LEIGH OPAL NEWTON
A memorial service for Mrs. Leigh Opal Newton, 61, of Panama City, Fla., will be held today, Jan. 23, 2001, at 2 p.m., in Southerland Family Funeral Home Chapel.
Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
ROY MARTIN SIMPKINS
Roy Martin Simpkins, age 43, of Biloxi, Miss., died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, in Biloxi. He is survived by one daughter; his mother; three brothers; and a grandchild. Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi is in charge of the arrangements.
CHRISTINE RENE CAMERON TRIPP
Funeral services for Mrs. Christine Rene Cameron Tripp, age 39, of 2407 W. 13th Court, Panama City, Fla., who died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 23, at Forest Lawn Cemetery
with the Rev. R.C. Warren officiating. There will be a visitation at the funeral home one hour prior to the graveside service. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Fernando Malamud and his staff, and to Hospice of Northwest Florida for the kindness and care given to Christine during her illness. The family will be staying at the home of her mother, Shirley Carlson, 2407 W. 13th Court, Panama City.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32402
ROSA G. VECKER
Mrs. Rosa G. "Rose" Vecker, 84, of Burke, Va., died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, in a Virginia Health Care Facility. Born in Mexico, she lived in Panama City from 1974 to 1988 coming from Monterey, Calif. She was a homemaker and a member of St. John's Catholic Church. Her husband of 48 years, Paul Williams Vecker, precedes her in death. Mrs. Vecker is survived by one son, Paul J. Vecker of Panama City Beach; two daughters, Nellie Borda of Burke, Va., and Martha McKenzie and husband Dr. Donald McKenzie of Thomasville, Ga.; grandchildren, Guillermo and Suzanne Borda, both of Burke, Va., Jean-Paul Borda and wife Angelica of San Jose, Calif., Lanette North and husband Steven of Denver, Colo., Jacqueline of Panama City, Charleton Scott of the U.S. Navy; great-grandchildren, Keaton and Morgan North both of Denver, Colo., and Julian Paul Borda of San Jose, Calif. A funeral mass will be conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m. in St. John's Catholic Church with Father Marty Bratek officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. A rosary will be said at 9:30 a.m. at the church prior the the funeral mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Northern Virginia, 6565 Arlington Blvd., Suite 501, Falls Church, VA 22042, in memory of Mrs. Vecker.
Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
SHIRLEY KINKEAD BOLLING
Mrs. Shirley Kinkead Bolling, age 64, of 222 W. Lakeshore Drive, Panama City Beach, was called home to the Lord on Monday, Jan. 22, 2001, after a long illness. A native of Bristol, Tenn., Shirley graduated from Blountville High School in 1954. She began her long and fulfilling airline career with Piedmont Airlines in 1964, Southern Airlines in 1969 and retired from Northwest Airlines in 1993. Shirley lived in the Atlanta area from 1969 to 1993 and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. In 1994, Shirley became a resident of Panama City Beach and attended First Baptist Church of Sunnyside. Shirley was an accomplished poet, artist, real estate agent, friend, mother, grandmother and wife. She is survived by her husband, Cecil Edward Bolling of Panama City Beach; her mother, Hattie Belle Kinkead of Bristol, Tenn.; brothers: Garland Kinkead of Bluff City, Tenn., David Kinkead of Bristol, Tenn., Bobby Lynn Kinkead of Paris, Tenn.; a sister, Lorraine Cross of Appalachia, Va.; daughter and son in law, Sherry and Clyde Harrison III of McDonough, Ga.; son and daughter in law: Robert and Marta Karin Bolling of Tampa, Fla.; daughter and son in law, Lauren and David Malphurs of Dothan, Ala.; and grandchildren, Melissa, Kirstin, David, Clyde, Robert, Daniel, Jessica, Rebecca and Cayd. She was preceded in death by her father, Beverly Hasten Kinkead; and a brother, Wayne Kinkead. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Kinkead and the Rev. Clarence Surber officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Northwest Florida, 2689 Jenks Ave. Panama City, Fla. 32405.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32402
WILBERT DARE DARNELL
Wilbert Dare Darnell, born Jan. 12, 1934, in Lawrenceberg, Ky., died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, at the University of South Alabama Hospital from injuries sustained from an accidental fire on Jan. 12. Mr. Darnell served his country during the Korean War with the U.S. Army. He resided in Hollywood, Fla., for 32 years upon retiring with the U.S. Postal Service in 1991. He moved to Fountain, Fla., on his property that he loved. He was loved by many and will be sadly missed. He leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Anita Miller Darnell; three sons, Steven (Laura) Darnell, Shawn (fiance, Dawne Fryer) Darnell, and Shane Darnell; one daughter, Sherri (Michael) Marino; he was Papa to Michael Jr., Kara, Nicole, Kyle, Travis, Jessica, Jason, Stephanie, Shane and Sean; brothers, Robert (Ruby) Darnell, David (Virginia) Darnell, Leon Darnell and Roy Darnell; sisters, Mary (Clay) Becknell, Geneva Powell, Grace (Gary) Arnold and Betty Murray; nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be held Friday, Jan. 26, 2001, at 11 a.m. from Round Lake Baptist Church in Alford, Fla.
Pine Crest Funeral Home
Mobile, Ala. 36605
JAMES JAY GOODMAN
James Jay Goodman, age 69, of Panama City Beach, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2001. He was a steel manufacturer representative. Mr. Goodman is survived by his wife, F. Joy Goodman of Panama City.
