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Becky Ellisor Nash

Becky Ellisor Nash

Jul 7, 2025

With heavy hearts, we want to share that Rebecca "Becky" Ann Ellisor Nash, 81, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL.

Becky was born on May 18, 1944, in Greenville, AL, to Thomas McConnell Ellisor, Sr. and Mary Evelyn Hart. She graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile, AL...

Lily Schuster

Lily Schuster

Jul 7, 2025

With heavy heart, we announce the passing of Lily Schuster also known as Norma, 74 on July 7, 2025.

She was born in 1951. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a dear friend to many.

Lily was a civil service military-navy spouse. She had many hobbies including gardening, sewing, cooking, baking, line dancing,...

Skip Weaver

Skip Weaver

Jul 6, 2025

Richard Herman "Skip" Weaver, 76, of Pensacola, FL passed away at home with family by his side on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Skip was born on October 9, 1948, at Pensacola Naval Hospital to LCDR Ralph M. Weaver and Anna Christina Bartels Weaver. He graduated from Pensacola High School and was enrolled in Pensacola Junior College when...

Vaughn Dean Cook

Vaughn Dean Cook

Jul 6, 2025

Vaughn Dean Cook, 88, of Foley, AL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

He was a beloved father and grandfather. A "Military Honor Walk" will be held Friday, July 18, 2025, at 2:00pm, Sacred Heart Hospital, 5153 N 9th Ave, Pensacola FL. Afterwards, a "Celebration of Life" in his honor will be held from 4:00-6:00pm...

Kathy Jo Vallimont

Kathy Jo Vallimont

Jul 3, 2025

Kathy Jo Vallimont, 67, of Pensacola, FL., passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Kathy was born on October 1, 1957, was a devoted wife, loving mother and a cherished Nana. Her warmth, strength and love for life touched everyone who knew her.

Kathy graduated from Pensacola Catholic High School and dedicated over a decade...

Janis Whitlock Smith

Janis Whitlock Smith

Jul 1, 2025

Janis Anita Smith burst into the light on Wednesday, April 7, 1926. She was the ninth child born to Lillian and George Whitlock in the palmetto-strewn scrub oak cattle lands of DeSoto County, Arcadia, Florida. A true child of the season, the light, rebirth and optimism of springtime would flavor her entire life. Janis was known to her family...

Jim Larduskey, Iii

Jim Larduskey, Iii

Jun 30, 2025

James L. "Jim" Larduskey, III, of Pensacola, FL passed away Monday, June 30, 2025.

Jim was born on October 19, 1945, in Enid, OK to Ruth (Luck) & James L. Larduskey, Jr. He graduated from Parkville Senior High School in Parkville, MD. This is where he met the love of his life, Pamela New. After matriculating at...

Joseph Edward Ward, Jr.

Joseph Edward Ward, Jr.

Jun 28, 2025

Joseph "Joe" E. Ward, Jr., 53, of Pensacola, FL passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Joe was born on June 25, 1972, in Oakland, CA. He is the son of Sylvia Ward and Joseph Ward, Sr. Joe was a Chief Warrant Officer in the US Navy. He was a native of Pensacola, FL, graduated in 2002 from...

Martha Gonzalez Quina

Martha Gonzalez Quina

Jun 28, 2025

Martha Gonzalez Quina died peacefully on the morning of June 28, 2025.  She was 96 years old.

Born on October 15, 1928, Martha Wainwright Gonzalez was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Dickson B. Gonzalez (Ruth Withnell) of Pensacola, FL. She was raised at Loretto, the Gonzalez family home at Bohemia, on the shores of Escambia...

Dr. Kwame Asante-Nkansa

Dr. Kwame Asante-Nkansa

Jun 25, 2025

It is with an overwhelming sense of sorrow and a heart weighed down by grief that we come together today to honor and celebrate the extraordinary life of Dr. Kwame Asante-Nkansah, affectionately known by many as "Doc." His journey began in the charming yet vibrant town of Suhum, nestled within the Suhum Municipal District of the Eastern Region of...

