Honoring Lives, Preserving Memories

02/17/1966 - 08/20/2026

Terry Lynn Matthews, age 60, of Holt, Florida, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Terry was born on February 17, 1966, in Florala, Alabama. He made his home in Holt, Florida, and spent many years working as a brick mason. Masonry is a skilled and demanding trade, and Terry took great pride in working with his hands. Through the years, his hard work and craftsmanship could be seen in the many projects he helped build, leaving behind a lasting reminder of a life spent doing honest, hardw...

02/16/1953 - 08/18/2026

Charles Edward Brown Charles Edward Brown, age 73, of Crestview, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Charles was born on February 16, 1953, in Thayer, Missouri, to James Harold Brown Sr. and Martha Marie Nicholson Brown. Although born in Thayer, Charles was raised in Mississippi. As a young man, he returned to his birthplace of Thayer in 1970, where he made his home for many years. In 2017, Charles moved from Thayer t...

07/26/1962 - 08/17/2026

Cheri Lorain McDaniel was born on July 26, 1962, in Anchorage, Alaska, to George and Gladys (Franklin) Langley. She was a retired Paraprofessional with the Okaloosa County School Board. Cheri was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Wm. Steve Langley, and Bill Langley, and a sister, Thena Faye Rice. She is survived by her boyfriend, John Clark of Mossey Head; her daughter, Ashley McDaniel of Crestview; one grandson, Johnathon-Taylor Whidden, his wife, Ashani, and their son, Kayce B...

07/20/1929 - 08/15/2026

Elisabeth Theresia Mooney, age 97, of Baker, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family and the many things she loved. Elisabeth was born on July 20, 1929, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, to Johann Winkler and Theresa Maurer Winkler-Dreher. She was baptized according to the Catholic faith on July 23, 1929, at the Parish Church of Garmisch. The eldest of seven children, Elisabeth grew up during the difficult years of World War II. From an early age, she learne...

10/30/1933 - 08/14/2026

Edna George Wilkinson, 92, was welcomed into heaven on August 14, 2026. She was a devoted Christian, loving wife, mother, Grandmommy, GG, and friend. Edna was born to Dawson and Emma George on October 30, 1933, in Andalusia, Alabama, moving to Crestview when she was young. After graduating from Crestview High School, she married Tim Wilkinson on December 3, 1952. Together, they raised four children and spoiled their grandchildren together; they were married for 60 years, until Tim’s passing i...

05/08/1960 - 08/11/2026

James Earl Cox, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at North Okaloosa Medical Center in Crestview, Florida, with his loving family by his side following a brief illness. James was born on May 8, 1960, in Florala, Alabama, to General Redding Cox, Sr. and Agnes Green Cox. He was a lifelong resident of Okaloosa County, Florida, and attended Laurel Hill High School, proudly known as the “Home of the Hoboes,” in Laurel Hill, Florida. James was a hardworking and talented finish carp...

02/05/1950 - 08/08/2026

Lynda Sue Holt, age 76, of Crestview, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, surrounded by those she loved. Lynda was born on February 5, 1950, in Crestview, Florida, and was a lifelong resident of the community she proudly called home. She was a 1968 graduate of Crestview High School. Linda worked for many years as a Range Technician before retiring from Okaloosa County. A woman of faith, Lynda was a member of Dorcas Baptist Church. Her faith was an important part of...

04/29/1954 - 08/07/2026

Gisela Paulette de Saavedra was born on April 29, 1954 in Chitre, Republic of Panama to Ruben Dario Paulette and Bernadina Paulette. She met her soon to be husband, Patrick Bauer who was stationed at Howard Air Force Base, Panama and they were married on June 21, 1980 in Balboa, Canal Zone. Their first child, Phillip, was born in Panama in 1981 and they moved to March Air Force Base, California, where their second child, Christine was born in 1982. The happy family then resided in Spain and Ger...

08/21/1952 - 08/03/2026

Sheila Nelson Martin, age 73, of Daphne, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026, in Pensacola, Florida. Sheila was born on August 21, 1952, in Florala, Alabama, to Jesse Winford Nelson and Margaret Wicker Nelson. She was raised in Baker and Crestview, Florida, where she built lifelong friendships and a love for her community. Sheila enjoyed a successful career in real estate for more than 40 years. She worked with J.R. & H. Realty and later with Realty South in Birmingha...

08/29/1960 - 08/01/2026

Joseph Donell “Don” Helms, 65, passed away suddenly on August 1, 2026, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Don was born on August 29, 1960, in Valparaiso, Florida, at the old hospital. He was the son of Richard Donell “R.D.” Helms and Virginia Dieter Haeger, and the beloved stepson of Shirley Ann Helms. Don is preceded in death by his stepmom, Shirley Ann Helms. Don is survived by his parents, Richard Donell "R.D." Helms Sr. and Virginia Dieter Haeger, his brother Richard Donell “Butch” Helm...

10/21/1937 - 07/28/2026

Billie Faye Woods, age 88, of Crestview, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Billie was born on October 21, 1937, in Crestview, Florida, and remained a lifelong resident of the community she dearly loved. She dedicated 27 years of service as a local telephone operator, where she was known for her friendly voice and caring spirit. A Baptist by faith, Billie found great joy in listening to gospel music and spending quiet moments working puzzle books. Above all, Billie was a...

06/16/1938 - 07/22/2026

Ronald F. Russell age 88 of Escambia Farms went to his heavenly home July 22nd. Ronald was born June 16, 1938 in the Beaver Creek community and moved to Escambia Farms at a young age. He graduated from Escambia Farms Schools, continuing his education at Alabama Christian College and University of West FL while spending most of his adult life in insurance sales. He was a devout Church of Christ Christian who took every opportunity to witness his faith to others. He was a proud member of Wood...