Florida Obituary and Death Notice Archive

Florida Obituary and Death Notice Archive

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U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

ROY A. HEMPHILL
Mr. Roy A. Hemphill, age 54, of Panama City, Fla., passed away Monday, Aug. 27, 2001, at his residence. He was a native of Phoenix, Ariz., and had lived in Bay County for five years. Mr. Hemphill attended New Mexico State University and Oregon State University, and was the former owner of M & M Automotive Repair Shop in Beaverton, Ore., for 15 years. After selling his shop, he obtained his Realtor license. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 0104 in Aloha, Ore., where he served as Chaplain for seven years and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Hemphill is survived by his parents, Jack and Ruth Hemphill of Panama City, Fla.; a sister, Charlotte Bright and her husband Jack of Panama City, Fla.; his niece, Donna Crews and her husband Bill of Salem, Ala.; two aunts, Lillian Cassidy and her husband George of Glenshaw, Pa., and Charlene Fite and her husband Bob of Alpine, Ariz.; an uncle, Donald Offen of Erie Pa.; and numerous cousins. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2001, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Hankins officiating. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories, but no graveside services will be held. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, Aug. 30, 2001, from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Emerald Coast, P.O. Box 1520, Lynn Haven, Fla. 32444, in Mr. Hemphill's name. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mahmood and Dr. Rao and the Hospice of the Emerald Coast.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32402

WILLIAM C. 'BILL' OWEN
Mr. William C. "Bill" Owen, age 91, of Panama City, Fla., passed away Monday, Aug. 27, 2001, at his residence. He was a native of Geneva County, Ala., moving to Panama City in 1951. Mr. Owen retired after 33 years as a barber at Tyndall Air Force Base. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, participating in the Battle of the Bulge and other battles in Europe. He was Baptist by faith. Mr. Owen is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth Commander Owen of Panama City; two daughters, Christine Carter and her husband Robert of Bonifay and Velinda Hickey and her husband Jay L. of Columbus, Ga.; a son, Billy Harold Owen and his wife Lilian of Pensacola; a sister, Laura Beckham of Pensacola; his grandchildren, David Carter of Tallahassee, Kevin Carter and his wife Shelley of Mexico Beach and Jay B. Hickey and his wife Amanda of Columbus, Ga.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the the Rev. Jerry Moore and the Rev. Kevin Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are, Calvin Commander, Phillip Commander, Johnny Ray Smith, Jack Commander, Roger Commander and Bill Commander. Honorary pallbearers will include the Lydia Sunday school class of Northside Baptist Church and the Folders of Northside Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, an hour prior to service time, at the funeral home.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32402

CHARLES WAYNE ROGERS
Mr. Charles Wayne Rogers, age 44, of 6128 Jaycee Drive, Youngstown, Fla., passed away Sunday, Aug. 26, 2001, due to injuries sustained as the result of an automobile accident. He was a graduate of Rutherford High School and Troy State University. Mr. Rogers was the past band director for Blountstown High School, Mowat Middle School, Mosley High School and Albany Georgia Middle School. He was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 1389 and the Sons on American Legion of Lynn Haven. Mr. Rogers is survived by his sons, Chase Rogers and Trent Rogers, both of Panama City; a daughter, Brooke Rogers of Panama City; his mother and stepfather, Judy Rogers and Pete Rusek of Panama City; former wife, Denise Rogers of Panama City; sister, Sherry Bouton of Chipley and nephews Dexter, Scott and Catlon. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles S. Rogers, U.S. Air Force, retired. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today, Aug. 29, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lewis Rogers and the Rev. Buford Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are John Bateman, Neese Scott, Marcus Haines, Dave Auvill, Chris Auvill and Greg Lindsey. Honorary pallbearers will include members of the Moose Lodge No. 1389 and Sons of American Legion.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32402

CLIFFORD CROWDER
Mr. Clifford Crowder, age 85, of Panama City, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2001, at a local nursing facility. He was a native of Danville, Ill., and had lived in Panama City for 52 years. Mr. Crowder retired after 30 years as the laundry officer in civil service at Tyndall Air Force Base. He also owned Crowder's Texaco Service on U.S. 231 for many years. Mr. Crowder was a member of the Victory Baptist Church, where he served as a choir member and treasurer and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Chapter No. 1305 NARFE and was past president of Chapter No. 783 NARFE. Mr. Crowder was a former member of SPEBSQA and sang bass in the local SPEBSQA barbershop quartet. He was also a former member of the Panama City Rock Hound's Club. He was an avid fisherman who especially loved fishing in the Dead Lakes. Mr. Crowder is survived by his wife, Blanche Crowder of Panama City, Fla.; three children, Phillip Crowder and his wife Mary Etta of Shalimar, Fla., Veronica Balcerak and her husband Dave of Dover, Del., and Mary Ann Childers and her husband Robert of Port St. Joe, Fla.; two stepdaughters, Bobbie Littleton and her husband John of Panama City, Fla., and Joyce Carroll of California, Md; a sister, Iona Placencia of Danville, Ill.; 18 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and six stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandsons, Jimmy Crowder of Shalimar and Joseph Balcerak of Dover, Del. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2001, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Beach officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are, James Palmer, Charles Pennington, Ralph Burch, Bill Waddle, Jack Self and Clarence Nelson. Honorary pallbearers will include all the male members of the Friendship Sunday school class at Victory Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, Aug. 30, 2001, from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Victory Baptist Church Building Fund.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32402

