All Tributes

Edward Vernon Worrall died at the age of 72 on July 26, 2021, at his home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.  He had been under hospice care the last days of his life for pain management associated with a terminal illness. Edward Vernon Worrall was born on August 19, 1948, to parents Robert Lloyd & Mary Pauline Worrall at Maxwell A.F.B. in Montgomery, Alabama.  His parents preceded him in death:  Father, Lt. Col. Robert Lloyd Worrall (USAF retired), died in 1989 and Mother,...

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

Susanna (“Susie”) L. Lambert, 89, of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 25, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband William E. Lambert; her parents James Paton Livingston and Lillie Frances Cole; her sisters Prudence Fulton and Mary Frances as well as her brothers James K Livingston, Calvin Coolidge Livingston, and Kenneth Livingston.  Susanna is survived by her son Alan Wade Lambert (wife Amy); daughter Barbara Anita Lambert...

George Randall Durbin "Randy" age 56, of New Port Richey, FL  passed away peacefully in Marliere Hospice House at 3:00 am Saturday, July 24, 2021 from cancer.  Randy was born November 23, 1964 to Ronald Paul Durbin Sr. and Eva Delois Durbin and was in a committed relationship to Paula Audino for 29 years with two stepsons, Nicholas and Michael Pasvantis. After graduating High School, Randy became a Professional Arborist/Arborcare Specialist and the Owner/Operator of...

Gary Haynes Medley, age 69, of Saint Peters, Missouri, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 23, 2021.  Funeral services will be Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Emerald Coast Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Beal Memorial Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.  A complete obituary will follow.

Sharon Ann Florence, age 67, of Shalimar, FL, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2021. A Gathering of Friends and Family will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 2 pm in the Heritage Parlor at Emerald Coast Funeral Home. Please check back for a full obituary.

Ernestine McPherson Little, was a loving, caring mother, sister and friend that was born December 17, 1929 in St Marks, Fl., to the union of the late John Quincy Adams McPherson and Elmore Hawkins McPherson. Ernestine completed high school at Shadeville High School, Shadeville, Fl. (Wakulla County, FL.). She also is a graduate of Florida A&M University.  She has been a resident of Fort Walton Beach, Fl. since 1955 where she began her career in education at Brooks Elementary School....

  Dorothy Ann Babb, 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Shalimar, FL on Saturday the 17th of July. Born Sept 21, 1940 in Chemsford Essex England to Hilda and Victor Grimwood.  Met and married Darrell L. Babb in Aug 1966 in Halstead Essex England, then came to the US in June of 1968.  She was a dedicated homemaker wherever they were stationed in the Air Force.  She was active in military wives' clubs and shared her great knowledge of military life with the...

Our mother, Ruth Elinor Van Liere, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Shalimar on July 16, 2021. Ruth was from Lynnfield, Massachusetts, the daughter of Charles and Evelyn Smith. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1947. Shortly afterwards, she travelled to Fairbanks, Alaska, where she met and married 1LT. W. Peter Van Liere, on November 7, 1948. Ruth and Pete had 8 children while stationed up and down the east coast and on a tour to Germany.  Ruth was constantly active...

Maria Margarete Rainey, aged 85, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, in Niceville, Florida. She was born on December 8, 1935, in Bleiderdingen, Germany. She married Alfons Konrad in 1954. She married Theodore (Ted) Howard Rainey on September 11, 1976.           She was a longtime resident of Niceville, Florida, was an active member of the American Legion Auxillary, and enjoyed crocheting and hosting parties. She was patriotic and received her...