Donald Wayne Maxwell
December 23, 2021
Donald Wayne Maxwell, 82, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 after a brief illness. Don was born on April 20, 1939 to Clyde and Letha Maxwell in Bristow, Oklahoma. After graduating from Pearsall High School, he went on to receive a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Physics from the University of West Florida. Over his lifetime, he enjoyed working at several occupations. He served in the United States Air Force and was deployed to Okinawa, Japan. He also worked as a contractor for NASA on the Saturn V rockets at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama. Don completed his career by retiring as a civil servant from the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory (NAMRL) aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola.
Don enjoyed helping others. He was known for his ingenuity and being an extraordinary handyman. He volunteered at the St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store and was a 17 gallon donor at the OneBlood donation center. He was a loving dad and grandpa and lit up when he was with his grandchildren. We, his family, were blessed to have him as our rock and protector and will forever feel the loss.
Don was predeceased by his parents Clyde and Letha Maxwell, and his siblings Carl Maxwell, Doris Barnes, and Judy Baker. He is survived by wife Florence, children Donna (Mike) Moon, Gina (Tim) Shoffner, Connie (Richard) Clark, Tony (Ann) Thompson, Dianne (Jay) Watts, and brothers Darrell Maxwell and Jimmy Maxwell. He is also survived by grandchildren Danielle Perry, Evan Shoffner, Logan Shoffner, Mary Prescott, Joey Clark, Ryan Williams, Rachel Williams, Jessica Thompson, Jacob Watts, Jason Watts, and great-grandchildren Madeline Prescott and Charlie Prescott.
Funeral Mass will be held at 12Noon on Monday, December 27, 2021 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Father George Thekku officiating. Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 11am prior to services.
Pallbearers will be Tim Shoffner, Evan Shoffner, Mike Moon, Joey Clark, Jacob Watts, and Jason Watts.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that contributions may be donated to the St. Jude Thaddeus church building fund in Don’s name.
Charles Nathaniel Broadhead
December 23, 2021
Charles Nathaniel Broadhead, 70, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born on January 20, 1951 in Needham, AL to the late Nathaniel Broadhead and Willie Ivy Broadhead.
Charles retired from Webb Electric Inc. where he worked as an Electrical Superintendent Project Manager.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Charles is survived by his wife of 40 years, Judith “Judy” Graves Broadhead; three children, Wendi Broadhead Bradshaw (Emily), Lowell Rowland (Garilynn) and Keela (John) Murdy; seven grandchildren, Dylan Bradshaw, Dalton Bradshaw, Kaylyn Bradshaw, Christopher Rowland (Hannah), Ashlyn Murdy, Charlyn McLane (Dylan) and Bailyn Murdy; and one great grandchild, Ryatt Rowland.
Funeral services will be held at 1PM, Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. Burial will follow in Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 12:30PM prior to services
Bobbie Kimberly Bonner McCurdy
December 21, 2021
Bobbie Kimberly Bonner McCurdy, age 69, of Hattiesburg, MS went home to be with her heavenly father on December 10, 2021. She was born on September 19, 1952 in Natchez, MS to Raymond and Lois Bonner. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a homemaker, loved to spend time with family and camping.
She is survived by her three children, James (Susan) McCurdy of Century, FL; Muranda (Federic) Moore of Flomaton, AL and Aletha Mattison of Purvis, MS; three brothers, Raymond (JoAnn) Bonner of Elberta, AL, Michael (Lou) Bonner of Hattiesburg, MS and Joseph (Debbie) Bonner of Spanish Fort, AL; nine grandchildren, Misty Madewell, Mary Madewell, Blaze Harkness, Kuper (Sammie) Harkness, Chance McCurdy, Cheyanne Garnett, Kaylyn Garnett, Jasmine Mattison, and Lillian (Lily) Mattison and eight great-grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held on January 22, 2022 at Bratt Baptist Church in Bratt, FL at 2:00 p.m. Open to all friends and family.
Margaret Evelyn Newto
December 21, 2021
Mrs. Margaret Evelyn Newton, age 95, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at her Flomaton, AL.
Mrs. Newton was a life-long resident of Flomaton where she served as a substitute teacher for the Flomaton schools. She enjoyed ceramics, crocheting, fishing, sewing and cooking. She was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church. Mrs. Newton was preceded in death by her husband, William Estes Newton; and two brothers, Bib Jordan and Nub Jordan.