EVELYN STONE CRUCE
Wherefore he saith, AWAKE THOU THAT SLEEPEST, AND ARISE FROM THE DEAD, AND CHRIST SHALL GIVE THEE LIGHT Ephesians 5:15 ... Evelyn S. Cruce made her heavenly journey home in the company of angels on Friday, Aug. 24, 2001, at 2:38 p.m. She was a woman of faith whose relationship with God served as a primary force in her life. The underlined passages and worn pages of her several bibles tell the story of time spent with her Lord. During her lifetime she was a member of and attended both First Baptist Church and St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. She was a loyal member of the Faithful Servant Sunday school class at the First Baptist Church; and an active participant in weekly Bible study group. Only in the last three years did the vicissitudes of aging limit her attendance and involvement. Evelyn was born on Oct. 31, 1910, in Panama City and lived the majority of her life here. She never stopped being awed by the changes she witnessed and experienced as Bay County grew and developed. "I never thought I'd see Panama City like this," was a frequent comment. She graduated from Bay High School in 1928 and attended Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee. She was well known and loved in this community, often bringing joy and laughter wherever she went. She was blessed with knowing how to enjoy and appreciate the gift of life and could often be heard exclaiming, "I've had a good life." Her heart was big enough to embrace people from all walks of life and generous enough to share with those less fortunate. We rejoice in her new life eternal, yet mourn the loss of our mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband James Vernon Cruce. Memories will keep her close to all her family which includes one son, Walter Bascome Hobbs III and wife Cheryl; two daughters, Sandra Hobbs Pisani and husband Vincent, and Georgia Ann Puckett; one niece, Roslyn Chandler; four grandchildren, Renee' Gherity Chandler, Walter Bascome Hobbs IV, Cindy Ann Hobbs, Melinda Renee' Hobbs; three great-grandchildren, Alexandra Trieste Chandler, Claire Evelyn Hobbs, Greta Lee Hobbs, Lucie Agnes Evelyn Gaw. The caregivers who so lovingly assisted her these past several years are Lois Barbarian, Coaleen Booth, Mabel Hart, Donna Petro and Jan Dutka. Also, two dear friends, Norma James and Phyllis Jencks brought love, good cheer and daily encouragement. The celebration to honor the life of Evelyn and rejoice in her eternal glory will be held in St. Andrews Episcopal Church today, Aug. 30, 2001, at 2 p.m. with Father Denis Baum officiating. The reception will be held in the parish hall immediately following the services. Graveside service will be held at 7 a.m. Friday in the Greenwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be the Faithful Servants Sunday school class and the members of Evelyn's weekly Bible study group. Those desiring may make a donation to the Anchorage Children's Home in memory of Evelyn Cruce.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.

TERESA 'MIKI' CRUTCHFIELD
Mrs. Teresa "Miki" Crutchfield, age 75, 5628 Enzor St., Panama City, Fla., passed away Monday, Aug. 27, 2001, at her home. She had been a resident of the area for 45 years and was a member of Springfield Baptist Church. Mrs. Crutchfield had worked as a floral designer for One Stop Florist. She is survived by a daughter, Karen Crutchfield and her husband Joe Landry of Woodbridge, Va.; a stepdaughter, Gayle Young and her husband Joe of Fort Collins, Colo.; grandchildren, Jennifer and Jon; sisters, Sachiko Someya and Yoshiko Tsumuro, both of Japan; and a brother, Yoshinori Yamamoto also of Japan. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2001, at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Everage officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, Aug. 31, 2001, from 6 until 8 p.m.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32402

