Obituaries

Sep 17, 2023

Sylvia Lynn Brock passed on peacefully the morning of Sunday, September 17, 2023.

Sylvia was born on October 18, 1940, in Collinsville, MS to her blessed parents, Johnnie Hubbard Palmer Senior and Stella Varner Palmer and raised her with love and devotion. She moved to Pensacola in her youth and attended Warrington Junior High School where she...

Sep 16, 2023

David Wayne Scott, age 69, of Pensacola, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 16, 2023. David was born on May 3, 1954, to Mrs. Famie E. Griffin and the late Willie Earl Scott, in Panama City, FL. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his sister, Diane Phyllis Jeffrey.

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Sep 15, 2023

Adrian "Andy" P. Remke, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2023, after a brief illness.

Andy was born August 7, 1944, in Davenport, Iowa, to Anthony and Louise (Kloppenborg) Remke. He grew up in Davenport, Iowa, and attended Catholic schools there. He graduated from St Ambrose University with a degree in accounting. He was awarded...

Sep 14, 2023

Myrth Ethelyn Jones Tummler, 88, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

Myrth was born on June 19, 1935, in New Orleans, LA to Charles and Zorado (O'Neal) Jones. After graduating from Pensacola High School in 1954, she married her sweetheart Roy Tummler that same year. They went on to have 3 sons, Tim,...

Sep 13, 2023

William "Bill" Munford Jones was a Pensacola native son who traveled the world before returning to his hometown in 2008 with his dear wife Jolinda "Jo" Graham Jones. Bill was the youngest of four children to John Paul and Elizabeth Jones, and twin to sister Kathryn. In the early 1940s, Bill and his family traveled to Naval facilities in...

Sep 13, 2023

Douglas Ray Bonifay, 97, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

Born on July 11, 1926, in Pensacola, FL, to Ralph Bonifay and Hildred Oldmixon Bonifay, Doug was a direct descendant of early Pensacola pioneer, Mariana Pingrow Bonifay. He attended Catholic schools and played football for Pensacola High School. Upon...

Sep 13, 2023

In Loving Memory of Lydie Jane Meilner

PENSACOLA, FL - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved Lydie Jane Meilner, who peacefully departed us on September 13th, at the age of 87. She was a true Southerner who lived her entire life by the gentle waves of the Pensacola beach, leaving...

Sep 12, 2023

Jacqueline Linton Cummins, 86, of Pensacola, FL passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

Jacqueline was a trailblazer who brought glamour and self-care to Pensacola, launching Radiante Jacqueline, the city's first day spa. She had a deep love for music, fashion, and faith. Her unwavering faith and gift of prayer touched countless lives.

She is preceded...

Sep 8, 2023

Clement W. "Chops" Cuilik, 92, of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away On Friday, September 8, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Clem was born on November 28, 1930, in Amsterdam, NY, to parents Clement Joseph Cuilik and Genevieve Wojtkiewicz.  He graduated from Amsterdam High School in 1948, where he was an outstanding student and star athlete on...

Sep 7, 2023

Geraldine "Gerri" Kushner, 88, of Pensacola, FL., passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023.

Geraldine "Gerri" Kushner was born on December 4, 1934 in Pittsburgh, PA. Gerri worked in human resources for U.S. Steel for 16 years. Gerri enjoyed golf and spending time with her family. She was a great wife, mother and friend.

She...

Sep 6, 2023

Florence L. Leonard, 99, of Pensacola, FL, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

Florence was born on January 15, 1924, in Vineland, NJ to the late William and Margaret Smith Gruff. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Max S. Leonard; sisters, Pearl Stoles and...

Sep 5, 2023

Mary Ann Dean (nee Schmittem), 84, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, with her children by her side.

Mary Ann married her late husband of 51 years, George Dean, in June of 1970. They had four children: Michael, Michelle, Paula, and Roger.

Mary Ann was a loving mother to her children,...

Sep 5, 2023

Khaifa Bonogua Peabody, 26, of Pensacola, FL died Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

Khaifa was born on February 20, 1997, in Washington, DC, to the late Alvin Peabody and Kate Peabody. While living in Gainesville, GA, Khaifa attended Chestnut Mountain Elementary School, where he was known for his kind heart. In 2005, he relocated to Pensacola, FL and...

Sep 3, 2023

Erik James Carlson, 43, of Cantonment, FL, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Miami, FL. He was a born fighter in every sense of the word. He courageously battled his own body with his family by his side awaiting organ transplantation and a miracle that came too late.

Erik was...

Aug 30, 2023

Lee Logan, 78, of Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

Lee was born on November 17, 1944, in Marianna, FL to Burton Logan and Beulah Logan. He worked 42 years at Gulf Power and a member of Cokesbury United Methodist in Pensacola, FL.

He is survived by his wife of 61...

Aug 30, 2023

James Heaney 64, of Pensacola, FL passed away August 30, 2023.

James was born, July 4, 1959, in Glasgow, Scotland. He was a long-time resident of Pensacola.

James was a happy and humble man and loved his family and his friends. He greeted everyone with love and kindness, and he always had a bright smile...

Aug 28, 2023

Betty Chalk Putman was born on June 29, 1933, in Pensacola, FL and passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, in Pensacola.

Betty was a graduate of Pensacola High School and Charity School of Nursing in New Orleans, LA. She was employed as an RN at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL and Doctor's Hospital in Coral...

Aug 28, 2023

Bryan Scott Maestas, age 40, went home to the Lord on Monday, August 28, 2023, in Pensacola, FL.

Bryan was born August 4, 1983, in Canon City, CO, to Gary and Cathy (Gwinnup) Maestas. He joined the United States Army after graduating from Canon City High School in 2001. Bryan served in the...

Aug 26, 2023

Robert "Bob" James Burns, Jr., 77, was born on May 8, 1946, and passed away at home on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

Bob lived in Pensacola from the age of 16 and graduated from Pensacola High School in 1965. He later served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He met his wife, Carol, in Houston,...

Aug 26, 2023

Lt Col Sidney T. Kersey, USAF (ret), 88, of Pensacola, FL passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.

Lt Col Sidney T. Kersey was born on September 27, 1934, in Manchester, GA to Robert Lee and Ava Nell (Royals) Kersey. He received a BA from the University of Maryland. He entered the US Air Force as an Aviation...