Obituaries

Oct 29, 2017

Patricia Anderson Burke, 80, a lifelong native of Pensacola, passed peacefully in her home on Sunday, October 29, 2017. She was a wonderful mother and friend. She taught her daughters the value of hard work and the importance of a warm and inviting front porch. Spending time there with family, friends and beloved pets was one of her favorite...

Oct 29, 2017

Carolyn J. Colley, 76, of Pensacola, FL passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen (Kendrick) and John Cary; as well as the father of her children, Myles Colley, Sr.

Survivors include her children, Myles Colley, Jr. (Carole), Jeff Colley (Terry) and Kim Colley; her grandchildren, Jeff Colley,...

Oct 26, 2017

Anthony "Bubba" Tampary, 75, fell asleep in the Lord on October 26, 2017. A lifelong Pensacola resident, Bubba grew up in Warrington and graduated from Pensacola High School in 1960. He received his undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University in 1967 and a Masters in Secondary Education Curriculum from University of South Alabama in 1973. Bubba worked for many...

Oct 25, 2017

Pat DeMouy passed away, Wednesday, October 25, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born February 5, 1929, in Mobile, Alabama, to James and Jean Anthony.  Pat graduated from Bishop Toolen High School in 1947.

Pat is survived by her husband of 68 years, William G DeMouy; her five children: Cheryl L. Tucker, Mark...

Oct 24, 2017

Adam E. Cochran, 51, of Milton, FL passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017.

He was born on May 2, 1966 in Fallbrook, CA to Irene Welford and Michael Cochran. As a young man he spent a lot of time riding horses and that transitioned into rodeo where he rode bulls and steer wrestled. He was a natural...

Oct 24, 2017

Sandra Johnson Phillips, 67, of Pensacola, died October 24, 2017, surrounded by family.

Sandra was born on February 13, 1950, in Quincy, Florida, to Edsel F. Johnson and Juanita Schofield Johnson. The family moved to Pensacola when Sandra was an infant and were lifelong residents. Sandra attended A.K. Suter Elementary School, Clubbs Junior High and Graduated from...

Oct 21, 2017

Larry O. Rappe, a 67 year old Marine from Pensacola, FL, completed his service on October 21, 2017.

Born in Butler, PA on November 16, 1949, Larry grew up in Ashtabula, OH. Upon graduation from Ashtabula High School, he deployed to Vietnam with the US Marine Corps, where he served his country honorably. In respect to his...

Oct 20, 2017

Phyllis L. Williams, 85, of Pensacola, FL passed away late Friday afternoon, October 20, 2017.

Phyllis taught English and History at PJC for 20 years. She was an ardent reader and supporter of the libraries, the Humane Society and Wildlife Conservation Society. An avid traveler, Phyllis visited more than 40 countries across 4 continents. She and her...

Oct 18, 2017

Judith Ann Crittenden, 83, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Judy, affectionately known as Ju-Ju, G-ma, and Mrs.C, was born in 1933 in Crawfordsville, Indiana. She was a graduate of Perdue University receiving a B.S. in speech therapy, which she practiced for several years until the birth of her first child. Judy moved with her...

Oct 18, 2017

Andrew "Drew" Robert Maul, 39, of Pensacola, FL passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017.

He was born on December 13, 1977 in Norfolk, VA to Debra and Kurt Maul. Drew had an enthusiasm for riding motorcycles and had a deep passion for offshore diving. After graduation from high school, Drew began training and became employed as an...

Oct 17, 2017

Ruth V. Kendrick, 81, of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully with her daughter and grandson at her bedside Tuesday, October 17, 2017.

Ruth was born in Evergreen, AL on August 29, 1936. She retired from Sacred Heart Hospital as a Surgical Open Heart Nurse. A member of the Krewe of Aphrodite and Krewe of Jesters, Ruth loved...

Oct 16, 2017

June Ann Hankins Hayes, 84, of Pensacola, FL passed away Monday, October 16, 2017.

June was born on February 10, 1933 in Birmingham, AL to Marguerite (Cannon) and Joseph F. Hankins. She attended Auburn University and studied Fine Arts. She married Morris Lee Hayes on March 16, 1952, and accompanied him through his military career.

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Oct 16, 2017

LCDR John Phillip Murray, USN (ret.) 70, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017.

Mr. Murray was born on January 10, 1947 in Chicago, IL. He graduated from LA City College in1979 and from Embry Riddle University in Daytona Beach, FL with a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics. He began his U.S. Navy...

Oct 15, 2017

Lucy H. Edwards, of Pensacola, FL passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017.

Lucy was born in Boston, MA the widow of Z T. Edwards, mother of 5 children who followed her Navy spouse around the East Coast and Puerto Rico. She was a loving mother who had a spiritual relationship with God.

She was preceded...

Oct 13, 2017

Wade Neels, 50, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm, Friday, October 20, 2017 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Amazing Grace Preschool at Grace Lutheran Church, 6601 North 9 th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504.

Oct 11, 2017

Martin Frederick Maney, 98, was born November 16, 1918 and died peacefully October 11, 2017 in the presence of family.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 71 years, Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Bailey Maney. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Martin Maney and Jessie Almeda Buskey Maney; his siblings, Margaret...

Oct 11, 2017

Robert "Bob" Charles Reynolds, Sr., Ph.D., passed away on October 11, 2017, in Pensacola, Florida, at the age of 83, after a two-year-long battle with prostate cancer.

Bob was born on February 14, 1934, in Norfolk, Va., to C.J. and Lala (McCollough) Reynolds. Because his father served in the navy, Bob enjoyed the opportunity of living in...

Oct 5, 2017

David Laurance Mertins, 53, of Orlando, FL passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017.

David was born in Pensacola, FL on April 15, 1964 to Dorothy (Nobles) Mertins and Christian Carl Mertins, Jr. A graduate of Catholic High School, David received his under Graduate Degree at the University of Florida where he was a member of the Lambda...

Oct 5, 2017

William Arthur "Bill" Bailey died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on October 5, 2017. Bill was 78 years young, riding his bike, building, traveling, and fishing just a few weeks before his diagnosis of and death from glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. He took his recent diagnosis with courage and humor, buoyed by his faith in the Lord and...

Oct 3, 2017

Betsy Furr Zambrano, 59, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017.

She was born on February 27, 1958 in Newport, RI to Nancy Combs and Cleamon Virgil Furr. She attended Pine Forest High school in Pensacola, FL, and graduated with a degree in Business Management from Tampa College in 1992.

Betsy enjoyed a fulfilling...