The Obituary Section

Joeanna Viola Robinson

, Florida

February 9, 2026

Joeanna Viola Robinson, precious six-week-old daughter of Patrick and Rosie Robinson and beloved baby sister of Patricia, went home to be with Jesus on March 27, 2026. She was born on February 10, 2026. Though her time on earth was brief, Joeanna filled the hearts of her family with immeasurable love and joy. She will be deeply cherished and forever remembered.In addition to her parents and sister, Joeanna is also survived by her loving grandparents, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family and friends who will hold her memory close to their hearts.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Heritage Funeral Home in Panama City. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will immediately follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.Heritage Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Joeanna Viola Robinson.

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Betty Jean Pierce

, Florida

Betty Jean PierceJuly 8, 1940 – March 31, 2026Betty Jean Pierce, a beloved mother, Nana, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. Born on July 8, 1940, in Gilbert, Louisiana, Betty lived a life marked by love, dedication, and a deep care for others.Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Marion Kimball Sr. and Bernice Kimball; her brothers, Thomas “Sonny” Marion Kimball and James “Poochie” Kimball; and her sisters, Nell Parker, Tommie “Muriel” Wilson, and Dorothy “Dot” Enterkin.She is survived by her sister, Dianne Dampier; her son, James Pierce (Ruby) of Morton, Mississippi; and her daughter, Karen Machuca (Tony) of Panama City, Florida. Betty’s legacy lives on through her grandchildren: Jessica McQueary (Jason) of Pearl, Mississippi; Christopher Powell (Brianne) of Menifee, California; Zachary Machuca (Emily) of San Antonio, Texas; and Nicholas Machuca of Miami, Florida; as well as her precious great-granddaughter, Violet Powell of Menifee,…

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Janice Camille Haskins Huffman

, Florida

Janice Camille (Haskins) Huffman was born on 22 December 1940 in Hickory, North Carolina during a time when America was in turmoil, and every member of the family was touched by World War II either through rationing, sacrifice or active service. Her father and mother moved to Baltimore to work in the Martin Marietta Defense plants building bombers. She had an Uncle serving in North Africa, another Uncle was with Patton's 3rd Army in Germany, and her last Uncle was the sole survivor of a B-24 Liberator crash in 1945 in the Philippines. It was not long after the War that she contracted Polio and was admitted to the Hickory Hospital known as the "Miracle in Hickory" built for suffering Polio infected children. As one of the survivors of the epidemic, she was sought out and interviewed by historians, and her story was immortalized in the form of a video…

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Virginia V. Brown

, Florida

Virginia V. Brown, 82, of Panama City, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 30, 2026.Virginia was born on August 3, 1943, in Panama City. She retired as Head Cook at Bay Medical Center, where she was well-known and respected during her career. Virginia’s hobbies included singing gospel music, going to church and spending time with her family.She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Cox and Ann Ruth Hughes; husband, Tommy Joe Brown; brother, Edward Cox; and sister, Dovie Wise.Left to treasure her memory are her daughters, Tammy Benson (Dale Benson, Sr.) and Neta Owens (Charles Owens); grandchildren, Dale Benson, Jr. (Candice Benson), Christopher Cauley (Kelly Cauley) and Jo Holland (Cody Holland); great-grandchildren, Ethin Benson, Hayden Holland, Bradley Holland, Maverick Holland, Joshua Denton, Courtney Davis, Cody Marsh, Cyle Marsh and Chase Colon; great-great-granddaughter, Aliyana Colon aka Apple; and a brother, Jim Pettis.A visitation will be held…

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