All Obituaries

Charles Terry Bruce age 69 of Shalimar, FL passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Tallahassee, FL on February 19, 1951 to W.I. and Erma Gilmer Bruce. Terry graduated from Leon High School in Tallahassee, FL in 1969. After High School, he joined the U.S Marine Corp where he retired with honors. Terry also worked for the telephone for over 40 years. Terry loved his volunteer work with Mended Hearts, church fellowships and watching...

Jack and Alice Gillette, of Wilson, NC, died peacefully on November 1 and November 4, 2020 respectively, together, after 71 years of marriage.  A service celebrating their lives will be held November 20, 2020 at Heritage gardens Funeral Home, Niceville, FL. Alice attended the University of North Carolina from 1944 – 1948 and upon graduation, worked as a laboratory technician in a doctor’s office in New York until 1949.  Upon her marriage to Jack and over the next 30...

Jack and Alice Gillette, of Wilson, NC, died peacefully on November 1 and November 4, 2020 respectively, together, after 71 years of marriage.  A service celebrating their lives will be held November 20, 2020 at Heritage gardens Funeral Home, Niceville, FL .Jack attended the United States Military Academy at West Point from 1945 to 1949 and upon graduation was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force.  He married his childhood sweetheart, Alice, in their...

  Kathleen Parker Garnett, age 74, passed away on November 18, 2020.  She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, nana, sister and friend to all.  She will be greatly missed. Kathie was born in Pensacola, Florida on December 18, 1945 to Edward and Coletta Parker.  She graduated from Escambia High School and went on to Livingston University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Kathie devoted 30 years of her life to educating...

Gloria Sue “Suzi” Bright passed away on November 11, 2020 at Twin Cities Hospital.  Suzi is preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Dorothy “Dot” Warren, sister Jeanne Skelton, and great granddaughter Aubrey Hampton.  She is survived by sons Steven Hampton, Micheal Hampton and James Hampton (Elizabeth); her granddaughters Brittany Ferrouge (Brian), Katie Hampton, Mikhala Hampton and Alexia Hampton; and great grandchildren Ella, Kia, and Ava.  Her...

MSCS Lawrence “Larry” Martin Smith   January 16,1941 – November 07, 2020   Lawrence “Larry” Smith passed away early morning on November 7, 2020 at Shoal Creek Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Chattanooga, TN to Ray Smith and Geraldine Martin, both proceeded in death along with brother Ray and sister Brenda (Massey). He joined the U.S. Navy in March 1963; three years later met his wife Barbara McKim and married May 20, 1966 and was married...

Donna Michelle Simpler Allen of Niceville, Florida, 53 years old, born January 4, 1967, passed away October 24, 2020 at Twin Cities Hospital in Niceville. Born in Crestview, Florida and raised in Niceville. Donna is preceded by her mother Joyce Simpler. She is survived by her father Donnie, her sister Tena Simpler Marshall and Randy GyGi, her brother Daurel and his wife Dinky Simpler, her brother Heath and Sharon Simpler, and the man she loved, Jimmy Stevens. Grandson Carson Allen....

Jean Richey passed away peacefully at her home on November 7, 2020.  She was the daughter of Clyde Nichols and Jessie Spence.  She was a member of the original pioneering families of Niceville. Jean established EDI, a successful tool and die business in Largo, FL, and  became a successful business woman. After retiring she returned and established her home in Niceville, at Lake Pippin Estates “Sardine Lake”.  She divided her time between Florida and Colorado....

Betty Joyce Thomas was escorted into heaven by God’s angels on October 19, 2020. She was surrounded by her husband and daughters who loved her dearly. Joyce was born to Linda and Jesse Millican on September 21, 1937 in Gunnison, Mississippi. She was one of 6 children. Joyce loved her brothers and sisters dearly. She loved school from the beginning and excelled in all her classes. This was a gift that continued throughout her life as she did what she loved and fulfilled her calling to...