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02/13/2026

Eva Mae Carter
1952 - 2026

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7

With gratitude to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we pause to reflect on the remarkable life of Eva Mae Sanders Carter. On Thursday, February 5, 2026, she peacefully transitioned from her earthly journey to eternal rest. Her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Born in Greenville, Alabama, on March 6, 1952, to Tim and Mildred L. Sanders, Eva Mae was educated in the Lowndes County Public Schools. She married Rethell Carter, and together they made Pensacola, Florida, their home in 1978.

Eva Mae was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved daughter, Shante Denise Carter; and her brother, Jimmy Sanders.

A devoted wife and mother, Eva Mae’s faith and love for her family were the cornerstones of her life. Her radiant smile and gentle spirit touched everyone she met. She faced life’s challenges with resilience and grace, finding joy in cooking and sewing. Eva Mae generously prepared meals for church members and neighbors in need and lovingly cared for her daughter, Shante Denise, for 17 years.

As a faithful member of Houser Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, Eva Mae served on the Deaconess Board for over 25 years, remaining steadfast until her health declined.

She leaves to cherish her memory a devoted husband, Rethell Carter; two loving sons, Gregory (Kiesha) Carter Sr. and Jeremy Carter both of Pensacola, FL; five loving brothers: Ulysses (Darlene) Sanders of Miami, FL, Bernard and Curtis Sanders of Greenville, SC, Willie Sander, of Braggs, AL, Ervin Sanders of Pensacola, FL; three brothers-in-law: John (Constance) Carter, Lugean (Beverly) Carter of Pensacola, FL, and Thomas (Esther) Carter of Miami, FL; one sister- in-law, Patricia (James) Partin of Tuscaloosa, AL; eight cherished grandchildren: Gregory Jr, Gaven, Janelle, KaDaisha, Jeremiah, Myiaza, KaJavious, and Jeremy Jr.; and host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who will forever hold her memory close in their hearts.

Service held at 11:00 am on February 14, 2026, at Houser Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church with interment following at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation to begin at 10:00 am.

02/13/2026

Kathy Gean
1937 - 2026

Katherine Elizabeth Roberts Gean was born on December 27, 1937, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Florida, to John Truby Roberts and Linnie Lee Hudson Roberts. As the daughter of a Navy serviceman, she spent her childhood moving between Pensacola; San Francisco, California; Jacksonville, Florida; and Biloxi, Mississippi, where she graduated from Biloxi High School.
Shortly after graduation, Katherine began her career in civil service at Naval Air Station Pensacola, working in the secretary pool. On August 16, 1959, she married the love of her life, Robert Glen Gean, and together they began a life of travel and adventure. Their journey first took them to Istanbul, Turkey, where Robert was stationed with the United States Air Force. While overseas, Katherine continued her civil service career, working in the motor pool.
Her dedication to federal service spanned decades. She remained a committed public servant until her retirement in 1997 as a GS-13 Employee Career Development Specialist. In that role, she oversaw civilian and military training and worked closely with the Admiral’s staff at NAS Pensacola – returning, in a meaningful way, to where her career had first begun.
During their years of travel, Katherine and Robert welcomed two sons, Richard Lloyd Gean and Robert John Gean. She was a devoted mother and a loyal and loving wife for more than 66 years.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Kathy was deeply involved in her community. She was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority and was honored with the Torchbearer Degree in recognition of her service and dedication. In 1995, she joined the Daughters of the Nile and later served as Queen from 2010 to 2011, with Robert proudly serving alongside her as Prince.
Kathy was a four-time cancer survivor and a courageous fighter until the very end. Her strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit were an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched.
The service for Kathy will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Trahan Family Funeral Home, 60 Industrial Blvd., Pensacola FL 32503. Public visitation begins at 11:00 a.m. with the service to follow at 12 noon. She will be laid to rest at Barrancas National Cemetery. Procession will start at 1:00 p.m. for committal at 2:00 p.m.

02/13/2026

Cathy Carroll Leonard
1959-2026

Cathy Carroll Leonard, 66, of Milton, Florida passed into Heaven on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was born on December 4, 1959, to William Earl and Annette Carroll. Cathy was a 1978 Milton High School graduate and later attended and graduated from University of West Florida. She spent 22 years as a Physical Education teacher for Santa Rosa County Schools.

Cathy was a Christian, and a long-time member of Pine Terrance Baptist Church. Her greatest joy was her family, especially her granddaughters, Blakely and Molly.

Cathy is preceded in death by her father, William Earl Carroll.

