All Obituaries
Helen Hoffman DeFuniak Springs
Helen Louise Hoffman, known to her family and friends as “Skippy” passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. She was 88 years old and was born October 30, 1931 in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania to James and Edna Turnbull Martin. Skippy was an internationally known artist who had resided in DeFuniak Springs, Florida for the past thirty years after she and her husband moved from Potter County, Pennsylvania.
She is preceded in death by one son, David Allen Hoffman.
Skippy is...
Helen Louise Hoffman, known to her family and friends as “Skippy” passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. She was 88 years old and was born October 30, 1931 in Coraopolis,...
Sarah Ard DeFuniak Springs
Sarah “Libby” Ard, age 83, a resident of DeFuniak Springs, Florida passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at her home. She was born May 29, 1937 in Walton County to Ralph and Laura Rushing McLendon. She enjoyed fishing trips with her family, despite the fact she had lost most of her vision. Her solution to the problem with fishing was, “Let me know when the bobber goes under and I’ll pull.” While she was able to see, she raced through puzzle...
Sarah “Libby” Ard, age 83, a resident of DeFuniak Springs, Florida passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at her home. She was born May 29, 1937 in Walton County to Ralph and Laura...
Gussie Carr Fort Walton Beach
Gussie Yvonne Davis Carr, age 96, went home to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep on July 9, 2020 with her caregivers and family by her side. She resided in her home of 64 years until God called her home.
Gussie was born on May 12, 1924 in Darlington, FL to the late Robert and Pearlie Davis. She was raised in Samson, Alabama and moved to Springfield, Massachusetts for a short time before making Fort Walton Beach her longtime residence. She was joined in holy matrimony to the late...
Gussie Yvonne Davis Carr, age 96, went home to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep on July 9, 2020 with her caregivers and family by her side. She resided in her home of 64 years until...
Alma Bell Shalimar
After 94 years of loving and being deeply loved, Alma Rogers Bell passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020.
She died at 5:12 p.m., an important number in her close-knit family. Her beloved son, Dover, and his wife, Laurie, have long led Cub Scout Pack 512, Boy Scout Troop 512, and 512 was the tail number of the last plane Dover flew before retiring from the Air Force.
Alma was raised on a farm in Burlington, WV, and left home at...
After 94 years of loving and being deeply loved, Alma Rogers Bell passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020.
She died at 5:12 p.m., an important number in her close-knit family. Her...
Chad Grace Shalimar, Florida
It is with shock and broken hearts that we announce the death of our beloved son, father, nephew and friend, Chad Grace. He passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the age of 46.
Chad was a voracious outdoorsman and had a love of the water from a very young age. Starting with “tube wars” with friends, skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing, he spent most of his spare time in the bayous, bays and the Gulf of Mexico. His biggest thrill was to catch...
It is with shock and broken hearts that we announce the death of our beloved son, father, nephew and friend, Chad Grace. He passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the age of...
Margaret Alford Westville
Margaret Marie Holley Alford, age 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at her home in Darlington, Florida. She was born April 16, 1928 in Florala, Alabama to the late Noah T. and Myrtle May McAdams Holley. After raising her five children, Margaret worked for the Walton County School District from 1965 until 1993 as a school secretary and aide. Following retirement, she remained busy doing what she loved best: spending time with family (especially grandchildren),...
Margaret Marie Holley Alford, age 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at her home in Darlington, Florida. She was born April 16, 1928 in Florala, Alabama to the late Noah T. and...
Robert Bertrang Crestview
Robert Francis Bertrang, age 92, long-time resident of Crestview, Florida was called home by his Heavenly Father on Monday, July 6, 2020. Bob was born on May 25, 1928 in Watertown, South Dakota, to Peter Mathias Bertrang and Barbara Mary Ruhland. Bob enlisted in the Army Air Corps in November 1946 as a flight engineer, then in the Air Force as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning/Heating Specialist. After 30 years of Air Force Service, he retired as a Senior Master Sergeant working as a...
Robert Francis Bertrang, age 92, long-time resident of Crestview, Florida was called home by his Heavenly Father on Monday, July 6, 2020. Bob was born on May 25, 1928 in Watertown, South Dakota,...
Donald (Don) Hanson Baker, Florida
Donald John Hanson, 85, died July 5, 2020 of natural causes.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Evelyn Hanson; his son, Rob Hanson; and his grandson, Ty/Chip Garcia.
He loved his wife, Lesley; his daughters, Terri (Danny) Spitznagel, Linda Hanson;daughter-in-love Leslie Hanson; sons Rich (Patti), and Mike (Heather) Calvert; many grandchildren; and great grandchildren.
As a United States Air Force fuel systems crew chief, Don served his country with distinction for many...
Donald John Hanson, 85, died July 5, 2020 of natural causes.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Evelyn Hanson; his son, Rob Hanson; and his grandson, Ty/Chip Garcia.
He loved his...
Mary Lou Goodman Fort Walton Beach
Mary Lou (Sappington) Goodman, 98, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 3, 2020. She was born in Havana, Florida, on July 20, 1921. She was the youngest of seven children, all of whom have preceded her in death. She attended Havana Grade Schools and Florida State College for Women, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Education. She taught school in Madison, Florida for two years and then worked as a secretary at FSU. She married Kelly...
Mary Lou (Sappington) Goodman, 98, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 3, 2020. She was born in Havana, Florida, on July 20, 1921. She was the youngest of seven children, all...
David Hawkins Crestview
David L. Hawkins, 63, of Crestview, FL went home to his Heavenly Father on July 3rd, 2020 at his home.
David was born February 27th, 1957 in Hampton, Virginia to Dwayne Hawkins and Margie Lawson Hawkins. David had a passion for playing the piano, he was a music director for the church. He also enjoyed singing in the choir. He loved the New Orleans Saints football team. David graduated from Fort Walton Beach High school in 1975. He loved the water and enjoyed surfing, playing golf and...
David L. Hawkins, 63, of Crestview, FL went home to his Heavenly Father on July 3rd, 2020 at his home.
David was born February 27th, 1957 in Hampton, Virginia to Dwayne Hawkins and Margie Lawson...
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