Gerald Keith Davis
February 18, 2026
Gerald Keith Davis, 61, passed away on February 6, 2026. Born December 20, 1964, Keith’s life began and ended in Florida; the state he proudly called home. Over the years, he left a meaningful impression on those who knew him through his steady presence and the life he lived.
Keith found joy in spending time with family and friends, especially while fishing, hosting fish fries, tinkering in the yard, or teaching his grandchildren how to fix things. He was a devoted father who will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his children, Kimberly Bowen (Keiven) and Gerald Keith Davis, Jr. (Alison); five grandchildren; Isaac Braden, Lailynn Braden, Layne Bowen, Elias Bowen and Amaya Davis; his brother, Willie Lee Davis, Jr. (Billy); and his sisters, Jacqueline (Jackie) Thomas and Susan Macks.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Lee Davis Sr. and Geraldine Davis, and his sister Marilyn Rice.
A Memorial Service will be held on February 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM, Beulah Chapel Assembly of God 2311 Hwy 4A Century, Florida. May Keith’s memory bring comfort to all who loved him.
John R. Deyton
February 18, 2026
John R. Deyton, 82, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, He was born in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, on May 15, 1943, to Eugene and Maudleen Deyton. He was married to Priscilla Brown Deyton for 53 years. John had a career in Water/Wastewater Treatment for the City of Pensacola and Emerald Coast Utilities Authority. He was a United States Navy Veteran. John enjoyed youth sports, as a coach and game official.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Maudleen Deyton; wife, Priscilla Brown Deyton and brother, Max Deyton.
John is survived by his son, Christopher Deyton, of Pensacola, Florida; daughter, Holly Hicks, of Pensacola, Florida; sister, Pat Hammett, of Mooresboro, North Carolina; sister, Dianne Crow, of Forest City, North Carolina; brother, Keith Deyton, of Mooresboro, North Carolina; brother, Bill Deyton, of Pensacola, Florida; 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
A Remembrance Service will be held Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. Visitation will be one hour prior at 4:00 PM. Interment in Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, Florida, will be at a later date.
Rosa Lee Seales White
February 17, 2026
Rosa Lee (Seales) White
August 18, 1933 – February 13, 2026
Celebrating a Life of Love and Legacy
At the age of 92, Rosa Lee White departed this world, leaving behind a legacy woven with kindness, generosity, and unwavering support. Her life was a testament to the power of love—a love that nurtured not only her children but also her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Through every chapter, she was the heart of her family, steadfast and caring, always ready to lend a hand or offer a word of encouragement.
Her generosity knew no bounds. Whether sharing a meal, a story, or a gentle embrace, she touched the lives of all who knew her. Her stubborn spirit was matched only by her determination to see her family thrive, and her support was a constant source of strength through life’s joys and challenges.
She was the foundation upon which generations were built. Her home was a sanctuary, filled with laughter, warmth, and the wisdom of years well-lived. She taught us the value of compassion, the importance of perseverance, and the beauty of unconditional love.
As we gather to honor her memory, we celebrate not only the years she spent with us but the countless ways she shaped our lives. Her legacy lives on in every child she helped raise, every grandchild she cherished, and every great-great-grandchild who carries her spirit forward.
We are forever grateful for her presence, her guidance, and her love. Though she has left this earthly realm, her memory will remain a beacon of light for all who were blessed to know her.
Mrs. White is preceded in death by her loving husband – JW White; Parents – Emery and Roberta Seales; Son and Daughter in law – Joseph (Gene) and Stella Mae White; Great grandson – Blaze Johnson; Sisters – Ida Seales, Melease Seales, Cassie Smith, Leona Wainwright, Vernell Turner and Marilyn McPherson; Son in law – Charles (Chuck Frazier).
Mrs. White is survived by her Daughters – Dianne White of Flomaton and Debra (Wayne) Brown of Brewton; Granddaughters – Renee (Kevin) Merchant of Century and Katherine (Joey) Minga of Spanish Fort; Grandson – Josh (Alisha) Brown of Brewton; Great Granddaughters – Cheyanne (Ricky) McConathy of Flomaton, Kelli (Logan) Wise of Century and Valerie (Kevin) Pace; Great Grandsons – Tyler Merchant of Century, Hunter Brown of Brewton, Lincoln Minga of Spanish Fort and Tanner Hornbeak of Brewton; Great Great Grandsons – Ricky McConathy Jr of Flomaton and Wyatt Pace of Brewton; Great Great Granddaughters – Victoria McConathy of Flomaton and Julie-Ann Pace of Brewton; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces and great great nephews.
Mrs. Wanda Jean Massey
February 17, 2026
Mrs. Wanda Jean Massey, age 68, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Pensacola, Florida. She was originally from Pensacola but had lived in Cantonment for many years. Wanda was a valued member of Farm Hill Holiness Church, where she found community and connection. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew her.
