JENELLE SWITZER
Ms. Jenelle Switzer, 54, of Panama City Beach, Fla., passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, as the result of an industrial incident. She has been a resident of the area for 25 years, coming here from Missouri. Ms. Switzer worked for Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. and was formerly the Shop Steward of the Mill Support Department. She was also the past treasurer of Sunbird Condominiums for the Executive Board. She loved the water and enjoyed walking on the beach, but most of all she enjoyed her relationship with God. She was a special person who will be deeply missed by many friends and family. She is survived by: a daughter, Vanessa Serio and her husband Scott of Jefferson City, Mo.; her son, Scott Pogue of Panama City Beach, Fla.; mother, Leila Ellis of Stockton, Mo.; father, Evert Switzer and his wife Barbara of Sunny Hills, Fla.; a sister, Carol Allgaier of Kansas City, Mo.; and brothers, Randall Switzer of Joplin, Mo., and Charles Switzer of St. Paul, Minn. A daughter, Tracy, preceded Ms. Switzer in death. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Greg George officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 11, 1999. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Council on Aging, 1116 Frankford Ave., Panama City, FL 32401; Children's 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
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

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 and husband Clarence of Fort Worth, Texas, and Mrs. Claire Cox of Arcola, Ill.; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. today, 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 Mr. Brian Greene. The family will receive friends at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 1 to 2 p.m. today, Oct. 11, 1999. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
2403 Harrison Ave.
Panama City, FL 32405
763-4694

BETTY JOANN BOWERS
Betty Joann Bowers, 69, of 2600 West 18th St. Panama City, Fla., passed away Oct. 10, 1999, at Bay Center. She is survived by her husband, Ballard Eighten Bowers of Panama City; one son, Ted Bowers and his wife Nina of Panama City; one daughter, Gloria Ann Bowers of Fort Walton Beach; one brother, William Eric and Merle Hardwick of Ozark, Ala.; grandchildren: Leisa Ann Bowers Barber and Jennifer Lynn Bowers; and a special friend, Suzan L. Statham. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. in Peel Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Henry Hazard officiating. Burial will follow in New Ponce de Leon Cemetery. Visitation will be tonight, Oct. 12 at the funeral home chapel from 6 to 10 p.m. Peel Funeral Home
Bonifay, Fla.
547-4144
P.O. Box 665

FAITH BEULAH ADAMS
Infant daughter, Faith Beulah Adams, passed away Saturday, October 9, 1999, at her residence. Graveside funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 11 in Crystal Hill Cemetery, Thomaston, Ga., with the Rev. Eric Wyatt officiating. She is survived by paternal grandparents, Mr. Harvey Driscoll and Mrs. Joan Driscoll of Panama City, and maternal grandparents, Beatrice Mabius and Edward Mabius of Panama City. Coggins Funeral Home of Thomaston, Ga., was in charge of the arrangements. Coggins funeral Home
Thomaston, Ga. 30286
321 Hannah Mills Road

MR. DAVID PRESCOT CLARK JR.
Mr. David Prescot Clark Jr., 81, of Dothan, Ala., and formerly of Panama City, Fla., died on Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999, after a short illness. 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. 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 M. FRITH
Funeral services for Jewell Frith, 77, of 1220 Ohio Ave., Lynn Haven, Fla., who died at home, Oct. 10, 1999, after an extended illness, will be held Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. in Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Leaz and the Rev. James Segars officiating. Active pallbearers will be Wayne Joyner, Wynon Joyner, Wyman Joyner, Tony McLeod, David Langley and Johnny Smith. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
785-5272
214 Airport Road

FLORINE M. GRIGGS
Funeral services for Mrs. Florine M. Griggs, 85, of Panama City, who died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999, will be conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 3 to 5 p.m. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
785-8532
100 E. 19th St
Panama City, Fla. 32405

