Obituaries

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...

Aug 26, 2023

Mary McLeod Prescott Varwig, 59, of Gulf Breeze, FL., passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

Mary was born in Miami, FL, graduated from Gulf Breeze High School in 1981 and attended The University of Florida, where she played softball. She worked as an Emergency Technician at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL and at Gulf Breeze Hospital....

Aug 24, 2023

Mary Walsh Williams of Jacksonville, FL and most recently of Pensacola, FL where she lived for many years, died on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at her home in Jacksonville, FL.

Born in Boston, MA, Mary was the daughter of James and Helen (Benson) Walsh. She was the beloved widow of Capt. Randall L. Williams, US Navy (Ret.),...

Aug 23, 2023

Saying Goodbye to a loved one. August 23, 2023, Derek Matthew Tracy, a beloved father, son, and friend passed away at the young age of 38 years old.

For any of us who had the opportunity to spend time with Derek, we truly know what a tragic loss this is. He loved his family and friends. He...

Aug 23, 2023

Our mother, Dorothy Huggins Jordan went to be with her beloved husband, Bertis Benton Jordan on August 23, 2023, at the age of 97 years. She lived a good life, and it was a life well lived. Mom was born in 1926 in the small southern town of McKenzie, AL where she met Bert and attended school together. After...

Aug 23, 2023

Robert R. Park, 100, of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

Robert was born in Montpelier, IN. He lived on a farm in Gaston, IN and raised Hampshire sheep with wife, Janice for 19 years. He was the Executive Vice President at First Merchants Bank in Muncie, IN until he retired in 1987....