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...

William “Bill” Joseph Schettino, Sr. passed away on January 25th at his home in Freeport, Florida.  A resident of Florida for most of his life, he resided in Freeport for the past ten years. He was born in Astoria, Queens, NY on November 26, 1938 to Anthony T. Schettino and Mary Janacek Schettino. After growing up in New York, Bill joined the Army for two years followed by the Air Force, and proudly served his country for twenty-four years. This included three tours of duty...

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...

Robert Reid Porter, Niceville FL, age 88, passed away peacefully January 30, 2020 from congestive heart failure.  He was born in Laurel Hill, FL on January 22, 1932 to Irene and Henry Porter.  He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra of 58 years, Daughter Susie and husband Ed Dove of Niceville, FL, Sons Bo Porter of Austin, TX and Butch Porter and fiancé Ashley Gilbert of Eagle River, AK.  He is also survived by his Grandchildren; Robert Porter, Aaron Sadler, EJ...

A golden heart stopped beating on Monday, January 27, 2020 when Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Elizabeth Theresa McCoy (nee Fellin) was welcomed into heaven. Elizabeth passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 87 after a brief illness. Elizabeth was born on February 29, 1932 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. She received her degree as a Registered Nurse (RN) in 1953 from Mercy Hospital in Pennsylvania.  Elizabeth joined the United States Air Force in 1955 and entered as a commissioned...

Barbara Pearl Fowler, 81, of Niceville, FL passed away on February 13th, 2020 in Ft Walton Beach, FL. Barbara Pearl Fowler was born in Nebraska City, NE to Charles and Margaret Novak on October 1st, 1938. She married James Willis Fowler on March 11th, 1961 in Minot, ND. She was a devoted USAF wife and mother who followed her husband to every military base during his 33 years of service until they chose to retire here in Niceville.  Barbara was an active member in the Eglin...

Charlotte Bridge of Niceville, Florida passed peacefully in her sleep at home on Thursday February 6, 2020. She was born on December 14, 1926 in Shanghai China, the daughter of William “Mac” and Molly (Noble) McAllan.   Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, William Bridge as well as sisters, Mary Lietz and Jean DuDomaine.  Survivors include her son, Matthew; daughter, Amy; grandchildren, Sara Haidu, Melanie Morris, Joshua...

  Betsy Hughes Ray peacefully journeyed home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 30, 2020. Betsy was born on July 4, 1933 in Fleetwood, North Carolina to William and Margaret Hughes. She met her husband, Robert (Bob) Ray (Col USAF ret), while attending Appalachian State University Teachers College in Boone, North Carolina. They married in 1955 and spent the next 30 years traveling throughout the United States and overseas during their Air Force career, retiring in...