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Pauline ‘Polly’ Cooper McKinley
Pauline “Polly” Cooper McKinley Gandy, 88, of Gandyville, FL. passed away July 12, 2025 in Pensacola, FL. She was born to the late Howard and Cora Mae Barnett Cooper on May 18, 1937, in Canoe, AL. She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Diane Salter, son Troy Gandy, brother Claude (Nell) Cooper, and her grandson Caleb King. She was a longtime member of Polar Dale Baptist Church. She was a loving and caring person and was loved by many. She is survived by her husband Carl Gandy of Gandyville, FL. Her children Jan...
Pauline Cooper McKinley Gandy
Pauline “Polly” Cooper McKinley Gandy, 88, of Gandyville, FL. passed away July 12, 2025 in Pensacola, FL. She was born to the late Howard and Cora Mae Barnett Cooper on May 18, 1937, in Canoe, AL. She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Diane Salter, son Troy Gandy, brother Claude (Nell) Cooper, and her grandson Caleb King. She was a longtime member of Poplar Dale Baptist Church. She was a loving and caring person and was loved by many. She is survived by her husband Carl Gandy of Gandyville, FL. Her children Jan...
Michael Glen Williamson
On July 3, 2025 Michael Glen Williamson took his last breath on Earth, surrounded by family, he peacefully left the pain of this world behind and entered the light of heaven. He was 51 years old when he was completely healed after his extended battle of illness that he fought long and hard, with family and friends by his side. Mike was born in Pensacola, Florida. He spent the last 20+ years of his life employed by Panhandle Grading and Paving in addition to being the crew chief for multiple race teams. He was the owner of Mike...
Gregory Franklin Boatwright
Mr. Gregory Franklin Boatwright, age 64, departed this life on July 8, 2025, in Atmore, AL. He spent the majority of his life in Canoe, AL; where he dedicated many years to the building homes. In his leisure time, he found joy in fishing and cruising around in his truck. A devoted fan, he delighted in watching Alabama football games and classic western films. Additionally, he had a passion for car repairs and loved to tinker with small engines and boat motors. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland F. (Lillie Mae Harrelson)...
Donald Roy Beans
Donald Roy Beans, 89, of Atmore, AL, passed away peacefully July 6, 2025, in Atmore, AL. Donald was born August 25, 1935, to Lester Grant Beans and Hannah Mary Smith in New Castle, WY. Donald attended the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science where he obtained a degree as a Certified Register Nurse Anesthetist. He later retired from Atmore Community Hospital as a CRNA. Donald was an active member of the University Parkway Seventh-day Adventist church in Pensacola, FL. Donald loved his family and friends dearly and...
James (Jim) William Leath
James (Jim) William Leath, of Pensacola, passed away peacefully on June 14th, 2025. Jim was born on Oct 6th 1937 in Chattahoochee, Florida. He was the son of Alice Laverne Merchant “nee” Gilbert and Alex Merchant. Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Susan Bear Leath and survived by his son, Eric Leath, daughter Nikki Leath Faktor (Roy), and Bobbi Kitty. He was always ready to help anyone, and loved nature, the mountains and children. He had a long, exciting career as a police officer with Pensacola...
James (Jim) William Leath
James (Jim) William Leath, of Pensacola, passed away peacefully on June 14th, 2025. Jim was born on Oct 6th 1937 in Chattahoochee, Florida. He was the son of Alice Laverne Merchant “nee” Gilbert and Alex Merchant. Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Susan Bear Leath and survived by his son, Eric Leath, daughter Nikki Leath Faktor (Roy), and Bobbi Kitty. He was always ready to help anyone, and loved nature, the mountains and children. He had a long, exciting career as a police officer with Pensacola...
Brenton Dale Kelley
Brenton Dale Kelley was born on September 16, 1963 to Clyde “Buck” and Glenda Kelley, and passed away on July 4, 2025. He is preceded in death by his Father, Buck Kelley, and brother, Timothy “Moe” Kelley. He is survived by his Mother, Glenda Kelley; son Daniel (Nikki) Kelley; daughter Jill (Jeffery) Steadham; grandchildren Liam, Clara Ann, and Logan; sisters Beverly (Mike) Digmon and Ellen (Darryl) Sims; and many nieces and nephews. Brenton was a lifelong resident of Bogia. He will always be remembered...
