All Obituaries

Helen M. Coyne (nee Jakubowski) passed away at the age of eighty-five at Bluewater Bay in Niceville, Florida on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Helen was born in Yonkers, NY on January 13, 1933 to Anna and Joseph Jakubowski. She graduated from Commerce High School, Yonkers, NY in 1951. On May 10, 1953, she married her high school sweetheart, Kevin N. Coyne, of Yonkers, NY. They were married for sixty years before Kevin passed away on September 8, 2013. Immediately after the wedding, they moved to...

Billy Gordon Ely, 76, of Niceville, passed away at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Superior Residence of Niceville.  Mr. Ely was born August 28, 1942, in Westbourne, Tennessee to Lee and Mary (Randolph) Ely.  He attended East High School in Knoxville, Tennessee.  After high school, he joined the United States Air Force on June 24, 1961.  As a proud Veteran of Vietnam War, he retired after 22 years of service.    He enjoyed wood working, especially...

  James Eldrige Sanders, 91 years old, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018.  James lived in Florida his entire life with brief absences due to work and war. He was the first born of Emmie Lucille and Quincy Sanders in Haines City, Florida.  He was a devoted son, visiting his mother every afternoon after work and every weekend.  He is survived by his sister, Evelyn Barber of Gainesville.  He is preceded in death by his brother, Franklin ”Buddy” and his...

Sharon A. (Caine) Sadler of Niceville went to be with her Lord and Savior in her home surrounded by family and friends. Sharon was born in Valparaiso and spent most of her childhood in Niceville and Crestview, Florida.  She was a graduate of Crestview High School.  Sharon worked for the Okaloosa Property Appraiser’s Office for several years and later opened Lighthouse Land Title with her best friend, Connie Conti.  Sharon enjoyed hunting and fishing with her husband Ken,...

Wayne G Macan, age 86, of Ft Walton Beach passed away peacefully on Friday, November 2, 2018.     A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Heritage Gardens Funeral Home with the funeral service beginning at 2:00 pm.  Interment will follow in Heritage Gardens Cemetery.

On October 24th, 2018, Grace Bernice Fulcher won her 3-year battle with brain cancer, entering into heaven to be with her Lord and Savior. Grace had a creative soul with a sweet spirit.  She was a diligent student and loving daughter and sister.  Grace had been active as a second violinist in the Sinfonia Youth Orchestra, played on the first girls Flag football team at Niceville High school and was active in Key Club, Leadership Club, 3 years in the National Honor Society, Literary...

Addie Barber, 94 of Seminole, FL passed away Saturday afternoon, October 27, 2018. She was born on October 22, 1924 in Todd County, Kentucky, to Waymon and Daisy Law. She married Harold Weldon Barber on August 7, 1943 who preceded her in death in 2001.   Addie has two surviving daughters: Brenda Hall and Shirley (Don) Snyder, two grandchildren: Kevin (Kelly) Hancock and Kristen (Jeff) Davis, three great-grandchildren: Kayla Hancock, Kolby Hancock, and Sydney Davis. Addie was the last...

Mr. Jerry Kenny White Sr., son of the late Gerald White and Washlene Kennington Nathey, was born August 8, 1943 in Valparaiso, Florida. He attended the public schools of Okaloosa County, graduated from Crestview High School, class of 1961, and achieved an associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force.   He was united in holy matrimony to Iva E. White on June 20 of 1969. This union was blessed with two children, Jerry White II and Lonnie White.   Mr. White was an...

On Sunday, October 21, 2018 loving wife and mother, strong willed daughter, and devoted sister Ashley entered into eternal life, wrapped in God’s loving hands.  As a youth Ashley was very athletic, garnering awards in competitive gymnastics, competing in softball for several years at Wolverine Field, and as a cheerleader at Niceville High School.   After high school, she attended Community College and worked in the service industry until her marriage to Anthony...

  Clara Slack Ditmore, age 80, passed away peacefully in Pensacola, Florida, on Monday, October 22, 2018.   Clara was born to James and Gertrude Slack in Canaan,  New Hampshire, on April 20, 1938.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John Allen Ditmore. She is survived by her three daughters, Julie Perry and husband Frank Perry, Cindy Wondrow and husband Douglas Wondrow, and Carol Wright and husband Michael Wright; seven grandchildren, Jamie Howell...