All Obituaries

James “Jim” Johnson Jim Johnson age 74 of Baker passed away on September 19, 2021. Jim was born in Baker, Florida on October 24, 1946, to Olin and Margaree Johnson. Jim graduated in 1964 from Baker High School. He worked as a truck driver, and enjoyed tinkering and making things with his hands, but most of all he loved his family and his grandchildren. Jim is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife and mother of his children, Carrie Johnson; and a brother, Henry Floyd...

James Edward (Jimmy) Cadenhead, age 76, was called home to be with Jesus on September 22, 2021.  Jimmy was married to the love of his life, Judy, for 55 years, and had two sons and six grandchildren. Jimmy was a shining example of Christ’s love.  He had a servant’s heart and loved staying busy and finding ways to help people. From serving in the Community to building a successful business with Cadenhead Pest control, he was a highly respected and valued member of...

Elbert Junior Nichols, age 59, of Crestview, Florida, passed away at home on September 15, 2021 due to complications from COVID-19. Junior was born in  Valparaiso, Florida, on January 13, 1962, a son of McIver and Allie Nichols. He proudly served as an infantry scout in the United States Army for nearly four years. Following his discharge, he worked as a custodian for Okaloosa County for over 20 years. Junior is survived by four sisters, Nell Corbin, Gail Smith, Carol Lane and Maxine...

Maudine Cook Howard entered into rest on Thursday morning, September 16, 2021, in Crestview, Florida at the age of 95.  Maudine was born in Mossy Head, Walton County, Florida on May 19, 1926 to Henry Allen Cook and Mercades Madolin Langston Cook.  Maudine attended Escambia Farms School where she was a member of their winning girls basketball team and where she graduated as Valedictorian.  She married Wilson Pershing Howard on May 6, 1943, and traveled with him to Hartford,...

Benjamin F. Martin, Jr. age 89 of Crestview, Fl passed away on Tuesday morning September 14, 2021, in Pensacola, Fl. He was born in Lancaster, PA on April 21, 1932, to Ben and Edna Martin. Ben moved to Crestview in 1959 with his family. He started Crestview Mennonite Church and pastored there for more than 50 years. He was also owner & operator of Crestview Farm & Garden for many years. Ben loved God & his church. Ben also enjoyed helping and serving people, but most of all Ben...

Kay Flynn age 77 of Baker passed away on Monday September 6, 2021, at North Okaloosa Medical Center. She was born in Michigan on October 26, 1943, to William & Dorothy Frame. Kay grew up in Michigan and then moved to Florida in 1977 and then spent three years in Alaska before returning to Northwest Florida. Following the passing of her oldest son, she settled in Baker and started Beaver Creek Stables. She loved taking care of all of her animals, training horses and doing trail rides with...

Lula Beatrice Flood Dunham, age 95, of Crestview, Florida passed away August 28, 2021 at North Okaloosa Hospital in Crestview. She was born August 2, 1926 in Mobile, Alabama to Nora Morgan and Henry Archie Flood. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 68 years, Samuel E. Dunham, Jr.; son-in-laws, George Spurlock and Donald Fife. She is survived by 7 children, Sandra Spurlock, Samuel E. III (Saeko), Henry, Westley (Lynnette), Susan Fife, Rex (Joyce), and John. 31 grandchildren,...

Ellen Lorene (King) Owen: It is with an abundance of sadness and joy that we announce the passing of our mother, Ellen Lorene Owen. Sadness because we have lost our mother, friend, and sister. Joy because she has joined so many of her loved ones with her Lord and Savior. Lorene was born to Sylvester and Lou Vera King on February 8, 1932. She was a lifelong resident of Crestview and a faithful member of the Airport Road Church of Christ. She gave up her earthly body to join her Heavenly...