She is survived by a brother, Jr. Jordan of Flomaton; three sisters, Linda Black of Flomaton, Ann Parrish of Brewton, and Kathleen Whatley of Molino, FL; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Dr. Larry Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in Little Escambia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 11:00 A.M.
Pallbearers: Ray Lee, Zack Brewton, Pep Parrish, Paul Jordan, Billy Capers, Sr., and Billy Capers, Jr.
Honorary Pallbearer: Larry Jones
Charlotte Giddins
December 20, 2021
Mrs. Charlotte Giddins, age 71, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 in McDavid, FL. She retired from International Paper Company, with many years of employment. She loved attending baseball games and all the grandchildren sports. She loved going to the “Beach”.
She valued her time she got to spend with her family.. She loved to fish, teaching children at school, and cooking. She loved attending baseball games and all the grandchildren sports. She loved going to the “Beach”.
Mrs. Giddins is preceded in death by her parents, W H Burkett and Ethel (Entrekin) McElvoy, and one brother, Michael Burkett
She is survived by her loving husband of fifty-three years, Edward Giddins, of Christian Home, one son, Chad Giddins, of Christian Home, one daughter, Carmen (Stephen) Gindl, of Barrineau Park, FL; one brother, Randy (Denice) Burkett, of Christian Home, nine grandchildren, Caleb, Lacie, Adam, Brayden, CJ, Bella, Blaise, Conner, Cameron, one great-grandchild, Jace, many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church at 11:00 AM with Bro. Josh Long officiating.
Burial will follow at Christian Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 22, 2021 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Caleb Gindl, Adam Gindl, Brett Johnson, Tony Hall, Justin Burkett, and Derek Giddins.
Helen Juliann Schifko
December 19, 2021
Helen Juliann Schifko lifelong resident of Cantonment, FL passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the age of 88.
She was born on December 4, 1933 to the late Peter Schifko or Chatherine Hedrich Schifko.
No services are planned at this time.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North entrusted with arrangements.
William (Bill) A Terry
December 15, 2021
William (Bill) A Terry, 73, of Walnut Hill Florida passed away peacefully Sunday, December 12, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 13, 1948, in Atmore, Alabama and lived in Molino, Florida most of his life. He graduated from JM Tate High School. Bill worked as a Chemical Operator for Solutia where he retired after many years. Prior to his time at Solutia he and his wife owned/operated Terry’s Farm and Home Center in Molino, Florida.
He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He cherished his family. He loved the outdoors. Bill was an avid gardener and fisherman. He was happiest being with his family, floating down the river catching bream or working in his garden.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Debbie Terry, his daughter Jennifer (Ron) Cook, his son Jason (Gina) Terry, his grandchildren Shelby (Richard) Hardy, Hunter Terry, Dalton (Bri) Ray, great grandson Jackson Ray, his mother-in-law Edna Taylor, his sister Fay (John) Fant; sister-in-law Lurleyne Terry, brother-in-law Bill (Dalia) Taylor, Ronnie (Theresa) Williamson, Jackie (Gene) Milstid, Cindy (Dink) Kennedy, Terry (Pat) Monahan, many special nieces and nephews and his lifelong friend and fishing partner Wallace Arnold.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents Robert E and Evelyn Ruth Enfinger Terry, father-in-law W.T. Taylor, mother-in-law Maxine Gillespie, brothers James Terry (Martha) and Donald Terry.
The family would like to thank Covenant Hospice Care and David with Aerocare for their kindness and care during this time.
A celebration of life will be held at the Barrineau Park Community Center on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 3pm. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Faith Chapel North.
Guinever “Gwin” Burkett Knowles
December 15, 2021
Mrs. Guinever “Gwin” Burkett Knowles, 82, passed into the arms of Jesus on December 15, 2021. Gwin was born of February 25, 1939 to Pearlie Burkett and married the love of her life, Huey P. Knowles on July 2, 1957.
