Obituaries

Oct 20, 2020

John Henry Appleyard, age 97, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

Born November 14, 1922, to Leslie and Emma Appleyard, John grew up in Chicago, IL, where he developed a lifelong passion for the Chicago Cubs. He relished telling stories of his family's peony farm known as The Grove, north of Chicago and his adventures as...

Oct 20, 2020

William "Bill" Benjamin Nees, 73, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

Bill was born on March 17, 1947 in Painesville, OH. He grew up in Midwest City, OK. He joined the Navy just before he was 18 years old. He received his GED in the Navy, and completed 2 years of college at Langston University in Langston,...

Oct 19, 2020

Hayden K. Hurd passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the age of 20 years old in his hometown of Pensacola, FL.

Hayden was a good kid. He loved his family and friends and was always very protective of his older sister who he looked up to every single day. He had a great sense of...

Oct 18, 2020

Keith Andrew Painley, age 51, of Pensacola, FL, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday October 18, 2020. Keith was born to Delores Farris Painley and the late Slyvester Painley in Garfield Heights, OH on Wednesday, February 5, 1969. Keith was of the Christian faith, he graduated from Crestwood High School with honors in 1987 and was...

Oct 14, 2020

Jimmie L. Booker, 87, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Booker worked at Monsanto from 1953 until he retired in 1990 as a Chemical Engineer.

Mr. Booker was the son of Maxwell & Vannie Booker of Pensacola, FL. He was born October 18, 1932 in Pensacola, FL where he resided until moving...

Oct 13, 2020

Jeannine Barbara Brenzo Harris, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and best friend, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2020 at the age of 71.

Jeannine was born in Elmira NY to the late Rudolph (Bobby) Brenzo and Joan Alcock Brenzo of Elmira Heights, NY.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Brian K....

Oct 13, 2020

Thomas Seilles Kennedy, III, 69, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2020.

He was born on February 16, 1951 in Pensacola, FL, the son of Thomas Seilles Kennedy, Jr. and Nell Morris Kennedy.

Thomas graduated from Pensacola High School, Class of 1969. Following graduation, he attended the University of West Florida, where he received a...

Oct 12, 2020

Cindy Catherine Adriano, 46, of Pensacola, FL passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 12, 2020.

She was born on March 1, 1974 in Charleston, SC and graduated from Escambia High School in 1992. Cindy served 8 years honorably in the United States Army as a Supply and Logistics Specialist. She obtained the rank of Sergeant (E-5). She was...

Oct 12, 2020

Paula Rogers Woodward went to be with the lord on October 12, 2020. She was a long time resident of Pensacola, FL, and had just recently moved to Milton to be closer to family.

Paula was born on March 5, 1947 in Alexander City, AL, to S.T "Slick" and Emogene Rogers. She graduated from Benjamin Russell High...

Oct 12, 2020

The Marine Corps' Hymn contains the following lyrics in its final stanza: '...If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven's scenes, They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines' It is with heavy heart that on 12 Oct 2020, Major Donald Lavern Rapier USMC(Ret.) received orders to report to his new duty station.  He...

Oct 11, 2020

Cecil Delano "Buddy" Lanier, 83, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020.

Cecil was born July 20, 1937 in Sneads, FL to Cecil and Molly Dykes Lanier. He graduated from Sneads High School in 1955. Cecil obtained a BS degree in Business Administration from Florida Southern and got a master's degree from Florida State University in Counseling....

Oct 6, 2020

Henriette Poire Ward, 99, joined the Eternal Light on October 6, 2020.  Born on July 13, 1921 to Marie (Guay) and Joseph A. (Henry) Poire, in Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada, Henriette was proud of her French heritage!

While in Quebec, Henriette attended boarding school with her cousin and visited the family farm. She then, moved with her...

Oct 5, 2020

Mary Hilda Thompson Herring, 97, of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully on October 5, 2020 at her daughter Faye's home in Fort Collins, CO.

Hilda was born on April 9, 1923 in Hallsboro, NC to William Avery Thompson and Mildred Ada Carpenter. Hilda resided in Hallsboro, NC until she matriculated into Greensboro College, Greensboro, NC, graduating with...

Oct 5, 2020

LCDR Robert "Bob" Mac Cleveland, 86, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020.

Bob was born on September 5, 1934 in Cisco, TX to Grover and Luella Cleveland. He was one of 12 children. He joined the US Navy and served honorably for over 23 years, ultimately retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. He received an MBA...

Oct 5, 2020

Richard Peter Prusa, 90, passed away peacefully Monday, October 5, 2020 escorted to heaven by the most radiant and brightest of angels, where a family reunion had been planned and all his loved ones were waiting anxiously to celebrate Richards arrival. He smiled three times on his last night on earth and we just knew he could see what...

Oct 5, 2020

Hayden "Denny" Sears,  Jr., age 81, died from complications of a stroke on Monday, October 5, 2020. Denny was born in Hibbing, Minnesota to the late Hayden and Helene (Norby) Sears on May 16, 1939. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Gerber Sears, a brother, John W. Sears and a sister, Pamela...

Oct 3, 2020

Roland David Seymour, 77, transitioned from this life to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2020.

David was born and raised in Knoxville, TN. David was the son of James and Nellie Pauline Seymour. He graduated from Halls High School (1960), The University of Tennessee (1965), and The University of Florida (1968). David served in...

Oct 3, 2020

Kevin Kyle Swann, 38, of Pensacola, FL died Saturday, October 3, 2020. Kevin was born on May 24, 1982 in Mobile, AL, and first lived in Crestview, FL near his Nanny and Papa. When he was 5 years old, he moved to Gulf Breeze, FL and developed his love for surfing, skateboarding, soccer and baseball. Kevin was always active,...

Oct 1, 2020

~ For I must love because I live, and life in me is what you give.

On Thursday, October 1, 2020, Franklyn "Frank" Leonard Cutrone passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Philomena Madden, at his side after a battle with cancer.  Frank was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York.

Sep 30, 2020

KC Jordan fell asleep in death on September 30, 2020. As a loving father, he is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Whitt (George) of Birmingham, AL, Kathy Ortiz (Domingo) of Tallahassee, FL, Carolyn Jordan and Sharon Jordan, both of Pensacola, FL; grandson, Dr. Demetrius Allen (Evelyn) of Gainesville, VA; granddaughter, Brandi Jordan (Chimera) of Tucker, GA; step grand-children, Arron...