Our Obituaries
Samuel Colburn
May 28, 1943 - May 13, 2013
Samuel "Jack" Colburn, age 69 , of Shalimar, Florida passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 at his home. He was born on May 28, 1943 in Northport, Alabama to Samuel R. Colburn and Effie Mae Barger.
He proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was retired from Vitro/BAE after 40 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post #235 and the 40/8. He loved old country...
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Stanley Thomas Starr
April 7, 1963 - May 13, 2013
Master Sgt. Stanley Thomas Starr (Ret.), age 50, passed away on May 13, 2013. He was born on April 7, 1963. He was a loving husband, father, brother and papa. He made everyone smile and laugh; Stanley never met a stranger. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 23 years, including numerous overseas tours. He loved his career as a C130 Turbo-prop mechanic and continued his award...
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Masuko I Gartman
October 26, 1930 - May 8, 2013
Masuko Inoue Gartman passed away on May 8, 2013. She was born on October 26, 1930 in Kagoshima Japan.
She married Billy Gartman on July 24, 1953 on Yokota AFB in Japan and shortly after moved to the United States. She became a mother in May 1957 and dedicated herself to her family. Masuko began painting and became very well known in this area. She also spread her talents by teaching others to...
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Jimmie D. Troutt
October 12, 1935 - May 7, 2013
Jimmie D. Troutt, age 77 passed away on May 7, 2013. Jimmie was born October 12, 1935 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
He is survived by his three children, Julie (Robert Walker), Dwain (Pearl) and David (Michele), nine grandchildren, Jordan, Amber, Brandon, Ethan, DJ, Cameron, Amanda, Tyler and Madalyn, two sisters, Sara and Judy and brother, Donald.
Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents, J.W. ...
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Sharon Mason Toepper
October 27, 1954 - April 29, 2013
HAMPTON- Sharon Mason Thayer Toepper departed this life unexpectedly on Monday April 29, 2013. Sharon grew up in Hampton, VA and resided in Ft. Walton Beach, FL for 16 years where she worked for the Dept. of Children and Family Services.
Sharon is survived by her loving children, Robert W. Thayer and Aimee Stokes both of Ft. Walton Beach; three grandchildren Elijah Stokes, Storm and Rome Thayer...
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Phillip B Kelley
January 13, 1938 - April 27, 2013
Phillip B. Kelley
Phillip B. Kelley, 75, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. Phillip was born on January 13, 1938 in New Harmony, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Eva Dell Geoghagan Kelley and brother, Rudy Kelley.
He loved sports and especially basketball. He was a member of the first Boys State Championship team at Paxton...
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Norman Larson
August 29, 1927 - April 22, 2013
Norman Lester Larson
1927--2013
Norman Lester Larson, 85, of Fort Walton Beach went to be home with the Lord on April22, 2013. He was born in Chicago, IL on August 29, 1927, the son of Lester E. and Lucille M Larson of Attleboro Falls, MA. His wife of 61 years, Melba D. Larson, was at his side during his lengthy illness until his peaceful transition.
Mr. Larson was a Baptist by faith....
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Dale L. Hulse
October 23, 1919 - April 21, 2013
LT. Col. Dale L. Hulse
Oct 23, 1019 - April 21, 2013
Dale L. Hulse, at the age of 93, passed away peacefully after a brief illness while family members held his gentle hands.
Dale was born in Stoneham, Colorado to Ed and Ida Hulse. He was the youngest of three boys. At the age of 2 years his family moved to McCook, Nebraska where he grew up. He was very active in sports and spent much time...
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Thomas Lee Arnold
July 27, 1942 - April 18, 2013
Memorial services celebrating the life of Thomas Lee Arnold, 71, will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, April 26, 2013 at First United Methodist Church, Couch Chapel. Officiating will be Dr. Pat Day.
Thomas went to be with our Heavenly Father peacefully at his home, on April 18, 2013, in Destin, FL after a lengthy illness. Born in Campti, LA, resident of Shreveport for over 40 years, he resided in...
