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 36 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; two daughters-in-law, Ann Mashburn of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., and Elena Mashburn of Atlanta; 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 today, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. in Hiland Park Baptist with the Rev. Don Pickerill and Bro. Cliff West officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Mashburn's grandsons will serve as pallbearers: Chris Joiner, Rick Mashburn, Chad Mashburn, Brian Mashburn, David Mashburn, Billy Adams, Donald Adams and Jerry Adams. Honorary pallbearers will be: the Esther Sunday School Class and all pre-school workers at Hiland Park Baptist Church, past and present. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart to Heart Ministry at Hiland Park Baptist Church, the Gideon Ministry or to Hospice in memory of Mrs. Mashburn. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

BARBARA A. MILLER
Barbara A. Miller, 83, of New York City, N.Y. died Tuesday, October 5, 1999. She is survived by six children: Priscilla Lovett of Southport, Roni Antennucci of Rochester, N.Y., David Miller of Syracuse, N.Y., Cynthia McCroy of New York City, Phyllis Hendrick of Long Island and Jackie Miller of Philadelphia, Pa.; 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She is predeceased by one son, Evan Miller. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 8, at 11 a.m. in St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, New York City, with sister Lorretta Carey conducting the eulogy. McGannon Funeral Home in New York, N.Y. is in charge of the arrangements.

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, October 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, Washington DC, Albrook AFB, CZ, and Colorado Springs, Colo. before settling in the Panama City area in 1972. She is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Colonel David L. and Ann Fleming of Brussels, Belgium; niece, Katherine B. Fleming of Orlando; grandmother, Mary M. Davenport of Tallahassee; and a aunt, Elizabeth Copeland and her husband, Dick of Cheshire, Conn.; three cousins: Jimmy Copeland and his wife, Bonnie and their children, of Cheshire, Donna Giacini and her husband Mark and their children of Hobe Sound, Christy Tomko and her husband Jack and their children of Cheshire. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 9, 1999 at 2 p.m. in Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Ramsey officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening. 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

MARY S. RANKIN
Mrs. Mary S. Rankin, age 79, of 8011 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach, Fla., died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999 at her residence. She was a retired secretary for Dr. John Sweet and was Baptist by faith. Mrs. Rankin is survived by her sons: David L. Rankin and his wife Freda of Palm Harbor and Ed Rankin and his wife Donna of Panama City; daughters: Margaret Bolton and her husband Wayne of Jefferson, Texas and Mary Jo Heider and her husband Jeff of Denver, Colo.; sisters: Josephine Ortiz and her husband Nestor of Boca Raton, Fla. and Eloise Linn of Hayward, Calif.; a brother, Kemp Scott of Homer, Alaska; and seven grandchildren: Adam Wilson, Alicia Rankin, Scott Rankin, Brian Rankin, Darbi Bolton, Garth Bolton, and Lindsey Heider. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8 at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Mutter officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Florida Lions Foundation, P.O. BOX 165, Interlachen, FL 32148, Attention: Lee Woods.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

ANDREW SCUDERI JR.
Mr. Andrew Scuderi Jr., age 43, of 6001 N. Hwy. 231, Panama City, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999 at his home. He had been a resident of the area for eight years, coming here from Jackson, Tenn. and was Catholic by faith. Mr. Scuderi is survived by two sisters: Phyllis Valdez and her husband Joel of Henderson, Tenn. and Suzanne Malone of Jackson, Tenn.; nephews: Jimmy Fullington of Jackson, Tenn., Joey Valdez, Nicholas Valdez, and Erin Michael Valdez, all of Henderson, Tenn.; and numerous friends including: Mark and Karen Douglas, Joey Harley, and Tracie Douglas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Margie Maitland Scuderi Sr. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7, for immediate family and friends at Hollywood Cemetery in Jackson, Tenn.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

