All Obituaries
Donald D. Thornton, age 76, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 in Crestview, Florida after a prolonged battle with lung cancer. He was born September 25, 1941 in Houston, Texas to William and Jean Thornton. He was a member of Grace Community Church in Mossy Head, Florida. Donald was baptized and the family knows that his journey has just begun in Heaven.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Joann Bamburg; and one brother,...
Donald D. Thornton, age 76, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 in Crestview, Florida after a prolonged battle with lung cancer. He was born September 25,...
William A. “Bill” Miller passed away at his home in DeFuniak Springs, Florida Saturday, September 15, 2018. Bill was born January 21, 1933 in Tampa, Florida and resided there until he retired from Cargill Fertilizer Company. After retiring in 1997, he moved his family to DeFuniak Springs. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and...
William A. “Bill” Miller passed away at his home in DeFuniak Springs, Florida Saturday, September 15, 2018. Bill was born January 21, 1933 in Tampa, Florida and resided there...
Bryan Chadwell, our beloved son, brother, father, uncle and nephew passed away September 13, 2018. Bryan was born on November 18, 1967 in Lexington, Kentucky, the son of Paul and Susan Chadwell. He grew up in Atlanta with a huge loving family, graduated from St. Pius High School and attended FSU and University of Georgia where he studied Hotel Restaurant Management, but his true love was for the GATORS. His career as a restauranteur took him from Atlanta, GA to settling in Ft....
Bryan Chadwell, our beloved son, brother, father, uncle and nephew passed away September 13, 2018. Bryan was born on November 18, 1967 in Lexington, Kentucky, the son of Paul and Susan Chadwell....
Dolores Janickos Nutbrown, age 83, passed away September 12, 2018. Dolores was a residence of Bob Hope Village in Shalimar, Florida. She was born June 10, 1935 in Weirton, West Virginia to James and Stella Mary Janickos.
Dolores is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Stephen; one son, Stephen Kennedy (Dian) of San Antonio, Texas and grandson, Stefan of Jacksonville, Fl
Burial will take place at a later date in Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station,...
Dolores Janickos Nutbrown, age 83, passed away September 12, 2018. Dolores was a residence of Bob Hope Village in Shalimar, Florida. She was born June 10, 1935 in Weirton, West...
HOUSTON OBIE GILMORE, 83, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2018 surrounded by family at his home in Fort Walton Beach. Services will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018, 10:00 A.M. at Mary Esther United Methodist Church in Mary Esther, FL with burial to follow at Poplar Head Methodist Church in Westville, FL at 2:00 P.M.
Houston was born January 12, 1935 in a farmhouse in Westville, Florida, the first of 6 children of Obie Steiner & Eleanor Gilmore. He grew up on...
HOUSTON OBIE GILMORE, 83, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2018 surrounded by family at his home in Fort Walton Beach. Services will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018, 10:00...
Deborah Jane Evans, age 63, passed away on September 5, 2018 at her home in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. Deborah was born in Blossburg, PA to Lee H. Snyder and Betty L. (Miller) Snyder on March 2, 1955.
Deborah is preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband, Dwain Evans of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; children, Jonathan Dean Hess (JoAnne), Phillip Michael Hess; grandchildren, Emilee Jade Hess; mother, Betty Snyder; sister, Kathy Ann Snyder; brother, Michael Rae...
Deborah Jane Evans, age 63, passed away on September 5, 2018 at her home in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. Deborah was born in Blossburg, PA to Lee H. Snyder and Betty L. (Miller) Snyder on...
William “Jeff” Jefferson Neal, 70, of Fort Walton Beach, FL passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018. Jeff was born in Portsmouth, VA on December 8, 1947 to William Horace and Marietta Neal. He served honorably in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a lover of music, playing guitar, and Formula 1 racing.
Jeff is survived by his partner of 22 years, Pamela Kaighen of Fort Walton Beach, his stepdaughter, Christina Gammon of Denver, CO, his sister, Peggy Claybrook...
William “Jeff” Jefferson Neal, 70, of Fort Walton Beach, FL passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018. Jeff was born in Portsmouth, VA on December 8, 1947 to William...
Charles James Schwinn, 91, of Mary Esther, Florida passed away on September 1, 2018 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Chuck was born on April 1, 1927, in Ann Arbor, MI to the late Charles William and Lucille Bishop Schwinn. He attended Triadelphia High School and served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. Chuck was a specialist in the body and fender repair business. He and Ruth lived in Wheeling, WV until they moved to Florida in 1993....
Charles James Schwinn, 91, of Mary Esther, Florida passed away on September 1, 2018 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Chuck was born on April 1, 1927, in Ann Arbor, MI to the...
Laurence H. Krause, Jr, (Bud), age 76, of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 4, 1942 in East St. Louis, IL, to Sarah Jane Krause, Laurence H. Krause, Sr. On June 23, 1984, he married the love of his life, Carolina Krause. He was a decorated veteran who served in the US, Vietnam, England and Japan. He retired from the US Air Force in 1985. He enjoyed playing Pinochle, Cribbage, Chess and...
Laurence H. Krause, Jr, (Bud), age 76, of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 4, 1942 in East St. Louis, IL, to Sarah...
Phyllis Lankford, 85, passed peacefully into the hands of our lord on Tuesday August 21, 2018 at 10:50 PM, surrounded by her family.
Phyllis was born in Buffalo, NY on July 30, 1933 to Peter and Lena Cappellino. She graduated from Brocton Middle High School in 1952 and furthered her education at Roberts Beauty Culture. After completing beauty school, she owned and operated her salon until she met her husband Paul Lankford in 1956. She traded the curlers for a frying pan and became Phyllis...
Phyllis Lankford, 85, passed peacefully into the hands of our lord on Tuesday August 21, 2018 at 10:50 PM, surrounded by her family.
Phyllis was born in Buffalo, NY on July 30, 1933 to Peter and...
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