Shayne Patrick Ault, 47, of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Roger Kent Hinote, 75, passed away Tuesday, June 28th 2022 in Pensacola Florida.
Roger was born in Pensacola Florida to Arthur and Ila (Clenney) Hinote on January 21st, 1947. He was a graduate of Pensacola High School, received his undergraduate degree from University of West Florida and his Masters from Troy University. He married Susan (Semaine) Hinote on November 28th, 1969 in Gulf Breeze Florida. He worked for The Florida Department of Children and Families for 35 years until he retired on August 10th, 2006. He was dedicated to their mission of helping families. He enjoyed life to the fullest. Along with an active family life, he had many hobbies that kept him busy. His second home was at the airfield of Coastal Soaring Association in Robertsdale, Alabama. His love of flying gliders started in 1982 and lasted up to his last flight the first part of June 2022. He logged 2,135 flights during this time. He enjoyed taking people up on demo flights and also instructing future glider pilots.
Roger is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Susan Hinote; Son, Brian Hinote; Daughter, Sarah Hinote; Sister, Linda Carson; Brother-in-law, David Carson; along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

​The family will be receiving family and friends at his Celebration of Life ceremony being held at Bayview Community Center, 2001 East Lloyd St., Pensacola FL 32503 on July 16th between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm
 In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Roger’s honor to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or to Coastal Soaring Association, www.coastalsoaring.org
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​Robert "Bob" Powell, 93, of Deland, Florida, passed away on June 28, 2022. Bob was born on March 8, 1929 to Coburn and Jessie Powell in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. 
After serving in the US Navy as an Electrical Technician during the Korean War he went on to study Electrical Engineering at North Carolina State University.  After graduation, he landed his first job for Radiation Corp, now Harris Corporation in Melbourne, Florida. He would eventually work and retire from Brunswick Corporation's Defense Division in Marion, Virginia, and Deland Florida.
He met Emogene Nobles while in college and they were married in 1956, going on to have two children, Neal Powell, and Cindy Powell Kurth. After retiring, Bob spent his time playing golf and woodworking. Bob was predeceased by parents and wife Emogene.
He is survived by his children, Neal Powell (Claudine) and Cindy (Steve Kurth), six grandchildren, Ben, Greg, Dustin, Hope, Wesley, and Nicholas, and five great-grandchildren.
 
A celebration of life is planned in September. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Barnabas Church School in the name of Robert and Emogene Powell Scholarship Fund.

Thomas Howard Graff, 67, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022.

A Memorial Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 9:30 AM at Barrancas National Cemetery, 1 Cemetery Road, Pensacola, Florida 32508.

Patricia Sims Boggs, 83, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

James Russell Swinney August 18, 1942- June 26,2022 on June 26, 2022, James Russell Swinney III was summoned to appear before his creator. He made the trip with joy knowing that his Savior who he acknowledged in life and now in death died on the cross so that all sins he
had committed that would have denied him to be in the presence of the Almighty were forgiven.


He went by the nickname “Russ” most his life and was preceded in death by his loving wife, Daryl Lee Robinson Snyder Swinney and his Stepfather, Lucious “Buck” Garner and his mother, Martha Narcisus Blum Garner. Buck raised him as his own after marrying his mother when Russ was a toddler. Also preceding him in death were his three brothers Lucious Wayne Garner, Donald Ray Garner and Franklin Lamar Garner. He looks forward to being with all of them when he arrives at the pearly gates as well as with his favorite Grandma, Hattie Mae Blum. She
was called “Nannie” by all her grandkids. Nannie provided Russ with his first exposure to hearing the word of God and the offer of salvation when she took him to the Warrington Baptist Church with her on a regular basis. He was with her when he felt the call to surrender his
life to Jesus and asked to be saved and baptized. Nannie was married to Grandpa Zeleph Blum who was one of the Blum clans out of Pleasant Grove in the late 30’s and early 40’s before migrating to the downtown Warrington area. Grandpa Blum sired four children, Margarete, Jack, Henry, and Russ’s mother Martha all who passed on years ago.

