All Obituaries

James Belton Lowrey beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away in his home on February 24, 2021, from complications of Parkinson's disease. Jim was born in Selma, Alabama to Mary Louise (Jones) and Gerald Broughton Lowrey on February 24, 1949. Growing up in Thomaston, Alabama, he was the varsity quarterback and led his football team to a State Championship in 1966 and was the Valedictorian of his 1967 graduating class. He went on to graduate with a Bachelors’ degree in...

Prentiss Neal McFadden, 77, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 after a short illness.  Proceeded in death by his parents, Elgin McFadden, Sr. and Ruby Wilks McFadden, his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Wilks, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R.P. McFadden, a brother, Richard “Buddy” McFadden and a nephew, Ben McFadden.  He leaves behind his wife of 30 years, Mary McFadden, a brother, Elgin McFadden, Jr., a...

Marian Elizabeth Brown Smith Sturrup, formerly of Galliver, Florida, age 96, passed away February 21, 2021 at North Okaloosa Medical Center after a short illness. Marian was born September 14, 1924 in Penn’s Grove, New Jersey to William Randolph Brown and Verna Stiles Brown. After graduating from high school, Marian married Jennings Bryan Smith. As an army wife, she moved with her husband to Atlanta and Jacksonville. Upon his retirement, they made their home in Galliver, Florida....

MSgt (USAF - RET) Samuel Wayne Field, 63, was called home to the Lord on Friday, February 19, 2021 after a short illness. He leaves his wife of 45 years, Julie Frakes Field, his sons, Samuel Field II and Benjamin Field (Heather); his daughter Elizabeth Grandstaff (Ryan); 7 siblings, Charlene Spring (Dave Hutcheson); Renae Rosenbalm (Kevin); Donna Faircloth; James Bramlett (Betty); Christiane Cornish (Mike); Michael Field (Melissa); and Doris Miles; 8...

SMSgt (USAF - RET) James Richard Kirkland, 89, passed away February 18, 2021 at Tanner Medical Center, Carrollton, GA. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Vera Helms Kirkland; his daughters, Janice Balte and Joy Park(Tom); his son, Richard Kirkland (Pam); two sisters, Beth Kirkland Youngblood and Kathleen Kirkland Hutto; 9 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren; many dear nieces and nephews; as well as many close friends. James was proceeded in death...

Lawrence Monroe Sigler, age 73, of Baker passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021.  He was born in Tampa, FL on October 7, 1947 to Freddie and Ida Fernandez.  Larry was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Sigler; son, Delynn (Connie Jo) Sigler; daughters, Angelina (Ed Haire) Hammonds, Dora Sigler Daoud, and Renee (Christy) Sigler; grandchildren, Chaz (Melissa) Donovan, Joseph Hardwick, Kais (Miranda) Daoud, Lena Louise Daoud, and Brycen Sigler;...

Ragenia Nichols passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 13, 1948 in Andalusia, Alabama to Earl and Carolyn Lawhon. She was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Garden City. Ragenia loved to garden, flowers, and her cats. She also liked to cook, shop on QVC, and most importantly to care for her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Dale Lawhon; and her infant son. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, John...

Jimie Edward Yearwood, age 84, of Crestview, Florida (formerly of Habersham County, Ga) passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021. Born on June 29, 1936, to Allie Wes and Grace (Cronic) Yearwood in Crawfordville, GA. Jimie was 17 when he joined the US Army in 1953. In 1961, he married the love of his life, JoAnn Schlecht. Together they traveled the world and raised their 6 children. Jim retired from the US Army in 1973. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam where he earned his Purple...

Eric Mills, age 30, passed away January 5, 2021. He was born on May 2, 1990 to Deborah and Terry Mills, in Richmond, Virginia. He moved to Florida in 2018 with his mother. Eric loved his parents, his girlfriend, and his motorcycles. He would often take long rides on his motorcycle to unwind and take in the scenery. Eric was an avid video gamer who spent many hours online with an abundance of friends and fellow gamers. He was Co-owner of Pristine Maids, LLC, with his mother, and took great...

Lloyd Lee Seckman, 74, of Crestview Florida, died Sunday January 31, 2021 at home. He was the son of Harold and Ruth (Thomas) Seckman of Mt Sterling, IL. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Tommy Sullivan of Crestview, FL; his daughter, Tanya Seckman of Fayetteville, AR; his granddaughter, Darian Tessone of Clermont, FL; granddaughter, Alexandra Tessone of Freeman Spur, IL; grandson, Reid Ammon of Spearfish, SD; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Doris Seckman of...