Reverend Russell H. Naron Sr.
March 19, 2024
Reverend Russell H. Naron Sr., of Cantonment, FL died Friday, March 8, 2024, at Covenant Hospice in Pensacola, FL. Born in Vardaman, Mississippi, he graduated high school in Rayville, Louisiana. He went on to attend Louisiana State University, studying veterinary medicine. Russell was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the United States Army as Supply Sargeant, in the “Hell on Wheels” tank division at the Grafenwoehr military base in Germany. After serving his country, Russell found success in the retail business, working for a department store.
Russell accepted God’s call to devote his life to preaching the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. He was ordained as a Southern Baptist minister in 1964. He attended and graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with an Associate of Divinity in Pastoral Ministries in 1981. His pastoral career included serving many churches in Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee and Virginia. He served for several years on the Southern Baptist Sunday School Board. Most importantly, throughout his career, he witnessed to countless people about Christ’s love and sacrifice on the cross as forgiveness of sin, and of a new life through Christ’s Salvation. He had the joy of presiding over the marriage of many couples, as well as the honor of conducting over 200 funerals throughout his career.
He retired from preaching full time in Virginia, spending his retirement years in Cantonment, attending Campus Church at Pensacola Chrisitan in Pensacola, FL. Without a doubt, he will be remembered by the church members he pastored. His accomplishments are evident in the impact he had on numerous individuals he led to the saving knowledge of Christ.
In addition to being a life-long servant of Christ, he was a deeply devoted husband to his wife, Clara “Tootsie” Naron. He was a father to seven children, a dedicated son, brother, uncle, and father-in-law. He is survived in death by his wife, Tootsie Naron; his children, Russell “Russ” Naron, Jr. of Biloxi, Deborah Ellen Knepton and son-in law, Howard of Mobile, AL, Spence “Buck” Naron and daughter-in-law, Vickie, of Semmes, AL, Royce W. Naron and Clay E. Naron of Biloxi, Jason T. Naron and daughter-in-law Mary of Alabaster AL, and Heather Naron-Hiller and son-in-law Kevin, of Odessa, FL. Further; and his six grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ford Naron and Huldah Ivalee Putnam and his sisters, Patricia McClure, and Edna Earle Brady.
Services for Reverend Russell H. Naron will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The family will receive friends for visitation from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 pm. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Joshua Burdick officiating. Rev. Naron will be laid to rest at Biloxi National Cemetery at 11:00am on Thursday, March 28,2024.
Honorary Pallbearers include Kevin A Hiller, Justin W. Naron, Lt. William Naron (Navy, active duty), Dylan Naron, David Kleindienst and Jason Waddel.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements
Nelle Burnette Goodman
March 19, 2024
Nelle Burnette Goodman, 92, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away March 20, 2024. She was born in Barnesville, Georgia on November 22, 1931 to Harvey and Myrtle Burnette. She was saved on Easter Sunday night in 1941 at the age of 9 (83 years ago). She was filled with the Holy Spirit at the age of 16 while at Emmanuel College (now Emmanuel University). She first attended Mountain Gap Pentecostal Holiness Church, until the Barnesville PHC was built in her hometown.
Nelle developed a strong work ethic at a young age by working on the family farm milking cows and tending to the other farm and household chores. She also worked in her father’s grocery store for several years. She graduated from high school in 1948, and from Emmanuel College in 1950. In 1953, she married Hal Goodman and was a pastor’s wife for the next 40 years. Hal and Nelle pastored 6 different churches during this period across Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida within the Pentecostal Holiness Church. She had many duties besides being a pastor’s wife. She was a substitute teacher from 1958 to 1975, and notably served as the Alabama (now Alpha) Conference Women’s Auxiliary (now Women’s Ministries) vice president and president for 30 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hal Goodman; daughters, Rhetta Goodman and Julie Goodman; son, Ronald Goodman; parents, Harvey Burnette, Sr. and Myrtle Cook Burnette; and her brothers, Harvey Burnette, Jr. and John Burnette.
