All Obituaries

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Renee Decker, a beloved and unforgettable matriarch. Passing away on 18 April 2024, she was 87 years old. Renee was born to Charles Rowland and Charlotte (Daniells) Rowland in Calcutta, India on 14 May 1936. Her father was stationed there with the British military, and in 1947, her family returned to Swindon, England where she grew up and developed a love of dancing. Renee met her husband, Charles, while he was stationed at Burderop...

With sorrow I announce the passing of my father, Lee Lipscomb Jr.  My father passed away peacefully at his home in Freeport, Florida, into the arms of Jesus.  He was a devoted and loving family man who gave his all to his family and friends.  He was an eternal optimist and always saw the silver lining and the big picture in life.  He was uniquely curious about life and the universe.  He was a devoted Christian and a follower of Jesus Christ and instilled these values...

Richard (Dick) Peter Van Rees, a longtime resident of Niceville, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Richard was born on May 27, 1946, to Patricia M. Van Rees and Richard C. Van Rees in Long Island, N.Y. After graduating from Syosset High School where he excelled in both academics and sports, he attended Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. He was a collegiate athlete and a standout ice hockey goalie for the Colgate Raiders, he was also a proud member and Treasurer of...

Diane Loux Plank of Niceville, Florida, passed away on April 12, 2024, at the age of 79, leaving a void in the hearts of all those who knew her.  Diane was born March 16, 1945, in Philadelphia and graduated from Haverford High School. On July 10, 1965, she married Tom Plank, her high school sweetheart, following his graduation from the Air Force Academy. Together they enjoyed traveling and making many lifelong friends during assignments to many different locations, her favorite being...

Lt. Col. Ronald Jack Roberts (Retired) slipped the surly bonds of Earth on April 12, 2024, entering the gentle embrace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ following a brief illness. He was surrounded by family and lifted along with him the love and adoration of his children and grandchildren, and many friendships formed over the years. Ron entered the world on November 4, 1946, in Oakland, California to Jack Legrande Roberts and wife Jean Drury Roberts. He was a smart and curious child,...

Jon Alexander Stenstad, 43, entered Heaven’s gates on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. He passed away peacefully in his sleep while holding his wife’s hand and surrounded by family. Jon was born in Roswell, New Mexico to Jon L. Stenstad and Silvia Muniz on April 10, 1981. He shared his happy childhood with his brother, cousins, parents, grandparents, and large extended family traveling between New Mexico, Texas, Minnesota, and Florida. He...

82 Years of Love, Life, and Laughter With a broken heart, we are saddened to announce on March 30th, we lost the Patriarch of our beautiful family. Bill cherished his many titles of Husband, Daddy, Father-In-Law, Uncle, and Papa. On June 22, 1963, he married the "Love of His Life", Jerrie Gayle Smith, in Nicholasville, Kentucky. They would share a lifetime of love for the next 61 years living in Kentucky, Texas, Utah, Ohio, and settling in Florida. He was a wonderful Daddy,...