She is survived by her husband of almost 45 years, Bobby; her twin girls, Ashley (Beau) Porter and Allison (Stephen) Crews; her grandgirls, Blakely Ann Crews and Molly Claire Porter; her mother, Annette Carroll; sisters, Carla (Joel) Lowery, Cindy (Terry) Wilks, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and many close friends.

Funeral services will be held for Cathy Leonard on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Pine Terrace Baptist Church with Dr. Michael Wiggins and Pastor Nathan Brown officiating. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. with the funeral service immediately following at 3:00 p.m. There will not be a graveside service.

The family would like to thank all of our family and friends for the outpour of love and support during this difficult time.

02/12/2026

Theresa Renee Clements, age 69, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026. She was born on May 12, 1956, and lived a life marked by deep love for her family, faithful service to others, and unwavering devotion to the Lord.
Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Deloris Clements; and three brothers, Donnie, Tony, and Jerry Clements.
She is survived by her brother, Frank “Dusty” Clements (Courtney); along with many cherished nieces and nephews who held a special place in her heart.
Theresa was a devoted mother to three children: Stacy Clements, Chris Floda (Lisa), and Angela Olsen (Hank). She took immense pride in her role as “Mom, Gammy, and Amoo” and her legacy continues through her 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren, each of whom she loved fiercely and faithfully. In her later years, Theresa poured her heart into investing in her very large family—praying over them, encouraging them, and showing up for them in countless small and meaningful ways.
Theresa was a true free spirit who brought joy wherever she went. She loved to sing and dance, often making up her own words along the way, and her playful, lighthearted nature filled rooms with laughter. Her family will always cherish those spontaneous moments of joy that were uniquely and beautifully “Theresa.”
Above all else, Theresa loved the Lord with all of her heart. Her faith was not only something she professed—it was something she lived out daily through kindness, generosity, forgiveness, and prayer. Her life reflected her trust in Christ, and her family finds comfort knowing she is now at peace in His presence.
Theresa will be remembered for her warm heart, her joyful spirit, her strong faith, and the way she made each person feel deeply loved. Her legacy lives on in the many lives she touched and the family she cherished so dearly.
She will be greatly missed and forever remembered.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 1:00–5:00 p.m. The eulogy will begin at 2:30 p.m. The gathering will take place at Big Lagoon State Park, Governors Pavilion, located at 12301 Gulf Beach Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32507.

02/12/2026

Barbara Dixon
1949 - 2026

Barbara Dixon, 76, of Crestview, passed away on January 30, 2026. Barbara, the daughter of the late Mack Lee and Anise Dixon was born February 20, 1949 in Milton, FL.

Barbara was educated in Santa Rosa County where she attended T. R. Jackson in Milton, FL. She worked over 20 years as a cook at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Milton, Fl. She was a loving mother to her two sons, Michael and Scotty, a wonderful god-mother to her god-daughter, a special aunt, cousin and friend to many. Barbara had a loving heart and shared whatever she had with others without any reservation. Her smile was contagious and her deep love for others was displayed through her words and actions.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Mack and Anise Dixon; brother, Lou Elbert Dixon; and sister, Maxine Green.

She leaves to cherish her memories two sons, Michael Dixon and Jeremy “Scotty” Dixon; three grandchildren: Michael Dixon Jr., Corey Dixon & Megan Dixon; one great grandchild, Isla M Dixon; god-daughter, Cheri Harvey; three brothers: Charles Dixon, Connie Dixon, Mack (Priscilla) Dixon; two sisters, Shirley Price & Joyce Dixon; two special friends, Evelyn Nichols and Christene Black; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 12 noon until the funeral service begins at 1:00 p.m. all on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Trahan Family Funeral Home, Milton Chapel.

02/10/2026

Roberta Elaine Rogers Ezell
1940 - 2026

Roberta Elaine Rogers Ezell was born on March 31, 1940, and passed on February 3, 2026, in the loving presence of her daughter, Sue Ezell Spencer, and lifelong friend, Pam Hinote.

Roberta had a deep love for reading, singing, and art -particularly inspired by the vibrant hues of purple. She especially cherished time spent with those she loved; she was always social, joking, and added her small quips of humor to a conversation. Along with being from Florida, she also spent many meaningful years in South Carolina, where she wove lasting friendships and a strong sense of community that profoundly enriched her life.

She enjoyed happy years with the love of her life, Alfred “Al” Ezell —he adored her cooking, and she truly loved to cook for him and others.

