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Pensacola, FL and surrounding areas
Tom Markham
Apr 5, 2024
Vaughn Thomas "Tom" Markham was born on January 10, 1942, and passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, in Pensacola, FL.
Tom was born to Vaughn Benedict Markham and Hazel Allen Markham. He graduated from Pensacola High School in 1960. From there, he went to PJC (PSC) and played baseball, eventually graduating from Troy University with a...
Timothy Lee Couch
Apr 5, 2024
Timothy Lee Couch, age 69, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home in Pensacola, FL after a brief battle with cancer. Tim, the oldest son of Charles Hicks Couch and Pearl Stewart Couch, was born on January 19, 1955, at Elizabeth Hospital in Prairie Grove, AR. He grew up in Fayetteville, AR...
Shirley Tomes O'Neall
Apr 4, 2024
Shirley Tomes O'Neall, 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Gulf Breeze, FL.
Shirley was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, "grammy", and dear friend. She was born to John Wilbur "J.W." and Wilma Jean Tomes on September 7, 1958, in Pampa, TX. She grew up in the Texas panhandle and graduated from...
Gary Edward Kase
Apr 3, 2024
Gary Edward Kase, age 80, of Pensacola, FL, went home to the Lord on Wednesday April 3, 2024. Gary was born in Reading, PA to the late Edward and Grace Kase. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Nelson Kase.
Gary was a loving husband, father and...
Robert Bruce Bodree
Mar 31, 2024
Robert Bruce Bodree, age 81, of Pensacola, went home to the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Robert was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Bernard and Helen Cobb Bodree, Sr. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Bodree and Bernard Bodree, Jr; and a sister, Jeanette Bodree Englehard....
Donald Lee Paro
Mar 29, 2024
Donald Lee Paro, beloved father, husband, brother, and esteemed member of the Pensacola community died at the age of 82 on Friday, March 29, 2024.
Don, as he was affectionately known, lived a life brimming with adventure, love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to his immediate and extended family and friends. Born on August 23, 1941, Don's early...
Patricia "Patty" Stephenson
Mar 29, 2024
Patricia (Patty) Stephenson, 79, of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends.
She leaves her children, Christina Hankins (Mark), Matt Bond (Jason Boutwell), Tyler Bond (Whitney), and Cameron Stephenson; a grandson, Patrick (Rick) Williams; brother, Kay Stephenson, and sisters, Mary Jac Stephenson and Sylvia Marling; as well...
Nan Greenhut James
Mar 29, 2024
Nan Greenhut James, 75, a cherished pillar of the Pensacola community, gracefully concluded her remarkable 27-year journey battling cancer on Friday, March 29, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
Nan, a true Pensacolian with roots tracing back to the 1870s through her parents, Dudley and Alice Greenhut, captivated all who crossed her path with her unwavering courage, strength,...
Rita A. Riffel
Mar 27, 2024
Rita Riffel, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, after a valiant 10-year battle with Dementia.
Rita was born on November 3, 1934, in Sumpter, SC to Thomas and Maria Jenkins. Rita spent several years at home raising her 5 children before venturing into PR, Insurance, and eventually finding her passion as a Broker/Realtor.
...Douglas Evans Howie
Mar 25, 2024
Douglas Evans Howie, affectionately known as Doug, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on March 25, 2024 at his residence on Innerarity Point Rd, Perdido Key, FL. Doug embodied the charm of a true southern gentleman with all the wit and sense of humor that endeared him to all who knew him. He leaves behind a void...
Cheryl Ann Early
Mar 25, 2024
Cheryl Ann Early, 69, of Pensacola, FL passed away Monday, March 25, 2024.
Cheryl was born on November 17, 1954, in Pensacola, FL to John H. and Audrey Hall Endres. She graduated from Pensacola Catholic High School, Class of 1972. While at Catholic High School, she played the clarinet in the band and achieved All State recognition....
David J. Gartner
Mar 24, 2024
David J. Gartner, 54, of Milton, FL passed away peacefully Sunday, March 24, 2024, surrounded by family.
David was born on February 25, 1970, in Bristol, PA to Jerri Lynn (Johnson) and Joseph Henry Gartner. He was a carpenter by trade. David was an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles fan, who loved cheering them on to...
Sylvia Jane Benson Frank
Mar 23, 2024
Sylvia Jane Benson Frank made her grand entrance into this world on June 27, 1937, to Henry Sylvester Benson and Laura Mauck. Her parents had gone to their country cottage in Owensville, IN for the weekend and Sylvia did not want to miss the fun, so she made her entrance unexpectedly in a log cabin next to an alfalfa...
Timothy Joseph Lemoine
Mar 23, 2024
Timothy Joseph LeMoine, 19, of Pensacola, FL died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
Timothy was a strong, caring, vibrant young man. He was about to graduate in May from Pensacola State College with plans to join the US Air Force after graduation. Timothy had plans to continue working towards a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He...
John Arthur Tenbrook
Mar 22, 2024
John Arthur TenBrook, aged 84 years, passed peacefully into the immediate presence of the Savior he loved on Friday, March 22, 2024.
John was born on August 15, 1939, to Hannah (Dilliard) and Everett TenBrook in Kansas City, MO, where he attended Pembroke-Country Day School. He then went on to Harvard College, graduating in 1961 with a...
Joan Mccall Flynn
Mar 21, 2024
Joan McCall Flynn passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Joan was born in Pensacola on October 22, 1937, to Bouie McCall and Mamie Staples McCall. Her childhood was spent in Pensacola where she attended local schools and graduated from Pensacola High School in 1955. During high...
Ryan Patrick Blanchard
Mar 21, 2024
Ryan Patrick Blanchard, 49, of Pensacola, FL passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Ryan was born on October 12, 1974, in Ama, LA and was always a diehard Saints and LSU fan. He found great joy in playing and coaching football, basketball, and volleyball with his kids. Ryan enjoyed cooking, whether it be at home...
Rev. Norman G. Williams, Sr.
Mar 19, 2024
Rev. Norman Glynn Williams, Sr., left his earthly home and transitioned into the Realms of Glory on the evening of Tuesday, March 19, 2024, after an extended illness.
A native of Perry County, AL, Rev. Williams was born August 30, 1938, raised in Marion, and was a graduate of Perry County High School (1956). He completed a...
Matthew Michael Baeppler
Mar 18, 2024
Matthew Michael Baeppler, 53, of Pensacola, Florida, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, surrounded by family.
Matt was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 13, 1970. He was a proud Cleveland Police Officer of 26 years. After retirement, Matt found a new passion teaching at Escambia High School. Matt loved Escambia High School,...
Nancy Bentley Scholls
Mar 18, 2024
Nancy Bentley Scholls, age 90, of Pensacola, was a proud native of Texas where she was raised in a series of small towns by her parents, Jim and Margie Bentley.
She graduated from Texas A&I (now Texas A & M University - Kingsville) where she met her future husband and best friend, Ed Scholls. They wed on...
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