All Obituaries

Mr. Caray Lee "Skipper" Kemp Jr - A native of Chickasaw, Alabama and longtime resident of Niceville, Florida was peacefully called home to be with his Lord and Savior while at home surrounded by loved ones on August 10, 2022. Skipper was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church of Crestview. He completed a bachelor's degree at the University of Southern Mississippi, which is also where he met his wife. He loved playing football at Vigor High School and with his...

It is with great sadness and profound love that the family of Kyle Fragale announces his passing on August 9, 2022, at North Okaloosa Medical Center. He was born on April 9, 1990, in Fort Walton Beach, FL to Richard Fragale Jr. and Melissa Fragale. He graduated from Walton High School in Defuniak Springs, FL and attended Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, FL. He is survived by his mother Melissa Fragale, sister Cynthia Eddy, brother-in-law Bryan Eddy, 2 nieces Rylin and Dylan Eddy...

Wallace Maxwell Paulk, age 73 passed away peacefully at home on August 3rd 2022 from Cancer. Wally was born on June 10th 1949 in Lake Wales FL to Daniel and Ruby Paulk.  He is survived by his wife of 27 years Mary Lynn Paulk; 7 children Chris, Daniel, David, Katherine, Shawna, Stephen and Salina; 14 Grandchildren Serena, Nick, Gina, Samantha, Marin, Meiling, Richard, Molly, Shawn, Tristan, Dustin, Rylee, Lydia and Isla; 6 Great Grandchildren Cynthia, Elijah, Nevaeh, Serenity,...

Judson "Butch" Anthony Wood, age 80, passed away July 29, 2022. Most knew him as Butch. He was born on January 16, 1942, in Winfield, AL to Eddie and Gladys Wood. He was preceeded in death by his parents, wife Sharron, and sister Sue. Butch is survived by his son David, sister Vicky and her husband Johnny, brother Rick and and his wife Vivian, plus many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Butch served in the United States Army and was a helicopter mechanic. He...

      Glyn “Wes” Lassiter September 05, 1948 - July 31, 2022 (age 73)   Wes Lassiter, of Niceville, FL, passed away quietly after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s, with his loving wife at his side.  He was born in Florala, AL, the son of Margaret “Margie” Clark and the late Glyn Lassiter.  Wes served in the U.S. Navy, and was a proud Vietnam veteran.  After completing his military commitment in 1971, he began his civil...

Donald R. Parnell, born in Gastonia, North Carolina, June 11, 1968, passed at home July 17, 2022. Donald served in the U.S. Army 75th Infantry, but finished as an Air-born Ranger, in the 82nd.  He was one of the best, and well known, HVAC contractors in the entire Panhandle.  Don was kind to everyone he ever met and would help anyone who was in need. He was an avid Poker player and dreamed of being at the final table with his favorite players. Donald is...

     Doris passed away at her home on June 6, 2022, of natural causes. Doris Gleniva Fagone was born in Portland, Maine. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, her parents, her sons, older siblings (Frank and Joy), next younger sibling (Ruth) and her granddaughter, Jolynn.      Doris is survived by her only daughter, Bonny (Steve), her daughter in law, Carol, and her daughter in law, Nancy (Carl-2nd), her grandsons, Rob (Crystal), Mike, Matt...

On the morning of August 1, 2022, Cheryl Darlene (Farley) Green of Niceville, Florida passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 73.     Cheryl was born in Daytona Beach, Florida to Darrell E. Farley and Doris V. Kennedy.  In 1970, Cheryl married the love of her life, Gary Green and together they raised two daughters, Stacey and Amy.   After receiving her degree, Cheryl worked as a nurse as her family moved with her husband’s military service. ...

Weston was born on February 21, 1999, in Dalton, GA and at age 6, moved to Niceville, FL, where he grew up. He left behind his broken-hearted family on July 21, 2022. Weston is survived by his wife T. Lauren Chadwell; son, William Aidan Smith; father, L. Brian Smith; mother, Melissa Smith Cato and stepfather, Brett Cato; sister, M. Anna Smith; and stepsiblings Dakota Cato, Kyra Cato, and Aaron Cato. Weston was preceded in death by his grandmother Mona McNew, grandfather L. Ralph Smith, and...

Margaret Cox, 88, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, July 26th. She is survived by her three children Mary, Charles (Colleen), and Susan Cox. Grandchildren Meagan Thompson (CJ), Zachary Cox (Brandy), and Isabelle Cox. Great-grandchildren Mason, Cooper, and Max. She is preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Alvin R. Cox. Known to love the Hallmark channel, Disney, and Betty Boop, her laughter and smile will be...