All Obituaries
Chase McKinley Fort Walton Beach
Chase Almas McKinley departed this earthly life on April 29, 2024. Chase was born in Pensacola, Florida on June 9, 1999 to April and Michael McKinley. Even as a child, Chase has always had such a caring soul. He would do anything for the people he cared for without hesitation. He enjoyed spending his time fishing with family and playing video games with his sister. Chase received a certificate in Culinary Arts and loved to cook. Chase was a loving father to his beautiful baby girl, Amyla...
Chase Almas McKinley departed this earthly life on April 29, 2024. Chase was born in Pensacola, Florida on June 9, 1999 to April and Michael McKinley. Even as a child, Chase has always had such a...
Reverend William "Bill" Hunter DeFuniak Springs
Reverend William Ray Hunter, age 82, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Bill, as he was lovingly called, was born January 3, 1942, in Clear Lake, Louisiana, the fifth of six children to Fannie Mae Wade Hunter and Raleigh Hunter. Bill had the most adventurous childhood, growing up with his five siblings all throughout the United States. He joined the United States Army in 1959, where he maintained helicopters at Fort...
Reverend William Ray Hunter, age 82, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Bill, as he was lovingly called, was born January 3,...
Michael Ellenberger Fort Walton Beach
Michael (Mike) Lee Ellenberger passed away May 2, 2024 at 71 years old. He was born November 28, 1952 on a dairy farm in Dayton, Pennsylvania to John Charles and Virginia Mae (Eckner) Ellenberger. Mike was the youngest boy and next to the youngest child of five children. He had many fond memories of games he would play with his brothers on their childhood farm. Among the games he loved most was basketball which he went on to play alongside baseball at Dayton High School. Days before his high...
Michael (Mike) Lee Ellenberger passed away May 2, 2024 at 71 years old. He was born November 28, 1952 on a dairy farm in Dayton, Pennsylvania to John Charles and Virginia Mae (Eckner) Ellenberger....
Lilia Altes Crestview
Lilia Galindo Altes, 84, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Crestview Florida.
Lilia was born on February 14, 1940, in Cabatuan, Iloilo City, Philippines to Sinfrosa Allaga and Silverio Galindo and was the oldest of five siblings. Lilia attended Holy Angel College earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Lilia met her husband, Florencio Altes, in Angeles City, Philippines to whom she was introduced by her...
Lilia Galindo Altes, 84, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Crestview Florida.
Lilia was born on February 14, 1940, in...
Douglas Koenigsfeld Fort Walton Beach
In Loving Memory of Douglas Koenigsfeld
With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a remarkable man whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him. Douglas Koenigsfeld, age 65, passed away on May 1, 2024. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Doug was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was the fifth child among ten siblings; a cherished member of a loving family of twelve. His love for his family knew no bounds, and his presence brought joy and comfort to...
In Loving Memory of Douglas Koenigsfeld
With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a remarkable man whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him. Douglas Koenigsfeld, age 65,...
Douglas Dannelley DeFuniak Springs
Doug Dannelley, age 53, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at his home surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on October 7, 1970, in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, to Roy Dannelley and JoAnn (Adams) McCormick.
Doug was preceded in death by his dad; his Paw, Robert Earl McCormick; grandparents, Junior and Francis Dannelley; Frank Adams and Suiden Adams Neibert; and aunt, Sarah Peterson.
He is survived by his daughter, Leila Dannelley; his...
Doug Dannelley, age 53, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at his home surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on October 7, 1970, in DeFuniak Springs,...
Lourene Miller Ponce de Leon
Lourene Miller, age 97, of Ponce de Leon, Florida went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in the presence of her family. She was born November 25,1926, in Leonia, Florida to Harvey Webster Helms and Ida Cain Helms. Lourene was a talented artist and seamstress and loved to share with others her needlepoint art.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 72 amazing years, Douglas (Doug Jr.); one daughter, Sheryl Remmel; five sisters; and two brothers.
Lourene is...
Lourene Miller, age 97, of Ponce de Leon, Florida went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in the presence of her family. She was born November 25,1926, in Leonia, Florida to Harvey...
Adrian Gillis DeFuniak Springs
Adrian is at peace. Adrian L. Gillis was born on March 31, 1946, and left us on May 1, 2024. He was born to Woodrow and Ella Lou Gillis in the old Lakeside Hospital, which he told us every time we drove by there. Adrian was greeted in heaven by his trusted companion, Buster. He is laying under a shade tree with a shiny new John Deere all fueled up ready to go. Adrian can now stand tall and climb on that tractor to drive away with his mischievous little boy grin on his face.
Adrian served in...
Adrian is at peace. Adrian L. Gillis was born on March 31, 1946, and left us on May 1, 2024. He was born to Woodrow and Ella Lou Gillis in the old Lakeside Hospital, which he told us every time we...
Virginia Greenisen Destin
Virginia “Ginny” Greenisen passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Miramar Beach, Florida, from an unexpected medical complication. She is survived by her son, Cody Greenisen (46), of League City, Texas; and daughter, Lindsay Tycer (45), son-in-law, Ron Tycer (46), and granddaughter, Lauren Tycer (7), all of Lake Oswego, Oregon. She is further survived by her siblings, Eleanor Vrieland (83), of Midland, Michigan, Diane Schauss (81), of Boulder Junction,...
Virginia “Ginny” Greenisen passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Miramar Beach, Florida, from an unexpected medical complication. She is survived by her son, Cody...
Iva Adkinson DeFuniak Springs
Iva M. Adkinson, born December 26, 1930, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Iva is the third child of Monroe and Corene Martin.
She is predeceased by her parents; infant daughter, Thea Rebecca Adkinson; three brothers, Davis, Robert “Bud”, and Lindsey; and one sister, Coralyn Hollingsworth.
Iva is survived by her daughters, Nina Porter (Steve), and Ramona Montgomery (Ron); her sister, Martha Turner (Wayne), and brothers, Felton (Donna), and Phillip (Frances);...
Iva M. Adkinson, born December 26, 1930, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Iva is the third child of Monroe and Corene Martin.
She is predeceased by her parents; infant daughter,...
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