Obituaries

Sep 18, 2014

Mr. T J Hall, age 92 of DeFuniak Springs passed away in the early morning hours Thursday, September 18, 2014 at the home of his son and daughter in law. He was born, February 11, 1922 in Mossy Head, Florida the son of Alex Franklin Hall and Nancy Adeline Price Hall. After high school he served his country with the...

Sep 15, 2014

Born December 5, 1937, Gene E. Williams, was called Home by our Lord Jesus Christ on September 15, 2014, to join his loving wife of 56 years, Carolyn N Williams, and his late brother and lifetime friend James “Jack” Williams. Gene was born in Florala, Alabama to the late Emanuel and Tressie Williams. In the following years, he built his...

Sep 3, 2014

William "Billy" Sleet, age 49 passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 in Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola surrounded by family and friends. He was born May 26, 1965, in Andover, Massachusetts, the son of Robert William Sleet and Jennifer Veronica Sleet Quinn. Billy was a proud member of The Arc of Walton County, and a supporter of United Way at...

Sep 2, 2014

Mrs. Rachel Audrey Guzowski, age 87 passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014 in Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. She was born May 19, 1927 in Poole, England, the daughter of Stanley Victor Ruter and Doris Ruby Clapcott Rutter Rachel met her future husband Dan at RAF Lakenheath, England, and they were married at Barksdale AFB, LA, on 25 June 1951....

Aug 24, 2014

Gene Ryan, age 83 a resident of DeFuniak Springs, and former Walton County Commissioner passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014 at the family residence. He was born November 4, 1930 in Houston, Texas, the son of Arthur Lee Ryan, Sr. and Welma Christian Calhoun Ryan. Mr. Ryan was a veteran, having served his country with the United States Air Force....

Aug 15, 2014

Mrs. Annette Dickens LaJeunesse, age 85 widow of the late Theodore LaJeunesse, Sr. passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 in Margate, New Jersey. She was born September 4, 1928. Annette is predeceased by her parents and husband, her daughter, Gloria Silk, her grandson Casey and her great grandson Trey. Among survivors are her children Sally Shaw, Roni Jones, Larry Silk...

Aug 10, 2014

Howard Wayne Shelden was born May 18, 1924 and died January 28, 2008. His wife, Hope Vaughan Shelden was born April 23, 1924 and died August 10, 2014. Graveside services will be held Monday, April 27, 2015 in the Shelden Family Plot in Magnolia Cemetery, DeFuniak Springs, Florida with Dr. Bobby Tucker officiating. Floral arrangements are being accepted.

Jul 24, 2014

Ruby B. Thomas went home to God’s Heavenly Kingdom on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the age of 82. She was born, one of twelve children in DeFuniak Springs, Florida on February 17, 1932. She worked hard to support her children and her family through rough times and good times. She played many roles throughout her life. She was a...

Jul 11, 2014

Robert James Wagner , 95, DeFuniak Springs Florida, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 in Grabill, Indiana. Born August 31, 1918 in Hicksville, OH, he owned and operated Continental Tool & Die in North Hollywood, CA for twenty five years. Survivors include several nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews; several great-great nieces and nephews; several great-great-great nieces and...

Jul 8, 2014

Mr. Herbert M. Smith, Sr. age79 of DeFuniak Springs passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at the family residence. He was born June 7, 1935 in Milford, Ohio the son of William Benjamin Smith and Anna Louise Carter Smith. Herb moved to the Santa Rosa Beach area in 1984 after visiting his friend “Ken”. He worked at Elrod’s Fishing Camp...

Jun 29, 2014

Mrs. Mary Henderson, age 70 of DeFuniak Springs passed away at the family residence Sunday morning, June 29, 2014 with her husband and her son by her side. She was born February 16, 1944 in Panama City, Florida the daughter of Stanley and Ester Wilson Proctor Lewis. After completing college at Louisiana Tech and receiving her Master’s Degree from Southern...

Jun 26, 2014

Mr. Don Steele, age 84, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014 in Shoal River Rehab Center. He was born July 20, 1929 in Laurel Hill, Florida, the son of James Trammell Steele and Willie Mae Harrison Steele. Don and his wife Mary were married while they were still in high school at age 17. Don was a member of the...

Jun 26, 2014

Mrs. Janice Clayton Brown, age 69 of Ponce de Leon passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014 at the family residence. She was born December 13, 1944 in Florala, Alabama the daughter of Charles and Lela Mae Clayton. Janice was a devoted elementary teacher who retired with 38 years of service educating many students. She was also a devoted wife, mother...

Jun 17, 2014

Mr. Thomas E. Martin, age 86 passed from the realm of his earthly home into the arms of God on Tuesday June 17, 2014. He was born July 27, 1927 to J.D, and Evie Jones Martin. Mr. Martin was a member of First United Methodist Church of DeFuniak Springs for forty one years and was a Free and Accepted Mason...

Jun 13, 2014

Mr. Eugene Robert Spence, age 83 a lifelong resident of DeFuniak Springs passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 13, 2014 in Sacred Heart of the Emerald Coast Hospital. He was born July 24, 1930 in DeFuniak Springs, the son of Horace Wilson Spence and Lizzie Anderson Spence. He graduated from Walton High School in the late forties and served a tour...

May 25, 2014

It is with great sadness that the family of Russell "Rusty" Steven Floyd announces his passing on Sunday, May 25, 2014, at the age of 59. He was born in DeFuniak Springs March 8, 1955 the son of Cecil Joseph Floyd and Theresa Vaneata Hutcheson Floyd. Rusty was a lifelong resident of DeFuniak Springs and was employed by Walton County...

May 23, 2014

Mr. Melvin Spears age 87 of Darlington passed away Friday night, May 23, 2014 in an Opp, Alabama nursing home. He was born January 18, 1927 in Walton County, the son of John William “Bud” Spears and Dovie Ollie Gainey Spears. Melvin worked in Largo, Florida with the State Road Department for fourteen years before being transferred back to DeFuniak...

May 21, 2014

Mrs. Corene Brackins, age 88 of the Steele Church Community of Walton County passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 in a Pensacola Healthcare facility. She was born October 7, 1925 in DeFuniak Springs, the daughter of John L. and Nora Bell Sullivan Adams. While living with her family in Orlando, Corene made high-end custom drapes and bedspreads. She was...

May 7, 2014

Mariea Creamer, age 68, long time resident of DeFuniak Springs passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014 in Chautauqua Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born September 30, 1945 in St. Cloud, Florida the daughter of James Ferris and Leslie Viola Archibald Ferris. Mariea graduated from Holyoke High School in Massachusetts in 1963. After graduating high school she followed her military...

May 3, 2014

Biography

Dadie Burke Anderson, age 92 of DeFuniak Springs passed away peacefully at her residence Saturday, May 3, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born October 17, 1921 in Bruce, Florida, the daughter of Dan Jay Burke and Iva Mae Evans Burke. Most of Dadie’s life was spent in the restaurant business, owning and operating, most notably, The...