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Connie Jean Kuh
December 28, 1947 - April 14, 2013
Connie Jean Kuh, 65, of Destin, Fla., was taken to heaven on Sunday, April 14, 2013. Connie, a native of Atlanta, Ga., was born on Dec. 28, 1947. She was the daughter of the late J. Herbert Slack and June A. Slack of Philadelphia and Kane, Pa. She was also preceded in death by her uncle, Lawrence G. Anderson of Kane, and her aunt, Jean C. Slack of Laguna Hills, Calif. She is survived by her...
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William Battle
April 6, 2013 - April 7, 2013
William Morris Battle passed away after a battle with cancer. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi and lived in Mobile, Memphis and Little Rock while in the Mortgage Banking business. He moved to Fort Walton in 2006. Mr. Battle was a Navy Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Ann, Sister, Linda Faulconer of Danville, KY, Daughter, Elizabeth Jeter (John) of FWB, a son William E. Battle (Diane) of...
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Bobby LeGrand Guin
November 25, 1989 - April 4, 2013
Bobby LeGrand Guin died this past Thursday April 4th, 2013 in New York City. His death was sudden and unexpected. He was 23 years old. Bobby was born and raised in Ft. Walton Beach, Fl. He is a graduate of Ft. Walton Beach High School Class of 2008 and he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Marketing from Florida State University Class of 2012. Bobby left for New York City this past November to...
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Shirley E. Moulden
October 11, 1936 - April 4, 2013
Shirley E. Moulden of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., passed away April 4 after a lengthy battle with COPD. She is survived by her three children, Debbie Mahuron and her husband Don of Denver CO, Lt Col Doug Jantzen and his wife Sherry of Columbus MS and Kandy Herman and her husband Kevin of Glenwood Springs CO.; eight grandchildren, Amber Mahuron, Angela Thomas and Krista Mahuron of Denver CO, Doug...
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James Roy Kelley
November 26, 1933 - April 1, 2013
Roy Kelley, 79, lost his battle with cancer on April 1st 2013.
Roy is survived by his wife Frances, son Keith (Vera) and family, daughter Kristal (Shannon), Sister Frances (Albert) Jones and family. Extended family Tammie, R.J., Haley and Riley Cummings and, Christie Mathis, fiancé, Michael, Kaylee and Kira Spivey and like family Johnny Grimes and Craig Coleman.
He served our country in the...
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Rosamond Chastain
June 24, 1925 - March 30, 2013
1925 - 2013
Rosamond "Rose" Chastain, devoted wife and mother, passed away peacefully on March 30th, 2013 at Baptist Hospital in Gulf Breeze. She is survived by husband Carl, daughter Carla, sons Ricky and David, grandchildren Andrew and Heather and great grandson Isaac.
At 87, she lived a full life with many adventures along the way. Born in Saint Genevieve, MO, she married Carl in 1951. The...
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Richard A Meier
November 29, 1959 - March 29, 2013
Richard A. Meier
November 15, 1959—March 29, 2013
Richard A. Meier, entered into rest March 29, 2013. He was born November 15, 1959.
Richard served his country in the United States Army. He worked numerous years laying tile and granite for George Taylor.
He leaves behind two daughters Jessica and Desiree Meier both of Illinois, mother: Patricia Viertel, Step-father Dean Viertel of Crestview;...
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Sharon M. Mullins
February 17, 1963 - March 27, 2013
Sharon Marie Mullins
1963-2013
Sharon M. Mullins passed quietly on March 27, 2013 in Pensacola, Fl.
She was born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin to Wesley and Gertrude Schuster. She is survived by husband, Stephen, daughters, Renee and and Danielle Mullins, sister Debbie Kellicut, and beloved dog Jennie. Sharon was a loving wife and mother and will be missed dearly.
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Ruby Mae Lamphier
October 18, 1931 - March 27, 2013
Ruby Lamphier, 81 of Shalimar FL, passed away on March 27, 2013 after a brief illness.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert "Chief" Lamphier.