She had a warm heart and cared deeply for her family. For many years, she worked as a server at Smokey’s BBQ, where she enjoyed serving delicious meals and chatting with customers. Her dog, JJ, was her loyal companion, always by her side. She found joy in going to church, where she connected with her community, and loved playing cards with friends and family, making each gathering full of laughter and fun.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Ruby Ardis Cooper; husband, David Massey; twin brother, Warren Cooper.
She is survived by her son, Andy Cooper, who lives in Pensacola, Florida. Her brother, Daniel, and his wife, Debra, also reside in Pensacola, along with another brother, Donny, and his wife, Dale, from Swannee, Georgia. Additionally, her sister, Pam Cooper, lives in Cantonment, Florida. These family members remember her fondly and hold onto the cherished memories they shared together.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Petty Funeral Homes, LLC.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty Funeral Homes, LLC
Burial will follow at Presley Cemetery
Ronny Rowell Bradford
February 15, 2026
Ronny Rowell Bradford, age 73, resident of Pensacola, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Ronny was a loving son and brother. Ronny was born on September 8, 1952, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Bradford is preceded in death by his father, John Wesley Bradford; his grandparents, Grace and Robert Brown, Ellie Monroe Rowell, and Janie Foster Rowell.
Mr. Bradford is survived by his wonderful mother, Claudia M. Bradford of Pensacola, and loving twin brother, Jonny Brown Bradford of Pensacola; his aunts, Ann James of Nokomis, Alabama, and Pauline Olson of Atmore, Alabama.
Graveside services were held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Sullivan Cemetery in Nokomis, AL.
Interment was in Sullivan Cemetery.
Margaret Eloise Hayles Steele
February 15, 2026
Mrs. Margaret Eloise Hayles Steele, 86, passed away on February 11, 2026. She was a native of Lottie, Alabama, born to William Levi Hayles and Ethel Olene (Jones) Hayles. She was a current resident of McCullough, Alabama.
After finishing school at Escambia County High School, Eloise worked at V.J. Elmore 5&10, then worked as a bookkeeper at a local pest control company.
After marriage, Eloise and Bennie Earl lived in Pensacola, FL, for twelve years before moving to McCullough, AL. Eloise drove a school bus for 26 years before retiring. She loved being a housewife and enjoyed woodworking and gardening. She was a member of the Atmore Church of Christ.
Mrs. Steele is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Louise Hayles Caraway; her brothers, Wilton Ray Hayles and William Wayne Hayles; and her daughter-inlaw Nelline (Sanders) Steele.
She is survived by her husband Bennie Earl Steele; sons Michael (Elizabeth [Beth]) Steele of Jacksonville, FL.; Ronnie (Peggy) Steele of Panama City Beach, FL.; Roy Glen (Melissa) Steele of Semmes, AL. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Bradley (Sadie) Steele, Adriana (A.J.) Steele, Justin Godin, Calleigh Steele, Molly Steele, and two great-grandchildren: Cayden Steele and Maci Rose Steele.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Guyton Montgomery officiating.
Interment was at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Oak Grove, FL.
Active pallbearers were Ronnie Steele, Roy Steele, Mark Mack, Eddie Ryan, Michael Glick, and Richard Nahkaola.
Henry Thomas Lee
February 13, 2026
Henry Thomas Lee, Poppy. Age 87, born in Vernon, FL; to Barney and Emma Lee, and living most of his life in Pensacola, FL; passed away February 7, 2026. Henry had a deep love for the outdoors. Whether on a boat, in a tree stand, shucking oysters on the porch, or in the yard cleaning fish or skinning a deer, he was most at home in nature. The outdoors was not just something he enjoyed, it was a reflection of who he was. In his early years, Henry proudly served in the United States Army. Following his military service, he dedicated 20 years of hard work to St. Regis Paper Mill, where he remained until his retirement. Throughout those years, he also devoted time to volunteering with Escambia Search and Rescue, serving his community with pride.
He loved his wife Carol dearly and they were married for 65 wonderful years. Together, they built a large and beautiful family. Over the course of his life, Henry formed many lasting friendships, and to him, friends were family. He leaves behind countless cherished memories that will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Surrounded by family and friends, he passed peacefully and now he rest with God. He will be deeply missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Barney and Emma Lee; brother, Franklin Lee; sisters, Odessa Lee Collier, Laura Lee Graham, and Ovedia Lee Bryant.
Henry is survived by his wife, Carol Lee; sons, Tommy Lee, Gary (Linda Wilson) Lee, and Scott (Ginger) Lee; grandchildren: Aaron Lee, Amber (Bobby Rosado) Lee, Trinity (Allen Rosas) Lee, Hayden (Connor) Lee, Jamie Thompson, Joslin Lee, Brandon (Jamie) Wiggins, Cody (Bailey) Wiggins, and Brandon Lee; great grandchildren: Emma, Nikolai, Eric, Xavier, Caden, Alexzia, Allen, Amia, Ellie, Bree, Gracyn, Suede, Saylor, Remi, and Rylie.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Visitation will be begin at 11:00 a.m. at Trahan Family Funeral Home, 60 Industrial Boulevard, Pensacola, FL 32503.
