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We are saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Steve L. Smothers, age 76, of Crestview, Florida.  Final arrangements are pending and will be updated here when completed.  The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers.

Shelby Jean Leahy Shelby Jean Leahy, age 86, of Crestview, Florida, passed away on March 23, 2023, at North Okaloosa Medical Center.  Shelby was born in Charleston, Illinois to Paul and Helen Davis on December 8, 1936. Shelby is preceded in death by her parents Paul and Helen Davis, Sisters, Marie Rhoden, Dorothy Briehl, and Barbara “Bobbie” Sweeny; Brothers Fred Davis and Kenneth Davis; Grandson Mikie Sappington. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Thomas...

Major Ronald Robert “Otis” Deptula, a United States Air Force veteran and resident of Niceville, FL passed away on Wed, March 15, 2023, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham hospital. Born in Trenton, NJ on August 30, 1959, he was the son of the late Colonel (USAF) Thomas and Alma (Cupchinski) Deptula. He was the husband of Vicki L. (Brouse) Deptula of Niceville, FL (formerly of Montgomery, PA) with whom he...

Mr. Michael Alan Cody, age 66, of Niceville, Florida passed away on March 13, 2023.  Mr. Cody was born in Ohio to Clifford & Betty Burtrum Cody.  After graduating from high school, Mr. Cody joined the U.S. Air Force where he proudly served for twenty-five years.  While stationed at England Air Force Base, in Alexandria, Louisiana, he met and married the love of his life, Mary Gordey Cody.  Mr. Cody ended his career at Eglin Air Force Base, in Fort Walton Beach. ...

Ben Eberhart Josey, of Niceville, FL entered into rest on Monday the 6th of March at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Hospital after a long battle with leukemia. He was 78. Ben received excellent care at the 4th-floor cancer unit there. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Debbie, his daughters Heather and Stephanie (Jonathan), 5 adoring grandchildren, and many extended family and friends.  Born in Milledgeville, GA,...

Mr. George H. Morrison, age 89, of Niceville, Florida passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023.  Mr. Morrison was born in Auburn, Maine in 1933 to George & Pauline Morrison.  He proudly served in the United States Air Force until his retirement as a Staff Sergeant.  In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf, fishing, watching New Orleans Saints Football, and dining out with his loving wife, Bernie. Mr. Morrison is preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his...

Mrs. Faye Brannon Floyd, age 95, of Valparaiso, Florida passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023.  She was born in 1927 in Covington County, Alabama.  She retired from the City of Valparaiso with over forty years of service, culminating in her being the City Clerk.  In her spare time, she enjoyed being outdoors—especially in her flower garden.  Faye is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Floyd; and three siblings.  She is survived by her two...

Brad Allen Burnette, son of the late John Thomas (JT) Burnette and Billie Annette Brown Burnette, went to heaven to be with Jesus on February 28, 2023, at the age of 54. Brad was born in Niceville, Florida, and was proud that he was a native Boggy boy.  He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Gerrianne Schwartz Burnette, his five children: Brandon and Austin Burnette, Andrew, Claire, and Grace Burnette, his sister, Beth Burnette Hagan (Chris), as well as nephews, nieces, and...

Jennifer Michelle Denney, age 44, of Valparaiso, Florida passed from this life on February 26, 2023.  Jennifer was born on August 28, 1978, on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and is the daughter of Maxine M. (LaPage) Savoir and Timothy E. Savoir. Jennifer will be remembered for her love of family, friends, music, and animals.  Her passion for music was only matched by her amazing sense of humor and her ability to put a smile on everyone’s face that she met. Jennifer...

Robert Nelson Moore, of Shalimar, Florida passed away at HCA Hospital in Fort Walton Beach, FL, Feb 25, 2023, surrounded by his siblings.  Robert was born on January 25, 1957, in Laredo, TX.  Robert was a kind, caring, sensitive, intelligent, and tenderhearted man.  He will be deeply missed.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Maj. Gen. Joseph D. (Ret.) and Beverly B. Moore; paternal grandparents, Lt. Gen. Joseph H. (Ret.) and Virl L. Moore; his...