All Obituaries

Brooklyn Shane Oliver passed over into the arms of Jesus on January 29, 2023. She was loved by her family and will continue to be loved by her whole family. She was preceded in death by her uncle Elie Oliver and Great Grand Parent Mark Dean; Great Great Grandparents, Clyde and Annabelle Thompson; Great Grandmother Carol Leever; Great Great Grandmother Arlie Peterson; Great Great Grandfather, Bob Provost; Aunt and Uncle Bob and Terrie Huff. Brooklyn leaves behind her loving parents Tyler and...

Tony Burnett age 64 of Baker passed away on Tuesday January 3, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born in Montgomery, AL on December 2, 1958 to Thomas and Opal Burnett. Tony worked for AT&T for many years as an outside service Tech. He was a member of Crosspoint North Campus. Tony loved working in the yard and loved to tinker. He enjoyed doing puzzles and reading. Most of all Tony loved his family, especially the grandkids. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jeff...

Martin Dee Moore           Martin Moore age 88 of Crestview passed away on Friday January 27, 2023 at his home. He was born in Wilson, AR on June 16, 1934 to Martin and Grace Moore and was the youngest of 10 children. Martin taught school for 50 plus years at the Brooklyn Friends in Brooklyn, New York. Latin was the class that he taught and loved helping children learn the language. Martin loved traveling the world and teaching his students...

Leonard Jay Kinder – fondly known as Jay by friends and family passed away on January 18, 2023 at the age of 87 in the arms of his three daughters. Born in Indiana he joined the US Air Force and spend many of his years in Miami Florida, Bakersville North Carolina, Crestview Florida, Miramar Beach Florida and lastly Newnan Georgia. Jay was predeceased by his beloved wife of 56 years Lena V Kinder, His fiancé of 9 years Betty Chambers, and His sister Pat Clifford. Jay is...

Allen Odor age 76 of Baker, FL passed away at his home on January 23, 2023. He was born in Key West, FL on April 14, 1946, to Ray and Jean Odor. Allen graduated from Crestview High School and served his country in the United States Army. He worked for the City of Crestview as Director of the Parks and Recreation before retiring. Allen loved to fish and loved working on race cars, but most of all he loved his family. He was preceded in death by his...

Edna Deas Wise, of Crestview, Florida, passed peacefully from this life to her Heavenly home on January 11, 2023.  A faithful follower of Jesus Christ, she is now resting in the arms of her Savior.  Edna was born on April 26, 1925, in Coffeeville, Alabama, to William Chester and Eugenia (Jordan) Deas. She was a faithful member of both First Baptist Church and Woodlawn Baptist Church, where she served on various committees, taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, and...

Shirley Cox, age 62, of Laurel Hill passed away on Saturday January 14, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born in Florala, AL on June 28, 1960, to Wayne and Nadine Josey. Shirley graduated from Crestview High School Class 1978. She enjoyed fishing, fox hunting, and mud racing. She liked making and designing quilts for friends and family. Most of all, she loved her grandbabies and her family. She was preceded in death by her father, Wayne Josey. Shirley is survived by her husband of 44...

Paul Peterson age 64 of Crestview passed away on Monday January 9, 2023, at his brother's home surrounded by his family. He was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on April 27, 1958 to Everett and Elizabeth Peterson. Paul graduated from Crestview High School and then went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years. Paul was a simple and quiet man, but loved helping other people. He loved being in the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing and teaching his boys...

Terrie Elmore, age 68, of Crestview passed away on Wednesday January 11, 2023, in Lakeland, FL. She was born in Crestview, FL on April 15, 1954, to Henton “H.D.” and Dorothy Elmore. Terrie grew up in Crestview and graduated from Crestview High School in 1972. Terrie served her country in the United States Army. She loved to play basketball and softball. Terrie was an avid Florida State fan and loved to travel with her family and friends. She loved music, the beach, fishing, and...

Our mother Virginia Kemp passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. She was born on November 4, 1926, and was a resident of Crestview for almost 70 years. She attended the Philadelphia High School for Girls and Swarthmore College. While working in Florida she met and married Edmond Kemp of Paxton. Virginia graduated with a B.A. from Florida State University and received her master’s degree from the University of Kansas.           She first...