Obituaries

Feb 17, 2025

Dr. Robert Cooper Pyle, Sr. 88, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away Monday, February 17, 2025.

Dr. Pyle was born in Pensacola, FL on December 15, 1936, to Robert Norman and Mary Elaine (Poole) Pyle. He attended local schools and after graduating high school he joined the United States Marine Corps serving his country proudly. When he...

Feb 16, 2025

Reba F. Strength, age 96, of Ooltewah, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at her home.

Mrs. Strength was a resident of Pensacola, FL for 64 years before moving to Ooltewah TN in 2022. She retired from City Finance in 2011 at the age of 83 and was an active...

Feb 15, 2025

Bryan Christopher "Chris" Gilmore, Jr., 84, of Pensacola, FL, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025.

Chris, a native of Pensacola, was born August 8, 1940, in the "old" Sacred Heart Hospital on 12th Avenue and grew-up on the corner of 8th Ave. and Maxwell St. He was a graduate of Pensacola High School, Birmingham-Southern College (BA), Florida...

Feb 11, 2025

Johnnie Lavell Bilbrey, Jr., 83, of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, surrounded by his family who adored him.

He grew up in Andrews, TX and always considered himself a Texan no matter where he lived. A cowboy at heart, his collection of boots, the Longhorns, enchiladas, and Willie Nelson were always topics...

Feb 10, 2025

Minnie Morrison Baker, 98, formerly of Great Falls, SC, died Monday, February 10, 2025, at Azalea Trace Health Care Facility in Pensacola, FL.

Minnie was born February 2, 1927, in Great Falls, SC and was the daughter of the late, Smith Andrew Morrison and Mamie Sue Nelson Morrison. On April 12, 1943, Minnie married her High School...

Feb 8, 2025

James Barlas, 80, of Pensacola, FL, died peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025, surrounded by his family.

James was born on March 26, 1944, in Pittsburgh, PA, and graduated from St. Anselm High School. He joined the Navy as an aviation technician, which led him to Pensacola, where he met his wife, Kathleen Stapleton. They were married...

Feb 7, 2025

Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Smith, 82, of Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully Friday, February 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and resilience.

Bobbie was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. It is fitting that she was born on Valentine's Day because she embodied love in its purest form. She loved her family fiercely, gave...

Feb 6, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Tina Marie Terrebonne Condon, 68, of Pensacola, FL announces her passing on Thursday, February 6, 2025, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.

Tina was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, as well as a dedicated friend to many. She was born in Los Angeles, CA...

Feb 6, 2025

Maureen Portway Johnson, 90, of Yuma, AZ, previously of Miramar Beach, FL, passed away peacefully into the arms of God on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Maureen dedicated wife of MSG/E-8 Verlon Johnson, who preceded her in death. Loving mother of Nicholas Satornetti-Portway. Loving paw mother of Venus.

She was born in Grimsby, she spent her...

Feb 6, 2025

Jack Edward Grace, 76, of Gulf Breeze, FL, entered Heaven on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Jack passed quietly with his beloved wife, Joy, by his side and his children nearby.

Jack was born on November 27, 1948, in McKeesport, PA, to his parents Jack F. Grace and Cassie Grace. Jack graduated from McKeesport High School in 1966,...

Feb 4, 2025

Brigida Castillo, known lovingly as "Inday" or "Day" by her family and friends, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at the age of 72. Born in Katipunan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Brigida lived a life full of love, compassion, and dedication to her family.

Brigida loved gardening, sewing, knitting, and traveling. As a dedicated military spouse, she...

Feb 3, 2025

Harriette Christina "Chris" Thompson, 59, of Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, February 3, 2025.

Chris was born in Pensacola on June 7, 1965, the youngest of three children to Benjamin Warren Gordon, Sr. and Loretta K. Wheeler Gordon. She graduated in 1983 from Woodham High School. After high school, she worked for...

Feb 2, 2025

Regina Stevens Welch, 74, of Pensacola, FL passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025.

Regina was born in South Charleston, WV on January 30, 1951, to Searoba (Cross) and Russell James Stevens, Jr. At the age of 5, her family moved to Pensacola where she resided most of her life. Regina attended local schools and graduated from Pensacola...

Feb 2, 2025

Myron Charles Rosenthal, 81, a lifelong resident of Pensacola, FL, died Sunday, February 2, 2025. Myron passed comfortably at home following the recent health and medical challenges he faced with courage and the perpetual good nature which was recognized by all who knew him.  Myron was born on May 23, 1943, in Pensacola, FL. Following his 1961 graduation from...

Jan 31, 2025

Hanna Schellin, 87, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, after a valiant battle with Parkinson's disease.

Hanna grew up in Belm, Germany, came to the United States in 1960 and soon fell in love with and married Winfrid. She worked as a lab technician at the University of Iowa and later Northwestern University...

Jan 30, 2025

Dr. Lawrence Albert Keigley, 81, of Elsanor, AL died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, January 30, 2025. He passed comfortably in his home on his beloved "Blackhawk Farm."

Lawrence, known fondly by family and friends as "Boo" was born on March 7, 1943, in Crowley, LA. Boo graduated from Crowley High School in 1961, then got...

Jan 29, 2025

William K. "Bill" Cowart, Jr., 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Bill was born on May 21, 1932, in Okeechobee, FL where he spent the first six years of his childhood. From there his family moved to Attapulgus, GA where his fondest childhood memories resided. After moving to Havana, FL and graduating from Havana...

Jan 28, 2025

Joseph "Mark" Stringfellow, 57, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Mark was born in Pensacola, FL on May 3, 1967, and lived most of his life in Gulf Breeze. He graduated from Gulf Breeze High, where he was a star basketball player and made memories with teammates who would become lifelong...

Jan 27, 2025

Our beautiful and precious Mother and Mimi, Mary Reins, 75, of Pensacola, FL received her angel wings on January 27, 2025, surrounded by her family

Mary was born in Buckeye, AZ. She graduated from Southeast Warren High School, Class of 1967. After graduation, Mary received a certificate for Data Entry. She was a hard-working woman, who took...

Jan 25, 2025

Donald Lee Roberson, 73, of Molino, FL passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Donald graduated from Woodham High School in 1969. He was a self-employed painter for 32 years before retiring in 2015.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Narvie Lee Roberson and Lucile Moye Roberson and brother, David Roberson.

Donald...