Obituaries

Feb 27, 2020

Surrounded by family, Joe Carroll Primrose, age 70, of Pensacola, Florida went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 27, 2020.  Joe was born in Clovis, New Mexico.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Billie Ruth Primrose and his brother, Jerry Primrose.

Joe was a devoted and loving husband, father,...

Feb 26, 2020

Elaine Gail Shuler Longuet, 72, of Gulf Breeze, FL died peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Covenant Inpatient Hospice Center at West Florida Hospital in Pensacola, FL.

Elaine was born in Pensacola, FL and graduated from Pensacola High School in 1965. She earned a B.S. in Sociology from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL,...

Feb 25, 2020

Stephen John Grogan, Jr., 34, passed away February 25, 2020 at home in Gulf Breeze, Florida after a prolonged battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme. He was born to Stephen and Nancy Grogan June 5th, 1985, in Salt Lake City, UT. While growing up, his first love was the beach and visiting his grandparents in Pensacola.  Stephen also enjoyed ice...

Feb 24, 2020

Jo Ellyn Pridgen, age 86, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020.

Jo was born on November 13, 1933 in Springfield, IL to Pola H. and Marion (White) Huffstetler. She married Lee Barfield Pridgen in 1956, and they were married for 56 years until Lee's passing in 2009. Jo was an accomplished Artist, with...

Feb 24, 2020

William "Bill" Gahlenbeck, Jr., 94, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020.

Bill was born and raised in Pensacola FL, after graduating from Pensacola High School, he served in the US Army Air Corp during World War II. When the war ended, he returned home from overseas and worked with Luther Smith in Administration at the Medical...

Feb 20, 2020

William "Bill" Hugh Sizemore, 73, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020.

Bill was born in Cincinnati, OH on December 5, 1946. He grew up in Campbell County, KY. He was married for 56 years to Geneva Sizemore and had four children. Bill's main occupation was a truck driver and he saw most of the United States, but...

Feb 18, 2020

Patricia "Pat" D. Webb, 77 of Pensacola, FL passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

In July, 1942, the world was blessed by the birth of Patricia, to loving parents, Harry and Dorothea Gilmore, in Jersey City, NJ. A proud "Jersey Girl", blessed with a beautiful smile, and a loving heart, she grew up, spreading joy and happiness...

Feb 17, 2020

Faye Scholz Evans, 96, of Pensacola, FL passed away Monday, February 17, 2020.

Faye was born on October 11, 1923 in Pensacola, FL to loving parents who always encouraged her to have faith in God and to pursue her dreams of education and a career....

Feb 15, 2020

Margaret "Peg" Connelly Baldy, 99, entered eternal life on Saturday, February 15, 2020. She was surrounded by family and held close in love.

Peg Connelly was born in Chicago, IL, on January 6, 1921, the fourth of five children (Mary Eileen, Bern, Joe, Peg, Jeanne.) Her dad, Joe, was a builder and mom, Bess McCormick, raised the...

Feb 14, 2020

Carol Ferguson Wilkes – wife, mother, sister, and friend extraordinaire – unexpectedly earned her angel wings on Friday, February 14, 2020. Though she has long battled Alzheimer's, Carol ultimately succumbed to a bad fall.

Born October 26, 1945, in Mobile, Alabama, Carol lived a rich and full life that was surrounded by family, friends, and countless adventures...

Feb 14, 2020

John Stewart Wyckoff, 72, of Pensacola, FL passed away Friday, February 14, 2020.

Mr. Wyckoff was born on June 18, 1947 in Bronxville, NY to Barbara Suzanne (Stewart) and John Jacob Wyckoff. He graduated from W. F. Dykes High School in Atlanta, GA, and graduated from Georgia Tech with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Industrial Management....

Feb 14, 2020

Jack Richard Acheson, Sr. 76, passed away Friday February 14, 2020.

Mr. Acheson was born on April 7, 1943 in Zanesville, OH to Frieda Elizabeth (Burkett) and George Russell Acheson, Sr. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force for 22 years retiring as a Master Sergeant. After his military career, Jack worked for...

Feb 10, 2020

Dr. William Halpern, born in Washington DC on April 29, 1935, grew up in Utica, New York and passed away Monday, February 10, 2020.

Bill received his bachelor's degree from the University of Syracuse, his master's degree from the University of Arkansas, and his doctorate in Chemistry Education from the University of Iowa. He met Jeanne, his...

Feb 10, 2020

Sarah Patricia "Pat" Queen (neé Simpson), 89, passed away peacefully Monday, February 10, 2020.

Pat was born in Greenville, NC on October 10, 1931, the third daughter and fourth child of Howard Jesse and Allie (Tingle) Simpson. She attended East Carolina Teachers College (now East Carolina University) for two years before quitting to become a telephone operator. In 1950 she met...

Feb 10, 2020

Albert M. "Al" Lawler, 81, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020.

Born December 12, 1938 in Orange, NJ, Al graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from Villanova University. He was commissioned as an officer in the US Navy where his Active Duty Service aboard destroyers included the Naval Blockade during the Cuban Missile Crisis for which...

Feb 9, 2020

Lucas Randall Courtney, 24, of Cantonment, FL, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020.

He was born in Pensacola, FL, attended Tate High School and was employed at the Boyd Plumbing Company as a service plumber.

Lucas enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. He loved to sing karaoke and was happy to show off his...

Feb 9, 2020

Technical Sgt. Rothwell Joseph "Rocky" Burnham, USAF (ret.), 78, of Navarre, FL, formerly of Manchester, NH and Woburn, MA, died at his home Sunday, February 9, 2020. He was in the company of his loving wife of 17 years, Colette (Carignan) Burnham at the time of his death.

Born October 11, 1941 in Cambridge, MA, he was...

Feb 8, 2020

Natalie E. Lariviere, 87, of Pensacola, FL., passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

She was born February 7, 1933 on Danielson, CT to the late Joseph and Mary L. Charbonneau.

Mrs. Lariviere was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church. She retired from the Navy Exchange Procurement Office, Pensacola, FL., in 1995.

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Feb 8, 2020

Beatrice "Bea" Baston, 97 of Loxley, AL and formerly of Pensacola, FL passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Bea was one of 16 children born to Ernest and Eva (Mains) Brigham on August 1, 1922 in Cadosia, NY. She graduated high school in 1940 and attended college. She worked at Redd Pest Control as a Bookkeeper. When...

Feb 8, 2020

Shirley Anne Beall, 33, of Pensacola, FL passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020.

She was born on February 4, 1987 at Sacred Heart Hospital. Shirley graduated from Woodham High School in 2005. She enjoyed music, singing, and loved doing karaoke with friends. She was a light in so many people's lives and left a lasting impression on...