All Obituaries

Thomas Aubrey Courtney age 55 of Arlington, VA passed away on January 2, 2020. He was born on October 22nd in Elmendorf AFB, Alaska to Aubrey and Susan Courtney of Baker, Florida. A creative and vibrant personality from birth, Tom had a knack for making even the simplest things beautiful. Tom Courtney spent part of his career serving his country as a civil servant for the Department of the Navy. He also spent decades as an insightful marketing director and consultant. Colleagues have...

Donnell Gilley, age 88, passed into the arms of his savior Jesus, on January 15, 2020 at his home in Laurel Hill, Florida after a bout with cancer. Mr. Gilley was born February 6, 1931 in Laurel Hill, Florida to Myrtice and Liman Gilley. Donnell proudly served his country in the Army. He was an expert carpenter making custom cabinets. After retiring Donnell was an avid gardener. He seemed to have a green thumb. One of his hobbies was raising quail and pheasants. He loved his Savior Jesus....

Edgar Lee Peters, age 88, passed away on Sunday January 12, 2020 at Homestead Village Retirement Community in Pensacola. He was born in Crestview, Florida on March 9, 1931 to Emma Lee and Edgar E. Peters. Edgar served his country in the United States Air Force for twenty years and retired March 31, 1967. He was honorably discharged and achieved numerous awards for good conduct and exemplary service. He was a member of the local Baptist church. Edgar was preceded in death by his wife Clara...

Glenn Moore age 89 of Crestview passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Laurel Hill, FL on May 23, 1930 to Charles and Julia Moore. Glenn has been a lifelong resident of Crestview area. He served his country in the United States Air Force for 3 years. After the Air Force he went to work for Indiana-Michigan Power Company and retired after 43 plus years. Glenn took care of his family no matter what. At times he would work 2 or 3 part time...

Jacob James Wetherbee, 26, left this life on January 7, 2020 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Laurel Hill, Florida. Jacob is survived by his fiancé, Angela Renfroe (Wetherbee); his daughters, Abigail Nicole and Natalie Joyce Wetherbee; his mother and step-father, Shannon and Billy Ted Bond; brothers, Sam Wetherbee (Amanda) and Ben Wetherbee (Tania); niece, Emma; nephew, Logan; sisters-in-love, Kimberly Miranda (James), Stephanie Rodriguez, Michelle Renfroe...

Suzanne Dunn Cadenhead age 65 of Crestview passed away January 6, 2020.  She was born February 25, 1954 in Crestview and was a lifelong resident.  She graduated from Crestview High School in 1972 and went on to earn her master’s degree in psychology from Florida State University.  After teaching at several schools in Okaloosa County, Suzanne retired as the Guidance Counselor at Northwood Elementary School after more than 30 years with the Okaloosa County School...

Janice Richardson age 70 of Crestview passed away on Thursday December 26, 2019 at her home. She was born in Crestview on September 7, 1949 to Langston and Mary Evelyn Adams. Janice got married to the love of her life at age 15 and spent her life traveling with her husband and his career. She finished school and worked hard to become a Paralegal. Janice loved her family and would take care of them for any needs possible. She loved working and loved keeping her house clean and tidy. Most of...

Jack Richard McMasters, age 83, of Crestview, Florida, passed away on January 4, 2020. Jack was born on March 1, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Ben and Lucille McMasters. Jack enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1954. As a munitions handler and explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) specialist, Jack was stationed all over the world to include serving in Korea and in Vietnam. While stationed at Eglin AFB and working as night manager at the NCO Club, he met Glenda, the love of his life...

Ronald “Big Ron” Horrocks, Sr                Ronald Horrocks died peacefully at his home on the afternoon of Thursday, December 26th. His wife, Diane and his sons Ron Jr and Randy were with him. Ron was born on August 24, 1941 in Providence, RI to Nels and Stella Horrocks. When he was eight years old, his family relocated to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where he spent most of his life. After graduating from Ft....

Betty Hibbs age 70 of Crestview passed away on Friday December 20, 2019 at North Okaloosa Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Bonifay, Florida on July 16, 1949 to George and Lois Gray.  Betty worked for many years at the White Sands Bowling Center in Fort Walton Beach.  She loved arts and crafts, especially painting, loved to play her video games on her phone, enjoyed going camping with her family, loved spending time in the yard and doing her yard work, but...