Mavis Joyce Chavers Singleton
August 1, 2016
Mavis Joyce Chavers Singleton, 82 of Atmore, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016. She was a homemaker. She was born on November 13, 1933, in Escambia County, AL, to the late Wardlow and Audrey Dreadin Chavers. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Canoe.
She is preceded in death by a brother, Preston Chavers; and a sister, Evelyn Tuberville.
Survivors include two sons, Garrie (Shannon) Singleton and Chris Singleton; daughter, Linda Kaye (Chet) Helton, all of Atmore; one brother, Jerry (Cheryl) Vickery of Huxford; one sister, Judy (John) Layton of Yulee, FL; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Services were held Monday, August 1, 2016, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Renfore officiating.
Interment was in Huxford Baptist Church Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Carlton Spence Hurst, Jr.
August 1, 2016
Carlton Spence Hurst, Jr., 87, of Cantonment, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his two daughters, Linda Bowen and Marie Denton; and his son, Charles Lamora, Jr.
He is survived by his loving wife, Elouise Hurst; four daughters, Joyce Skelton (Warren) of Pascagoula, MS, Cathy Smith (the late John) of McHenry, MS, Mary Darden (Rickie) of Pascagoula, MS and Debora Hale (the late Paul) of Pensacola.
Graveside services were held at Machpelah Cemetery in Pascagoula, MS on Friday, July 29, 2016.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Mississippi Beats The Pensacola Blue Wahoos 8-3
August 1, 2016
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos win 63.4 percent of the time at Blue Wahoos Stadium but the Mississippi Braves hit three home runs to take the opener of the five-game series, 8-3, Sunday.
Mississippi center fielder Connor Lien smacked two homers and drove in four runs, while the Braves No. 1 prospect Dansby Swanson hit a two-run blast in front of 4,502 Pensacola fans.
Pensacola had tied the game, 3-3, in the bottom of the sixth inning when third baseman Taylor Sparks crushed a solo shot to deep left center field, which was his sixth homer of the season.
But both of Lien’s homers came at critical times for Mississippi. His first one was a solo shot in the first inning and his second was a three-run blast in the seventh inning that put the Braves up, 6-3. He finished the game 2-5 with four RBIs and three runs scored.
Lien injured his thumb in Mississippi’s first game and returned June 23. Pensacola last saw Lien in the opener when he had a strike out and a walk before going on the disabled list. Lien now has four home runs in the last eight games and 10 RBIs on the season.
“We saw him in one at bat for Mississippi,” said Pensacola manager Pat Kelly. “He’s obviously a big strong guy and he hit two balls pretty good.”
Pensacola starter Tyler Mahle rebounded from his first bad showing in Double-A when he gave up seven earned runs in 4.2 innings against the Montgomery Biscuits.
Against Mississippi Sunday, Mahle threw six innings giving up three runs, one earned on six hits and a walk, while striking out six. Mahle, who led the High-A Florida State League in strikeouts, has 38 strikeouts in 44.1 innings with Pensacola. He left the game, when it was tied, 3-3.
Kelly said he has been impressed with the 21-year-old Mahle, who threw a no-hitter for High-A Daytona before getting called up to the Blue Wahoos.
“I don’t think you can be perfect every time out,” Kelly said. “He gave us six good innings and kept us in the game. He’s shown maturity all the way through.”
The game was a seesaw battle until the seventh inning. Mississippi right fielder Joey Meneses laced a line drive deep into the left center gap for a stand-up double that drove in both Lien and Swanson to put the Braves ahead, 3-2.
Pensacola had gone ahead in the fifth inning, 2-1, when Eric Jagielo scored on a deep sacrifice fly to center field by center fielder Beau Amaral.
The Blue Wahoos tied the game, 1-1, in the third inning when second baseman Alex Blandino hit a grounder past a diving Swanson to drive in Pensacola catcher Chad Wallach. Blandino is hitting .343 in his last 10 games and has driven in six runs.
All month, Zach Vincej was hot at the plate, going 34-92 for a .370 average and driving in 11 runs, making July his best month, so far, this season. He went 3-3 Sunday with a double and walk and is hitting .289 on the year.
