Bobby Elmer Aughtman was a self taught superior mechanic. Starting at an early age of 11, his father Earl C Aughtman had a engine that need to be rebuilt. Looking at Bobby he said “Bo I need this engine rebuilt”. From that beginning, Bobby became known as one of the A #1 mechanics in the […]
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Julie Marler Bush, 81, of Crestview, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by loved ones on Dec 30, 2023. Julie drove a school bus for Okaloosa County and retired after 28 years of service to Tom Thumb Food Stores where she was loved by all. She was a member of New Beginnings Church and identified as a […]
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Larry Gene Ward ,65 of Baker, Florida passed away at his home on 12/30/2023. Larry was born on January 27, 1958 to Vernon and Emogene Ward in Crestview, Florida. Larry grew up in Baker where he attended Baker school. He lived In Baker/Milligan where he enjoyed fishing,hunting, hanging out at the back of his pick […]
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Angelia Kay Busbee Stokes January 30, 1961 – December 28, 2023 Angelia Kay Busbee Stokes (62), better known to most as Angie, passed away late on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at her home in Laurel Hill with her husband, Wayne Stokes by her side. Angie was born in Florala, Alabama on January 30, 1961. She was the first born of four children and was the only daughter of Ray and […]
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Jimmie Lee Godwin 69, of Crestview, Florida passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Jimmie was born on April 23, 1954 to James and Bertha Mae Godwin in Crestview, Florida and has been a lifelong resident ever since. Jimmie was the owner of Godwins Roofing for twenty years and was locally known as one of […]
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Tina Ozden May 93, of Crestview, Florida passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Tina was born on February 17, 1930 in Istanbul, Turkey to Zeynel Karaoglu and Feride Guney. Tina moved to Okaloosa County in 1955 from Hope, Arkansas and has been a resident ever since. She was a homemaker who was a member […]
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Joyce Richards Blalock-Cosson, 87, of Baker, Florida passed away on December 25th, 2023. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends in her home. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, December 30th at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Baker, Florida. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December […]
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Donald Burton Tillery, 91, of Holt, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023. He was born on April 28, 1932, in Phenix City, Alabama, to the late Bernard and Agnes Tillery. Donald served in the U.S. Navy as a Boatswain’s Mate and later worked as a truck driver for many years. He was a […]
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John Rennie Mehalopoulos Jr 80, of Crestview, Florida passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, surrounded by his family. John was born on December 24, 1942, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to John and Doris Mehalopoulos. John proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force in August of 1961 and was a retired veteran after twenty plus […]
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Gerald George Drenski 88, of Crestview, Florida passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Gerald was born on September 24, 1935 in Kewaunee, Wisconsin to Vincent and Clara Drenski. After joining the military, Gerald traveled all over the world moving to Okaloosa County in 2004 from Alaska. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict […]
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