. Graveside services will follow at 1 p.m. in Old Holt Cemetery, Holt, Fla., with the Rev. John Spivey officiating. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Gene Kelley II, Larry Miller, Randy Corbin, Britt Corbin, Andy Kelly and Denny Stricklin. 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.

MARTHA F. BROOKS
Martha F. Brooks, 68, of Apalachicola, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, at her son's home on Panama City Beach. A native and lifelong resident of Apalachicola, Ms. Brooks had been a cook in local area restaurants in Apalachicola. She attended St. Patrick Catholic Church, also in Apalachicola. She is survived by her six sons: Joseph Lemon of Panama City Beach, Emett Brooks and wife Penny Sue of Empire, La., James Jackson of Bonifay, Benjamin Gudger and wife Ora Lee of Port St. Joe, John Gudger of Pascagoula, Miss., and Christopher Gudger of Indian Town; her four daughters: Iva Mae Greene and husband Tom C., and Delores McGee all of Tampa, and Mary Lemon and Connie Richardson and her fiance Curtis Robertson all of Apalachicola; a sister-in-law, Justin Brooks of South Carolina; 32 grandchildren; and 44 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ella Mae Richardson. Visitation will be today, Oct. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. EST at Kelley Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. EST, Saturday, Oct. 2, at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Magnolia Cemetery in Apalachicola. Kelley Funeral Home
Apalachicola, Fla. 32320
653-2208
16th St. and Ave. H

NELLDEAN NATALIE BRUCE
Graveside services for Mrs. Nelldean Natalie Bruce, 58, of Springfield, Mass., who died Sept. 26, 1999, will be today, Oct. 1, 1999, at 11 a.m. in Hillside Cemetery with the Rev. Michael Peterson, officiating. Burial to follow. Peoples Funeral Home
Marianna, Fla. 32446
Arthur E. Cutler, L.F.D.
482-2233
523 Orange St.

THOMAS M. GARCIA
Mr. Thomas M. Garcia, CMSGT, U.S.A.F. (retired), 74 of Panama City, Fla., died Thursday morning Sept. 30, 1999, in a local hospital. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., he moved here 20 years ago from Niagara Falls, N.Y. Mr. Garcia was a veteran of World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam having served in the U.S.A.F. He retired from the Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant. He was also a member of the V.F.W. in Lone Pine, Calif. Mr. Garcia was a member of the Knights of Columbus Rev. Joseph M. Baker Council 3599 for 25 years and is current Grand Knight of Council 3599. He was the former district deputy for four year, former family director, past Faithful Navigator, was active in Boy Scouts of America in Niagra Falls and most recently in Panama City. Mr. Garcia was a member of St. John's Catholic Church where he was a lector and was a member of the Republican National Committee. Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Stella C. Garcia of Panama City; four sons: Paul Garcia and wife Darlene of Mentor, Ohio, Mark Garcia and wife Sue of Grand Island, N.Y., Thomas Garcia and wife Jennifer of Belfair, Wash., Edward Garcia and wife Mariann of Youngstown, N.Y.; one daughter, Teresa Hare and husband Pat of Estelle Manor, N.J.; two step-daughters: Catherine Conway of Tybee Island, Ga., Jodi Maywalt and husband Ted of Vienna, Va.; fourteen grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A funeral mass will be conducted on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. in St. John's Catholic Church with Father Martin Bratek, C.R. presiding. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. with a rosary service at 7 p.m. Mr. Garcia will be laid to rest on Monday, Oct. 4, in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

GOMER W. HUGHES SR.
Mr. Gomer W. Hughes Sr., 82, of Panama City Beach, Fla., died Thursday afternoon, Sept. 30, 1999, at his home. Born in Glassport, Penn., he moved here in 1981 from Glastonbury, Conn. He was a retired engineer and was a member of Gulf Beach Presbyterian Church where he was a church elder. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army Air Corps and was a 32nd degree mason. Mr. Hughes is preceded in death by his mother and father, Margaret Morgan Williams and George W. Hughes; a nephew, Edwin "Rick" Gilmore Jr. and a sister, Elizabeth Larson. He is survived by his wife, Helen Hughes of Panama City Beach; one son, Gomer Hughes Jr. of East Hartford Conn.; one daughter, Marjorie Parker of Panama City Beach; one brother, George Hughes of Reno, Nev.; four sisters: Helen Gilmore of Panama City Beach, Alice Doering of La Habra Calif., Helene Hughes of Los Altos, Calif., and Evelyn Geraci Geraci of Santa Clara, Calif.; a daughter-in-law, Elly Hughes of Marlborough, Conn.; nephews: Douglas Gilmore and wife Lorraine, Robert Gilmore and wife Arlene Zacher all of Panama City Beach; seven grandchildren: Michael Best, James Best, Kelly Battistini and husband Daniel, Steven Hughes and wife Christine, Jennifer Hughes, William Parker II; great-grandchildren: Karen Best, Amber Best, Nicholas Battistini, Danielle Battistini and Kalen Hughes. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. in Gulf Beach Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

