Eddie Lee Johnson, 88 of Perry, Florida, passed away on April 11, 2024.  He was born and raised in Perry, Florida.  He joined the Army in 1954 and was discharged in 1957.  Eddie was a member of New Brooklyn Missionary Baptist Church.  Eddie’s viewing will be on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 9 AM until 12 PM at Evans Walker Funeral Home.  Eddie will be interred with military honors in the Tallahassee National Cemetery at 2 PM on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. ...

Sherry Overstreet, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2024 .. Service information is forthcoming

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the Heaven.  A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted.  Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 Grady Nash Jr. was born on June 1, 1951 in Cairo, Georgia.  He was born the son of the late Grady Nash, Sr. and Mary Louise Jones.  He completed his education also in Cairo, Georgia.  He worked in the logging industry for 30 plus years before retiring.  Grady was a...

Missionary Simmie Jane Miller was born on July 9, 1941 in Foley, Florida.  She was the loving daughter of the late Ben and Ruth Tolliver.  Simmie was educated in the Taylor County School System and was a graduate of Jerkins High School.  Missionary Simmie found employment in the nursing field.  She worked as a nurse’s aide for many years at various nursing homes until she retired.  Missionary Simmie found Christ and she became a lifelong, faithful member of...

We respectfully announce the passing of Mr. Eugene F. Russ, Jr., 68, of Apalachicola, FL. Russ departed this earthly life, Sunday, December 10, 2023 in Panama City, FL. A celebration of his life be held 11am on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at St. Paul A.M.E Church. Mr. Russ will lie in state from 10am until the hour of service on Saturday at the church.  Final arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Damien Davis and the Evans-Walker Funeral Home Staff. 

It is with our heart’s deepest sympathy that we respectfully announce the passing of County Commissioner Noah Lockley, Jr. Mr. Lockley, 72, of Apalachicola entered eternal rest Tuesday, November 14 at his home. A celebration of life, in Commissioner Lockley’s honor, will be held 11am on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Former Apalachicola High School Gym “The Matchbox.” Final & Professional services have been entrusted to Damien Davis & Evans Walker Funeral...

We sadly announce the passing of Shirley Mae Gudin.  Complete information to be posted soon.  

Our hearts are saddened to announce the passing of Precious Sweetheart Rhodes, a special companion and friend who left an everlasting paw print in the hearts of many who loved her. She leaves a plethora of “Precious” and “Sweet” memories with her mom, Cynthia Rhodes and a host of others who are mourning her departure.  The Celebration of Life: Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 5:00pm; 333 12th Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320 Services have been entrusted to the care...

It is with earthly sorrow that we announce the passing of BISHOP EMERITA ELLA B. SPEED, 103, of Apalachicola. God, in the unsearchable depths of His wisdom, translated Bishop Emerita Speed from the Church Temporal to the Church Triumphant, Monday, October 9, 2023 in Apalachicola. The celebration of life will commence 2pm Saturday, October 14, 2023 at St. Paul AME Church with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Bishop Speed will lie in state on Friday, October 13 from 12pm-2pm at St. Paul...

Pastor Wesley Smith, Jr., 65, of Panama City, FL pierced the sandy banks of time with his sword to study war no more on Monday July 31, 2023 in Panama City. A graveside celebration of life will commence 11am(eastern) Friday, August 11, 2023 at the Tallahassee National Cemetery. Pastor Smith will lie in state from 4pm-6pm (central) at New Beginnings AOTS Church (Panama City, FL)  on Thursday, August 10, 2023.    Professional services have been entrusted to the care and...