Mrs. Lamphier is survived by her daughter, Suzi McAdams, son, Ron Wallis, daughter Debroa Lalor, daughter Lynn Wallis; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Graveside Service will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery on Monday...
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Wayne Calvin Smith
February 22, 1936 - March 26, 2013
Wayne Calvin Smith, TSgt. USAF (Ret.)
Feb. 22, 1936 - March 26, 2013
Wayne Calvin Smith, 77, of Fort Walton Beach Florida passed away surrounded by the love of his Family and friends on March 26, 2013 at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper Conway Smith and Wanda Lee Smith, and also his brother Herbert Smith.
Wayne is survived by the Mother of his...
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Sharon Sterner
October 27, 1938 - March 25, 2013
Sharon L. Sterner, age 74 of Fort Walton Beach, FL, passed away March 25, 2013 at the Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. Mrs. Sterner was born October 27, 1938 in Manheim, PA to the late Theodore R. and Margaret S. Dissinger and moved to the area with her husband in 1967.
She had been active in the Choctawhatchee District of the Boy Scouts of America for more than 40 years.
She was preceded in...
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Mary Jewel Belcher
February 12, 1931 - March 25, 2013
Jewel Maynard Belcher, born Feb. 12, 1931, died Monday, March 25, at her daughter's home in Destin, Fla. Services will be held Thursday, in Lebanon, Tenn., at Sellars Funeral Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Belcher; parents, Horace and Sarah Lee Maynard; and seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by daughters, Amanda Belcher of Destin, Fla., and Donna Belcher of...
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Rocky Maupin
October 17, 1975 - March 23, 2013
Rocky Daniel Maupin, 37, of Ft Walton Bch, Florida of passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2013. Rocky was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Oct. 17, 1975 and moved to the Fort Walton Beach area in 2002.
Rocky is survived by his wife of six years Kristen Maupin, parents Karen Maupin and James Maupin, brother and sister Ron Maupin and Robyn Maupin, two nieces Brooke Maupin and Bristol...
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Billy Wayne Weathers
January 6, 1938 - March 20, 2013
Billy W. Weathers, age 75, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, went to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. Billy was born in Columbus, MS on January 6, 1938.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pear ; father, Lorice; and sister Rita Myers. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elaine; daughter, Selena(John) Spindor of Forney, Texas; son,...
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Leo Joseph Hagan
December 21, 1958 - March 19, 2013
Leo Joseph Hagan, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends on March 19, 2013.
Lee was born in London, England, on Dec. 21, 1958, to the late Leo Joseph Hagan and Shirley Margaret (Ball) Hagan. He was a loving son, father, husband, brother, and grandfather. Throughout his life, Lee had diversified interests and talents. He served his country in the...
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Doris Helen Allman
December 22, 1916 - March 16, 2013
Doris H. Allman (1916 - 2013)
Doris H. Allman, formerly of Norwich, England, passed away on March 16, 2013, at Westwood
Healthcare Center with her family by her side. Doris is survived by daughter, Beryl Shanahan
of Colorado, and son, Robert F. Allman of Shalimar, Fla. The family would like to express their
appreciation to Karen Rigdon Hughes and the dedicated staff of Westwood Healthcare...
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Beverly Lola Glassmeyer
March 21, 1948 - March 15, 2013
Beverly Lola Sweeney-Glassmeyer
1948--2013
Beverly Lola Sweeney-Glassmeyer went to be with her Lord, Friday, March 15 2013.
Born in Kentucky, March 21, 1948, she was the beloved daughter of Dorothy and Edward Sweeney, and attentive sister of Robert (Lee Ann) and Doug Sweeney. She graduated from Holmes High School, Class of 1966. She was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, and honored...
