Obituaries

Jun 23, 2023

Lisa Diane Spence, 64, was laid to rest on Friday, June 23, 2023, at peace with the Lord.

Lisa spent her career as a Senior Title Examiner and her past time was devoted to the Church and her family.

Lisa is preceded in death by her parents, William "Bill" Spence and Virginia Brown Spence.

Jun 22, 2023

Cheryl Lynn Alexander-Davis, 49, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023.

She was born the daughter of Thomas and Belenda, February 8, 1974, in Hawaii. After graduating from Gulf Breeze High in 1992 she moved to Orlando, FL returning to Navarre-Gulf Breeze for the remainder of her life.

Cheryl is survived by her spouse, Jeff...

Jun 22, 2023

Marilyn Gless, age 85, of Pensacola, FL, died peacefully at home on Thursday, June 22, 2023.

Upon completing high school in Columbia, MS, Marilyn went on to earn a Teaching degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. After college, she moved to Pensacola, FL, and began her career teaching the first grade for more than three decades...

Jun 21, 2023

Joyce Dannheisser passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Born on Feb. 5, 1932, in St. Louis, MO, she lived most of her life in Pensacola married for 68 years to her treasured husband, Dr. Bertram V. Dannheisser, before his passing in 2020.

Although she was small in stature, she was certainly not so...

Jun 19, 2023

Maureen Anne Singleton, 84, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023.

Maureen was born in Kent, Sussex, England, and was an only child to William and Maureen Summers. She came to the United States and started a family. She and her late husband, Chesley lived in San Diego, CA, Alabama, and settled in Pensacola in 1963. She raised...

Jun 18, 2023

Barbara Barnes Harris, 81, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born on February 13, 1942, in Pensacola, FL to Kenneth and Frances Shanks Barnes. Barbara graduated from UWF with a BA in Social Work and a Master of Science Degree in Counseling and Human Development from...

Jun 18, 2023

Glenda House, 87, of Pensacola, FL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Glenda was born on February 23, 1936, in Akron, OH to Arthur and Ida Cross. Glenda grew up in Portsmouth, VA. She graduated from Churchland High School in 1954 and then pursued a career in real estate. She married her high school sweetheart...

Jun 18, 2023

Mary Alice McCutcheon Burns passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Alice was raised in Russellville, AL and graduated from Russellville HS. While attending the University of Alabama, where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and a cheerleader, she met John while he was serving in the United States Military. They married on...

Jun 17, 2023

Cynthia Virden Malone, 87, of Gulf Shores, AL passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Cynthia was born April 6, 1936, in Annapolis, MD where her father taught at the US Naval Academy. Within 2 years the family moved to China where her sister was born in 1939. The family was eventually evacuated to The Philippines at the...

Jun 15, 2023

Hope Barrett Laughlin, Ph.D., age 81, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Hope was born in Hartford, CT to the late James F. and Mable Hackbarth Barrett. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Blair R. Laughlin.

Hope was a loving...

Jun 15, 2023

Joseph Edward Coggin, 76, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Lillian, AL.

Joseph was born on August 26,1946, in Dover, NJ. He served in the Army for 2 years and 11 months and was a Vietnam Veteran. After his service, he worked for the civil service at NAS Pensacola as a Fire Fighter and Aircraft...

Jun 14, 2023

Tyler Shelton Schroeder, 32, unexpectedly and tragically passed away in Cleveland, TN on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

While residing in Cleveland for the past few years, he was also a resident of Pensacola. Tyler was born on December 8, 1990, in Fountain Valley, CA, to his parents, Dennis and Trish Schroeder.

Tyler was a vibrant...

Jun 13, 2023

Elizabeth Patricia Sonnen passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Pensacola at the age of 64. The loss of Patti has been a massive shock to everyone she has touched over the years.

Patti was born in Scotland on January 17, 1959. Her family moved to South Africa, and this is where she met Derek...

Jun 12, 2023

With great sadness we announce the passing of Mary Simmons Roy on Monday, June 12, 2023.

Mary Frances was born to Frank and Mary Simmons on August 27, 1927 in Milton, FL. Mary and her family moved to Pensacola where she graduated from Pensacola High School in 1945. Mary Frances was awarded a scholarship and attended Florida...

Jun 11, 2023

Barry "Jan" Hruska, 79, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023.

Full obituary to come soon.....

Graveside service will be held 10:00am Friday, June 16, 2023, at Barrancas National Cemetery, with Rev. Dan Morris officiating and full US Marine Corps honors.

Those wishing to attend are asked...

Jun 11, 2023

Watson Dale Kelly, age 90, of Pensacola, FL, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 11, 2023, in Pensacola.

Watson was born on January 30, 1933, to the late Sebron and Callie Brown Kelly, Sr. in Chipley, FL. In addition to his parents, Watson is preceded in death by his two...

Jun 10, 2023

Merle Suggs Hofmann, 93, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at State Employees Credit Union Jim & Betsy Hospice Home in Pittsboro, NC.

Merle was born on August 27, 1929, in Pensacola, FL, to Willard Walter ("Happy") and Tessie Suggs. She loved growing up in Pensacola and told many stories about crabbing and gigging flounder in...

Jun 10, 2023

William "Tiny" West Roberts, 80, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

Tiny was born in Pensacola, FL to Herbert West Roberts and Barbara Hill Roberts. Tiny was a giving, warm hearted family man who was loved by all. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and member of many organizations over...

Jun 8, 2023

Raleigh Scott Fetner, Jr. ,71, of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Scott was born on February 29, 1952, to Scott and Joann Fetner in Detroit, MI. He graduated from Purdue University and joined the Navy in 1974. He flew as a Navigator and Electronics operator in EF-4 and...

Jun 8, 2023

Timothy James Taylor, 60, of Pensacola, FL passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Born April 30, 1963, Fairfax, VA to Edwin and Yvonne Taylor, Tim grew into an exceptional youth. During summers, he mowed George Washington's Mount Vernon estate lawns. He earned an Eagle Scout badge, and in high school, was an active member of...