CLARA B. HARVARD
Funeral service will be held Mrs. Clara B. Harvard, age 92, of 1400 W. 11th. St., Panama City, Fla., who passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 12 at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wes Odle officiating, with interment following at the Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

OLIVIA RICHEY HEARN
Olivia Richey Hearn, 88, of Knoxville, formerly of Lincoln, Ala., and Panama City, died Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, at Baptist Hospital in Knoxville, She was a member of First Baptst Church Concord, a retired school teacher with Bay County Education Department of Panama City, having taught in Millville school for 25 years. She was preceded in death in 1975 by her husband, Millard F. Hearn. Survivors included a son and daughter-in-law, Millard F. Jr. and Jana Hearn of Pittsburg, Pa.; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Emma and Mike Bunch of Knoxville; grandchildren: Michael C. Bunch Jr. and wife, Karen, Gregory A. Bunch, John V.R. Hearn, and Susannah M.O. Hearn; great-grandson, Michael Taylor Bunch; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, William C. and Nell Hearn of Talladega, Ala.; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet 11:30 a.m., Wednesday at Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, Ala., for a 12 noon graveside service with the Rev. Bob Sessions officiating. Family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
Rose Mortuary
Mann Heritage Chapel
6200 Kinston Pike
423-588-8578

AIMEE PEACOCK LEE
Aimee Peacock Lee, 97, of 1708 West 11th Street, Panama City, died Oct. 11, 1999, in her home. She was a homemaker and had been a resident of Panama City since 1923 moving here from Enterprise, Ala. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne E. Lee. She was a member of the Saint Andrew United Methodist Church. She is survived by three sons: William P. (Bill) Lee and his wife Margaret of Panama City, Wayne E. Lee Jr. and his wife Marty of Gulf Breeze, Fla. and James D. Lee and his wife Barbara of Panama City Beach; three daughters: Aimee Jo Nelson and her husband Karl of Panama City, Ruth Williams and her husband Bill of Bay Point, Anne Carey Herner and her husband Don of Novato, Calif., and 17 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Si Mathison officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Those desiring to may make a contribution to your favorite charity in memory of Mrs. Lee.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
785-5272
214 Airport Road

RICHARD LEE PERKINS
Richard Lee Perkins, 56, of 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 in the Panama City/Fort Walton area. 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 developed the Perky's Pizza chain in the Tampa/Sarasota area. He owned and operated seven travel agencies in Missouri. 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., Michele Fultz and husband, Tracy of Sarasota; two sons: Madison Perkins of Joplin, Mo., Jeffrey Fadely and wife April of Panama City; 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 and Travis Fultz, Payton Fadely and Paige Fadely; two nieces and nephews: Sarah and Paul Russell, Libby and David Perkins. Memorial services will be held today at 3 p.m. 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, Fla.
785-5272
214 Airport Road

MABEL MAE RIZZUTO
Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel Mae Rizzuto, 85, of Panama City, who died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999, will be conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Steve Southerland II officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral service. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
785-8532
100 E. 19th St
Panama City, Fla. 32405

MABEL MAE RIZZUTO
Mrs. Mabel Mae Rizzuto, 85, of Panama City, Fla., died Oct. 10, 1999, in a local hospital. She has been a resident of this area since 1946 and was a homemaker, Methodist by faith and active in her earlier years in the city of Parker. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Rizzuto of Parker; one son, James R. Rizzuto and wife Judith of Metairie, La.; one daughter, Evelyn Anne Kostival of Littleton, Colo.; three grandchildren, Tara E. Clark, Richard C. Rizzuto and Lori A. Rizzuto; two great-grandchildren, Michael J. Clark and Destiny M. Trevino; and nephews, James W. Rizzuto and wife Irene of Panama City Beach and Joseph L. Rizzuto and wife Sylvia of Callaway. Funeral service for Mrs. Rizzuto will be conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m. in the Southerland Funeral Home Chapel. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home the hour prior to the service Wednesday. Southerland Family Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