BARBARA JUDITH CORRY JONES
Mrs. Barbara Judith Corry Jones, age 65, of 2617 Albert Ave., Panama City Beach, Fla., died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, in Prattville, Ala., as a result of an automobile accident. She had been a resident of the area for 33 years, coming here from Hawaii. Mrs. Jones was a retired school teacher with the Bay County School System. She was also a member of the Woodlawn United Methodist Church and the Retired Teachers Association. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Charles Robert Jones and a brother, Harold Corry. Mrs. Jones is survived by her loving family; a daughter, Angela Sullivan and her beloved and special son-in-law Ernie of Panama City Beach, Fla.; son, Bob Jones of Panama City Beach, Fla.; grandson, Robert E. Sullivan of Panama City Beach, Fla.; granddaughter, Judith Ann Sullivan of Panama City Beach, Fla.; sisters: Betty Jo Dabbs and her husband Fred of Hueytown, Ala., Jean Douglas and her husband Carl of Sylvan Springs, Ala., Joyce Smith and her husband Rod of Weddington, N.C., and Janet Corry Robinson of Panama City Beach, Fla.; brother, Franklin Corry and his wife Nell of Dublin, Ga.; and a sister-in-law, Sylvia Corry of Jasper, Ala. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Ball officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Dan Robinson, James Harold Corry, Chaz Mormile, David Dawson, Roy Minor, and Shane Naugher. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, today, Oct. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

HATTIE MAE KNOX
Mrs. Hattie Mae Knox, 74, went home to join the Lord, Sept. 24, 1999. Mrs. Knox was born Feb. 25, 1925, in Cottonwood, Ala., to the late Monore and Martha Ward. She was baptized in faith at an early age in the New Bethel C.M.E. Church, Campbellton, Fla., and fervently continued in her faith until her death. On Oct. 16, 1945, she was united in marriage to the late Cartelas Knox Sr., who preceded her in death 11 months ago. From that union ten children were born three of which preceded her in death. Mrs. Knox family remembers her great love for her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren, her godchildren and her unconditional love for all children and people in general. "Mama Hattie" as she was affectionately called by all, toiled untiringly for her family in every way. She was the backbone, matriarch, and glue that held the family together. She was a spiritual vessel for the Lord, and an example to her family and all who knew her. "Mama Hattie" was always full of joy and desired to let the world know that she lived for the Lord. Heaven is rejoicing in that her journey is over and she is at home. She leaves to cherish her memories; one son, Samuel (Ann) Knox of Lynn Haven, Fla.; six daughters: Bernice (Nathaniel) Smith, of Anchorage, Alaska, Mildred Coger, Gracie (Richard) Toms, both of Atlanta, Ga., Annette of Lynn Haven, Shirlean Jones (Eddie) of Panama City; Felisa (Joseph) Graves Jr., of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Louie (John) Mapp of Decatur, Ga.; one brother, George (Mary) Ward of Quincy, Fla.; a devoted daughter-in-law, Barbara Knox; a devoted niece, Kay Ward of Tallahassee; and nephew, Doston Knox of Panama City; two adopted daughters: Denise Mincy and Linda Rouhlac; twenty seven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and many devoted friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Knox will be Oct. 2 at 11 a.m. in Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church with the Rev. O.C. Williams officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery in Campbellton, Fla. Visitation will be today, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gainer Family Funeral Home.
Gainer Family Funeral Home Inc.
1613 M L King Jr. Blvd.
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4663

