Obituaries

Jun 19, 2024

Russell Keith Martin (Rusty) passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Born September 22, 1967 to Lowell Martin and Vivian Cassidy, Rusty was raised in Crescent City, California and moved to DeFuniak Springs, Florida in 2015. He was a retired crane operator and a member of Lifepoint Church in Crestview.

 Rusty loved his dogs Charlie Mae and Sophia....

Jun 13, 2024

Melodie Arnold Steverson passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Born on March 16, 1950, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Thomas and Lenora White, Melodie spent her early years in Ohio, graduating from Courter Tech High School, and then she moved to Florida where she lived in DeFuniak Springs and Bonifay. 

She spent years working in management at BP...

May 31, 2024

Frances Marie Wiggins Pyle was blessed with a long life and passed away of natural causes on May 31, 2024.  Born on November 13, 1930, in Bermuda, Alabama to James Avery and Frances Marie Butts Wiggins, Frances lived in rural Conecuh County, Alabama until she moved to Walton County, Florida in 1949.  She married Tilman Harold Pyle on September 21,...

May 27, 2024

Charlotte Diane (Sweeney) Pryor, age 57, of Crestview, FL, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on November 6, 1966, in Milton, FL, Charlotte was the beloved daughter of Annie Jean McKinney and Joseph Carlton Sweeney.

Charlotte is survived by her devoted husband, Stephen Pryor, and her mother-in-law, Elsie Pryor; her loving daughter,...

May 26, 2024

April Dawn Ogilvie-Rose passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2024.  She was born on September 18, 1967, to William Randolph and Ora Lee Ogilvie. 

 

Growing up near orange groves April Dawn loved the memories of picking oranges with her brothers and cousins.  In more recent years she spent time cooking, tanning, playing online casino games, and making gift baskets.

 

Some of her...

May 24, 2024

Armando Castroverde—life of the party, karaoke aficionado, lover of Bombay Sapphire martinis (not dirty), stogie connoisseur, and legendary dad and husband—said his final “yo yo yo” on May 24, 2024. The world is a little less bright and a lot less funny without him in it. 

Armando was born in Havana, Cuba on December 17, 1952, to Lourdes Barraqué Castroverde and...

May 2, 2024

In lieu of flowers, please honor David's memory through donations to:Samaritan's Purse ( https://www.samaritanspurse.org/ )Tunnel to Towers ( https://t2t.org/ ) orSt Jude Children's Hospital ( https://www.stjude.org/ )David Lee Goetsch was called home to Christ on Thursday, May 2, 2024.  David was born in Mitchell, South Dakota on March 11, 1950, to parents Marion and Yvonne Goetsch, but he grew up...

Apr 29, 2024

Permelia Ann Sanders passed away on Monday April 29, 2024.  Born in Monroeville, Alabama on May 15, 1933, Ann was the only child of Ralph Marion and Permelia Snell Lazenby.  She married Francis Sanders in 1949, when she was 16 years old, and they raised their family in DeFuniak Springs.  Ann was an active member of First Baptist Church of DeFuniak Springs for...

Apr 8, 2024

Victoria Ann Sword passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 in Panama City, Florida.  She was sixty-five years old.  Born February 17, 1959 in Lincoln Park, Michigan to parents Richard and Betty Maes, Victoria graduated from Belleville High School.  She was an active member of AmVets.

Time with family and friends was very important to Victoria.  She never passed up an opportunity for a get...

Apr 4, 2024

Tera Jean Tew passed away unexpectedly at home in Shady Valley, Tennessee on Thursday, April 4, 2024.  She was born in Florala, Alabama on April 21, 1960, to parents Clifton Eugene and Eddie Merle Murphy.  She graduated from Walton High School, and she attended college at Lee University in Cleveland, TN.  

 

When she lived in DeFuniak, Tera taught English at...

Apr 2, 2024

Theresa Vaneata Hutcheson Floyd, age 91, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, April 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 7, 1932, in DeFuniak Springs, FL to parents Ida Nichols Hutcheson and Van Hutcheson.

Her marriage to Cecil J. Floyd on May 16, 1949 began a beautiful seventy-two year adventure that brought about her proudest accomplishment, her...

Mar 27, 2024

Douglas Wayne Bell passed away on March 27, 2024, at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  A lifelong resident of DeFuniak Springs, Wayne was born on September 24, 1947, to parents Hubert and Geraldine Bell.  He graduated from Walton High School, served in the National Guard for almost 7 years, and was a longtime member of Glendale Presbyterian...

Mar 25, 2024

Susan Blocker passed away at home in DeFuniak Springs on March 25, 2024.  She was born in New York City, New York on September 18, 1956, to parents O.C. and Hildegard Blocker.  Susan was a member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church.

 

Susan enjoyed watching movies and dining out.  She always looked forward to football season, and she was extra happy when her favorite team,...

Mar 17, 2024

Mr. Henry D Ennis Sr., age 90, entered into eternal life on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in DeFuniak Springs Florida.  He was born March 22, 1933, in Elba, Alabama and was the sixth of seven children born to Calvin Arthur and Ada Prudence Ennis.

Mr. Ennis was a resident of DeFuniak Springs.  He was Baptist by faith and a member of the First...

Mar 1, 2024

Joseph Sean Kollmer passed away in a car accident on I-10 near mile marker 61 on Friday, March 1, 2024. He would have celebrated his 40th birthday later this month on March 21.

His biggest accomplishments in life were defeating addiction, having three beautiful children, and having a family that truly loved him unconditionally.

He...

Feb 22, 2024

Melvin Douglas King passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024.  Born July 29, 1945 in Hartburg, Texas to parents Charlie and Plennie King, Doug spent all of his childhood in Texas and graduated from Deweyville High School.

He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Theology and was an ordained minister. He was a pastor and traveling minister...

Feb 20, 2024

Joseph Elliot Goldsborough passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.  He was born in Leonardtown, Maryland, on February 9, 1954, to parents Joseph Raymond Goldsborough and Mary Lorraine Elliot.  Joseph graduated from high school in Maryland, Chopticon High, and then joined the Marines in 1973.

Joseph was a proud Marine and served our country from 1973-1977.  He...

Jan 24, 2024

Sarah Ellen Burgess passed away peacefully in her sleep on the night of January 24, 2024.  Born on February 18, 1931, to parents Joseph and Maggie Creamer, she was very near to celebrating her 93rd birthday.

Sarah was an extraordinary mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She took care of all others before taking care of herself.  She loved...

Jan 17, 2024

Nakoma Irene Weeks died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on January 17, 2024.  She was born on December 12, 1961, to James and Alice Weeks.

Nakoma loved big.  She cared for the elderly, loved children, and adored her dogs.  There are many adults today who were blessed to be raised by Nakoma and who will...

Jan 5, 2024

Betty Chestnut, age 87, of Crestview passed away on Friday January 5, 2024 at North Okaloosa Medical Center. She was born in Brewton AL on August 4, 1936, to Austin and Lizzie Mae Pittman, she was the 2nd born of 9 children. Betty grew up in Crestview and married Billy Chestnut. For many years she worked for...