All Obituaries

 Emily Ruth Lynch Cassity began her journey in Clovis, NM on April 17, 1925. It ended on June 3, 2018 in Crestview FL. Emily is predeceased by her husband Richard Cassity, brother Frederick Lynch and parents Mabel and Frederick Lynch. She is survived by her 3 children, Rick (Bob), Bill (Annette) and Carol Cassity, two grandchildren, Robert and Bill Jr, Nieces Linda Cantrell (Randy), Jennifer, Caroline(Marty), and Caren (Joey), four great nieces and eight great-great nieces and...

Doris Harrison, age 90 of Crestview passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018.  She was born on January 16, 1928, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Ole and Hilma Aker.  Doris moved to Crestview from Tampa in 1958.  She worked as a nurse for Dr. George Barrow, and also worked at the Okaloosa Memorial Hospital and the Florala Hospital.  Later on she retired from the Okaloosa County Health Department.  Doris was a member of the Our Savior Lutheran Church.  She loved...

John Swales, age 64, passed away on July 2, 2018. He was born on November 29, 1953 in Providence, Rhode Island to Joseph and Ann Swales. He served in the United States Air Force. John enjoyed sky diving, horseback riding, bicycling, playing poker and working out. He is survived by his son, Ryan John Swales; daughter, Kelly Ann Swales-Pacheco; brother, Joe Swales; sisters, Joanne Hughes, Jean Reed, Carol Swales, and Ann Miller; grandchildren, Dylan Ryan Pacheco, and Daizie Dipietro. A time...

Colis Martin, age 94 of Crestview passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018 at North Okaloosa Medical Center. She was born in Bradley, AL to Chester and Donie Bradley. Colis and Lonnie were pioneers of Crestview, starting their family business in 1950, Martin Poultry. They employed many people in Crestview throughout their 37 years of ownership. Colis loved her family and her grandchildren was her life. She loved hunting and fishing, loved to sew and make her clothes and pillow cases. Colis loved...

Gayline Small, age 41, of Crestview, passed away unexpectedly June 20, 2018, in Crestview.  Funeral Services will be held at 4 PM on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Victorious Life Worship Center in Crestview, with Pastor Donnie Cadenhead officiating.  A time of visitation will be held starting one hour prior to services at the church.

USAF Lt Col (Ret) David John Myers, age 81, was born January 15, 1937 in Lodi (near Lockeford), California and passed away on July 4, 2018, in Crestview, Florida. He was laid to rest July 6, 2018, in Live Oak Park Memorial Cemetery in Crestview. Colonel Myers was preceded in death by his first wife Lula. Surviving him is his wife Hettie Lawrence Myers of Crestview.  Twenty eight years of his life was serving in the U.S. Air Force.  A graduate of Cal-Berkeley Engineering School,...

Our Beloved David Lee Oetman, 61, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 21, 2018. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his treasured family while listening to the scripture, Matthew 4:23-5:10. Dave was born on September 19, 1956 in Allegan Michigan, the son of Illene and Jerry Oetman. Those left to cherish his memory include his four sons: Kyle Oetman, Joshua Oetman, Patrick Oetman and Matthew Goodman and daughter Victoria Goodman; wife, Erika Oetman; siblings, Debi (Chris)...

Alexander Xavier Littrell, of Crestview, Florida, born on May 6, 1992 in Pensacola, Florida, to Lisa Saucier and Steven Littrell, passed away in a tragic accident at age 26 on June 20, 2018. Alexander graduated from high school in 2010 and soon after began his career at Whataburger. With a lot of hard work, dedication and commitment, he achieved one of his life goals and was recently promoted into a junior management position. Alexander was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Gloria...

Nellie “Joyce” Reppert, age 73 of Crestview, Florida, passed  Saturday, June 23,  2018 at 1:20am, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Florida. Joyce was a homemaker and her greatest love was caring for her children, grandchildren, and friends. She is survived by three daughters, Kim Reppert, Lori Hicks (Robert), and Wendy Lewis (Austin); grandchildren, Drew and Noah Reppert, Wesley Powers and Dallas Lewis; Nieces, Shirley Thomas (John) and Teresa Epperson and...

Michael Ray Braswell (1963-2018)   Michael Ray Braswell, 54, suddenly passed away on June 4, 2018 in Powhatan, Virginia. He was born July 24, 1963 to Elbert and Brenda Braswell in Portsmouth, Virginia.   He married his wife Amanda of 30 years on April 30, 1988.   Mike enjoyed life. He served honorably in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring from Eglin, AFB in 2004 as a Master Sergeant. He served in Desert Storm, and is a Bronze Star recipient along with...