Navarre Press

Mary Kathleen Buroker Kathy was born May 9, 1945, to Delmas and Margaret Gray in Mt Victory, Ohio, passed away July 23, 2022, in Navarre Beach, Florida. She married Gary Buroker and had 2 children and 6 grandchildren in their 55 years of marriage. Kathy graduated from Bowling Green University with a major in Home Economics. She taught in public schools for 20 years including working until retirement in the GRAD program at the Joint Vocational School in Clark County, Ohio which worked with teen parents. She was successful in improving the lives of these mothers and their children and loved her students. She was a loving and supporting wife who enjoyed being with and sharing her life...

Jeanene Marie Devitt passed away on July 4, 2022 in Pendleton, South Carolina after a brief illness. She was born in Dillon, South Carolina on December 15, 1964 to the late George and Marie Devitt. Her life was filled with peaks and valleys, she overcame significant obstacles and had a generous spirit. Nene grew up in Navarre, Florida and her lifelong love of the beach never wavered. She was always up for a trip to Navarre Beach to feel the sun on her face, the sand in her toes and listen to the sound of the waves. Jeanene deeply cared for and felt a connection to all animals especially Red, Cricket, Honey and Pepper. Visitors to her home in Pendleton were greeted by a front garden...

Shawn William Wolfer, age 42, of Orange Beach, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Shawn, brother to all, is survived by his girlfriend, Alice Saltzman; mother, Lichuan Wolfer; brother, Christopher Wolfer; sister-in-law, Morgan Wolfer, and his nephews; Jake and Graham Wolfer. His father, John Wolfer, predeceased him. Shawn was known for his gentle yet fun-loving demeanor and enjoyed his time with others. Whether it was taking a motorcycle ride to remember his dad, hanging at the beach with friends, hitting some balls on the golf course, spending quiet time with his girlfriend, Alice, or visiting his Momma Son each week, Shawn left an impression on all that knew and loved him. A...

Dorothy Vaught- Lamour Vaught, 75, of Navarre, passed away on Tuesday, June 14 , 2022.

March 13, 1951 ? June 8, 2022 Carla Jo Barger Dodson was a selfless woman and devoted teacher of 35 years. She unexpectedly left this world on June 8, 2022, at 71 years young, following surgery complications at Baptist hospital in Pensacola, Florida. She was born March 13, 1951, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Alvin Davis Barger and Georgia Elise (Koonce) Barger. Carla and her younger sister, Brenda, grew up on the family farm southeast of Chickasha, Oklahoma where Carla enjoyed helping her father show his prized Holstein cattle at livestock fairs all over the region. Carla graduated from Chickasha High School, Class of 1969. Following, graduation she attended Oklahoma College of Liberal...

Doris Moxcey- Moxcey, 83, of Crestview, passed away on Monday, June 6 , 2022.

KATHERINE LEE TANKERSLEY Katherine L. Tankersley (Katie) passed away May 21, 2022, at HCA Florida West Hospital, Pensacola, Florida, after a lengthy and valiant battle with rheumatoid arthritis and related issues. Katie was born September 9, 1939, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She is survived by her husband of sixty-one years, William B. Tankersley Sr. (Bill), her sons Wes (Amy) and Whit (Annemarie), daughter Julie (Bill Blose), grandson Jacob (Anna), granddaughter Natalie (Alan Miramontes Flores), sister Gay (Nolen Brunson) and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Rev. Robert S. Lee and Ada Whitmore Lee, sister Martha L. Barr and...

ATHERINE LEE TANKERSLEY Katherine L. Tankersley (Katie) passed away May 21, 2022, at HCA Florida West Hospital, Pensacola, Florida, after a lengthy and valiant battle with rheumatoid arthritis and related issues. Katie was born September 9, 1939, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She is survived by her husband of sixty-one years, William B. Tankersley Sr. (Bill), her sons Wes (Amy) and Whit (Annemarie), daughter Julie (Bill Blose), grandson Jacob (Anna), granddaughter Natalie (Alan Miramontes Flores), sister Gay (Nolen Brunson) and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Rev. Robert S. Lee and Ada Whitmore Lee, sister Martha L. Barr and...

