Obituaries

Nov 5, 2025

James L. "Jimmy" Faulk, 86, of Pensacola, FL passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

Jimmy was born on December 1, 1938, in Selma AL to Caswell R. and Winnie Faulk. He graduated from Wilcox County High School where he excelled in academics and sports. After graduation, he proudly served his country in the US Army Reserves. He...

Nov 5, 2025

John David Chmiel, 61, of Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, after a long illness.

Born on July 11, 1964, in Houston, TX, David was the cherished son of Dorothy Lynn Chmiel (née Hoffart) and Ike Louis Chmiel. He attended St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School and St. Pius High School in Houston, later...

Nov 5, 2025

Kelly Ann Lynn, 60, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.  Kelly was born to Darlene and Eslie Owens in Pensacola. During High School she attended Escambia High where she participated in Color Guard, she graduated in 1983.

Kelly was a beloved daughter, mother and grandmother. She was crazy about her family and would...

Nov 4, 2025

Carol Johnson 81, of Franklin, IN, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Tuesday November 4, 2025. First & foremost, Carol was a special person with a wonderful faith and belief in our Lord and God. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, and mother. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on March 5, 1944,...

Nov 4, 2025

Bernard "Ben" J. Blanchard passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on November 4, 2025, following a lengthy journey with Parkinson's disease.

Lovingly known as Ben to his family and friends, he was a man who found joy in simple pleasures – cooking gumbo, boiling crawfish, and hosting fish fries. Always quick with a smile and...

Nov 3, 2025

Jodie Almand Howes, native of Atlanta, GA, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, after battling pancreatic cancer. True Jodie style, after 6 months of chemo she stopped all treatment and decided to let God decide how long she would have to live. Her last months were spent traveling and dining out with friends. She is preceded in death...

Nov 2, 2025

James "Jim" William Kiedinger, Sr., beloved father and husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the age of 96 following a long illness.

Born in Beulah, FL on June 17, 1929, to the late Clifford Joseph and Emily Louise Kiedinger. Jim lived a long and full life marked by dedication,...

Nov 2, 2025

Connie Lee Pilkington, 78, of Pensacola, FL, went home to the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Connie was born January 9, 1947, to the late Alonzo Lee and Mary Lee May Garrison in Centerville, IA. where she lived until a family move to Sigourney in 1960. Sigourney was home for Connie through her high school graduation...

Nov 2, 2025

Robert Browning "Bobby" Riggs, Jr., 85, of Pensacola, FL passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Bobby was born on October 8, 1940, in Montgomery, AL to Robert B. Riggs and Lurline Estes Riggs. He earned a bachelor's degree from Auburn University and ultimately went on to become an Insurance Adjuster and owner of Bixler Adjusters, Inc. Bobby...

Oct 28, 2025

Richard LoPiccolo, 70, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 28, 2025, of natural causes. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1954 to Anthony and Janet LoPiccolo and spent his early years there before settling in Florida, where he built his life and family.

He was a devoted husband and father who never...

Oct 28, 2025

E.W. Hopkins lived a life powered by an extraordinary blend of faith, compassion, humility, energy, creativity, and loyalty—a force that fueled decades of leadership, service, and unwavering devotion to his family, his community, and his God.

Elbert Wesley Hopkins, Jr. died peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Born on April 6, 1928, in...

Oct 28, 2025

Denice Ann Hair, 72, of Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She moved on from this life while holding the hand of her beloved husband, Eddie Belcher.

Born on February 10, 1953, in Grayson County, TX, Denice was the youngest child of Kenneth Hair, Sr. and "Clojean" Hair Matthies, and was...

Oct 25, 2025

Hugh Lunciford Bass, 92 years old, born December 16, 1932, in Pensacola, FL, Hugh passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Hugh graduated from Tate High School and proudly served two years in the U.S. Navy, followed by several years in the Naval Reserve. After his military service, he began a long...

Oct 24, 2025

Oliver Forest McKinney passed away October 24, 2025, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Forest O. McKinney and Shirley J. McKinney; sister Wilma J. Kanarkacwicz, and brother Gregg A. McKinney.

He is survived by wife, (Melinda) Ann McKinney; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Pamela Mckinney; grandchildren, Kara Hinton and Gavin McKinney, many precious...

Oct 24, 2025

The Lord called Mary Elizabeth Nida home on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the age of 101. She was born to the late Lawrence and Sylvia Christian of Springhill, WV.

Mary was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and she was the most humble and loyal and caring person to all that knew her. She was a...

Oct 22, 2025

Robert "Bruce" Morrison, III, 82, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. He was born on March 29, 1943, to Robert B. and Myrtle D. Morrison.

Bruce was a graduate of Pensacola High School in 1961; he spent 2 years at Southern Mississippi and then he decided to serve his country for 2 years...

Oct 16, 2025

Jacquelynn Hendershott, age 94, passed away on October 16, 2025, at Azalea Trace Retirement Community in Pensacola, FL. Jackie was born to William S. Vizzini and Catherine Yost Vizzini in New Orleans, LA.

She graduated from Eleanor McMain High School in 1948 and Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University in 1952 where she earned a B.A. degree...

Oct 16, 2025

Elizabeth Jost "Beth" St. Clair, 72, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

Beth was born on January 13, 1953, to Lydia McGee and John Jost in Birmingham, AL where she was raised and attended John Carrol High. She graduated from the University of Alabama in 1975 and later the University of West Florida....

Oct 15, 2025

Kerry Muir, a devoted husband, loving father, and cheerful friend, passed away suddenly the morning of Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Born on January 18, 1950, in Abbey, Saskatchewan, Canada, Kerry was the son of Harry Muir, a railroad station master, and Lillian Muir. Due to his father's profession, his childhood years were spent moving from station to...

Oct 14, 2025

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Sara Marilyn Jones Russell, a devoted mother, grandmother and sister, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at age of 84 in Pensacola, FL, following a brief illness.

Born in Anniston, AL to Kathryn Florey Brown and William Stanley Jones on January 21, 1941, she is remembered for her compassion, quick...