All Obituaries

Mr. Raymond Johns, Jr., age 32, of Panama City, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 26, 2021, unexpectedly. Mr. Johns was a 2007 graduate of Bay County School in Panama City, Florida. He was preceded by his paternal grandfather; paternal great grandparents: Horace and Irene Johns; great uncles: Lonnie, Richard, Jim, Jacob, Moses and Reverend James Johns, aunt: Kathy Johns Lee; uncle: Gerald Anderson; great aunt: Ada Jones; and a cousin: Shaundrea Johnson. He leaves to...

Mr. Darion Anthony Dawson, Sr., age 67, of Port St. Joe, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Sacred Heart Bay Medical Center, Panama City, Florida. Mr. Dawson was born on February 28, 1954 in Port St. Joe, Florida to Leroy and Theresa Shackelford Dawson. Mr. Dawson leaves to cherish his memories to his wife of 48 beautiful years, Gwendolyn Gathers Dawson. His sons: Darion (Chasity) Dawson, Jr., Terrance Dawson and Tyrone (Devan) Dawson. Daughters:...

In Life He Was Loved In Death  He Will Be Remembered    When I’ve gone the last mile of the way, I will rest at the close of the day; And I know there are joys that await me, When I’ve gone the last mile of the way.   Mr. Luther Ray Davis, better known as “Blind” was born on Sunday, August 12, 1962 in Enterprise, Alabama to Willie Davis, Jr., and Mary Elizabeth Jones. “Blind” was educated in the Enterprise School System. After...

Sgt. (Ret.) Gerald Dwayne Anderson,  Sr., age 60, of Bonifay, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Gerald was a graduate of Walton County School System and Delaware State University. He retired from the State of Florida Correction as a Sergeant. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents: Roevell Anderson and Elna Goode Johnson; a brother: Larry L. Johnson. Sgt. Anderson is survived by his wife, Jessie Pearl Anderson; children: Gerald Anderson,...

Mr. John L. Kitt, age 43, of Marianna, Florida, formerly of Pensacola, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in Marianna, Florida. Please keep the family in your prayers during their time of bereavement. Also feel free to show your love and support via phone calls, emails, and words of encouragement, as they move forward in making arrangements for Mr. Kitt. Our staff will continue to update our website accordingly.  

Mr. Arthur James Pittman, Jr., of Jacob City, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Please keep the family in your prayers during their time of bereavement. Also feel free to show your love and support via phone calls, emails, and words of encouragement, as they move forward in making arrangements for Mr. Pittman. He served his country in the United States Army, and received an honorable discharge. Arthur was preceded in death by his father, Arthur...

Larry Darnell Mack of Jacob City, Florida was born November 26, 1951. Larry went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 18, 2021. Larry attended Saint Paul High School where he played football. Shortly after high school he enlisted in the US Army where he served as an Infantry Indirect Fire Crewman. He was considered was an expert with the M16 rifle. Larry was awarded the National Defense Service Medal for his service during the Vietnam war. During his service Larry spent time in...

In Union Springs, Alabama, on Thursday, May 21, 1936, to Mr. and Mrs. Comer Lee and Ida Jane Dixon birthed a beautiful daughter. They named the child Janie, ("God is gracious/good"). Little did they know—God’s plan and destiny for her life would be to proclaim His word to the world.  As she began her walk with Christ, she became a member of Third United Holiness Church (UHC), under the Founders Evangelists Aaron, Sr. and B. Snipes, in late 1973/early 1974, which...

Jeanne Marie Joseph Giles, age 57, of Chipley, Florida went home to be Lord on Friday, May 21, 2021 at her home in Chipley, Florida. Jeanne was born on April 10, 1964 in Opelousas, Louisiana, and she will be fondly remembered and sorely missed. Jeanne was predeceased by her parents, Leo Paul Joseph and Joyce Mae Savoy-Joseph. She was a member of All Things New Worship Center, Inc., with Pastor Barbara Lee. Jeanne is survived by her husband, Darryl Giles of Chipley, Florida; three sons:...

William Benjamin Carswell, 36, a Nurse Practitioner with family roots in Graceville, Florida, and Slocomb, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Orlando, Florida.  His loved ones were by his side. William was born on Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, on October 2, 1984.  He graduated from Choctawhatchee Senior High School, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. William received his Associate of Science in Nursing at Seminole State College. He received his...