The second chance
To build trust these days, is sometimes hard to do.You find it hard to trust people, many find it hard to trust you.Trust has to be worked at, for some it will never take place.There are those who...
View ArticleCharles Arthur Baumgart, Sr. Obituary
Charles Arthur Baumgart, Sr., (MSGT, USAF), passed on to be with his maker on January 8, 2018. His wife, Frances, was with him. Charles (Chuck) was born to Arthur A. Baumgart and Mathilda Kieselbach...
View ArticleSidney Juhan “Smiley” Anchors Obituary
Sidney Juhan “Smiley” Anchors passed away on January 9, 2018. He was born in Moultrie, Georgia on September 14, 1928.Upon moving to Port St. Joe, he worked at the St. Joe Paper Mill. It was there that...
View ArticleIn Good Faith: Always we begin again
Not to bring up a potentially sore subject, but how are your New Year’s resolutions going? I mean, it’s been a couple weeks so I think this is a fair question. I’m not asking this to put you on the...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Is there still a place for ‘Onward, Christian Soldiers’ in the...
Thirty years ago, there was a ruckus in the United Methodist Church over its hymnody. The hymnal revision committee had recommended the removal of two well-known gospel songs with militaristic...
View ArticleShayne Looper: More links do not make a stronger chain
A fellow-juror once told me, at the conclusion of a trial, that he really enjoyed jury duty. I could see how he might say he appreciated the American system of justice, or how he counted it an honor to...
View ArticleSecrets of friendship considered at Lifetree Café
Keys to forming and maintaining lasting friendships will be explored 7 p.m. CT Monday, Jan. 29 at Lifetree Café.The program, titled “Friends for Life: 10 buddies. 38 years. 1 week a year,” features...
View ArticleJames “Jimmy” Cox Obituary
James A. "Jimmy" Cox Jr., 69, of Smith Creek, died January 22, 2018 at the Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. He fought a good fight of faith. He was born January 18,...
View ArticleShirley Roland Wagner Obituary
Shirley Roland Wagner, 81, of Port Saint Joe, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, FL.A Celebration of Life service will be held 10:30 a.m. ET Saturday, January...
View ArticleTammy Nichols Obituary
On December 7, an angel was brought into the world, she was named Tammy Banks. At the time nobody could know how she was going to change everyone who knew her. No matter the change that come her way...
View ArticleIn memory, Frank Healy
To Frank Healy: Dearest Husband Frank: Two years ago, you went to be with our Lord Jesus. You will always be loved, missed and present in my heart. I am comforted knowing that you are well and happy...
View ArticleBaxter family Card of Thanks
The family of Joyce Baxter wants to thank everyone for their visits, phone calls, cards, food, etc. during the loss of our loved one, George Baxter, AKA Bokey. May God continue to bless you. Thank you...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Churches as contempt-free and condemnation-free zones
It is generally acknowledged that our society has become increasingly mean-spirited. Unless today’s politician is chronically incensed and habitually scornful, no one will take him or her seriously....
View ArticleInterview with FBI informant Mark Whitacre screened at Lifetree Café
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View ArticleEdna Floyd Obituary
Edna Floyd, age 94, of Jakin, GA passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, FL.Funeral services for Mrs. Floyd will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 at 3 p.m. at Springfield...
View ArticleHarry and Bonnie Perry Obituary
Harry P. (Ken) Perry died January 2, 2018. Born in Rome, Georgia on January 26, 1950, he was the son of the late Harry Pickens Perry and Joan Minish Perry. He served in the Marine Reserves from...
View ArticleGeorge Charles Schreiner Obituary
George Charles Schreiner, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018, at the age of 89. He was born in Irvington, NJ. George was a veteran of the US...
View ArticleJohn Bertrand Scoggins, Jr. Obituary
John Bertrand Scoggins Jr. of Canton, Georgia, known to family as “Papa John” and by friends as “John” or "Bert,” passed away on January 28, 2018, at age 84 of complications from Alzheimer’s Disease....
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: Sexual assault: Shine the light
Sexual assault awareness and the #metoo movement release millions from the clutches of fear. Speaking out heals the shame not of the sufferer’s making, yet endured in silence for far too long. Now...
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