NorthEscambia.com does not charge for obituaries that appear on this page.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM


NorthEscambia.com Obituaries:

Lee Bernice Purvis

Lee Bernice Purvis of Bratt, FL passed away on March 15, 2024 in Jay, FL at the incredible age of 100 years. Mrs. Purvis was born on March 23, 1923, in Tallahatta Springs, AL, to a family with extraordinary historical significance to the states of Florida and Alabama. Her father, Occie Phillips, a farmer native to Clark County, AL, resided in Escambia County, FL, for 62 years and was honored with a road named after him in the Walnut Hill area; and her mother, Shady Lee Williams, was part of the Williams family who owned a supply... 

March 17, 2024 | Read more »

David Goetter

David Goetter, 64 , of Molino, Florida, passed away on March 5, 2024. He was born in Albany, Georgia, on September 9, 1959, to Herman and Maxine Goetter. He was married to Pamela Goetter for 43 years. David was an entrepreneur, inventor, and expert in large-format printing. His career included consulting for equipment manufacturers, print shops, and fine art photographers around the world. He received numerous awards from and was a member of the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association. He was passionate about his work and family.... 

March 15, 2024 | Read more »

Bobby Ray White

Bobby Ray White passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Bobby was born May 17, 1955, to Bobbie and Vernell (Bell) White on Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier, Louisiana. Bob was raised in Flomaton, Alabama by his mother and stepfather, Leon Hobbs. He was an avid hunter, outdoorsman, and fisherman his entire life. He was a family man and loved being around all his loved ones. Growing up, his family moved several times between Flomaton, Alabama and Wenatchee, Washington.... 

March 14, 2024 | Read more »

Billy Joe Cox

Billy Joe Cox, 54, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on March 3, 2024. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on February 22, 1970 to Joe and Kay Cox. He had a career in drywall and he had a passion for fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Kay Cox; grandparents, Sam and Estelle McGhee; aunt, Stella Arrant; nephew, Kenneth Lee McGrobie. He is survived by his sister, Mickey Darlene McGrobie; uncle, Dewitt McGhee; uncle and aunt, Dewey and June McGhee; aunt, Sandra Chambers; uncle and aunt Sally and Jerry Bryant;... 

March 8, 2024 | Read more »

William Carl Madison

William Carl Madison was born January 16, 1931, and passed away March 3, 2024. Carl was preceded in death by his wife Grace, father TW Madison, mother Vivian Madison Williamson, brother Charles Madison, mother of his children Rachel Bricken Madison, and other beloved family members. Carl is survived by his daughter Becky Madison Boglione, son Mark Madison (Janet), son Sky Madison (Cathy), stepdaughter Carla Rich (Russ Hardin), stepdaughter Catherine Halvorson (Brian), stepson Charles Lemley (Charlotte), numerous grandchildren... 

March 7, 2024 | Read more »

David Walter Owens

David Walter Owen, age 58, of Cantonment, Florida passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024. A visitation for David will be held Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home, 1985 West Nine Mile Road. A funeral service will occur Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 1985 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola. An interment will occur Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 1:00p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens, 1985 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola.  Read More →

March 7, 2024 | Read more »

Charles Louis Harris

Mr. Charles Louis Harris, age 83, passed away, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Atmore, AL. He resided most of his life in the Walnut Hill and Canoe area. He retired as a brick mason with many years of service. He proudly served in the United States National Guard for many years. He loved rain and stormy weather. He most especially enjoyed raising horses, riding and training them along with team roping. He was an avid squirrel hunter with his dogs Pepper and Al. A favorite past time for him was shooting pool and playing volleyball. He... 

March 5, 2024 | Read more »

Alton Gilmore

Alton Gilmore of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on February 29, 2024. He was born on March 19, 1931 in Byrneville, Florida to Joseph and Mary Armstrong Gilmore. He attended schools in Byrneville and Century Florida, joining the Army in 1952 and serving in Korea during the Korean War. When he returned home, he was hired at Chemstrand Corporation (later Monsanto) where he worked as a mechanic until his retirement in 1995. He resided in Pensacola for 50 years, moving to Blue Springs in 2005. Survivors include his wife, Allene... 

March 5, 2024 | Read more »

Richard D. Tener, Sr.

On Friday, March 1, 2024, Richard D. Tener, Sr., known to his friends and family as Dick, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. Dick was born on July 12, 1946, in South Bend, Indiana. He was the eldest son of Donald Tener and Betty Waage. After graduating from the University of Iowa, he joined the United States Navy and was stationed in Pensacola, Florida, for flight school. While in Pensacola, Florida, Dick would meet and marry his wife, Melba (Mickey) on December 20, 1968. Dick would later be stationed in Corpus Christi,... 

