All Obituaries

Wyndon Castleberry age 79 of Crestview passed away on Sunday November 17, 2019.  He was born in Laurel Hill, FL on March 24, 1940 to Leo and Malena Castleberry.  Wyndon has been a lifelong resident of Laurel Hill and Crestview area.  He worked as a shift Captain for the Crestview Fire Department for 27 years.  Wyndon also owned and operated Castleberry Marine with his father for many years, they opened the shop in 1970.  Wyndon loved to fish and loved his...

James Silcox Jim Silcox age 85 of Baker passed away on Wednesday September 4h, 2019 at North Okaloosa Medical Center.  He was born on April 28th, 1934 in Hastings, FL to Wesley and Leonice Silcox. Jim spent his early days helping his dad train running quarter horses until he moved on to the large Camp’s Ranch on the Paynes Prairie in Gainesville.   He loved horses, loved the outdoors and loved Cur dogs.  “Once a cowboy, always a cowboy” Jim worked for...

Angie Windham of Crestview, Florida went peacefully to her heavenly home on November 10, 2019 surrounded by her family after a yearlong battle with breast cancer. Angie was a loving wife, mother, Gigi, and friend to many. Angie was born on September 30, 1966 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Tom Day and Sherry Miller and moved to Crestview, Florida in 1967. Angie attended Crestview high school in Crestview, Florida, graduating in the Class of 1985. Angie was passionate about her faith, her family,...

Martha Martin age 89 of Crestview passed away on Wednesday November 6, 2019 in Thomaston, GA. She was born in Rockmart, GA on August 28, 1930, to Augustus and Rosa Holland. Martha has lived in Crestview for more than 40 years. She worked at Richbourg Junior High in the lunchroom for 27 plus years. Martha loved to go shopping and loved to take trips to Biloxi with her husband. Martha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved to cook, especially for her family,...

Herbert Ray “Red” Medley                 Ray Medley, age 87 of Crestview, passed away on November 7, 2019.  He was born on October 8, 1932 to M.H. Medley and Irene Adams Medley.  Ray played football for the Crestview Bulldogs and was a part of the undefeated team in 1949.  He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2013.  Ray received a scholarship to the University of Mississippi where he...

DONALD (DONNIE) WAYNE HOLLAND                        4 Dec 1948 – 4 Nov 2019                 Donald Wayne Holland left this world peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on 4 November 2019.  He was surrounded by his loving family and faithful companion “Lucky”, black poodle.  We...

Kristin Staff LaBruno age 32 of Buffalo, NY passed away on Sunday October 27th, 2019. She was born in Pensacola, FL on June 24, 1987 to Larry and Rhonda Staff. Kristin grew up in Crestview and graduated from Pace High School. She went on to attend Pensacola Junior College. Kristin meet her husband Angelo in Tampa, FL before moving to Buffalo and starting their family. She loved to work with children and taught at a local preschool in Buffalo. Kristin loved being around her family and her...

Dennis “DJ” Kretser age 30 of Crestview passed away on Saturday October 26, 2019 at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center.  He was born in Cambridge, NY on December 28, 1988 to Dennis Kretser and Kelly Aubin.  DJ grew up in upstate New York.  He was a farm boy and loved being outdoors.  Dennis loved to go mountain climbing and loved kayaking.  He also loved to hunt and fish.  Dennis loved to volunteer at his church, church of the Nazarene, and help with...

On Monday, October 28th, 2019, Dave Alan Reich, age 36, unexpectedly passed away at his home in Crestview, Florida. Dave was born on March 8th, 1983 to Paula Dallas in St. Louis, Missouri. Dave served his country in the United States Army for 8 years. Dave deployed once to Iraq and then to Afghanistan before being medically retired for injuries sustained in battle. During his military service, Dave was awarded the Bronze Star, the Army Commendation Medal with Valor, the Army Achievement...

Mary Evelyn Adams age 88 of Crestview passed away on Tuesday October 22, 2019.  She was born on November 3, 1930 in Brantley, AL to Buford Q. Stokes and Nina Mae Stokes and was the last surviving of 9 children.  Mary was employed for a brief time by Monsanto but worked for many years and retired from the Alatex Sewing Factory.  She loved to sing, loved to cook and loved to sew.  Most of all she loved her family, especially those grandbabies.  Mary was preceded in...