Obituaries – September 23, 2026

ROYCE GENE WISE Royce Gene Wise, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026 at the Margaret Z. Dozier House in Tallahassee at the age of 78. He was born on February 5, 1948, in Blountstown and was a life long resident of Calhoun

County.
Royce lived a life

marked by duty, courage, and deep devotion to his country. He served for 20 years in the United States Army, a career that stood as a defining testament to his strength of character and steadfast commitment. During his military service, he completed three tours in Vietnam and was known as a very proud and devoted soldier. His service reflected both sacrifice and honor, and it remained a lasting source of pride throughout his life. He was always proud of all he accomplished in life.

Above all, Royce will be remembered by those who knew and loved him best. He is survived by his wife, Annie Wise; his adopted grandson, Alex Perkins; his brother, A.J. Wise and his wife Jackie; his sister, Merlene Cook; and his

brother-in-law, Jim Downs as well as many nieces, nephews and other wonderful friends that loved him. Their lives are part of the legacy he leaves behind, and his memory will continue to be carried forward with love and gratitude.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Anna Regina Wise; his son, Michael Gene Wise; his parents, Ronal and Ester Wise; his brother, Willie D. Wise; and his sisters, Annie Pearl Story, Thelma Scott, Edna Stephens, and Glenda Merl Downs. As his family remembers him, they also hold close the many bonds of love that connected them across generations.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Adams Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Darrell Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Memorial Cemetery with full military honors. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

JEANNINE GAYOUT PITTS

Jeannine Gayout Pitts, of Kinard, Florida, passed away on September 13, 2026, at the age of 90. She was born on April 16, 1936, in Tours, France. Jeannine will be remembered for a life devoted to children and to learning. She served as a librarian at Blountstown Elementary School for 36 years, offering steady guidance and care to generations of students. She loved children and had a deep passion for helping them succeed, a calling that shaped both her work and the lasting impression she made on those around her.

Her family was a cherished part of her life. She is survived by her sons, Willy Pitts and wife Karen, Pat Pitts and wife Monica, and Phillip Pitts; her brothers, Joel and Jack Gayout; and her sister, Jacqueline Debernard. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Sarah Young (Aaron), Savanah Phillips (Dillon), Marsana Bruner (Charlie), and Patrick Pitts (Aley), as well as her great-grandchildren, Dexter, Sia, Esme, Ivy, Banks, Annalyn, Kirby, Briggs, and Lilliana. May their memories of Jeannine bring comfort and continue to reflect the love and encouragement she shared throughout her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Pitts; her brother, Jean Gayout; her parents, Jean and Irene Gayout.

A time of visitation will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Rivertown Community Church, in Blountstown. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Dustin Malphurs officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Adams Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.

CHRYSTAL ANN SEWELL-CAMPBELL- WORRING

Chrystal Ann Sewell- Campbell-Worring 1942- 2026

Chrystal Ann Sewell- Campbell-Worring died peacefully at the age of 84, on September 11, 2026, at the Addison of Gulf Breeze after a lengthy battle with Dementia.

Chrystal was born on September 1, 1942, in Altha, FL to Albert Allen Sewell and Nola Idell Shelton Sewell. She was a 1962 Graduate of Altha High School. Chrystal moved to Pensacola, FL in 1965 and went to work at Chemstrand (now Ascend) before going to work at St. Regis in 1968 which later became Champion and then International Paper. She retired from International Paper in 1998.

Chrystal was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Dean Sewell, her husband of 35 years, Thomas W. Worring, her former husband and father of her children, Vernon E. Campbell, and her nephew Jackie Sewell.

Survivors include her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will cherish her memory.

Her son, Alan Campbell and his children, Austin Campbell and his daughter Ellie. Faith Campbell and her children, Jason and Holly. Daughter, Allison Campbell- Marabella (Steven) and their children, Chania Boratko (Russell) and their daughter Kendall, Amy Phillips (Leif) and their daughters Mckinley and Hailey. Her daughter by marriage, Robin Worring Yelverton (Wink) and her son Jason Boney (Emily) and their son Gatlin. Her nephew Jerry Sewell and her beloved dog Daisy.

Heartfelt thanks to the staff at The Addison of Gulf Breeze and Emerald Coast Hospice for the loving care provided to our Mama.

To honor her wishes, there will be no services.

To know Chrystal was to love her. She was sweet and sassy and had a wicked sense of humor. She will be deeply missed.

2 Corinthians 5:8 “We are confident, yes, and well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.”