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Emmy Geneva Holifield
June 16, 1932 - March 14, 2013
Emmy Geneva Holifield
1932--2013
The loving and affectionate Mrs. Emmy Geneva Holifield passed away to be with Jesus March 14, 2013. She had suffered from Alzheimers and is now at peace. She leaves behind her loving husband of 63 years, Charles Eugene Holifield; her children, Charles Holifield Jr., Robert Holifield, Curtis Holifield, and Teresa (husband Skip) Orth; 8 grandchildren, and 6 great...
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Lewis Bryan Hutcheson
October 3, 1935 - March 12, 2013
Lewis Bryan Hutcheson passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on March 12, 2013. Bryan was born on October 3, 1935 in Birmingham, Alabama. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Kay; daughter, Vicki Angela Lynn of Houston, Texas, daughter, Carol Ann Buckner and son-in-law Ross Buckner of Houston, Texas. Bryan was "Pepop" to his six grandchildren, Hutch Hagendorf, Haley...
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Helen Leonard
March 22, 1932 - March 11, 2013
Helen N. Leonard Obituary:
Memorial services for Helen Nobles Leonard, 80, a resident of Shalimar will be held Monday, March 18, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. at Shalimar Baptist Church, 17 4th Avenue, Shalimar, Florida.
Mrs. Leonard passed on Monday, March 11, 2013 at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Helen Nobles Leonard was born March 22, 1932 in Lockart, Alabama. She...
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Mary B. Sellers
July 6, 1923 - March 10, 2013
Mary Beatrice Sellers
1923 ~ 2013
Mary Beatrice Sellers, age 89, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 in a local nursing home. She was born July 6, 1923 in Ellijay, Georgia to Marvin G. Chester and Savannah Elizabeth Brookshire, who preceded her in death. She was born and raised in the mountains of Georgia where she met and married her loving husband of 70 years,...
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Doris W Simmons
September 16, 1933 - March 1, 2013
Doris W. Hatfield Simmons, 79, of Fort Walton Beach, was called to heaven on March 1, 2013. Doris was born on September 16, 1933 in Atlanta Ga. She graduated from DeKalb County High School in 1950, the same year she meet her future husband Murray F. Simmons Jr.; which they shared 61 beautiful years together. She is survived by her 3 children, Melinda Israel, Leonard Simmons & Bonnie Simmons (wife...
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John McManus
March 3, 1947 - February 28, 2013
John McManus (1947 - 2013)
On Thursday, Feb. 28, John McManus passed away three days before his birthday. He was
born in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1947, and attended St. Cyril's Elementary and Bonner High
Schools. After he graduated, John entered the Air Force. He served in the Security Police
serving in Vietnam. After returning to the States, he left the military for a brief time.
He...
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Larry Green
June 19, 1950 - February 27, 2013
Larry D. Green
June 19, 1950 ~ February 27, 2013
Larry D. Green, age 62, died suddenly on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Larry was born in Lafayette, GA. He retired from the United States Air Force and has been a long time resident in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Larry was survived by his devoted and loving wife of 42 years, Susan Green, 4 children; Shirley (Suwat) Griffith, William (Cecilia)...
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William F. Harrison
December 3, 1917 - February 24, 2013
William F.G. Harrison (1917 - 2013)
Maj. William F.G. Harrison born on Dec. 3, 1917, in Baltimore, Md., passed away
on Feb. 24, 2013, in his home in Destin, Florida.
His 20 years of service in the U.S. Army took him to Japan where he witnessed the bombing of Hiroshima.
He also served in the Korean War, 1950 to 1953. After his honorable discharge he worked in Civil Service as an instructor,...
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Harold Horst Loeffler
November 11, 1958 - February 22, 2013
Harold Horst Loeffler, age 54 of Destin, Florida passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 in a local hospital.
He was born on November 11, 1958 in Wiesbaden, Germany to Gerhard and Helgard Loeffler.
He was the owner and Captain of the Charter boat Un Reel. He was well respected in the fishing community with a passion for Cobia Fishing. Harold has battled courageously for the past several years...