March 4, 2024 | Read more »

Jimmy Lamar Sasser

Jimmy Lamar Sasser passed away suddenly at his home in Pensacola, Florida on February 29, 2024 at the age of 80. He was born on May 29, 1943 in Chipley, Florida as the middle child of S.T. and Beckie Lee Parker Sasser. Jimmy grew up in Chipley and Pensacola and enjoyed playing football, basketball and baseball in high school. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and faithfully served for 21 years until he retired in 1982 as MSG 05G5H Signal Security Specialist. Jimmy served 4 tours of duty in various stations in Germany... 

March 4, 2024 | Read more »

Melissa Kay Ellis

Mrs. Melissa Kay Ellis, age 66, passed away, peacefully, February 28, 2024, surrounded by her family in Flomaton, Alabama. She was a native of Century, Florida and a lifelong resident of Flomaton, Alabama. Mrs. Ellis was a member of Gospel Light Chapel; she was devoted to her family and dedicated caregiver to her son. She greatly enjoyed fishing and watching Alabama football, a proud member of Poarch Band of Creek Indians. She was a 1993 graduate of Jefferson Davis Community College. She had many friends from around the world,... 

February 29, 2024 | Read more »

Patricia Ann “Rissie” Bray McNeel

Patricia Ann “Rissie” Bray McNeel, a resident of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on February 24, 2024, in Mobile, Alabama. She was born on May 8, 1935, in Louisville, MS. Rissie was preceded in death by her husband, Joe W. McNeel, Jr., and her daughter JoAnne McNeel Key. She is survived by her son Joe W. McNeel III (Kate) of Fairhope, AL; four grandchildren, Andrew Key (Chelsea) of Marrietta, GA; Stella Key of Chicago, IL; Morgan McNeel Waters (Sam) of Oxford, MS; Alex McNeel of Fairhope, AL; great-grandchildren,... 

February 26, 2024 | Read more »

Phillip Burke Victor, Sr.

Mr. Phillip Burke Victor, Sr; age 78, passed away, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in Flomaton, AL. He resided most of his life in McDavid, FL; and has lived the last five years in Flomaton, AL. He attended Byrneville Community Church. He worked as a carpenter for many years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved playing music with a harmonica. He enjoyed spending time with his family and coaching softball. He is preceded in death by his father, Karl Paul Victor; mother, Sarah Lou Long; one son, Phillip Victor, Jr; one brother,... 

February 23, 2024 | Read more »

Edgar Wallace Diamond Sr.

Edgar Wallace Diamond Sr., 86, of Flomaton, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024. He was born in Wallace, Florida on January 10, 1938, and was a long-time resident of Jay, Florida. He retired from Thompson Caterpillar Company. He loved his family and was a very nurturing soul to everyone he knew. He loved people. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Diamond Sr. and Cassie Diamond; his wife of more than fifty years, Darlene Janette Diamond; sisters,... 

February 23, 2024 | Read more »

Barbara Ann White

Mrs. Barbara Ann White, age 81, passed away, peacefully, February 19, 2024, surrounded by her family in Pensacola, FL. She resided most of her life in Century, FL. Mrs. White enjoyed spending time with her family and loving on her great-grandson. She loved to cook, bake and can vegetables to share with family and friends. She enjoyed traveling to the Smoky Mountains, and just sitting back watching the, Home Shopping Network and Soap Operas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward (Viola Johnson) Hobbs. Mrs. White is... 

February 21, 2024 | Read more »

Peggy Dianne Luker Rowley

Peggy Dianne Luker Rowley passed into glory on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. A longtime resident of Atmore, AL, Peggy had the utmost gusto for life. She was passionate in coordinating the annual Christmas party during her 21 years of service to the Escambia County School Board, putting on the extravagant Halloween Bunco meet for her many lifelong friends, hauling Taylor, Brett, and Chaston to all four corners of the state to participate in Escambia Academy athletics, and cheering on her beloved Crimson Tide through the good... 

February 21, 2024 | Read more »

Juanita Durr Smith

Juanita Durr Smith, age 97, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Atmore, Ala., her home for over 70 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Alma Durr; her husband of 53 years, Ralph L. Smith, Sr.; her sisters Elmerita Durr Case and Maxine Durr Thompson; and her brother Benjamin Monroe Durr. She is survived by her beloved son, Ralph L. Smith, Jr. (Tammy) of Atmore, and her beloved grandson, Ralph L. “Tray” Smith, III (Stephanie) of Washington, D.C. Mrs. Smith is also survived by her sister-in-law,... 

