Obituaries

Lavaughn Manny Gavin

Apr 1, 2011

Biography

Mr. Lavaughn “Manny” Gavin, age 66, a lifelong resident of Freeport passed away at his residence in Freeport Friday, April 1, 2011. He was born July 15, 1944 in Niceville the son of Albert Berry Gavin and Louise Shaw Gavin. Manny, as he was known by most, worked for a time with his father, later working with the...

Homer Thompson

Mar 16, 2011

Biography

Mr. Homer J. Thompson, age 96 of Darlington passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in Healthmark Regional Medical Center. He was born February 24, 1915 in Milton, Florida the son of William Benjamin and Pearlie Mathais Thompson. He is predeceased by his wife Eunice Mae Thompson and his son Richard Thompson. Homer’s family wishes to thank his daughter-in-law...

Floyd Johnson, Jr

Feb 13, 2011

Biography

Mr. Floyd Johnson, Jr. age 36 of DeFuniak Springs, Florida died as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Sunday, February 13, 2011. He was born November 5, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Floyd Johnson, Sr. and Brenda Kay Hill. Floyd own and operated a tree service business. He loved hunting and fishing and...

Lance Warren Anderson

Feb 10, 2011

Lance Warren Anderson as born in Dady, Florida on January 21, 1923. Out of high school at 16, there were stints as construction messenger, driver, Special Delivery messenger and substitute letter carrier. In World War II he was an Army Air Force pilot and advanced pilot-instructor at Craig Field in Selma, Alabama. On July 2, 1944 he married Joyce Bledsoe....

Curtis Lloyd Anderson

Feb 5, 2011

Biography

Mr. Curtis "Lloyd" Anderson 88 of DeFuniak Springs passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011 in North Okaloosa Medical Center. He was born April 21, 1922 and was a veteran of World War II. Lloyd owned “Anderson Poultry Farm” and was known by many as the “egg man.” He was a die-hard Gator fan and supporter of Walton High...

Colonel Gregory Guy Malloy

Feb 2, 2011

Colonel Gregory Guy Malloy, age 44 of DeFuniak Springs died in the line of duty Wednesday, February 2, 2011. He was born January 5, 1967 in Fort Walton Beach the son of Guy Lynton Malloy and Mary Sue Kent Malloy. Greg was a 1985 graduate of Walton Senior High School and joined the Florida Department of Corrections in 1988...

Marie Anna Foret Hayes

Jan 22, 2011

Biography Mrs. Marie Hayes, age 80 passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 in Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 11, 1930 in Raceland, Louisiana the daughter of Felix Joseph and Bessie Marie Pitre Foret. Among survivors are her son, C.W. Hayes, III of DeFuniak Springs. Burial will take place Tuesday, January 25, 2011 in Saint Mary’s Nativity...

Jennie Lucille Bullard Cawthon

Jan 16, 2011

Biography

Jennie Lucille Bullard Cawthon, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2011. She was born in Bruce, Florida, on August 20, 1922, the daughter of James Wellington Bullard and Annie Belle Geddie Bullard. She graduated from Walton High School and received her college degree from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama. She married Roy Davis Cawthon...

Henry Oscar Harrison

Jan 14, 2011

One of DeFuniak Springs’ few centenarians, Henry Oscar Harrison, died on January 14, 2011. Born on January 25, 1909, to Samuel Tennessee and Leona Henrietta Harrison in Geneva County, Alabama, he was the seventh of thirteen children. His family moved to the Oak Grove Community in Walton County in 1916, where he lived until he enrolled in the Normal School...

Bruce Pimm

Jan 11, 2011

Biography

Mr. Bruce Pimm, age 71 of DeFuniak Springs passed away January 11, 2011. He was born July 6, 1939 in New York, New York the son of William Charles Pimm and Winifred Gladys Wiemers. Mr. Pimm was a veteran having served his country with the United States Navy. He was part of the fellowship of Saint Margaret Catholic...

Celia Robinson

Jan 10, 2011

Biography

Celia Ann Robinson, age 55 of DeFuniak Springs passed away Monday, January 10, 2011 in a Pensacola healthcare facility. She was born July 4, 1955 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, the daughter of Aubrey Glass Robinson and Ann Stinson Robinson . She grew up in Clearwater, Florida and attended Clearwater High School, graduating with the Class of 1973....

Howard Lee Wallace, III

Jan 5, 2011

Mr. Howard Lee Wallace, III, age 32 of DeFuniak Springs passed away at the family residence Wednesday, January 5, 2011. He was born May 28, 1978 in Long Branch, New Jersey the son of Howard Lee Wallace, II and Clarissa Becton Wallace. Arrangments are incomplete and will be announced.

Esther Padgett Sunday

Jan 3, 2011

Mrs. Esther Padgett Sunday, age 91, of Glendale passed away January 3, 2011 at the home of her granddaughter in the New Harmony community. Mrs. Sunday was born June 3, 1919 in the Pleasant Grove Community of North Walton County and lived in the Pleasant Grove and Glendale area all of her life. She was a member of the...

Mabert Richards

Dec 29, 2010

Biography

Mrs. Mabert Richards, age 87 passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in Stanley House Assisted Living. She was born August 31, 1923 in Fairfield, Pennsylvania the daughter of Lillian Weaver. She was part of the fellowship of First United Methodist Church of DeFuniak Springs and was a member of East Highland United...

Odie Slay

Dec 29, 2010

Mr. Odie Slay, long time resident and area businessman passed away late Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in a Fort Walton Beach healthcare facility. He was born March 10, 1933 in Walton County the son of Marion and Mary “Lovie” McLendon Slay. Most will remember Mr. Slay in his business Slay Auto Salvage which he owned and operated since 1968. He...

Dr. Charles Eugene Linke

Dec 24, 2010

Dr. Charles Eugene “Gene” “Doc” Linke, age 90 of Santa Rosa Beach passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 in a Crestview Healthcare Facility. He was born December 9, 1920 in Sioux City, Iowa the son of Paul Alfred and Muriel Hattie Remington Linke. Dr. Linke was a veteran, having served his country in the United States Navy during World War...

John Pryor

Dec 17, 2010

Biography

Mr. John Pryor, age 75 of Paxton passed away at the family residence Friday, December 17, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was born August 8, 1935 in Darlington the son of Chapman and Nolie Moore Pryor. Mr. Pryor worked in the construction industry for most of his productive years. He was a member of Concerned Christian Church....

Murry Johnson

Dec 11, 2010

Mr. Murry Lee Johnson, age 76 of DeFuniak Springs passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010 in Healthmark Regional Medical Center. He was born October 21, 1934 in DeFuniak Springs the son of Leonard and Daisy Kennedy Johnson. Most will remember Mr. Johnson in his occupation as a brick mason. He was a member of Union Springs Baptist Church. Among survivors...

George McDonald

Dec 10, 2010

Biography

Mr. George McDonald, age 66 of Ponce deLeon passed away Friday, December 10, 2010 in Healthmark Regional Medical Center. He was born October, 21, 1944 in Bay Minette, Alabama the son of Jack and Sarah Bryan McDonald. He moved to this area in the mid 1970’s where he was manager of Badcock Furniture. He then opened his donut...

Michelle Godfrey

Dec 10, 2010

Biography

Mrs. Michelle Lee Morris Godfrey, age 40 of Claremore, Oklahoma passed away Friday, December 10, 2010 at the family residence, after a ten year battle with ovarian cancer. Michelle was born March 11, 1970 the daughter of Jeffrey James Morris and Cathy Diane White Morris. After graduating from Niceville High School Michelle served her country aboard the USS...