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Loretta R. Pate
January 1, 1925 - February 21, 2013
Loretta Robson Pate went to join her husband of 55 years, Millard, on February 21, 2013. She was born Jan 1, 1925 in Newark, New Jersey to the late George and Amanda Robson. She was a member of Port Royal Eastern Star and spent 35 years in Civil Service during which time she established the ATR (Accredited Tumor Registry) at Eglin Hospital. She is preceded in death by her stepdaughter, Emogene...
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Ivan J Kostal
May 27, 1948 - February 18, 2013
Ivan Kostal, 64, passed away on Feb. 18, in his home in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., after a long battle with cancer. Ivan was born in Iran and immigrated to the U.S. with his family in 1955. He graduated from high school in New Jersey and attended college in Alabama. Ivan moved to Fort Walton Beach in 1981 and made numerous friends everywhere he went. He was a tireless and compassionate volunteer...
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Michael Blue
April 2, 1989 - February 16, 2013
Michael V. Blue, 23 of Fort Walton Beach, FL, passed away on February 16, 2013. He was a member of the United States Air Force and the Honor Guard on Hulbert Field. Michael was a loving father, husband, and friend and will be greatly missed.
Michael is survived by his wife Patience Blue, daughter Jayla Henderson, son Tayshaun Henderson, mother Tamiko Blue Corey, sister Brianna Blue, aunt Tonya...
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Richard Dwinell
August 12, 1934 - February 16, 2013
Richard C. Dwinell,
1934--2013
Richard C. Dwinell, age 78, passed away peacefully in his home on February 16, 2013, in Destin, Florida.
Dick was born August 12, 1934, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Richard and Frances Dwinell. Dick graduated from Saint Joseph's College, Rensselaer, Indiana, in 1956. Dick enlisted in the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Wurzburg, Germany. In Germany, Dick met his...
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Daniel Bricker
June 10, 1959 - February 15, 2013
Daniel Lee Bricker 1959-2013
Dan passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home February 15, 2013. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents Charlie and Jean Bricker. He is survived by his sisters Debbie Overmoe of Fort Walton and Cindy J. Parsons of Destin. He is also survived by nieces Ashley Cannon, Jeanna McBride, Lindsay Gowing, nephew Kyle Jones Parsons and 6 great nieces. He...
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Theresa E. James
November 25, 1947 - February 9, 2013
Theresa Eugenia "Jean" James of Navarre, FL, gone to be with the Lord on Saturday February 9, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years Jimmy James Jr., daughter Janee and her husband Mark Rodriguez, son Javelga James and his fiancé Brigitte, mother in law, Deloris James, four sisters and one brother and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday February 15,...
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Beulah Andrus
August 19, 1927 - February 7, 2013
Beulah Andrus, born August 19, 1927, died February 7, 2013, at the age of 85. Beulah is preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Bertrand Andrus, Jr. She is survived by her two daughters, Mary A. Hershman of North Miami and Sharon K. Snow of Crestview, Florida, eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Loving wife and devoted grandmother.
Expressions of love and sympathy may be...
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Jay Spooner
August 26, 1974 - February 4, 2013
Jay Spooner
August 26, 1974 ~ February 4, 2013
Jay Spooner, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida passed away on February 4, 2013. He was born on August 26, 1974 to Donald Spooner and Pamela Williston in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Jay enjoyed camping, canoeing, reading, and UFO's.
Jay is survived by his wife, Traci, children, Madison and Jakob, mother, Pam Williston of Fort Walton Beach, father Don...
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Betty B Keller
April 28, 1934 - January 30, 2013
Betty B. Keller, 78, of Miramar Beach, FL passed away on January 30, 2013.
A Memorial service will be held from 2-4pm, Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Soothing Arts Healing Therapies School of Massage. Friends and Family will be joining together to remember and celebrate the life of a wonderful woman who touch our lives dearly.
Betty was born in Mobile, AL on April 28, 1934. She graduated...