She is survived by her daughter, Sue Ellen (Pat) Spencer; son, Zach Michael “Mike” (Bethany) Ezell; her grandsons, Stephen (Lisa) Spears, Aaron (Aja) Carver; granddaughters, Stacey (Andy) Childress, and Ashley (Brandon) Lester and many other loved ones.

Roberta was preceded in death by her loving husband, “Al”, daughter, Cindy Mitchell; granddaughter, Heather Baesman; great-grandson Bentley Floyd as well as many friends and family members who loved, adored, and cherished her.

She touched countless hearts and was deeply loved by many. Her family finds peace in knowing she is now resting in God’s care, free from pain and suffering. She will be greatly missed until the day they are reunited again.

Her Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, including a graveside service at Elizabeth Chapel Community Cemetery at 1 pm. Fellowship will follow at 4641 Red Oak, Milton, Florida, where family and friends are invited to gather, share memories, and celebrate Roberta’s life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Sandy Ridge Activities Department
Attn: Activities Director. Please note “In Memory of Roberta Elaine Rogers Ezell” with your donation.

02/10/2026

Jackie Couch
1950 - 2026

Jacqueline "Jackie" Teal Couch, 75, of Milton, passed away on February 8, 2026.

She was born May 15, 1950, in Hogansville, Georgia, to the late Dorsey Teal and Elizabeth Brown.

Jackie worked in the textile industry with West Point Pepperell and Southern Mills most of her life until moving to Florida when she took a job at Wayne Dalton in Pensacola, Florida. Her most favorite job was being Nanny to her grandbabies; it paid the best- in hugs and kisses!

Jackie was a devoted wife and mother, she always made sure her family knew she loved them. Becoming a grandmother was one of the happiest times in her life.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh C. “Tookie” Couch; brothers, Johnny Teal and Leslie “Peewee” Ball; and sisters, Maria Patridge and Monica Ball.

She is survived by her children, Vanessa (Scooter) Rogers of Milton, and Chris (Melissa) Couch of Jay, Florida; grandchildren, Christopher Couch, Isabella Couch, Brian Rogers and Brett Rogers; brother, Billy (Vicki) Ball of Waverly Hall, GA; nieces and nephews far and wide; and her fur babies Bentley and Ozzy.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Serenity Gardens Cemetery at 10 am.

02/09/2026

Kathy Wesley
1957 - 2026

Kathleen Wesley, age 68, known affectionately as Kathy, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on January 26, 2026, at her home in Milton, Florida. Kathy was born on November 6, 1957, in Mobile, Alabama, the daughter of Jack and Joyce Brandt. Her father was active-duty military in the Navy, so she moved around with her family several times before settling in Milton.

Kathy was a graduate of Milton High, Class of ‘76. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social Work from the University of West Florida and began a career of service that spanned more than 30 years.

Kathy married the love of her life, Jerry Wesley, in 1983. Kathy, Jerry and his sons Rodney and Rex, moved to California. Jerry's active-duty Navy career took them to many places around the world, including Sicily, Italy and Honolulu, Hawaii until his retirement. Kathy continued her career serving active-duty families at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, before retiring and returning to Milton to be near her family.

Kathy was passionate about her friends and family and had numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren who she stayed actively engaged with on Facebook. She was proud of them all and was quick to send a kind word of encouragement and support.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Jerry Wesley; sons, Rodney and Rex; her siblings: Rodney (Elaine) Brandt, Jim (Janet) Brandt, Kay (Robert) Martinez, and Irv Brandt. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren, along with many friends.

Kathy's beautiful smile, generous spirit, and love for her family and friends are treasured memories by all who knew her. She will continue to live in our hearts forever.

Services will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Trahan Family Funeral Home of Milton. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am and the service at 12:00 pm with interment following at Barrancas National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites memorial donations to Beyond Sunday Fellowship; checks may be mailed to 6244 Forest Bay Ave., Gulf Breeze, FL 32563.

The memorial service will be viewable at TrahanFamilyFuneralHome.com.

02/09/2026

Albert Anderson
1951 - 2026

Albert Charles Anderson, Jr. 74, of Milton, FL, passed away February 2, 2026.

He was born March 17, 1951, in Charlottesville, VA, to Mary Lorriane and Albert Anderson, Sr.

After school Albert joined the United States Navy, retiring as a helicopter mechanic. He was also part of the Navy Search and Rescue for several years. Albert was a patriot to this America for life!

