All Obituaries

  Terrence Lynn Kramer of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, age 82, made his last Flight on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Born in Jamestown, Ohio and raised in Springfield, Ohio, Terry fulfilled his boyhood dreams of graduating from The Ohio State University (1960, Personnel Management) and flying for the US Air Force.  He was extremely proud of the 23 years he devoted to his country before retiring as a Lt. Colonel.  As an Electronic Warfare Officer on a B-52D combat crew, his...

Jose Ray Chavez, best known as “Coach Ray” passed in peace on Thursday, March 12th at the age of 79. Preceded in death by his wife, Esther Chavez, Ray will be lovingly remembered by his three sons, Ray (Connie), Mark (Donna), and Dennis (Sherri). He will also be remembered by his seven grandchildren, Ray (Jennifer), Connie, Christopher (Gabrielle), Megan, Madalyn, Reid (Amanda), and Blake, by his five great grandchildren, Kameryn, Asanya, Kailah, Kadence, Evan. Ray was born and...

  Douglas “Doug” S. Blair, 87 of Niceville, FL passed away peacefully in his sleep and went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 14, 2020. He was born in Carbondale, PA on November 22, 1932 during the depression era. Doug proudly served 29 years in the United States Air Force which included the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He traveled all over the world during his career and landed at Eglin AFB as his last assignment. He earned several medals which included the Purple...

Tina Theresa Dixon (Tisa) passed away on March 16, 2020, at the age of 68.  Tina was a devoted wife, a caring daughter, and a dedicated mother.  She found purpose through a lifelong commitment to her students and family, and showed untiring compassion for all people she met. Tina is survived by her brothers, Leo, Michael, and Stephen Tisa, her son, Chad, and her beloved grandson, Andrew Dixon, who was a source of infinite happiness for her. Out of respect for communal health,...

Derk S. Philippona, age 65, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Niceville, FL. He fought a courageous 6-year battle with cancer. Born on July 13, 1954, Derk was the eldest son of the late Hannelore Zinnen and Theodorus Philippona. He spent his childhood in the Turks & Cacios Islands, moving to Gordon, AL at the age of 13. After serving 4 years in the US Air Force, he went on to earn his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Auburn University...

  William Branch Filson, former resident of Niceville of 52 years, passed away on March 9, 2020 in Fort Walton Beach. Bill was the 4th child of 8 born to James and Christine Filson on October 20, 1934 in Nashville, Tennessee. It was always stressed by his mom that you can do anything you set your mind to, which bill pretty much did. He delivered groceries from Filson’s market on a bicycle as a young child. His passion for electronics sprouted when he joined the Air Force in...

  Linda Latimore, age 71, passed away on March 6th, 2020 at the Fort Walton Beach Medical Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 04, 1948. After growing up in Ohio, Linda followed her heart and lived in several states. She resided in Ohio, Michigan, Northern and Southern California, Maryland, and in Florida. She lived in Maryland for 30+ years and in 2018 she moved to Fort Myers, Florida to live closer to her brother and sister. In January 2020,...

Jackie, as she was known by all, passed away peacefully February 28th at the age of 77 after many years of devoted care by her only daughter Tracey Janssen and son-in-law Lenny who made her final weeks comfortable and surrounded by loving family and friends.  Jackie was born on Valentine’s Day in Bedford, England and was a woman who loved a great adventure and believed life was made for living and having a good time.  She is now at peace with our Lord and Savior Jesus...