Obituaries in Freeport, FL

A beloved husband father and brother Alex B. McDowell 71 passed away January 27 2026 at his home in Freeport Florida. Alex was born on October 19 1954 to Eva Merle Pridgen and James Edward McDowell in Brewton Alabama. He was the fifth of six children and the family lived in Brewton while spending su...

Larry Emil Leininger lovingly known as Dad Grandpa and GreatGrandpa passed away peacefully on January 21 2026 at the age of 88. He was born on February 6 1937 and spent his later years in Destin Floridaa place that suited his calm spirit and appreciation for lifes simple beautiful moments. Larrys li...

Chief Master Sergeant Thomas L. Terrell slipped early bounds on January 11 2026. He was born 29 October 1934 in Memphis Tennessee to Earl and Mary Terrell who preceded him in death. He leaves behind the love of his life his wife of 69 years Mary J. Joyce Terrell his three children Thomas M. Mike Ter...

Today we lost Charlene a loving wife lifepartner and best friend to Charles Sipes for 35 years.She was a mother and a best friend to our daughters Ashley and Lauren and grandmotherGigi to our 6 beautiful grandchildren. Brayden Thomas Payton Abby Reagan and Londyn. Charlene was born in Hartford Conne...

Joseph Coleman Tullos Sr. passed to his eternal reward on January 3 2026. He was an avid reader especially subjects in History and Sailing. He was a huge fountain of History knowledge. He owned a sailboat for many years and dreamed of sailing around the world. He was a Navy Veteran in the Naval Air ...

Betty Jean Martin Vandeven Henry was born April 8 1940 in Muskegon Michigan to Florence Mae Martin and Harold Bergman Martin. Her siblings who preceded her in death are Shirley Durka Donna VanMunster Harold B Martin Jr. and Carol Lee Jaunese. In 1963 she married William Bill Joseph Vandeven who prec...

Carolyn Edge Mora age 93 of DeFuniak Springs FL went to be with her Lord on January 20 2026. She was born on September 13 1932 in the small community of Hammoc Alabama the younger daughter of Loris Ophelia and George Marion Edge. At the age of eighteen she married an air force soldier from Ohio. Dur...

Mr. Ryan Michael Avant 46 passed away Sunday January 11 2026. He was born on August 20 1979 in Tacoma Washington to James Daniel Avant and Sara Ann Brocksmith Avant. Mr. Avant was a longterm resident of the state of Florida. He enjoyed listening to 70s and 80s rock music and was a horror movie enthu...

Mr. Wilbur Charles McGuire age 78 passed away January 13 2026. He was born on July 31 1947 in Oscoda Michigan to Wilbur George McGuire and Bettey Leon Askey. Mr. McGuire was preceded in death by his father Wilbur George McGuire mother Betty Askey Hamilton and brother Rudy Hamilton. Mr. McGuire is su...

Barrett Ray Bush was born on December 31 at 127 p.m. lovingly welcomed into the world by his parents Brandi Bush and Bryar Bush. He weighed 4 pounds 11 ounces and from his first breath Barrett was surrounded by love. Though his time on earth was brief Barretts life was filled with warmth comfort and...

Mr. William Joseph Tyrone Ealum age 74 passed away on 1January 2026. He was born on 17 January 1951 in Red Level Alabama to James Thomas Ealum Sr. and Lue Eria Bush Ealum. Mr. Ealum was a resident of DeFuniak Springs Florida. He proudly served as an airborne Master Sergeant in the United States Army...

Ms. Lovie Lucille Stricklin age 93 passed away December 19 2025. She was born on February 1 1932 in Geneva County Alabama to Joseph Cotton and Callie Faulk Cotton. Ms. Stricklin was a resident of DeFuniak Springs Florida She was Methodist by faith. She worked as a care giver for many years. She was ...