All Obituaries

Conrad Lee Rhoades, Sr. Conrad Lee Rhoades age 88 of Crestview passed away on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 peacefully at his home. He was born in Charleston W. Va. on June 7th, 1930 to Harvey and Gladys Rhoades. Conrad served his country in the United States Air Force for 22 years. He is a Vietnam and Korean Vet. Conrad was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. He loved to fish, loved going to pawn shops and gardening. Most of all he loved to tinker in “Conrad’s...

Leatha Mae Bentley, age 84, of Crestview, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2019, in Crestview.  She was a native of Crestview, born February 6, 1934 to the late Johnny and Cora (Bridges) Atwell.  Leatha was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker, and a member of the Live Oak Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Bentley, Sr., and sons, Clarence, Jr. and Willie. Leatha is survived by her son, Billy Bentley (wife, Marilyn); her daughter, Sherry...

Chief Joseph Traylor age 73 of Crestview passed away on Friday January 11, 2019 at North Okaloosa Medical Center. He was born in Columbia, La on July 2, 1945. Chief spent 28 years serving his country in the United States Air Force. He served 2 tours in Vietnam and in Korea, Guam, and Madrid. During his career he also spent many years on the west coast. After retiring as a Chief Master SGT, he settled in Crestview, FL and went to work for the Crestview Fire Department as the Chief and served...

Marnell Fortner Vanderford age 91 of Baker, Fl went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 12, 2019. She was born on July 16, 1927 in Baker, FL and was retired from Compass Bank where she made many friends. Marnell was a member of LifePoint Church in Crestview where she was in her earlier years a Sunday School teacher, choir member, and active in the church bus ministry. Marnell is survived by her children Linda Wiley and husband Bobby of Mexico Beach, Gil Fortner, and Greg...

Betty Allen, age 73, of Crestview, passed away January 10, 2019, in Pensacola, FL. She was born January 21, 1945 in Newark, New Jersey to Lewis and Clara Murdzia Tosies. Betty was an avid Bingo player, and she loved the outdoors and nature, enjoying the beach and gardening. She loved the squirrels that lived in her park-like backyard, training them to eat peanuts from her hand. She especially loved her furry family members, Rusty, Freckles and Raven. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Helen Maurer age 91 of Crestview and formally of Terre Haute, IN passed away Tuesday morning January 15, 2019 at Shoal Creek Rehab. She was born on January 29, 1927 the youngest of 5 children to Lester and Hester Brown. She grew up in a farming community and loved spending time with her family. Helen was a member of the 8th Avenue Baptist Church in Terre Haute, IN, where she served as a Deaconess and helped run many prayer chains and activities in the church. She married William G. Maurer...

Thomas Arnold “Buddy” Seagle left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, January 8th, 2019.  Born March 17, 1924 and growing up in rural Alabama during the Great Depression, Tom joined the US Army in 1943 and served overseas during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam earning several awards, including the Bronze Star.  He retired from active duty as a First Sergeant in 1971 and continued to serve, starting the ROTC program at Baker High School where he taught for...

Walt Anderson age 90 of Crestview passed away on Saturday January 12, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Leavenworth, KS on September 23, 1928 to Dr. Jeff and Lidyia Anderson.  Walt served his country in the United States Army and after being honorably discharged he went to Florida State University the 2nd year that it was made a Co-Ed School. After graduating from FSU, he went on to the University of Florida and earned his law degree.  He was an Assistant States Attorney with...

Marguerite McIntosh age 94 of Crestview passed away on Tuesday night, January 8, 2019 in Crestview.  She was born in Andalusia, AL on January 15, 1924 to Nicholas and Lucy Barlow.  Marguerite has lived in Crestview for 62 years, she was a member of First Baptist Church where she loved her back pew.  Marguerite loved playing cards and Yahtzee.  In her younger days she loved playing golf, but most of all she loved her family and spending time with them.  Marguerite was...

Peggy Wachtel age 84 of Baker passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on March 21, 1934, in Edgecombe County, North Carolina to John and Clara Bone. Peggy enjoyed going fishing and camping.  She loved to cook. Peggy loved all sports and was very athletic in her younger days, but most of all she loved her family and spending time with them. She is preceded in death by her parents and three brothers. Peggy is survived by her...