JENELLE SWITZER
Ms. Jenelle Switzer, age 54, of Panama City Beach, Fla., passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, as the result of an industrial incident. 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 formerly the Shop Steward of the Mill Support Dept. She was also the past treasurer of Sunbird Condominiums for the Executive Board. She loved the water and enjoyed walking on the beach, but most of all she enjoyed her relationship with God. She was a special person who will be deeply missed by many friends and family. She is survived by a daughter, Vanessa Serio and her husband Scott of Jefferson City, Mo.; her son, Scott Pogue of Panama City Beach, Fla., Leila Ellis of Stockton, Mo.; father, Evert Switzer and his wife Barbara of Sunny Hills, Fla.; 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 services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12 at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Greg George officiating. 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.

SAMMIE DALE VAUGHN
Sammie Dale Vaughn, age 38, passed away, Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, at Graceville, Fla. He had been a resident of Graceville for the past 20 years, coming from Ponce de Leon. He was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Oct.13 at 11 a.m. in Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Ike Steverson and Carolyn Weiss officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends today, Oct. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chapel of Brown Funeral Home . Survivors are his mother, Udeene Miller and step-father, Sefton Miller of Ponce de Leon; wife, Belva Vaughn of Graceville; two sons: Jordan Vaughn and Logan Vaughn of Graceville; two daughters: Beth Vaughn of Graceville and Caitlin Vaughn of Graceville; one brother, Rusty Miller of Ponce de Leon; three sisters: Connie Jernigan of Pensacola, Sandra Tollesfson of Portland, Ore. and Sabrina French of Ponce de Leon. Brown Funeral Home Chipley, Fla. 32428 638-4010 1068 Main St.

HAZEL MOREE MCKINNEY WHEELER
Mrs. Hazel Moree McKinney Wheeler was born on Aug. 10, 1903, in Warren, Ark., to John and Virginia McKinney. She died at her home, 2831 Agnes Scott Drive, Panama City, Fla., on Monday, Oct. 11, 1999. She majored in music at John E. Brown University, Siloam Springs, Ark. and was an accomplished pianist and soloist at Dauphin Way Baptist Church Choir for many years. She was also a member of Northside Baptist Church, the Homemakers Sunday School Class, and the Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Wheeler moved from Mobile, Ala. to Panama City, Fla. in 1976. She is survived by her son, Clifton McKinney Wheeler and his wife Magdalene of Panama City, Fla.; daughter, Joy Wheeler Rhodes and her husband Louis Arthur of Panama City, Fla.; grandchildren: Sharon Marra of Beaver Creek, Ohio, Clifton M. Wheeler Jr. of Dayton, Ohio, Angela McGuire of Langley Air Force Base, Va., and Stephen Wheeler of Panama City Beach, Fla.; great-grandchildren: Christina Wheeler, Brenna and Zachary McGuire; two very loving nieces: Mabel Givens and her husband Max and Alverne Copeland, all of Warren, Ark. ; and other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Moore and the Rev. Lewis Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: John Parish, Carl Barbour, Bill Hunter, Mike Hunter, Andy Amann, Bill Aker, Travis Whitman, and Bill Hall. Honorary pallbearers will include: the Homemaker Sunday School Class and the Loyalty Sunday School Class, both from Northside Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, Oct. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

JAMES D. (DON) WOODALL
James D. (Don) Woodall, 60, of Orlando, Fla., died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, after a brief illness. Mr. Woodall was a retired Navy master chief, born in Amelia, Va. He moved to Central Florida in 1984. He was of Protestant faith. James was a member of Veterans of Foreign War, Vietnam Veterans of America and a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Christine H.; son, James R. of Orlando; daughters: Sheryl A. Edmunds, Donna C. Vickers and husband Mitchell, Annette C. Lowe and husband Michael, all of Panama City, Vikki L. Browne of Orlando and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 13 at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Orlando.

