Paul Karl Maucher
September 27, 2025
Paul Karl Maucher, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, in Cantonment, Florida. He was born on November 5, 1962, in Pensacola, Florida, to Helmut and Luise Maucher, who preceded him in death.
Paul lived a life characterized by a profound love for his family, a passion for motorcycles, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of fishing. He was a low-key individual whose warmth and kindness left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Whether he was sharing fishing stories or taking a leisurely ride on his motorcycle, Paul’s spirit was infectious, and he was always surrounded by laughter and love.
He dedicated much of his career to his work as an automotive painter, a role that allowed him to express his creativity and attention to detail. His craftsmanship was a reflection of his character—meticulous and patient.
Paul is survived by his three cherished children: his son Russell Maucher of Cantonment, son Nathan Maucher of Chandler, Oklahoma, and daughter Stacey (Maucher) Johnson of Georgia. He also leaves behind his brothers, Michael Maucher and Martin Maucher, both of Cantonment, as well as other grandchildren who will carry forward his legacy of love and family values.
In honor of Paul’s life, an outdoor memorial will be held at the Molino boat ramp on October 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM for close friends and family.
Paul Karl Maucher
September 26, 2025
Paul Karl Maucher, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, in Cantonment, Florida. He was born on November 5, 1962, in Pensacola, Florida, to Helmut and Luise Maucher, who preceded him in death.
Paul lived a life characterized by a profound love for his family, a passion for motorcycles, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of fishing. He was a low-key individual whose warmth and kindness left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Whether he was sharing fishing stories or taking a leisurely ride on his motorcycle, Paul’s spirit was infectious, and he was always surrounded by laughter and love.
He dedicated much of his career to his work as an automotive painter, a role that allowed him to express his creativity and attention to detail. His craftsmanship was a reflection of his character—meticulous and patient.
Paul is survived by his three cherished children: his son Russell Maucher of Cantonment, son Nathan Maucher of Chandler, Oklahoma, and daughter Stacey (Maucher) Johnson of Georgia. He also leaves behind his brothers, Michael Maucher and Martin Maucher, both of Cantonment, as well as other grandchildren who will carry forward his legacy of love and family values.
In honor of Paul’s life, an outdoor memorial will be held at the Molino boat ramp on October 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM for close friends and family.
Myrtle Joyce Portier
September 26, 2025
Myrtle Joyce Portier, affectionately known as “Nannie,” passed away on September 24, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on October 31, 1945 in Atmore, Alabama, Myrtle was a beloved resident of Pensacola, Florida.
She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Harold Asbury Portier, and her parents, Joseph Monie and Dora Monie. Myrtle is survived by her daughters, Teena Nicole Portier and Joyce Michelle Phetteplace (Eddy); her grandsons, Dylan Portier and Jonathan Portier, and several other extended family members.
Myrtle was a faithful and strong woman who, despite her disability, remained resilient and did not let it bring her down. She was a beloved member of her community and, before her illness, was a faithful member of East Brent Baptist Church. Myrtle had a deep love for Christian music, particularly the Gaithers, and enjoyed working in her yard and gardening whenever she was able. She also found joy in watching birds from her window.
Visitation will be held at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home, located at 1985 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL, on October 7, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. The funeral service will follow at the same location from 1:00 pm.
Myrtle Joyce Portier will be remembered for her unwavering faith, strength, and the love she shared with all who knew her.
Yvonne Marie Bailey
September 21, 2025
It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of Yvonne Marie Bailey. She passed away on September 02, 2025, after a short battle with cancer.
She was born on December 03, 1963, in Pensacola, Florida to Edward and Marilyon Knight who she was preceded in death by. Marie loved her family more than anything. Her children, grandchildren, siblings, cousins and friends all held a special place in her heart.
