AGNES JACKSON
Mrs. Agnes Jackson, 99, of Vernon, passed away Feb. 2 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. at New Bethel A.M.E. Church in Vernon with the Rev. Youngblood Potter, the Rev. I. Simmons and the Rev. J. Gipson officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvania Cemetery
in Vernon with Cooper Funeral Home directing. The remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to services.
Cooper Funeral Home
Chipley, Fla. 32428
WILLIE B. PEACE
Sister Willie B. Peace, 53, of 811 1/2 Sherman Ave. died Sunday Feb. 6, 2000, in her home. She was a lifelong resident of Panama City. She was employed with the Bay County System and worked at Tyndall Elementary School as a Custodian. She was a member of St. James A.M.E. Church where she served as president of the senior choir, Young People's Dept. Director, Usher Board, Stewardness and other Auxiliaries of the Church. She was preceded in death by a sister, Beady M. Baker; and a nephew, Stacey A. Baker. She is survived by three sons: Clint L. Peace, Willie F. Pittman (Carolyn) and Adam L. Foreman (Consuela); two daughters, Janice V. Oliver and Cathy Pittman; brother, Willie Charles Peace (Beverly); aunt, Gladys Knight; godbrother, Willie C. Carr all of Panama City; grandchildren: Anthony, Clint Jr., Bobby Jr., J'Mond, Desmond, Curtis, Cedri, Devon and Devonna, Te'niyah, and Quarde; two step-grandchildren, Tanasia and Taborice; four step-children, three goddaughters: Katrina Williams, Femisha Ware and Lisa Freeman; godson, Jess Hudson; a devoted niece, Carol M. Baker; a devoted cousin and caretaker, Callie B. Smith; a devoted special friend, Willie Harvis, a host of other sorrowing relatives and devoted friends. Funeral services for Sister Peace will be held Saturday Feb. 12 at l p.m. in St. James A. M. E. Church with the Rev. Steve Marshall, Pastor officiating. Interment to follow in Hillside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Church this evening from 6 to 8 p.m.
Peoples Funeral Home
Marianna, Fla. 32446
PAUL SMITH JR.
Mr. Paul Smith Jr., 62, formerly of Mobile, Ala., residing in Paradise Lakes passed away Feb. 10 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Judy; six children; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. in Valhalla Memorial Funeral Home, Mobile, Ala.
EDGAR JAMES WYNN
Mr. Edgar "Ed" James Wynn, 84, of 1801 Marvin Ave., Port St. Joe, Fla., died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, in a Bay County hospital. Born in Jakin, Ga., he moved to Port St. Joe in 1938 from Panama City. He was a supervisor for the Port St. Joe Paper Company where he worked for 42 years. He attended Oak Grove Assembly of God Church and Port St. Joe Beach Baptist Chapel. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. He was in the CCC Camp back in the 1930's and was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He was a faithful and loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marie Wynn of Port St. Joe; one son, Mr. Jerry Wynn and wife Jane of Chattahoochee, Fla.; one daughter, Ms. Joyce Suber of Vancouver, Wash.; five grandchildren: James Lester, Wendy Wynn Roberson both of Wewahitchka, Amy Wynn Heath of Port St. Joe, Jenny Marie Wynn of Gainesville, Ted Wynn of Chattahoochee; four great-grandsons: Jered Roberson, Jesse Lee Roberson, Trey Lester, Luke Lester all of Wewahitchka; one great-granddaughter, Jamie Jordan Heath of Port St. Joe; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. EST in Oak Grove Assembly of God Church with the Rev. David Nichols officiating and the Rev. Dave Fernandez assisting. Interment will follow in Holly Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening, Feb. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. EST.
Gilmore-Southerland Funeral Home
Port St. Joe, Fla. 32456
BERTHA MAE 'BERT' CULLIP
Mrs. Bertha Mae "Bert" Cullip, age 85, of 5898 Pinetree Road, Panama City, Fla., died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000 at a local nursing home. She has been a resident of the area since 1934, coming here from Alford, Fla. She is survived by a brother, William "Buster" Kitchens of Springfield, Fla.; nephews: Richard Kitchens of Chicago, Ill., Andrew Kitchens of Cincinnati, Ohio, William "Billy" Kitchens of Thomasville, Ga., and James Kitchens of Panama City; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Leisz officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Lee Griffin, Lee Rinehart, Tommy Riley, Gene Williams, Steve Jones and Don Brande. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, Feb. 13, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
JEANETTE FIDLER DONN
Mrs. Jeanette Fidler Donn, age 71, of 145 N. Comet Ave., Panama City, Fla., died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000 at a local nursing home. She had been a lifelong resident of the area. Mrs. Donn enjoyed bingo, crossword puzzles, crocheting and needlepoint and made many of the Christmas gifts she gave. She also loved gospel music, especially the Statler Brothers. Mrs. Donn is survived by her sisters, Anita Branch and Juanita Simonds, both of Deland, Fla.; two brothers, Don Fidler of Parker, Fla., and Dan Fidler and his wife Carol of Callaway, Fla.; cousins, Mary Louise Finch of Lynn Haven, Fla., and Tommy Fidler of Lynn Haven; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur A. Donn Sr. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 12, at Callaway Cemetery
with the Rev. Carnel Smith officiating. Interment will follow.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
CLARENCE M. GORDON
Mr. Clarence M. Gordon, age 95, of Panama City, Fla. died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000 at his home. He has been a resident of the area for 30 years, coming here from Fernandina Beach, Fla. Mr. Gordon was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Protestant by faith. He served his country in the U.S. Army and the U. S. Merchant Marines. Mr. Gordon is survived by his wife, Rachael H. Gordon of Panama City; a daughter, Paulette G. Webb and her husband Thomas B. of Panama City; a son, Michael C. Gordon and his wife Eugenia R. of Panama City; grandchildren: Tonya Gainey, Crystal Gordon, Sean T. Webb and Jon-Michael C. Gordon; and a great-granddaughter, Rachael K. Greer. Graveside funeral services will be held 2 p.m. today, Feb. 12, at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery
with the Rev. Jeff Scalf officiating. Interment will follow with military honors conducted by Fort Rucker.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
NELSON ARTHUR HUMPHRIES
Mr. Nelson Arthur "Ted" Humphries, 77, of Panama City Beach, Fla., died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000 in a local hospital. Born in Frome Somerset, England, he moved here in 1979 from Atlanta, Ga., and was Episcopal by faith. He was an engineer with Boeing in Seattle and worked with Aerojet and Columbia Research. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Royal Air Force where he served with distinction during the Battle of Britain. Mr. Humphries is survived by his wife, Gertrude Mary Humphries of Panama City; one son, Anthony Stephen Humphries of Atlanta. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Halstead officiating.
Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
WILLIE B. PEACE
Sister Willie B. Peace, 53, of 8111/2 Sherman Ave., died Sunday Feb. 6, 2000 in her home. Funeral services for Sister Peace will be held today, Feb. 12, at l p.m. in St. James A.M.E. Church with the Rev. Steve Marshall, Pastor officating. Interment to follow in Hillside Cemetery.
Peoples Funeral Home
Marianna, Fla. 32446
THOMAS TACOMA
Mr. Thomas Tacoma, 49, formerly of Panama City Beach, Fla., now residing in Summerfield, Fla., died Feb. 10, 2000 at his residence. Mr. Tacomas was born in Detroit, Mich. He was a laborer for Silver Springs Bottled Water Company. Survivors include his companion, Barbara Russell of Summerfield; father, Norman Tacoma of Novi, Mich.; brother, Larry Tacoma of Lansing, Mich; sister, Peggy Fairless of Plymouth, Mich., and four grandchildren. Interment will be by cremation.
EDGAR JAMES WYNN
Funeral services for Mr. Edgard "Ed" Wynn, 84, of Port St. Joe, Fla., will be held today at 2 p.m. EST in Oak Grove Assembly of God Church with the Rev. David Nichols and the Rev. Dave Fernandez officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Hills Cemetery. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: John Odom, BoJohn Lester, Bufford Griffin, Cecil Ray Pippin, Goober Dunlap, Kermit Clark, Dean Bird, Dink Bailey and Carlton Strickland. Honorary pallbearers are: Rusty Burch, Gregg Burch, Bruce Burch, Chris Burch, Freddie Burch, Gay Bush, David Bush, Joel Lovett, Earl Peak, Howard Miles, Bob Swartz, Wayne Rogers, Richard Carr and Michael John Carr.
Gilmore-Southerland Funeral Home
Port St. Joe, Fla. 32456
WILLIAM A. BROOKMAN
Mr. William A. Brookman, of Panama City Beach, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000 at University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham, Ala., while recovering from surgery of two weeks ago. Affectionately known to his many friends as Bill, he had been a permanent resident of Panama City Beach for six years, having been a seasonal resident for several years. He was formerly of Joliet, Ill., where he received his schooling and spent his working career. Bill was a member of the Hombre Golf Club, being an avid golfer since a young man. During his childhood his family lived on the golf course. He always joked about the manager of the course asking him to work for them to try to keep him from hanging out on the fairways looking for golf balls. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge No. 175 of Joliet, Ill., a life member of the American Legion Post No. 356 of Panama City, a member of the Panama City Elk's Lodge No. 1598, and a veteran of World War II. He received a certificate of appreciation from the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services for 10 years of volunteer service. Bill was an active member of Noah's Ark Beach Ministries for many years, having been recognized for his volunteer services there. Bill was baptized into the Lutheran Church as a baby and was confirmed as a young boy. The family always joked about his older sister escorting him to confirmation classes, being concerned about his paying attention. This same sister was Bill's mentor while a young boy, as he lost his mother at a very young age. Bill was preceded in death by his mother, father, two sisters and a brother. Bill leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife, Carolyn C. Brookman of Panama City Beach; two daughters, Sue Hileman and husband Dan of Channahon, Ill., and Jo Ann Gilbert and husband Roger of Yorkville, Ill.; three stepsons: Ron S. Williamson and wife Judy of Snelville, Ga., David G. Williamson of Ellenwood, Ga., and Keith T. Williamson of Snellville, Ga.; four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, and several neices and nephews. Also, a host of friends from all areas of the country. Funeral services will be held 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2000 at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dan Hudson officiating with interment following at a later date in Joliet, Ill. The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight, Feb. 13, 2000 from 5 to 7 p.m. Contribution in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society in Memory of Mr. William A. Brookman.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
