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Katherine A. Cushing, age 79, of Shalimar, Florida, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2021.  She was born April 17, 1942 in Hastings, Nebraska to the late Henry E. Cushing and Helen M. LeBaron Cushing.  In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated with a private family service to follow later.

Julie M. Milman, age 37, of Shalimar, Florida, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2021 at her residence. In accordance with the families wishes she will be cremated. 

Neil Cross, Sr., age 89, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at home.  Neil was born on May 12, 1931 at Wetumpka, FL.  He joined the Air Force after graduation and retired at Eglin AFB in 1970.  He also owned and operated Neil Cross Insurance.  He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of 67 years.  His family includes: Neil Jr and Terri Cross (Chelsea, AL), Gale and Steve Brassell, Kay and Randy Bryant, and Dale Cross (all of Navarre, FL).  Grandchildren include:...

Anne Clements O’Ferrell, age 82, of Destin, Florida went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2021. Anne was born in Montgomery, Alabama to Edward Adam and Thelma Mae Clements. Anne loved the Lord deeply.  She was a lifelong Episcopalian, a member of Daughter of the King, taught Sunday school and a member of the Altar Guild.  Anne had a tremendous charm and wit that kept everyone smiling.  Anne was in the first graduating class of Lee High School in Montgomery, Alabama, a...

Jimmy Ray Hudson 1943 - 2021     Jimmy Ray Hudson of Valparaiso, lost his battle of 11 years with Parkinson’s Disease on April 9, 2021.  He was 78 years old.  He was born on April 8, 1943 at Opp, AL to Merle Hudson Williamson.  He attended Choctawhatchee High School in Shalimar, where he met and married his sweetheart, Carolyn “Bunny” Stewart Hudson, of Valparaiso.   After graduating from Officer’s Training School at Fort...

On Monday, April 5th, 2021, Chong Cha Perryman, loving wife and mother to many children, passed away at the age of 82. Chong was born on February 28th, 1941 in South Korea to the No family. She honorably served in the South Korean army and was a homemaker for the last 30 years. She and William ‘Buddy’ Perryman spent 40+ years together as husband and wife. They raised two daughters and a son, Diane, Cathy, and Mitchell. Chong had a passion for Christ and a deep bond with her...

Camala Kathryn Richie, age 57, of Crittenden, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.  In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated.  

Sydney Morgan Howk MS, CNM, WHNP-BC, ARNP Beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister Born into this world:  February 2, 1986 Called home to Heaven:  April 3, 2021   Sydney Howk was born in Dallas, Texas.  She graduated from Kaufman High School in May 2004.  Sydney married her first love, high school sweetheart, and love of her life Luis “Lou” Howk on December 30, 2006.  She earned her first college degree with honors, an Associate Degree in Applied...

Jamie Russell, age 55, of Fort Walton Beach, FL, passed away March 31, 2021 at his residence.  Graveside services will be Friday, April 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Beal Memorial Cemetery. 

Joan Mavis Moe, age 87, died at home in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida on March 30, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on February 4, 1934 in Shafer, Minnesota to Clarence and Alvina Albertson, and grew up in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. She married Adrian Moe on December 27, 1952 and they were married almost 68 years. Adrian was in the United States Air Force and Adrian, Joan and their family lived in Albuquerque, NM; Newfoundland, Canada; Dover, Delaware; and finally retiring...