Thomas Eugene Kane
Feb 4, 2026
Thomas Eugene Kane of Pensacola, FL, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Born in Chicago, IL, on June 25, 1935, Tom left a lasting impression on all who were fortunate enough to know him. He was an exemplary husband and father, son, brother, and friend. He was proud of his strong Irish heritage and was a...
Kathleen Ann Ferguson
Feb 3, 2026
Kathleen Ann Wall Ferguson, age 77, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with her family at her side. Kathleen was born November 15, 1948, to the late John Aloushius and Gladys Gillem Wall in Birmingham, AL.
Kathleen was a devoted mother and grandmother who proudly served in the US Navy as a Dental Technician. She was generous...
Margaret Ann Bell
Feb 1, 2026
Unforgettable, that’s what you are.
Unforgettable, though near or far…
This is part obituary, part tribute from a daughter to her mother.
Margaret Chancellor Bell, born in an orphanage in Mississippi on November 28, 1932, passed away fittingly on Sunday - her favorite day - February 1, 2026. Her life was different versions of the American dream.
Having been an orphan, and having moved from...
Loyal Gene Rongholt
Feb 1, 2026
Loyal Gene Rongholt, age 78, of Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 1, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Loyal was born on May 6, 1947, in Eau Claire, WI, to George and Lorraine Rongholt. He grew up on a farm in Eleva and graduated from Eleva-Strum Central High School in 1965.
Following high school, Loyal proudly served his country...
Kathleen Ann Buckner
Jan 29, 2026
Kathleen Ann Buckner, 76, of Pensacola, FL passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Kathleen was born on August 6, 1949, in Jefferson City, MO to Wilson Nash Gilliat and Mary Louise Stevens Gilliat. She graduated from Edison High School in Tulsa, OK. She was a homemaker and loved bird watching, attending church services, reading her Bible and other books, walking, and...
Hope Allison McDonald
Jan 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Hope Allison McDonald
Born Sleeping — Forever in God’s Arms
Hope Allison McDonald was born sleeping on January 29, 2026, at Baptist Hospital, Pensacola, FL and was gently received into the loving arms of Jesus. Though her time on earth was brief, her life carries an eternal imprint upon the hearts of those who love her. Hope is the...
Victor Benedict Demarest, Jr.
Jan 26, 2026
Victor Benedict Demarest, Jr., 94, of Pensacola, FL died on Monday, January 26, 2026, surrounded by the large and caring family he spent his life creating, and happiest days enjoying. Born to Victor and Agnes Demarest, he was the third of seven children and their oldest son. Victor grew up in Dumont, NJ and fondly told stories of his first...
Drinda Sue Chuites
Jan 23, 2026
Drinda Sue Chuites, age 73, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Sue was born to the late Willie and Ruby Lane in Manila Arkansas in 1952. After graduating from high school, she attended nursing school. As an RN, she specialized as a surgical nurse at Sacred Heart Hospital. After retirement, she taught at Pensacola State College which...
Larry Milton Lee
Jan 23, 2026
Larry Milton Lee, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on June 27, 1938, in Portsmouth, OH to the late Harry Milton Lee and Katherine Jane Shaffer Lee, and was married to Janice "Jan" Beck Whiteley Lee.
Larry was a 1969 graduate of Elon College,...
James "Jimmy" Gray Hartsfield
Jan 21, 2026
James “Jimmy” Gray Hartsfield, 71, of Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
He was born on April 9, 1954, in Pensacola, FL to William & Barbara (Holmes) Hartsfield. After high school he married his high school sweetheart Deborah A. Smith who he was married to for 38 wonderful years. James started his career at Pensacola NAS where...
Loyd Dale Yost
Jan 21, 2026
Loyd "Dale" Yost, age 96, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Dale was born to the late William and Elma May Graham Yost in Wheatland, WY in 1929.After graduating from high school, he honorably entered the US Navy and came to NAS Pensacola, serving as a Naval Aviation Cadet, where he met Ida Lee Salvant. They were...
Patricia 'Pat" Regan
Jan 21, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Regan, age 84, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on January 21, 2026, with family by her side. Pat was devoted to her family and loved them with every fiber of her being. Her favorite toast was “Best family ever!” She was exceptionally talented, deeply driven, and she lived an adventurous life shaped by art, travel, and curiosity. Those...
John Chester Spurny
Jan 19, 2026
John Chester Spurny, 76, of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away on January 19, 2026.
In life, it is not what you have, or what you get, it is what you become for others... and these special people will always remember you for how you made them feel. John Spurny knew this adage well; he lived it. John never met a stranger,...
Patricia Swann
Jan 18, 2026
Patricia Swann, 86, of Pensacola, FL., gained her wings on January 18, 2026 after years of battling issues from a stroke.
She grew up in the Birmingham, AL area surrounded by family and friends. At age 82 she courageously moved from Birmingham to Pensacola FL.
Over the years, Patricia became known to many as Meemaw. She loved being with family, going places,...
Lauran Veretta Berry
Jan 17, 2026
Lauran V. Berry, age 71, of Navarre, Florida, passed away on January 17, 2026.
Lauran was born on August 20, 1954, in Montgomery, Alabama. She later made her home in Navarre, Florida, where she lived with strength, grace, and independence. She was educated at John Patterson Technical College.
A true southern lady, Lauran was known for her sweet and tender-hearted nature, her...
Barbara B. Loux
Jan 16, 2026
Barbara Belardinelli Loux, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Barbara was born on December 13, 1931, in Madera, CA to Gino and Naomi Belardinelli. She later moved to Chowchilla, where she graduated from business college. She then moved to live and work in Coronado, CA in the banking industry. It was there that she was introduced by a...
Sarah Marie Brown
Jan 15, 2026
Sarah Brown, a beloved sister, daughter, and friend, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Pensacola, FL. She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, her love of family, and the joy she brought to everyone around her.
During her high school years, Sarah was a proud cheerleader, where her enthusiasm, energy, and encouraging heart shone...
Dr. Sara Faison Lawhorne
Jan 13, 2026
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Dr. Sara Faison Lawhorne passed away after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.
Sara was born in Montgomery, AL and grew up in Evergreen and Brewton, AL. In 1967, she graduated from T.R. Miller High School. She went on to the University of Alabama, where she earned a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Arts, and...
Sarah F. Katis
Jan 11, 2026
Sarah F. Katis, 85, of Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026. She was born February 8, 1940, in Gordo, AL, to Thomas and Euline Cunningham. Sarah grew up in rural Alabama working on a farm with her brothers James, Leon, and Joe, and one sister, Louise.
At age 16, Sarah married Jerry Wilson...