JENELLE SWITZER
Ms. Jenelle Switzer, age 54, of 4105 Luff St., Panama City Beach, died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999 as the result of an industrial accident. She had been a resident of the area for 25 years, coming here from Missouri. Ms. Switzer worked for Smurfit-Stone Container Company and was the Shop Steward of the Mill Support Dept. She was also the treasurer of Sunbird Condominiums for the Executive Board. She is survived by a daughter, Vanessa Serio and her husband Scott of Jefferson City, Mo.; her son, Scott Pogue of Panama City Beach; mother, Leila Ellis of Stockton, Mo.; father, Evert Switzer and his wife Barbara of Sunny Hills; a sister, Carol Allgaier of Kansas City, Mo.; and brothers: Randall Switzer of Joplin, Mo. and Charles Switzer of St. Paul, Minn. Ms. Switzer was preceded in death by a daughter, Tracy Pogue. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Council on Aging, 1116 Frankford Ave., Panama City, FL 32401, Childrens Home Society, 303 Magnolia Ave., Panama City, FL 32401, or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Drawer 390, Panama City, FL 32402.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

SAM WEAVER
Deacon Sam Weaver, 83, of 144 Harlem Ave. died Saturday, Oct. 2, 1999 in a local NursingCenter. He was a native of Troy Ala. and a resident of Panama City for many years. He was a 33rd degree mason and a member of West Star Lodge No. 102 Arcadia, Fla. He was a faithful member of Second Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church until his health failed. He is survived by two granddaughters: Karen Gwens (Harry) and Lucinda Thomas, both of Orange County; three nephews: Harold Jones (Wila Dean) of Oakland, Calif., Eddie Jones (Shirley) of San Jose, Calif., and Robert Jones (Blondell) of Panama City; two devoted nieces: Luella Jackson of Panama City and Patricia GuiIford (Clifford) of Modesto, Calif.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Weaver will be held Friday Oct. 8, 1999 at 1 p.m. in Second Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Raymond Rogers, Pastor, officiating. Interment to follow in the Hillside Cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church on Friday morning from 10 a.m. until service time. The family will receive relatives and friends at 144 Harlem Ave. Peoples Funeral Home
Marianna, Fla. 32446
Arthur E. Cutler, L.F.D.
482-2233
523 Orange St.

PASCO BELL SR.
Mr. Pasco Bell Sr., 79, of 1401 N. Palo Alto Ave. died Saturday, Oct. 2, 1999, at his home. He was a native of Jackson County. Early in life the decedent accepted Christ as his personal Savior and joined Buckhorn Missionary Baptist. In 1957, he moved to Panama City where he joined St. John Baptist Church, under the pastorate of the Rev. L.P. Davis, and he remained a member until his demise. In earlier and more productive years, he was faithful in rendering service in his church and his community. However, later years of ill health rendered him incapable of giving the service of his more active years. During his youthful years, he spent much of his time working with youth in his neighborhood, organizing and managing a baseball team and working with them in other sports. During his lifetime, he was employed at Graham's Air Force Base in Marianna, and for thirty years he worked at Nelson Buick Company in Panama City. He leaves to cherish his memory three sons: Robert Bell of Tampa, Pasco Bell Jr., and his wife, Linda of Panama City, and Edgar Rudolph Bell of Miami; a daughter, Mrs. Neta Bell Scruggs and her husband, Leonard of Miami; a brother, Louis Williams and his wife, Bernice of Panama City; three sisters: Mrs. Alberta Barksdale and her husband, Bennie of Jacksonville, Mrs. Pearlie Garrett of Marianna, and Mrs. Susie Harvey of Tallahassee; one aunt, Mrs. Alberta Dixon of Los Angeles, Calif.; one brother-in-law, George Wynn Jr. of Tampa; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Rosa Redding of Tampa; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; and special friends, Charlie Brown and Casple Turner. Funeral services for Mr. Bell will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, at 11 a.m. in St. John Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Rory L. Bedford, Pastor and Bishop S.J. Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Buckhorn Cemetery in Jackson County. Public visitation will begin at the funeral home at 1 p.m. today. A family hour will be held this evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Battle Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The remains will lie in state one hour prior to services at the church. The family will receive friends at their residence of 1401 N. Palo Alto. Ave. Battle Memorial Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32401
763-4951
1123 Martin Luther King Blvd.