Jerry W. Findley
February 13, 2026
Jerry W. Findley, age 82, of Pace, FL passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus Christ his Savior on the morning of February 12, 2026.
Jerry was born February 19, 1943, in Century, FL to Roy and Oneta Findley. He was a graduate of Tate High School Class of 1961. On March 13, 1971, he married the love of his life, Patricia Tucker Findley celebrating nearly 55 years of marriage. He worked in the Pensacola Mill of International Paper for 37 years.
Jerry committed his life to Christ and it resonated in every aspect of his life. He was a faithful husband, a loving father and “Papa”. He served as a deacon at Olive Baptist Church and was active in his Sunday School class. Even though Jerry worked shift work he always seemed to have time for his family and his many hobbies. He was a true “Jack of all trades.” Over the years he would explore his love of photography, travel, coaching, golf, fishing, sporting clays, and probably his most enduring hobby, cooking.
His love for cooking opened up doors for him, including becoming a certified BBQ judge and serving the culinary ministry at his church alongside Chef Bob. Jerry taught us all to “never pass up an opportunity to add more flavor.”
Jerry is survived by his wife, Pat Findley; two siblings, Leroy (Carolyn) Findley, and Shelby Duell; two children, son, Daniel (Brandi) Findley, daughter, Jennifer (Felipe) Valencia; five grandchildren, Levi, Elijah, and Caitlyn Findley, and Rex and Leo Valencia.
Funeral services will be held at Faith Chapel – North, Wednesday, February 18th at 11am with visitation beginning at 10am. Graveside will follow afterwards at Highland Baptist Church in Molino, FL. Funeral Service will be officiated by Rev. Daniel Findley with special music from Rev. Jon Tyner.
The family would like to extend its deep thanks to Emerald Coast Hospice, especially Lisa and Ashley. Your kindness and care will not be forgotten.
Bill Daniel
February 13, 2026
The family of Bill Daniel is deeply saddened to announce his passing on February 07, 2026 in Cantonment, FL at the age of 66.
He is survived by his loving wife, Anne Daniel; his mother, Sharon Daniel: daughter, Michelle Medeiros; son-in-law, Luiz Medeiros; grandson, Asher Daniel; granddaughters, Lucianna, Mariella and Julia Medeiros, sister Terri Ange and brother-in-law Ron Ange.
He was preceded in death by his father William Daniel.
Bill was a loving, kind and generous man who would fill any place and person with laughter and joy. He loved life, and we loved having him in ours. He enjoyed grilling, cooking, gardening, wildlife, the outdoors and life in general. He loved to host gatherings with friends at “The Curve Bar and Grill” at home. Bill will be missed by anyone who was fortunate enough to be a part of his life and world.
A celebration of life will be held at Faith Chapel February 20, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, with a service following. A private interment will be held at a later date. Donations to a wildlife preservation organization or wildlife rescue may be made in lieu of flowers.
Frances Yvonne ‘Fran’ Wright
February 11, 2026
Frances Yvonne “Fran” Wright passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026 at the age of 88 in Pensacola, Florida. Fran was born in Lafayette, Indiana, and graduated from Indiana University School of Nursing in 1958. While attending school, she worked at the Indianapolis 500 Speedway Medical Clinic on race days. Early in her career, she worked in polio wards, emergency rooms, and assisted in some of the early open heart surgeries performed in the late 50s.
Fran was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lavaughn Renick of Flora, Indiana, her husband, John W. Wright of Pensacola, Florida, and her sister, Bonnie (Bill) Cassell of Yalaha, Florida.
Fran moved to Pensacola in 1975, where she was the operating room supervisor for Baptist Hospital. She later joined The Neurosurgical Group at Baptist Hospital as their surgical nurse, where she remained until her retirement in 2010. She was reluctant to retire from nursing, but eventually came to enjoy it.
In Fran’s early years, she bred and showed doberman pinschers, founding The Doberman Pinscher Club of America in Pensacola in the 70s. Fran enjoyed reading crime novels, knitting caps and booties for premature babies at Sacred Heart Hospital and baby blankets for expectant mothers, camping with friends, shopping for antiques, tending flowers and boating. She especially loved traveling and had the opportunity to take a trip to Europe. Her favorite times were spent with her family and close friends. She lived her life to the fullest.
Fran is survived by her three children, Seane (Carl) Walters of Newton, Mississippi; Sherri (Terry) Boatright of Talihina, Oklahoma; and Andy (Tracy) Walker of Pensacola, Florida; her grandson, Wesley (Chelsea) Walker of Ormond Beach, Florida; and her four step-children, Helen Ann (Kalani) Jones of Poway, California; Gina (Fidencio) Lopez of Boise, Idaho; Roberta (Scott) Harman of Meridian, Idaho; and Mary Branscombe of San Diego, California.
To her children, Fran will always be remembered as a loving and kind mother who put the needs of her children above her own. To her friends she was family, caring for them when needed.
“She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also and he praiseth her.” Proverbs 31:26-28.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Barrancas National Cemetery at Pensacola Naval Air Station, and she will be laid to rest with her late husband, John.