The Obituary Section

Joseph Peter Bachant

, Florida

Joseph P. BachantJoseph Peter Bachant, 89, formerly of Holts Summit, MO, died peacefully at his home in Milton, FL on October 4 following a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.Joe was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was born July 8, 1937, in Clifton, New Jersey to Walter and Regina (née Kruers) Bachant. A sister, Regina Craney, preceded him in death. Joe is survived by his spouse of 66 years, Frances Bachant, by children Toni Bachant, Jeff Bachant (spouse Constance Nugent) and Jennifer (JJ) Bachant Brown (spouse Edmund Brown), by grandchildren Kristina Adams, Ian Nugent Bachant, and Ariella Nugent Bachant, and by great grandchild Autumn Adams. He is also survived by a spoiled German Shepherd named Bella.Joe graduated in 1953 from Passaic High School in NJ and attended Paul Smith’s College in upstate NY. He also served in the US Army Reserve. He earned a B.S. degree…

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Annie Mae Renfroe

, Florida

October 6, 2026

Annie Mae Renfroe, 88, of Pace, FL passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.Annie was the youngest of two children born to Orbie and Lucy Little in Byrneville, Florida. She graduated from Century High School in 1955 and quickly married her sweetheart Richard Renfroe. They eventually settled in Pace, FL where she became a devoted housewife and mother to 3 children. She is preceded in death by her brother Levon Little and her loving husband Richard.Annie is survived by her son Richard(Mary) Renfroe of Pace, FL; daughter Pamela (Vic) Neve of Pensacola, FL; daughter Cathy (Wade) Hall of Pace, FL; seven grandchilden; 5 great grandchildren; and her beloved dog, Mildred Exie Mae.Visitation will be held on October 14th from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Lewis Funeral Home, Pace chapel.Graveside service will be at 1:00pm Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Cemetery with Lewis Funeral Home directing. The family would like to…

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