find a loved one

Obituaries

Use the search below to find the obituary of a loved one. We invite you to share memories, offer condolences, and celebrate a life well lived. Each tribute is a place for family and friends to come together in remembrance and support.


Obituary Banner

Recent Obituaries

Pensacola, FL and surrounding areas

V. Kenneth Mcdonald

V. Kenneth Mcdonald

Jun 18, 2014

Vincent Kenneth McDonald of Pensacola, FL, passed at home to his heavenly home on June 18, 2014. Ken was born on April 25, 1934 in Teaneck, NJ, and graduated from Mt. Carmel grammar school, Ridgewood, NJ; St. Lukes High School, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ; and the University of Scranton, PA, with a BS in Economics. After high school he enlisted in the...

Rita Alexine Golson

Rita Alexine Golson

Jun 17, 2014

Rita Alexine Lockwood Golson, 88, of Pensacola, FL died peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Born October 21, 1925 she was a lifelong resident of Pensacola. Being a devout Catholic her entire life, she was also a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Dancing, going to the beach and taking care of her family were a few things that she enjoyed....

William “Bill” Riley, Jr.

William “Bill” Riley, Jr.

Jun 17, 2014

William (Bill) Riley, Jr., 83, passed on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Sacred Heart Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 39 yrs., Nyril Riley; daughter, Kim Riley; daughter, Terri (Riley) Kessler; and son, Mitchell Riley; his grandchildren Michael Jurkowlaniec, Eric Jurkowlaniec, Courtney Michelle Chipman, Christopher W. Stalls and his great grandchildren, Bradley Chipman, Brandon Chipman and Ivy Kate...

Margaret “Margie” Lavinia Mielczarski

Margaret “Margie” Lavinia Mielczarski

Jun 14, 2014

Margaret "Margie" Lavinia Mielczarski, 74, of Pensacola passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at her home after a struggle with Parkinson's disease. Margie was born in Miami, FL on March 22, 1940. She graduated from Miami Edison Sr. High School in 1958. She went on to earn a degree in Business from Florida State University, graduating in 1962. Margie...

Udine M. Mccaskill

Udine M. Mccaskill

Jun 13, 2014

Udine M. McCaskill, 84, of Pensacola passed away at her home on Friday, June 13, 2014. Mrs. McCaskill was born in Howells, NE on December 10, 1929 to Anna Pauline (Pakes) and Joseph Henry Cihacek. She married the love of her life Harry K. McCaskill, and they raised five children. Her parents, husband and sister, Anna Mae Baker preceded her...

Joseph Patrick Daly

Joseph Patrick Daly

Jun 12, 2014

Joseph Patrick Daly, born in Jackson, MS on August 31, 1961 entered into eternal peace on June 12, 2014. Preceded by his father, Bernard Christopher Daly, Jr. & father-in-law Albert Gagliardi, Jr. Survived by his loving, devoted wife and best friend for the past 34 yrs, Tammy Gagliardi Daly; daughters Racheal (Matt) Goodwin and Kathy Daly; grandchildren Arwyn, Dallas, Calvin,...

Irene Bobbie Nell Groba Cottingham

Irene Bobbie Nell Groba Cottingham

Jun 10, 2014

Irene Bobbie Nell Groba Cottingham entered into her heavenly home on June 10, 2014 at the age of 89. She was born on December 3, 1924 in Taylor, Texas, the youngest of 12 children, to Ernst Groba and Annie Aschlimann Groba. Irene was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ralph Cottingham, her parents, and 12 siblings, Louise...

Nell Warren Doyel

Nell Warren Doyel

Jun 10, 2014

Nell Warren (Irving) Doyel, 84, passed to her heavenly home from Sacred Heart Hospital on June 10, 2014. She was born on April 7, 1930 in Montgomery, AL to Roger and Emma Nell Irving who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Leroy and son, David both of Pensacola and son, Matthew and wife Kahala and grandchildren,...

Rev. Lindell Ballenger

Rev. Lindell Ballenger

Jun 8, 2014

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and pastor, Rev. Lindell Ray Ballenger went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. Pastor Ballenger was married to Darlene Ballenger for 52 years. They relocated to the Pensacola Gulf Coast exactly 30 years ago this month and lived here together with their family since then....