MARY LAWRENCE
Mrs. Mary Lawrence, 62, of 1803 Flower Ave., died Monday, Aug. 27, 2001, in a local nursing center. She was a native of DeFuniak Springs and a resident of Panama City for many years. She was a dietary aide. She was a member of North Bay Community Church of God. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria Jean Lawrence; four sons, Elijah Lawrence Jr., Casey Lawrence, Marvin Lawrence and Danny Lawrence, all of Panama City; two daughters-in-law, Denise Lawrence and Sheila Lawrence, friend of Gloria, Robert Parks; granddaughter, Cecelia Lawrence; other grandchildren, Tracy Lawrence, Casey Lawrence Jr., Schmeca Lawrence, Erica Lawrence, Mitchell Grady, Danny Lawrence Jr., Cakisha Youngblood, Carlos Lawrence; daughter-in law, Patrice Lawrence; mother-in-law, Barbara Kaye Collier; two sisters-in-law, Sharon Collier and Racquel "Peanut" Collier; friend, Mac Ceasar, husband Elijah Lawrence Sr.; stepsister, Janice Carter; cousins, Mary Lee Johnson, Claudia Johnson, Elliot/Alex Johnson; mom, Easter Mae Raven; cousins, Alphonzo Johnson, Julia Mae Johnson, Ethel Gardener, David Gardener and Tommy Gardener; Aunt Ola Mae Johnson, a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Lawrence will be held Friday, Aug. 31 in New Beginning Assembly of the Saints Church at 4 p.m. with Pastor Wendell Roulerson officiating. Interment to follow in Hillside Cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church from noon until service time. The family will receive relatives and friends at 409 School Ave. Lot C-8 Springfield.
Peoples Funeral Home
Marianna, Fla. 32446

ANTONIO N. MUINA
Dr. Antonio N. Muina, age 80, of Lynn Haven, Fla., passed away Monday, Aug. 27, 2001, at Gulf Coast Medical Center. Dr. Muina was a native of Havana, Cuba, and a naturalized citizen of the United State since 1962. He was a general practitioner with specialties in pediatrics and pathology. He spent the last 17 years of his medical practice in the nearby town of Wewahitchka prior to his retirement in 1996. Dr. Muina was a man of great compassion and great integrity. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Muina of Lynn Haven, Fla.; four daughters, Leslie M. Williams and her husband Barry of Parker, Fla., Julie C. Newman and her husband Michael of Asheville, N.C., Ingrid M. Andrews and her husband Wayne of Lynn Haven, Fla., and Adria L. Muina of Wewahitchka, Fla.; a son, Antonio Muina of New York City; a brother, Armando Muina of Miami, Fla.; his grandchildren, Lilia M. Cabezas, Tony Muina, Juan Muina, Paula Muina, Sigfred Muina, Christopher Muina and Colby Newman; and great-grandchildren, Andrew Cabezas, Paulina Cabezas, Nolan Muina and Eden Muina. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today, Aug. 30, 2001, at Central Pentecostal Ministries Church with the Rev. Don Shoots officiating. Entombment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are Wayne Andrews, Juan Muina, Tony Muina, Christopher Muina, Sigfrid Muina, Dallas Pressley, Tommy Skipper and Billie Fee. Honorary pallbearers will include Dr. Azzam Adhal, Dr. Kamel Elzawahry, Joseph St. Clair, Nils Millergren, William Frost Sr. and Ross Hilton.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32402

WILLIAM C. 'BILL' OWEN
Mr. William C. "Bill" Owen, age 91, of Panama City, Fla., passed away Monday, Aug. 27, 2001, at his residence. He was a native of Geneva County, Ala., moving to Panama City in 1951. Mr. Owen retired after 33 years as a barber at Tyndall Air Force Base. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II participating in the Battle of the Bulge and other battles in Europe. He was Baptist by faith. Mr. Owen is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth Commander Owen of Panama City, Fla.; two daughters, Christine Carter and her husband Robert of Bonifay, Fla., and Velinda Hickey and her husband Jay L. of Columbus, Ga.; a son, Billy Harold Owen and his wife Lilian of Pensacola, Fla.; a sister, Laura Beckham of Pensacola, Fla.; his grandchildren, David Carter of Tallahassee, Fla., Kevin Carter and his wife Shelley of Mexico Beach, Fla., and Jay B. Hickey and his wife Amanda of Columbus, Ga.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 30, 2001, at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Moore and the Rev. Kevin Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are Calvin Commander, Phillip Commander, Johnny Ray Smith, Jack Commander, Roger Commander and Bill Commander. Honorary pallbearers will include the Lydia Sunday school class of Northside Baptist Church and the Folders of Northside Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. today, Aug. 30, 2001, an hour prior to service time, at the funeral home.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32402

EMMA BROWN
Mrs. Emma Brown, 77, of 301 East 15th St., Lynn Haven, died Friday, Aug. 24, at her residence. Funeral services for Mrs. Brown will be held today, Sept. 1, at 3 p.m. in the Jenks Avenue Church of Christ, 3332 Jenks Ave. with Minister Xerxes M. Snells, officiating. Interment will follow in the Lynn Haven Community Cemetery. A. family hour will be held in the Glenwood Church of Christ this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. The remains will lie in state one hour prior to services at the church. The family will receive friends at their residence of 301 E. 15th St., Lynn Haven.
Battle Memorial Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32401