JAMES THOMAS HANNA
Funeral services for Master Sgt. James Thomas Hanna, U.S. Air Force, retired, age 70, of 4935 Hickory St., Panama City, Fla., who died Sunday, Jan. 21, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 24, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Bill Hewett officiating and full military honors conducted by Tyndall AFB.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32402
IRENE KIRKLAND
Funeral services for Mrs. Irene Kirkland, 84, of Southport, Fla., will be held today, Jan. 24, 2001, at 11 a.m. in Southerland Family Funeral Home Chapel - Lynn Haven with Bro. Joe Sellars officiating. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery
in Chipley.
Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Lynn Haven, Fla. 32444
KATHRYN 'KATHY' MARGERUM
Kathryn (Kathy) Margerum, age 59, of Covington, La., formerly an RN at Bay Medical Center, died Jan. 22, 2001. She is survived by her husband Bob; their eight children, 26 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren; four sisters and a brother. The wake will be held on Thursday, Jan. 25, from 6 to 9 p.m., at C.J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington. The funeral will be held at noon Friday, Jan. 26, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, of which she is a member, with the Rev. George Dodd officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
GILBERT SAMUEL 'SAM' SPRATT
Mr. Gilbert Samuel "Sam" Spratt, age 57, of 12508 Scott Road, Fountain, Fla., died Monday, Jan. 22, 2001, at his home. He had been a resident of the area for 10 years, coming here from Greenwood, Ind., and was Baptist by faith. Mr. Spratt is survived by his wife, Teresa L. Spratt of Fountain; sons, Wayne Luke Spratt and Mark Spratt, both of Fountain; daughters, Sueann Spratt and Martha Spratt, both of Fountain, Sherry Wohlfert of Indianapolis, Ind., and Jessica Schofield of Fountain; sisters, Betty Johnson and her husband Keith of Panama City, Bea Smith and her husband Jack of Indianapolis, Ind., and Catherine Hood and her husband Dale of Panama City Beach, Fla.; a brother, James McKenzie of Indianapolis, Ind.; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Gilbert Spratt II and a brother, Tommy Spratt. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 25, at Grace Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Curtis officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are Keith Johnson, Karl Silva, Harold Jessup, Glenn Milner, John Byers and Bill Korman. Honorary pallbearers will include the Senior Saints Sunday School Class of Grace Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home today, Jan. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to the Building Fund Dept. Retirement of Grace Baptist Church.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32402
ROSA G. VECKER
A funeral mass for Mrs. Rosa G. "Rose" Vecker, 84, of Burke, Va., formerly of Panama City, will be held today, Jan. 24, 2001, at 10 a.m. in St. John's Catholic Church with Father Marty Bratek officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Northern Virginia, 6565 Arlington Blvd., Suite 501, Falls Church, Va. 22042, in memory of Mrs. Vecker.
Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
EDELLE TILLER BROCK
Edelle Tiller Brock, age 84, of Naples, Fla., passed from this life on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, in Naples, Fla. She had resided in Naples for the last seven years, coming from Vernon. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Vernon Baptist Church, Vernon, Fla. She was a retired elementary school teacher from Vernon Elementary in Vernon and also worked 42 years with the Postal Service. Funeral services will be today, Jan. 25, at 10 a.m. in Chapel of Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. James Pate officiating. Burial will follow in Vernon Cemetery
in Vernon. Survivors include two sons, Delano Jerome Brock of Naples, Dwight Edward Brock of Naples; one daughter, Frankie Campon of Palo Alto, Calif.; two brothers, Eugene Tiller and Edwin Tiller; four sisters, Enid Russ, Eva Henderson, Elouise Fisher and Earldine Ankiwiz.
Brown Funeral Home
Chipley, Fla. 32428
WILBERT DARE DARNELL
Wilbert Dare Darnell, of 19639 Ross Road, of Fountain, Fla., died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, at the University of South Alabama Burn Center, from injuries sustained due to an accidental fire on Jan. 12. He was born Feb. 12, 1934, in Lawrenceberg, Ky. Mr. Darnell served his country during the Korean War with the U.S. Army. He resided in Hollywood, Fla. for 32 years, retiring with the U.S. Postal Service in 1991. He moved to Fountain, Fla., in 1993 on his property that he loved. He was loved by many and will be sadly missed. He leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Anita Miller Darnell; three sons, Steven (Laura) Darnell, Shawn (fiance, Dawne Fryer) Darnell, and Shane Darnell; one daughter, Sherri (Michael) Marino; he was Papa to Michael Jr., Kara, Nicole, Kyle, Travis, Jessica, Jason, Stephanie, Shane and Sean; brothers, Robert (Ruby) Darnell, David (Virginia) Darnell, Leon Darnell and Roy Darnell; sisters, Mary (Clay) Becknell, Geneva Powell, Grace (Gary) Arnold and Betty Murray; nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 26, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Round Lake Baptist Church in Alford, Fla. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the University of South Alabama Burn Center.
RUBY JEWEL HORTON
Ruby Jewel Horton, 92, of 5705 2nd Place, Lubbock, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, in Lubbock. She is survived by a son, Curtis Horton and his wife, Jeanne of Lynn Haven; six daughters, Shirley Creeley and her husband, Paul of Chesapeake, Va., Barbara Janosick and her husband, Mike of Lubbock, Carolyn Thornton and her husband, Gerald of Sardis, Tenn., Bonnie Ingram of Webb, Ala., Ruby Bush of Howard's Creek, Dorothy Mitchell and her husband John of Howard's Creek, sister, Pascal Smith and her husband, Marvin of Panama City; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; special friend, Bill Mathis; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Clifton Horton; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Beauchamp. Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. in Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers are John Adams, Phillip King, Ed Porter, Steve Long, John Ford and Jack Street.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