Rubye Allene Brewer Bailey

Rubye Allene Brewer Bailey

Jun 8, 2014

Rubye Allene Brewer Bailey, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Broadview Assisted Living, Pensacola, FL. Rubye was born in Jacks Creek, TN on January 30, 1920 to Tompsy W. and Jerri Kee Brewer. She married Robert Andy Bailey in 1942 before he left to serve in WWII in the Army Corp of Engineers. After the war...

Pearl Peterson Holley

Pearl Peterson Holley

Jun 7, 2014

Pearl P. Holley, 95, of Pensacola, FL left this world peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2014. She was born on May 5, 1919 in Shreveport, LA to George Ernest and Amanda Pearl Peterson. She loved the Lord and served Him faithfully during her various moves to several states throughout her marriage. Her special joy was teaching children as a Sunday...

Leonardo C. Cruz

Leonardo C. Cruz

Jun 5, 2014

Leonardo Cruz, Pensacola resident and long-time coach at Pensacola Catholic High, was born on March 11, 1959 and died June 5, 2014, doing what he loved, crabbing in his boat near Perdido Key. He loved the small-town feel of his home in Pensacola and was a daily patron of Triggers Restaurant. He is survived by his wife, Susan Cruz; 4...

Col Samuel John Hubbard, Sr. Us Army (Ret.)

Col Samuel John Hubbard, Sr. Us Army (Ret.)

Jun 5, 2014

Samuel John Hubbard passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2014 in Pensacola surrounded by family. He was 84 years old. Sam was born in Northhampton, Massachusetts,to Major Eustis Lloyd Hubbard and his wife Bessie McFarland. Sam is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Charletta Gray Hubbard and their four children; Sam (Patsy) Hubbard Jr., Anne (Chris) Montgomery,...

Alfred J. Leblanc, Sr.

Alfred J. Leblanc, Sr.

Jun 4, 2014

Alfred J. LeBlanc, Sr., 76 of Pensacola passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Mr. LeBlanc was born on January 10, 1938 in Lynn, MA to Irene (Leger) and Clement LeBlanc. He served his country in the US Navy, serving aboard many ships including the USS Enterprise retiring with over 20 years of service. After his military retirement he worked and...

Eleanor Lloyd Jenkins

Eleanor Lloyd Jenkins

Jun 4, 2014

Eleanor Lloyd Jenkins, 96, of Pensacola, FL passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Eleanor was born in Charlotte, and was a retired Professor/Registrar with Queens College (University) in Charlotte. A cousin, Whit L. Brown, Jr. is among her survivors. Services and burial will be in Charlotte, North Carolina with Forest Lawn West Funeral and Cremation Service directing.

George Powell, Jr.

George Powell, Jr.

Jun 3, 2014

George Powell, Jr. died June 3, 2014. He was a native of Geneva County, AL and a resident of Pensacola, FL since 1946. Mr. Powell proudly served in WWII, retired from NARF at NAS Pensacola, was a member of Masonic Lodge #310, and a member of Heights Baptist Church where he served as an usher. He is survived by his...

John "Jake" Wilson Dunlop

John "Jake" Wilson Dunlop

Jun 2, 2014

John W. "Jake" Dunlop, a pioneer in public broadcasting, died June 2, 2014 in Gulf Breeze, FL. He was born August 29, 1928 in Elizabeth City, NJ, the son of S. Dudley Dunlop and Mary Lott Dunlop. Jake is survived by his wife, Patricia Anne "Patsy" Dunlop; his children, Susan Dunlop, Sharon (and John) McIntyre, Kerry Topper, Dan (and Scotti)...

William Grant Tucker

William Grant Tucker

Jun 1, 2014

William Grant Tucker, 42, passed away of natural causes June 1, 2014 in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Grant was born November 2, 1971 in Pensacola, FL. He was preceded in death by his father, John Kenneth Tucker of Brewton, AL, grandfather, William Jackson Childs of Pensacola, FL and grandparents, Willie and Maxine Tucker of Grove Hill, AL. He is survived...

Robert James Crazythunder

Robert James Crazythunder

Jun 1, 2014

Robert James Crazythunder, 60, of Milton, FL passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2014. Visitation will be held beginning at 10:30am Friday, June 6, 2014 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel with Funeral services beginning at 11:30am.

Jay James Johnson

Jay James Johnson

May 28, 2014

Jay James Johnson, 61, native of Pensacola, FL passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Jay was a devout Christian, loving father and granddaddy. He enjoyed being a truck driver, playing golf, cheering on the Florida State Seminoles and spending time with his family. He will be missed and remembered by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts when new obituaries are posted

Grief Logo
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.