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  Lt. Col. (Ret) Warren Neil Gourley of Fort Walton Beach, FL passed away peacefully Friday, February 7, 2020. He was born May 14, 1930 in Anderson, IN to Otis and Elsie Gourley. He graduated from Anderson University in 1952 and entered the United States Air Force a year later, where he served for 22 years, retiring in 1973 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He went on to graduate from USC with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. In 1972, the family relocated to Fort Walton...

Teresa Jean Howell, age 90, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020.  She was born October 1, 1929 to parents, Colon & Claudia Barr. Teresa will be remembered for being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Laymon R. Hutcherson, Sr. and her parents. Survivors include her children, Laymon “Ray” Hutcherson, Jr & his wife, Wanda and Alan “Butch” Hutcherson;...

Mrs. Maria Luisa Horton, age 76, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and sister.   A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  A full obituary will be posted once available. Your thoughts and prayers are comforting and appreciated by the family.

Chaplain George R. Castillo retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons in 1993.  He began his career as a Chaplain in 1973, when he stepped into the “Big A” penitentiary, Atlanta, Georgia.  The Chaplain’s journey began in Dangriga, Belize (formerly British Honduras) in 1931, where he was born.  He completed the Eighth grade, the highest level of free education that a poor child could attain. Through the blessings of God, he came to the United States in 1952...

The family appreciates all thoughts and prayers at this time.  Services will be private.

Michelle R. "Mimi" Jennings, age 49, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020.  In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated.  A complete obituary will follow at a later date.

MSgt. (Ret) Harry Keel, age 81, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida passed away peacefully after a courageous battle of various illnesses on January 27, 2020.  Harry Keel was born in Statesboro, GA to George and Annabell (Fennell) Keel.  He was married to Nellie Keel for 60 years.  Harry was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather.  He is survived by his wife, Nellie; children, Victor, Renwick, Tonda (Willie), Harry W.,Donna (Kenneth); brother,...

Henry M. Lewis 1962-2010 Henry, age 57, of Shalimar, FL, passed away on January 26, 2020. He was born in Texas but resided in Florida most of his life.  An avid fisherman, Henry knew that fishing wasn’t an escape from life but rather a deeper immersion into it.  He was patient and kind to all he met.  A lover of all animals, they sensed his gentle ways and trusted him enough to eat right out of his hands.  He will be remembered as a loving husband, brother and...

  Earnest L. Eaton Jr., age 57, passed away January 25, 2020 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.  He was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the late Earnest and Mattie Eaton.  He was preceded in death in 2012 by his wife who he loved dearly. He enjoys dancing, singing, and joking. Earnest cherished and held a special place in his heart for his niece Kim.  He is survived by his loving sisters Dorothy Gholston and Sharon Eaton; brothers John Eaton, Joseph Eaton, and...

Billy Jack Parker, 70, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020. He was born on July 22, 1949 in Española, New Mexico to Linnie and Jack Parker. Billy graduated from Eunice High School, Eunice, New Mexico and went on to receive his B.S. degree from New Mexico State University. After 35 years in the hotel industry, he retired as a Regional Vice President to spend more time with his family, the lights of his life.  For the past 14 years, Billy, along with his wife, Susan owned and...