All Obituaries

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. It is well with my soul, it is well, it is well with my soul. In humble submission to the will of God, Park Funeral Home sadly announces the passing of Mrs. Mary Louise Broadus, age 92. Mrs. Broadus transitioned into eternal rest and peace Thursday, December 13, 2018 at her home. Although we are saddened by her passing, we...

Jesus loves me! This I know, For the Bible tells me so; Little ones to Him belong; They are weak, but He is strong. The Bible tells me so. Jesus loves me! This I know, As He loved so long ago, Taking children on His knee, Saying, “Let them come to Me.” Jesus loves me still today, Walking with me on my way, Wanting as a friend to give Light and love to all who live. Jesus loves me! He who died Heaven’s gate to open wide; He will wash away my sin, Let His little child come...

“Let not your heart be troubled,” His tender word I hear, And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubts and fears; Though by the path He leadeth, but one step I may see; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me; Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise, When songs give place to sighting, when hope within me dies, I draw the closer to Him, from care He sets me free; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;   In humble submission to the will of...

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. It is well with my soul, it is well, it is well with my soul. In humble submission to the will of God, Park Funeral Home sadly announces the passing of Mr. Dwayne Austin Laird. Mr. Laird transitioned into eternal rest and peace Thursday, September 6, 2018 in Dothan, Alabama. Although we are saddened by his passing, we rejoice in...

  MY LAST ASSEMBLY If this life has taught me anything It's that I've been a student all my days Learning from each interaction Along the scholastic way Now a place in the open universe awaits, and The answer to the last question of the exam hall Are my views on Religious Education Still worth anything at all So farewell to you and my verbosity I now end with one of Charles Eliot's jots 'A good teacher is like eternity He/She never knows where his/her...

Though the clouds may hang over there will be a brighter day... In that land they call Heaven God shall wipe all tears away Katherine T. McGuire Russ, 74, of Apalachicola and Panama City, Florida was called home on Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. She was born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida on October 21, 1943.  Katherine was the daughter of the late Mose and Inez McGuire. She joined St. Mark A.M.E. Church on Bruce Avenue at an early age and after marriage, St. John...

When I’ve gone the last mile of the way, I will rest at the close of the day; And I know there are joys that await me, When I’ve gone the last mile of the way. In humble submission to the Will of God, the management and staff of Park Funeral Home, sorrowfully announce the earthly departure of  Sister Ruby Chadman Hooks. Sister Ruby Chadman Hooks born September 15, 1918 in Freeport, Florida to Chapus Chadman and Lula Elizabeth Conner Chadman. She was a member of Saint...

Isker Smith, Jr. was born on December 28, 1938 to Isker Sr., and  Mable Smith who preceded him in death. He was affectionately called "Joe". He was raised by his grandmother: (Mary Jackson) aunt Adell (Archie) McLester and uncle, Alexander (Ruth) Smith. Joe graduated from Tivoli High School in 1957, then attended  Florida A & M University and completed a Barbering Progam. He was employed at Eglin Air Force Base for over 30 years. Also, he owned and operated...

If when you give the best of your service, Telling the world that the Savior is come; Be not dismayed when men don't believe you; He understands; and say, "Well done." Oh when I come to the end of my journey, Weary of life and the battle is won; Carrying the staff and the cross of redemption, He'll understand and say, "Well done." In humble submission to the will of God, Park Funeral Home sadly announces the passing of Ms. Kristi Tucker, age 41, of Cullman,...

If when you give the best of your service, Telling the world that the Savior is come; Be not dismayed when men don't believe you; He understands; and say, "Well done." Oh when I come to the end of my journey, Weary of life and the battle is won; Carrying the staff and the cross of redemption, He'll understand and say, "Well done." In humble submission to the will of God, Park Funeral Home sadly announces the passing of Ms. Lucille Butler, age 94, of...