Our Obituaries
Jack Cranford
September 10, 1946 - May 7, 2013
Jack Cranford Jr., loving father and husband, age 66, passed away May 7, 2013. He leaves behind his wife of 43 years, Virginia Cranford; son, Jack Cranford III; daughter, Catherine Cranford; four grandchildren, Jack Cranford IV, Izabella, Ashlen, and Trace; and a special friend, Johannes Spieker. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Cranford Sr.; mother, Pauline Cranford; brother, Phillip...
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Gladys L. Wooley
December 19, 1920 - May 3, 2013
Gladys (Tawny) Wooley, age 92, of Destin, Florida, passed away in an assisted living facility on Friday, May 3, 2013.
Tawny was born in Salem, Ohio on December 19, 1920. Tawny was a resident of the local area since moving here in 1967. Tawny's love of life and her love of people made her a special friend of everyone she met, especially her adopted "sisters".
Later in life she enjoyed going to...
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Donald Joe Tinker
July 2, 1940 - January 23, 2013
Donald Joe Tinker
Donald Joe Tinker, 72, of Shalimar, Florida passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013at his home in Shalimar, Florida surrounded by his loving family. Don was born July 2, 1940 in Blytheville, AR to Lela and Homer Tinker.
Don joined the United States Air Force in 1959 and served for 30 years, he retired as a Chief Master Sergeant in 1989. Don loved the Air Force; he served...
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Freda McClean
October 28, 1929 - December 17, 2012
Mrs. Freda Alice (Root) McClean, 83, of Navarre, Fla., died Dec. 17, 2012, at The Grace Care Center in Cypress, Texas, after suffering a stroke. She was receiving cancer treatment at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Freda was born on Oct. 28, 1929, in Douglas, W.V., the quintessential "Coal Miner's Daughter" of the late Julius and Lessie Root. Following her graduation from Thomas High...
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Marilyn Yvonne Ingram
January 13, 1936 - December 2, 2012
Marilyn Yvonne Ingram, age 76, passed away on Dec. 2, 2012, at her residence in Destin, Fla., after a long battle of cancer. She was born Jan. 13, 1936, in Dallas, Ga., daughter of Mrs. Euretha Herrin Fuller and Mr. Jesse Paul Fuller.
She is survived by her brother, Elliott Fuller of Mapleton Ga.; children, Michael Ingram of Mapleton, Donna Ingram of Wetumpka, Ala., and Kenneth Ingram of...
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Cynthia Pierce
April 2, 1957 - November 27, 2012
Cynthia J. Pierce, age 55, of Destin, Fla., passed away unexpectedly in a local hospital on Nov. 27, 2012. She was born on April 2, 1957, in Merced, Calif., to Billy and Jeanne McNees Pierce. She had been a resident of the local area since moving here as a sixth grader from California. She was very involved in her work, successfully operating two offices as a massage therapist. All her clients...
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Mary M. Gillert
October 7, 1920 - November 22, 2012
Mary M. Gillert age 92, of Destin, Fl. Passed away in a local healthcare facility on November 22, 2012. She was born on October 7, 1920, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Philo and Lillian Smith Goodwyn. She had been a resident of the local area since 1993 moving here from Traverse City, Michigan. She was Presbyterian by faith and a member of the Fort Walton Beach Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed...
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Randal Blair Parker
October 3, 1954 - November 22, 2012
Randal Blair Parker, 58, died peacefully on November 22, 2012 after a short battle with cancer. His wife, Karen Pelham Parker, was by his side as he entered the presence of Jesus from the beauty of a Destin afternoon.
Randy was born October 3, 1954 to the late Lt. Col. Lincoln Parker and Mary Parker of Fort Walton Beach. Their first son, Randy had an incredible curiosity and love for...
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Carolyn Ruth Larche Sewell
January 10, 1933 - November 15, 2012
Carolyn Ruth Larche Sewell
January 10, 1933, November 15, 2012
Carolyn Ruth Larche Sewell, a 79-year-old New Orleans born, Mobile raised and longtime resident of Destin, FL passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012. Carolyn was a devout Catholic who treasured her family. She loved Mardi Gras, the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Braves. Carolyn loved to travel, dance and play bridge with her...
