RICHARD L. CLIFTON
Richard L. Clifton, 66, of Panama City Beach, died April 13, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a native of Wisconsin and had lived in Athens, Ga., for most of his life, prior to moving to Bay County. He was a retired truck driver for a major moving van line company. The family request memorialization by cremation .
Yorkshire Cremation and Casket Society
Panama City, Fla. 32405
FRANK COMER SR.
Mr. Frank Comer Sr., 78, of 1602 N. Palo Alto Ave., died Thursday, April 12, 2001, in Bay Medical Center. Funeral services for Mr. Comer will be held today, April 20, at 1 p.m. in Miracle Deliverance Church with Pastor Otis O. Potter officiating. The remains will lie in state one hour prior to services at the church. The procession will leave the family residence of 1602 N. Palo Alto Ave. at 12:30 p.m. today .
Battle Memorial Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32401
HENRY J. EHARD
Mr. Henry J. Ehard, age 74, of Chipley, Fla., died Thursday, April 19, 2001, at his home. He had been a resident of Washington County since 1979, moving there from Crystal Lake, Ill. Mr. Ehard served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and the V.F.W. Post No. 2185. Mr. Ehard is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jean Ehard of Chipley; three daughters: Kay Gehring and her husband Ray of San Jose, Calif., Sue Sacco and her husband Julius of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Teri Rozehnal and her husband Milo of Brandon, Fla.; a son, Henry Jay Ehard and his wife Alice of Glendale, Ariz.; a sister, Ruth Workman of Delphi, Ind.; and nine grandchildren. Graveside memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 23, at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery
with Pastor Gary E. Hill officiating .
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32402
DUANE JACKSON HANNA
Funeral services for Mr. Duane Jackson Hanna, age 75, of 95 Oakleaf Ct., Panama City Beach, Fla., who died Wednesday, April 18, 2001, will be held at 1:30p.m. today, April 20, 2001, at Gulf Beach Presbyterian Church with Dr. Ken Churchill officiating. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Drawer 390, Panama City, FL 32402, Gulf Beach Presbyterian Church, 271 S. Highway 79, Panama City Beach, FL 32413, or to your favorite charity .
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32402
GERALD F. HILL
Mr. Gerald F. Hill Sr., age 58, of Dellwood, died Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at Flowers Hospital. Mr. Hill was a life long resident of Jackson County and member of Damascus Freewill Baptist Church. Mr. Hill loved his wife, his childr en,
CHESTER A. SMITH
Mr. Chester A. Smith, age 98, of 903 Drake Ave., Panama City, Fla., died Wednesday, April 18, 2001, at a local nursing facility. He had been a resident of the area since 1968, coming here from Arkansas. Mr. Smith was a member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church and the Masonic Lodge No. 941 at Elmhurst, Ill., for 56 years. Smitty, as he was known by his friends, was well known by all the old time pompano fisherman of the area as the best pompano jig maker ever. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Maybelle Smith of Panama City; a brother, Burton Smith of Louisville, Ky.; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews; and very special friends and neighbors, Jackie and Teresa Howell of Panama City. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and William Smith and a sister, Josephine Maguire. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at Glencove Nursing Pavilion with the Rev. Robert Lucas officiating .
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32402
FRANCES TAYLOR
Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Taylor, age 73, of 2929 Douglas Rd., Panama City, Fla., who died Tuesday, April 17, 2001, will be held at 2 p.m. today, April 20, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Louis Consoli III officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery
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Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32402
CHARLIE MACK TURNER
Mr. Charlie Mack Turner, 95, of 111 Claire Ave., died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, in Panama City Nursing Center. He was a native of Headland, Ala., but had been a longtime resident of Bay County. Mr. Turner leaves to cherish his memory one daughter; Mrs. Millie Lee-Turner Stewart (Lorenzo) of Panama City; two sisters, Mrs. Willie Clark and Mrs. Gladys Barbara of Blakely, Ga.; two brothers, Mr. Walter Turner Jr. and Mrs. Joe Lee Turner of Macon, Ga.; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren all of Atlanta, Ga. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 21, at 11a.m. in Grove Temple, 157 Harlem Ave. Springfield, with Bishop W.L. McQueen officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery. Public visitation will be this afternoon at the funeral home 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
CALVIN CARLTON WASHINGTON
The late Calvin Carlton Washington was born Oct. 1, 1909, in Faceville, Ga., to the union of Henry and Bessie Washington. He was the second of four children born to that union. Calvin lived only a short time in Faceville, Ga., before his family moved to Gadsden County, Fla., and then to Panama City, Fla., where he attended the local schools. He accepted Christ at an early age and united with New Bethel Baptist Church. He later joined Macedonia Missionary Church, where he remained for 25 years, before becoming a founding member of Redemption Lutheran Church. At Redemption, he served faithfully for 32 years. He served as lay person, congregation president, superintendent of Sunday School, and in many other capacities. While a student in the public school in Bay County, two of his teachers took an exceptional interest in his dream to continue his education beyond that which was available in Panama City at the time. They encouraged his father to send the young Washington to Tuskegee Institute. With