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Master Sargent James L. Avett (Ret.) passed from this earth on May 16, 2020. He left suddenly and without pain, his wife and high school sweetheart of 55 years and 1 day was by his side. Jim was born in East St. Louis, IL on Nov. 21, 1946. He was a graduate of John Jay High School in San Antonio, TX and joined the Air Force in 1966. Jim proudly served for 25 years in Vietnam, Germany and multiple bases throughout the United States until retiring out of Eglin AFB in FL. Avett continued to...

  Maria E Cochrane, age 50, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2020 in Niceville, Florida.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Jose and Maria (Moreno) Barroso. Maria was a member of Crosspoint Blue Water Bay Campus.  She was preceded in death by her mother Maria Barroso.   She leaves her cherished memories to her loving husband Byron Cochrane; son Jacob Cochrane; father Jose Barroso; brothers Ricardo and Rafael Barroso.  A Celebration of...

Obituary for Frederic Updike III   Frederic Updike III, 79, of Niceville, Florida died May 14, 2020.  Fred was born July 12, 1940 in Montour Falls, New York. He was the second oldest of 8 children born to the late Frederic Updike and Emelia Brablc Updike. Fred grew up in Trumansburg, New York and loved to return there often. Fred attended Trumansburg High School and later received a Bachelors degree in Business from Troy University.. He was medically retired from the US Army and...

Margarete  F. Doe passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Your Prayers and condolences are comforting and appreciated by the family.

Peggy Jean Mallory, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in Niceville, Florida. She was born in Panama City, Florida on December 3, 1959. The family wishes to extend gratitude for the comforting words and support to them at this difficult time of their lives.

Evelyn Faye Fraley, age 93, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020. She was born in Ceredo, West Virginia to Everett Bloss and Kate Adkins on August 18,1926. Your prayers and condolences are comforting and appreciated by the family.

Jeanette Richards, age 90,  passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 in Niceville, Florida. She was born in Smyrna, Georgia on September 2, 1929 to Walter and Kate Conn. The family wishes to extend gratitude for the comforting words and support to them at this difficult time of their lives.

On Friday, May 8th, 2020 Wendell "Buddy" Jay Young loving husband and father, of Mossy Head Florida, passed away at age 66. Buddy was born on October 3rd, 1953 in Valparaiso, Florida to HR Young and Ruby Singleton. He served in the United States Army from 1974 to 1977. Earning an Honorable Discharge. He went on to work in the offshore fishing industry for 28 years. Mainly working with the Hicks Family out of Niceville Florida where he affectionately earned the nickname Hippie. He...

James H. Starrett, Jr., age 67 passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 in Pensacola, Florida. The family wishes to thank all that have left comforting words and support during this time in their lives.

Michaela Blunk Payton, 60, passed away April 30, 2020. She leaves behind her husband of 26 years, Brent Payton, and her daughters Emily and Andrea Payton. “Kellie,” as she was referred to by family members, was a beloved daughter to Roberta Lenhart and Edwin Blunk and sister to Michael Blunk.  Michaela had a diverse career both in the military and as a civilian. She was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and finished her career as an instructor at DEOMI,...