Honoring Lives, Preserving Memories
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Betty Jean Buchanan
12/30/1935 - 10/19/2026
Betty was born in 1935 to Windol Mark Cauley and Jessie Lee Casey Cauley.
She graduated from Bay High School in 1954.
Betty Jean married the love of her life, Ray, on May 12, 1956. They were married for 58 years and had four children: Charlotte, Butch, Sheila, and Melanie.
Betty lived a life that was abundant in love, family, and simple joys. Her family was the center of her universe. She was the mother and grandmother who always showed up, always cared, and made sure her family knew...
Deana Church
11/28/1960 - 10/18/2026
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Lester Wayne Martin
06/05/1947 - 10/13/2026
Lester Wayne Martin age 79, passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2026. He was born on June 5, 1947 to Lester and Marilyn Martin.
Wayne learned mechanics as a teenager from his father and continued to work in this field throughout his life. He retired in 2024 from Firestone after 30 plus years.
Wayne will be remembered for being an amazing, loving father to his daughter, Shonda Luke, as well as being the biggest Atlanta Braves fan to exist.
He is survived by his loving wife, Terri...
Wanda Lee Glass
01/07/1952 - 10/12/2026
Wanda Lee (Miller) Glass, 74, of Jefferson County, AL, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, at her home in Crestview, Florida. Wanda will be lovingly laid to rest and a service celebrating Wanda’s life will be announced to family at a later date.
Wanda was born in Birmingham, AL, on January 7, 1952, to John E. (Johnnie) and Dorothy (Dot) Miller. As the daughter of an entrepreneurial mother, she had the opportunity to spend much of her childhood in their in-home hair salon, where she learne...
Angie Marie Chessher
11/14/1966 - 10/08/2026
Angie Chessher, 59, of Crestview, Florida, took her heavenly place alongside her Savior on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola. Born on November 14, 1966, in Albertville, AL, she moved to and found her forever home in Crestview in 1988, and she has been a valued member of the community ever since.
A self-made, independent woman, she owned and operated her own salon as a licensed and gifted cosmetologist for 30 years. She took pride in her ability to make others...
Amanda Lea Griffith
08/26/1990 - 10/05/2026
Amanda Lea Griffith, affectionately known as “Manda Panda” and “Slim Shady,” age 36, checked out of this chaotic simulation on Monday, October 5, 2026, after apparently finding a better Wi-Fi connection for her mechanical heart.
Manda leaves behind a legacy of dramatic eye rolls, misplaced phones, and a collection of half-finished projects that her family will either cherish forever or toss out next week.
Manda leaves behind the love of her life, her daughter Marley. She was her greatest...
Doris Alice Perritt
05/02/1935 - 10/03/2026
Doris Alice (Lancaster) Perritt, age 91, of Crestview, Florida, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Doris was born on May 2, 1935, in Washington, D.C., to John Robert Lancaster and Alice Mae Pleasant Lancaster. She moved to Crestview, Florida in 1992 from Prince George's County, Maryland.
Doris retired as an administrative assistant with the Washington D.C. Public School System. After relocating to Florida, Doris worked for the Okaloosa County School System and the Head Start Program in...
Michael Dewayne Garrett
10/30/1958 - 10/02/2026
Michael Dewayne Garrett, age 67, of Laurel Hill, Florida, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at his home.
Michael was born on October 30, 1958, in Crestview, Florida, to Monroe and Alphis Garrett and was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked as a painter, carrying on a family tradition of painting. Michael enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, watching game shows, and finding comfort in televised church services. He cherished the simple pleasures in life and the time sp...
Ray Frank Gilley
11/13/1934 - 10/01/2026
Ray Frank Gilley, age 91, of Laurel Hill, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 1, 2026, with his family by his side.
Ray was born on November 13, 1934, in Laurel Hill, Florida, and was a lifelong resident of the Laurel Hill community. Throughout his working years, Ray was a longtime contractor with Robinson & Kirkland Construction, where he worked on projects at Eglin Air Force Base and for the School Board of Okaloosa County.
Ray enjoyed spending time outdoors...
Orin Aldo Seager
11/08/1940 - 09/26/2026
Orin Aldo Seager, known to all as Aldo, died on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at age 85. God, the Great Physician, answered Aldo’s prayers by allowing him to pass at home in his sleep.
Family, friends, and colleagues will remember Aldo for his steadfastness, sincerity, and gentle spirit. Rarely does one meet a man less inclined to call attention to his good deeds or more tireless in performing them.
Aldo was born in Price, Utah, and graduated from Ogden High School. After earning a certifi...
Sybil Garrett
05/02/1938 - 09/22/2026
Our beautiful and precious mother, Sybil M. Garrett, age 88 of Crestview, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, after an extended illness. At the time of her passing, she was at home being loved and cared for by her family and close friends.
Sybil was born on May 2, 1938, in Ooltewah, Tennessee. At the age of 16 she met the love of her life, Howard R. Garrett, and a short time later they were married and relocated to Crestview, Florida. There they raised a family of...
June Loraine Russell
04/21/1931 - 09/19/2026
June Loraine Russell was born in Jackson, Tennessee on April 21,1931
She graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Memphis State University and went on to teach school. She met Kermit B Russell at a church social, and they were married on November 25, 1954.
The daughter of a minister, wife of a minister, and finally, the mother of a minister, June loved the Lord Jesus, and leaves a legacy of such.
She enjoyed singing and playing the piano, and eventually served as the worship leader...