FLORINE M. GRIGGS
Mrs. Florine M. Griggs, 85, of Panama City, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999, in a local hospital. Born in Chipley, Fla., she was a lifelong resident of this area. She is survived by three sons: Jerry N. Griggs and wife Betty Ann, Jimmy L. Griggs and wife Lela all of Panama City, James D. Griggs of Wewahitchka; seven grandchildren: Florine, Christine, Jimmy Jr., Wallace, Johnny, Robert and Sabrina; and one great-grandchild, Victoria. Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. in Springfield Baptist Church with Dr. J.E. Hodges officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
785-8532
100 E. 19th St.

EDWARD G. HATCHELL
Edward G. Hatchell (commander U.S. Navy retired), 90, of Largo, Fla., passed away Friday, Oct. 8, 1999, at the department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Bay Pines, Fla. He was a native of Timmonsville, S.C., and moved to Largo in 1957 from Green Cove Springs, Fla. The Commander was a veteran of World War II and Korea. He was a third degree Mason in Philadelphia, Penn. and a member of the Retired Officers Club, MacDill AFB, Tampa, Fla. He is survived by caregiver and friend Cindy Haner of Largo; two daughters: Francette L. Bullock of Lynn Haven and Jacqueline D. Steward of Orlando; two grandchildren: Brian Edward Bullock of Lynn Haven and Denise Nicole Steward of Orlando. Memorial contributions to Bay Pines Veteran Hospital Hospice, P.O. Box 5005, Bay Pines, Fla. 33744.

AIMEE PEACOCK LEE
Aimee Peacock Lee, 97, of 1708 West 11th Street, Panama City, died Oct. 11, 1999, in her home. She was a homemaker and had been a resident of Panama City since 1923 moving here from Enterprise, Ala. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne E. Lee. She was a member of the Saint Andrew United Methodist Church. She is survived by three sons: William P. (Bill) Lee and his wife Margaret of Panama City, Wayne E. Lee Jr. and his wife Marty of Gulf Breeze, Fla. and James G. Lee and his wife Barbara of Panama City Beach; three daughters: Aimee Jo Nelson and her husband Karl of Panama City, Ruth Williams and her husband Bill of Bay Point, Anne Carey Herner and her husband Don of Novato, Calif.; and 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held today at 4 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Edward Britton officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Those desiring to may make a contribution to your favorite charity in memory of Mrs. Lee.

Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
785-5272
214 Airport Road

LOREN E. PERCIVAL
Loren E. Percival, 73, died Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, at his home in Garden City, Kan. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 15 at 10:30 a.m. in Price and Sons Funeral Home, Garden City, Kan.

PAUL JOSEPH SKEBECK
Mr. Paul Joseph Skebeck, age 54, of Panama City Beach passed away on Oct. 12, 1999, at home after an extended illness. He had been a resident of the area since 1994. Mr. Skebeck was born in Cresson, Pa. and served in the U.S. Marine Corps for two tours of duty during the Vietnam War (1965 - 1969). After leaving the service, Mr. Skebeck worked with most of the country's major engineering and construction firms specializing in the construction and inspection of electrical delivery systems, including distribution lines, and extra high voltage transmission lines and substations throughout the country. The work involved installation of foundations, erection of wood, and steel poles as well as the lattice steel structures and stringing the cables that carried the electrical power. He was Catholic by faith. Mr. Skebeck is survived by his wife, Bert W. Skebeck of Panama City Beach; step-son, Robert R. Riggsby, Atlanta, Ga.; his mother, Helen Z. Skebeck, Cresson Pa.; a brother, Leonard E. Skebeck, Fredricksburg, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Skebeck Sr. and his older brother, Stanley Skebeck Jr. A private memorial service will take place at a later date.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

