All Obituaries

Gerald Thomas age 87 of Crestview passed away on Wednesday April 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Gerald was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 9, 1932 to Charles Robert and Gladys Thomas. Gerald grew up and was proud to be from Iuka, Miss. Gerald joined the United States Air Force and proudly served his country for 42 years and retired as a Chief Master Sergeant. Gerald loved to read especially Westerns and in his younger days he enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting....

                                     Elmer V. Sanders        On April 7, 2020, Elmer V. Sanders of Crestview, FL, passed into eternal rest at the age of 90.  He was born in Laurel Hill, FL, on June 24, 1929 and was a lifelong resident of Okaloosa County.      In...

Olive Carol (Osburn) Powers, age 91, of League City, TX went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2020 in Friendswood, TX. She was born on December 9, 1928 to parents Vida Belle (Bowers) Osburn and former Okaloosa County Judge Wilbur F. Osburn, Sr. Growing up in Crestview, Florida she later graduated from Florida State University and was very proud of her connection to FSU. Olive was married to the love of her life, Richard C. Powers, Sr. on December 31, 1950. She was a homemaker and a...

William Robert “Butch” Gilmore William Robert Gilmore, age 77, of Crestview, FL passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020. He was born on February 7, 1943 in Pensacola, FL. Butch, as he was known to his friends, was a member of First Assembly of God and Victory Assembly of God churches where he was a member and a bassist.  He served in the Army from 1965-1971. He was an avid musician, devoted father and grandfather, and a lover of classic movies. Butch was preceded in death...

James Carnes, CMsgt, USAF (Retired), age 75 of Crestview passed away on Sunday March 22, 2020 at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center.  James was born in Kittanning, PA on November 27, 1944 to Paul and Rose (Kozicki) Carnes.  James grew up in the Pennsylvania area and went on to proudly serve his country in the United State Air Force for 30 years and was a Vietnam Veteran.  After retiring from the Air Force, he went to work with the state of Florida and retired after 15 years with...

Christianne Snyder, age 71, of Crestview passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020. She was born in Hershey, PA to Earl and Ruth Rothrock on March 4, 1949. Christianne was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Most of her life she worked as a nurse. She was very giving and worked with the homeless for the last ten years at the soup kitchens, cold night shelters, and as a case manager. She also volunteered at Sharing and Caring, as well as, was treasurer for Sharing and...

DAVID BRYAN KILPATRICK, (60) born 12/24/1959, left this earthly home on Thursday, March 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Charles Kilpatrick. Left to cherish his memories are, his mother, Frances Kilpatrick; sister, Lisa Dianne Stack (Mike); wife, Wanda J Kilpatrick; sons, Joseph B and Travis C Kilpatrick; one grandson, Charles B Kilpatrick; four nieces, four nephews, nine great-nieces and four great-nephews. David enjoyed fishing, hunting, and time spent with his...

Robbie Lee Boykin, 82, of Crestview died peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2020. She was born on July 31, 1937 in Dale County, AL to parents Theodore Roosevelt Lee, Sr. and Lila Dale Windham Lee. She was a 1954 graduate of Enterprise High School, where she was a majorette in the Wildcat Band. Robbie was involved throughout her life in many civic and community organizations, including Crestview Area Recreation Association where her 3 sons were involved in many sports activities. ...

Gary Lee White, age 75, of Crestview, FL was born on January 24, 1945 to Newell and Frances White in Brooksfield, MO. Gary served his country in the United States Air Force and was a proud American. He worked as an air conditioning and refrigeration specialist for the Okaloosa County School Board, where he retired. He loved to hunt, fish, and spend time outdoors. He enjoyed riding his tractor around and made sure to feed his squirrels and deer every day. If you saw Gary, he was probably...

James Clyde Lunsford, “Jimmy” age 84 passed away Sunday March 1, 2020 at Crestview Rehab. Jimmy was born March 24, 1935 to James Leon and Elma Mae Cobb Lunsford, he was the oldest of 13 children. Jimmy was a devoted father, son and brother, he is preceded in death by his wife, Lucile; parents, James Leon and Elma Mae Cobb Lunsford; brothers, Ralph and Joe Lunsford; and Sister Lavonia King.  Jimmy is survived by his three children and their spouses: JoAnn Lofton (Danny),...