Albert was part of the Panhandle 4wheel, motorcycle and jeep clubs. He loved skateboarding and did underwater photography.
He is preceded by his wife, Leah Kay Anderson, and brother, Guy Anderson.

Albert is survived by his sister, Mary Krisleff; daughters, Rebecca Anderson, Pamela Anderson and Andrea Anderson; sons, Allen Anderson, Ben Johnson, and Donnie Johnson; fourteen grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Trahan Family Funeral Home of Milton. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.

02/05/2026

Phillip Leroy Douglas
1956 - 2026

Phillip Leroy Douglas passed away on January 11, 2026, at home, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born and raised in Pensacola, Florida, Phillip honorably served in the United States Army from 1981 to 1988, a commitment he carried with pride throughout his life.

Phillip had a love for music, playing the guitar, and fishing. He also enjoyed expressing his creative side through art. He found comfort in the simple pleasures of life and deeply loved his cats, who were constant companions. Those who knew him will remember his creativity, quiet strength, and devotion to the people he loved most.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Robert Douglas Sr.; his mother, Lois Amy Douglas; his sister, Leah Virginia Darby; his brothers, Paul Stephan Douglas and Terry Grey Douglas; and his sister, Carolyn Douglas Pappas.

Phillip is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Carla Douglas of Pace, Florida; his sisters, Karen Douglas of Pensacola, Florida, and Jackie Fleming of Milton, Florida; his sons, Robert Douglas of Yulee, Florida, Shawn Douglas of Newton, Alabama, and Derrick Douglas of Enterprise, Alabama; his stepson, Scott James of Milton, Florida; his stepdaughter, Alicia Faulk (Danny Faulk) of Milton, Florida; as well as many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Phillip will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

02/05/2026

Thomas Richard “Rick” Knotts
February 14, 1975 – January 24, 2026

Thomas Richard Knotts, lovingly known as Rick, was born in Mobile, Alabama, and was a long-time resident of Pace, Florida. On January 24, 2026, Rick gained his wings, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and unwavering devotion to his family.

Rick is survived by his beloved wife, Christina Thompson; his son, Thomas Lott (Kyley); his daughter, Alexis Joyner (Dennis); his cherished grandson, Landon Thomas Joyner; and Christian Walker, whom Rick and Christina loved and considered as their own son.

Rick absolutely loved his family and worked tirelessly to provide for them. He built his landscaping business from the ground up and was incredibly proud of what he created. Rick poured his heart and artistic talent into every yard he touched, taking great pride in his work and always standing firm in his word. His dedication, integrity, and work ethic were known by all who had the privilege of working with him.

Outside of work, Rick loved staying active, working out, and spending time at the beach. He cherished family vacations to Tennessee, where many of his favorite memories were made surrounded by those he loved most.

Rick will be remembered for his strength, his devotion to his family, his hardworking spirit, and the love he so freely gave. His presence will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on through the lives he touched and the family he loved so well.

Service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Trahan Family Funeral Home of Milton, 6539 Trammel Dr., Milton, FL 32570. Visitation will begin at 1:00 P.M with the service following at 1:45 P.M.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23

02/04/2026

Cheryl "Dianne" Dunlap
1947 - 2026

Cheryl "Dianne " Dunlap, age 78, went to be with the Lord and Savior on January 28, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.

Dianne was employed at the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's office for 14 years. She started as a courier and finished the last few years at the front desk before retiring in 2015. She was a long-standing member of the community but she always said that her greatest accomplishment was becoming a mother. To know her was to love her and she greeted everyone with a smile on her face. She was definitely "ONE OF A KIND".

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 20 years, Larry Dunlap; daughter, Deana Smith; and parents, Virgil and Tootsie Smith.

She is survived by her daughter, Brandice (Chad) Sutton of Milton, FL: stepson, Gary (Elena) Dunlap of Pace, FL; bonus daughter, Emma Gomez of Milton, FL; brothers, Mike (Cheryl) Smith and Ward Smith; sisters, Sue Smith and Janet (David) Martin, all of Tallahassee, FL; niece, Amber Smith of California; five grandchildren: Collin (Ashley) Sutton of Pensacola, FL, Dalton (Rachel) Dunlap of Auburn, AL, Brook (Nate) Muller of Land O Lakes, FL, and Koen Dunlap of Pace, FL; bonus grandchild, Addison Miller; great-grandchild, Zeke Dunlap; as well as numerous friends and co-workers.

Services will be held at Trahan Family Funeral Home of Milton on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm with the funeral starting at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Crain Cemetery.

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