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Paul H. Garst

Paul H. Garst

Jan 15, 2019

Capt. Paul H. Garst, USN (ret.), 76, of Pensacola, FL passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

He was born on June 13, 1942 in Tulsa, OK and attended Tulsa Junior College and graduated in 1972 from University of West Florida with a BS in Economics. He became a bombardier navigator in the A-6 Intruder aircraft in 1967,...

Marcia Wirtz Press

Marcia Wirtz Press

Jan 14, 2019

Marcia Wirtz Press, 84, of Pensacola passed away Monday, January 14, 2019.

Mrs. Press was born on November 14, 1934 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to Richard and Kathryn (McKay) Wirtz.

Marcia worked with the Mother's Seaton Guild in the Gift Shop at Sacred Heart Hospital, and volunteered at the Saenger Theatre. She was a faithful member...

Phyllis Hennessey Fleming

Phyllis Hennessey Fleming

Jan 14, 2019

Phyllis Hennessey Fleming, widow of William T. Fleming, died Monday, January 14, 2019.

Born in 1925 to Col. Peter and Blanche Hennessey, she grew up in San Antonio, TX. She attended the University of Texas where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She moved to Pensacola in 1945 as a young bride and enjoyed...

Nancy Kay Ligon

Nancy Kay Ligon

Jan 12, 2019

Nancy Kay Ligon (formerly DiNitto-Arnold), 65, fell into the arms of the angels Saturday, January 12, 2019.

Nancy was born on October 11, 1953 in St. Louis, MO to Robert L. and Gladys C (Davidson) Ligon. She graduated high school in Hazelwood, MO in 1972 and attended Pensacola State College. She retired as a Flight Attendant with...

William G. Champlin

William G. Champlin

Jan 12, 2019

William G. Champlin passed away from natural causes on January 12, 2019. Bill was a native Pensacolian born October 02, 1921 to the late Henry Gardiner and Gladys Smith Champlin. He attended local schools and graduated from the University of Florida in 1943. He served in the European Theatre as a Captain in the United States Army during World...

Matthew L. Jankowski

Matthew L. Jankowski

Jan 12, 2019

Matthew L. Jankowski, 70, of Panama City, FL passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 22, 1948 to Matthew and Lenora Jankowski. He honorably served his country in the US Air Force. Matthew was an Artist and always had a passion for art.

He is preceded in death...

Wesley James Edward Henry

Wesley James Edward Henry

Jan 12, 2019

Wesley James Edward Henry, 79, of Pace, FL passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019.

He was born on September 2, 1939 in Port Huron, MI and was very proud to be a first generation American. Wesley proudly served his country honorably for 22 years in the US Army, ultimately retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 3. He...

Brian J. "Bj" Barton

Brian J. "Bj" Barton

Jan 8, 2019

Brian John "BJ" Barton, 71, of Cantonment, FL passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019.

Brian was born in New Hyde Park, NY on January 14, 1947. He graduated from Pensacola High School in 1965, after which he was employed as a Helicopter Mechanic at Naval Air Station Pensacola. In 1976 Brian was employed with the Pensacola Police...

Sue Lamb

Sue Lamb

Jan 6, 2019

Dorothy "Sue" Lamb, 99, of Century, FL, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019.

She was born on June 1, 1919, in Century, a daughter of the late William and Sallie McCurdy.

She was a graduate of Florida State College for Women (now Florida State University), a lifelong educator in numerous schools across Florida, and...

Douglas Langston Mccrary

Douglas Langston Mccrary

Jan 5, 2019

Douglas Langston McCrary was born in Centreville, AL, April 24, 1929. He passed away after a short illness on January 5, 2019.

Douglas served in the U.S. Air Force from 1946-1949. He received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering in 1952 and a Master of Science in mechanical engineering in 1953 from Auburn University. He also...

Stephanie Sue Jackson

Stephanie Sue Jackson

Jan 4, 2019

Stephanie Sue Jackson, 46, of Pensacola, FL was born on January 10, 1973 in Panama City, FL to Jim and Belinda Vickers. She was called to Heaven to serve God as an Angel on January 4, 2019. She was an angel on earth now an angel in Heaven. Stephanie traveled the world with her military family. She graduated from...

Marguerite A. Gardner

Marguerite A. Gardner

Jan 3, 2019

Marguerite A. Gardner, age 90, of Pensacola, was called home after a brief illness on January 3, 2019. She was born in Omaha, NE on August 25, 1928 to the late Frank and Clarisse Bonacci. Marguerite was a lifetime member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was director of Northwest Florida Hospice before her retirement. She is preceded...

Barbara Jean Martin Hickman

Barbara Jean Martin Hickman

Jan 3, 2019

Barbara Jean Martin Hickman, age 85, of Gulf Breeze, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 3, 2019.

Interment will be at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, Mississippi, with a graveside service on Tuesday, January 8, at 11:00 a.m. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 10, at 11:00 a.m. in the Pleitz...

Lucia Mary Dye Pepper

Lucia Mary Dye Pepper

Jan 2, 2019

Lucia Mary Dye Pepper passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, after living 101 years of life to the fullest.

Lucia was the third of six children born to Ida and William Dye. She was born on September 18, 1917, in Panama City, FL. Lucia graduated from Pensacola High School in 1935 and soon began her...

Luomi Creel

Luomi Creel

Jan 1, 2019

Luomi "Granny" Creel, 89, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019.

She was born in Thomasville, NC to John and Flora Hardison, she was the oldest of 7 brothers and sisters. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her...

Ta Thi Le

Ta Thi Le

Jan 1, 2019

Ta Thi Le passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 1, 2019 on her 90 th birthday.

Born on January 1, 1929 in Nhatrang, Vietnam, Mrs. Le was a wonderful mother to her twelve children and a devoted wife of 50 years. She was a life-long member of the Catholic faith and regularly attended mass at St. Paul Catholic...

Catherine "Renie" Smith Warfield

Catherine "Renie" Smith Warfield

Dec 31, 2018

Catherine "Renie" Smith Warfield, 87, lived life to the absolute fullest and passed away peacefully on Monday, December 31, 2018 with her beloved husband, children, and loved ones by her side.

Renie was born on October 19, 1931 to Dillon Frances Smith and Leone Snyder Smith. She attended local parochial schools and graduated in 1949 as Valedictorian...

Jane Rooks Rollins

Jane Rooks Rollins

Dec 29, 2018

Jane Rooks-Rollins was born in Pensacola, Florida on December 1, 1931. She was a lifelong resident of the city she loved. Her mother Adele Herring raised her on Herring Lane with her four sisters. As the oldest, she helped care for her sisters, earning the lifelong nickname "Sarge". Jane enjoyed a wonderful life devoted to God, her family, and...

Ann Adair Martin Brodie

Ann Adair Martin Brodie

Dec 28, 2018

Ann Adair Martin Brodie, 92, a native of Pensacola and long-term resident of Gulf Breeze, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Scott Brodie (who preceded her in death in 2011), the mother of three children, and a beloved grandmother, family member, community supporter, and friend. Ann was born on January...

Nicky Lane Bass

Nicky Lane Bass

Dec 27, 2018

Nicky Lane Bass, 53, Heaven gained another angel on Thursday, December 27, 2018.

Nicky was born in Monroe, AL on April 12, 1965. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hobbies such as hunting and fishing. He was both a dedicated husband and loving father. He was the glowing light to fill any room and warmed any heart....

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