GERALD MILTON 'JERRY' MILLER
Mr. Gerald Milton "Jerry" Miller, age 52, of 906 Arkansas Ave., Lynn Haven, Fla., died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, at a local hospital. He had been a resident of the area since 1970, coming here from Ocean Springs, Miss., and was Protestant by faith. Mr. Miller served his country in the U. S. Navy and was a marine mechanic for the Lighthouse Marina. He is survived by his wife, Karen Miller of Lynn Haven, Fla.; mother, Mary W. Miller of Ocean Springs, Miss.; children: Tony Miller of Ocean Springs, Miss., Michael Miller and his wife Lisa of Mobile, Ala., Donald Miller and his wife Anita and Tina Lamonica and her husband Mike, all of Panama City, Fla., and Denise Pierson and her husband Steve of Montgomery, Ala.; step-sons: Carroll Trivett Jr. and his wife Kimberly of Panama City, Fla., Craig Trivett of England, and Clay Trivett of Panama City, Fla.; brothers: Joe Miller and his wife Janet and Bill Miller and his wife Brenda, all of Ocean Springs, Miss.; sisters: Rose Marie Vail and her husband Herschel and Ann Miller, all of Ocean Springs, Miss.; and eight grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Saturday, Oct. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

ETHEL K. SMITH
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel K. Smith, 91, of Panama City, will be held today at 10 a.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ed. Britain officiating. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. in Old Holt Cemetery, Holt, Fla. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

ANNIE REE FARRIOR 'KID' WHITEHURST
Mrs. Annie Ree Farrior "Kid" Whitehurst, 86, of 1808 E. 7th St. died Thursday Sept. 23, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Pike County, Ala., and a resident of Panama City for many years. She was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church where, at the time of her passing, she was the senior most member in terms of membership, longevity and age. Some of the areas of her services at New Bethel have been secretary of Sunday School, president of senior choir, teacher of card class and president of the Pulpit Aid Club. She was a member of Queen Ester Wise Chapter No. 25 where she had given services as recording secretary. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Whitehurst. He departed this life Sept. 5, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Murphy (Glover) of Miami; grandchildren: Dionna and Sylvonna; great-grandchildren: Ledarius, Imani and Devin all of Miami; a sister, Lydia "Queen" Wheeler of Montgomery, Ala.; a devoted niece, Dorothy M. Bates of Cleveland, Ohio; sister-in-law, Lelar Davenport of Brundidge, Ala.; goddaughters, Gloria D. Beaman and Grace Mosley; dear friends: Versie Henry, Willie M. Bolware, Annie M. Brown and Betty Wiggins; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Whitehurst will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m. in New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Temolia Youngblood officiating. Interment to follow in Redwood Cemetery. A wake service will be held at the church this evening from 7 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 1808 E. 7th St. Peoples Funeral Home
Marianna, Fla. 32446
Arthur E. Cutler, L.F.D.
482-2233
523 Orange St.

FRANK COLLINS
Mr. Frank Collins, 59, of 228 Williamsburg Road, Wewahitchka, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999 at his home. He was a native of Calhoun County, Fla., but had been a longtime resident of Wewahitchka. Graveside services for Mr. Collins will be held today, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. in Williamsburg Cemetery in Wewahitchka with the Rev. Joseph Foster officiating. Interment will follow. Battle Memorial Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32401
763-4951
1123 Martin Luther King Blvd.

THOMAS R. DAVIS
Mr. Thomas R. Davis, 52, of Panama City, died Friday morning, Oct. 1, 1999 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of this area and was a lock operator with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He was also Methodist by faith. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Newberry officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

THOMAS M. GARCIA
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas M. Garcia, CMSGT, U.S.A.F. (retired), 74, of Panama City, Fla., will be held today at 10 a.m. in St. John's Catholic Church with Father Martin Bratek, C.R. presiding. Mr. Garcia will be laid to rest on Monday, Oct. 4, 1999 in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

IDA LEE OLIVER GRINER
Mrs. Ida Lee Oliver Griner, 81, of Havana, Fla., passed away at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999. Mrs. Griner was a homemaker and member of Pine Level Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Griner; son, Bobby J. Griner; parents, Sarah Mamie Boutwell and D.C. Oliver Sr. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law: Lois and Jimmy Yarbor of Panama City, Cathy West of Albany, Ga.; son and daughters-in-law: Bill and Dianne Griner of Cairo, Ga., and Gerrie Griner of Havana, Fla.; brothers, Robert and Bernie Oliver of Albany, Ga.; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 2, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel in Cairo, Ga., with the Rev. Stephen Hart officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Level Cemetery. Clark Funeral Home
334 S. Broad St.
Cairo, Ga. 31728
912-377-1414

