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Ronnie Gene Nelson
08/20/1948 - 07/08/2026
RONNIE GENE “RON” NELSON
August 20, 1948 – July 8, 2026
Ronnie Gene “Ron” Nelson, 77, passed away Wednesday, July 8, with his sister at his side, at her home in the Laurel Hill community.
He was born August 20, 1948 in Crestview, Florida, to Laymon Nelson and Ruth Opal Jordan Nelson.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Laymon and Ruth Nelson. One son, Richard Gene Nelson and his wife, Christine Nelson.
He is survived by his Sister, Runae McVay, and her husband...
Florence Jean Mathiesen
08/08/1939 - 07/04/2026
In Loving Memory of Florence Jean Smith Mathiesen
August 8, 1939 – July 4, 2026
Florence Jean Smith Mathiesen, of Florida, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord on July 4, 2026, at the age of 86.
Born on August 8, 1939, in Canadensis Pennsylvania, Florence was the beloved daughter of Roland E. Smith and Bertha Florence Gearhart Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Della May Smith Kober, Irene Evelyn Smith Thulin, Shirley Ann Smith Graham, and Robe...
Betty Godwin
09/02/1949 - 07/03/2026
Betty "B.B." Godwin, age 76, of Crestview, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Betty was born on September 2, 1949, in Crestview, Florida, to James Wilson Godwin and Bertha Mae Mason Godwin. A lifelong resident of Crestview, Betty dedicated much of her life as a caregiver, always placing the needs of others before her own. She was a Christian by faith who dearly loved Jesus, and her faith was the foundation of her life.
She was preceded in death by her pare...
Max Frater Hart
08/31/1927 - 07/03/2026
Max Frater Hart, age 98, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026.
Born and raised in Crestview, Florida, Max spent much of his childhood between the hub city and the Hart family’s cattle farm, TiTi, a place that remained close to his heart throughout his life. It was there he learned the values of hard work, integrity, love of family, and respect for the outdoors. Those lessons guided him for nearly a century.
Max proudly served his country during World War II and the Korean War. His servic...
Kenneth Daniel Morrison
07/17/1957 - 07/02/2026
Kenneth Daniel Morrison, age 68, of Crestview, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with his loving family by his side.
Kenneth was born on July 17, 1957, in Crestview, Florida, to James Daniel Morrison and Dorothy Lea Ray Morrison. He was raised in Destin, Florida, where he spent much of his childhood before building a life centered on hard work, service, and family.
Kenneth dedicated many years of his career as an elevator mechanic and engineer. He retir...
Nancy Ann Brown
06/30/1964 - 07/02/2026
Nancy Brown, age 62, of Laurel Hill, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at HCA West Florida Hospital while under the compassionate care of VITAS Hospice.
Nancy was born on June 30, 1964, in Burbank, California, to Gerald Lee Conner and Lucille Marie Repka Conner. She was raised with a caring heart and a compassionate spirit that would become the foundation of her life's work.
Nancy dedicated her career to caring for others as a Registered Nurse. As an Emergency Room Nur...
Virginia "Susie" Houx
01/12/1957 - 07/01/2026
Susie Houx, age 69, of Beaver Creek, was welcomed into Heaven on July 1st, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was born on January 12, 1957, in Pensacola, Florida, and moved to Beaver Creek in 1962, where she built a life filled with love, kindness, and cherished memories.
Susie first followed her passion by attending cosmetology school and working as a beautician before opening her own salon in Beaver Creek. After her career in cosmetology, she dedicated the rest of her life...
Harry Bennett Payne
09/22/1942 - 06/28/2026
Harry Bennett Payne age 83 of Crestview passed thru Heaven's gates on June 28, 2026 in Pensacola Florida. He was born on September 22, 1942 in Austin, Texas. He moved to Crestview with the love of his life, Linda, in 1998. Harry worked for Okaloosa County Fleet Operations as an ASE Certified Master Tech Mechanic, working primarily on ambulances until he retired. He was known for his attention to details and meticulous work. Harry was a proud Veteran of both the United States Army and the United...
Jack Stanley Chopp
12/02/1951 - 06/24/2026
On Wednesday, June 24, 2026 this world lost a great man.
Jack Stanley Chopp, 74 years old passed away peacefully at home.
Jack was a retired master sergeant of twenty years in the United States Air Force. He was also retired Okaloosa County Roll Off Driver of twenty three years. Jack attended the New Bethel Methodist Church.
Jack loved to talk, he would talk to anyone. He spent many years coaching little league and youth soccer. Jack truly enjoyed being Tim's Crew Chief and mechanic when Tim...
Noah Selma Peacock
01/29/1931 - 06/20/2026
Noah Selma Peacock, age 95, of Baker, Florida, passed peacefully on June 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and into the arms of his Heavenly Father.
Born on January 29, 1931, in Baker, Florida, Noah was a lifelong resident of Okaloosa County. He lived a life grounded in faith, hard work, and abundant love for his family.
Noah proudly served in the United States Army and dedicated 39 years of service to Vitro Services. He had a love for computers and building radar systems. In...
Cathyrn Ann Buller
11/24/1948 - 06/20/2026
Cathyrn Ann Buller, age 77, of Crestview, Florida, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Born on November 24, 1948, in Crestview, Florida, Cathyrn was the daughter of James Hurbert Hulion and Mavis Barnhill,(James “Skeetz” Barnhill, father). She was a lifelong resident of Crestview and a faithful member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church.
Cathyrn was preceded in death by her husband, Trent Buller; her parents, James Hurbert Hulion and Mavis Marie Barnhill (James "Skeetz" Barnhill, Fa...
Claudia Gay Behring
08/21/1947 - 06/19/2026
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