Emerald Coast Funeral Home & Reception Center

03/18/2026

Alternate Obituary for Everlena Scott Stitt
Everlena Scott Stitt peacefully entered eternal rest on March 13, 2026. She was born on July 20, 1938, in Dorseyville, Louisiana, to the late Henry James Scott and Josephine Green Scott. As the eldest daughter of ten children, Everlena was a guiding pres...

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03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ From our funeral home family to yours, we wish you a day filled with the warmth of community and the comfort of cherished memories.

While St. Patrick's Day is often associated with lively celebrations and "shenanigans," for many it is also a traditional time for spiritual renewal and offering prayers. In the funeral profession, this holiday can be a meaningful moment to reflect on heritage, the lives of those we've lost, and the "simple blessings" that bring us together. ☘️

03/16/2026

“Lois Marie Patterson Carter”

Lois Marie Patterson Carter, age 98, went home to Glory at her home on February 4, 2026.

Ms. Lois, as she was affectionately known, was born to the late William and Ruth Patterson on February 28, 1927, in Gainesville, Georgia. She was a simple, quiet, co...

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03/16/2026

Understanding Service Options (Part 1️⃣ of 4️⃣)

✔️Traditional Funeral Service / Visitation or Viewing

A Traditional Funeral Service is a structured and meaningful way to honor a loved one’s life. This option allows family and friends to gather, share memories, and find comfort in ceremony and community support. The visitation (sometimes called a viewing or wake) provides an opportunity for family, friends, and community members to come together prior to the formal service.

✔️Formal Ceremony

The formal ceremony is the central gathering where family and friends come together to honor and celebrate a life This time allows guests to, Offer condolences and support to the family, Share stories and memories, and sometimes experience a quiet moment of reflection.

✔️Burial or Entombment

Burial (or interment) is the traditional, below-ground placement of a casket or urn within the earth, usually marked by a headstone. Entombment is above-ground, permanent placement of a casket in a crypt within a mausoleum or tomb. While both provide a final resting place, entombment is often chosen for its dry, secure, above-ground location.

03/14/2026

Renee Michelson Minsky died peacefully at the age of 94 on March 11, 2026, at her home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. She was surrounded by family and her caregivers Deb Longo and Danielle Megno, who blessed Renee and her family with the loving skilled care that made her last few years safe and happ...

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03/13/2026

Understanding Service Options

Over the next two weeks, we will take a closer look at each of the service options listed below. Our goal is to provide clear, thoughtful information to help educate our community and explain each option in greater detail. We believe that understanding your choices brings confidence and peace of mind when important decisions need to be made.

As always, if you have questions or would like to speak with someone directly, we are just a phone call away.

1️⃣Traditional Funeral Service-Visitation or viewing
-Formal ceremony
-Burial or entombment

2️⃣Memorial Service
-Ceremony without the presence of the casket
-Can be held weeks or months later

3️⃣Cremation Services
-Can include visitation and ceremony
-Many options for final placement or keepsakes

4️⃣Celebration of Life
-Personalized gathering focused on memories and legacy

03/12/2026

Philip S. Adkins, 83, of Navarre, Florida passed away March 3, 2026. A graveside service with full military honors will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 1:30pm at Barrancas National Cemetery in NAS Pensacola, Florida. Please keep the Adkins family in your thoughts and prayers.

03/11/2026

Today we proudly recognize Funeral Director & Mortician Appreciation Day.

We are grateful for our firms dedicated professionals, as well as others thought the world and community, who serve families with compassion, dignity, and care during life’s most difficult moments.

Their commitment, as well as ours to honoring every life and supporting every family is at the heart of what "WE" do. ♥️

Thank you to ALL the Funeral Directors and Morticians who make it possible to serve our community with respect and professionalism each and every day.

03/11/2026

On Monday, March 9, 2026, Clara Bush was reunited with the love of her life and entered eternal peace.
Clara was born on April 17, 1934, in Bay Minette, Alabama, to her parents, Evelyn and JW Donald. She grew up in Bay Minette, where she worked alongside her brothers and sisters on the family farm...

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03/10/2026

We are saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Reginald A. Queenan, III, age 89, of Navarre, Florida. No public services are scheduled at this time. The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers.

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03/09/2026

We are sorry to announcer Mr. Thomas J. Connair, III passed away peacefully. Services are private and burial will take place at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Florida.

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