GOMER W. HUGHES SR.
Mr. Gomer W. Hughes Sr., 82, of Panama City Beach, Fla., died Thursday afternoon, Sept. 30, 1999 at his home. Born in Glassport, Penn., he moved here in 1981 from Glastonbury, Conn. He was a retired engineer and was a member of Gulf Beach Presbyterian Church where he was a church elder. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps and was a 32nd degree mason. Mr. Hughes is preceded in death by his mother and father, Margaret Morgan Williams and George W. Hughes; a nephew, Edwin "Rick" Gilmore Jr. and a sister, Elizabeth Larson. He is survived by his wife, Helen Hughes of Panama City Beach; one son, Gomer Hughes Jr. of East Hartford Conn.; one daughter, Marjorie Parker of Panama City Beach; one brother, George Hughes of Reno, Nev.; four sisters: Helen Gilmore of Panama City Beach, Alice Doering of La Habra Calif., Helene Hughes of Los Altos, Calif., and Evelyn Geraci of Santa Clara, Calif.; a daughter-in-law, Elly Hughes of Marlborough, Conn.; nephews: Douglas Gilmore and wife Lorraine, Robert Gilmore and wife Arlene Zacher, all of Panama City Beach; eight grandchildren: Michael Best, James Best, Kelly Battistini and husband Daniel, Steven Hughes and wife Christine, Jennifer Hughes and William Parker III; great-grandchildren: Karen Best, Amber Best, Nicholas Battistini, Danielle Battistini and Kalen Hughes. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. in Gulf Beach Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted at graveside. The following gentlemen will serve as active pallbearers: Michael Best, Steven Hughes, William Parker, Daniel Battistini, Douglas Gilmore and Robert Gilmore. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Burke and Edward Schoppe. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 5 to 7 p.m. Pythagoras Masonic Lodge No. 358 will conduct a Masonic service at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gulf Beach Presbyterian Church, 271 S. Hwy. 79, Panama City Beach, FL 32413 or to the Hospice of Northwest Florida in memory of Mr. Hughes.
Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

ADRIAN JAMES
Adrian James, 58, of Apalachicola, Fla., died Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City. A native of Georgia, Mr. James had worked in the seafood industry. He was a member of Woodmen of the World and was Pentacostal Holiness by faith. He is survived by his wife, Sue James of Apalachicola; two sons, Steve James and Greg James, both of Apalachicola; his mother, Maxie James of Panama City; one sister, Marlene Hanson of Panama City; and five grandchildren. Family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. EST today, Oct. 2, at Kelley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. EST Sunday, Oct. 3, at the Church of God in Eastpoint. Interment will follow in Magnolia Cemetery in Apalachicola. Kelley Funeral Home
Apalachicola, Fla. 32320
653-2208
16th St. and Ave. H

BARBARA JUDITH CORRY JONES
Mrs. Barbara Judith Corry Jones, age 65, of 2617 Albert Ave., Panama City Beach, Fla., died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999 in Prattville, Ala., as a result of an automobile accident. She had been a resident of the area for 33 years, coming here from Hawaii. Mrs. Jones was a retired school teacher with the Bay County School System. She was also a member of the Woodlawn United Methodist Church and the Retired Teachers Association. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Charles Robert Jones, and a brother, Harold Corry. Mrs. Jones is survived by her loving family: a daughter, Angela Sullivan and her beloved and special son-in-law Ernie of Panama City Beach, Fla.; a son, Bob Jones of Panama City Beach, Fla.; grandson, Robert E. Sullivan of Panama City Beach, Fla.; a granddaughter, Judith Ann Sullivan of Panama City Beach, Fla.; sisters: Betty Jo Dabbs and her husband Fred of Hueytown, Ala., Jean Douglas and her husband Carl of Sylvan Springs, Ala., Joyce Smith and her husband Rod of Weddington, N.C. and Janet Corry Robinson of Panama City Beach, Fla.; brother, Franklin Corry and his wife Nell of Dublin, Ga.; and a sister-in-law, Sylvia Corry of Jasper, Ala. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. today, Oct. 2, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Ball officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Dan Robinson, James Harold Corry, Chaz Mormile, David Dawson, Roy Minor and Shane Naugher. Honorary pallbearer will include Joey Stallings. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.