Obituaries

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...

Jan 4, 2024

William “Bill” McMillan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 4, 2024.  He was born in Mobile, Alabama on December 9, 1945.  Bill served our country in the United States Air Force, and then went on to graduate from Auburn University with a degree in Psychology.  He also worked at the Kennedy Space Center in the...

Dec 31, 2023

Kenneth George May Sr., age 68, passed away on December 31, 2023.  He was born on July 15, 1955 in DeFuniak Springs, FL to Kenneth Paul and Iva Jean Nowling May.

Mr. May was a resident of DeFuniak Springs.  He was LDS by faith and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in...

Dec 28, 2023

William “Bill” Robert Jones passed away on December 28, 2023.  Bill was born August 22, 1939, to Wesley and Beatrice Jones.  After graduating from Butler High School, Bill attended William Patterson University and then served our country in the Army National Guard.  He was dedicated to his service of God and of the community as he was a member...

Dec 26, 2023

With Faith, Hope, and Love, she brightened the world and impacted the lives of her family, her friends, and the children she taught. Janice Lee James Jowers, age 76, of Mary Esther, Florida, passed away on December 26, 2023, after a brief struggle with ovarian cancer.

She was born in Tallahassee, Florida on June 19, 1947, to...

Dec 26, 2023

Gerald Roland Desruisseaux (Gary) passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023.  Gary was born in New Hampshire on February 16, 1949, and he lived there through high school, graduating from Goffstown High School in Goffstown, New Hampshire.

Gary served 4 years in the United States Navy and then moved to Florida around 1970.  While he lived in...

Dec 1, 2023

Joey Smith died peacefully on December 1, 2023.  It was his 57th birthday.    Joey was born in Crestview, Florida in 1966 to parents Homer Ervin Smith, Jr and Mattie Florene Robertson.  He resided in the Panhandle of Florida most of his life and attended both Walton Middle and Walton High School.

Joey was a welder.  He enjoyed...

Dec 1, 2023

Charles Edward Barefield, age 76, of Mentone, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 1, 2023, after a short battle with Lewy Body dementia.  Born on December 1, 1947 in Florala, Alabama, Charles was the son of Lorene and Byrd Barefield.  He graduated from Walton High School in 1965 and spent all of his life living...

Nov 28, 2023

After a long illness, John Jeffery Hartley died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.  The son of John Wesley and Anna Ruth (Waits) Hartley, John was born in Fernandina Beach, FL on Sept. 21, 1962.  He lived in various parts of north Florida - Jacksonville, Madison, Live Oak - before calling Ponce de Leon...

Nov 19, 2023

Virginia Scott Day, age 84 of Darlington passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Specialty Health and Rehabilitation in Pensacola, Florida. She was born on August 8,1939 in Darlington Florida the daughter of Richard Lester Scott and  Alma Enfinger Scott.  She remained in Darlington until she graduated from Walton High School in 1957.  She moved to Pensacola in...

Nov 15, 2023

William Timothy Shaffer went to be with his Lord on November 15, 2023, at age 57. Tim was born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, to William Kenneth Shaffer and Rose Janice Shaffer. He was an attorney who practiced Debt Defense and was passionate about helping others. He was a member of Providence Presbyterian Church in Pensacola, Florida. Before his recent move...

Nov 7, 2023

Howard Eugene Reeves, Sr passed away on November 7, 2023.  He was born in Niceville, Florida on March 13, 1942, to parents Avery Edward Reeves and Bessie Mae Goodwin.  Gene spent his life living and working in the panhandle of Florida.  Gene owned and ran a successful mechanic/transmission business in Crestview for many years until his retirement, and he...

Oct 29, 2023

Dealin Williams age 26 of Crestview passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was born in Crestview, FL on April 11, 1997, to Christie and D. J. Williams. He grew up in Crestview and graduated from Laurel Hill High School. Dealin loved the outdoors and loved to hunt and fish. He worked construction and loved going to...

Oct 19, 2023

James Lossie Potter, 57, of Niceville, Florida, transitioned unexpectedly on October 19, 2023.  Born on July 9, 1966, to James Potter, Sr. and Carolyn Barnhill  in DeFuniak Springs, FL., James is the eldest of seven children.  He attended primary and secondary schools in Walton County, and he was proud of his football legacy at Walton High School.  James was...