Obituaries

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...

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...