All Obituaries

Ronald Goodson, 76, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on April 5, 2020. He entered this world on September 1, 1943 in Tulsa, OK, born to Andrew and Fleeta Goodson. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Sandra Holman Goodson, son Andrew Goodson, daughter Paula Goodson Nevius, son in law Shawn Nevius. He was loved dearly by his 5 grandchildren, Caleb Goodson, Brandon Goodson, Ethan Nevius, Meghan Nevius, and Brady Nevius. He also leaves behind his brothers...

Larry W. Smith, age 71, of Gulf Breeze, passed away April 4, 2020 after a long battle with heart disease. He was born September 11, 1948 in Pensacola, FL, to Tom and Doris (Burns) Smith. In 1967 he graduated from Pensacola High School. Then he married Marilyn (Sunny) Bradstreet on April 25, 1967, in Pensacola. They were married for a wonderful 52 years. Larry worked in wine sales, first with Premier Distributing then later with National Distributing Company and finally with RNDC before...

Mr. Howard "Theo" Buttrum, 85, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away on March 28, 2020, of pneumonia. He was born on January 25, 1935, in LaGrange, GA to Jeffie Hampton Buttrum and Annie Lois Rushton. Theo married his beloved wife, Beatrice, on October 6, 1955. He had joined the Navy in 1952 which allowed him to see the world and serve his country in the Korean War. He sailed on ships such as the USS Renville and USS Lexington and rose to the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer...

Mary Jeanette Beam passed away at the Watermark Assisted Living Facility on Saturday, March 28, 2020. She was born in Cohay, MS but grew up in Summerland and Bovina, MS where she attended Culkin Academy High School in Vicksburg, MS. After being a military wife and raising four children with Dr. Robert M. Canady, she attended Miami Jacobs College in Dayton, OH and Pensacola Junior College completing training in Secretarial, Real Estate, Commercial Sales and Computer Processing skills. Mary...

Mrs. Regine L. Baus died on March 25, 2020 in Gulf Breeze, FL, at the age of 88.  Regine is survived by her half-brother Billy, her sons Andre and Jimmy, her daughters in law Vicki and Heather, former daughter in law Pauline, and her grandchildren Regine, Nathaniel, Jessica and Savannah.  Mrs. Baus was born on January 13, 1932 in Paris, France, to her parents Andre da Passano and Yvonne Genevois. The middle of three sisters, her family survived the German occupation during WWII....

Sherry M. Genovese, age 69, of Navarre, passed away March 24, 2020.  She was born in Birmingham, AL on May 12, 1950, to the late Louie and Dolores Miller.  Sherry was the Controller at Lee Nissan in Ft. Walton Beach, FL.  She is preceded in death by her parents; and her twin sister Terry.  Sherry is survived by her husband Lorence “Joe” Genovese; son, Brad Fowler; and the joy of her life, her grandchildren, Paxton and Payton Fowler; brother, Jimmy Miller and...

Martha Evelyn Davidson, 89, of Pensacola, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Pensacola, Florida. Martha “Evelyn” was born on November 19, 1930 in Tampa, then lived in Gantt, Alabama before moving to Pensacola where she lived the remainder of her life. Evelyn loved visiting relatives at the family beach cottage in Gulf Breeze and lake cottage in South Carolina. Evelyn was one of the first women insurance agents in the area and served as President of the Insurance Women of...

Silas James Kopcsak, age 2, of Gulf Breeze, was raised to heaven unexpectedly on March 16, 2020.  He was born January 22, 2018 in Pensacola, Florida to Matthew, Sr. and Kimberly Kopcsak.  Silas’ parents note his love for motorcycles and trucks.  He also loved his sippy-cup, blanket and powdered donuts.  Silas enjoyed playing with his big sisters and brothers.  He was a genuine impact on all he encountered.  Silas’ hugs and kisses are an everlasting...

Mark Edward Shauver, age 59, of Pensacola, was called home on March 05, 2020.  He was born on January 24, 1961, in Laredo, TX to Howard and the late Betty Anne Shauver.  Mark lived his very early life as an Air Force brat and relocated from Yuba City, California to Gulf Breeze, Florida, in January of 1972.  After receiving basic schooling in Gulf Breeze, he attended junior college in Pensacola.  He then relocated to Montgomery, AL, where he worked as an electrician with...

Bernice S. Bellard, 77, of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Gulf Breeze. Bernice was born on September 28, 1942 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, then spent many years in her adopted state of Louisiana where she served as an office manager of a psychology practice for 20 years. She was a Eucharist Minister for her Catholic Church, an avid tennis player, loved baking and cooking, and spending time with her pride and joy, her children and grandchildren. Her greatest...