She is survived by her son, Tim Goodman, and her sister Carolyn Virginia Adams.
Services for Nelle Burnette Goodman will be held Monday, March 25, 2024, at Central Church Worship Center. The family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. The service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Tim Nail officiating. Nelle will be laid to rest at Harvest Christian Center Cemetery following the service.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Lee Bernice Purvis
March 17, 2024
Lee Bernice Purvis of Bratt, FL passed away on March 15, 2024 in Jay, FL at the incredible age of 100 years. Mrs. Purvis was born on March 23, 1923, in Tallahatta Springs, AL, to a family with extraordinary historical significance to the states of Florida and Alabama. Her father, Occie Phillips, a farmer native to Clark County, AL, resided in Escambia County, FL, for 62 years and was honored with a road named after him in the Walnut Hill area; and her mother, Shady Lee Williams, was part of the Williams family who owned a supply shop around the small settlement of Williams Station and later became the modern-day City of Atmore. Mrs. Purvis married Raymond Purvis on October 18, 1942, and together began their farm after the war focusing on dairy farming and then expanded to row-cropping until her husband’s retirement.
Mrs. Purvis is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond Purvis; her son, Steve Purvis; her sister, Mable Gantner; two brothers, J.E. Phillips and W.V. Phillips, and her daughter-in-law, Susan Fillingim Purvis.
Mrs. Purvis is survived by her sons, Gary (Ginger) Purvis of Bratt, FL and Mike (Cathy) Purvis of Blountstown, FL; her grandchildren, Gary Wayne (Monica) Purvis, Sharon (Mark) Delmar, Brad (Nicole) Purvis and Ashley (John David) House; her daughter-in-law, LaVonne Purvis Swindel; her sister, Margaret McCullough of Walnut Hill, FL; her great grandchildren, Nicholas Delmar, Brandon (Mallory) Purvis, Colton (Hannah) Purvis, Barrett Purvis, and Harper House; her great-great grandchildren, Adaline and Oliver Purvis along with many other special family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 12 Noon at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Owens officiating. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 12 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
CDR David R. Hartsaw, USN (Ret)
March 15, 2024
CDR David R. Hartsaw, USN (Ret), departed this world on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at the age of 91. Commander Hartsaw was born on June 27, 1932 to Mabel R. (Smallridge) and Theodore R. Hartsaw in Huntington, West Virginia. He is preceded in death by his adoring wife of 63 years, Regina Sue (Matney) Hartsaw, whom he met when they both attended Logan High School in Logan, WV. He is survived by his son, Michael David Hartsaw (Lela) and two grandchildren, Emily and David II, of Pensacola.
CDR Hartsaw was the Vice President of the Logan High School Class of 1950 where he also was captain of the basketball team. He attended 3 years at North Carolina State where he was a walk-on basketball player, and graduated from Colorado A&M in 1954. He joined the Navy as a Naval Aviation Cadet and was commissioned an Ensign USNR in September 1955 and designated a Naval Aviator in May 1956. Commands in which he served include: Patrol Squadron Two (VP-2), Training Squadron One (VT-1), Fleet Airborne Early Warning Squadron Pacific (AEWPAL), The USS Hornet CVS-12, Training Squadron Five (VT-5), The USS Bennington CVS-20, Fleet Combat Training
Center (Dam Neck, VA), The USS Enterprise CVAN 65, and The Naval Training Command—Kenitra, Morocco. He retired in 1978 with over 5,000 pilot hours and 225 carrier landings.