Orbin Albritton
Orbin Albritton was a Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend. He served the state for 25 years as a corrections officer in Century, Florida. He grew up on his parent’s farm in Molino, FL, taking care of livestock, mending fences, and growing crops. He had his first car and job when he was 13 years old working for a farmer down the road picking produce in the fields for a few dollars an hour. He graduated from Tate High School in 1992. Out of high school, he started laying carpet and tile. Then, with his certificate in welding,...
William “Mack” DuBose
William “Mack” DuBose, a man known for his life lessons and tireless devotion to his family, was born on August 22,1966. On July 1, 2025, Mack passed peacefully in his home in Cantonment, Florida. He was the son of William and Eleanor DuBose, born in Andalusia Alabama. Mack was married to the love of his life, Veronica “Michelle” DuBose, for 36 ½ years. Together they had three beautiful children and nine adored grandchildren. He lived life to the fullest, loving his family with every breath he took. Mack devoted his...
David Earl Weng
David Earl Weng, 87, of Molino, Florida, passed away on July 4, 2025. He was born on August 13, 1937 in Hillsboro, North Dakota to Ragnar and Matilda Weng. David was a great man. He was dearly loved by his family and never met a stranger. David loved his country; so much so that he gave 30 years of his life to the Navy as an aviation mechanic. He was a man of many talents. He loved carpentry, woodworking, horses, and most animals, but most of all, he loved his wife and family. David was preceded in death by his father, Ragnar...
Charles Wayne Funk
Charles Wayne Funk, 84, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away June 27th of this year. He was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Bernard and Romaine (Whitey) Funk. He was married to Peggy Chamberlain on August 22, 1964. He is survived by his wife, loving daughter Holly and son Michael as well as grumpy pup Max and adoring girl pup, Misha. He grew up in Williamsburg, Pennsylvania graduating from Williamsburg High School in 1959 from Penn State University in 1963 and was a loyal fan. In 1964 he joined the Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant...
Charles Austin Lowery
Charles Austin Lowery, Colonel, US Army (Ret.), 88, of Bratt, FL, passed away July 5, 2025, in Bay Minette, AL. Charles was born April 20, 1937 to Barney Lee Lowery and Dorothy Burgess Lowery in Little Rock, AL. In his early years, Charles served in the United States Army National Guard as a Colonel and later retired. He also retired as a technician for the NAS medical research lab. He was an active member of Bratt Assembly of God. Charles loved gardening and spending time making memories with his family, whom he loved dearly. Charles...
John Harold Eck
John Harold Eck was born on December 28, 1943, to John Eck and Edna Hiebert Eck in Haskell County, Kansas. He peacefully passed away on July 2, 2025, reaching the age of 81 years. Dad was raised on the family farm near Copeland, Kansas, as the fourth oldest of 15 children. He had good memories of growing up in a rural setting on the home place and attending school at the one room Independence school. He gave his heart to the Lord and was baptized into the Church of God in Christ Mennonite, on January 11, 1956 by Minister Orlan...
Travis Berry
Travis Berry, 67, of Walnut Hill, FL, passed away peacefully in Pensacola, FL on June 24, 2025 with his family by his side. Travis was born on July 20, 1957 in Atmore, AL to Colon Berry and Gwnette Wilkins Berry. Travis retired from International Paper Company, and later worked for Escambia County Road Department. Travis was an active member of Oak Grove Church of Christ where he also served as a church elder. Travis loved his time spent with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren whom he was lovingly known as “Pappy.” Travis...
Gilbert Wade Blackwell
Mr. Gilbert Wade Blackwell, who was 36-years-old, passed away at his home in Atmore, Alabama, on June 27, 2025. He was born in Mobile, Alabama, but spent his whole life in Atmore. His presence in the community will be greatly missed, as he was known for his kind spirit and dedication to those around him. He was a kind-hearted man who loved dogs and truly enjoyed being around people. Always ready to lend a helping hand, he made friends easily and brightened the lives of those around him. His passion for cooking brought his family...
