Obituaries

Obituaries for our Families

Dawn Wilson

Dawn Wilson

Feb 7, 2026

My sweet sister passed on the night of February 7th, 2026 after suffering from frontal temporal lobe dementia for the past few years. It’s a horrible heartbreaking disease which was brought on by a brain tumor, removed in 2015, which caused trauma to her brain. She faced the challenges of this disease with resilience and grace.

Dr. Dawn Stephanie Wilson was...

Donny Wade Brazwell

Donny Wade Brazwell

Feb 6, 2026

Donny Wade Brazwell passed away surrounded by love and will be forever remembered by his family, friends, and all whose lives he touched.

Donny was preceded in death by his mother, Jackie Brazwell Perez, and his son, Dylan Mitchell Brazwell.

Donny is survived by his beloved children, Donny Brazwell Jr. and Emmalynn Brazwell; his loving sisters, Natasha Perez-Camara, Cydell Perez-Bennett, and Eugenia...

Wanda Hopwood Puckett

Wanda Hopwood Puckett

Feb 6, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wanda Faye, who left this world early Friday morning. A devoted mother to her six children and cherished grandmother to 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, Wanda's impact on her family and all who knew her was profound.

Wanda faced numerous health challenges over the years, beginning with an ocular stroke...

Dante Julio Raffo Tassara

Dante Julio Raffo Tassara

Feb 4, 2026

Dante Raffo Tassara, 82, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, a meaningful date that coincided with his mother’s birthday. He was the devoted husband of Zully Regis, with whom he shared a lifetime of love, and a proud and deeply loving father to Renato Raffo and Fiorella Raffo.

Dante’s life was grounded in family, friendship, and the joy of bringing...

Stefanie K Brewton

Stefanie K Brewton

Feb 2, 2026

Stefanie Brewton age 96, passed away peacefully at home, Feb. 2, 2026 surrounded by family.

Stefanie was born Jan. 19, 1930 in Neustadt Germany. She moved to the United States with her husband and children in 1961. She was an avid artist and gardener who enjoyed reading and spending time with family and friends. 

Stefanie was preceded in death by her parents...

Thomas N. Addy

Thomas N. Addy

Feb 1, 2026

Thomas “Tommy” Ned Addy, 66, passed away on Sunday, February 1, following a courageous battle with Bulbar ALS.

After being diagnosed in January 2024, Tom faced his illness with strength and grace, surrounded by the love and support of his family, friends, and care community.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jamie Parker Addy; his children, Alex Addy (of Washington DC)...

Patricia Ann Carlson

Patricia Ann Carlson

Feb 1, 2026

Patricia Ann Carlson died peacefully Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the age of 83, in Willow Brooke Court at Azalea Trace in Pensacola. She was born in October 1942 in the old Sacred Heart Hospital on Twelfth Avenue in Pensacola. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray Butler and Katherine Butler, and her brothers, Donald and Doyle Butler.

She...

Shaye Mott Ackelsberg

Shaye Mott Ackelsberg

Jan 27, 2026

Shaye Mott Ackelsberg, born on August 11, 1960, passed away on January 27, 2026, in Pensacola. He left this life as he lived it—fully and authentically.



He is preceded in death by his parents, Mac and Gertrude Ackelsberg, who bestowed upon him the values of kindness and generosity that defined his life. Shaye will be interred in Miami, joining his parents'...

Barbara Jean Porter

Barbara Jean Porter

Jan 22, 2026

Barbara Porter, 70, of Pensacola Florida died at West Florida Hospital January 22nd after a valiant battle with Cancer. She passed peacefully with her children by her side.

Born in Medford Massachusetts to Robert and Louise Porter, Barbara spent most of her life in the Boston area. She held several careers but took pride in her work as an esthetician. Barbara...

Garry Bruce Williamson

Garry Bruce Williamson

Jan 16, 2026

Garry Bruce Williamson passed away January 16, 2026, with his family at his bedside. He is survived by his wife, Maria J. Góes, and his ten children: Andrew Douglas Warner, Bruce Andres Williamson Benavides, Francella Williamson Benavides, Davor Williamson Benavides, Stella de Castro Williamson, Jessica Maria Góes Williamson, Veronica Góes Williamson, Helene Góes Williamson, Elisa Góes Williamson, and Nerissa Góes Williamson....

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