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Florence Henrietta Stamberger
January 12, 1940 - January 29, 2013
To our Lady
Mrs. Florence H. Oglesby Stamberger, 73, of Fort Walton Beach, FL. passed way January 29, 2013 after fighting a battle with brain cancer. She was a great lady, loving wife and mother and will always be in our hearts. Florence was born in Laurel Hills, Florida on January 12, 1940 to L.V. and Henry Oglesby.
Florence also had two younger sisters Pug Simmons and Boot McGuire, who both...
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Thomas Francis Gannon
July 10, 1920 - January 29, 2013
Thomas F. Gannon, LT. Col, USAF (Ret), age 92, of Fort Walton Beach, FL, passed away on January 29, 2013.
He was born on July 10, 1920, to Thomas F. and Ursula C. Gannon in Dover, N.J.
He was a flight navigator over a 35 year period, and flew combat in WWII and Korea. He was shot down in WWII, and became a prisoner-of-war in Germany for 15 months. He spent 22 years in the USAF, and retired in...
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Charles Anthony Hennecke
February 4, 1963 - January 26, 2013
Charles Anthony 'Tony' Hennecke passed away suddenly on Jan. 25, 2013, at the age of 49. Tony was born in Arlington, Va., on Feb. 4, 1963, and had resided in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., for the past 38 years.
Tony graduated from Choctawhatchee High School in 1982 and attended Mississippi State University. Tony worked in the construction industry for many years with his brother at H & B Concrete.
All...
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Shaaron Jackson Lively
September 15, 1953 - January 25, 2013
SHAARON JACKSON LIVELY
1953--2013
SHAARON JACKSON LIVELY, entered into Eternal rest, Friday, January 25, 2013. Shaaron was
born on September 15th 1953, Shaaron was adopted into a home by a father who loved her with all his heart. She resided in Chattanooga Tennessee on Lookout Mountain. At the age of 17 she graduated high school and moved to Atlanta to further her studies in art. She worked...
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Alice Fay
November 14, 1926 - January 25, 2013
Alice Fay (1926 - 2013)
Alice Fay, formerly of Milledgeville, Ga., died peacefully at her residence of Belvedere Commons after
suffering a stroke on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Louis E.
Fay III; her sister, Anne M. Awtrey; her son, Louis E. Fay IV; and her parents, Robert K. Awtrey and
Isabel M. Warren.
She is survived by her brother, Robert K....
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Jerry Good
May 15, 1945 - January 24, 2013
Jerry Lynn Good
1945-2013
Jerry Lynn Good, 67, of Mary Esther, Florida passed away January 24, 2013 in a local hospital.
He proudly served his country in U.S.A.F. and retired as a SMSgt with over 23 years of service.
He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Numgern Good of Mary Esther, Fl.
A visitation will take place at Emerald Coast Funeral Home 113 Racetrack Road NE Fort Walton Beach...
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Donald Lacey
June 14, 1933 - January 23, 2013
Master Sergeant Donald Earl Lacey
1933—2013
Master Sergeant Donald Earl Lacey, retired U.S. Air Force ,79, of Fort Walton Beach, entered into Eternal rest Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. Donald was born in Aberdeen Washington on June 14, 1933, the son of Earl and Emma Lacey. On May 5, 1965, he was united in marriage to Cecelia Wilt Norris. Donald retired after...
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Virginia Scott
April 27, 1925 - January 22, 2013
Virginia H. Scott, 87, of Fort Walton Beach, Fl passed away on Tuesday January 22, 2013. She was a devoted Momma, MaMa, great and great-great MaMa. She was born April 27, 1925 in Rome, Ga. She is preceded in death by her husband James Scott (PaPa) of 62 years and her grandson Sid Browder. Virginia (MaMa) is survived by her son Robbie Scott, daughter Kathey Barker and husband Dean. Grandchildren...
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William Welch
April 13, 1943 - January 19, 2013
William James Welch
William James Welch (Welcher) age 69, of FT Walton Beach FL passed away peacefully on Jan 19, 2013.
