All Obituaries

Thomas Alexander of Navarre, Florida passed away on Jan 15, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Lois Beatrice Todd McKay, age 87, of Gulf Breeze, was called home January 12, 2021, after a brief illness.  She was born July 28, 1933 in Blountstown, FL to the late Claude Lee and Hyson Dykes Todd.  Lois retired from Monsanto Corp. as a Line Supervisor after a distinguished career.  She also worked for Oriole Beach Elementary School as a Latch Key Aide.  Lois was a proud member and pre-school teacher at the First Baptist Church of Gulf Breeze.  She was known for her...

  Mary Elizabeth Neville, 88, of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved daughters on January 12, 2021. “Betty” was born on February 18, 1932 in New York, New York, the daughter of Nathan Vester Bush and Velma Houston Bush. She grew up in Meridian, Mississippi and after graduation from high school married George M. Neville, Jr. who was a medical student at Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi. They eventually settled in Butler, Alabama where Betty...

Gregory LaFon of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away on Jan 11, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mary “Kay” Greene, age 100, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away on January 10, 2021, in Florala, Ala. Kay was born on August 22, 1920, in Baltimore, MD, to John H. and Katherine Dixon. She was a high school graduate.   Kay married the love of her life Walter, in February 1941. Kay had many hobbies, but the one she liked the most was cross-stitching. In her younger years, She was an avid bowler. Kay never met a stranger; always friendly and willing to share anything she...

On Sunday, January 10th, 2021, Paul S Morton, beloved husband, and father, passed away at the age of 79. Paul was born on March 23rd, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert and Martha Morton. He retired from both the US Air Force and the US Post Office. He loved bowling, golf, his family, and was a deacon for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Martha, a brother, and 2 grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, 2 brothers, 4 sisters, his 3 children and...

Valerie Celeste Coshatt Bee, age 63 of Gulf Breeze, FL, died peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. She was a loving, dedicated mother and diehard Bama Fan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert Ausgood Coshatt Jr. and Margaret Eloise Vines Coshatt. Survivors include her son Kyle Andrew Bee and daughter Kasey Celeste Bee of Gulf Breeze, FL; stepdaughters Jayme Bee Brumfiel (AJ) and Christen “Chrissy” Bee; step-grandchildren Jacob Louis...

Carolyn Atkins Combs,79, a Georgia native and long-time resident of Fayette County, passed away January 7, 2021, in Pensacola, Florida. Carolyn graduated from Brown High School in Atlanta in 1959 and retired from the State of Georgia in 2003. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Dennis Combs; parents, Runelle Clay Atkins and Leo (Pete) Atkins; sister, Jean Phillips Matuszewski (Stan); sister, Virginia Atkins; and grandson, Alex Drew. She is survived by a sister, Sandra...

Byron A. Gaudry, age 95, of Gulf Breeze, was called home January 7, 2021.  He was born December 16. 1925 in Savannah, GA to the late Byron and Reba Gaudry.  Byron was a proud WWII era veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired at the rank of Commander.  After which he enjoyed a second career in real estate.  He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Gulf Breeze, where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Training Teacher and in the Jail Ministry. ...

George Franklin Ratter was born September 3, 1933, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to Louis and Edith (Barkus) Ratter. As of January 5, 2021, he was called home to the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in the same city, enjoying membership in many WELS churches in the country throughout his life. Frank graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1951, and soon after, he joined the United States Navy with his brother,...