family support and little money, Calvin entered Tuskegee Institute and studied under the late Booker T. Washington and Dr. George Washington Carver. Having stepped out on faith, he worked his way through high school and college. He later received a masters degree in administration from Atlanta University and completed further studies at various universities, including Florida A&M University, University of Minnesota and the University of Texas. After retirement, he attended Gulf Coast Seminary and earned a doctorate degree in religious education. Calvin (Wash) met and married Louella Robinson in December 1938. To this union, a daughter, Jacqueline, was born. C.C., as he was known throughout Bay County, not only excelled as a teacher but later, too, as an educational and civic leader. After graduating from Tuskegee in 1935, he accepted his first teaching position in Panama City and later served as prinicpal in Gadsden County. Seeking greater opportunities, he returned to Panama City in 1944 and accepted the principalship of Rosenwald High School where he spent 20 years, the greater position of his professional life. In 1958 he accepted the position of President of Rosenwald Junior College and served in that post until it merged with Gulf Coast Community College in 1966. He has numerous honors and awards to his credit for meritorious contributions to education and civic affairs. On April 16, 2001, C.C. was called to his eternal rest at 4:10 a.m. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife of 62 years,; a loving daugher, Jacqueline; three nephews: James A. Washington II (Lula) of Dayton, Ohio; Willie Robinson Jr. (Gwen) of Quincy, Fla.; Jimmy Robinson (Laura) of Atlanta, Ga., and George Hopkins of Trenton, N.J.; a niece, Ethelyn Cunningham (Nathaniel) of Quincy; four sisters-in-law: Gertrude Griffin, Jacksonville; Ethel Hopkins, Trenton, N.J.; Olivia Robinson, Marrisville, Pa., and Gertrude Robinson, Quincy; and many cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Washington will be held Saturday, April 21, at 2 p.m. in Redemption Lutheran Church, 1700 East 11thh St., with the Rev. Edward Myers officiating. Entombment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Public visitation will begin this afternoon at the funeral home at 1 p.m. A wake service will be held in Battle Memorial Funeral Home Chapel from 6 to 7 p.m. this evening. The remains will lie in state one hour prior to services at the church. The family will receive friends at the home of his loving wife, Mrs. Louella Washington of 1015 Elm Ave. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Council on Aging.
Battle Memorial Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32401
EXXIE EUGENE HAWTHORNE
Mrs. Exxie Eugene Hawthorne, 87, of Panama City died Thursday, April 19, 2001, in a local nursing home. She was a loving Christian mother whose life revolved around her church and her family. Mrs. Hawthorne was a member of Springfield Community Church for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Comer L. Hawthorne, and also her son and daughter-in-law, Robert D. and Victoria Starr Hawthorne, who died in an auto accident March 3, 2001. Mrs. Hawthorne is survived by three sons, Junie T. Hawthorne and Donald L. Hawthorne and wife, Jeanette all of Panama City, and Ronnie W. Hawthorne and wife, Lucy, of Jennison, Mich.; two daughters, Gelemon Sutherland of Ruskin, Fla., and Cecilia Miller and husband, Randy of Panama City; 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Hawthorne will be conducted Monday, April 23, at 10 a.m., in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J.W. Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in Bayou George Cemetery. The following gentlemen will serve as active pallbearers: Eric Hawthorne, Rick Lindsey, Emmerson Miller, Donny Hawthorne, Chris Hawthorne and Brad Hawthorne. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, April 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
SCOTT T. ST. PIERER
Scott T. St. Pierer, passed away Friday, April 20, 2001, at his home. He had been a resident of Gulf County since 1971, had served in the Army and was honorably discharged. He was a friend and past employee of George and Hilda Duren. Mr. Pierer is survived by his adopted family: George, Hilda, Anna, and Lee Duren, and all the employees of Duren's Piggy Wiggly. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. EDT at Holly Hill Cemetery
with the Rev. Jesse Evans officiating. No visitation is scheduled.
Comforter Funeral Home
Port St. Joe, Fla. 32456
HARDIE JACKSON SR.
Mr. Hardie Jackson Sr. of Vernon, died April 18, in Bay Medical Center. He was a native of Washington County a veteran of the U.S. Army, a retired paper mill employee and of the Methodist faith. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. today, April 21, at National Guard Armory in Chipley with the Rev. Price Wilson, Walter Tate and the Rev. Youngblood Potter, officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvania Cemetery
in Vernon, with Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley directing. The remains will lie in state one hour prior to service. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mrs. Geraldine Jackson of Vernon; sons and daughters-in-law, Hardie Jr. and Cherryll Jackson, Hurtis and Clarissa Jackson all of Starke, Fla., Hollis D. Jackson of Biloxi, Miss., and Courtney Jackson of Vernon.; brothers and sisters, Dorothy Thomas and Grace Bennett of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., William F. Jackson of Vernon, Alex Jackson, Howard Jackson, both of Jacksonville, and Rudolph Jackson of Orange, N.J.; and many other relatives and friends.
Cooper Funeral Home
Chipley, Fla. 32428
CHARLIE MACK TURNER
Mr. Charlie Mack Turner, 95, of 111 Claire Ave., died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, in Panama City Nursing Center. Funeral services will be held today, April 21, at 11a.m. in Grove Temple, 157 Harlem Ave. Springfield, with Bishop W.L. McQueen 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
