Mary Frances Murtha, age 82, of Fort Walton Beach, FL, passed away Friday, August 7 2020.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. 

Louis Luna, Sr., age 74, of Fort Walton Beach, FL, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020.  Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later with a complete obituary.

On Wednesday, August 5, 2020, Allen Peterson, loving husband, grandfather, friend, entrepreneur, and father of three children, passed away at the age of 62. Allen will be dearly missed by his mother, Shirley Peterson, wife of 43 years, Victoria Peterson, his three children, Allen Peterson, Nathan Peterson and Lindsay Strezewski, his six grandchildren, and two sisters, Carol Martin and Janet Egan.  Allen will also be sadly missed by the many, many people whose lives he touched, impacted...

  Kenieth Ray Deel, 79, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2020.  He was born March 7, 1941 in Yukon, West Virginia to Sterling and Ida Deel.  He is survived by his loving wife Pat Hall-Deel; children Robin Kesper (Bruce), Alicia Cuzzupe, Melanie Deel-Gill, and Ray Deel Jr.(Julie); grandchildren Samantha Sheidy, PJ Lapp, Mackenzie Gill, Ava Deel, Emmett Deel; great  grandson Blake Campbell.  He is also survived by his siblings...

Rose Marie Grant of Navarre, FL earned her heavenly wings on August 2, 2020 at her home at Navarre Gardens Assisted Living Facility, surrounded by family.  Rose grew up in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Angelo and Dorothy Aiello.  She worked at the Dunlap Tire Company, making rubber boats and blimps for our World War II troops.  It was there she met a young, handsome Army Air Corps (Air Force) Lieutenant named Al Grant.  They fell in love and married in Tulare, California...

 Josephine (Josie) Huerta Duncan August 22, 1932 - August 1, 2020 Josephine (Josie) Huerta Duncan was called home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2020 at the age of 87. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, George Duncan, sons Mark (wife Tonya), George (wife Joan), grandson Aaron (wife Jordan) two step-grandsons, Brandon and Colby, two great-grandchildren, Teagan and Finn, sisters Carmen Morales and Eva Serenil. Josie was blessed with a large family including numerous...

Funeral Services are pending with the Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Gary L. Lamalie, 65, crossed into heaven on July 31, 2020, after a well-fought battle with cancer. He was husband of 40 years to wife Eva, father to three sons, Daniel, Philip, and Stephen, and grandfather to grandsons, Chandler, Elmo, and Sylas. A graduate of Fort Walton Beach High School and UWF, Gary opened his CPA practice in Mary Esther in 1987 and faithfully served the local area and beyond for 33 years. He was respected and loved by his clients and employees. Gary was also a longtime...

Funeral service are pending with the Belton-Stroup Funeral Home in Fairborn, Ohio.

Madear joined Beulah First Baptist Church and remained an active and dedicated member until her health no longer allowed her to serve or attend. Madear sang in various choirs, was a member of the Usher Board, served on several committees, and was a member of many organizations. Madear loved her church and the church families; taking time to personally welcome all new ministers and their families. Also, she was a founding member of the Butler Terrace Club. Madear was a hard and dedicated...