All Obituaries

Dennis Carr age 56 of Fort Walton Beach passed away on Sunday September 20, 2020. He was born in Montgomery, AL on October 31, 1963 to Jim and Pam Carr. Dennis graduated from Winston Salem High School. He loved to hunt and fish and play pool. Dennis worked for many years in the construction industry as a sheet rocker. He was preceded in death by his father Jim Carr, grandparents Etta Riley, P.Q. and Pearlie Strickland, father in law Ken Parker and uncles Bill, Doug, and Steven Riley, and...

Edna Belle Melissa Brown Atkins born on April 27, 1932 to William (Dorace) and Metrice Hart Brown, went home to her Lord and Savior October 22, 2020. She was such a loving and caring person to her family she was truly an angel on earth where her family is concerned. She spent many years working at City Hall in accounts payable before retiring to spend time with her husband who has also retried. She loved doing her genealogy research, camping and fishing with her husband and all the brothers...

Ed Brooks age 68 of Crestview went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday October 11, 2020, he was at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Huntsville, AL on February 22, 1952, to John and Oma Brooks. Ed joined the United States Air Force and served his country for 4 years. He also retired from the United States Air Force Reserve after 20 years of service. Ed then went on to work with Civil Service as a financial planner for 15 years. After retiring Ed loved being around the house,...

Ronald von Oven, age 68, passed away October 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 7, 1952 in De Hague, Holland to Teddyne and Adolf von Oven. He worked for thirteen years as a Corrections Officer at Okaloosa State Prison. Ron had previously work for Borden’s Milk Company and delivering Bunny Bread. He loved to fish, the ocean, and enjoying time on the water. He liked college football, being on boats, eating, and the Casinos. He was a proud father,...

Earnest Carroll, age 89, passed away October 13, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 10, 1931 in Andalusia, AL to Laura and Clyde Carroll. Earnest was a retired ironworker. He was a member of the Masons. He served in the United States Marine Corp and received the Bronze Star for his combat in the Korean War. Earnest was the P.M. of the Concord Lodge, Scottish Rite 32nd, and the P.P. of the Eastern Star. He was an honorary lifetime member of the Local 44 Ironworkers of Cincinnati, Ohio....

Ray Mixon, age 80, passed away October 12, 2020. He was born on July 9, 1940 in Evergreen, AL to Hazel and O.V. Mixon. Ray served in the United States Marine Corp. He loved to golf, bass fish, and garden. He thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors. He spent every night riding his gator around his property to feed the fox and deer. He had his first great-grandson, Louie, in March and spent much of his time loving and doting on him. Louie was the apple of his Papa’s eye. Ray was preceded in...

James Patrick Daffron, 81, of Crestview, FL, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at his home. Pat was born at home on August 22, 1939 in Chattanooga, TN to Lawrence and Willa Dean Daffron. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1959.     On August 19, 1960, he married Wenzola Edmundson at Lake Eola in Orlando, FL. Rooted in Chattanooga, TN, they traveled with the United States Air Force till 1976. They shared 3 children, William Patrick (Rick) Daffron, David Dwayne Daffron,...

Grady Hudson age 100 of Crestview passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 20, 1920 in Covington County, AL to Jesse and Nancy Hudson. Grady served his country in the United States Army and was a WWII veteran. He retired from Civil Service after many years. Grady loved to hunt and fish, loved to farm from gardening to raising cattle. Most of all he loved being with his family. Grady was preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Nancy Hudson, his wife Gladys...

Jesus Ramos, age 70, passed away September 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 14, 1950 in Guadalajara, Mexico to Joaquin and Elvira Ramos. Jesus served in the United States Air Force for over twenty years and was an aircraft mechanic while serving. He worked after retirement as a machinist and sheet metal fabricator for BAE Systems, Crestview Aerospace, and Chromalloy. He loved going to movies, high school football games, sporting events at Crestview, Baker,...

David Wirth age 50 of Crestview passed away on Thursday September 24, 2020 at his home. He was born in Clarksdale, MS on May 16, 1970 to Dennis and Gloria Wirth. David worked for the City of Crestview for many years before retiring. He loved Alabama Football and spending time with his family and friends. David was preceded in death by his mother Gloria Wirth. He is survived by his father Dennis Wirth; brother Tony Wirth and wife Lisa; sister Shelly Brace and husband Chris; nephews: Michael...