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Merle Suggs Hofmann

Merle Suggs Hofmann

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...

Tiny Roberts

Tiny Roberts

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...

Raleigh "Scott" Fetner, Jr.

Raleigh "Scott" Fetner, Jr.

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...

Cdr Timothy James Taylor, Usn (Ret.)

Cdr Timothy James Taylor, Usn (Ret.)

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...

James Harrel Potts

James Harrel Potts

Jun 8, 2023

James Harrel Potts, New Smyrna Beach, FL passed peacefully from this life to the next on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

James (Jim) was born in Irvine, KY on June 24, 1932, to Harrel K. and Mary Lynda Potts. The family relocated to Pensacola in 1940 with the L &N Railroad. Jim was a member of the Class...

Pearlie M. Hendrieth

Pearlie M. Hendrieth

Jun 6, 2023

Pearlie Mae Hendrieth, 92, of Pensacola, FL passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

Pearlie Mae was born in Covington County, located in the south-central portion of Alabama, just south of the city of Andalusia. Pearlie graduated from the formerly segregated Booker T. Washington High School, in Pensacola, FL and participated in track and field. In 1949, she...

Lcdr Seymour "Si" J. Marshall, Usn (Ret.)

Lcdr Seymour "Si" J. Marshall, Usn (Ret.)

Jun 6, 2023

LCDR Seymour "Si" J. Marshall, USN (Ret.), age 99, of Pensacola, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

Si was born on May 20, 1924, to the late Joseph and Bertha Zsupnik Marshall in Chicago, IL. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by, his wife of 50 years, Rita Cathryn "Honey" Marshall. Si...

Dr. Randall "Randy" P. Rigsby

Dr. Randall "Randy" P. Rigsby

Jun 5, 2023

Dr. Randall "Randy" P. Rigsby passed away on June 5, 2023, at the age of 69 of complications from a lung disease. He was loving husband to Gloria for 46 years.

Born in Mobile, AL on October 8, 1953, he was the only child of Paul and Billie Joyce Rigsby. He grew up playing baseball and visiting...

Doris Louise Heldenbrand Plume

Doris Louise Heldenbrand Plume

Jun 5, 2023

Doris Louise Heldenbrand Plume, 96, of Pensacola, FL died on Monday, June 5, 2023.

The great-granddaughter of homesteaders staking out farmland in the Oklahoma Land Run of 1893 and the daughter of Quality Bakery owners O.J. and Louise Heldenbrand, Doris was raised with a strong moral compass and an affinity for things natural.

A native...

Catherlene Lavender Creel

Catherlene Lavender Creel

Jun 3, 2023

Ella Catherlene Lavender Creel, 95, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, in a skilled nursing facility in Pensacola, FL.

Catherlene was born on March 12, 1928, in Lauderdale, MS. As a teenager, Catherlene moved with her family to Pensacola, where she became a long-time member of the East Hill Baptist Church and served as church secretary. She...

Douglas Walter Berk

Douglas Walter Berk

Jun 3, 2023

Douglas Walter Berk, 74, a longtime resident of Glastonbury, CT, passed away peacefully at home in Pensacola, FL on the morning of June 3, 2023, after an extended illness. His death came at the exact moment his entire family was gathered in Connecticut for his mother's funeral. The call of his passing came during his sister's eulogy.

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Lee Ann Fiveash

Lee Ann Fiveash

Jun 2, 2023

Lee Ann Fiveash, 68, of Pensacola, FL died Friday, June 2, 2023, following a brief illness.

The daughter of Mary Virgina and John Lewis "Jack" Fiveash Sr, she was born in Pensacola, and lived here most of her life. Ms. Fiveash, a 1973 graduate of Pensacola Liberal Arts School, also graduated in 1976 from the University of...

Melvin L. Edmondson

Melvin L. Edmondson

Jun 2, 2023

Melvin L. Edmondson, 95, of Pensacola, FL, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Melvin was born on May 13, 1928, in Florala, AL and was the son of the late George and Sadie Edmondson.

He honorably served in the United States Navy and the Pacific Theater during WWII.

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Michael James Imhof

Michael James Imhof

Jun 2, 2023

Michael James Imhof, 53, of Pensacola, FL passed away tragically in a beach accident on June 2, 2023, leaving behind numerous open bar tabs, unopened medical bills, and the only active MySpace account.

Mikey died knowing that the undefeated, Super Bowl winning, 1972 Miami Dolphins were the original GOATS, that t-shirts adorned with cats shooting lasers were...

Bill Eubanks

Bill Eubanks

May 31, 2023

William Roberts (Bill) Eubanks passed away peacefully in Pensacola, FL on Wednesday May 31, 2023.

Bill was born December 7, 1943, in Carrollton, AL. He attended high school in Carrollton and earned a B.S. in Education from the University of Alabama. He later earned a M.Ed. in Supervision and Administration at the University of West Florida. Bill...

Mary A. Tully

Mary A. Tully

May 30, 2023

Mary A. Tully, 84, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Pensacola's Baptist Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born May 31, 1938, to Paul and Sadie Deeb in Peoria, IL, moving with her sister Paula to Washington, DC, after graduating high school. In 1957, Mary met a young sailor, Michael...

Betty Best

Betty Best

May 28, 2023

Elizabeth Adelaide "Betty" Best, nee Mueller, 92, passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

Betty was born February 28, 1931, and grew up in Long Island, NY, Betty was an active member of the school community, participating in sports, cheer, and music programs. After high school, she went...

Amelia Vera Evelyn Flannigan

Amelia Vera Evelyn Flannigan

May 28, 2023

Amelia Vera Evelyn Flannigan, 5, of Pensacola, FL passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023.

Amelia was born in Thibodaux, LA on Friday, March 30, 2018. She had just graduated VPK at Little Inspirations Learning Academy. She loved her school family so much and spoke about her teachers and classmates every day. She had just made some best...

Deborah "Debbie" Kilpatrick Thornton

Deborah "Debbie" Kilpatrick Thornton

May 27, 2023

Debbie Kilpatrick (Thornton), 70, of Pensacola, FL, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, and joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in her heavenly home.

Debbie was born in Enterprise, AL on November 20, 1952, to Charles and Fran Kilpatrick. The family moved to Pensacola in 1954 and settled in Warrington.

Debbie had many talents,...

Chuck Stanhope, Jr.

Chuck Stanhope, Jr.

May 25, 2023

Chester Durwood "Chuck" Stanhope, Jr., 59, lifelong resident of Pensacola, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Chuck was born on March 23, 1964, to Mary and Chet Stanhope. He grew up playing sports in the Myrtle Grove area and attended Little Flower School and graduated from Pensacola Catholic High School where he played football...

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