Benjamin ‘Thomas’ Miller
Benjamin “Thomas” Miller, 5, of Cantonment, passed away June 23, 2025. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on December 27, 2019 to Sean and Jenny Miller. He was a member of Victory Assembly of God and the West Florida Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God. He is survived by his parents, Sean and Jenny Miller; brothers, Jordan and Eli Miller; sisters, Arianna and Avianna Miller; grandparents, Bennie and Linda Miller and Randy and Jan Kent; aunts and uncles, Shannon and Kim Miller, Donnie and Shelley Rutledge, and Jacob and...
Ellen Jane Taylor
Ellen Jane Taylor, 75, of Cantonment, passed away June 18, 2025. She was born in Pensacola, Florida on April 22, 1950 to Elmer Boyington and Mary Wozniak. She had a career in chemical and maintenance for Monsanto / Solutia. She had a passion for caring for her grandchildren and crocheting. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Boyington and Mary Wozniak; siblings; and numerous cousins. She is survived by her son, Preston (Bethany) Sanders; grandchildren, Hunter Sanders, Makayln Sanders, Preston “Skye” Sanders, and...
Nelda Sunday King
Nelda Sunday King, age 91, was called home to our Lord on June 22, 2025. She was born January 10, 1934, in Pensacola by a midwife. She was married to Gordon Curly King, February 9, 1951, until his death in June of 1990. Nelda was a homemaker and loved being outside planting and tending her flowers or mowing her lawn. She loved riding the lawn mower and even after back surgery, her first question to the doctor was, “Can I drive my mower?” We had to hide the keys! She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother....
John William Milner, Jr.
John William Milner, Jr., 89, of Pensacola, Florida passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of June 16, 2025, at DeLuna Health and Rehabilitation. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 22, 1936, to his parents John William Milner Sr. and Mary Dorothy Barton. He was married to Dorothy (Dot) Bryan Moore for 36 years. John had worked as a Chief Broadcast Engineer at WEAR-TV, WSRE-TV and also for several various radio stations in the Southeast. He and his wife Dot owned, operated and managed the successful...
Travis Berry
Travis Berry, 67, of Walnut Hill, FL, passed away peacefully in Pensacola, F,L on June 24, 2025, with his family by his side. Travis was born on July 20, 1957, in Atmore, AL, to Colon Berry and Gwnette Wilkins Berry. Travis retired from International Paper Company, and later worked for Escambia County Road Department. Travis was an active member of Oak Grove Church of Christ where he also served as a church elder. Travis loved his time spent with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren whom he was lovingly known...
James Michael Bush
James Michael Bush, 64, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on May 12, 2025. He was born in Atmore, Alabama, on February 2, 1961, to Lillian Annette (Morris) Bush and John Edward Bush. He was blessed with children by Lillian Ngirmekur and his former wife, Doreen (Busch) Bush. He worked for/had a career in the United States Navy Construction Battalion, Home Building, Small Engine Repair, and as a Business Owner. He took pride in working with his hands. He could build anything from children’s toys to a house. He lived a life...
Christopher Glenn Lambeth
Christopher Glenn Lambeth, age 34, passed away on June 21, 2025. Born on March 29, 1991, Christopher lived life to the fullest and left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him. Christopher was known for his contagious laughter, giving heart, and adventurous soul. He loved to spend time with his wife and two dogs (Henri and Harli), travel, ride horses, hunt, fish, read, sing, and play the guitar. He embraced life with passion and purpose, never meeting a stranger, and always offering a helping hand. To know him was to be loved...
Glennie M. Daniel
Glennie M. Daniel, 89, of Cantonment, FL passed away on June 20, 2025. He was loved by so many. He was born in West Liberty, KY. He was married to Phyllis Yvonne Erickson Daniel. He came from a large family. His family and his work were his main joys in life. Glenn was a loving husband, father, grandfather (Papaw), and great-grandfather. He loved God Almighty, and he loved people. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents: Walter and Mintie Daniel; his first wife and mother of his children, Willetta Mae Bolin Daniel; brothers:...
Carlton Murray Johnson
Carlton Murray Johnson, Sr., 86, of Atmore, AL, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, in his home with family by his side. Murray was born in Conecuh County, AL, on August 20, 1938. He was the son of John Calvin and Bertha Owens Johnson. In addition to his parents, Murray was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Johnson, and son-in-law, Jose Tomas Resa. Murray is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Jean Hanks Johnson; his son, Carlton Murray Johnson, Jr. (Kim), and his daughters, Susan Johnson Powell (Chris), and...