Gretchen Broxson Merritt
Dec 26, 2013
Gretchen Broxson Merritt died at 86 years of age on December 26, 2013 in Pensacola. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles; their youngest son, Cameron; her parents and three siblings. Gretchen was born December 7, 1927, the 2nd daughter of Bart and Annie Gordon Broxson, a pioneer family in the Florida Panhandle. After she married Charles Merritt in 1944,...
Ernest "Bud" Y. Morgan, Iii
Dec 25, 2013
On December 25, 2013, Ernest Y. "Bud" Morgan, III, 72, of Pensacola, FL and his beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ received the best Christmas present ever - to be in each other's presence. Bud Morgan loved and served his Savior over fifty years, sharing the Gospel with others. He lived his life thankful for the daily blessings received from...
William "Bill" E. Wilson, Jr.
Dec 25, 2013
William "Bill" E. Wilson, Jr. went to be with our Lord on Christmas Day. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Lillian Brockett Wilson and their son, Robert Edward Wilson. He is survived by his daughter, Fayolyn Wilson Phillips (John D.); sister, Nancy Kronenberg; cousins, Frances Monroe, John W. Monroe, Jr. (Debbie), their children Katie White,...
Margaret "Peggy" L. Nunning
Dec 25, 2013
Margaret "Peggy" L. Nunning, 67, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013. Margaret was born on March 13, 1946 in Middletown, OH. She graduated from Colonel White High School in Dayton, OH in 1964 and Purdue University in 1968. After moving to Pensacola, she taught Elementary School. Peggy was an active lady and her many hobbies included...
Mary Alta Nobles
Dec 25, 2013
Mary Alta Nobles, 87, of Pensacola, FL passed away on December 25, 2013. Miss Nobles was a descendent of an old, prominent family of Pensacola; dating back to the early 1880's. She was born on July 15, 1926 the eldest daughter of the late Dr. Latimer Clinton Nobles and the former Olivia Boone of Pensacola, FL. Mary Alta was a...
William "Brett" Henke
Dec 24, 2013
William Brett Henke passed from this world on Christmas Eve in a tragic accident in Riviera Beach, FL. Born February 23, 1968, he grew up in Jacksonville, FL, Montgomery, AL, Topsham, ME and Warminster, PA with his Navy family. His adult travels took him from New York City to Miami, FL. Brett is survived by his parents, Milton "Butch" and...
Edith Simmons “Edie Carol” Hannah
Dec 23, 2013
Edith Simmons "Edie Carol" Hannah, 73, of Pensacola passed away Monday, December 23, 2013. She was born in Pensacola to William Elijah and Edith Bosso Simmons on December 15, 1940. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert Hannah; her son, Robert "Robby" Hannah Jr., his wife Allison; brothers, Bill Simmons (Helen) and Tim Simmons; sister in law,...
Leonard Calvin Gregory
Dec 22, 2013
Leonard Calvin Gregory, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2013 at his home in Pensacola, FL. He was born August 12, 1931 in Lafayette, TN to Elder Stephen Calvin and Betty Jenkins Gregory. He was graduated from Macon County (TN) High School in 1949 and later studied English and Journalism at Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN. He also...
Elizabeth Louise "Betty Lou" Bell
Dec 22, 2013
Elizabeth Louise "Betty Lou" Bell, a lifelong native of Pensacola, was born January 25, 1930 and passed away December 22, 2013, peacefully in her sleep. Betty graduated from Pensacola Catholic High School in 1948 and attended Florida State University. She had worked as a Loan Officer with the Pensacola Home and Savings Association, and retired from both the City of...
Gloria Audrey Baisden
Dec 20, 2013
Gloria Audrey Baisden, 90, of Pensacola passed away Friday, December 20, 2013. Mrs. Baisden was born in Biloxi, MS on January 2, 1923 to Henrietta Frenella (Daniels) and Alphonse Louis Gilbert. She was raised in Biloxi, MS and moved to Ft. Walton Beach, and worked at the Eglin AFB at the Exchange and retired as Head Cashier. In 1993, after...
