THOMAS DAVID TURNER
Thomas David Turner, age 81, of 1306 Frankford Ave., Panama City, Fla., passed away Friday, Feb. 18 at Gulf Coast Medical Center. He retired after 19 years active duty with the U.S. Army and Air Force serving during World War II and D-Day. He received three purple hearts, the bronze star, two unit citations and the combat infantry badge. Mr. Turner has been a resident of Panama City, Fla., since 1975 moving from Tampa. He was a member of the Springfield Community Church, was a 32nd degree mason, a member of the Shaddai Shrine Temple of Panama City, and was a member of the 23rd Street Coffee Club at Wal-Mart. Survivors include his wife, Dollie G. Turner of Panama City; daughters: Dannie Turner of Wisconsin, Susan Whitten and husband Bill of Michigan, Eva Springer of Tampa, Sally Hall and husband John of Panama City, Sue Wills and husband Gene of Panama City, Jo Pettis and husband Wayne of Panama City, Frankie Hill and husband Bobby of Mobile, Ala.; sons: Victor Turner and wife Pat of Brierfield, Ala., David Turner of Decomer, Wash., Johnny Pilcher and wife Jeanette of Panama City, Billy Pilcher and wife Hazel of Enterprise, Ala.; brother, Seaborn Turner and wife Jo Lina of Montgomery, Ala; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. today, Feb. 21, at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with J.W Hunt and the Rev. Warren Wright officiating. Graveside to be held 3:30 p.m. in Montgomary, Ala. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Carl Docker, Buck George, Wayne Pettis, David Pettis, Eric Wills, Ricky Adkins. Honorary pallbearers will be the 23rd Street Coffee Club at Wal-Mart.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
FRANKIE LAMAR BAILEY JR.
Frankie Lamar Bailey Jr., age 33, of Bullock County, Ala., died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000, at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, Ala. Private services will be held at a later date. Dillard Funeral Home in Troy, Ala., is in charge of the arrangements.
ELIZABETH RAY LARISEY
Elizabeth Ray Larisey, age 91, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000, at National Healthcare Center in Panama City, Fla., where she had been since breaking her hip in Orlando, Fla., in August of 1995. A memorial service will be held at Christ the King Episcopal Church on Willow Drive in Orlando, Fla. at 11 a.m., Feb. 24, with Father Robert McLeon officiating.
FRANK AND DESTA MONACHELLI
Funeral services for Mr. Frank and Mrs. Desta Monachelli will be conducted on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. At the family's request, the services will be private.
Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
LOUIS AND MARIE MONACHELLI
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Louis and Mrs. Marie Monachelli of Panama City, will be held today at 2 p.m. EST in Holly Hills Cemetery
in Port St. Joe, Fla. with the Rev. Ted Lovelace and Monsignor William A. Crowe officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service.
Gilmore-Southerland Funeral Home
Port St. Joe, Fla. 32456
JOHN T. PIPPIN
Funeral services for Mr. John T. "Pip" Pippin, age 89, who died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000, will be held at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 22 at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Thomas Earl Bond and Elder Walter Todd officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
ANN JENKINS RASCH
Funeral services for Ann Jenkins Rasch, who died Saturday, Feb. 29, 2000, will be held today at 1 p.m. in Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Parker officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers are Billy Melvin Jr., Darrell Mason, Steve Moore, Dale Brown, Torry Vickers, and Eddie Jenkins.
Wilson Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla.
JAMES 'JIMMY' RUSSELL SR.
Mr. James "Jimmy" Russell Sr., 70, of Panama City, Fla., died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000, in a local hospital. Born in Norristown, Penn., he moved here in 1954 from Pennsylvania . He was a driver for Tommy Thomas Cheverolet and was a member of Central Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was the past Commander of VFW Local Post No. 8205, past VFW Commander of MOC No. 8205 and past VFW District MOC Commander. Mr. Russell is preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Allan Russell. He is survived by his wife, Mary F. Russell of Panama City; three sons: James Russell and wife Cynthia of Lynn Haven, Ernie and Enos Russell both of Panama City; one daughter, Deborah Eden and husband Brian Kip Eden of Birmingham; two step-children, Larry Draper and wife Othell of Roanoke, Ala, Diane Rushing and husband Jerry of Panama City; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Richard White officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 6 to 8 p.m.
