Honoring Lives, Preserving Memories

05/25/1946 - 10/28/2026

Barron Douglas Evans, age 80, was called to his heavenly home on October 28, 2026, following a hard fought battle with cancer in his final years. Despite the odds, Barron continued to fight, holding on through years of illness. His perseverance through to the very end was a testament to his faith in Yahuah, the Almighty, the Breath of Life, as he understood and referred to our Creator. During much of that time, his siblings helped care for him. Just days before his passing, his daughters were...

05/17/1981 - 10/28/2026

Ronald James “Jimbo” Beck Ronald James “Jimbo” Beck, age 45, of Crestview, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Jimbo was born on May 17, 1981, and moved to Crestview, Florida, at a young age, where he remained a resident ever since. He was employed by Okaloosa County as a Facilities Maintenance Technician. Jimbo was an avid enthusiast of cars, motorcycles, and carpentry. He enjoyed working with his hands and spending time doing the things he loved. Jimbo was preceded in d...

11/21/1944 - 10/27/2026

James Lon Motley Sr. (Also known as Jimmy), age 81, of Crestview, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. James was born on November 21, 1944, in Tallahassee, Florida, to Charlie and Bernice Motley. He moved to the Okaloosa County area in 1949 from Tallahassee and had been a resident ever since. James was a 1962 graduate of Choctawhatchee High School in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. James began his career in the electrical industry working for Williams Electrical Company before es...

01/05/1971 - 10/24/2026

Michael Lee Parker, 55, of Holt, FL passed away peacefully, October 24, 2026. Michael had such a good sense of humor and compassionate heart. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, and gardening, turning those into delicious home cooked meals. He is survived by his son Travis L. Parker, grandson Travis L. Parker Jr., sisters Vanessa Parker and Pamela Andrulot. A private family service will be held.

04/22/1932 - 10/19/2026

Ronald Norman Medlock Ronald Norman Medlock, age 94, of Crestview, Florida, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. Ronald was born on April 22, 1932, in Somers Point, New Jersey, to John Penley Medlock and Marie Holingshead Medlock. He moved to the Crestview area from Macomb, Illinois. Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 20 years, attaining the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. During his military career, he served aboard several naval vessels, among those...

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...

11/28/1960 - 10/18/2026

Deana Church, age 65, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Crestview, Florida. Deana was born on November 28, 1960, in Tampa, Florida, to Wayne and Carol Gauthier. She was a 1980 graduate of Cooper High School in Abilene, Texas. That same year, she married the love of her life, Daniel Gerald Church, beginning a beautiful journey of love and adventure together. Following Daniel's decision to serve in the military, the couple had the opportunity to travel the world, creating wonderful...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...