Peggy Jo Destafney

Peggy Jo Destafney

Jun 25, 2025

Peggy Jo Destafney, 92, of Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. She was born on June 6, 1933, to Fred and Maxine Buchanan.

In August of 1949, Peggy Jo married MGySgt. James DeStafney, USMC (1928-1987), at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Canoga Park, CA. Together they shared many years of...

William "Bill" Curtis Woolverton, M.D.

William "Bill" Curtis Woolverton, M.D.

Jun 22, 2025

William "Bill" Curtis Woolverton, M.D., age 88, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

Bill was born in Jacksonville, FL and grew up in Ponte Vedra Beach. He attended Fletcher High School and The Choate School in Wallingford, CT. In addition to excelling in academics at Choate, he also wrestled,...

William "Bob" Robert Harris, Iii

William "Bob" Robert Harris, Iii

Jun 22, 2025

William "Bob" Robert Harris III, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on June 22, 2025. Born and raised in Pensacola, Bob was a devoted husband, loving father, proud brother, uncle, and loyal friend.

Bob worked for 32 years at Craftsman Concrete alongside his best friend, Pat Sullivan. Known for his strong work ethic and can-do attitude, he took...

Josephine Marie Stehlin

Josephine Marie Stehlin

Jun 22, 2025

Our dear mother, Josephine Stehlin, passed away peacefully in her own home on June 22, 2025. She was 98 years old. Josephine is predeceased by her devoted husband Gerard; three sons, James, Gregory and Robert; along with her brother, Charlie.

She is survived by her daughter, Janice; and three sons, Timothy, Jerry and Charlie; and several grandchildren...

Jerry Lynn Adkins

Jerry Lynn Adkins

Jun 21, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Lynn Adkins, 82, of Pensacola, FL who passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Jerry was born on March 8, 1943, in Panama City, FL to Coy and Vivian Pelham. She graduated from Pensacola Technical High School and pursued a career in nursing. She...

Mary Kay Collins

Mary Kay Collins

Jun 21, 2025

Mary Katherine Herschede "Mary Kay" Collins, 86, of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025, after a long illness. She will be remembered as a devoted woman of God, as a faithful and loving wife, mother and grandmother, as a savvy homemaker and businesswoman. She possessed a beautiful smile. She will be greatly missed.

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Michael Leo Johnson

Michael Leo Johnson

Jun 21, 2025

Michael Leo Johnson, 65, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Born on February 7, 1960, in Myrtle Beach, SC, to Larry Blanchard Johnson and Joyce Ford. Michael was the quintessential entrepreneur owning businesses ranging from trucking to mini warehouses to nursing homes. Most recently he was the owner of Moore Assets Recovery, LLC.

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Marguerite Ann Dowd Mcelroy

Marguerite Ann Dowd Mcelroy

Jun 20, 2025

Marguerite Ann Dowd McElroy left her pain behind on June 20th 2025. Her heart quietly stopped beating somewhere around one o'clock in the morning… But to anyone who knew her, who could blame it for being tired. It had spent decades beating, not just for her, but for everyone she met.

It beat for her family; the...

Steven Earl Bailey, Sr.

Steven Earl Bailey, Sr.

Jun 19, 2025

Steven Earl Bailey Sr. of Osceola, AR, the son of Willard and Ruth Bailey, was born on August 1, 1951, in Pensacola, Florida. At the age of 73, after a brief battle of liver cancer, he went to meet his Lord and Savoir while at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Steve is...

Jake Jacobson

Jake Jacobson

Jun 19, 2025

SGM Harold "Jake" Jacobson, US Army Special Forces (Ret.) checked out of the net on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the age of 95.

Jake was born to Gustave A. Jacobson, of Sweden and Ruth Hedenschou Jacobson, of Norway, on November 17, 1929, in the Bronx, New York City. They moved to Providence, Rhode Island where Jake...

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