Robert A. Ziehm, age 52, of Fort Walton Beach, FL, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  In accordance with his wishes, Robert will be cremated with no services planned at this time.  Please keep the Ziehm Family in your thoughts and prayers.

Diane Lynn Mayer, 67, of Navarre, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday morning 14 April 2024.  Diane was born on 4 October 1956 in Melrose Park, Illinois, the daughter of James Thorwald Brekke and Irma Jean (Smallwood) Brekke.  She graduated from high school at Billings West High. When Diane was young, her family moved quite often because of her father’s job.  In 1967, at the age of 11, they moved to Billings, Montana, where her parents remained the...

We are saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Stephen J. Smith, age 67, of Crestview, Florida.  The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers.

David Michael Ward of Fort Walton Beach Florida Passed away at the age of 77 April 7th 2024. He was born to Rufus & Modelle Ward in Columbus, GA May 6th, 1946. In January of 1966 David enlisted in the United States Air Force where he briefly, but proudly served as military police stationed at Illusion Island during the Vietnam War. After his separation David earned his bachelor’s degree in science from Troy University. He used his education to research and develop nano...

CMSGT William S. Mattson will be laid to rest on Monday, 4/22/2024 11:30 am at Barrancas National Cemetery.  Please check back to this site for an updated obituary. 

Joseph Richard Reppert spent the last days of his life in ideal surroundings doing the things he enjoyed with people he loved. Joe’s brother, Jerry Reppert, was visiting Joe and his wife, Chick, at their home in Destin, Florida to celebrate Joe’s recent 81st birthday. They had spent time catching up, telling stories, sharing jokes, playing golf and simply having fun together. On the morning of April 6, 2024 as Jerry was preparing for his flight home, Joe suddenly collapsed and...

Annie Laura Kellen(née Brooks), 88, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, passed away on April 5, 2024. She was born on May 25, 1935, in Siler City, North Carolina. Laura had a long career at White Wilson Medical Center, where she dedicated her time working at the front desk and switchboard, providing compassion and assistance to all who crossed her path. Laura also had a love for gardening. Heaven gained a precious angel full of grace and kindness. She always knew either in words or...

In Loving Memory: Captain Larry Williams Born July 12, 1960 ~ April 4, 2024 Larry was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Williams. And is survived by his mother Betty Williams, son Kenneth Williams, sisters Marie Caton and Jeralynn Scott. Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held at Captain Royal Melvin Heritage Park, 206 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL on Thursday April 18, 2024. Friends and family will gather at 11am with Chaplain Thomas Phillips presiding. Light...

Mable L. Frosch, of Fort Walton Beach, passed away on April 3, 2024.  She was born on March 15, 1939, to Quinton and Edith Boden in Wharton, Ohio.  She was a military wife. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and mom to her pets. She is preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Leroy A. Frosch; her parents, 10 brothers and sisters and her son-in-law, Michael D. Mixon.  She is survived by her brother Robert Boden; daughter, Doris Mixon; sons, Tony...

Ellis Akins, age 84, of Mary Esther, Florida, passed away on April 1, 2024. Born on February 1,1940 in Brentwood, New Hampshire, Ellis was the second of seven children to parents Floyd and Claire (Champagne) Akins.  Ellis grew up in the farming communities of New England and during his formative years lived on a 19-acre farm on the outskirts of Manchester, New Hampshire. At the age of 17, Ellis enlisted in the United States Air Force. It was there he met his future wife, Alicia...