All Obituaries

Eric Mills, age 30, passed away January 5, 2021. He was born on May 2, 1990 to Deborah and Terry Mills, in Richmond, Virginia. He moved to Florida in 2018 with his mother. Eric loved his parents, his girlfriend, and his motorcycles. He would often take long rides on his motorcycle to unwind and take in the scenery. Eric was an avid video gamer who spent many hours online with an abundance of friends and fellow gamers. He was Co-owner of Pristine Maids, LLC, with his mother, and took great...

             Harold Lee Walters, Jr., age 93 of Crestview and Omega, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his son’s home. He was born in Tyty, Ga on December 22, 1927 to Harold and Rena Walters. Junior moved to Crestview 3 years ago to live with his son and daughter in law. He loved to work and was a truck driver up until he was 80 years old. Junior loved going to the races with his wife, they would travel to Daytona to...

Samuel Joseph Boes, age 77, of Crestview, FL, passed away on Sunday January 17, 2021 at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola. Sam was born in Cresson, PA on February 4, 1943 to Paul Leroy Boes and Marjorie Rose Weidwald-Boes. Sam was a veteran of the United States Navy. He served during Vietnam onboard the USS JONAS INGRAM (DD-938) as a Ship’s Pipefitter. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he lived in Garfield, NJ and Altoona, PA where he worked in various trades as a...

          Patrick "Jr". Grant age 77 of Crestview went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday January 16, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Panama City on June 7, 1943 to Patrick A. and Sparta Grant. Jr graduated Crestview High School in 1961. He owned and operated Hartzog’s IGA with his family for 42 years. After retiring from the grocery business, he worked for many years with Helig Meyers and Ashley Furniture. His...

Wayne Scott age 68 of Crestview passed away on Thursday January 14, 2021 at North Okaloosa Medical Center. Wayne was born in Oakland, CA on May 30, 1952 to Stuart and Madeline Scott. Wayne served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 plus years. He was a 1st SGT and an aircraft mechanic. After being honorably discharged from the Air Force Wayne was an entrepreneur and started and owned several restaurants in Crestview. He was a tremendous supporter of the Crestview community and...

Jean Mathis Sanders age 89 of Crestview passed away Thursday night January 14, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born in Crestview on October 7, 1931 to Bill and Mabel Mathis. Jean graduated from Crestview High School in 1950. She worked for the Okaloosa County School Board and was the switchboard operator. Jean was known as the voice of Okaloosa County School Board. She loved to sew and loved her church, but most of all she loved her family, especially the grandchildren and great...

Robert (Bob) York Jr. left this earth on the beautiful sunny morning of Sunday, January 17th, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones, after a long battle with cancer. Bob’s health began to rapidly decline after he suffered a stroke in early November, shortly before Bob and his wife, Brenda’s 12th wedding anniversary. Much appreciation goes to the staff at West Florida Hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital, and Hospice (specially Stephanie, & Jerika) for all their care and understanding...

Don Fife age 73 of Crestview passed away on Friday January 8, 2021. He was born in Monroe, La on March 18, 1947. His parents were Magruder and Lillie Fife. After graduating high school Don was drafted by the United States Army and served his country in Vietnam. After being honorably discharged from the military Don attended Ole Miss and worked for many years as a Comptroller in the road construction industry, Okaloosa Asphalt, Couch, and Gum Creek Farms. Don loved cars and watching...

Norma “Jean” Faulkner was born on October 19, 1939 to Rufus E. Long and Louise Long in Baker, Florida. She went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 11, 2021.  She is survived by her daughters, Nita (Craig) Fickett and Debbie (Dean) Clary; sister, Betty Matheny; brother, Eugene Long; several brothers and sisters in law; 19 grandchildren, Dale Fickett, Randy (Kim) Fickett, Robert (Karen) Fickett, Tanya (Eric) Demara, Sarah Faulkner, Bandy (Adam) Ladson, Bobbie Faulkner,...

Becky Ward, age 54, passed away on January 9, 2021 in Pensacola, Florida. She was born on October 23, 1966 in Crestview, Florida to Doris and Barney Ward. She was a cheerleader at Baker School where she graduated in 1984. She was a member of Milligan Assembly of God Church. Becky worked for Okaloosa Correctional Institute and L3 throughout the years. She loved to dance, sing, karaoke, and gardening. She loved flowers, plants, and shopping on QVC and HSN. She dearly loved her dogs, Nakita and...