Obituaries

  • Evia Delois Smith June 18, 1924 ~ April 30, 2021

    Mrs. Evia Delois Smith, age 96, of Crestview, passed from this life into the loving arms of our Lord, surrounded by her beloved family, Friday morning, April 30, 2021 in her home. She was born June 18, 1924 in Grayson County, Kentucky, to parents Lovell and Lottie Conder. Delois was preceded in death by her […]

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  • Bennie Ray Hobbs, Jr. May 21, 1959 ~ April 26, 2021

    Bennie Ray Hobbs Jr died at home Monday, April 26th, 2021. He was born May 21, 1959 to Martha McDonald Slaughter and Bennie Ray Hobbs Sr. He went to Choctaw High School. He spent many years as a Merchant Seaman traveling all around the world. Other than his travel, he lived in Crestview most of […]

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  • Bernard Horace Allen August 03, 1928 ~ April 25, 2021

    Groton – Bernard H. Allen, age 92, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Known to all as Barney, he was born August 3, 1928, in Brooklyn, NY. At 17, he joined the Navy to serve his country near the end of WWII. His service as a torpedoman continued into the Korean War, where he […]

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  • Donald Joseph Nagel December 21, 1949 ~ April 25, 2021

    Donald Joseph “Paint Bucket” Nagel, 71, died April 25, 2021 at his home in Holt, Florida, after a strong fight against cancer. Donald was born December 21, 1949, in Fort Benning, Georgia to Ervin Joseph Nagel and Thelma May Buchanan. He made a successful business painting homes for over 30 years in the Florida Panhandle […]

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  • James Ryan Knudsen October 31, 1988 ~ April 23, 2021

    Ryan was born in Ft. Walton Beach, FL and raised in Crestview, FL. Ryan was a lifelong outdoors man and loved to fish and hunt. He found his calling in the oil field and loved the hard work and comradery of the oil field life. His career took him to Shreveport LA, next stop Midland […]

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  • James L Hughes August 07, 1952 ~ April 22, 2021

    James L. Hughes, 68 of Crestview, FL., passed away Thursday April 22, 2021. Mr. Hughes was born on August 7, 1952 and was a lifelong resident of Okaloosa County. James is preceded in death by his parents, George and Lavada Hughes, his brothers, Harvey Hughes, Joe Hughes, Flint Hughes, Billy Hughes and Henry Hughes, His […]

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  • Richard Ellis Ford August 25, 1955 ~ April 17, 2021

    Richard Ellis Ford passed from this life on Saturday, April 17, 2021, and entered into his heavenly home where he was reunited with many of his loved ones. Richard was born on August 25, 1955, in Crestview, Florida. He met and married Deborah Ann Bennett in October of 1980, with whom he had three daughters […]

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  • Gwendal E Green September 09, 1944 ~ April 17, 2021

    Gwendal E. Green, age 76, of Laurel Hill, Florida passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 17, 2021. Gwen was born September 9, 1944 in Laurel Hill, Florida. Gwen studied to become a professional hairdresser at the age of 18 and was the owner of La’Sissy’s hair salon for over 40 years […]

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  • Marva Jayne McCoy July 20, 1940 ~ April 17, 2021

    Marva Jayne McCoy (July 20, 1940 – April 17, 2021) Marva Jayne McCoy, age 80, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2021 in Crawfordville, FL. She was a 1958 graduate of Beaumont High School in Beaumont, MS and went on to attend Jones County Junior College. She was a resident of Crestview, FL since 1970 […]

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  • Russel Owen Byers January 14, 1958 ~ April 11, 2021

    Russel Owen Byers Obituary It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Russel (Russ) Owen Byers, 63, of Crestview, Fl passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Ft Walton Beach, Fl surrounded by the love of his wife, sister, brother, and his kids. Russ was born January 14, 1958 in Muscatine, IA to Velma […]

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