OBITUARY for Cindy Kay Barlow Cindy Kay Barlow, 65 yrs, died May 16, 2022 in West Florida Hospice. Cindy was born in the Naval Hospital in Pensacola FL to Frederick R. and Sharon K. Vergeer. Cindy retired from Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, FL in 2008 when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She resided in PruittHealth until her death . Preceding her in death was an infant stillborn daughter, her Father Frederick Vergeer, her step Father Dave Botts, Grandparents and an Aunt Patty Becker. Survivors are her Mother Sharon K. Botts, Aunt Shirley Mumm and many Cousins. Visitation at the National Cremation & Burial Society in Milton, FL on May 20, 2022 followed by graveside...

Janice Ellis Janice Ward Ellis Monday, September 3rd, 1956 - Sunday, May 8th, 2022 Recommend this to your friends. Share Tribute: Plant a Tree Share a memory Plant a Tree Memory Wall Funeral Details Obituary Janice Ward Ellis was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend. She left this world unexpectedly on May 8, 2022, at age 65. She was born to James and Mary Ward on September 3, 1956. After graduating from Allentown High School, Jan attended Troy State University where she met her husband, John Hart Ellis. She graduated from Troy with her bachelor's degree in special education and later received her masters from Auburn University. Jan and John Hart...

Willie Lee Skinner, a lifelong resident of Pace, Fl passed away at his home Saturday April 30, 2022. Willie is the son of the late Samual Skinner and Dora Melvin Skinner. He leaves behind: two daughter's Jennie Skinner Emerson (Kris) of Lineville, AL; Tara Skinner of Oakboro, NC; four grandchildren, Kristopher Emerson Jr, Kylie, Bayle and Mason Hill; Three great grandchildren Emilia, James and Elaina-Kate Emerson. One sister Shirley Griffin; Two brothers Carly and Roy Skinner. He is preceded in death by his wife Martha Cooley Skinner and sister Jeanette Skinner Kimmons A celebration of Life will be held at 2pm on Saturday May 21, 2022 at Floridatown Park. Pastor Mark Sweeney will...

Sonia B. Kerns, loving wife and mother, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, April 29 with family by her side. Having a dream to retire in Florida, her & her husband, John Kerns, USAF Retired, bought property in Gulf Breeze and moved here from Virginia in 1991. She enjoyed bowling, square-dancing, boating, fishing, owned her own clothing stores in Virginia and loved spending time with her family and dogs. Sonia is survived her loving husband of 68 years; her sons, Rev. John Kerns (Irene) of Navarre and Wayne Kerns (Barbara Simmons) of Currituck, NC, three grandsons, John Kerns (Loulou), James Kerns (Pamela), and Wesley Kerns (Shyanne); and many great grandchildren. She was...

Virginia Caroline Thowe Dowell, age 91, of Milton, FL, passed away on April 18th, 2022. Virginia was born on June 27th, 1930, in Alma, KS. She retired from civil service, Walmart, and Tom Thumb. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, sister, their spouses, and her husband, Robert J. Dowell. Virginia is survived by Robert Marc (Vicki) and Carol Ann (Mark). Also many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, and five non- DNA children, Roger, Ben, Whitney, Keosha, and Bad Ass, her Pomeranian. A service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 6th at Lewis Funeral Home Hwy 90 Pace, FL, with visitation at 11 a.m. A burial is to follow at 2 p.m. at...

Staff Sergeant Jimmie Gentry Lewis (USMC Ret.) 1951 -1971, Santa Rosa County Deputy Sheriff (Ret.) 1973 - 1992, age 88, of Milton, Florida passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Jimmie was born on June 28, 1933, to Ray G. Lewis and Alice Mary Lewis of Milton, FL. In 1951, at the tender age of 17, Jimmie enlisted in the United States Marine Corps to serve his country and retired after 20 years of service. He served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was deployed to South Vietnam twice and was in The Battle of Khe Sanh. Jimmie received the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, Good Conduct Medal, and Korean...