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, October 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, Washington DC, Albrook AFB, CZ, and Colorado Springs, Colo., before settling in the Panama City area in 1972. She is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Colonel David L. and Ann Fleming of Brussels, Belgium; niece, Katherine B. Fleming of Orlando; grandmother, Mary M. Davenport of Tallahassee; and a aunt, Elizabeth Copeland and her husband, Dick of Cheshire, Conn.; three cousins: Jimmy Copeland and his wife, Bonnie and their children, of Cheshire, Donna Giacini and her husband Mark and their children of Hobe Sound, Christy Tomko and her husband Jack and their children of Cheshire. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 9, 1999, at 2 p.m. in Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Ramsey officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening. 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

THOMAS POTTER
Mr. Thomas Potter, 82, of Ebro, Fla., died Oct. 2, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a native of Washington County, a deacon of Mt. Calavery Baptist Church of Vernon and a veteran of World War II. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at McQueens Temple Church in Ebro, with Bishop Richard Jenkins Sr. officiating. Interment will be in St. Luke Memorial Garden Cemetery in Vernon with Cooper Funeral Home directing. The remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to services. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hazel Potter of Ebro; two sons: Harold Roche (Easter) and James Roche (Marian) of Flint, Mich.; a brother, Joseph Potter; sisters: Rosia Edwards and Corine Peterson of Ebro. Cooper Funeral Home
Chipley, Fla. 32428
638-0077
1220 Church Ave.

HAZEL WANITA MARTY YOCANO SPARKS
Mrs. Hazel Wanita Marty Yocano Sparks, 78, of Panama City, Fla. died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. Born in Parkersburg, W. Va., she was a longtime resident of this area. She was a waitress at Martin's Five Point Restaurant, a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church and the Bay County Council on Aging. Mrs. Sparks is preceded in death by her mother, Laura Mond and a brother, Gene Mond. She is survived by two brothers: Kenneth Marty of California and David Mond and wife Judy of Homasassa Springs; four sisters: Bunnie Thompson, Mary C. Johnson, Ellen Arnold and Lorretta Williams and husband Jay all of Panama City; two nieces: Sandra Winklemann and Susan Gantt; three nephews: Carmen Williams, Robert Johnson and Frankie Ozark. She is also survived by her loving little dog "Queenie". Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marshall Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

VADA JUNE KELLEY
Mrs. Vada June Kelley, age 73, of 1109 Arthur Ave., Panama City, Fla., died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999, at a local hospital. She had been a resident of the area since 1961, coming here from Kalamazoo, Mich. Mrs. Kelley was a retired lunchroom manager at Mowat Middle School and was Lutheran by faith. She is survived by her husband of 53 years: Grover F. Kelley of Panama City, Fla.; a daughter: Deborah Chapman and her husband Jim of Las Vega, Nev.; two sons: Dannis Kelley of Gulf Breeze, Fla., and Kenneth Kelley and his wife Pam of Panama City, Fla.; sisters: Maxine Fahrer and her husband Johnny of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Ruby Neilson of Walterloo, Iowa, and Jeanette Mahlsted and her husband Weadell of Cedar Falls, Iowa; grandchildren: Jason Kelley and his wife Amy, Micah Tharp, Jennifer Tharp, Heath Kelley, Jeremy Kelley, Krystal Kelley, and Dakota Kelley; and a great-granddaughter: Olivia Kelley. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999, at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Buford Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Jerry Gainer, Dennis Kelley, Jason Kelley, Jim Redmond, Steve Carter, and Kevin Jermyn. Honorary pallbearers will include: Rocky Carter, George Gainer, and John Lenhart. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, Oct 9, 1999, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

VADA JUNE KELLEY
Funeral services for Mrs. Vada June Kelley, 73, of 1109 Arthur Ave., Panama City, Fla., who passed away Friday, Oct. 8, 1999, at a local hospital will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999 at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Buford Carter officiating, with interment following at the Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Mr. Jerry Gainer, Mr. Dennis Kelley, Mr. Jason Kelley, Mr. Jim Redmond, Mr. Steve Carter and Mr. Kevin Jermyn. Honorary pallbearers will include: Mr. Rocky Carter, Mr. George Gainer and Mr. John Lenhart.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

MATTHEW HENRY BROWN
Matthew Henry Brown, infant son of Stephen and Dawn Brown, died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999, in a local hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by: brothers and sisters: Dylan, Malayna and Tuesday Brown; his grandparents, Jimmy and Jessie Pope, and Mary Brown; his great grandparents, Eldon and Agnes Haddock, Ellis and Imogene Cone, and Audrey Vincent; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends. Graveside funeral services will be Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, at 2 p.m. in the Bayou George Cemetery on Cemetery Road in Bayou George. Family and friends are welcome. Wilson Funeral Home
214 Airport Road
785-5272

