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Minnie Whiddon, age 92, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The family wish to extend gratitude for the comforting words and support to them at  a difficult time in their lives.

Martha Louise Shaw, age 86, of Fort Walton Beach, FL, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021.  A complete obituary will follow later.

Lulu S. Watson, age 90, passed away June 6, 2021, in Niceville. Born on October 6, 1930, in Marianna, Florida, Lulu was loved by many wherever she was.  Growing up in Marianna, she was known as beautiful and fun – a beauty queen, cheerleader, and friend.  She attended Florida State University for a brief time before marrying Paul Sims, a pilot in the USAF.  Together they raised three children and traveled to Japan and various US installations before settling in...

Lucille Irene (Lucy) Grabow was born into the “Greatest Generation” on May 17, 1926.  Her parents, August H. P. Grabow and Irene G. Edsall, were German immigrants who worked hard and sacrificed greatly to raise their family during the “Depression.”   Lucy, typical of  “Heartland” folks in the 1930's, was raised on a farm in Kingfisher, Oklahoma.   Besides her farm chores, Lucy attended public school, was an exceptional...

Herminio Hernandez, age 83, of Freeport, FL passed away on May 29, 2021, from diabetic complications at the Superior Residence Assisted Care Facility in Niceville, FL.  He was born to Santa Velez and Herminio Bernabé Hernandez on Oct. 18, 1937 in Isabela, Puerto Rico, the oldest of six children.  After graduating from the Lateran University in Rome, Italy, he joined the US Air Force.  His first assignment after weapon’s control training school was to the 692nd...

Shirley Ann Witcher was embraced by her Heavenly Father on May 28, 2021. Shirley was born in Lampasas, Texas on August 22, 1935, to Albert and Iva Mae Cloud. She graduated from Brownwood High School and Secretarial School.  In 1954, Shirley married John Herbert Witcher and, after traveling the United States while John served in the United States Air Force, they settled in Valparaiso, Florida where they raised their four children.  John and Shirley owned Witcher Electronics and The...

Janie N. Spruiell, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. The family wish to extend gratitude for the comforting words and support to them at a difficult time in their lives.

Mr. James “JJ” Lee Jarrell, age 58, of Crestview, Florida passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. JJ was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Chriss L. & Mary Douglas Jarrell. After graduating high school JJ proudly served in the United States Air Force for twenty years, retiring in 2003. He was employed as a contractor for the Department of Defense. JJ enjoyed playing golf and bowling - and was certified by the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame for 3 perfect games;...

Julie Lynn Busby Ebbighausen, age 41, of Shalimar, Florida passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021.  Julie was born in Memphis, Tennessee to John Wayne & Linda Colson Busby.  Julie earned a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and was in the process of earning her Master’s degree.  A nurse, a teacher, and a mentor, Julie was the Department Head of Nursing at Okaloosa Technical College.  She cherished her Christian faith.  She was a loving and doting mother who...

Benjamin "Ben" James Pike was born on June 15, 1995 to Daniel and Carrie Pike at Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina. He spent his childhood in North Carolina, Kansas, and Florida climbing trees, skateboarding, and satisfying his curiosity and adventurous spirit around the neighborhood. His love for music started at a young age and he loved his time as part of the drumline in the Lewis Middle School and Niceville High School bands. Music served as a strong connection between Ben...