WANDA JEAN LAIRD
Ms. Wanda Jean Laird, age 58, of Wildwood, Fla., died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, at her father's home in Panama City. She is survived by her son, Greg Laird and his wife Julie of North Pole, Alaska; a daughter, Cynthia Vi-Ann Knapp and her husband Steve of Phoenix, Ariz.; father, Wade Motley of Panama City, Fla.; sister, Jan Holley and her husband Charles of Panama City, Fla.; a brother, Gerald Motley and his wife Betty; and grandchildren: Trevor Laird, Krystal Laird, and Jeremy Laird. Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. today, Dec. 1 at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Cecil Motley officiating.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
DANIEL S. 'DANNY' MINKEY
Mr. Daniel S. "Danny" Minkey, age 17, of 7581 Yellow Bluff Road, Callaway, Fla., died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, as the result of an automobile accident. Danny was a senior at Rutherford High School where he was on the weight lifting team and the camera crew for the football team. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and loved to explore the outdoors with his friends in his truck they called "The Beast". Danny's parents, family and many friends describe him as loving, kind, respectful, and sensitive. Danny was a Boy Scout, made his own fishing lures, and loved animals. He was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church. Danny is survived by his parents: Stephen and Joanne Minkey of Callaway, Fla.; a sister, Stacey Anne Minkey of Callaway, Fla.; maternal grandparents: Henry and Margaret Dudka of Henderson, Texas ; godparents (aunt and uncle), Frank and Gail Tamberino of Callaway, Fla.; uncle, William Minkey Jr. of Baltimore, Md.; aunt, Jeannette Ludwig of Baltimore, Md.; goddaughter, Anna Marie Robinson of Dale City, Va.; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by: his paternal grandparents, Evelyn and William Minkey Sr. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1 at St. Dominic Catholic Church with Fr. Peter Zalewski officiating. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Laredo Ginn, Dakota Ginn, DaWayne Maddux, Andrew Josker, Ryan Botzong, Steven "Bubba" Walker, Josh Cosby, and Byron Willis. Honorary pallbearers will include: Eric Raffield, Michael Castillo, Chris Lowe, Troy Lassiter, and members of Rutherford Football Team. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the Florida Highway Patrol, the EMS, and Bay Medical Center's Trauma Unit. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Gulf Coast Community College Foundation Scholarship Fund in Memory of Daniel Minkey, 5230 West Highway 98, Panama City, FL. 32405, contact person: Virginia Gillerstedt.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
ROBERT E. 'BOBBY' MOORE
Capt. Robert E. (Bobby) Moore, passed away Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, at Cameron, La., after suffering a heart attack. He was a resident of Panama City from 1941 through 1983 and a Bay County High Alumni. Mr. Moore is survived by two sons: Robert E. Moore Jr. and Gary Lee Moore of Dequincy, La. He was the grandfather of eight grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters: Jo Ann Stephenson of Panama City and Pat Kelly of Houston, Texas ; two brothers: Charles L. Smith of Panama City and Andrew Moore of Cameron, La. Bobby will be missed.
WARENE ADDIE PEOPLES
Mrs. Warene Addie Peoples, age 84, of 4419 N. Hwy. 231, Panama City, Fla., died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999 at a local hospital. She has been a resident of the area since 1995, coming here from Fort Walton Beach, Fla.. Mrs. Peoples was a member of the Hiland Park Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Gurtis Castleberry and husband Gene of Panama City, Fla.; a sister, Thelma Wamble of Bonifay, Fla.; granddaughters: Angela Heil and husband J. R. of San Diego, Calif. and Teresa Black and husband Bill of Lynn Haven, Fla.; grandsons: Jim Castleberry of Atlanta, Ga. and David Peoples of Austin, Texas ; great-granddaughter: Alexandra Peoples of Pflugerville, Texas ; sisters-in-law: Annie Bell Gavin and Lurlene Gavin, both of Panama City, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Peoples and a son, Billie G. Peoples. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3 at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Pickerill officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Thursday, Dec. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
EDNA 'BILL' McDANIEL ROLLINS
Edna (Bill) McDaniel Rollins passed away, Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, in Aiken Regional Medical Center, Aiken S.C. She was a pioneer resident of Panama City the daughter of Former State Senator William Riley McDaniel and Sadie Stanfil McDaniel. She was a retired registered nurse at the Emergency Room at Southern Kraft Paper Mill. She was a former member of First United Methodist Church of Panama City. She was the widow of the late Joe Rollins. She is survived by a sister, Thelma McDaniel Key of Aiken S.C.; three nephews: Truby Shaw and his wife, Barbara of Chiefland, Fla., J.W. Gainer and wife Helen of Shalimar, Fla., H.M. Gainer and wife, Gloria of Birmingham; two nieces: Dorothy Whitehurst and Charlotte McCann of Aiken S.C. Burial will follow in the McDaniel lot in Greenwood Cemetery
at a later date. Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
ALVIE 'AL' SMITH
Mr. Alvie "Al" Smith, 88, of Cottondale died at his residence Monday afternoon, Nov. 29, 1999. He was a resident of this area since 1935 after moving from Elba, Ala. Mr. Smith was a member of First Baptist Church of Cottondale where he served as a deacon for many years. He was a past president of Cottondale Kiwanis Club; a member of A.A.R.P. and loved his gardening and enjoyed squirrel and dove hunting in past times. Mr. Smith was a office manager of Kerr-McGee Fertilizer Co. in Cottondale. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Thelma "Dee" Smith of Cottondale; one daughter, Carole McDaniel and her husband John of Marianna; one sister, Izettie Mauldin of Elba, Ala.; several nieces and nephews. Service for Mr. Smith will be held Thursday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Cottondale with Pastor Jack Brock and Bro. Bill Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow in First Baptist Church of Cottondale Cemetery
with Marianna Chapel Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends today, Dec. 1 from 6 to 8 at Marianna Chapel Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made by those who wish to do so to Hospice of Northwest Florida, 2917 B Optimist Dr., Marianna, Fla. 32448 or The First Baptist Church of Cottondale Building Fund.
