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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...

A viewing will be held on Friday, August 7, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. at Emerald Coast Funeral Home followed by a funeral service at 4:00 P.M.  

Gloria Rodriguez Powell entered into eternal rest and into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus on July 30, 2020. Gloria was born in Isabela, Puerto Rico, to Catalina Rivera Rodriguez and Jose Rodriguez Bonilla on November 12, 1930.  Gloria grew up in her beloved island of enchantment, Puerto Rico, surrounded by her loving family and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.  After graduating from high school, Gloria attended Park College in Parkville, Missouri. ...

  David Eugene Kocher, age 83 of Fort Walton Beach, FL passed away at FWB Medical Center on Thursday, July 30th, 2020. David was born on March 17, 1937 in Sedan, Kansas to Frank & Goldie (Yarlett) Kocher. On October 6, 1981 he married Miae Byun and remained married until his passing. David served in the USAF where he was stationed around the world from Ramstein Air Base, Germany to Takhli Royal Thai AFB, Thailand.  He would continue to serve for 30 years until his retirement...

Ray Lowe Grater, 84, of Mary Esther, Florida, passed away on July 28, 2020. Ray was born on September 25, 1935, in Atwood, Colorado.  TSGT Ray Grater served in the U.S. Air Force from January 1955 to July 1975 where he retired from Hurlburt Field AFB from the 1st Special Operations Wing.  Ray is survived by his wife, Jane Grater of 60 years; son, Russell Grater; daughter-in-law, Monie Grater of Mary Esther, FL; son, Scott Grater; daughter-in-law, Donna Grater of Mary Esther, FL;...

  Edward “Eddie” Horne Sr, age 81, of Fort Walton Beach, died peacefully on July 27, 2020 at the Fort Walton Beach Medical Center surrounded by his family.  He was born on April 11, 1939 in Ponce de Leon Florida to Charlie Eddice Horne and Velma Lou Horne.  He attended Vernon High school and later started working at Borden’s Dairy out in Texas.  He worked for Borden’s for over 30 years working his way to Branch Supervisor and then transferred to...

A visitation will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2020 from 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. at Emerald Coast Funeral Home.  Due to the Corona Virus masks must be worn at all times.

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Mary Etta Crowder, 81, of Shalimar, Florida departed her earthly life July 26, 2020, after a brief illness.  Mary Etta was born on April 6, 1939 to Milburn and Mildred Brown in Clyde, North Carolina. She pursued her dream of becoming a registered nurse and joined the Air Force where she met and married her husband of almost 55 years, Philip Crowder. They moved to Eglin AFB/Shalimar in 1972 where she raised her family and spent many years as a home health nurse. She was a long time...

Beverly A. Nelson, 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida on July 26, 2020. Beverly was born on August 28, 1942 to Rita and Frank Goerdes in Paterson, New Jersey.  She grew up in Ramsey, New Jersey and in 1963 she graduated from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Paterson as a registered nurse. Beverly was married to William F. Nelson in 1966. She worked at her profession in various medical facilities including 13 years at the Daughters of Miriam...