Sarah Wylodine Reeves Jenkins
Dec 19, 2013
Sarah Wylodine Reeves Jenkins, 90, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013 in Cincinnati, OH. Affectionately known as "Wylo", she was born on September 28, 1923 in Decatur, AL to H. Leon and Sarah Maude Reeves. A beloved mother to daughter, Lynda (Jenkins) Shipley (Tony L.) of Cincinnati, OH and two sons, Richard L. Jenkins of Houston, TX and Thomas...
Capt Whitney "Whit" Proctor Thomas, Usn (Ret.)
Dec 17, 2013
CAPT Whitney "Whit" Proctor Thomas, USN (ret.), 80, of Pensacola, FL passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013. CAPT Thomas was born in Penn Yan, NY on March 31, 1933. Enlisting in the Navy in 1951, he progressed through the ranks and was selected as an Ensign beginning his commissioned career. Among other degrees he received his BA from Georgetown University...
Cecil Thomas Wynn
Dec 17, 2013
Cecil Thomas Wynn of Pace, FL passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013. He was 94 years old. Cecil was a WWII Navy veteran and a member of Woodbine United Methodist Church. Mr. Wynn is survived by his daughter, Deborah (Wynn) Frevert and son-in-law Terry; two granddaughters, Leanne Levesque and Lindsey Frevert and two great-granddaughters, Olivia Levesque and Kendra Frevert. Visitation...
Evan Victor Hankins
Dec 16, 2013
Evan Victor Hankins, 61, of Pensacola, FL passed away suddenly on Monday, December 16, 2013. Evan was born in Holly Springs, MS on March 11, 1952 to James B. and Lorraine Evans Hankins. When he was 5 his dad bought him a plastic guitar at the "Golden Rule" five and dime. He was immediately hooked. In the late 60's he...
Mildred "Millie" Frances Engeman
Dec 15, 2013
Mildred "Millie" Frances Matthews Engeman, 92, of Pensacola, FL passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013. Millie was born on September 23, 1921 in Peoria, IL to Raymond and Ethel Matthews. She was one of seven children, 4 girls and 3 boys. She married Robert Charles Engeman on June 15, 1941. Millie was a devoted military wife, full time mom and...
Clifford Sidney Murdock, Iii
Dec 15, 2013
After a lengthy battle with COPD, Clifford Sidney Murdock, III passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Sunday, December 15, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Sidney Murdock, Jr., his mother, Thelma Arrington Murdock and sister, Sidney Murdock Sellman. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Wessel Murdock, five children and spouses, Christi Eadler...
Nancy Cooley Macfarlane
Dec 14, 2013
Nancy Cooley MacFarlane, 84, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was born in Baltimore, MD. She has resided in Pensacola for over 57 years. She retired from Baptist Hospital as a medical technologist in the Pathology Department. Her joy and interest in her Scottish Heritage included genealogy research, Scottish dancing, and several trips to Scotland to visit friends and...
Joyce Goldenberg
Dec 13, 2013
Joyce Goldenberg, 82, passed away on December 13, 2013. Mrs. Goldenberg was born in Pensacola and lived here all her life. She was predeceased by her husband, Samuel and her mother, Mildred Garrison. Joyce is survived by her children; Debbie Sonenshine, Ava Feldman, Pam Kalkstein and Philip Goldenberg and her grandchildren; David Silber, Rachel Halitsky, Carlyn Neuman, Aaron Goldenberg, Adam...
Wilfred Henry Schrader
Dec 12, 2013
Wilfred Henry Schrader, 97, and Pensacola resident for 93 years, died December 12, 2013. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Etta Jakobik Schrader; two infant children, William Ronald Schrader and Susan Elsie Schrader and his cousins Robert Milton Hansel and Dorothea Hage. Survivors include daughters, Dorothy Schrader (Richard Hartman) of...
Junior "Roy" Rittenhouse
Dec 10, 2013
J. L. "Roy" Rittenhouse, a 27-year resident of Lillian, AL passed away on December 10, 2013. Born October 31, 1926 at Mountain Grove, PA, he was the son of Amos and Wilda (Roach) Rittenhouse. A World War II Army veteran and graduate of Penn State University, Roy spent his 35-year career with the General Electric Supply Company at many locations...
