Death notices published by the funeral homes that serve Panama City and nearby towns, newest first, for the last 30 days. Each entry lists only the facts the funeral home has published: the name, the age where given, the hometown, the date of death and the service details. To read the full obituary, sign the guest book or send flowers, follow the notice link to the funeral home's own page.
Notices on this page come from Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services. The list is checked every day; it was last updated Oct. 24, 2026.
Families and funeral homes can also submit an obituary to run in full on Panama City Daily, free of charge.
Recent notices
Week of Oct. 12
Emma “AJ” Rose Kelly, 18
Of Panama City. Died Oct. 16, 2026.
- Visitation: Friday, Oct. 23, 1 to 2 p.m., Sand Hills Assembly of God, 14032 State Road 77, Southport
- Funeral service: Friday, Oct. 23, 2 p.m., Sand Hills Assembly of God, 14032 State Road 77, Southport
James David Moody, 56
Of Panama City. Died Oct. 14, 2026.
- Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 17, 9:30 to 10 a.m., Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 247 N. Tyndall Parkway, Panama City
- Celebration of life: Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m., Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 247 N. Tyndall Parkway, Panama City
John P. Ruest, 94
Of Panama City. Died Oct. 13, 2026.
Lt. Col. Saul A. Verazain, M.D., 87
Of Lynn Haven. Died Oct. 13, 2026.
- Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to noon, St. Dominic Catholic Church, 3308 E. 15th St., Panama City
- Mass: Saturday, Oct. 24, noon, St. Dominic Catholic Church, 3308 E. 15th St., Panama City
Tony Ray Lowe, 72
Of Panama City. Died Oct. 13, 2026.
- Visitation: Monday, Oct. 19, 2 to 3 p.m., The River Church, 5031 N. Star Ave., Panama City
- Celebration of life: Monday, Oct. 19, 3 p.m., The River Church, 5031 N. Star Ave., Panama City
Leonard Othennile Burrows, Sr., 67
Died Oct. 15, 2026.
- Celebration of life: Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m., Hope Family Worship Center, 2001 Garrison Ave., Port St. Joe
Jeanne Baldwin, 80
Died Oct. 14, 2026.
Week of Oct. 5
Sarah Jo Lewis, 63
Of Panama City. Died Oct. 11, 2026.
Jackie Bunch Bazzell, 93
Of Panama City. Died Oct. 10, 2026.
- Graveside service: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2 p.m., Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 3733 U.S. Highway 231 N., Panama City
Permelia Poucher, 63
Of Panama City. Died Oct. 10, 2026.
- Celebration of life: Sunday, Oct. 18, 1:30 p.m., 426 Sanders Lane, Panama City
Debbie Moseley, 68
Of Panama City. Died Oct. 8, 2026.
- Visitation: Friday, Oct. 16, noon to 1 p.m., Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 247 N. Tyndall Parkway, Panama City
- Funeral service: Friday, Oct. 16, 1 p.m., Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 247 N. Tyndall Parkway, Panama City
Ava Sowell, 88
Died Oct. 8, 2026.
Week of Sept. 28
Elizabeth L. “Betty” Wilcher, 92
Of Panama City. Died Oct. 4, 2026.
- Graveside service: Thursday, Oct. 8, 1 p.m., Youngstown Cemetery, 11331 County Road 388, Youngstown
William Edward Rudcki, 63
Of Panama City Beach. Died Oct. 4, 2026.
Norman Samuel Wilkinson, 66
Of Panama City. Died Oct. 3, 2026.
Charlotte B. Yawn, 82
Of Panama City. Died Oct. 2, 2026.
Douglas Allan Christopher von Werssowetz, 77
Of Panama City Beach. Died Oct. 1, 2026.
- Mass: Sunday, Oct. 4, 7 a.m., Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1003 N. East Ave., Panama City
Leatha Ann Brazlovitz, 70
Of Panama City. Died Oct. 1, 2026.
Vivian Gevene Bowers, 74
Of Panama City. Died Sept. 30, 2026.
Alexander Wayne Reeves, 27
Died Sept. 29, 2026.
Week of Sept. 21
Bernice Marie Stephens, 86
Of Panama City. Died Sept. 26, 2026.
- Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 1, noon to 1 p.m., Callaway Assembly of God, 5718 Cherry St., Panama City
- Celebration of life: Thursday, Oct. 1, 1 p.m., Callaway Assembly of God, 5718 Cherry St., Panama City
Daniel Gene Hanlon, 78
Died Sept. 24, 2026.
- Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 6 to 8 p.m., Heritage Funeral Home, 247 N. Tyndall Parkway, Panama City
- Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 1, 10 to 11 a.m., Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 138 E. Orange Ave., Wewahitchka
- Celebration of life: Thursday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m., Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 138 E. Orange Ave., Wewahitchka
Master Sergeant David Edward Geldert, USAF (Ret.), 77
Died Sept. 24, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find recent obituaries in Panama City?
This page lists the death notices published in the last 30 days by one funeral home serving Panama City, updated every day. Each entry links to the funeral home's full obituary.
How do I submit an obituary to Panama City Daily?
Use the form at the foot of this page, or ask the funeral home to send it. We publish it as written, free of charge, after a phone or email check with the person who sent it.
Which funeral homes serve Panama City?
The notices here come from Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Why does this page not show the full obituary?
An obituary is written by the family or the funeral home and belongs to them, so we list the facts and link to the funeral home's page, where the full obituary, photos and guest book are.
How long does a notice stay on this page?
Thirty days from the date of death. The funeral home's own page keeps the obituary after that.
Submit an obituary
Anyone may submit a notice for a person who lived in or had close ties to Panama City or Bay County. Funeral homes can submit on a family's behalf and are named in the notice. We publish within one working day, after a phone or email check with the submitter. There is no charge.
How obituaries work here
- We publish what the family or funeral home sends, with a light copy edit for spelling. We do not add facts, causes of death or quotes.
- We confirm every submission by phone or email before it goes live, to prevent hoaxes.
- Notices stay online permanently. Service details are updated on request.
- A notable death may also be reported as a news story; that is written separately from the record, and never presented as an obituary.