Obituaries

Dec 16, 2023

Cynthia Ann Tennant Smith, age 70, of Pensacola, FL, passed away unexpectantly on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Cindy was born in Pensacola on July 6, 1953, to the late Billy Glen and Evelyn Givhan Tennant. She graduated from Escambia High School and went on to work with the State of Florida across many avenues, retiring from the...

Dec 11, 2023

Katherine Brewer Clarke, 79, of Pensacola, FL, joined Jesus in heaven on Monday, December 11, 2023. She was born in New Orleans, LA, October 12, 1944, to John and Rosalie Brewer.

Katherine, the most loving wife, mother, sister, and friend, is survived by her husband, Charles; daughters, Colleen, Karen, Carol, and Michal; son, Charles, III (C.W.); grandkids,...

Dec 9, 2023

Irene Wesley Christian, 80, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Irene was born on March 27, 1943, in the Sacred Heart Hospital on 12th Avenue in East Hill Pensacola to Rudyard and Mary Tallman. She spent her early years living in the East Hill neighborhood. Rudyard and Mary divorced when she was young...

Dec 7, 2023

Maurice Joseph Inkel, 92, of Pensacola, FL passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023.

Maurice was born in Barre, VT on August 30, 1931, to Oliva and Marie Anna Inkel. He graduated from McGill High School followed by a couple years at Spring Hill College, both in Mobile, AL. Maurice enlisted in the US Air Force on April...

Dec 4, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Brady Bernhard, 87, of Pensacola, FL, passed peacefully surrounded by her four adoring children on Monday, December 4, 2023.

Pat was born on October 15, 1936, in Long Island, NY to William and Dorothea Roach Brady, Jr., she remained in Long Island until she was sixteen. After her father's passing, they...

Dec 2, 2023

Melody Ann Youngstrom Spink, 72, of Milton, FL passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Melody was born on November 4, 1951, in Pensacola, FL to Vera E. and William E. Youngstrom. A graduate of Escambia High School, she worked with The Department of Children Services and in the law office of M. J. Menge. To know Melody...

Dec 2, 2023

Trent Amos Van Matre, 92, of Pensacola, FL entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

He was born on March 18, 1931, fearfully and wonderfully made, and was predestined to be an example of pure Christian strength and grace. He was born to George Eldridge Van Matre, Sr., and Marie...

Dec 1, 2023

Peggy A. Gould, 83, of Pensacola, FL passed away suddenly on Friday, December 1, 2023.

Peggy was born in West Virginia on November 16, 1940. She lived in Ohio, Tennessee, Michigan, and Florida throughout her life. The past several years, she lived in Pensacola, FL. She was active in her local church and helped in mission work....

Nov 30, 2023

Jeffrey M. Simpson, 83 of Falls Church, VA passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023.

Jeffrey was born on May 23, 1940, in Jeffersonville, IN, growing up in nearby Charlestown. As a high schooler, he competed in Olympic Weightlifting, becoming a 'Teenage National Champion' in 1957. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University...

Nov 29, 2023

James Henderson "Jim" Dickerson, 68 of Pensacola, FL passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

He was born in Columbia, TN on May 4, 1955. He grew up in Pensacola and graduated high school from the Pensacola Academy of Arts and Sciences where he excelled in basketball. He first attended Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC and later...

Nov 27, 2023

Kenneth Bruce Clements, Sr., 85, of Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023, at HCA Florida West Hospital.

Ken was born on January 23, 1938, in Indianapolis, IN, the son of James and Alice (Brusenbach) Clements. His younger years were spent in Indianapolis and at their family resorts (Clements Resorts) in Hayward, WI. Ken...

Nov 27, 2023

Sandra Leigh Carlson, age 76, of Cantonment, FL died Monday, November 27, 2023, after a brief illness.

Sandy was born in Evanston, IL on October 11, 1947, and spent her early years at different military installations around the world due to her father's United States Navy career. She moved to Pensacola in the late 1970s and worked...

Nov 25, 2023

Alma Ann Brodt Schulze, age 82, born February 20, 1941, in Columbus, OH passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023.

Alma was a resident of Pensacola, FL, where she lived with her husband, Delbert Schulze. They had been married for forty-four years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her brother, James Brodt (Joan), of...

Nov 25, 2023

Lt. John Edward Ritenour, USN (ret.), 63, of Pensacola, FL passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that...

Nov 18, 2023

Joyce "Ann" Thomas, 90, of Pensacola, FL was called to her eternal home on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

Ann was born on September 10, 1933, in Pensacola, FL to Mary Catherine (Presley) and Theodore A. Walters, Sr. She was a faithful member of the Baywoods Assembly of God Church, which her father, Rev. Theodore A. Walters, Sr....

Nov 16, 2023

Capt. George Raymond Fox, USN (ret.), 90, of Pensacola, FL, died peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

Ray was born on September 29, 1933, the second child of Dr. and Mrs. George R. Fox, in Providence, RI. His sister, Pat, and he were avid skiers and sailing partners who participated in the New England Beetle Cat Championship....

Nov 16, 2023

Lora Wilson Rodgers also known as Peach, loving wife and mother departed this earth on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

Peach was very successful in business, opening and operating several health spas in multiple states.

She is survived by those she loved and was very proud and supportive of her husband, CMDR Larry Rodgers, USGC (ret);...

Nov 11, 2023

Lindsey Louise Lyders, 71, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Lindsey was born on July 13, 1952, in Lexington, NC. Lindsey worked as a dental office manager in Birmingham, AL before moving to Pensacola in 2004. An avid volunteer, she served many not-for-profits such as BRACE, Manna Food Bank, Heifer International and her...

Nov 11, 2023

James "Jim" W. Pyle, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Jim was born on March 28, 1938, to Harry and Ida Lee Pyle. He graduated from Pensacola High School in 1956 and after graduation he started his career at Southern Bell Phone Company. In 1957, he married the love of his life, Titelle Clayton...

Nov 4, 2023

Dianne Maguire "DeeDee" Bonifay, 63, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, with her family by her side.

DeeDee was born on October 1, 1960, to Michael and Dolores Maguire. She grew up in the Scenic Heights neighborhood with her parents and three sisters. DeeDee and a bunch of her neighborhood friends carpooled to...