Obituaries

Sep 4, 2023

Jack Earl Huggins passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2023.  Jack was born in Laurel Hill on September 22, 1936, to William Oscar and Madelia Davidson Huggins.  He was a lifelong resident of the area – living in Baker, Pensacola, and DeFuniak Springs.  Jack was part of the 1954 graduating class of Baker High School.

Jack...

Aug 30, 2023

Sam Josh McBroom, “Sammy”, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023.  After a gift of remission, cancer returned a short while ago and, as Sammy referred to it, “that damn cancer” ultimately took his life.  Sammy was born in DeFuniak Springs on August 5, 1941, to parents Hildra and Artie Mitchem McBroom.  He attended Walton High School then enlisted...

Aug 8, 2023

John Paul Irvine, Sr (Johnny) passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023.  Johnny was born in Cartersville, Georgia on April 17, 1941, to parents Kenneth B. and Martha F. Keith Irvine.  He lived in Hapeville, Georgia into his high school years before moving to DeFuniak Springs in 1957 and graduating from Walton High School.

Johnny married Vicki...

Aug 6, 2023

Cheryl A. Williams, “Sherry”, age 63, has gone to be with our Lord Jesus Christ as our Holy Father called her home Sunday, August 6, 2023. She was born in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on November 30, 1959, to parents, Gene E. Williams and Carolyn N. Williams. The family left Camp Lejeune, North Carolina when Sherry was 3 years...

Aug 6, 2023

Ruth Ann Martin passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 in Miramar Beach, Florida.  Ruth was born in Genoa, Nebraska on December 10, 1947, to parents Roy R. Raymer and Lila Nansel Raymer.  She married Henry Martin in 1965 and they were blessed with almost 58 years as husband and wife.  Henry’s service in the Air Force allowed them to...

Aug 5, 2023

Father to three wonderful sons, live music maven, accomplished guitarist, nick-namer extraordinaire, and lover of the moment, Charles (“Chip”) James King IV went to the other side on August 5 th , 2023, far too soon.

Chip was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on March 9, 1968, where he spent his first 2 years before moving to DeFuniak...

Jul 31, 2023

Timothy Jonathan Brooks (TJ), 53, of Santa Rosa Beach, passed away on July 31, 2023. TJ was born on June 13th, 1970, to Richard and Gail Campbell Brooks.

TJ served in the United States Coast Guard and then went on to receive his Bachelors of Criminology from The Florida State University. He proudly worked for the Florida...

Jul 26, 2023

Mary Catherine Davis passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2023.  Born in Biloxi, Mississippi on December 8, 1964, to parents Victor and Shirley Silvestri, Mary spent her days living in DeFuniak Springs, Valparaiso, and Andalusia.

She married William Terry Davis in 1984.   Her children and grandchildren were most definitely her prized possessions.  She treasured the time she...

Jul 23, 2023

(a special tribute from her family)

Rose "YaYa" Yeakos

Sunday, July 23, 2023 Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ embraced YaYa releasing her from her earthly bonds and welcomed her home to her Glory.

A Daughter, Sister, Cousin, Niece, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother and Best Friend all in one bigger than...

Jul 21, 2023

Marie Patricia Gibson passed from this earthly life on Friday, July 21, 2023.  She was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 6, 1941, to parents Michael and Catherine Desmond.  She spent her childhood in the New York area before moving to Florida.  During her high school years, she was part of the Latin and Italian American club.  After...

Jun 12, 2023

Tana Renee Frazier passed away at Shoal Creek Rehabilitation Center on June 12, 2023.  She was born in Valparaiso, Florida, on June 5, 1956, to Richard Talmadge Frazier and Viona White Frazier. After graduating high school in Niceville, Florida, Tana joined the Army where she spent the remainder of her working years serving.   Throughout her career, she got to...

Jun 2, 2023

Arthur A McDougal passed away peacefully at his home on June 2, 2023.  Though he was a longtime resident of Santa Rosa Beach, his life began in Boaz, Alabama on July 28, 1929, where he was born to parents John McDougal and Ella Ladicey McDougal.  After graduating from Sardis High School, Art obtained a BS from Athens State College...

May 21, 2023

Joseph Aaron Gallagher was born June 5, 1979, in Cleveland, Ohio to parents James Patrick Gallagher and Bernarda Edrie Nichols.  He passed away on May 21, 2023, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.  Joseph worked in Texas as a Senior Application Developer for AT&T for almost 20 years, from 2003 to 2022 before he and his wife, Nicole, moved to...

May 15, 2023

Lula (Lou) Lindsey Kracke, age 95 of Knoxville, TN, went to her Heavenly home, Monday, May 15, 2023. She was born to Noah and Mary Lindsey of DeFuniak Springs, Florida on August 26, 1927. She is preceded in death by her beloved friend and companion of thirty-two years, Jack Carpenter; parents, Noah and Mary Lindsey; son, Butch Gillanwater; brother-in-law,...

May 3, 2023

Surrounded by family, Emory Raworth Allen passed away peacefully at his home in DeFuniak Springs on May 3, 2023.  He was born in Augusta, Georgia to Ernest and Virginia Allen on January 21, 1935. He spent his early years living in Maryland and Pennsylvania where he graduated from Bethesda Chevy Chase High School.  Emory then graduated with a BS...

Apr 29, 2023

Betty Nell McKenzie passed away on April 29, 2023, in Miramar Beach, Florida.  She was born in Florala, Alabama on August 8, 1935, to parents Burl Daniels and Elizabeth Harrison Daniels.  After graduating from Florala High School, Betty attended various colleges and Cosmetology School.  She married Travis Edward McKenzie in 1952 and was a mother, homemaker, and beautician while...

Apr 2, 2023

Sandy Jack Brown, known to many as “Sandy Jack Brown, the nicest guy in town!” passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023. He was born to James Edward Brown and Patsy Ruth Chamberlain at Lakeside Hospital in DeFuniak Springs on April 16, 1946.  He graduated from Walton Senior High School in 1965 and went on to OWCC.

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Mar 24, 2023

James “Jim” Francis Sandoski passed away on March 24, 2023 following a long decline in health.  He was born in Coatesville, PA on January 17, 1935 to Julius Sandoski and Susan Ann Fesak.

He graduated from Coatsville High School in 1952 and Reading Business School in Reading, Pennsylvania, in 1954.  During his lifetime he had the joy...

Mar 22, 2023

Marcus Allen Anderson passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2023.  Born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida on January 21, 1991, he was the third of four sons born to Larry Anderson and Kim Pennington Anderson.  A lifelong resident of DeFuniak Springs, he graduated from Walton High School and worked at C & M Contracting.

Marc had a...

Mar 20, 2023

James R. McHenry went home to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on March 20, 2023.  He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on November 11, 1947.   He graduated from Walton High School in 1967, then went on to graduate from Chipola Junior College in 1969 and The University of West Florida in 1971.  After college, he served...