He was survived by his loving, devoted wife of 49 years Dee Welch. His five children; Jamie (Christy) Welch, Robert (Rita) Welch, Terri Welch, Dee-dee (Tim) Gill, Deb (Charlie) Parker; Sisters Christine(Leon)Phillips, Deniece(Richard)Purdue, Renae Welch. a sister-in-law Judy...
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Kenneth Rowland
August 12, 1940 - January 17, 2013
Kenneth R. Rowland
1942—2013
Kenneth R. Rowland, Amazing husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, entered into Eternal rest, Thursday, January 17, 2012 at his residence in Fort Walton Beach. Kenneth was born August 20, 1942 in Black Rock, Arkansas, the son of Charles and Clara Rowland. He was united in marriage to Vivian Godsey. His hobbies include boating, flea markets,...
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Charles A Lang
June 12, 1940 - January 16, 2013
Charles Allen Lang
(1940 - 2013)
Charles Allen Lang, 72, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was born on June 12, 1940,
and passed away on Jan. 16, 2013. He was a loving father and
husband and will be greatly missed.
The funeral service for Mr. Lang will be held on
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Claiborne, Alabama.
Expressions of love and sympathy may be viewed online...
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Karl G. Zech
June 12, 1937 - January 12, 2013
Karl Georg Zech
1937--2013
Karl Georg Zech, 75, of Shalimar, FL went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 12, 2013, at the Destin Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Destin, FL.
Services will be held 11:30 a.m., Thursday, January 17, 2013, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located at 1 Meigs Drive, Shalimar, FL. Reception to follow at the church.
A resident of Okaloosa County,...
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Robert John Shea
January 30, 1926 - January 12, 2013
Robert J. "Bob" Shea, 86, passed away January 12, 2013. He leaves his wife of 30 years, Fran Alvarez; son Kenneth and his wife Marti; daughter Sandra Elizabeth; grandsons David and Duncan; great-grandchild Taylor; and godson Austin. He was preceded in death by his son Doug.
As a young man, Bob was a proud Boy Scout and was awarded the Order of the Arrow, for, in part, "providing cheerful service...
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Louis Stephen Hebert
September 29, 1951 - January 10, 2013
Louis Stephen Hebert, 61, of Destin, FL passed away on January 10, 2013. He was the first child born to Edmond Stephen Hebert and Betty Louise Grosz on September 29, 1951 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Louis was preceded in death by his father, Edmond, and brothers Paul Robert Hebert and Marc Lawrence Hebert. Louis is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kathy, daughter Stephanie, mother Betty, step...
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William Tracy Kirk, Sr.
December 19, 1917 - January 10, 2013
Mr. William 'Tracy' Kirk passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Thursday, January 10th. He leaves behind a legacy of honesty, compassion, integrity and a warm sense of humor.
Born William Tracy Kirk on December 19, 1917, in Bentonia, MS, he attended Grade School through High School in Bentonia and later attended college at Ole Miss for a short time.
Tracy served in the USAF...
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James L Hill
December 5, 1925 - January 8, 2013
James L. Hill Sr., Ed.D., Col. USAR peacefully transitioned from mortality to immortality and joined that great cloud of witnesses in heaven's glory on January 8, 2013. Dr. James Hill was a longtime resident of Okaloosa County and retired as the Principal of Florosa Elementary School in 1994. He also retired as Colonel in 1981 in the Active Reserve. Colonel Hill proudly served the country...
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Irene Wardencki
May 24, 1930 - January 8, 2013
Irene Maria Wardencki Chojecki passed away at her home in Ft. Walton Beach, FL on Tuesday January 8, 2013 at the age of 82.
Irene was born in Nowa Huta, Poland on May 24, 1930 to her parents Aleksander Chojecki and Anna Tomkowicz. Irene was the the oldest of three siblings Zbigniew Chojecki, Robert Chojecki, and her sister Barbara Chojecki.
Irene grew up in Poland, and she was a survivor of...