HAZEL MOREE McKINNEY WHEELER
Mrs. Hazel Moree McKinney Wheeler was born on Aug. 10, 1903, in Warren, Ark., to John and Virginia McKinney. She died at her home, 2831 Agnes Scott Drive., Panama City, Fla., on Monday, Oct. 11, 1999. She majored in music at John E. Brown University, Siloam Springs, Ark. and was an accomplished pianist and soloist at Dauphin Way Baptist Church Choir for many years. She was also a member of Northside Baptist Church, the Homemakers Sunday School Class, and the Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Wheeler moved from Mobile, Ala. to Panama City, Fla. in 1976. She is survived by her son, Clifton McKinney Wheeler and his wife Magdalene of Panama City, Fla.; daughter, Joy Wheeler Rhodes and her husband Louis Arthur of Panama City, Fla.; grandchildren: Sharon Marra of Beaver Creek, Ohio, Clifton M. Wheeler Jr. of Dayton, Ohio, Angela McGuire of Langley Air Force Base, Va., and Stephen Wheeler of Panama City Beach, Fla.; great-grandchildren: Christina Wheeler, Brenna and Zachary McGuire; two very loving nieces: Mabel Givens and her husband Max and Alverne Copeland, all of Warren, Ark. ; and other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. today, Oct. 13 at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Moore and the Rev. Lewis Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: John Parish, Carl Barbour, Bill Hunter, Mike Hunter, Andy Amann, Bill Aker, Travis Whitman, and Bill Hall. Honorary pallbearers will include: the Homemaker Sunday School Class and the Loyalty Sunday School Class, both from Northside Baptist Church.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

ROBERT M. CULLEN
Mr. Robert M. Cullen, age 37, of Panama City, Fla., died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999 at a local hospital. He had been a resident of the area since 1984, coming here from Warminster, Pa., and was a member of St. John's Catholic Church. Mr. Cullen was a cement truck driver for Ewell Concrete Co. He also enjoyed fishing and cooking, had a great sense of humor, a big heart, and was loved by everybody. Mr. Cullen is survived by his wife, Roberta Cullen of Panama City, Fla; his parents, Richard and Margaret Cullen of Panama City, Fla; sisters: Helen Nicklas and her husband Mark of Newtown, Pa., and Carmel Gorin and her husband Steve of Panama City, Fla.; and his brothers: Richard Cullen of Panama City, Fla., and Joseph Cullen and his wife Christine of East Hartford, Conn. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 15 at St. John's Catholic Church with Fr. Marty Bratek officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: H. L. Pettis, Ron DeFalko, Robert Kyzer, Michael Dean, Mike Caswell, and Eric House. Honorary pallbearers will include the staff of Ewell Concrete Co. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., today, Oct. 14, 1999 at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

PAUL HOLM NIELSEN
Mr. Paul Holm Nielsen, age 66, of 525 Magnolia St., Panama City, Fla., died Monday, Oct. 11, 1999 at a local hospital. He had been a resident of the area since 1977 and was Protestant by faith. Mr. Nielsen served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years. He was also the owner of the Seoul Red Barn. He was also a member of the Coast Guard Power Squadron and taught classes at the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Mr. Nielsen is survived by his wife, Chun Nielsen of Panama City, Fla.; sons, Moses S. Nielsen of Panama City and Richard Nielsen of Las Vegas, Nev.; daughters, Kathy Nielsen and Lisa Kray, both of Las Vegas, Nev.; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 18 at Panama City Korean Church with Pastor Song officiating. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories with full military honors accorded by Tyndall Air Force Base. The family will receive friends at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home today, Oct. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