February 20, 2024 | Read more »

Perry Gray, Jr.

Perry Gray, Jr., resident of Cantonment, Florida passed away on February 8, 2024 at the age of 68. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on December 29, 1956 to the late Perry Gray, Sr. and Mabel Nell Gray. Perry served as a Wire Specialist with the United States Army from 1976-1979 and a High Voltage Supervisor for the Navy Public Works – Norfolk, Virginia from 1992-2001 retiring as a Master Electrician. He had a passion for fishing, hunting, and boating. He is preceded in death by his parents. Perry is survived by his wife of... 

February 15, 2024 | Read more »

Joshua Brian Ellis

Joshua Brian Ellis, age 39, of Flomaton, AL passed away on February 10, 2024. He was born on November 7, 1984 to Eddie Pipkins Ellis and Nancy Capers Ellis. He was a Pipefitter Helper with J & L Industrial. He is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Capers Ellis; his brother, Ace (Brandi) Ellis of Atmore, AL; his sisters, Kristy (Kristopher) Marshall of Oak Grove, FL and Carrie Ellis (Tommy Lewis) of Bratt, FL; nine nieces and nephews along with two great nieces. Funeral services will... 

February 15, 2024 | Read more »

Patricia Holman

Patricia Holman, 95, of Pensacola, Florida passed away February 11, 2024. She was born in Decatur, Mississippi on December 15, 1928 to Patti Snow Felton and Simeon Witt Box. She was married to Baker Gluck Holman for 29 years. Patricia worked in elementary education at Navy Point Elementary, N. B. Cook Elementary, and L. D. McArthur Elementary. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She has a passion for teaching, art, reading, gardening, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. Patricia was preceded in death... 

February 15, 2024 | Read more »

Sgt. Maj. Timothy Eugene McNeil

Sgt. Maj. Timothy McNeil (Tim), a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who was a dedicated servant to his family, country, and community went to his heavenly home on February 5, 2024. Tim proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, embodying honor, courage, and commitment throughout his distinguished military career. After retiring from the Marines, he continued his unwavering dedication to public service as a Deputy Sheriff with Escambia County safeguarding the lives and well-being of his... 

February 10, 2024 | Read more »

John Nettler

John Nettler, 68, of Pensacola, Florida, died unexpectedly on January 30th, 2024. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1955 to Harry and Helen Nettler. John attended Mercy High School before going into the newspaper business. John was preceded in death by his parents as well as his sister, Helen (nee Nettler) Wiegert, and is survived by his wife, Judy; his three children, Emily (Daniel) Sunderlin, Danny (Brittany) Nettler, and Eric (Teresa) Nettler; as well as nine beautiful grandchildren. Julian, Jameson, Owen, Oliver, Ozzy,... 

February 9, 2024 | Read more »

Danny Lavon Griffis

Mr. Danny Lavon Griffis, age 69, passed away, Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Pensacola, FL. He was born, January 20, 1955, in Atmore, AL; and has resided most of his life in McDavid, FL. He worked construction for many years as a brick mason. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed sitting back watching westerns, wrestling, hunting, and fishing shows. He got real enjoyment out of spending time with his nephews and taking them hunting and fishing. He loved the Lord. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Daniel... 

February 9, 2024 | Read more »

Judith Noblin Brown

Mrs. Judith Noblin Brown, a resident of Vero Beach, FL died February 3, 2023, after a brief illness. Mrs. Brown was born in 1936 to Mr. and Mrs. James F. Noblin of Geneva, A.L. Mrs. Brown was the widow of Dr. Harry E. Brown. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mrs. Mary Nelle Johnson. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James E. Brown (Brenda) and their daughter Jessica Brown of Charlotte, N.C. and a daughter Lynn Kiefer (Mike) of Vero Beach, FL and their children Jackson Kiefer, Casey Mitten... 

February 8, 2024 | Read more »

John Edward Nettler

John Nettler, 68, of Pensacola, Florida, died unexpectedly on January 30th, 2024. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1955 to Harry and Helen Nettler. John attended Mercy High School before going into the newspaper business. John was preceded in death by his parents as well as his sister, Helen (nee Nettler) Wiegert, and is survived by his wife, Judy; his three children, Emily (Daniel) Sunderlin, Danny (Brittany) Nettler, and Eric (Teresa) Nettler; as well as nine beautiful grandchildren. Julian, Jameson, Owen, Oliver, Ozzy,... 

February 8, 2024 | Read more »