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Karen Meredith Walker

Karen Meredith Walker

Oct 27, 2021

Karen M. Walker, 72, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

She was a beloved wife, mother, mawmaw, great mawmaw, and a Christian. She loved the Lord, her family, church, and community. Karen was born on June 9, 1949, to David and Twynette Meredith in Pensacola, FL. After graduating from Woodham High School in 1967, she went...

Joseph Francis Zanetti

Joseph Francis Zanetti

Oct 25, 2021

The Zanetti family sorrowfully announces the unexpected passing of Joseph Francis Zanetti, affectionately known as Papa, on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the age of 90.

Joe was a first generation Italian American who was born to the late George B. and Rosa Lee Rabb Zanetti, he was raised in Pensacola, Florida on the water front, in...

Betty Jane Mcguire Heck

Betty Jane Mcguire Heck

Oct 24, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Jane McGuire Heck, 100, died peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, October 24, 2021.

Betty was born December 5, 1920, to parents, Arthur and Audra McGuire, in Laredo, MO. After graduating from Laredo High School at the age of 15, she attended the University of Arizona and graduated from the University of Missouri. She worked...

Patricia Ann Krakowski

Patricia Ann Krakowski

Oct 24, 2021

Patricia A. Krakowski, 73, of Pensacola, FL, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 24, 2021.

Patricia was born to the late Steven and Shirley Graulich Kumka in New Brunswick, NJ on March 16, 1948. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Steven Krakowski; her stepfather, Michael Murphy...

Joe Mendoza

Joe Mendoza

Oct 23, 2021

Antero "Joe" Mendoza, 56, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in Pensacola, FL.

He was born on April 20, 1965 in Miami, FL, the son of Antero Mendoza and Margaret Mendoza.

Joe and his family first arrived in Pensacola in 1976. He graduated from Woodham High School in 1983 and met his wife, Diane,...

Charles D. Peeterse

Charles D. Peeterse

Oct 21, 2021

Charles was born in Pensacola, FL on April 10, 1936, to Jon and Myrtle Peeterse. After graduating high school he joined the US Army serving as a paratrooper. He worked for the City of Pensacola & ECUA for 27 yrs combined. After retiring he started another career with the Santa Rosa Island Authority from which he retired in 2003....

Beverly A. Burns

Beverly A. Burns

Oct 21, 2021

Beverly Burns, 59, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021.

Even though she had significant limitations, she always made the most of everything. She enjoyed word search puzzles, jigsaw puzzles and loved the family pets over the years. She will be missed on earth but is now free of pain, and all limitations. Special...

John Darel Fanella

John Darel Fanella

Oct 19, 2021

John Darel Fanella, 69, of Pensacola, FL passed into the heavenly kingdom on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, surrounded by his loving family and his dog, Molly.

John was born on November 1, 1951, in Oak Park, IL, to John Anthony and Geraldine June Fanella. A man full of joy, laughter, and surprises, he found fulfillment in his...

Terry Duwayne Busbee, Sr.

Terry Duwayne Busbee, Sr.

Oct 17, 2021

On Sunday, October 17, 2021, the world grew a little dimmer when Terry DuWayne Busbee, Sr. passed away due to complications from lung cancer.

Terry was born on November 28, 1942, in Pensacola, FL to W. Clyde Busbee and Jan Bailey Busbee. He was fun, adventurous, living life to the fullest every day. Terry will be remembered...

Margie Barker

Margie Barker

Oct 17, 2021

Margaret Jane "Margie" Gulley Barker, 79, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed on to her next life at her home in Edmond, OK. She passed quietly with her family by her side.

Margie was born in Clarksburg, WV on November 2, 1941, and a graduate of Notre Dame High School.

She...

Amos Lee Prevatt

Amos Lee Prevatt

Oct 16, 2021

Amos Lee Prevatt, MD, of Pensacola, FL died on Saturday, October 16, 2021.

He was born on July 24, 1930 in Plant City, FL. Amos is a graduate of the University of Florida and Tulane Medical School. After serving in the US Air Force, he joined the medical staff of Ascension Sacred Heart in 1960. He retired...

Philip Duryea

Philip Duryea

Oct 15, 2021

Philip Duryea, 80, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021.

Philip was born on April 14, 1941 in Auburn, NY. He was a sales representative for Barden Homes in Homer New York. Philip was an avid collector of antique toys and military memorabilia throughout his entire life. After early retirement and while traveling, he...

Suzanne S. Harper

Suzanne S. Harper

Oct 13, 2021

After a courageous battle with cancer, Suzanne Solomon Harper passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by keeping her memory alive and living their lives to the fullest.

Suzanne was born on September 1, 1948 in Griffin, GA to John Wesley Solomon and Dorothy Anne King...

Dorothy May Panhorst

Dorothy May Panhorst

Oct 13, 2021

Dorothy May Panhorst, 89, of Pensacola, FL was called home on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

Dot was born in St. Louis, MO on November 8, 1931, and was married to the love of her life, Dr. Donald Panhorst, for over 65 years. Dot earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Central Methodist College in Fayette, MO...

David Eugene Carl

David Eugene Carl

Oct 13, 2021

LCDR David Eugene Carl, USN (ret) 74, a resident of Pensacola for 38 years, passed away on October 13, 2021.

He was born in 1946 in Connecticut. He was a beloved husband, adored father, and loving Papaw. He will live on in the stories and memories of his wife and children and the smiles of his grandchildren....

Glenn William Heckman

Glenn William Heckman

Oct 12, 2021

Glenn William Heckman, 77, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

He was born in Decatur, IL on September 2, 1944, to Bennett and Mabel Heckman. At the age of 12 the family moved to Clarke, MO where he graduated from high school and later graduated from the University of Missouri.

Glenn was a...

Robert C. Godfrey

Robert C. Godfrey

Oct 12, 2021

On the morning of Columbus Day, 12 October 2021, Major Robert (Bob) C. Godfrey, USMC (Retired) quietly passed away in his longtime home of Gulf Breeze in the presence of his loving family.

Bob was born 24 June 1935 in Charlotte, NC to Ernest C. Godfrey and Thelma Inez Gaither.

He graduated from high school...

Dorothy Daniels Lister

Dorothy Daniels Lister

Oct 11, 2021

Illustrious dancer and teacher Ms. Dorothy Daniels Lister, age 87, was lifted into the Lord's embrace on Monday October 11, 2021, to dance with the angels.

Ms. Lister, a native Pensacolian and Pensacola High 1952 alumni, was head majorette in the PHS Marching Band. She developed her love of dance at age 4 from mentor Elvie DeMarko....

Don Galloway, Jr.

Don Galloway, Jr.

Oct 10, 2021

Otis M. "Don" Galloway, Jr., 86, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

Don was born in Biloxi, MS on January 7, 1935, and when he was two years old his family moved to Pensacola. He attended Pensacola High School and graduated in 1954. Don is a 32 nd Degree Mason and member of Masonic Lodge No....

Jeanne Freret Agnew Bell

Jeanne Freret Agnew Bell

Oct 10, 2021

Jeanne Freret Agnew Bell, fondly known as JJ, was born on March 30, 1954, and passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, surrounded by family.

Jeanne spent her early childhood in New Orleans. She moved to Pensacola in middle school, attended Workman Jr. High and graduated from the Pensacola School of...

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