All Obituaries

Brent Beckstrom of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away on Oct 23, 2021. In lieu of flowers donations may be made at the bottom of this page to the Brent Beckstrom, Jr. Scholarship Fund.

Charles A Schuster, a husband, brother, uncle, friend and respected attorney had a love of life, and he lived his life with joy and a passion for what the world had to offer. After a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Charles passed away on September 8, 2021 at the age of 71. He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. A graduate of Pensacola High School, Charles received his B.A. in political science and J.D. from...

Luther Godwin, Jr., lovingly known as Junior to a host of family and friends, passed away October 22, 2021, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Florida.  He was 77 years old.  Junior was born on May 18, 1944 to the late Luke and Kathleen Godwin.  He was a lover of Country Music and was a great storyteller.  He was a 16-year stroke survivor and met every day as a gift from his Heavenly Father.  Mr. Godwin is survived by his wife and primary caretaker, Gail Bushart...

James “Reagan” Belcher, Sr., age 87, of Gulf Breeze, was called home October 01, 2021.  He was born November 24, 1933 in Dallas, Texas to the late James Miller and Oda Sallie Belcher.  Reagan became an entrepreneur very early in life.  He had an Ice Cream and Hot Dog Stand, when he was about 12 years old.  He went on to get into the clothing business and was an extremely successful clothing representative in the Southeast.  Reagan taught all of his...

Patricia Hutchings of Perdido Beach, Alabama passed away on Oct 18, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Eddie “Gene” Woodle. Age 80, of Gulf Breeze, was called home October 17, 2021.  He was born January 18, 1941 in Weatherford, Texas to the late Charles and Inez “Billie” Woodle.  Gene was the light and love of our lives.  His devlish smile made everyone’s lives brighter.  He never met a stranger.  He joined the military in 1959 and retired in 1986.  During that time he traveled extensively and made many new friends.  After his...

Lois Catherine Steadman, 94, of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away peacefully on October 17,  2021, surrounded by her loving family.  Lois was born May 14, 1927, in Elgin, Illinois. After high school, she attended the Loyola University School of Nursing and became a registered nurse.  She worked at the Illinois Neuro-Psychiatric Institute in Chicago. After marrying her dashing Marine, Hank, they moved to Memphis, Tennessee where she worked at the Veterans Hospital thereby...

Cheryle Ann LaCoste, age 73, of Gulf Breeze, was called home October 08, 2021.  She was born July 21, 1948, in Mobile, Alabama to the late Howard and Maxine LaCoste.  Cheryle was a member of the Gulf Breeze Kingdom Hall.  She graduated from Murphy High School, class of 1966, in Mobile, and later attended the University of Mobile, and ultimately earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, from the University of South Alabama.  She was known for her love of animals and the...

Dee Barnes, 74, passed away 08 October 2021 due to Covid. She was a caring, compassionate, loving, and special lady. She always had a kind word for everyone, always putting family and friends before herself. She was a dental assistant for 25 years, retiring in 2000 to take care of her growing family. She was the momma bear who cared for and protected not only her cubs, but the many friends of her children and grandchildren. Not unlike momma bears in nature, you came between her and cubs at...

Peggy Ann Henderson Wheeler, 93, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, passed away peacefully at Gulf Breeze Hospital, on October 5, 2021. Peggy was the sweetest, kindest, most nonjudgemental person in our world! Born on June 22, 1928, in Moultrie, Georgia, Peggy was the daughter of the late Leonard William and Ruby Rebecca Henderson. Preceding her in death on July 11th, 1992, was her husband of over 45 years, Russell Kenneth Wheeler, whom she married on June 6, 1947, after he served in the United...