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Carolyn Haley Mueller

Carolyn Haley Mueller

Jun 20, 2024

Carolyn Haley Mueller, 88, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 20, 2024.

Carolyn was born in Dayton, OH on July 3, 1935, to Mary (Geis) and William Phillip Haley. She attended Julienne Catholic High School and received a bachelor's degree from University of Dayton where she was a UD Flyerette and majored in Education. She married her...

Ann "Nancy" Bernadette Wernet

Ann "Nancy" Bernadette Wernet

Jun 19, 2024

Ann Bernadette "Nancy" Wernet, 96, of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

Nancy was born on April 23, 1928, in Queens, NY to Mary and John Quinn. Growing up in Queens, NY and Long Island Beach during the Depression and later WWII greatly impacted her character. She was a strong and resilient woman,...

Gary Michael Carter

Gary Michael Carter

Jun 18, 2024

Gary Michael Carter, 61, of Pensacola, FL, left us to be with our Savior on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

He was born in Providence, RI, and lived there until his parents moved to Pensacola in 1973. He graduated from B.T. Washington High School in 1981. Although Gary did not marry, he had a full life. He was...

Dr. Eric Marsh Peterson

Dr. Eric Marsh Peterson

Jun 17, 2024

After a long and distinguished life, Dr. Eric M. Peterson was welcomed home by Our Lord Jesus Christ. Surrounded by his wife and children he peacefully passed after a valiant fight with Cipro poisoning. His life was filled with marvelous accomplishments, too numerous to count, enriching the lives of all he touched. His life spanned 95 years: April 5,...

David R. Acton

David R. Acton

Jun 15, 2024

David Ronald Acton, 86, of Pensacola, FL passed from this life on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

He was born on July 29, 1937, in Tulsa, OK.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gus D. and Dorothy Alice Acton.

Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Janet; children, Rebecca Johnson and...

Wallace Bonner Baldwin

Wallace Bonner Baldwin

Jun 14, 2024

Wallace Bonner Baldwin, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2024. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Wallace was born January 5, 1939, in Randolph County, AL where he lived until he joined the US Army in 1956. He faithfully served in the military as a helicopter mechanic from June 1956 to...

James "Jim" R. Mizell

James "Jim" R. Mizell

Jun 14, 2024

James "Jim" Richard Mizell departed peacefully, surrounded by family, to return home to our Lord on Friday, June 14, 2024.

Jim graduated from Pensacola High School, and in 1954 he enlisted in the US Navy, working as an Aviation Electrician's Mate First Class. He was honorably discharged in 1964 attaining E6 Petty Officer First Class. He then...

Cynthia M. Merritt

Cynthia M. Merritt

Jun 13, 2024

Cynthia M. Merritt, 93, of Pensacola, FL passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2024.

Cynthia was born on March 26, 1931, to Henry and Ada Murray, in a one room cabin nestled in the holler's forested hills of Jacksonville, AL. Her grandpa Gidley had homesteaded that land back in the mid 1800's.

When Cynthia was 17,...

Forrest Blake Christenot

Forrest Blake Christenot

Jun 13, 2024

Forrest Blake Christenot, 63, of Pensacola, FL passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

Forrest was a 1979 graduate of Pensacola High School where he was a drummer in the marching band. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, graduating from Recruit training at Parris Island, SC, and Infantry Training School, Camp Lejeune, NC...

Ruth Russell Olson

Ruth Russell Olson

Jun 10, 2024

Our sweet mother, Ruth Russell Olson, sadly passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the age of ninety-eight, after a life well-lived. She was born on July 6, 1925, in Hinsdale, IL to Samuel and Esther Russell, along with sisters Virginia (Dorn) (deceased) and Rosemary (Bischoff) of Denver, CO. Ruth loved family life and gave her love freely...

Robert E. Bondurant, M.D.

Robert E. Bondurant, M.D.

Jun 10, 2024

Robert Eugene Bondurant, M.D., 84, died on Monday, June 10, 2024, after a protracted illness.