MELVIN JONES
Melvin Jones, 51, of Pensacola, Fla., passed away Oct. 5, 1999. Mr. Jones was born in Panama City, Fla., and later moved to Pensacola, where he continued to enjoy fishing, plants and singing the praises of God. At any early age, Melvin accepted Christ and became a member of Mount Olive Freewill Baptist Church in Panama City, Fla. He also sang with the "Moment of Truth" Community Choir. He attended school in Bay County, but later moved to Pensacola, where he became a member of Gateway Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Juanita Jones, and a son, Le'Andre B. Jones. He is survived by his father, Nathaniel Jones of Panama City; a son, Rhakeem De'Andre Jones, daughters, Christy and Olivia Cox, Pensacola, Fla.; sisters: Sandra McQueen, Pensacola, Fla., Marvelle Heyward (Claude), Panama City, Fla., Rhonda Jones (Wayne), Newark, N.J.; aunts Gladys Williams (Joseph) Panama City, Fla., Pearseder Barker (the Rev. V.V. Jr.) deceased; uncles, Mitchell Carrell (Ollie), Jamaica, N.Y.; nieces, Kharla Cogdell, Tallahassee, Fla., Shereana, Katrice and Delonaga Jones, all of Hinesville, Ga.; nephews: Corey D. Jones (Katrina), Korea, Brandon Heyward, Panama City; cousins: Sharon Williams, Sherri Johnson, Lamihya Manuel, all of Miami, Fla., V.V. Barker Jr. (Ann), William Barker (Mary), Jerry Barker (Deborah), James Barker (Lois), all of Panama City, Fla., the Rev. O.C. Williams family, Vera Bostick Family, Panama City, Fla., Michael Carrell, Waukee, Iowa, Homerzell Carrell, Neptune, N.J.; a very devoted friend, Mrs. Nellie Ellis; best friends: Tyrone Catchings, Rose Johnson and Roscoe Thomas; godsister, Rose Mary Sims-Glover (Prince), Pensacola, Fla.; other loving relatives and friends: Dora Jones, Atlanta, Ga., Jackie Stephens, Johnel Jones, Kenneth Stephens, Osani Stephens, Panama City, Fla., David E. Sims, Pensacola, Fla., Eric McCalley, N.J., Olivia Cox and Lucy Carson, Pensacola, Fla. Funeral services for Mr. Jones will be Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, at 2:30 p.m. at the Greater Friendship Baptist Church with the Rev. Lonnie Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends at 2301 Mayfield Court, Panama City, Fla. Visitation will be today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Gainer Family Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to services. Harry W. Gainer Jr. LFD.
Gainer Family Funeral Home
1613 M. L. King Jr. Blvd.
Panama City, FL 32405
763-4663

NANCY JOY NICHOLS
Nancy Joy Nichols died unexpectedly in her home in Panama City, Fla., Oct. 7, 1999. She had been a resident of Panama City for 30 years. Nancy was born in Hyde Park, Vt., Oct. 30, 1943, the daughter of Wayne and the late Doris Frost Small of Oakland, Maine. She is survived by her husband John R. Nichols Jr.; two brothers, Dale Small of Kittery, Maine and David Small of Augusta, Maine; a nephew, Lucas Small and a niece, Susanna Small, both of Kittery, Maine. Nancy graduated as a diploma nurse from Eastern Maine Medical Center in 1966. She received an associate's degree from Gulf Coast Community College in 1975 and a bachelor's degree in health education from the University of West Florida in 1978. In August 1971, she was employed at the Bay County Health Department as a clinic nurse. She served as a public health nurse in 1978, a public health nurse 2 in 1981, a Senior Community Health Nurse in 1988 and in 1995 became a nursing program specialist where upon she was instrumental in the development of the HIV program and clinic. She was a member of the Florida Public Health Association, The Florida Nurses Association, Tupelo Bee Keepers Association and the Panhandle A's Antique Car Club where she was serving as treasurer. Nancy will be remembered for her love of family and friends, for her sense of humor and for her willingness to always lend a helping hand. She especially enjoyed the children in her work at the clinic. Memorial services will be today at 2 p.m. at the Saint Andrew United Methodist Church with the Rev. Edward Britton officiating. Those desiring to may make a contribution to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 79604, Baltimore, MD, 21279 or by calling (800)227-2345. Wilson Funeral Home
850-785-5272 214 Airport Road
Panama City, FL 32405