Jimmy Ray Godwin
August 1, 2016
Mr. Jimmy “Jim” Ray Godwin age 61 of Brewton, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016, at a local hospital after a brief illness. He was a native of Pensacola, a long time resident of Flomaton; and a former resident of McPherson, Kansas before moving to Brewton. Mr. Godwin was a member of the East Brewton First Assembly of God Church. He attended Flomaton High School and was a former heavy equipment operator in the construction industry. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Survivors include his wife, Tammy Mayers Godwin of Brewton; one son, Randy (Chelsa) Godwin of Summerdale, AL; two daughters, Christy (Dooley) Gibson of Elsanor, AL and Jennifer (Kenny) White of Robertsdale, AL; one brother, Bennie (Lucy) Godwin of Millbrook, AL; one sister, Debbie (Marty) Edwards of Cantonment; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held Monday, August 1, 2016, at the East Brewton First Assembly of God Church with Bro. Jeff Scurlock officiating.
Interment was in Beulah Cemetery in Brewton.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton directing. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME OF BREWTON, ALABAMA DIRECTING.
April Renah Sutton
August 1, 2016
April Renah Sutton, a lifelong resident of Pensacola, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at the age of 37. April was a stay at home mom. She loved her children and the simple things in life.
She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Beth Wiggins; cousin, Jason Steele; great aunt, Bertha Hobbs; and great uncle, Curtis Hobbs.
April is survived by her mother, Renah Ausborn; sister, Brandie Jastrzembski; son, Austin Sutton; daughter, Emilee Wilkerson; boyfriend, Larry Wilkerson; maternal grandfather, William Wiggins; aunts, Letha Hobbs and Nita Richardson; uncle, Mike Hill; nieces, Lana, Alyssa, Kylie and Haley; nephew, Kollin; father, Kenny Sutton; and cousins, Brad and Kevin.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 5, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. prior to services.
Burial will follow services in Whitmire Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Birtie Mae Jordan Capers
August 1, 2016
Birtie Mae Jordan Capers, age 91 of Chumuckla, FL, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. She lived in Cantonment with her son, Tommy Capers for the last five years. She was a member of God’s House of Miracles for the past eight years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira R. Capers in 1976; her father, mother, brother, two sisters and her daughter, Diviviean Allian Capers.
She is survived by her children, Chester Capers, Clara Capers (Alton) Macks, Edna Capers (Albert) Moreno, Leaster Capers Brown, O’Deborah Capers (Roak) Madden, Tommy (Diane) Capers, Roderica Capers (Billy) Cordle, Rolanda Capers, Veronica Capers Simms, Ira Capers Jr. and Terry Capers.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Jay Funeral Home with Brother Wayne Plotner officiating.
Burial was at Ebenezer Church Cemetery.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Eleanor L. Dunn
August 1, 2016
Eleanor L. Dunn, a lifelong resident of Pensacola, went to be with the Lord and join family members in Heaven on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at the age of 93. Eleanor was born on June 23, 1923, to the late Capt. Paul and Lavinina Cascone. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed singing, dancing, spending time with her sisters, Marie and Gloria and babysitting for family and friends. Her sons, Bobby and Lee, along with her grandson, Kevin, were the light of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Paul, Johnnie, and Mike Cascone; and sisters, Carmella Hargrave, Theresa Wesley and Francis Rattliff.
Eleanor is survived by her two sons, Bobby (Beth) Dunn and Lee (Edna) Dunn; grandson, Kevin Joseph (Deanna) Dunn; brother, Joe Cascone; sisters, Marie Chapel and Gloria Riley; great grandchildren, Constance Lynn Dunn and Aaron and Aubrey Jett; step-grandsons, C.E. (Jennifer) Flowers, Robert (Barbara) Flowers and Danny (Elizabeth) Flowers and their children; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A special “Thank You” to the staff at the Specialty Center for taking such great care of Eleanor.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pensacola.
The burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Carolyn Baxter Dickens
August 1, 2016
Carolyn Baxter Dickens, age 89, of Cantonment, was called home July 30, 2016. She was born February 25, 1927, in Bonifay, FL, to the late W.R. and Lollie Baxter. Carolyn was a proud member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Homemakers of America, Daughters of the Nile, and the First Church of Christ Scientist where she served as a clerk and pianist. She was a social worker by trade with the State of Florida, where she worked with children in foster care. Carolyn was also known as an avid seamstress, gardener, reader, musician and entrepreneur.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James C. Dickens, Sr.; son, Malcolm Daniel Dickens, and her parents.