After retirement, the Hartsaws were active in the Pensacola sailing community and for a time, enjoyed being owners of The Sea Spray, a nautical boutique on Gulfbeach Highway. They were former members of The Navy Yacht Club and The Pensacola Yacht Club.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
David Goetter
March 15, 2024
David Goetter, 64 , of Molino, Florida, passed away on March 5, 2024. He was born in Albany, Georgia, on September 9, 1959, to Herman and Maxine Goetter. He was married to Pamela Goetter for 43 years. David was an entrepreneur, inventor, and expert in large-format printing. His career included consulting for equipment manufacturers, print shops, and fine art photographers around the world. He received numerous awards from and was a member of the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association. He was passionate about his work and family. He enjoyed hobbies including scuba diving, bike riding, keeping up with NASA/rocket launches, and the latest technology.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herman W. “Butch” Goetter, III.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Pamela Goetter; children, Stephanie (Matt) and Chad (Jennifer); grandchildren, Nolan, Conner, Savannah, and Maren; brother, Glenn (Abby); mother, Francis Maxine Ross Walker; stepmother, Susan Goetter; uncles, Tom Goetter (Diane) and Bill Goetter (Bebe); grandmother, Elizabeth Goetter; and numerous nieces and nephews along with other family members. Pallbearers will be Chad Goetter, Nolan Goetter, Matthew Finn, Aaron Allen, Don Edmonson, and Otto Wallace.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Visitation will be prior to services from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.. Burial will follow at New Beginnings Cemetery, Molino, Florida.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Bobby Ray White
March 14, 2024
Bobby Ray White passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Bobby was born May 17, 1955, to Bobbie and Vernell (Bell) White on Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier, Louisiana. Bob was raised in Flomaton, Alabama by his mother and stepfather, Leon Hobbs. He was an avid hunter, outdoorsman, and fisherman his entire life. He was a family man and loved being around all his loved ones. Growing up, his family moved several times between Flomaton, Alabama and Wenatchee, Washington. He graduated from Flomaton High School in 1973 and enlisted in the Army prior to graduation. He served four years in the Army as a Radio Relay & Carrier Attendant, obtaining the rank SGT E5.
Bobby was living in Wenatchee when he met his future wife, Linda Kay. They were married on August 31, 1985, and their marriage spanned 38 years. Bobby was a father to his daughter, Jamie Michelle, from a previous marriage and a stepfather to his daughter, Amber Kristina, and son, Richard Thomas. The family initially made its home in Rock Island, Washington, moving to the Seattle area to better financially raise their family. In 1998, Bobby and Linda made a final move to Coeur d’Alene, eventually purchasing a home in Spirit Lake, Idaho.
Bobby is preceded in death by his father, Bobbie White, and stepfather Leon Hobbs. He is survived by his wife, Linda Kay (Stewart) White; mother, Vernell (Bell) Hobbs; daughters: Jamie Michelle White and Amber Kristina Cole; and son, Richard Thomas Curran (Mallory); two brothers: Gentry Hobbs (Terri), and Travis (Clint) Hobbs (Adrianna); four grandchildren: Mina Buckley (Jason), Cameron Curran, Summer Curran, and Elijah James White; and great-granddaughter, Olivia Kay Curran.
Bobby will be sorely missed by those left behind, but he is no longer suffering and is in the arms of his Heavenly Father.
A viewing will be held from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, Monday, March 18, 2024, at Yates Funeral Home – Coeur d’Alene Chapel (744 N. 4th St. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814). A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Yates Funeral Home – Coeur d’Alene Chapel. The graveside interment will follow the service and is located at Greenwood Cemetery (5579 Vermont St. Spirit Lake, Idaho 83869).
There will be a small gathering for family & friends from 2:30 PM – 6 PM at Bobby and Linda’s home after the graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in Bobby’s name to Hospice of North Idaho.
Billy Joe Cox
March 8, 2024
Billy Joe Cox, 54, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on March 3, 2024. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on February 22, 1970 to Joe and Kay Cox. He had a career in drywall and he had a passion for fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Kay Cox; grandparents, Sam and Estelle McGhee; aunt, Stella Arrant; nephew, Kenneth Lee McGrobie.
He is survived by his sister, Mickey Darlene McGrobie; uncle, Dewitt McGhee; uncle and aunt, Dewey and June McGhee; aunt, Sandra Chambers; uncle and aunt Sally and Jerry Bryant; uncle, Larry Goff. A host of cousins and many, many friends.
