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 today, Oct. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

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. Funeral services for Mrs. Whitehurst will be held today, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m. in New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Temolia Youngblood officiating. Interment to follow in Redwood Cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church today from 10 a.m. until service time. The family will receive relatives and friends at 1808 E. 7th St. Peoples Funeral Home Marianna, Fla. 32446
Arthur E. Cutler, L.F.D.
482-2233
523 Orange St.

DOROTHY 'DOT' WILLIS
Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Willis, 83, of 518 Maine Ave., Panama City, Fla., died Friday morning, Oct. 1, 1999 in a local hospital. Born in Dale Co., Ala., she moved here in 1948 from Ozark, Ala. She was a retired seamtress from Wextex Garment Co. and was a member of Central Assembly of God Church. Mrs. Willis is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Pearson Willis, and a son, W.E. Willis. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Leach and husband Wayne of Panama City; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Willis of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; one great-granddaughter, Julie Willis of Gulf Breeze; two grandsons: Bill Willis Jr. and wife Cindy of Petal, Miss., David Willis and wife Debbie of Frisco City, Ala.; four great-grandchildren: Dalana, Jennifer and David Willis II and B.J. Willis. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. in Southerland Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Shoots officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. 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.

DOROTHY MAE WILLIS
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Mae Willis, 83, of Panama City, Fla., will be conducted today at 2 p.m. in the Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Shoots officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The following gentlemen will serve as active pallbearers: Bill Willis, David Willis, B.J. Willis, H.W. Scott, Mike McFatter and Buddy Dyess. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be all members of the Harvest Sunday school class of Central Assembly of God. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

THOMAS R. DAVIS
Mr. Thomas R. Davis, 52, of Panama City, died Friday, 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. He was preceded in death by his brother Jerry Davis. He is survived by his wife Judy Davis; parents Norton and Lucille Davis; son Wes Davis, all of Panama City; two daughters, DeDe Lester and husband Mark of Panama City and Allison Davis of Lynn Haven; a brother Curtis Huggins and wife Mickey of Altha, Fla.; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Davis will be conducted 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 today from 5 to 8 p.m. at Southerland Family Funeral Home. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

ROBERT A. DOCKO
Mr. Robert A. Docko, 54, of Panama City, Fla., died Saturday morning, Oct. 2, 1999, at his residence. After his retirement from the U.S. Air Force, he went to work for Wellstream where he was a maintenance director. He was also Baptist by faith. Mr. Docko is preceded in death by his wife Peggy Docko and son Jason Lee Docko. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Helen Caines of Ellington, Conn.; two sons, John Docko of Shippensburg, Penn., and Robert Docko II of Panama City; a sister Carolyn Docko of Connecticut; and nine grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced later. 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 received friends Oct. 2, at Kelley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. EDT today, 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

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.

VONCEL EDWARD BARNES
Mr. Voncel Edward Barnes, 60, of Deerpoint Lake, Fla., died on Saturday, Oct. 2, 1999 at his residence. He has been a resident of the area since 1945, coming here from Melbourne, Fla. and was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church. He was a boat captain and had worked for Comar Offshore, Inc. He is survived by his wife, Jeniel Barnes of Southport, Fla.; a daughter, Melody Barnes of Panama City, Fla.; a son, Tony Barnes of Panama City, Fla.; grandchildren: Sheena Marie Barnes, Kyle Edward Barnes and Cheyenne Nicole Barnes; sisters: Verna Merle Marshall of Overstreet, Fla., Elizabeth Wilson of Tallahassee, Fla., Virginia Adams of Panama City, Fla.; and a brother, Joseph "Jody" Barnes of Panama City, Fla. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home with the Rev. Bo Boyette and the Rev. Dennis Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Erwin Wilson, Archie Marshall, John Adams, Lonnie Burton, Ronnie Burton and Bobo Burton. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, Oct. 4, from 6 until 8 p.m.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