VIRGINIA MARIE 'HONEY' TIMMERMAN
Mrs. Virginia Marie "Honey" Timmerman, 80, of 6630 Olokee St., Panama City, Fla., passed Friday, Oct. 8,1999, at a local hospital. Mrs. Timmerman has been a resident of Bay County for two years coming here from Tilton, Ill. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Westville, Ill. Mrs. Timmerman is survived by: her husband of 54 years, Mr. Joseph "Tiny Tim" Timmerman of Panama City, Fla.; daughters, Mrs. Virginia "Ginger" Ward and husband Tim of Callaway, Fla., Mrs. Becky Collom and husband Charles of Georgetown, Ill., and Mrs. Dolores "Dode" Greene of Danville, Ill.; a son, Mr. Anthony "Tony" Timmerman and wife Sandy of Covington, Ind.; sisters, Mrs. Cecila Byjork of Fort Worth, Texas, and Mrs. Claire Cox of Arcola, Ill.; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Mr. Chris Ward, Mr. Justin Collom, Mr. Bradley Collom and Mrs. Brian Greene. The family will receive friends at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 1999.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
763-4694

GRANT C. WILLIAMS
Mr. Grant C. Williams, 71, of 600 E. 13th St., died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, in Gulf Coast Medical Center. He was a native of Lowndes County, Ala. Funeral services will be today, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. in Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Peterson, officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery. The remains will lie in state one hour prior to services at the church. Battle Memorial Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32401
763-4951
1123 Martin Luther King Blvd.

HAZEL WANITA MARTY YOCANO SPARKS
Mrs. Hazel Wanita Marty Yocano Sparks, who would have turned 79 years old on this Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. Born in Parkersburg, W. Va., she was a longtime resident of this area. She was a waitress at Martin's Five Point Restaurant, a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church and the Bay County Council on Aging. Mrs. Sparks is preceded in death by her mother, Laura Mond and a brother, Gene Mond. She is survived by two brothers: Kenneth Marty of California and David Mond and wife Judy of Homasassa Springs; four sisters: Bunnie Thompson, Mary C. Johnson, Ellen Arnold and Loretta Williams and husband Jay all of Panama City; two nieces: Sandra Winklemann and Susan Gantt; three nephews: Carmen Williams, Robert Johnson and Frankie Ozark. She is also survived by her loving little dog "Queenie." Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marshall Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

GRANT C. WILLIAMS
Mr. Grant C. Williams, 71, of 600 East 13th St. died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, in Gulf Coast Medical Center. He was a native of Lowndes County, Ala. He united with Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church on Sept. 3, 1999, under the pastorship of the Rev. W.R. Walker. He attended the public schools of Bay County and was a graduate of Rosenwald High School. He served as corporal in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. After his military tenure, he continued his education at Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Fla., where he was a member of Bethune-Cookman College Wildcats football squad. He retired from Tyndall AFB after 30 years as a chef. Grant was joined in holy matrimony to the late Lillian Knight and to this union one son was born. He leaves a legacy of cherished memories with a faithful and devoted son, Grant Andre' Williams (Linda) of Panama City; a devoted cousin, Dudley Foster (Ann) of Panama City; a loving and caring mother-in-law, Mrs. Elmira King of Panama City; two sisters: Mrs. Clara Wood (Willie) and Rosa Gordon of Panama City; two brothers: Thomas Henry Williams (Laverne) of Maitland and Abraham Gordon (Gloria) of Eatonville; one uncle, Mr. Cephus Foster of Collirene, Ala.; one brother-in-law, Mr. Henry Knight (Gwendolyn) of Fort Lauderdale; a myriad of nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and special friends: Grant Mahone, Motez Robinson Jr., Cee Roulhac, Bernice Carey, Vera Shamplain, and Ida Mae Orum. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. in Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Peterson, officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery. Public visitation will begin at the funeral home today from 1 to 8 p.m. The remains will lie in state one hour prior to services at the church. Battle Memorial Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32401
763-4951
1123 Martin Luther King Blvd.

