The Obituary Section

Barbara Ann Hamner

, Florida

May 12, 2026

Barbara Ann Hamner, 78, of Panama City, Florida, went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2026. She was born on June 27, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana.Barbara was born and raised in Richmond, Indiana, where she welcomed her beloved son, Tommy. Later, she moved to Albany, Georgia, where life brought her the love of her life and soulmate, John. Together, they eventually made their home in Florida, where Barbara built a life filled with love, friendship, and meaningful connections.She found her true calling in radio sales and T.V. advertising, a career that perfectly matched her warm and outgoing personality. Barbara never met a stranger and had a special gift for making everyone feel welcomed and valued. Her kind heart, vibrant spirit, and ability to form lasting friendships left a lasting impression on all who knew and loved her.She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Hart…

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Tyler Joseph Catalano

, Florida

September 9, 2001 — May 9, 2026

Tyler Joseph Catalano, 24, of Youngstown, Florida, went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2026. He was born on September 10, 2001, in Panama City, Florida.Tyler had a love for life and enjoyed spending his days fishing, swimming, and making memories with his friends. He loved riding the backroads with loud music playing and was known as one of the biggest Alabama fans around. Above all else, Tyler cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his nieces and nephews, his mom, and his grandma, all of whom held a very special place in his heart.He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.He is preceded in death by his “Papa” Paul Campbell; great grandma, Erma Brickhouse “Nanny” and his cousin, Christpher John Grisch, Jr.Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Kiliah Darlene; son, Zayde Remy; mom, Dortha “Shannon” Montgomery; grandma, Dortha…

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Diana Elizabeth Schwoerer

, Florida

Diana Elizabeth Schwoerer, 70, of Panama City, FL, beloved wife, mother, and“Mimi,” went home to be with Jesus on May 14, 2026. Born to James (Jim) andCharlotte McCusker on August 20, 1955, she graduated from Rutherford HighSchool in 1973 and attended Gulf Coast Community College.Diana met the love of her life, Edward Schwoerer, while working at the SilverCircle Skating rink on a blind date in the summer of 1973. From the momentthey found each other, they were inseparable. She always said it was love atfirst sight. They married in 1975 and would have celebrated 51 years ofmarriage this September. Their life together was marked by loyalty,tenderness, and the kind of steady love that carried them through everyseason. They always took care of each other, and they were always together.Diana was a devoted mother to Josh and Jenni and the proud “Mimi” to fourgranddaughters who were truly her whole world. Charlotte,…

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Kimberley "Kim" Turney

, Florida

Kimberley “Kim” Turney, 66, of Panama City, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 10, 2026.Kim was born on October 4, 1959 in Pittsburgh and grew up in Carnegie, PA. She was the oldest of five siblings and loved to take care of her younger brother and sisters. In Kim’s early years, she was deeply involved with the Girl Scouts, serving as a Troop Leader as well as Camp Counselor. She soon found her calling in life in the medical field and graduated from Villa Maria College with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in 1977. During her time there, she was selected as “Student Nurse of the Year” for her academic success, community activities and peer leadership.Kim went on to serve her country in the U.S. Air Force, working as a Flight Nurse and having been deployed during Operation Desert Storm, Desert Shield and Operation Restore Hope.…

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Sonia F. Delgado

, Florida

May 15, 2026

Sonia F. Delgado of Southport passed away on May 16, 2026, and went home to be with the Lord and the loved ones who preceded her in death. She was born on May 13, 1959, in Havana, Cuba.Sonia dedicated several years of her life working as a security guard, where she was known for her reliability and strong work ethic. Above all else, she cherished time spent with her children, grandchildren, and the many family members and friends who brought joy to her life. Her love for them was the center of everything she did, and her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Matilde Sierra and several other family members.Those left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Holly Johnson (Daniel) and Amanda Delgado (Eugene); grandsons, Hamlet, Austin (Carmen), Jose, Takoda and Shadow; granddaughter, Kairi; great grandson,…

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Jr. Jb James Ellis

, Florida

JB “James” Ellis, Jr. of Southport, Florida went to be with his Lord on May 13, 2026. He was born in Panama City, Florida on August 1, 1946.JB proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for four years. Following his military service, he dedicated more than forty-three and half years of faithful service to the Papermill, remaining committed through its many ownership changes over the years.He found great joy in the simple things in life, especially spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and relaxing on the front porch. Above all, JB dearly loved his family, and that love was deeply returned by all who knew and cherished him.He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Hazel Ellis and his granddaughter, Kayla.Those left to cherish his memory is his wife, Sandra Ellis; son, Jim Ellis (Lisha); daughters, Sandy Moody (Vaughn), Tracey Cox (Grant), and Lisa Carter (Rocky);…

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Stacey L. Ross

, Florida

Stacey L. Ross, 55, of Panama City, Florida passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2026. She was born in Port St. Joe, Florida on October 8, 1970.Stacey had a green thumb and loved to work in the garden. She loved to bake. Her nieces and nephews were like her own and brought her a lot of joy. She was a dedicated hard worker even until the time she had to retire due to illness.She is preceded in death by her parents, Connie and Gene Hester.Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Shelly Roper and her husband James; nieces and nephews, Rebecca Aragon, Jessica Kuhens, Zachery Kuhens and wife Ashley, and Brittany Roper.A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later time.Heritage Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Stacey L. Ross.

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William Joseph "Joe" Woods

, Florida

William Joseph “Joe” Woods, 87, of Panama City Beach, Florida, entered into eternal rest on May 6, 2026.Born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1939, Joe lived a life grounded in faith, devotion to family, and service to others. A devout Catholic throughout his life, he often spoke of his love for God, his beloved wife, and his family. Those closest to him knew him as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and faithful friend whose kindness, steady presence, and prayers touched countless lives.Joe was the loving husband of Sunny Suzan Lawrence Woods, whom he affectionately called “Sunshine.” Together they shared a deep and enduring love that blessed their family and all who knew them.He is survived by his beloved wife, Sunny Suzan Lawrence Woods; his brother, Michael Woods; his children, Michael (Pat) Woods, Tim Woods, Shannon Woods, and Jennifer Woods; his cherished grandchildren, Nicholas Woods, Brittney Kaefer, Zach Sanders, Billy Van Wie,…

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Suzanne Sue Casaday

, Florida

May 10, 2026

Suzanne “Sue” Casaday3/17/1947-5/11/2026Sue Casaday, 79, of Panama City, Florida went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2026. She was born to Jack and Irene Moon on March 17, 1947, in Canton, New York.Throughout her life, she held many different positions but was always known for her strong work ethic and dedication in all that she did. Sue had a servant’s heart and willingness to help others. When she wasn’t working, she could be found reading a good book, crocheting blankets for her grandchildren, enjoying the outdoors letterboxing, or at the local BINGO hall. In her earlier years she enjoyed team bowling, line dancing, and selling Avon; which she made President’s Club on multiple occasions.Sue also served in the United States Air Force where she met the love of her life, Calvin. Once married she relocated to Calvin’s hometown of Notasulga, Alabama where they raised their two children. Together,…

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