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Billie Franklin Conner, age 75, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022. The family wish to extend gratitude for the comforting words and support to them at a difficult time in their lives.

Anna Ruth Hamm, age 86, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Your prayers and condolences are comforting and appreciated by the family.

Our hearts are broken at the sudden loss of Dawn Cherise Jiacoletti Tibbetts, a beautiful soul gone too soon.  Dawn was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on July 20th, 1988 to Deborah Spring Jiacoletti and Peter Jiacoletti.  She was preceded in death by her husband James W. Tibbetts, and her grandparents, Patricia Jiacoletti, and Don and Wilma Spring.  Dawn is survived by her parents, Deborah and Peter Jiacoletti, her Aunt Wendy Jones, Uncle Richard Jiacoletti, Uncle John Butler,...

Mr. Stanley C. Marszalk, age 93, of Niceville, FL, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Ret. Major David (“Big Dave”) Michael Grassie, 52, passed away at his home in Valparaiso, Florida on May 11, 2022. He was surrounded by family, including his beloved wife Kelie and his children. Dave was born on November 13, 1969, in Taunton, Mass., to Charles Stanton Grassie and Norma-Jeanne Finn. He joined the United States Air Force at age 17 and served for 27 years, becoming a highly decorated officer. His service included deployments in support of Desert Shield, Desert...

Ward Pike Rudder, 59, of Destin, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 9, 2022, at his home. Ward was born February 11, 1963, to the late Ruben Francis and Clara Mable Rudder in Mobile, Alabama, but lived most of his life in Ft. Walton Beach, FL. where he graduated from Ft. Walton High School.   He was the seventh of eight children. Ward was a wonderful husband, father, and friend to all who knew him. He brought fun and laughter as soon as he walked into the room. ...

We are saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Thomas Albert O'Grady, aged 82, of Niceville, Florida.  Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.  A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 12:30 pm at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Fort Walton Beach.  Mr. O'Grady will be inurned with military honors at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you consider a donation to The...

  January 23, 1948 – April 30, 2022 Lieutenant Colonel Gary Jensen, USAF (ret) passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Miramar Beach, Florida.  A Memorial and Celebration of Life Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Niceville, Florida on May 12, 2022, at 2:00 pm.  A reception will follow the service.

With a broken heart, we announce the passing of our beloved Sharon Marie (Bell) Barber (Valparaiso, Fl) on April 30, 2022. Sharon was born August 25, 1941, in Portage Wisconsin, to James Bell and Mildred (Barton) Bell. She was blessed to have two sets of Parents and Clifford Barnard and Clara (Johnson) Barnard raised her from the age of three until she turned 18.  Sharon was preceded in death by both sets of parents; her foster brother, John Bell; her eight biological siblings, Betty,...

Mrs. Rabieb Contos, age 71, of Niceville, FL, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.