All Obituaries

Joseph Dale Ward, age 66, born on May 14, 1955 to D'Elon and Emma Ward passed away on June 12, 2021. Joseph loved travelling, hunting, and especially the Mullet Festival. He was an active member of the Boggy Boys social club. He loved hosting gatherings with friends and family and was known for his spicy crawfish. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Ward. Joseph was survived by his wife, Jackie Ward; father, D'Elon Ward; son, Brandon Ward; daughters, Martie Ward, Brooke...

Sally Joan Devine passed away on March 20, 2021 in Crestview, Florida. Sally was born in Alexandria Minnesota on September 10, 1946 to Lee Abers and Marie Monica Smith. She attended First Baptist Church of Crestview and loved being involved and serving others alongside her friends that were like family to her. She was a Godly woman through and through, and that radiated to everyone around her. She adored Tuesday cards with the girls, singing in the church choir, game nights with...

Liane Griffith Garrett (nee Roush), 82, of Crestview, FL passed from her earthly life to her eternal life in the early morning of Friday, June 18, 2021. Liane was born June 23, 1938 in Morocco, Indiana to Victor and Lona Roush. After Liane graduated from Hammond High School she joined the Women’s Army Corps from 1956 to 1958 where she met her future husband, John Griffith, in Denver, CO at Fitzsimon’s Army Medical Center. John and Liane married on August 22, 1958. They had three...

Julia Castillo 1936 - 2021 Julia Castillo, age 85, of Crestview, FL passed away peacefully at her residence on June 11, 2021.  She was born in Marquez, TX to Sebastian Hernandez and Dionicia Guebara. Julia married Sotero Castillo on June 22, 1954, in Mitchell, Nebraska.  They were married for 67 years.  Julia moved to Crestview from Mitchell, Nebraska where she was member of St. Theresa Catholic Church.  After moving to Crestview, she became a member of Our Lady of...

Local broadcast legend, Cordell “Corky” Whitlock, age 83 and long-term resident of Cleveland, walked to the Gates of Heaven Saturday, June 12th. Born in Smithville, Tennessee August 2, 1937, “Corky” was the beloved son of the late Reverend R.L. and Ola Whitlock.   He was preceded in death by his seven siblings: Robert, Garlin, Thurman, Austin, Lytle, James and Dorothy Whitlock. Corky was a graduate of Dekalb County High School and earned his diploma in...

Sam Heaton age 85 of Crestview passed away on Friday June 11, 2021, at his home. He was born in Castleberry, AL on December 8, 1935, to Sam B. Heaton, Sr., and Viola Heaton. Sam spent his younger years on the family farm and moved to Crestview in 1950. He graduated from Crestview High School in 1955. After graduation Sam enlisted in the Navy and served his country for 4 years. While home on leave he married his high school sweetheart Ruth Evans in 1956. After serving his 4 years in the Navy...

Francis Joseph Hendricks, formerly of Sterling, Virginia, passed away at his home in Crestview, Florida, on June 8,2021. He was 91 years of age. He was born in Ashland, Pennsylvania to his now late parents, Joseph Hendricks and Kathryn Zukas. He was predeceased by his siblings, William, Robert, and Ruth. Francis married his first wife, Betty Jane Holman in 1952 and together had two sons. He served in the United States Army for 20 years and fought with distinction and valor in the Korean...

G. Dean Sullivan, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, has passed away after a courageous 2 1/2 year battle with cancer on June 8, 2021. He leaves behind his high school sweetheart and bride of 57 years, Mary Ann, a son, Scott Sullivan of Crestview, and a daughter, Deana Griner (Bryan) of Birmingham Alabama. He was blessed with five precious grandchildren, Erin Sullivan Kraeft (Kyle) of Tallahassee, Fl., Emily Medford and fiancé Noah of Clarksville, Tn., Travis Sullivan of...

Minnie Jean (Davis Williams) Stuckey 1930 – 2021 Minnie Jean Stuckey, age 90, passed peacefully on June 3, 2021.  She was born on November 2, 1930, to Ronald and Alvie Mae (Campbell) Davis.  Minnie was a long-time member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, baking, knitting, crocheting, and traveling. Minnie was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Alvie Mae (Campbell) Davis; first husband, Navy LLT Mitchell L. Williams, Sr; second husband, Joe Bob...