Obituaries

Jul 20, 2022

Mr. Jose Guadalupe Molina, age 43 of DeFuniak Springs tragically fell to his death at the construction site he was working in Inlet Beach Wednesday, July 20, 2022.  Jose was born November 6, 1978 in Santa Ana Maya, Mexico the son of Rogelo Molina Villalpando and ma Edermido Florencia Rodrigoes Estrada.

Among survivors are his wife, Ma...

Jul 18, 2022

Reverend Richard "Dick" Brooks, age 79, passed away on his birthday, Monday, July 18, 2022 in Covenant Care Hospice Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola.  He was born July 18, 1943 in DeFuniak Springs the son of Milburn Edward Brooks and Mary Frances Braswell Brooks.

Among survivors are his wife, Edith Drake Brooks and his children, T.J., Pam...

Jun 28, 2022

Mr. Russ Ferris, age 78 of DeFuniak Springs passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 in Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation  Center.   He was born September 8, 1943 in Brighton, Massachusetts the son of Leslie Britton Ferris and Grace Gertrude Rollins Ferris.   He and his wife, Dorothy Claire Fontaine  met in Albany, Georgia and three years later were married.  Russell's father...

Jun 22, 2022

Mrs. Nellie Pryor, age 93, widow of the late Terrell Frank Pryor passed away at the family residence Wednesday, June 22, 2022 surrounded by her family.  She was born October 13, 1928 in DeFuniak Springs, the daughter of William Manuel and Georgie Irene Harper Collinsworth.   She attended school in Walton County graduating from Walton High School in the mid...

Jun 18, 2022

Jack Eddie Witt Bertram, new born infant son of Jay and Kayla Bertram passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022.  He was born two days earlier in Sacred Heart on the Emerald Coast.  Jack is predeceased by his paternal grandfather, John Bertram.

Among survivors are his parents, Jay and Kayla Bertram, his brothers, Beaudy and Slade, his paternal...

Jun 7, 2022

Blondell Thorn Pridgen, age 90, of the New Harmony Community of North Walton County passed away at the family residence Tuesday morning, June 7, 2022.  She was born April 10, 1932,  the daughter of Samuel and Eula Hall Thorn.  Blondell and her husband Gene Pridgen began a modest farming operation in North Walton County which grew over the years...

Jun 4, 2022

Joe Evans, age 89 passed away at his residence Saturday, June 4, 2022 .   A lifelong resident of Florala, he was born May 23, 1933 in Florala, Alabama the first of four children born to  Hubert Joe Evans and Helen Hicks Evans.  Joe grew up in Florala and attended school in Florala graduating with Covington County High School’s Class...

May 14, 2022

Mrs. Laverne Raughton, age 79 passed away at the family residence Saturday afternoon, May 14, 2022.  She was born September 11, 1942 in Pensacola, the daughter of William Edward and Elizabeth "Dollie" Shaffer.  Mrs. Raughton was a Baptist by faith.

Among survivors are her  husband, Loyce Dallas "Slim" Raughton, her children, Elaine and Mike, Dwayne and Telesa,...

May 7, 2022

Mr. Donald Howard Turner, Sr. age 73 of DeFuniak Springs passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the family residence.  He was born August 1, 1948 in Andalusia, Alabama the son of Clarence Howard “C.H.” Turner and Era Mae Turner Medsker.  After leaving high school Don was employed with his father in the family business Turner Television across from...

May 4, 2022

Debrah Kay Mitchem was born on December 7, 1952 in Coldwater, Michigan.  She is the younger sister to Donna Green, and daughter of Gertrude and Kenneth Lenington.  Debrah was wife of Wendell Mitchem and mother of Sandra, Kenny, Chris and Craig Mitchem.  Debrah is also survived by her fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Anyone who knew Debrah knew...

Apr 26, 2022

Mr. Robert Bryant Drake, age 81 passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in a Pensacola healthcare facility.  He was born September 11, 1940 in DeFuniak Springs, the son of Paul and Faye Bryant Drake.  Robert attended Walton High School but joined the Air Force where he received his GED.  After serving a tour of duty he left the military...

Apr 25, 2022

Mr. Russell Kenneth Eichorn, age 42, a lifelong  resident of DeFuniak Springs passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 in North Okaloosa Medical Center.  He was born September 9, 1979 in Panama City the son of Russell William Eichorn and Tammy Michelle Price Eichorn.  At a very young age Rusty lived with his Grandmother, whom he called “Mom” his entire...

Apr 21, 2022

Mr. Clyde Denny, age 82 of DeFuniak Springs passed away Thursday morning in Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast.  He was born May 7, 1939 in DeFuniak Springs,  the son of William Allen Denny and Sara Missouri Miller Denny.  He attended Walton High School and after leaving school joined the United States Army..  Clyde was hurt in parachute training and...

Apr 9, 2022

John F. Bludworth, Jr. was born January 16, 1939 in Fayette, Alabama and transitioned to his heavenly home Saturday, April 9, 2022 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida   Jack was beloved as a son, brother,  husband, father, grandfather,  uncle and friend.  He always had a smile and was ready to comfort and encourage others.

Jack graduated from Walton High...

Mar 26, 2022

Melanie Anne Freeman, loving mother, daughter, wife, sister, grandmother, and friend, age 49 of Ponce de Leon, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2022 in Pensacola, Florida. She was born on July 24, 1972 in Geneva, Alabama to Billy Wayne Bearden and Patricia Gail Ward Bearden. Melanie spent her life in Ponce de...

Mar 26, 2022

Mrs. Joyce Spires Andrews, age 88 a lifelong resident of DeFuniak Springs passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 in North Okaloosa Medical Center. She was born December 26, 1933 in DeFuniak Springs the daughter of Dr. Ralph Broadus Spires and Mary Hamilton Clement Spires.  She was the co-owner of The Gift Bar with her much beloved sister Jaque Spence...

Mar 14, 2022

Mr. Andrew Franklin Bryan, better known to us as Frankie Bryan, left his Earthly body on the morning of Monday, March 14, 2022, at his home in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.  He was 52 years old when he entered his eternal home.  Frankie was born on Monday, March 31,1969, as the only child, to N. Dewitt Bryan and Barbara Jean...

Feb 28, 2022

Mrs. Sandra Fay Jones Mollohan, age 77 of DeFuniak Springs passed away at the family residence Monday morning, February 28, 2022.  She was born November 2, 1944 in Westville, the daughter of Hubert and Beatrice Smith Jones.  Most will remember Sandra as she pursued her career as a CNA where she touched many lives in her care for the...

Feb 24, 2022

Mrs. Mary Lou Hilgenberg, age 86 of Panama City Beach passed away at her residence Thursday, February 24, 2022.  She was born October 1, 1935 in Greenfield, Ohio the daughter of Marcus Dwier Cowman and Gladys Irene Mosseburger Cowman.  She received her high school diploma from American School in Chicago, Illinois.  Mary worked many years in management with Nugget...

Feb 20, 2022

Our Lord and Savior called home our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Sonja Marie Figueroa Geoghagan, on February 20, 2022. Born November 11, 1943, in Baton Rouge, La to Cristino and Dorthy Figueroa, she grew up in Belle Glade, Florida and attended Belle Glade High School.  While at Belle Glade High School she received Best Dressed superlative and graduated...