Gwin was a 1957 graduate of Flomaton High School and was a retired school bus driver. She was “Mama” to most of the students who rode her bus. Her hobbies including gardening, sewing, and crocheting and she enjoyed her many creations with everyone she came into contact with. She loved children and could make an ordinary day feel like an adventure. She knew absolutely nothing about football but enjoyed rooting for the Auburn Tigers with her son-in-law, Wayne. She was a faithful member of Moyeville Baptist Church and was happiest around the children of the church. She spent many years as VBS director, teaching Sunday school and Bible Drills.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Pearlie Burkett, husband, Huey Knowles, one brother, Harvey Burkett and two sisters, Aurelia Gardner and Louise McLaughlin.
She is survived by four daughters, Sherry (Mike) Bell, B.J. (Archie) Dansby, Donna Coleman and (Tracy) Wayne Sullivan, all of Flomaton, daughter of her heart, Josephine (James Smith) Johnson of Flomaton, one sister, Myree Morgan of Corpus Christie, Texas, 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, cousins, friends, nieces, nephews and many, many more that knew her only as “Mama” or “Nanny”.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday December 17, 2021 from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Hutto officiating. Interment will follow at Moyeville Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Thursday.
Pallbearers: James Gardner, Ray Boutwell, Richie Thomas, Ed Turk, Edwin Knowles, and Tony Thomas
Sandra Booker Cohron
December 15, 2021
Sandra Booker Cohron, 80, of Cantonment, Florida, a firm believer of her faith went home to be with Jesus her Lord and Savior on December 11, 2021. She was a member of East Side Assembly of God. Our sweet Mother raised her children with much love and devotion and we each felt it. She raised many fur babies who also felt her love and provided her many years of companionship and returned the love to her. Mother’s passion was gardening. She loved all types of plants and gardening provided her many hours of comfort.
Sandra is survived by daughter, Cynthia Cohron (Mark Anthony) Sacco; sons, James “Buddy” Ronald Cohron Jr. and Donald “Donnie” Ray Cohron; grandson, Ronnie James Cohron; ex-husband, James “Ronnie” Ronald Cohron; sisters, Glinda (Leon) Nall and Joanne (Tommy) Winn; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Jimmie Lou Hennington Booker; father, Robert “Bud” Booker; and brother, Bobby Booker.
Serving as pallbearers are her sons, Donnie Cohron, James “Buddy” Cohron, her son-in-law, Mark Sacco, her nephew, Stephen Nall, her grand nephew, Fisher Nall and Jeff Bledsoe whom she loved like a son.
Gordon Willard Howell
December 13, 2021
Gordon Willard Howell passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at age 90. He was born in Century, Florida. He met the love of his life, Juanita Bondurant Howell of Flomaton, Alabama while in high school. He enlisted in the United States Navy in January 1948, and was initially stationed in San Diego, CA. He married Juanita March 25, 1951, and she joined him in San Diego. Gordon was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1952, after which Gordon and Juanita settled in Pensacola, FL.
After working for Gulf Power Company for a short time, Gordon was accepted into the apprentice program aboard Pensacola Naval Air Station as an electrician. He continued to work for Naval Air Rework Facility and the Naval Aviation Depot until his retirement in 1989, ultimately rising to the rank of GS-15 Department Head. Following his retirement, Gordon co-founded MHM enterprises, a real estate investment firm.
Gordon was very active in the Myrtle Grove community and in Myrtle Grove Baptist Church. He served as Secretary Treasurer of the Myrtle Grove Youth Sports Program and as a football coach for several years. Gordon and Juanita have been members of Myrtle Grove Baptist church for 56 years, where Gordon served in many capacities, including Deacon.
Gordon was a loving husband and father who enjoyed boating, fishing and spending time with his large extended family. He and Juanita also had the opportunity to travel all over the United States in their motorhomes. As his own children got older, he especially enjoyed playing with and keeping his grandchildren.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Phoebe Howell; two brothers, Farrel Howell and Cordell Howell; and two sisters, Millie Howell Long and Doris Howell Hancock.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita; their three children, David and Peggy and their family, Kevin, Krisse, Colton, Tinley, Kyndell, LeAnn, and Carl; Phillip and Tammy and their family, Dachie, Tannah, Lexie, Anna, and Kaylee; Cyndi and Bill and their family, Courtney, Avery, Shelby, Brody, Kelsey, and Haley; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church on Wednesday, December 15, from 11:00 am—12:30 pm, with service immediately following. Burial will take place at Barrancas National Cemetery. The family requests that donations be made to Myrtle Grove Baptist Church or Lentine’s Outreach Ministries, Inc. in lieu of flowers.