Janice Pyle
Sep 23, 2025
Janice Pyle, 79, of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Janice was born in Pensacola, FL on July 16, 1946, to Joseph Monroe and Minnie Pearl (Paulk) Amerson. She attended local schools and received her Registered Nursing degree from Pensacola Junior College. She and her husband worked together and opened The Fertility Institute at...
Gloria Anderson Collins
Sep 23, 2025
Gloria Anderson Collins, 92 years old, died at Wesley Haven Villa on September 23rd, 2025. A third generation Pensacolian, Gloria was born in 1933 at the old Sacred Heart Hospital on 12th Ave. She was a very, very proud graduate of Pensacola Catholic High School in 1951. She was captain of the Crusader Cheerleaders, voted "Most Popular" and served...
George R. Welker
Sep 23, 2025
George Welker, 93, of Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 23, 2025. He was born on March 26, 1932, in Grove City, OH, to George Pennell and Minnie Frances Welker. He was the beloved brother of Mona Jane, Margaret Jeanette, Martha June, and Marjorie Jean.
George's autobiography reads like a history book. Born during the...
Ken "Big Led" Ledbetter
Sep 22, 2025
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Kenneth Wayne Ledbetter Jr., 54, of Pensacola, who left us far too soon on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Kenneth was born on June 7, 1971, in Lanett, AL to Kenneth and Linda (Allison) Ledbetter. After high school he went off to join the Army where he fought for his...
Mary Raymond Blanchard
Sep 17, 2025
Mary Raymond Blanchard, 77, passed away in the arms of her husband on September 17, 2025, while in hospice care after a lengthy battle with scleroderma induced heart disease and chronic congestive heart failure.
Mary was born in Providence, RI and grew up on Lake Mishnock in East Greenwich with her mother and brother. She attended the...
Gary Wayne Welch. Sr.
Sep 14, 2025
At the age of 73, Gary passed peacefully on the morning of September 14, 2025, with his loving wife of 51 years by his side.
Gary worked in the Navy in Interior Communications. He worked at NADEP as an Aircraft Electrician and then he worked at ES&C Law until he retired in 2010. Gary led by example...
Van Mckinnon
Sep 11, 2025
Van McKinnon passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones at the age of 77. Van was born in Pensacola, FL on December 18, 1947, and passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Van graduated from The University of West Florida with an accounting degree and worked at the Escambia County Comptrollers Office as an accountant...
Carole Brown
Sep 9, 2025
Carole Larsen Brown, 77, native of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Born on February 15, 1948, Carole was the daughter of the late, Donald S. Larsen and Agnes McNair Larsen, and the stepdaughter of the late, Maggie Larsen.
Carole spent much of her career as a beautician, sharing her talent...
Kathy Faulkner Jenkins
Sep 7, 2025
Kathleen "Kathy" Faulkner Jenkins, 73, of Milton, FL passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Kathy was the second of three children born to Mary Elizabeth Barrineau Faulkner and Charles Edward Faulkner on November 9, 1951 in Pensacola, FL. She met her husband of 36 years, Michael Steven "Steve" Jenkins, at the age...
Earle Rader, Jr.
Sep 6, 2025
Earle Rader, Jr, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, engineer, and lifelong outdoorsman, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, in Pensacola, FL, at the age of 86. Born on November 2, 1938, in Miami, FL, to Earle and Hilda Rader, Earle grew up alongside his sister, Mary Jo Hanson (Jim), all who have preceded him in death.
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Calvin L. Ledbetter
Sep 1, 2025
Calvin L. Ledbetter, 80, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Calvin was born April 7, 1945, in Macon, MS, the son of Houston Laverne Ledbetter and Kate Fair Ledbetter. He attended Hinds Junior College studying air conditioning technical training before enlisting in the US Air Force. He served honorably from 1967-1971 in the...
Kathy L. Cooper
Aug 31, 2025
Kathy Lynn (Hadley) Cooper, 69, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her home in Cantonment, FL.
Kathy was born on December 16, 1955, in Atmore, AL to the late Marion "Big Boy" Hadley and Gloria Jeanette Morris Glover. She was a devoted...
Pat Dyehouse
Aug 30, 2025
Patricia Dyehouse—just "Pat," not "Miss Pat"—passed away in her home of 52 years on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the age of 93, after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Pat was kind, caring, energetic, intelligent, and outgoing. Fiercely independent, especially after the death of her husband, Jim, in 2009, she prided herself on staying fit and...
George "Harry" Stopp, Jr.
Aug 28, 2025
George "Harry" Stopp, Jr., 81, of Pensacola, FL passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Harry was born June 19, 1944, in Jacksonville, FL to Mildred Frances Clyott and George H. Stopp. To see Harry interact with a dog was to know his gentle spirit.
He graduated from Statesboro High School and earned B.A. and master's...
Bill Godwin
Aug 28, 2025
James William "Bill" Godwin, 83, a lifelong Pensacola resident, died peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at his sun-filled North Hill residence with loved ones at his side and his classical music playing.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara "Bobbi" Godwin, his partner in wit and warmth for nearly 40 years. They shared a curiosity and...
Cdr Antonio Apap, Usn (Ret.)
Aug 25, 2025
Commander Antonio Apap, US Navy (ret.) died Monday, August 25, 2025, in Pensacola at the Vitas Inpatient Care Facility at HCA West Florida Hospital.
Born in the Bronx, NY on April 15, 1936, he was the first of seven children born to Emanual Charles Apap and Josephine (Spagna) Apap. As a proud Naval aviator, he flew over...
Linda Criger Stephens
Aug 24, 2025
On August 24, 2025, Linda Clara Criger Stephens was called home. Surrounded by those who cherished her most, she passed away in peace. Though our hearts are heavy with grief, her beautiful spirit endures in the countless lives she touched with her love.
Linda was born on 17 January 1944 in Honey Grove, Texas. She was the...
Larry D. Hutchins
Aug 23, 2025
Master Chief Petty Officer Lawrence D. Hutchins, USN (Ret.), 78, of Escambia County, FL, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Pensacola, FL.
A decorated veteran who served his country with honor and distinction for over 31 years. Larry was born in Harrison, AR on June 12, 1947. In 1991, he married his beloved Patsy Ann...
Bob Moran
Aug 22, 2025
Robert William "Bob" Moran, 94, died peacefully at home in Pensacola, FL, on August 22, 2025. Born in Chicago, IL, on February 9, 1931, he was the son of Robert James Moran and Dorothy Lyons Moran.
Because of the Great Depression, Bob spent his infancy in southern Illinois with his mother's family until his dad was able...
Jean Steffensmeier
Aug 19, 2025
Margie "Jean" Steffensmeier entered into the loving arms of the Lord on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the age of 65.
She was born on August 8, 1960, in Mobile County, AL, to Tulah Beatrice Moore and Joseph Henry Blair. Jean spent her childhood years in both Michigan and Baldwin County, AL, and graduated from Robertsdale High...
