Honoring Lives, Preserving Memories

02/05/1950 - 08/08/2026

Lynda Sue Holt, age 76, of Crestview, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, surrounded by those she loved. Lynda was born on February 5, 1950, in Crestview, Florida, and was a lifelong resident of the community she proudly called home. She was a 1968 graduate of Crestview High School. Linda worked for many years as a Range Technician before retiring from Okaloosa County. A woman of faith, Lynda was a member of Dorcas Baptist Church. Her faith was an important part of...

04/29/1954 - 08/07/2026

Gisela Paulette de Saavedra was born on April 29, 1954 in Chitre, Republic of Panama to Ruben Dario Paulette and Bernadina Paulette. She met her soon to be husband, Patrick Bauer who was stationed at Howard Air Force Base, Panama and they were married on June 21, 1980 in Balboa, Canal Zone. Their first child, Phillip, was born in Panama in 1981 and they moved to March Air Force Base, California, where their second child, Christine was born in 1982. The happy family then resided in Spain and Ger...

08/21/1952 - 08/03/2026

Sheila Nelson Martin, age 73, of Daphne, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026, in Pensacola, Florida. Sheila was born on August 21, 1952, in Florala, Alabama, to Jesse Winford Nelson and Margaret Wicker Nelson. She was raised in Baker and Crestview, Florida, where she built lifelong friendships and a love for her community. Sheila enjoyed a successful career in real estate for more than 40 years. She worked with J.R. & H. Realty and later with Realty South in Birmingha...

08/29/1960 - 08/01/2026

Joseph Donell “Don” Helms, 65, passed away suddenly on August 1, 2026, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Don was born on August 29, 1960, in Valparaiso, Florida, at the old hospital. He was the son of Richard Donell “R.D.” Helms and Virginia Dieter Haeger, and the beloved stepson of Shirley Ann Helms. Don is preceded in death by his stepmom, Shirley Ann Helms. Don is survived by his parents, Richard Donell "R.D." Helms Sr. and Virginia Dieter Haeger, his brother Richard Donell “Butch” Helm...

10/21/1937 - 07/28/2026

Billie Faye Woods, age 88, of Crestview, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Billie was born on October 21, 1937, in Crestview, Florida, and remained a lifelong resident of the community she dearly loved. She dedicated 27 years of service as a local telephone operator, where she was known for her friendly voice and caring spirit. A Baptist by faith, Billie found great joy in listening to gospel music and spending quiet moments working puzzle books. Above all, Billie was a...

06/16/1938 - 07/22/2026

Ronald F. Russell age 88 of Escambia Farms went to his heavenly home July 22nd. Ronald was born June 16, 1938 in the Beaver Creek community and moved to Escambia Farms at a young age. He graduated from Escambia Farms Schools, continuing his education at Alabama Christian College and University of West FL while spending most of his adult life in insurance sales. He was a devout Church of Christ Christian who took every opportunity to witness his faith to others. He was a proud member of Wood...

03/12/1949 - 07/11/2026

Robert G. Jones, age 77, of Holt, passed away in the comfort of his home on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Robert was born on March 12, 1949 in Baker Florida and was a lifelong resident of Baker and Holt. Robert was a master carpenter who took pride in his work, successfully completing any project he was a part of. A man of quiet strength, Robert enjoyed nature. He cherished his time gardening, hunting and fishing. Time spent on the river fishing and catching prize sized catfish was his joy. Robert...

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...

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...