All Obituaries

Tom Lovito, age 87, of Crestview, Florida went to be with his Lord on February 20, 2020. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to Irene and John Lovito. Tom served his country in the United States Air Force for over twenty years and was a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal. He was the charter Grand Knight of the Crestview area because he founded the local Knights of Columbus chapter. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church since 1977. Mostly, Tom love his family. He considered them his...

Jim Bennick, age 84, of Crestview, Florida went to be with his Lord on February 18, 2020. He was born in Concord, NC to Josie and James Bennick and was raised by Josie and Leonard Kiser most of his life. Jim was in the Air Force working as a firefighter for twenty years. He attended Liveoak Baptist church for over 20 years. He was a Gideon since 1989, he worked for Baptist disaster relief, and gave Gideon bibles out wherever he went. His family said he gave tips out in Gideon Bibles whenever...

Tommy Holland age 73 of Crestview went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 18, 2020.  He was born in Defuniak Springs on October 1, 1946 to Pugh and Johnnie Belle Holland, owners Holland Truck and Tractor in Crestview.  In 1952 Tommy moved to Crestview with his family.  He graduated from Crestview High School in 1964 and went on to Pensacola Junior College and graduated from Auburn University in 1969, that same year he married the love of his life Frances Cook. ...

Mott Jerry Blake devoted husband, father, grandfather, and uncle went to be with his Lord and Savior on 02/18/2020. Mott was born in Guyandotte, WV and grew up on Barker Ridge attending Milton High School.     Mott attended Marshall University and while there met his wife Pauline through his best friend in ROTC, Tom Smith, who was Pauline’s brother.  After graduating he went to work for Inco Alloys International where he worked as a research metallurgist where...

Gary Wayne Kelley known as “Buddy” to his friends, passed away February 11, 2020 in Crestview, Florida at the age of 59.  He was born in Florala, Alabama to Vivian and Fred Kelly on April 24, 1960. Buddy loved dog hunting, fishing, and anything to do with hunting. He worked for the Okaloosa County School Board as a Maintenance worker for 30 years at Crestview High, Choctaw, and Pryor Schools. Buddy was preceded in death by both of his parents and his sister, Rebecca...

On Friday, January 31, 2020, Thelma "Teri" Marie McLeod ended her battle with cancer, and peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 78.  Teri was born on September 6, 1941 in Barberton, Ohio to Ellis and Virginia Conrad. She married Charles "Doug" McLeod on July 30, 1960. They raised three children in Ohio and later retired to Crestview Florida.  Teri was an accomplished quilter, enjoyed pottery, flowers, and thrift shopping! She blessed...

Rayburn Nall, 79, of Crestview, FL went to be with the Lord Feb. 4, 2020 after a yearlong battle with lung cancer. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Rayburn was born to Belton and Margaret Nall of Conecuh County, AL on Sept. 19’ 1940. During high school he was an all-star athlete, where he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. After graduation he served in the United States Navy for three years....

Son, father, naval aviator, war hero, amateur photographer, computer wizard, dive master, animal advocate, grandfather, great grandfather, and treasured friend, Michael Norman Knapp (Norman Edward Knapp, Jr.), passed away at home on February 7, 2020 surrounded by his family. “Mike” made a huge impact on this world and will be remembered and missed by all who had the pleasure of crossing his path. Thank you to everyone that made his time on earth so happy. Dad’s...

Sadie Weaver age 90 of Crestview passed away on Saturday February 1, 2020. She was born in Gadsden, AL on November 10, 1929 to Dolph and Maggie Jenkins. Sadie has been a resident of Crestview for more than 60 years. She started working at Field 3 in 1962 and ran the snack bar at the AAFES. After retiring from the Exchange with 30 plus years, the exchange honored Sadie by naming the snack bar after her, and it became known as “Sadie’s Snack Bar.” She was a great...

Ronnie Childs age 64 of Laurel Hill passed away on Wednesday January 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born in Winter Haven, FL on February 20, 1955 to Willie and Ailene Childs and has been a lifetime resident of Laurel Hill. Ronnie enjoyed traveling and working with his wife, Dianne. He never met a stranger and had an infectious personality. Ronnie enjoyed singing and playing music, but most of all he loved his family. Ronnie is...