Russ began his work life early in life, starting as a paperboy for the newspaper when he was 14. That job offered him the opportunity to earn his own spending money and taught him how to handle his finances in a responsible way. At the age of 17 in 1960, he enlisted in the USN and served aboard a Destroyer (USS Morton-DD 984) and a Destroyer Escort (USS McMorris-DE 1036) during his tour of duty, both since decommissioned and sent to the scrap yards. He had many fond memories of his life aboard ship; visiting foreign ports and getting to see life as lived by other cultures. After his discharge in 1963 he worked several different jobs before seeing an ad in the paper for Deputy Sheriff for Escambia County. He applied for the job and was hired
during October of 1965. The curiosity about the job turned into a career spanning over 39 years until he retired in 2004. During that time, he served under seven Sheriffs (Davis, Barnes, Untreiner, Seely, Johnson, Lowman and McNesby) and received five promotions over the years to Investigator, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Major.
In 1968 Russ met an Indiana farm girl, Daryl Lee Robinson Snyder, who had had become a widow with three small children after a reckless driver killed her husband. She came to Florida for a visit and she and Russ found they had a lot in common. Russ fell for her big brown eyes, easy going manner, beautiful smile, and outlook on life. He proposed marriage, she accepted, and they were united on April 28, 1969. In marrying her, Russ also married the three children, David Mark, Charla Jo (Finley) and Paul Alan. He formally adopted all three that same year. Russ and Daryl planned to have another child and quickly added to the family by the arrival of Alisa Lee (Dixon) in July 29 of 1970. Seven years later another daughter, who wasn’t planned for surprised them with her heartbeat. Sarah Elizabeth (Tibbett) arrived on July 29, 1977. Russ especially enjoyed the last few years of his life spending time with his two youngest Grandchildren, Brice James and Grace who were brought into this world by the Union of Brandon Tibbett and Sarah. Both of the “Grands” loved to tease and play games with PaPa. Thanks to their mom and Dad, both loved to have a book read to them as they followed along with the pictures. Russ is especially thankful for his son Paul who survives him and who was always devoted and caring for Russ and his mom. He could always be counted on to help with any problem we had at any time of the day or night. He was a widower himself early in life and single handedly raised a daughter who he loves and who loves him. Russ is also survived by oldest son David Mark, oldest daughter Charla Jo Finley, and next daughter Alisa Lee Dixon and as mentioned younger daughter Sarah Elizabeth Tibbett.
Russ is a perpetual life member of the Florida Masonic Fraternity with membership at the Pensacola Lodge 42. He served as the Master of the Lodge in 2000 and as the lodge secretary from 2005 through 2014. He is also a perpetual life member of the Scottish Rite Masonic body and a perpetual life member of the Zelica Grotto. He was a member of the York Rite Masonic Body and Hadji Shrine. Russ leaves this earth professing his faith and belief that Jesus died for his sins on the cross over 2,000 years ago and that sacrifice assures him a place in Gods kingdom.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM for visitation and service at 12:00 PM  at Family-Funeral & Cremation, 5627 N Davis Hwy Pensacola, Florida 32503. Family-Funeral & Cremation is entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Russ’s remains will be placed next to Daryl’s at the National Cemetery on the Naval Air Station.


In lieu of flowers please send a contribution to the; Pensacola Waterfront Mission, 380 W. Herman St, Pensacola, Fla 32503; Covenant Hospice, 5041 N. 12 th Ave, Pensacola, 31504; Shriners Hospital for Children, 815 Market St, Galveston, Texas- 27550; The Masonic Medical
Research Laboratory (MMRL), 2150 Bleecker St, Utica, NY 13501; or The Alzheimer’s Research Center, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, Md. 20871.

Judy Beatrice Ayson, 57 of Pensacola, Fl passed away on June 26, 2022. She’s a graduate of Pensacola High School and Pensacola State College.

She is preceded in death by her Mother Jewell Williams, Stepfather albert Williams, Father John Grimes, and Sister Connie McLachlan.

She is survived by her daughters Jennifer (Paul)Trimble, Lisa Smith, and Olivia (Carlos) Gomez and 10 beautiful grandchildren. She is best known and described as a fighter, who lived life to the fullest. After being diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis, Judy received a single lung transplant in 2011.

She loved her family, friends, and fur babies.

A Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022 with visitation at 10:00 AM and service at 11:00 AM at Family-Funeral & Cremation, 5627 N. Davis Highway, Pensacola, Florida, Internment will be held at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.

James Eugene Reilly, 72, of Mary Esther, Florida passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Erby Leon Myers, 85, of Milton, Florida passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Diane Marie Miller, 60, of Milton, Florida passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Pamela Arabella Macintyre, 69, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Melissa Diane Wiggins, 58, of Pace, Florida passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Diana Marie Wells, 59, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Earl Loftin, 74, of Pace, Florida passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022.

Harry Alan Drasutis, age 29, of Pensacola Florida passed away this past Father’s Day weekend. He is the son of Daphne Whited and Harry Drasutis. He was born September 7th, 1992 in Pensacola Florida where he was raised by Daphne Whited alongside her husband Ron Whited.
 Harry attended Creative Learning Academy. His favorite memories from Creative Learning Academy included his grandmother Paulette Anne Slusser Drasutis. Following Creative Learning Academy Harry attended Gulf Breeze High School, he thrived academically and received a Florida Bright Futures scholarship for a full ride anywhere in Florida.

