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Richard L. Robley, age 78, of Niceville, Florida, passed away on January 20, 2021. Richard was born on August 15, 1942 to parents Roy E. & Mary Robley. He graduated high school in Massachusetts and entered the Coast Guard 1962-1966. Five days later Richard entered the United States Air Force. He retired 30 years later as a Command Chief (1990). After retirement Richard and Jeana moved to Florida where he was employed at Okaloosa Walton Community College for 16 years. Richard is...

Siranee Skarlot, age 81, of Niceville, FL, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 peacefully at her residence.   Memorial services will be Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 2 PM at Emerald Coast Funeral Home, 161 Racetrack Road NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the services.  A complete obituary will follow later.

The family appreciates all thoughts and prayers at this time.  Services will be private.  Please check back for a full obituary.

Frances May Barrow, age 83, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. The family wish to extend gratitude for the comforting words and support to the family at a difficult time in their lives.

            Heyward H. Strong, Jr. age 89, of Valparaiso, FL, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021, after a courageous battle with COVID.  Heyward was born on September 18, 1931 to Victoria Thames and Heyward Hazel Strong, Sr., in Sumter, S.C.             On June 9, 1953, he married his high school sweetheart Inez Richardson, and was a loving and faithful husband for 67...

Guy M. Scurti, 88, of Niceville, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was born on June 19, 1932, in Boston Massachusetts, to parents Gaetano and Mary. Guy served in the United States Marine Corps for 3 ½ years, including assignments in Korea and Puerto Rico. During a lengthy career with Pratt and Whitney, Guy worked in Connecticut, Florida, Missouri, Arizona and California. Eventually he was transferred to Europe where he spent 15 years in Belgium and Germany,...

Lauryn Marotto, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. The family wish to extend gratitude for the comforting words and support to them at a difficult time in their lives.

Major (Ret.) Hugh L. Crabtree (77) passed away on January 10, 2021 at Twin Cities Hospital, Niceville, FL. He was the husband of fifty one years to Jacqueline B. Crabtree. Born on March 1, 1943 in Abingdon, Virginia, Hugh was the son of Homer and Lou Crabtree. He graduated from Virginia Tech (1964) as a member of the Corps of Cadets. Upon graduation, he was commissioned into the United States Air Force, where he proudly served for 22 years. While in the USAF, Hugh flew B52s, as well as...

Jean B. Hinds, Niceville, Fl. formerly of Muncie, IN, passed away on January 9, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital, Pensacola, Fl. Jean was born in Sparta, Tennessee to Carl R Stewart and Virginia A Cantrell, April 9, 1932. Known to many as Momma Jean, she is survived by sons Hal Reynolds (Elisa), Louisville, Ky., Marty Neal (Jena), Crestview, Fl., Tony Neal (Michelle), Freeport, Fl., Scott Neal, Niceville, Fl., and daughter Teresa Shreve (Bob), Muncie, In., grandchildren, Donald...

Victoria Lawrence Keller August 20, 1933- January 05, 2021   Victoria went to her heavenly home January 5th, 2021 after an extended illness. She was born in Florala, Al., attended Covington County School graduating valedictorian of her class in 1951. She lived in Pensacola until she began a career at Okaloosa Walton Community College. Vickie served as secretary to founding president Dr. J.E. McCracken and was later promoted to assistant of Vice President for Administrative service....