Obituaries

Mar 4, 2026

Pamela (Pam/Nana) Susan Och Pennington, also affectionately known as “Packie” by her loving husband John, passed away peacefully Wednesday March 4, 2026. Pam was born September 17, 1951 in Chincoteague, Virginia to Robert and Lois Och. Pam’s father, Robert, was a U.S. Navy Veteran and, due to transfer to Whiting Field, they moved to Milton, FL.

Unbeknownst to all, God authored...

Feb 21, 2026

Dallas Dalton Carroll, age 77, of Leonia, Florida passed away at Wiregrass Medical Center on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Angus and Elouise Carroll, his wife Judy Ann Gillis Carroll, sister Alice Wavine Smith, and brother-in-law Eddie Garrett. He is survived by his wife Brenda Carroll, children Clint Seigler and wife Teri, Dusty...

Feb 21, 2026

Laneta Jean Dunkin was born April 15, 1963 in San Francisco, California to Wallace and Carolyn Eyvonne Simpson. She grew up in a military family that settled in Oklahoma and attended Rush Springs schools before moving to Florida. Laneta passed away on February 21, 2026.

Laneta most enjoyed the time she spent with family, especially her husband. They spent countless hours...

Feb 17, 2026

Obituary forthcoming.

Feb 14, 2026

Elizabeth S. Campbell, 74, of Niceville, Florida, passed away on February 14, 2026. Her life formed a remarkable arc of service - from the example set by her physician parents to the institutions she helped build and the family she lovingly guided.

Born into a household defined by care for others, Elizabeth was the daughter of Dr. Richard H. Schulz and...

Feb 12, 2026

William Henry Miller, age 79, of DeFuniak Springs, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. He was born on June 15, 1946, the son of George Washington Miller and Vera Ethelee White (Effie).

Henry was a man who defined work, was a great provider, and one of great humor! He worked as a carpenter, owning his own business in construction for...

Feb 6, 2026

Charles Dean Black, age 85, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 6, 2026. Dean, as everyone called him, was born March 25, 1940, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Arthur Gray Black and Delma Barnett Black.

He lived in Birmingham for much of his early life and worked at Herring...

Feb 3, 2026

Dolly Bates Baker of DeFuniak Springs, Florida went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 3, 2026 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dot and Howard Bates of Ft. Walton Beach.

She was born October 4, 1938 in Winston-Salem, NC, grew up in Miami, Florida, graduated from Agnes Scott College...

Feb 1, 2026

February 14, 1958 - February 1, 2026

Janis Lea Burke, age 67, passed away peacefully beside her loving son, Adam, with her sisters, Sandra & Susan nearby in the comfortof her home early on February 1, 2026.

Janis was born on February 14, 1958 to Jesse & Genevieve Reddick in Pensacola, Florida after her older brother, David Reddick, her older sister, Karen...

Jan 31, 2026

Billy Hugh Mancil met his Lord and Savior on the morning of January 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 5, 1937 in Andalusia, Alabama, to Ethel Barfield Mancil and Huey Mancil.

Billy attended Andalusia High School and Auburn University where he majored in Building Science. He also served over ten years in the United States Army...

Jan 27, 2026

James “Jim” Wallace Slack, Jr passed away on January 27, 2026. He was proceeded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his sister, Judy Leamon (Rod), brother, Dick Slack (Cherie); sons, Tony Slack (Shannon), Justin Slack, Brandon Slack (Cece), and Jacob Slack; and grandchildren, Emma Slack, Camden Slack, Elliott Slack, and Charlie Slack.

Jim served in the United States Army...

Jan 26, 2026

Charles Fountain Smith Sr. was born on July 9 in Slidell, Louisiana, to Natalie Seal and “Pappy” Fountain Smith. He proudly served one tour in the United States Navy and later earned his GED. Charles went on to work as a mechanical supervisor for Diamond Offshore, where he dedicated many years before retiring in 2020. He was also an active...

Jan 24, 2026

Peggy Caylor of Cullman, Alabama, originally of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, passed away at the age of 95 on January 24, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born on February 9, 1930, in Dothan, Alabama, to the late Wyatt Armstead Armstrong and Gladys Vickers Armstrong. She grew up in Union Springs, Alabama. After high school, she attended Huntingdon...

Jan 18, 2026

Jan 6, 2026

Mrs. Betty Jean Hall, age 92, passed away at her home in Freeport, Florida on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Betty was preceded in death by her parents Hildra & Artie McBroom, husband Alto Thomas Sconiers, husband Edward Lamar (Marty) Hall, brother Sam McBroom, and grandson Eric Moore.

Betty was a graduate of Walton High School and a member of the Eastern...

Dec 31, 2025

Dorothy Louise Campbell Smith was born August 16, 1961 in Phoenix, Arizona to Jack Donald Campbell and Carolyn Jeanette Warren. She graduated from Valdosta High School in Georgia and lived in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas before settling in Florida in 1998. She was a longtime and beloved member of Calvary Baptist Church. She passed away on December 31, 2025.

Dorothy is...

Dec 27, 2025

Mrs. Helen Joyce Jones, age 80, was a woman whose life reflected the love of Christ in everything she did. Her kindness, her steady faith, and her gentle spirit touched every person who was blessed enough to know her. She lived with a quiet grace that made others feel seen, cared for, and prayed over. She was a dedicated member...

Dec 25, 2025

Fredrick Recharles Lee was born May 14, 1982 in Geneva, Alabama to parents Patricia L. and Fred J. Lee. He graduated from Walton High School, and he called the Florida Panhandle home for all of his life, living in DeFuniak and Crestview. He passed away on December 25, 2025.

Fredrick was a loving father, grandfather, son, and brother.

He leaves behind five...

Dec 22, 2025

John William Herndl passed away at his home on December 22, 2025, with his wife and son at his side. 

John lived his life quietly, generously, and fairly.  Providing for and taking care of his family and his business was his greatest pride.  He loved the challenge of taking discarded things and making them work again, finding satisfaction in patience, skill,...

Dec 18, 2025

Mrs. Hattie McMillian Chapman, age 93, went home to be with the Lord and reunited with her husband, Richard David Chapman, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was born September 12, 1932, in DeFuniak Springs, Florida to John and A.V. McMillian.

Hattie was preceded in death by her parents, John and A.V. McMillian; husband, Richard David Chapman; son, Kevin Chapman; brothers,...