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Judy was born on July 6, 1941 in Orlando, Florida to Elizabeth and Paul Fensom.  The family moved to Port St. Joe, Florida where she was raised along with her beloved younger brothers, Chesley Sherwood Fensom and James Ball Fensom with whom she shared many adventures at Mexico Beach. Judy attended Stephens College in Missouri, and Florida State University, in Tallahassee, Florida where she earned her Bachelors’ Degree in Elementary Education.  Judy’s dear friend and...

  Colonel John (Jack) Pinnel, 74, of Niceville, FL, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. He was a much loved husband, father and grandfather.  Jack grew up in Maple Shade, NJ.  He attended the University of Pennsylvania before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. He was sent to Arizona where he graduated from ASU. During his 36 years in the military he served in Turkey and throughout the U.S.  It was his tour of duty at Eglin in the 1970s and 80s that fostered his and his...

Tina Marie Pinkham, age 54, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. She was born in Port Arthur, Texas to Daniel and Jessie Hughes on April 25, 1966. Your prayers and condolences are comforting and appreciated by the family.

Dorothy Lou Atkins “Dottie” age 97 of Niceville, Fl. Went to join her husband Jack after passing away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. She was born on May 19, 1923, in Louisa, Kentucky to Forrest and Pluma Damron. She had been a resident of the local area for the past 30 years. She was a Christian by faith. One of her favorite hobbies was golfing. Family and friends would say she was excellent at it winning many tournaments’. Friends and neighbors would remember her as the lady...

Wanda R. Coville, age 79, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020. She was born on February 3, 1941 in Ashville, Ohio. Your prayers and condolences are comforting and appreciated by the family.

Patricia Wyman Michetti, 85, of Niceville, passed away July 12, 2020 peacefully at her home. She was born February 13, 1935 in Navarre, FL, the daughter of the late Guy & Marjorie Wyman. Patricia loved her family with everything in her and fully devoted herself to them. In her younger years, you could find her playing a round of golf or playing bridge with her girlfriends. She is described by those who knew her as classy, kind, and full of grace. Patricia was preceded in death by her...

.Alison Ellis DeBruhl, of Shalimar, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, following a battle with cancer. She was 70 years old. Alison was born in Pensacola on January 22, 1950 to Dr. Robert Smith Ellis and Mary Elizabeth Purvis Ellis. After spending her formative years in Starkville, Miss., the family relocated to Niceville where Alison graduated in the Niceville High School Class of 1968. Alison then headed back to Starkville to attend Mississippi State University, returning to the...

William Van Ransom “Bill”, 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, July 6th, 2020. Bill was born on December 10th, 1925 to William Glen and Helen Hough Ransom in Lacey Springs, Alabama. He grew up in Decatur, Alabama and moved to Valparaiso, Florida in the early 1940’s. Bill graduated from Niceville High School and joined the United States Army from August 23rd, 1944 and served our country until June 30th, 1946, during which time he was held in Germany...

Bill Russell, age 77, of Niceville, FL passed away suddenly on July 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Ken-ti, his brother Jack, and his parents. He will be remembered as a loving father and husband who lived life to the fullest. He is survived by his children, Troy Russell, Valerie Russell, Tammy Mangrum, and Dawna Jones, his brother Ralph "Butch" Olson, niece Stacey, nephew Mark, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His wishes were to be cremated and...

Joseph F. McNulty Jr., 78, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2020 with his family by his side. Joseph was born on August 27, 1941 in Long Island, NY to Lillie and Joseph F. McNulty Sr. He was raised in Albany NY, and shortly after his high school graduation in 1960, he enlisted in the United States Air Force.   He proudly served his country for 21 years, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant before his retirement in 1981. Joseph served during the Vietnam War and was stationed in...