Obituaries

Obituaries for our Families

Kyle Michael Dover

Kyle Michael Dover

Apr 11, 2025

Kyle Michael Dover , 68 of Milton, Fl, passed away on April 11th ,2025 surrounded by loving family at home .

Kyle was born February 10th 1957 in Columbia , SC. The son of Peggy Lucretia Shealy (Dover) and John Everett Dover Jr.

Kyle met his wife Sherry Lou Dover in 1985 in Panama City Beach , Fl. They were married July...

Lisa Ann Massey

Lisa Ann Massey

Apr 5, 2025

Lisa Ann Massey, age 49 of Pensacola Florida passed away Saturday April 5th, 2025.

Lisa was born on March 3rd, 1976 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The daughter of Sherry Passley Shelton of Fredericksburg, Virginia and Mikeal Shelton of Spotsylvania, Virginia.

Lisa attended North Stafford High in Stafford, Virginia. Furthering her education with an Associate Of Arts from Southside Virginia Community College and also...

Ray Allen Els

Ray Allen Els

Mar 24, 2025

Ray Allen Els, born on October 6, 1943, in Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida, following a stroke. He enjoyed a distinguished career as a Medical Physicist, dedicating over 30 years of his professional life to advancing the field and impacting the lives of countless patients.

An accomplished scholar, Ray graduated from Baylor University before...

Cynthia Morgan

Cynthia Morgan

Mar 19, 2025

Cynthia Morgan, affectionately known as Cindy, was born on March 17, 1962, in Pensacola, Florida. She left this world on March 19, 2025, also in her hometown of Pensacola, where she brought joy and creativity to all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Cindy was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and great-aunt. She touched the lives of those around her...

Dorothy Knisley

Dorothy Knisley

Mar 18, 2025

Dorothy Knisley was born on July 1, 1942 in Artesia, California. She was the youngest of five children to Charles and Eunice Warren. She was raised in southern California and graduated from Bellflower High School in 1960. She worked for 30 years as a machinist at Robertshaw Controls (later Invensys) in Long Beach, California.

 She was the most amazing mother and...

Judith Darlene Melton Wickstrom

Judith Darlene Melton Wickstrom

Mar 12, 2025

Judith Darlene Melton Wickstrom, lovingly known as Judy, passed away on March 12, 2025, at the Pensacola, Florida Hospital, leaving a profound impact on all who knew her. Born on December 26, 1962, in Clanton, Alabama, Judy's journey through life exemplified a spirit filled with joy, love, and a genuine appreciation for those around her.

Judy found wonderful fulfillment in her...

Brian Edwin Hubbard

Brian Edwin Hubbard

Mar 10, 2025

Brian Edwin Hubbard, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully in Pensacola on March 10, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on April 23, 1957, in Pensacola, Brian's journey through life was marked by dedication, skill, and a profound love for his family.

Most notable was Brian's exceptional career as an aircraft mechanic, a field where he...

John Paul Markowitz

John Paul Markowitz

Mar 9, 2025

John Markowitz Obituary It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Markowitz on March 9th, at the age of 68, from a brief illness. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, John will be missed by his family and friends.

Born July 10, 1956, in Chester, Pennsylvania, John was the son of John Joseph and Elizabeth Mildred Markowitz....

Lynne Jean Hankins

Lynne Jean Hankins

Mar 1, 2025

**In Loving Memory of Lynne Jean Hankins** 

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lynne Jean Hankins, who departed this world on March 1, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida, at the age of 67. A beloved mother, partner, sister, and friend, Lynne’s kindness and generosity touched all who had the privilege of knowing her. 

Born on May 26, 1957, in Birmingham, England,...

LaVonne Lillian Domke

LaVonne Lillian Domke

Feb 18, 2025

LaVonne Lillian (Larson) Domke, 87, peacefully went to meet her Savior on February 18th, 2025, surrounded by her family in Crestview, Florida.

 LaVonne was a devoted wife, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a cherished friend. LaVonne was born on October 12, 1937, to Ed and Mildred Larson in Mauston, WI. She spent her childhood growing up on their family farm...

Larry Glen Loots

Larry Glen Loots

Feb 7, 2025

Larry Glen Loots, 75 years old, transitioned from this world to the next on Friday, February 7, 2025. He died at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Florida, following an emergency abdominal surgery with medical complications. He was surrounded by family, and the staff of Emerald Coast Hospice provided comfort in his final hours.

Larry was born on May 18, 1949, in Clinton,...

Georgette Zinner O’Connor

Georgette Zinner O’Connor

Jan 30, 2025

Georgette Zinner O’Connor, age 71, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, at the North Okaloosa Medical Center in Crestview. Born on December 20, 1953, in Long branch, NJ, Georgette was the daughter of the late James and Rosanna Zinner. Georgette’s spirited and kindhearted soul were apparent to everyone who knew her. Her years in East Keansburg were filled with...

Derek Lee Rice

Derek Lee Rice

Jan 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Derek Lee Rice5/3/1978– 1/28/2025It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Derek Rice, age 46, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, nephew, brother, and friend, who left us far too soon. Derek passed away peacefully on January 28th, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children.Derek was born on May 3rd, 1978, in Flomaton, Alabama....

Nikki Renee Long

Nikki Renee Long

Jan 23, 2025

Nikki Renee Long, a beloved wife, mother, and passionate nurse, departed this world on January 23, 2025, in her home in Pensacola, Florida. Born on July 8, 1974, in Liberal, Kansas, Nikki embraced life with a contagious spirit, leaving an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to know her. Nikki's journey began in Balko, Oklahoma, where she graduated...

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