DAVID CARLTON BROGDON SR.
Mr. David Carlton Brogdon Sr., 67, of 5209 E. 9th Street, Panama City, Fla. died on Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, at a local hospital. He has been a resident of the area since 1941 coming here from Marianna, Fla. He worked as an insulator for Arizona Chemical Company and was protestant by faith. He is survived by his wife, Nadine Brogdon of Panama City, Fla.; daughters: Debra Nielens and her husband Harold of Callaway, Fla., Wanda Odom and her husband Bobby of Callaway, Fla., Glenda Brown and her husband James of Callaway, Fla., Tammy Davis and her husband Curtis of Youngstown, Fla., Daphne Verge and her husband Baron of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; sons: David Brogdon Jr. and his wife Cynthia of Callaway, Fla., Michael Brogdon and his wife Samantha of St. Andrews, Fla.; sisters: Edelle Cloud of Marianna, Fla., Virginia Warrell of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and a brother, J.T. Brogdon of Pace, Fla. He is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Debra Suzanne McSwiney; a brother, Junior Brogdon; a sister, Estelle Fowler; and his parents: Walter and Louise Brogdon. 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.

ADRIAN CLINTON HARMON
Funeral service for A.C. Harmon, who died October 2, 1999, after a long illness, will be held today, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Moore officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Masonic rites will be conducted at graveside by the St. Andrew Masonic Lodge No. 212. Active pallbearers are Gary Harmon, David Harmon, Ronnie Barlup, Mike Ferguson, Steve Ferguson and Bo Hamm.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
785-5272
214 Airport Road

DONALD HENRY KIRCHMAN
Mr. Donald Henry Kirchman, 66, of 6331 Grassy Point Road, Southport, Fla., died on Saturday, Oct. 2, 1999, at his residence. He has been a resident of the area since 1955, coming here from Illinois. Mr. Kirchman served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant. He served in the Korean War and in Vietnam, where he was awarded the Bronze Star. He later worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator in the Civil Service at Tyndall Air Force Base. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Southport. He is survived by his wife: Sue Lovett Kirchman of Southport; a daughter: Susan Cecilia Russ and her husband Terry Wayne Russ of Southport; a son: Doyle Donald Kirchman of Southport; grandchildren: Donna Sue Russ, Terri Leigh Russ, Kyle Kirchman, Donnie Kirchman, Johnnie Kirchman, James Roy Kirchman; a great- granddaughter: Brettni Lynn Barnes; a sister: Barbara Lesner; brothers: Ed Maranda, Ron Maranda, and Ken Maranda and his wife, Colette. He is also survived by very special brothers and sisters-in-law: Aubrey Lovett and his wife, Bernice, Edmond Lovett and his wife, Sadie; Faye Lovett Walker and her husband, Louis; cherished nieces: Edna Fay Cox, Marsha Gail Melvin, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6, at First Baptist Church of Southport with the Rev. Nathan King and the Rev. Nixon Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Southport Memorial Gardens. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Terry Wayne Russ, Arvid Martin Peterson, Edmond Lovett, Aaron Lovett, Ray Leach and Jimmy Cox. Honorary pallbearers include: Jimmy Lovett, Donnie Lovett, Douglas Lovett, Nicky Richardson, Bennie Burdette, Charlie Smith, Eugene Curtis, Gene Powelson, Virgil Beasley, Robert Anderson, Tony Vincent, Harry Hadden, Lee Suggs, L.M. Walmack, Fred Lawluzerne, Bobby Melvin and employees of the Del-Jen Corporation. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 6 until 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

MONICA B. OLVERA
Mrs. Monica B. Olvera, 67, 1808 Clay Ave., Panama City, Fla., died on Friday, Oct. 1, 1999, at her residence. Services are incomplete at this time but will be announced at a later date.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

HELEN W. BICKNELL
Helen W. Bicknell, 62, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, at home. Mrs. Bicknell was born July 31, 1937, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Bicknell. Survivors include a daughter, Lanette Abraham and her husband Carl (Abe) of Kansas City, Mo.; a son, John Bicknell and his wife, Jessie of Killeen, Texas; and one grandson, Aric Abraham. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at Mount Moriah Terrace Park Chapel with burial at Arledge Cemetery in Bailey, Texas. Mount Moriah Terrace Park Chapel
801 N.W. 108th Terrace Park Chapel
Kansas City, Mo. 64155
816-734-5500