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Lillian Showers
December 28, 1919 - January 5, 2013
LILLIAN S. SHOWERS passed away at her home on January 5th, 2013 at the age of 93. She was born December 28, 1919 in St. John's, Newfoundland to Myron and Hazel Pearce.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. "Stormy" Showers; father, Myron Pearce; mother, Hazel Pearce; brother, George Pearce; and grandson, Eric Visser.
During her years in Newfoundland, she was...
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Roy E Jinks, Jr
November 25, 1931 - December 31, 2012
Roy Eugene Jinks
1931--2012
Roy Eugene Jinks, Jr. 81 went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife Ann Jinks of 33 years. Children: Daughter Vanessa and her husband Mike Mancill, daughter Beth and her husband Bob Stephens. Sons: Roy Eugene Jinks III, Billy Gay and wife Susie, Bobby Jinks and wife Legaua. Grandchildren: Adrien Hawkins, Dustin Hawkins,...
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Jamie Mary Conley
December 22, 1947 - December 31, 2012
Jamie Mary Conley
1947-2012
Jamie Mary Conley, 65, of Mary Esther passed away Dec 31, 2012, after battling a lengthy illness. Jamie was born Dec 22, 1947, in Augusta, Maine, and was the only child of the late James McEwen and late Glenys McEwen Buzzell.
Following her departure from Michigan in 1983, Jamie fell in love with the Ft. Walton Beach area making it her permanent residence. She...
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Mary Virginia Gillespie
June 28, 1935 - December 31, 2012
Mary Virginia Gillespie
1935-2013
Mary Virginia (Ginny) Gillespie, age 77, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, formerly of Montgomery, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2013.
She was born June 28, 1935, in Troy, Alabama to Asa and Ruby Clara Stanaland. She was Baptist by faith and loved the Lord. She was a homemaker and beautician. Ginny loved her family of which she was devoted. ...
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Betty L Calef
July 16, 1929 - December 31, 2012
Betty L Calef
July 16, 1929 - Dec 31, 2012
Betty L Calef passed away on Dec 31st 2012 after a brief illness. She was born in Rock Island, IL to Ruby and Arthur Heverling. Betty married Leo Calef on August 30, 1948 in Muscatine, IA and they had a blessed marriage that lasted 64 years. Betty is survived by her loving husband Leo, their daughter Linda Shaw, grandchildren Dylan Shaw (Natalie),...
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Helmut Bieler, Jr.
March 14, 1969 - December 31, 2012
Helmut Bieler, 43, beloved husband and father, passed away suddenly December 31, 2012 in Fort Walton Beach, FL. He was born in Trenton, New Jersey on March 14, 1969 and found his way to Florida 10 years ago.
Helmut was an incredibly dedicated man who found joy in the automotive industry. He was a valuable member of his team at Quality Imports, in Ft. Walton Beach, FL.
He is survived by his wife,...
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Robert DuPree Donovan
August 17, 1927 - December 28, 2012
Robert Dupree Donovan
August 17, 1927 ~ December 28, 2012
"He fought the good fight. " On Friday, December 28, 2012, Robert ("Bob") Dupree Donovan, age 85, took his final flight to Heaven to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Pop-Pop, as he was known to his grand-children and great-grand-children, fought valiantly for fifteen months following open heart surgery complicated by COPD.
Bob...
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Phyliis Green
February 21, 1951 - December 28, 2012
Phyllis Ann Green, cherished wife, mother, co-worker, and friend, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at the age of 61. A resident of Crestview, FL, Phyllis was born in Middletown, NY and grew up on a horse ranch in South Dakota. She served as the Middle School Vice Principal at Liza Jackson Preparatory School. Phyllis earned her master's degree at Florida State University, was teacher...
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James Robert Dowling
January 26, 1954 - December 25, 2012
James Robert Dowling
1954- 2012
On Christmas morning, Jim Dowling was awakened by the presence of the Lord after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.
Born in Hartford, Alabama, on January 26, 1954, Jim grew up in Opp, Alabama, attended Opp High School, and graduated from the School of Architecture at Auburn University.
After marrying his high-school sweetheart, Kathy, on December 27,...
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