All Obituaries

Alton “Big Al” Edward Herndon, Jr., of Holt, Florida, passed away on September 29, 2021, at the age of 66.  He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on December 24, 1954, to Alton Edward “Honey” and Lillian “Sugar” Herndon.   Al’s caring and loving nature led to a life-long career in public safety, beginning as a child hanging out with his dad at Fire Station 14 on Herschel Street in Jacksonville, Florida.  He served in many...

 Francis (“Frank”) B. McCarthy US Army SGM (ret) Francis (“Frank”) B. McCarthy, 83, passed away October 11, 2021 at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. Frank was born January 5, 1938 in Manhattan, NY and lived in many countries before settling in Crestview, Florida in 1981. Frank was a 26-year veteran of the US Army and subsequently worked at Hurlburt Field until 2000, when he retired. After moving to Crestview, he was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Victory...

Sandi Moline-Rinkes, age 59, of Crestview, passed away on September 30, 2021.  She was born in Hawthorne, California to Lawrence and Delores Moline. Survivors include her spouse, Darcie Rinkes; daughters, Destinie Cole and Carrie Ferguson; son Derrick Ferguson; grandchildren, DeeJay Hall, KayAnn Hall, Adrian Davis, Ambrele Davis, Xavier Davis, Loki Davis, Liena Davis; and brothers, Craig Beaushaw and Steven Moline.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and...

Greg Myers, age 64 of Crestview, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 in Birmingham, AL at UAB. He was born in Austin, TX on October 29, 1956, to Doug and Dorothy Myers. Greg served his country in the United States Army and his biggest accomplishment was becoming an Army Ranger. He was active duty in the United States Army for 7 years and then served in the Army National Guard while pursing his teaching career.  He taught at many schools including Shoal River Middle School,...

Hailey Rose Thale went to sing and dance in heaven with the Angels September 28th, 2021, surrounded by her family and friends with her mother by her side. She was a student a Laurel Hill School in Laurel Hill, Florida, where she had hoped to graduated and go on to become a Child Life Specialist. Hailey was born in Fort Stewart, Georgia which she called home, before moving back home to Mossyhead, Florida. Hailey was your typical fourteen year old girl, loved playing with her dogs, talking to...

  Roy Allen Garrett   Roy Garrett, age 91 of Crestview, passed away October 4, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Butters, N.C. on May 14, 1930, to John & Margaret Garrett. Roy graduated from Crestview High School in 1948. He served his country in the National Guard. Roy owned & operated Garrett Insurance Company for many years. He loved to deer hunt & turkey hunt and loved to fish. Roy could build anything and was “Mr. Fix it”. If...

Sophie Ann Mayfield passed away peacefully on the evening of September 18, 2021, following a short illness. Sophie was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Antionette Pattavina, her son, John Kenneth and two infant children, Mary Ann and Kenneth Jr. Survivors include her Husband of 62 years, Deacon Ken Mayfield, her Children, Louis R. Mayfield and his wife Marjorie from Porterville California, Kathleen Archer and her husband Joseph from Choctaw Oklahoma, Theresa Turdici, and her...

Phillip Edge, age 88, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, at his home.  He was born on April 7, 1933, in Crestview, Florida to Aldon and Eliza Edge.  Phillip served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War and was on the USS Toledo. After the war he worked as Assistant Chief of Military Pay in Civil Service at Eglin Air Force Base and retired after thirty years. Phillip & his wife Mabel owned & operated Coney Island for 29 years. He loved to watch...

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...

Teresa Atkins age 59 of Crestview passed away on Friday September 24, 2021, at North Okaloosa Medical Center. She was born in Crestview on November 10, 1961, to Elmer & Nell Barrow. Teresa has been a lifelong resident of Crestview and worked for the Okaloosa County School board for 25 years as the North County Zone Manager for Custodial Services. She loves to fish and go camping. Teresa loved her fur baby Gracie, but most of all she loved life and her family. She was preceded in death by...