Marianna Chapel Funeral Home
Marianna, Fla. 32446
JAMES STRINGFELLOW
James Stringfellow, 88, of Panama City, died Nov. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a retired major in the United States Air Force and was a veteran of World War II. He was a resident here for many years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Panama City and the Brothering Sunday School Class. He was a Mason in Montgomery, Ala., where he received the Fifty Year Pin. He was a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, Al Sihah Temple, in Macon, Ga. He is survived by his wife, Frances Stringfellow; stepson, Robert F. Shores, two stepdaughters: Renae Dykes, all of Panama City, and Terri Walker of Pace, Fla.; brother, D.C. Stringfellow Jr. of Houston, Texas ; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Raley officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Those desiring to may make a contribution to the Memorial Fund of First Baptist Church of Panama City in memory of Mr. James Stringfellow.
Wilson Funeral Home
JAMES STRINGFELLOW
Funeral services for James Stringfellow, 88, of Panama City, who died Nov. 29, 1999, in a local hospital, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Raley officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery
with military honors conducted at the graveside. Those desiring to may make a contribution to the Memorial Fund of First Baptist Church of Panama City in memory of Mr. James Stringfellow. Active pallbearers are: Tony Harper, Bob Forbus, Bragg Spires, Tom Torgersen, John Gioiello, John Martin, Tom Still, and Carroll Culpepper. Honorary pallbearers are: William Kirkland, Doyle Kirkland, Coy Gay, Darryl Huether, Don Heaton, and members of the Bob Forbus Sunday School Class.
Wilson Funeral Home
FRANK R. CLARK
Frank R. Clark, 92, of Panama City, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999 in a local hospital. He was born Nov. 20, 1907 in Augusta, Ga. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1928 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity at Georgia Tech. After graduation, he went to work for the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey setting benchmarks in the Rocky Mountains. He then was employed by Western Electric for 37 years, where his major projects included communications for the DEW line and the SAGE air defense systems. He retired to Stuart, Fla., from Atlanta, Ga., in 1973 and later moved to Panama City in 1997. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Martha and one son, Captain Frank R. Clark, USAF. He is survived by one daughter, Susan C. Lester and her husband, David of Panama City; four grandchildren: Frank R. Clark of Williamsburg, Va., John C. Lester and his wife, Kimberly of Gainesville, Fla., Margaret L. Williams and her husband, Daniel of Yorktown, Va., and David D. Lester and his wife, Shirley of Alexandria, Va.; and three great-granddaughters: Sarah and Abigail Williams of Yorktown, Va., Julia Lester of Gainesville, Fla. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Si Mathison officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
VONNIE LEE CRUMP
Funeral services for Mrs. Vonnie Lee Crump, 83, of Panama City Beach will be held today at 10 a.m. in Gulfview United Methodist Chruch with the Rev. Jim Fillingim officiating. Mrs. Crump will lie in state on hour prior to services. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. in Jerfferson Memorial Garden in Birmingham, Ala.
Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
ARLENE B. GOULD
Mrs. Arlene B. Gould, 55, recently of Southport, Fla., died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999 at her home. Born in Pensacola, Fla., she moved here from Fort Wayne, Ind. She was a homemaker and a member of Aboite River Womens Club. Mrs. Gould is survived by her parents, Alice and Thomas Bucklew Sr. of Fairfax, Va.; her husband, James W. Gould II of Southport; one son, James W. Gould III and wife, Jennie of Kendallville, Ind.; one daughter, Dr. Stephany Gould of Harrisonburg, Va.; one brother, Tom Bucklew and wife Janet of Alexandria, Va.; one sister, Audrey Williams and husband Pat of Metropolis, Ill; one grandchild, Cathrine Gould. Mrs. Gould was a loving mother, giving person and a dedicated partner. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999 at 1 p.m. in Lynn Haven United Methodist Church with the Rev. Doug Pennington officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation: Shelda, Duff, Bigler and Duff, CPA's, 3510 Spenard Road, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99503 in memory of Mrs. Gould.
Smith-Southerland Funeral Homes
Lynn Haven, Fla. 32444
MARY MAGDALENE R. MCKINNEY
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Magdalene R. McKinney, age 91, of Southport, Fla., who died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999 at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Collins officiating. Interment will be held 3 p.m. today, Dec. 2, at Bayview Cemetery
in Pensacola, Fla. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Wayne Bailey, Delmer Russell, Patrick Bailey, Tim Bergenheier, John Roberts, Forrest Huggans, William Penny and Alvie McKinney.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
