Betty Faye Word
Apr 29, 2014
Betty Faye Word, 67, of Pensacola, FL passed away on April 29, 2014. Mrs. Word is preceded in death by her mother, Doris A. Harris; father, Elgin Harris and brother, Don Harris. Mrs. Word is survived by her brother, Lawrence Harris; sister, Annette Harris; son, Josh (Jackie) Word, Adam (Luciana) Word; daughter, Bridget Word Roberts; grandchildren, Ian Word, Drew Word,...
Mary Dean French Cox
Apr 26, 2014
The family of Mary Dean Cox, nee French, real estate investor, President of Pensacola Refrigeration Supply, Inc., widow of its founder, the late Charles F. Cox, and devoted homemaker and mother, acknowledges her passing, with gratitude for her full life. Mrs. Cox, known as Mary Dean to friends, met her husband of fifty three years while they were attending Alabama...
Barbara Ann Crumpler
Apr 22, 2014
Barbara Ann Crumpler, 72, of Pensacola, FL formerly of Augusta, GA passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014. Mrs. Crumpler is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Crumpler and her mother, Ethel Mae Alverson. Survivors include her daughter, Sheri Anderson and her grandson, Chandler Anderson both of Augusta, GA; her sister, Janice Owen Crumpler (John) of Pace, FL; brothers, Jimmy...
Ruth Claire Rose
Apr 18, 2014
On April 18th, 2014, after 88 wonderful years, Ruth Claire Rose (nee Forhan) died gently at her Azalea Trace home with her niece, Susan and her friends and caregivers Sandra and Kim, who have been unfailing in their care and devotion, at her side. She is the loving aunt of nieces, Susan (Gordon), Laura (Bob), Elizabeth (deceased) and Mary Catherine...
Cdr James Washington Holmes, Jr.
Apr 16, 2014
CDR James (Jim) Washington Holmes, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. CDR Holmes was born in Nashville, TN on September 5, 1924 to Beatrice (Arrington) and James Washington Holmes, Sr. In November 1941 at the age of 17, CDR Holmes joined the U S Navy, and retired with 30 years of faithful service. He spent his 30 year...
Statia Helen Mcneese Beidleman
Apr 15, 2014
Mrs. Beidleman died peacefully among family and friends on April 15, 2014, in Pensacola, FL. She is survived by her son, William Beidleman and his wife, Robin, of Birmingham, AL; daughter, Anne Yniguez and her husband, Dennis, of Berkeley, CA; as well as grandchildren, Daniel Thompson of Richmond, VA; Pamela King and her husband Brian of Madison, MS, and Matthew...
Burton E. Strubhar
Apr 10, 2014
Burton E. Strubhar, age 69, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born in Centerville, IA on April 20, 1944 to Lester and Elda Strubhar. A graduate of Esterville High School in IA, Burt attended Texas Christian University and the University of Arkansas before graduating and receiving his law degree from...
William Francis “Frank” Strayer
Apr 9, 2014
William Francis (Frank) Strayer, 83, died on Wednesday April 9, 2014 as result of prostate cancer. Frank was born on August 29, 1930 to Edward and Mabel (Reisberg) Strayer in Philadelphia, PA. Frank served 20 years in the Navy as a Naval photographer retiring in 1967. He then spent 21 years in civil service as an audio visual program manager....
Norman L. Cockman
Apr 8, 2014
n the eagle's wings, with God as his co-pilot, World War II veteran Norman L. Cockman flew to heaven on April 8, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of seventy years, Margaret Gamble Cockman; his daughters, Jan Davis (Jim) of Charleston, SC and Beverly Patteson (Jim) of Pensacola; grandchildren, Scott Hunter, Emily Hunter and Brittany Williams (Dave), as...
Arsenio D. Lujan
Apr 5, 2014
Arsenio D. "AD" Lujan, age 76, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. He joined his Lord and Savior as well as his parents Celso and Guadalupe Lujan, brother, Edward Lujan and father-in-law William Hicks. "AD" graduated from the University of West Florida with a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He also served two full...
