Obituaries

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Franco Fedele

Franco Fedele

Apr 27, 2026

Dr. Franco Fedele died on April 27, 2026. Born in Italy, he served as a Commander in the Italian Navy and later moved with his family to the United States, where he devoted his professional life to higher education. Franco spent many years as an instructor of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of West Florida. He brought a deep...

Kenneth Lawrence Milhorn

Kenneth Lawrence Milhorn

Apr 26, 2026

Kenneth “Ken” Lawrence Milhorn, 83 , of Crestview Florida, passed away on April 26th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Ken was born November 15th, 1942, in Johnson City, Tennessee, the son of Gene “Blue” Milhorn and Laverne Ballew (Adams).

Ken graduated from High School in 1960, then went on to college, earning a master’s degree in criminal science. Ken joined the...

Brent Michael Smith

Brent Michael Smith

Apr 21, 2026

Brent Michael Smith, born March 30, 1970 in Canton, IL, passed away on April 21, 2026 in Pensacola, FL, where he resided. Brent was a 1988 graduate of Canton High School, Canton, IL. Throughout his life, Brent dedicated many years to the medical field, contributing his expertise across various medical facilities in both Illinois and Tennessee. His professional path was...

Mark Wendell Owen

Mark Wendell Owen

Apr 17, 2026

Mark Wendell Owen, 63, of Pensacola, Florida, formerly of Smyrna, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 17th, 2026.

Mark was born April 27th, 1962, in Smyrna, Georgia, the son of Clifton Dean Owen and Myrtle Mattleen Tumlin.

Remaining to cherish Mark’s memory are his child, Kelly Maria Owen; niece and nephew, Ambyr Lix and Shawn Thompson; and the mother of his child and...

Robert Donald Hazen

Robert Donald Hazen

Apr 16, 2026

Robert Donald Walker Hazen passed away on April 16, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in Tifton, GA, Don moved around as a child while his stepfather, Bill Hazen, was serving in the military. They lived in the Azores while he was in high school where in fell in love with the island and always longed to return....

Megan Ashley Nelson

Megan Ashley Nelson

Apr 15, 2026

Megan Ashley Nelson (née Reynolds), a devoted wife, loving mother, and remarkably strong woman, passed away on April 15, 2026, in Gulf Breeze, Florida, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born in Pensacola, Florida, on March 22, 1977, and lived a life marked by strength and determination that left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.

Megan...

Vincent Giardina II

Vincent Giardina II

Apr 14, 2026

Vincent “Vince” Giardina II, age 78, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, surrounded by his children and closest friends.

Vince was born on May 23, 1947. He grew up in Leland, Mississippi, and later relocated to Pensacola, Florida, where he made his home for the past 38 years alongside his lifelong friends, Stoney Dale, Steve and Charles Lillo.

Vince lived life...

Donald Zane Harris

Donald Zane Harris

Apr 12, 2026

Donald Zane Harris, born August 21st 1958, 67, originally from Western New York, and later of Virginia Beach, Middleport, New York, and finally Defuniak Springs, Florida, entered into rest on April 12, 2026, at home with his wife and children by his side.

Don spent his life working hard and taking care of the people he loved. His early years were...

Rose Christina Weldon

Rose Christina Weldon

Apr 9, 2026

Rose Christine Weldon, age 68,died April 9th,2026 in Hospice care at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL. of an unexpectedly quick bout with Leukemia.Rose passed to the comfort of her Lords arms surrounded by immediate family and friends. We all will miss her smile and love… ‘Eddie’ ,her son, shared that his mom always said to him. ..”Love you more...

Jay Stanley Price

Jay Stanley Price

Apr 7, 2026

In loving memory of Jay Stanley Price, who passed away on April 7, 2026 at the age of 71. Jay was born in Pensacola, FL on September 3, 1954, and grew up in Palos Verdes, California, graduating from Rolling Hills High School in 1972. Jay developed a love of motorcycles, camping, and off-road adventures that he would eventually share with...

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