All Obituaries

Lucille K. Warthen, age 102, of Crestview, Florida, passed away on Thursday July 29, 2021, at Crestview Rehab Center. She was born in Andalusia, Alabama on July 10, 1919, to Osey and Ruhama Kersey. Lucille has lived in Crestview for the past 60 years. She was a housewife and took care of many children in her daycare. Lucille loved flowers and gardening and love to needle point. She loved to bake and cook, but most of all she loved her family and the children she took care of. Lucille was...

Brady Gordon, age 91 of Crestview, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Laurel Hill, FL, on May 20, 1930, to John David and Nancy Ellen (Clary) Gordon.  Brady grew up in the Laurel Hill and Crestview area graduating from Laurel Hill School in 1948.   A veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, he served his country over 23 years in the United States Army before retiring May 1, 1972. Brady returned to the area with his...

Stephen King, age 29, of Laurel Hill passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021.  He was born at Eglin AFB, FL on September 4, 1991.  He enjoyed fishing and playing the guitar.  Stephen is survived by his mother, Jennifer Varnum; significant other, Emily Dale; sons, Landon and David King; daughter, Bernadette King; grandfather, Pete Tyner; grandmother, Glenda Tyner; brother, Tristan Forbes; sister, Raven Reed; uncles and aunts, Jon and Mandy Tyner, Julie Tyner; and cousin, Lua...

Gladys Wynell McKinney, age 93, of Holt, Fl passed away in her home July 22, 2021. She was the youngest of nine siblings and was born in Esto, Florida on August 9 1927, and was raised on a full working farm. Wynell was a member of Shady Grove Assembly of God Church for 48 years. She loved her Church and reading her Bible daily. Wynell loved all her family and friends and welcomed them all to come to her home and share in her great Southern “country cookin”. She was equally loved...

On July 17, 2021, Oran Philip “Phil” Killingsworth passed away peacefully surrounded by family and wonderful memories.  A member of Airport Road Church of Christ in Crestview, Florida, Phil was a Christian, devoted husband and loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  For 35 years, Phil worked for Borden’s Dairy as a manager before retiring in 1990.  He subsequently worked for Cooper Mill products before retiring a second time in 2000. Phil was...

Eleanor Ruth (McCallum) Wilson was born May 23, 1934, in the Dorcas Community near Crestview, FL, into a north Okaloosa County pioneer family. She passed from this life on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, in Crestview, FL. She is predeceased by her husband, James L. Wilson; parents John Douglas and Addie Lee (Rathel) McCallum; and all of her eleven siblings: O. B. Gatlin, Edith Powell, Doug McCallum, Katie Belle Thorn, Mabel Bolton, W. A. McCallum, Isabelle Owens, Murdock McCallum, Rev. Donald...

Sunni Solveson, age 47, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. She was born in Annapolis, Maryland to Wayne Bowles and Anita Powell.     Sunni had a deep love for her family and friends. She enjoyed a wide variety of things in life, whether it be baking a new kind of cake, going to see the buffalo, or simply being at home working on an art project. No obstacle was too big for her.    Survivors include her husband, Jeffrey Solveson; son, Tanner Solveson; daughter,...

Billy Wayne Simmons, age 69, passed away July 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born January 7, 1952 to Mary L. and Charles Wayne Simmons. Billy proudly served in the United States Army. He was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Laurel Hill, Florida and was saved before his passing. Billy loved Go Kart racing at Oak Grove in Laurel Hill, wood working, and Nascar racing. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, William Ezra; nephew, Daniel Smith; and niece Mary Smith...

Elizabeth Christine Peterson, age 89, passed away on 1 July, 2021. She left her earthly home on 1 July 2021 and immediately went to her eternal heavenly home. Christine enjoyed growing flowers, game shows, playing solitaire, listening to gospel music, and especially visiting with her friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents: Edward and Willie Jones; her husband, Everett Peterson; son, Glenn Peterson; daughter, Linda Peterson; grandson, Brian Sapp; granddaughter, Tammy...

Fred Anthony (Buzz) Ward, born April 5, 1954, to DeLeon and Emma Ward, entered into eternal Rest, June 30, 2021, He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Ward and his brother. Joseph Dale Ward. Buzz is survived by his father, DeLeon Ward, two sisters, Rose Ward and Chris (Dan) Steverson, 2 nephews, Brandon Ward and Shelby Steverson, 4 nieces, Marti Ward, Brooke McDonald, Emily Vanslee and Deidre Ward. Many relatives and friends. Buzz loved Family history and became known as the Bass...