She was always thinking about others and would give her last dollar to a stranger. She had a passion for arts and crafts. She is survived by her partner, Tommy Brown; sons, Gerald Hank Adams, Edward (Meagan) Luther Adams, and Joshua Levitt Bailey; siblings, Sherri Butler, Candy Knight and David Knight; grandchildren, Willow Adams, Ivy Adams and Porter Adams; and her special friend, Susan Camperlino.
A service will be held at American Legion Post 340, 8890 Ashland Avenue in Pensacola on September 27, 2025, from noon until 3 p.m. All family and friends are welcome.
Brenda Gail Deese
September 21, 2025
Peacefully and surrounded by her family, Brenda Gail Deese passed away on September 18, 2025 at the age of 72. Gail was born in Century, Florida on March 23, 1953, to Clifton and Jeanette Lowry. She graduated from Jay High School in 1971 and shortly thereafter married the love of her life, Lee Deese.
Gail was known for her boundless love and generosity. A truly selfless individual, she gave herself freely to family, friends, and even strangers. Gails kindness and compassion touched the lives of many, leaving a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to have known her.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son, David (Amber) Deese; grandchildren: Cooper Deese and Carrington Deese; great grand-daughter, Paisley Harigel; brother, Clifton (Chriss) Lowry; sister, Nancy (Gary) Daugett; brother in law, WJ (Linda) Deese; sister in laws, Theresa (Billy) Rainey and Joann Deese; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Lee Deese; son, Daniel Deese; grandson, Sawyer Deese; parents, Clifton and Jeanette Lowry; In laws, Willard and Juanita Deese; brother in law, Havis Deese.
Services will be held Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Cornerstone Christian Church. Visitation will be held from 12pm-2pm, with the service immediately following at 2pm with Bobby Carnley, Zach Carnley and Colby Odom officiating. Burial will follow at Cora Cemetery.
Pallbearers are David Deese, Cooper Deese, Bryce Preston, Josh Daugett, Justin Daugett, Jeremiah Daugett and Randy Lowry
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at UAB Hospital and Emerald Coast Hospice for their care and compassion.
Jay Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Gary Johnson
September 17, 2025
Robert Gary Johnson, 77, passed away on September 12, 2025.
From the streets of South Alabama to climbing Machu Pichu, navigating inside the Pyramids of Egypt, strolling the streets of Ephesus, munching goodies at Christmas Markets all over Europe, Gary was at home when traveling the world with the love of his life, Pat.
Gary was born on October 24, 1947 at the Turberville Memorial Hospital in Century Florida, the third son of Ernest Hiram Johnson and Lola Mae Simmons Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Pat) Staton Johnson, his two brothers, Hiram Johnson and Chester Johnson, and a host of nieces, great nieces, nephews, and great nephews. He was extremely proud of his South Alabama-Northwest Florida upbringing and his Century High School “Blackcats.”
Gary spent his early years working and playing on the farm with his maternal grandparents and uncles who served as stand in fathers after the death of his father. These years established his unusually good work ethic, curiosity about the how to and why of anything, and his logical way of looking at life.
He had a keen interest in engineering and attended the University of Alabama, earning a degree in Mechanical engineering. He was employed by Gulf Power for a short time, until his desire to serve his country and led to his enlistment in the U.S. Army, and served in Vietnam.
He returned to the University of Alabama to earn an MS in Mechanical Engineering. He was hired and worked for Brown Engineering, USBI, in Huntsville and Cape Canaveral. It was necessary in God’s design for him to move to Florida because that is where he met and married his wife, Pat.
Gary cherished his relationships with family and friends from all walks of life. He spent much of life making and cultivating these friendships. He met, believed, and accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord. His relationship with Christ created the direction and actions for the rest of his life. Ministry in missions brought God’s spiritual gift of ‘Joy’ in Gary’s life. This” joy” was encouraged and cultivated by Indian Springs Holiness Camp Meeting, Church of the Highlands, Kairos Prison Ministry and kingdom workers around the world.
