All Obituaries

Marlene Lynn Palmer, age 64 of Laurel Hill, FL passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at her home. Marlene, daughter to the late Donald Strehlke and Dorothy L. Godat Strehlke, was born August 25, 1957, in Spokane County, WA. She had a passion for animal rescue, raising quarter horses, gardening, but most of all, being a homemaker for her family. Marlene was a server a Cracker Barrel and enjoyed her coworkers and customers. Marlene had a very caring soul and always made those around her laugh...

Steve Andrews, age 65 of Crestview, FL passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, July 8, 2022, in the chapel at Whitehurst-Powell Funeral Home, 436 West James Lee Blvd Crestview, FL 32536. Immediately following the service, the family will receive friends with a reception at The Shepard Church, located at 5305 Hwy 4, Baker, FL 32531. On Sunday, July 10, 2022, you are welcome to attend a Scattering of Ashes...

Patricia Louise Simpson, devoted wife & mother, was called home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2022. Patricia was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Crestview and managed the Samaritan House for over 10 years; Whereupon, She collected and distributed clothing and food to those in need. She loved to cook and enjoyed sharing time with family and friends, Patricia was considered quite an “Ace” at card games. Patricia is preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Robert Bradley, age 69, passed away at his residence on June 21, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Karen Copeland Bradley, daughter Kaylee Johnson, and son Christopher Bradley (Kayla). Grandchildren Madison, Elizabeth, Rosaleigh, and Robert and his father Charles Bradley and Mother-in-law Flora Copeland and numerous sister in laws, brother in laws, and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother Velma Bradley and brother David Bradley. Robert Bradley was born on May...

Richard Earl Martin             Richard Martin age 88 of Baker passed away on Saturday June 18, 2022, at Crestview Rehab Center in Crestview. He was born in Istachatta, FL on April 9, 1934, to Orson Lewis Martin and Mabel Ruth Martin. Richard was raised in Istachatta, Hernando County, FL. Richard was in the ministry for 70 years. For 30 of those years were in church pastors in Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi. He served as Director of...

   Mrs. Janice Rose Turkett Russo, 86, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2022. She lived most of her life in Seneca Falls, New York.    She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony T. Russo, and her parents, Michael Turkett and Mary Caralla Turkett.    She is survived by her three children, Patricia Marie Russo Stedge and husband Mark, Patrick F. Russo, and Michelle Angela Russo; brother Alexander “Sam” Turkett and wife Patricia;...

On June 6, 2022 Fred Joseph Knall, Sr. loving husband to Larzetta DeBord went home to meet the Lord at the age of 62.  In his death he gave the gift of sight to two individuals through the donation of his cornea.   Fred was born on August 26th   ,1959, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Fred and Geraldeen Knall. He served in the Marine Corps Reserves and worked for Majestic Steel USA, Inc. for 29+ years.   Fred loved bowling and playing pool. He always had a warm...

Steven Hodges age 41 of Crestview passed away on Friday June 3, 2022 at his home in Crestview. He was born in Pinehurst, NC on October 5, 1980 to William and Toni Hodges. Steven loved the outdoors, especially fishing and riding on his side by side. Steven was preceded in death by his mother Toni Hodges.           Steven is survived by his father William Hodges and many friends.             A...

Priscilla Sue Anderson Tackett Beddow age 84 of Shalimar passed away on Friday June 3, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 5, 1937 to Jessie & Edgar Anderson in Virgie, KY and raised in Bowling Green, OH. Sue worked & retired from the Motorist Mutual Insurance Company in Columbus, OH after 37 years. Sue and her husband Floyd moved to Florida in 1995 and currently resides in Bob Hope Village. She attended the Dolores Hope All Faiths Chapel & was very...

Anne serena Kilcrease Anne Serena Kilcrease, age 81 of Baker, passed away May 26, 2022 at Silvercrest Nursing Home in Crestview, Florida. She was born Annie Serena McDonald on September 21, 1940 to Gilbert and Serena McDonald. The youngest of five sisters and one brother, Anne was a graduate of Baker School and lived in the Baker/Munson area her entire life. Anne was the devoted wife of Wilton L. Kilcrease for 53 years and mother of four. She was a homemaker and worked several years at...