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James P. "Jim" Hylton died peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at age 74. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Judy; his sister, Ellan; his cat, Baby, whom he adored; as well as many other relatives and friends.  Jim graduated from Florida State University, earning both a BA and MA in English and Drama. He then taught in those areas both in the U.S. and internationally in China, Pakistan, Bahrain, Singapore, Egypt, and Guatemala. During his career he wrote and/or ...

Barbara Jean Abbey of Pace, Florida was born in Andalusia, Alabama on February 5, 1945. She really loved her family and friends, loved to work in the yard, the beach, and the night life, she liked to boogie. Dancing was always her thing, she loved to dance all night long. She could be a little rough around the edges, you never knew what she would say, that was just part of her sassy charm and everyone always expected it. She was someone who you could go to when you ran into trouble or just ...

Norma Jean Fielding, a resident of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on June 7, 2026 at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by her parents Daisy Merriwether Gurganus and Norman Lind Gurganus, and her sister Jamie Gurganus Lawshee. She is survived by her daughter Ashley Annette Fielding, sisters Linda Gurganus Parker and Carolyn Gurganus O’Gwynn, brother Norman Lind (Bubba) Gurganus Jr., and many extended family members and friends. Norma Jean was born in 1951 in Eight Mile, ...

Elizabeth “Sue” Olson was born on March 25, 1958, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Charles Brian and Ruby Lois (Zea) Crider. She spent her early years in Shreveport, Louisiana, and Port Arthur, Texas, before moving with her family to Huxley, Iowa, where she was raised alongside her brothers Bud, Mike, and Kenny. It was in Iowa that she met the love of her life, Ronald Dale Olson. Sue and Ron were united in marriage on November 8, 1975, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Jewell, Iowa, ...

Jerry W. South, 78, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026

In Loving Memory of Wayne A. Carter Wayne A. Carter, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and faithful servant of God, passed peacefully into eternal rest on June 4, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on March 22, 1940, Wayne lived a life defined by faith, service, family, and unwavering dedication to those he loved. A man of quiet strength, humility, and integrity, he leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire all who knew him. Wayne proudly served his ...

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Margaret Cascone Cantrell Milardo, 80, who left this world peacefully on June 4, 2026, surrounded by family who adored her. My mother was a cherished mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, and the absence of her gentle presence will be felt deeply by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband, Terrence Milardo. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Gonzalez, and her ...

Cary Frances McGowen (née Shiflett), a devoted mother, lifelong educator, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Pensacola, Florida, on June 3, 2026. She was 81 years old. Born on July 24, 1944, in Rome, Georgia, Cary grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, with a love of learning that would shape both her life and career. She graduated from Woodlawn High School in Birmingham, and attended Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama, where she developed the ...