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Mary Louise Bowlby passed away on Jan. 15, 2020 at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. She was the widow of Robert Bowlby. They shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Detroit, MI;  she was the daughter of David and Mollie Nelson. She graduated from Texas Woman's University with a degree in education. She spent her life teaching children in California, Florida, and the Philippines. She was the leader of Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and the 4-H. She is survived by Thessely Stahl, spouse, 3...

Mr. Eugene Benjamin of Fort Walton Beach, Florida - passed away at a local healthcare facility on Monday, January 13, 2020. Your prayers and condolences are appreciated and comforting to his family and friends.  Services will be private.

Paul Alexander Sadler, 62, of Fort Walton Beach, FL passed away peacefully Sunday evening at Manor at Bluewater Bay.  Services will be held at McLaughlin Mortuary Friday, January 17 at 11am with a visitation from 10-11am, to be followed by interment at Beal Memorial Cemetery.   Born on a military base in England in 1957 to Fred and Joyce Sadler, Paul was the second of five boys.  The family moved back to Fort Walton Beach in 1965 where Paul attended Silver Sands and...

Jacqueline “Franckie” Franck, age 89, of Miramar Beach, passed away on January 12, 2020.  She was born June 30, 1930 to parents, Clyde and Lola Bell Norris.  “Franckie” was very active in the Catholic Church.  She was a Eucharistic minister, active in the Carsillio Movement and volunteered at local nursing homes leading Rosary services and other activities.  Her passing has left a void in our hearts.  Mom was truly one of a kind. Goodbye...

Mrs. Sherrell Cassity, wife of Robert Cassity, age 72, died peacefully at a local healthcare facility on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Your prayers and condolences are appreciated and comforting to her family.  Services will be private.

Blanche Vinacke MacFalls Hord died in peace in her sleep at home in Fort Walton Beach, FL on January 8, 2020 at the age of 93. Blanche was born September 27, 1926 in Osyka, MS and married her high school sweetheart, William J. (Bill) Hord, on August 6, 1949 in Washington, D.C. Bill’s career as a U.S. Army officer took the family to eight states, plus Germany, Argentina, and Mexico. Through the many moves, Blanche’s unending love, patience, support, and optimism kept her children...

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Isabel B. Mann, age 94, of Destin, Florida, on January 5, 2020.  She was born to Samuel and Clementina Wasnewsky on March 11, 1925, in Milford, Massachusetts.  She had lived in Destin since 1998, moving from Medway, Massachusetts.   She was a very loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, family member and friend to all.  Isabel was a Roman Catholic and a very spiritual person.  ...

Ms. Lisa Vergoth of Navarre, Florida, age 54 Years ~ 1 Month ~ 7 Days, died Monday, December 30, 2019 peacefully surrounded by family. Your prayers and condolences are appreciated and comforting to her family.

Gary Lee Cleveland passed away after a long illness on December 28, 2019, at his home in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. His close friend, guardian and caregiver, Sonya Lynch, was with him. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, David Cleveland of Warner Robins, Georgia. Gary was born to Willodean (Treadwell) and Kenneth LeeRoy Cleveland on January 28, 1946, in Marysville, California,  he also resided in Texas and Florida. He graduated from Marysville High School in...

Mr. George Ward, age 93, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 29, 2019 at a local healthcare facility.  Your condolences are appreciated and comforting by his family.