Harry remained in Pensacola Florida to be close to his grandmother and best friend, Mary Francis Aliberti. Harry admired his grandmother, Mary Aliberti, she remains the thing he loved most in this world. At a young age Harry spent his days with his grandmother or working hard for Dillard Land Service.

Harry carried the work ethic he learned from spending hot summers cutting down trees into his academics. Harry was a full-time student and recently received his Associates of Art and Associates of Science majoring in Cybersecurity, he received both of these with the highest of honors (Summa Cum Laude). Harry was one semester shy of receiving his Bachelors in Cybersecurity with the highest of honors (Summa Cum Laude). Harry had certifications in Certified Information Systems Security Officer, Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer, and Certified Digital Forensics Examiner.
 
Harry enjoyed, computers, golfing, cars, spending time with his closest friends Ethan Friedland and Christian Diggins. Harry filled his days with music and obsessing over multiple criminal cases. Harry had aspirations of attending Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California like his role model Johnnie Cochran.
 
​A devoted son and brother he is survived by his mom, Daphne Whited, his step father Ron Whited, his brother Derek Whited, his sister Merigrace Whited, his aunt’s and uncle’s, Peter Drasutis, Jodie Drasutis, David Drasutis, Lisa Drasutis, his grandparents, Mike and Edith Whited, Mary Francis Aliberti, Paulette Ann Slusser Drasutis, Mary Gertrude Williams Stricklandhis cousins, Kileigh Whited, Alik Whited, Catherine Paige Newell, Lauren Newell and Lily Drasutis, and multiple other family members who mourn their loss and cherish his memory. He is proceeded in death by his father Harry Drasutis, his uncle Paul Anthony Drasutis, his grandfather Harry John Drasutis, and his Aunt Harriet Arlene. 

A Service will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022 with visitation at 3:00 PM and service at 4:00 Pm at Family-Funeral & Cremation, 5627 N. Davis Hwy, Pensacola, Florida 32503.

Jimmie Wayne French Jr. Was born May 23, 1973, to Jimmie Wayne French and Linda Diane Morris.
Jimmie became a union sheet metal fabricationist and had a 20 plus year career across the United States building many buildings including several buildings on US military bases, hospitals, schools, and art museums. Jimmie ended his working career doing maintenance at condos in Navarre working right beside the beach that he loves so much.

Jimmie French Jr was preceded in death by his grandparents on both sides and his brother-in-law and Best Friend Terry King.
Jimmie French is survived by his mother and his father; two beautiful children Jimmie Wayne French the 3rd and Rebecca Halie French; wife Natasha Yvonne Hidinger French; Nathan Handworker French his service dog, siblings Janet French, Jonathan French and Daniel Hahn. He is also survived by three grandchildren, one niece and five nephews.

Jimmie French Jr's hobbies included restoring classic cars, chowing down at his father's famous fish fries; rescuing turtles off of highways 98, 87 and 399; feeding the fish and turtles at his home (Ditch Life); working in his yard and his all-time favorite hobby bikini watching on his favorite Beach.


A Service will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 with visitation at 10:00 AM and service will be at 11:00 AM at Family-Funeral & Cremation 5627 N. Davis Highway, Pensacola, FL 32503.

​William (Billy) N. Cosgrove III, 38 of Crestview, passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 17, 2022. 
 
 
Billy was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts on June 4, 1984 to Ida Mae Ramsdell & William N. Cosgrove Jr., he attended school in his hometown of Calais, Maine.
 
Billy was what people would refer to as the “Jack of all Trades” he was remarkably gifted working for many years as a carpenter.  Many will remember his infectious smile, humorous antics, and caring nature.  Anyone who has had the pleasure of knowing Billy will have a humorous story to tell.  Although his passing leaves behind a great void, he will live on through his beautiful children whom he loved dearly.
 
 
Billy is survived by his brother Stephen Ramsdell, his sisters Corrine Cosgrove and Amanda (Ramsdell) Weibring.  Billy is also survived by his children Nevaeh Thomas, Raven Cosgrove, and William (Bubbie) N. Cosgrove IV as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins, and friends who loved him dearly. He is preceded in death by his mother Ida Mae Ramsdell and father William N. Cosgrove Jr.
 
 
The family has chosen to have a private ceremony, the family also asks loved ones and the community to please drive carefully and consider donating in Billy’s memory to their local Motorcycle Safety Awareness group.

Michael Roy Cranford, 65, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022.