Dorothy Baxter Miller
Apr 1, 2014
Dorothy B. Miller, 96, of Pensacola, FL passed away at West Florida Hospital Covenant Hospice Care. She was the 8th child born to John H. and Lula Baxter in Montgomery, AL. She graduated from high school and Huntington College and was married to the late Dr. Clyde E. Miller, Jr. of Pensacola for 61 years. She was a gifted pianist,...
Paul J. Williams, Jr.
Mar 31, 2014
Paul J. Williams, Jr., 83, of Pensacola passed away Monday, March 31, 2014. Mr. Williams was born in Pensacola, FL on October 30, 1930 to Kathleen (Bugg) and Paul J. Williams, Sr. He graduated from Pensacola High School with the Class of '49. He married his high school sweetheart Carolyn Rice after joining the U S Army. Paul was an...
Rosemary Faulds Committe
Mar 28, 2014
Rosemary Faulds Committe, daughter of Clarence E. Faulds and Grace Logan Faulds, passed away quietly on Friday afternoon, March 28 2013 in her home at 8870 Thunderbird Dr. in Pensacola, FL. Born in Ottumwa, IA on June 16, 1923, she is survived by her sons; Thomas Carroll Committe, Jr., Bruce Edward Committe and Louis Frazier Committee; three grandchildren; two great...
Perry R. Chambers
Mar 27, 2014
LCDR (retired) Perry R. Chambers, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 27, 2014 at the age of 80. Perry was born February 15, 1934 to Lee and Inez Chambers in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Shortly after his birth, he and his family moved to Virginia Beach, Virginia where he graduated from Oceana High School. After a 23 year career as...
Mary Frances Moseley
Mar 26, 2014
Mary Frances Moseley, age 91, died March 26, 2014. She was born November 16, 1922 in Nashville, TN to Harry and Gertrude Hite and graduated from Central High School in Nashville in 1940. Frances enjoyed traveling, family gatherings, her friends and time spent at Cokesbury United Methodist Church and NARVRE activities. She was happiest when around her family and felt...
Dr. James W. Witt
Mar 25, 2014
Dr. James W. Witt, Professor Emeritus, 84, of Pensacola passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Art Doerr was Vice President of the University of West Florida when Jim Witt joined the faculty in the fall of 1977. Thus began a friendship that spanned almost four decades. Dr. Doerr wrote prolifically on many subjects, and this personal essay is an example....
Louise S. Young
Mar 24, 2014
Louise S. Young, 94, of Pensacola, FL died at Covenant Hospice, West Florida Hospital on Monday, March 24, 2014. Born Emma Louise Squire on January 31, 1920 in Winchester, IL as the second daughter of John E. and Maude M. Squire, she married Herbert M. Young on March 6, 1942. She was a Navy wife for 20 years, spanning WWII...
Catherine Sue Stewart Keeler
Mar 21, 2014
Catherine "Kitty" Sue Stewart Keeler, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, Nana, and friend, was born in Ashland, KY on August 3, 1932 and gracefully passed away in the loving arms of her family on March 21, 2014 in Pensacola, FL. Kitty was born and raised in Ashland, KY, graduating high school two years early as a result of her exceptional...
Judith Jane Blemler
Mar 20, 2014
Judith Jane (Read) Blemler, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014 at her home in Pensacola, FL, surrounded by loving cousins, Janet Zollars, Sonjo Cronson, and her two loyal caregivers, where she has resided for the past 29 years. Judy was born February 4, 1920 to parents Delia (Franz) and Holton Read in Lincoln, IL. She graduated from Lincoln Community High...
Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Gray
Mar 18, 2014
Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Gray, 56, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Jackie was born in California and moved to Florida in 1988, at which time in 1999 she moved to Michigan. She moved to Pensacola in September, 2013 to be closer to her children and grandchild. She was active in her church in Michigan and loved...
