All Obituaries

Sydni Rae Barnes, age 28, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019. She was born July 12, 1991, in Milton, Florida and lived in Holt, Florida most of her life, and was a graduate of Milton High School, Class of 2010. She was a Senior Airman in the United States Air Force, Active Duty 2011-2019, currently stationed at Little Rock Air Force Base. Sydni enjoyed hiking, swimming and running. She was also a video game and movie enthusiast and loved reading from the...

Dewey Harris age 83 of Crestview passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Crestview Rehab Center. He was born on July 1st, 1936, to Percer and Bertha Harris. Dewey served his Country in the United States Air Force and retired with more than 20 years of service. After retiring from the military, he went to work for Kimberly-Clark and worked for them for many years. Dewey loved old cars and was a Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Kaye Frances, son Johnny Harris and...

Johnny Lisonbee age 68 of Baker passed away on Tuesday, September 10th, 2019. He was born in Delhi, LA on May 25th, 1951 to William and Josephine Lisonbee and was one of 13 children. Johnny loved to hunt and loved spending time with his deer. He loved LSU football and spending time with his grandchildren and grand dogs. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, 5 sisters and 2 brothers. Survivors include his children: John Keith Lisonbee and wife Ashlyn, Shannon Lisonbee, and Judith Marie...

David Floyd Martinez, age 55, passed away on September 5, 2019. He was born on January 31, 1964 in Queens, New York to Veronica Genova and Baltazar Martinez. David loved making floral arrangements, wreaths, and fashioned his own jewelry. He had his own shop, Designs by David, where he sold his creations. David was a loving son to his parents, loving uncle to his nieces and nephews, and loving brother to his siblings. He went Christmas shopping early in anticipation of his death so that his...

Nell G. Sowell               Nell G. Sowell, age 82, of Crestview passed away on Thursday, September 5th, 2019 at North Okaloosa Medical Center.  She was born on January 18, 1937 to Oscar and Ellen Gautney.  Nell spent her life caring for her entire family and making friends wherever she went. Nell loved to fish, to ride her boat, and to do word puzzles. She was a dedicated Mother, Grandmother, shared a deep love for her...

Doris Youngblood age 87 of Crestview passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born in Sarasota, FL on October 26, 1931 to Jessie and Hartell Herndon. Doris worked as a nurse, loved to fish, loved gardening, and loved crafting in her younger years. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. In her later years, Doris loved her TV shows, loved going out to eat, and loved her dogs, then her kids. One of her favorite pastimes was sitting on the porch with her...

Mary Annette Tucker-Edge passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side including her wonderful companion Joseph Michenfelder on the evening of August 10, 2019 at the age of 80, after a lengthy illness, at Belvedere Commons in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Born May 26, 1939 in Laurel Hill, FL to J. Malcolm Tucker and Katie Day Tucker.  Mary grew up in Crestview graduating from Crestview High School.  She and Carlton Edge married and moved to Fort Walton Beach where she resided until...

John Mattingly age 80 of Crestview passed away on Friday August 16, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Springfield, KY on March 25th, 1939 to Kelly and Bonnie Mattingly. John served his country in the Air National Guard. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University. John worked for many years as a purchasing manger for Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, FL before retiring. He was an Honorary Kentucky Colonel. John loved to go fishing and loved to read. Watching old...

Coy Thomason, age 90 of Crestview, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019.  He was born in Defuniak Springs, FL on November 7, 1928.  Coy graduated from Florida State University and started working for the Okaloosa County Sheriffs Office under Sheriff Ray Wilson.  Coy worked for many years as Administrator for  Okaloosa County Airports before his retirement.  He was an avid golfer, loved FSU football, loved to garden and was very active in his church at First Baptist...

Daniel Z. Strickland Jr “Bud” 78, of Crestview FL, passed away in his own home surrounded by his family on Friday, August 2, 2019. Dan is survived by his son Steven Jacobson, his daughter Wende Parsley, his granddaughters Emily, Hannah, and Kelsey Jacobson, Danielle Jones, great grandson Zachary Jones, and sister Judy Miller.   Daniel was a career soldier who retired as a USAF Lt. Col.  Daniel spent much of his retirement being a devoted grandfather and was...