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On Saturday, May 23, 2020, Haruko Ogawa Dodson, passed away at the age of 84 at her home with her family by her side in Shalimar, FL.  No services will be held.  In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation to the Air Force Enlisted Village: https://give.afev.us/give/198586/#!/donation   

Carroll Lee Rogers Bennett (Kelly) 8/29/1933 to 5/21/2020 86 Years Young Carroll (Kelly), a Southern lady born in Chicago, IL but raised in Shreveport, LA., will be greatly missed by her family and friends who will cherish the memory of her beautiful life-affirming spirit.   She was generous, always pleasant, and full of unconditional love for her family and friends. Kelly was a military wife who moved with her husband and family around the country to support his Air Force...

Services will be private

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

Jean Carolyn Gavin Simmons, of Opp, Alabama moved to heaven on Sunday, May 17, 2020.   Jean was 84 years old and born on August 14, 1935 to The Late Reader & Susie Mae Jarrette Gavin.   She was delivered by a Mid Wife in her home. She is the ninth child of 10 children.  Jean graduate in 1953 at Covington County Jr. High School on May 21, 1953. Jean loved music, puzzle books, old cowboy movies and her Church Family. She was also a member of THE Deaconess at...

A Graveside service will take place on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 2:45 P.M. at Beal Memorial Cemetery in Fort Walton Beach, Fl.  

Peggy McNeill Smith surrendered her valiant fight with a chronic disease and entered the presence of her Lord surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Peggy was born in Florala, AL on January 29, 1932 to Charles Berryman and Jessie Mae McNeill. She married Alto Frank Smith in 1957 and together they graduated from Auburn University in 1961 while beginning to raise a young family. They moved to Ft Walton Beach in 1962 where they have since made their home. Peggy truly was the...

Elmira “Myra” McFarland passed away peacefully on May 16, 2020 in Destin Florida, at 90 years old.  Myra was born on Oct 15, 1929 in Chicago Illinois to Elmer Green and Mae Belgram. She attended Bowen High School on the South Side of Chicago and spent most her life on Chicago’s East side where she raised her family. She married Robert McFarland on January 8, 1949.  Myra was full of life and energy, was always a bright light at any social gathering, and was quick...

Lisa Maria Hanks Fort Walton Beach, Fl passed away on Thursday May 14, 2020. Lisa was 51 years old and born on March 12, 1969 to Bobbie J. Smith and Elizabeth Barker Smith.  Lisa was born on Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida. She is the second of three children. She graduated in 1987 from Choctawhatchee High School. Lisa enjoyed traveling, blues music, and attending church. She was a dedicated employee at Walmart for over 15 years. She will be remembered as a loving...

On May 14, 2020, 38-year-old TSgt Phillip “Carl” Vos of Fort Walton Beach, FL, passed away at a local hospital due to a sudden illness. Carl was born in Fort Walton Beach on May 9, 1982. Being an Air Force Brat was a huge influence in his choice to enlist in the United States Air Force after graduating from Vanden High School in Vacaville, California at the age of 18. During his 20-year career Carl rose to the rank of TSgt and served at seven duty stations across the globe from...