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Clyde Proffitt Shalimar
Stan as he was known, passed peacefully at home February 21, 2026 at the age of 107. Preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Virginia Taylor Proffitt, and his daughter, Kathy Newcomb. He is survived by his daughter Nancy Killgore, his son-in-laws Raymond Killgore and Allen Newcomb, four grandchildren, Paul Newcomb (Samantha), Sarah Bjorn (Brig), Callie Wiborg (Chris), Emily Bochy (Hoyt), and twelve great grandchildren. Stan was born in Hanover County, VA, a family of four boys and two ...
Stan as he was known, passed peacefully at home February 21, 2026 at the age of 107. Preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Virginia Taylor Proffitt, and his daughter, Kathy Newcomb. He is ...
Faye Bertrang Crestview
Faye Carol Bertrang, age 92, long time resident of Crestview, Florida was called home by her Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Faye was born on March 21, 1933 in Watertown, South Dakota to Nick Till, Jr. and Eva Mae Stark. She lived there until she married Robert in 1952. After moving around the country in the Air Force for 30 years they retired in Crestview to be near their daughter, Debbie, and their grandchildren, Jennifer and Erin, to watch and ...
Faye Carol Bertrang, age 92, long time resident of Crestview, Florida was called home by her Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Faye was born on March 21, 1933 in Watertown, ...
Jonathan McClain Crestview
Jonathan Linn McClain was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 1, 1993. He departed this life on March 3, 2026 in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Jonathan moved to Fort Walton Beach in 2019 at the urging of his favorite cousins, Elantra Cordero and Aveysha Akings. Jonathan’s work family and friends at the Hurlburt Child Development Center were instructive and complementary as he settled into his dream job and most caring and supportive during his hospitalizations.
Jonathan is best remembered by ...
Jonathan Linn McClain was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 1, 1993. He departed this life on March 3, 2026 in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Jonathan moved to Fort Walton Beach in 2019 at the urging of his ...
Dewey Elmore Jr. Shalimar
Dewey Elmore, Jr., aka “Big Dewey”, of Shalimar, Florida, passed away peacefully at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the age of 92.
He was born on September 20, 1933, in Dothan, Alabama, to Dutchie Lee Johnson Elmore and George Dewey Elmore. Dewey graduated from Baker High School with the Class of 1954. Following graduation, he received several basketball scholarships offers and planned to attend Troy University, but “Uncle Sam” ...
Dewey Elmore, Jr., aka “Big Dewey”, of Shalimar, Florida, passed away peacefully at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the age of 92.
He was born on ...
Joe Hart Navarre
Joe Lee Hart “Sonny”, age 78, of Navarre, Florida, entered into eternal rest at 3:07 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at HCA Fort Walton Beach Hospital in Florida.
Joe Lee Hart was born on October 26, 1947, in Albany, Georgia, to the late Willie D. Hart, Sr. and Bessie Mae Hart. Joe was affectionally called “Sonny” by his mother. His parents later moved to Tallahassee, Florida, where he was raised.
After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1965, Joe was ...
Joe Lee Hart “Sonny”, age 78, of Navarre, Florida, entered into eternal rest at 3:07 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at HCA Fort Walton Beach Hospital in Florida.
Joe Lee Hart was ...
Joan Retherford DeFuniak Springs
Joan Retherford, age 73, a resident of DeFuniak Springs, Florida passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Niceville, Florida. She was born April 1, 1952, to Clarence Howard “C.H.” and Era Mae Turner. Joan was a lady who lived life to the fullest! She was always planning fishing trips, horseback trail rides, or any event that brought all her loved ones together. She had the grit and determination needed to succeed in the business world. In her early years, she ...
Joan Retherford, age 73, a resident of DeFuniak Springs, Florida passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Niceville, Florida. She was born April 1, 1952, to Clarence Howard ...
Charles Lee DeFuniak Springs
Charles Lee Jr. was born May 30, 1968 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida to Charles and Geneva Lee. From an early age, Charles showed a kind heart, strong determination, big smile and a deep love for his family and friends. He attended Mumford High School and later pursued a career in the Automotive Industry. Charles was known for his generosity, sense of humor, love and dedication. He had a passion for basketball and swimming. Through his compassion and unwavering support, Charles ...
Charles Lee Jr. was born May 30, 1968 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida to Charles and Geneva Lee. From an early age, Charles showed a kind heart, strong determination, big smile and a deep love ...
Joyce Van Belkum Destin
Joyce Elaine Van Belkum passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, two days after her Birthday, which was January 12th. She was 93. She was a Mother, Wife, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
Joyce was born in Grandville, Michigan to Pearl and Evart Blok. She was the oldest of five daughters; Shirley, Patricia, Carole and Rene.
In 1951, Joyce married her childhood sweetheart, Kenneth Van Belkum. Ken joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Japan where their first child, Kim, was born. ...
Joyce Elaine Van Belkum passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, two days after her Birthday, which was January 12th. She was 93. She was a Mother, Wife, Grandmother and Great ...
Isaac Gundrum Freeport
Isaac Sean Gundrum "Buttahball", age 20, of Freeport, Florida was born June 9, 2005 to Ellis and Sabrina Gundrum. Isaac departed this life February 24, 2026. Isaac enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, cooking, riding atvs, gaming, and drawing.
Isaac is preceded in death by his father, Ellis Gundrum Sr.; and grandmother, Queen Douglas.
Isaac is survived by his mother, Sabrina Gundrum; the love of his life, Kylee Yates; son, Jah'siyah "JJ"; grandmother, ...
Isaac Sean Gundrum "Buttahball", age 20, of Freeport, Florida was born June 9, 2005 to Ellis and Sabrina Gundrum. Isaac departed this life February 24, 2026. Isaac enjoyed spending ...
Deborah Daniels Fort Walton Beach
On January 17, 1961, Deborah Denise (Tyree) Daniels was born in Alexandria, Virginia. She spent her early years surrounded by siblings and friends, enjoying a childhood filled with laughter, adventure, and all the simple joys of growing up. She lived most of her childhood in Colorado, where her story eventually led her to meet the love of her life, Ray.
Dee and Ray built a beautiful life together and were blessed with five wonderful children. Dee devoted herself wholeheartedly to her ...
On January 17, 1961, Deborah Denise (Tyree) Daniels was born in Alexandria, Virginia. She spent her early years surrounded by siblings and friends, enjoying a childhood filled with laughter, ...
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