He was born on April 2, 1940, in Highpoint, NC, son of Everett Harry Bondurant, Sr. and Rose Marie Bondurant. Bob graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, FL and attended Jacksonville University where he earned a BS degree in...

Cdr Dale H. Williams, Usn (Ret.)

Cdr Dale H. Williams, Usn (Ret.)

Jun 9, 2024

CDR Dale Howard Williams, USN, (ret), 98, of Pensacola, FL died Sunday, June 9, 2024.

He was born on March 24, 1926, in Littleton, WV to Cleopatra (Gorby) and John Edward Williams. CDR Dale Howard Williams enlisted in the US Navy in May 1944 after graduating from high school in Littleton, WV. He completed basic training at...

Frances June Roswold

Frances June Roswold

Jun 8, 2024

Frances June Chamberlin Roswold, 88, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

Frances was born on March 23, 1936, in Salt Lake City by a train station and lived in Utah until she was 21. Frances married her sweetheart, Robert C. Roswold in the Salt Lake City Temple in 1958. When her husband was...

John Earl Leroy

John Earl Leroy

Jun 7, 2024

On the evening of Friday, June 7, 2024, John Earl LeRoy, born on May 23, 1939, to Vernon and Ada LeRoy, was granted eternal rest.

Following in the aviation tradition of his father and uncle, John explored the world as an airline Captain for United Airlines, traveling frequently to Hong Kong and many other destinations near and...

Col Mark S. Sowell, Jr., Usa (Ret.)

Col Mark S. Sowell, Jr., Usa (Ret.)

Jun 3, 2024

COL Mark Sanford Sowell, Jr., USA (Ret.), 88, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024.

Mark Sanford Sowell, Jr. "Dad", "Papa", "Pop", "Lightning", was born in Brewton, AL on April 28, 1936, to Mark Sanford Sowell, Sr., and Sara Ruth (Liles) Sowell. He grew up in Brewton and graduated from T.R. Miller High School...

Lois Elaine Shumate

Lois Elaine Shumate

Jun 1, 2024

Lois Elaine Shumate, 82, of Meridian, MS passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Lois was born in Swink, OK on August 2, 1941, to Oscar and Opal Evatt. She was married in California to R. Marshall Rigsby for 15 years and had 2 children, Joy R. Hodges and Bobby Rigsby. She moved with her two children in...

Charlotte Jayne Akers Smith Mackey

Charlotte Jayne Akers Smith Mackey

May 30, 2024

Charlotte Jayne Akers Smith Mackey, beloved wife of the late Methodist minister Jesse Robert Mackey died peacefully on May 30, 2024, in Pensacola, FL. She was 100 years old.

Jayne was born April 25, 1924, in Mattoon, IL to Dewey Akers and Ruth Akers (nee Hillard). She spent her childhood in Downer's Grove, IL. Upon graduation from...

Joseph "Joe" Reed Crist

Joseph "Joe" Reed Crist

May 30, 2024

Joseph Reed Crist was born on July 10, 1963, and passed away on May 31, 2024.

He was a lifetime resident of Pensacola. He graduated from Escambia High School in 1981 and during that same year became an Eagle Scout. After graduation he completed the Culinary Arts program at George Stone Vocational School.

Joe worked...

Willard "Scott" Mudge, Jr.

Willard "Scott" Mudge, Jr.

May 29, 2024

Willard "Scott" Mudge, Jr., 88, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

Scott was born January 10, 1936, to Willard Scott Sr. and Emily Mudge. After graduating from Pensacola High School he worked at Monsanto and started Professional Sprinkler Systems in 1973. Scott married Beverly Ann Burleson on June...

Tricia Kendall

Tricia Kendall

May 29, 2024

Patricia Ann "Tricia" Sweeney Kendall, 77, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Wednesday,

May 29, 2024.

Tricia was born on October 16, 1946, in Carmel, CA, she was the first child of Larry and Mary Ann Sweeney. She attended school in Carmel and the San Francisco Bay Area. After moving to Pensacola, she worked in...

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