LESTER ROY MICHAEL 1947 – 2022
  
Lester (Les) Roy Michael passed away peacefully at his home in Pensacola, Florida on the evening of June 14, 2022, following a six-year battle with cancer. Les was born on October 7, 1947 in Urbandale, Iowa, to Rosemary and Lester Michael, and graduated from high school there in 1965. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1996 from Columbia College in Missouri.
     He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force from March 28, 1966 until his retirement on August 31, 1988 as a Senior Master Sergeant.   During his service he was an Avionic Instrument Systems Superintendent for 7 ½ years, and a Technical Instructor, Avionic Systems Technician for 15 years. Three of those service years he was on active duty in Vietnam.  Les received numerous decorations, medals, citations, and campaign ribbons during his years of service.
      Les had an active childhood with Scouts, little league, playing in the school band and his paper route (in the Iowa snow on a bicycle).  From childhood he enjoyed the outdoors with hiking, camping, backpacking, and fishing.  Les was never afraid to take off on his own for days at a time.  As an adult he also loved playing tennis, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.  In addition, he was an avid boater and gave his family and friends many special memories including sunset cruises, riding the tube behind the boat, rafting up behind Paradise Bar and Grill for “flinking” and kicking it up on that dance floor, plus his special knack for finding dolphins in the bay to the delight of us all.  Les was so loved by his family and friends.  Each of us has many special memories that we will always cherish.  He was as important to us as we were to him. 
      Les is survived by his sisters Ruth and Kathy, brothers Jim and Don, son Robert, granddaughters Ashley and Abby, and grandson Corey, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Les is also survived by his special friend Klaus Rosinski and by the love of his life of the last 11 years, Cindy, whose family always considered Les to be a member of their family, and her grandson, Major, to whom Les has been PawPaw since he was born.
      Internment of ashes will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery at NAS Pensacola on July 18.  Due to security restrictions on base, attendees will be escorted by the Honor Guard promptly at 2:00 p.m. from Olive Baptist Church Warrington Campus, 103 W. Winthrop Avenue, to the internment site.  Following the internment service, all attendees will be escorted directly to a Celebration of Life at The Oaks Restaurant located at the A. C. Reid golf course.
      The family would like to thank Family-Funeral Cremation for their assistance to the family in this difficult time and Covenant Care Hospice for their home care of Les in his last few weeks.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Covenant Care Hospice.

Nancy Ann Harper, 67, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.

Commander Terence B. “Terry” Sutherland, USN, (Ret.) died on June 13, 2022. Born 1931 in Grand Junction, CO, Terry was raised in AZ and CA. After high school graduation (1948), Terry enlisted in the U.S. Navy to become an Aviation Electronics Technician before competing to attend USN Academy Preparatory School in Newport, RI, from which he received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, graduating Class of 1954 (BS, Marine Engineering). On graduation day he married his high school sweetheart, Nadine Stephens, of Moorpark, CA, a school teacher, who raised four boys and a girl while he was deployed at sea.


Terry served aboard USS Colahan (DD658), USS Twining (DD540), Mine Squadron 11, USS Wilhoite (DER379) and USS Alfred A. Cunningham (DD752). Ashore, he attended Naval Postgraduate School (BS, Engineering Electronics) and Naval War College, taught at USNA, and served on Joint Chiefs of Staff Manpower Directorate. Terry served two tours on Operation Seadragon interdicting supply vessels and conducting shore bombardment during the Vietnam War. Terry attended George Washington University (MS, Personnel Administration). He served as manager of Navy’s Acoustic Warfare Project.


Following USN retirement (1973) Terry worked as realtor, master of R/V Athena, chief trainer for crews of new-construction oil spill response vessels. Served Military Sealift Command as U.S. Merchant Marine deck officer, Coast Guard license trainer and technical writer. He was chief writer and editor for Navy’s quarterly Underway Replenishment Journal, skippered a charter boat and fished commercially in California waters. Terry earned licenses by USCG as Chief Mate and Master and by FAA in as a Commercial Pilot, instrument rated. In 1989, when the oil tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground in Alaska, he served as group navigator and mate for various cleanup operations.


At 83, inspired by his grandfather’s example in painting, Terry earned a BA in Art with honors at the University of West Florida (2013). While residing at the life care community of Azalea Trace, he continued lifelong studies in art, music, literature, and Spanish. His memoirs, Now Sea This and Now Sea That, chronicle 50 years of saltwater recollections.


Commander Sutherland is survived by his beloved wife, Nadine, sons Stephen, Scott, Dr. Burton, and Dr. Dean, and daughter Dr. Lori Franklin, their spouses and 21 grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at Azalea Trace followed by inurnment at the U.S. Naval Academy Columbarium, Annapolis, MD.