Pallbearers will be Reese, Shug, Troy, Zeke, Corky and Dewey. Honorary pallbearer will be Keith Parker (Bubba).
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 1:00pm at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Visitation will be one hour prior at 12:00pm. Burial will be at New Home Cemetery in Atmore, Alabama.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida, is entrusted with arrangements.
William Carl Madison
March 7, 2024
William Carl Madison was born January 16, 1931, and passed away March 3, 2024. Carl was preceded in death by his wife Grace, father TW Madison, mother Vivian Madison Williamson, brother Charles Madison, mother of his children Rachel Bricken Madison, and other beloved family members.
Carl is survived by his daughter Becky Madison Boglione, son Mark Madison (Janet), son Sky Madison (Cathy), stepdaughter Carla Rich (Russ Hardin), stepdaughter Catherine Halvorson (Brian), stepson Charles Lemley (Charlotte), numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and very many special friends.
Carl was a veteran having served in the US Army during the Korean war. He lived a long and fulfilled life where there was hardly ever a dull moment. As a very successful high school football coach he was a legend in his own time. He had a career record of 326-129-7, won five state titles, a USA Today National title, National Coach of the Year, inductee into FHSAA Hall Fame, inductee into the FHSAA Coaches Hall of Fame, many other personal and team awards and honors, and the subject of the published book “The Chief”.
Although Carl earned many personal and team accolades, he was most proud of the success that his former players and assistant coaches created in their lives.
The family would like to give a big thank you to special friends Danny and Karen Retherford, Floyd and Betty Adams, Mike Emmons, Reverend Darrell Black, and the staff at Shelton Manor.
Funeral services be held at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 800 East Nine Mile Rd., Pensacola, Fl. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. with services beginning at 3:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Mike Bennett, Ronnie Douglas, Erik Hector, Keith Leonard, Paul Madison and Jerry Pollard.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel, 3351 Scenic Highway is entrusted with arrangements.
David Walter Owens
March 7, 2024
David Walter Owen, age 58, of Cantonment, Florida passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024.
A visitation for David will be held Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home, 1985 West Nine Mile Road. A funeral service will occur Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 1985 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola. An interment will occur Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 1:00p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens, 1985 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola.
Charles Louis Harris
March 5, 2024
Mr. Charles Louis Harris, age 83, passed away, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Atmore, AL. He resided most of his life in the Walnut Hill and Canoe area. He retired as a brick mason with many years of service. He proudly served in the United States National Guard for many years.
He loved rain and stormy weather. He most especially enjoyed raising horses, riding and training them along with team roping. He was an avid squirrel hunter with his dogs Pepper and Al. A favorite past time for him was shooting pool and playing volleyball.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clinton Alexander (Zelma Harrison) Harris, and one brother, Clint Harris, Jr.
He is survived by his one son, Wade (Veronica) Harris, of Bratt, FL; three step-sons, Mark Johnson, of Tallassee, AL; Mike Johnson, of Tallassee, AL; Patrick Johnson, of Tallassee, AL; two daughters, Tracey (Danny) Burkett, of Atmore, AL; Tammy Garrett, of Atmore, AL; one step-daughter, Kelly Boles, of Tallassee, AL; one sister, Merle Hanks, of Bratt, FL; six grandchildren, Wesley Maughon; Blayne Garrett; Synda Harris; Raven Weaver; Saige Garrett; Analeigh Harris; seven great-grandchildren, Onyx Davis; Lizzie Stewart; Emily Maughon; Russell Maughon; Walker Maughon; Laila Garrett; Owen Nichols; other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Monday, March 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Funeral Home Chapel LLC. with Bro. Fred Stallworth officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 4, 2024, from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Todd Harris, Terry Harris, Mark Harris, Danny Burkett,, Johnny Griffis, and Mark Hanks.
Honorary pallbearer will be Joe Johnson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. Atmore, AL. is in charge of all arrangements.