Obituaries
Betty Jean Hall
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...
Dorothy Louise Smith
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...
Helen Joyce Simmons Jones
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...
Fredrick Recharles Lee
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...
John William Herndl
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,...
Hattie McMillian Chapman
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,...
Sidney Laurez Spears
Dec 16, 2025
Sidney Laurez Spears, age 77, passed away on December 16, 2025, leaving a legacy of devotion and hard work. Born on February 4, 1948, in Svea, Florida, to Alton and Leona Stokes Spears, Sidney was raised in Cassia, Florida.
Sidney’s life changed forever when he met the love of his life, Edna Johnson. He moved to Walton County and married her...
Mary Lyda Pinckard
Dec 12, 2025
Mary Lyda Pinckard, age 98, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 12, 2025, surrounded by family who loved her dearly. Mary was born on April 4, 1927 to Dr. and Mrs. Henry and Edna Lyda in Frisco City, Alabama. She had six siblings, and her family remained in Frisco City through her childhood.
Mary graduated from Frisco...
Christian Wayne Hughes
Dec 8, 2025
Christian Wayne Hughes was born January 1, 1976 in Gadsden, Alabama to Kenneth and Veronica Hughes. A high school graduate of Fort Walton Beach High School, the Florida panhandle was home to Christian all of his life with the exception of the 3 years he served in the US Navy aboard the USS John F Kennedy. He passed away on...
Patricia Ann Bottoms
Dec 1, 2025
Patricia Ann Bottoms passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her closest family, on December 1, 2025. She was born in DeFuniak on September 8, 1940 to Clio and Austin Ford Jones. Pat received a bachelor’s degree from Troy University then returned to DeFuniak Springs where she served the community as a teacher for 42 ½ years and with her...
Robert "Bobby" Lee Blanchard
Nov 9, 2025
Robert Lee Blanchard “Bobby” was born September 17, 1953 in New Orleans, LA to parents William Earl and Lillian Louraine Blanchard. Bobby passed away at his home in DeFuniak Springs on November 9, 2025.
Bobby was at home on the water. He loved to reminisce about his days growing up hunting and fishing on the Louisiana bayous. After purchasing his first...
Susan Michele Lusk
Nov 8, 2025
Susan Michele Lusk was a lifelong resident of DeFuniak Springs. She was born on October 4, 1968 to parents William and Jeanette Nowling and she attended Ponce de Leon High School and Okaloosa Walton Community College. She was a longtime member of Bridge Creek Baptist Church in Ponce de Leon. She passed away on November 8, 2025.
Susan worked at Discount...
Vickie Jackson
Nov 1, 2025
Vicki Jackson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on November 1, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on March 26, 1947, in Boise, Idaho, to George and Eva Wilson.
A true free spirit, Vicki’s adventurous heart carried her to many places across the United States, though she made her home primarily in Eufaula, Alabama, and DeFuniak...
Gregory William Coats
Oct 30, 2025
Gregory William Coats was born on September 1, 1971 to parents Rawson and Donna Coats. He passed away on October 30, 2025. His life began in Brockton, Massachusetts and he called Oklahoma, Ohio, Georgia, and Missouri home before settling in Florida. After high school Greg began his military service, first enlisting in the Air Force as a jet engine mechanic....
Jordan Ivy Sinclair
Oct 25, 2025
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter, Senior Airman Jordan Ivy Sinclair on October 25, 2025. Jordan most recently served as a Defender in the United States Air Force as a member of the 48th Security Forces Squadron at Lakenheath Air Force Base in Suffolk, England.
Jordan was born in Boise, Idaho on March 24, 2003. Born...
Diane Eddy Huggins
Oct 25, 2025
Diane Eddy Huggins passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025. Born on May 9, 1944, in Decatur, Alabama, Diane was the beloved daughter of Rev. William B. Eddy and Ruby Eddy. She moved to DeFuniak Springs in 1970, where she built not only a successful career but a beautiful life rooted in faith, family, and community.
Diane was a trailblazer in...
Larry Wayne Bell
Oct 21, 2025
Larry Wayne Bell was born February 5, 1971 in Panama City, FL to parents Larry and Ann Bell. He passed away on October 21, 2025. Larry lived in DeFuniak Springs, graduated from Walton High School in 1989, and was a longtime member of Glendale Presbyterian Church.
The birth of his four children and watching them grow up was at the top...
Myrtle Laverne Greenlee
Sep 30, 2025
Myrtle Laverne Greenlee was born November 22, 1925 in Union City, Tennessee to Theo and Mary Brockwell. She passed away on September 30, 2025, 2 months before her 100th birthday. She was Baptist by faith and was a proud member of The Order of the Eastern Star.
Laverne loved Jesus, her husband, and her family. She was blessed with 64 years...
Beth Casey Baggett
Sep 26, 2025
Madeline Elizabeth “Beth” Casey Baggett was called home to the Lord on September 26, 2025. A native of DeFuniak Springs, Beth was born at Lakeside Hospital on January 25, 1955. After graduating from Walton High School, Beth earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Huntingdon College, double majoring in History and Speech, and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She then went...
Ronald Wayne White
Sep 25, 2025
Apostle/Dr. Ronald Wayne White, age 74, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida entered into his heavenly ministry on September 25, 2025. He was born October 8, 1950 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida to Mary Gladys and John White, Jr.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Barbara Gibson and Katrina Pickles, and one brother David White. He is survived by his...
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