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James “Jimmy” Gingerich, (65), passed away on Thursday, June 17th, 2021 at his home, in Niceville Florida. Born in Standish Michigan, he was the son of Richard and Barbara Gingerich of AuGres. He graduated from AuGres-Sims in 1975. He enjoyed Nascar and spending time with his friends. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Marjorie Gingerich. Children, Shari (Gary) Gingerich-Rozich Quinton, James (Danielle) Gingerich Izabella, Mia and Bishop. Christopher (Sarah) Gingerich...

Lt. Col. Fred Boyer, departed his last fix on June 16th, 2021 at the age of 80. He was a Master Navigator and enjoyed assignments in multi-motor aircraft with KC, RC, DC and AC designations.  His was married to his wife, Judith High Boyer, for over 59 years. He is survived by his wife Judy and his children: Dana B. Evans, of Woodway,Texas, Patrick R. Boyer of Mt. Juliet ,TN  and Bennett W. Boyer. of Pensacola, FL. An identical twin, Winfield C. Boyer lives in Hertford, NC. There...

Family and friends are mourning the death of Barbara Rose Grimaldi, a longtime resident, developer, and benefactor of South Walton County. Although Miramar Beach was her beloved home for many decades, Barbara was residing with the Vestiarki Sisters of Jesus in Sunny Hills, Fla., when she passed away on June 14, 2021, at the age of 96. Born in Flushing, N.Y., on May 2, 1925, she was the firstborn of Michael and Marion Grimaldi’s three daughters. Her father, a career Army officer, was...

Minnie Whiddon, age 92, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The family wish to extend gratitude for the comforting words and support to them at  a difficult time in their lives.

Martha Louise Shaw, age 86, of Fort Walton Beach, FL, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021.  A complete obituary will follow later.

Lulu S. Watson, age 90, passed away June 6, 2021, in Niceville. Born on October 6, 1930, in Marianna, Florida, Lulu was loved by many wherever she was.  Growing up in Marianna, she was known as beautiful and fun – a beauty queen, cheerleader, and friend.  She attended Florida State University for a brief time before marrying Paul Sims, a pilot in the USAF.  Together they raised three children and traveled to Japan and various US installations before settling in...

Lucille Irene (Lucy) Grabow was born into the “Greatest Generation” on May 17, 1926.  Her parents, August H. P. Grabow and Irene G. Edsall, were German immigrants who worked hard and sacrificed greatly to raise their family during the “Depression.”   Lucy, typical of  “Heartland” folks in the 1930's, was raised on a farm in Kingfisher, Oklahoma.   Besides her farm chores, Lucy attended public school, was an exceptional...

Herminio Hernandez, age 83, of Freeport, FL passed away on May 29, 2021, from diabetic complications at the Superior Residence Assisted Care Facility in Niceville, FL.  He was born to Santa Velez and Herminio Bernabé Hernandez on Oct. 18, 1937 in Isabela, Puerto Rico, the oldest of six children.  After graduating from the Lateran University in Rome, Italy, he joined the US Air Force.  His first assignment after weapon’s control training school was to the 692nd...

Shirley Ann Witcher was embraced by her Heavenly Father on May 28, 2021. Shirley was born in Lampasas, Texas on August 22, 1935, to Albert and Iva Mae Cloud. She graduated from Brownwood High School and Secretarial School.  In 1954, Shirley married John Herbert Witcher and, after traveling the United States while John served in the United States Air Force, they settled in Valparaiso, Florida where they raised their four children.  John and Shirley owned Witcher Electronics and The...

Janie N. Spruiell, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. The family wish to extend gratitude for the comforting words and support to them at a difficult time in their lives.