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John William Nixon Jr

John William Nixon Jr

Oct 22, 2025

John Nixon, Age 68, of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22,

2025, in the care of VITAS Hospice at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL.

John, born on January 30, 1957, in Pensacola, FL to Bill and Caryl Nixon, was the middle

child and only son of three children. He is survived by his daughter, Theresa Paige Nixon

Mule’ and her...

Carla Rae Gardner

Carla Rae Gardner

Oct 19, 2025

Carla Rae Gardner, 48, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025. Carla was taken to heaven after a long battle with multiple health conditions. She is preceded in death by revered father Douglas Gardner, beloved grandparents, Ethel and Ray Schouveller, Amy and Roger Gardner and Grace Albert. Carla is survived by her mother Madrene, her cherished daughter Soul [Carla], siblings...

Betty Louise Rhodes

Betty Louise Rhodes

Oct 19, 2025

Bettie                                                         Coffee and candles                                 Spiritual but a member of no denomination. Instead she accepted and drew...

Constance Leigh Bowden

Constance Leigh Bowden

Oct 12, 2025

Constance “Connie” Leigh (Noffsinger) Bowden passed away October 12, 2025 – her 73rd birthday – in Sandestin, Florida after a long battle with Dementia. Born in 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee to Gene and Cora Noffsinger, Connie attended Bartlett High School in Bartlett, Tennessee. She enjoyed art, music, dancing, plants, and reading. She spent much of her life studying the bible...

Paula Sue Sisk

Paula Sue Sisk

Oct 10, 2025

Paula Sue Sisk, born on October 25, 1956, in Joplin, Missouri, passed away on October 10, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida. She was 68 years old.

Paula's life was deeply rooted in love for her family and the simple joys that brought her happiness. She was a devoted mother to her daughters Misty Sisk, Bambi Bean and Christina Correa. Her legacy continues...

Robert "Shawn" Gourley

Robert "Shawn" Gourley

Oct 7, 2025

Robert “Shawn” Gourley, age 48, passed away on October 7, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida. Born on August 16, 1977, in Concord, North Carolina, Shawn lived a life marked by service, devotion to family, and a spirit that brought joy and laughter to those around him.

Shawn proudly served in the United States Navy from August 1997 to October 2006. His nearly...

Phyllis Greene Settele

Phyllis Greene Settele

Oct 2, 2025

A LIFE WELL LIVED

Phyllis G. Settele, 92, formerly of Cheshire, CT and Murrell's Inlet, SC, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. Born on April 15, 1933 in Mineola, NY, she was the daughter of the late Eugene E. Greene and Gladys E. Dibble. She was preceded in death by a daughter Susan Anne and her husband, John...

Jason T Maxson Sr.

Jason T Maxson Sr.

Oct 2, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jason T. Maxson Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who departed this life on October 2, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on October 7, 1970, Jason was known for his generous spirit, unwavering love for his family, and the warmth he brought to everyone he...

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