All Obituaries

James W. Skinner, Sr., beloved husband, father and grandfather went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 21, 2018.  He was surrounded by his loving family. Dad just celebrated his 90th birthday.  He was born on July 14, 1928 in Beatrice, AL but lived in Geneva, AL for most of his early life.  He was an avid Alabama football fan.  Roll Tide!  Dad was a devout Christian and long-standing member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Valparaiso and...

On July 11, 2018, cherished wife, beloved mother and adored sister, Carla Jo Ann Dawson of Niceville, succumbed to her battle with cancer at the age of 54, just 14 days shy of her next birthday.    Her sudden passing has broken the hearts of all who knew her and especially devastated her devoted husband, Gary Dawson; daughters, Shawna Bauer and Summer Dawson; sons, John Bauer and Cody Dawson; her precious grandson, Carson Forehand, as well as brothers, sisters and countless...

Cynthia Anne Smith, of Niceville, FL, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and aunt went home to be with the Lord July 14, 2018. Anne, as she was known, always took care of others no matter the circumstance. She was mom to more than just her own children, was the solid foundation of her family and a true friend to all who knew her. Her legacy of love for and devotion to others will not be forgotten. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wilburn and Pearly Mae Hart. She is survived by her...

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Mary Ann Law, 86, of Shalimar, FL passed away on July 2, 2018 at the Hawthorn House assisted living facility. She was born on March 14, 1932 in Rome, NY to Charles and Amalia Filipponi. Mary Ann married Charles Law, an Air Force serviceman, in 1955.  She also worked over 20 years in Civil Service.  She was an avid homemaker who enjoyed social activities – dancing in particular. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Charles DeWitt Law; brother, Thomas Filipponi; and...

  Terry York, age 41, of Defuniak Springs, Fl passed away unexpectedly from complications of a stroke on July 10th at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Al.  Terry worked alongside his father at Beal Parkway Lincoln Mercury Volvo in Ft. Walton Beach.  He was an avid Auburn fan and a dedicated gymnastics coach of 25 years.  Terry was preceded in death by his brother Tommy York.  Survivors include his parents, Jerry and Polly York of Defuniak Springs, Fl;...

Evelyn Roberts Ritter, age 89, passed away on May 23, 2018 in Miramar Beach, Florida. She was born December 1, 1928, in Nashville, Tennessee to Luther Mitchell and Sadie (Green) Roberts. Evelyn was a graduate of East Nashville High School. She married Era (Tex) Winfred Ritter on May 14, 1954. Evelyn was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a long-time resident of Niceville and Destin, Florida where she and her husband Tex retired in 1985. Evelyn loved to travel, spend time with...

Johanna Lamberts Petito passed in peace at her home in Crestview, FL, on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Johanna was born Nov. 28,1938 in Rotterdam, Holland. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe, and her parents, Helena and Lambert Lamberts. Loving mother of Ted (Brenda) Petito, Tony (Deb) Petito, and Tammy P. Sutton. Proud grandmother of Alex, Lynnette, Brittany, Kris, Melissa, Brittney, Sara and Ryne. Blessed great-grandmother of Bentley, Logan, Aspen, and Diamond. Beloved aunt to her...

Carolyn Sue Clemmons was born on March 28, 1935 in Pulaski, Tennessee and passed away on July 6, 2018 in Niceville, Florida at the age of 83 years. She was pre-deceased by her loving husband of 57 years, MSgt. Fred Clemmons; her parents, Herman and Lorene Howell; and her brother Ralph Howell. She is survived by her four children, Keith Clemmons (Leah), Tim Clemmons (Robin), Belinda Parsons (Tim) and Lisa Clemmons; her six grandchildren, Daniel Clemmons (Missy), Cody Clemmons (Rachel), Alexa...