For the better part of his adult life, he and Pat worked in and supported ministries across the globe. His impact was seen in establishing an eye glass ministry in Honduras, water filtration devices in Honduras and Kenya, providing and installing radios for the Quechua in Bolivia, providing shoes through Operation Beautiful Feet in several countries and serving in the Kairos Prison Ministry.
He avoided recognition as much as possible, but one document he treasured was a Certificate of Appreciation from NASA for investigating the Space Shuttle Challenger accident and identifying actions to return to flight. In this it meant retrieving parts of the spacecraft from the ocean floor.
A Life Well Traveled, A Life Well Lived because of Jesus Christ
Susan Gay Harmon Meadows
September 16, 2025
Susan Gay Harmon Meadows, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and teacher, passed away peacefully on September 06, 2025. She was 88 years old.
Born on September 22, 1936, Susan lived a life marked by love, faith, and music. A gifted educator, she shared her passion for music with countless children as a kindergarten music teacher at Smoke Rise Baptist Church in Stone Mountain, Georgia, where she taught for more than 30 years. Her gentle spirit, patience, and creativity touched the lives of generations of students and their families.
Susan met the love of her life, Merrill Lamar Meadows, while attending Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. They were married soon after and shared over 50 years together, raising a family and building a life filled with devotion and joy. The couple first made their home in Atlanta before moving to Tucker, Georgia, where they raised their son and became deeply rooted in their community. Later in life, Susan moved to Cantonment, Florida, where she continued to surround herself with family and faith.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lamar, who passed away on December 25, 2015; her mother, Vivian Callahan; as well as several cherished aunts and an uncle.
Susan is survived by her son, Christopher David Meadows; his wife, her loving daughter-in-law, Marilee Waller Meadows; four grandchildren who were the pride and joy of her late years; sister, Linda Callahan of Oregon, who shared a lifetime of memories and love with her.
Those who knew Susan will remember her as a woman of kindness, grace, and unwavering faith. She found joy in music, teaching, and the simple blessing of time with her family. Her legacy lives on through the many students she inspired, the family she nurtured, and the friends who loved her.
In memory of Susan, the family requests that donations be made to the charity of your choice.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Bobby Lee Grant
September 16, 2025
Bobby Lee Grant, 85, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, after a three-year battle with congestive heart failure and multiple strokes. When a catastrophic stroke on August 10, 2025 left him with no hope of recovery, his family honored his wishes and provided comfort care, allowing him to die as he lived – surrounded by the many family members who loved him, secure in his faith that he was going home to Jesus and a joyful reunion with his loved ones in heaven.
Bobby was born in Florence, South Carolina, to Wade and Bessie Grant on August 30, 1939. He moved to Pensacola with his family in 1955. He worked in commercial construction for more than 50 years, including 40 years as a general superintendent with FE Booker company, where he supervised the construction of schools, businesses, churches, and government facilities. During his last five years in construction, he worked almost exclusively at Baptist Hospital, overseeing renovations across the entire campus before retiring in 2010.
Bobby was involved in automobile racing for more than 40 years. Before computerized scoring systems existed, he scored races for Five Flags Speedway, Mobile International Raceway, and NASCAR. He built his first race car in the late 1970s, and over the next 30 years, seven drivers celebrated many wins and championships in his cars. For Bobby, the greatest thrill in racing was the roar of his engines on the racetrack and during the traditional victory laps.
As the son of a farmer, Bobby loved planting and harvesting vegetable gardens, as well as freshwater fishing. He perfected the art of frying fish and hosted large fish fries for family, friends, and coworkers. He often rode his golf cart through the neighborhood, sharing fresh vegetables from his garden. He even combined his motor building and gardening skills, plowing gardens that ranged from one to three acres with a tractor powered by a race car engine that he built.
Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Wade Grant, his mother, Bessie Grant, three brothers: Charles, Larry, and Harry, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Bobby leaves behind a legacy of love and will be greatly missed by his wife of 40 years, ReNae; his daughters, Lisa Lagergren (Gary Yates) and Gina (Eric) Miller; his son, Derek Adams; seven grandchildren: Olivia (Aaron) Schmidt, Alan Lagergren, Eric (Rikki) Miller, Lauren (Todd) Scott, Andrew Miller, Aiden Miller, and Hannah (Kendra) Halcomb; six great-grandchildren; and a circle of nieces and nephews as well as his dog, Buddy, who was his constant and devoted companion.
A visitation will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. CT at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 S Hwy 29, Cantonment, FL 32533, with the funeral and grave site services to follow. Interment will be at Pensacola Memorial Gardens, 7433 Pine Forest Road, Pensacola, Florida 32526.
The family asks those who wish to honor his memory to make a memorial donation instead of flowers. If you wish to honor Bobby’s love of animals, please consider donations to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). If you wish to help fight the health problems that led to his death, please donate to the American Heart Association or the American Stroke Association.
Kathy Lynn (Hadley) Cooper
September 15, 2025
Kathy Lynn (Hadley) Cooper, 69, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her home in Cantonment, FL.
Kathy was born on December 16, 1955, in Atmore, AL to the late Marion “Big Boy” Hadley and Gloria Jeanette Morris Glover. She was a devoted employee of Escambia County School District. Her greatest joy was her family especially all who called her “Nana”. She loved them fiercely. She was a pillar of strength and wisdom to all of her loved ones. She was a warrior that bravely battled cancer with unwavering hope, perseverance, courage, and resilience for nearly 9 years.
Kathy is preceded in death by her grandmother, Lois Gohagin, brothers-in-law, Don Schmidt and Scott Stevens.
Survivors include her loving spouse, Rick Cooper of Cantonment, FL; daughter, Jennifer (Russell) Smith of Covington, LA; son, Josh (Holly) Ray of Cantonment, FL; mother, Gloria Jeanette Morris Glover; daughter in love, Diana (Cody) Crooks of Pensacola, FL; sisters, Susan (Mike) Stiles of Opelika, AL and Angela Stevens of Pensacola, FL; stepmother, Jewel Hadley; stepchildren, Kelly Bunch, Ashley Cooper, and Bryant Cooper; sisters-in-law, Linda Jernigan & Gloria Brantley; brothers-in-law, Shannon & Buddy Cooper; numerous nieces, nephews and friends that she loved dearly.
Those that called her “Nana”: Gracie and Eli Smith, Brooklyn “Izzy” Ray, Haleigh Dove, Haley Marie Smeltzer, Hannah and Kennedy Tilley, Eric Crooks, Ella and Liam Lee, Madi Duncan, Sutton Snyder.
A Visitation will be held from 10:00am until a Funeral Service begins at 11:00am Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, 2276 Airport Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32504, with Pastor Julian Walker officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00pm in Oak Hill Cemetery, Atmore, AL.
Active Pallbearers will be Russell Smith, Eli Smith, Ron Moore, Shannon Cooper, Robbie McLaney, and Jessy Martin.
Honorary Pallbearers are Mike Stiles and Buddy Cooper.
Emmett Otto Nall Jr.
September 15, 2025
Mr. Emmett Otto Nall Jr., age 82, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025.
Mr. Nall has lived in the McDavid community for more than 30 years coming from Brewton, AL. He loved being outside on his property looking around and enjoying nature. Mr. Nall loved attending his church. He is preceded in death by his parents – Emmett Nall Sr. and Dorothy Russell; one brother – John Nall.
He is survived by his two sons – Wayne (Sandra) Nall of East Brewton and Larry (Rhonda) Nall of Brewton; one daughter – Cynthia Nall of Brewton; one brother – Michael Nall of McDavid, FL., and a sister – June (Glenn) Hughes of Cantonment, FL.; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Graveside funeral service will be Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 11:00AM at Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church with Bro. Joey Johnson officiating with Craver’s Funeral Home directing.