DAVID CARLTON BROGDON SR.
Mr. David Carlton Brogdon Sr., age 67, of 5209 E. 9th Street, Panama City, Fla. died on Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, at a local hospital. He had been a resident of the area since 1941 coming here from Marianna, Fla. He worked as an Insulator for Arizona Chemical Company and was protestant by faith. He is survived by his wife, Nadine Brogdon of Panama City, Fla.; daughters: Debra Nielens and her husband Harold of Callaway, Fla., Wanda Odom and her husband Bobby of Callaway, Fla., Glenda Brown and her husband James of Callaway, Fla., Tammy Davis and her husband Curtis of Youngstown, Fla., Daphne Verge and her husband Baron of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; sons: David Brogdon Jr. and his wife Cynthia of Callaway, Fla., Michael Brogdon and his wife Samantha of St. Andrews, Fla.; sisters: Edelle Cloud of Marianna, Fla., Virginia Warrell of Colorado Springs, Colo., and a brother, J.T. Brogdon of Pace, Fla. He is preceded in death by: a granddaughter,Debra Suzanne McSwiney; a brother, Junior Brogdon; a sister, Estelle Fowler; his parents, Walter and Louise Brogdon; 19 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and a former son-in-law: Roy A. McSwiney. 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.

CLARENCE CASWELL
Clarence Caswell, 64, of Marion, Ala., passed away Saturday, Oct. 2, 1999. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. in Leak-Memory Chapel of Montgomery, Ala. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Montgomery.

HOLLIS C. HANEY SR.
Mr. Hollis C. Haney Sr., age 66, of New Hope, Fla., formerly of Panama City, Fla. died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, at a local hospital. He had been a resident of the area for 28 years, coming here from Cartersville, Ga., and was Baptist by faith. He was also a contractor and air conditioner technician for Alvin's Stores since the 1970's. Mr. Haney is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joyce L. Haney of Panama City, Fla.; three sons: Hollis C. Haney Jr. "Chuck" and his wife Wanda of Panama City, Fla., Greg Haney and his wife Shirley of Grayson, La., and Phil Haney of Panama City Beach, Fla.; one grandson, Dock Haney and his wife Ashley of Panama City Beach, Fla.; four sisters and three brothers, all of Cartersville, Ga.; and many devoted family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles McPherson officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Asked to served as active pallbearers are: Bill Walsingham, Ken Thorndyke, Jimmy Ward, Pete Hardy, Gary Walsingham, Gerald Gainer, and James Gordon. Honorary pallbearers will include all Alvin's Stores employees. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, Oct. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

JAMES EARL HOLLEY
James Earl Holley, 71, of Marianna, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, in Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Born in Cottondale, he was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and co-owner of Holley Transport Inc. for the past 20 years. He was a former Cottondale City Commissioner, a former member of the Kiwanis and Optimist clubs in Cottondale, an active member of Marianna Elks Lodge No. 1516 and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Marianna. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hughes and Eva Holley; a brother, Wilburn Holley and a sister, Alice Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Vernell Bruner Holley of Marianna; one son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Janice Holley of Marianna; one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Van Kunde of Marianna; one brother, Willis Holley and his wife Lorene of Panama City; four sisters: Gertrude Tharp of Cottondale, Madine Owen of Chipley, Kathleen Labrato and her husband Johnny of Pensacola, and Alene Wagner and her husband George of Pensacola; and three grandchildren: Richard Kunde, Elisabeth Kunde and Meghan Holley, all of Marianna. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. in First United Methodist of Marianna with the Rev. Judd Stinson and Dr. Frank Hyles officiating. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with James and James Funeral Home, Maddox Chapel of Marianna directing. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Maddox Chapel. Flowers will be accepted and those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Marianna First United Methodist Church Building fund or the American Cancer Society. James & James Funeral Home
Maddox Chapel
Marianna, Fla. 32446
482-2332
4278 Lafayette St.

