Obituaries

Oct 2, 2017

Bobbye Jean Hall Coville, born June 27, 1933, to John Wesley and Dora Lee Hall, joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 2, 2017 due to complications of a stroke.

She was predeceased by Colonel (Full Bird, Ret.) Alan Coville, who died on May 01, 1987. Alan was the one and only love of her...

Oct 1, 2017

James "Wayne" Stewart of Pensacola, FL passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017 after a long battle with Lymphoma. Wayne was born on June 8, 1948 in Quincy, FL. Wayne had a happy childhood growing up in Mt. Pleasant with his sister and brothers and working with the family business, Stewart TV and Appliance. After graduating from Quincy High...

Sep 30, 2017

Christian "Carl" Mertins, Jr., 91, native of Pensacola, FL passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017.

Carl was born on July 10, 1926 to Christian Carl and Helen Bond Mertins. He was a lifelong citizen of Northwest Florida. Carl attended local schools graduating from Pensacola High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University...

Sep 30, 2017

Robert "Bob" Granville Shiell, 90, of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2017, following a long battle with COPD. He was born in Miami, FL, on September 23, 1927, and grew up in Hollywood, FL. Bob served in the US Navy from October 1944 to December 1945 and again from October 1950 to December 1951 in...

Sep 29, 2017

Frances Kaythryne Andrews (Mrs. M.L. Andrews), 96, passed away peacefully September 29, 2017 in Decatur, GA.

Frances was born in Florala, AL, but she lived most of her life in Pensacola, FL. She met her husband,    M. L. "Andy" Andrews (CDR U.S. Navy) of 57 years there. She was the loving mother to two children, Gregory and...

Sep 24, 2017

Rosemarie Helen Prusa, 86, of Pensacola, FL entered heavens gates on Sunday evening, September 24, 2017. Her loving husband, Richard was holding her hand when she passed. Rosemarie was born and raised in Chicago, IL, and met her husband Richard in high school and began their 66 year romance. Rosemarie enjoyed cooking and having dinner parties with friends in...

Sep 23, 2017

Daniel Oliver Perdue, 55, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Saturday, September, 23, 2017. Danny Perdue was born Oct 23, 1961 in Pensacola Florida. Danny was known for being soft spoken, but clear in his conviction for his Savior. His talent, humility and friendship will be missed by so many.

Danny attended Washington High School, PJC and...

Sep 20, 2017

Tiona Monique-Marie Hill was born on December 20, 1989 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Bernard and Julianne Hill. She received a worldwide education attending schools in Hawaii, Illinois, Connecticut, Virginia, and LaMaddalena Sardinia, Italy. Tiona was a good friend and mentor while living in Italy. She taught English to her Italian student peers and adults. She graduated from Pensacola State...

Sep 19, 2017

Kendall Lewis Roose "Rooster", 67, long time surf legend of the Pensacola community, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Kendall was born and raised in Pensacola and was a graduate of Pensacola High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from The University of West Florida and a Masters from Webster University. He worked for the Navy Training Command...

Sep 18, 2017

Rebecca Smith Lapehn, 93, of Pensacola passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017.

Mrs. Lapehn was born in Missouri Valley, IA to John Francois and Frances Albena (Crawford) Smith. She grew up in Iowa joining the US Navy in 1944, serving her country as a WAVE until 1946. After military service she attended the State University of...

Sep 15, 2017

John W. Creel, Jr., 87, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017.

John was born in Mobile, AL on July 22, 1930. By the age of 7 his family moved to Pensacola, FL where he attended grade school and became a graduate of Pensacola High School. After graduation, he served in the US Air...

Sep 14, 2017

Charles P. (Tod) Woodbury, III, 62, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017.

Tod was born in Pensacola in 1954 and named for his Grandfather and his Father. Tod's parents were both WWII Marines and Tod took tremendous pride in Pensacola and its U.S. Navy and Marine Corps heritage.

Like his Mother,...

Sep 14, 2017

Lydia Rebecca Chapman, 57, of Pace, FL passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Becky was born on July 30, 1960 in Thomasville, GA

The birth of a "down syndrome baby" is often a bittersweet blessing, due to the unknown challenges ahead. Becky never met a stranger, was never affected by social bias, and was loving, kind...

Sep 14, 2017

Capt. William Ballard Barrow, Jr., 95, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017. He was born on September 30, 1921 in Louisburg, NC.

After attending Marion Military Institute, Capt. Barrow graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1943 (Class of 1944.) He then joined the "Battleship Navy" serving in World War II Pacific campaigns...

Sep 13, 2017

Shirley A. Queen, 76, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. She was born in Detroit, MI. Shirley worked at Armstrong World Industries and as a Real Estate agent for Suncoast Realty.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Queen.

Shirley is survived by her 4 children; Charles Smith, John...

Sep 8, 2017

Gene Childs, born July 24, 1953, "absent from the body, present with the Lord," passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Friday, September 8, 2017, leaving behind his wife, Kay, who was often caught in his adoring gaze. Gene was a devoted father and grandfather to his son, Kris; grandson, Noah; daughter, Bree and her husband, Zack. He is...

Sep 5, 2017

William "Bill" Patrick McCullen was born in Denver, CO on April 23, 1962 to John and Bettye McCullen. He passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the age of 55 .

Bill graduated high school in Augusta, GA and attended Augusta Technical College. He worked as an electrician's helper in Augusta and later in Pensacola. He also...

Sep 4, 2017

Walter Cameron Conrad, 88, formerly of Pensacola, FL died Monday, September 4, 2017.

"Sonny" or 'Satch" was born October 17, 1928 in Richmond, VA. He attended Plant High School in Tampa, FL. After serving in the Navy, he graduated from Florida State University where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He eventually settled in...

Sep 3, 2017

Charles Richard Kellett

1931 – 2017

Charles Richard Kellett, 86, of Pensacola, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017.

Charles was born on April 28, 1931 in Memphis, TN to Helen Smith Kellett and Claud Marvin Kellett, Sr. Charles graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Geology. He served his...

Sep 2, 2017

June Ulmer Harper, age 86, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 2, 2017 at The Mennonite Home, Lancaster, PA.

She is survived by her husband, Warren Eugene Harper of the Harper and Dawkins families in Pensacola, FL; son, Michael W. Harper of Bowie, MD and daughter, Letitia (James) MacPherson of Riva, MD. She is fondly...