JAMES PAUL MACH
James Paul Mach, 56, of Panama City, Fla., died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000 in a local nursing home. He was a retired master sergeant from the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Panama City where he was a part of the Single's Department. He was preceded in death by his father, James Mach. He is survived by his mother, Bess Mach; brother, Kurt Mach, both of Darin, Ill.; two sons, Jedd Mach of Harlingen, Texas , Joseph Mach of Shiloh, Ill.; two sisters, Cheryl Mosevich of Plymouth, Minn., Marlene Hines of Villa Park, Ill. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in C.C. Moore Chapel at First Baptist Church of Panama City with the Rev. Bruce Raley officiating. Those desiring to may make a contribution to Bay Hospice, 2929 Hwy 77 N, Panama City, Fla. 32405 in memory of James Mach.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
CLARA 'KIDDY' BREWER
Clara "Kiddy" Brewer, 81, of Panama City, died Saturday, February 26, 2000 in a local nursing home. She had been a resident of Panama City since 1950 moving here from Atlanta, Ga. She was a member of the Grace Presbyterian Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Tom Brewer, and a daughter, Patricia Brewer Cooper. She is survived by 2 grandsons, Allen Cooper III and his wife Jennifer, James Cooper; great-granddaughter, Madelyn Cooper, all of Panama City. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Hal Jensen officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Those desiring to may make a contribution to the Grace Presbyterian Church in memory of Kiddy Brewer.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
ELIZABETH JOHNSON BROCK
Elizabeth Johnson Brock, of Panama City, died Friday, February 25, 2000 in a local hospital. She was retired from the plant department at Southern Bell. She was a lifelong resident of Panama City and was preceded in death by her husband, Eurie Glenn Brock. She was a member of the St. Andrew United Methodist Church, the Order of Eastern Star St. Andrew Chapter, and was past matron of the Parker Chapter of Eastern Star. She is survived by a daughter, Jo Anne Gordon and her husband George of Fort Pierce, Fla.; son, Jerry (Mike) Jacobs and his wife Joanne of Panama City; three stepchildren: Larry Brock and his wife Jeanette of Newnan, Ga., Grey Brock and his wife Barbara of College Park, Ga., Joy Hughes of Georgia; two sisters: Mrs. Marjorie Williams of Panama City, Claudia Capicotto of Lakewood, Colo.; 17 grandchildren, 22 great- grandchildren and three great- great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ed Britton officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Those desiring to may make a contribution to the St. Andrew United Methodist Church in memory of Elizabeth Brock.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
GALEN LaRUE DUNKLEBERGER
Mr. Galen LaRue Dunkleberger, 70 of 13641 My Kathy Road, Southport, passed away Friday, Feb. 25, 2000 in a local hospital. Mr. Dunkleberger has been a resident of Bay County since 1972, coming here from Wellsboro, Pa. He retired as a postal clerk for the U.S. Post Office, member of the American Legion and of the Lutheran faith. He prayeth that best loveth best for the dear Lord who created us loveth us all things great and small. Mr. Dunkleberger is survived by his children: Rhonda Jones and husband James of Horseheads, N.Y., Gail Brocious and husband Ellis of Mechanicsburg, Pa., Paul Dunkleberger and wife Kathy of Southport, Ron Dunkleberger and wife Julie of Panama City Beach, and Brenda Miller of Ventura, Calif. Memorialization will be by cremation.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
EARL JOHN GODWIN
Mr. Earl John Godwin, age 80, of 5811 E. State 22, Panama City, Fla., died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000 at a local hospital. He has been a resident of the area since 1969, coming here from Dothan, Ala. Mr. Godwin served his country and retired from the U.S. Army as a chief warrant officer with the 82nd Airborne. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Parker, former president of the Parker Lions Club, member of the VFW No. 2185, and a Pearl Harbor survivor. Mr. Godwin is survived by his wife, Lyverne Godwin of Callaway; a son, Robert E. Godwin, who is in the U.S. Army; stepdaughters, Brenda J. Ogletree and her husband Ricky of Savannah, Ga., and Yvonne Martin of Dalton, Ga.; stepsons: Greg McSpadden and his wife Kathy and Larry McSpadden, all of Cleveland, Tenn., and Donald McSpadden and his wife Linda of Auburn, Ala.; a brother, Gene T. Godwin and his wife Clara of Echo, Ala.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery
with full military honors.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
WILLIAM 'BUDDY' HUGHES SR.
