Three Lives, One Family, Gone Too Soon
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. — The hearts of two Florida towns are shattered after an unimaginable tragedy claimed the lives of David and Diane Waller, a devoted couple from Floral City, and their beloved daughter, Carrie Stone, from Inverness, in a devastating crash in eastern Houston County, Alabama, on Saturday.
What began as an ordinary family trip turned into a moment of unthinkable heartbreak. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the family’s vehicle was involved in a serious collision that tragically ended their lives at the scene. In an instant, three lights went out — a husband, a wife, and their daughter — leaving behind a trail of grief that stretches across state lines.
Neighbors and friends describe the Wallers and Carrie as a family deeply rooted in love, faith, and togetherness. Their loss is not only felt in their hometowns but throughout every community their kindness ever touched.
A Family Remembered for Love, Faith, and Kindness
Those who knew David and Diane Waller speak of a couple whose love story was one for the ages — partners in every sense of the word, who built a life together centered on family and compassion. Married for decades, they were inseparable and always had smiles that welcomed anyone into their circle. They were the kind of people who would lend a hand, share a meal, or offer comfort to anyone in need.
Their daughter, Carrie Stone, followed in their footsteps — known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. Friends describe Carrie as someone who could light up a room with her laughter, a caring soul who found joy in helping others. She was not only a daughter but a best friend to her parents — their bond something truly special and rare.
Now, as the Florida community mourns, friends and neighbors gather to remember three remarkable lives intertwined by love — lives that brought joy and compassion to all who had the privilege of knowing them.
Communities United in Grief and Prayer
In the aftermath of this tragedy, Floral City and Inverness have come together to surround the Waller and Stone families with love, prayers, and unwavering support. Vigils have been planned to honor their memory — a moment for friends and loved ones to share stories, light candles, and celebrate the beautiful lives lost too soon.
A memorial fund has also been created to assist surviving relatives with arrangements, and messages of love have poured in from both Florida and Alabama. The words echo a common truth — that the Wallers and Carrie Stone left behind a legacy of love that will never fade.