Obituaries
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, and Georgia home before settling in Florida. After high school Greg began his military service, and he attended Oklahoma State University. Greg served in both the United...
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...
Phyllis Reynolds Spence
Sep 24, 2025
from Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home - Wake Forest, NC
Phyllis Reynolds Spence, 79, of Wake Forest, passed away on Wednesday, September 24th, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Winston-Salem to the late A.C. Reynolds, Sr. and Mary Magdelene Jenkins Reynolds.
Phyllis grew up on her father’s auto-salvage yard just north of Winston-Salem. She loved to...
Milton Marion Pearson, Jr
Sep 23, 2025
Mr. Milton M. Pearson, Jr. of the Liberty Community of North Walton County entered into eternal rest in the afternoon hours of September 23, 2025 at Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center. He was born December 13, 1939 in Mobile, Alabama, the son of Milton M. Pearson, Sr. and Lora Lou Wilkerson Pearson. Milton grew up in the Jackson Still Community,...
Alma Jean Morgan
Sep 19, 2025
Alma Jean Morgan was born on March 28, 1945, in Decatur, Alabama to parents Dewell James and Mary Elizabeth Russell. She grew up in a warm and loving home, surrounded by her devoted mother and father and 4 sisters. From an early age, Alma learned the importance of family and kindness, values she carried with her throughout her life. Alma...
Kimberly Sue Woody
Sep 6, 2025
Kimberly Sue Woody entered this world on October 21, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio, the beloved daughter of Mary Caroline Kinsey and Allan Thomas Brown. She passed away peacefully at her home in DeFuniak Springs, FL, on September 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Kim was a beacon of love and kindness, consistently displaying a genuine compassion that touched everyone she met....
Esteena "Teena" Kry Wells
Aug 26, 2025
Esteena Kry “Teena” Wells passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida.
Teena was born on May 7, 1940, in Chattahoochee, Florida, and grew up in Jasper, Florida. After graduating from Jasper High School, she returned to Chattahoochee to work as a dental assistant at Florida State Hospital. It was there that she met the love of her life,...
Diane Kay Wood
Aug 11, 2025
Diane Kay Wood was born on April 4, 1948 in Shelby, Michigan to parents Neil Vincent Skinner and Mildred Luella Skinner, and she passed away on August 11, 2025 in Destin, Florida. Diane graduated from Shelby High School in Michigan and spent some time living in Indiana before calling Florida home. She spent the last years of her life living...
Mary M Francis
Aug 8, 2025
Mary Magdalene Francis (aka) Sue departed this earth on August 8, 2025, in the DeFuniak Springs, Florida Chautauqua Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Mary was born to Martha Farmer of Bonifay, Florida on August 3, 1935.
Mary is preceded by her Mother, Martha Farmer, Daughters: Jan Francis and Robin Francis Hogans-Robinson, Son: Marcus Francis, Grandchild: Tonya D. Francis, Sister; Gracie Lee, Brother:...
Maude Mershon Sawyer
Jul 16, 2025
Maude Mershon Sawyer was born on May 3, 1949 in DeFuniak Springs, FL to parents Ralph (“Shine”) and Nell Sawyer. She lived an incredibly full and adventure-filled life before she passed away at age 76 on July 16, 2025 at West Florida Hospital in Pensacola, Florida.
Maude graduated from Walton High School, went on to Austin College in Sherman, TX, and...
Shirley Ann Barton
Jul 14, 2025
Shirley Ann King Barton, age 72, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. She was born on August 12, 1952 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida to Samuel and Beulah King.
She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Shery Barton; four sons – Keith (Bonnie), Kenneth (Bobbie), Ben (Jenny), and Mike. Shirley...
Karen Tidwell Rachels Medley
Jul 13, 2025
Karen Tidwell Rachels Medley, age 71, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. She was born on September 7, 1953, in DeFuniak Springs Florida to Buford and Hazel Rachels.
She graduated in 1971 from Walton High School and later attended Okaloosa-Walton Junior College, followed by the University of West Florida, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree. Using...
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