Brenda Yvette Aerts
Feb 14, 2026
Brenda Aerts, 57, of Denver, CO, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Pensacola, FL.
Born on September 20, 1968, in Denver, CO, to Isabell Santistevan Pannell and Brad Aerts, Brenda lived a life full of kindness, love, and joy. From a young age, she had a remarkable gift for bringing people together, filling every room with music and movement,...
Donna Marie Kvartek
Feb 14, 2026
Donna Marie Kvartek, aged 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Pensacola, Florida. Born on February 23, 1944, in Meridian, Mississippi. She was the cherished daughter of the late Otha and Viola Ballard. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Marion Jean Ballard.
Donna was the loving wife of John Kvartek, who...
Chizu Hansche
Feb 13, 2026
Chizu Hansche, 82, resident of Pensacola Beach, FL passed away on February 13, 2026, following recent health complications.
Chizu was born in Tokyo, Japan, on August 5, 1943, to Hiroshi and Soeko Matsui. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Andrew “Bill” Hansche; her parents, Hiroshi and Soeko Matsui; and her brother, Kyoichi Matsui.
She is survived by her...
Jane "Jandy" H. Watkins
Feb 13, 2026
The Rev. Jane H. Watkins “Jandy”, retired Episcopal priest, 79 years old, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026. She was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. A graduate of Southern Methodist University in 1968, she began adult life as a third-grade teacher in Waukegan, IL. where she met her husband, John Watkins, with whom she moved to Dallas, TX...
Marilyn Edris Lawrence
Feb 13, 2026
Marilyn Edris Lawrence died in her home on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on January 4, 1933, in Dunkirk, New York, to Elias Gingrich Edris and Miriam Miller Edris. Marilyn graduated from Newark High School in 1951. She went on to attend The Ohio State University, graduating in 1955 with a degree in...
Eileen M. Steinberg
Feb 13, 2026
Eileen M. Steinberg, 78, of Pensacola, FL passed away Friday, February 13, 2026.
Eileen was born on March 8, 1947, in Coral Gables, FL. She graduated from Coral Gables High School. She spent many years as a homemaker and a Corporate Travel Agent.
Preceded in death by her parents, Mary (McCormick) and Edward L. Delany.
Eileen is survived by her spouse, Thomas W....
Aviana Mari Cain Bailey
Feb 12, 2026
Aviana Mari Cain Bailey, age 6, of Pace, FL, went home to the Lord on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Aviana was born on April 20, 2019, to Nicholas and Kristin Cain Bailey in Pensacola, FL. She attended Immanuel Baptist, First Steps Christian Preschool and Wallace Lake K-8 where she made many friends.
Aviana was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and niece...
Gary James Durham
Feb 12, 2026
Gary James Durham, 82, of Pensacola, FL passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Mr. Durham was on October 1, 1943, to Nadine (O’Quest) and James Durham. He lived in Oak Grove, MO and Brewton, AL before moving to Pensacola, FL. Mr. Durham retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting for arrowheads, and collecting antiques, and...
Ruth Dorsey Holmes Cameron
Feb 10, 2026
Loretta Ruth Dorsey Cameron, born in Meridian, MS, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Pensacola, FL.
Ruth dedicated her life to education, leadership, and advocacy. She graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi and later earned her master’s degree from the University of West Florida. In 1965, she began her teaching career at Jim Allen Elementary School, where she...
Albert "Al" H. Bruner
Feb 10, 2026
Albert Harrell Bruner, 96, also known as Al, Dad, Granddaddy, and Morfar, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was born almost a century ago on May 20, 1929, in Montgomery, AL.
By the time Al attended Sidney Lanier High School, he was working part-time at a furniture store in downtown Montgomery, selling and repairing short-range and long-range console radios. He...
Barry E. Hudspeth
Feb 10, 2026
Barry Edward Hudspeth passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and faithful servant, his life was marked by service to his country, his church, and his community.
Born in Pearsall, TX, and raised in Columbia, MO, he attended the University of Missouri on an ROTC scholarship, earning a degree in English and a commission as...
Ernest C. Conner, Jr.
Feb 10, 2026
Ernest C. Conner, Jr., 74, of Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Born on June 14, 1951, in Eufaula, AL, Ernie was the son of Rebecca and Ernest C. Conner, Sr., both of whom preceded him in death, along with his beloved sister, Amy.
Ernie graduated from Auburn University in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science...
Valerie Celeste Schumm
Feb 9, 2026
Valerie Celeste Schumm, 74, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Valerie Celeste Schumm was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and a friend to many. Her life was centered on Christ and serving the Church. Born in West Palm Beach, FL to Frank and Celeste Ward, she was the eldest of her sisters, following the oldest...
Denver Douglas Hicks, Sr.
Feb 8, 2026
Denver Douglas “Doug” Hicks, Sr., also known as Pappy, 83, of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Doug was born in West Virginia on May 6, 1942. He loved his family and enjoyed mullet fishing, hunting, and family reunions. Doug loved making jokes along with a smile that will never be forgotten. He will dearly be missed...
Paul Trabue Doyal
Feb 8, 2026
Paul Trabue Doyal, 78, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Paul was born on Tuesday, February 18, 1947, in Pensacola, FL. He attended Pensacola Junior College, Livingston University in Livingston, AL and then graduated from the University of West Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree.
He was a Juvenile Probation Officer for 30 years with the Department...
Wanda Sue Sarnacki
Feb 7, 2026
Wanda Sue Sarnacki, known to many as “Miss Wanda,” and to those who mattered most as Mom, Grammy, and Ammy, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the age of 69.
Born on January 5, 1957, in Gainesville, GA. Wanda earned a master’s degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama and worked as a nurse as well as...
Cathryn "Kae" Diane Preston
Feb 6, 2026
Cathryn (Kae) Diane Preston,64, of Pensacola, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026. She was born on March 4, 1961, in Pensacola. Kae grew up with a deep love for the Gulf Coast and the people who shaped her life. She graduated from Tate High School in 1979 and carried the friendships and memories with her always.
Kae built a remarkable...
Mary Lou Chapey Edwards
Feb 6, 2026
Mary Lou Chapey Edwards, age 93, a longtime resident of Pensacola, FL, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Mary was born on January 27, 1933, in St. Louis, MO, where she grew up and attended Kirkwood High School. She married Bud in 1952, and they traveled with their daughters to various Air Force Duty stations...
Patricia Alexander Sowell
Feb 5, 2026
Patricia Alexander Sowell, 90, of Pensacola, passed on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Trish was born in Thomasville, AL on December 22, 1935, to Ward C. Alexander, Sr. and Callie Oleta Alexander. Growing up in Thomasville, then Evergreen, AL, she attended Evergreen H.S. where she was a cheerleader and class officer and graduated in 1954. In the Fall of that year, she...
Fr. Douglas Carl Halvorsen
Feb 5, 2026
Fr. Douglas Carl Halvorsen, 76, resident of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Douglas was born in Lexington, KY, and lived most of his life in New Jersey. He was ordained an Episcopal Priest in the Diocese of New Jersey. He was CEO of The Evergreens, a continuing care retirement community located in Moorestown, NJ. Following his retirement,...
