Obituaries

Aug 27, 2021

William Raymond Bender, M.D., who found his greatest pleasures with his family and on the golf course, died peacefully at home on August 27, 2021. He was 81.

Dr. Bender practiced radiology for 35 years, with over 25 years at Pensacola Radiology Associates. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1965. After completing medical training...

Aug 27, 2021

Alexander G. Stavrakis, age 38, of Elberta, AL, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021.

Alex was born in Pensacola, Florida on April 4, 1983. He was raised in Gulf Breeze, Florida, attended Gulf Breeze High School, and graduated in 2002.  Alex attended Pensacola Junior College and was honored on the Dean's List for exceptional academic performance...

Aug 26, 2021

Emmy L. Schuster, 88, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, surrounded by family.

Emmy is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, Gus, who passed away on February 6, 1998, and by her older brother, Edward Pleva (Rita).

Left to cherish her memory are her five children,...

Aug 25, 2021

John L. Myrick died Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - he was 74 years old. John grew up primarily in Fairhope, AL and graduated high school from (the then) McGill Institute, Mobile, AL. He then went on to his father's alma mater, the University of Florida where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and Juris Doctorate.  He served...

Aug 25, 2021

Edward Allen Faxlanger, Sr., 88, of Milton, FL went to be with our Lord, Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

He was born in Amherst, NY and resided in Milton, FL for the remainder of his life. Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, and friend, he was a joy to many, family, and friend, and will be greatly missed. A man...

Aug 24, 2021

Robert Bruce Button, 58, of Pensacola, FL., passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

Robert was born in Dover, Delaware to Harmon and Jill Button. He was a master mechanic for many years before he transitioned to a realtor and then to insurance claims adjuster. He was married to his loving wife for 32 years. He loved...

Aug 23, 2021

Michael Benjamin Gregg (nickname MacGregor) died of cardiac causes on Monday, August 23, 2021.

MacGregor was born July 17, 1955 in New Jersey. He was a lifelong surfer and worked as a cook offshore in New Orleans as well as in restaurants on Pensacola Beach. He spent a few years in Hawaii during his youth. When his...

Aug 23, 2021

Dorothy Shelby Wilkerson, 94, of Pensacola, FL, passed away at her home on August 23, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. Our Lord and Savior sent down His angels to bring her home.

Dorothy was one of the first original members of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Faithfully alongside her beloved husband Raymond "Skippy" Wilkerson, they operated...

Aug 23, 2021

Doris Shirreffs Keene was born July 7, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois, and died August 23, 2021, in Pensacola, FL. She was 98 years old.

Mrs. Keene graduated from Austin High in Chicago, Illinois, attended Coe College, and graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with  degrees in English Literature, Journalism, French, and Spanish. She attended graduate school...

Aug 22, 2021

Lucille Maxey Gerlach von Senden, passed away in her sleep Sunday, August 22 nd , 2021, just shy of her 98 th birthday.  She was born Friday, September 7 th , 1923 in Salisbury, MD, was raised in New Iberia, LA, and died in Pensacola, FL.

She is survived by her brother, Richard Kenzie Gerlach and her...

Aug 22, 2021

Carey Shan Green passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021. Carey was born on April 30, 1977 at Wuesthoff Memorial Hospital in Rockledge Medical Center to his late Mother, Mary Beth Turner and late Father, William Merritt Green.

He is survived by his grandfather, Joseph Green; uncles, James Makin (wife Karen Makin) and John Patrick Makin;...

Aug 16, 2021

Nanna G. (Poussinette) Zamperetti Shane Champlin passed away from natural causes on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Baptist Hospital. She was 89.

Poussinette was born in Milano, Italy January 13, 1932 to an Italian father and Norwegian mother. She survived WWII in Italy as a young teen, was educated in Italy and France and subsequently served as...

Aug 16, 2021

James C. Speraw, age 68, of Crestview, FL, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, in Pensacola, FL. James was born on December 2, 1952 to the late Stanley C. and Minnie Angel Speraw in Shreveport, LA.  In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his grandmother, Rosie Angel and a brother-in-law, David Johnson.

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Aug 15, 2021

Lil H. Burns, 84, of Pensacola. FL passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Burns; parents, Lillie Belle (Swearingen) and Marvin Andrew Hall; brother, James; sister; Alice, and leaves behind 2 children; Eric and Beverly and several nieces and nephews.

Lil was a 1956 graduate of...

Aug 14, 2021

Kevin Brendan Johnson, longtime resident of Lisle, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the age of 70, in Pensacola, FL.

Kevin was born in Ireland on March 26, 1951 and adopted to Peter and Rita Johnson, of Brookfield, IL. He retired from Tellabs, Inc in 1999 and later worked at the Village of...

Aug 13, 2021

Carol Elaine Rylee McDonald, 58, of Pace, FL passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 13, 2021.

Carol was born February 22, 1963 to Harry Gordon Rylee and Jannie D. Rylee in Perry County, AL, and grew up in Jay, FL. She graduated from Jay High School and attended Jefferson State Community College, completing her Bachelor of Nursing at...

Aug 11, 2021

Clyde E. Touart, 92, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.

Clyde was born on June 29, 1929 in Pensacola, FL to the late George and Mary O'Connell Touart. In addition to his parents, Clyde is preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Touart and a son, George F. Touart.

Clyde worked over forty...

Aug 11, 2021

LtCol William "Bill" Jay Gwaltney, USMC (ret), 93, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021.

Bill was born on June 18, 1928 in Hidderite, NC to Jeff Wingate and Elizabeth Gwaltney. He joined the US Marine Corps serving during WWII, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam obtaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and retired in 1985.

He is...

Aug 10, 2021

Dot Posey Alexander, age 79, of Pensacola, FL, went to her eternal home to join her youngest daughter Donna on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Dot was born on April 26, 1942 to the late Chester Arthur and Addie Johnson Posey in Albany, GA. In addition to her parents Dot is preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Alexander and...

Aug 10, 2021

Charlotte Albritton Bradley, 76, of Gulf Breeze, FL, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 after a valiant battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

She was born on January 29, 1945 in Pensacola FL. She attended Pensacola High School and is a previous member of The Pensacola Historical Society.

She loved living on the water and...