Obituaries

Jan 19, 2016

Marie Christoff Herring, 89, passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2016 in Pensacola, FL. She was born in Arcadia, FL to Georgia Hutchins Christoff and Limbi Christoff, grew up in Pensacola, graduated from Pensacola Catholic High School and studied music at Loyola University New Orleans and the University of West Florida. For over 50 years Marie directed choirs...

Jan 18, 2016

Abigail Edna Robles, age 88, a resident of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016. Mrs. Robles was born on November 8, 1927 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was a retired hospital X-Ray technician. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Robles in November, 2000. She is survived by her children; son, Joseph A. (Carol)...

Jan 18, 2016

Kirbey H. Vickrey was born January 28, 1923 in Camden, AL. He married his high school sweetheart, Margaret E. King of Atmore, AL., on his birthday in January, 1945 while stationed at Lowry Field in Denver, CO. He recieved an Honorable Discharge from the Air Force in February, 1946. After relocating to Pensacola, Kirbey initially worked at Muldon Motor Company....

Jan 16, 2016

Meir Marcus McLean, Sr., 68, of Robertsdale, AL passed away Friday, January 15, 2016. Mr. McLean was born in Pensacola, FL on February 22, 1947. He grew up in Gulf Breeze and then moved to Pensacola where he worked for Gulf Power Company for 16 years and for Pensacola NAS Civil Service Division for 30...

Jan 15, 2016

Gary Dean "Rusty" Moates, 62, of Pensacola, FL died peacefully at home January 15, 2016. Rusty is survived by his wife of 39 years, Margaret R. Moates; his daughters, Kimberly (Mike) Apongan of Pensacola, FL and Dawn (Dave) Orlosky of New Orleans, LA; a niece and nephew, Suzanne (Stephen) Davidson of Montgomery, AL and Donald Anthony (Tony and Alison) Brown...

Jan 14, 2016

James Daniel "J.D." Scott, 75, of Pensacola, FL passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016. Mr. Scott was born in Century, FL. He worked for 30 years as an electrician for International Paper in Cantonment and retired in 2004. Survivors include his loving wife, Lila Beth Scott of Pensacola, FL; son, David Scott (Christina) of Wetumpka, AL; his three daughters, Liz...

Jan 13, 2016

Julia F. Cotaya, 92, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. She was born on May 26, 1923 in Tazewell, GA and was a Homemaker and a member of Concord Presbyterian Church in Gulf Breeze. FL. Her husband, Julian Charles Cotaya survives along with a daughter, 2 sons and other family members. Memorial Service will be held...

Jan 12, 2016

Kenneth R. "Ron" Hill, 69, of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Born May 19, 1946, Ron is survived by his wife of 40 years Brenda Humphreys Hill, and daughter Kelli Elise Hill. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kari Rebecca Hill who passed away on December 28, 2015; and his mother, Luverne Hill....

Jan 12, 2016

Dr. Lois Zimmerman Crooke passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2016 in Gulf Breeze, FL surrounded by her family and overlooking Pensacola Bay. Lois was born in Lewisburg, WV to Frank Hubert and Mary Ruth Zimmerman. She was the sixth child in a family of eight children. She graduated Valedictorian at Greenbrier School for Girls, Valedictorian at Greenbrier...

Jan 12, 2016

Dr. Paul Orestis Austin, Jr., DMD, MS, 68, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at his home after a courageous three year battle with pancreatic cancer. Paul was born in Newton, NC to Paul Orestis Austin, Sr. and Dorothy Bridges Austin on March 11, 1947. Thereafter, he moved to Greensboro, NC and graduated from Grimsley High School in 1965. He...

Jan 12, 2016

Brian Landon Rollo, 44, son of Leslie and Michael Richardson of Pensacola and H. Cook Rollo of Beecher, IL, passed away peacefully January 12, 2016 after an eight year struggle to recover from a traumatic brain injury. Brian was born November 14, 1971 in Carbondale, IL. During his life he lived in Illinois, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Florida. Brian graduated...

Jan 7, 2016

Jane (Ken) Kennedy Patterson, 56, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016.

Ken began her morning like any other. She woke with her husband Jeff of 31 years to tell him how much she loved him and goodbye for the day. She then laid back down, curled in the warmth of his...

Jan 7, 2016

George O. Layman of Pensacola, FL passed away on January 7, 2016. A native of Mobile, AL, Mr. Layman was born on March 12, 1925. He attended Murphy High School and the University of Alabama. During World War II, Mr. Layman served in the 8th Air Force as a topographic engineer and participated in the advance planning for D-Day. He...

Jan 7, 2016

The Rev. Canon Beverly Madison Currin,Ph.D.,Rector Emeritus of Christ Church, Pensacola, died on January 7, 2016. The Burial Office will be read and the Eucharist celebrated in Christ Church on Tuesday January 12 at 11am.

Dr. Currin was Rector of Christ Church from 1966 until November, 2002. He was...

Jan 6, 2016

John Robert Shrader, 92, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016. John was born in Stevenson, AL on May 7, 1923 to George and Bessie Shrader. He attended schools in Alabama and Tennessee, graduating from High School in Chattanooga. He attended Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA. While a student at Georgia Tech, he worked part time at H. M....

Jan 4, 2016

Dr. Curtis R. Bonner, 81, Pensacola, FL was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 4, 2016. Curt was born in Columbus, GA on November 4, 1934. His love of God was so great that he went into the ministry. While completing Asbury Theological Seminary, he met the love of his life, Quimby...

Jan 3, 2016

Elizabeth Ann "Beth" Puckett, a long-time resident of Pensacola, age 87, passed away Sunday morning, January 3, 2016, at Azalea Trace. Born November 5, 1928, in Corinth, MS, to Artie Lee and Cecil Dewey Meeks, she attended Central High School, Jackson, MS, and graduated from Mississippi College, Clinton, MS. Beth was an active member of First Baptist Church of Pensacola....

Jan 1, 2016

Marian S. Wismer, 73, of Pensacola, FL passed away Friday, January 1, 2016. Marian was born on February 22, 1942 in Lebanon, PA. She was a deeply devoted mother and wife as well as a beloved member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 43 years, Philip H. Wismer; parents, Henry G. and...

Jan 1, 2016

Jane Adams Abner, 92, of Pensacola, FL passed away Friday, January 1, 2016. Mrs. Abner was born in Martinsburg, WV on June 8, 1923 to Vincent and Louise (Stillions) Adams. She was the Owner/Operator of Encore Ladies Apparel, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Abner was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Major Edward L. Abner,...

Dec 31, 2015

David Leonhardt Reinhardt, 80, native of Pensacola, FL passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015. Mr. Reinhardt was born on March 22, 1935 in Pensacola, FL to Alexander Leonhardt Reinhardt and Leona Edna (nee, Deloney) Reinhardt. His grandfather was the Rev. J. F. W. Reinhardt, 2nd Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church. He was baptized on Easter Sunday 1935 at Immanuel Lutheran...