Mr. William "Buddy" Hughes Sr., age 71, of 704 W. 17th St., Lynn Haven, Fla., went to be with Jesus, Thurs., Feb. 24, 2000. He was a lifelong resident of Bay County. He served in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Randolph and was employed as an accountant at Standard Oil Company for over 20 years. Until the time of his death, he owned and operated a swimming pool construction company. He was a member of the Sand Hills Assembly of God Church. Mr. Hughes was a pioneer of Southern Gospel music in Bay County in the early 50s beginning with C.C. Wally and the Homefolks Quartet. Music was one of Mr. Hughes' true loves along with his wife of 53 years, Martha (Betty) Hughes. He is survived by his wife, Martha Hughes; six children: Janet Mitchell and her husband Jerry, Bill Hughes Jr. and his wife Angie, Bruce Hughes and his wife Marsha, Greg Hughes and his wife Toni, Becky Curti and her husband Carl, and Cindi McGuire and her husband Gene, all of Panama City, Fla.; 13 grandchildren: Mark Mitchell, Rita Santana, Bill Hughes III, Dustin Hughes, Jon Hughes, Brandi Hughes, Greg Hughes Jr., Jennifer Hughes, Robert Curti Jr., Karen Curti, Kathy Adams, Chase Curti and Gene McGuire III; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Bertha Norris, Addie Mae Clune and Christine Scott; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Kent Jeffery Hughes. Funeral services will held 2 p.m. today, Feb. 27, 2000 at the Hiland Park Baptist Church with the Revs. Darwin Glass, Nixon Miller and Don Price officiating. Interment will follow at Lynn Haven Cemetery. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are nephews: Gene Sellars, Tommy Norris, Steve Stewart, Gary Roebuck, Johnny West, James Stewart and Virgil Donn. Honorary pallbearers will include Mr. Hughes' grandsons. The family will be gathering at 2606 Parkwood Drive, Panama City, Fla.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
CHRISTOPHER EDGAR JORDAN
Christopher Edgar Jordan, age 26, of Springfield, Fla., died unexpectedly as the result of a car accident on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Although Christopher's life was short, it was full of friends and activities, centered around his family, school, and his work. He was a member of Holy Nativity Episcopal Church. He attended Holy Nativity Episcopal School as a child, Everitt Middle School, and graduated from Bay High School in 1992. He attended Gulf Coast Community College for two years. He was employed by Sam's Club as a merchandiser. His hobbies were all things connected with electronics, reading, baseball, and he had an intense love for all music. His friends and their companionship were always important to him. Christopher is survived by his parents, Evelyn and Earnest Jordan of Panama City, Fla.; his sister, Merlynn Jordan of Pensacola, Fla.; grandmothers, Lee Ollie Peoples of Orlando, Fla., and Lois Abrams Jackson of Brewton, Ala.; two uncles, John N. Peoples II of Miami, Fla., and Charles Jackson of Brewton, Ala.; three aunts: Katherine P. Thompson, Mary P. Boone and Virginia P. Allen, all of Orlando, Fla.; and numerous first-cousins from various locations in Alabama and Florida. Christopher also leaves his very special friend, Alison Pippin, and his best friend, Kyle Ford, in addition to the many caring friends and co-workers and staff from Sam's Club. Christopher was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lois and Allen Jordan, and grandfather, John N. Peoples. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2000 at the Holy Nativity Church with Fr. John Richardson. The family will receive friends at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home today, Feb. 27, 2000 from 6 to 8 p.m. Anyone wishing to make a donation in Christopher's name may send their donation to the Holy Nativity Episcopal School Fund, 222 N. Bonita Ave., Panama City, Fla. 32401.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
GLENDORA ESTHER LoTURCO
Funeral services for Glendora Esther LoTurco, 87, of Panama City, who died Wednesday February 23, 2000 in a local nursing home, will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Carl LoTurco officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 3 to 5 p.m.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
ELEANOR LOUISE WATKINS
Mrs. Eleanor Louise Watkins, age 77, of 4003 E. 9th St., Panama City, Fla., died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000 at a local nursing home. She had been a resident of the area for 13 years, coming her from New York City, N.Y. Mrs. Watkins graduated from Hunter College in the Bronx, N.Y., majoring in nursing. She is survived by her son, Edward Fred Watkins of Panama City, Fla.; a sister, Joyce Givens of Jersey City, N.J.; a brother, Reginald Givens of Jersey City, N.J.; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2000 at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Franklin Brown officiating.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
GAIL DIANE BELTZER
Mrs. Gail Diane Beltzer, 33, of 12826 Mockingbird Lane in Fountain, Fla., passed away on Saturday Feb. 26 at her residence. Mrs. Beltzer has been a resident of Bay County since 1979 after moving here from Missouri. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Beltzer is survived by daughters, Heather Schlarb of Panama City and Jennifer Beltzer of Fountain; sons Brandon Beltzer and Steven Beltzer, both of Fountain; parents, Virginia and Ralph Davis Sr. of Fountain; brothers: Ralph Davis Jr. of Missouri, James Davis of Panama City and Brian Davis of Fountain; one sister, Tina Jacks of Panama City; a special friend, Sherry Scroggins; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 1 at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
CLARA "KIDDY" BREWER
Funeral service for Mrs. Clara "Kiddy" Brewer, 81, of Panama City, who died Saturday, Feb. 26 in a local nursing home will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Hal Jensen officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today. Those desiring to may make a donation to the Grace Presbyterian Church in memory of Kiddy Brewer.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