MATTHEW HENRY BROWN
Matthew Henry Brown, infant son of Stephen and Dawn Brown, died Friday night in a local hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother and two sisters, Dylan, Malayna, Tuesday; his grandparents, Jimmy and Aleta Haddock, Jessie Pope, Mary Brown; his great-grandparents, Eldon and Agnes Haddock, Ellis and Imogene Cone, Audrey Vincent; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends. Graveside funeral service will be held today at 2 p.m. in the Bayou George Cemetery on Cemetery Road, Bayou George. Family and friends are welcome. Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, FL 32405
850-785-5272
214 Airport Road

PAMELA GOFF CHURCHWELL
Services for Pamela Goff Churchwell, 29, 1605 Rhode Island, Lynn Haven, Fla., will be Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the Amboy Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Ashburn. Mrs. Churchwell died Saturday at Tift General Hospital following a sudden illness. She was born in Turner County, Ga., and had resided in Lynn Haven, Fla., for the last five years. She was the daughter of David A. and Lunelle Lamb Goff of Ashburn. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Panama City, Fla., and was a physical therapist assistant at Panama City HealthPlex. She was a former member of the Amboy Baptist Church and a 1988 graduate of Turner County High School. She attended ABAC and was a graduate of Valdosta State University and the Thomasville Technical School. Survivors include her husband, Mark E. Churchwell, Lynn Haven, Fla.; parents, David and Lunelle Goff, Ashburn, Ga.; a son, Kyle Hunter Churchwell, Lynn Haven, Fla.; and a sister, Tammy G. Newborn, Ashburn, Ga. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Perry Funeral Chapel.

MR. DAVID PRESCOT CLARK JR.
Mr. David Prescot Clark Jr., 81, of Dothan, Ala., and formerly of Panama City, Fla., died on Sunday, Oct. 19, 1999, after a short illness. Mr. Clark was born on Nov. 10, 1917, in the Big Creek Community near Rehobeth, Ala. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Clark began working at an early age for the Bay Line Railroad in Panama City, Fla. He held many different positions with the railroad. Upon his retirement, he was the traffic manager in charge of sales. Mr. Clark was very active in the community and civic affairs. He served as the past president of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce, member of the board of directors of the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. Mr. Clark was also a member of the Panama City Rotary Club. He was committed to his community and helped to stimulate interest in transportation and its importance to the growth of the Panama City area. Funeral service will be on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at 2 p.m. at the Big Creek Methodist Church with the Rev. Herbert Whatley and the Rev. Earl Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in the Big Creek Church cemetery with Ward-Wilson Funeral Home directing. The body will lie in state for one hour prior to service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening. All other times they will be at their residence on Denton Road in Dothan, Ala. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Big Creek Cemetery Fund. Mr. Clark is survived by: his wife, Gracie Clark of Dothan, Ala.; niece, Elouise Arnold of Dothan, Ala., and several other extended family members. Serving as pallbearers will be Gary Oliver, Mickey Watkins, Raymond Box, Vincent Arnold, Clark Loftin and Jimmy Lawrence. Honorary pallbearers will be John Gartner, Garland Crabtree, Doyle Kirkland and Earl Golden.

JEWELL FRITH
Jewell Frith, 77, of 1220 Ohio Ave., Lynn Haven, Fla., died at home, Oct. 10, 1999, after an extended illness. Mrs. Frith had been a resident of Lynn Haven since 1943 coming from Cottonwood, Ala. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. She was a member of the Lynn Haven Assembly of God and White Shrine of Lynn Haven. Mrs. Frith is survived by: her loving husband of 58 years, Frazier Frith of Lynn Haven; two daughters, Joan McLeod and husband Billy of Chipley, Fla., and Dianne Wirth and husband Steve of Lynn Haven, Fla., two sons, Wendell Frith of Lynn Haven, and Greg Frith and wife Sharon of Lynn Haven; niece, Jean Woodham of Panama City; eight loving grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at 11 a.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Leaz and the Rev. James Segars officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today, Oct. 11. Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, FL 32405
850-785-5272
214 Airport Road