ALLEN HOUSTON RUSS
Mr. Allen Houston Russ, age 89, of 314 N. James Ave., Panama City, Fla., died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999 at a local hospital. He had been a resident of the area since 1943 coming here from Bainbridge, Ga. Mr. Russ was a retired outside machinist pipefitter with International Paper Company. He was also one of the oldest charter members of the Immanuel Baptist Church. Mr. Russ is survived by his daughters, Mary L. Whitehurst of Panama City, Fla. and Dorothy M. Kendall of Valparaiso, Fla.; a sister, Lila Baker of Attala, Ala.; a brother, Leo Russ of Bessemer, Ala.; three grandchildren: Michael Kendall and his wife Jana, John C. Kendall and his wife Judy, and Lisa Ann Cockrell and her husband James; and six great-grandchildren: Cherron Kofford, Misti Kofford, Kristina Kendall, Jonathan Kendall, Daniel Lee Adkins, and Wesley Adkins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Russ in 1977. Graveside funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Oct 15, at Evergreen Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Bob Johnson officiating. Interment will follow. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14 at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

PAUL JOSEPH SKEBECK
Mr. Paul Joseph Skebeck, age 54, of Panama City Beach passed away on Oct. 12, 1999, at home after an extended illness. He had been a resident of the area since 1994. Mr. Skebeck was born in Cresson, Pa., and served in the U.S. Marine Corps for two tours of duty during the Vietnam War (1965-1969). After leaving the service, Mr. Skebeck worked with most of the country's major engineering and construction firms specializing in the construction and inspection of electrical delivery systems, including distribution lines, and extra high voltage transmission lines and substations throughout the country. The work involved installation of foundations, erection of wood, and steel poles as well as the lattice steel structures and stringing the cables that carried the electrical power. He was Catholic by faith. Mr. Skebeck is survived by his wife, Bert W. Skebeck of Panama City Beach; step-son, Robert R. Riggsby, Atlanta, Ga.; his mother, Helen Z. Skebeck, Cresson Pa.; a brother, Leonard E. Skebeck, Fredricks-burg, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Skebeck Sr. and his older brother, Stanley Skebeck Jr. A private memorial service will take place at a later date.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

DOROTHY SKIPPER WARD
Ms. Dorothy Skipper Ward, the wife of the late Frank Ward, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999 in Panama City, Fla. Ms. Ward was born Jan. 26, 1929, in Ozark, Ala., to G.C. and Ada Lee Skipper. She is survived by her four sisters: Mellie Skipper Whaley and her husband William and Estelle Skipper Fuqua, all of Ozark, Ala., Theresa Ivy of Texas City, Texas, Mary Skipper Welliver and her husband William of Panama City, Fla. In addition to her four sisters, Ms. Ward's brother, G.C. Skipper and his wife Ann of Collegeville, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 15, 1999 at Wood Lawn Cemetery in Ozark, Ala. with Dr. Billy Gaither officiating. Interment will follow.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
763-4694
2403 Harrison Ave.

JACK WILLIS
Jack Willis, 81, of 2906 Cocoa Ave., Panama City, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999 in his home. He was born Feb. 13, 1918, and was a native of Nebraska. He was an Airman First Class for the U.S. Air Force where he served during World War II. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie Powell Willis. Mr. Willis is survived by a sister, Bonnie Taylor of Washington and a friend, Glenn Clark of Youngstown, Fla. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Carlos Clinton officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. 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

NORMA NADINE ALEXANDER
Norma Nadine Alexander, 57, formerly native of Pensacola, resident of Lynn Haven. She is survived by her husband, Leonard Alexander; mother, Juliette Buchanan; sister, Judy Brocato; uncle, James Kirby O'Neal; nieces and their children. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. at the Bay Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnessess, 34th Street and State 77 in Lynn Haven.

CONRAD BUSH
Conrad Bush, 73, of Panama City, Fla. passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at his residence. Survivors include his daughter, Joanna Lewis and husband Ronald of Washington, Texas; son, Michael Bush and wife Sylvia of Bradenton; three grandchildren: Jennifer Harris, Donna Williams, Leigh Bush; one sister, Willa Mae Wells of Tampa; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. in Bethel Primitive Baptist Church with the Rev. Jessie Standland officiating. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Friday at Sims Funeral Home.
Sims Funeral Home
Bonifay, Fla. 32425
547-3841
Box 686