Obituaries

Apr 10, 2019

Ronald Spencer Figueroa, 79, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 10, 2019.

Ron retired after 21 years in the US Army with the rank of First Sergeant. He completed 3 tours in Vietnam from 1966-71 where he received several awards and commendations while enlisted, including two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, and one Silver Star. He was also...

Apr 9, 2019

John G. Calderon, age 85, of Navarre, passed away peacefully with his family at his side April 09, 2019. He was born June 25, 1933 in Freeport, Illinois to the late Seferino and Juanita Calderon. John was a proud U.S. Air Force Retiree, serving in Korea and Vietnam. He followed his retirement with a second career at the Department...

Apr 7, 2019

James William Lewis, 70, of Pace, FL passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019.

He was born in Conway, SC on July 4, 1948 to Henry R. & Reba G. Lewis. He graduated from Conway High School in 1968 and immediately joined the US Navy. Thru his Navy career, he became a SeaBee and served in Vietnam. James...

Apr 7, 2019

Walter Franklin Biggs, Jr. left us at age 89 on April 7, 2019 after an active and productive life. Born in Pensacola on December 26, 1929 he lived there all his life with the exception of his time in college and military service.

He graduated Pensacola High School in 1947 and The Citadel in 1951. Immediately after...

Apr 3, 2019

Gary Paul Gaspard, 77, of Pensacola, FL, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.

He was born August 20, 1941 in his grandparents' home in Cottonport, LA to Ivan Ducote Gaspard and Joseph Bourgeois Gaspard, he spent his early years in Cottonport moving to Houma, LA where he graduated high school. He attended LSU,...

Apr 2, 2019

Michael Reynolds (Mike) Martin

Michael Reynolds Martin passed away peacefully from this life among his family and friends on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 and moved to his Lord and many others who lovingly awaited his arrival. Mike was born on January 25, 1945 to Eula Mae and Reynolds Martin. He attended school in Jasper and graduated from...

Apr 1, 2019

Lee "Jay" Cormier, Jr., 70, of Gulf Breeze, FL peacefully passed away Monday, April 1, 2019.

Jay was born in Opelousas, LA on October 1, 1948 to Lee and Frances Cormier. He attended St. Landry Parish Schools where he excelled in baseball and football. His academic and athletic skills earned him a scholarship to the University of...

Mar 31, 2019

Gladys Jewel Cagle McMillian went home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2019 at the age of 93. She was born in Clarksdale, MS and was married to Lawrence H. McMillian of Pensacola for 62 years. Gladys moved to Pensacola in 1946 when she and Mac were married. She worked at the Medical Center Clinic for 40 ...

Mar 31, 2019

Capt. Carl M. "Pete" Peterson II USN (ret.) 75, of Orange Beach, AL passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019.

Pete as he was commonly referred as was born in Wichita, KS in 1943 to Carl Marvin and Clara May (Gingrich) Peterson. Pete's time in the Boy Scouts and Eagle Scouts, along with his Dad's encouragement, led him...

Mar 30, 2019

Dolores Y. Rosell, 80, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at her home in Pensacola, FL after a short illness.

Dolores was born January 1, 1939 in Guantanamo, Cuba to Pablo and Adela Fernandez. She graduated with a Chemical Engineering Degree from the University of Santiago, Cuba and thereafter moved to Madrid, Spain fleeing Castro's communism. While...

Mar 30, 2019

Frances P. Voght Jernigan, 81, of Lillian, AL passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019.

Frances was born on December 27, 1937 in Mobile, AL to Albert Frank Pound, Sr. Vesta Coral Pound. She graduated from Semmes High School and went to worked for Chemstrand (Monsanto) in 1964, working in the production department. She taught herself shorthand and...

Mar 29, 2019

Hazel Campbell Shiell of Pensacola passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on March 29, 2019 after a long battle with bronchiectasis. Hazel was born on Sept. 7, 1929, in Lakeland, Fla. Her family has ties to Escambia County that date back to 1819. Hazel considered herself a lifelong student of life and art. She graduated from Florida...

Mar 27, 2019

N.R. "Jack" Gardner, 83, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at his home after a battle with COPD.

Jack was born in Conecuh, County, Alabama, on November 3, 1935, but lived most of his life in Pensacola. He was the son of Jones Franklin and Ruth Peavy Gardner. Jack attended local schools and graduated from...

Mar 26, 2019

William "Bill" Frederick Scheller, 94, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Bill Scheller was a devoted husband to his wife Edna, the love of his life. Their devotion to one another throughout their 69-year marriage was the most important facet of his life. He was a caring father to Mike, Cindy, and Cathy, grandfather to Christy and Brian, and...

Mar 25, 2019

Edward "Ed" Moyer, 70, of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully Monday, March 25, 2019.

Ed was born in Pensacola, FL on December 6, 1948 to Rheba and Thomas Moyer.

Ed always found joy in helping others, and those who knew Ed would describe him as one of the most generous and nicest people they ever...

Mar 24, 2019

Ryan Connor Wood, age 18, of Pensacola, FL was lovingly received by our Lord, Sunday, March 24, 2019.

Connor was born on October 25, 2000. The first grandchild on both sides of the family, Connor has been a great source of joy from the time of his birth, throughout his life.

Connor, a senior at...

Mar 23, 2019

Commander Thomas W. Quay, USN (ret.), 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2019.

A Full Navy Honors Inurnment Ceremony will be held 1:00pm, Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Barrancas National Cemetery. Please meet at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel at 12:00noon if you would like to join the procession to the cemetery. This is highly recommended if...

Mar 22, 2019

Joseph Rodney "Rocky" Eddins, Sr., of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019.

Rocky as he was affectionally was born in Atmore, AL, the son of Lorelei and Tommie Eddins. He was raised on a farm where he learned honesty, integrity and a good work ethic, among many other valuable attributes that led him...

Mar 22, 2019

On Friday, March 22, 2019, Dennis "Hugh" Cowan, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at age 85.

Hugh was born on September 2, 1933 in Montgomery, AL to Claude and Veleria Cowan. On September 26, 1953 he married Thelma Elizabeth Coker. They raised four sons, Dennis (Stephanie), Bobby (Barbara), David (Dolores), and Rusty (Kathy), and...

Mar 22, 2019

Simon Jay Kittler passed peacefully and went to be with God on March 22, 2019 at the age of 88, with his wife at his side.

Si was born in Detroit, MI on May 16,1930, the son of Simon James and Margaret Mary (Alterton) Kittler. Upon graduation from high school, he received a congressional appointment to the...