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Pensacola, FL and surrounding areas
Jim Bennett
Dec 28, 2020
James "Jim" Gordon Bennett, 77, of Milton, FL passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 surrounded by family.
He was born in Cicero, IL on November 23, 1943 to parents, Charles B. Bennett and Gladys Bennett Esposito. He graduated from high school in Antioch, IL and thereafter entered the Air Force from 1961-1965 in the carrier field of...
Claire M. Westmark
Dec 28, 2020
Claire M. Westmark, born Ina Claire Mayo, 88, of Pensacola, FL passed away December 28, 2020. Claire was born on June 2, 1932 in Century, FL.
Claire was a proud mother and lover of all animals, especially cats. Her passions were playing board games with her family and friends, watching sunsets, baking, homemade ice cream and Garden...
Russell Dale Fairchild, Jr.
Dec 26, 2020
Russell D. Fairchild, age 84, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Russell was born in Jenkins, KY on October 1, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Ruth Fairchild, Sr. and a son, Ronald Fairchild.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Fairchild, four daughters, Rhonda...
Iris Davidson Hudgens
Dec 26, 2020
Iris Davidson Hudgens, 95, a resident of Summer Vista Assisted Living, Pensacola and a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully into eternal life on Saturday, December 26, 2020 after an extended illness and recent exposure to the COVID virus.
Iris was born at home in Mobile, AL on September 5, 1925 and graduated from Murphy...
Mildred Elnora Netzer
Dec 25, 2020
Mildred Elnora Netzer, 90, of Gulf Breeze, FL., passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020.
Mrs. Netzer was born in Selma, Alabama to Elijah Larkin Edmonson, Sr. and Essie Mae Hammons Edmonson on March 19, 1930. Her education included a degree in Registered Nursing and a B.S. in Social Work.
Mildred is preceded in death...
Patricia Bradford Leffard
Dec 25, 2020
Patricia Bradford Leffard, 87, of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Warren Leffard.
Patricia was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed by all...
Fred Robert Reinshuttle
Dec 23, 2020
Fred Robert Reinshuttle, U.S. NAVY (Ret.), age 66, of Pensacola, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Fred was born in Saginaw, MI on July 31, 1954 to the late Fred Duane Reinshuttle and Joan Phillips Reinshuttle. Fred proudly served his country in the United States Navy, retiring after 26 years of service as a Naval Officer.
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Kevin Ray Wilks
Dec 22, 2020
Kevin Ray Wilks, age 60, of Pensacola, Florida, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving wife and children at the time of his death.
Kevin was born in Traverse City, Michigan, to Douglas Dean Wilks and Lillian May Wilks, later moving to Charlevoix, Michigan, where he grew up....
Edward Merriam Chadbourne Iv
Dec 22, 2020
EDWARD MERRIAM CHADBOURNE IV (CHAD) left us sadly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.
Chad was born on September 20, 1986 to Caroline Bell Chadbourne(Lina) and Edward Merriam Chadbourne III. Chad was employed by Heaton Brothers Construction Company. He was so proud to carry on the family tradition of Road Construction which he loved. Chad had...
Linda Sue Allen
Dec 22, 2020
Linda Sue Allen, 60, of Milton, FL., passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.
She was born in Augusta, GA on April 1, 1960. Linda Sue graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Business Education. She was a teacher at Pace High School in Santa Rosa County. She enjoyed sewing and cooking. Linda Sue...
Frederick Harrison Billhorn, Jr.
Dec 22, 2020
Frederick Harrison Billhorn Jr., 90, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020 with his family by his side.
Fred was born February 24, 1930 in Little Rock, AR to Frederick and Fern Billhorn, later moving to Monroe, LA where he grew up.
Fred's business career started at an early age with a paper route. This would be...
Doris Ann Overturf Howell
Dec 22, 2020
Doris Ann Overturf Howell passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 93 years young.
Doris was born July 6, 1927 in Ottumwa, IA. She was the fourth of five daughters. She married Preston Emerson Howell in 1947, who went on to have a distinguished military career, and retired as a Lt. Col. in the United States...
Dick Heckler
Dec 21, 2020
Richard Frank "Dick" Heckler, 73, of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 21, 2020 with his loving wife at his side.
Dick was born in Panama City, FL on January 18, 1947 to Leo P. and Edith T. Heckler. He grew up in Panama City and graduated from Rutherford High School in 1965....
Billie James Edmonds
Dec 20, 2020
Billie James Edmonds, age 74, of Milton, passed away after an extended illness, in Milton, FL. Billie was born in Harriman, TN to the late William P. and Beulah Murray Edmonds. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Judith Edmonds, his maternal grandmother, Ellen Kelly, and an aunt, Edna...
Victoria Barbara Yazak
Dec 19, 2020
Victoria Barbara Yazak, 100 of Pensacola, FL passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020.
Mrs. Yazak was born on January 7, 1920 in Cortale, Italy. She taught school in Texas for 20 years. She was a faithful and active member of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, where she volunteered and served in many aspects of church life....
Mary Jeanne Sodd
Dec 16, 2020
Mary Jeanne Sodd, age 86, of Pensacola, FL, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, in Pensacola, FL. Mary was a native of Pensacola where she was born to the late Arthur and Violet Ruggerio Bond on November 21, 1934. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jenna...
Willie Melvin Tyson
Dec 15, 2020
Willie Melvin Tyson, 72, of Pensacola passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
Mr. Tyson was born on April 26, 1948 in Barth, FL to Robert Lee and Lillie (Hudson) Tyson. He served his country in the US Army, and after his military service worked as a Truck Driver.
Left to cherish his memories is...
Murray James Edwards
Dec 14, 2020
Murray James Edwards, age 83, of Pensacola, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 in Pensacola, FL. Murray was born in Peterborough, Ontario Canada, to the late Earl and Etta Bolton Edwards on December 18, 1936. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his nephew, Stephen Blake.
Murray was a loving father and...
Joyce Ann Thompson Mcanear
Dec 14, 2020
Joyce Ann Thompson McAnear was born April 30, 1932 in Sweetwater, TX, to Herman Lovvorn Thompson and Mary Ann McLennan Thompson. She went to be with her Lord and Savior December 14, 2020. Joyce was 88 years old.
Joyce was raised by her paternal grandparents, Uzell DeMarcus Thompson and Nancy Ida Lovvorn Thompson, from the age of...
Annie Mcgraw Flores
Dec 14, 2020
Annie McGraw Flores was born March 11, 1922, in Wilcox Co., AL and was called to Our Heavenly Father Monday, December 14, 2020, in Pensacola, FL.
Annie worked for many years as a secretary for the Vredenburgh Sawmill Company before moving to Pensacola to work for O'Sullivan Pontiac. She one time graced the Pontiac dealer's Mardi Gras...
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