Lcdr Lawrence Russo, Jr., Usn (Ret.)
Aug 12, 2019
Mr. Lawrence Russo Jr., passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2019 at the age of 96, having been remarkably fit and healthy throughout his entire life.
Larry was born in Wakefield, Massachusetts on April 13, 1923 to Lawrence (Lorenzo) Russo and Frances (Fannie) Cieuzo Russo. His father was one of seven brothers who owned a...
John Edward Strand, Jr.
Aug 11, 2019
John Edward Strand, Jr. 61 of Pensacola, FL passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019.
John was a native and lifelong resident of Pensacola, born on August 18, 1957 to John Edward and Sarah Jane (Barrineau) Strand. After high school John joined the US Navy were served as an Aviation Tech serving for four years. Following his military...
David Paul Heine
Aug 10, 2019
David Paul Heine, age 63, of Pensacola, was called home August 10, 2019. He was born September 07, 1955 in Pensacola, FL to the late Calvin Heine, Sr. and Lois Heine Kearley. David was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pensacola since his birth. He was employed by Gulf Power, Sears, and served a decade overseas as...
Carolyn E. Ongalo
Aug 10, 2019
Carolyn E. Ongalo, 57, resident of Pensacola, FL passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019.
She was born on August 9, 1962 in Bakersfield, CA to Elaine Chamberlin and Bobby Durham. She was always a straight "A" student that enjoyed cheerleading and music. Her life was radically transformed on New Year's Eve 1982 when she became a follower...
Pamela Dawn Espersen Schang
Aug 10, 2019
Pamela Dawn Espersen Schang, 48, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019.
She was born in Schenectady, NY to Robert and Sharon Espersen on September 25, 1970. Pam was the office manager for a specialized hardware company. She liked country living with her family, was a great cook, and devoted wife and mother and was a person...
Carolyn Woitas
Aug 8, 2019
Carolyn Reeves Woitas, 77, of Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2019.
Carolyn was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on June 10, 1942 to John and Elsie Reeves. She graduated from Pensacola High School in 1960 and was a Registered Nurse with a degree from the Mobile Infirmary School of Nursing. She was an active member...
Dr. James L. Reed, Jr.
Aug 8, 2019
Dr. James L. Reed, Jr., 88, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019.
He was born in Little Rock, AR on August 17, 1930 to James L. Reed and Hazel Burns Reed. They lived there until almost his 10th grade of school, and then moved to Lonoke, AR, where he graduated from Lonoke High School in 1948. James...
William "Bill" Henry Bryan
Aug 4, 2019
William Henry "Bill" Bryan, 88, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019. He was Vice President of Brown Marine Service, and after retiring, became an avid woodturner. He recently was honored with a Life Membership to Quayside Gallery.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Bryan; two sons, Steven Bryan Sr. (Kimberly) of Covington, LA. and Gary Bryan...
Mary Sue Long
Aug 4, 2019
Mary Sue Long, 86 of Pensacola, FL passed away on August 4, 2019.
Mary Sue Crawford-Long was born on October 9, 1933 in Commerce, GA. After high school she attended Secretarial College in Atlanta, GA, shortly thereafter, Sue met her future husband, Sid Long, on a blind date in 1953. They married on June 13, 1954. In...
Robert "Bobby" Edward Abbott
Jul 31, 2019
Robert "Bobby" Edward Abbott, 69 of Pensacola, FL passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
Bobby was born in Alabama on January 10, 1950 to Clifford Miles and Wee Wau (Smith) Abbott. He was an avid FSU fan.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Clifford and Wee Wau Abbott; sister, Beverly Abbott;...
Jerry Stephens
Jul 31, 2019
Longtime Pensacola Sports Association Executive Director, Jerry Stephens, 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
The executive director from 1972-1995, Jerry was renowned for his ability to turn "nothing projects" into "community jewels" as described in a 2006 Pensacola News Journal editorial.
Current Pensacola Sports events like Racquet Roundup and Divot Derby were founded...
Earl Stamford Speechley, Jr.
Jul 30, 2019
Earl Stamford Speechley, Jr., age 66, of Gulf Breeze, was called home July 30, 2019. He was born July 05, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Ruth Yvonne Speechley and Earl Stamford Speechley Senior. Earl obtained his bachelor's degree from Penn State University. He proudly served our country as a Marine Corps officer, achieving the rank of captain....
Camille Smith Garrett
Jul 29, 2019
Camille Smith Garrett, 74, of Lillian, AL, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019.
Camille was born on June 24, 1945 in Decatur, GA. She grew up in Jacksonville, FL and is a graduate of Birmingham Southern College. As a student at BSC she was president of the Baptist Student Union and a member of Zeta Tau...
Olivia England Goodman
Jul 28, 2019
Olivia England Goodman, 40, of Pensacola, FL passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019.
She was born on April 6, 1979, and the world instantaneously became a better and more loving place. Olivia was born at Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX to her parents Liz and Tom England. They were both in the Navy and Olivia, and...
Tony Silva
Jul 28, 2019
Anthony "Tony" Silva, 69, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. He was surrounded by family as he was finally at peace.
Known by Tony to friends and family, he was born in New London, CT on August 12, 1949, son to late Joseph E. and Concetta L. Purpora Silva. He proudly served...
"Margy" Margaret Louise Herold Brown
Jul 28, 2019
Margaret Louise Herold Brown, 79 of Pensacola, FLÂ passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019.
She was born in Rolla, Missouri on June 22, 1940. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grayce and Paul Herold.
She graduated from the College of Wooster with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. Margy was the...
Danny Canterbury
Jul 26, 2019
Daniel "Danny" Raymond Canterbury, 58, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019.
It pains me to admit it but evidently, I have passed away. I didn't plan for this, especially for my family and friends that I have left behind. Fortunately, however, my last words are being conveyed through my youngest, smart-aleck daughter, "Tadpole". Although my life has...
Robert Eugene Speed, Jr.
Jul 25, 2019
Robert Eugene Speed, 59 of Pensacola, FL died Thursday, July 25, 2019.
Robert was born in Newton, MS on January 8, 1960 and raised in Pensacola, FL. He attended Ferry Pass Elementary & Middle School. He graduate from Woodham High School in 1978. Robert reached Eagle Scout with Scout Troop 403. He attended Nashville Auto Diesel College,...
Patricia Ann Readman Hamrick
Jul 25, 2019
Patricia Ann Hamrick, 88, passed away to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, July 25, 2019. She died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family under hospice care at Azalea Trace in Pensacola.
Pat was born on October 28, 1930, in Gulfport, MS, where she was raised as the youngest of four siblings. Following graduation from...
Velma Dykes Penney
Jul 23, 2019
Velma Dykes Penney, long-time Pensacola resident, passed away surrounded by family on July 23, 2019, in Leesburg, Virginia, where she had lived for the past two years.
Born on May 14, 1934, Velma is preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Charles M. Penney, Jr., and by her grandson, Daniel Waters. She is survived...
