All Obituaries

Betty Jo Marcotte               Jo Marcotte age 67 of Crestview went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday September 27, 2022, at her home. She was born in China Lake, CA on August 24, 1955, to Robert Boutwell and Donna Morrison. She was born in California and raised in Illinois. Jo lived in Crestview and raised her family here as well. She was member of Crosspoint in Crestview and the last several months a member of...

Paul R. Peacock, II age 63 of Crestview passed from this life on September 14, 2022. He was born in Antwerp, NY on August 22, 1959 to Paul & Margaret Peacock. Paul grew up in New York and spent his childhood in Antwerp, where he graduated from Indian River High School. After high school he joined the United States Air Force and proudly served his country for over 20 years. He was a Retired Master Sergeant and a Desert Storm and Desert Shield Veteran. After retiring from the...

Emma Jean Alford age 90 of Laurel Hill passed away on Sunday September 18, 2022. She was born in Laurel Hill, FL on March 21, 1932, to Nebu and Della Mae Gavin. Emma Jean has been a lifelong resident of the Laurel Hill area. She worked for the Okaloosa County School System as a bus driver and was a member of the Eastern Star. Emma Jean was a cook at Blue Water Bay for several years and she loved to fish. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Roy Alford, Jr.; 3 sons;...

Victor Fleischer age 71 of Crestview passed away Saturday September 10, 2022, at his home. He was born in New Jersey on August 1, 1951, to Seymour and Lenor Fleischer. Victor served his country in the Navy and the United States Air Force. After retiring from the Air Force Vic went to work at InDyne for many years. He loved music and especially the Moody Blues. Vic loved to work in the yard and garden and loved to go bowling and fishing. Most of all he loved his family. He was preceded in...

David Crowther, formerly of Pleasantville, PA was born October 12, 1946 went to be with Jesus September 17, 2022. He died peacefully at his beloved home in Laurel Hill, Florida with good friend, neighbor and caregiver Todd Tucker by his side. He was born to Richard Paul Crowther and Frances V. Spangler Crowther and was an only child until age 11 when he welcomed a sister, Amy and two years later a brother, Joe. As a child Dave loved scouting, animals, baseball and always cars! He tore up the...

  Roland E. Williams, Jr. went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 18, 2022. He was born in Weldon, North Carolina (Halifax County) in 1956. He joined the United States Air Force shortly after high school, served for 26 years and retired in 2002 as a Senior Master Sergeant at Eglin AFB, FL. Roland was a disabled veteran and awarded the Purple Heart for surviving the 1996 Khobar Tower bombing. After this traumatic experience, he surrendered his life to Christ while out one...

Evelyn Higdon, age 18, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 11, 2004, to James Higdon and Tina Harris. Evelyn attended Crestview High School and grew up in the Crestview area. She attended Our Lady of Victory Church. She loved to take long walks, hike, and explore for rocks and shells; loved to study science and animals. Evelyn was passionate about taking care of animals. She enjoyed baking, collecting dolls and antiques, and loved her...

Barbara Ann Brown age 76 of Crestview passed away on Friday September 2, 2022, at her home. She was born in Okaloosa County, Florida on November 5, 1945, to J. T. and Nobie Medley and has been a lifelong resident of the area. Barbara Ann graduated from Baker High School and worked for many years as a cosmetologist. She loved to go fishing and doing puzzles. Barbara Ann loved watching TV, especially wrestling and game shows. Most of all she loved her family. Barbara Ann was preceded in death...

Lewis Eustis Bowers, age 100, of Crestview passed away on Friday September 9, 2022. He was born in Crestview, Florida on April 21, 1922, to Lewis Edward Bowers and Margaret Jane McCallum. Lewis graduated Crestview High School in 1940. He served in the Army Air Corp in World War II, and Crestview City Council for two terms. Lewis was a member of The First Presbyterian Church of Crestview. He loved riding motorcycles, NASCAR races, golfing, and fishing with his buddies at the river. Lewis...