Obituaries

Mar 24, 2023

Mary Ann Ballew, 93, Pensacola, FL, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023.

Mary Ann was born in Hattiesburg, MS to James and Lovie McDonald on April 11, 1929. From the start she made her presence known. She transferred to Pensacola to work at Bell South as a telephone operator, teller, and service representative. Mary Ann was a...

Mar 21, 2023

Eric Andrew Sarvis, 62, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Eric was the baby of the Sarvis clan. He lived his life with joy and gratitude. Truly a "good guy" as he called himself.

Eric was born on December 11, 1960. He grew up in Chapel Oaks, MD and was raised...

Mar 19, 2023

Phyllis Sherrouse, 87, of Pensacola, FL passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023.

Phyllis was born in New Orleans, LA on November 4, 1935, to Eunice (Lietz) and Philip Nungesser. She attended Stephens College in Columbia, MO, and graduated from H. Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans, where she studied Art, History, and Speech. In 1958, she met...

Mar 17, 2023

Kay D. Williams, age 83, of Venice, FL. went to her Heavenly home on Friday, March 17, 2023, with her family at her side. Kay was born on February 8, 1940, in Elyria, OH. to the late John and Elieen Jaycox DeMarco. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Francisco Williams....

Mar 15, 2023

Margaret Louise (Hess) Ruebsamen, 96, of Pensacola, FL., passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

A small-town girl who saw the world.  Margaret Louise Hess (Ruebsamen) was born in Des Moines, Iowa on September 10, 1926. She grew up in Watseka, Illinois and attended Illinois State Normal for a short while before marriage.

She met...

Mar 14, 2023

Franklin "Frank" Benjamin Gomez, Sr., 81, of Gulf Breeze, FL went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Frank was born on January 7, 1942, in Pensacola, FL to the late Lillian (Harvey) and Anthony P. Gomez, Sr.

Frank was a graduate of Pensacola Catholic High School, Class of 1960 and was employed...

Mar 14, 2023

Kenneth Alan Karadin, 74, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Ken was born on October 16, 1948, in Akron, Ohio. After graduating from Kent State University in 1970, he attended Union Theological Seminary in New York, earning a Master's in Sacred Music in 1972. After four years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as organist and...

Mar 14, 2023

John Rush, 96, of Pensacola called home by his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, after a short illness.

John was born in Freeport, IL, on June 14, 1926. After his graduation from high school in 1944, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a radioman in the Philippine Islands during World War...

Mar 11, 2023

Bill Bivens, age 85, was called home to the Lord on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Bill was born in Martinsburg, WV and moved to Cantonment, FL in 1978. He was employed by the telephone company for over 35 years. Bill was an active member of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, he served as an Eucharist Minister...

Mar 11, 2023

On Saturday, March 11, 2023, Kimberly Marie Sprayberry, 63, loving wife and aunt, passed away at Covenant Inpatient Hospice Center at Sacred Heart Hospital.

Kim was born on November 03, 1959, in Orlando, FL to Gorden and Jean Dehler. She received her Political Science degree from Rollins College in 1983. Kim also received her master's degree in...

Mar 11, 2023

Gary "Sandy" Sandiford Spivey ,74, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Sandy was born on August 3, 1948, and grew up in Warrington of Pensacola, FL. His professional career spanned decades of achievements. He was a professional musician and teacher that has impacted hundreds to even thousands of people. His career started as a young teenager...

Mar 9, 2023

ACDS Robert J. Noyes, US Navy (Ret.), 91, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023.

Bob was born July 18, 1931, in Green, KS. After a childhood of farming and working for a local mortician, Bob joined the Navy. He married Marylou Lange, the love of his life, and began a 22-year stint of maintaining naval aircraft engines....

Mar 9, 2023

Darrell Wayne Critz, II, a veteran of the Gulf War and resident of Milton, passed away on March 9, 2023, surrounded by family.

"Buster," as he was known to many, was born August 13, 1967, to Darrell and Patricia (Eaton) Critz and attended Terry Parker High School in Jacksonville, and the University of West Florida (UWF) in...

Mar 8, 2023

Patricia "PJ" Hughes, age 52, of Pensacola, went home to be the Lord on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

PJ was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Juanita Kimm and the late James P. Sherritt on July 15, 1970. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her stepfather, Neal E. Kimm, Jr; friends, Janet...

Mar 7, 2023

Timothy Lee Williams Tucker, 37, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Tim was born February 19, 1986, in Odessa, Texas. The early years of Tim's life were spent in East Texas, until the family moved to Pensacola in 1992. Growing up in Pensacola, Tim went to Cordova Park Elementary, Workman and Brownsville Middle Schools, and Washington High...

Mar 7, 2023

Wendy Leigh Pfeiffer, 53, of Pace, FL passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Wendy was born on January 7, 1970, in Jacksonville. FL and grew up in Pensacola, FL. She graduated from J. M. Tate High School, and moved to pace, FL in 1990 with her parents. She loved being around family, friends, and animals. Wendy traveled...

Mar 5, 2023

John W. Erickson, 76, of Pensacola, FL., passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

John was born in Wichita, KS. He received his master's degree, and his occupation was an IT program writer. He was a member of the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel. John enjoyed playing bridge.

He is preceded in death by...

Mar 5, 2023

Susann "San, Susie" (Sullivan) Marie Fehl, 55, of Cantonment, FL went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 5, 2023, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Susann loved the Lord with all her heart.

Born November 26, 1967 in Montclair, NJ. Susann lived in several states prior to Florida but always called the family...

Mar 3, 2023

Kenneth Allen Thorsen, 54, of Pensacola, FL was called home on Friday, March 3, 2023.

He was born August 10, 1968 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and has lived in Pensacola, FL all his life. Ken attended local schools and graduated from Auburn University with his Bachelors Degree. Ken loved running and participated in several Iron Man Triathlons....

Mar 3, 2023

Karen Webley Woods Roque, of Gulf Breeze, FL a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Karen was born July 24, 1947, in Portland, OR to the late Rance (Bud) Webley and the late Virginia Webley. As a young women Karen became proficient at classic piano and was very involved...