Southerland Family Funeral Homes
ELIZABETH RAY LARISEY
Elizabeth Ray Larisey, age 91, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000, at National Healthcare Center in Panama City, Fla., where she had been since breaking her hip in Orlando, Fla., in August of 1995. A memorial service will be held at Christ the King Episcopal Church on Willow Drive in Orlando, Fla, at 11 a.m., Feb. 24, with Father Robert McLeon officiating.
MARIE TUCKER BROWN
Mrs. Marie Tucker Brown, age 47, of 11330 3rd St., Youngstown, Fla., died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, at her home. She has been a lifetime resident of the area and worked in the Food Services Division of the Bay County School System. Mrs. Brown was also a member of the Jenks Avenue Church of Christ and the TOPS Club Chapter No. 56. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie O. Brown of Youngstown, Fla.; two daughters, Amy Jo Brown and Jennifer Marie Brown, both of Youngstown; her mother, Benis Tucker of Panama City; a sister, Tina Tucker Bruce of Panama City; brothers: Danny Tucker and his wife Rannie of Amelia Island, Fla., Joey Tucker and his wife Angie and Robbie Tucker and his wife Andra, all of Panama City; aunts: Tensie "Tuc" McCoy of Panama City, Mather Lee of Montgomery, Ala., and Maxine Landgraff of Hermitage, Tenn.; an uncle, Walter Gordon Alford of New Port Ricey, Fla.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a special cousin, Joan Eldridge. She was preceded in death by her father, William Durham Tucker. Graveside funeral services will be held 4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 24 at Youngstown Cemetery
with Minister Doyle Smith and Minister Jack Reece officiating. Interment will follow. The family will receive friends at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, today, Feb. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of Northwest Florida, 2589 Jenks Ave., Panama City, FL 32405.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
JOHN P. MONG
Mr. John P. Mong, 54, of Panama City, died Jan. 19, 2000. Memorialization will be by cremation. Any friends or relatives may contact Southerland Family Funeral Home.
Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
ELMER A. RACE
Mr. Elmer A. Race, age 65, of 9105 Abba Lane, Panama City Beach, Fla., died Monday, Jan. 21, 2000, at a local hospital. He had been a resident of the area since 1974, coming here from Kentucky. Mr. Race served his country in the U.S. Air Force for more than 20 years and was a veteran of the Vietnam Era. He also worked for the Panama City News-Herald for 18 years. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Kentucky Wildcats, and playing the harmonica. He was also a member of the Faith Family Christian Church. Mr. Race is survived by his wife of 12 years: Sue Race of Panama City Beach, Fla.; daughters: Lila Bates and her husband Dwight and Cheryl Dewey, all of Panama City and Teri Drake of Melbourne, Fla.; a son: William Race of Asheville, N.C.; a stepdaughter, Sherri Epling and her husband David of Beckley, W.Va.; stepsons: Bradley Frame and his wife Lisa of Fredericksburg, Va. and Steven Frame and his wife Andrea of Kearnersville, N.C.; a sister: Donna Edwards and her husband Roy of Merritt Island, Fla.; brothers: Charles Race of Panama City Beach and Paul Race of Charlottesville, Va.; and grandchildren: Stephanie Dewey, Leslie Epling, Olivia Epling, Jeremy Frame, Jonathan Frame, and Zackary Frame. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 23 at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Roark officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens with military Honors conducted by Tyndall Air Force Base. Asked to serve as active pallbearers are: Dwight Bates, William Race, LeGary McBride, Charlie Brannon, Raleigh Rheuby and William Layfield.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Panama City, Fla. 32405
JAMES 'JIMMY' RUSSELL SR.
Funeral services for Mr. James "Jimmy" Russell Sr., 70, of Panama City, Fla., will be conducted today at 2 p.m. in Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Richard White officiating.
Southerland Family Funeral Homes
Panama City, Fla. 32405