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Robert A. Potts
March 2, 1959 - November 14, 2012
Robert A. Potts, age 53, of Fort Walton beach, FL passed away suddenly on Wed., Nov. 14, 2012. He was born on March 2, 1959, in Fort Hood, Texas, to Arthur B. and Helen P. Potts.
He was a resident of the local area since 1973, and was Protestant by Faith. As a distributor for Lewis Bear Co. and Coca Cola Co. for many years, he was well known by many, and a friend to all who knew him.
Rob was an...
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Billy G. Bracewell, Sr
November 2, 2012
BILLY G. BRACEWELL SR.
1932 - 2012
Billy G. Bracewell Sr. Age 80, of Destin, Fl. Passed away at his home on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, with family near. He was born on May 17, 1932, in Orcarchee, Oklahoma to Robert E. and Opal Hinton Bracewell.
He had been a local resident of the area since moving here in 1976 from Selma, Al. He was...
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Charles Thomas Tunstall
October 30, 1928 - September 5, 2012
Charles Thomas Tunstall, 83 of Pensacola, Fl passed away Sept. 05 at home. Mr. Tunstall was a thirty year veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired as Chief. Service to his country carried him to many different places, and the one held dear was to Korea where he met the love of his life. Mr. Tunstall was the catalyst who was able to assist in bringing Sugi's family to America.
He loved his...
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Todd Vernon Bowman
December 2, 1966 - September 1, 2012
Todd Bowman passed away unexpectedly September 1, 2012. We loved him so much. He touched us all and will remain in our hearts forever. Todd is survived by his wife, Dee, son, Brannon, daughters Amanda and Gabe, daughter Jenna Hayes, and son Tyler Stiles. He is also survived by his father Larry and wife Pam Bowman, mother Verla Gabriel, and brother Marty Bowman. ...
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Jan J. Givhan
August 14, 1940 - August 17, 2012
The gamily guest register may be signed on line at www.McLaughlinmortuary.com
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Allen Odle III
January 20, 1961 - August 4, 2012
Allen Deering Odle III, age 51, passed away peacefully from this life on Saturday, August 4, 2012 surrounded by his loved ones in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. Born on January 20, 1961 in Ft. Walton to Allen Odle Jr. and Julia Langley Odle. He was a loving father, son, brother, cousin, nephew, uncle, and friend to many.
He was preceded in death by his father Allen. He was an active member of the...
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David Joseph Klenoski
April 25, 1932 - July 28, 2012
David J. Klenoski, age 80, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012 at a local hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and his three sons.
David is survived by his two daughters, Cheryl Bass, and Mary Vaughn (Gerald), numerous grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and one great, great grandson.
A Memorial Service will be...
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Mary K Watson
March 17, 1925 - June 9, 2012
Mary K. Watson was born on March 17, 1925 to Lester and Etta Stewart in
Nixa, Missouri and passed away on June 9, 2012 in Miramar Beach, Florida.
On December 26, 1945, she married George R. Watson and had two children, Gary W. and Jo Lynne (Jody). Mary and George both worked for ConocoPhillips for many years.
Mary is preceeded in death by her Mother and Father, her brother Lester Stewart
Jr....
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Larry J. Swain
July 21, 1935 - May 11, 2012
Larry Swain, 76 former longtime resident of Fort Walton Beach died Friday, May 11, 2012. He is survived by his wife. Grave side services
will be held at 11:00am at Beal Memorial Cemetery on Friday May 18th.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.McLaughlinMortuary.com
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Carolyn M. Clary
January 3, 1926 - April 29, 2012
On April 29th, Carolyn (Margaret) Lindgren Clary joined her husband Charles W. Clary, II; father, Paul J. Lindgren; mother, Anna E. Lindgren; and brother, Leslie Lindgren, in the Lord's House.
Carolyn was born in the farming community of Princeton, Minnesota. She was very involved in school activities and played in the school band. To make extra money in high school, she played tenor sax in...
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Robert Tilmon Henderson
October 13, 1926 - March 23, 2012
On March 23, 2012 Robert Tilmon (Bob) Henderson joined his beloved son Robert T. Henderson, Jr.; Father, O. L. Henderson; Mother, Pear Wilder Henderson; brothers-James, Bert, Oren; and sisters-Willie Belle, Doris, and Frances, in the Lord's House.
Bob was born on October 13, 1926 in Waycross, Georgia and raised in the Baptist church. He was a hero in many ways. He was a skilled athlete...
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