Obituaries

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...

Sep 30, 2020

Anna Meryl Goff-Richards, age 36, of Pensacola, went home to be with the Lord suddenly and peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Anna was born to Donna Morris Goff and Larry Butler Goff in Santa Barbara, California on March 30, 1984. She is preceded in death by a brother, Taylor Grantham Goff.

Anna first and foremost was...

Sep 28, 2020

William E. Edgecumbe, age 70, of Crestview, FL., passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 in Pensacola, FL. William was born on November 3, 1949 to the late William B. and Eva A. Peek  Edgecumbe. In addition to his parents William is preceded in death by two brothers, Phillip A. Edgecumbe and Larry W. Edgecumbe.

William proudly...

Sep 25, 2020

William Samuel "Bill" Chandler died Friday, September 25, 2020.

He was born in Bluff Springs, FL, February 17, 1926. He was a resident of Pensacola and previously lived in Gulf Breeze.

He graduated from Century High School, Pensacola Junior College, and worked for the postal service until his retirement. He was a member of First...

Sep 24, 2020

Private memorial services for Karl O. Boehme, age 63, of Lillian, Alabama, who passed away September 24, 2020 will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 on the Gulf near Waveland, Mississippi. Details to follow.

A native of Lancaster, CA, he was a retired Quality Engineer for Lockheed Martin, where he was employed for over 40 years....

Sep 21, 2020

Stephanie Lee Farrell Cheng, age 60, of Pensacola, FL., passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020.

Stephanie was born in Altoona, PA to the late Steven and Susan Young Farrell. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Dean Farrell, Jr.

Stephanie was a loving wife, mother and a...

Sep 20, 2020

William "Bill" Robert Danner, age 65, of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020.

Bill was born in Chicago, Illinois to William and Mariann Gilbert Danner and grew up in Kettering, OH. He attended Fairmont West High School, where he was an award-winning cross-country runner. His involvement with the Dayton Museum of Natural Science...