Obituaries

Jun 2, 2025

Peter Lee Bello was born June 7, 1954 in California to parents Arthur and Ann Hart Bello. He passed away of natural causes on June 2, 2025 in Rossville, Georgia. He spent many years calling Navarre, Florida home, and he was a member of the Fort Walton Yacht Club and attended Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church.

Peter had many events in...

May 31, 2025

Grace Eleanore Holt was born to David Humphrey and Audrey Marie Simon Holt on November 16, 1942, in Ashland, Wisconsin. She passed away on May 31, 2025 in Crestview, Florida. Grace lived in Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Wisconsin, and Alabama before calling Florida home.

Grace attended college at the University of Wisconsin in Madison and studied Speech Pathology. She started...

May 29, 2025

Betty Jean Johnson, 89, of Westville FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on May 29th at 4:20pm. She was the former wife of William Joe Johnson of Orlando, FL.

Born in Gainesville, GA, she was the daughter of Henry Edgar Garrett and Mary Elizabeth Garrett (Williams). She worked alongside her husband’s family businesses for 10 years before relocating...

May 20, 2025

Judith Ann Beliech Chilcutt, 81, of DeFuniak Springs, FL and San Antonio, TX died peacefully at her residence in Florida on May 20, 2025. She was born July 15, 1943, in Pensacola, Florida to Thomas Clifford (Cliff) Beliech and Mamie Lee (Alexander) Beliech.

Affectionately known as Judy, she was raised in Pensacola where she met and married Charles (Buddy) Lee Houdashelt....

May 17, 2025

Malcolm Young, Jr, better known as Skip, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on September 2, 1958, to parents Malcolm Young, Sr and Bonnie Lee Powell.

Skip worked in construction for all of his years. In his free time, he was always up for adventure, and he most thoroughly enjoyed camping and cave diving....

May 14, 2025

Carlos Berardo Robaina passed away on May 14, 2025 at the age of 63. Born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba on February 5, 1962 to Carlos Eduardo Robaina Perez and Vilma Robaina (Née Sanchez Gonzalez), he emigrated to the United States as a child with his parents and two younger siblings on April 22, 1969. Carlos was raised in New...

Apr 1, 2025

Daisy Winona McLendon was born October 19, 1934 in Knox Hill and she entered into eternity at her home in DeFuniak Springs on April 1, 2025. Winona lived her life in the panhandle of Florida, living in the tight-knit communities of Knox Hill, Highland View, Port St Joe, and DeFuniak Springs. Winona was a dedicated employee of Professional Products for...

Mar 30, 2025

Jimmie Hansel Geoghagan, a man of unshakable strength and unwavering love, passed away at the age of 91 on March 30, 2025, walking peacefully into the arms of his Savior. Hansel was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend whose life was a testament to his kindness, tenacity, and enduring sense of humor.

Born on August 1, 1933, in...

Mar 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Wayne Revell, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, in his home in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, at the age of 67. He was born on August 18, 1957 in Albany, Georgia.

He was a devoted husband to his wife, Tasha Revell,...

Mar 14, 2025

Mirta was born in Havana, Cuba, on June 21st, 1934. After attending college at the University of Havana, she immigrated to the United States in the late 1950s. She raised her family in Miami, Florida and then spent time in Los Angeles, California, before moving to Texas to live by her daughter and help raise her grandchildren. In recent years,...

Mar 13, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Captain Henning Juel Spilling Jr., loved and cherished by all who knew him. Captain Henning, or simply “Captain”, passed peacefully on March 13, 2025 at the age of 76.

Henning was preceded in death by his loving wife, Leighlove Caylor Spilling, his daughter Katie Carter, grandson Henning J. Spilling IV,...

Mar 5, 2025

Richard “Dick” Lowery passed away on March 5, 2025 at the age of 84 years old with his loving wife Janette and daughters Wyndy Crozier and Kelly Lowery by his side. Born on August 8, 1940 in Clearwater, Florida to Michael Lee and Laura Mae Lowery, Dick had been a resident of Darlington for the last twenty-five years. Prior to...

Mar 1, 2025

Precious Ailany Itzae Benitez made a big impact during her short time here with us. She was born in Pensacola, Florida on September 23, 2024 to parents Mireya Palacios and Rogelio Benitez and entered into eternity on March 1, 2025.

Ailany brought incredible joy to her parents and siblings. She was absolutely adorable each moment of each and every day. Looking...

Feb 16, 2025

On Sunday, February 16, 2025, Mary Alice Dickey Brown peacefully passed away at home in Freeport, Florida after a long and courageous battle with illness. Born to Manuel and Elmer Dickey on November 3, 1933, in Freeport, she spent her entire life in the place she cherished. Mary Alice attended Freeport Elementary and Walton schools and was a lifelong member...

Feb 13, 2025

Brenda E. Canneto, 77, of Eatontown, died peacefully at home on February 13, 2025.  She  was born December 12, 1947 in Savannah, Georgia to Wilton White and Floried (Brabham) White. 

She was predeceased by her husband of 35 years Michael J. Canneto along with her parents Wilton and Floried White from DeFuniak Springs, FL. She was also predeceased by her sister...

Feb 7, 2025

Robin Kent Padgett was born February 19, 1962, in DeFuniak Springs, Florida to David and Vivian Marie Padgett, and he was proud to call DeFuniak Springs home for all of his life. He passed away on February 7, 2025.

Kent deemed family of the utmost importance, and he was incredibly proud of his. He adored his kids, parents, sister, and nephews...

Feb 4, 2025

Reginald Scott Dees, 59, was a beloved brother, son, and uncle of his family. He passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2025. Born in Ft Walton Beach on December 29, 1965, he moved with his family to DeFuniak Springs, FL in 1969 at the age of four. Reggie attended Walton Senior High School. His parents are Joseph Theo Dees and...

Feb 3, 2025

Feb 2, 2025

Johnny Glen Foxhall was a lifetime resident of the DeFuniak Springs area. Born to Horace Glen and Virginia Mae Foxhall in Florala, Alabama on April 26, 1948, Johnny grew up in the area, was a proud graduate of Walton High School, and was a lifelong member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. He truly loved his church and his church family....

Jan 28, 2025

Rebecca Lynn Cremer was born February 26, 1964, in Atlanta, Georgia to Etta Lucille Ried. She spent all of her life in the southeast – living in Orlando, FL, Phenix City, AL, and DeFuniak Springs, FL. She unexpectedly passed away at her home in DeFuniak Springs on January 28, 2025. 

While she lived a full life, the birth of her grandchildren...