Obituaries

Obituaries in Panama City, Florida and Surrounding Areas

William Dempsey Bosworth

William Dempsey Bosworth

Oct 24, 2024

Bill, aka Wild Bill, aka Dempsey, was born in California in Monterey Bay area. He came from fishermen, and followed in his Father's footsteps, earning his living from the sea. He called Moss Landing his home for a majority of his life. He fell in love, married, bought a home, and had a daughter, Donna Bosworth. But the sea kept...

Patricia Ligon Murfee

Patricia Ligon Murfee

Sep 17, 2024

Patricia Ligon Murfee, 85, passed away September 17, 2024. She was preceded in death by parents, Catherine Danley and Henry Hagerman Ligon, siblings Elmer Gene Ligon and Elinor Ligon Birnbaum; half siblings, Earl Ligon and John Vennie (IV) Ligon and Lillian Ligon Pratt. Surviving sibling is Evelyn Ligon Sanders. Patricia is also survived by her life-long friend and husband, James...

Sara Genine Murphy

Sara Genine Murphy

Aug 16, 2024

Sara Genine Murphy, 60 of Panama City passed away Friday, August 16, 2024. Sara was born in Panama City, December 18, 1963, to the late Charles and Sara Stephens and was a floral designer.

She leaves behind her son, Devin Taylor and his wife Katlynn; her sisters, Jessica Stephens and Phyllis Stephens; her brothers, Hugh Stephens and Chuck Stephens; her grandchildren,...

James Nelson Alvarez

James Nelson Alvarez

Jul 7, 2024

James Nelson Alvarez, a man whose life was a testament to dedication and selfless service, passed away peacefully in his home in Florida on Sunday July 7, 2024, at the age of 71. James was born on August 8, 1952, in Bronx, New York. He was an extremely hard worker that exhibited an unwavering commitment to helping others in all...

Malcolm Charles Cullen

Malcolm Charles Cullen

Apr 2, 2024

R&B, Jazz and Blues guitarist-producer-arranger Malcolm Cullen, 72, passed away on April 2, 2024 in Northwest Fla. after a brief battle with cancer. He spent the last several years loving life on the Florida Gulf Coast with his spouse and dogs where he selectively played gigs; fished the Gulf and brackish waters; and expertly prepared and ate local seafood. 

Malcolm was...

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