Carolyn is survived by her children, James C. (Barbara) Dickens, Jr., Diane (Paul) Stull, Tom M. (Jennifer) Dickens, Tim (Michelle) Dickens and her daughter-in-law, E’lisa Dickens; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 2, 2016, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jimmie Dickens, Kenneth Dickens, Joshua Dickens, Micah Dickens, Jacob Stull, and Eric Stull.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tom M. Dickens and Tim Dickens.
Memorial donations in Carolyn’s memory can be made to Sabal House, 150 Crossville St, Cantonment, FL 32533.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Kevin D. Butler
August 1, 2016
Kevin D. Butler passed away suddenly on July 23, 2016. He was born August 17, 1960, in Pensacola to Herman Joseph Butler and Goldie Vale Scott. He graduated from Pine Forest High school and also attended Pensacola Junior College. In 1992 he married his soul mate, Susie Butler with whom his raised his family.
His interests included family, the beach where he spent most of his summer days, fishing, golf, drawing, baseball and gardening. He loved to vacation with his family and take cruises with Susie. He worked for Ascend Performance Materials and all previous plant affiliations for 27 years, where his co-workers became an extension of his family. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Susie Butler; son, Tristan (Danielle) Butler and Tyler (Sierra) Butler; daughter, Courtney (Guy) Rayner; grandchildren, Brayden, Ethan, Bristol and Bane; brothers, Mark and Bill; sisters, Joanne and Cheryl; and his many fur-babies.
A memorial service will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday, August 4, 2016, at 3 p.m. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Due to his love of gardening, the family requests plants in lieu of flowers to be placed in his memorial garden. A reception will immediately follow after the service at a location to be announced at the end of the service.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Party Held For Cantonment Teen Missing For 15 Years
July 31, 2016
Danielle Bell of Cantonment and her family would have celebrated her 29th birthday last Thursday. Instead, family members joined friends and the community in a birthday party Saturday evening to mark the upcoming 15th anniversary of her disappearance.
The KlaasKIDS Foundation and Danielle’s family reaffirmed their commitment to continue the search for the missing teen during the part at the Harvester Homes Community Park on Belmont Avenue in Cantonment. A birthday cake with the words “Your life is not forgotten” was served.
“The disappearance of a 14-year old girl from our community that has continued to go unsolved for 15 years should be a clear call for action and answers from every parent in our area,” said Brad Dennis, director of Search Operations for Klaaskids.
A new Facebook page has been launched by the KlaasKIDS Foundation which will serve to post information about Danielle Bell and her case leading to the 15th anniversary of her disappearance. Click here for that page.
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After leaving the Harvesters Home Park on September 28, 2001, Danielle was last seen at a party in the 500 block of Cedar Tree Lane, between Highway 29 and Highway 95A in Cantonment.
Witnesses told authorities that Bell left a party with a man that was in his mid-twenties at the time. Escambia County deputies later questioned that man and searched his home, but he was never charged in connection with the case.
During the summer of 2007, Alfredo Gomez Sanchez, Jr. was charged with providing law enforcement with false information about his whereabouts at the time Bell disappeared. He was not implicated in her disappearance.
In October 2010, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit served a search warrant at the home.
As part of that search warrant, a septic tank behind the residence was pumped out, and dogs from Escambia County Search and Rescue were also used to search the area. Investigators said nothing was found, and they would not say what new information might have led to the search.
According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Danielle has a scar on her right forearm and blue eyes. She had brown hair at the time of her disappearance. Danielle, whose nickname was “Dani”, was a member of the Tate Aggies cheerleading squad. The popular teen enjoyed dancing and drawing.
Anyone with information about Bell is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (850) 436-9580 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Pictured top photos: A birthday party for missing teen Danielle Bell Saturday evening in Cantonment. Courtesy WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com. Pictured bottom inset: Investigators pumped and searched a septic tank at this home on Cedar Tree Lane in Cantonment in October 2010 in the case of missing teen Danielle Arion Bell. Pictured below: A search and rescue K-9 team was also on site. Pictured bottom: A septic tank company employee prepares to pump a septic tank at the home. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