DONALD HENRY KIRCHMAN
Mr. Donald Henry Kirchman, age 66, of 6331 Grassy Point Road, Southport, Fla., died on Saturday, Oct. 2, 1999, at his residence. He had been a resident of the area since 1955 coming here from Illinois. Mr. Kirchman served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired as a master sergeant. He served in the Korean War and in Vietnam, where he was awarded the Bronze Star. He later worked as a heavy equipment operator in the Civil Service at Tyndall Air Force Base. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Southport. He is survived by his wife, Sue Lovett Kirchman of Southport; a daughter, Susan Cecilia Russ and her husband Terry Wayne Russ of Southport; a son, Doyle Donald Kirchman of Southport; grandchildren: Donna Sue Russ, Terri Leigh Russ, Kyle Kirchman, Donnie Kirchman, Johnnie Kirchman, James Roy Kirchman; a great-granddaughter, Brettni Lynn Barnes; a sister, Barbara Lesner; brothers: Ed Maranda, Ron Maranda, and Ken Maranda and his wife Colette. He is also survived by very special brothers and sisters-in-law: Aubrey Lovett and his wife Bernice, Edmond Lovett and his wife, Sadie, Faye Lovett Walker and her husband, Louis; cherished nieces: Edna Fay Cox, Marsha Gail Melvin, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at First Baptist Church of Southport with the Rev. Nathan King and the Rev. Nixon Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Southport Memorial Gardens. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Terry Wayne Russ, Arvid Martin Peterson, Edmond Lovett, Aaron Lovett, Ray Leach and Jimmy Cox. Honorary pallbearers include: Jimmy Lovett, Donnie Lovett, Douglas Lovett, Nicky Richardson, Bennie Burdette, Charlie Smith, Eugene Curtis, Gene Powelson, Virgil Beasley, Robert Anderson, Tony Vincent, Harry Hadden, Lee Suggs, L.M. Walmack, Fred Lawluzerne, Bobby Melvin and employees of the Del-Jen Corporation. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, Oct. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

GARO BOGOSIAN
Garo Bogosian, 80, of 5801 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, Fla., died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999. He was a resident of Bay County since 1989 moving here from New York, N.Y. He was a tour group organizer and was a member of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Mr. Bogosian was predeceased by his wife, Marie Bogosian. He is survived by his wife Tatyana Kapoustina Bogosian; two daughters: Astrid Bogosian Atenian and her husband, Hagop, and Sonia Bogosian Kesaian and her husband, Gagik all of Panama City; two grandchildren: Deana V. Atenian and Seda Marie Kesaian; two sisters: Sonya Bogosian of Flushing, N.Y., Fimi Schulze of San Francisco, Calif. and a brother, Edward Bogasian of Queens, N.Y. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
785-5272
214 Airport Road

DAVID CARLTON BROGDON SR.
Mr. David Carlton Brogdon Sr., age 67, of 5209 E. 9th St., Panama City, Fla. died on Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, at a local hospital. He had been a resident of the area since 1941 coming here from Marianna, Fla. He worked as an insulator for Arizona Chemical Company and was Protestant by faith. He is survived by his wife, Nadine Brogdon of Panama City, Fla..; daughters: Debra Nielens and her husband Harold of Callaway, Fla., Wanda Odom and her husband Bobby of Callaway, Fla., Glenda Brown and her husband James of Callaway, Fla., Tammy Davis and her husband Curtis of Youngstown, Fla., Daphne Verge and her husband Baron of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; sons: David Brogdon Jr. and his wife Cynthia of Callaway, Fla., Michael Brogdon and his wife Samantha of St. Andrews, Fla.; sisters: Edelle Cloud of Marianna, Fla., Virginia Warrell of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a brother, J.T. Brogdon of Pace, Fla.; 19 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and a former son-in-law, Roy A. McSwiney. He is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Debra Suzanne McSwiney; a brother, Junior Brogdon; a sister, Estelle Fowler and his parents, Walter and Louise Brogdon. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Claude McGill officiating. Interment will follow at Cypress Creek Cemetery in Calhoun County, Fla. Honorary pallbearers will include all employees, past and present, of Arizona Chemical Co. The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight, Oct. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

