Gary James Durham
Feb 12, 2026
Gary James Durham, 82, of Pensacola, FL passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Mr. Durham was on October 1, 1943, to Nadine (O’Quest) and James Durham. He lived in Oak Grove, MO and Brewton, AL before moving to Pensacola, FL. Mr. Durham retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting for arrowheads, and collecting antiques, and...
Ruth Dorsey Holmes Cameron
Feb 10, 2026
Loretta Ruth Dorsey Cameron, born in Meridian, MS, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Pensacola, FL.
Ruth dedicated her life to education, leadership, and advocacy. She graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi and later earned her master’s degree from the University of West Florida. In 1965, she began her teaching career at Jim Allen Elementary School, where she...
Albert "Al" H. Bruner
Feb 10, 2026
Albert Harrell Bruner, 96, also known as Al, Dad, Granddaddy, and Morfar, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was born almost a century ago on May 20, 1929, in Montgomery, AL.
By the time Al attended Sidney Lanier High School, he was working part-time at a furniture store in downtown Montgomery, selling and repairing short-range and long-range console radios. He...
Barry E. Hudspeth
Feb 10, 2026
Barry Edward Hudspeth passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and faithful servant, his life was marked by service to his country, his church, and his community.
Born in Pearsall, TX, and raised in Columbia, MO, he attended the University of Missouri on an ROTC scholarship, earning a degree in English and a commission as...
Ernest C. Conner, Jr.
Feb 10, 2026
Ernest C. Conner, Jr., 74, of Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Born on June 14, 1951, in Eufaula, AL, Ernie was the son of Rebecca and Ernest C. Conner, Sr., both of whom preceded him in death, along with his beloved sister, Amy.
Ernie graduated from Auburn University in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science...
Valerie Celeste Schumm
Feb 9, 2026
Valerie Celeste Schumm, 74, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Valerie Celeste Schumm was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and a friend to many. Her life was centered on Christ and serving the Church. Born in West Palm Beach, FL to Frank and Celeste Ward, she was the eldest of her sisters, following the oldest...
Denver Douglas Hicks, Sr.
Feb 8, 2026
Denver Douglas “Doug” Hicks, Sr., also known as Pappy, 83, of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Doug was born in West Virginia on May 6, 1942. He loved his family and enjoyed mullet fishing, hunting, and family reunions. Doug loved making jokes along with a smile that will never be forgotten. He will dearly be missed...
Paul Trabue Doyal
Feb 8, 2026
Paul Trabue Doyal, 78, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Paul was born on Tuesday, February 18, 1947, in Pensacola, FL. He attended Pensacola Junior College, Livingston University in Livingston, AL and then graduated from the University of West Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree.
He was a Juvenile Probation Officer for 30 years with the Department...
Wanda Sue Sarnacki
Feb 7, 2026
Wanda Sue Sarnacki, known to many as “Miss Wanda,” and to those who mattered most as Mom, Grammy, and Ammy, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the age of 69.
Born on January 5, 1957, in Gainesville, GA. Wanda earned a master’s degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama and worked as a nurse as well as...
Cathryn "Kae" Diane Preston
Feb 6, 2026
Cathryn (Kae) Diane Preston,64, of Pensacola, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026. She was born on March 4, 1961, in Pensacola. Kae grew up with a deep love for the Gulf Coast and the people who shaped her life. She graduated from Tate High School in 1979 and carried the friendships and memories with her always.
Kae built a remarkable...
Mary Lou Chapey Edwards
Feb 6, 2026
Mary Lou Chapey Edwards, age 93, a longtime resident of Pensacola, FL, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Mary was born on January 27, 1933, in St. Louis, MO, where she grew up and attended Kirkwood High School. She married Bud in 1952, and they traveled with their daughters to various Air Force Duty stations...
Patricia Alexander Sowell
Feb 5, 2026
Patricia Alexander Sowell, 90, of Pensacola, passed on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Trish was born in Thomasville, AL on December 22, 1935, to Ward C. Alexander, Sr. and Callie Oleta Alexander. Growing up in Thomasville, then Evergreen, AL, she attended Evergreen H.S. where she was a cheerleader and class officer and graduated in 1954. In the Fall of that year, she...
Fr. Douglas Carl Halvorsen
Feb 5, 2026
Fr. Douglas Carl Halvorsen, 76, resident of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Douglas was born in Lexington, KY, and lived most of his life in New Jersey. He was ordained an Episcopal Priest in the Diocese of New Jersey. He was CEO of The Evergreens, a continuing care retirement community located in Moorestown, NJ. Following his retirement,...
Thomas Eugene Kane
Feb 4, 2026
Thomas Eugene Kane of Pensacola, FL, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Born in Chicago, IL, on June 25, 1935, Tom left a lasting impression on all who were fortunate enough to know him. He was an exemplary husband and father, son, brother, and friend. He was proud of his strong Irish heritage and was a...
Kathleen Ann Ferguson
Feb 3, 2026
Kathleen Ann Wall Ferguson, age 77, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with her family at her side. Kathleen was born November 15, 1948, to the late John Aloushius and Gladys Gillem Wall in Birmingham, AL.
Kathleen was a devoted mother and grandmother who proudly served in the US Navy as a Dental Technician. She was generous...
Margaret Ann Bell
Feb 1, 2026
Unforgettable, that’s what you are.
Unforgettable, though near or far…
This is part obituary, part tribute from a daughter to her mother.
Margaret Chancellor Bell, born in an orphanage in Mississippi on November 28, 1932, passed away fittingly on Sunday - her favorite day - February 1, 2026. Her life was different versions of the American dream.
Having been an orphan, and having moved from...
Loyal Gene Rongholt
Feb 1, 2026
Loyal Gene Rongholt, age 78, of Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 1, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Loyal was born on May 6, 1947, in Eau Claire, WI, to George and Lorraine Rongholt. He grew up on a farm in Eleva and graduated from Eleva-Strum Central High School in 1965.
Following high school, Loyal proudly served his country...
Kathleen Ann Buckner
Jan 29, 2026
Kathleen Ann Buckner, 76, of Pensacola, FL passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Kathleen was born on August 6, 1949, in Jefferson City, MO to Wilson Nash Gilliat and Mary Louise Stevens Gilliat. She graduated from Edison High School in Tulsa, OK. She was a homemaker and loved bird watching, attending church services, reading her Bible and other books, walking, and...
Hope Allison McDonald
Jan 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Hope Allison McDonald
Born Sleeping — Forever in God’s Arms
Hope Allison McDonald was born sleeping on January 29, 2026, at Baptist Hospital, Pensacola, FL and was gently received into the loving arms of Jesus. Though her time on earth was brief, her life carries an eternal imprint upon the hearts of those who love her. Hope is the...
