All Obituaries
Janice McIntosh Freeport
Janice Neal McIntosh, 76, of Freeport, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Janice was the steadfast matriarch of her family, a loving wife, mother, Ganny, sister, and friend whose greatest joy was caring for those she loved. Whether she was arriving with a homemade loaf of bread or surprising her boys with a new kitchen gadget she had discovered, she had a remarkable way of making everyone feel loved and cared for.
She ...
Janice Neal McIntosh, 76, of Freeport, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Janice was the steadfast matriarch of her family, ...
Gary Guzewich Destin
Gary Guzewich, born in Queens, New York, to parents, Phillip and Henrietta Guzewich, passed away July 7, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jean Guzewich; and sons, Peter Guzewich and Jason Guzewich of Destin, Florida; brothers, Paul Guzewich ( Ann) of the UK, and Ronald Guzewich ( Terry) of Long Island; nieces, Liza Guzewich ( Lori), of Crestview, FL, and Linzi Sawyer ( Andy) of the UK; and nephew, Paul (Sharon) of the UK.
Gary attended Aviation High School in NYC, and ...
Gary Guzewich, born in Queens, New York, to parents, Phillip and Henrietta Guzewich, passed away July 7, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jean Guzewich; and sons, Peter Guzewich and ...
Dorothy Sooknanan Valparaiso
Dorothy Kay Sooknanan, 64, of Valparaiso, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on August 4, 2026.
Born on November 4, 1961, in Monterey, California, to David Joseph Ferea and Edeltraud Manhart, Dorothy brought color, laughter, and boundless warmth into the world from the very beginning. She later married Tamashwar Sooknanan in El Paso, Texas, and earned her bachelor’s degree, building a life marked by creativity, energy, and deep care for those ...
Dorothy Kay Sooknanan, 64, of Valparaiso, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on August 4, 2026.
Born on November 4, 1961, in Monterey, California, to ...
Dora Exley Fort Walton Beach
Dora Jeanette Exley made her journey home to heaven August 2, 2026, at the age of 88 in the care of her nursing home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida with her family at her side.
Jeanette was born May 31, 1938 to Ouida Sylvana (née Hall) and Troy Comer Alberson in Geneva, Alabama. She later attended Geneva High School. In 1956, Jeanette married Howard Council Mills in Geneva and then the U.S. Air Force sent them as their first adventure stationing them in England. This is where ...
Dora Jeanette Exley made her journey home to heaven August 2, 2026, at the age of 88 in the care of her nursing home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida with her family at her side.
Jeanette was ...
James Peterson Westville
James Peterson, age 72, of Westville, Florida, passed away peacefully August 2, 2026. He was born January 25, 1954 in Bonifay, Florida to HH and Dorothy Minger Peterson. James proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for twenty years before dedicating twenty years of service to the State of Florida Department of Corrections. He was a man of integrity, strength, and unwavering dedication to both his country and his community. Above all, James cherished his family. He was a ...
James Peterson, age 72, of Westville, Florida, passed away peacefully August 2, 2026. He was born January 25, 1954 in Bonifay, Florida to HH and Dorothy Minger Peterson. James proudly served his ...
Gerald Cochrane Niceville
Gerald James Cochrane, known lovingly as “Gerry”, 57, of Niceville, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026.
Born on June 8, 1969, in Norwood, Massachusetts, Gerald lived a life marked by the connections he made and the love he shared with family and friends. He was known for his warmth, gentle spirit, and the joy he brought to those around him. He will be remembered for the lasting impact he had on all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Gerald was preceded in ...
Gerald James Cochrane, known lovingly as “Gerry”, 57, of Niceville, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026.
Born on June 8, 1969, in Norwood, Massachusetts, Gerald lived a ...
Julia Bell DeFuniak Springs
Julia Mae Bell was born to Eddie Collins and Idella Collins August 10, 1934, in Tifton, Georgia. She went home to glory on July 22, 2026. She entered into eternal rest at the age of 91. At an early age, Julia found a love for singing and she carried that love with her always. In her teens she left Georgia and moved to DeFuniak Springs, Florida. She quickly became a pillar of the community, gaining renown for her singing and big heart. Over the years she proved to be a wonderful caregiver, ...
Julia Mae Bell was born to Eddie Collins and Idella Collins August 10, 1934, in Tifton, Georgia. She went home to glory on July 22, 2026. She entered into eternal rest at the age of 91. At an ...
Reneice Spann DeFuniak Springs
Reneice Phillips Spann, age 61, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her residence surrounded by loved ones following a difficult battle with brain cancer. She was born March 25, 1965, in DeFuniak Springs, Florida to Barnard and Edna Wiseman Phillips.
Reneice was well known and loved in DeFuniak Springs. With her service of thirteen years selling furniture and twenty-three years serving in the loan and bank industry she knew countless folks. Not only did she listen to ...
Reneice Phillips Spann, age 61, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her residence surrounded by loved ones following a difficult battle with brain cancer. She was born March 25, 1965, in ...
Marc Exama Bonifay
Marc Édouard EXAMA, age 61, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026.
"A Hero, a Champion, a Husband, a Father who leaves us a great legacy."
ORIGINS AND CHILDHOOD
Marc Édouard Exama was born on July 27, 1964, in Gros-Morne. The son of Maxion Exama and Hermancia Casséus, he grew up in Gros-Morne alongside his siblings. From a very young age, he distinguished himself through his remarkable qualities: his curiosity, energy, kindness, seriousness, and passion for the ...
Marc Édouard EXAMA, age 61, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026.
"A Hero, a Champion, a Husband, a Father who leaves us a great legacy."
ORIGINS AND CHILDHOOD
Marc ...
Ronald Deckert Ponce de Leon
Ron Deckert, age 78, of Ponce de Leon, Florida, passed away at home Thursday, July 30, 2026 while surrounded by his wife, children, family, and of course, his deer mounts. He was born July 5, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to his late parents, Frank Sr. and Evelyn Deckert.
Ron’s story traversed that of multiple lives as he maneuvered three open heart surgeries and countless others in his 78 years. While he could list those operations in his sleep, and many of those around him had heard him ...
Ron Deckert, age 78, of Ponce de Leon, Florida, passed away at home Thursday, July 30, 2026 while surrounded by his wife, children, family, and of course, his deer mounts. He was born July 5, 1948 ...
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