LEAH TOLBERT GEIGER
Leah Tolbert Geiger died in her home in the presence of her family on Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999. Leah was born July 8, 1911, in Villa Rica, Ga., the youngest of seven children of Thomas Wilburn and Julia Stone Tolbert. She attended Chicora College in South Carolina and business school in Atlanta. In 1932, Leah married William Marlin Geiger, a professional photographer from Boaz, Ala. She worked with her husband in his studio in Gadsden, Ala. and then in Atlanta, Ga. They moved to Panama City, Fla. in 1947 where they sold real estate until his death in 1956. Following his death, Leah worked as the Director of Christian Education at Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church in Panama City. Having served in many capacities, she was named an honorary life member of the Presbyterian Women of the Church. Beginning in 1958, she served for a number of years as matron of Central School, a boarding school for American missionary children in Lubondai, Congo. As she cared for the daily needs of the children there, she came to be affectionately known as "Mama G". The Congolese working with her called her "Mujadiki", meaning the one who makes things right. During the uprising that led to Congo's independence from Belgium, she came home to the United States, serving as the Secretary of Christian Education for the Atlanta Presbytery. She resumed her work in Congo in 1962, returning home again in 1964 to Panama City where she continued her work as a real estate broker. In 1978, she moved to North Georgia to be near her family and the mountains she loved. Living in Dahlonega in the 1980s, she continued her church work serving on the Presbyterial Board and starting a weekly prayer group which continues to this day. In 1991, she moved to Branon Lodge in Blairsville. This past March, she moved to Morningside of Gainesville to be closer to her family. Throughout her life, Leah traveled widely, visiting countries. Her endless zest for life and love of people is evidenced by the many and diverse friends she leaves here. She is survived by her son Dr. Leonard Geiger and his wife, Rebecca, of Gainesville together with her grandchildren: Marlin Geiger of Demorest, Len Geiger of Gainesville, Beth Geiger and her husband Arlen Bolstad of Richmond, Va., and Ralph Geiger of New Haven, Conn. She is also survived by her sister, Monte Brown of Boaz, Ala. and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will have a celebration of her life at a later date at the family cabin in the mountains of North Carolina.

HOLLIS C. HANEY SR.
Mr. Hollis C. Haney Sr., age 66, of New Hope, Fla., formerly of Panama City, Fla. died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, at a local hospital. He had been a resident of the area for 28 years, coming here from Cartersville, Ga., and was Baptist by faith. He was also a contractor and air conditioner technician for Alvin's Stores since the 1970's. Mr. Haney is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joyce L. Haney of Panama City, Fla.; three sons: Hollis C. Haney Jr. "Chuck" and his wife Wanda of Panama City, Fla., Greg Haney and his wife Shirley of Grayson, La., and Phil Haney of Panama City Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Angie Suggs and her husband Michael of Panama City, Fla.; one grandson, Dock Haney and his wife Ashley of Panama City Beach, Fla.; four sisters and three brothers, all of Cartersville, Ga.; and many devoted family and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. today, Oct. 6 at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles McPherson officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Asked to served as active pallbearers are: Bill Walsingham, Ken Thorndyke, Jimmy Ward, Pete Hardy, Gary Walsingham, Gerald Gainer, and James Gordon. Honorary pallbearers will include all Alvin's Stores employees.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

MACIE LEE HARTZOG MASHBURN
Mrs. Macie Lee Hartzog Mashburn, 84, of Panama City, Fla., died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, at her home. Born in Coffee Springs, Ala., she was a lifelong resident of Panama City. She was a childcare worker at Hiland Park Baptist Church and retired after 32 years, as well as being a member of the church. Mrs. Mashburn is preceded in death by her husband, Barney Mashburn and a son, Barney Hilton. She is survived by three sons: Richard M. Mashburn and wife Sandy of LaPlace, La., C. Michael Mashburn of Atlanta, Ga., Carl L. Mashburn of wife Judy of Panama City; one daughter, Patricia "Pat" Joiner and husband Wayne and a special daughter, Barbara Fuson Adams and husband Billy all of Panama City; daughter-in-law, Ann Mashburn of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.; two sisters: Ocie Bell of Valpariso, Fla., and Doris Avery and husband Kermit of Panama City; 19 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. in Hiland Park Baptist with the Rev. Don Pickerill and the Rev. Robert Strickland officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. 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.