FLORINE M. GRIGG
Funeral services for Mrs. Florine M. Grigg, 85, of Panama City, will be conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at 2 p.m. in the Springfield First Baptist Church with interment to follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Southerland Family Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

CLARA B. HARVARD
Mrs. Clara B. Harvard, 92, of 1400 W. 11th St., Panama City, Fla., passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999, in a local nursing home. Mrs. Harvard had been a resident of Bay County since 1970, coming here from Anaheim, Calif. She was a retired registered nurse, a member of The Christian Center and enjoyed China painting and oil painting. Mrs. Harvard is survived by: a sister, Mrs. Mary Ghormley of Panama City, Fla.; nephews, Mr. Gerald Mims and wife Mary Fay of Panama City, Fla., and Mr. Durwood Mims of Cedar Grove, Fla. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wes Odle officiating. Interment will follow at the Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Mr. Ronnie Mims, Mr. Larry Mims and Mr. Michael Mims. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

JOSEPH JOHN NEVILLE
Mr. Joseph John Neville, 74, of Panama City, Fla., passed away Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, at his home. Mr. Neville has been a resident of Bay County since 1991 coming here from Medford Lakes, N. J. He was a retired accountant for the U.S. Naval Aviation Supply, a member of the Masonic Grand Lodge of New Jersey, the Panama City NARFE Chapter 1305 and was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Neville is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mildred "Millie" Neville of Panama City, Fla.; and a son, Mr. John T. Neville of Seattle, Wash. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. today, Oct. 11, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Mutter officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Deborah Hospital Foundation, 1515 Boca Raton, FL, 33432-1953.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

RICHARD LEE PERKINS
Richard Lee Perkins, 56, of 7131 S. Deerhaven Road, Panama City, Fla., died Oct. 10, 1999, at his home with his family after a long battle with cancer. He graduated from Oklahoma State University and was a supervising partner for Sonic Restaurants. Richard was an entrepreneur and had been in the restaurant business all of his life. He successfully built and operated 17 franchise restaurants for Ken's Pizza in the Midwest. He had been a resident of Florida for 15 years moving to Florida from Joplin, Mo. He was a member of the Forest Park United Methodist Church, Chamber of Commerce and Rotary International. Richard is survived by: his wife, Marsha Perkins; three daughters, Robin Perkins of Sarasota, Fla., Adrianne Perkins of Atlanta, Ga., and Michele Fultz and husband, Tracy of Sarasota, Fla.; two sons, Madison Perkins of Joplin, Mo., and Jeffrey Fadely and wife April of Panama City, Fla.; parents, David and Wanda Perkins of Bartlesville, Okla.; sister, Nancy Russell and husband, Jim of Sherman, Texas; brother, Donald Perkins and wife, Nan of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren, Rachael Perkins, Britnie Fultz, Travis Fultz, Payton Fadely and Paige Fadely; two nieces and nephews, Sarah and Paul Russell, and Libby and David Perkins. Memorial services will be Tuesday in the Forest Park United Methodist Church with Dr. Ken Taylor officiating. Those desiring to may make a contribution to the Forest Park United Methodist Church Memorial Fund in memory of Richard Perkins. Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, FL 32405
850-785-5272
214 Airport Road

HAZEL WANITA MARTY YOCANO SPARKS
Mrs. Hazel Wanita Marty Yocano Sparks, 78, of Panama City, Fla., died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1999, in a local hospital. Born in Parkersburg, W. Va., she was a longtime resident of this area. She was a waitress at Martin's Five Point Restaurant, a member of St. Andrew Episcopal Church and the Bay County Council on Aging. Mrs. Sparks is preceded in death by her mother, Laura Mond and a brother, Gene Mond. She is survived by two brothers, Kenneth Marty of California and David Mond and wife, Judy of Homasassa Springs, Fla.; four sisters, Bunnie Thompson, Mary C. Johnson, Ellen Arnold and Lorretta Williams and husband Jay, all of Panama City; three nieces, Sandra Winklemann, Susan Gantt and Deanna Mond; five nephews, Carmen Williams, Robert Johnson, Frankie Ozark, Anthony Mond and Brian Mond. She is also survived by her loving little dog "Queenie." Funeral service will be conducted this afternoon at 2 p.m. in the St. Andrew Episcopal Church with interment to follow in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Southerland Family Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.