DAVID ERIC McGEACHY
David Eric McGeachy, 28, of Tallahassee, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999. He was a lifelong member of Tallahassee, employed with Cornerstone of North Florida as a cable subcontractor and a member of Faith Baptist Church. He is survived by his parents, David and Marilyn McGeachy of Tallahassee; paternal grandmother, Reo McGeachy of Chipley; maternal grandmother, Arrie Marshall of Clarksville; two sisters: Sabrina Counts and Emily McGeachy of Tallahassee; three nieces: Lauren Counts, Amber and Peyton Stark, all of Tallahassee. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. EDT in Faith Baptist Church of Tallahassee. Interment will follow in Poplar Head Baptist Church Cemetery in Clarksville. Visitation will be held today, Oct. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. EDT at Beggs Funeral Home Apalachee Parkway Chapel. Beggs Funeral Home
Apalachee Chapel
3322 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Fla 32301
850-942-2929

MONICA B. OLVERA
Mrs. Monica B. Olvera, age 67, 1808 Clay Ave., Panama City, Fla., died on Friday, Oct. 1, 1999, at her residence. She had been a resident of the area since 1956 coming here from the Philippines. Mrs. Olvera was a homemaker and enjoyed doll making and doll dressing. She is survived by her nephew, Benedick B. Benedicto of Alexandria, Va. Funeral services will be held 5 p.m. today, Oct. 6 at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Msgr. William Crowe officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, Oct. 6, 1999, from 4 to 5 p.m., an hour prior to service time.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

EILEEN M. OWENS
Eileen M. Owens, 42, of 2607 Ferol Lane, Lynn Haven, daughter of Colonel (USAF-RET) and Mrs. Robert Gregor, died Monday evening, Oct. 4, 1999, of injuries sustained in a car accident. She was employed by Buffalo Rock and had formerly lived at Scott AFB, Ill., Tyndall AFB, Fla., Washington D.C., Albrook AFB, CZ, and Colorado Springs, Colo. before settling in the Panama City area in 1972. She is also survived by a sister; Ann Fleming and her husband, David, of Brussels, Belgium; niece, Katherine B. Fleming; grandmother, Mary M. Davenport of Tallahassee, Fla.; and a aunt, Elizabeth Copeland and her husband, Dick of Connecticut. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, at 2 p.m. in Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Ramsey officiating. Those desiring to may make a contribution to your favorite charity in memory of Eileen M. Owens.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
785-5272
214 Airport Road

FREDRICK BARTOW TAYLOR
Mr. Fredrick Bartow Taylor, age 92, of Wausau, Fla., passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, at Gulf Coast Convalescent Center, Panama City, Fla. Mr. Taylor was a lifelong resident of Wausau. He was of the Primitive Baptist Faith with membership at Hard Labor Creek Baptist. Funeral services will be today, Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Troy Lee Walsingham and the Rev. Carlos Finch officiating. Burial will follow in Gap Pond Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home directing. Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his wife, Nona Leola Taylor; three sons: Alto, Tony and Fred Taylor. Survivors are: Jim Taylor of Adell, Ga.; daughter, Helen Pettis of Panama City; sisters: Martha Odom of Wausa, Vinnie Hicks of Wausau; 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Those asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Mark Pettis, Ray Pettis, Mike Taylor, Rodney Taylor, Jason Taylor, Al Taylor, Kenneth Taylor and Danny Taylor. Brown Funeral Home
Chipley, Fla. 32428
638-4010 1068 Main St.

IRENE RUTH DARNA
Irene Ruth Darna, 61, of Highland View, passed away Wednesday morning at her home following a brief illness. Born in Miami, she lived most of her life in Marathon and the Florida Keys before coming here 20 years ago. She worked as a cook at local restaurants including Linda's Restaurant, and most recently, Henderson's Restaurant. Survivors include her children: Barbara Nunnery of Wewahitchka, Marvin Darna of Oriental, N.C., Debra Gay of Highland View, Macheri Slaton of Cleveland, Ga., Fonda Chehardy of Highland View, Jean Hinote of Howard Creek and Tina Shearer of St. Joe Beach; 19 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters: Patsy Wilson of Gulfport, Miss. and Faye Culmer of Highland View; two brothers: Gene Culmer of Marathon and Bobby Culmer of Orlando; and a special friend, Gladys Bass. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. EST Friday at the graveside in Roberts Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. David Nicols. Interment will follow. She will lie in state at Comforter Funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 7.
Comforter Funeral Home
Port St. Joe, Fla. 32456
227-1818
601 Long Ave.